HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 7,2017 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
SANITARY SEWER BOARD
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
The Sanitary Sewer Board of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular
session on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 4:00 P.M in the City Hall Mayor's Conference
Room. Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 4:00 P.M. Board Members present
are Mike Moore, Bill Saegesser and Dale Orem. Also present are Utility Director Len
Ashack, Board Attorney Mike Gillenwater, Utility Billing Office Manager Elisha Gibson,
Assistant Controller Yvonne Dowd, City Engineer Andy Crouch, Utility Communication
and Operation Coordinator Amy Branham, City Councilperson Lisa Gill, Jorge Lanz
representing Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz, John Herriford representing Strand Associates,
and Secretary Barbara Hollis.
Board Member Orem made the motion to approve the agenda as presented,
second by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0.
The minutes of the August 17, 2017 meeting were presented for approval. Board
Member Saegesser, made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, second by
Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
CONTROLLER'S REPORT
Assistant Controller Dowd presented the claim list dated September 7, 2017 in the
amount of $92,742.75. Board Member Orem made the motion to approve the claim list
as presented, second by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0.
Manager Gibson presented the Adjustment Certificate dated August 31, 2017 in
the amount of$-47,326.10 Sewage, $-816.90 Drainage. Board Member Orem made the
motion to approve the Certificate as presented, second by Board Member Saegesser,
passing on a vote of 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Director Ashack has a meeting scheduled for tomorrow at 11:00 AM with Nicklies
Development regarding an agreement regarding connection to the 10th Street Sewer.
NEW BUSINESS
Director Ashack presented and explained the need for approval of 2017 Municipal
Advisor Services Contract Addendum between O.W. Krohn &Associates and the City of
Jeffersonville. This is to look at the rates for large (industrial) users. Board Member
September 7,2017 Sewer Board Minutes Page 2
Saegesser made the motion to approve the Agreement as presented, second by Board
Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0.
ENGINEERING REPORTS
Jorge Lanz presented and reviewed Jeffersonville Sanitary Sewer Projects Status
Report, September 7, 2017. An appraisal for the proposed property for the Crums Lane
#2 P.S. Replacement at 3005 will be ordered. There has been no response for the
property at 3007. Board Member Saegesser inquired about the receive bid date of
2/28/2017 in the report. He was told it would allow for approval bky the end of the first
quarter as the interest rate has the potential to change each quarter. Director Ashack
feels that IDEM will not extend the date of compliance if the level of control is lowered.
There will be a revised letter to support the May 24 letter. He believes the concern is for
Clarksville.
DEPARTMENT REPORT
Director Ashack informed the Board he has not had further conversation with the
owners of the property being considered for the Liters Lift Station Easement. The CSO
Flow reports for August 2017 are provided. Director Ashack feels the meeting with
IDEM/EPA in Indianapolis was amicable. There are questions that do need to be
answered.
ATTORNEY COMMENTS - No Attorney Comments
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Board Member Orem agrees with Director Ashack regarding the IDEM/EPA
meeting. It was well attended and he walked out feeling goon,
There being no further business to come before the Board, Board Member Orem
made the motion to adjourn at 4:16 P.M., second by Board Member Saegesser, passing
on a vote of 3-0. The next meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2017.
Mike Moore, Mayor
Dale Orem, Board Member
Ivfr.��
Bill Saegesser, B a Member
TE T:
Barbara Hollis, Secretary