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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSSW OCTOBER 18,2018 Sewer Board Minutes 10.18.18 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE SANITARY SEWER BOARD MINUTES OF OCTOBER 18, 2018 The Sanitary Sewer Board of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 3:00 P.M in the City Hall Mayor's Conference Room. Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 3:00 P.M. Board Members present are Mike Moore, Bill Saegesser and Dale Orem. Also present are Utility Director Len Ashack, Utility Billing Office Manager Elisha Gibson, City Controller Heather Metcalf, Utility Communications and Operations Coordinator Rick Lovan, Jorge Lanz and Josh Hillman representing Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz, Mary Austin representing Lochmueller Group and Secretary Cindy Seifert. Board Member Saegesser made the motion to approve the revised agenda as presented second by Board Member Orem passing on a vote of 3-0. The minutes of the October 4, 2018 meeting were presented for approval. Board Member Seagesser made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, second by Board Member Orem passing on a vote of 3-0. CONTROLLER'S REPORT Controller Metcalf presented the claim list in the amount of $359,484.94. Board Member Saegesser made the motion to approve the claim list for a total of $359,484.94, second by Board Member Orem passing on a vote of 3-0. Manager Dale presented the Adjustment Certificate in the amount of $-56,209.27, Sewage. Board Member Saegesser made the motion to approve the Certificate as presented, second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0. OLD BUSINESS Mary Austin advised that the DWWTP Blower Project is out for bids, there will be a Pre-Bid Meeting on October 22nd at 10:00 am at the Lochmueller Office and the Bid Opening is scheduled for November 1st at 3:00 at City Hall. NEW BUSINESS L&D Mail Masters Billing: Director Ashack advised he will approach Andy Crouch and the Drainage Board regarding splitting the cost of the mailing of Sewer/Drainage bills. 1 of 3 Sewer Board Minutes 10.18.18 Proposal for Physical Therapy WorkStrategies: Director Ashack presented a proposal from KORT Physical Therapy for on-site Job Analysis to study how our employees work. All work will be performed at $120.00 per hour, and they expect 3 hours in the initial review of job descriptions. AppSalute Network Equipment Quote for Both WWTPs: Director Ashack provided a quote from AppSalute in the amount of $10,306.60 for the North Plant and $6,669.60 for the Downtown WWTP. The product has been reviewed by City IT Director Matt Dyer, who approves of the product. This will upgrade the communication between the North and Downtown Plants. Board Member Saegesser made the motion to approve the contract with AppSalute in the amount of $10,306.60 and $6,669.60, second by Board Member Orem, passing on a vote of 3-0. ENGINEERING REPORTS NONE DEPARTMENT REPORT Director Ashack provided a status report on the following: 10th Street Lift Station Beautification Project — Director Ashack provided a budget for the Landscaping Improvements at the corner of 10th Street and Spring Street next to the 10th Street Lift Station. The budget includes: • Trees/Plants • Professional Plant & Tree Planting • Park Benches • Light Standards (reusing from previous projects) • Concrete • Irrigation Department crews will be responsible for the construction of the setting, other than the plant/tree planting. OSHA Crane Certification Training and Testing — Director Ashack advised that nine (9) employees have been attending a Crane Certification Class and undergone testing this week at the North Plant. Participants will be advised of results in a few weeks. Quote for Replacement of Construction Equipment for 2019 — Director Ashack advised this would be discussed in the next meeting. LTCP Negotiations — Director Ashack — Still awaiting response September 20184 Treatment Plant Organic Loadings — Director Ashack provided monthly charts. ATTORNEY COMMENTS None 2 of 3 Sewer Board Minutes 10.18.18 BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS Mr. Orem asked if any other parties have cleaned the ditch near the old Franks property. Mr. Ashack advised that the Wastewater Department cleaned the storm sewers that drain into the ditch as well as the Cane Run Ditch by the interstate. The ditch was cleaned by the contractor for the Gateway Project. There being no further business to come before the Board, Board Member Orem made the motion to adjourn at 3:22 P.M., second by Board Member Saegesser, passing on a vote of 3-0.iThe next meeting is scheduled for November 1, 2018. Mike Moore, ayor fig - i IIIIPP"A • Da - Orem, Board Member loaldvg\--a, N us,........•-k_v Bill Saegesser, :.ar• Member ATTEST::) ,t( � /1', £290.14 '4'=' /-& Cindy Seifert, Secretary 3 of 3