HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-23-2005MINUTES OF THE SANITARY SEWER BOARD OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
May 23, 2005
The Sanitary Sewer Board of the City of Jeffersonville met in regular session in the Mayor's
Conference room in the City County Building, Jeffersonville, Indiana on the 23rd day of May,
2005.
Mayor Waiz called the meeting to order at 4:00p.m.. Board Members Jeffrey Caldwell and Jack
Jordan were present. Also present were Bob Miller, Jorge Lanz, Connie Sellers, John Perkins,
Phil McCauley, Mark Sneeve, Tim Crawford, Robert Miller, Greg Fifer, Stacy Debois, Chris
Coleman, Craig Banks, Michele and Lee Ralph and Les Merkley,
Jeffrey Caldwell moved to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Jack Jordan passing
unanimously.
The minutes were presented for approval. Jeffrey Caldwell moved to table the minutes,
seconded by Jack Jack Jordan passing unanimously.
The claims were presented to the board for approval. Jeffrey Caldwell moved to approve the
claims as presented, seconded by Jack Jordan, passing unanimously.
Stacy Debois of 8th Street and Fulton addressed the board regarding her car, parked on the street,
was flooded due to the sewer overflow. Ms. Debois' requested $65.00 for reimbursement to
clean and detail her car. Ms. Debois advised the board the street needed to be leveled and
cleaned regularly. Mayor Waiz advised her the board would take under advisement and get back
with her on their decision.
Chris Coleman of 133/135 E. Chestnut Street addressed the board regarding the rental property
they own which had damage due to a sewer overflow. Mr. Coleman had to repair two furnaces
and requested the board reimburse him $3,550.00. Mr. Coleman advised the board the drainage
was inadequate and is not cleaned regularly. Mayor Waiz advised him the board would take
under advisement and get back with him on their decision.
Michele and Lee Ralph of 3007 Crums Lane discussed the problem with the vactor truck running
over water line and crushing it on several occasions. The pipes have been fixed however, the
water bill and sewer bills needed to be adjusted. Ms. Ralph left water bills and sewer bills with
the board. The Mayor is going to request the water company moved the meter/line and see if
that fixes the problem.
Craig Banks of 1511 Clearview Drive discussed the back up problem with the board. Mr. Banks
advised that Farm Bureau Insurance is getting all the information together on the total loss. Les
Merkley advised Mr. Banks to give the insurance company his name and number. Tim
Crawford advised the board this area has always been a problem and it is cleaned every month.
Mr. Crawford said the street needs to be fixed to solve the problem. Mayor Waiz advised him
the board would take under advisement and get back with him on their decision.
Mark Sneve presented the reply to the questions from John Wimhoff, USEPA. With the board
approval Mark Sneve will submit the responses to the EPA. Mayor advised all looks good and
to submit.
Mark Sneve presented the Ohio River Wet Weather Bacteria Related Issues presentation with his
notes.
Jack Jordan moved to approve the hourly-type project fee estimate of Strand Associates with an
upset amount of $19,000 seconded by Jeffrey Caldwell, passing unanimously.
Jorge Laaz presented a graph/chart of Alternate #1 regarding Expansion of Downtown Plant and
Existing and future flows from primary pump stations and discussed with the board.
Robert Miller presented the Financial Report for the month of April.
Bob Miller advised the board he was obtaining estimates on Ohio Avenue and looking at
$138,000. Bob will continue to look for the best estimate. Bob advised the board that
Charlestown Road and Main Street collapsed and point repairs are bing made now.
Meeting adi u~me ~ ,~.m.
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