TUESDAY,
APRIL 17, 2007, 6 P.M.
REGULAR
MEETING
Chairman
Millard called the regular meeting to order at 6 p.m., followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance.
Stephen
L. Millard, Chairman
Donald
L. Steinmeier, Vice Chairman
Kenneth
L. Tyndale, Secretary/Treasurer
Robert
R. Jones
Arondale. Richard Yingst, Jr. of Yingst Homes was
present to discuss the Arondale development.
Mr.
Yingst requested permission from the Authority to utilize one service lateral
to connect several condominiums in the Arondale development. Mr. Yingst explained that the homeowners
would own only the inside of each unit and that a homeowners association would
be responsible for maintaining all areas outside.
Mr.
Salisbury called the Authority’s attention to his memorandum with supporting
documentation showing that Resolution 2004-A-5 would allow for connecting more
than one unit to a service lateral. The
ICC Plumbing Code, Section 701.3 of 2003 also allows it.
A
brief discussion followed, during which it was discussed that no more than
three units could be connected to one lateral and that a cleanout would have to
be provided for each unit. It was also
discussed that any future requests for this type of connection would be
reviewed by the Authority and considered on a case-by-case basis.
Mr. Jones moved, seconded
by Mr. Steinmeier, to approve the connection of no more than three condominiums
to one service lateral in the Arondale development, with a cleanout to be
provided for each unit. The motion was
unanimously approved.
Thomas
P. Wilson was present to discuss the proposed Oak Grove Manor development. Mr.
IPEC
Screen. Mike Malek, a sales
representative from IPEC, provided a slide presentation for the Authority
showing the various types of screens manufactured by IPEC as well as several
locations where they had been installed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment was offered at this time.
Regular Meeting, March 20, 2007. Mr. Jones moved, seconded by Mr. Steinmeier,
to approve the Minutes as
distributed. The motion was unanimously
approved.
Operating
Expenses. Mrs. Martin reported that
prepaid invoices totaled $15,957.83.
Mrs. Martin also reported that the invoices pending payment totaled
$92,350.56.
Mr. Tyndale moved, seconded
by Mr. Steinmeier, to approve the prepaid invoices in the amount of
$15,957.83. The motion was unanimously
approved.
Mr. LaDieu moved, seconded
by Mr. Jones, to approve the pending invoices in the amount of $92,350.56. The motion was unanimously approved, with
Mr. Tyndale abstaining on the payment to K.L. Tyndale.
Update
on Vermitech. Mr. Shope reported
that the three contracts for this project were awarded.
Mr.
Shope called the Authority’s attention to his memorandum dated April 17, 2007,
setting forth building cost reduction options for the vermicomposting building. He briefly reviewed the options, after which
a brief discussion ensued. The Authority
agreed by consensus that the vermicomposting building should be constructed as
bid.
Mr.
Shope also reported that the Part II Permit had been issued by DEP and called
the Authority’s attention to the letter from the Army Corps of Engineers
advising that the stream restoration plan was approved. A brief discussion followed.
Mr. LaDieu moved, seconded
by Mr. Tyndale, to authorize the Authority’s engineer to obtain a proposal from
TAH Construction for the stream restoration.
The motion was unanimously approved.
Update
on Swatara Capacity. Mr. Yost
reported that the arbitration had moved into the Discovery phase wherein
various documents would have to be produced by all parties for review. The Discovery phase was scheduled for
completion within the next 30-60 days.
Update
on Influent Screen at the Treatment Plant.
TABLED.
Arondale
Condominiums. This item was considered earlier in the
meeting.
Way’s
Lawn Care. Mr. Salisbury called the Authority’s
attention to the proposal from Way’s Lawn Care for services to be provided
during 2007. A brief discussion
followed, during which it was agreed by consensus that two additional proposals
should be obtained prior to awarding a contract for 2007. Mr. Millard requested Mr. Salisbury to obtain
two additional quotes and report back to the Authority at its May meeting. A brief discussion followed.
Mr. LaDieu moved, seconded by Mr. Jones, to authorize the manager to obtain two additional quotes and award a contract for lawn care services to the lowest responsible bidder. The motion was approved 4-1, with Mr. Millard voting nay.
Evergreen
Ridge. Mr. Salisbury called the Authority’s
attention to his memorandum of April 13, 2007, along with a copy of the
plan. Mr. Salisbury advised that the
sewer extension was ready for approval by the Authority.
Mr.
Steinmeier advised that a number of residents attended both the Board of
Supervisors and the Planning Commission meetings to speak out against this
project. A lengthy discussion followed,
during which it was suggested that the Authority table the plan until the
Township took action on it.
Mr. LaDieu moved, seconded by Mr. Tyndale, to table the sewer extension plan for Evergreen Ridge. The motion was unanimously approved.
Treatment
Plant Stream Restoration. This item
was dealt with earlier in the meeting.
Proposed
Article for the Township Newsletter.
The Authority members agreed by consensus that the article should be
forwarded to the Township for inclusion in the next newsletter. Mrs. Martin will forward it.
No
public comment was offered at this time.
Mr. Salisbury briefly reviewed the correspondence included with the packets.
Bob
Jones. Mr. Jones requested that
staff provide information regarding the various insurances held by the
Authority for the May meeting. He added
that the Authority should discuss the insurances to determine whether or not it
should continue to be part of the Township’s package or go out on its own to
obtain insurance.
Bill
LaDieu. Mr. LaDieu stated he
received information from PMAA regarding a pilot study for SBR plants being
conducted by a company from
Ken
Tyndale. Mr. Tyndale asked Authority
staff to provide him with a copy of the current insurances held by the
Authority and he would review them for discussion at the May meeting.
Don
Steinmeier. Mr. Steimmeier had no
comment.
Authority
Manager. Mr. Salisbury submitted a
written report. In addition,
Mr. Salisbury stated that the proposed Old Towne
Engineer. Mr. Shope submitted a written report.
Solicitor. Mr. Yost reported that letters have been sent
to residents in arrears on their Installment Agreements.
Mr.
Jones moved, seconded by Mr. Steinmeier, to adjourn the meeting. The motion was unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 8:26
p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Gail
A. Martin
Recording
Secretary