TUESDAY,
APRIL 15, 2008, 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
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public
comment was offered at this time.
Regular Meeting, March18, 2008. Mr. Jones moved, seconded by
Mr. Steinmeier, to approve the March 18, 2008 as distributed. The motion was unanimously approved.
Operating
Expenses. Mrs. Martin reported that
prepaid invoices totaled $24,086.44. Mrs.
Martin also reported that the invoices pending payment totaled $186,897.46.
Mr.
Tyndale moved, seconded by Mr. Steinmeier, to approve the prepaid invoices in
the amount of $24,086.44. The motion was
unanimously approved.
Mr.
LaDieu moved, seconded by Mr. Tyndale, to approve the pending invoices in the
amount of $186,897.46. The motion was
approved 4-1, with Mr. Jones voting nay.
Update
on Vermitech. Mr. Millard reported
that the problems with the heating system have not yet been resolved. Mr. Salisbury added that there had been some
discussion about replacing the main pumps within the next two to three
weeks. Mr. Shope stated that staff
at Gannett Fleming is continuing to work towards resolution of the problem.
There
was also a brief discussion as to what type of conveyor should be installed in
the building. Mr. Tyndale and Mr. LaDieu
agreed to meet on-site with staff on Friday, April 18, 2008, at 7 a.m. to
discuss some of the options available.
Update
on Swatara Capacity. Mr. Millard
reported that negotiations were continuing.
Mr. Salisbury stated that projected costs for use of the joint use
interceptor would not be forthcoming until after the Lower Paxton Authority
meeting scheduled for May 27, 2008.
Following a brief discussion, by consensus, it was agreed that a meeting
should be set up with
Update
on Influent Screen at the Treatment Plant.
Mr. Shope reported that Gannett Fleming staff was working on this item
and that he expected to have a proposal in the near future.
Reduction
of Escrow Funds/Deed of Dedication for Country Hearth. Mr. Yost reported that he was continuing to
work to resolve the issues involved with the Deed of Dedication for the Country
Hearth as well as the others that are still outstanding.
Sludge
Press Solids Handling Pump. Mr.
Salisbury reported that information regarding this item would be presented in
the near future.
Tapping
Fee Update. TABLED.
Capital Improvement Subcommittee Update/Annual Report. Mr. Salisbury called the members’ attention to the spreadsheet he prepared showing projected capital improvements at the plant. A brief discussion followed.
Job
Description for Vermicomposting Position.
Mr. Salisbury called the members’ attention to the proposed job
description. By consensus, it was agreed
that Mr. Salisbury should proceed with placing an advertisement in the
newspaper as well as with the PWEA Job Bank.
Proposed
Article for Newsletter re: Arrears.
Mr. Salisbury called the members’ attention to the proposed newsletter
article. By consensus, it was agreed
that the article should be forwarded to the Township Office for inclusion in
the newsletter.
Following
a brief discussion, it was agreed that the Authority should aggressively pursue
all arrears of more than $132 (or four months).
Mr. Jones moved, seconded by Mr. Tyndale, to file liens against those properties with arrears of $800 or more. The motion was unanimously approved.
Further,
it was discussed that at some point in the future the Authority might consider
Sheriff’s sale of those properties with significant arrears.
Resolution
2008-A-3. Mr. Salisbury called the members’ attention
to the proposed resolution, which would adopt a grinder pump policy.
Mr. Tyndale moved, seconded by Mr. Steinmeier, to adopt Resolution 2008‑A‑3. The motion was unanimously approved.
Authorization
to Purchase New Decanter Valve Actuator for SBR #1.
Mr. Salisbury called the members’ attention to the proposal to
install a new gear drive that would be mounted right onto the decanter
valve. The cost would be $2,740 for the
part and $450 for installation, or a total of $3,190.
Mr. Tyndale moved, seconded by Mr. Steinmeier, to approve the purchase of a new decanter valve actuator for SBR #1 as proposed. The motion was unanimously approved.
No
public comment was offered at this time.
Mr. Millard briefly reviewed the correspondence included in the packets.
Bob
Jones. Mr. Jones had no comments.
Bill
LaDieu. Mr. LaDieu had no comments.
Ken
Tyndale. Mr. Tyndale suggested that
a risk management representative from the Authority’s insurance agency/carrier
should be asked to inspect the vermicomposting building regarding possible
safety concerns. Mr. Salisbury reported
that the insurance agency had been contacted and that he was awaiting a call as
to when the representative would be available for an on-site visit.
Don
Steinmeier. Mr. Steinmeier thanked
Mr. Salisbury for e-mailing reports on the Chesapeake Bay Initiative as they
were received.
Steve Millard. Mr. Millard stated that he would like the Authority to receive an updated budget report each quarter. Following a brief discussion, it was agreed that staff would provide a monthly budget report to the members.
Mr. Millard asked staff to send a letter to Bill Keane, who appeared before the Authority in March to express his concern regarding the sewer arrears, telling him that an aggressive effort would be made to lower the arrears.
Authority
Manager. Mr. Salisbury submitted a
written report. Mr. Salisbury reported
that Jamie Aston’s father and father-in-law had passed away in the last
month. He stated that in lieu of
flowers, requests had been made for contributions to various charities. By consensus, it was agreed that the
Authority should make a contribution of $50 each in memory of Jamie’s family
members.
Mr.
Salisbury also reported that Mr. Aston was in the process of being recertified
to perform lab work. He passed the
entire test except Phosphorus and Ammonia.
Following a brief discussion, it was agreed by consensus to have Nick
Saad from Gannett Fleming assist Mr. Aston, as needed, to prepare to retake the
test.
Engineer. Mr. Shope submitted a written report.
Solicitor. Mr. Yost had no additional report.
Mr.
Jones moved, seconded by Mr. Tyndale, to adjourn the meeting. The motion was unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10
p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Gail
A. Martin
Recording
Secretary