CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Millard called the meeting to order at 7 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL

Stephen L. Millard, Chairman

Donald L. Steinmeier, Vice Chairman

Robert R. Jones, Secretary/Treasurer

PUBLIC COMMENT

David Jenkins, 7100 Jonestown Road. Mr. Jenkins stated that on Saturday 18, 2004 raw wastewater backed up in his sink in the basement. He has had several problems with his sewer line since pump station # 10 has been in use. He requested that the Authority resolve the issue. Following a brief discussion, it was decided that this matter would be addressed at a later point in the meeting.

PRESENTATIONS

Vermitec. Shaun Ankers, a representative from Vermitec, was present to address the Authority about an innovative technology for an alternative sludge disposal solution. This process would replace the Class B Biosolids to Class A. By consensus, the Authority agreed to visit the treatment plant in Granville, PA on September 24, 2004 to view the process.

GIS Mapping Project. Mr. Rimer was not present for the presentation but will be available to address the Authority at the October meeting.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A typographical error was noted on page 1, under PUBLIC COMMENT, William Wysnoski, 7400 Slate Ridge Road. The spelling of Wysnoski was incorrect; it should be Kwasnoski.

Mr. Steinmeier moved, seconded by Mr. Jones, to approve the Minutes of August 17, 2004 as amended. The motion was unanimously approved.

FINANCIAL REPORTS

Operating Expenses. Mr. Salisbury reported that the Operating Expenses for September 2004 totaled $127,816.71.

Mr. Jones moved, seconded by Mr. Steinmeier, to approve the Operating Expenses for September 2004 in the amount of $127,816.71. The motion was unanimously approved.

OLD BUSINESS

Update on Letters to Residents in Arrears. The Authority briefly reviewed the arrears reports provided and will consider a policy to begin proceedings for sheriff sale.

Update on Swatara Capacity. Mr. Yost reported that he is in the process of completing some final steps before filing for arbitration. He recommended that West Hanover Township work with South Hanover Township to go to arbitration.

Access Database. No update at this time.

Grease Trap Resolution. This item will be addressed at a future meeting.

Update on Wells/Bolton/Slate Ridge Sewer Project. Mr. Salisbury reported that he met with each of the property owners who would be asked to grant rights-of-way to the Authority. Some of the owners requested remuneration for granting rights-of-way across their properties.

Mr. Jones moved, seconded by Mr. Steinmeier, to offer $2 per linear foot for the rights-of-way and to provide grading and seeding. If the residents do not agree to those terms, the line should be relocated back in the public rights-of-way. The motion was unanimously approved.

Update on the Catwalk Project. Mr. Shope is waiting for Heisey Mechanical to complete some additional paper work to close out this project. The punch list items have been completed. Mr. Shope will bring the final paper work to the Authority in October.

Consolidation of Tapping and User Fee Resolutions. No update at this time.

Generator Contributions from Developers for Existing Pump Stations. Mr. Shope gave the authority a verbal proposal to do the engineering, bidding, and start up for three emergency generators at pump stations #5, #6, & #8.

Mr. Jones moved, seconded by Mr. Steinmeier, to authorize Gannett Fleming to proceed at a cost not to exceed $30,000. The motion was unanimously approved.

NEW BUSINESS

Request from South Central EMS to Connect to Public Sewer. Following a review of the letter from South Central EMS, Mr. Salisbury was instructed to contact the current engineer and contractor for the Clover Hill project to determine if a line could be extended to service South Central EMS.

Millstone Easement. Mr. Shope reviewed the concerns regarding sewer easements in the Millstone project. Mr. Millard reported that the Township also had some concerns with the work being done in that development. It was suggested that Mr. Shope work with the Township’s engineer, Al Brulo of HRG, to bring this matter to a resolution.

Capital Baptist Church. Mr. Salisbury stated that under the Authority’s current Resolution, churches were assessed one EDU. Following a brief discussion, the Authority recommended that the church be required to install a water meter to monitor the water usage.

UGI. The Authority reviewed the request to share the easement between Winslett and Heather Glen. The Authority directed Mr. Shope to review the proposal from UGI and ensure that any gas lines would not interfere with the Authority’s use.

Flooding from Hurricane Ivan. The Authority discussed the flooding that occurred on Piketown Road at Pump Station #11. Mr. Shope was directed to make

recommendations on how to flood-proof Pump Station #11.

Driveway Damage. Barry Marlin, who resides at 7009 Terrann Drive, stopped in the Authority Office and advised staff that his driveway was damaged during the Sandy Hollow Road sewer project. Following a brief discussion, by consensus, the Authority agreed that it was not the Authority’s responsibility to repair the driveway. Staff was instructed to write a letter to Mr. Marlin advising of the Authority’s decision.

CORRESPONDENCE

The Authority briefly reviewed the correspondence included with the packet.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Bob Jones 7810 Allentown Boulevard. Mr. Jones advised that one of his tenants moved from his building at 7810 Allentown Boulevard. Therefore, he requested a reduction of 1 EDU retroactive to September. It was agreed that the Authority would consider his request at the next meeting.

AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS

Bob Jones. Mr. Jones asked the Authority to consider scheduling the January 2005 meeting at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Don Steinmeier. Mr. Steinmeier had no comments.

Steve Millard. Mr. Millard had no comments.

REPORTS

Manager. Mr. Salisbury submitted a written report (a copy is attached to the Minutes).

Engineer. Mr. Shope distributed a written report (a copy is attached to the Minutes).

Solicitor. Mr. Yost had no report.

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Steinmeier moved, seconded by Mr. Jones to adjourn the meeting. The motion was unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 10:17 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Gail A. Martin

Recording Secretary