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MABE Meeting Minutes November 28, 2017 In Attendance: Absent: Others In Attendance: Rick Shaw Charlotte Gehman Dave Friedman Darrell Gibble Floyd Jennelle Jose Colon Lori Sifford Joseph Boldaz Stephen Kalis Meeting called to order at 7:01p. Meeting Minutes Motion by Darrell to approve the Meeting Minutes of the October 24, 2017 Board Meeting. Second by Floyd. Motion approved. Public Comment None Correspondence Chesco UCII – Discussion of what should be added to the list. Rick will discuss with Charlotte and follow-up with Joe. RKL Arrangement Letter – Rick signed the engagement letter and Charlotte will forward to RKL for the 2017 audit. Parkside Sunoco Concerns Letter – Hydraterra has looked at the area of concern and noted some settlement in the area. Hydraterra’s observations were shared with Mark Stabolepszy the Borough engineer. PADCED Infrastructure Grant – Discussion of this grant opportunity. Joe suggests that we may not have a project that would rank highly for the state grant. He suggested that there is not a lot of money available and the number of applicants is normally significant. He suggested that the MA pass on filing for this grant. Treasurer’s Report Motion by Darrell to approve the Payables for November as presented. Second by Lori. Motion approved. Admin Update Records Resolution 2017-3 Motion by Lori to approve Resolution 2017-3. Second by Jose. Motion approved. Operator’s Report Dave reported that inflow continues to be a problem and he received an alarm call during November 17-18th rain event. A blower recently tripped. Will need to monitor the Blowers. Disk Filter Acid Cleaning – The Disk Filter won’t hold liquid, making it difficult to clean. Dave is investigating putting a valve into the overflow port to allow it to hold liquid for cleaning. Chemical Feed Pump Housing – No update at this time. Pump Station Auto Dialers – The new autodialer has been installed at the WWTP. Dave will check on the autodialer that was not successfully repaired and was sent back for a second time and let Charlotte know. Water Street Pump Station Hour Meter – The Hour Meter was replaced on the Influent Pump Station. Portable Generator Storage – The generator has been moved into the garage for storage. Sludge Hauling – Dave explained that it is necessary to stay on top of the hauling, especially in the cold weather. Scope of Services – Rick, Lori and Dave met to discuss the Scope of Services for the 2018 contract. Dave will put his questions or comments in writing and get those to Charlotte. Engineers Report 2017 Capital Improvement Plan Follow-up – Joe has had discussions with Penn DOT and is now recommending that manhole A-6 can be repaired with a structural liner to extend its life approximately 5 years and delay complete replacement. Joe recommends registering with Co-Stars which relieves us from the bidding process and cost savings through state contracted prices. Manhole A- Page 1 of 2 MABE Meeting Minutes November 28, 2017 3 has been cleaned and lined by SpectraShield at no cost to MABE. Joe reviewed his recommended changes to the Capital Improvement Plan. Private Lateral Inspection/Borough Discussion – Place holder until action is taken by Borough NPDES Renewal – The NPDES report has been received by DEP. Will wait to receive any response to the report. Joe has spoken to Jennifer Fields at DEP in the past and they are pleased with the closure of the Lagoons. Master Casting Agreement – Penn DOT requires original signatures on the agreement, which Rick signed. Solicitors Report Stoltzfus Holding Tank – No update at this time. Zoning/SALDO – MABE is waiting for opportunity to review the drafts. Old Business 2018 Rates/Budget – Motion by Lori to approve the schedule of rates for 2018 as presented. Second by Darrell. Motion approved. New Business WWTP Fencing, Gate Repair – The entry gate has been repeatedly damaged and should be replaced and potentially moved back to allow larger vehicles to pull completely off the road. The wire fencing is also bent and not preventing entry. Dave recommends a sign as well. Charlotte will seek quotes. Roofing Contractor – No quotes received thus far. Charlotte will follow-up. Meeting Adjourned: 9:21p Next regular Board meeting will be on December 19, 2017 at 7:00p at Borough Hall. This is a change from the originally scheduled December 26 date and Charlotte will advertise the date change. Respectfully Submitted by Charlotte Gehman Page 2 of 2