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MABE Meeting Minutes October 30, 2018 In Attendance: Absent: Others In Attendance: Lori Sifford Steve Fegan, EEMA Darrell Gibble Joe Boldaz, Hydraterra Floyd Jennelle Jose Colon Steve Keech Bob Preston, Hydraterra Stephen Kalis, Fox Rothschild Charlotte Gehman Meeting called to order at 7:05p Meeting Minutes Motion by Darrell to Approve Minutes of September 25, 2018 Board Meeting. Second by Jose. Motion approved. Public Comment None Correspondence/Communication Twin Pines Subdivision Plans - Htp reviewed the plans and the builder is aware that he will need to purchase a second EDU. Penn DOT Master Casting Resolution 2018-6 - Motion by Floyd to pass Resolution 2018-6 to allow Lori, Darrell and Floyd to sign for the Master Casting agreement. Second by Darrell. PA DOT Resurfacing Meeting – Discussion of attendance to the meeting on November in King of Prussia. Bob agreed to attend the meeting to see what projects may effect MABE. PMAA Region 1 Dinner Meeting – no one will attend this meeting. Tim McEwen Repair Quotes – Darrell reviewed Tim’s water line quote and discussed the plan for pressure testing and possible rerouting of the broken water line. Motion by Darrell to accept Tim’s quotes for pressure testing and second quote for repair work if the pressure test is successful. Second by Floyd. Motion approved. Motion by Darrell to approve Tim’s quote for driveway repair at the plant. Second by Floyd. Motion approved. Operator’s Report Several PA one calls from Sunoco and the Main St. project. Very high flows noted. Draw down test is scheduled for November 6 for Pump Station 4 (Saddler). New flow sensor repaired by Controlex. The control panel failed at Brick Lane Pump Station today. Steve will be having that looked at tomorrow to see if it can be repaired. EQ Tank Pump Alternation Switch – switches are failing and need to be replaced. Corbett Pump Station – new starters and contactors have been installed. Twin Valley Pump Station – Clog at PS5 cleared. Joe recommends a “trash basket” which would catch and prevent clogs. Agreement to charge Twin Valley School District for the cost of the most recent repair. Htp will look at the pump station during draw down tests on November 6 to make suggestions for modification to prevent future clogs. Engineer’s Report Blower Panel Project – The 3 final bids were reviewed. Lowest bidder was Eastern Environmental. The project bid does not include air conditioning for the room where the new panel will be placed. Project time to completion estimate is not known at this time, but is estimated at 3 months. Joe recommends having the work completed before next summer. Htp will provide an estimate of their project costs at the November MABE meeting. Motion by Darrell to approve the base bid by Darrell. Second by Floyd. Motion approved. Htp will put together a quote for a portable AC unit and window adjustments for the proposed blower panel room. A Series Manhole Repair Schedule (place holder), S. Main St. Manholes – awarded to Sewer Specialties and will be completed after Penn DOT work is completed in 2019. NPDES Permit – Bob responded to the additional questions from Sarah Abraham at DEP by email and by letter. Page 1 of 2 MABE Meeting Minutes October 30, 2018 Energy Transfer Solutions Proposal – Joe had a conversation with Energy Transfer Solutions regarding the failed BacNet unit. His electrical contractor confirmed that the unit is valuable to the system working properly. Decision to seek additional quotes to confirm the price and delay the decision until the November meeting. Homestead/Kennelwoods Manholes/Risers – Milling work has begun and manhole risers are on schedule. Annual Pump Draw Down - Tests Scheduled for Nov. 6th – Bob will look at Pump Station 5 during this process of the annual draw down tests and see if there are any improvements that can be made to prevent further clogs. Water Line Quotes – previously discussed under Correspondence. Capital Improvement Plan – Brief overview of the revised Capital Improvement Plan. Htp will be prepared to discuss in detail at the November meeting. Corbett Pump Station Wet Well – discussion of drawing down the wet well and grouting at that time. Cost will be determined by the amount of grout needed. Solicitor’s Report Private Lateral Inspection Ordinance – Stephen reviewed the Ordinance which has been approved by the Borough solicitor, advertised and is scheduled to be approved at the November 6, 2018 Council meeting. The new Ordinance takes effect 30 days after approval. Motion by Steve Keech to approve Resolution 2018-7 effective Dec 10th based on the anticipated passing of the Borough Sewer Lateral Inspection Ordinance. Second by Darrell. Motion approved. Old Business W. Main St. Property Inquiry – No response to initial letter of inquiry to date. Charlotte will send a second letter. New Business Check approval process - Lori recommends reinstating Board members previewing payables prior to the meeting. Executive Session Treasurer’s Report Motion by Lori to approve the payables as presented. Second by Floyd. Motion approved. Admin Update Adjourn to Executive Session at 8:46p for discussion of personnel and contractual matters. Meeting reconvened at 8:54p. Adjournment 8:55p Next Scheduled MABE Meeting is Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 7:00p Page 2 of 2