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MABE Meeting Minutes May 28, 2019 In Attendance: Absent: Others in Attendance: Lori Sifford Floyd Jennelle Dave Friedman, EEMA Darrell Gibble Steve Keech John Dean, EEMA Jose Colon Stephen Kalis, Fox Rothschild Tom Unger, Systems Design Charlotte Gehman Meeting called to order at 7:00p Meeting Minutes Motion by Darrell to Approve Minutes of April 30, 2019 Board Meeting. Second by Jose. Motion approved. Public Comment None Correspondence/Communication PMAA Region 1 Dinner – Dinner rescheduled to November 1st. Operator’s Report Dave introduced John Dean who is the new full-time operator. Plant is running well. Still working on the chemical use. PAC use was reduced, but phosphorus was increasing, so it cannot be eliminated completely. HVAC – The Tristate technician has been out and reduced the coolant level. System seems to be running well. Discussion of using well water rather than the utility water for the HVAC system. Utility water quality has not been consistent. EEMA will be putting together a quote for running well water to the system. Brad replaced the flow switch. Dave will work on a Standard Operating Procedures document for the plant operations. Sludge Tank Aerators – All have been replaced. Disk Filter – Periodic flushing is being done to keep the solids from settling in the pipe. Influent Pump Station Repairs – Needs new receivers. Discussion of replacing the pipes, which were supposed to be ductile iron and are galvanized. Waiting for a third quote from Pikeland. Dave will review the quotes with SDE. In the meantime, Brad will need to reset the pump. Aeration Tank Painting – Dave recommends having the tanks drained and cleared of rags and grit. Dave is waiting on a quote for painting. Dave recommends replacing the pipe, air valves, drop legs and the filters with medium bubble diffusers. Blower #2 – Blower #2 has not been successfully diagnosed yet but is not working. This blower is about 15 years old. Excelsior will make a site visit and make a recommendation. Engineer’s Report Blower Panel Project – Reviewed the project with Joe Boldaz of Hydraterra prior to the start of the regular Board meeting with Tom Unger, Stephen Kalis, Lori Sifford, Darrell Gibble, Jose Colon and Charlotte present. Lori confirmed during the regular board meeting that Dave and EEMA staff be on site during the Blower Panel installation. Blue Rock Project – Tom Unger presented a draft of the Blue Rock review letter. Board reviewed the recommended changes. SDE will issue the letter and then schedule a meeting with Ludgate Engineering. Still need the Planning Module, Water Quality Permit and accompanying Engineers Report. Tom anticipates the review letter being issued by end of the week. Tom will review the Planning Module and have that for review at the June meeting. Tom will talk to Mark Stabolepszy to confirm the steps. Charlotte will confirm what approval the Borough has given to the developer. Tom will follow up with Stephen after his conversation with Mark at SSM. Page 1 of 2 MABE Meeting Minutes May 28, 2019 Main St. Manholes, A-Series Manholes – Tom said Keith Showalter is coordinating with Allen Myers to follow through on inspection and coating of the manholes. Solicitor’s Report No report. Old Business Blower Panel Change Order – Review of the two quotes for replacing the existing window to accommodate a window air conditioner and the new outlet that will be required. Dave notes that the wiring must be well marked, so that Eastern Environmental is clear on the wiring when they arrive for the Blower Panel installation. Motion by Darrell to approve Jared McEwen’s quote of $1,555.00. Second by Jose. Motion approved. New Business None Treasurer’s Report Sign Checks - Motion by Jose to approve the May payables as presented. Second by Darrell. Motion approved. Admin Update Sewer Plumbing Inspections - Review of the plumbing inspections and results to date. Charlotte will send reminder letters to property owners who have not completed inspections and remind plumbers that they should check detached garages as part of the inspection. Executive Session Meeting Adjourned 8:20p Next Scheduled MABE Meeting is Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 7:00p. Page 2 of 2