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MABE Meeting Minutes August 27, 2019 In Attendance: Absent: Others in Attendance: Lori Sifford Floyd Jennelle Dave Friedman, EEMA Darrell Gibble Jose Colon Steve Keech Stephen Kalis, Fox Rothschild Keith Showalter, Systems Design Tom Unger, Systems Design Charlotte Gehman Meeting called to order at 7:03p Meeting Minutes Motion by Darrell to Approve Minutes of July 30, 2019 Board Meeting with noted correction to engineering section. Second by Floyd. Motion approved. Public Comment None Correspondence/Communication None Operator’s Report The plant is running well. HVAC – Well Water Plumbing Quote – EEMA is still working on the quote. When the plant is running well, it is not a high priority. PA One calls are still coming in. Both generators have been serviced and the battery has been replaced in the portable generator. Influent Pump Station Repair and Spare Repair Quote – Did not receive a second quote from Pikeland to include pumping and hauling. Decant Pump – Only one is currently working. Dave recommends repairing before December. Aeration Tank Painting Quote – Two viable quotes to consider. Blower #2 Evaluation – Getting a quote from Excelsior. The motor is good, it’s the blower that is a problem. Aeration Tank Improvements Quote – Quotes still being considered. WG Malden Quote – The influent sampler needs a new refrigeration unit and sensor. Quote of $1,998.00 received. Also presented a quote of $1,455.00 for the ProMag Output card for tracking outgoing flow which is not working. Motion to approve Both WG Malden quotes by Steve. Second by Jose. Motion approved. Lori requests the outgoing flow be added to the monthly operator’s report. Blower Panel Amperage problem – After start-up testing was unsuccessful, EEMA began testing the EQ tank pumps. There appears to be a lot of flowback caused by the pumps not being seated correctly, causing them not to be pumping efficiently. Dave does not have a firm quote but expects the costs to be like the Influent pump station repair quotes. Motion by Steve to reduce the $9,000.00 maximum approved at the July meeting for PS1 repair to a maximum of $8,000.00 and to reassign the funds to the EQ tank pumps repair. Second by Darrell. Motion approved. A13 Manhole Insert – Dave will follow up with John to see if an insert has been put into manhole A-13 on S. Chestnut. Upon review of the many plant repair quotes, Dave suggests that the Decant and two Pump Station repairs should be done this year. Tank painting and improvements can wait until next year. Page 1 of 3 MABE Meeting Minutes August 27, 2019 Engineer’s Report Blower Panel Project/Change Order #3 – Motion to approve Change Order #3 in the amount of $157.56 to increase the side of the blower panel breakers by Jose. Second by Darrell. Motion approved. Blue Rock Project – Keith reviewed the revised plans. Need to acquire the easement for the property including the area where the sewer lines belong to MABE. Plan is not at a point for final approval. DEP will require a permit for the lines within the easement. Keith presented some rough estimates for improvements to the Corbett Pump Station as part of the developer’s contribution. Keith will get Charlotte the information to approach the homeowner about increasing the size of the easement. Motion by Darrell to approve the Planning Module pending approval by the engineer and solicitor. Second by Steve. Motion approved. SDE will send a letter to Mr. Margusity outlining the decisions of the Board. Main St. Manholes, A-Series Manholes – Want to revisit the manholes after construction. Steve recommends wrapping the manholes that are exposed now in the sidewalk. Keith will contact PennDOT to see if wrapping can be added at this point. Review Connection Request Process and Standards Draft Documents - Document revised and presented for review. Motion by Jose to approve the Connection Procedures document as presented by SDE. Second by Darrell. Motion approved. 51 W. Main St. Connection – PennDOT permit received. Must wait until final restoration is completed to get PennDOT sign off. Metering Study/Inspection Target Area – Review of the suggested next areas of focus. Motion by Darrell to approve cost of next 71 homes for sewer plumbing inspection to be completed by October 31, 2019. Second by Steve. Motion approved. Solicitor’s Report Blue Rock HOA Review – Stephen made suggestions for components that should be included in the HOA documents and maintenance escrow considerations for the future of the development. Ordinances for Codification Review – Review of the suggestions from the third-party organization assisting the Borough with review and codification of Ordinances in place. Stephen has reviewed the suggested improvements and has no objections. Charlotte will confirm with the Borough that the MABE review of the two ordinances is complete. Old Business PMAA Regional Dinner November 14, Norristown – Lori will attend. Annual Plant Tour – Planned for 6:00p prior to the September Board meeting. New Business Borough Pipe/Swale Work- Charlotte reviewed the Borough’s plan for emergency repairs to the storm sewer pipes. MABE will grant the selected contractor access to swale/storm sewer area through the plant property. Treasurer’s Report Sign Checks - Motion by Jose to approve the August payables as presented. Second by Darrell. Motion approved. Admin Update Plumbing Inspections – Inspections are going well, and great majority of residents are cooperating. Executive Session Meeting adjourned to executive session at 8:43p Page 2 of 3 MABE Meeting Minutes August 27, 2019 Meeting Adjourned 8:56p Next Scheduled MABE Meeting is Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 7:00p. Plant tour will occur at 6:00p prior to the meeting. Page 3 of 3