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MABE Meeting Minutes September 24, 2019 In Attendance: Absent: Others in Attendance: Lori Sifford Dave Friedman, EEMA Darrell Gibble Jack Stewart, Borough Council Jose Colon Steve Keech Floyd Jennelle Stephen Kalis, Fox Rothschild Keith Showalter, Systems Design Charlotte Gehman Meeting called to order at 7:13p Meeting Minutes Motion by Darrell to approve Minutes of August 27, 2019 Board Meeting as presented. Second by Steve. Motion approved. Public Comment None Correspondence/Communication Springfield Village Inquiry – Board looked at the area in question while on the plant tour. Charlotte will respond to Springfield Village management company. Darrel mentioned that the manhole between Stoltzfus Enterprises and the Werner property. Parging needs to be replaced to eliminate the odors coming from the manhole. EEMA will plan to repair the manhole. Operator’s Report Plant is running well. One violation during the week when the sampler was not working. EQ Tank Repairs – Dave will send an email to EEC and Hydraterra to let them know that the tank pumps have been repaired and that Blower Panel start-up can be scheduled. There is a punch list of items to be completed to finalize the project. Pump capacity has increased from 50 gpm to 95 gpm. Chemical Feed Pumps have been replaced. Dave presented a quote for housing to protect the chemical feed pumps from the weather. No action taken on quote. Influent Pump Station – Repair was deferred to repair the EQ Tank Pumps. Dave feels the performance has degraded a bit, which caused an alarm triggered by blow back. Motion by Darrell to approve the Controlex quote including pumping and hauling the amount of $8,320.00. Second by Jose. Motion approved. Dave estimates this to be a one job work once the parts are ordered. HVAC – Well Water Plumbing Quote – No quote provided by EEMA. This project is still under consideration. Influent Pump Station Repair and Spare Repair Quote – Dave feels that performance had degraded somewhat in addition to the repairs that need to be made. Decant Pump – Estimate for repair is $4,380.00. Currently working of one pump and Dave would like to get this repaired. Aeration Tank Painting Quote – Quotes still being considered. Aeration Tank Improvements Quote – Quotes still being considered. Blower #2 Repair – Blower unit needs to be replaced. Dave estimates $3,000. -3,500. But will get an estimate. EEMA can do this work. Engineer’s Report Page 1 of 2 MABE Meeting Minutes September 24, 2019 Blower Panel Project – Previously discussed under Operations. Blue Rock Project – Final plans have not been received yet. The Planning Module has been signed by MABE and returned to the developer’s engineer. The Borough is waiting for a copy to be signed. Keith reviewed the suggested improvements to the Corbett Pump station. Charlotte spoke to the homeowner whose property Corbett sits on and they are agreeable to considering expanding the easement. Discussion of the suggested developer’s contribution to the Corbett Pump Station. Keith says that some of the improvements will require permits, which are not costly, but more time consuming. Discussion of the inspections process for the sewer connections. Keith recommends that SDE inspect all sewer lines at installation even though these will not be dedicated. The building sewer can be inspected by Kraft Codes. Keith will finalize the cost of the Corbett improvements and include those in his review letter. Main St. Manholes – Keith is getting quotes for the 5 manhole improvements and will coordinate with Sewer Specialties. PA Small Water and Sewer Grant - Review and discussion of the program. Keith estimates $2,500.00-3,000.00 in engineering costs to prepare the application. Board members will let Charlotte know if they support applying. Solicitor’s Report Blue Rock HOA Review – Stephen is working in this and will distribute a draft prior to the October MABE meeting. Bidding Requirements – Stephen reviewed the requirements for quotes and bids. Stephen encourages that file notes be kept memorializing the bids or quotes received for various projects. Old Business Workshop Meeting Scheduled for October 22, 2019 7:00p New Business Borough Pipe/Swale Work- Scheduled for October 21 for the work to be completed on the north side of 23 to be accessed through the MABE property. Treasurer’s Report Sign Checks - Motion by Floyd to approve the September payables as presented. Second by Darrell. Motion approved. Admin Update Plumbing Inspections – Inspection list was modified to avoid construction on the west end of Rte. 23. Changed to properties on east end of town. Executive Session Meeting Adjourned to executive session at 8:31p Executive Session Adjourned at 8:41p Meeting Adjourned 8:42p Workshop Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, October 22 at 7:00p. Next Regular Board Meeting is Scheduled for Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 7:00p. Page 2 of 2