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MABE Meeting Minutes August 25, 2020 In Attendance: Absent: Others in Attendance: Lori Sifford Dave Friedman, EEMA Darrell Gibble Jack Stewart, Borough Council Jim Freeze Ken Styer, 21 S. Brick Lane Steve Keech Floyd Jennelle Keith Showalter, Systems Design Engineering Stephen Kalis, Fox Rothschild Charlotte Gehman Meeting called to order at 7:00p. Approve Minutes of July 28, 2020 Board Meeting – Motion by Steve to approve the Minutes of July 28, 2020 Board Meeting as presented. Second by Floyd. Motion approved. Public Comment George Allen, Springfield Village Ken Styer, 21 S. Brick Lane – Mr. Styer purchased the properties at 21 S. Brick Lane. He plans to talk to the zoning officer. Mr. Styer wants to relinquish the second EDU for the trailer. He was asked to provide his request to relinquish the single EDU in writing. Correspondence/Communication Operator’s Report The plant is running very well currently and is meeting permit. The UV did overflow during the intense rainstorm in early August. The UV room has been cleaned up from the overflow. Blower number 1 check valve has been replaced. one check valve was replaced. HVAC Pre-filter Project Schedule – Scheduled to be completed by the end of August. Garage Door Panel Repair – The door is working now but are still waiting for a new panel. Engineer’s Report PA Small Water and Sewer Grant – MABE was awarded a $100,000.00 grant. Discussion of the guidelines for spending the money. Keith recommends approving accepting the grant tonight and then the paperwork can be completed when it arrives as well as authority to prepare a bid document. Motion by Darrell to approve the acceptance of the $100,000.00 grant from PA Water and Sewer and to authorize signing the grant and Keith to prepare a bid document. Second by Steve. Motion approved. Blue Rock Project – The Water Quality Management permit has been received. Keith has spoken to the developer about inspections and he will be giving Keith a call when they are ready for inspection. Main St. manholes, A-Series Manholes Repair Project – Keith reported on the completion of the work and authorized payment for lining the manholes. Still waiting on confirmation of repairs to MC-2, which will be paid after confirmation. 10 N. Brick Lane Development – Permit received, and construction is underway. No request for sewer inspection has been received to date. Easement Plans/Right of Way Project – Project is ongoing. ACT 537 Plan Quote &Planning – Keith has spoken to Mark Stabolepszy. They will work to ether to put together a proposal and scope of work. DEP must review and give final approval. Unfortunately, there are no longer grants available for this work. Keith suggests a joint meeting may be beneficial. North Brick Lane Private Sewer Line Research & Televising Plan – Keith reviewed maps of the sewer lines and discussed options for confirming the lines. Will need releases to televise the private line. Charlotte will request permission from property owners. Board will consider adding some additional televising and Keith will get proposals. Motion by Steve to proceed with developing and getting quotes for Televising. Second by Floyd. Motion approved. PennDot Master Casting Agreement – Charlotte did not receive the agreement yet. Will forward to the Page 1 of 2 MABE Meeting Minutes August 25, 2020 PennDot Emergency Permitting- Permit allowing emergency work to be performed within a state road has been received. Dave has a copy as well. Springfield Village Inquiry – Discussion of the water problem complaints from Springfield Village. Resident did not come to the meeting as expected. Keith will work to confirm the boundary lines. Solicitor’s Report Old Business Water Services Act – Discussion of the status of our request to work with Elverson Water Company to use Water Shut-off to urge seriously delinquent customers to pay to avoid shut-off. Stephen recommends a Resolution to state the practice. Stephen will prepare the Resolution and we will continue to modify the process. Springfield Drive EDU Evaluation – Customer has not responded and will be invoiced for the Tapping Fee and Additional EDU. Corbett Easement – Signed agreement has been received. Stephen will have it recorded and Keith will let Blue Rock know that the Easement is signed, and they can begin plans for improving the Corbett Pump Station. New Business Customer Payment Options – Discussion of taking credit cards and allowing automatic electronic payments from customers. Lori and Charlotte met with BB&T to understand their costs. Lori wants to meet with other vendors. Plan to also explore remote deposit of checks as well. Treasurer’s Report Approve Checks – Motion by Darrell to approve the payables for August as presented. Second by Floyd. Motion approved. Admin Update Sewer Plumbing Inspections Update – Charlotte will send self-inspection forms to Summerfield residents Portnoff Status Report – Charlotte shared the Portnoff Associates quarterly report of accounts referred. Executive Session Meeting Adjourned 8:29p Next Regular Board Meeting is Scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 7:00p. Respectfully submitted by Charlotte Gehman Page 2 of 2