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MABE Meeting Minutes October 27, 2020 In Attendance: Absent: Others in Attendance: Lori Sifford Floyd Jennelle Dave Friedman, EEMA Darrell Gibble John Dean, EEMA Jim Freeze Jack Stewart, Borough Council Steve Keech Keith Showalter, Systems Design Engineering Stephen Kalis, Fox Rothschild Charlotte Gehman Meeting called to order at 7:01p. Approve Minutes of September 29, 2020 Board Meeting – Motion by Darrell to approve the Minutes of September 29, 2020 Board Meeting as presented. Second by Steve. Motion approved. Motion by Jim to approve the Minutes of the October 20th Workshop Meeting. Second by Darrell. Motion approved. Public Comment Stephanie Gibson, The Unique Pet Care - Ms. Gibson explained her business and asks if she can set up a payment plan to pay for the Tapping Fee. On preliminary review, Keith states that the water records indicate that the business justifies two EDU’s. Keith does not feel an onsite inspection is necessary. Reserve the right to review the water records later. Board approved four quarterly payment of $1,500.00 to pay the Tapping Fee. Keith Mooney, Representing Blue Rock – Mr. Mooney is representing Joe Margusity and is asking for consideration to be able to move forward with settlements. The generator is scheduled to be delivered between October 29 and November 12th. Keith Showalter understands that the electrical work and testing can now begin as early as tomorrow. Receipt for purchase of the portable generator has been received and Mr. Mooney is asked to provide the signed copies of the acknowledgment forms and that those be forwarded for our records. Motion by Steve to approve up to 4 units. Second by Darrell. Motion approved. MABE will provide a list of the incomplete items. Mr. Mooney will communicate that this is the last exception that will be made. Correspondence/Communication None. Operator’s Report Flows were down, 2,000,078,000 gallons treated in September. The disk filter was taken offline and deep cleaned. Plan to make this an annual procedure. A side discharge was placed on the influent trough to remove rags and save wear and tear on the Lakeside screen. Working on a software update for the generator. Moving away from Main Pool as a chemical supplier. Going to begin using liquid caustic soda, which will disperse better and be more efficiently used. John will send the cost estimate to Charlotte and Lori. HVAC Pre-Filter Project Schedule – Phil Faretti is still waiting for some parts and has still not given a firm installation date. Garage Door Panel Repair – Waiting for a quote on the garage door. Portable Generator Service – Service has been completed. DynaTech did test the generator on load, but EEMA will make a point to test the portable generator on load at one of the pump stations. Engineer’s Report PA Small Water & Sewer Grant – Keith presented an updated worksheet for the grant project. Keith estimates two contractors, one for the electrical and a general contractor will be needed to stay in compliance with the Municipal Authorities Act. Keith feels all the projects can be completed in 2021. The contract as not been received yet. Blue Rock Project – See above. Corbett Easement Timeline - Keith has requested the PennDot permit and the developer will begin work on the driveway, landscaping, and fencing. The other work can be completed later. Easement Plans/Right of Way Project – Still in process. Act 537 Plan Quote & Planning – Keith needs to touch base with Borough Engineer, Mark Stabolepszy. Page 1 of 2 MABE Meeting Minutes October 27, 2020 North Brick Lane Private Sewer Line Research & televising Plan – Per the bid awarded at the October 20, Workshop meeting, Keith will contact Pip Services and schedule work. Charlotte will contact Elverson Water company to let them know that we may need access to water. Dave will check the water availability at the plant and determine what will work best. Solicitor’s Report Water Services Act, Resolution – Stephen reviewed the Water Services Act and the draft resolution to make water-shut off a part of MABE policy in coordination with Elverson Water Company. Discussion of what should be included in the resolution. Stephen will revise and present at the November meeting. Old Business Customer Payment Options – Lori has not contacted any other banks to identify. Charlotte will find about use of the Borough website to link customers to payment. New Business Treasurer’s Report Approve Checks – Motion by Darrell to approve the payables for October as presented. Second by Jim. Motion approved. Lori will work on a draft budget for the November meeting. Admin Update Executive Session Meeting Adjourned 8:36p Respectfully submitted by Charlotte Gehman Page 2 of 2