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MABE Meeting Minutes October 26, 2021 In Attendance: Absent: Others in Attendance: Darrell Gibble Dave Friedman, EEMA Steve Keech John Dean Lori Sifford Floyd Jennelle Jim Freeze Keith Showalter, Systems Design Engineering Stephen Kalis, Fox Rothschild, telephonic Charlotte Gehman Meeting called to order at 7:00p. Approve Minutes of September 28, 2021, Board Meeting – Motion by Floyd to approve the Minutes of the September 28, 2021, Board Meeting. Second by Steve. Motion approved. Public Comment None Correspondence/Communication Phillips Blue Rock - Mr. and Mrs. Phillips of 96 Park Avenue asked Charlotte for the status of the landscaping at Blue Rock as they are expecting some trees to be planted to replace those, they lost due to easement work. MABE will try to support resolution of this matter. Operator’s Report Max flow was 268,000 gallons. On September 2nd due to Hurricane Ida, the UV area did flood temporarily. No violations or breakdowns. Total treated flow was 2.4 million gallons for the month. Have reviewed the spare parts inventory. One of the load switches for the Lakeside screen was replaced. Recommended purchases from EEMA for 2022: Spare parts for the chemical feed pumps, Ultrasonic transducer, Replacing the mechanical recorder to a digital. John is aware of another contractor for sludge hauling and will initiate a quote for MABE. HVAC Improvement Proposal – on hold until Brad can identity the parts needed. Engineer’s Report Tapping Fee Update – Keith reviewed the calculations and appendix to represent current costs, debt, etc. Board discussed the considerations for developers. PA Small Water & Sewer – On hold until bids are put out in January or February 2022. Blue Rock Project – The developer has been asked for as-built plans. The plans received need corrections and Keith has not received any corrected plans yet. Board authorized Stephen to contact MR. Margusity’s solicitor to communicate the remining items outstanding to close out the project. Easement Plans/Right of Way Project – Charlotte needs to identify any remaining easements and get these to Keith. Capital Improvement Plan – Keith is finalizing this and expects the have it for the November Board meeting. Board asked Keith to consider if any project priorities should be adjusted. Thiel Project – No action since the September meeting. Still waiting for the method of financial security. Solicitor’s Report Thiel Project Construction Escrow Improvements Agreement – Waiting for the financial security to be clarified before Stephen can finalize the agreement. Old Business Customer Payment Options – Will not continue to pursue this option based on the cost to users. Grant Opportunity Subcommittee Report – Committee has not met again. Merle is collecting information from the County and state. 2022 Rate Schedule – Discussion of budget needs and New Business None Page 1 of 2 MABE Meeting Minutes October 26, 2021 Treasurer’s Report Approve October Payables per Check register presented – Motion by Darrell to approve the payables for October as presented. Second by Floyd. Motion approved. Admin Update None. Executive Session None. Meeting Adjourned 7:49p Next scheduled MABE Board meeting is Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at 7:00p. Respectfully submitted by Charlotte Gehman Page 2 of 2