WEST MIFFL1N SANITARY SEWER MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 1996

MINUTES

Present for the meeting were the following members of the Board: Anthony Panichelli, Anthony Topolnak, Donald Trimbath, Cynthia Sullivan and Daniel Davis.

A quorum was established with all the members of the Board present.

1. Upon motion, second and unanimous vote, the minutes of the organization meeting of June 5, 1996 were approved.

2. Draft of By-Laws given to the Board for consideration.

3. No old business.

4. New Business.

Mr. Weiss reports that target for completing transaction is August 21. Expects bond purchase to be completed July 24 - meeting must be coordinated with Council meeting that night for the guaranty.

Mr. Sember issued revised feasibility report June 21. Spoke with A.H. Williams on June 24 and incorporated their comments into report. A.H. Williams believes it is sufficient. The Authority will review report and ask any questions at next meeting.

5. Upon motion, second and unanimous vote, the employment of Irene Parkinson as Administrative Manager is approved.

6. Upon motion, second and unanimous vote, the West Muffin Sanitary Sewer Municipal Authority is to join the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association.

OTHER BUSINESS

7. Operations Manager Report (see attached report)

Employee off for two or three months recovering from open heart surgery.

Dye testing bids sent to the following companies: (1) Alternative Environmental Services, (2) Basic Technical Service and (3) Insight Pipe Contracting. Letter bids to be received by July 15 at 3:00 p.m. They will then be submitted to Mark Sember for his review.

Homeville over flow line is completed. Mr. Glover of DEP was notified of completion. A savings of $5,000.00 to the West Muffin Sanitary Sewer Municipal Authority by sealing up creek over flow with bricks and concrete instead of duckbill valve.

During recent bad weather there was an 8 hour power outage at the Thompson Run Station. Mr. Hess notified Norma Ruffing of the Allegheny County Health Department of bypass conditions. Ms. Ruffing informed Mr. Hess that the County Health Department wants the Borough and West Muffin Sanitary Sewer Municipal Authority to install generator power at Thompson Run as soon as possible. Mr. Hess explained that is was planned to install generator power within the next 18 months in accordance with the consent order. Ms. Ruffing informed him that due to all the recent power outages they want some sort of generator power now. Mr. Sember of Chester informed Mr. Hess not to proceed with anything until he receives the letter from the Allegheny County Health Department.

Mr. Hess attended a conference in Lancaster and reports that the West Muffin Sanitary Sewer Authority is doing everything “by the book”.

Mr. Hess received pretreatment survey form from Chester. As soon as personnel and letterhead are available they will sit down and begin implementation of the plan.

8. Engineer’s Report (see attached report)

Illegal connections letters need to be sent out to 108 homes as soon as letterhead is obtained.

Bids for dye testing program have been issued. Estimated project cost is $36,600.00.

DEP approved request for extension of time to complete spot repairs in-house. Must be completed by October 1997.

Design of project will be 75% complete and submitted for Mr. Hess’ review on July 3, 1996. On July 10, 1996 Chester Engineers and Mr. Hess will review the project and make any necessary changes. Project will be submitted to DEP by July 31, 1996 in accordance with the Consent Order.

In addition to the pump station project three projects need to be designed beginning in August, Thompson Run Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade, Kenmore Pump Station and Carolina Sewer Rehabilitation. Letter proposal identifying the costs will be submitted in July.

The flow data for the Streets Run Watershed Flow Monitoring will be sent to DEP by end of the week of 6/24/96.

The ACT Sewage Facility Planning Report will be submitted to DEP by end of this month.

An “Industrial Pretreatment Survey” and example cover letter were submitted to Mr. Hess for mailing to all potential industrial discharge customers. A program will be set up with the Authority’s pretreatment coordinator. Training and guidance in setting up the program will be provided by Chester. Once the survey is completed and returned to the Authority a review of the information will determine if there are any industrial discharge customers. Chester needs to review the Borough’s current Sewer User Ordinance.

Act 203 - Tap-in-Fee Study - in order for Mr. Sember to move forward with study he needs to know the following: (1) actual costs of construction of pump stations and collector sewers (2) all grant money received for the construction of these facilities (3) all assessments paid from customers for the construction of these facilities and (4) location of all sewers constructed by developers and turned over to the Borough. Mr. Weiss will review the Act to determine how the construction cost compensation incurred by the Borough will be handled.

9. Solicitor’s Report

By-Laws are distributed for review by Board.

Discussed time line for transaction.

Reading and review of Resolution regarding acquiring and transferring the sanitary sewer system from the Borough of West Muffin for $800,000.00 pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement with the Borough, in form submitted to the Board and acceptable to the solis~itor and authorizing the Chair and Vice Chair to execute the Asset Purchase Agreement on behalf of the Authority.

Welcome to Irene Parkinson.

10. Upon motion, second and unanimous vote, the Resolution read by Mr. Weiss regarding acquiring and transferring the sanitary sewer system was approved. (see attached)

11. Upon motion, second and unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted by:

Daniel Davis, Secretary

West Muffin Sanitary Sewer Municipal Authority