WEST MIFFLIN SANITARY SEWER MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1997

MINUTES

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

Anthony Panichelli, Cynthia Sullivan, Donald Trimbath and Michael Price. Roberta Chonko was excused for a prior commitment.

ALSO PRESENT

Irene Parkinson, Ronald Hess, Ira Weiss and Engineer, Kurt Schawb.

A quorum was established with the majority of the Members of the Board present and the meeting commenced at 7:00 p.m.

1. On motion (Sullivan-Trimbath), the minutes of the June 5, 1997 Board of Directors meeting were accepted as presented

2. On motion (Trimbath-Price), corrected minutes to read Michael West instead of John West.

3. On motion (Sullivan-Price), the Board approved Requisition #11 for drawdown against the Bond Issue to National City Bank in the amount of $327,463.99.

4. On motion (Trimbath-Price), the Board approved the Development Agreement for the Northgate Development.

5. On motion (Sullivan-Price), the Board approved generic Development Agreement for future use.

6. On motion (Trimbath-Price), the Board appointed Cynthia Sullivan as voting delegate for PMAA Conferences.

7. On motion (Trimbath-Price), the Board appointed Roberta Chonko as an alternate voting delegate for PMAA Conferences.

8. On motion (Sullivan-Price), the Board adopted Resolution authorizing Twin Rivers Council of Governments to file application for CDBG Year 24 Block Grant funding consideration for the project of Kenmore Sewage Plant Equipment Upgrade.

9. On motion (Price-Trimbath), the Board adopted Resolution authorizing Twin Rivers Council of Governments to file application for CDBG Year 24 Block Grant funding consideration for the project of Pittsburgh-McKeesport Boulevard Sanitary Sewers.

10. Report of the Solicitor.

Ira Weiss, Esq. reported the Title Report on the property being purchased from Union Railroad is complete, and he had to make some revisions on the Deed sent to him by Union Railroad. The closing on the property with Union Railroad will be on July 29, 1997. He advised Irene Parkinson to notify the Authority’s insurance carrier to place on Policy. He advised the Board that he and Irene Parkinson will meet with the Magistrate on Tuesday, July the 15th, to go over various situations.

11. Report of the Operations Manager.

Report attached to Minutes. Said that in the letter to residents on non-compliance after dye testing, the letter did not tell them to call in to be inspected after they complied. Parkinson to send notice to Daily News on this issue.

The Operations Manager will get three quotes for the grading-excavating for the new building at Thompson Run STP, as soon as he receives the drawings from Chester Engineers.

On motion (Sullivan-Price), the Board moved to place a letter of appreciation in the file jackets of Wyatt Sainato, Jim Popa, Ron Zevola, Don Mizak, Aaron Young, Bill Welsh, Dean Clemons, and Chuck Young with regard to the work on Curry Hollow Pump station when the dry well flooded in June.

On motion (Trimbath-Sullivan), the Board moved to send a letter from the Board of Directors to Wyatt Sainato for passing the Pennsylvania State Sewage Operators test going from SCT to SBT Certified Operator’s License and William Welsh, Jr. for passing the test for the first time and receiving a Certified Operator’s SDT License.

On motion (Trimbath-Sullivan), the Board accepted the bid for the purchase of two (2) motors at $8,669.00 each from Electric Manufacturing and Repair. The quotes were as follows:

1. Electric Manufacturing and Repair $ 8,669.00 each

2. Ideal Industrial Supplies 10,678.00 each
3. Mars Supply 11,512.50 each
4. Pittsburgh Reflector 12,234.00 each

12. Report of the Engineer.

The Board of Directors agreed to a one month extension on the electrical contract from August 15, 1997 to September 15, 1997. Discussion was held relating to specifying particular equipment for the extension. The solicitor ruled that the extension is general and not for one specific situation. Chester is to send a letter to the Bonding Company regarding the September 15, 1997 completion date change.

On motion (Trimbath-Price), the Board approved Change Order No. 2 regarding the electrical contract (Genesis Electric) for testing of asbestos and providing new electrical service to the Belmont Pump Station. 2 yes; 2 no. Motion not carried. This motion resulted in a ‘no’ vote, ruled by the solicitor.

There was extensive discussion regarding Genesis Electric and their performance.

Regarding the Engineer’s Report for Thompson Run STP and New England STP on letting out of bids, a discussion was held regarding not receiving the prevailing wage rates from the government. The Solicitor agreed that utilizing the County Wage Rates listed on the Internet would be reasonable to use to procure bids, to keep construction moving before winter begins. At this time, the listed date for receiving and reading the bids is July 24, 1997.

Kenmore~ pump station:

On motion (Trimbath-Sullivan), the Board authorized to bid out the forcemain project this month. Bid opening will be August 5, 1997, with award August 7, 1997. Parkinson to advise.

Office and Garage Building:

Regarding preparing of grading since GeoMechanics report is in on core testing. Chester Engineers will forward grading plans to Ronald Hess and the engineering drawing for the retaining wall will be forward to Murovich Associates, Architects.

13. Reception of Visitors:

Douglas N. Brown, owner of Hawks Saw and Lawnmower Sales and Services, 153 King

Road, West Mifflin requested to be on the agenda. Mr. Brown called the Administrative

Manager and requested to be removed from the agenda and placed on the August 7, 1997

agenda.

There being no further business, on motion (Trimbath-Price), the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by:

Michael Price, Secretary