WEST MIFFLIN SANITARY SEWER MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING

MEETING MINUTES

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2006

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL: Albert Kopay, Jr., Glenn Labosco, George Miklos, Richard Babjak and Leah Mangino

Also Present: James P. Hannan, Roger W. Foley, Jr. Esq., Engineer David M. Meredith, Dona Shoenhair and Steve Nagy.

A quorum was established and the meeting commenced at 6:03 PM.

RECEPTION OF VISITORS:

Robert Hepler represented the owner of “Kennywood Shops”, Onaway Mountain, LLC. Mr. Hepler answered questions and described the building project in the lots across from Giant Eagle and Hollywood Video at Kennywood Mall.

On a motion (Kopay/Mangino) accepted the agreement and authorized the proper Authority officials to execute the "Sanitary Sewer Utility Easement" agreement with Onaway Mountain, LLC for the existing sanitary sewer on Parcel 1 of the Kimco Plan of lots. (Kennywood Shops).

Vote: 5 Yes, (RB, GL, LM, AK, and GM).

On a motion (Mangino/Babjak) authorized the proper Authority officials to execute the "Extinguishment and Termination of Rights-of-Way and Easement" agreement with Onaway Mountain, LLC for the existing easement on Parcel 1 of the Kimco Plan of lots (Kennywood Shops).

Vote: 5 Yes, (RB, GL, LM, AK, and GM).

On a motion (Babjak/Mangino) declared an emergency for the repairs to the force main behind Amblers Lane near Saint Germaine Street.

Vote: 5 Yes, (RB, GL, LM, AK, and GM).

On a motion (Kopay/Babjak) declared an emergency for repairs to the force main behind the Curry Hollow Pump Station.

Vote: 5 Yes, (RB, GL, LM, AK, and GM).

1. On a motion (Mangino/Babjak) approved the minutes from Board Meeting November 2, 2006.

Vote: 5 Yes, (RB, GL, LM, AK, and GM).

2. On a motion (Kopay/Babjak) approved the Treasurers’ Report for October 2006.

Vote: 5 Yes, (RB, GL, LM, AK, and GM).

3. On a motion (Kopay/Mangino) ratified the November 2006 bills.

Vote: 5 Yes, (RB, GL, LM, AK, and GM).

4. On a motion (Labosco/Babjak) approved Change Order NO. 2 - Final Reconciliation Change Order for American Water Services for Homeville Project.

Vote: 5 Yes, (RB, GL, LM, AK, and GM).

5. On a motion (Mangino/Babjak) approved Requisition #89 in the amount of $152,251.98 as draw down against Consent Order, Bond Series 1998, by US Bank Trustee, St. Paul, MN.

Vote: 5 Yes, (RB, GL, LM, AK, and GM).

6. On a m otion (Babjak/Mangino) approved PENNVEST Payment Request #4 in the amount of $99,567.35.

Vote: 5 Yes, (RB, GL, LM, AK, and GM).

7. Report of the Engineer.

A written report is available upon request.

On a motion (Babjak/Kopay) approved two (2) change order requests by Lone Pine Construction:

A. 45 day extension of time due to Duquesne Light delay.(on hold for now).

B. Approved replacement of Chlorine Room Door at New England Sewage Treatment Plant as a trade for the Storage Room Door at a cost of $720.00. The Authority will then replace the Storage Room Door in-house and not on contract.

C. Approved repair work at the Thompson Run Digester stairwell at an additional cost of $3,143.30.

Vote: 5 Yes, (RB, GL, LM, AK, and GM).

8. Report of the Solicitor.

A written report is available upon request.

9. Report of the General Manager.

A written report is available upon request.

The Board recessed to Executive Session at 7:15 PM.

10. Executive Session.

The Board reconvened at 7:45 PM.

Mr. Kopay commented on how well the General Manager, James Hannan and Solicitor, Roger Foley, Esq. handled the negotiations with Teamsters Local 636 on be half of the Authority, resulting in an agreement before the end 2006

11. Old Business.

On a motion (Babjak/Mangino) approved the Agreement between Carl’s Tree Service and West Mifflin Sanitary Sewer Municipal Authority for the sewer extension project along Homestead Duquesne Road.

Vote: 5 Yes, (RB, GL, LM, AK, and GM).

On a motion (Kopay/Babjak) accepted revisions to the wording of paragraph #14 of Resolution 100-06 (Rate Resolution) to remove wording that reflected past practices. The new wording will be as follows:

14. This Resolution shall be effective from December 1, 2006, except that the said fees and charges imposed for the first time shall become effective from the date that this Resolution is enacted, and the sewage line use and/or sewage treatment use fees, charges or assessments shall continue in force on a calendar year basis, without reenactment, unless the rates are subsequently changed. Changes in the rates shall become effective on the date specified in the Resolution setting the new rates. The fees, charges or assessments for the initial billing cycle shall be due the date specified in said bill, and the amount due shall be computed by multiplying the rates set forth in Attachment A of this Resolution, to the quantity of water used as indicated by the water use meter reading or estimated quantity for the month, or, if applicable, shall be the service charge as set forth in Attachment A of this Resolution.

Vote: 5 Yes, (RB, GL, LM, AK, and GM).

12. New Business.

On a motion (Babjak/Kopay) approved bidding-out of a new reimbursable blanket sewer maintenance and repair contract. This would be a two-year contract with options for 2 – 1 year extensions.

Vote: 5 Yes, (RB, GL, LM, AK, and GM).

On a motion (Kopay/Babjak) approved Management Salaries for 2007.

Vote: 5 Yes, (RB, GL, LM, AK, and GM).

On a Motion (Mangino/Labosco) approved meeting schedule for 2007.

Vote: 5 Yes, (RB, GL, LM, AK, and GM).

13. On a Motion (Mangino/Babjak) the meeting adjourned at 8:04 PM.

Vote: 5 Yes, (RB, GL, LM, AK, and GM).

Respectfully Submitted:

Leah Mangino, Secretary