WEST MIFFLLN SAMTARY SEWER MUNICLPAL AUTHORITY

WORKSHOP MEETING

THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1996

MINUTES

BOARD PRESENT

Anthony E. Topolnak, Donald L. Trimbath, Cynthia A. Sullivan, Anthony Panichelli and Daniel Davis.

GUESTS PRESENT

A.H. Williams & Co., Inc. - Joseph Wiesner and Joseph Krolikowski; Chester Environmental -

Mark Sember; Resource Development and Management, Inc. - Joseph M. Hohman and Richard

M. Cosentino; Ira Weiss; Kutak Rock - Mary Conturo; West Muffin Borough Council - Robert J.

Kostelnik and Kenneth W. Ruffing; West Muffin Borough Sewage Superintendent - Ron Hess;

and West Muffin Borough Solicitor - Donald C. Fetzko.

The workshop meeting of the West MifThn Sanitary Sewer Municipal Authority (WMSSMA) was called to order by Mr. Robert Kostelnik, President of Council for the Borough of West Muffin, at approximately 6:25 p.m. Mr. Kostelnik welcomed everyone to the meeting and turned the meeting over to Mr. Anthony Pamchelli acting as interim chairman until the organization meeting scheduled for May 22, 1996.

General discussions on the following topics ensued:

Discussion of professional team services. Each professional team member offered to prepare a proposal detailing services and costs for the Board as soon as possible and hopefully before the organization meeting on May 22.

Discussion of the need for office space, post office box, telephone, etc. once the authority becomes functional.

Discussion of the need for clerical support during the next few months either hiring an individual or securing the services through the Borough was discussed.

Discussion of the proposed financing with Chester Environmental identifying their analysis of rates relative to securing either bond funds or PennVEST funds. Much discussion concerning the pros and cons of the different financing alternatives ensued.

Following these discussions, Mr. Panichelli reminded everyone of the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 1996.

The Board then adjourned into executive session at approximately 8:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by:

Daniel Davis, Secretary

West Muffin Sanitary Sewer Municipal Authority

Upon motion, second and unanimous vote, Ira Weiss was appointed as Bond Counsel for the financing of the purchase of the sewage treatment system.

Upon motion, second and unanimous vote, authorization was given for the Bond Counsel, Solicitor, Underwriter and Consulting Engineer to prepare all necessary documents, including a Preliminary Official Statement and Engineering Report for the consideration by the Board in conjunction with the Bond Purchase Proposal.

Upon motion, second and unanimous vote, Ron Hess was appointed the Operations Manager for the Authority.

OTHER BUSINESS

Advertising for the position of Administrative Manager for the Authority will be placed in the Daily News and the Sunday Post Gazette by the Solicitor. Applications should be available for possible consideration before the next meeting.

Discussion was held regarding obtaining equipment needed to meet the immediate needs of the Authority in order to continue work in compliance with the consent order agreement. Ron Hess explained the need to have a backhoe (which he believed could be leased for approximately $1,200.00/month, including maintenance) and a dump truck (which he believed could be leased for approximately $600.00/month, including maintenance).

Discussion was held that such expenditures would be made with funds of the Borough and the Borough would be reimbursed in connection with the purchase of the System.

Upon motion, second and unanimous vote, Mr. Hess was authorized to lease on behalf of the Authority, on a month to month basis, a backhoe and dump truck.

The Solicitor requested that the oaths of office the Board members had signed be returned to him for his files.

The Solicitor informed the Board that he has spoken to the Borough about insurance and would be bringing them more information on the subject in the future.

Discussion was held regarding the need for a written contract with Chester Environmental. Mark S ember advised that before the next meeting, he would provide a draft agreement to be reviewed by the Solicitor. The formal contract will be submitted to the Board for formal approval at a later date.

Discussion was also held regarding the schedule for Chester Environmental to prepare the feasibility study in connection with the financing of the acquisition and improvement to the System.

The Chairman asked if there was any public comments. There being none, there was a motion to adjourn which was seconded and unanimously approved.

Respectfully submitted by:

Daniel Davis, Secretary