WEST MIFFLIN SANITARY SEWER MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING

MEETING MINUTES

THURSDAY,    OCTOBER 1, 2009

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

ROLL CALL:              Richard Babjak, B. Frank Genes, Glenn Labosco and Rick Manspeaker Absent: Albert Kopay, Jr.

                                     

       Also Present:  James P. Hannan, William Shimko, Esq., John Balewski, P. E., Steve Nagy, Ken Frick and Dona Shoenhair.

 

A quorum was established and the meeting commenced at 6:00 PM.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

 

On September 3, 2009 an Executive Session was held after the regular Board of Director’s Meeting to discuss personnel issues.

 

RECEPTION OF VISITORS:  

 

Wayne Gerhold, Esq., Bond Counsel, will answer questions and discuss final matters of the 2009 Bond and the SWAP arrangement.       

 

1.         On a motion by Labosco and second by Genes approved the minutes from the Board Meeting September 3, 2009.

            Vote:  4-yes (BG, GL, RM, and RB).  1-Absent (AK).

 

2.         On a motion by Manspeaker and second by Labosco approved the Treasurer's Report for August 2009

            Vote:  4-yes (BG, GL, RM, and RB).  1-Absent (AK).

 

3.         On a motion by Manspeaker and second by Genes ratified September 2009 bills.

            Vote:  4-yes (BG, GL, RM, and RB).  1-Absent (AK).

 

4.         On a motion by Manspeaker and second by Genes approved Requisition No. 2009-01 in the amount of $12,887.75 as draw down against Consent Order, Bond Series 2009, by Wells Fargo Bank, Trustee; Pittsburgh, PA.

            Vote:  4-yes (BG, GL, RM, and RB).  1-Absent (AK). 

 

5.   Report of the Solicitor.

 

            Written report of the Solicitor is available upon request.

 

6.   Report of the Engineer.

 

            Written report of the Engineer is available upon request.

 

On a motion by Genes and second by Manspeaker approved Final Change Order for Lone Pine Construction to close out Contract 2006-02 in the amount of $1,890.00.

            Vote:  4-yes (BG, GL, RM, and RB).  1-Absent (AK).

 

7.   Report of the General Manager.

 

8.         Old Business.

 A.        On a motion by Manspeaker and second by Genes approved the 2010 Budget as revised. Vote:  4-yes (BG, GL, RM, and RB).  1-Absent (AK). 

9.         New Business.

A.        On a motion by Manspeaker and second by Labosco approved Board Resolution 122-09 Resolution to Modify the terms of the current CMS Swap to a Modified Basis Swap on the 2009 Bond Issue. Vote:  4-yes (BG, GL, RM, and RB).  1-Absent (AK).
 B.     On a motion by Manspeaker and second by Genes approved the 2010 Authority  Budget accepted the proposal from The HDH Group, Inc., dated August 20, 2009 to provide casualty and liability insurance services for a one year term to begin on October 1, 2009.  Vote:  4-yes (BG, GL, RM, and RB).  1-Absent (AK).
C.        On a motion by Manspeaker and second by Labosco accepted the proposal from The HDH Group, Inc., dated August 20, 2009 to provide casualty and liability insurance services for a one year term to begin on October 1, 2009.Vote:  4-yes (BG, GL, RM, and RB).  1-Absent (AK).                  

10.  Executive Session will follow adjournment.

           

11.  On a motion by Manspeaker and second by Labosco the meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM.

            Vote:  4-yes (BG, GL, RM, and RB).  1-Absent (AK). 

 

Respectfully submitted:

 

Benjamin F. Genes, Assistant Secretary