WEST MIFFLIN SANITARY SEWER MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS'

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2003

6:00 PM

MEETING MINUTES



CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL: William G. Kiger, Dom Toretti, John Schmidt, George Miklos. Absent: Donna Diener

ALSO PRESENT: James P. Hannan, Greg Gleason, Esq., David M. Meredith, Dona Shoenhair

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR:

  Letter is being formatted with the information from the Ethics Commission and the Investigation with   regards to additional monies owed the Authority.

RECEPTION OF VISITORS:

   Richard Olasz, 105 5th Avenue, regarding penalty and interest on sewer bill.

   Randy Jewell, 120 Jamestown Lane, regarding billing to next 1000 gals.(did not appear)

   Joseph Boromes, 6675 Adams Avenue, regarding billing.(did not appear)

REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD

 Meeting turned over to Solicitor:

 1.  The nomination for Chairman of William G. Kiger was made by Dom Toretti and Second by John   Schmidt. No other nominations.

  Vote: 4 - yes (G.M., D.T., J.S., W.K.); 1 D.D.-absent

 Meeting returned to Chairman Kiger.

 2.  The nomination for Vice-Chairman of George Miklos was made by Dom Toretti and Second by   John Schmidt. No other nominations.

  Vote: 4 - yes (G.M., D.T., J.S., W.K.); 1 D.D.-absent

 3.  The nomination for Secretary of John Schmidt was made by Dom Toretti and Second by George   Miklos. No other nominations.

  Vote: 4 - yes (G.M., D.T., J.S., W.K.); 1 D.D.-absent

 4.  The nomination for Treasurer of Dom Toretti was made by George Miklos and Second by John   Schmidt. No other nominations.

  Vote: 4 - yes (G.M., D.T., J.S., W.K.); 1 D.D.-absent

 5.  The nomination for Assistant Secretary/Treasurer was tabled until another Director is appointed    by West Mifflin Borough Council

 6.  On motion(Schmidt/Miklos) approved the minutes from Board Meeting January 2, 2003.

  Vote: 4 - yes (G.M., D.T., J.S., W.K.); 1 D.D.-absent

 7.  On motion (Toretti/Schmidt) approved Treasurers' Report for December 2002.

  Vote: 4 - yes (G.M., D.T., J.S., W.K.); 1 D.D.-absent

 8.  On motion (Schmidt/Miklos) ratified January 2003 bills.

  Vote: 4 - yes (G.M., D.T., J.S., W.K.); 1 D.D.-absent

 9.  On motion (Schmidt/Toretti) approved Requisition #49 in the amount of $16,333.00 as draw down   against Consent Order, Bond Series 1998, by National City Bank Trustee, Pittsburgh,     Pennsylvania.

  Vote: 4 - yes (G.M., D.T., J.S., W.K.); 1 D.D.-absent

 10.On motion (Schmidt/Miklos) approved a refund to A. Meranic Contracting, Inc., for sewer bill paid    on property located at 2 Streets Run Road, West Mifflin. This property is not sewered and is     storage for large equipment used in contracting. Was billed as part of the ALCOSAN lump sum    billing. The bills were paid by owner and now requesting refund. Total Refund: $147.46.

  Vote: 4 - yes (G.M., D.T., J.S., W.K.); 1 D.D.-absent

 11.On motion (Schmidt/Miklos) approved Resolution No. 74-03: Resolution Of The West Mifflin    Sanitary Sewer  Municipal Authority West Mifflin, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Accepting A    Grant Award From The Allegheny County Department Of Economic Development for the Delwar   Road Economic Development Project.

   Vote: 4 - yes (G.M., D.T., J.S., W.K.); 1 D.D.-absent

  On motion (Toretti/Schmidt) authorized Chester Engineers to begin engineering plans, obtaining   right-of-ways, and site surveys per their proposal, dated January 30, 2003 and also, work with    Twin Rivers Council of Government as to deadlines and payment submissions for the Delwar    Road Economic Development Project.

  Vote: 4 - yes (G.M., D.T., J.S., W.K.); 1 D.D.-absent

  On motion (Schmidt/Toretti) approved Resolution No. 75-03: Resolution Of The West Mifflin    Sanitary Sewer Municipal Authority Regarding The Streets Run Interceptor Line Rehabilitation    Contract Number 2002-01.

  Vote: 4 - yes (G.M., D.T., J.S., W.K.); 1 D.D.-absent

 12. Report of the Solicitor.

 13. Report of the Engineer.

  On motion (Miklos/Toretti) approved Change Order No. 1 for R. L. Glendenning, PO Box 110,    North Versailles, Pa, requesting time extension of 45 days for Roof Replacement at New England   STP due to precipitation events during original contract period.

  Vote: 4 - yes (G.M., D.T., J.S., W.K.); 1 D.D.-absent

 14. Report of the General Manager.

  On motion (Schmidt/Toretti) approved payment to Hannon Electric, Painesville, Ohio, of     $1,680.23 for settlement of claim for extra parts used for the conversion of 3 Hoffman Blowers    from grease type lubrication to oil lubrication. This constitutes the parts and materials only portion   of the claim for payment over the original contract.

  Vote: 4 - yes (G.M., D.T., J.S., W.K.); 1 D.D.-absent

 15.Old Business.

  Motion to approve Personnel Policies as revised. Tabled

  On motion (Schmidt/Miklos) approved General Manager Salary for 2003.

  Vote: 4 - yes (G.M., D.T., J.S., W.K.); 1 D.D.-absent

 16.New Business.

  Motion to approve Payroll Direct Deposit for Employees. To be done through Intuit. Participation   of employee is mandatary and employees will be directed to have all information available within   60 calendar days. Tabled for further discussion at Executive Session.

 17.On motion (Schmidt/Toretti) the meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM.

 18.Executive Session was not held at this time because Board was preceding into a Workshop    meeting.

Respectfully Submitted:

John P. Schmidt, Secretary