WEST MIFFLIN SANITARY SEWER MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’

MEETING MINUTES

 

THURSDAY,    AUGUST 6, 2009

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

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

                                     

       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

 

The chairman commented on the good work performed by the Authorities sewer crew in replacing about 1,000 feet of sanitary sewer in the Bost Road area of the sewer system. Their efforts were commended in that the project was completed promptly and saved the ratepayers significant funds when compared to outsourcing the work. The General Manager was directed to send to each of the employees a commendation letter of appreciation and have a copy of the letter placed in their personnel file.

On July 9, 2009 an Executive Session was held after the regular Board of Director's Meeting to discuss personnel issues.

RECEPTION OF VISITORS:

 

1.         On a motion by Kopay and a second by Manspeaker approved the minutes from Board Meeting July 9, 2009.

            Vote:  5-yes (RB, AK, RM, GL and BG).

 

2.         On a motion by Genes and a second by Manspeaker approved the Treasurers’ Report for June 2009

            Vote:  5-yes (RB, AK, RM, GL and BG).

 

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

            Vote:  5-yes (RB, AK, RM, GL and BG).

 

4.       On a motion byy Kopay and second by Labosco approved Requisition #121 in the amount $52,223.35 of as draw down against Consent Order, Bond Series 1998, by US Bank Trustee, St. Paul, MN.

            Vote:  5-yes (RB, AK, RM, GL and BG).

 

5.         Report of the Solicitor.

 

            A written report of the Solicitor is available upon request.

 

 

6.         Report of the Engineer.

 

            Written report of the Engineer available upon request.

           

            On a motion by Labosco and a second by Manspeaker approved Change Order No. 4  of contract 2008-01 to Insight Pipe Contracting in the amount of $14,231.48.  The change order includes $3,157 for pressure testing the Airport FM, $1,000 for access pits, $8,400 for two days of crew time for paving, and $1,600 in material costs. 

            Vote:  5-yes (RB, AK, RM, GL and BG).

 

7.         Report of the General Manager.

 

            Written report of the General Manager available upon request.

 

            On a motion by Kopay and a second by Manspeaker approved Authority Safety Procedures as presented     

            Vote:  5-yes (RB, AK, RM, GL and BG).

 

8.         Old Business.

 

            None

           

9.         New Business.

 

On a motion by Kopay and a second by Manspeaker approved Resolution No. 120-09:  A Resolution of the West Mifflin Sanitary Sewer Municipal Authority, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Instituting Penalty and Interest Charges On Delinquent Accounts On All Non-Sewer Revenue Billing Of The Authority.

            Vote:  5-yes (RB, AK, RM, GL and BG).

 

10.       Executive Session.   Executive session was held following the adjournment of the meeting to discuss personnel issues.           

 

 

11.       On a motion by Kopay and second by Labosco the meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM.

            Vote:  5-yes (RB, AK, RM, GL and BG).

 

Respectfully submitted:  Glenn Labosco, Secretary