WEST MIFFLIN SANITARY SEWER MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING

MEETING MINUTES

THURSDAY,    APRIL 2, 2009

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

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

                                     

          Also Present:  James P. Hannan, Roger W. Foley, Jr. Esq., John Balewski, P. E., Ken Frick, and Dona Shoenhair.

 

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

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

 

On March 12, 2009 an Executive Session was held before and after the regular Board of Director’s Meeting to discuss personnel.

 

On March 27, 2009 an Executive Session of the Board was held to receive information concerning cellular telephones.

 

Chairman Babjak announced he had taken a tour of the Thompson Run Sewage Treatment Plant and how interesting it was to see the many things done to treat sewage.  He also complimented his tour guides Ken Frick and Dean Clemons and commended them on finding the most reasonable prices for items purchased.  Mr. Babjak also suggests all the Board Members take this tour.

 

RECEPTION OF VISITORS:   None.

 

1.         On a motion by Manspeaker and second by Genes approved the minutes from Board Meeting March 12, 2009.

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

 

2.         On a Motion by Manspeaker and second by Genes to approve the Treasurers’ Report for February 2009.

            A discussion was held regarding specific line items on the report pertaining to content of that line item.

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

 

3.         On a motion by Kopay and second by Manspeaker ratified the March 2009 bills.

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

 

4.         On a motion by Kopay and second by Manspeaker approved Requisition #117 in the amount of $21,579.83 as draw down against Consent Order, Bond Series 1998, by US Bank Trustee, St. Paul, MN.

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

 

5.   Report of the Solicitor.

 

(Tabled) Motion To Approve Resolution 116-09:  A Resolution Of The West Mifflin Sanitary Sewer Municipal Authority, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Adopting Regulations Regarding The Existence Of Trees, Shrubs Or Growing Plants Within The Sanitary Sewer Line Rights-Of-Way Of The West Mifflin Sanitary Sewer Municipal Authority.

 

Written report of the Solicitor is available upon request.

 

6.   Report of the Engineer.

           

            Written report of the Engineer is available upon request.

 

7.   Report of the General Manager.

 

            On a motion by Kopay and second by Manspeaker approved the General Manager investigating the feasibility of installing a sewer carrier pipe on the underside of the proposed replacement to the Bettis Road Bridge for future use by the Authority entire study not to exceed $1,000.

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

 

            Written report of the General Manager is available upon request.

           

8.   Old Business.

9.   New Business.

 

            On a motion by Manspeaker and second by Kopay approved the agreement with AW Communication changing 12 Cellular numbers to a plan with Nextel/Sprint and authorizing the termination of 7 cellular phone numbers.

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

 

            On a motion by Manspeaker and second by Manspeaker approved the termination of 9 land line phone numbers from Consolidated Communications and to bid Land Phone Contract.

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

 

10.   Executive Session.

 

            Adjourned to Executive Session at 7:15PM

            Returned from Executive Session at 7:20 PM

 

            On a motion by Kopay and second by Manspeaker to hire five (5) summer help for 2009.

            Vote:  3-yes (AK, RM, and RB), 1-no (FG) and 1-absent (GL).

 

11.  On a motion by Manspeaker and second by Kopay the meeting adjourned at 7:22 PM

            Vote:  3-yes (FG, RM, and RB), 1-no (AK) and 1-absent (GL).

 

Respectfully Submitted:   Rick Manspeaker, Vice Chairman