WEST MIFFLIN SANITARY SEWER MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’

MEETING MINUTES

THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2004

 

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL: Albert Kopay, Jr., John Schmidt, Leah Mangino, and William Kiger. Absent: George Miklos.

Also Present: John Rushford, Esq., Engineer John Balewski, and Dona Shoenhair.

A quorum was established and the meeting commenced at 6:10 PM.

RECEPTION OF VISITORS:

Darlene Albert, 295 Hill Place Road, Venetia, PA

RE: Landslide #2 on Webster Avenue.

Ms Albert requested of the Board to re-televise the sewer line and re-examine manholes because of continuing changes in land contours.

Board of Directors agreed to re-visit previous work done and then decide if re-examination was warranted.

Ms. Albert to call on Wednesday, April 7, 2004 about 2:30 PM to talk with James Hannan, General Manager.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

On motion (Schmidt/Mangino) approved Resolution No. 80-04: A Resolution of the West Mifflin Sanitary Sewer Municipal Authority recognizing and thanking Dom Toretti for his years of service to the Authority as a member of the Board of Directors.

Vote: 4 Yes (AK, LM, JS, WK)

1. On motion (Mangino/Schmidt) approved the minutes from Board Meeting March 2, 2004.

Vote: 3 yes (LM, JS, WK), 1 abstain (AK), and 1 absent (GM).

2. On motion (Schmidt/Mangino) approved Treasurers' Report for February 2004

Vote: 3 yes (LM, JS, WK), 1 abstain (AK), and 1 absent (GM).

3. On motion (Mangino/Schmidt) ratified March 2004 bills.

Vote: 3 yes (LM, JS, WK), 1 abstain (AK), and 1 absent (GM).

4. On motion (Schmidt/Mangino) approved Requisition # 63 in the amount of $19,170.64 as draw down against Consent Order, Bond Series 1998, by National City Trustee, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Vote: 3 yes (LM, JS, WK), 1 abstain (AK), and 1 absent (GM).

5. Report of the Solicitor.

On motion (Schmidt/Mangino) ratified the Summary of the agreement between the West Mifflin Sanitary Sewer Municipal Authority and General Warehouseman and Employees Union Local 636. Agreement to run from January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2006. This approval is contingent on the signing of the formal document by Local 636.

Vote: 3 yes (LM, JS, WK), 1 abstain (AK), and 1 absent (GM).

On motion (Mangino/Schmidt) approved the preparation of a Section 125 plan, plan documents, and trust agreements for the employees of the West Mifflin Sanitary Sewer Municipal Authority in accordance with the contract with the General Warehouseman and Employees Union Local 636. Participation to begin on April 1, 2004 with the plan year to run annually from January 1 through December 31.

Vote: 3 yes (LM, JS, WK), 1 abstain (AK), and 1 absent (GM).

On motion (Mangino/Schmidt) approved the settlement agreement with Allegheny Housing Rehabilitation Corporation (Mon View Heights) as submitted and approved by the solicitor.

Vote: 3 yes (LM, JS, WK), 1 abstain (AK), and 1 absent (GM).

6. Report of the Engineer.

7. Report of the General Manager.

On motion (Schmidt/Mangino) approved approve the purchase of Treatment Plant Operator software from Allmax Professional Solutions, Inc. of Kenton, Ohio in the amount of $7,200 in accordance with the General Managers correspondence dated March 22, 2004.

Vote: 3 yes (LM, JS, WK), 1 abstain (AK), and 1 absent (GM).

On motion (Schmidt/Mangino) approved the sale of a 1991 Dodge Pickup Truck for $400 as is to Mark Vash 1200 St. Claire Street, Duquesne, Pa 15110 (412) 466-3954.

Vote: 3 yes (LM, JS, WK), 1 abstain (AK), and 1 absent (GM).

8. Old Business.

9. New Business.

On motion (Schmidt/Kopay) approved Light-Duty Policy as presented.

Vote: 4 Yes (AK, LM, JS, WK)

10. Executive Session

11. On motion (Kopay/Schmidt) the meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM.

Vote: 4 Yes (AK, LM, JS, WK)

Respectfully Submitted:

John P. Schmidt, Secretary