BOARD OF
DIRECTORS’ MEETING
MEETING
MINUTES
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER
6, 2007
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL: Albert Kopay, Jr., Richard Babjak, George
Miklos, and Rick Manspeaker.
Absent: Glenn Labosco.
Also Present:
A quorum was established
and the meeting commenced at 6:00 PM.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE
CHAIR
An
Executive Session was held on August 2, 2007 to discuss personnel and litigation
RECEPTION OF VISITORS:
Chip McCarthy, H. T. Capital Markets
Wayne D. Gerhold, Bond Counsel
1. On a motion by Babjak and second by Manspeaker there was
approval of the minutes from Board Meeting August 2, 2007.
Vote: 4 yes (AK, RB, RM, and GM). Absent: 1 (GL).
2. On a motion by Babjak and second by Miklos there was
approval of the Treasurers’ Report for July 2007.
Vote: 4 yes (AK, RB, RM, and GM). Absent: 1 (GL).
3. On a motion by Babjak and second by Manspeaker the bills for
August 2007 were ratified.
Vote: 4 yes (AK, RB, RM, and GM). Absent: 1 (GL).
4. On a motion by Miklos and
second by Manspeaker there was approval of Requisition #98 in the amount of
$6,992.98 as draw down against
Consent Order, Bond Series 1998, by US Bank Trustee,
Vote: 4 yes (AK, RB, RM, and GM). Absent: 1 (GL).
5. On a motion by Manspeaker and second by Babjak there was approval
of PENNVEST Payment Request #13 in the amount of $1,645.32.
Vote: 4 yes (AK, RB, RM, and GM). Absent: 1 (GL).
6.
Report of the Solicitor.
7.
Report of the Engineer.
On
a motion by Miklos and second by Manspeaker on Contract 04-07 all bids were
rejected and the contract is not to be re-bid.
Vote: 4 yes (AK, RB, RM, and GM). Absent: 1 (GL).
On
a motion by Babjak and second Miklos Contract 02-07, Site Work Blanket Contract,
and Contract 03-07, Miscellaneous Sewer Replacement,
are to be re-advertised for re-bid.
Vote: 4 yes (AK, RB, RM, and GM). Absent: 1 (GL).
8. Report of the General Manager.
On a motion by Babjak and second Manspeaker approved the
transfer of a sewer right of way from Mr. Barry Lowe to the West Mifflin
Sanitary Sewer Municipal Authority contingent on the recording the right of
way in office of the Allegheny County Recorder of Deeds.
Vote: 4 yes (AK, RB, RM, and GM). Absent: 1 (GL).
On
a motion by Babjak and second Manspeaker approved Resolution No. 105-07: A
resolution of the West Mifflin Sanitary Sewer Municipal
Authority Approving An Amendment
Interest Rate Management Plan And Authorizing An Amendment To The Qualified
Interest
Rate Management Agreement Pursuant Thereto Adopted September 6, 2007.
Vote: 4 yes (AK, RB, RM, and GM). Absent: 1 (GL).
On
a motion by Miklos and second Babjak approved award Contract 01-07, Hauling
and Disposal of Sewage Sludge and Grit, to
Vote: 4 yes (AK, RB, RM, and GM). Absent: 1 (GL).
On
a motion by Babjak and second Manspeaker approved the refund to Mr. Barry Lowe for the water
leak at his property located at
Vote: 4 yes (AK, RB, RM, and GM). Absent: 1 (GL).
9. Executive Session.
10. Old Business.
11. New Business.
On a motion by Manspeaker and second Babjak approved the
hiring of Ann Steiner, for the position of Assistant Administrative Secretary
as a part time, exempt employee for up to but not more than 30 hours per week
at a rate of $15.00 per hour with no benefits. Start date and schedule to
be developed and implemented by the General Manager.
Vote: 4 yes (AK, RB, RM, and GM). Absent: 1 (GL).
12. On a motion by Manspeaker and second Babjak the meeting adjourned
at 8:00 PM.
Vote: 4 yes (AK, RB, RM, and GM). Absent: 1 (GL).
Respectfully Submitted: Rick
Manspeaker, Secretary