WEST MIFFLIN SANITARY SEWER MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING

MEETING MINUTES

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2007

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL:  Albert Kopay, Jr., Richard Babjak, George Miklos, Glenn Labosco (arrived late) and Rick Manspeaker. 

Also Present:  James P. Hannan, Roger W. Foley, Jr. Esq., Engineer Julie Catalano, P. E., and Dona Shoenhair.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

 

An Executive Session was held on September 6, 2007 to discuss personnel and possible litigation.

 

RECEPTION OF VISITORS:           None

 

1.         On a motion by Babjak and second by Manspeaker approved the minutes from Board Meeting September 6, 2007.

Vote:   4-yes (GM, RM, RB and AK)    Not present for vote-1: (GL).

 

2.         On a motion by Babjak and second by Miklos approved the Treasurers’ Report for August 2007.

Vote:   4-yes (GM, RM, RB and AK)    Not present for vote-1: (GL).

 

3.         On a motion by Miklos and second by Manspeaker ratified the September 2007 bills.

Vote:   4-yes (GM, RM, RB and AK)    Not present for vote-1: (GL).

 

4.         On a motion by Manspeaker and second by Babjak approved Requisition #99 in the amount of $4,384.31 as draw down against Consent Order, Bond Series 1998, by US Bank Trustee, St. Paul, MN.

Vote:   4-yes (GM, RM, RB and AK)    Not present for vote-1: (GL).

 

5.         On a motion by Babjak and second by Miklos approved PENNVEST Payment Request #14 in the amount of $2,510.86.

Vote:   4-yes (GM, RM, RB and AK)    Not present for vote-1: (GL).

  

Glenn Labosco arrived.

6.                 Report of the Solicitor.

 

A written report has been provided by the Solicitor and is available upon request.  

 

7.         Report of the Engineer.

 

A written report has been provided by the Engineer and is available upon request.

 

On a motion by Babjak and second by Manspeaker awarded Contract 2007-02 Site Work Blanket Contract to Michael Facchiano Contracting in the amount of $150,000.00.

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

 

On a motion by Miklos and second by Labosco rejected all bids for Contract 2007-03 Miscellaneous Sewer Replacement due to the received bids being significantly above the engineer’s estimate.

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

 

Adjourned to executive session at 6:10 PM.

Reconvened at 6:15 PM.

           

On a motion by Babjak and second by Manspeaker to re-advertise for bids for Contract 07-03 removing Michigan Avenue and South Avenue from the project scope of work

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

 

8.         Report of the General Manager. 

 

A written report has been provided by the General Manager and is available upon request.

 

 

On a motion by Babjak and second by Miklos approved Resolution No. 107-07:  A Resolution Of The West Mifflin Sanitary Sewer Municipal Authority, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Revising Fees And Charges With Respect To The Authority’s Pretreatment Program, Photocopying And Other Matters.

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

                       

9.         Executive Session.

 

            Adjourned to Executive Session at 6:55 PM.

            Reconvened at 7:25 PM.    

 

10.       Old Business.    None presented.

 

11.       New Business.

 

On a motion by Babjak and second by Miklos approved the refund to Mrs. Weinberg for property at 258 Creston Drive.  Property was sold in June 2007 and monies were escrowed for final bill.  Refund due is 34.77.

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

 

Motion by Miklos and second by Manspeaker to allow the General Manager to approve all refunds under $100.

Vote 5-yes (GM, GL, RM, RB, and AK)

 

On a motion by Babjak and second by Miklos approved the 2008 Budget.

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

 

On a motion by Labosco and Second by Manspeaker approved Resolution No. 106-07:  A Resolution Of The West Mifflin Sanitary Sewer Municipal Authority, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Commending Richard Howell, Operator For His 50 Years Service To The Authority And The Borough Of West Mifflin.

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

 

On a motion by Miklos and second by Labosco approved a gift for Richard Howell in recognition of 50 years of service not to exceed $100.00.  The gift choice is at the discretion of the General Manager.

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

12.             On a motion by Miklos and second by Babjak the meeting adjourned at 7:27 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted:

      Rick Manspeaker, Secretary