Borough Meeting Minutes - August 12
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Hollidaysburg Sewer Authority Meeting Minutes (August 12, 2024)
The Hollidaysburg Sewer Authority held its regular meeting on August 12, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the Borough Council Chambers. Chairman Regis Nale presided over the session.
Attendees
- Present: James Burke, James Fitch, Carol Gale, Randall Manning
- Also Present: Frank Hicks, Jr. (Director of Wastewater Operations), Dan Beyers (EADS Group), Jessica Oswald (Recording Secretary)
Key Decisions & Actions
Minutes Approval
- The July 8, 2024 meeting minutes were approved unanimously. Motion by Mr. Manning, seconded by Mr. Fitch.
Reports
- Engineer’s Report: No additional items to add to the agenda.
- Treasurer’s Report: A new finance director has been hired and will attend the next meeting.
- Management Report: Outlined in the agenda packet provided to members for review.
Public Comments & Petitions
- None received.
Unfinished Business
- No unfinished business was discussed.
New Business Resolutions Passed Unanimously
Resolution S-2024-08A
- Approved pay requests and change orders for the Hollidaysburg Sanitary Sewer Line Separation & Improvements Project, Phase III.
- Specifically approved PENNVEST Payment Request No. 7 for reimbursement of $434,181. 01.
- Discussion noted leftover funds from the project; Mr. Hicks tasked with investigating possible uses for remaining money.
Resolution S-2024-08B
- Certified conveyance and treatment capacity for the Francesco D’Ottavio Property Subdivision Project located at 322 Robin Drive, Frankstown Township, Blair County, PA.
- Issued a capacity assurance letter for the subdivision project.
Resolution S-2024-08C
- Certified conveyance and treatment capacity for the Mattern Woods Graystone Development Project in Blair Township, Blair County, PA.
- Issued a capacity assurance letter for the development project.
Resolution S-2024-08D
- Approved Right-Of-Way Agreement for acquisition of certain rights-of-way associated with the Hollidaysburg Berwind Road Sanitary Sewer Installation Project.
- Authorized officers to execute the agreement on behalf of the Authority.
Resolution S-2024-08E
- Directed solicitor to proceed with condemnation proceedings under Pennsylvania’s Eminent Domain Code.
- Goal: Obtain real property interest for the property located at 308 Penn Street, Hollidaysburg, PA.
Resolution S-2024-08F
- Authorized Chairman to execute a Utility Relocation Abbreviated Incorporated Work Reimbursement Agreement.
- For minor adjustments of sanitary sewer manholes within the boundary of the S. R. 0036 Paving Project.
Requests for Payment and Requisitions (Resolution S-2024-08G)
Approved payments totaling:
- Hollidaysburg Area Sewer Authority: $228,850. 40
- Paid Invoices: $430,370. 80
Additional payment approved:
- Jessica Oswald, Recording Secretary: $50. 00
Adjournment
- Meeting adjourned at 5:29 PM. Motion by Mr. Manning, seconded by Mr. Burke.
Signatures
- Minutes submitted by: Jessica A. Oswald, Recording Secretary
- Approved by: Randall Manning, Secretary (signed 9/9/24)
This document covers all substantive actions taken during the August 12, 2024 meeting, including financial approvals, project certifications, legal authorizations, and personnel updates. Residents should note the ongoing work on sewer infrastructure projects and the approval of significant payments related to them.