Borough Meeting Minutes - Jun 13 2022
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Hollidaysburg Sewer Authority Meeting Summary
Date: June 13, 2022
Time: 5:00 PM – 5:32 PM
Location: Borough Council Chambers, Hollidaysburg, PA
Attendees
- Chairman: Regis Nale (presided)
- Authority Members Present: James Burke, James Fitch, Carol Gale, Ralph Miller
- Other Attendees:
- Frank Hicks, Jr., Director of Wastewater Operations
- Jim Gehret, Borough Manager
- Dan Beyer, EADS Group (Engineer)
- Jessica Oswald, Recording Secretary
Meeting Highlights
Opening & Minutes
- Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM by Chairman Regis Nale.
- Pledge of Allegiance recited.
- Minutes from May 9, 2022: Approved unanimously on motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Fitch.
Reports
- Engineer’s Report (Dan Beyer): Survey for Phase III project complete; preliminary design phase started.
- Treasurer’s Report (Jim Gehret): No additional comments beyond agenda packet.
- Management Report (Frank Hicks, Jr.): No additions to report in agenda packet.
Public Comments & Unfinished Business
- No public comments received.
- No unfinished business to discuss.
New Business
WWTP Nutrient Credit Transaction Agreements
- Motion made by Mr. Fitch to authorize Chairman and Secretary to sign nitrogen credit sales agreements with a minimum price floor of $1.00 per credit.
- Seconded by Mr. Burke.
- Passed unanimously via roll call vote:
- Jim Fitch – yes
- Ralph Miller – yes
- Regis Nale – yes
- Carol Gale – yes
- Jim Burke – yes
Requests for Payment and Requisitions
- Resolution S-2022-6A: Approved payment of expenses and requisitions.
- Motion by Ms. Gale, seconded by Mr. Miller — passed unanimously.
- Payments approved:
- Hollidaysburg Area Sewer Authority: $208,297.20
- Paid Invoices: $439,042.07
- Jessica Oswald (Recording Secretary): $50.00
Additional Discussion Topics
- Berwind Houses Project: Consensus to fund design from retainer funds.
- Non-compliant Properties: Discussed issues from first two phases of sewer lateral project.
- Legal Research: Status update on basement drains in 100-year flood plains.
- Phase III Project: Engineering work to begin on Clark Street.
Other Items
- Correspondence: Included with agenda for review — no action taken.
- Executive Session: None held.
Adjournment
- Motion to adjourn made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Burke.
- Meeting ended at 5:32 PM — passed unanimously.
Signatures
- Minutes Submitted By: Jessica A. Oswald, Recording Secretary
- Approved By: Ralph T. Miller, Secretary
- Date Approved: July 11, 2022
Document prepared by Hollidaysburg Sewer Authority — Page 1 of 2 (Page 2 contains payment details and signatures)