Borough Meeting Minutes - June 13
Hollidaysburg Sewer Authority Meeting Summary (June 13, 2022)
The Hollidaysburg Sewer Authority held its regular meeting on June 13, 2022, at 5:00 PM in the Borough Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Regis Nale and attended by authority members James Burke, James Fitch, Carol Gale, and Ralph Miller. Also present were Frank Hicks (Director of Wastewater Operations), Jim Gehret (Borough Manager), Dan Beyer (EADS Group), and Jessica Oswald (Recording Secretary).
Key Meeting Highlights:
Minutes Approved: The May 9, 2022 meeting minutes were accepted unanimously on a motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Fitch.
Engineer’s Report: Dan Beyer reported that the survey for Phase III of the sewer project is complete and preliminary design has begun.
Treasurer’s & Management Reports: No additional comments were added beyond what was provided in the agenda packet.
Public Comments & Unfinished Business: None received or discussed.
New Business:
WWTP Nutrient Credit Transaction Agreements
- A motion was made by Mr. Fitch to authorize the Chairman and Secretary to sign nitrogen credit sales agreements with a minimum price 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 payments included:
- Hollidaysburg Area Sewer Authority: $208,297. 20
- Paid Invoices: $439,042. 07
- Jessica Oswald (Recording Secretary): $50. 00
Motion approved unanimously on a motion by Ms. Gale, seconded by Mr. Miller.
Additional Discussion Topics:
- Plan to provide service for Berwind Houses — consensus reached to pay for design from retainer funds.
- Non-compliant properties from first two phases of sewer lateral project discussed.
- Legal research status on basement drains in 100-year flood plains reviewed.
- Engineering start date for Clark Street (Phase III) project noted.
Other Items:
- Correspondence: Included with agenda for review.
- Executive Session: None held.
- Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 5:32 PM on motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Burke — passed unanimously.
Signatures:
- Minutes submitted by: Jessica A. Oswald, Recording Secretary
- Approved by: Ralph T. Miller, Secretary (signed 7/11/22)
Document pages: Page 1 of 2 and Page 2 of 2 — HSA Meeting - 6-13-2022