Borough Meeting Minutes - May 9
Hollidaysburg Sewer Authority Meeting Summary (May 9, 2022)
The Hollidaysburg Sewer Authority held its regular meeting on May 9, 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, Jr. (Director of Wastewater Operations), Jim Gehret (Borough Manager), and Jessica Oswald (Recording Secretary).
Key Meeting Items & Decisions
Minutes Approval:
A motion to approve the April 11, 2022 meeting minutes was made by Mr. Fitch and seconded by Ms. Gale — passed unanimously.Reports:
- Engineer’s Report: Nothing to report.
- Treasurer’s Report: No additional comments beyond agenda packet.
- Management Report: Outlined in agenda; Mr. Hicks had nothing further to add.
Public Comments & Petitions: None received.
Unfinished/New Business: No items to discuss under either category.
Requests for Payment and Requisitions (Resolution S-2022-5A):Approved payments totaling $766,113. 92:
- Hollidaysburg Area Sewer Authority: $238,668. 89
- Paid Invoices: $527,343. 03
- Jessica Oswald (Recording Secretary): $50. 00Motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Burke — passed unanimously.
Additional Discussion Topics:
- Plan to provide sewer service for Berwind Houses.
- Non-compliant properties from first two phases of sewer lateral project.
- Legal research status on basement drains in 100-year floodplains.
- Engineering start date for Clark Street Phase III project.
- Request for adjustment included in correspondence (for awareness while Water Authority reviews).
Correspondence: All mail was included with the agenda for review.
Executive Session: None held.
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 5:19 PM per 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 6/13/2022)
This meeting covered routine operations, financial approvals, and several ongoing infrastructure projects. Residents may follow up on Berwind Houses service plans or Clark Street Phase III engineering timelines through the Authority.