Borough Meeting Minutes - Nov 14 2022
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Hollidaysburg Sewer Authority Meeting Summary
Date: November 14, 2022
Time: 5:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Location: Borough Council Chambers, Hollidaysburg, PA
Chairman: Regis Nale
Recording Secretary: Jessica Oswald
Attendees
- Authority Members Present: James Burke, James Fitch, Carol Gale
- Also Present:
- Frank Hicks, Jr., Director of Wastewater Operations
- Dan Beyer (The EADS Group)
- Jessica Oswald, Recording Secretary
Meeting Highlights
Opening
- Called to order at 5:00 PM by Chairman Regis Nale.
- Pledge of Allegiance led the meeting.
Minutes Approval
- Motion to accept October 10, 2022 minutes made by Mr. Burke, seconded by Mr. Fitch → Passed unanimously.
Reports
- Engineer’s Report: Mr. Beyer had nothing additional to report.
- Treasurer’s Report: Mr. Gehret was absent; no report submitted.
- Management Report: Manager’s report included in agenda packet; Mr. Hicks had no additions.
- 2023 Meeting Schedule Approved: No objections raised. Dates listed for Jan–Dec 2023 (e.g., Jan 9, Feb 13, etc.).
Public Comments & Unfinished Business
- No public comments received.
- No unfinished business to discuss.
New Business & Resolutions
Resolution S-2022-11A: 2023 Fee Schedule
- Approved schedule of fees and charges for 2023.
- Motion by Ms. Gale, seconded by Mr. Burke → Passed unanimously.
Resolution S-2022-11B: PA Small Water & Sewer Grant Application
- Authorized submission of grant request from Commonwealth Financing Authority for Berwind Road Sanitary Sewer Extension Project.
- Authorized Chairman to sign all required documents on behalf of Authority.
- Motion by Mr. Fitch, seconded by Mr. Burke → Passed unanimously.
Resolution S-2022-11C: Deduct Sewer Charges for 4 Belaire Circle
- Request to deduct sewer charges due to excessive usage denied.
- Motion by Mr. Burke, seconded by Ms. Gale → Passed unanimously.
Motion: Water Quality Management Permit
- Authorized Chairman to sign application for Water Quality Management Permit for Berwind Road Sanitary Sewer Extension.
- Motion by Mr. Fitch, seconded by Mr. Burke → Passed unanimously.
Requests for Payment and Requisitions (Resolution S-2022-11D)
Approved payments totaling $285,679.89:
- Hollidaysburg Area Sewer Authority: $245,119.93
- Paid Invoices: $37,851.91
- D&M Contracting, Inc: $1,373.85
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (Permit Fee): $100.00
- Jessica Oswald, Recording Secretary (Reimbursement): $50.00
→ Motion by Ms. Gale, seconded by Mr. Fitch → Passed unanimously.
Additional Items
- 2023 Budget Discussion: Brief discussion held; details not included in minutes.
- Correspondence: Included with agenda for review.
- Executive Session: None held.
Adjournment
- Meeting adjourned at 5:15 PM.
- Motion by Mr. Fitch, seconded by Mr. Burke → Passed unanimously.
Signatures
- Submitted by: Jessica A. Oswald, Recording Secretary
- Signed: [Signature] James Fitch (Secretary)
- Date Signed: 12-15-2022
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