Borough Meeting Minutes - October 10
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Hollidaysburg Sewer Authority Meeting Summary (October 10, 2022)
The Hollidaysburg Sewer Authority held its regular meeting on October 10, 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, and Carol Gale. Also present were Frank Hicks, Jr. (Director of Wastewater Operations), Jim Gehret (Borough Manager), Dan Beyer (The EADS Group), and Jessica Oswald (Recording Secretary).
Key Meeting Highlights
- Minutes Approved: The August 8, 2022 meeting minutes were accepted unanimously.
- Engineer’s Report: Dan Beyer discussed upcoming grant application opportunities, specifically mentioning the Berwind Road project as a candidate.
- Treasurer’s & Management Reports: No additional comments beyond what was provided in the agenda packet. Mr. Hicks noted inclusion of another Nitrogen Credit Sales Agreement.
- Public Comment: Walt Zolna (112 Clark Street) asked about selection criteria for future project areas and why some sections were excluded from the last project.
- Unfinished Business: None reported.
New Business & Resolutions Passed
Three resolutions were approved unanimously:
- Resolution S-2022-10A: Approved Capacity Assurance Statement for the Holiday Hills Apartments Project in Hollidaysburg Borough, Blair County, PA.
- Resolution S-2022-10B: Approved Capacity Assurance Statement for a proposed single-family home at 3150 Oakwood Road, Frankstown Township, Blair County, PA.
- Resolution S-2022-10C: Approved payment of expenses and requisitions totaling $1,402,767.59:
- Hollidaysburg Area Sewer Authority (September): $205,330. 43
- Hollidaysburg Area Sewer Authority (October): $286,949. 54
- Paid Invoices: $1,110,437. 62
- Jessica Oswald (Recording Secretary): $50. 00
Additional Discussion Topics
- Research on basement drains in 100-year flood plains.
- Update on bringing an apartment building on Spruce Street into compliance.
- Policy decision: Sewer bill adjustments will be denied if leaks occur on dedicated outside lines.
- Discussion of unresolved issues at the Curry property; Berwind project seen as a step toward resolution.
Other Items
- Correspondence: Included with agenda for review — no specific items detailed.
- Executive Session: None held.
- Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 5:38 PM after motion by Mr. Fitch, seconded by Mr. Burke.
Signatures
Minutes submitted by Jessica A. Oswald, Recording Secretary. Secretary signature and date (11/14/2022) also present on page 2.
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