Borough Meeting Minutes - September 11
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Hollidaysburg Sewer Authority Meeting Minutes Summary
Date: September 11, 2023
Location: Borough Council Chambers
Time: 5:00 PM – 5:19 PM
Attendance
- Chairman: Regis Nale (presided)
- Present Members: James Burke, James Fitch, Carol Gale, Randall Manning
- Also Present:
- Frank Hicks, Jr. (Director of Wastewater Operations)
- Dan Beyers (EADS Group)
- Jessica Oswald (Recording Secretary)
- Absent: James Gehret (Borough Manager)
Meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Key Decisions & Actions
Appointment of Secretary
- Randall Manning was nominated by Mr. Burke and accepted the role.
- Motion to appoint him as Authority Secretary passed unanimously (moved by Burke, seconded by Fitch).
Minutes Approval
- August 14, 2023 meeting minutes approved unanimously (moved by Fitch, seconded by Gale).
Engineer’s Report
- Grant decision for Berwind Project expected in September; otherwise delayed until December.
Treasurer’s & Management Reports
- No additional items reported.
- Manager’s report included in agenda packet for member review.
Public Comments & Unfinished Business
- No public comments received.
- No unfinished business to discuss.
New Business Resolutions Passed Unanimously
Resolution S-2023-09A
- Approved Treatment Capacity Assurance Statement for Arby’s Restaurant in Logan Township, Blair County, PA.
- Moved by Ms. Gale, seconded by Mr. Manning.
Resolution S-2023-09B
- Authorized advertising and bidding for Hollidaysburg Sewer Authority Sanitary Sewer Separation and Improvements Project – Phase III.
- Moved by Mr. Manning, seconded by Mr. Fitch.
Resolution S-2023-09C
- Declared official intent to reimburse general operating costs for wastewater conveyance improvements using funds from Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority.
- Moved by Mr. Burke, seconded by Ms. Gale.
Additional Motions Passed
- Accepted engagement letter for bond council services from Sean C. Garin, Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP (moved by Fitch, seconded by Burke).
- Approved fee agreement for legal services related to PENNVEST Loan ME #27596 with Nathan W. Karn Sr. , Evey Black Attorneys (moved by Manning, seconded by Gale).
- Authorized Assistant Secretary/Treasurer to execute financial institution authorization on behalf of Authority (moved by Burke, seconded by Fitch).
Requests for Payment and Requisitions (Resolution S-2023-09D)
Approved payments totaling:
- Hollidaysburg Area Sewer Authority: $236,631. 97
- Paid Invoices: $304,955. 11
- Jessica Oswald (Recording Secretary): $50. 00
Motion passed unanimously (moved by Burke, seconded by Gale).
Additional Discussion Topics
- Delinquent sewer accounts
- Two remaining properties from Phase II project
- Anticipated Phase IV area planning
Correspondence
All correspondence was included in the agenda packet for review.
Executive Session & Adjournment
- No executive session held.
- Meeting adjourned at 5:19 PM (motion by Burke, seconded by Manning — passed unanimously).
Signatures
- Minutes Submitted By: Jessica A. Oswald, Recording Secretary
- Approved By: Randall Manning, Secretary
- Date Approved: 10/9/23
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Meeting ID: HSA - 09-11-2023