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Hollidaysburg Sewer Authority Meeting Minutes (April 11, 2022)
The Hollidaysburg Sewer Authority held its regular meeting on April 11, 2022, at 5:00 PM in the Borough Council Chambers. Chairman Regis Nale called the meeting to order.
Attendees
- Authority Members Present: James Burke, James Fitch, Carol Gale, Ralph Miller
- Also in Attendance: Frank Hicks, Jr. (Director of Wastewater Operations), Jim Gehret (Borough Manager), Jessica Oswald (Recording Secretary)
Key Decisions and Reports
Minutes Approval
- The March 14, 2022 meeting minutes were approved unanimously on a motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Fitch.
Engineer’s Report
- No report was submitted.
Treasurer’s Report
- Borough Manager Jim Gehret noted that water and sewer bills will look different for a few months due to new supplier materials.
Management Report
- Mr. Hicks provided an update on properties left to be brought into compliance in Phase I and II project areas.
Public Comments and Petitions
- No public comments were received.
Unfinished Business
- None to discuss.
New Business
Resolution S-2022-04A: Denial of Sewer Charge Deduction Request
- Property: 421 Wayne Street
- Issue: Request to deduct sewer charges for excess water usage.
- Decision: Staff confirmed the excess water entered and was treated in the sewer system. The request for a credit was denied unanimously on a motion by Mr. Fitch, seconded by Ms. Gale.
Resolution S-2022-04B: Treatment Capacity Assurance for Hummingbird Daycare Facility
- Location: Blair Township, Blair County, PA
- Decision: Staff determined sufficient capacity exists to accept additional flow. The resolution approving the treatment capacity assurance statement was passed unanimously on a motion by Mr. Burke, seconded by Mr. Miller.
Resolution S-2022-04C: Engineering Services Agreement for Phase III
- Contractor: EADS Group
- Project: Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project – Phase III
- Decision: The agreement between the EADS Group and the Hollidaysburg Sewer Authority was approved unanimously on a motion by Ms. Gale, seconded by Mr. Burke.
Resolution S-2022-04D: Approval of Payments and Requisitions
A motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Fitch, approved the following payments:
- Hollidaysburg Area Sewer Authority: $302,756.97
- Paid Invoices: $258,417.27
- Jessica Oswald (Recording Secretary): $50.00
The motion passed unanimously with no objections.
Additional Discussion Topics
- Responsibility for laterals from curb to house in Phase III of the project.
- Ownership of the storm sewer.
- Status of the MS4 program.
Other Items
- Correspondence: Included with the agenda for review.
- Executive Session: None held.
Adjournment
- The meeting was adjourned at 5:32 PM on a motion by Mr. Burke, seconded by Mr. Fitch. The motion passed unanimously.
Signatures
- Minutes Submitted By: Jessica A. Oswald, Recording Secretary
- Approved By: Ralph T. Miller, Secretary (Signed 5/9/22)