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Hollidaysburg Sewer Authority Meeting Summary
Date: December 11, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM – 5:18 PM
Location: Borough Council Chambers, Hollidaysburg, PA
Chairman: Regis Nale
Recording Secretary: Jessica Oswald
Attendees
- Authority Members Present: James Burke, James Fitch, Carol Gale, Randall Manning
- Also in Attendance:
- Frank Hicks, Jr. (Director of Wastewater Operations)
- James Gehret (Borough Manager)
- Dan Beyers (EADS Group)
- Jessica Oswald (Recording Secretary)
Meeting Highlights
Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting began with the Pledge.
Minutes Approval
- Motion to accept November 13, 2023 minutes made by Mr. Fitch, seconded by Mr. Burke → Passed unanimously
Reports
- Engineer’s Report: No additions to agenda.
- Treasurer’s Report: No additions to agenda.
- Management Report: Discussed Stowell Farm Development; report was in agenda packet for review.
Public Comments & Petitions
Residents expressed concerns about the proposed Stowell Farm Development, specifically its potential impact on sewer backups into basements:
- Fred Boose (141 Bedford Street)
- Stan Neal (142 Beaver Street)
- Jane Cassidy (208 Beaver Street) — requested no changes due to development
- Elda Boose (141 Bedford Street)
Unfinished Business
None.
New Business & Resolutions Passed
Resolution S-2023-12A
- Approved 2024 Schedule of Fees and Charges
- Made by Mr. Manning, seconded by Ms. Gale → Passed unanimously
Resolution S-2023-12B
- Approved Amendment No. 1 to Contract with EADS Group for Sanitary Sewer Separation and Improvements Project – Phase III (Contract 2023-01)
- Made by Mr. Fitch, seconded by Mr. Burke → Passed unanimously
Resolution S-2023-12C
- Approved Change Order No. 1 to Kukurin Contracting, Inc. for same project
- Made by Mr. Manning, seconded by Mr. Burke → Passed unanimously
Resolution S-2023-12D
- Denied request from 501 Blair Street to deduct sewer charges for excessive usage
- Made by Ms. Gale, seconded by Mr. Manning → Passed unanimously
Resolution S-2023-12E
- Approved payment of expenses and requisitions:
| Payee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hollidaysburg Area Sewer Authority (Paid Invoices) | $162,444.58 |
| Dinmore and Shohl, LLP | $39,868.05 |
| Jessica Oswald (Recording Secretary) | $4,500.00 |
| $50.00 |
→ Motion passed unanimously after no objections.
Additional Discussion
- Berwind project discussed briefly.
Correspondence
All correspondence included with agenda for review.
Executive Session
None held.
Adjournment
- Motion to adjourn at 5:18 PM made by Mr. Fitch, seconded by Mr. Manning → Passed unanimously
Signatures
- Minutes Submitted By: Jessica A. Oswald, Recording Secretary
- Approved By: Randall Manning, Secretary
- Date Approved: January 8, 2024
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