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Hollidaysburg Sewer Authority Meeting Minutes (February 13, 2024)
The Hollidaysburg Sewer Authority held its regular meeting on February 13, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the Borough Council Chambers. Chairman Regis Nale presided over the session.
Attendees
- Authority Members Present: James Burke, James Fitch, Carol Gale, Randall Manning
- Other Attendees:
- Frank Hicks, Jr. (Director of Wastewater Operations)
- Patricia Duron (Interim Borough Manager)
- Dan Beyers (EADS Group)
- Jessica Oswald (Recording Secretary)
Key Decisions and Actions
Minutes Approval
- The January 8, 2024 meeting minutes were approved unanimously on a motion by Mr. Burke, seconded by Mr. Fitch.
Reports
- Engineer’s Report: No additional items to add to the agenda.
- Treasurer’s Report: No additional items to add to the agenda.
- Management Report: Outlined in the provided agenda packet for review by Authority Members.
Project Updates
- Stowell Farm Development: Discussion continued regarding upgrades needed to handle additional sewer capacity for the proposed project.
- Penn Street Manhole Rehabilitation: It was suggested that when PENNDOT completes their project on Penn Street, the Authority should consider replacing castings, making grade adjustments, and modifying manholes to ensure uniform size. Mr. Hicks and Mr. Beyers were authorized to investigate further.
Public Comments
- No public comments or petitions were received.
Unfinished Business
- None to discuss.
New Business
Resolution S-2024-02A
- Approved payment requests and change orders for the Hollidaysburg Sanitary Sewer Line Separation & Improvements Project, Phase III.
- A motion by Mr. Burke, seconded by Mr. Manning, approved PENNVEST Payment Request No. 1 for reimbursement in the amount of $115,187.05. Passed unanimously.
Motion to Sign 2023 Wasteload Management Report
- Approved the Chairman’s authority to sign the 2023 Wasteload Management Report (Chapter 94). Motion by Ms. Gale, seconded by Mr. Manning. Passed unanimously.
Resolution S-2024-2B – Payment Approvals
Approved the following payments:
- Hollidaysburg Area Sewer Authority: $178,917.28
- Paid Invoices: $893,941.41
- Jessica Oswald (Recording Secretary): $50.00
Motion by Mr. Fitch, seconded by Mr. Manning. Passed unanimously with no objections.
Correspondence
- All correspondence was included in the agenda packet for review.
Executive Session
- No executive session was held.
Adjournment
- Meeting adjourned at 5:24 PM on a motion by Mr. Fitch, seconded by Mr. Burke. Passed unanimously.
Signatures
- Minutes Submitted By: Jessica A. Oswald, Recording Secretary
- Approved By: Randall Manning, Secretary — dated March 11, 2024
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