MAHONING TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES

The Mahoning Township Authority held the monthly meeting on April 18, 2011. The meeting time was 6:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building. All Board members were present.

Thomas Mertz, Richard Jordan, David Barron, Edward Draugelis, Grier Boedker

Others present:

Solicitor: Richard Shoch

Operator: Brett Levan

The Secretary, Lucy Hettinger was absent. The minutes were recorded by the Solicitor.

The Chairman announced that we had an executive session after the last meeting to review legal related matters.

The minutes of March 21, 2011 were approved as read. Dave Barron motioned to accept, Ed Draugelis seconded the motion. Unanimous.

Outstanding Items:

1. Paving. Bret is to coordinate with Meckley’s Limestone on paving along with MTA Sewer Projects.

2. Generator. The Board discussed a possible algae problem with the fuel filter. The generator is getting older, and the transfer switch may become a problem soon. David Barron motioned to get the engineer involved and get bid requests out for a new generator. Richard Jordan seconded. Unanimous.

3. Pleasant Street Sewer. Issues with the Pine Barn were discussed in connection with excess flows. Tom Mertz indicated they were going to check flows on A Street.

4. Currid. Mr. Currid is looking to expand the size of his building. The Authority needs its calculations from ARRO for tapping fees (including past fees unpaid).

Engineer’s Report.
The Board held discussion regarding the upcoming sewer project. Ed Draugelis made motion to accept the Engineer’s recommendation regarding the sewer project. Seconded by Richard Jordan. Unaminious.

Operator’s Report.

Solictor’s Report.
The Solicitor provided an update regarding the Danville Lawsuit Discovery Process.
Old Business.

1. Tapping calculations. Tom Mertz handed out ARRO information for the Board’s review.

New Business.
Bret discussed a rusting issue with one of the pumps, and the need to look into a replacement.

I and I Report.
None

Focus Use Report.
None

Delinquent Report.
None

Time – Off Sheets.
None

Bills.
Motion to accept all bills paid by Dave Barron, seconded by Grier Boedker. Unanimous
Ed Draugelis asked for an itemized billing from AUS.

Miscellaneous Information Sheets.

1. Tom Mertz discussed the letter from Gannett Fleming to ARRO and whether we should respond at all. The Solicitor and Allen Flenner, Esquire will discuss.

2. The Board reviewed the model PMAA Indemnification Agreement in connection with sprinkler requirements. General Assembly has proposed rescinding sprinkler requirement for single family and duplex homes. The Board will review the template agreement for later discussion.
Adjourn to Executive Session.

1. Executive Session starting at 7:30 p.m.