MAHONING TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY MINUTES

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

The Mahoning Township Authority held the monthly meeting on February 22, 2011 at 6:00pm in the Mahoning Township Municipal Building.
Those present for the meeting were:

Board Members:

Thomas Mertz	Ed Draugelis
Dave Barron	Grier Boedker
Absent :	Richard Jordan
Operator:	Bret LeVan
Secretary:	Lucy Hettinger
Public:	Cristian Foust (Woodbine Place)

Minutes were approved as presented. Unanimous
 

Public:
Cristian Foust represented Woodbine Place. All plans must be submitted to
Dale Heckman, Project Manager.

Outstanding Items
Jeffrey Spencer from Gwin Dobson called concerning Cooper Township Sewer Extension. Any questions, must be submitted in writing.

Michael Currid is considering expansion of his building. Information regarding taps will be reviewed.

Sewer Project
A proposal of a Professional Services Agreement regarding 2011 Sewer Repairs Project has been submitted by Dale Heckman of Arro Consulting. Dave Barron
made the motion to accept the proposal, not to exceed $54,000.00. Grier Boedker seconded the motion. Unanimous.

Dale Heckman forwarded new verbage of Special Conditions regarding Contractor/Subcontractor Employee Status. Dave Barron motioned that we use the verbage in the Sewer contract and Grier Boedker seconded the motion. Unanimous.

Operators Report
Bret LeVan reported on water useage. Dave Barron accepted the report,
Ed Draugelis seconded the motion. Unanimous.
Operator reported, he found a leak and the clamp bolts were rusted.
L/B Water has stainless steel bolts which should last much longer. Board
agreed to use the stainless steel bolts.

Solicitors report
Reported on mediation status.

New Business
Resolution 206B and207B which were signed 9/21/2009 was discussed.
Ed Draugelis motioned to begin implementing the Resolutions effective
March 1, 2011.
Grier Boedker seconded the motion Unanimous

Pa. mileage rate for 2011 is 51 cents. Dave Barron made the motion to accept the new rate and Ed Draugelis seconded the motion. Unanimous.

Request from Joan Smedley to waive the untility fees on property at Meadow Ave.. The property is vacant. Board unanimously voted no exceptions will be made.

Certificates of Deposit will renew March 9, 2011.
Secretary will call FNB for new rates.

Meeting date of March 21, 2011 will be moved to March 14, 2011 at 6:00pm. Unanimous

Following reports reviewed:

I and I

Focus use

Delinquents

Time sheets were reviewed and approved with the exception of time off for Lucy Hettinger for sick time during knee surgery. Sick time used will be completed upon return. Motion made by Ed Draugelis seconded Grier Boedker.
Unanimous

Motions to pay all bills made by Grier Boedker seconded Ed Draugelis.
Unanimous

Adjourn to Executive session.

Reconvene

Adjournment