MINUTES OF THE ONLY REGULAR MEETING
OF THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY
PERKASIE BOROUGH AUTHORITY
The only regular meeting of the month was convened in the Authority Office, 306 N. 5th Street at 7:00 p.m. on February 19, 2008 by Chairman Benjamin Rainear. Attending in addition to the Chairman were Board Members Lawrence Gular, Thomas Horn, Harry McGonigal, and Brian Triplett. Staff members present: Gary J. Winton, Manager, Ray Conville, Assistant Manager, Peter C. Andersen, Engineer, John N. Schaeffer, III, Esquire, Solicitor.
MINUTES:
Upon motion by Triplett, seconded by Gular, the Minutes of the regular meeting of January 21, 2008 were unanimously approved as written.
PUBLIC FORUM:
Luther Chontofalsky of 270 Parkridge Dr. was present as well as Councilman Jim Purcell.
Mr. Chontofalsky welcomed Chairman Rainear back to his seat.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
a) Encumbrance Budget for January 2008.
b) Statement of Trust Funds for the month of January 2008.
Upon motion by Triplett, seconded by Gular, the Financial Information was unanimously accepted.
SPECIAL BUSINESS:
a) None this meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE:
a) Etcetera Newsletter. RE: water rates
b) Financing alternatives – public versus private
c) CHAR Report
PWTA:
a) None this meeting.
SOLICITOR’S REPORT:
a) East Rockhill – Well Guaranty agreement which was part of the Conditional Use from East Rockhill for Well #7.
See Official Board Action
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b) SK Mechanical – The check for $6750.00 was received.
c) Rapid Alert contract – The length of the contract was discussed as was the price of the calls. The Solicitor will contact the company to discuss these matters further.
Upon motion by Triplett, seconded by Gular, the Solicitor’s Report was unanimously accepted.
ENGINEER’S REPORT:
a) Well #7 – The permit application was submitted. It is being recommended that we advertise for bids in March and receive them in April. If satisfactory bids are received, construction could start in May.
b) Schoolhouse to Schwenkmill – The main passed the hydrostatic tests. Results of the bacteria tests have been received. Restoration work remains to be completed.
c) Old Mill Rd./ Bethlehem Pike – Plans are being prepared for extending a water main along Old Route 309 (Bethlehem Pike) from the Bux-Mont Gastroenterology Land Development to Old Mill Road (and a short extension up Old Mill Road). This will complete a loop, thus increasing fire flow and increasing the reliability of service.
d) Pennridge School – Blooming Glen repaired the damaged sanitary main (probably damaged by “others”). However, we are not getting cooperation regarding seven manholes that have failed a vacuum test. Each contractor is blaming another contractor.
e) CVS – The contractor is continuing work on the public water main improvements.
f) Katz/Pettit – A representative of the USDA met with the Manager and Engineer and a substantial amount of work is required to prepare the application. It is suggested that the full board discuss this matter prior to commencing any of the work.
g) Plan reviews – Plans will be reviewed for an expansion at the Bucks County Community College and at Perkasie Square. In addition, a meeting was held with Mrs. Wismer and Cowan Associates concerning water services to her son’s and daughter’s proposed homes on West Blooming Glen Road.
Upon motion by Triplett, seconded by Gular, the Engineer’s Report was unanimously accepted.
MANAGER’S REPORT:
a) Precipitation Report for January 2008
b) Water Production Reports for January 2008
c) Average Production by Month/Year for January 2008
d) System Supervisor’s Report
e) Telemetry – Progress is being made and we hope to be completely switched over by April.
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f) Billing Program – People from Harris will be in the office on Thursday the 21st to try to rectify some of the issues.
g) Tank – There was a meeting held with representatives of South Corrosion Inc. to discuss options for restoration of the 2 million gallon tank.
Upon motion by Triplett, seconded by Gular, the Manager’s Report was unanimously
accepted.
Mr. McGonigal left the meeting at 7:55 for a family emergency.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a) Source Water Protection Plan
a. Mercuri report – Copies of Dr. Mercuri’s review of the PACC proposed SWPP was distributed to the Board prior to the meeting.
b. Borton Lawson proposal – Borton Lawson has requested $6,000 to review Mercuri’s report on the SWPP. Hazlett Kincaid wants $26,000 to review the report and make changes to the model.
NEW BUSINESS:
a) Contract for Rapid Alert – The contract was received and is being reviewed by the Solictor.
b) Truck Replacement – Price quotes are to be obtained for both purchasing and leasing of new vehicles.
CHAIRMAN REMARKS:
a) None this meeting.
LIST OF BILLS:
a) Revenue Fund requisition number 276 in the amount of $222,698.41.
b) Bond Redemption & Improvement Fund requisition numbers 870 through 872 totaling $13,879.70.
c) Capital Fund Requisition numbers 569 and 570 in the amount of $52,227.00.
d) 07 Construction Fund requisition number 46 through 48 totaling $24,875.25.
OFFICIAL BOARD ACTION:
Upon motion by Gular, seconded by Triplett, the List of Bills – Items a), b), c), and d) were unanimously approved for payment..
Upon motion by Triplett, seconded by Gular, the Board unanimously approved to sign the well guarantee agreement for East Rockhill.
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PUBLIC FORUM II:
There were no comments at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
a) None this meeting.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the Board in regular session and upon motion by Triplett, seconded by Gular, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nicholas T. Fretz, Recording Secretary
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Lawrence E. Gular, Secretary