The meeting of the Hamburg Municipal Authority was held this evening at the Hamburg Municipal Center with Chairman Steve Smith presiding. The meeting started at 7:00 p.m.

Members Absent - Stanley E. Dietrich

Albright-Borough Manager, Denise L. Clare-Secretary

A motion was made by Dave Fink and seconded by Steve Blefgen to approve the July minutes as written.

ROLL CALL: Ayes- Smith, Fink, Blefgen, Kuhns, Romig

Nayes- None

LVAAS- Ron Kunkel was in attendance regarding the road up to the LVAAS area. Part of the road has washed out where LVAAS maintains (approximately the top 1/10) due to the heavy rains. A bulldozer was taken up there to fix it. There are gutters and nowhere for the water to go. LVAAS wants to permanently improve the road with new gutters and pipes. The Army Engineering Battalion will be doing the work. Permission is needed to park the equipment on Authority land. LVAAS is also willing to fix the sinkhole at the start of the road. The equipment is below the bridge. Greg Unger wants them to be careful because we cannot have runoff going into the impounding dam. Greg Unger asked if permits were going to be obtained. Ron Kunkel stated that it has not been discussed by LVAAS. Greg Unger feels that permits are necessary and that the Borough/Authority would ultimately be responsible. Charles Fitzpatrick thinks a hold harmless agreement needs to be done. Ron Kunkel stated that the work would not be started until October. LVAAS’s Mega Meet is scheduled for September 16 & 17. Greg Unger stated that all equipment must be parked south of the road. LVAAS needs to do the agreement and get it to Charles Fitzpatrick to review. Ron Kunkel stated that there are too many impediments, it won’t get done. Ron Kunkel left the meeting at 7:25 p.m.

The Trustee Treasurer’s and Sewer B,R, & I reports were reviewed. There was no Administrative Treasurer’s report due to the early meeting.

ACCT. # Account Name Bal.-Jun.-06 Credits Debits Bal.-Jul.06

1576025802 Water-1995 Settlement Fund $ 0.00 $ 0.00

1576025820 Water-1995 Revenue Fund $ 0.00 $ 0.00

1576025839 Water-1995 Debt Service $ 1,029.35 $ 3.64 $ 1,032.99

1576025848 Water-1995 Debt Ser. Res. Fund $229,378.22 $ 828.44 $230,206.66

1576025857 Water-1995 B, R, & I $688,623.34 $ 2,487.08 $691,110.42

1576025866 Water-1995 Rebate Fund $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Due to this meeting being earlier in the month, this report was unavailable for the meeting.

INTEREST $ 533.38

TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY $ 190,838.45

LESS PAID OUT $ (0.00)

A motion was made by Dave Fink and seconded by Roger Kuhns to accept the Trustee Treasurer’s and Sewer B,R, & I reports as presented.

ROLL CALL: Ayes-Smith, Fink, Blefgen, Kuhns, Romig

Nayes- None

SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT ISSUES

The wastewater treatment plant continues to test our operator skill. pH levels require the addition of control chemicals. The sludge dewatering system continues to be used as required.

Systems Design Engineering, Inc. answered the DEP Notice of Violation concerning the pH and DO minimum levels.

Systems Design Engineering, Inc. is also working with the Solicitor on the EPA issues.

WWTP PROJECT

Bids were received for the Wastewater Treatment Plant on February 17, 2005. The Authority at their February 22, 2006 meeting issued the "Intent to Award" to:

General/Mechanical Contract DESCCO Design and Construction, Inc.

Amount of Contract: $5,866,184.00

Change Orders No. 1 $ 7,412.00

$5,873,569.00

Electrical Contract J.B. Electric Corp.

Amount of Contract: $983,469.00

Work completed this period:

Oxidation Ditch base slab progressing, first half poured, second half scheduled.

Sludge pump room base and side walls poured, floor progressing.

Outfall headwall set, outfall pipe progressing.

Tilden force main progressing.

Mechanical yard piping progressing.

Electrical Contractor working on conduit system.

Applications for Payment

Electrical Contractor working with the main power feed, switch over to the new service complete, conduits and power feeds progressing.

Applications for Payment

Pikeland Construction, Inc. Application No. 4 (Requisition 218)

Amount $ 9,630.00

Balance on Contract $362,057.50

Pagoda Electrical Application No. 6 (Requisition 219)

Amount $ 59,285.00

Balance on Contract $ 95,325.00

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN and I/I WORK

The 1st semiannual report of 2006 submitted.

WISSAHICKON WATER (no change)

Wissahickon started production. Systems Design Engineering, Inc. and Keith inspected the facility and have instructed Wissahickon on procedures and some operational details.

PROJECTS

The force main upgrade of the Edenburg Pump Station has been advertised. Bids will be received August 23, 2006 to be opened at 10:00 A.M.

Information for the proposed force main location is being provided to the Solicitor and Keith. The lines are have been marked in the field.

The minor amendment permit for the cyclonic separator was received. Final documentation pertaining to completion of the project is proceeding.

REQUISITIONS

Requisition 216 DESCCO Design and Construction $403,395.00

Requisition 217 J.B. Electric Corp. $ 36,900.00

Requisition 218 Pikeland Construction, Inc. $ 9,630.00

Requisition 219 Pagoda Electric $ 59,285.00

Requisition 220 Systems Design Engineering, Inc. $ 23,914.00

Greg Unger reported that there are some tears and brittle areas in the reservoir cover. Greg Unger will get a proposal to have the cover checked/inspected, cleaned and patched. It will have to be replaced in the next 5 years. The original cover was installed in 1997. Information on permanent covers was handed out. The cost would be $500,000-$600,000 plus maintenance. To replace and install a new cover would cost $80,000-$100,000.

Greg Unger showed the draft map of Authority/Borough land and where everything drains to. The area that drains into the dam is owned by the Authority. A little is owned by the Borough and some is State Games Lands. Greg Unger checked into timbering ordinances. Some have a 10% only rule. Several other Townships would be involved with this. The Henry Kawecki property may not be able to be timbered or sold.

Greg Unger reported that the Muffin Monster will be started on Wednesday at the PSPS.

Charles Fitzpatrick stated that Chip Haas from Barley/Snyder was in attendance regarding the EPA issues. Attorney Haas has 9 years experience. A response has been written regards to the EPA notice. The fine of $90,000 can be contested and a hearing held to try to get lowered. There was a problem with the address and this is being corrected, EPA continued it anyway. No date for the hearing has been set. Permission from the Authority is needed to file a response to EPA. No one is sure how the $90,000 figured was arrived at. Dave Fink asked if we are being fined by DEP as well. Greg Unger stated not at this point.

Charles Fitzpatrick reported that the PennWorks loan has no scheduled closing date yet.

Edenburg Pump Station Force Main R-O-W Allen Shollenberger spoke to the Adams’ who are willing to work with the Authority. The figure being asked for is $5,000 and to replace any crop damage. 3 property owners are willing to pay towards the project, the rest will not. Steve Blefgen asked how much will be paid. Charles Fitzpatrick stated about $1,500. Roger Kuhns asked about the electric line. Greg Unger stated it can be put in sometime in the future.

A motion was made by Roger Kuhns and seconded by Dave Fink to acquire the farmland from the Adams’ and put in a new R-O-W for $5,000.

ROLL CALL: Ayes-Smith, Fink, Blefgen, Kuhns, Romig

Nayes- None

Charles Fitzpatrick will write a letter that the Authority will pay for all of it and the R-O-W still exists over the properties along Valley Road.

BOROUGH MANAGER’S REPORT

None

Keith Brobst reported that parts are no longer made for the turbidity meter. Keith Brobst would like permission to purchase 4 new turbidity meters for the Water Filtration Plant. It will be $6,000 plus installation. A 10% discount will be received if the old meters are returned.

A motion was made by Dave Fink and seconded by Steve Blefgen to buy 4 turbidity meters for the water plant.

ROLL CALL: Ayes-Smith, Fink, Blefgen, Kuhns, Romig

Nayes- None

                                      CORRESPONDENCE LIST

None

Roger Kuhns asked about the fire hydrant meter. Keith Brobst stated that Balfour Beatty hit the meter and will be reimbursing the Authority.

Roger Kuhns asked if a panic bar door opener costs that much. Keith Brobst stated that it does.

A motion was made by Steve Blefgen and seconded by Roger Kuhns to pay the bills as presented.

ROLL CALL: Ayes- Smith, Fink, Blefgen, Kuhns, Romig

Nayes- None

AT & T s-monthly phone lease $ 14.55

Arbill Safety Products s-1 case latex gloves 52.56

BarleySnyder w-532.61-s738.41 1,271.02

Berks Envirotech, Inc. s-July permit work 111.01

DelRosario, Roy C. w-constable fees 75.00

East Penn Manufacturing s-2 batteries 106.18

Ehrlich Co. Inc. s-monthly pest service 39.00

Fromm Electric Supply w-fuses 155.99

Grainger s-supplies 83.72

L/B Water Service Inc. w-repair fire hydrant meter 244.75

Liquid Motion Inc. s-sludge removal 1,128.00

Malden, W.G., Inc. w-124.88-s-374.62 499.50

Met-Ed w-1682.39-s-8394.15 10,076.54

Mountain View Supply s-supplies 5.79

PA One Call System, Inc. w-7.22-s-7.23 14.45

PPL Gas Utilities s-utility bills 367.38

Penn Pride, Inc. w-61.65-s-138.50 200.15

Reading Eagle Co. s-publish sewage sludge bids 265.64

Reider, MJ Associates s-laboratory services 964.00

Reider, MJ Associates w-laboratory services 252.00

Stetzler, Roger L. s-install panic bars 782.00

Thren’s Auto Parts s-supplies 34.68

Univar USA Inc. s-sulfur dioxide 412.38

Univar USA Inc. s-soda ash 2,071.62

Verizon w-107.91-s-236.56 344.47

Waste Management of SE PA s-sludge removal 1,470.43

Wibby Environmental s-fecal standard 124.94

TOTAL $21,167.75

Bills To Be Paid total water $ 3,244.40

total sewer $17,923.35

Bills Paid During The Month

total water $18,469.96

total sewer $28,443.42

Grand Total For Approval

total water $21,714.36

total sewer $46,366.77

$68,081.13

Yoder’s Heating w-water plant cleanup $ 835.11

Clare, David A. w-meter reader 182.65

Miller, Ann M. w-meter reader 163.80

Sonon, Craig A. w-meter reader 191.75

Borough of Hamburg w-16965.89-s-28269.84 45,235.73

Petty Cash s-petty cash 42.81

Postmaster of Hamburg w-130.76-s-130.77 261.53

TOTAL $46,781.10

 

Requisition #216 Sewer B,R, & I $403,395.00

DESCCO Design & Construction

Application #5-WWTP

Requisition #217 Sewer B,R, & I $ 36,900.00

J.B. Electric Corp.

Application #2-WWTP

Requisition #218 Sewer B,R, & I $ 9,630.00

Pikeland Construction, Inc.

Application #4-PSPS

Requisition #219 Sewer B,R, & I $ 59,285.00

Pagoda Electric

Application #6-PSPS

Requisition #220 Sewer B,R, & I $ 23,914.00

Systems Design Engineering, Inc.

WWTP Engineering

A motion was made by Steve Blefgen and seconded by Dave Fink to approve the requisitions as presented.

ROLL CALL: Ayes- Smith, Fink, Blefgen, Kuhns, Romig

Nayes- None

None

Roger Kuhns asked about the police reports. Keith Brobst explained the report from left to right:

-Officer’s Initials

-Type of Activity-HWS=Hamburg Water Shed

-Date In/Out

-Login # from Police Computer

Roger Kuhns asked if license numbers are no longer being recorded. No, they are not. Does the login have information? Perhaps on the log sheet that could be referred to if there was a problem. Steve Blefgen stated that it should be looked into to find out if further information is available or not. Lynda Albright will check into this. Dave Fink stated that they could drive up since there is still swimming going on.

There being no further business, a motion was made by Roger Kuhns to adjourn the meeting at 8:46 p.m.

Attest:

Denise L. Clare, Recording Secretary