John Munsie

The meeting addressed administrative matters, including the election of new officers (with Michael Price becoming Secretary) and the designation of official newspapers. Key actions involved the appointment of Ira Weiss as Solicitor, Chester Environmental as Consulting Engineer, A.H. Williams & Co. as Underwriter, and Ira Weiss as Bond Counsel. Authorization was given for these appointed entities to prepare necessary financing documents. Personnel actions included authorizing advertising for an Administrative Manager and authorizing the Operations Manager to lease a backhoe and a dump truck on a month-to-month basis to meet immediate operational needs under the consent order agreement. Discussions also covered the proposed financing structure with Chester Environmental.

The agenda for this meeting includes the reorganization of the Board, covering nominations for Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer, as well as motions to appoint the Solicitor and Engineer. Key operational discussions involve authorizing KLH to proceed with design and bid documents for the New England WWTP Concrete Restoration Project utilizing an LSA Grant, approving the purchase of Vaughan Chopper Pumps and motors for Pleasant Hills Pump Station No.1 using a GEDTF Grant, and approving Change Orders No. 1 and No. 2 from the Gildea Group for the Thompson Run Headworks Project. The Board will also address adopting Resolution No. 187-26 to approve the amendment Number 2 of the 457-plan document and approve the engagement of Campbell Durrant, PC as special counsel.

The board discussed various topics, including the Act 537 Sewage Facilities Planning Study, insurance quotes, and a resolution for Daniel Davis. They also addressed tap fees, approved requisitions from Chester Engineers, and authorized the Operations Manager to solicit quotes for a boiler and a construction trailer. Additionally, they discussed the design of the New England Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade and authorized a letter to the Pittsburgh Sewer and Water Authority. The board also discussed dye testing invoices, a resignation of a board member, an agency agreement, and the sanitary sewering of Noble Road and Lebanon Road. The board also approved basic technical services to dye test 1000 homes, adopted a resolution prohibiting the discharge of certain waste, and approved officials to attend conferences and seminars. They also adopted an early retirement incentive program, appointed a treasurer and assistant secretary, and moved to hire a clerk-secretary and certified operators. The board also discussed a proposed resolution regarding initiating an autosweep, and the Operations Manager and Engineer gave their reports. The board also approved the hiring of summer help, bidding for a one-ton dump truck, and authorized W.R. Davies to replace valves and pumps. They also approved a requisition for drawdown against the Bond Issue, contracted James W. Converse for surveying, and authorized officials to sign an agreement for ground purchase. The board also approved the Engineer and Operations Manager the authority to approve and award spot repair contract jobs, and approved a resolution to amend a previous resolution regarding pension payments. The board also approved the audit submitted by Lawson & Company, and for the proper officers to sign an amendment to the Municipal Employees Insurance Trust hospitalization for retirees. They also approved a requisition for drawdown against the Bond Issue, accepted a bid for a l ton Dump Truck, and authorized Chester Engineers to do engineering and estimation of cost for sanitary sewering for Lebanon and Noble Roads, and Pittsburgh-McKeesport Blvd. They also authorized the Operations Manager to award to the lowest responsible bidder of three letter quotes for asphalt work on spot repair sites, and authorized Chester Engineers to evaluate the Thompson Run Creek outfall.