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MR. JAMES C. KELLY, KELLY ENGINEERS
Mr. Kelly met with PADEP to discuss comments they
have on the Act 537 Plan Update to sewer areas north of the bypass. They
stated that they want expanded discussion on the alternatives considered
and more detailed discussion on the alternative of choice versus other
options available to the Township. Additionally, PADEP is requesting that
PNDI and PHMC information requests be performed and submitted to determine
whether or not the installation of sewers would adversely impact any
endangered plant or animal life or any potentially historic structures or
areas of the Township. In the original submission to PADEP, we stated
that our intention was to install sanitary sewer lines in right-of-way
areas and we did not foresee causing any major environmental disturbance
of sensitive areas. Mr. Kelly has not yet received their comments in
writing so he cannot formally respond now.
Kelly Engineers has completed the draft of the
PADEP requested I&I report. He has included information regarding what
the Sewer Authority has done in the past, what it does presently, and what
it plans to do in the future regarding inflow and infiltration into the
system.
A draft has been prepared of the pump station
maintenance contract, which has been updated to include the maintenance of
the new pump station at Rose Tree Park. Mr. Kelly has edited the contract
documents pursuant to the comments of Mr. Spielman; and, upon review by
the Solicitor, he will advertise for bids to be received at the December
meeting.
Project specifications have been prepared for the
purchase of an Emergency Generator to meet the needs of all of the pump
stations in the system. A separate specification package is being
prepared for the modification of each of the pump stations to facilitate
connection of the generator to the power supply system for each location.
Mr. Kelly met today with Mr. Golden’s electrician, who installed most of
the systems, to review the individual characteristics of each of the
stations. He is recommending that the project be advertised as a package
in two parts--the purchase of the generator and the modification of the
pump station power systems and any site improvements necessary to provide
for quick connection of the generator in an emergency situation. The
project can be advertised for bids to be received at the January meeting.
With regard to the Rose Tree Park Comfort Station,
Mr. Kelly has received payment request Number 8 ($79,142.73), for the
total value of the work completed for this period. He is recommending
that the Board approve this payment. Attached to his report was a draft
of what will be sent to the County. To date he has not received original,
notarized payment certificates from the contractor.
MOTION: Mr. Michael Byrne moved to approve
payment request No. 8 for $79,142.73 for the total value of the work
completed for this period with regard to the Rose Tree Park Comfort
Station, subject to County approval and reimbursement. Seconded by Mr.
Donald D. Phillips.
Motion carried unanimously.
(MOTION 07-11-83)
There was a discussion regarding CDCA. Mr. Pinto
has received a copy of the revised draft but hasn’t had a chance to go
over it with anyone as yet. He again reminded the Board that it is the
Township which is contracting with CDCA, not the Sewer Authority.
MR. ROBERT L. PINTO, SOLICITOR
Mr. Pinto referred to Motion 07-11-82 regarding
the rehabilitation of two manholes on Bobbin Mill Road. He noted that,
while Mr. Spielman said it is a proprietary process, he felt we should do
something more. He suggested either having Mr. Spielman go through the
process of soliciting costs from two other companies or having Mr. Kelly
certify that this is an emergency situation and, therefore, must be
corrected immediately. It was agreed that Mr. Kelly would write a letter
for the file documenting the emergency situation and need for immediate
action.
Reference was made to the situation regarding Dr.
Soricelli. In his November 7 letter to Mrs. Hall, Mr. Pinto had enclosed
a duplicate original Deed of Dedication for the Sanitary Sewer Easement as
it concerned Dr. Soricelli.
Mr. Pinto discussed Kenmore Woods, 211 Sycamore
Mills Road. DEP has said that those sewer lines need to be Authority
lines. Mr. Kelly noted that there are certain terms that will have to be
added to the contract to cover the situation which will allow the
Authority to go any place on the site to maintain sewer lines. A
discussion followed, with input from Mr. DiDomenico.
MOTION: Mr. Michael Byrne moved to approve
the Engineer’s and Solicitor’s reports as presented. Seconded by
Mr. John Ciminera. Motion carried unanimously. (MOTION 07-11-84) |
