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Mr. Michael Byrne
Mr. John Ciminera
Mrs. Patricia Hall
Mr. James C. Kelly, Engineer
Mr. Donald D. Phillips
Mr. Robert L. Pinto, Solicitor
Mr. Richard T. Spielman
Mr. Frank Troilo
Mr. David A. Whinfrey
 

None.

The minutes of the meeting of September 12, 2007 were reviewed.

MOTION: Mr. John Ciminera moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of
September 12, 2007 as presented. Seconded by Mr. David A. Whinfrey.
Motion carried unanimously. (MOTION 07-10-74)

The voucher list for October 10, 2007 was reviewed. Expenses totaled $37,151.20.

MOTION: Mr. John Ciminera moved to approve the voucher list of October 10,
2007 as presented. Seconded by Mr. David A. Whinfrey. Motion
carried unanimously. (MOTION 07-10-75)

None.

 PROJECT MANAGER’S REPORT

There has been no change in the number of permits issued (148) for sewer connections on the SASSSE Project and no change in the number of permits
grinder pumps (178) for the WWASSE Project.

Eighty-nine connection permits have been approved and 79 low-pressure and 10 gravity connections have been completed in the Gelbert Street/Farnum Road Sewer Extension Project.

The Rose Tree Park project is essentially completed except for the final connection of the auto dialer, which should be operational in the next week or so. Mr. Spielman feels the final cost for the project will be significantly under budget, possibly $100,000.00. A request has been made for final payment and release of retained funds. There are still a number of issues to be resolved before Mr. Spielman will approve the final payment and notify Kelly Engineers that the work is complete.

The proposals from Aqua for a new contract and additional capacity were sent to Mr. Russ McIntosh for review and comment. He has made a preliminary review, believes it is a good start, and has a number of ideas. Mr. Spielman’s next step is to meet with Mr. McIntosh and determine how to proceed. A tentative meeting date is October 23.

Kelly Engineers needs to address the following issues before the end of the year:
A new pump station maintenance contract; a bid proposal for the new generator (which Mr. Tim Kelly is working on); and Phase II of the I&I remediation program.

MOTION: Mr. John Ciminera moved to accept the Project Manager’s report as
presented. Seconded by Mr. David A. Whinfrey. Motion carried
unanimously. (MOTION 07-10-76)

 MR. JAMES C. KELLY, KELLY ENGINEERS
On October 9, Mr. Kelly attended the CDCA board meeting for the discussion on the new member agreement. Some issues remain regarding the terms in Section 4 and Section 10 of the agreement. Copies revised pursuant to the discussions at the September 25 meeting were distributed to the Board by their solicitor, Kelly Sullivan, Esq. The board claimed that they did not have enough time to review the document. Mr. Kelly requested that they authorize the solicitor to distribute copies to the new member engineers and solicitors so review by all parties involved could take place concurrently rather than to wait for CDCA to approve another draft document. He also requested that they not wait until the next regular meeting to further this discussion since the new members are doing their utmost to move the process to completion. A special meeting of the CDCA Board has been scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on October 30 at Garling Hall in Ridley Township, a tentative location pending confirmation of the availability of the facility.

Today, October 10, Kelly engineers met with PADEP to discuss the submission of the Act 537 Plan Update to sewer areas north of the bypass. In their comments, PADEP wishes to see some expanded discussion on the alternate 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.

With regard to PADEP’s request for an I&I study, Mr. Kelly has coordinated this with Media Borough contact, Mr. Jim Jeffries, who is preparing a similar report for submission to PADEP. The deadline for submission of this report is in December, and he will have a draft prepared for the November meeting.

Mr. Kelly has prepared a draft of the pump station maintenance contract, which has been updated to include the maintenance of the new pump station at Rose Tree Park. Upon satisfactory review by Mr. Spielman, he expects to advertise for bids to be submitted at the November meeting.

Mr. Kelly referred to a memo from Mr. Tim Kelly, PE to UPTSA regarding the emergency generator contract and some concerns which need to be addressed as part of the bid process. He has coordinated this with Mr. George Golden to meet his concerns as well.

MOTION: Mr. Michael Byrne moved to accept the Engineer’s report as
presented. Seconded by Mr. Frank Troilo. Motion carried
unanimously. (MOTION 07-10-77)

MR. ROBERT L. PINTO, SOLICITOR
Mr. Pinto had a telephone conversation with Mr. Donatoni, who was very affirmative and optimistic.

Regarding the enforcement of connections in the Gelbert Street/Farnum Road project, he has received approval from the Township for the proposed letter he presented at last month’s Authority meeting. Those customers involved will receive a registered letter. Mr. Ciminera asked that Mr. Pinto keep a record of the costs involved with this.

Mr. Pinto noted that there hasn’t been a second CDCA contract meeting as yet.

MOTION: Mr. Michael Byrne moved to approve the Solicitor’s report as
presented. Seconded by Mr. Frank Troilo. Motion carried
unanimously. (MOTION 07-10-78)
 

PUMPING STATION ACTIVITY REPORT

The meeting ended at 7:52 p.m.
 

Mrs. Stella B. Thompson

Approved ______________________