BLAIRSVILLE MUNICIPAL, AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES  APRIL 24, 2024  1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Thomas Lawton at 5:30 P.M.  2. Pledge to the Flag 3. Moment of Silence  4. Roll Call - The Authority Members present included Mr. Thomas Lawton, Mrs. Patty Evanko, Mr. John Bertolino, Mr. Daniel Vresilovic. Mr. Michael Ritts was not present. Others in attendance included Mr. Matthew Kalina, Solicitor, Mr. Randy Krause, Bankson Engineers, Mr. Kevin Wilmot, Remington and Vernick, Mrs. Jody Poorbaugh, Manager, Mr. David Fairman, Public Works Manager, and Mr.  Thomas Barberich, Sewer Plant Operator. 5. Additions to the Agenda - None 6. Public Comments - None  1        Blairsville Municipal Authority Regular Meeting Minutes April 24, 2024  7. Engineer's Report:  a. EPAI Lead & Copper Rule - Due by October 2024  a. 30% of the lead line inventory on the customer side has been b. 40% of the lead line inventory on the Authority side has been  completed. completed.  b. Bankson Engineers  a. DEP Consent Order - Water Plant  The filter bed evaluation was submitted by Ronald Sabedra, ii. Mr. Sabedra will submit the Quarterly Filter Media Reports. iii. Mr. Krause is working on the Water Supply Improvements iv. The deadline for completing the upgrades was 24 months. Mr. Krause requested from DEP to extend the time to 48 Months.  Plant Operator. Permit.  DEP has countered with 36 months. V. Have not heard back regarding improvements.  b. SOP Revised Submission to DEP: C. NPDES Permit - Well #2  : Submitted end of February 2024 but have not heard back from N Mr. Krause sent a letter to DEP regarding Trout Run Reservoir, He wants sampling for PFA's to be removed from Well #2 ii. Mr. Krause stated that no PFAS levels were detected from the sample that was taken at the plant in the first quarter of 2024. ii. The next action item will be a kickoff meeting with the Senator's Office. It will be held 9-11 months prior to receiving funds. iii. Will check to see if ARPA Funds could be used to match other iv. Mr. Krause will follow up with the Senator's Office regarding the matching funds. Need to find out ifi iti is a 20% or 25% matching  DEP.  permit.  d. Grant - Appropriations Request Grant - Water Plant Rehab:  Was received March 2024.  federal grants. funds.  2    Blairsville Municipal Authority Regular Meeting Minutes April 24, 2024  8. Engineer's Report (continued): a. Remington & Vernick Engineers a. Storm Water - None b. 85% Capture Rate for CSO's   Depending on how many wet weather days are in the month, it ii. - BTSA flow in wet weather also influences the system. C. NPDES Permit - Have not received any comments. d. Grant - Local Share Account Grant - S. Liberty Street.  affects the monthly average.  .$ $344,400.00 = Grant received. iii. BLD Televised Footage:  ii. Resident Meeting Date - only one lateral needs attention and  will meet with this homeowner individually. a. Was completed last week.  b. Manhole #21 - BLD televised run of pipe and found that factory tapped laterals sealed with yellow rocks. This allows a lot of water into the pipe. Taps breaking. Do not C. Amotion was made by Mr. Bertolino and seconded by Mr. Vresilovic to increase the amount allocated for televising the lines to $40,000.00 for BLD to continue televising lines along South Liberty Street. Approved 4/0.  have a seal around them.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Bertolino Mr. Vresilovic Mrs. Evanko Mr. Lawton  No  3    Blairsville Municipal Authority Regular Meeting Minutes April 24, 2024  9. Solicitor's Report:  a. Amotion was made by Mr. Bertolino and seconded by Mrs. Evanko to authorize the Manager and Solicitor to amend the water regulations if they do not address access toi the property to check for faulty meters. Approved 4/0.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Bertolino Mrs. Evanko Mr. Vresilovic Mr. Lawton  No  10.Manager's Report:  a. Met with Kurt from PA Rural Water - He has taken over Don Muir's position. He is updating the Source Water Protection maps for the Authority.  11.Public Works Manager's Report:  a. There is a water leak on North East Lane and Sugar Alley. It was a service  lateral, and it will be fixed on April 26, 2024.  12.Unfinished Business:  a. MPS Trough - Aquote was received from Cline Fabrication in the amount of $5,500.00 for bypass trough. The Authority employees will install it. Amotion was made by Mr. Bertolino and seconded by Mr. Vresilovic to purchase grate,  concrete and Bolts for a total of $6,500.00. Approved 4/0.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Bertolino Mr. Vresilovic Mrs. Evanko Mr. Lawton  No  b. Digester Cleaning Proposal - Was submitted for review by Manager and Mr. Lagoon Cleaning - The COG transported 126,000 gallons of water from Lagoon Bed #1 at the Water plant to the Main Pump Station for disposal.  Barberich.  4    Blairsville Municipal Authority Regular Meeting Minutes April 24,2024  13.New Business: a. Comminutor- - MPS:  a. Was installed in 2009.  b. Has water spraying from the walls. The employees will install 2-part epoxy to all the holes with a double barrel pneumatic gun. C. Aquote was received for a Channel Monster in the amount of $85,349.00. The channel monster goes against the flow, it catches rugs, breaks down the material and grinds it up. d. Amotion was made by Mr. Bertolino and seconded by Mrs. Evanko to Purchase the Channel Monster in the amount of $85,349.00 contingent upon the review by Engineer and Manger. Approved 4/0.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Bertolino Mrs. Evanko Mr. Vresilovic Mr. Lawton  No  b. Received Tool Cat and it will be stored at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. C. Region 6 Spring Meeting - The Board and Manager will not be attending the  meeting.  d. SCADA quote - Water Plant  a. Mr. Krause would like to get a quote from the company that installed the radio communication for the plant and water towers. Mr. Krause will review the LB SCADA Quote with Mr. Sabedra, the Water Plant a. Amotion was made by Mr. Bertolino and seconded by Mrs. Evanko to renew the CD at Infirst bank at an interest rate of 5.2% interest for 12  Operator.  e. CD Quotes - Sewer Plant:  months. Approved 4/0. Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Bertolino Mrs. Evanko Mr. Vresilovic Mr. Latwon  No  5    Blairsville Municipal Authority Regular Meeting Minutes April 24, 2024.  14.Approval of Minutes:  a. Amotion was made by Mr. Bertolino and seconded by Mr. Vresilovic to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on March 27, 2024.  Approved 3/0/1. Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Bertolino Mr. Vresilovic Mr. Latwon  No Abstained Mrs. Evanko  15.Financial Report:  a. Financial Report - Was given to the board for review. b. Accounts Payable - Was presented in the amount of $230,070.58. C. Mr. Vresilovic asked what the addendum to the bill sheet was. Mrs. Poorbaugh explained that these were invoices that came in from the time the d. Amotion was made by Mr. Bertolino and seconded by Mrs. Evanko to accept the Financial Report and to pay the bills totaling $230,070.58. Approved 4/0.  packet went out until the day of the meeting.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Bertolino Mrs. Evanko Mr. Vresilovic Mr. Lawton  No  16.Executive Session - The Authority went into an executive session at 6:39 P.M. and came out at 6:48 P.M. Professional Services were discussed. 17.Adjourment -Amotion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:48 P.M.  Abiby  Secretary  DAAk  6