General Authority Minutes  June 11, 2024  MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE GENERAL AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FRANKLIN  June 11,2024  1.  Call to Order  The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.  2.  Roll Call  Members in Attendance: John Eckel Fred Leyda Caleb Williams Timothy Dunkle Peter O'Polka Jody Freni Excused: Chad Ellis Others in Attendance: Kurt McFadden, City ofFranklin Devin Hines, Water Treatment Plant Clint Hoffman, Water Network Harmony Motter, City ofl Franklin Kyle Fritz, Thel EADS Group Josh Kalp, The EADS Group James Wetzel, City of Franklin Glenn Brown, Water Treatment Plant Brian Spaid, Dale Woodard Gent McFate Alex Spaid, Dale Woodard Gent McFate T.J. Parks, Recording Secretary Helen Fielding, The Derrick Donna Fletcher, 827 Elk Street Michael Gorman, Tech Resources Assistant Karen Wenner, City of Franklin Housing Authority Bessie Rankin, City of Franklin Housing Authority  1    General Authority Minutes  June 11, 2024  3.  Adoption ofAgenda  Motion by Mr. Eckel and seconded by Mr. Williams to adopt the agenda as presented.  Motion passed unanimously. Approval ofMinules  4.  Mr. Eckle noted that Penn State Behrend was misspelled on page 9.  Motion by Mr. Eckel and seconded by Mr. O'Polka to approve the minutes of May 14,  2024 as corrected. Motion passed unanimously.  5.  Citizens' Inquiries  Karen Wenner, director oft the Franklin Housing Authority, discussed complications that arose prior to the installation of a water softening system and stacked shutoff valves at 1212 Chestnut Street. The water was unable to be properly shut offby the contractor due to excessive sludge buildup in the valve out in the street, which then worked its way into the building through kitchen and bathroom faucets despite flushing it. Ms. Wenner requested restitution for the costs incurred to date in the amount of $1,870.34. She added that there is an anticipated cost ofapproximately $1,935.40 to be  incurred.  Mr. Dunkle advised that it is not the Authority' 's custom to reimburse residents for sludge build up in their water lines; however consideration will be given. A formal  decision will be provided at the July meeting.  6.  Water  6.A. Operations/Project Reports 1. StaffUpdates Mr. Hines  Terra Works capped old line at 15th Street booster station. DEP inspection is scheduled for July 16, 2024.  Well 3 cleaning at gth Street plant is completed. A new pump was installed. Also during the week of. July 16'will be the three (3) year inspection for the  startup tanks.  2    General. Authority Minutes  June 11, 2024  Mr. Hoffman  The waterlines for the Franklin Heights areas are complete. IA Construction started to dig the ditch lines, as discussed at last month's meeting. Mr. Hoffman and the Authority discussed various options for replacing the waterlines around the County's Human Services parking lot prior to repairing the Motion by Mr. Eckel and seconded by Mr. Leyda to install the waterline as indicated by the red line on the map filed with the minutes and tie into the existing 4-inch line at a cost not to exceed $30,000. The motion passed Mr. Spaid indicated that he will look into an existing easement for the  asphalt.  unanimously. property.  2. EADS Group  Front Street Waterline and Allegheny Boulevard Waterline result, PENNVEST was notified of potential delays.  Mr. Kalp stated that M&B Services has not submitted their consent form. Asa  Dam Removal  Mr. Kalp indicated his intent to submit a Growing Greener Plus Grant application will be submitted on June 21, 2024. The application requires a Funding Commitment Letter, Worker Protection Form and Landowner Letter ofCommitment, which Mr. Kalp  presented for the Authority'sapproval.  Motion by Mr. Williams and seconded by Mr. Eckel to approve the Funding Commitment Letter, the Worker Protection Form and the Landowner Letter of  Commitment as presented. The motion passed unanimously.  Reno Water System  This matter will be discussed further in Executive Session.  Barretts Flats Water Treatment Plant by the August 2026 deadline. 15th Street Pump Station  Mr. Kalp announced that a survey of the property is scheduled at the beginning of July. He hopes to submit the PENNVEST application for the new water treatment plant  Mr. Fritz updated on the status oft the demo for the old pump station that began last month. Substantial completion is scheduled to be submitted to the Authority for the  July meeting.  3    General Authority Minutes  June 11,2024  In an unrelated matter, Mr. Fritz discussed the current status oft the lead and copper pipe inventory. 529 out of4,200 public waterlines have been inventoried sO far. 129 out of 4,200 of private lines have been inventoried. The deadline for the inventory is October 2024. He recommended sending notices to property owners asking ift they know  what type of lines they have in their house and submit the feedback.  6.B. Water Financial Report  Total Unrestricted Water Funds Balance is $528,941. Motion by Mr. Eckel and seconded by Mr. O'Polka to accept the financial report for. June. Motion passed  unanimously.  Motion by Mr. Freni and seconded by Mr. Leyda to pay the following bills.  Motion passed unanimously.  City of Franklin General Services Fee for. June Dale Woodard Gent Law Firm for Water General  $ 18,166.67 $ $  232.50 62.50 $ 1,858.58 $ $ $ $ $  Matters  Dale Woodard Gent Law Firm for Third Street Reservoir  Mitigation Project  The EADS Group for 2024 Engineering Anthony Parks for May Meeting  50.00 230.10 230.00 230.00 762.14 $ 31,726.35 $ 53,548.84  The EADS Group for GACF Allegheny Blvd. Water Franklin Concrete Products for Woodland Drive Franklin Concrete Products for Woodland Drive Cooperstown Sand and Gravel for Woodland Drive Water Fund Monthly Invoices for Approval  Line  Totals:  4    General Authority Minutes  June 11, 2024  Additional items to be reviewed:  Pre-approved invoice and payroll reimbursements to General Fund Pre-approved payroll for 5/3/24, 5/17/24 and 5/31/24  5/31/24 YTD draft budget including a detail ofinvoices paid and revenue received.  7.  Sewer  8.A. Operations/Projec Reports  1. Staff Mr. Brown  Still waiting for a SCADA controller to be rebuilt and a level sensor for the 2 Digester contractor removed approximately 80,000 gallons from the tank Mr. Moore and his crew have been putting the new sewer to good use and raised a  million gallon holding tank. manhole in Oak Hill.  Mr. Wetzel  448 Gurney Road sewer backup - the insurance claim has been submitted. Mr. Wetzel and Mr. Moore worked with the adjuster to answer additional questions and submitted a quote from ServePro for $13,000. The insurance company approved the claim and  assessed a total loss of $20,000. 2. EADSGroup WWTP  Mr. Kalp is waiting for more information from RAS and WAS pump CWM Environmental was awarded the Sludge Removal project. They began A COSTARS quote is anticipated for the replacement oft the main gate, the actuary, chain and rake on the influence screen, and the chain and rake on the roughing  manufacturers on pump recommendations. mobilizing on May 28, 2024.  screen.  Survey for the placement oft the Wastewater Treatment Plant's emergency The EADS Group will be conducting an on-site meeting for the FKL  generator is anticipated for early July.  Development Evaluation project ini the near future.  5    General Authority Minutes  June 11, 2024  A-108 Phase ISewer Replacement & CSO Elimination Project  Mr. Fritz reported that the Part II permit was approved on May 8, 2024 and the PENNVEST application was resubmitted on May 21, 2024. It was advised that there will be as split application to separate engineering and design costs from construction costs. Both railroad crossings have been approved. and agreements were signed. The detour drawings to show truck turning radius on/off of Atlantic Avenue, as required for the Highway Occupancy Permit, have been revised. EADS is working with Franklin Industries to coordinate their truck traffic, as well as submitted water system information to PENNDOT to coordinate with the Betterment Project. National Fuel announced plans for aj project within the work zone that will require coordination as well. surveyed before they commit to the proposed easement agreement.  The Alliance Church at 12th and Otter Streets wants to have their property  7.B. Sewer Financial Report  Total Unrestricted Sewer Funds Balance of $(415,342).  Motion by Mr. Eckel and seconded by Mr. Williams to accept the sewer financial Motion by Mr. Williams and seconded by Mr. Leyda toj pay the following bills.  report for June. The motion passed unanimously.  The motion passed unanimously. City of Franklin General Services Fee for June Dale Woodard Gent McFate for Sewer General Matters Dale Woodard Gent McFate for A-108 Project The EADS Group for 2024 Engineering Anthony Parks for May Meeting The EADS Group for CSOI Flow Monitoring  $ 18,166.67 $ 400.00 $ 870.98 $ 3,384.00 $  50.00 $ 3,875.00 $ 7,500.00 $ 415.60 32,114.05  The EADS Group for WWTP Improvements Project S02-24A The EADS Group for WWTP RAS & WAS Pump Replacement  The EADS Group for A-108 Planning S03-21  6    General Authority Minutes  June 11, 2024 $ 50,876.19 $1 117,652.49  Sewer Fund Monthly Invoices for Approval  Totals:  Additional items to be reviewed:  Pre-approved invoice and payroll reimbursements to General Fund Pre-approved payroll for 5/3/24, 5/17/24 & 5/31/24  5/31/24 YTD draft budget including a detail ofinvoices paid and revenue received.  8. Reports A.C Chair 's Report:  Mr. Dunkle reported that the meeting for the Source Water Protection Plan was held and  he is working on making the requested changes.  B.City Manager 's Report  The Commercial Leak Adjustment Program is still under review by the solicitor. There is approximately a 30-40% reduction in the hydrant flows at the creek crossings. Requested time in Executive Session for matters ofi negotiations The Kenworth T480 truck has been delivered and is in service. Mapping of new water lines in the heights is complete.  C.Public Utilities Director ' Report:  D. Mapping Update: ESolicitor' 's Report: 9. Executive Session  Requested time in Executive Session for matters of negotiations and potential litigation. The Authority entered into Executive Session at 7:161 P.M. Executive Session ended at  8:04 P.M. with no additional action.  Meetings  The next committee meeting is June 27, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. The next regular meeting is. July 9, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall.  7    General Authority Minutes  June 11, 2024  10. Adjournment:  There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 P.M.  Minutes ARL  Parks  prepared by T.J.  8