BLAIRSVILLE MUNICIPALI AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 2024  1. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 P.M.  2. Pledge to the Flag 3. Moment of Silence  4. Roll Call!: The Authority Members present included Mrs. Patty Evanko, Mr. Michael Ritts, Mr. John Bertolino, and Mr. Daniel Vresilovic. Mr. Tom Lawton was not present. Others in attendance included Mr. Randy Krause, Engineer, Mr. Kevin Wilmot, Engineer, Mr. Matthew Kalina was present by phone, Mrs. Jody Poorbaugh, Manager, Mr. David Fairman, Public Works Manager and Tom  Barberich, Sewer Plant Operator. 5. Additions to the agenda - None 6. Public Comments - None 7. Engineer's Report:  a. EPAI Lead & Copper Rule Due by October 2024  i. ii.  Number of Residence inspected (est. 1800 connections) Mr. Columbus put together a spreadsheet on the progress of LSC inventory. Bankson will put together a plan for determining unknown  lines to be submitted to DEP.  b. Final PennVest Payment Request - Amotion was made by Mr. Ritts and seconded by Mr. Bertolino to submit PennVest Request 15. Approved 4/0. Once Submitted PennVest will Amortize Loan and the Authority will have to - Approval of Treatment Plant Evaluation - September 30 and October 30, 2023, the permit was submitted. The Authority has 24 months after issuance of permit to complete construction. The price estimate is $1.3 million. The Board asked Bankson to request from DEP 36 months for construction time e. - SOP-7 The revised submission was submitted to DEP on February 23, 2024. Mr. Sabedra is waiting for the test results for the filter bed evaluation.  start making interest and principal payments.  frame after issuance of permit. d. DEP Consent Order - Water Plant - None  1        Blairsville Municipal Authority Regular Meeting Minutes February 28, 2024  8. Engineer's Report(continued):  a. Lagoon Drying Beds - A discussion was held on the use of a Geo Tech Mesh bag at the Wastewater Treatment Plant or putting a car port over to keep rain and snow off the bed. Mr. Barberich will schedule a time with Bankson b. Grant-Approprations Request Grant - Federal Government has not passed the budget for fiscal year 2024. Mr. Krause will apply for fiscal appropriations C. 85% Capture rate for CSO's - Mr. Wilmot stated that the capture rate is now d. NPDES Permit - Remington Vernick has not heard anything about the e. Grant - Local Share Account Grant - S. Liberty Street - The contract is a fixed fee not to exceed the maximum amount. The agreement will be sent for BLD Project Estimate - Amotion was made by Mr. Bertolino and seconded by Mr. Ritts to hire BDL Services, LLC to televise and root removal for main and lateral lines for contract 1 not to exceed $38,158.00. .Approved 4/0.  Engineers to look at Kittanning Plant.  grant for fiscal year 2025. at 96.57%. NPDES Permit. signature.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Bertolino Mr. Ritts Mr. Vresilovic Mrs. Evanko  No  9. Solicitor's Report - None 10.Manager's Report:  a. Was given to the Board for review. make recommendations.  b. Link is evaluating the Water and Sewer Plants for cyber security and will  2    Blairsville Municipal Authority Regular Meeting Minutes February 28, 2024  11.Public Works Manager's Report: a. Was given to the Board for review. 26, 2024. The leak was repaired.  b. There was a water leak on a 5-foot section of ductile iron pipe on February  12.Unfinished Business: a. 20 Year Plan - None  b. MPS Trough - Mr. Barberich reviewed the trough pictures. The scaling on the concrete and the Communitor needs to be repaired but the gates cannot be closed due to the condition of the concrete. The Board is looking into a 3/16" thick stainless-steel trough and a new gate once the trough is in place. Possibly replacing the Communitor with a Channel Monster. The Board recommends getting a quote for a small section fabrication of trough channel  with new steel grate.  MPS Pictures - Pictures were viewed by the Board.  13.New Business:  a. White House Distributing $5.8 Billon for water projects - The money is to be b. Satellite Recycling Dates = May 18th, August 17th, and November 2nd. Little John Digester Permit Approval - Was installed and tied into SCADA System. It was fired up to make sure it runs correctly. Wet-Well cleaned first then DEP will inspect and sign off on permit. Mr. Krause is to put bid proposal d. Influent Pump - Water Plant - RAW Influent Pump at the plant can replaced with 7.5 horsepower pump. Waiting for the quote for VFD pump. Needs to be sent to Mr. Krause for approval once all quotes have been received.  administered by PennVest for approved projects.  together for cleaning the digester.  14.Approval of Minutes:  a. Amotion was made by Mr. Bertolino and seconded by Mr. Ritts to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on January 24, 2024. Approved 4/0.  3    Blairsville Municipal Authority Regular Meeting Minutes February 28, 2024  15.Financial Report:  a. Financial Statement = Was given to the Board for review. b. Accounts Payables - Was presented to the Board in the amount of C. Amotion was made by Mr. Ritts and seconded by Mr. Bertolino to accept the Financial Report and to pay the bills totaling $225,048.37. .Approved 4/0.  $225,048.37. Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Ritts Mr. Bertolino Mr. Vresilovic Mrs. Evanko  No  16.Executive Session - None  17.Adjournment t-Amotion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:47 P.M.  Assistant Secretary/Treasurer E  4