MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE GENERAL AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FRANKLIN  March 14, 2023  1.  Call to Order  The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.  2.  Roll Call  Members in Attendance: Timothy Dunkle John Eckel Fred Leyda Caleb Williams Chad Ellis Peter O'Polka Jody Freni Absent: None  Others in Attendance: James M. Greenfield, Authority Solicitor Jim Wetzel, Fire Chief Kurt McFadden, City of Franklin Scott Stoltenburg, Water Network Devin Hines, Water Treatment Plants Kyle Fritz, The EADS Group Michael Gorman, Tech Resources Coordinator Tracy Jamieson, City of Franklin Glenn Brown, Wastewater Treatment Plant Mike Moore, Wastewater Network T.J. Parks, Recording Secretary Helen Fielding, The Derrick Brian Spaid, Dale Woodard Gent McFate Alex Spaid, Dale Woodard Gent McFate    General Authority Minutes  March 14, 2023  3.  Adoption ofAgenda  Motion by Mr. Eckel and seconded by Mr. Williams to adopt the agenda, as presented.  Motion passed unanimously. Approval of Minutes  4. 2023. 5. 6.  Motion by Mr. Eckel and seconded by Mr. Leyda to approve the minutes ofl February 14,  Citizens' Inquiries -1 None  Water  6.A. Operations/Projec Reports  1. Staff  Mr. Hines had nothing to report. Mr. Stoltenberg reported on the following: Main line and service line leaks. the 12" pipe for Evergreen  Most oft the parts are in for Evergreen Drive and Cedar Street Projects, except for  Leaking valve and broken hub on Grant Street was fixed  2. EADS Group  PennVest Legacy Waterline Project  Mr. Fritz reported that all the work outlined in Change Order 2, as described in the  Authority's November minutes, is expected to be complete by spring of2 2023.  Front Street Waterline  Mr. Fritz stated that the final designs are complete and can be bid out, depending on funding and PennDOT's schedule for re-paving Front St. The current cost estimate for the project is updated to $1,450,000. The Highway Occupancy and ES Permits have been approved.  Allegheny Boulevard Waterline  Mr. Fritz informed that the ES permit has been approved and that the Highway Occupancy Permit approval is to be issued upon PennDOT's completion ofthe trail project. Environmental requirements are being incorporated into the design plan. Bidding is dependent  upon PennDOT's schedule. Easement acquisition is on-going.  2    General Authority Minutes  March 14, 2023  15th Street Pump Station & Miller Hill Waterline coordinate electric service and pour the foundation.  Mr. Fritz reported that Terra Works has completed the waterline work from the pump station up to Big Oak Drive. Terra Works may be back to install communications poles,  Mr. Fritz said that Mortimer'si is expected to start moving their equipment on or close to the work site next week and start digging where Continental left off. Mortimer's will coordinate with Mr. Stoltenberg when water will need to be shut off so they can notify residents.  Misc. Water Items  Mr. Fritzi is working with Mrs. Jamieson on some additional information that was requested following the submission of the Pennsylvania Small Water Grant and the H20 Grant.  6.B. Water Financial Report  Total Unrestricted Water Funds Balance is $256,412. Motion by Mr. Eckel and seconded Motion by Mr. Williams and seconded by Mr. Eckel to pay the following bills. Motion  by Mr. Freni to accept the financial report for February. Motion passed unanimously.  passed unanimously.  City of Franklin General Services Fee for January Dale Woodard Gent Law Firm for Water General  $1 18,166.67 $ 200.00 $  Matters  Dale Woodard Gent Law Firm for Allegheny Boulevard Dale Woodard Gent Law Firm for Warranty Dispute The EADS Group for 2023 Engineering Anthony Parks for February meeting The EADS Group for 15" Street Pump Station The EADS Group for GACF Front St. Water Line  Waterline Project  60.00 $ 105.00 $ 3,536.63 $ 50.00 $ 9,119.49 $1 12,950.00  3    General Authority Minutes  March: 14, 2023  The EADS Group for GACF Allegheny Blvd. Water Water Fund Monthly Invoices for Approval  Line   5,107.06 $4 40,123.12 $89,417.97  Totals:  Additional items to be reviewed:  Pre-approved invoice and payroll reimbursements to General Fund  Pre-approved payroll for 2/10/23 and 2/24/23  2/28/23 YTD draft budget including a detail ofinvoices paid and revenue received.  7.  Sewer  7.A. Operations/Projec Reports  1. Staff  Mr. Brown reported on the following:  He was contacted by the insurance company adjuster, who was requesting additional information about the stolen trailer that was taken from the storage Summit is still battling with Micromod, but Mr. Kalp has been in contact with Received a quote from Reeves Information Technology, Inc. for five (5) security cameras and appurtenances in the amount of$1,327.00. Board members agreed  yard.  another company that may be more reliable. Still waiting tol hear when the waterback will bei installed. with authorization toj proceed with the purchase.  Mr. Moore reported that the excavator and the gator needed some repairs and have been  fixed.  2. EADSGroup 15!h Street CSO Project Update  Mr. Fritz reported that the remaining warranty items are expected to be completed in the  spring of2023.  4    General Authority Minutes  March 14, 2023  WWTP  Mr. Fritz stated that the shipment date for the influent pumps is scheduled for March 27, 2023 and they are scheduled to be installed in August when the flow levels are typically low. The water back will be installed by CS&E at a date that has not been scheduled yet. The 2022 Chapter 94 report and CSO supplement have been completed and all ofthe numbers are in line with where they should be, including the capture rate that stood at 88.9%. A-108 Phase ISewer Replacement & CSO Elimination Project  Mr. Fritz reported that the preliminary drawings have been prepared and were submitted to the City and the Authority for review. The drawings differentiate between what is open cut and what is trenchless to show the impact the work will have on the affected streets. EADS was able to reduce the amount of pipe required from 70,000 feet to 60,000 by running pipe down the middle of the street instead ofe each side of the street. With this design change, 65% of the work will be open cut and 35% will be trenchless. The timeline indicates that the preliminary permitting applications will be submitted in the spring, while the environmental permits and clearances continue to be requested. To date, the current cost estimate for the project is $16.5  million.  2.a. Consider Proposals for Interceptor Cleaning  Mr. Fritz reported that he received two quotes for the next round of cleaning oft the interceptor, one from USG and the other from Snyder Environmental Services. USG'squote  came in about $6,000 cheaper per week for a total of$249,850.  Motion by Mr. Eckel and seconded by Mr. Ellis to approve the proposal by USG to perform the interceptor cleaning and televising for $249,850. The motion passed unanimously.  7.B. Sewer Financial Report  Total Unrestricted Sewer Funds Balance of($119,589).  Motion by Mr. Eckel and seconded by Mr. Williams to accept the sewer financial report. The motion passed unanimously. Mrs.. Jamieson added that there was not enough money in the Metered Sales account to fully cover the $50,000 reimbursement to Quality Inn (see minutes from February 14, 2023), sol Mrs. Motter drew from the Emergency Reserve, which she will reimburse when there are adequate funds in the Metered Sales Motion by Mr. Williams and seconded by Mr. Freni to pay the following bills. The  account.  motion passed unanimously.  City of Franklin General Services Fee for. January Dale Woodard Gent McFate for Sewer General Matters  $18,166.67 $ 300.00  5    General Authority Minutes  March 14, 2023 $ 760.00 $ 987.30 $2 2,529.83 $ 50.00 $ 4,274.55  3,875.00 $25,486.35 8 8,002.91 $64,432.61  Dale Woodard Gent McFate for Uniontown Heights The EADS Group for 2023 Engineering The EADS Group for Chapter 94 Report Anthony Parks for February meeting  Terra Works for Center and Erie St. Sewer Line Emergency The EADS Group for Flow Monitoring 5 CSO Sites - February  Services  The EADS Group for A-108 Planning S03-21 Sewer Fund Monthly Invoices for Approval  Totals:  Additional items to be reviewed: Pre-approved payroll for 2/10/23,2/24/23  Pre-approved invoice and payroll reimbursements to General Fund  2/28/23 YTD draft budget including a detail ofinvoices paid and revenue received.  8. Reports A. Chair' 's Report Sewer Regulations.  Mr. Dunkle announced a meeting on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 6 PM to review the proposed Mr. Eckel requested a meeting in April to take place at the Professional Building as a follow up on the Waterline Committee's reports. A doodle poll will be taken to determine the best date.  BCiy Manager' s Report  Mrs.. Jamieson reported to the insurance agency that the Authority would like to cancel the flood insurance for the gth Street plant. She needed to confirm that there were no liens or loans on the  property, which the Authority" Solicitor confirmed there were not.  6    General Authority Minutes  March 14, 2023  She has since received a similar flood insurance bill for the Waste Water Treatment Plant. It was Ifthe Authority is awarded any oft the monies applied for through the Local Share Grant and the H20 Grant, it is recommended that the Authority request a loan through the Venango County Infrastructure Bank to use as matching funds. Pre-applications: are due to the Land Bank by March 28 at 4 PM. Mrs. Jamieson asked for a tentative resolution to submit a loan application to the Venango County Infrastructure Bank under the condition that the Authority is awarded the Motion by Mr. Ellis and seconded by Mr. Eckel to authorize the submission ofal loan request, on behalfofthe. Authority, to the Venango County Infrastructure Bank for funds to be applied as matching funds in the event ofan award oft the H20 Grant for the Barrett Flats Water Treatment Plant, and the Local Share Grant for the Allegheny Boulevard Waterline Replacement Project and/or the Front Street Waterline Replacement Project. The motion passed unanimously.  the Authority's consensus to cancel this plan as well.  grant.  C.Public Utilities Director ' Report:  Mr. McFadden reported that Shingledecker's Welding's work on the floor drain is almost There will be a PA One Call meeting this Thursday at 10A.M. regarding the Multi-Modal Trail project to go along Route 8, next overtop the Authority'sexisting water main. He is still anticipating the new dump truck to be ready the first part of April.  complete at 3td Street.  D.A Mapping Update: information.  Mr. Gorman is working on finishing the CCRs and corrections to the waterline inventory Reported that the wiring for the cameras at the Wastewater Treatment Plant'ss storage yard is in  place and awaiting the cameras. ESolicitor's Report: signed after the meeting.  Mr. Greenfield has an Easement Agreement for the Allegheny Boulevard project that will need  Requested an Executive Session to discuss potential litigation.  7    General Authority Minutes  March: 14, 2023  9. Executive Session  Mr. Dunkle asked to enter into Executive Session at 6:48 P.M, which concluded at 7:18 P.M.  Meetings  The next committee meeting is March 23, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. The next regular meeting is April 11, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall.  10. Adjourmment: passed unanimously.  Motion by Mr. Eckel and seconded by Mr. Ellis to adjourn the meeting at 7:18 P.M. Motion  by T.J. Parks  AAL  8