BLAIRSVILLE MUNICIPALAUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES  MAY 22, 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. Michael Ritts, Mr. John Bertolino and Mr. Daniel Vresilovic. Others in attendance included Mr. Matthew Kalina, Solicitor, Mr. Randy Krause, Bankson Engineer, Mr. Kevin Wilmot, Remington and Vernick Engineers, Mrs. Jody Poorbaugh, Manager, and Mr. Thomas Barberich, Sewage Plant Operator.  Mr. David Fairman, Public Works Manager was not present.  5. Additions to the Agenda - None 6. Public Comments = None 7. Engineer's Report:  a. Treatment Plant Evaluation - Still waiting to hear from DEP about the b. Well #2 - Permit - PFAS monitoring removed from NPDES permit  proposed timeframe after submitting the permits.  requirements - Permit renewed through May 31, 2029. Removed PFAS from a. Work is ongoing - 50% complete on customer side. This must be b. DEP has benchmarks for the following years - 2025,2026, ,2027. 10 Years from 2027, all lead lines will have to be replaced. d. All unknowns will be classified as lead/galvanized pipe and will need to  Well #2 permit. - EPAI Lead & Copper Rule:  submitted by October 16, 2024, to DEP.  be verified.  1    Blairsville Municipal Authority Regular Meeting Minutes May 22, 2024  8. Engineer's Report (continued): a. Bankson Engineers  a. DEP Consent Order - Water Plant - Filter Bed Evaluation Report was discussed. The media samples for Well #1 and well #2 were sent. b. SOP - Revised Submission = This was submitted but have not heard FY24 Appropriations Request Grant - Mr. Randy Krause and Mrs. Jody Poorbaugh had a conference call with an EPA Representative. A grant application needs to be submitted. Acost share waiver will be submitted, if approved, the Authority will not have to provide matching funds. The Borough matches four of the five criteria. Mrs. Poorbaugh  anything from DEP.  needs to sign the request and send it back.  b. Remington & Vernick Engineers a. Storm Water - None b. 85% Capture Rate for CSO's:  - In! March 2024 there were seven days with significant rainfall. Flows rebound to average within 24 to 48 hours. On March 9, there was 0.70 inches of rain. The percentage-capture dropped to around 86.5% that day. The inflow slowed the next day, having constant speed pumps it regained only to 97% for that event. The monthly average regained to 99.1%. Al Main Pump Station CSO event occurred with 0.47" of rainfall for Mach 6, 1. The average BMA only daily "dry weather flow" was 2. The Average BTSA only daily weather flow was 99,300 3. BTSA wet weather daily flow maximum was 245,817 GPD on March 9 (0.70"). BMA flow only that day was 4. System wet weather daily flow maximum flows including CSO were on March 9, 2024, at 2,583,169 GPD and the  2024.  505,000 GPD. GPD.  2,021,913 GPD.  WWTP took in 2,267,730 GPD.  2    Blairsville Municipal Authority Regular Meeting Minutes May 22, 2024  - NPDES Permit - Have not heard from DEP. $ $344,400.00 - Grant Received i. BLD Televised Footage:  d. Grant - Local Share. Account Grant - South Liberty Street Project:  1. Completed CCTV work in early May 2024. 2. The CCTV revealed fourteen unsealed factor taps and eight break-in unsealed taps at the main along 440 feet 3. Mr. Wilmot suggested that the board authorize Mr. Barberich to seal off an inlet catch basin at Sutton Street and Walnut Street that has a pipe running into the 4. OBeck and Art will do sealed manhole demonstration. This is guaranteed not to leak for 10 years. It seals brick 5. Amotion was made by Mr. Bertolino and seconded by Mr. Vresilovic to have Remington Vernick Engineers proceed with writing contract #2 for BDL Services to perform the repairs and have the contract run through Costars in the amount of $246,731.00. Approved 5/0.  of main.  sanitary sewer manhole nearby. manholes around the chimney.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Bertolino Mr. Vresilovic Mr. Ritts Mrs. Evanko Mr. Lawton  No  9. Solicitor's Report - None 10.Manager's Report:  a. Was given to the Board for review.  3    Blairsville Municipal Authority Regular Meeting Minutes May 22, 2024  11.Public Works Manager's Report - None  12.Unfinished Business: weeks.  a. MPS Trough - Trough was ordered. Hoping to have in the next couple of b. Sludge Sample from the Reed Beds were taken and sent to the lab. Once the C. Digester Cleaning Proposal -This was tabled until the June meeting. d. Mr. Wilmot stated that the channel monster is good. It does meet design and specifications. This was approved in April based on recommendations from e. Exhaust Fan at the Main Pump Station is sitting crooked. The bottom rusted  results are back, Davis Trucking will haul to landfill.  the Manger and Engineer. out. Staff is going to rebuild. Cleaned Lift Stations:  1. Lift Station #4 - Hole in Volute.  2. Lift Station #1 - Plugged line due to heavy rains. It is blowing holes in the ground near Colts Field. 10" line -3 3-4"Yd on line. Cut out & sealed line full of roots - Jetted to bike trail. Jet from Manhole to River  to cut out roots.  13.New Business:  a. Possible Recycling for the Borough - At this time. It is cost prohibited. b. Payment Request #1 - BDL Services - Amotion was made by Mrs. Evanko and seconded by Mr. Bertolino to pay BDL Services $28,000.00. Approved  5/0. Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mrs. Evanko Mr. Bertolino Mr. Ritts Mr. Vresilovic Mr. Lawton  No  C. Mission Quote for SCADA - Water Plant - Did not receive yet.  4    Blairsville Municipal Authority Regular Meeting Minutes May 22, 2024  14.New Business (continued):  a. Raw Water Influent Pump - Ar motion was made by Mr. Bertolino and seconded by Mrs. Evanko to approve the Raw Water Pump Influent Pump  quote. Approved 5/0. Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Bertolino Mrs. Evanko Mr. Vresilovic Mr. Ritts Mr. Lawton  No  b. Amotion was made by Mr. Bertolino and seconded by Mrs. Evanko to assign Remington Vernick as the Engineer for the Sanitary Sewer System and retain Bankson as the Engineer for the Water System. Approved 5/0.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Bertolino Mrs. Evanko Mr. Ritts Mr. Vresilovic Mr. Lawton  No  Vacation Policy Manager A discussion was held on vacation and sick time fort the manager. The manager will receive 70 hours of vacation with a payout at the current rate. The manager will also receive 162 hours of sick time with a payout at a rate of $20.00 per day. Ar motion was made by Mr. Bertolino and seconded by Mr. Vresilovic to adopt the Manager's vacation and sick time policy to be split between the Borough and the Blairsville Municipal Authority.  Approved 6/0. Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Vresilovic Mr. Ritts Mrs. Evanko Mr. Bertolino Mr. Lawton  No  5    Blairsville Municipal Authority Regular Meeting Minutes May 22, 2024  15.Approval of Minutes:  a. Amotion was made by Mr. Bertolino and seconded by Mr. Vresilovic to approve minutes of the Regular meeting held on April 24, 2024. Approved 3/0/2. Mrs. Evanko and Mr. Ritts abstained since they were not present at the  April meeting. Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Bertolino Mr. Vresilovic Mr. Lawton  No  Abstained Mrs. Evanko Mr. Ritts  16.Financial Report:  a. Financial Statement - Was given to the Board for review. b. Accounts Payables - Was presented in the amount of $251,678.58. C. Amotion was made by Mr. Ritts and seconded by Mr. Vresilovic to approve the Financial Report and to pay the bills totaling $251,678.58. Approved 5/0.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Ritts Mr. Vresilovic Mr. Bertolino Mrs. Evanko Mr. Lawton  No  17.Executive Session - The Authority went into an Executive Session at 6:30 P.M.  and came out at 6:37 P.M. Personnel Issues were discussed.  18.Adjournment - Amotion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:41 P.M.  DAV  Secretary  6