BLAIRSVILLE MUNICIPALAUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 28, 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. Michael Witherel, Solicitor, Mr. Randy Krause, Bankson Engineers, and Mr. Kevin Wilmot, Remington & Vernick Engineers. Mr. David Fariman, and Mrs. Jody Poorbaugh, Manager were not present.  5. Additions to the Agenda - None 6. Public Comments - None 7. Engineer's Report: a. Bankson Engineers  a. DEP-C Consent Order - None  b. DEP- Operation and Maintenance Plan - Was resubmitted on August C. Revised Easement. Agreement - Blairsville housing - This was reviewed by Mr. Witherel, the Water Plant Operator and Mrs. Poorbaugh. Mr. Witherel will submit it to Developer. e. SOP Revised Submission to DEP - Still waiting for approval. ( Grant Appropriations request grant - Was received March 2024 and the Cost Share Waiver was approved July 31, 2024. g. Community Water Fluoridation Grant is opening again.  26, 2024,  d. EPAI Lead & Copper Rule - None  1    Blairsville Municipal Authority Regular Meeting Minutes August 28, 2024  8. Engineer's Report (continued):  a. Remington & Vernick Engineers - Storm Water - None  ii. 85% capture Rate for CSO's - In June 2024 there were three days with significant rainfall as wet weather (<0.25") with a month total 1.84". On June 26, the largest rainfall was 0.66 inches of rain with a total CSO of69,977 GPD (0.07 MGD) and captured value of 89.6%. The remaining total wet weather (<0.25") was displayed on June 5 (0.26" rainfall) with CSO occurred (Capture 99.3%), and June 29 (0.26" rainfall) with no CSO's recorded. The monthly average regained to 99.7%. Based on the CSO and WWWTP flow, the total flow from the systems, including BTSA was: 1. The average BMA only daily "dry weather" flow was 379.047 2. The average BTSA only daily "dry weather" flow was 3. BTSA wet weather daily flow maximum was 127,213GPD 4. Maximum BMA only flow was 688,194 GPD (0.69 I MGD) on June 5. The WWTP processed 0.81 MGD that day. BTSA flows were 15.7% of the WWTP processed fiow that day. BTSA monthly average of total daily flow is below the  GPD. 102,539 GPD. on June 5 (0.26" rain).  agreement maximum.  iii. NPDES Permit - Still waiting for DEP's comments. iv. Grant - Local Share Account Grant - S. Liberty Street - BLD to  start September 16, 2024  1. Amotion was made by Mr. Bertolino and seconded by Mrs. Evanko to accept BDL Contract Change Order #1. Approved  5/0. Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Bertolino Mrs. Evanko Mr. Ritts Mr. Vresilovic Mr. Lawton  No  2    Blairsville Municipal Authority Regular Meeting Minutes August 28, 2024  9. Engineer's Report (continued):  a. Remington & Vernick Engineers  C Grant - Local Share Account - S. Liberty Street  2. Amotion was made by Mr. Ritts and seconded by Mr. Vresilovic to approve BLD Contract Payment Certificate #2.. Approved 5/0.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Ritts Mr. Vresilovic Mrs. Evanko Mr. Bertolino Mr. Lawton  No  3. BTSA Agreement - Mr. Wilmot is requesting an Executive Session at next month's meeting to discuss this issue. 4. Capital Improvement Program - Mr. Wilmot reviewed the capital  improvement program.  5. South Liberty Engineering Fees - None  10.Solicitor's Report - None 11.Manager's Report:  a. Was given to the Board for review.  12.Public Works Manager's Report - None  3    Blairsville Municipal Authority Regular Meeting Minutes August 28, 2024  13.Unfinished Business:  a. MPS Trough - Was installed.  b. Channel Monster - Has been ordered and will ship in Mid-October from C. Digester Cleaning Proposal Ar motion was made to put the cleaning of Primary Digester No. 1 out for bids. This does not require prevailing  California.  wages. Approved 5/0. Roll Call Vote: Yes Mr. Ritts Mr. Vresilovic Mrs. Evanko Mr. Bertolino Mr. Lawton  No  14.New Business:  a. LaMantia Lane Main Sewer Line - The main sewer line on LaMantia Lane needs replaced. Will show pictures at the October meeting and discuss a b. MPS Wet Well - A discussion was held A motion was made to authorize Remington and Vernick Engineers to request quotes to review the integrity  possible project replacement plan. ofv wet well. Approved 5/0.  Roll Call:  Yes Mr. Ritts Mr. Vresilovic Mrs. Evanko Mr. Bertolino Mr. Lawton  No    Blairsville Municipal Authority Regular Meeting Minutes August 28, 2024  15.Approval of Minutes:  a. Amotion was made by Mr. Bertolino and seconded by Mrs. Evanko to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on July 24, 2024. Approved 4/0/1. Mr. Vresilovic abstained since he was not present at the  meeting. Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Bertolino Mrs. Evanko Mr. Ritts Mr. Lawton  No Abstained Mr. Vresilovic  16.Financial Report:  a. Financial Statement - Was given to the Board for review. b. Accounts Payables - Was presented in the amount of $288,813.00. Amotion was made by Mr. Ritts and seconded by Mrs. Evanko to accept the Financial Report and to pay the bills totaling $288,813.00. Approved  5/0. Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Ritts Mrs. Evanko Mr. Vresilovic Mr. Bertolino Mr. Lawton  No  17.Executive Session - None  8.Adpumment-Amoton was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 P.M.  Mafnt  DARI2  Secretary  5