MACDONALD 100 STATE STREET . SUITE 700 ERIE. PA 16507-1459 OFFICE: 814-870-7600 ILLIG ATTORNEY FAX: 814-454-4647 MACDONALDILLIG.COM RUSSELL S. WARNER DIRECT DIAL 814-870-7759 E-MAIL AWARNEROMIJBCOM April 10, 2025 VIA E-MAIL SEE ATTACHED DISTRIBUTION LIST Re: Corry Municipal Authority Meeting Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Meeting Material Packet Ladies and Gentlemen: Enclosed for your information are the upcoming meeting agenda, the prior Board Meeting Minutes from the February 18, 2024, the packet of pending invoices and other materials for next week's meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., at the Corry City Council Chambers, 100 South Center Street, Corry, Pennsylvania. Please reply by e-mail to let me know whether or not you will attend the meeting. Note: These meetings are no longer accessible by Zoom. Very truly yours, MADONALP,TEPIG, JONES & BRITTON LLP - OVNEL By. wW Russell S. Warner RSW/sef/i92068.1 Enclosures CC (w/enc.): City Council Members (via e-mail only) MACDONALD ILLIG JONES & BRITTON LLP MACDONALD ILLIG ATTORNEYS February 7, 2025 Page 2 Len P. Clark Kevin Amy Tom Blair 249 Mead Avenue 221 Concord Street 22 East Congress Street Corry, PA 16407 Corry, PA 16407 Corry, PA 16407 Robert Frazier William "Buzz" Hammond Joanne Smith 50 Airport Road 200 North Center Street City Administrator Corry, PA 16407 Corry, PA 16407 City ofCorry 100 South Center Street Corry, PA 16407 Laura Thomas Mark Leofsky Gus Maas, P.E. City Clerk City of Corry Burgess & Niple Inc. City ofCorry 100 South Center Street 100 State Street 100 South Center Street Corry, PA 16407 Suite 300 Corry, PA 16407 Erie, PA 16507 Jeff Marnicio Emily Poach, EIT Michael E. Baker Burgess & Niple, Inc. Burgess & Niple, Inc. Corry City Mayor 100 State Street 100 State Street, Suite 300 234 Worth Street Suite 300 Erie, PA 16507 Corry, PA 16407 Erie, PA 16507 John M. Maloney Jeffrey T. Fike Kristen D. Lindstrom Corry City Council Member Corry City Council Member Corry City Council Member 25 Seventh Street 65 East Irving Street 653 Union Street Corry, PA 16407 Corry, PA 16407 Corry, PA 16407 Rick L. Clayton, CPA Michael A. Micsky, Esquire Ryan D. Garofalo, CPA MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Maloney, Reed, Scarpitti & Britton LLP Company, LLP 100 State Street, Suite 700 113 Meadville Street Erie, PA 16507 Edinboro, PA 16412 AGENDA Corry Municipal Authority April 15, 2025 Meeting 1. Meeting Call to Order 2. Public Comments on Agenda Items 3. Approval of CMA Minutes of February 18, 2025 Meeting 4. City of Corry Report A. Public Sewer System Report B. Public Water System Report C. Water/Sewer Budget D. EDU Report 5. Engineer's Report - Burgess & Niple A. New Sewage Treatment Plant Project - Design Stage Status B. Sewer System - GIS Work for City - Status C. Water System - GIS Work for CMA - Status D. USEPA $400,000 Grant for Standby Electric Generator for Sewage Treatment Plant - Status 6. Solicitor's Report A. Status of Bank Accounts and Loans B. Funds Availability for Project Bills C. Review of Current CDs and Money Market Saving Account D. PennVest New $2 Million Loan - Monthly Draw Payments for Design Work 7. Review, Approval, and Ratification of Invoices and Payment of Bills 8. New Business/Miseelaneous 9. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items 10. Executive Session - Potential Claims and Litigation Matters 11. Adjournment and Next Meeting Reminder - Tuesday, June 17, 2025 1924665 THE MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CORRY BOARD MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 18, 2025 I. MEETING CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Board oft the Municipal Authority ofthe City ofCorry was held at the Corry City Council Chambers on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Chairperson Len Clark called the meeting to order at approximately 10:11 a.m. The following members of the Board of the Authority were present at the meeting: Len Clark, Buzz Hammond, Tom Blair, and Robert Frazier. Kevin Amy was absent and excused. Also in attendance were Joanne Smith (Corry City Administrator), Jeff Fike (City Council), Gus Maas, P.E. (via Zoom) and Emily Poach, E.I.T., of Burgess & Niple (Engineers), Mark Leofsky (Corry City Public Works Manager), and Russ Warner, Esquire (via Zoom), and Michael Micsky, Esquire of MacDonald Illig (Solicitors). II. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS There were no public comments on agenda items. III. MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETING The minutes of the regular December 17, 2024 meeting were reviewed. Upon motion by Robert Frazier and seconded by Tom Blair, the minutes of the prior meetings were approved by unanimous vote of the Board members in attendance. IV. CITY REPORT Mark Leofsky presented a report for December 2024 and January 2025 regarding the Corry Public Sewer/WWTP System. Mark Leofsky presented a report prepared by Greg Rademacher regarding the Corry Public Water System. Joanne Smith reported on the water and sewer budgets for the year to date. Joanne also reported that there are no EDU sewer connection applications for approval at this meeting, and there were no new building demolitions affecting sewer connections. V. ENGINEERING REPORT (Burgess & Niple) Emily Poach, E.I.T. reported that Burgess & Niple is proceeding with the design work for the new sewer treatment plant. Emily also reported that the GIS field work for the sewer system is at a standstill due to weather. The work is almost complete. Finally, Emily discussed the status of the sewage treatment plant new back-up generator USEPA grant project. The USEPA has received the updated Burgess & Niple proposal which includes the required federal terms and conditions. Burgess & Niple anticipate beginning design work soon on that project. VI. SOLICITOR'S REPORT (MacDonald Illig) Michael Micsky reviewed the proposed meeting dates of the Board in 2025. The Board oft the Municipal Authority of the City of Corry's 2025 meeting schedule was reviewed and confirmed, as was previously approved by and distributed to the Board members in December. Michael noted that Robert Frazier was reappointed to the Board ofCorry Municipal Authority by the City Council ofthe City of Corry in January of 2025, for a five (5) year term ending December 31, 2029. Russ noted that since this is the first Corry Municipal Authority meeting of the year, the Municipal Authority is required to elect and appoint new officers for 2025. Upon motion by Robert Frazier and seconded by Tom Blair, by unanimous vote ofthe Board members in attendance, the officers ofthe Board were elected as follows: Board Name Office Term Expires Len P. Clark Chair 12/31/2028 William W. "Buzz" Hammond, III Vice-Chair 12/31/2025 Kevin Amy Secretary 12/31/2026 Robert Frazier Treasurer 12/31/2029 Thomas Blair Asst. Secretary & 12/31/2027 Asst. Treasurer Michael presented a written proposal by Rick Clayton, CPA, of Maloney, Reed Scarpitti & Company, LLP to provide the annual financial reports and financial audit services for the Authority. The amount of the proposal was $6,000, which was a minimal increase over the prior year. Upon motion by Buzz Hammond and seconded by Len Clark, the Authority Board unanimously approved Maloney, Reed, and Scarpitti & Company, LLP to provide the annual financial reports and audit services for The Municipal Authority of the City ofCorry. Michael also presented the MacDonald Illig solicitor's report and reviewed the status of the Authority's bank accounts and bills payable. Michael noted that the Phase 1A/1B Sewer Project checking account had insufficient funds currently available to pay the current Phase 1A/1B Sewer Project outstanding bills. Michael also noted that the Phase II Water Project had insufficient funds available to pay the current Phase II Water Project outstanding bills. Michael suggested that the Board authorize the transfer of $25,000 from the Phase 1A/1B Money Market Account to the Phase 1A/1B Checking Account to pay outstanding bills and also to transfer $4,250 from the Phase I Water Project Checking Account to the Phase II Water Project Checking Account to pay outstanding bills. Michael also informed the Board ofthe status ofthe various Certificates of Deposit held at First National Bank and led a general discussion on the upcoming CD maturity dates and options for reinvestment thereof. The outstanding two (2) CDs mature on February 22, 2025 ($100,000) and February 26, 2025 ($410,022.02). -2- Michael also discussed the need for a motion to authorize and appoint Joanne Smith, in her capacity as City Administrator, as agent for The Municipal Authority ofthe City ofCorry regarding PennVest matters (approving monthly draws, change orders, and other PennVest required items). After discussion by the Board members, upon motion by Len Clark and seconded by Tom Blair, the motion to authorize and appoint the City Administrator as agent of The Municipal Authority of the City of Corry for all such PennVest matters was approved by unanimous vote ofthe Board members in attendance. Michael then led a discussion regarding the final Administrative Order upon Consent and Corrective Action Plan from the USEPA, which addressed the alleged issues in the prior USEPA Notice of Potential Violations and Opportunity to Confer, and Michael also referenced the Press Release issued by the USEPA regarding these issues. Finally, Michael discussed the Authority's current membership in the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association and how prior invoices for said membership were split 50/50 between Corry Municipal Authority and the City ofCorry. After discussion by the Board members, upon motion by Buzz Hammon and seconded by Tom Blair, the motion to pay 50% of the membership invoice for the PMAA was approved by unanimous vote ofthe Board members in attendance. VII. INVOICES AND PAYMENT OF BILLS Upon motion by Len Clark and seconded by Tom Blair, the members of the Board of the Municipal Authority of the City of Corry in attendance unanimously approved: (i) the transfer of $25,000 from the existing Phase 1A/1B Sewer Project Money Market bank account to the Phase 1A/1B Sewer Project Checking Account; (ii) the transfer of $4,250 from the Phase I Water Project Checking Account to the Phase II Water Project Checking Account: (iii) the payment of the invoices set forth on the attached final February 18, 2025 invoice list, and (iv) to continue to table and hold for later consideration all ofthe prior pending invoices for GPI Engineering. until GPI Engineering's work and deliverables are complete and the deficiencies corrected, since the estimated cost of such completion and correction is in excess of the total outstanding invoices from GPI. VIII. NEW BUSINESS/MISCELLANEOUS There was no new business raised at the meeting. IX. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS There were no public comments on non-agenda items. X. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board of the Municipal Authority of the City ofCorry went into Executive Session at 10:46 a.m. to discuss potential claims & litigation, personnel, and real estate matters. The Executive Session ended at 11:41 a.m. No action by the Board was taken during the Executive Session. XI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting went back into public session at 11:41 a.m. and then was adjourned by Chairman Len Clark at approximately 11:42 a.m. The next regular meeting of the Authority Board is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., at the Corry City Council Chambers. 1924613 -3- CORRY MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY Final Post Invoices for February 18, 2024 Meeting Name Amount GENERAL BANK ACCOUNT PMAA Annual Membership Dues (50%) $600.00 Paid February 18, 2025 - Check #1167 - $600.00 WATER PROJECT - PHASE II - (GREEN ACCOUNT) Burgess & Niple Invoice #1178979 dated January 29, 2025 $13,646.01 Paid February 18, 2025 - Check #1229 - $13,646.01 TOTAL PHASE II WATER PROJECT INVOICE: $13,646.01 SEWER PROJECT - PHASE 1A/1B - (BLUEACCOUNT) Burgess & Niple Invoice #1175371 dated December 13, 2024 $2,940.00 Paid February 18, 2025 - Check #128 - $2,940.00 MacDonald Illig Invoice #610644 dated January 14, 2025 $12,705.34 Invoice #611241 dated February 4, 2025 $5,610.55 Paid February 18, 2025 - Check #129 - $18,315.89 **Subtotal MacDonald Illig $18,315.89 TOTAL 2023 PHASE 1A/1B SEWER PROJECT INVOICES: $21,255.89 1924613.1 CORRY MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY Bank Accounts Status as of April9, 2025 Bank Account Name Balance NWSB General Checking Account (3664) $14,710.35 NWSB PENNVEST Sewer Phase II Checking Account (2550) (PV #71291) $18,838.04 PENNVEST Phase I Water Project FNB $389.16 Checking Account (0452) (PV #82219) FNB PENNVEST Phase II Water Project $568.04 Checking Account (0256) (PV #85172) PENNVEST Phase 1A/1B Sewer Project FNB $5,324.17 Checking Account (3519) Phase 1A/1B Sewer Project FNB $57,150.28 Money Market (Savings) Account (3378) 1920638 CORRY MUNICIPAL. AUTHORITY Sewer Phase 1A/1B Project Current CD Investments (as of April 9, 2025) Issue Date Term Maturity Date Principal Annual Interest Rate 2/26/2025 3 months 5/26/2025 $102,376.06 4.15% 2/26/2025 3 months 5/26/2025 $414,495.68 4.15% 1925332 CORRY MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY Invoices for April 15, 2025 Meeting WATER PROJECT - PHASE II - (GREEN ACCOUNT) Burgess & Niple Invoice #1188987 dated March 20, 2025 $14,185.00 TOTAL PHASE II WATER PROJECT INVOICE: $14,185.00 SEWER PROJECT - PHASE 1A/1B - (BLUE ACCOUNT) MacDonald Illig Invoice #612796 dated March 13, 2025 $4,173.00 Invoice #613729 dated April 8, 2025 $236.00 **Subtotal MacDonald Illig $4,409.00 TOTAL 2023 PHASE 1A/1B SEWER PROJECT INVOICES: $18,594.00 1920638 BURGESS & NIPLE 100 State St Ste 300, Erie, Pennsylvania 16507 (814) 636-1914 ar@burgessniple.com Corry Municipal Authority INVOICE DATE 03/20/2025 100 South Center Street INVOICE NO. 1188987 Corry, PA 16407 B&N PROJECT NO. 60741 TOTAL DUE $14,185.00 ATTN: Len Clark Authority Chairman Description: Attaching plans and City Valve book to GIS assets; Add wateriines to GIS Mapping January 1. 2025 - February 28. 2025 Phase 2 Water System Project (Water GIS) Project Director/Manager, PE 1.0 hours @ $212.00 = $212.00 Surveyor, PS 78.5 hours @ $178.00 = $13,973.00 Total Hours 79.5 Total Labor $14,185.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE THIS INVOICE $14,185.00 L Approved: Manricis Jeffrey A. Marnicio Electronic Payments check Payments ACH/wiring Instructions PLEASE REMIT TO: Bank: PNC Bank 330 Rush Alley Ste 700, Columbus, OH 43215 Routing: 041000124 Account: 4209511627 (checking) Notification E-Mail: AReburgessniple.com PLEASE REMIT TO: 330 Rush Alley Ste 700, Columbus, Ohio 43215 MACDONALD ILLIG JONES & BRITTON LLP MACDONALD I00 STATE STREET SUITE 700 ERIE. PA 16507-1459 ILLIG ATTORNEYS OFFICE: 814-870-7600 MACDONAIDILIG.COM TAX I.D. No. 25-0918810 INVOICE Corry Municipal Authority March 13, 2025 249 Mead Avenue Invoice 612796 Corry, PA 16407 Page 1 Our File # 17559.0023 For Services Through February 28, 2025 2023 Phase 1A/1B Sewer Project 02/03/25 E-mail correspondence with S. Hajec on current Certificate of Deposit rates. M. A. Micsky 02/03/25 Renew SAM registration for Corry Municipal Authority. M. A. Micsky 02/04/25 Participate in Pennvest conference call #3. K. Connelly 02/04/25 Prepare for and conference call with PennVest; prepare for closing; review and revise documents and prepare for CMA meeting. R. S. Warner 02/04/25 Prepare documents for Feb. meeting packet; telephone conference with Pennvest for loan closing. M. A. Micsky 02/05/25 Finalize SAM registration for Corry Municipal Authority. M. A. Micsky 02/07/25 Review and revise CMA meeting packet. R. S. Warner 02/07/25 Finalize CMA packet for Feb. 18 meeting. M. A. Micsky 02/12/25 Attention to Pennvest closing matters; file UCC financing statement. K. Connelly 02/12/25 Prepare for and conference call to close PennVest AF loan; review documents and e-mails regarding same. R:S. Warner 02/14/25 Work on PennVest matters; prepare for Corry Municipal Authority meeting; e-mails regarding same. R. S. Warner MACDONALD ILLIG JONES & BRITTON LLP MACDONALD I0D STATE STREET SUITE 700 ERIE. PA 16507-1459 ILLIG ATTORNEYS OFFICE: 814-870-7600 MACDONAIDILIG.COM: TAX I.D. No. 25-0918810 Corry Municipal Authority March 13, 2025 249 Mead Avenue Invoice 612796 Corry, PA 16407 Page 2 02/18/25 Prepare for and attend CMA meeting; telephone calls and e-mails; post- meeting follow-up; work on PennVest matters. R. S. Warner 02/18/25 Prepare for and attend February CMA Board meeting. M. A. Micsky 02/21/25 E-mail correspondence on CDs with First National Bank. M. A. Micsky 02/24/25 Post-meeting follow-up; review and revise documents, R. S. Warner 02/26/25 Follow-up on CMA meeting matters; prepare for next CMA meeting review, revise and finalize documents. R. S. Warner Fees for legal services $4,089.00 Reimbursable Costs File UCC Financing Statement 84.00 PAYEE: FNB Commercial Credit Card; REQUEST#: 654909; DATE: 2/20/2025. Total reimbursable costs $84.00 Net current billing for this invoice $4,173.00 ****** PAYMENT DUE UPON RECEIPT ****** Interest at the rate of1% per month (12% annually) will be charged on all outstanding balances that are more than 45 days old. Please make checks payable to "MacDonald Illig" and include our invoice number. ** Effective January 1, 2024 a 3% processing fee will be added to any credit or debit card payments. ** MACDONALD ILLIG JONES & BRITTON LLP MACDONALD 100 STATE STREET SUITE 700 ERIE. PA 16507-1459 OFFICE: 814-870-7600 ILLIG ATTORNEYS MACDONALDILIG.COM TAX I.D. No. 25-0918810 INVOICE Corry Municipal Authority April 8, 2025 249 Mead Avenue Invoice 613729 Corry, PA 16407 Page 1 Our File # 17559.0023 For Services Through March 31, 2025 2023 Phase A/IB Sewer Project 03/04/25 Work on new sewage treatment plant project, R. S. Warner 03/20/25 Review PennVest notice regarding ACH; legal analysis regarding loan payments; e-mails regarding same. R, S. Warner Fees for legal services $236.00 Net current billing for this invoice $236.00 Open Invoices Date Invoice Amount Balance 03/13/25 612796 4,173.00 4,173.00 Total 4,173.00 Total balance due for this file $4,409.00 ****** PAYMENT DUE UPON RECEIPT ****** Interest at the rate of1% per month (12% annually) will be charged on all outstanding balances that are more than 45 days old. Please make checks payable to "MacDonald Illig" and include our invoice number. ** Effective January 1, 2024 a 3% processing fee will be added to any credit or debit card payments. **