BLAIRSVILLE MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY - REGULAR MEETING MINUTES APRIL 23, 2025 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tom 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, Mr. Michael Ritts, Mr. John Bertolino, and Mr. Daniel Vresilovic. Mrs. Patricia Evanko was not present. Others in attendance included Ms. Savannah Vernet, Solicitor, Mr. Randy Krause, Bankson Engineers, Inc., Mr. Kevin Wilmot, Remington & Vernick Engineers, Mr. John Emerson, Gibson Thomas Engineers, Mr. Thomas Barberich, Sewer Plant Operator, and Mrs. Jody Poorbaugh, Manager. 5. Additions to the Agenda - None 6. Public Comments - None 7. Engineer's Report: a. Gibson Thomas Engineering: a. MPS Wet Well Project Bids Received: i. Received one bid in the amount of $360,000.00. The company called and stated he would reduce the bid by $140,000. He was purchasing a crane truck for the job. ii. Mr. Emerson suggested that the Authority reject the bid and readvertise to see if the Authority can get more competitive bids. iii. Amotion was made by Mr. Bertolino and seconded by Mr. Vresilovic to reject the bid based on not receiving competitive bids and to readvertise. Approved 4/0. Roll Call Vote: Yes No Mr. Bertolino Mr. Vresilovic Mr. Ritts C Mr. Lawton 1 Blairsville Municipal Authority Regular Meeting Minutes April 23, 2025 8. Engineer's Report (continued): a. Bankson Engineers: i. DEP Consent Order - Water Plant - None ii. EPA & Lead & Copper Rule - Will have updated numbers on lead service lines inventory for the May meeting. iii. SOP. - Revised Submission to DEP - Still waiting to hear back from DEP. iv. Section 313 Environmental Infrastructure Program Awarded Reimbursement Program - Provided information to the Corp. Have not heard of any updates. V. Grant Appropriations Request Grant - Water Plant Rehab - They have everything they need, still working through the process. vi. PA Small Water Grant - Valve Replacement - Was Submitted April 16, 2025. b. Remington & Vernick Engineers: i. Storm Water - None ii. Digester Cleaning - Working on Documents to put out for bid. iii. 85% Capture Rate - No updates iv. NPDES Permit/LTCP 1. Received an email from William Mitchell, DEP on April 23, 2025, on LTCP. 2. DEP still wants to put us under a consent order. 3. The Board is to receive the draft NPDES & COA permit shortly according to the email. V. BTSA Tap-in Fees - None vi. LSA Grant - East Campbell Drainage Project - No Update vii. Grant -Local Share Account Grant Martha/McClure Sanitary Sewer Replacement: 1. Received the survey back 2. Working on temporary easements that are needed for the project and working with the solicitor to prepare them. 3. Will have a meeting with the seven property owners to explain easement and the project laterals will be turned over to the property owner when completed. 2 Blairsville Municipal Authority Regular Meeting Minutes April 23, 2024 9. Solicitor's Report - None 10. Manager's Report: a. Located 2 more resident service line leaks. b. Hydrant flushing was completed for the spring. C. Sewer Line Repair on South Walnut Street was completed. d. Continue to replace lead lines as they are found and documented. e. Collected 220 pounds of Newspaper, 280 pounds of glass and 140 pounds of plastic were collected during the Satellite Recycling program held March 14 through March 16, 2025. 11. Public Works Manager's Report - None 12. Unfinished Business: a. LaMantia Lane Main Sewer Line: i. Mr. Barberich met with Rich Santella to get a quote for digging. b. Waste Management Landfill Closure: i. Currently Looking into other options. ii. Have not received any information from Waste Management on the closing date. C. Drought Surcharge: d. Fluoride Discussion = None 13. New Business: a. Vote to Hire: i. Public Works Manager A motion was made by Mr. Vresilovic and seconded by Mr. Ritts to Hire Mr. Ryan Beasom as the new Public Works Manager beginning May 5, 2025. Approved 4/0 Roll Call Vote: Yes No Mr. Vresilovic Mr. Ritts Mr. Bertolino - Mr. Lawton 3 Blairsville Municipal Authority Regular Meeting Minutes April 23, 2025 14. New Business (continued: a. Vote to Hire: i. Administrative Assistant - A motion was made by Mr. Ritts and seconded by Mr. Vresilovic to hire Ms. Abigayl McAdams as the new Administrative Assistant beginning May 12, 2025. Approved 4/0. Roll Call Vote: Yes No Mr. Vresilovic Mr. Ritts Mr. Bertolino Mr. Lawton 15. Approval of Minutes: a. A motion was made by Mr. Bertolino and seconded by Mr. Ritts to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on March 26, 2025. Approved 2/0/2. Mr. Lawton and Mr. Vresilovic abstained due to being absent from the meeting Roll Call Vote: Yes No Abstained Mr. Bertolino Mr. Vresilovic Mr. Ritts Mr. Lawton. 16. Financial Report/Accounts Payables: a. The Board received the financiat report for review. b. Accounts Payables - Was presented in the amount of $207,049.03. C. A motion was made by Mr. Ritts and seconded by Mr. Bertolino to accept the Financial Report and to pay the bills totaling $207,049.03. Approved 4/0. Roll Call Vote: Yes No Mr. Ritts Mr. Bertolino Mr. Vresilovic Mr. Lawton 4 Blairsville Municipal Authority Regular Meeting Minutes April 23, 2025 17. Executive Session - None 18. Adjournment - A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:12 P.M. DAAIA Secretary - 5