The Telford Borough Authority meeting held this date was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairman Timothy Hagey with the following members in attendance: Abram Diehl and Nelson Moll.  Thomas Taglang was absent.  Also present were Utility Billing Clerk Diane Windfelder, Superintendent Daniel Wurst, Engineer Patrick P. DiGangi, Solicitor Mark E. Weand Jr., and Public Works Director Donald Beck and Water Foreman Todd Mathe.  Borough Manager Mark D. Fournier was absent.  

A Diehl / Moll motion carried unanimously (3-0) approving the July 17, 2008 minutes.

COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: none

DISCUSSION ITEMS:

1.         THP Water / Sewer Reimbursement Request Update:

Patrick P DiGangi, P.E. of CKS Engineers reported that there has been no contact with THP Properties.  He is waiting for information from them to confirm his calculations based on escrow numbers. 

REPORTS:

TREASURER REPORT: accepted as presented

WATER DEPARTMENT REPORT:  

WATER

1.    Wells - Daily maintenance and record keeping were performed.  Samples were drawn and tested as required.

2.   Reliance Road Water Main Project - During the month of July, we have been installing a new 8" DIP water main along Reliance Road between Third Street and the CSX grade crossing.  This main will replace the existing 4" CIP.  To date our public works crew has installed approximately 450' of the 790' run.  We expect to complete construction by mid August.

3.   TBA/Sellersville Interconnection - We received notice that the meter pit ordered from A. C. Miller will be complete by August 8^th.  We will schedule delivery and installation for late August.

4.   Main and Hydrant Flushing - We plan to complete this item by August 8th.

5.   Hydrant Maintenance & Replacement - During the month of July our crew maintained hydrants at various locations to facilitate ease of operation and to eliminate leakage during flow conditions.  Additionally a fire hydrant at School Lane and Central Avenue was replaced due to a traffic accident.

6.   Maintenance of Mains - Last month our public works team repaired end of main blow off valves located at Township Line Road in Telford Borough and also Northview Road in Hilltown Township.

7.   GIS Mapping - GIS Mapping of the water system continues as staff time allows.

SEWER

1.   Collection System -See collection system operator's report.

2.   GIS Mapping - GIS Mapping of the Sewer System continues as staff time allows.

3.   Maintenance of Sewer Mains - During July work sessions were held to plan and discuss the scope and procedure for bidding purposes for those sewer mains earmarked for trenchless technology.

4.   Summit Avenue Sewer Main Project - We anticipate project start up in early September.

COLLECTION SYSTEM REPORT:  

LIFT STATIONS:

Read daily and bacteria added 3 times a week; grease removed every 5 weeks.

MAINS:

I meet with Mark and Don about the slip lining project for East Reliance Road, South County Line Road, and North Fourth Street.

I met with Maureen and Nick from CKS concerning the clearing easement project.

HOME INSPECTIONS:

I inspected 28 homes during the month of July for a total of 188 for the year.

Six (6) violations were found totaling 24 for the year, of which 13 have been corrected.

MAPPING AND MONITORING:

Todd and I set aside three days to shoot the remaining manholes in the townships. Other than the ones CKS shot when they were staking out the easement clearing job, we still have approximately 30 to 40 manholes to shoot along the Reliance Road interceptor scheduled to be cleared next year.

MISCELLANEOUS:

I helped Todd read water meters.

I was on vacation for 2 weeks.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT REPORT:  

Operations

• Total effluent flows recorded for June was 17,400,000 gallons for an average daily flow of 600,000 gallons per day.
• We generated 48 tons of Bio-Solids for land application.  We generated 24 tons of Bio-Solids that were sent to the Grows Landfill (due to rags and grit content).
• Checked stream and outfall area on a weekly basis.
• There were no violations to report on our June 2008 DMR.
• Gary's Septic cleaned the grease from our South Lift Station and pumped off the contents into Digester #2 for disposal.
• Franconia Township has made the appropriate repairs to their Strawberry Fields Mag-Meter and we are accurately recording flows again at the present time.
• We pumped out the sludge from Digesters #1, 2 and cleaned the grit and rags accumulated on the floors and on the air diffusers.  Gary Yoder's crew assisted on this job.  Thank you for a job well done.
• Rob Ruth's crew came in and laid down blacktop in designated areas around the treatment plant.  Thanks to him and his crew for doing a fine job.
• We completed all the required Sludge Cake testing requirements for 2008 and sent copies of all the results to the appropriate parties necessary.

Maintenance

• Swartley's Electric was in to replace a burned out transformer for blower #2 and installed new blower enclosure high temperature alarms on all four blowers at the treatment plant.
• We coated the Return Building, Control Building and Blower Building roofs with paint as required.
• Moyer & Son came in and completed their yearly inspection and cleaning of the plant's boiler.
• We pumped out both Final Clarifiers and Polymer Mixing boxes and inspected all equipment as necessary.  We needed to replace the bottom gasket on Final Clarifier #2 which we did immediately and put both tanks back in service.
• We reinstalled Utility Water Pump #2 that had come back from being overhauled up at Bearings & Drives Unltd.  We had assistance with installing the new mechanical seal from Sealing Specialties.

Personnel

• On July 1, 2008 I attended a computer class sponsored by Penn State that covered treatment plant operators using Excel and Word programs in their assigned duties on a daily basis.  The class was held at DelVal College.
• I have been sitting in on the latest round of interviews with potential new candidates for the position of Wastewater Treatment Facility Worker with Mark Fournier and Don Beck.

The Authority entered into executive session at 6:25 p.m.

The Authority closed executive session at 6:42 p.m.

A Moll / Diehl motion was carried unanimously (3-0) recommending the hire of William McCue for the position of Wastewater Treatment Facility worker at the rate of $16.00 per hour conditional on passing a  background check and drug screening.

A Moll / Diehl motion was carried unanimously (3-0) authorizing the increase in his hourly rate to $16.00 per hour to Christopher Haddon effective August 28, 2008.

PWTA REPORT: no report

SOLICITOR'S REPORT:  

1.    WELLHEAD PROTECTION PROGRAM.  There remains nothing to report by reason of lack of Township contact.

2.    WWTF.  All facility related aspects continue to be reviewed with the Manager and Engineer.  Operation submissions are reviewed on receipt. 

3.    INFLOW AND INFILTRATION.  Abatement initiatives will be reported to DEP by September 30,  2008.  In the interim, CKS continues to compile data.

4.     HILLTOWN INTERCONNECT AGREEMENT.  An Interconnect Agreement with the Hilltown Township Water and Sewer Authority remains pending.

5.     RELIANCE ROAD SURCHARGE ISSUES.  This issue continues under review with the Manager and

      Engineer.  CKS is currently collecting I&I data to identify problem areas on the Montgomery

      County side south of Reliance Road.  Concurrently, CKS is working on design for inteptor

      modification. 

6.    HILLTOWN PLAZA HOME DEPOT.  As previously reported, the Hilltown Plaza Agreements have been recorded.  The Home Depot Agreements remain under review with its legal counsel. The Solicitor is currently in dialogue with regard to requested agreement modifications.  The documents will be revised and resubmitted when agreement is reached on terms and language.

7.    COVENTRY MEADOWS I.  The developer continues building activity at a modest pace.  Four to five units are currently in some phase of activity.

8.    COVENTRY MEADOWS II (METZGER TRACT).  The revised Agreements as submitted to developer's legal counsel on April 30, 2008 have not been returned. 

9.    RYAN COURT (ERIE AVENUE TRACT).  The Roadway Deed of Dedication for Ryan Court and accompanying Realty Transfer Tax Affidavit have been prepared by the Solicitor and submitted to the Manager on July 8, 2008.  There remain no submissions with regard to the Utility Easement over Lot 32 and a Deed of Dedication for a portion of Welker Street.

10.  WISTERIA COURT (KONYK TRACT).  CKS is checking on the water and sanitary sewer improvements which have been constructed in this John Garis nine lot subdivision along Clymer Avenue.  Several homes have been connected.  A final punch list will be prepared when all improvements are in.

11.  VILLAGE AT ROSECLIFFE.  The developer is completing the last units.  CKS has issued an informal punch list.  Closeout documents will be prepared by the Solicitor at project completion.

12.        WOODSPRING MEADOWS (STEINHAUER TRACT).  The water and sanitary sewer facilities in this 32 townhouse unit development by John Garis along Clymer Avenue have been completed.  A final punch list will be prepared when construction is completed.

13.  DELBAR TRACT SUBDIVISION.  Construction pertaining to Parcel No. 2 storm sewer system and the Church Road widening has been completed.  Some plantings are required.  CKS will prepare a punch list.  The Roadway Dedication Agreement will be recorded by the Solicitor upon issuance of PennDOT approval.

14.  LANDIS SUPERMARKET.  The construction phase of this land development project has commenced.  Issues continue to be coordinated with the Manager and Engineer.  Specific directive for legal agreements would pertain to the Authority service requirements.

15.  2008 BUDGET.  Budget issues continue to be discussed periodically with the Manager as different situations arise.

16.  SELLERSVILLE WATER INTERCONNECT.  The meter pit is scheduled for delivery and installation on August 19, 2008.  Supplemental documentation will be reviewed by the Solicitor as required.

17.  WELL NO. 4.  (A) Commonwealth Court Appeal.  As previously represented, all Briefs in this Commonwealth Court Appeal by M&M have been filed.  Argument has been fixed for September 11, 2008 before a panel of judges sitting in Harrisburg.  The Solicitor and Manager will attend along with Assistant Regional Counsel for DEP.  (B) United States District Court.  The Motions to Dismiss filed by all party defendants remain pending with the court.  The Solicitor has reviewed material provided by Moyer, Goode and Clemens in response to subpoenas issued pertaining to the Moyer well on County Line Road.  M&M has also issued Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents directed to the Authority.  The Manager and Solicitor have formulated responses in coordination with Sienna, Bellwoar & McAndrew, LLP. (C) Bucks County Litigation.  There has been no activity.  It is projected that there will be no activity until there is a determination in the pending federal suit.  (D) Temporary Discharge Approval.  The Solicitor attended the depositions of Benjamin Greeley and Jennifer Fields on July 10, 2008.  Request for the depositions of the Manager and Sohan Garg has been deferred pending possible settlement stipulation.  The initial Settlement Stipulation as drafted by M&M was not acceptable to legal counsel for DEP and TBA.  Revision is currently under consideration by M&M.  (E) Water Loss Insurance.  No information has been received with regard to the substance of resolution of the federal litigation involving the issue of water loss insurance coverage for M&M Stone Co. 

18.  ARSENIC REMEDIATION.  The electrical component of the design has just been received by CKS.  It will be reviewed and the work product of CKS to date will be finalized.

19.  M&M LAND DEVELOPMENT.  On July 22, 2008, the Solicitor attended a meeting to discuss proposed residential development of the site adjoining the M&M Quarry operation.  Those in attendance included the Manager, Engineer, Public Works Director, Brian Carpenter, M&M Engineers, and a representative of the W.B. Homes.  All potential aspects were discussed including line looping, well site, pump station, modules, and Township requirements.  Plans with review deposits were requested but not yet received.

20.  NOBLE OAKS.  The Solicitor has been successful in obtaining payment of the outstanding obligation from Robert C. Alderfer.  This payment will permit the Manager to complete all closeout detail.  Accordingly, this item will be deleted from further report.

21.  SOUTH SEWERAGE LIFT STATION.  This proposed rerouting of flow is tied into the Souderton development plans for the area which are not complete at this time.  Specifically, this references the sale and development of Souderton Area School District property on both sides of County Line Road.

22.  GIS MAPPING.  A considerable amount of field work is being done to complete GIS maps for the water and sanitary sewer systems.

23.  SOUTH TANK REPAINTING PROJECT.  CKS is to determine when the final touch up work will be completed.

24.  ELECTRIC ROOM FIRE.  An insurance check has been received by the Manager.  Swartley Brothers will initiate the replacement and upgrade work..

25.  WEST ROCKHILL TOWNSHIP PROPOSALS.  There remains no response from the West Rockhill Township Supervisors to The Village of Almont Water Service Study, as prepared by CKS. 

26.  TEVA.  The TEVA expansion project continues under review with the Manager and Engineer.  CKS is reviewing the land development plan.  It is projected that the water supply will continue to be private with additional wells being added to the existing system.  Additional sanitary sewer EDUs, however, will be required.