THE McCANDLESS TOWNSHIP SANITARY AUTHORITY THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 MEETING NO. 10

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1 THE McCANDLESS TOWNSHIP SANITARY AUTHORITY THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 MEETING NO. 10 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the McCandless Township Sanitary Authority Board of Directors was held on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the Authority s Administration Building, 418 Arcadia Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ROLL CALL: Mr. Riley, Chairman called the meeting to order and called roll. The following directors constituting a quorum were present: William Kirk, Patrick Semon, and James Forsey. Chris Eddy was absent. Also present were: Ronald Brown, Solicitor of Dickie, McCamey, Chilcote, P.C.; Greg Scott, Engineer, Buchart Horn, Inc.; William Youngblood, Executive Director; Dennis Blakley, Director of Operations; Raymond Aufman, Development/Administrative Manager; Mike Stupy, Superintendent; Chad Alviani, Business Manager; Ed Bricker, Plant Operator, and Elizabeth Keast, Recording Secretary. In the audience: Eric Tissue, Principal, Kevin Hoffman, Senior Design Engineer and Joe Gianvito, Senior Design Engineer with KLH Engineers, Inc. INVOCATION: Mr. Semon gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Board and staff recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Chairman Riley reported there were no public comments. COMMUNICATIONS: Chairman Riley reported there were no communications. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 2, 2018: Mr. Semon made a motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Monthly Meeting of August 2, 2018, as submitted to each Board Member, seconded by Mr. Forsey. All members present voted Aye and the motion carried unanimously. PAYMENT OF THE LIST OF BILLS DATED SEPTEMBER 6, 2018: Mr. Semon reviewed with the Board the List of Bills totaling $664, Mr. Semon also reviewed the Summary of Bills by Expense Account sheet prepared by Chad Alviani, Business Manager. After review, Mr. Forsey made a motion to approve for payment the List of Bills dated September 6, 2018, as submitted to each Board Member, seconded by Mr. Kirk. All members present voted Aye and the motion carried unanimously.

2 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, CONTINUED: PAGE 2 APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT NO. 3 FROM SCHULTHEIS ROOFING, INC.: Mr. Blakley reviewed Application for Payment No. 3 submitted by Schultheis Roofing, Inc. in the amount of $50, with the Board. He explained MTSA and Senate Engineering, Inc. met with the contractor to review the status of the project. The roof replacement has been completed. After Labor Day, the contractor will begin to install the flashing and complete the detail work on the roof. Shultheis Roofing Inc. is on schedule with the work and expects to be completed by the middle of this month. Mr. Blakley provided picture slideshow of the roof work. At this time, Mr. Kirk made a motion to approve Application for Payment No. 3 submitted from Schultheis Roofing, Inc. for the period of July 31, 2018 to August 31, 2018, in the amount of $50,882.49, for the Pine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Roof Replacement Project #12081, as recommended by Senate Engineering Company, seconded by Mr. Semon. All members present voted Aye and the motion carried unanimously. KLH ENGINEERS, INC. ENGINEERING SERVICES DRAFT PROPOSAL TO PERFORM DESIGN AND BID PHASE SERVICES FOR PINE CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE PROJECT: Mr. Semon made a motion to approve the draft proposal submitted by KLH Engineers Inc. to perform Design and Bid Phase Engineering Services for the Pine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant LTCP Project, Phase I, for a not-to-exceed price of $1,140,000.00, as outlined, seconded by Mr. Forsey. After discussion, Mr. Semon withdrew the motion. At this time, Mr. Tissue of KLH Engineers, Inc. reviewed the draft proposal prepared for the redesign of the Pine Creek Plant with the Board and MTSA Staff. After discussion, it was agreed that the Board would further review the draft proposal presented by KLH Engineers, Inc. and develop a list of questions to be discussed with Mr. Tissue at a future Board meeting. Mr. Tissue of KLH Engineers agreed to provide any additional information as requested by the Board and MTSA Staff. Mr. Tissue mentioned that the Authority is in receipt of the approval letters from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection addressed to each of the communities for Phase I of the Pine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project. ACCEPT THE SANITARY SEWERAGE FACILITIES INSTALLED AT THE ESTATES OF FRANKLIN FIELDS, PHASE I: A motion was made by Mr. Semon and seconded by Mr. Forsey to accept the sanitary sewerage facilities installed at the Estates of Franklin Fields, Phase for the installed cost of $272,825.00, as recommended by the Development Department. All members present voted Aye and the motion carried unanimously. ACCEPT THE SANITARY SEWERAGE FACILITIES INSTALLED AT THE MARRA SUBDIVISION: A motion was made by Mr. Forsey and seconded by Mr. Kirk to accept the Sanitary Sewerage Facilities installed at the Marra Subdivision for the installed cost of $121,687.27, as recommended by the Development Department. All members present voted Aye and the motion carried unanimously.

3 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, CONTINUED: PAGE 3 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 582: A motion was made by Mr. Kirk and seconded by Mr. Semon to adopt Resolution No. 582, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the McCandless Township Sanitary Authority, authorizing the new Business Manager of the Authority to execute all documents required by PNC Capital Markets, LLC., and other approvals on behalf of the Lowries Run Operating Committee to be contingent upon approval by Ross Township Board of Commissioners. All members present voted Aye and the motion carried unanimously. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 583: A motion was made by Mr. Semon and seconded by Mr. Forsey to adopt Resolution No. 583, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the McCandless Township Sanitary Authority, authorizing the new Business Manager of the Authority to execute all documents required by PNC Capital Markets, LLC., and other approvals on behalf of the Bear Run Operating Committee to be contingent upon approval by Ohio Township Sanitary Authority. All members present voted Aye and the motion carried unanimously. SYSTEM REPORTS: Solicitor Brown reported on the following issues: Allegheny County Health Department Draft Consent Order: Solicitor Brown stated there is nothing new to report on the Allegheny County Health Department Draft Consent Order. Buchart Horn Engineer s Report: Engineer Scott reported on the following: Sample Valley Pump Station Project: Engineer Scott reported that contractor and W.C. Weil installed the replacement impeller for Pump No. 1 supplied by Smith and Loveless. The station has been running with no reported problems with the new impeller. The pump station still remains in temporary flow by-pass operation. Buchart Horn and Contractor are working on preparing the substantial completion documents. Buchart Horn has not received an application for payment from the contractor to submit for approval. W.A. Petrakis, contractor still needs to prepare and complete the punch list as well as provide final closeout documents before the Authority can officially accept the pump station. ALCOSAN GROW Grant Program Cycle 3 Update: Buchart Horn, Inc. submitted the GROW Grant Cycle 3 Application to ALCOSAN in electronic format by the June 29, 2018 for the Lower Lowries Run Interceptor I/I Reduction Project. The application remains under review by ALCOSAN. Pine Creek STP Organic Load Report: Engineer Scott reported that the first sixmonth progress report was submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The second progress report for Pine Creek Plant will be sent in December.

4 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, CONTINUED: PAGE 4 Longvue No. 2 Plant-UV Part II Permit: Engineer Scott reported on the flow meters installed at the Longvue No. 2 Plant and their locations. Buchart Horn and MTSA are in the process of reviewing the flow meter results. MTSA and Buchart Horn, Inc. will arrange a meeting with the Allegheny County Health Department to discuss the issues. MTSA continues to collect and compile the data from the flow meters installed at the Longvue No. 2 Plant for comparison. The flow issues need to be resolved to move forward with the plan for the Authority to utilize the old chlorine system as backup to the new ultraviolet system. Lowries Run PMC Activity: Buchart Horn continues to review the planning module component submittals for the Lowries Run Watershed. Longvue No. 1 STP NPDES Permit Renewal: The Authority is in receipt of a letter dated August 24, 2018 from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) concerning its technical review of the Longvue No. 1 STP NPDES permit application. Engineer Scott of Buchart Horn explained that a new PADEP policy requires Quantitation Limits to be performed. The PADEP is requesting the Authority to conduct effluent resampling and retesting of parameters listed in their letter by October. Executive Director s Report: Mr. Youngblood provided an update on the following: MTSA Development Operation-Update: Mr. Aufman reviewed the Sanitary Sewer Permit and Tap Fee Report submitted by the development office summarizing the figures for the month of August. Mr. Aufman reviewed the Current Development Projects Report dated September 6, 2018 with the Board of the construction occurring throughout the Authority s service area. MTSA Field and Maintenance Operation: Mr. Stupy provided his Field & Maintenance report dated September 6, The televising crew is televising all the Sample Valley Pump Station water shed. During inspection of the lines the crew discovered a substantial water leak. MTSA contacted West View Water concerning the leak. A slideshow presentation was provided on the inspection of the line. The Lines Crew is working on the Jackson Road Project. They have installed one manhole and approximately 250 feet of sanitary sewer pipe. The maintenance crew has installed a second mixer in Tank No. 5 at the Pine Creek Plant. They also installed a secondary blower on Tank No. 4 to bring the air intake up and out to make it quieter. The Dye Test Crew is still working 5 days a week performing in home inspections. The Manhole Crew is currently adjusting manholes for the Town of McCandless paving projects. The Garage Mechanics are performing routine maintenance and state inspections on rolling stock and maintenance of all equipment.

5 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, CONTINUED: PAGE 5 Longvue No. 1 STP-Compliance Evaluation Inspection: Mr. Blakley reported that the Authority received a letter from the Allegheny County Health Department dated August 15, 2018 on their Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the Longvue No. 1 plant. The Dissolved Oxygen meter in the laboratory is now operational. Longvue No. 1 Plant Issue: Mr. Blakley reported that the Longvue No. 1 Plant had an issue with the computer program resulting in an effluent valve not opening. The plant operator rectified the situation. MTSA Staff notified the proper regulatory agencies as required. Pine Creek Plant Duperon Screen Update: Mr. Bricker reported that the Duperon Screen has been performing well. Duperon had been onsite at the Pine Creek Plant to install heavier weights in the lower arms to keep the rake against the screen from moving out of position. A & B Sewage Treatment Plant-Meeting: MTSA Staff met with the Allegheny County Health Department today to review the operation of the A & B Plant and pump station. 3 Rivers Wet Weather Conference: The 3 Rivers Wet Weather Conference will be held on October 17 th and October 18 th, 2018 at the Monroeville Convention Center. This conference is very beneficial to the Authority, since it provides the opportunity for employees to obtain contact credit hours towards their operator licenses from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Town of McCandless Community Day: The Town of McCandless Community Day is scheduled to be held on Saturday, September 8, The Authority will have a booth and two vehicles participating in the parade Operating Budget Preparation and Ten Year Plan: Mr. Alvaini reported that Staff will begin to prepare the 2019 MTSA and LROC Draft Operating Budgets and Ten Year Routine Maintenance and Capital Expenditure Plans for review at the October Work Session Meeting. In preliminary budget discussions a 5 percent rate increase for both residential and commercial customers is under consideration. MTSA Staff is also considering a tap fee increase. Mr. Youngblood requested the Board to consider updating the tapping fee. Board consensus was expressed to have Engineer Scott of Buchart Horn, Inc. prepare a proposal to review the Act 57 to determine if the existing MTSA tapping fee can be increased. Mr. Youngblood requested that the proposal be provided at a future meeting for review Top Workplace Award: Mr. Youngblood reported that the McCandless Township Sanitary Authority has received an award for a 2018 Top Workplace in the Greater Pittsburgh Region. Mr. Riley and Mr. Semon attended the ceremony on behalf of the McCandless Township Sanitary Authority. MTSA Staff will provide a luncheon to thank the employees.

6 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, CONTINUED: PAGE 6 Articles of Interest: Mr. Youngblood reported on information in The Authorities publication concerning the privatization of public water and sewer systems. He also noted that the Gateway Engineers, along with several other organizations is sponsoring a workshop entitled The Pittsburgh Business Times Corridors of Opportunity to be held on September 20, 2018 to discuss business development occurring in the Northern Allegheny region. PMAA 76th Annual Conference and Trade Show: The Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association 76 th Annual Conference and Trade Show will be held on September 9-12, 2018, in Erie, Pennsylvania. Recess to Reconvene on September 20, 2018: A motion was made by Mr. Semon and seconded by Mr. Forsey to recess the September 6, 2018 Regular Meeting to reconvene on September 20, 2018 to consider the KLH Engineers, Inc. proposal for the Pine Creek Plant and any other business that may come before the Board at that time. There being no further business to come before the board the meeting ended at 9:40 p.m. Motion Carried. Eak/9/19/2018