BCWSA MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 22, 2016

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1 BCWSA MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 22, 2016 PRESENT: Dennis Cowley, Richard Weaver, Stacey L. Mulholland, Michael P. Gallagher and Helen Bosley Benjamin W. Jones CEO, Jeffrey P. Garton, Esquire, John Swenson, P.E., Arthur J. Hass, CPA, Nathaniel Rafalski, and Anne O Toole, Executive Assistant VISITORS: Anthony Koller, P.E., Tri State Engineering Steven Hann, Esquire HRMML Russell Dunlevy, P.E., Gilmore & Associates Woody Hill, 241 West Maple Ave. Langhorne PA Susan Hill, 241 West Maple Ave. Langhorne PA CALL TO ORDER: The Chairman called the Regular Meeting of the BCWSA to order at 7:00 pm. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Woody Hill, from 241 West Maple Ave. addressed the Board of Directors with questions about how he was billed for sewer service in regards to his property in Langhorne Borough. He inquired as to the criteria of how BCWSA determines residential vs. commercial charges. He feels that he has one (1) service line and is being for three (3) EDUs. Mr. Cowley questioned Mr. Hill as to how many separate tenants were in the building Mr. Hill said there is a law office and two (2) apartments. Mr. Jones asked if he was utilizing all three (3) EDUs and that BCWSA s policy is that we would buy capacity back if customer is not utilizing it. He stated that we would review his file and we would try and answer all of his questions and get back to him shortly. MINUTES: approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on January 28, (Minutes are attached to the Minute Book)

2 Page 2 REPORT OF THE CEO: AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE Paving Services- Mr. Weaver moved Ms. Bosley seconded the motion that unanimously approved bidding the contract associated with paving services. (Memo from BWJ dated 02/16/16 is attached to the minute Book) -Lawn Maintenance- approved bidding the contract associated with lawn maintenance of all of BCWSA s Facilities. (Memorandum from Benjamin W. Jones is attached to the Minute Book) -Sewer Service No Improvement Agreement; New Hope Borough- approved the Sewer Service No Improvements Agreement with BCP Property, LLC related to an expansion of the Playhouse Inn Property in New Hope Borough. The expansion will require an additional ten (10) EDUs of capacity. (Sewer Service No Improvement Agreement is attached to the Minute Book) -Professional Services Agreements- unanimously approved the Professional Services Agreement with Pennsylvania American Water Specialties Company (PAWSC) for services related to a Cross Connection Control Program (CCC) typically required under Federal and State Law establishing services for non-residential public water customers. (agreement is attached to the Minute Book) ENGINEER S REPORT: Carroll Engineering Corporation: John A. Swenson P.E. reviewed the Engineers Report dated February 17, (Report is attached to the Minute Book)

3 Page 3 NESHAMINY AND POQUESSING SEWER SYSTEM 24 Big Oak Interceptor Emergency Sewer Replacement- unanimously approved Application for Payment No. 1 for Contract S-105 in the amount of $68, be paid to Aaron Enterprises as PLUMSTEAD /CENTRAL BUCKS SEWER SYSTEM (Harvey Avenue WWTP, Influent Screen Procurement (Doylestown) approved the Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $10, for Contract CB71 be paid to Pro Equipment Inc., as recommended by the Engineer. BCWSA Mechanical Screen Installation (Contract CB-71B-Mechanical) unanimously approved Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $5, for Contract CB-71B be paid to Rogers Mechanical Company, as SOUTHWEST REGION (Lower Southampton) Feasterville Water Tank Painting & Improvements (Contract W-71) approved Application for Payment No. 1 for Contract W-71 in the amount of $674, be paid to Worldwide Industries Corporation, as RICHLAND WATER SYSTEM Erie Road Pump Station Replacement (Contract R-14) Mr. Weaver moved, Ms. Bosley seconded the motion unanimously authorizing bidding the Erie Road Station replacement Project, as

4 Page 4 MULTIPLE SEWER SYSTEMS -Manhole Rehabilitation Project- unanimously authorizing bidding the Manhole Rehabilitation Project, as Tri State Engineering Anthony Koller, P.E., reviewed the Consulting Engineers Report dated February 22, (Report is attached to the Minute Book) -Remove/Install Radio Read Water Meters- unanimously approved Payment No. 5 as corrected by Mr. Weaver in the amount of $80,083.16, for Contract BC147 be paid to Lenegan Pluming and Heating, LLC as recommended by the Consulting Engineer. SOLICITOR S REPORT: Jeffrey P. Garton, Esquire Mr. Garton stated that the Board met in Executive Session prior to this meeting, with the exception of Ms. Mulholland for approximately Thirty (30) Minutes to discuss the potential litigation with EPA and DEP. No action was taken at the meeting. -Amendment to Agreement- approved Amendment IV to the Wastewater Services Agreement with the City of Philadelphia (COP) dated February 5, 1988 related to BOD and suspended solids sampling of BCWSA s Wastewater. (Agreement is attached to the Minute Book)

5 Page 5 -Sanitary Sewer Easements; Upper Dublin Township- approved the Sanitary Sewer Easements and the Extinguishment of the prior Sanitary Sewer Easements associated with the relocation of a sewer line to accommodate a project for the Upper Dublin School District. REPORT OF THE CFO/CONTROLLER -Bills for Payment- Arthur J. Hass, CFO presented a List of Bills and Requisitions that were prepared by in-house staff and he recommended Board approval. unanimously approved the Bills for Payment and List of Requisitions dated 02/22/16. (Bills and List of Requisitions are attached to the Minute Book) OLD BUSINESS: Tri State Engineers and Land Surveyors Mr. Weaver moved Ms. Bosley seconded the motion that unanimously approved the Payment No. 5 associated with BC147 in the corrected of amount of $81,083.16, which did not change the original payment as submitted. NEW BUSINESS: ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to be presented to the Board, Mr. Weaver moved, Mr. Gallagher seconded the motion that unanimously adjourned the meeting. DATE SECRETARY