BCWSA MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING MONDAY JULY 28, :00 PM

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1 BCWSA MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING MONDAY JULY 28, :00 PM PRESENT: Norman Stainthorpe, Dennis Cowley, Richard Weaver, Stacey Mulholland and Michael Gallagher Benjamin W. Jones CEO, Jeffrey P. Garton, Esquire, John Swenson, P.E., Arthur Hass, CFO, Patrick Cleary, CIO and Anne M. O Toole, Executive Assistant VISITORS: Russell Dunlevy, P.E., Gilmore & Associates Anthony Koller, P.E., Tri State Engineers Mark Pizzo, BCWSA Jason Eves, BCWSA Glenn Fister, BCWSA Chris Haskins, BCWSA Tom Huntzinger, BCWSA Rick Mager, BCWSA Vince Miele, BCWSA Brad Montgomery, BCWSA Tom Raiker, BCWSA Joe Santi, BCWSA Kristin Smedley, Curing Retinal Blindness Foundation Michael & Mitchell Smedley, Curing Retinal Blindness Foundation Brian & Janice Damiani, Bucks County Special Needs (BCSN) Dave & Lynn Whitman, BCSN Cheryl Benge, BCSN CALL TO ORDER: The Chairman called the Regular Meeting of BCWSA to order at 7:00 pm. PUBLIC COMMENT: None MINUTES: approved the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on July (Minutes are attached to the Minute Book)

2 Page 2 REPORT OF THE CEO -Resolution No Benjamin W. Jones, CEO addressed the Board of Directors and the audience, updating them on the extraordinary efforts of BCWSA employees in connection with the conversion of the source of public water from the City of Philadelphia to the Forest Park Water Facility. He commended the hard work and dedication of the following employees: Mark Pizzo, Glenn Fister, Jason Eves, Glen Huntzinger, Rick Mager, Vince Miele, Tom Raiker, Chris Haskins, Brad Montgomery, Tom Huntzinger, Scott Benninghoff and Joe Santi. He stated that the employees worked in excess of 36 hours over the 4 th of July weekend to ensure that BCWSA Customers would have no significant disruption in their public water service and asked that the Board adopt Resolution No recognizing each of the employees for their outstanding service. In addition, the resolution will be placed in each of the individual s personal file. approved Resolution No recognizing and commending the extraordinary efforts of BCWSA Employees in connection with the conversion of the source of public water from the City of Philadelphia to the Forest Park Water Facility. (Resolution is attached to the Minute Book Mr. Stainthorpe, Chairman said it was a pleasure to recognize and acknowledge their work and dedication and BCWSA was lucky to have employees like them. Mr. Cowley, Vice Chairman also thanked the employees and stated that the Board really appreciated their work and dedication especially through the Holiday weekend. In addition, he thanked the men s families. Carroll Engineering Corporation: John A. Swenson, P.E., presented the Engineer s Report to the Board of Directors dated July 16, (Engineer s Report is attached to the Minute Book) PLUMSTEAD/CENTRAL BUCKS SEWER SYSTEM

3 Page 3 Timberly Farms Plant Diversion & WWTP Demolition (Cont. CB-64) approved Application and Certificate for Payment No. 3 for Contract CB- 64 (Final) in the amount of $16, be paid to Anrich Inc., as SOUTHWEST WATER REGION (Lower Southampton) (Contract W95-C) approved Application and Certificate for Payment No. 5 for Contract W95-C) in the amount of $95, be paid to Anrich Inc., as Tri-State Engineers and Land Surveyors Anthony F. Koller P.E., presented the Consulting Engineer s Report dated July 28, (Consulting Engineer s Report is attached to the minute Book) Durham Road Pump Station (Contract BC 120) approved Payment Request No. 6 (final) for Contract BC-120 in the amount of $70, be paid to Blooming Glen Contractors, Inc., as SOLICITOR S REPORT: Jeffrey P. Garton, Esquire -Sewer Service Agreements; Richland Township (PA #13-08)- approved the Sewer Service Agreements and the Sewer Facilities Escrow Agreements with United States Cold Storage LLC., for the proposed construction of a storage facilities building requiring eighteen (18) EDUs on TMP # in Richland Township. (Agreements are attached to the Minute Book)

4 Page 4 -Sewer Service Agreements; Doylestown Borough (PA #12-02)- approved the Sewer Service Agreements and the Sewer Facilities Escrow Agreements with 635 Main Street, LLC, related to the proposed construction of a ten (10) townhouse development known as Redfield Square in Doylestown Borough. (Agreements are attached to the Minute Book) -BCWSA / City of Philadelphia Water Supply Agreement- approved an Amendment to the Water Agreement with the City of Philadelphia the effect of which was to terminate the agreement and end BCWSA s obligation to purchase water from the City, effective July 1, (Agreement is attached to the Minute Book) REPORT OF THE CFO/CONTROLLER -Bills for Payment- Arthur J. Hass, CPA presented a List of Bills and Requisitions that were prepared by in-house staff and he recommended Board approval. Mr. Weaver moved, Mr. Cowley seconded the motion that approved the Bills for Payment and List of Requisitions dated 07/28/14. Mr. Weaver, Mr. Cowley, Ms. Mulholland and Mr. Gallagher voted yes. Mr. Stainthorpe abstained from voting. (Bills and Requisition List are attached to the Minute Book) Commercial Insurance Package approved the Commercial Package Insurance Policy recommended by the Selzer Company with a two percent increase from last year, effective August 1, (Memo from AJH is attached to the Minute Book) OLD BUSINESS: Nothing to Report

5 Page 5 NEW BUSINESS: BCWSA 13 th Annual Charity Golf Outing Mr. Stainthorpe introduced the representatives of both charities and stated that this was BCWSA s 13 th Golf Outing Event. This year s outing was the most successful to date and the proceeds to each charity amounted to $17, totaling $35, Each charity is selected by the employees who have somehow been touched by the organization and 100% of the money raised goes to the charity. He introduced Kristen Smedley, Curing Retinal Blindness and Brain Damiani from Bucks County Special Needs. Each discussed their organizations, thanked BCWSA and told of what a difference the money will make to each of the organizations. Mr. Stainthorpe presented the checks in the amount of $17, to both charities and also thanked Patrick Cleary, CIO for putting the event together. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to be presented to the Board, Mr. Cowley moved, Mr. Weaver seconded the motion that unanimously adjourned the meeting. DATE SECRETARY NEXT REGULAR MEETING: AUGUST 12, 8:30 AM