THE McCANDLESS TOWNSHIP SANITARY AUTHORITY THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MARCH 1, 2018 MEETING NO. 03

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1 THE McCANDLESS TOWNSHIP SANITARY AUTHORITY THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MARCH 1, 2018 MEETING NO. 03 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the McCandless Township Sanitary Authority Board of Directors was held on Thursday, March 1, 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: Patrick Semon, Christopher Eddy, William Kirk, and James J. Forsey. Also present were: Ronald Brown, Solicitor of Dickie, McCamey, Chilcote, P.C.; Donald Newman, Engineer of Record, Buchart Horn, Inc.; Greg Scott, Engineer, Buchart Horn, Inc.; William Youngblood, Executive Director; Dennis Blakley, Director of Operations; Raymond Aufman, Development/Administrative Manager; Mike Stupy; Superintendent; John T. Flaherty, Business Manager, and Elizabeth Keast, Recording Secretary. INVOCATION: Mr. Riley gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mr. Riley led the Board and staff in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Riley reported that there were no public comments. COMMUNICATIONS: Secretary Eddy read into the record a letter from the Town of McCandless dated February 26, 2018, addressed to James J. Forsey. The letter reads: At Council s Regular Business Meeting of February 26, 2018, you were appointed to fill an unexpired term as a member on the Board of the McCandless Township Sanitary Authority. This appointment will commence immediately and expire December 31, Your willingness to serve on this Board is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Tobias M. Cordek, Town Manager. Chairman Riley, Board and Staff welcomed Mr. Forsey to the Board of Directors of the McCandless Township Sanitary Authority. OFFICE OF TREASURER: Chairman Riley advised the Board that with the resignation of Mr. Wallaert, the vacancy for office of Treasurer will need to be filled. At this time, Chairman Riley accepted nominations for the office of Treasurer. Mr. Kirk motioned to nominate Patrick Semon for the office of Treasurer, seconded by Mr. Eddy. There being no other nominations, Mr. Semon moved to close nominations, seconded by Mr. Eddy. All in favor, motion carried.

2 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 1, CONTINUED: PAGE 2 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 2018: Mr. Semon made a motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Monthly Meeting of February 1, 2018, as submitted to each Board Member, seconded by Mr. Kirk. All members present voted Aye and the motion carried unanimously. APPROVE LIST OF BILLS DATED MARCH 1, 2018: Mr. Eddy made a motion to approve for payment the List of Bills dated March 1, 2018, as submitted to each Board Member, seconded by Mr. Semon. Mr. Semon reviewed the List of Bills totaling $660, with the Board. All members present voted Aye and the motion carried unanimously. APPROVE APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT NO. 6 FROM W.A. PETRAKIS CONTRACTING IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,770.60: Engineer Scott answered questions from the Board concerning Application for Payment No. 6 submitted by W.A. Petrakis Contracting. After discussion, Mr. Kirk made a motion to approve Application for Payment No. 6 dated February 13, 2018, from W.A. Petrakis Contracting in the amount of $33,770.60, for the Sample Valley Pump Station Project, as recommended by Buchart Horn, Inc., seconded by Mr. Semon. All members present voted Aye and the motion carried unanimously. APPROVE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY BUCHART HORN, INC. TO PREPARE A LETTER OF INTEREST FOR THE ALCOSAN GREEN REVITALIZATION OF OUR WATERWAYS PROGRAM: Motion was made by Mr. Eddy and seconded by Mr. Semon to approve the proposal submitted by Buchart Horn, Inc. to prepare a Letter of Interest due April 2, 2018 for the third cycle of the ALCOSAN Green Revitalization of Our Waterways (GROW) program funding for an amount not to exceed $4, All members present voted Aye and the motion carried unanimously. Engineer Newman informed the Board that a Resolution may be required to file the Letter of Interest with the ALCOSAN Green Revitalization of Our Waterways Program due April 2, Chairman Riley stated that the Board will reconvene the meeting to March 15, 2018 to consider approval of the Resolution. APPOINT DELEGATE TO REPRESENT THE MCCANDLESS TOWNSHIP SANITARY AUTHORITY AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MRM PROPERTY & LIABILITY TRUST ON APRIL 5, 2018: A motion was made by Mr. Semon and seconded by Mr. Eddy to appoint William C. Kirk, Jr., as Delegate to represent the McCandless Township Sanitary Authority at the Annual Meeting of the MRM Property & Liability Trust on April 5, The proxy form will be completed should the delegate be unable to attend the Annual Meeting. All members present voted Aye and the motion carried unanimously.

3 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 1, CONTINUED: PAGE 3 APPOINT DELEGATE TO REPRESENT THE MCCANDLESS TOWNSHIP SANITARY AUTHORITY AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MRM WORKERS COMPENSATION POOLED TRUST ON APRIL 6, 2018: A motion was made by Mr. Semon and seconded by Mr. Eddy to appoint William C. Kirk, Jr., as Delegate to represent the McCandless Township Sanitary Authority at the Annual Meeting of the MRM Workers Compensation Pooled Trust on April 7, The proxy form will be completed should the delegate be unable to attend the Annual Meeting. All members present voted Aye and the motion carried unanimously. SYSTEM REPORTS: SOLICITOR: Solicitor Brown reported on the following issues: Draft ALCOSAN Transfer Agreement: Solicitor Brown provided the Board with an update on the Core Solicitors Group Meeting he attended on February 26, Allegheny Health Network Agreement: Solicitor Brown will prepare a customized Twelve Quarter Agreement for completion by the Allegheny Health Network for their Wexford Medical Mall proposed development. Wildwood Golf Club Right of Way Agreement: Mr. Blakley is in the process of obtaining the metes and bounds information from KLH Engineers, Inc. for Solicitor Brown to prepare the Wildwood Golf Club Right of Way Agreement. BUCHART HORN ENGINEER S REPORT: Engineer Newman reported on the following: Retainer Services: Engineer Newman noted that a Gantt Chart was prepared for Board review as requested. Engineer Newman reviewed the geotechnical report received from MTSA Staff concerning the slope grade issue on the IMPAC Building at the McCandless Crossings development as it relates to the MTSA sewer right of way. Buchart Horn is in the process of submitting the Annual Wasteload Management Chapter 94 Report for the Lowries Run service area due to ALCOSAN by March 2, Buchart Horn performed a hydraulic evaluation on the proposed flows from the proposed medical office/restaurant to be located on the Westside of McKnight Road, McCandless Crossings. Longvue No. 2 Plant NPDES Permit Renewal: Engineer Newman is preparing the NPDES Permit Renewal Application for the Longvue No. 2 Plant due April 1, Longvue No. 2 UltraViolet Part II Permit: Buchart Horn and MTSA Staff are reviewing the plan and flow information to incorporate ultraviolet disinfection at the Longvue No. 2 Plant. Buchart Horn will need to prepare the Part II Permit Application to include ultraviolet disinfection.

4 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 1, CONTINUED: PAGE 4 Sample Valley Pump Station Project: Engineer Scott reported that W.A. Petrakis Contracting submitted a Change Order for higher costs incurred for installation of the gravel road which is currently under review by MTSA and Engineer. After review, it was determined that Buchart Horn will send a response letter denying the requested amount based on the requirements of the original contract. Lowries Run PMC Activity: Engineer Newman reported Sheetz Store rebuild project review has been completed for McCandless Township Sanitary Authority and Lowries Run Operating Committee (LROC) systems. Buchart Horn has sent a letter with a draft Developer s Grant in Aid Agreement. Executive Director s Report: Mr. Youngblood provided an update on the following: MTSA Development Operation-Update: Mr. Aufman discussed with the Board the Sanitary Sewer Permit and Tap Fee Report submitted by the development office summarizing the figures for the month of February. He reviewed the Current Development Projects Report with the Board. MTSA Field and Maintenance Operation: Mr. Stupy reviewed his report with the Board dated March 1, He reported the Insight Pipe Contracting, LLC has completed approximately 1500 feet of cured in place pipe lining on Cumberland Road, Amaryllis and Olive Streets. The lines crew has performed the walk-through for Sloop Valley and Nixon Valley. They discovered two areas needing encasement repairs. The lines crew is in the process of obtaining materials for the East Arcadia Project. The lines crew had to reattach the cones on two manholes that were dislodged during high flows along the Lowries Run Interceptor. The maintenance crew is replacing valves and actuators at both the Longvue No. 1 and Pine Creek Plants. The maintenance crew has replaced bearings on the Pine Creek Raw Sewage Pump No. 3 and ordered new bearings for both pumps at Kaylor Pump Station. MTSA Response Letter to Allegheny County Health Department: Mr. Blakley advised the Board that the Authority has sent a letter to the Allegheny County Health Department concerning the plan and schedule for implementing the Effluent Flow Meter at the Pine Creek Plant as result of their inspection conducted on June 13, Pine Creek Raw Sewage Pump VFD Repairs: Mr. Stupy advised that the maintenance crew is the process of reviewing the raw sewage pump variable frequency drive operation. Pine Creek Plant Long Term Control Plan Act 537 Plan Update: Mr. Blakley reported that KLH Engineers, Inc. has received all of the Resolutions from the area municipalities for approval of the Pine Creek Plant Act 537 Plan Update. The Authority is in the final stages of the public notice 30-day review and comment period for the Pine Creek Plant Act 537 Plan which will conclude March 30, 2018.

5 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 1, CONTINUED: PAGE 5 Upon completion, the Act 537 Plan Update will be submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to begin their review. Pine Creek Wet Well Cleaning: Mr. Blakley reported MTSA has contracted with Tri- State Cleaning to perform the wet well cleaning at the Pine Creek Plant. Pine Creek Plant Roof Replacement Project: Mr. Blakley provided for Board review a proposal received from Senate Engineering Company dated March 1, 2018, concerning the roof replacement at the Pine Creek Plant. The proposal is to prepare the specification, perform the bidding and oversee the replacement project for a not to exceed cost of $9, Mr. Blakley answered questions concerning the proposal from the Board. ACCEPT SENATE ENGINEERING COMPANY PROPOSAL #P18-034: At this time, a motion was made by Mr. Kirk and seconded by Mr. Semon to accept the Proposal #P18-034, submitted by Senate Engineering Company to prepare the specification, perform the bidding and oversee the Pine Creek Plant Roof Replacement Project for a not to exceed cost of $9,500.00, as recommended by MTSA Staff. All members present voted Aye and the motion carried unanimously. Wet Weather Issues: Mr. Youngblood provided for Board review the March 2018 update transmittal from 3 Rivers Wet Weather concerning the status of regionalization. 3 Rivers Wet Weather Regional Approach: 3 Rivers Wet Weather is continuing to have meetings with the solicitors and managers concerning the process of implementing sewer regionalization, transfer agreements and a review of the forthcoming consent orders that the communities will be required to enter into by the agencies. MTSA Staff and Solicitor Brown will continue to attend these meetings. Statement of Financial Interests Form 2017: The Board of Directors of McCandless Township Sanitary Authority need to complete a new Statement of Financial Interests form every year to be submitted to the State Ethics Commission. The forms need to be returned and submitted to the Town of McCandless by the May 1, 2018, deadline. Water & Wastewater Equipment Treatment and Transport Show: Christopher Eddy, Board Secretary and Steve Buehler, Foreman attended the Water and Wastewater Equipment Treatment and Transport Show held February 21st through February 24th, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana to review closed circuit televising equipment to replace the current unit scheduled for replacement in MTSA Staff will review the information received from the show and provide a recommendation report for Board review at the next meeting Bids: Mr. Blakley reported Authority Staff will begin to advertise for the receipt of bids for the supply of Gasoline & Diesel Fuel, High Calcium Quicklime, Sludge Hauling and Employee Uniforms during the month of March.

6 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 1, CONTINUED: PAGE ALOM Spring Conference: The Allegheny League of Municipalities (ALOM) 2018 Spring Conference is scheduled to be held April 5th through April 8th, 2018 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. RECESS MEETING TO RECONVENE MARCH 15, 2018: At this time, Mr. Semon moved to recess the March 1, 2018 to reconvene on March 15, 2018 to consider approval of the Resolution for the ALCOSAN GROW Grant Third Cycle Program, seconded by Mr. Eddy and carried. The meeting recessed at 9:24 p.m. Eak/3/16/2018