Caln Township Municipal Authority
253 Municipal Drive
Thorndale, PA 19372
Monday February 26, 2024
7:00 PM
Those Present and Absent:
George Chambers – Chairperson
Paul Mullin – Vice Chairperson
William A. Schew – Treasurer
Tony DiSario – Assistant Treasurer/Assistant Secretary
Noel Bernard – Secretary
Scot Gill – Wastewater Department Director
Jennylyn Tanedo – Recording Secretary
Ross Bickhart – Gilmore & Associates, CTMA Engineer
Vince Pompo- LambMcErlane, CTMA Solicitor (Absent)
Call to Order
The meeting of the Caln Township Municipal Authority was called to order by Mr. Chambers at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held in person at the Caln Township Municipal Building Meeting Room located at 253 Municipal Drive Thorndale, Pa and via Zoom. The regular scheduled meeting of the Caln Township Municipal Authority was advertised in the Daily Local News on December 27, 2023, and the agenda was posted on the Caln Township Website and Lobby on February 23, 2024. Copies of the Agenda were made available to the public.
Minutes of the January 22, 2024, Meeting
Mr. Chambers called for additions or corrections to the January minutes. There were none. After discussion, Mr. Mullin motioned, seconded by Mr. DiSario, to adopt the January 2024 minutes, as presented. The vote passed 4 to 1 with Mr. Schew abstaining.
Public Comment
Mr. Chambers called for public comments. There were none.
2023 Chapter 94 Report
Mr. Gill presented and reviewed the 2023 Chapter 94 Annual Sewage Report which is the year-end report for the sewer system. After discussion, Mr. Schew made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bernard, to authorize the Staff to forward the final documents to DARA and PAWC so that they can be included in their submission to the PADEP.
Act 537 Plan/ Additional Capacity Update/ Dara Update
Mr. Gill presented to the Board a spreadsheet showing the status of pending projects that will be needing capacity in the future, the 52-week average chart, Dara weekly flow report. Mr. Chambers informed the Board that West Whiteland Township has submitted their Act537 Plan Update.
I/I Reduction Program
Mr. Gill informed the Board that the Caln Interceptor Phase 5 CAL-01-22 with Standard Pipe Services, LLC (Insitufrom Technologies) has been completed and Gilmore is still working on finalizing punch list items, payment requests and project closeout.
Mr. Gill informed the Board that Gilmore finalized all the contract documents and insurance information that was required to be submitted by Sewer Specialty Services Company Inc. for the 2024 Grouting Project and Mr. Chambers signed all the required documents.
Financials; Sewer Fund,
Mr. Gill reviewed the sewer financial summary and the revenues and expenditures for the Sewer Operating Fund for the month of January 2024 and the balances in Act 57 and Sewer Capital Funds. After discussion, Mrs. Bernard made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mullin, to accept the January financials, as submitted. The vote passed 5.0.
Penalty Waiver Request Update
Mr. Gill presented to the Board the 2024 penalty waiver request from the finance department and informed the Board that there are 5 penalty waiver requests in the month of January.
Director’s Report
Mr. Gill discussed his Director’s Report and noted a list of current projects which the Department is working on and their progress.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mr. Schew made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bernard, to adjourn the February 26,2024, meeting at 7.45 pm. The vote passed 5.0.
Respectfully Submitted
Jennylyn Tanedo,
Recording Secretary
253 Municipal Drive
Thorndale, PA 19372
Monday February 26, 2024
7:00 PM
Those Present and Absent:
George Chambers – Chairperson
Paul Mullin – Vice Chairperson
William A. Schew – Treasurer
Tony DiSario – Assistant Treasurer/Assistant Secretary
Noel Bernard – Secretary
Scot Gill – Wastewater Department Director
Jennylyn Tanedo – Recording Secretary
Ross Bickhart – Gilmore & Associates, CTMA Engineer
Vince Pompo- LambMcErlane, CTMA Solicitor (Absent)
Call to Order
The meeting of the Caln Township Municipal Authority was called to order by Mr. Chambers at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held in person at the Caln Township Municipal Building Meeting Room located at 253 Municipal Drive Thorndale, Pa and via Zoom. The regular scheduled meeting of the Caln Township Municipal Authority was advertised in the Daily Local News on December 27, 2023, and the agenda was posted on the Caln Township Website and Lobby on February 23, 2024. Copies of the Agenda were made available to the public.
Minutes of the January 22, 2024, Meeting
Mr. Chambers called for additions or corrections to the January minutes. There were none. After discussion, Mr. Mullin motioned, seconded by Mr. DiSario, to adopt the January 2024 minutes, as presented. The vote passed 4 to 1 with Mr. Schew abstaining.
Public Comment
Mr. Chambers called for public comments. There were none.
2023 Chapter 94 Report
Mr. Gill presented and reviewed the 2023 Chapter 94 Annual Sewage Report which is the year-end report for the sewer system. After discussion, Mr. Schew made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bernard, to authorize the Staff to forward the final documents to DARA and PAWC so that they can be included in their submission to the PADEP.
Act 537 Plan/ Additional Capacity Update/ Dara Update
Mr. Gill presented to the Board a spreadsheet showing the status of pending projects that will be needing capacity in the future, the 52-week average chart, Dara weekly flow report. Mr. Chambers informed the Board that West Whiteland Township has submitted their Act537 Plan Update.
I/I Reduction Program
Mr. Gill informed the Board that the Caln Interceptor Phase 5 CAL-01-22 with Standard Pipe Services, LLC (Insitufrom Technologies) has been completed and Gilmore is still working on finalizing punch list items, payment requests and project closeout.
Mr. Gill informed the Board that Gilmore finalized all the contract documents and insurance information that was required to be submitted by Sewer Specialty Services Company Inc. for the 2024 Grouting Project and Mr. Chambers signed all the required documents.
Financials; Sewer Fund,
Mr. Gill reviewed the sewer financial summary and the revenues and expenditures for the Sewer Operating Fund for the month of January 2024 and the balances in Act 57 and Sewer Capital Funds. After discussion, Mrs. Bernard made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mullin, to accept the January financials, as submitted. The vote passed 5.0.
Penalty Waiver Request Update
Mr. Gill presented to the Board the 2024 penalty waiver request from the finance department and informed the Board that there are 5 penalty waiver requests in the month of January.
Director’s Report
Mr. Gill discussed his Director’s Report and noted a list of current projects which the Department is working on and their progress.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mr. Schew made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bernard, to adjourn the February 26,2024, meeting at 7.45 pm. The vote passed 5.0.
Respectfully Submitted
Jennylyn Tanedo,
Recording Secretary
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