Caln Township Municipal Authority
253 Municipal Drive
Thorndale, PA 19372
Monday November 18, 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
Don Vymazal – Township Manager
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 November 15, 2024. Copies of the Agenda were made available to the public.
Minutes of October 28, 2024, Meeting
Mr. Chambers called for additions or corrections to the October minutes. There were none. After discussion, Mr. Schew motioned, seconded by Ms. Bernard, to adopt the October 2024 minutes, as presented. The vote passed 5.0
Public Comment
Mr. Chambers called for public comments. There were none.
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 and Dara weekly flow report. Mr. Chambers informed the Board that there is no update from Dara for the month of November.
I/I Reduction Program
Mr. Gill informed the Board on the 2025 Grouting Project will involve the testing of all pipe joints and grouting of joints that fail the test for approximately 4,100 linear feet of 8” diameter gravity sewer. Mr. Gill added that Gilmore uploaded the bid documents into Penn bid on October 18, 2024, and the bids were opened on November 14, 2024.
Mr. Bickhart presented to the Board the Unofficial Bid Tab for Contract CAL-01-24 for the 2025 Grouting Project and he informed the Board that Gilmore is currently working on checking the lowest bidder’s paperwork and looking forward to making a recommendation for the award at the December meeting.
Caln Meetinghouse/Granger Lane Project
Mr. Gill updated the Board on the Caln Meetinghouse/Granger Lane project and stated that Gilmore is still working on finalizing the plans and the department is still waiting for a response from Williams Transco Pipeline on the proposed crossing.
Raye Road Emergency Repair Update
Mr. Gill updated the Board on the Raye Road Emergency Repair and stated that Gilmore is currently working on the design and easement exhibits for the Phase 2 portion of the project which will involve the relocation, lowering and installation for a new sanitary sewer main and associated appurtenances, so we can get the exposed laterals below the stream bed and encased in concrete which anticipate the work being completed in 2025.
Fernmoor Homes Downingtown Update
Mr. Gill presented to the Board the Fernmoor Homes Financial Security Agreement and Performance Bond for the Phase 3 On Site Fernmoor Homes Sewer Improvements. After discussion, Mr. DiSario made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mullin, to authorize the Chairperson to sign the Financial Security Agreement and Performance Bond for Phase 3 On Site Fernmoor Homes Sewer Improvements in the form as presented. The vote passed 5.0.
Financials; Sewer Fund,
Mr. Gill reviewed the sewer financial summary and the revenues and expenditures for the Sewer Operating Fund for the month of October 2024 and the balances in Act 57 and Sewer Capital Funds. After discussion, Ms. Bernard made a motion, seconded by Mr. Schew, to accept the October financials, as submitted. The vote passed 5.0.
Delinquent Collection Update
Mr. Gill presented to the Board a memo from the finance department that gave an update on the status of the prior year’s delinquent collections. Mr. Mullin asked Mr. Vymazal to update the Board of Commissioners on the delinquencies that pertain to trash.
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 no penalty waiver requests that were made in the month of October.
Draft Rate Resolution
Mr. Gill presented a 2025 Draft Rate Resolution establishing the sewer rates effective January 1, 2025, along with the 2025 Operating and Capital budgets.
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. Mullin made a motion, seconded by Mr. DiSario, to adjourn the November 18, 2024, meeting at 7.45 pm. The vote passed 5.0.
Respectfully Submitted
Jennylyn Tanedo,
Recording Secretary
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