EAST BANGOR MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY AGENDA, October 14, 2026, 6pm

Call to Order

Flag Pledge

Minutes review and approval

Treasurer’s Report

Motion to pay the bills

WATER

OLD BUSINESS: Meter Install- Justin and Craig to locate and install new meter pit meters. Auto Gun is getting repaired.

Alco Lawsuit: Peter filed a formal litigation. Peter will get the board something to look at by next meeting.

Water Moratorium- Vote of lifting the water moratorium

Reservoir debris: Craig contacted JMT to schedule, needs fire truck. On hold

Surveillance Grant- Waiting on the Borough to schedule a meeting. Get Craig’s input on number and locations.

Teague boundary lines – Peter drafted a letter giving Teague 30 days to remove debris on our lines or he will be served. Peter notified the Dept. of General Services and The Fish and Game Commission. Gary Asteak contacted peter stating pile has been there for decades, false information. Peter to ask John Lezoche for Google Earth images and write a letter to Gary Asteak.

Rules & Regulations- Workshop was held 10/9/26 at 11am.

Peter Layman bills- To submit bills. No update.

Backflow Prevention Systems- Brian NAWSC- Peter to write a letter confirming we are no longer in contract with them for the backflow prevention systems. Complete.

Quarterly Rate Increase- Tyler supplied an increase evaluation suggesting to increase our water rates and Tapping Fee Study. Discuss at the workshop meeting.

EBB- Rental agreement with $150.00 a month rent, all approved and signed. Waiting on rent payment.

Peter letters- Requesting inspections at 123 Blaine St, house is charge 2 EDU’s water & sewer but the business is not charged, 30 Gladstone St. possible apartment was added, 14 Werner St, verify number of units. 125 W. Central AveWater is being discharged? Peter mailed a letter to John Lezoche.

Lakewood Dr. Fire Hydrant Flushing- Craig to do in when time allows.

RFP for Environmental Engineer- Peter brought examples to review at the workshop meeting.

521 W. Central Ave- The Kerzner’s packet and letter were received 8/31/26 under review. Resolution 2026-03 was accepted stating each dwelling unit of a multiple family dwelling shall have separate service lines and meters.

Insurance- Reviewing coverage. Jennifer Reese and Craig Labarre with the insurance agent to complete a ride around for a quote.

NEW BUSINESS:

SEWER

OLD BUSINESS:

Building upgrades- Water erosion undermining facility project adding to the new grant. Put on hold.

Grease Traps- Tyler to get Peter technical language on oil-water separator.

Digester will need to be cleaned out. Craig to address in the summer. No urgency. Waiting on finances.

Air Valves- Showing signs of failure. Craig received a quote ($10-12k) waiting on funds.

2025 PA Small Water & Sewer Grant- (15% match, $200k) Scope of work suggested roof, generator and drainage issues. Roof Replacement- Bachman’s Roofing $54,815.00, approved and complete. Warranty information: one year workmanship and 20 years on the roof. Craig is waiting on a quote for the generator. Work on in workshop meeting.

Buff Floors- Ty Lane is $760.00 to buff floors in Municipal Building, Jason to let Ty know to complete the job or give a new quote if necessary.

Website- Schedule a workshop meeting to discuss options with the Borough 10/22 at 6pm.

VIP- A meeting was held with VIP on 7/10. Craig to verify what is located under the area in question.

Camera’s- Needed at front door and both the hallways. Wired system recommended by Jason. Approved cameras were not available. New cameras to be voted on.

Fence Storm Damage- Erie gave us $5k towards fence repair. All expenses to be split between water and sewer. Approvals to complete the work were given at previous meetings.

49 Christine Lane Grinder Pump Issue- Homeowner is responsible for all costs. Estimates were given from the Authority for a complete pump and Site Specific. Homeowner decided to purchase our pump for $3,500.00. Craig to notify Jess when pump leaves the building so the homeowner can be billed.

NEW BUSINESS: