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 repaired.
Alco Lawsuit: Peter filed a formal litigation. Peter will get the board something to look at by next meeting.
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 Aztec 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 Aztec.
Rules & Regulations- Workshop 11/06/26 at 1pm.
Peter Layman bills- To submit bills. No update.
Backflow Prevention Systems- Need to be updated in the Rules & Regulations. Workshop 11/06/26 at 1pm.
EBB- Rental agreement with $150.00 a month rent, all approved and signed. A check was received $1,500.00.
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 Ave- Water is being discharged? Peter mailed a letter to John Lezoche.
All Fire Hydrants Need Flushing- Craig to do in when time allows.
RFP for Environmental Engineer- Peter brought examples to review at the workshop meeting.
Insurance- Reviewing coverage. Craig Labarre completed with Robin a ride around, waiting for a quote.
LSA (Local Share Account) Grant Program-Up to 1M in funding, no match, application due November. VCEA has provided a copy of the Resolution requesting 1M in funding and is recommended to be adopted at the November meeting. The Resolution needs to be submitted with the grant application.
NEW BUSINESS:
SEWER
OLD BUSINESS:
Building upgrades- Water erosion undermining facility project adding to the new grant. Put on hold.
Grease Traps- Work on a the workshop meeting.
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. Balance roughly $144k to use (which requires $27k in local match), will discuss further at 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- Meeting was held on 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. Camera’s ordered.
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:
Hallett Rates- 1136-1 account for the Trolly Shop has a different sewer rate. Peter to look in the archives for documents on this matter from around 2020.
121 Blaine St- New property owner claims 1 EDU is used and is being billed for 2 EDU. Peter added this address to the list of needing an inspection by John Lezoche.
WWTP Door Replacement – Discuss COSTARS Quote #71854 from Allmark Doors for removal, disposal, and replacement of existing exterior and interior doors, frames, and hardware at WWTP. Quote in the amount of $59,996.00 without powder coated finish and $64,302.00 with powder coated finish.
Nola Goucher-Grinder Pump Installation.
