CHADDS FORD TOWNSHIP SEWER AUTHORITY

CHADDS FORD TOWNSHIP SEWER AUTHORITY

MINUTES

March 4, 2003

The 162^th meeting of the Chadds Ford Township Sewer Authority was reconvened on this date in the Chadds Ford Township building.

Present: James J. Murray, Chairman, John Spoehr, Vice Chairman, Paul Linsen, Secretary, Garry Paul, Treasurer and, Vince Del Rossi. Also in attendance were John J. Mezzanotte, Jr., Esquire, Solicitor, Angelika B. Forndran, P.E., Engineer, Deborah L. D’Elia, Vice Chairman CFT BOS and Sabina J. Taylor, Secretary/Treasurer.

The February 18, 2003 CFTSA meeting was reconvened on this date by Chairman Murray at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of reconvening the meeting was to discuss and decide on a tapping fee amount for the Ridge Road Sewerage District and any other business that might come before the Authority.

Chairman Murray introduced the members of the Authority to those present. He then introduced Mr. Mezzanotte who began the presentation.

Mr. Mezzanotte gave a brief background on how the law impacts the manner in which tapping fees and other sewer related charges can be calculated. He explained that the governing statute states that the Authority may charge a tapping fee that is made up of a capacity charge and a collection charge plus, if appropriate, some other allowable charges. The tapping fee being considered by the Authority for this project includes only the charge for capacity and the collection system charge. Mr. Mezzanotte then explained how the capacity and collection charges are determined. He said a sewerage district would be created and the tapping fee would apply to that district.

Mrs. Tobin, a resident of Ridge Road, asked if the fees are calculated on the size of the home. Mr. Linsen explained that charges are calculated using Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs). At this time an EDU equals 265 gallons per day. It was noted that the St. Cornelius School will be charged for multiple EDUs. They have paid for capacity equivalent to 11 EDUs, but if their usage exceeds that, they will be required to purchase additional capacity. There being no more questions for Mr. Mezzanotte, the presentation was turned over to Mr. Spoehr and Mr. Paul.

Mr. Spoehr reviewed the components to be considered in deciding on a tapping fee. He indicated which areas of the project are included in Phase 1 and which are to be in Phase 2.

Mr. Paul explained that to keep the tapping fee as low as possible, the debt service was not included. He also noted that there are 48 definite connections and 2 possible connections.

Handouts were then distributed that show the proposed tapping fee and the components that comprise it. The proposed tapping fee for the Ridge Road Sewerage District is $10,891,60. This amount includes $1,706.10 for the capacity part charge and $9,185.50 for the collection part

charge.

The boundaries of the Ridge Road Sewerage District were identified. Chairman Murray reviewed which properties are included in Phase 1 and which properties are to be in Phase 2.

Questions from residents were then answered by the Sewer Authority and James C. Kelly, Township Engineer.

Responding to a question regarding when the user’s fees will begin for Phase 1, Mrs. Taylor said the Notice to Connect will go out as soon as the system is ready for connections, probably in a week or two. The first quarterly billing for the new connections will go out on June 15, 2003.

A resident asked what the timing might be for Phase 2. Mr. Kelly reviewed the process including design, required approvals, permitting, bidding and construction. He estimates that Phase 2 will not be ready for bids until about 24 to 30 months from now. Chairman Murray said due to the DVRFA loan at 6% it is imperative that Phase 2 be completed as soon as possible.

After additional questions and comments from the residents were addressed, Chairman Murray made a motion to establish the Collection Part charge at $9,185.50 and the Capacity Part charge at $1,706.10 for a total Tapping Fee of $10,891.60 for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Ridge Road Sewerage District. The motion was seconded by Garry Paul and passed unanimously.

Chairman Murray then made a motion to adopt CFTSA Resolution No. 6 designating a Ridge Road Sewerage District and modifying the Sewer Connection Fees and Sewage Service Fee Schedule to provide for a tapping fee for the Ridge Road Sewerage District. Paul Linsen seconded the motion and the motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Mrs. D’Elia said there are brochures in the pamphlet rack explaining the Delaware County Housing Rehabilitation 0% Loan. It was noted that the brochures are for 2002 and Mrs. D’Elia said she would get a supply of the 2003 brochures if they are available. Chairman Murray explained some of the features of these loans and encouraged those in attendance to look into this possible way of financing the costs relating to connecting to the public sewer.

OTHER BUSINESS:

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