MINUTES
The 188th
meeting of the Chadds Ford Township Sewer Authority was held on this date in
the
Present: Vincent Del Rossi, Chairman, James J. Murray, Vice Chairman, Frederick B. Hodapp, Secretary, and Anthony J. Cutrona, Treasurer
Absent: Paul Linsen
Also in attendance were John J. Mezzanotte, Esquire, Thomas R. Smith, PE, Garry Paul, CFT BOS, James C. Kelly, PE, CFT Engineer, and Sabina J. Taylor, Secretary/Treasurer.
The meeting
was called to order at
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
$ Chairman Del Rossi
announced that due to Primary Election Day, the Sewer Authority Meeting will be
moved to
$ It was also announced by
Chairman Del Rossi that the Sewer Authority Meeting for September will be
changed to
PUBLIC COMMENT:
$ Mr. Mantakounis, a
resident of
Township Engineer James C. Kelly
responded that there are no plans for public sewers in that area at this
time. Mr. Kelly explained that a
proposed subdivision plan on
$ Mrs. Tobin, of
$
MINUTES:
There being
no additions or corrections, the minutes of the
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Mrs. Taylor gave account balances as follows:
General Fund Account
Beginning Balance $1,000.00
Receipts
33,766.56
Balance $34,766.56
Operating Account - PLGIT
Beginning Balance $26,023.63
Transfer from Wachovia General Fund 33,668.57
Transfer from Tapping Fee - RRE Phase 2 expenses 38,451.52
Dividends
87.55
Balance $63,621.27
Tapping Fee Account - PLGIT/Plus Account -
Beginning Balance $325,660.19
Receipts - Transfer from
Wachovia
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Dividends
1,754.69
Balance $327,414.88
ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE:
Invoices totaling $67,560.03 were presented for payment. These invoices include $9,982.16 for Ridings Plant operating expenses, $8,989.12 for administrative and professional services and $48,588.75 for the DVRFA loan payment which includes principal, interest and an administrative fee. After review, the bill list was unanimously approved for payment, as presented, on a motion made and seconded (Cutrona/Murray).
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE:
No report.
SOLICITOR’S REPORT:
Mr. Mezzanotte reviewed:
1. Act 537 Appeal - An executive session following tonight’s meeting was suggested to discuss the status of the Environmental Hearing Board appeal.
2. Tremonte Developer’s Agreement - After Mr. Tremonte saw the final agreement, he asked for some accommodations specifically regarding the escrow requirement for tapping fees
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Mr. Smith reviewed the lower construction estimate and approved of the reduction and the revised security escrow. Mr. Mezzanotte said, after coordinating with Chairman Del Rossi, it was agreed that the tapping fee escrow is to be paid immediately upon receipt of a building permit for each of the three lots. It was noted that Mr. Tremonte has indicated that he plans to build the three houses sequentially. This would mean the tapping fee amount would be escrowed as each building permit is received.
3. Ridge Road Storm Sewer Culvert -
Chairman Del Rossi, noting the recent problem with water from the discharge
stream backing-up into the Ridings Wastewater Treatment Plant during heavy
rains, asked if it would help to report this issue to DEP. He asked if they would be able to get PENN
DOT to resize the culvert under
Mr. Paul said, following Mr. Murray’s comment at the last Board of Supervisors meeting, the Township Roadmaster has been in contact with PENN DOT regarding this issue. Mr. Kelly explained some of the more stringent stormwater requirements the Township has recently put in place.
4. RRE Phase 2 Easements - Responding to Chairman Del Rossi’s question, Mr. Mezzanotte said he has not contacted anyone following the initial letters he sent to the property owners.
ENGINEERS REPORT:
Mr. Smith reviewed his written report.
1. RRE Phase 2 - All bid bonds have been returned to the bidders. Upon the Board’s direction at the conclusion of the pending legal action by the homeowners, probably this fall, the Contract Documents will be revised to reflect the Authority’s decision at that time.
2. Turner’s
Mill - A design review meeting with the designer and manufacturer of the
Turner’s Mill WWTP project was held at Spotts, Stevens and McCoy on
The Highway Occupancy Permit for the gravity line and force main to be installed along Baltimore Pike was discussed.
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3. Tremonte
- An updated construction escrow amount submitted by Mr. Tremonte has been
reviewed and approved by Mr. Smith. The
revised escrow amount has been established at $64,000. Mr. Tremonte has indicated that he plans to
start construction on
4. Tapping Fees - Mr. Smith has estimated the cost to develop the spreadsheets and documentation to develop new Tapping Fees, based on the new Pennsylvania Act 57 regulations, at $5,000 on a time and expenses basis.
Mr. Mezzanotte said his interpretation of the Act is that the Authority does not have to have a new Tapping Fee amount set by eighteen months after the adoption of Act 57 (December 2003), but, after the eighteen months, the Authority may not impose a Tapping Fee that is not consistent with the new regulations.
After further discussion, it was agreed to take no action, at this time, on setting the new Tapping Fee.
OLD BUSINESS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
None.
OTHER MATTERS:
$ Responding to Chairman Del Rossi, Garry Paul explained that the anticipated
grant to the Township of $150,000 for the Sewer Authority has been approved, and upon completion of some final paperwork the money should be received shortly.
A breakdown was given of how the
grant money is to be used.
$ Mr. Murray reported that
Mrs. Foley, of
the
possibility of connecting her property on
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
Sabina J. Taylor, Secretary