MINUTES

STORMWATER AUTHORITY	LOWER ALLEN TOWNSHIP
REGULAR MEETING	SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
The following were in ATTENDANCE:
BOARD MEMBERS	TOWNSHIP PERSONNEL
Timothy Johnson, ChairmanLloyd Bucher, Vice Chairman	Rebecca Davis, Stormwater Program ManagerSteven P. Miner, LATSA Solicitor
Alison J Shuler, Secretary	Renee’ Greenawalt, Recording Secretary
Richard Schin, Treasurer
Robert Edwards

Chairman Johnson called the September 1, 2022, Regular Meeting of the Lower Allen Township Stormwater Authority to order at 8:45 pm. He announced the meeting had been duly advertised for publication. The recording secretary called the roll.

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES

Ms. SHULER moved to approve the minutes from the July 7, 2022, Regular Meeting. Mr. BUCHER seconded the motion. Two spelling corrections were made. The motion to approve the minutes, with corrections, carried 5-0.

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

There was none.

SOLICITOR’S REPORT

Mr. Miner noted the hearing on the new stormwater ordinance went well. He reported there was no delinquent account activity within the past month. He also reported the bid results for financial security were opened and approved by the Board of Commissioners.

TREASURER’S REPORT

LATSA Financial Reports:

Mr. Schin reported the August 25, 2022, cash balance of the Fund was $3,081,099.

Delinquent accounts

Property Owner	Accts	Balance
Commonwealth of PA	8	$7,473
PennDOT	4	$783,009
PA Turnpike	1	$95,196
PA Industrial School (SCI/Prison)	1	$280,389
Norfolk Southern	1	$298
TOTALS	15	$1,166,634

Mr. SCHIN motioned to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Mr. EDWARDS seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

Mr. SCHIN motioned to authorize a disbursement requisition transfer to the General Fund for Q12022, in the amount of $143,045. Mr. BUCHER seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORT:

Stormwater Fee Credit and Appeals Monthly Report

Ms. Davis reported no submissions since the prior meeting.

Ms. Davis also reported on the public hearing for the Stormwater Ordinance was held on 8/8/22. Comments were received from the county. There was testimony at the public hearing and the Board of Commissioners voted to enact the ordinance. The enactment has been advertised and challengers have thirty days to appeal.

Beacon Hill Basin Retrofit Bid Results RE: Discussion/Approval

Ms. Davis presented the item for discussion and approval. She explained the bid results were reviewed by the solicitor and the Board of Commissioners awarded the project to the lowest bidder, Stormwater Maintenance LLC, in the amount of $162,000.

Ms. SHULER moved to concur with the approval. Mr. BUCHER seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

Sheepford Crossing Retrofit Bid Results RE: Discussion/Approval

Ms. Davis presented the item for discussion and approval. She reported there were two bids received for the project. The Board of Commissioners awarded to the lowest bidder, Columbia Excavating LLC, at a cost of $76,068.62.

Ms. SHULER moved to concur with the approval. Mr. EDWARDS seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

USG Co-Stars Stormwater Television Proposal RE: Discussion/Approval

Ms. Davis presented the item for discussion and approval of the quote from USG to provide for the flushing and television of stormwater infrastructure in the development of Allendale prior to paving of the roads, following the inlet replacement work. The quote is for $43,920 and the request is to approve up to $50,000 in case there is additional debris. She further explained the schedule and prioritization of televising stormwater lines. Moving forward there will be a schedule of addressing aging pipes and areas of flooding and ponding issues.

Ms. SHULER moved to approve the expenditure up to $50,000. Mr. EDWARDS seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

Addition of new position in the Stormwater Department

Ms. Davis introduced the proposal for discussion to add a new position for Recycling/MS4 Outreach Coordinator, in the Stormwater Department. She explained that in the process of budget planning and preparation, the need for MS4 Outreach, combined with a Recycling Coordinator has become evident. There are specific requirements needed. Fifty percent of the role will come from stormwater funding. She noted that filling the full-time position will be more likely than filling two, part-time positions. The position will be included in the budget that will be presented in October.

Bioretention facility presentation

Ms. Davis presented photographs of the facilities to show the progress over the past year. With the recent approval of two, there will be five in the township and three more to be constructed in 2023. The contractor is doing significant work removing the invasive plants. The photographs will be included in the required annual report to the state to demonstrate the maintenance.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS PERTINENT TO THE AUTHORITY:

There was none.

ADJOURN:

The Regular Meeting of the Stormwater Authority adjourned at 9:08 p.m.