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11-3-2022 Meeting Minutes

Stormwater Authority
11-3-2022 Meeting Minutes

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STORMWATER AUTHORITY LOWER ALLEN TOWNSHIP
REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 3, 2022
The following were in ATTENDANCE:
BOARD MEMBERS TOWNSHIP PERSONNEL
Timothy Johnson, Chairman Rebecca Davis, Director of Public Works
Lloyd Bucher, Vice Chairman Steven P. Miner, LATSA Solicitor
Alison J Shuler, Secretary Renee’ Greenawalt, Recording Secretary
Richard Schin, Treasurer
Robert Edwards

Chairman Johnson called the November 3, 2022, Regular Meeting of the Lower Allen Township Stormwater Authority to order at 8:04 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 October 6, 2022, Regular Meeting. Mr. BUCHER seconded the motion.  The motion to approve the minutes carried 5-0.

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
There was none.

SOLICITOR’S REPORT
Mr. Miner reported on proposed legislation, Senate Bill 1360, which makes amendments to the Municipal Authorities Act and contains language related to credits for stormwater fees.

TREASURER’S REPORT
LATSA Financial Reports:
Mr. Schin reported the October 26, 2022, cash balance of the Fund was $3,282,984, an increase of $189,999 since the prior meeting. He also reported that Norfolk Southern had contacted township staff and expressed interest in paying their current balance along with prepaying the fees for 2023.

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. BUCHER seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

Mr. SCHIN motioned to authorize a disbursement requisition transfer to the General Fund for both Q2 and Q3 of 2022, in the amount of $552,160. Mr. BUCHER seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORT:

Stormwater Fee Credit and Appeals Monthly Report
Director Davis reported no submissions since the prior meeting. She also reported that staff had engaged in preliminary research into the policies of neighboring municipalities for non-structural credits offered to entities holding their own MS4 permits. A brief discussion ensued regarding the merits of the idea and the possibility of a future discussion on the issue.

LATSA 2023 Meeting Dates
Director Davis noted the proposed schedule of meetings dates and times had been presented at the prior meeting and was ready for advertisement.

Proposed 2023 Budget
Director Davis reported that the Board of Commissioners had approved the stormwater budget as presented and would be advertised for a 30-day comment period in accordance with legal requirements.

Mr. SCHIN moved to endorse the proposed budget as presented. Mr. EDWARDS seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

BSSF 2022 Audit Engagement Letter
Director Davis presented the item for discussion and approval of the engagement letter with the auditor. She explained it was the typical letter to conduct the Stormwater Authority annual audit for 2022 at a fee not to exceed $4500.

Ms. SHULER moved to approve the engagement letter. Mr. BUCHER seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

Term Expiration/Reappointment of Timothy Johnson
Director Davis introduced the item for discussion and possible action, to request reappointment of Chairman Timothy Johnson to a new 5-year term, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2028.

Mr. SCHIN motioned in favor of a letter sent on behalf of the Stormwater Authority to the Township Manager requesting the Board of Commissioners consider the reappointment of Chairman Johnson to a new term. Mr. EDWARDS seconded. The motion carried 4-0 with 1 abstention by Chairman Johnson.

2023 Officer Nominations and Appointments
Director Davis introduced the item for discussion and possible action, to approve the current slate of officers as presented.

Mr. EDWARDS made the motion to approve the current slate of officers for all positions as presented. Ms. SHULER seconded. The motion carried 5-0.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS PERTINENT TO THE AUTHORITY:
There was none.

ADJOURN:
The Regular Meeting of the Stormwater Authority adjourned at 8:26 p.m.