BCWSA MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING July 27, 2015; 7:00 pm PRESENT: Dennis Cowley, Richard Weaver, Stacey L. Mulholland and Michael Gallagher Benjamin W. Jones, CEO, Jeffrey Garton, Esquire, John Swenson, P.E., Jason Hillaert, CPA and Anne O Toole, Executive Assistant NOT PRESENT: VISITORS: Helen Bosley Russell Dunlevy, P.E., Gilmore & Associates Tony Koller, P.E., Tri State Engineers Mark Eisold, P.E., Boucher & James Michelle Bowren, Twilight Wish Mary Farrell, Twilight Wish Patti Mensch, Christopher Mensch Foundation Bette Hughes, Christopher Mensch Foundation Rita Nawalinski, Christopher Mensch Foundation Margie McCurdy, 431 Clearview Avenue Trevose CALL TO ORDER: The Chairman called the Regular Meeting of the BCWSA to order at 7:00pm. BCWSA 14 th Annual Charity Golf Outing Mr. Cowley addressed the audience and stated that this year was BCWSA s 14 th Charity Golf Outing. The total receipts for the event grossed $59,080.20. All expenses have been paid and the net of $36,146.06 was split equally between the two charities, the Twilight Wish Foundation and the Christopher Mensch Foundation. The outing was the most successful to date and he presented the checks to each charity in the amount of $18,073.03. He thanked all of the participants and the employees for another successful event. Representatives from the Twilight Wish and the Christopher Mensch Foundation thanked BCWSA for choosing their charities and informed the Board Members that the money will make a significant difference to each of the organizations.
Page 2 PUBLIC COMMENT: Ms. Margie McCurdy, 431 Clearview Avenue in Trevose, addressed the Board Members regarding an issue she is having with her water at her residence. She complained about the water having an odor, discoloration, and stated that particles are coming from her spigot. BCWSA previously came out and flushed the fire hydrant. She also has gone to the Township with her complaints but she still has this continuous problem with the water. She was displeased with the service provided by BCWSA. She stated that even after the waterlines were sealed with epoxy lining they are still experiencing problems with dirty water. She provided a video for the Board Members to review and showed a water filter discolored from the water. She had asked the Board Members to please look into her complaint. The Chairman stated that BCWSA does its best to ensure our customers have great service and the Board will investigate her complaint. Mr. Jones was unaware of any issues and was very concerned about her situation and assured Mrs. McCurdy that he would personally investigate and get back to the Board with a resolution to this issue. MINUTES: Minutes of BCWSA s Regular Meeting held on July 14, 2015. (Minutes are attached to the Minute Book) REPORT OF THE CEO: Capacity Reservation Agreement Reservation of Capacity Agreement between BCWSA and Sal Ben Realty, for the proposed construction of a 70 room hotel requiring 25 EDUs of capacity on Lincoln Highway and Old Street Road in Bensalem Township. (Memorandum from Benjamin W. Jones and agreement is attached to the Minute Book) Capacity Reservation Agreement Reservation of Capacity Agreement between BCWSA and John G. Crespo associated with the Phase II construction at Crespo Estates. Phase II will require 13 EDUs of capacity to construct an additional 13 single family homes in Bensalem Township. (Memorandum from Benjamin W. Jones and agreement is attached to the Minute Book)
Page 3 ENGINEER S REPORT: Carroll Engineering Corporation: John A. Swenson, P.E., presented the Engineer s Report dated July 22, 2015 to the Board of Directors. (copy is attached to the Minute Book) DOYLESTOWN REGION Administration Building UST Replacement (Contract CB-70 UST) Mr. Weaver moved Ms. Mulholland seconded the motion that unanimously approved Application and Certificate for Payment No. 4 (final) for Contract CB-70 in the amount of $4,828.90 be paid to Keystone Petroleum Equipment Ltd, as recommended by the Engineer. SOUTHWEST REGION (Lower Southampton) Feasterville Water Tank Painting & Improvements (Contract W-71) awarding the Feasterville Water Tank Painting and Improvements Contract to the lowest responsive bidder, Worldwide Industries Corp., in the amount of $689,123.00, as recommended by the Engineer. Boucher & James, Inc. Mark W. Eisold, P.E., Project Manager presented the Consulting Engineer s Report dated July 27, 2015 to the Board of Directors. (copy is attached to the Minute Book) Quakertown Interceptor Sewer Replacement notifying Quakertown Borough that BCWSA would recommend the Borough award the Quakertown Interceptor Sewer Replacement Contract to the lowest Responsible bidder, Almeida & Hudak Contractors, LLC in the amount of $6,296,572.00. Tri-State Engineer s and Land Surveyors, Inc. Anthony F. Koller, P.E., presented the Consulting Engineer s Report dated July 27, 2015 to the Board of Directors. (copy is attached to the Minute Book)
Page 4 Remove / Install Radio Read Water Meters Contract BC147 Payment Request No. 1 in the amount of $213,688.44 for Contract BC-147 be paid to Lenegan Plumbing & Heating, LLC as recommended by the Engineer. SOLICITOR S REPORT: Jeffrey P. Garton, Esquire Proposal Bristol Borough proposal with Bristol Borough Water and Sewer Authority for construction services related to the relocation of a sanitary sewer interceptor on Route 13 in Bristol Borough, and the motion further authorized the CEO to execute the Construction Services Agreement. (Proposal is attached to the Minute Book) Indemnification Agreement PECO Agreement between BCWSA, Doylestown Borough and PECO associated with a solar energy project in the vicinity of the Harvey Ave WWTP location in Doylestown Borough. (Agreement is attached to the Minute Book) Cellular Tower Agreement Cellular Tower Lease Agreement between BCWSA and Pacific Datavision Inc., (PDV) associated with the placement of cellular equipment at the water tank facility on Old Lincoln Highway in Middletown Township. (Agreement is attached to the Minute Book) Rabbit Run Preserve Phases I &II Water and Sewer Service Agreements and the Water and Sewer Facilities Escrow Agreement with Rabbit Run, L.P., for the proposed construction of 37 attached dwelling units in a mix of buildings on TMP # 27-4-2 subject to the receipt of the Certificate of Insurance and the Exhibits A & B. (Agreements are attached to the Minute Book) REPORT OF THE CFO/CONTROLLER
Bills for Payment MINUTES July 27, 2015 Page 4 Jason Hillaert, CPA presented a List of Bills and Requisitions that were prepared by inhouse staff and he recommended Board approval. Bills for Payment and List of Requisitions dated 07/14/15. (Bills and List of Requisitions Insurance Policies Mr. Hillaert informed the Board members that BCWSA s Pollution Liability Insurance and the Cyber Liability Insurance were up for renewal, amounting to a $10 increase for the Pollution Insurance and a reduction in the premium for the Cyber Liability Insurance. No action was required by the Board Members. OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: BCWSA Regular Board Meeting Schedule cancelling BCWSA s Regular Board Meeting on August 24, 2015 due to a PMAA Training and rescheduling the Board Meeting of September 28, 2015 to September 21, 2015. Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA) Annual Conference Ms. Mulholland moved, Mr. Gallagher seconded the motion that unanimously approved appointing Dennis Cowley, Chairman as Voting Delegate and Richard Weaver as alternate Voting Delegate to represent BCWSA at the PMAA Annual Conference in August, 2015. (Memo is attached to the Minute Book) ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to be presented to the Board, Mr. Weaver moved, Ms. Mulholland seconded the motion that unanimously adjourned the meeting. DATE SECRETARY NEXT REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY AUGUST 11, 2015 AT 8:30AM