REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF THE
BOROUGH OF DORMONT STORMWATER AUTHORITY
HELD ON WEDNESDAY JULY 19, 7:00 PM
IN THE DORMONT MUNICIPAL CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Vice-Chairperson, Frank Stumpo called the meeting to order
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
The following members of the Board responded to roll call:
John McLane, Treasurer
Seth Davis
Also Present:Ena Lebel, Solicitor
Jennifer Taylor, Administrative Manager
John Heyl, Engineer
Jeff Fabus, Council Member
Robert Palmieri, Council Member
Registered comments from the public: Welcomed audience
Comments from Vice-Chairperson-
Treasurer’s Report- Current balance in bank account- $350,964.96as of July 6th. As of June 30th, we have collected $332,370.46 83% collection rate for 2016. 2017 outstanding- $11,133.12 (quarterly rate payors). 2017 delinquents est.-$30,000.00. 2016 delinquents- est.- $11,000.00.
Motion by Stumpo, second by Davisto approve the Treasurer’s report
Public Comment: Davis- Less delinquents from last year to this year? McLane- Yes more payments this year.
Board Discussion: None
Motion Carried 3-0
Manager’s Report-
●Insurances renewed
●2016 audit finalized and complete. Copy to DCED and Borough of Dormont
●Fall Borough newsletter due July 31. If anyone wants to add to our page, please do so as soon as possible
●Main Street event on Potomac Ave 8-12-2017- Stormwater will have a booth
●Wet weather event July 26, 2017 at Hollywood Theater, I will speak on behalf of DSWA
●Ad for High School soccer team
●Quarterly tax reports completed
●Meeting with Insight Pipe
●First car wash
●Will receive a list from Jordan Tax Service of all 2016 delinquents for collections
Motion by McLane, second by Davis to approve the Manager’s report
Public Comments:Palmieri- discussed contacting delinquent accounts. Fabus- did MOU have statement about liening properties? Taylor- it does not but will verify and notify Fabus. Stumpo- reviewed copy of MOU he had on hand- nothing states liens must go through council.
Board Discussion:Davis- hours for Main Street Event? Taylor- 10am-1pm. Davis- will be at the Hollywood event. McLane- everything fine with Audit to DCED? Taylor- Yes. Davis- do we need 2 complete audits to borrow money? Taylor-yes.
Motion Carried 3-0
Motion by Davis, second by McLane to approve Minutes from June 28, 2017 meeting
Public Comment: None
Board Discussion:None
Motion Carried 3-0
Stumpo- Welcome John Heyl from LSSE- brief discussion of catch basins
Discussion on catch basin inspections and cleaning- Have LSSE review our inspection form. Stumpo-When will Insight start? Taylor- roughly 2 weeks. McLane- who decides what streets get done? Taylor- displayed map of southwest region of Dormont and highlighted inlets that will be completed.
Discussion on Stormwater report to Council- Councilman Robert Palmieri will attend Stormwater meetings and bring his own personal notes on the Stormwater meeting to the Council meetings. Council questions will be submitted to Frank Stumpo.
Stumpo- wants a Policy and Procedure Manual in place. Taylor- working on Financial Manual. Board will begin work on procedures and manuals.
Motion by McLane, second by Stumpo to make Administrative Manager emergency check signor subject to a new resolution.
Public Comment:None
Board Discussion:None
Motion Carried 3-0
Citizen’s Comments & Questions:
Gary Klimowicz-1218 Oklahoma- still interested in joining board, has not heard yet form his HR dept.
Fabus & Palmieri discussed the tour of Dormont
Motion by Stumpo, second by Davis to adjourn at 8:03pm
Motion carried 3-0
July 19, 2017 Business Meeting of the Borough of Dormont Stormwater Authority