Duncansville Municipal Authority Meeting Minutes

Meeting Overview

The Duncansville Municipal Authority held its regular meeting on February 6, 2025, at 6:00 P. M. The session was led by Chairman Ken Davis, who opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Attendance

Present:

• Board Members: Ken Davis (Chairman), James Frieko (Vice Chairman), Don Rabenstein (Secretary), Dave Smith (Treasurer), Barry Feltenberger, and Bill Lloyd.
• Staff: Stu Sibold (Engineer), Jerome Eckardt (Plant Operator), Isaiah Mitchell (Asst. Plant Operator), Amy Ott (Water/Sewer & Asst. Borough Administrator), and Jerrica Grance (Borough Administrator).
• Others: Todd Beisinger (EAD’s GIS Dept. ) and Allison Steinbugl (Asst. Solicitor).

Absent:

• Jordan Brantner (Meter Reader), Jeff Dodson (Auth. Member), and Rodney Estep (Borough Manager).

Key Decisions & Motions

• Approval of Previous Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes from the January 6, 2025 meeting was made by Bill Lloyd and seconded by Jim Frieko. The motion carried unanimously.
• Basin Replacement: Following a report that Basin #3 is non-functional and other basins are aging, the Authority voted to order three new basins. The motion was made by Barry Feltenberger and seconded by Bill Lloyd.
  • Lead Time: The new basins will take 20 weeks to receive after ordering.
• Bank CD Renewal: The Authority voted to renew a bank Certificate of Deposit (CD) for 3 months at an interest rate of 3. 95%. The motion was made by Barry Feltenberger and seconded by Bill Lloyd.
• Payment of Bills: A motion to pay monthly bills for January 2025 System Management was made by Don Rabenstein and seconded by Jim Frieko.
  • Sewer Costs: $50,500. 00
  • Water Costs: $32,000. 00

Departmental Reports

• Plant Manager (Jerome Eckardt):
  • SCADA installation is 80% complete.
  • No UV lights have been installed yet.
• Treasurer: Presented the January 2025 financial reports, including profit & loss budgets, bill lists, credit card reports, and customer past-due reports.
• Chairman: Reported no current items to discuss.

Administrative & Legal Matters

• Mr. Arnold Becker: Mr. Becker was added to the agenda but did not attend. The Secretary will attempt to contact him for the next meeting on March 6th. If he fails to arrange attendance, Assistant Attorney Allison Steinbugl will send a certified letter regarding unpaid water service charges dating back to December 2017.
• Future Agenda Item: Matt Conlin from PLGIT is scheduled to attend the April meeting to discuss PA Municipal Investment Plans.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 6:28 P. M. upon a motion by Barry Feltenberger, seconded by Dave Smith.

Next Meeting: March 6, 2025 @ 6 P. M.