agenda051401

a. Daryl R. Martin would like to address the Board regarding Pleasant Valley
   Mennonite School's request to "hook up" to the Ephrata Township sewer system.
   The board approved the request contingent on the W. Earl Sewer Authority
   formallly rejecting their request for sewer service from W. Earl.
b. John Ragone from PPL Global would like to address the Board regarding their
   proposed facility. See also October 9th minutes. PPL is in negotiations with
   Ephrata Water Authority for water, most likely "grey" water. Their plan is for
   10 gas-fired generators near the electrical substation in Brownstown, each with
   about a 100 foot smoke stack. Water consumption would be 400,000 to 500,000
   gallons per 12 hours of operation. They showed landscape drawings of the
   proposed site. Their permit would restrict them to NOx emissions of no more
   than 100 tons of NOx per year. Residents voiced concern about noise, pollution,
   lightning, water, and aesthetics. They currently have similar plants in
   Wallingford CT and Arizona. PPL is a member of the PJM region (PA, NJ, MD).
   No requests were made to the board by PPL at the meeting.

a. Invitation from the Ephrata Area Chamber of Commerce to the Chamber's
   Legislative Committee breakfast with the county commissioners on Thursday,
   May 31st at 7:15 a.m. We have been informed by the Chamber that one topic
   for the breakfast will be development at Schaum's Corner and our recent
   traffic study.
b. Meeting minutes from - April 2nd & May 7th Water Authority meetings and the
   April 25th Planning Commission meeting.
c. Minutes from the construction meeting held on April 24th.
d. Correspondence from Josele regarding the transfer of the Akron water system.
e. Correspondence from Josele regarding the Cocalico Creek Watershed Plan.

a. Application for exemption from the requirement to use trash collection services by
   Salvatore & Lilliana Finazzo. Approved
b. Invoice from YSM in the amount of $6,490.86 for services related to the master site
   plans for Lion's Park & Stone Quarry Road Park. Approved.
c. Invoice from Engel Architects in the amount of $4,601.12 for services related to the
   municipal building. Approved.
d. Consideration of Change Order Request #018 in the amount of $5,050.62 to add
   a door in the open office area. Approved.
e. Consideration of Plumbing Change Order Request #2 in the amount of $2,925.00 for
   installation of nine trap primers as per Jim Gordon. (in building code). Approved.
f. Consideration of Change Order Request #022 for a credit in the amount of $145.00 to
   delete the wallpaper border in the lobby. The wallpaper border is no longer in stock.
   Approved.
g. Consideration of Payment Request No.3 from LM&S Electrical Contractor in the
   amount of $34,344.00. Approved.
h. Consideration of Payment Request No. 5 (HVAC) from Clark Mechanical Services
   in the amount of $40,095.00. Approved.
i. Consideration of Payment Request No. 5 (Plumbing) from Clark Mechanical Services
   in the amount of $6,750.00. Approved.
j. Consideration of Payment Request No. 7 from V.L. Rendina in the amount of
   $163,578.60. Approved.
k. Consideration of Payment Request No. 8 from V.K. Rendina in the amount of
   $44,507.25. Approved.

8. Manager's Report
   * Pat met with Mitch Hanna, Senator Wenger's Aide, about Schaum's Corner. The board
      decided to invite Senator Wenger to a breakfast meeting in the near future.

9. Payment of Bills

10. Adjournment

* The Tri-County Comprehensive Plan is concluding and the meeting organizations
      suggested a recognition barbecue for participants on June 12, 6:30 - 8:30. The board
      approved up to $500 for the barbecue. The board is also to suggest Historic structures
      and traditions in West Earl for inclusion in the plan.
    * The board decided to remind the Lion's Club to have their reserves for park submitted
      by February of that year.
    * Daryl Yoder property wants to widen his street. Roadmaster stated that paving looks
       inconsistent. Roadmaster to convey to Mr. Yoder that he should hire a contractor.
    * Park Fitness trail is complete.
    * COP'S grant - funding is there. Will increase the force to 5 fulltime officers. Will provide
       24 hour coverage. Grant provides 75% of cost up to $75,000. Board approved.
    * Owner of an auto dealership on 272 voiced concern that access to his business was
       restricted for 3 weeks during the water line construction. Stated his business was
      substantially reduced. The board voiced sympathy and stated that they have no avenue to
      provide compensation, particularly since there was still access to the property, the
      construction process has met regulations, and it is a sub-contracted project..