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August 29, 2007 Minutes

August 29, 2007 Minutes

    DAUPHIN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
    LEGISLATIVE MEETING
    WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2007 (10:00 A.M.)

    MEMBERS PRESENT

    Jeff Haste, Chairman
    Dominic D. DiFrancesco, II, Vice Chairman
    George P. Hartwick, III, Secretary

    STAFF PRESENT

    Chad Saylor, Chief Clerk; Scott Burford, Deputy Chief Clerk; Marie E. Rebuck, Controller; Gary Serhan, Controller's Office; Carolyn Thompson, Esq., Court Administrator; Robert Hawley, Court Administrator; William Tully, Esq., Solicitor; Guy Beneventano, Esq., Solicitor's Office; Bruce Foreman, Esq., Solicitor's Office; Mike Yohe, Budget & Finance Director; Randy Baratucci, Director of Purchasing; Tom Guenther, Director of IT; Edgar Cohen, Director of Facility Maintenance; William Struemke, Solicitor's Office; David Schreiber, Personnel; Kay Lengle, Personnel; Steve Libhart, District Attorney's Office; Sandy Moore, Human Services Director; Elke Moyer, Human Services Director's Office; Lucinda Gore, Children & Youth; James Gorman, Children & Youth; Diane McNaughton, Press Secretary; Commissioners' Office; Richie-Ann Martz, Assistant Chief Clerk; Brenda Hoffer, Commissioners' Office, Leila McAdoo, Solicitor's Office.

    GUESTS PRESENT

    John Durbin; Bob Ambrose; Daniel J. Caraccio; Charles B. Zwally, Esq.; Jay Wenger; Thomas F. Smida, Esq.; Bob Disabella; Daniel Graham; Michele Torres; Reverend Alvin Q. Taylor; Eric Papenfuse; Takia Colston; Richard, Steven & Samuel, Children & Youth clients; Jim Roxbury; WHP 21 news cameraman; WGAL 8 news cameraman; Fox 43 news cameraman; Reggie Sheffield.

    MINUTES

    CALL TO ORDER

    Mr. Haste, Chairman of the Board, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

    MOMENT OF SILENCE

    Everyone observed a moment of silence.

    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

    Everyone stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

    APPROVAL OF MINUTES

    Mr. Haste: We have the August 8, 2007 Workshop Meeting minutes; is there a motion to approve?

    It was moved by Mr. Hartwick and seconded by Mr. DiFrancesco to approve the August 8, 2007 Workshop Meeting minutes; motion carried.

    EXECUTIVE SESSIONS HELD BETWEEN MEETINGS

    Mr. Saylor: Commissioners, as you know, we met twice in Executive Session - once on the 26th of August and again this morning, August 29th, to discuss litigation.

    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

    Mr. Haste: We are at the point in time in the meeting for public participation. Is there anyone in the audience that would like to address the Board?

    Mr. Bob Disabella: I live in Hummelstown and I'm a member of local Laborers' 1180. I just have one question. I want to understand the amount of money that the taxpayers of Harrisburg pay for their sewage compared to the rest of the County to fill the gap.

    Mr. Haste: You mean trash; not sewage.

    Mr. Disabella: Trash. Thanks, sir. I was just wondering, you know, about these money problems.

    Mr. Haste: The rate is set by the Authority.

    Mr. Disabella: Okay. I didn't know that. That's all for today.

    Mr. Haste: Is there anyone else who would like to address the Board at this time?

    Mr. Daniel Graham: I live at 217 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA. At the City Council meeting yesterday I heard that Mayor Reed is asking for more money for the Harrisburg Incinerator in addition to what the Harrisburg City Council approved. Harrisburg City Council approved a certain amount of money for a loan to pay for the Incinerator, and now Mayor Reed is asking for more money; and Mayor Reed has no right to ask for more money other than what City Council approved. Also, this would mean higher taxes for us taxpayers and also an unequal share. Council brought this out at the meeting last night that Harrisburg City residents would pay a much higher price, I believe it is $150 or $180 and County residents would pay $5, and that's not right either. Again, Mayor Reed has no right to ask for more money other than what Harrisburg City Council has approved. The amount of money that City Council approved should be enough for the Incinerator. Thank you. What is your answer to that?

    Mr. Haste: You can't believe everything you hear. We are taking a look at all those numbers that have been put out there. A couple things were misspoken. City residents actually pay less now than County residents for their trash removal. I think the plan would be to level that out in the future so it wouldn't be disproportionate amounts like you had referred to. We are not taking anyone's numbers as the accurate numbers, other than we have our own experts taking a look at what has been requested and what is needed. In the near future, we will have those numbers; and we will act upon numbers that we feel comfortable with, not someone else's numbers.

    Mr. Graham: Okay. Thank you much.

    Mr. Haste: Is there anyone else who would like to address the Board at this time?

    Mr. Eric Papenfuse: I'm one of the new Harrisburg Authority Board members. I live on Front Street in Harrisburg. Just to clarify, don't believe everything you read, in his letter to you Mr. Haste, the Mayor did ask for more than double what City Council had approved for the working capital loan. He also asked for an additional $2.5 million contingency just in case Covanta's numbers were wrong. It is a staggering amount of additional money. What that letter shows beyond any doubt is that the Mayor has not been working in good faith with City Council. The important thing to do at this time is to let City Council re-visit this issue of money and not to act until they've had a chance to do so, having now seen the Mayor's true intentions in terms of what he feels is going to be needed for 2008 in terms of funding. In addition, I would ask that you give the new Authority Board more time to examine all the contracts, including the contracts with Covanta, which we've only received as recently as yesterday. We'll be meeting tonight and we're happy to work with the County Commissioners and keep you briefed in terms of what we find out. There is no need to act now; and I'm pleased to see it has been removed from the agenda and I think you'll work with the new Authority Board.

    Mr. DiFrancesco: Timeframe, now that the new Board has been seated?

    Mr. Papenfuse: We are meeting tonight and tomorrow, that is my understanding. We received a lot of documentation yesterday; we are expecting other documentation tonight at the meeting officially for the next week. We will be moving expeditiously with all of our energy. It is important to let Council revisit the issue, and write the letter to you, Mr. Haste, and it is important to let us have a chance to examine this. Otherwise you are relying on contracts which have been negotiated by the same folks which have gotten us into this problem in the first place.

    Mr. DiFrancesco: Obviously, the only concern is there is a large amount of money every day that goes by.

    Mr. Papenfuse: We've been ready to examine the material. We were not provided with any documentation in advance of the Court case being resolved. Now that it has been resolved, we will move forward quickly.

    Mr. Hartwick: I know you'll be reviewing a great deal of new information. Just so you know, the County's position is to be able to actually have one plan that addresses the entire totality of the project, not a piecemeal plan that will be coming back to the County on several occasions in the future. We need one complete, realistic plan that is going to allow construction of the third burner to be complete and the project to be fully operational, as well as the working capital that is necessary in order to meet the debt service obligations and actually have working capital into future years. So when you are examining this, understand that we want to have one package, not something that short-changes the project.

    Mr. Papenfuse: I agree completely. I think you will find both the new Authority Board and Harrisburg City Council are willing to work with you to create that one plan, and we don't have it yet.

    Mr. Haste: Is there anyone else at this time? (There was none.)

    DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS/GUESTS

    1. Takia Colston
      1. Check Presentation to Dauphin County for scholarships to children in the Foster Care system

    Mr. Haste: It is my pleasure to honor and recognize one of our residents who has been working with her very famous brother to improve our community. I am proud to say I coach girls soccer at the same high school that Marques graduated from; and Marques has brought Susquehanna Township and Dauphin County a lot of good recognition - the kind of recognition we are proud of - Takia is moving forward with that. Everybody knows I'm a die-hard Eagles fan, but I sure hope Marques is on my fantasy football team.

    Mr. Hartwick: We reminded you of being an Eagles fan, especially during last year's playoffs.

    Ms. Colston: I wanted to take this time to thank you for having me here today so we can present this check to the Marques Colston Dauphin County Children & Youth Services College Fund. Marques and I both feel it is an honor and a privilege to be able to help the children. Next year we are planning a bigger and better event; and we'd like to be able to reach out to even more youth than Dauphin County.

    Mr. Haste: Takia is Vice President of the Colston Charities, which is an organization that has been put together in our region to give back to the community. It shows Marques' and her dedication to trying to make their community a better place to live. They were very active and had a number of events this past June to raise money. They were actually out scouting the Dauphin County Charities Golf Outing we had a couple weeks ago, looking for ideas. This is the kind of thing that makes us very happy that people in the community have stepped forward to recognize those who are coming behind them. As I said, Marques has made Susquehanna Township very proud. Your efforts and his continued efforts will make Dauphin County proud. Sandy, do you want to say anything about the proceeds?

    Sandy Moore: I want to thank you for what you and your brother are doing; it is fabulous. So often we hear about the youth in our society who have come through both the Children & Youth and the juvenile justice system end up making choices that aren't the most helpful choices in their life. This is about supporting youth who are making positive choices. Thank you very much to you and your brother. Many of the children graduating from our system really struggle beyond that. They have a lot of support while they're there, but going on to college is a big event in any young person's life. I'd like to introduce Cindy Gore and James Gorman, our independent living social workers at Children & Youth who want to introduce some of our young graduates. Please come forward, and introduce who is with you.

    Mr. Gorman: This is Richard, currently a student at Capital Institute studying computer science; Steven, also a student at Capital Institute studying computer science; we also have Samuel who is at HACC studying engineering. Samuel was able to participate in some of the Colston charity events this past summer. Again, we want to thank Takia and her family for their support. It is important to note these youth have reached goals of their lives up to this point; but for us to have this money to help support them to reach their future goals is very important. We graciously accept any future monies. Thank you very much.

    1. Steve Libhart, District Attorney's Office
      1. RSAT Budget Modification

    Mr. Libhart: I have two items for your approval and signature this morning, one of which was mentioned last week by Rev. Tilley with the Dauphin County RSAT project that we have been asked to administer through PCCD. We had moved the budget categories around to simply indicate that as a consultant, the Firm Foundation, Rev. Tilley's organization, will be the recipient of the money. We have also offered a pass-through agreement to be put on file at PCCD. Other than that, the budget is unchanged. Line items remain the same. The amounts that were approved remain the same. We simply listed them as consultants just so that legally the contract is sound. I would ask for you to approve that. Are there any questions on that matter? (There were none.) There is also a copy of the pass-through agreement, two copies of which need to be signed. We will retain one for the County's records. The other will be sent back to the Firm Foundation for their records. A copy will be placed on file with PCCD.

    Mr. Hartwick: Okay from the Solicitor's side? (Solicitor indicated okay.)

    It was moved by Mr. Hartwick and seconded by Mr. DiFrancesco to adopt the RSAT Budget Modification; motion carried.

    1. Project Safe Neighborhood

    Mr. Libhart: The second issue I have is another Project Safe Neighborhoods grant through the U.S. Attorney's office. The U.S. Attorney for the Middle District, Tom Marino, has made available $5,000 to the 33 District Attorneys in the Middle District for discretionary spending. As you may recall, last year we used a similar amount that was awarded to us under the same funding stream to fund some focused patrols aimed at deterring and combating firearm and gang-related activities amongst juveniles and adults in Dauphin County, specifically the City of Harrisburg. Our intent is to use this $5,000 simply to continue that program for the next 12 months. It is basically used to offset the overtime requirements of the personnel that the Harrisburg Police Department uses to complete the project. Other than that, the project remains unchanged. The District Attorney's office, in conjunction with the Bureau of Police will decide where the work will be done based on quarterly statistics that we receive from both the Bureau of Police and Dauphin County office of Juvenile Probation.

    Mr. Haste: Is there a motion to approve the $5,000?

    Mr. Hartwick: And this is Project Safe Neighborhood?

    Mr. Libhart: It is Project Safe Neighborhood; and it is a no-match grant.

    It was moved by Mr. Hartwick and seconded by Mr. DiFrancesco to approve the Project Safe Neighborhood Grant in the amount of $5,000; motion carried.

    Mr. Libhart: I will file all copies with your offices this week.

    Mr. Charles Zwally: Good morning, Commissioners. As you know, together with Jay Wenger and our firm, we have been advising the County with respect to the recovery plan for the Harrisburg Resource Recovery Facility. As you also know, we received this week copies of certified and executed ordinances adopted by City Council on August 9. Those ordinances take certain action in respect to a proposed recovery plan. When the Council's plan was announced we did provide both representatives of the City and representatives of the Authority with our initial review comments. We now have the final and certified copies of the ordinances; however, they are not yet final or effective. Accordingly, we believe we need to continue our review of that action and as was confirmed by Mr. Papenfuse earlier today, we understand that the reconstituted Board of the Authority will be meeting within the next several days and that we understand they will be considering changes or perhaps adopting a new recovery plan. Under the circumstances, I don't think that it would be appropriate for this Board to take any action on this matter today. I would suggest, however, that you charge us to review these matters; consider what action, if any, the Authority takes between now and next week and to report back to you with possible courses of action.

    Mr. Haste: Okay. We'll see you next week.

    SALARY BOARD

    (A complete set of Salary Board Minutes is on file in the Commissioners' Office.)

    PERSONNEL

    Ms. Lengle: There is an Addendum, with one new hire in there. Any questions? (There were none.) Also, to the personnel transaction listing from last week, I would like to make a change to personnel change #24. The hourly rate should be $13.44; it will be the same as the current. The step will be 13 and there is a sub-grade of 03.

    It was moved by Mr. Hartwick and seconded by Mr. DiFrancesco to approve the Personnel Packet, as amended; motion carried.

    PURCHASE ORDERS

    Mr. Baratucci: Commissioners, the couple of budget issues that were outstanding last week were resolved; and otherwise, the packet is exactly the same as the one I submitted last week. It is there for your approval, unless you have any questions. (There were none.)

    Mr. Haste: Is there a motion to approve the purchase orders?

    It was moved by Mr. DiFrancesco and seconded by Mr. Hartwick to approve the Purchase Order Packet as presented; motion carried.

    REPORT FROM BUDGET & FINANCE - MIKE YOHE, BUDGET DIRECTOR

    1. Investment Report

    Mr. Yohe: Commissioners, I have two items on the agenda; I'll start with the investment report.

    Report from the Office of Budget & Finance
    August 29, 2007

    • August 17, 2007 transferred $2,462,723.17 to the Payables account and $1,665,473.57 to the Payroll account from the County's Concentration account for checks issued that week.
    • August 24, 2007 transferred $396,040.97 to the Payables account from the County's Concentration account for checks issued that week.
    • Total Term Investments - N/A
    • Balance today in INVEST account $137,007.88 rate 5.160%
    • Balance today in Community Banks investment account $59,250,617.22 rate 5.250% (This rate equals today's Community Banks 90-day T-Bill rate of 4.950% plus 30 basis points)
    • Balance today in Sovereign Bank investment account $42,200,293.88 rate 5.380% (This rate equals today's 1-month LIBOR rate of 5.500% minus 12 basis points)
    • Balance today in PNC Bank investment account $102,244.51 rate 5.100% (This rate equals today's Fed Funds rate of 5.250% minus 15 basis points)
    • Balance today in Graystone Bank investment account $103,010.00 rate 4.920% (This rate equals last month's average 1-month LIBOR rate of 5.320% minus 40 basis points)
    • Balance today in Commerce Bank investment account $102,801.18 rate 4.350% (This rate equals today's 90-day T-Bill rate of 4.600% minus 25 basis points)

    No T.R.A.N. Line of Credit required for 2007.

    Mr. Yohe: Between my last report and this report, Sovereign's LIBOR index has risen dramatically so we've been shifting the money from Community to Sovereign. We didn't quite get 75% / 25% rate, but I didn't really want to withdraw it all out of Community because they were expecting the funds for the whole month. That is the reason you are looking at a kind of strange ratio. I anticipate next month that Sovereign will be the lead for the whole month.

    Mr. DiFrancesco: Can we at least reduce the money in the bank accounts that are not active to the minimum amount that we have to keep in there to keep the account open?

    Mr. Yohe: Yes. I'm going to do that effective Tuesday.

    Mr. DiFrancesco: Even $100,000 at a full percentage point off doesn't make sense to leave it there.

    Mr. Yohe: I'll talk to them and maybe leave $1,000 or just enough to keep it open. Any interest we earn on that we'll put in the general fund and not worry about it. It won't be a significant amount.

    1. Investment Bank RFP Recommendations

    Mr. Yohe: The second item on the agenda includes some handouts. Last week I reviewed the results of the RFP for September 2007 through February 2008 and I had ranked the six proposals that we received. Community Banks, Sovereign Bank, and PNC ranked one, two, and three. The question was with PNC whether they wanted to actually participate. I did get confirmation that they would like to participate, kind of under the same relationship they have now - if they beat INVEST, they want in; if not, we are going to bring them down to the $1,000 or whatever that amount is. First page of the handout is my recommendations that we would have Community, Sovereign, and PNC as the actual bank participants. INVEST could sneak in there; just given Community's and Sovereign's participation to date, I don't think they would let their rate fall below INVEST's, so I would guess we'll be dealing mostly with Community and Sovereign for the next six months. My recommendation then would be again, PNC's 25% share, we're going to move them down. They will be one of the three in case it ever swings their way; but we'll move them down to the $1,000. Sovereign or Community - whichever bids the highest for that month - will get their 25% share. As of today, if it went out today based on the bid, Sovereign would be ahead of Community, but I'm going to send out a request after the meeting for bids for September because Community has shown that they do like to compete. Their rate, the 90-day T-Bill dropped a little bit this month whereas LIBOR climbed dramatically. So, Sovereign is well ahead; but I want to give Community the chance. Sovereign usually stands pat, but I'll send something out and give Community the chance to beat Sovereign's rate next month.

    Mr. Hartwick: Did you notify the Pennsylvania Treasury Department of their inclusion in the mix now and expecting to be receiving a significantly larger portion of the County's funds?

    Mr. Yohe: I have not. I can speak to them. I don't think we have to do anything. The account is open.

    Mr. Hartwick: It's just probably good to give them a heads up.

    Mr. DiFrancesco: The other issue that comes into play with that, is are there any strings in terms of how quickly you can move money as opposed to what we experienced with commercial banks? I want to make sure it is apples to apples.

    Mr. Yohe: It is. We've used that for years and years. They've had this program actually longer than the banks have. That would be my recommendation we go with Community, Sovereign, PNC. As for September, I'll send something out today and the best rate I get will receive 75% of the share and the other bank will get 25% for September.

    Mr. Haste: Is there a motion to approve Mr. Yohe's RFP recommendation for September 2007 through February 2008?

    It was moved by Mr. DiFrancesco and seconded by Mr. Hartwick to approve the RFP recommendations; motion carried.

    REPORT FROM CHIEF CLERK/CHIEF OF STAFF - CHAD SAYLOR

    Mr. Saylor: Commissioners, I have nothing to report, unless there are any questions of me. (There were no questions.)

    SOLICITOR'S REPORT-BILL TULLY, ESQ., SOLICITOR

    Mr. Tully: The report is ready for action, other than those that have already been voted on. I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have. (There were none.)

    MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION

    Mr. Haste: We have matters requiring Board action - Items A through Q. Are there any items that need to be pulled out separately? (There were none.)

    It was moved by Mr. Hartwick and seconded by Mr. DiFrancesco that the Board approve the following items - A through Q - from the Agenda under Matters Requiring Board Action; motion carried.

    1. Training Packet.
    2. Exoneration of current and outstanding taxes on the following mobile home parcels:
      1. Parcel #29-007-077-054-0054, 70 Dawn Av. 54, David & Doris Morgan in the amount of $120.32.
      2. Parcel #24-020-043-020-0020, 1200 E. Caracas Av. 20, Christine Reisinger and Parcel #24-020-043-034-0034, 1200 E. Caracas Av. 34, Scott Saksek in the total amount of $1,845.16.
    3. Appointment of Shelley Mastrella (term expires 9/30/09) and Ronald Enders (filling unexpired term - 9/30/08) to the South Central Workforce Investment Board.
    4. Purchase of Service Per Diem Rates for FY 2007/08 between Children and Youth and:
      1. Bradley Center, Inc.
      2. Devereux
      3. Northwestern Human Services of Pennsylvania, Inc.
      4. Philhaven
      5. Vision Quest National, Ltd.
      6. Keystone Community Resources, Inc.
      7. ViaQuest Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania d/b/a Steven Mountains Academy
      8. Children's Center for Treatment and Education d/b/a Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems
      9. Bethanna
      10. Clear vision
      11. Cornell Abraxas Group, Inc.
      12. Kidspeace National Center, Inc.
    5. Purchase of Service Agreement between Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging and Cumberland County Office of Aging and Community Services.
    6. Purchase of Service Agreement Amendment #1 between Area Agency on Aging and the United Cerebral Palsy of Central Pennsylvania.
    7. Purchase of Service Agreements between Children and Youth and:
      1. Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries, Inc.
      2. Adelphoi Village, Inc.
      3. Bethany Home, Inc.
      4. Centre County Youth Services Bureau, Inc.
      5. Children's Home of York, Inc.
      6. Clear Vision Residential Treatment Services, Inc.
      7. Families United Network, Inc.
      8. Jacobs Brothers Quartet, Inc. t/d/b/a King's Kids Camp
      9. Laurel Youth Services, Inc.
      10. Silver Springs/Martin Luther School, Inc.
    8. Purchase of Service Agreement Amendments between Children and Youth and:
      1. Community Action Commission FY 06/07 - Amendment #1
      2. Community Action Commission FY 07/08 - Amendment #1
    9. MH Purchase of Service Agreements between MH/MR and:
      1. Jan Gaspich
      2. CMU
      3. Geisinger Community Health Services, Living Unlimited Program
      4. Goodwill Industries of Central Pennsylvania, Inc.
      5. Mental Health Association of the Capital Region, Inc.
      6. Lifestyle Support Services, Inc.
      7. Wyoming Valley Professional Ambulance Service, Inc.
    10. MR Purchase of Service Agreements between MH/MR and:
      1. Goodwill Industries of Central Pennsylvania, Inc.
      2. Geisinger Community Health Services, Living Unlimited Program
      3. Lifestyle Support Services, Inc.
    11. Medicaid Waiver Service Agreements between MH/MR and:
      1. Geisinger Community Health Services, Living Unlimited Program
      2. Homeless Assistance Program Assurance of Compliance
      3. MH/MR Receipts and Expenditures Certification
      4. PA Council on the Arts Grant Application - Jump Street
    12. FY 07/08 State Food Purchase Program Plan of Operation
    13. Resolution #23-2007 establishing the operating costs attributable to the rental area of the Human Services Building.
    14. Refund of 2006 and 2007 Real Estate Taxes, Crown American Corporation, Parcel #35- 075-043 (4021 Union Deposit Road), total amount $12,480.35.
    15. Exoneration of 2006 County Real Estate taxes for the Edgemont Community Improvement Association in the amount of $527.13.
    16. Personal Services Agreement between Dauphin County and Margaret Easton. Easton to instruct Sheriff's Office staff in handling and conduct in Sheriff's sales. Compensation: prior services in anticipation of agreement, one lump sum of $600.00; subsequent rate of $25.00 p/h, not to exceed $200 per day.
    17. Agreement between Dauphin County and Nittany Partners Inc. for communications consulting.

    FORMER BUSINESS

    Mr. Haste: Any other items to be brought up by the Board at this time under old business? (There was none.)

    NEW BUSINESS

    Mr. Haste: Any new business? (There was none.)

    COMMISSIONERS' DISCUSSION & ACTIONS

    (There was none.)

    CORRESPONDENCE

    Mr. Haste: We have correspondence listed on the Agenda - Items A through U - that have been received and will be handled by the staff appropriately.

    1. Notification from R. J. Fisher & Associates, Inc. advising that McNaughton Company is applying to DEP for a General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with construction activities at the Summit view Manufacturing District in Swatara Township.
    2. Notification from Iscdesign advising that the Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church is applying to DEP for permit applications for the replacement and extension of pipe to alleviate building foundation movement.
    3. Notification from Kairos Design Group, Inc. advising that Williams Holding Group is applying to DEP for a Joint Permit Application to cover the disturbance of an existing wetland located at the Olde Towne Hanover Land Development Plan.
    4. Receipt of a copy of a letter from HRG to PA Department of Transportation regarding Bridge Inspection Reports for Bridges 12, 13, 24, 25, 34, 35, 37, 39, 40, 47 and 48.
    5. Receipt of a copy of a letter from HRG to Doug Lamb Construction, Inc. regarding a submittal item - Asphalt Mix Design from Pennsy Supply, Inc. - approved for the Dauphin County Multi-Bridge Deck Rehabilitation.
    6. Receipt of financial information for the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology for the periods ending June 30, 2007 and June 30, 2006.
    7. Notification from Michael Baker, Jr., Inc. advising that Spectra Energy is submitting an Air Quality Title V Operating Permit Renewal Application to DEP for the Grantville Compressor Station.
    8. Receipt of a copy of a letter from DEP to Meadowbrook Coal Company, Inc. advising that DEP granted a waiver from the requirement to obtain a permit to conduct coal exploration under 25 PA Code 86.133, Intent to Explore Notice No. 22071101, Williams Township.
    9. Receipt of a copy of a letter from DEP to Ladnar, Inc. advising that the Anthracite Underground Permit #22041301C2 is being revised to incorporate the revised Module 5.3 Contractor Information. The purpose of this revision is to add Six M Coal Co. (License No. 15557) as a contract operator and remove Ryan Boyer (License No. 17155) as a contract operator.
    10. Notification from Lobar advising that Fishing Creek Valley Associates, LP will be applying to DEP for a General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with the construction of a 13 lot residential subdivision.
    11. Notification from ARRO advising of their intent to submit an application to DEP for the Sunset Park Stream Rehabilitation Project in Londonderry Township.
    12. Notification from KPI Technology advising of their intent to apply to DEP for a Water Quality Management Permit due to proposed construction of a sewage pump station and sanitary sewer collection system for a 36 unit development located in Lower Paxton Township.
    13. Notification from Advantage Engineering advising that Dennis Schmidt is applying to DEP for a GP7 Minor Road Crossing Permit for a project located at 2505 Brinser Road, Londonderry Township.
    14. Notification from PPL Corporation advising that they are proposing to construct a 138/69 kV transmission tap line to serve the proposed Ebenezer 69-12 kV Substation.
    15. Notification from Erdman/Anthony advising that they are filing an application with DEP for a NPDES General Permit regarding the Sleep Inn project located at 631 Eisenhower Blvd.
    16. Notification from Light-Heigel & Associates, Inc. advising that John Edwards is applying to DEP for an application for a Component 3s - Small Flow Treatment Facilities Planning Module and the Water Quality management Permit WOG-01 for a single family residential development in Williams Township.
    17. Notification from McCarthy Engineering that Pennsylvania National Turf Club, Inc. has filed for coverage under the PA General Permit GP-05 for a utility line stream crossing with DEP for a project located in East Hanover Township, MEA Project No. 07-023.
    18. Notification from the PA Fish & Boat Commission advising that they are applying to DEP for a permit with regard to the Fort Hunter Access, Launching Ramp Replacement.
    19. Notification from Alpha Consulting Engineers, Inc. advising that Schiavoni LTD will be applying to DEP for a B.D.W.M. General Permit-5 for Utility Line Stream Crossing for a project at UNT to Paxton Creek through existing culvert within Crums Mill Road.
    20. Notification from CET Engineering advising that Lower Paxton Township is submitting a Water Quality Management Part II permit application to DEP. This is for improvements to its Beaver Creek Wastewater Pump Station to DEP.
    21. Notification from PA Department of Transportation of their intent to submit an application to DEP for a bridge replacement in Mifflin Township, SR 0025 Section 004.

    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

    Mr. Haste: We are again at the point in time for public participation. Is there anyone in the audience that would like to address the Board at this time? (There was none.)

    ADJOURNMENT

    Mr. Haste: Is there a motion to adjourn?

    There being no further business, it was moved by Mr. Hartwick and seconded by Mr. DiFrancesco that the Board adjourn.