STREETS RUN WATERSHED ASSOCIATION

STREETS RUN WATERSHED ASSOCIATION

MINUTES OF THE JUNE 17, 2010

The Meeting was held at the Whitehall Borough Building, 100 Borough Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA  
15236 at 2:00 pm.

Those in attendance were as follows;  Harold Berkoben, Chairman,  Bob Reitmeyer, Vice Chairman;   
Ann Scott, Secretary/Treasurer;  Coreen Casadei, Engineer;  Rose Griffin, Gateway Engineers, Nancy
Barylak, ALCOSAN, and Teresa and Jordan Brueggman, Whitehall Residents.   

Chairman Berkoben led the organization in the Pledge of Allegiance called the meeting to order.

The first item on the Agenda was approval of the minutes of the May 21, 2010 meeting.  

Motion 1 – The motion was made Mr. Reitmeyer to approve the minutes of the meeting of May 21,
2010 as presented, seconded by Ms. Scott, after a vote, motion carried.

Ms. Scott presented the June Treasurer’s Report to the Board.   Ms. Scott stated there were two
engineers invoices presented for approval.

Motion 2 – The motion was made by Mr. Reitmeyer to accept the Treasurers Report and approve
invoices as presented, seconded by Ms. Griffin, after vote, motion carried.

The next item on the Agenda was a presentation by Jordan Brueggman, regarding ideas surrounding a
potential Eagle Scout Badge.  Mr. Brueggman lives near the Whitehall Borough Building, and had
been speaking with Mr. Reitmeyer regarding a possible project.   After his presentation, Ms. Casadei
will arrange to meet with him and walk the area.  Ms. Casadei will report next month their findings.  

The next item on the Agenda was the Engineers Report.  Ms. Casadei stated that Portvue Middle
School contacted Ms. Scott regarding rain barrels for their newly planted rain garden.  Ms. Scott & Ms.
Casadei worked with their representative and delivered undecorated rain barrels to the school last
week.  Due to the fact that it is late in June, upon return to school in September, they will arrange for
some news/press on this joint project.  

Ms. Casadei noted that Riversweep was on Saturday, June 19, 2010, starting at 9:00 am, Option Fire
Hall, 825 Streets Run Road.  

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Ms. Casadei stated she has completed the initial stream walk and field review of the proposed
Whitehall Stream Restoration Project.  She noted, that any project behind the tennis courts would not
be visible to the general public.  She also noted that the Whitehall does not own a lot of the property
behind the public works building and it wasn't  very accessible.  She would like to walk the property
with Mr. Brueggman, and see what they may be able to come up with.  She will discuss this item at
next month’s meting.    

Ms. Casadei noted last meeting we discussed potentially having a bus tour for local officials.  She is
working on gathering the names of those who attended the last tour.  Mr. Berkoben suggested we shoot
for September or October for this meeting.  

A copy of the Engineers Report is attached to the approved minutes.

The next item on the Agenda was Administration.  Mr. Berkoben stated that he is working with Phil
Lahr, another member of Whitehall Council on a graphic brochure or pamphlet for the Association.  
They will continue to work on a draft of the project and will report back to the Board in the up coming
months.

Mr. Berkoben noted he is meeting with the sign person next week regarding the  signage for the
planting along Streets Run Road, he will report more information at a later date.

Mr. Berkoben suggested that the SRWA consider having an evening so that other interested residents
could attend sometime in September.  

No one was in audience, therefore the Meeting concluded at 3:30 pm.

The next meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, July, 29, 2010 at Whitehall Borough Building at 2:
00 pm.  


Ann C. Scott
Secretary/Treasurer


MINUTES OF THE May 13, 2010

The Meeting was held at the Whitehall Borough Building, 100 Borough Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA  
15236 at 2:00 pm.

Those in attendance were as follows;  Harold Berkoben, Chairman,  Bob Reitmeyer, Vice Chairman;   
Ann Scott, Secretary/Treasurer;  Coreen Casadei, Engineer;  Janice Boyko, Brentwood Borough;  
Corey O’Connor, Congressman Mike Doyle’s Office and Rose Griffin, Gateway Engineers.

Chairman Berkoben led the organization in the Pledge of Allegiance called the meeting to order.

The first item on the Agenda was approval of the minutes of the March 2, 2010 meeting.  

Motion 1 – The motion was made Mr. Reitmeyer to approve the minutes of the meeting of March 2,
2010 as presented, seconded by Ms. Boyko, after a vote, motion carried.

Ms. Scott presented the May Treasurer’s Report to the Board.   Ms. Scott stated there were no invoices
presented for approval.

Motion 2 – The motion was made by Mr. Reitmeyer to accept the Treasurers Report and approve
invoices as presented, seconded by Ms. Boyko, after vote, motion carried.

The next item on the Agenda was the Engineers Report.  Ms. Casadei noted that the Earth Celebration
with the Pittsburgh Pirates was a great event, and she gave a brief report on the days events.

Ms. Casadei noted that that SRWA was not selected for a WREN grant this year, she had received an
email earlier last week.

She noted SRWA was awarded $975 through the Western PA Conservancy and Dominion Resources
Watershed Mini Grant.  Mr. Berkoben attended the mandatory luncheon and picked up the check.  
The grant applied for was toward the AMD treatment wetland proposed, for stream monitoring for
research.  Ms. Casadei will contact the organization to see if we would be able to utilize for the
printing of new brochures.    




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Ms. Casadei noted that Brentwood High School Student has painted a rain barrel for the Association.  
Ms. Boyko has left several messages with the High School on converting it to a rain barrel.  Ms.
Casadei will follow up and try to make the arrangements before the end of the school year.  Mr.
Berkoben noted that last year SRWA purchased a $25.00 gift card as a Thank You to the student.  Ms.
Scott noted, she would purchase and give to Ms. Boyko to deliver to the student.  She noted that there
was a nice article in the South Hills Record on the matter.

Ms. Casadei noted that the Ohio Riversweep sponsored by ORSANCO will be held on Saturday, June
19, 2010.  Ms. Scott stated she contacted ORSANCO on removal of the debris.  They will provide a
dumpster and haul away the refuse and debris collected.  Mr. Berkoben noted that a resident of
Whitehall will gather the debris collected and drop off at the dumpster site, at the old Chesapeake
Lounge in Baldwin. Mr. Berkoben will negotiate a price for the Association to pay for this work.   Ms.
Scott noted that they do have permission of the property owner for the placement of the dumpster.  
She received confirmation from Mr. Little, from the Borough.  Ms. Griffin stated she will make up flyers
and send off to the Boroughs for distribution.  

Ms. Scott also noted that the Option Fire Department (825 Streets Run Road) will be the meeting site.  
She will send off a press release to the South Hills Record for publication.  ALCOSAN is providing the
gloves, and bags, she will pick up these items before the clean up.  Ms. Casadei will provide safety
vests.  

Ms. Casade stated she has completed the initial stream walk and field review of the proposed
Whitehall Stream Restoration Project.  This item will be discussed further at future meetings.  

Ms. Casadei gave an update on the wildcat sewers along Calera Street and will continue to report
information back to the Board.  

Ms. Casadei noted last meeting we discussed potentially having a bus tour for local officials.  She
noted the new watershed coordinator at the County Conservation District is Amy Meyer.  Ms. Casadei is
working on gathering the names of those who attended the last tour.  Mr. Berkoben suggested we shoot
for September or October for this meeting.  

A copy of the Engineers Report is attached to the approved minutes.




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The next item on the Agenda was Administration.  Mr. Berkoben stated that he is working with Phil
Lahr, another member of Whitehall Council on a graphic brochure or pamphlet for the Association.  
They will continue to work on a draft of the project and will report back to the Board in the up coming
months.

Mr. Berkoben noted that he is working on prices for signage for the planting along Streets Run Road,
he will report more information at a later date.

Mr. Berkoben suggested that the SRWA consider having an evening so that other interested residents
could attend sometime in August.  

No one was in audience, therefore the Meeting concluded at 3:30 pm.

The next meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, June 17, 2010 at Whitehall Borough Building at
2:00 pm.  


Ann C. Scott
Secretary/Treasurer


MINUTES OF THE MARCH 4,, 2010

The Meeting was held at the Whitehall Borough Building, 100 Borough Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA  
15236 at 2:00 pm.

Those in attendance were as follows;  Harold Berkoben, Chairman,  Bob Reitmeyer, Vice Chairman;   
Ann Scott, Secretary/Treasurer;  Coreen Casadei, Engineer;  Shirley Kuchta, Baldwin Borough; and
Rose Griffin, Gateway Engineers.

Chairman Berkoben led the organization in the Pledge of Allegiance called the meeting to order.

The first item on the Agenda was approval of the minutes of the January 21, 2010 meeting.  

Motion 1 – The motion was made Mr. Reitmeyer to approve the minutes of the meeting of January 21,
2010 as presented, seconded by Ms. Kuchta, after a vote, motion carried.

Ms. Scott presented the March Treasurer’s Report to the Board.   Ms. Scott stated there were two
invoices presented for approval;  Auditing expense - $1,215.00 and Engineering invoice - $1,013.37.

Motion 2 – The motion was made by Mr. Reitmeyer to accept the Treasurers Report and approve
invoices as presented, seconded by Ms. Kuchta, after vote, motion carried.

The next item on the Agenda was the Engineers Report.  Ms. Casadei noted SRWA was awarded $975
through the Western PA Conservancy and Dominion Resources Watershed Mini Grant.  She noted
there is a mandatory luncheon in April to pick up the check.  Mr. Berkoben inquired as to the date, Ms.
Casadei would let him know.  He stated that he may be able to attend on behalf of the Board.   Ms.
Casadei stated that the problem is that the grant applied for was toward the AMD treatment wetland
proposed.  It was for stream monitoring for research.  Ms. Casadei will contact the organization to see if
we would be able to utilize for the new proposed project.  

Ms. Casadei noted that the Ohio Riversweep sponsored by ORSANCO will be held on Saturday, June
19, 2010.  After discussion the Board agreed to participate in this event (June), rather than the Earth
Day clean up (April).  Ms. Griffin stated she will contact ORSANCO to see if they will remove the debris
collected.  Discussion by the Board continued regarding sites, etc.    

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Ms. Casade stated that the initial stream walk and field review of the proposed Whitehall Stream
Restoration Project has not begun yet, due to weather.  Mr. Berkoben suggested that behind the
Commonwealth Bank Building, if we could extend the project to that area, they would support the
project and the Community.  She will report next month, weather permitting.

Ms. Casadei gave an update on the wildcat sewers along Calera Street and will continue to report
information back to the Board.  

Ms. Casadei noted last meeting we discussed potentially having a bus tour for local officials.  She
noted the new watershed coordinator at the County Conservation District is Amy Meyer.  Ms. Casadei is
working on gathering the names of those who attended the last tour.  She also updated the SRWA
accomplishments and forward to Mayor Kelly from West Mifflin, as requested.  

A copy of the Engineers Report is attached to the approved minutes.

The next item on the Agenda was Administration.  Mr. Berkoben stated that he is working with Phil
Lahr, another member of Whitehall Council on a graphic brochure or pamphlet for the Association.  
They will continue to work on a draft of the project and will report back to the Board in the up coming
months.

Mr. Berkoben stated he will check with the PW Supervisor on if the rain barrels were delivered to
Baldwin High School.  

Mr. Berkoben noted that he is working on prices for signage for the planting along Streets Run Road,
he will report more information at a later date.

No one was in audience, therefore the Meeting concluded at 3:30 pm.

The next meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, April 22, 2010 at Whitehall Borough Building at 2:
00 pm.  


Ann C. Scott
Secretary/Treasurer


MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 21, 2010

The Meeting was held at the Whitehall Borough Building, 100 Borough Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA  
15236 at 2:00 pm.

Those in attendance were as follows;  Harold Berkoben, Chairman,  Ann Scott, Secretary/Treasurer;  
Coreen Casadei, Engineer;  Shirley Kuchta, Baldwin Council;  Chris Kelly, Borough of West Mifflin;  
Rose Griffin, Gateway Engineers, and Corey O’Conner, Congressman Doyle’s Office.

Chairman Berkoben led the organization in the Pledge of Allegiance called the meeting to order.

The first item on the Agenda was reorganization of the Officers of the Association.

Motion 1 – The motion was made by Ms. Scott to maintain the officers of the Streets Run Watershed
Association, Harold Berkoben, Chairman, Bob Reitmeyer, Vice Chairman and Ann Scott,
Secretary/Treasurer, seconded by Ms. Griffin, after a vote, motion carried.

The next item on the Agenda was approval of the minutes of the December 11, 2010 meeting.  

Motion 2 – The motion was made Mr. O’Conner to approve the minutes of the meeting of December
11, 2010 as presented, seconded by Ms. Griffin, after a vote, motion carried.

The next item on the Agenda was the proposed 2010 Budget presented to the Board by the Ms. Scott
for a balanced total of $30,750, including a cash balance of $22,644.85.  

Motion 3 – The motion was made Ms. Kuchta to adopt the 2010 Budget as presented, seconded by
Mr. O’Conner, after a vote, motion carried.

Ms. Scott presented the January Treasurer’s Report and reviewed the year end balance with the
Board.   Ms. Scott stated there were no outstanding invoices presented this month

Motion 4 – The motion was made by Mr. O’Conner to accept the Treasurers Report as presented,
seconded by Ms. Kuchta, after vote, motion carried.

A copy of the 2010 Budget and the Treasurer’s Report is attached to the approved minutes.
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The next item on the Agenda was the Engineers Report.  Ms. Casadei noted she had received a survey
from ALCOSAN regarding Recreational Use of Streets Run Creek.  She noted that included in the
response submitted, was our stream clean up, direct resident contact with people that live adjacent to
the stream and Sand Castle Water Park.

Ms. Casadei noted that she submitted a grant application for the 2009-2010 Watershed Mini Grant
program sponsored by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and Dominion Resources.  The grant
submitted was for general operating expenses in the amount of $1,000.  

Ms. Casadei noted that the Ohio Riversweep sponsored by ORSANCO will be held on Saturday, June
19, 2010.  After discussion the Board agreed to participate in this event (June), rather than the Earth
Day clean up (April).  Ms. Scott noted she will keep this item on the Agenda for future discussion.  

Ms. Casadei stated that she continues to take monthly flow and pH measurements at the proposed
wetland location in Baldwin in Elmleaf Park.  The sampling point has only been a small puddle
located beneath the seep.  

After discussion of the Board regarding the issues and challenges faced with the current proposed site
for the wetland, over the next month or so, Ms. Casadei will tour the watershed area for some potential
new sites.  One possible location discussed is behind the Whitehall Borough Building near the tennis
courts.  

Ms. Casadei gave an update on the wildcat sewers along Calera Street and will continue to report
information back to the Board.  

A copy of the Engineers Report is attached to the approved minutes.

The next item on the Agenda was Administration.  Mr. Berkoben stated that he is working with Phil
Lahr, another member of Whitehall Council on a graphic brochure or pamphlet for the Association.  
They will continue to work on a draft of the project and will report back to the Board in the up coming
months.

Mr. Berkoben noted that he is working on prices for signage for the planting along Streets Run Road,
he will report more information at a later date.






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Ms. Scott noted that we received a proposal from Charlotte Video Ventures for web design and
maintenance in the amount of $600 for a two year agreement.  

Motion 5 – The motion was made by Mr. O’Conner to award Charlotte Video Ventures the contract in
the amount of $600 for web design and maintenance for a 2 year agreement, seconded by Ms.
Kuchta, after vote, motion carried.

Mr. Berkoben noted we had discussed inviting honored guests to the March Meeting, however,
suggested that we move forward to April or May 2010.  He also suggested that the Board consider a
Watershed Tour instead of a presentation meeting, as held in the past.  

Ms. Casadei noted that she will contact the person at the Allegheny County Conservation District.  She
noted that the SRWA received notification of grant monies awarded by the District for the wetlands
project, however, we may be able to utilize this funding in organizing a watershed tour.  

No one was in audience, therefore the Meeting concluded at 3:30 pm.

The next meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Whitehall Borough Building at
2:00 pm.  


Ann C. Scott
Secretary/Treasurer



MINUTES OF THE December 11, 2009 MEETING

The Holiday Meeting was held at the Maidenbridge Apartment Complex, Party Room, Weyman Road,
Pittsburgh, PA  15236 at 12:30 pm.

Those in attendance were as follows;  Harold Berkoben, Chairman,  Bob Reitymeyer, Vice Chairman,
Ann Scott, Secretary/Treasurer;  Coreen Casadei, Engineer;  Shirley Kuchta, Baldwin Council;  Tim
Little, Borough of Baldwin;  Howard Bednar, Borough of West Mifflin;  Rose Griffin, Gateway
Engineers, Kirsten Pastrick, ALCOSAN, and Corey O’Conner, Congressman Doyle’s Office.

Chairman Berkoben led the organization in the Pledge of Allegiance called the meeting to order.

The first item on the Agenda was approval of the minutes from the October 29, 2009 meeting.

Motion 1 – The motion was made Mr. Bednar to approve the minutes of the meeting of October 29,
2009 as presented, seconded by Mr. Reitmeyer, after a vote, motion carried.

The next item on the Agenda was the Treasurer’s Report.  Ms. Scott reviewed the account balances
with the Board.   Ms. Scott stated there were was only one invoice presented this month for Collective
Efforts for Engineering Expense in the amount of $337.50 October/November 2009.    

Motion 2 – The motion was made by Mr. Berkoben to accept the Treasurers Report and to pay the
outstanding invoice seconded by Ms. Kuchta, after vote, motion carried.

A copy of the Treasurer’s Report is attached to the approved minutes.

The next item was in reference to the 2009 Audit, Ms Scott noted that she had received a proposal in
the amount of $1,200  from Goff, Backa, Alfera & Company to perform the audit and complete all tax
returns.  

Motion 3 – The motion was made by Mr. Bednar to accept the proposal in the amount of $1,200 from
Goff, Backa, Alfera & Company to complete the 2009 Audit and tax returns, seconded by Mr.
Reitmeyer, after vote, motion carried.

The next item on the Agenda was the Engineers Report.  Ms. Casadei noted she had received a survey
from ALCOSAN regarding Recreational Use of Streets Run Creek, she will complete and return.  She
stated the survey was not applicable to Streets Run.
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The next item discussed was the DEP Environmental Education Grant application.  She noted the
completed applications were due by December 18, she will be contacting the Communities for letters
of support.  

Ms. Casadei noted that she will be submitting an application for the Western Pennsylvania
Conservancy and Dominion Resources Watershed Mini grant in the amount of $1,000 for operating
expenses.  

Ms. Casadei noted that the Ohio Riversweep sponsored by ORSANCO will be held on Saturday, June
19, 2010 if SRWA wish to participate.  Ms. Pastrick noted she had contact information should the
Board have questions regarding refuse collection and will forward to Ms. Scott.

A copy of the Engineers Report is attached to the approved minutes.

The next item on the Agenda was Administration.  Mr. Berkoben stated that he is working with Phil
Lahr, another member of Whitehall Council on some sort of graphic brochure or pamphlet for the
Association.  He will report back to the Board in the up coming months.

Mr. Berkoben noted that he is working on prices for signage for the planting along Streets Run Road,
he will report more information at a later date.

Mr. Berkoben suggested that the for the meeting in March, that the Board invite honored guests,
Representatives, Readshaw, Wagner and Pippy, Congressman Doyle and Murphy’s office.  To
reintroduce ourselves, review our accomplishments and discuss potential funding.  He requested that
this be put on the Agenda for the next meeting to further discuss.

No one was in audience, therefore the Meeting concluded at 3:30 pm.

The next meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Whitehall Borough Building
at 2:00 pm.  


Ann C. Scott
Secretary/Treasurer


MINUTES OF THE October 29, 2009 MEETING

The meeting was held at the West Mifflin Municipal Building, 3000 Lebanon Church Road, West
Mifflin, PA  15122; at 2:00 pm.

Those in attendance were as follows;  Harold Berkoben, Chairman,  Bob Reitymeyer, Vice Chairman,
Ann Scott, Secretary/Treasurer;  Coreen Casadei, Engineer;  Janice Boyko, Borough of Brentwood;  
Howard Bednar, Borough of West Mifflin;  Rose Griffin, Gateway Engineers, Kirsten Pastrick,
ALCOSAN, and Corey O’Conner, Congressman Doyle’s Office.

Chairman Berkoben led the organization in the Pledge of Allegiance called the meeting to order.

The first item on the Agenda was approval of the minutes from the September 29, 2009 meeting.

Motion 1 – The motion was made Mr. Bednar to approve the minutes of the meeting of September 29,
2009 as presented, seconded by Mr. Reitmeyer, after a vote, motion carried.

The next item on the Agenda was the Treasurer’s Report.  Ms. Scott reviewed the account balances
with the Board.   Ms. Scott stated there were two invoices presented this month, both were for
Collective Efforts for Engineering Expense in the amount of $562.50 for August and $377.37 for
September.    

Motion 2 – The motion was made by Mr. Bednar to accept the Treasurers Report and to pay the
outstanding invoice seconded by Mr. Reitmeyer, after vote, motion carried.

A copy of the Treasurer’s Report is attached to the approved minutes.

The next item on the Agenda was the Engineers Report.  Ms. Casadei gave an updated on some
available grants.  The first was the DEP Environmental Education grant, maximum allowance of
$7,500.  The deadline to apply is December 18, 2009.  She suggested that we submit an application
for the printing of new brochures.  After discussion, the Board agreed to proceed with the application.  

The next funding opportunity discussed was the Western PA Conservancy and Dominion Resources
Watershed Mini Grants.  She state that this grant may be used for operating costs.  She will contact the
representative to inquire what they are looking for, suggested we apply for the allowable $1,000 for
operating costs.  After discussion, the Board agreed to proceed with the application.
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Ms. Casadei gave an update on the Wetland design/site.  She stated that she continues to monitor flow
and take pH measurements each month.  She has requested Bob Hedin’s assistance in determining the
best treatment method.  She will report findings at a future meeting.

Ms. Casadei stated that the Ohio River Sweep sponsored by ORSANCO, is held the third Saturday in
June each year, and suggested we consider correlating our stream clean up with River sweep.  The
Board agreed to discuss this matter at a future meeting.

A copy of the Engineers Report is attached to the approved minutes.

The next item on the Agenda was Administration.  Mr. Berkoben stated that he is working with Phil
Lahr, another member of Whitehall Council on some sort of graphic brochure or pamphlet for the
Association.  He will report back to the Board in the up coming months.

Mr. Berkoben stated that there continues to be dumping around the old Chesapeake Restaurant in
Baldwin.  Ms. Casadei will contact Baldwin in regards t this matter.  

Mr. Reitmeyer last month, noted that near Option Fire Hall there appears to be some work being done
in the Creek, placing jersey barriers to stabilize the stream bank.  Ms. Casadei contacted the Borough
of Baldwin and was informed that the fire hall had completed the stabilization work themselves and
that the Borough approved the work being done  

The next item was the proposed sign at the planting down past Chapons.  Mr. Berkoben will contact a
sign company utilized in Whitehall and will report back to the Board the options and the costs at a
future meeting.

No one was in audience, therefore the Meeting concluded at 3:30 pm.

The next meeting has been scheduled for Friday, December 11, 2009 for our annual Holiday
Luncheon.  Mr. Berkoben suggested this year, having the luncheon at Maidenbridge Apartment
Complex.  He noted that for several years we had it at Shirley Kuchta’s home, but stated that it was a
lot of work for her.  The apartment complex is on Weyman Road in Whitehall, he will confirm the date
and Ms. Scott will contact regular attendees.  

Ann C. Scott
Secretary/Treasurer


MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 13, 2009 MEETING


The meeting was held at the Whitehall Municipal Building, 100 Borough Park Drive,
on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

Chairman Berkoben led the organization in the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order.

Those in attendance were as follows:  Harold Berkoben, Chairman, Whitehall Borough;    Coreen
Casadei, Engineer, Collective Efforts;  Janice Boyko, Brentwood Council;
Nancy Barylak, ALCOSAN;, Shirley Kuchta, Baldwin Council; Carol J. Wirth,
Brentwood Resident; Rose Griffin, Gateway Engineers.
(Note:  Ann Scott was unable to attend)

Approval of Minutes  
MOTION 1:     A motion made by Janice Boyko and second by Coreen Casadei to approve the minutes
of the meeting held June 18, 2009.  Upon vote, motion carried.

Engineer’s Report
Coreen Casadei reviewed her report, copy attached.  Coreen explained she met with Joe Riley,
Baldwin Borough Public Works Dept., to review the origin of the water flowing
along the Public Works Building and placed dye to determine the extent of the stream.
Coreen will be taking snap shots in the next few weeks and will have them for the next meeting.  
Coreen noted a gushing waterfall in the area of a mine opening.  A steel plate has been placed over
the opening.  

Harold Berkoben requested that Corinne include the names of persons that assisted in placing the
markers.

Nancy Barylak reported that the ALCOSAN Open House is Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. and reminded persons attending to complete a card for the time capsule.

Janice Boyko reported high weeds along Streets Run Road.    Earth Day is tentatively scheduled for
the second Saturday in April 2010 and suggested a Stream Clean Up
be scheduled to coincide with the event.

Nancy Barylak  volunteered to work on “Public Relations”  and will draft something for review at a later
meeting.    Nancy  also offered to work on the web site noting that nothing is available since Mike
Albert retired.

No other persons in the audience and the meeting concluded at 3:00 p.m.  The next meeting will be
held on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Whitehall Municipal Building,
100 Borough Park Drive.


MINUTES OF THE MARCH 5, 2009 MEETING

The meeting was held at the Brentwood Community Center, Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA  15227;
at 2:00 pm.

Those in attendance were as follows;   Ann Scott, Secretary. Treasurer;  Coreen Casadei, Engineer;  
Janice Boyko, Borough of Brentwood;  Shirley Kuchta, Borough of Baldwin; Howard Bednar, Borough
of West Mifflin;  Rose Griffin, Gateway Engineers and Nancy Barylak, ALCOSAN.

Secretary/Treasurer Scott led the organization in the Pledge of Allegiance called the meeting to
order.

The first item on the Agenda was approval of the minutes from the January 29, 2009 meeting.

Motion 1 – The motion was made Ms. Kuchta to approve the minutes of the meeting of January 29,
2009 as presented, seconded by Mr. Bednar, after a vote, motion carried.

The next item on the Agenda was the Treasurer’s Report.  Ms. Scott reviewed the account balances
and stated that no bills were presented for payment at this time.  Ms. Scott noted that the checkbook
and other documents were at the auditor’s at this time.    

Motion 2 – The motion was made by Ms. Boyko to accept the Treasurers Report as presented,
seconded by Ms. Kuchta, after vote, motion carried.

A copy of the Treasurer’s Report is attached to the approved minutes.

The next item on the Agenda was the Engineers Report.  Ms. Casadei stated  she received notification
from Dominion Republic grant application submitted on behalf of the Association was not approved.  
She has requested a list of approved projects for future reference.

She noted that applications are being accepted through April 3, 2009 for the League of Women
Voters (WREN) grant up to $5,000.  She was informed by the League that this year they will be
focusing on funding “green” projects such as construction of a rain garden.  After much discussion, the
Board which had previously agreed to submit an application for the printing and production expenses
for new brochures, agreed to postpone submitting this grant application this year.

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Ms. Casadei spoke with a representative from the Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) in reference to the
wetland project.  She will follow up with her to gather information required for possible funding
allocation in 2010.

The Board discussed the wetlands project and the status.  Ms. Casadei submitted a Pre-Design
estimate in the amount of $44,018.67 and a Construction estimate of $40,400.00 for a total of
$84,418.67.  Ms. Casadei stated before design and construction begins, she would like to construct a
weir at the proposed project site for a few months to establish the amount of flow.  This information is
vital to determine if the site will sustain the project during dry months.  Ms. Casadei stated she will
maintain the weir each month, prior to our regular meetings.  Ms.  Scott reminded the Board that
included in the 2009 Budget was $10,000 for Capital Project.  

Motion 3 – The motion was made by Ms. Scott to authorize the Engineer to construct a weir at the
proposed wetlands site in Elm Leaf Park, tentative on the approval of the Baldwin Public Works
Department, seconded by Ms. Boyko, after vote, motion carried.

Ms. Casadei stated she will begin working on smaller, less expensive design items at this time.  

A copy of the Engineers Report is attached to the approved minutes.

The next item on the Agenda was Administration.   Ms. Scott stated she had received an email from
the art teacher at Baldwin High School this morning, the barrels are done.  She inquired with the
Engineer if she would be able to attach the “hardware” at this time.  Ms. Casadei stated she would be
willing to go to the Baldwin High School and teach some of the students how to convert the painted
barrel into rain barrels by attaching the hardware.  Ms. Scott stated she will email the High School and
try to make the arrangements.

Ms. Boyko stated she had made the necessary arrangements with Brentwood High School to paint a
few more barrels.  Ms. Scott stated with Mr. Berkoben out of town, if arrangements could be made with
the School at the end of the month to drop off more barrels.  Ms. Boyko will follow up.

No one was in audience, therefore the Meeting concluded at 3:30 pm.



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The next meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at West Mifflin Municipal
Building, 3000 Lebanon Church Road, West Mifflin, PA  15122 at 2:00 pm.  


Ann C. Scott
Secretary/Treasurer




MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 29, 2009

The meeting was held at the Whitehall Borough Municipal Building, 100 Borough Park Drive,
Pittsburgh, PA  15236; at 2:00 pm.

Those in attendance were as follows;  Harold Berkoben, Chairman;  Robert Reitmeyer, Vice-
Chairman;  Shirley Kuchta, Treasurer; Ann Scott, Secretary;  Coreen Casadei, Engineer;  Janice
Boyko, Borough Brentwood;  Jack Grindle, Gateway Engineers and Kirsten Pastrick, ALCOSAN.

Chairman Berkoben led the organization in the Pledge of Allegiance called the meeting to order.

The first item on the Agenda was approval of the minutes from the December 11, 2008 meeting.

Motion 1 – The motion was made Ms. Boyko to approve the minutes of the meeting of December 11,
2008 as presented, seconded by Ms. Kuchta, after a vote, motion carried.

The next item on the Agenda was the Treasurer’s Report.  Ms. Kuchta reviewed the account balances
and bills presented for payment.  

Motion 2 – The motion was made by Mr. Berkoben to approve the Treasurers Report and to ratify the
bills as presented for approval, seconded by Ms. Boyko, after vote, motion carried.

Ms. Kuchta presented the 2009 proposed Budget to the Board as prepared by the Secretary and
Treasurer.

Motion 3 – The motion was made by Mr. Berkoben to approve the 2009 Budget in the amount of
$30,000 as presented for approval, seconded by Ms. Boyko, after vote, motion carried.

A copy of the Treasurer’s Report and 2009 Budget is attached to the approved minutes.

The next item on the Agenda was the Engineers Report.  Ms. Casadei stated that applications are
being accepted through April 3, 2009 for the League of Women Voters (WREN) grant up to $5,000.  
She will need the support of the Communities and State Representatives to apply, and will be in
contact with everyone regarding an application.  
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Ms. Casadei spoke with a representative from the Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) in reference to the
wetland project.  She will follow up with her to gather information required for possible funding
allocation in 2010.

The Board discussed the wetlands project and the status.  Ms. Scott reminded the Board that the
DCED funding received had time limits on spending and that included in the 2009 Budget was
$10,000 for Capital Project.  She suggested authorizing the Engineer to begin working on design or
preparing a scope of services for design to present at the next meeting.

Motion 4 – The motion was made by Ms. Scott to authorize the Engineer to prepare a Scope of
Services and design cost breakdown for the proposed wetland project in Elm Leaf Parkl, seconded by
Ms. Boyko, after vote, motion carried.

A copy of the Engineers Report is attached to the approved minutes.

The next item on the Agenda was Administration.  Ms. Scott stated has received a proposal for the
preparation of the 2008 Audit and Tax Return from Goff Backa and Alfera in the amount of $1,200
plus expenses.  

Motion 5 – The motion was made by Mr. Reitmeyer to accept the proposal for the preparation of the
2008 Audit and Tax Return from Goff Backa and Alfera in the amount of $1,200 plus expenses as
submitted, seconded by Ms. Boyko, after vote, motion carried.

Mr. Berkoben reminded everyone that this being January, the Board should reorganize positions of
Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer.

Motion 6 – The motion was made by Ms. Kuchta to appoint Harold Berkoben, Whitehall representative
as the Chairman of the Streets Run Watershed Association, seconded by Mr. Reitmeyer, after vote,
motion carried.

Motion 7 – The motion was made by Ms. Scott to appoint Robert Reitmeyer, Whitehall representative
as the Vice Chairman of the Streets Run Watershed Association, seconded by Ms. Kuchta, after vote,
motion carried.

Ms. Kuchta stated is unable to continue serving as Treasurer of the Board due to other commitments
and suggested that the appointment of Secretary and Treasurer be combined into one position.  


Motion 8 – The motion was made by Ms. Boyko to appoint Ann Scott, Baldwin representative as the
Secretary/Treasurer of the Streets Run Watershed Association, seconded by Mr. Reitmeyer, after vote,
motion carried.

No one was in audience, therefore the Meeting concluded at 3:30 pm.

The next meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2009 at Brentwood Community Center,
Brentwood Library, Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA  15227 at 2:00 pm.  


Ann C. Scott
Secretary/Treasurer


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