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The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center215 Innovation Blvd., State College, PA 16803P: (814) 865-5000
Join PMAA in State College, PA for the 79th Annual Conference & Trade Showwhich provides an unparalleled forum for education and networking, and exploresemerging issues and trends impacting our industry.
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Who Should Attend?Largest municipal authority-focused event in PA30+ hours of educationThree professional luncheonsProfessional development &continuing education credits8+ hours of member-drivenexhibit time
Why Attend?
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Thomas ZeunerPMAA President
John BertiPMAA Vice President &
Conference Chair
Conference at a Glance & Lodging.....Registration & General Information.....Schedule of Events.............................Professional Luncheons......................Monday Sessions................................Tuesday Sessions...............................Tuesday General Sessions.................Closing Breakfast & Guest Program...Exhibitor Registration..........................Registration Form & Session List........Sponsorship Information.....................
August 29 - September 1, 2021
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Conference at a Glance &Lodging
Sunday, August 29
Monday, August 30
7 - 9:30am 7:30am - 3pm 8:30am 10am - 12pm 12 - 1:45pm 2 - 4:15pm 4 - 6pm 6:30pm Tuesday, August 31
7:30am - 3pm 7:30 - 9:30am 8:30am - 12pm 12 - 2pm 2 - 5pm 6:30pm
1 - 6pm Conference Registration3 - 5pm Local Authority Tours4 - 8pm Exhibitor Registration & Setup8:30pm Welcome Reception
Wednesday, September 1
8am Closing Breakfast
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Saturday, August 28
11am Annual Golf Outing
Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 16803Phone Reservations: 1-800-233-7505 Group Code: PMAA21A
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Hampton Inn & Suites State College1955 Waddle Road, State College, PA 16803Phone Reservations: 814-231-1899Group Code: PMA Holiday Inn Express State College1925 Waddle Road, State College, PA 16803Phone Reservations: 814-867-1800Group Code: P3A Springhill Suites State College1935 Waddle Road, State College, PA 16803Phone Reservations: 814-867-1807Group Code: PAMS
To receive the discounted group rates, bookyour arrangements before July 28, 2021.
Exhibitor Registration & SetupConference RegistrationOpening Ceremonies & AnnualBusiness MeetingTrade ShowProfessional LuncheonsEducational SessionsTrade Show, Exhibitor & President's ReceptionReception & Banquet
Conference RegistrationTrade Show + BreakfastEducational SessionsTrade Show + LunchGeneral SessionsDinner & Dueling Pianos
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Conference RegistrationRegister before July 1, 2021 to receive a discountedrate. Mail forms to: PMAA, 1000 N. Front Street, Suite401, Wormleysburg, PA 17043 or register online at:municipalauthorities.org.
Sunday, August 29 ∙ Monday, August 30 ∙ Tuesday, August 31 ∙
Upon Your ArrivalConference registration packets are available at thePMAA registration desk as follows:
Trade Show Register today for your exhibit space! As part of the exhibitor package you will receivecomplimentary meals at the President/ExhibitorReception on Monday and breakfast & lunch onTuesday. For additional information email Mike Baer [email protected]. To register online, visitthe website: municipalauthorities.org. No refunds afterJuly 30, 2021. Exhibitor Registration & SetupSunday, August 29 ∙ Monday, August 30 ∙ Trade Show HoursMonday, August 30 ∙ Tuesday, August 31 ∙
Registration & General Information
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Banquet TicketsAttendees purchasing banquet tickets will be given abanquet voucher in their registration packet. Thisvoucher must be exchanged for reserved seating atthe registration desk.
Cancellation PolicyFull amount of conference registration or fees forticketed events will be refunded if a written cancellationnotice is received by PMAA no later than Friday, July30, 2021. After July 30, 2021, a $50 charge will beaccessed to cover handling costs on registrationcancellations and a 10% charge will be applied toticketed functions. Refunds will be issued in the samemanner in which it was paid. Due to hotel and busguarantees, no refunds will be made after Monday,August 9, 2021. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Wenrich by email at:[email protected].
Please Note: Publication is subject to change.
Early RegistrationTo register today, please visit the conferencewebpage or complete the enclosed registration form.
Saturday, August 28 Annual Golf OutingMountain View Country Club ∙ 11am$80 per person includes: 18 holes, golf cart & boxedlunch
Contact Mike Baer by email at:[email protected]
1 - 6pm7:30am - 3pm7:30am - 3pm
4 - 8pm7:30 - 9:30am
10am - 12pm, 4 - 6pm7:30 - 9:30am ∙ Breakfast12 - 2pm ∙ Lunch
PMAA │ Schedule of Events
Advanced Water Filtration SystemBattery & Solar InstallationsThe New Outface CascadeThe New Odor Control Facility
Conference Registration ∙ 1 - 6pm
Exhibitor Registration & Setup ∙ 4 - 8pm
University AreaJoint Authority Tour ∙ 3 - 5pmTransportation on own.Directions will be provided.
Exhibitor Registration & Setup ∙ 7 – 9:30am
Conference Registration ∙ 7:30am – 3pm
Opening Ceremonies ∙ 8:30am
Sunday, August 29
Schedule of Events
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Monday, August 30
We all face obstacles. At home. At work. Especially this past year. Don’t miss award-winning sports journalist and master storyteller, Ashley Fox, atthe 79th Annual Conference & Trade Show whereshe will share stories on leadership, teamwork,communication and how to move the ball during achanging world. Let’s be resilient, PMAA!
Keynote Speaker · Ashley Fox
Business Meeting (immediately following thekeynote speaker)The meeting agenda includes a review of PMAAactivities including legislative updates, committeereports, and a presentation for vote and adoptionof PMAA’s resolutions, important issues andactions forming PMAA’s legislative and regulatoryagenda for the coming year.
In February 2022, the Nixon-Kocher WaterTreatment Plant will utilize a multiple barrierapproach to treatment with microfiltration, granularactivated carbon, ultraviolet disinfection followedby chlorine disinfection. It is supplied from thethree wells at the Nixon well field and four wells atthe Kocher well field. The facility is a 3.0 MGDplant expandable to 5.0 MGD.
State CollegeBorough WaterAuthority ∙ 3 - 5pmTransportation on own.Directions will beprovided.
Welcome Reception ∙ 8:30 – 10:30pmNew for 2021, join your authority colleagues as theWelcome Reception is co-hosted by the RegionalDirectors.
PMAA is committed to presenting a conferencewith the health and safety of our members beingat the forefront of our consideration by following
COVID-19 mitigation protocols.
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Anthony G. Elberti, P.E., Gannett Fleming
From Revit to Reality - Innovative Pumping StationDesign and Construction (1 PDH)
Hear how Gannett Fleming recently used Revit todesign and deliver a 24 MGD pumping station with a submersible self-cleaning wet well arrangement. This presentation includes a demonstration of 3Ddesign tools, real world implementation, challenges ofmaintaining operations during construction and lessonslearned.
Steven A. Hann, Esq., Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & LupinMichael Witherel, Esq., Witherel & Associates
Tell It to the Judge (1 CLE)
This highly popular event is beneficial to authority employees, board members, solicitors,engineers, managers, and financial officers. Hear attorneys argue facts and laws involvingactual cases. Audience members can test their knowledge by voting on arguments (andattorneys) they think are the most persuasive. The judge will review the court decision.
Monday, August 30 ∙ 10am - 12pm
John Molloy, CFA, PLGITZachary Williard, PFM Financial Advisors LLC
Budget Relief and Financial Management Strategiesfor Uncertain Times (1 CPE)
Are revenues slowing due to the pandemic? Have youanticipated or experienced any cashflow problems inthe future? Let's take a closer look at your budget, yourdebt, your assets, and strategies that can be utilized tohelp relieve budget pressure and take advantage ofcurrent low interest rates.
Trade ShowVisit the exhibit hall to find the latest products and services provided by those in the authority industry.This is a great opportunity to network with vendors and colleagues.
Professional Luncheons
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Monday, August 30 ∙ 12 - 1:45pm
Professional Luncheons
Steven A. Hann, Esq., Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin,Maxwell & Lupin
Stormwater Fee Issues and Litigation – A National andLocal Perspective (1 PDH)
As more Pennsylvania municipal authorities assumestormwater responsibilities within their municipality orregion, the issue of stormwater fees takes on greaterimportance. This session will provide a national perspectiveon stormwater issues, specifically focusing on fee litigation,and discuss how these issues may ultimately be applicablein Pennsylvania if fee litigation becomes morecommonplace.
Freddy Lutz, PennBidThe Evolution of Bid Management
Are you searching for a timeline of the competitivebidding process? From the early methods employedby authorities to those used today, Freddy will discussthe intent and requirements specific to the purchasingprovisions of the Municipality Authorities Act. Along theway, the audience will learn how and why public bidding has evolved into its current form and imagine what changes may be in store in thefuture.
Monday ∙ Education Sessions
Monday, August 30 ∙ 2 - 3pm
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Mark Vacha, Esq., Cozen O’Connor
COVID recovery bondsLegislative & regulatory developmentsDevelopments in green bonds and other social impact-oriented bonds Benchmarks for certifications (e.g., energy efficiency orother sustainability measures)
Public Finance in a New Administration (1 PDH)
Learn about:
Gary Cohen, Esq., Gary Cohen Environmental FirmNPDES Permitting Course for Permittees (1 PDH)
Do you know your rights as a permittee and how theconditions in your NPDES permit were developed?Potentially, you can comply with the underlyingstatutory/regulatory standard and be subject to lessstringent/costly requirements. Gary will educatepermittees about opportunities to be proactive, identifyissues associated with water quality-based effluentlimitations, municipal wet weather conditions,stormwater requirements, & other permit requirements.
Christine Gunsaullus, Entech Engineering, Inc.
All Mixed Up? A Case Study for Mixing Your Water Tank (1 PDH)
The Ephrata Area Joint Authority has four storage tanksin their system but was unsure how adequate the mixingwas in each tank or if mixers were even necessary. With combined efforts, the Authority, EntechEngineering, and the Bureau of Safe Drinking Wateranalyzed the water quality data from the tanks. By usingreal data, the determination was best announced foreach tank and the Authority was assured that they weremaking informed decisions in regard to water quality intheir tanks and distribution system.
Caleb J. Krauter, Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.
How IDIQ Contracting Can Facilitate Faster Responseand Reduce the Cost of Emergency Repairs
Learn about the bidding and administration of IDIQcontracts and the potential benefits they can provide onemergency and maintenance repair contracts. See whichtypes of projects will benefit most from IDIQ contractingprocedures and view real-world examples of successfulemergency and repair projects completed under IDIQcontracts.
David Busch, Downingtown Municipal WaterAuthorityJennie Shade, PMAA
To manage system infrastructureHow to take the initial steps to complete an assetmanagement planWhy “simpler might be better” by setting goals,staying up to date and preparing for the future
How to be Proactive with Asset Management &Potential Requirements of SB597
Jennie Shade, Director of Government Relations, willprovide a summary of SB597 which would require allauthorities to have an implemented asset managementplan. SB597 has been opposed by PMAA however, assetmanagement is not the problem.
During this session, you will hear from presenter, DavidBusch share the importance of as to why assetmanagement is a great tool in the authority toolbox.
Examples are:
Monday ∙ Education Sessions
Monday, August 30 ∙ 3:15 - 4:15pm
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Amy Parrish, P.G., E.H.S., Barton & Loguidice,DPC
Getting More from the Wellfield – A Municipal WaterSupply Well Fracking Project (1 PDH)
Municipalities reliant on groundwater supplies facedemands for increased water capacity. Groundwatersuppliers can be challenged by these demandsespecially in certain geologic settings. This project forthe town of Middletown, Frederick County, Maryland,explores the outcome of using hydrofracturing toincrease the capacity of a municipal supply well.
Jonathan Klotz, Mount Pocono Municipal Authority
The Price of Compliance - A Glance at a SmallMunicipal System Project
Mount Pocono Municipal Authority, a small authority,was required to spend $19,000,000 to upgrade itswastewater treatment plant to satisfy a localenvironmental group. The project, which increasedcapacity only 0.1 MGD (from 0.4 to 0.5), providesvaluable insight on how to plan, build, and finance achallenging project.
Lee Stinnett, Esq., II, Salzmann Hughes, P.C.
Weathering the Storm – Challenges to StormwaterFees (1 PDH)
As stormwater fees have become more prevalent acrossthe Commonwealth, many authorities are beginning to seechallenges by ratepayers. Lee plans to share variouschallenges authorities have faced, provide tips toimplement a holistic stormwater program that is legallydefensible, and offer recommendations for winning thepublic relations battle before a fee is implemented.
Kevin Buraks, Esq., Portnoff Law Associates, Ltd.Gary Sanders, Edmunds GovTech
Improving Revenue Collections During a Pandemic – Lessons Learned
The COVID-19 pandemic created many financialhardships for both authorities and their customers.Presenters will offer alternative payment methods,including third party solutions that can assist in bad debtreduction, and discuss the effects of the pandemic ondelinquent collections. Attendees will completeworksheets to illustrate potential write-offs associatedwith service terminations.
Monday ∙ Education Sessions
Monday, August 30 ∙ 3:15 - 4:15pm
Trade ShowExhibitor & President’s Reception
PMAA President, Thomas Zeuner, invites you to mixand mingle for light refreshments during the tradeshow while welcoming new members to theconference & visiting with tenured members, too!This is a great opportunity to swap business cards!
Monday, August 30 ∙ 4 - 6pm
William H. Markus AwardSahli Service Award & Extended Service AwardsL.W. "Red" Davis Award
Join colleagues for a reception & dinner to recognizemembers who have dedicated many years of serviceto their authorities and communities.
Awards Announced:
The Markus Award application is due by May 30,2021. The deadline to submit applications for theSahli Service Awards and Extended Service Awardsis July 31, 2021. The recipient of the L.W. "Red"Davis Award is chosen by the Associate MemberCommittee.
For more information on the qualifications andapplication form, please visit:municipalauthorities.org/conf-awards/.
Kathy L. Pape, Esq., Saxton & StumpJohn Trant, City of JohnstownMichael Kerr, Greater Johnstown Water Authority
Assembling an internal and external teamUnderstanding the numbers in the short and longtermCustomer financial impacts including: rates andfunding programs to mitigate impactsCustomer communication and transparencyOperational considerationsDEP/EPA Consent Orders
Compliance & Capital SolutionsThrough Regionalization
During this presentation, the following key componentswill be addressed:
PMAA supports measures to ensure the health and safety of our members and will follow guidelines put forth by theState of PA and The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. PMAA will not be liable for any real or perceived exposureto COVID-19 or other transmitted condition.
There is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID in any public place and exposure is possible despite following allrecommended guidelines. By attending the PMAA conference you are assuming all risks related to exposure to COVID19.
PMAA │ │ 9Monday ∙ Educational Sessions & Annual Awards Banquet
Annual Awards Banquet
Monday, August 30 ∙ 6:30 - 8:30pm
Tuesday ∙ Education Sessions
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Tuesday, August 31 ∙ 7:30 - 9:30am
Trade ShowBreakfast
Get fueled for the day to visit the exhibits! Make the bestof this networking opportunity while enjoying breakfastwith colleagues.
Tuesday, August 31 ∙ 8:30 - 9:30am
Ashley Wise, FSA, CERA, EA, MAAA, Conrad SiegelDavid Lytle, FSA, CFA, MAAA, Conrad Siegel
Pension Plans: Investment Insights & the Impact of Privatization
Do you want to learn about retirement plans available toyou? We will touch on the key aspects of defined benefitand defined contribution plans, benchmark performancefor the most recent actuarial valuation period, how variousstrategies could influence returns, and the recent trend ofacquisitions by private companies.
Mark Vacha, Esq., Cozen O’ConnorMichael Klein, Esq., Cozen O’Connor
Perspectives on the Flint Water Crisis Including itsCivil and Criminal Aftermath
The presenter, along with a colleague or colleagues fromtheir public utility and/or litigation groups, would like toaddress the background of matters related to the Flint,Michigan water crisis and subsequent criminal and civilactions involving public officials. The program will aim tofocus on financial and policy matters that arguablycontributed to and/or complicated the crisis and whetherthere are any broader take-aways for issuer and otherpublic officials outside of Michigan considering the factsand circumstances there.
Nestor Murray, McKim & Creed
“Find & Fix” LOOK AHEAD! A Budgetary Forecastfor Water System Utilities Related to New Lead andCopper Rule (1 PDH)
This session will provide a technical and budgetaryguide for Water Systems Utilities as a “Look Ahead” forthe new revised requirements under the EPA’s FinalLead and Copper Rule (LRC). The technical andbudgetary guide includes start-up activities, inventorycreation through asset management, CCT evaluationand studies, and estimated costs associated with theimplementation of the new revised rule.
Samantha Albert, P.E., Borton Lawson Jeff Colella, Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority
MS4 Collaboration & Compliance - WyomingValley Sanitary Authority (WVSA) RegionalStormwater Management Program: Where We AreNow (1 PDH)
WVSA's MS4 Program was established to bringtogether 32 municipalities under a regionalized effortto cost effectively and reliably meet state mandatedobligations of the Municipal Separate Storm SewerSystems (MS4) regulations. The WVSA MS4 Programis a comprehensive initiative that addresses regionalstormwater quality pollutant reduction goals throughthe implementation of both non-structural BestManagement Practices (BMPs) and structural waterquality BMPs, as well as concurrently prioritizing andaddressing other important municipal stormwaterissues including localized flooding, aged infrastructure,and mapping. The program is in year 2 of MS4 permitcompliance and has experienced many successes andchallenges with implementation of a large-scaleregionalized Pollutant Reduction Plan (PRP).
Daniel Capano, Gannett Fleming
Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity: Attacks,Mitigation and the Human Asset (1 PDH)
This presentation will discuss the current state of criticalinfrastructure cybersecurity from three perspectives:notable attacks on critical infrastructure, methods ofattack, prevention and mitigation, and the role of thehuman asset in cybersecurity. Cybercrime is on the rise;it is a low risk and high reward activity. As higher valuetargets harden their defenses, threat actors will start toattack soft targets – poorly defended or configurednetworks. Several notable cyberattacks on criticalinfrastructure will be described. Prevention strategiessuch as reducing the attack surface and defense indepth will be discussed. Finally, the role of the humanasset, which is the most often compromised element, willbe presented along with a discussion of Cyberhygiene. .
Lisa D. Daniels, Dept. of Environmental ProtectionSteven A. Hann, Esq., Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin,Maxwell & Lupin
DEP Update: Water, Wastewater & the ChesapeakeBay (1 PDH)
This session will share an overview of current complianceissues relevant to wastewater treatment plants anddrinking water facilities, including new regulatory and policyinitiatives, the latest PFAS-related information, and newdevelopments regarding the Chesapeake Bay.
Nathan Walker, Gannett Fleming
Public Funding of Stormwater Controls on PrivateProperty (1 PDH)
With stormwater management responsibilities increasing, communities are seeking new opportunitiesto efficiently meet runoff water quality and floodmitigation goals. Local leaders are beginning to realizethat the sites with the greatest potential for efficientlymanaging stormwater may lie on private property.Nathan will discuss the tools available to communitiesto help local leaders gain greater ability to controlstormwater through features constructed on privateproperty.
Tuesday, August 31 ∙ 9:45 - 10:45am
Tuesday ∙ Education Sessions
Shannon Drosnock, Montgomery Township Wastewater’s Role in Public Health (1 PDH)
Municipal Sewer Authority Wastewater is being used to perform testing for variouspublic health issues such as COVID-19. What role doesour industry play in shaping the future of this datacollection? How can our industry contribute to the publichealth and where is the privacy line? Legislation (HB2883) has already been proposed on the topic.
Tuesday, August 31 ∙ 8:30 - 9:30am
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Derek McLaurin, Muni-LinkJim Rokosky, Muni-Link
How Can Authorities Take Advantage of Technologyto Adapt to the “New Normal” (1 PDH)
One thing that the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us isthat we can no longer always expect “business as usual”with no disruptions. This has forced all utility providers torethink the way they do business, be able to rely on amobile workforce, and leverage online platforms toengage with their customers. In this session we willreview the technologies and strategies available to notonly help your authority overcome these trying times, butalso will position your organization for the future. Topicsinclude websites, social media, customer notifications,remote workers, virtual meetings, and online customerself-service features including easy and customer friendlyelectronic billing and payments.
Luke Tilley, Wilmington TrustCapital Market Update
This session will provide an update on the economyand markets in 2021, including detail on U.S. andinternational economic growth, labor markets, inflation,financial conditions, and Federal Reserve policy.
Tuesday ∙ Education Sessions
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Tuesday, August 31 ∙ 9:45 - 10:45am
Barry Hales, McKim & CreedHoward Hodder, McKim & Creed
Hunting, Not Hoping: Best Practices for EffectiveWater Asset Management (1 PDH)
When it comes to saving water and making better use ofit, is there really anything to debate? Water is critical. The presenters will discuss how effective water assetmanagement integrates people, processes, andtechnology to conserve, provide and procure the world’smost precious resource.
Tuesday, August 31 ∙ 11am - 12pm
Tuesday ∙ Educational Sessions
Sharon DelSignore, EAP Industries, Inc.
Technical Workings of Ultrasonic Water Meters, andNew Advancements in AMR & AMI (1 PDH)
Understand the technical workings of Ultra-Sonic WaterMeters and their in-field advantages. Combine precisionmeters with Automated Meter Reading (AMR) and/orAutomated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for the highestrevenue in the business of water. Different tools for eachunique utility to manage valuable data retrieved from yourwater meters. Leverage powerful connectivity to stay leanand resourceful with innovations.
Frank Natale, VADAR Systems, Inc.Michael Silva, Nrby, Inc.
Best Practices for Stormwater Management: Fromthe Field to Compliance (1 PDH)
The presenters will share best practices and benefitsof digitally transforming stormwater management.Topics covered will include the current state of billingand collecting stormwater fees in Pennsylvania,tracking, and compliance. The presentation will detailhow digitally capturing GIS data as well as integratingstormwater field data in real time with municipalbilling software is empowering teams to providebetter service to residents and businesses utilizingcloud-based and mobile technologies.
Vanessa Nedrick, P.E., MSEM, Remington &Vernick Engineers
Using Facilities and Needs Assessments in CapitalImprovement Planning (1 PDH)
Allocation of funds to capital improvement projectsbecame more critical during these unprecedented times.A Needs Assessment is critical in assisting how toeffectively prioritize and plan capital improvementprojects. Implementation of the recommendations ofthese assessments help authorities to be more proactivethan reactive which benefits rate payers, in the long run,with proper planning.
Tuesday ∙ Education Sessions
Tuesday, August 31 ∙ 12 - 2pm
What You Need to Know (1 PDH)Steven A. Hann, Esq., Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin,Maxwell & Lupin
Climate Change and Municipal Authorities –
This session will provide an overview of the legal andpolicy issues related to climate change in the UnitedStates. Specific emphasis will be placed on theimpact of climate change on wastewater treatmentplants, drinking water facilities and the water supply.We will also look to the future and discuss how the21st century utility will need to assess climatechange as part of its overall management andoperations.
Trade Show LunchExhibit Hall Door prize winners will be announced from theexhibitor’s booth.
Important information andupdates about the conferenceCustomizable schedulesSession details includinglocations and timesInformation on speakers andexhibitorsHotel mapsView and downloadpresentations
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Tuesday, August 31 ∙ 11am - 12pm
Tuesday ∙ Educational Sessions
Conference App
Special thanks to the 2021 exhibitors & sponsors.
Adrienne Vicari, P.E., Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.Joshua Fox, P.E., Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.Shaun Walsh, West Goshen Sewer Authority
How Capital Improvement Plans Can HelpAuthorities Survive COVID-19 and Other FinancialChallenges (1 PDH)
Now more than ever, utilities need to keep theiroperations and maintenance costs low and invest limitedfunds where they will show the biggest return. A capital improvement plan can help you accomplishboth these goals, while also increasing efficiency,positioning you better for grant opportunities, andreducing the risk of regulatory fines and liabilities frominfrastructure failure.
Anthony Bellitto, Jr., P.E., North Penn Water AuthorityDwight Hoare, P.E., St. Mary's Area Water AuthorityPaul Vojtek, Erie Water WorksSteven A. Hann, Esq., Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin,Maxwell & Lupin
Privatization: Investor-Owned Utility Acquisitions of Municipal or Authority-Owned Water andWastewater Systems
This interactive panel discussion will provide boardmembers, directors, managers and solicitors ofmunicipal or authority-owned water and wastewatersystems with an overview on issues germane toprivatization, with a focus on activities since theenactment of Act 12 of 2016, which set forth a newstatutory framework for water and wastewater systemvaluations. The panel will also cover PUC-relatedinitiatives, administrative and judicial decisions relatedto privatization, and steps that a municipal authority canconsider in addressing privatization-related issues.
Steven A. Hann, Esq., Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin,Maxwell & Lupin Mike Kyle, P.E., Lancaster Area Sewer Authority Liesel Gross, Lehigh County AuthorityCharlotte Katzenmoyer, Capital Region Water
COVID – What We Learned
This session will feature a panel of managers and aPMAA solicitor to address the impact of the pandemicon authorities including human resources, operations,and finance. How did authorities cope? What did they implement?What worked and did not work? Also, suggestions forimprovement and predictions on how authoritiesshould move into the future. What will we maintain?What will we eliminate? How can we harden ourorganizations to remain viable during anotherpandemic or similar disaster?
A beautiful night is planned on the outdoor terraceoverlooking the rolling hills of Central Pennsylvania. Avariety of culinary stations featuring delicious foods will beserved at our evening event. After dinner, sit back andenjoy a fun evening of entertainment featuring the bestworld class dueling pianos by Ted Oliver Productions fromWaukesha, WI.
Tuesday, August 31 ∙ 6 - 10pm
Tuesday ∙ General Sessions
PMAA │ │ 14Tuesday General Sessions ∙ Dinner & Entertainment
Tuesday, August 31 ∙ 3:30 - 5pmTuesday, August 31 ∙ 2 - 3:30pm
Dinner & Entertainment ∙ Dueling Pianos Show
Frederick Watts and the Founding of Penn StatePMAA Closing Breakfast Roger Williams, Retired Executive Director, Penn StateAlumni Association and Affiliate Associate Professor ofHigher Education, is the author of Frederick Watts andthe Founding of Penn State. This biography exploresWatts’s role in founding and leading Penn Statethrough its formative years. Join us as we learn howthe University was opened to students in 1859, andwas known as the first successful agricultural college inAmerica. Plenty of Penn State history will be presentedas Williams is quoted as being one of the finesthistorians of higher education. Monday, August 30 ∙ 12 - 2pm
Ice Cream U: The Story of the Nation's MostSuccessful Collegiate CreameryFeaturing: Lee Stout Enjoy ice cream from the Creamery while learning aboutthe history that focuses on the processing of fluid milk andmanufacturing of other dairy products. Did you know… in an average year, the Creameryproduces approximately 225,000 gallons of ice cream, frozen sherbet, and yogurt in addition to dishing out 750,000 hand-dippedice cream cones.
Seven Mountains Wine Cellars Luncheon & Wine Tasting Since 2008, Seven Mountains Wine Cellars has been creating exciting new anddifferent wines. The winery offers over 40 palette-pleasing wines to satisfy any taste. While visiting atSeven Mountains Wine Cellars, enjoy a catered luncheonand hear the wine experts share the background on themulti-award winning winery. Your visit will conclude witha tasting of wines offered at the winery.
Guest Program
Erie Bayfront Convention Center, September 11 – 14, 2022
Kalahari Resorts and ConventionCenter, September 17 – 20, 2023
Closing Breakfast & Guest Program
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Wednesday, September 1 ∙ 8am
Tuesday, August 31 ∙ 10am
Save the Date for 2022 & 2023!
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tees, NO REFUNDS after July 31, 2021.
Unpaid no-shows will be charged.
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Name/Title _______________________________________ Nickname ____________________
Authority or Firm _________________________________________________________________
Street Address ___________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip ___________________________________________________________________
Phone Number _________________________ Email ___________________________________
Attending Spouse Name (No registration fee) _________________________________________Spouses of registrants planning to attend the conference must register to participate in all planned functions.
Pricing is per person. Please include payment for the registration fee and selected functions:Registration until July 1, 2021 ........................................................................................................................ ( ) @ $295.00 ________Registration after July 1, 2021 ........................................................................................................................ ( ) @ $345.00 ________
Sunday, August 29State College Borough Water Authority Tour (Complimentary - registration is required. Include guest if attending) ... ( ) @ $ 0.00 ________University Area Joint Authority (Complimentary - registration is required. Include guest if attending) ............................ ( ) @ $ 0.00 ________ Welcome Reception (Complimentary - registration is required. Include guest if attending) ............................................. ( ) @ $ 0.00 ________
Monday, August 30Opening Ceremonies Breakfast (Complimentary - registration is required. Include guest if attending.) ......................... ( ) @ $ 0.00 ________Board Members’/Solicitors’ Luncheon - Tell It to the Judge ............................................................................ ( ) @ $ 30.00 ________ Engineers’ Luncheon - From Revit to Reality - Innovative Pumping Station Design & Construction ..................... ( ) @ $ 30.00 ________ Managers’/Financial Luncheon - Budget Relief & Financial Management Strategies for Uncertain Times ........ ( ) @ $ 30.00 ________
Awards BanquetBanquet ticket (Purchase if registered for the conference.) ....................................................................................... ( ) @ $ 65.00 ________Banquet ticket ONLY (Purchase if you are attending the BANQUET ONLY.) ................................................................. ( ) @ $ 69.00 ________
Monday Guest ProgramSeven Mountains Wine Cellars Luncheon & Wine Tasting ............................................................................ ( ) @ $ 40.00 ________
Tuesday, August 31Exhibit Area Breakfast (Complimentary - registration is required. Include spouse if attending.) ...................................... ( ) @ $ 0.00 ________Exhibit Area Lunch (Complimentary - registration is required. Include spouse if attending.) ............................................ ( ) @ $ 0.00 ________Dueling Pianos Show (Culinary stations & entertainment) ...................................................................................... ( ) @ $ 59.00 ________
Wednesday, September 1 Breakfast - Speaker Rodger Williams, author of Frederick Watts & The Founding of Penn State ........... ( ) @ $ 21.00 ________
AMOUNT DUE .....................................................................................................................................................................$ _________
Check payment method:
Check payable to PMAA (mail with registration form to the address listed below).
Card# __________ __________ __________ __________ Exp. __________ 3 digit security code: _________
I am interested inobtaining continuing education credits for DEP Operator Certification.
REQUIRED - Please provide an emergency contact person & phone number:Contact: _______________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: MUNICIPALAUTHORITIES.ORG
CANCELLATION POLICY - SEE PAGE 4 FOR FULL INFORMATION.PLEASE INDICATE THE EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (LOCATED ON THE BACK OF THIS FORM) YOU MAY ATTEND (TENTATIVE ONLY) TO ASSIST IN
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PMAA: 1000 North Front Street, Suite 401, Wormleysburg, PA 17043717-737-7655 Fax 717-737-8431 [email protected] municipalauthorities.org
REGISTRATION FORM PMAA 79TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW
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Monday, August 302:00 pm - 3:00 pm All Mixed Up? A Case Study for Mixing Your Water Tank (1 PDH)The Evolution of Bid Management How IDIQ Contracting Can Facilitate Faster Response and Reduce the Cost of Emergency Repairs NPDES Permitting Course for Permittees (1 PDH)Public Finance in a New Administration (1 PDH)Stormwater Fee Issues and Litigation – A National and Local Perspective (1 PDH)
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm Compliance & Capital Solutions through RegionalizationImproving Revenue Collections During a Pandemic – Lessons Learned (1 PDH) Overview of the PADEP Draft Trenchless Technology Technical Guidance Document & The Price of
Compliance - A Glance at a Small Municipal Project (1 PDH)Utilizing Multiple Raw Water Sources to Improve Drinking Water Treatment Operations (1 PDH)Weathering the Storm – Challenges to Stormwater Fees (1 PDH)
Tuesday, August 318:30 am - 9:30 am DEP Update: Water, Wastewater & the Chesapeake Bay (1 PDH)“Find & Fix” LOOK AHEAD! A Budgetary Forecast for Water System Utilities Related to New Lead
and Copper Rule (1 PDH)MS4 Collaboration & Compliance - Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority Regional Stormwater Management
Program: Where We are Now Pension Plans: Investment Insights & the Impact of Privatization (1 PDH) Perspectives on the Flint Water Crisis Including Its Civil and Criminal Aftermath
9:45 am - 10: 45 amCapital Market UpdateCritical Infrastructure Cybersecurity: Attacks, Mitigation and the Human Asset Hunting, Not Hoping: Best Practices for Effective Water Asset Management (1 PDH) Public Funding of Stormwater Controls on Private Property (1 PDH) Wastewater’s Role in Public Health (1 PDH)
11:00 am - 12:00 noon Best Practices for Streamlining Stormwater Billing, Collections and Compliance (1 PDH) Climate Change and Municipal Authorities – What You Need to Know (1 PDH) How Can Authorities Take Advantage of Technology to Adapt to the “New Normal” (1 PDH) Technical Workings of Ultrasonic Water Meters, and New Advancements in AMR & AMI (1 PDH) Using Facilities and Needs Assessments in Capital Improvement Planning & How Capital Improvement
Plans Can Help Authorities Survive COVID-19 and Other Financial Challenges (1 PDH)
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm General Session Privatization: Investor-Owned Utility Acquisitions of Municipal or Authority-Owned Water and
Wastewater Systems COVID – What We Learned
*Prime Sponsor *Prime SponsorCall PMAA to learn about special sponsorship opportunities.Call PMAA to learn about special sponsorship opportunities.
Conference App - $2950Conference App - $2950Your logo featured on the splash screen, sponsor page & signage.Your logo featured on the splash screen, sponsor page & signage.
Conference Briefcase - $2950Conference Briefcase - $2950
Conference Folder + Packet - $1950Conference Folder + Packet - $1950
Conference Tote - $2950Conference Tote - $2950
Badge Holder Wallet - $2950Badge Holder Wallet - $2950
NEW!NEW! Safety Kit - $2950 Safety Kit - $2950Individual logo hand sanitizer & mask.Individual logo hand sanitizer & mask.
**NEW Add-on!NEW Add-on! Session Spot- Session Spot- light - $395 light - $395
2-minutes to promote your company before a session.2-minutes to promote your company before a session.
**NEW Add-on!NEW Add-on! Luncheon Spot- Luncheon Spot-light - $395light - $3952-minutes to promote your company before the luncheon.
Sunday, august 29 *Welcome Refreshments - $500*Welcome Refreshments - $500
*Welcome Reception Co-Hosted by *Welcome Reception Co-Hosted by Regional Directors - $500Regional Directors - $500Customizable to the theme.Customizable to the theme.
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Billing address (if diff erent from above) _____________________________________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Wendy Fonner for more information at 717.737.7655 or [email protected]
Monday, august 30 *Coffee Breaks (Exhibit Hall) - $500 *Coffee Breaks (Exhibit Hall) - $500
*Exhibitor/President’s *Exhibitor/President’s Reception - $1000Reception - $1000
*Pre-Banquet Reception - $500 *Pre-Banquet Reception - $500
!!!!Banquet Favor - $2950Banquet Favor - $2950
Tuesday, august 31 *Exhibit Hall Breakfast - $1750*Exhibit Hall Breakfast - $1750
*Coffee Breaks (Exhibit Hall) - $500 *Coffee Breaks (Exhibit Hall) - $500
**NEW!NEW! Morning Break - $1000 Morning Break - $1000Customizable to the theme.
*Exhibit Hall Luncheon - $1750*Exhibit Hall Luncheon - $1750
*President’s Luncheon - $500*President’s Luncheon - $500
Jazz NightJazz Night *Food & Specialty Stations - $750*Beverage - $500*Event Entertainment - $1500
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