I received this email and figured it could be useful to forward to our neighborhood. It is being held in Shadyside by a different council member, but still might be worth attending: --------------- Community meeting at Winchester Thurston school on September 6 to discuss these issues. All – Thank you for contacting our office regarding the ongoing flooding issues in the East End . We have been working with residents, community groups, and the PWSA for the past couple of years to address these issues. We have had PWSA in people’s homes and at community meetings working to address these issues. These efforts have been increased since the flooding many of you experienced in July. On Friday, following the storm, the Councilman and I were both immediately out in the community, in people’s basements, and taking tours. Unfortunately, our office has no direct oversight over the PWSA. Board members are appointed by the Mayor and they exist under authorization of the state. Therefore, we can act as a clearinghouse for information and a catalyst for action, but we need help to get it done. In order to make sure the right people hear from the community, we have scheduled a community meeting for Tuesday, September 6th at 6:00 at Winchester Thurston. We will be inviting the Mayor and his staff, PWSA leadership, the PWSA Board, and county and state officials. This will be a chance for all of you to speak directly to the PWSA and a chance for them to talk about a plan of action. In the meantime, we will keep you all posted on anything we learn. Dan Dan Gilman Chief of Staff Office of Councilman Peduto 510 City- County Building 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-255-2133 daniel.gilman@city.pittsburgh.pa.us ----------------------- Justin Cummings - Realtor HOWARD HANNA SHADYSIDE 5501 Baum Blvd Pgh PA 15232 412-361-4000 ext 274 (office) 412-418-0596 (cell) ** Multi-Million Dollar Producer ** ** 165 closed sales within the past three years ** Personal website: http://www.howardhanna.com/justincummings ________________________________________ From: neighborhood-bounces@highlandparkpa.com [neighborhood-bounces@highlandparkpa.com] On Behalf Of martyd1966@aol.com [martyd1966@aol.com] Sent: Friday, August 19, 2011 4:47 PM To: neighborhood@highlandparkpa.com Subject: [Highland Park] Sewer Line Back ups Every time we have a substantial rainfall I get sewer water in my basement. After speaking to neighbors along North Negley and Hays, I am not alone. I have spoken with PWSA and they are a joke. Submit to your homeowners insurance are the instructions you receive. Well floods aren't covered by almost every policy. Next step was to talk to Tracy in the legal department, she is a budle of sunshine, she says "sue us if you like we have immunuty." I guess it has come to that. I am collecting names of customers who are interested in filing a class action lawsuit against PWSA for negligence. We should not have to deal with the health hazard of raw sewage in our basements eveytime it rains. We deserve better and we will get it. I would be ashamed if I were on te board of the PWSA and they treated my constituents in this maner. We may also file a suit for a refund of the illegally charged water line insurance. -- REDISTRIBUTE ONLY WITH PERMISSION OF AUTHOR <http://lists.highlandparkpa.com/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood>