September 23, 2008

Call to Order: 

President Reynold Wolfe called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm

Present:

Authority Members:  Reynold Wolfe, Dean Williard, Kurvin Batdorf, Jackson Wetzel, Ed Wiestling, 

Employees: Tammy Osman, Andy Bobb,

Solicitor: Joe Michetti

Citizens:   Erika Koperna

Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:

After a review of the previous months meeting minutes, Ren declared the minutes approved as presented with the correction on the Water System Operator report, should have stated that it was the call out alarms at pump station 3 and 4. Correction was also made to Old Business stating that Schaffner has until the end of September to connect not October as stated in the minutes.  Motion made by Dean and second by Ed.

Financial Report and Payment of Listed Bills:

Dean Williard presented financial statements for review by the Authority. There is a balance in the PLIGIT account of $66,228.74.   After the review of the bills to be paid tonight motion was made by Kurvin to proceed with paying the bills as listed, and to also proceed with paying Tim Schrawder, and Wolfe Realty for the clean up work that they preformed, also added was payment to HFC for $3440.00 second to the motion by Jackson.

Communications and Notices: 

Erika Koperna presented a letter to the Authority stating that the Koperna’s were interested in purchasing the Criley property at the Sheriff sale.  However, there intentions for the property are to tear it down therefore, they are asking the Authority to waive the tap in fee.  Koperna’s are willing however, to pay all the fines that were levied on the current property owners.  Motion was made that in the event the Kopernas are successful purchasers of the Criley property LDG 74 on September 24, 2008 tax sale and they demolish the premises within six (6) months from September 24, 2008 and pay all future monthly sewer current charges and pay $1136 within thirty (30) days from September 24, 2008 then upon completion of all conditions the Authority will forgive the sum of $2500.00 and satisfy the lien.  Motion made by Jackson and second by Ed.  Motion approved 4 to 1.    

Water System Operator:

Andy was contacted September 12 by Jim Miller to turn on the property water for LDG 258.  Andy also informed the Authority that the well number 3 at the reservoir was hit by lighting and burned out the 3 phase water starter on well 3.  He will make the necessary changes.  He also informed the Authority that there were cast iron fittings stolen from the reservoir.  Ren informed Andy that he needs to make sure that he is using the chain at the reservoir.  Andy also informed the Authority that he passed his test for being a sewer plant operator and he is awaiting his credentials which could take up to 2 months. 

Waste Water System Operator

Andy informed the Authority that there still is a little grease at the pump station 2.  Joe is going to follow up with HRI State College on the Alarms. 

Solicitors Report: 

Joe informed the Authority that the Hoffman’s are willing to pay the fines.  Joe informed the Authority that Kooken (LDG 178) filed Chapter 13 reorganization plan. 

Old Business:

With regards to LDG#143 Jake Klinger, Ren advised that he is able to return to work on October 1, 2008.  Jake did speak with Andy concerning the materials that he will need to complete his lateral.

With regards to LDG#229 Ryan Schaffner he has until September 28th to connect. 

The Pauls are in the process of moving out by September 30th. 

The spring restoration project was completed.  The remaining project completion is going to cost about $10,000.00 which does not warrant seeking grant funds.  Ren requested Ferster’s to prepare estimates for this project. 

New Business: 

The Authority is awaiting proof that the HFC did pay for 125 tons of stones however, a motion was made to proceed with paying the final invoice minus the cost of 125 tons of stone.  Ren is going to submit the final payment along with his letter stating that there is a discrepancy in the billing. Motion was then approved to proceed with paying HFC $3440.00.  Motion made by Dean and second by Ren.

Next Meeting:  October 21, 2008

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting held at the Herndon Borough Municipal Building adjourned at 8:50pm

Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary

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