April 24, 2007

 

Call to Order: 

President Reynold Wolfe called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.

Present:

Authority Members:  Reynold Wolfe, Dean Williard, Jackson Wetzel, Kurvin Batdorf, Ivan Newman

Employees: Tammy Osman, Andy Bobb, Rick Spotts

Solicitor: Joseph Michetti Jr.

Engineer: 

Bond Counsel: None

Public:  Terry and Lynette Cotner, Bob Newman, Rich MacDonald, Ms. Hackenberg, Mike Schaffner

Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:

After a review of the previous meeting minutes, and the suggested changes were made Ren declared the minute’s approved as presented motion made by Ivan and 2nd by Jackson.

Communication and Notices:  Jerry Wolfe sent a letter to the Authority regarding his property and the restoration work that would need to be done to it after the sewer hook-ups were completed. 

There was also a letter sent to the Authority from a local bank that is willing to give the residence financial assistance that they would need in order to connect. 

Financial Report and Payment of Listed Bills:

Dean Williard presented four financial statements for review by the Authority. There is a balance in the general fund of $1261.66 and in the PLIGIT account of $45839.51.  After the review of the bills to be paid tonight, there was a motion made by Dean and 2nd by Kurvin to proceed with paying the bills that are listed. 

Recognition of Citizens:  Bob Newman questions the authority about the use of other pipe.  

WWTP Operator’s Report:

Rick informed the Authority that HRI is to be getting padlocks for the WWTP. 

Solicitors Report:

Joe presented the contracts for the independent contractors, Andy Bobb the assistant operator and Rick Spotts the operator of the WWTP.  The motion was made to accept the contracts for Mr. Bobb at $22.00 per hour and Mr. Spotts at $25.00 per hour; however the question was raised about certificates of liability insurance for each operator.  It was decided that the contract would be accepted now but let Andy and Rick have the opportunity to look into the insurance.  Motion was made by Dean and 2nd by Jackson.  Joe then informed the authority that the final easement on the Brezgel property was complete.  He also informed the Authority that he is going to contact the collection agency and dispute the charges regarding the Norfolk Southern issue.

Old Business:  Requisition 13 was not processed by RUS because requisition 13 was for interest and closing on the interim financing, the invoices that were sent will now be requisition 30, therefore the new requisition 30 will need to be sent to Community Banks to request the funds needed.  Dean made the motion to amend the previous Requisition 13 to Requisition 30, 2nd to the motion by Jackson.

New Business:  Requisition 30 to Community Banks in the amount of $38,004.85 was approved motion by Kurvin and 2nd by Ivan.  Requisition 31 in the amount of $51,009.96 was presented and the motion was made to proceed to mail the requisition to LDG for the signature and then proceed to pay from the line of credit.  Motion was made by Jackson and 2nd from Dean. 

There were quotes for the insurance at the WWTP, one from Snyder-Eyster Agency and the 2nd from Ronald R Enders and Sons Inc, and another from Mid-Penn Insurance Associates, Inc.  After reviewing what each presented the motion was made to go with Snyder-Eyster Agency with the flood insurance included.  Motion made by Kurvin and 2nd by Ivan. 

Finally, there was a variance request presented to the Authority regarding the Dave Eyster property, there have been discussions with the engineers regarding this property and the engineers have stated that this property would not be a problem.  There was a motion made to NOT approve the variance, motion was made by Jackson and 2nd by Dean.  Ren then asked the secretary to take individual responses, Dean yes, Kurvin yes, Jackson yes, Ren yes, Ivan yes.  Therefore the motion was approved to NOT approve the variance request. 

 

Next Meeting: May 24, 2007

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

Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary

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