April 27, 2010

Call to Order: 

President Reynold Wolfe called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm

Present:

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

Employees: Andy Bobb, Tammy Osman

Solicitor:  None

Citizens:   None

Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:

After a review of the previous months meeting minutes, Ren declared the minute’s approved as presented motion made by Kurvin 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 $521.02 and the balance in the general account of $13,706.00.   After the review of the bills to be paid tonight; and the addition of payment to Andy Bobb for $2040.00 (operator), Bobb’s Plumbing and Heating for $3316.27, LDG for $1345.00 Jackson Wetzel for $110.00 and PA Department of revenue for $20.25   motion was made by Dean and 2nd by Jackson to proceed with the paying of the bills as presented and the additions.  There was a suggestion made that the Secretary go back through the bills that have been paid and separate out the payments that have been made on the pump 2 issue.  This issue is going to throw the budget off for next year if it is not separated.  Secretary stated it would be done for the next meeting.  With there being only $6,845.00 in the operating account Dean is going to see what needs to be done to cash in the recently purchase CD from Mid Penn Bank. 

Communications and Notices:   None

Water System Operator:

Andy informed the members that he found the leak in the vicinity of LDG #49 Samuel Kauffman property under the old Creative Playthings plant. He was able to fix by crimping the pipes.  He also reminded the members that there is a new law that is going into effect at the end of the year which concerns the chlorine monitoring.  Andy stated that we have the designs from LDG but they have not been approved by DEP. 

Waste Water Operator:  Andy informed the Authority that the annual maintenance is due, the post EQ tank needs to be drained and pressured washed again, 2 racks need to be lifted and gaskets need to be changed.  Andy also informed the members that there still is an issue with Pump Station 2 burning out the pumps.  Andy suggests that a notice be sent to the residence about putting debris in the system.  A notice has already been given to HFC, Ren has already spoke to Doug Klock from HFC and showed him what has been discovered in pump station #2.  Andy also informed the Authority that he has RAM looking into Flygt pump which would require a 3 phase pump.  Andy also informed Authority that Whittaker is also having issues with Dennis Williard(LDG 254) observation port; Ren is going to help Andy fill and seed the port.  Conjunction Junction (LDG 158) has been sold to Anthony Criley and the water has been turned back on to this property.   

Solicitors Report: 

No Solicitor was present.

Old Business:

Dean and Ed are going to be meeting on Saturday May 1, 2010 at 10 am to go over the shut offs for the month. There are 5 potentials for this month.  The River Shore vents are still pending.  The generator for the reservoir is still pending. Dean has renew the maturing CD at Mid Penn Bank on April 1st, however with the issues at Pump Station #2 this CD is going to have to be cashed in and the Authority is going to have to pay a penalty for cashing it in early. 

New Business:

The issues at Pump Station 2 have continued, there was a special meeting held on April 21st 2010 with Mike from Mid Atlantic, Brent from LDG, Andy, Jack and Ren.  The conclusions from the meeting are that the pumps control panels are wired correctly; the current motor protection does not react fast enough.  It only protects for direct short in the motor not overload.  PPL power is within the 5% allowable range by PUC Regulations therefore they are not liable for this issue.  Mid Atlantic will send 2-40 amp and 2-50 amp breakers to replace the current motor control devices.  Brent Spangler, LDG insisted/recommended this change.  Andy decided to install the 50-amp breakers.

   

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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