April 25, 2017
Call to Order:
President, Paul Witmer called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm.
Present:
Authority Members: Dean Williard, Paul Witmer and Jeff Aurand
Employees: Andy Bobb, Tammy Osman
Solicitor: Joe Michetti
Citizens: None
Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:
After a review of the previous month’s meeting minutes a motion was made by Jeff and 2nd by Dean to approve the minutes as presented.
Communications and Notices: The Act 205 Questionnaire was received. The bid proposal from Roy Adams was also received and the Northumberland National Bank sent information related to the audit that is with the CPA
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 $524.00 and the balance in the general account of $35,122.84 and a balance in the Northumberland National Bank Savings account of $1,013.66. A motion was made by Dean and 2nd by Paul to pay the bills as presented along with the addition of payments to Andrew Bobb for $1560.00 and Bobb’s Plumbing and Heating for $156.00, and a correction to the PPL amount which is $1778.62.
Water/Wastewater System Operator: Andy informed the Authority that Cash Bretzgel Jr wants to put new fence up and where the new fencing is going to be it will cross the water lines, Andy is going to mark the lines so that when the fence is put up it does not damage the lines. Andy also informed the Authority that pump number 1 at Pump Station 2 locked up. Andy did have another pump on standby, the issue was that the cutters were dull. He ordered new cutters for the pump and a spare set. Stahlneckers need to come in and clean the wet wells as that is due. Hydrant flushing is scheduled for May 9th, Andy will make signs for the office and to post at the Post Office. Dean is going to let Ann know to post it on the sign out front of the office. Dean is going to inform Dennis so it can be put on the website, and Paul is going to notify the Fire Co so they can put it on their sign.
Solicitor’s Report: Dean requested a municipal lien be filed on the Bender property for non-payment. Joe suggested that a municipal lien also be filed on the Yocums for non-payment. Dean requested that the liens get served by the PA State Constable, Glenn Masser. A motion was made by Dean that Michetti’s office get the PA State Constable, Glenn Masser to serve the liens on Yocum and on Bender. Second to the motion was Paul and the motion carried with all in favor. Dean suggested a lien on the Laise property but Joe suggested that it wait until it is at least $500.00 which would be the next meeting.
Old Business:
Dean is going to handle the delinquents and shut offs with Andy. The list of improvements still pending is: Put grates on head wall of 18” pipe at well site and the canopy modifications. Andy is to work on the canopy modifications when he has time to do it. Paul suggested that the Authority look again at the grates when the walk through is done and then he may be able to get someone to fabricate what is needed to make the repairs. The pole at the water shed is still pending.
New Business:
The walk thru is now scheduled for May 2nd at 5:30, Tammy will email John and have him let Pete know when it is. Joe is going to suggest at the Borough meeting that they appoint Pete Bergestresser for the position that Brian Lenker holds as Brian has not been to a meeting yet for the 2017 year. Dean suggests that the Authority end its relationship with Champion Energy and go back with PPL. Jeff made the motion and Paul second the motion. Jeff also made a motion that we end the contract as of May 1 and if there is a penalty the Authority will pay, as it won’t be as much as what it is costing to stay with Champion.
Adjournment: There being no further business, the public meeting adjourned at 8:00pm. Motion made by Jeff and second by Dean.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Tammy Osman, Secretary
Tammy Osman, Secretary
Herndon Borough - Jackson Township
Joint Municipal Authority
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