AUGUST 24, 2010

Call to Order: 

President Reynold Wolfe called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm

Present:

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

Employees: Andy Bobb, Tammy Osman

Solicitor:  Joe Michetti

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 Ed and second by Kurvin.

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 $521.13 and the balance in the general account of $8594.26.   After the review of the bills to be paid tonight and the addition of payments to PPL for $362.67, Tim Schrader for $65.00, and Glacier Energy for $1556.86 motion was made by Dean and 2nd by Ed to proceed with the paying of the bills as presented and the additions.

Communications:

A letter pertaining to the NEPA ENVIORNMENTAL REVIEW regarding the "Water Facility Source Fencing & Security Project” was received from William Lowthert, CEDA COG representative, handling this project. The letter is dated August 17, 2010. Normal process to clear all entities and PA State Departments approval/comments is (45) days.

Water System Operator:

Andy informed the Authority that the curb stops need to be replaced at Judy Deppens and Herndon Reload.  Ren is going to be taking care of the issue at Pottsville St. and 147. 

Waste Water Operator:  Andy informed the Authority he got a call from the Mulbergers that the alarm light was on in their basement, Andy looked at the grinder pump and there was grease build up, which caused the float to stick, Andy was able to get it fixed, he had to call Neidigs in to smash the grease up.  Andy also informed the Authority that the DEP inspection is on Wednesday.  He had Stahlneckers clean up the wet well at pump station 1 because there was a grease build up there. Andy also informed the Authority that he did not have to pull the pumps since July 7th, however they are still having shut offs.  Ren and Andy made a list of residence that are connected to this pump station and they are going to be notified of the issues at this pump station and reminded that they are not to be putting diapers, baby wipes etc in the toilets that cause shut offs.   Andy provided a quote for the installation of a frost free spigot at pump station #2, this being required due to cleaning the waste basket (1) time each week. The quote was as follows; LB Water service to tap the water main $542.00 and Bobb's Plumbing & Heating for excavation and installation, $685.00 total cost of the project - $1227.00. The project was approved on a motion by Dean, seconded by Kurvin. Approved by Acclamation.

Solicitors Report: 

Attorney Joe Michetti went over the liens that the Authority has on file right now.  The Kooken property has filed bankruptcy and the Authority cannot do anything right now with that property, the Walter property the claim will continue until satisfied by the new owners. Joe also requested that Ren contact Paul about the grinder pumps and see what his thoughts are on them before the Authority proceeds with anything. 

Old Business:

Ren and Dean are going to be meeting on Thursday September 1, 2010 at 1:00 pm to go over the delinquents.  The River Shore vents are still pending.  The generator for the reservoir is still pending.  Ren had gotten a quote for $2123.00 for a Generac portable generator however since the funds are low the Authority is going to wait 30 days to see how the funds are then discuss this issue again.  Attorney Michetti informed the Authority that the Borough would \have to be the ones in charge of the swimming pools, the Authority is not able to permit or register swimming pools. 

New Business: 

Ren had notified the Authority that there are trees that need to be removed from the well site before the new fence is put up, therefore he proceeded to get a bid from Gessner Logging on this project and they quoted $1600.00 for this harvest.  Ren and Ed think this quote is too low, therefore Ed made a motion for Ren to proceed with getting another bid on the tree removal and then to proceed with getting the trees removed.  Motion was made by Ed and 2nd by Dean. 

   

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting held at the Herndon Borough Municipal Building adjourned at 8:33 pm

Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary

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