August 27, 2013

Call to Order: 

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

Present:

Authority Members:  Reynold Wolfe, Dean Williard, Jackson Wetzel, Jeffrey Aurand

Employees: Tammy Osman, Andy Bobb

Solicitor:  Tony Michetti

Citizens:  None

Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:

After a review of the previous month’s meeting minutes a motion was made by Jackson and second by Jeff to approve the minutes as presented.  

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 $521.65 and the balance in the general account of $55571.91.  After the review of the bills to be paid tonight and the addition of payments to Randy Krallman for $126.50, John Wert for $1552.50, Wolfe Realty for $189.96, Bobb’s Plumbing and heating for $394.33 and Seewald for $100.60 a motion was made by Dean  and 2nd by Jackson to proceed with paying the bills as listed and the add-ons. 

Communications:  None

Water System Operator:

Andy informed the Authority that the water system is working well and he has nothing to report on it. 

Waste Water Operator:  Andy informed the Authority that he looked into the pool cover for the Post EQ tank.  He needed to draw a sketch since it needs to be custom made.  He got the sketch to Pool World in Shamokin.  He stated that the cover would provide 95% coverage.  He has not received a quote.  He will inform at the next meeting.  Andy informed the Authority that he is in need of a new APS (Auxiliary Power Supply) battery back up.  Dean advised Andy to do a search on the one that is there now and it should give him more information as to where to purchase one.  Andy also informed the Authority that at the Rick Newman property the curb box was mowed off.  Andy said that the box needs to be dug out and a new top part put on it.  Finally, Andy informed that the SCADA system was completed on August 12th and is working good and there is no need for manual water grabs.  

Solicitors Report: 

Tony asked for executive session.  He did not hear anything back from the bank that has the Kooken property.  Tony reminded Ren and Andy that they had depositions tomorrow.  Tony also stated that he talked to Danielle Bell about her property and she is going to continue to make payments until the lien is paid off. 

Old Business:

Dean is going to handle the delinquents and shut offs with Andy. Andy gave an update on the 4 log system and it is completed.  Andy stated the he has a 15 minute meeting with Amy Tull DEP Sanitation on by products of chlorination.  Dean informed the Authority that the loan in almost completed.  On the 15th of each month Susquehanna Bank is going to transfer money to Northumberland National Bank to pay the loan payment.  Dean needs signatures to proceed with this process.  The manhole covers are still pending and Barry is going to get an estimate from Meckleys for this work. (Barry was not present to discuss).    

The walk thru improvements still pending are: 

A) Existing control building at reservoir to be renovated –This is completed.  The cost to renovate this control building was $2386.00 where materials cost $833.00 and labor cost $1553.00.  We got new ptd metal siding, new ptd metal roof, 2 new vinyl windows, new ptd alumn soffit and facia and 2 new ptd doors.  This building is nearly maintenance free.

B) Andy to look into a proper cover for the Post EQ tank to retard algae growth—see above notes on this. 

New Business:

Curtis Wray wrote a letter to the Authority requesting that his property go back to a single EDU.  The Solicitor is going to review this and will have an answer at the next meeting.  The final AIA for the project for Bobb’s Plumbing and Heating needs signatures.  A motion was made by Ren and second by Jackson to proceed with signing.  Ren drafted independent contractor agreements for Randy Krallman ($11.00 per  hour) and also for John Wert ($15.00 per hour) for the work that they have and will do for the Authority.  A motion was made by Dean and second by Jeff to approve the independent contracts.  Ren informed the Authority that at well pit #3 at the Reservoir they cut 2 new vents and made a new ladder.  The vents and ladder need to be installed.  The old ladder was rotten and there was an accumulation of moisture on the inside of the metal access doors, the reason for the new vents.  The original vent was cemented shut.  The WWTP, Reservoir, and the well site have all been sprayed and cleaned.  Ren also informed the Authority that he is going to purchase 25 white pines in mid September from Maple Hill Farms at a cost of $20.00 and plant them in a prepared planting bed at the WWTP.  This will allow for them to grow taller and stronger plants prior to replanting them at the well site.  Ren also informed the Authority that it is time for the annual walk through.  Ren suggested September 7, 2013 at 9 am with everyone who is able to attend meeting at the office. 

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting adjourned at 8:36 pm

Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary

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