December 19, 2006

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, Ivan Newman

Employees: Tammy Osman, Andy Bobb, Rick Spotts

Solicitor: Joseph Michetti Jr.

Engineer:  Quay Schappell

Bond Counsel: None

Public: Ms. Hackenburg from the News-Item, Dave Eyster

Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:

After a review of the previous meeting minutes, Ren declared the minute’s complete motion made by Jackson and 2nd by Dean also approved were the meeting minutes for the October 24, 2006 meeting motion made by Jackson and 2nd by Dean.

Financial Report and Payment of Listed Bills:

Dean Williard presented four financial statements for review by the Authority.  There was $8,700 transferred from the PLIGIT account into the general fund for the month of December.  Dean then presented the checks that were ready to be signed at this months meeting. There was an additional two checks that were presented and submitted to the Authority that were to be included with Decembers checks, payable to Ren Wolfe for food expenses in the amount of $44.08, and the second to Dluge and Michetti in the amount of $560.00 for professional services for the 2006 year.  Motion was made to pay the bills as listed and to include Ren Wolfe and Dluge and Michetti, motion made by Dean and 2nd by Ivan.  The budget for 2007 was reviewed, and approved motion by Dean and 2nd by Jackson.  The meeting dates for 2007 were discussed and set as follows:  January 16, February 27, March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, August 21, September 25, October 23, November 20, and December 18, 2007 all at 7:00 pm at the Borough Building.  The secretary is to run an ad in the Daily Item advertising the meeting dates and to also post it on the front door where the one from last year was posted.  Dean made the motion 2nd by Jackson.

Communications and Notices: 

The Borough received a letter from USDA-RUS concerning the letter of intent that Ren had submitted previously concerning the debt of $336,694.00.  Teresa Snyder from RUS suggested that the Authority establish a line of credit with a financial institution to cover approximately $350,000 deficit. Dean is going to try and get the line of credit from Community Banks since the Authority already has two accounts with Community Banks.  Teresa also suggested that before the completion of the project the Authority must enact a mandatory hookup ordinance, which will require all users to be connected.  She also suggested the creation of rules and regulations for the system, which would include the user fees, tap on fees, and the steps to connect to the system. 

Operator’s Report:

Andy reported to the Authority that an inspector from DEP came and inspected the system.  There is a chlorine problem and the inspector suggested new equipment.  Andy got prices for a chlorine injector the cost from L/B water would be $932.00 and the cost from Orchard would be $1906.00.  Dean made the motion that Andy proceed with the purchase of the Chlorine Injector from L/B Water 2nd by Ivan.  Andy informed the Authority that there was also a need for Nitrate and Arsenic testing, there will be a bill from Seewald Laboratories for the two tests.  Andy and Ricks contracts will remain unchanged until the sewer is in operations and the contracts will be reviewed.  Andy informed the Authority of a shut-off at the Michael Schwartzlander residence, however Andy could not find the shut-off, it was decided to shut-off the water inside the house and don’t charge a shut-off fee to Mr. Schwartzlander. 

Engineers Report

Quay reported to the Authority that HRI State College Contract No. 2 is 100% complete. HRI Williamsport Contract No. 1 and J.B. Electric Contract No.3 has the final requests into PPL and should be completed on time.  The entire project will not be complete until there are hook-ups.  The laterals are expected to begin April 1 by dividing the town into North and South.  The inspectors are Andy, Rick and Ren. 

Solicitors Report:

Joe suggested that the Authority move forward with the creation of the criteria for the hook ups. 

New Business:

The Terry and Linette Cotner property was discussed and the contractors are going to go back to that property and restore it in the spring.  Ren will inform the Cotners by letter regarding this intent.  Requisition 10 was approved in the amount of $614,420.45 payable to HRI in the amount of $540,419.10 Larson Design Group $29364.94 and J.B Electric in the amount of $44,636.40 Ren informed the Authority that the PA State CDBG-Competitive grant in the amount of $470,085.00 has been approved for use to LMI home owners for payment of their lateral hook up cost and the Northumberland County Planning and County Commissioners CDBG grant in the amount of $132,732.00 has been approved by the County Commissioners. This grant money may be used for project costs that are not already under contract.

Next Meeting: January 16, 2007

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting held at the Herndon Borough Municipal Building adjourned at 8:37 p.m

Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary

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