January 27, 2009

Reorganization:

President: Ren Wolfe was nominated for president motion was made by Jackson and 2nd to the motion by Ed.  Vote approved unanimously.

Vice President: Ed Wiestling was nominated for the position of Vice President. Motion was made by Kurvin and 2nd by Dean to accept Ed as Vice President.

Treasurer: Dean Williard was nominated for Treasurer Motion was then made by Kurvin and 2nd by Jackson for Dean as Treasurer.

Secretary: Kurvin Batdorf was nominated for Secretary,  motion was made by Jackson and 2nd by Ed for Kurvin as the Secretary.

Call to Order: 

President Reynold Wolfe called the meeting to order at 7:15 pm

Present:

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

Employees: Tammy Osman, Andy Bobb

Solicitor: Joe Michetti

Citizens:  

Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:

After a review of the previous months meeting minutes a motion was made to approve the minutes as presented.  Motion made by Ed and second by Jackson.  Ren then declared the minutes approved 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 $98961.61.  After the review of the bills to be paid tonight motion was made by Ed to proceed with paying the bills as listed, second to the motion was made by Jackson.  Dean then informed the Authority if the information that he had obtained in regards to the purchase of a CD.  He checked at local banks and Mid Penn bank had the best interest rate of either 3.3 percent for 14 months or 3.8% for 40 months.  The Authority then decided that they would like to purchase a CD at Mid Penn Bank for $30,000.00 There was a motion made to proceed with the purchase of the CD and to have a letter of resolution typed on letterhead from the Authority authorizing Dean to open the CD at Mid Penn and Ren was then to sign the letter. 

Water System Operator: 

Andy informed the Authority that there is a leak (estimated to be 25GPM) in the transmission line between the reservoir and the catch basin.  At the suggestion of Rural Water five (5) weep holes aare being dug along the transmission line from the well head to the creek to narrow down the loacation of the leak with Rural Water equipment.  Andy went over the options to fix the problem.  Andy also informed the Authority of the issue that Aqua Chemical has when they unload at the WWTP.  Andy stated that there is a drop of 8” between the gate and the catwalk and wanted to know if there were any suggestions on how to fix the issue for Aqua Chemical. 

Solicitors Report: 

Andy has completed the required test to be WWTP; therefore a motion was made to approve Andy Bobb as the WWTP Operator and the water systems operator.  Motion was made by Dean and 2nd by Jackson.  Joe informed the Authority that a lien had been filed against the Hoffmans in the amount of $2886.16.  He also informed the Authority that the lien from the Schweitzer (Nibble Nook) property was satisfied.  He then informed the Authority that the sale on the Criley property had not happened and that the Kopernas had until April or the deal was off.  Joe also informed the members that there was a lien filed on the Reigel property. 

Old Business:

Ren informed the members that the project being completed at the Well-site was on hold until the weather was better.  Ren also informed the Authority that Steve Krieder was going take a look at the call out alarms on pump 3 and 4 when it fits their schedule.  The storage shed for the WWTP is still in the planning stages. 

New Business: 

The Authority then review a list of disconnects and a motion was made that shut offs would be on Monday at noon.  Ren also informed the Authority that Hunter and Lomison gave a quote to service the 75KW generator at WWTP for $430.83.  Motion was made by Ed and 2nd by Dean to proceed with it.  Ren then informed the Authority that he is working with Andy to get the WWTP organized.  He stated that they need a 5 shelf storage unit in the toilet, L shaped shelf in the mechanical room, and a custom made wood table in the office.  Dean made the motion to authorize the use of $320.00 but not to exceed $400.000 to purchase the items that are needed. 2nd to the motion by Ed. Ren then went over the grease Interceptor policy.  There were changes that would need to be made to this policy which will be completed at the next meeting.  Ren then stated that the Authority needs to create a policy regarding swimming pools and filling them.  Finally he asked the members what are some of the goals that they would like to see accomplished in 2009.  Some ideas were to make sure that everyone was current with their payment and if not shut off, seek advice on where some more financial assistance could be found, upgrade Quickbooks to 2009, and to finally start paying selves for the hours that are put into the system. Attorney Michetti advised that Authority members positions are not compensated like Borough ot Township members.  However it would be allowable for the Authority to enter into and independent contract with an individual for compensation in a consultant position.  

Next Meeting:  February 24, 2009

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting held at the Herndon Borough Municipal Building adjourned at 9:07pm

Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary

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