December 20, 2011

Call to Order: 

President Reynold Wolfe called the meeting to order at 7:07 pm

Present:

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

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 Kurvin to approve the minutes.

Financial Report and Payment of Listed Bills:

Tammy presented financial statements for review by the Authority. There is a balance in the PLIGIT account of $521.39 and the balance in the general account of $22641.19.   After the review of the bills to be paid tonight and the addition of payments to Mark Ferster for $3200.00, Seewald Lab for $85.60, Bobb’s Plumbing and Heating for $147.98, and Andy Bobb for $2080.00 motion was mad by Ed and 2nd by Kurvin to proceed with paying the bills as listed and the add-ons. 

Communications: None

Water System Operator:

Andy informed the Authority that pump station 2 has been working excellent since he replaced the cutters.  December 2nd was the Annual inspection and everything met approval.  Andy discussed the 4 log analyzer with the inspector and he explained how he will need to get daily samples from the frost free hydrant at the Reservoir to test the chlorine.  Andy then question who’s responsibility it would be for a water issue that he fixed this week at the Doug Klock resident.  There was a break in the main to the house, and if the issue is from the curb stop to the property it is the property owner responsibility to cover the costs.  Andy also said that the issue that the water was discolored at the lower end of town was because the fire company filled trucks from the hydrant at the end of town.  Ren is going to send a letter to HFC to request that do not do this. 

Solicitors Report: 

Tony informed the Authority that he did not get any communications from Myers pumps yet.  Tony said that the legal costs to file a law suit against Myers Pumps, and Mid Atlantic would cost between $10,000 and $15,000.  A motion was made to proceed with entering a civil complaint against Mid Atlantic and Myers Pumps.  Motion was made by Jackson and 2nd by Ed.  Tony also informed the Authority that starting January 1, 2012 the maximum cost to doing a project above $10,000.00 will require phone bids.  Above $20,000.00 will need to get advertised bids.     

Old Business:

Ren and Dean are going to be meeting to go over delinquents.     The 4 log analyzer is still pending, however Ren did hear from Kathy Jermiah grant manager for NCPC about CDGB funding.  She informed him that funding will be available for 2012.  Sunset Ridge construction had two proposals for 2 projects at the reservoir.  The first proposal for $2000.00 is for the wood door replacement at the well site and an add on project of replacing the second door at the well site.  The second project quoted is to replace the existing roof on the control building at the well site with the new metal roofing new metal facia, and new metal on two gables at $1200.00. A motion was made by Dean to approve both projects and was 2nd by Jackson.     

Walk through Items Pending  

Improvement to the Catch Basin Site area for riding mower use

Repair concrete edge of Catch Basin

New water tight Electrical Service Enclosure at Reservoir

The design corrections are still pending.  Ren is looking at having LDG raise the platform and the control panels at the WWTP.  He also stated that a water tight cover needs to be installed at PS1.  Flow meter claim is completed and the Authority did receive the check in the amount of $1927.21.

 

New Business:

Dean presented the budget for approval.  Motion was made to approve budget as presented by Kurvin, and second by Jackson.  The budget was approved 4-1 with Ed opposing.  Meeting dates were reviewed and meetings are set for the 4th Tuesday of each month except for November and December and they are the 3rd Tuesday.  A list will be published and displayed in the window of the Borough building and each member will be given a copy of the dates.  A letter needs to be sent to the Borough about Jackson’s term coming to an end.  He said he was willing to take the position again. 

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting held at the Herndon Borough Municipal Building adjourned at 8:25 pm

Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary

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