December 15, 2020
Virtual Meeting Held via Zoom
Call to Order:
Dean Williard called the meeting to order at 7:11 pm.
Present:
Authority Members: Dean Williard, John Davis, Pete Bergstresser, Brian Lenker, and Charles Haffling
Employees: Tammy Osman and Todd Mace
Citizens: None
Solicitor: Tony Michetti
Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:
After a review of the previous month’s meeting minutes a motion was made by Dean and second by John to approve the minutes as presented.
Communications and Notices: Dean informed the Authority that Ricky Buckles water was to be turned off but they were unable to shut it off. Ricky did inform Dean that he was getting assistance through a charity and as of the meeting the Charity did pay up through December. Dean also informed the Authority that the Kern resident was shut off a second time; they wanted to pay $300.00 Dean informed them that he would take the $300.00 but he would not turn back on until total bill was paid in full.
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 $549.13 and the balance in the general account of $11669.10 which will be the carryover for 2021. A motion was made by Dean to pay the bills as listed and the addition of payment to Larson Design Group for $210.00 a second to the motion was made by John.
Water/Wastewater System Operator: Report– Todd was late joining this meeting. Dean questioned the increase in PA Environmental Contract. Todd advised that the charges under the general contract are based on what is needed to keep the permit in good standing, everything else is additional. Todd will consider a sit down meeting with the Authority to discuss his contract. Todd will advise by the end of the week what his decision is. Dean did advise that he checked the propane levels and they are all good.
Solicitors Report: Tony advised that if the water at the Snyder/Kern location was turned off and it got turned back on a second disconnect can be charged as it was not turned on by the Authority.
Old Business: The door knob has been replaced and Jeff made sure that the building was sealed. Per Linda Sterling the application for CBDG funds has been submitted and is under review and in the second stage. She did have communications with Dave Walters from LDG in regards to a form that was needed. An email was received from Dave Walters announcing his retirement. The hydrant Flushing is postponed as the county is still under a drought watch and the restrictions have not been lifted on the conserve water. A motion was made to pass the 2021 budget. The motion was made by Dean and second by Pete. The Borough informed the Authority that Mike Cotner would be Jeff Aurands replacement and that they accepted Dean Williard for another 5 year term.
New Business: The meeting dates for 2021 were decided and it will be the third Tuesday of each month with the exception of May and May’s meeting will be the 19th. Next meeting will be January 19, 2021. A motion was also made to retain Michetti’s as Solicitor for 2021. The motion was made by Dean with the second from John.
Adjournment: There being no further business, the public meeting adjourned at 8:10. Motion was made by John and 2nd from Pete.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Tammy Osman, Secretary
Tammy Osman, Secretary
Herndon Borough - Jackson Township
Joint Municipal Authority
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