February 25, 2011

Call to Order: 

President Reynold Wolfe called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm

Present:

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

Employees: Tammy Osman and Andy Bobb

Solicitor:  Tony Michetti

Citizens:   None

Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:

After a review of the previous month’s meeting minutes Ren declared the minute’s approved as presented motion made by Kurvin and second by Jackson.

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 $521.25 and the balance in the general account of $16219.03.   After the review of the bills to be paid tonight and the addition of payments to Seewald for $122.00, Jackson Wetzel for $17.50, Tim Schrader for $60.00, Larson Design Group for $60.00, Bobbs Plumbing and Heating for $632.00, Andy Bobb for $1040.00, Ricky Spotts for $430.00, PPL for $323.11, and Glacial Energy for $2482.04 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 there was another water main break on February 8th.  This one was on Pottsville St.  It was a 6” main break, Roy Adams Excavating and Andy Bobb fixed the break.   

Waste Water Operator:  Andy also informed the Authority that it has been 11 weeks with no problems at pump station 2 since the hard start device was installed.     

Solicitors Report: 

Tony informed the Authority that the Swinehart property still has not closed. 

Old Business:

Ren and Dean are going to be meeting on March 1st at 7:00 pm to go over the delinquents.  The River Shore vents are still pending.  The generator for the reservoir is still pending.  The curb stop at June Deppens is still pending.  The stump removal at the reservoir is still pending; there are also two trees that are to be removed at the Reservoir.   

Ren informed the Authority that the contractors for the fence project are scheduled to start February 28th (weather permitting).  Ren also informed the Authority that the fence project contract had to be increased by $5757.00 for change order #1 where they are going to us 2” top rail instead of 1 5/8” which increases the bending strength of the top rail by 43% and use a vertical brace rail in each gate leaf instead of the truss rod which constructs a stronger gate leaf.  A motion was made to proceed with signing the contract between Pro Max Fencing and HBJTJMA to complete the fence project.  Pro Max was the low bidder, as the bids are as follows:  Appallo $74,138.00, Pro Max $59, 480.00, Abel $70,100.00, Royoski $149,975.00 and Raker was $92,784.00.  Pro Max will have 120 days to complete the fencing project.  Ren then informed the Authority that LDG needs a signature on their change order which would increase their dollar amount on the project.  However, the Authority decided to table that vote until the fence project is complete. 

New Business: 

A motion was made that President Ren Wolfe would contact Rick Spotts on Monday the 28th of February to collect his keys and to also give him his final pay as the Authority has accepted the termination of Rick Spotts contract.  Motion was made by Ed and 2nd by Dean.  The Authority then had to select a new independent contractor for the assistant operator position that was open.  They had interview and then chose PA Environmental Solutions out of Dalmatia, PA.  Motion was made by Kurvin and 2nd by Jackson to proceed with hiring them.  Ren Wolfe will contact Todd Mace and inform him of the Authorities decision.    

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

Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary

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