February 24, 2015

Call to Order: 

President Jackson Wetzel called the meeting to order at 7:01pm

Present:

Authority Members:  Dean Williard, Jackson Wetzel, Joel Wetzel, Jeff Aurand, Paul Witmer

Employees: Tammy Osman, Andy Bobb

Solicitor:  None

Citizens:  None

Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:

After a review of the previous month’s meeting minutes a motion was made by Paul and second by Jeff to approve the minutes as presented. 

Communications and Notices:  Jackson reviewed the correspondence that was received which was from FEMA regarding the flood insurance.  A signature was needed acknowledging that the information was received. 

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 $521.78 and the balance in the general account of $15521.46 and a balance in the Northumberland National Bank Savings account of $1001.51. A motion was made by Dean and second by Joel to pay the bills as presented along with the addition of payments to Andrew Bobb for $2400.00, Bobbs Plumbing and Heating for $64.00, and Seewald Lab for $362.80. 

Water System Operator:

Andy informed the Authority that the Ivan Newman rental property has been shut off.  Andy asked to waive the shut off fee for the property since the pipes froze.  Paul suggested that it be tabled until the Solicitor is there to review it.  Andy also informed the Authority that the Shane Wetzel property is now down.  There was no damage to the water lines. 

Waste Water Operator:  Andy was contacted by the Mulbergers stating there was an issue with the grinder pump upon investigation it was discovered that the sewer line in their basement was frozen and was not the responsibility of the Authority to repair. He also stated that he has been having frozen valves at the WWTP; he has just been unthawing them with a garden hose. 

Solicitors Report:  There was not a solicitor present.

Old Business:

Dean is going to handle the delinquents and shut offs with Andy.  The only walk thru improvement for 2012 that is still open is the aluminum cover over the post EQ tank which was scheduled and then was cancelled and they have not called to reschedule yet.  Ren is going to get in contact with Lahrs to find out what the progress is. 

The walk thru for 2013 list of improvements:

A.) Put grates on head wall of 18” pipe at well site—Jackson checked with Ren on this and he is in the process of getting the materials together for this project.  Ren will notify Jackson when he is ready for this repair. 

Jackson checked with Ren on the CBDG grant and the application will be held on file.    Andy informed the Authority that the decanter valve has not been replaced yet, and Andy stated that PESI is waiting until the weather breaks.

New Business:

Dean mentioned the need for Jackson to become the other signature on the checking account.  Ren Wolfe needs to be removed and since Jackson is the president he would need to be added.  Dean also informed the Authority that he is working on getting the information to the CPA for the 2014 audit. 

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting adjourned at 7:48pm

Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary

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