February 27, 2018

Call to Order: 

President, Paul Witmer called the meeting to order at 7:0.3 pm.

Present:

Authority Members:  Dean Williard, Jeff Aurand, John Davis and  Paul Witmer

Employees:  Andy Bobb, Tammy Osman

Solicitor:  None

Citizens: None

Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:

After a review of the previous month’s meeting minutes a motion was made by John and second by Dean to approve the minutes as presented with the correction of the minor error that Andy pointed out that it was TDS that located the water in the dry box and Andy and Site Specific found the float issue.  

Communications and Notices:  Dean informed the Authority that the three year contract with Doug Parker was set to expire so he renewed another contract with him for the same amount as before. 

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 $527.44 the balance in the general account of $20,360.00 and a balance in the Northumberland National Bank Savings account of $1,009.60. A motion was made by Jeff and 2nd by John to pay the bills as presented along with the addition of payments to Norfolk Southern for $100.00, Seewald Labs for $88.20, Bobb’s Plumbing and Heating for $615.00, Andy Bobb for $1560.00.  A second motion was made to pay Roy Adams for $6396.66 for the January water main break.  The motion was made by Dean and second by Jeff. 

Water/Wastewater System Operator:  Andy informed the Authority that he had to pull the cutters and put the new cutters from Merit on.  He needs to order another set of those and he does not seem to be having any issues with them.  Andy has all the needed information to order another set of cutters so he has one in stock from Merit which is cheaper than the company that he was using previously.  The water pump located in the 4 log building took a pressure switch which has been fixed.  The portable pump that is used for decanting the digester is at OPSO getting repaired, along with the spare one.  When Andy went to put the pump in the water it did not work.  One of the grinder pumps that is used on Wise Road had stopped working as well.  There was a spare one on hand and it has since been changed out.  The other one needs to be rebuilt.  Andy is to look into Liberty Pumps and the vendor and see if the Authority should buy a new one or have it rebuilt.  Kurtz curb stop has been located.  Dean is to follow up with the mortgage company that has the property and see if they want the porch torn apart to turn the water off.  Andy is also to get the information to Dean on the reagents that he needs. 

Solicitors Report:  None present but Dean did provide follow up on some of the issues and reported back what Tony had sent to him.  The municipal lien on the Rosancrans property was not satisfied at the Sheriff sale, since we did not collect the $75.00 fee.  Zach Lesher is buying the property and we should be receiving the $75.00 fee.  Dean was in communications with Ron Sencen about his property (David Spade’s property) and Ron would like the service temporarily shut off he is to co-ordinate the request with Andy Bobb.  The request is to repair a small water leak in the property.  

Old Business:

Dean is going to handle the delinquents and shut offs with Andy.  The list of improvements still pending is canopy modifications.  Andy is to work on the canopy modifications when he has time to do it and Paul is able to help. Paul got the times that Andy is typically at the plant so that they can work on the modifications.   Andy is going to call Green Acres fencing to get an estimate for a fence at the WWTP.  There is also a fencing place in the Berrysburg area that Andy is going to check into to see if they can get an estimate for the fence at the WWTP.  The paving is pending until spring. Paul is going to talk to Jackson Township and see if they have any upcoming paving projects as Herndon Borough does not have anything planned for this year.  Dean made a motion to have Paul check with Jackson Township and see if they are doing anything and if they are not then Paul is to reach out to Gatieulis and other pavers to see what it would cost for the Authority to have the projects completed.  Dean is to find out from Tony what the maximum amount allowed before bids need to be accepted prior to the next meeting.  If the maximum does not require a bid and Paul is able to find someone to complete the projects then he has the permission to have it organized for the next meeting.  As these projects need to be completed in the Spring.  Andy is working on the well certification which is due by June 2018.  Andy did have two meetings with Tammy Wolfe from Roy Adams to discuss the bills and it was discovered that the Authority did pay a bill that belonged to the Borough and the Authority should expect to see a refund of $1432.25 back.  Andy also found out that he is able to call on Flagger Force whenever he needs them and does not need to go through Roy Adams.  The Authority is still waiting on a revised bill but in the meantime a check will be sent to Roy Adams for the January water main break. 

New Business:  There was no new business to discuss.

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm.  Motion made by John and 2nd from Jeff

Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary

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