January 24, 2012

Election of Officers:

Andy called the elections to order with the election of President.  Ren declined the office of President, but he nominated Ed Wiestling.  Ed declined the position as well.  Kurvin nominated Jackson and he declined also.  Then Dean nominated Ren with the assurance from the rest of the members that they would help out when Ren was unable to do it.  Ren then accepted the position.  The nominations were then closed and Ren remained President.  The current position for Vice President is being held by Ed, and he was re-elected again this year by Jackson.  Ed accepted and voting was unanimous and was closed.  Next office up for election was Treasurer; Ed nominated Dean Williard and Ren second to the motion.  Voting was unanimous and election was closed.  Finally the last office that was open was Secretary; Jackson nominated Kurvin and 2nd by Ed.  Nominations were unanimous and voting was closed.  A motion was then made to approve the ballot as follows: President Ren Wolfe, Vice President Ed Wiestling, Treasurer Dean Williard and Secretary Kurvin Batdorf, motion was made by Jackson, and seconded by Ren.

Call to Order: 

President Reynold Wolfe called the meeting to order at 7:27 pm

Present:

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

Employees: Tammy Osman, Andy Bobb

Solicitor:  Tony Michetti

Citizens:   Curtis Wray

Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:

After a review of the previous month’s meeting minutes a motion was made by Ed and second by Kurvin to approve the minutes with the corrections.

Financial Report and Payment of Listed Bills:

Dean presented financial statements for review by the Authority. There is a balance in the PLIGIT account of $521.40 and the balance in the general account of $32761.18.   After the review of the bills to be paid tonight and the addition of payments to Williards Services for $20.00 a motion was made by Dean and 2nd by Jackson to proceed with paying the bills as listed and the add-ons. 

Communications: Curtis Wray presented a letter to the Authority requesting that his property go from 2 edu to 1 edu.  The Authority advised Mr Wray that an inspection would need to be done to make sure that he has everything done to convert to one EDU.  Jackson and Andy are going to meet Mr. Wray at 8 am Saturday for the inspection.  Ren also informed the Authority that he has the Larson Design Service Agreement, and he also informed the Authority that he got a letter from CBDG that there will be grant money available. 

Water System Operator:

Andy informed the Authority he has been notified that he is able to proceed with raising the junction box by 2 feet and the bills are to be sent to LDG.  Andy stated that he is still waiting to hear from Paul from LDG on the electrical box.  Ren informed Andy that it is a simple fix that all that needs to be done is the platform raised exactly 6 foot.  Andy informed the Authority that there has been an abnormal loss in the water level at the Reservoir, and that there is only 1000 to 3000 gallons more has been treated at the WWTP. 

Solicitors Report: 

Tony informed the Authority that he wanted to hold an Executive session prior to the close of the regular meeting. 

Old Business:

Dean and Ed are going to be meeting to go over delinquents on February 1, 2012.       The 4 log analyzer is still pending, however Ren did hear from Kathy Jermiah grant manager for NCPC about CDGB funding, Ren is going to proceed with applying for the grant.  Ren informed the Authority that the metal doors are painted and were moved to the Reservoir today.  The metal roof on the Control Building at the Well Site was completed today.    

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- 4 log system

LDG is working with HRI regarding raising the platform and electrical cabinet at PS3.    

New Business:

Ren presented the service agreement for LDG which was dated December 14th, and noted that there was a slight increase from last year.  This agreement is on an as need basis.  Dean made the motion to proceed with signing the service agreement, Jackson second to the motion.  Ren then presented the letter that he got from Northumberland County Commissioners who stated that there will be $242,000.00 to be distributed throughout the county.   A proposal is needed by March 8th to proceed.  Ren is going to get this done.  A motion was made by Dean to proceed with the 4 log system grant application; a second to the motion was made by Kurvin.  Jackson informed the Authority that he and Bretzgel removed the fire hydrants that were at the WWTP. Ren presented the letter that he typed up to present to the President of the Herndon Fire Company in regards to the discolored water at the south end of town and the use of the hydrant at Eagle Ridge.  After the executive session was held to discuss pending litigation relative to pump station 2, a motion was needed to cut Dluge and Michetti a check for legal expenses to be held in escrow for the purpose of the lawsuit.  Motion was made by Dean and second by Kurvin.   

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting held at the Herndon Borough Municipal Building adjourned at 8:26 pm

Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary

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