January 21, 2014

 

Election of Officers:

Ren called the elections to order at 7:03 and asked Tammy to conduct the elections.  Tammy started the elections with a review of the current offices and officers, and then proceeded with nominations for President.  Jackson nominated Ren Wolfe and Jeff second to the motion.  The nominations were then closed by motion from Dean and second by Joel.  Ren nominated Jackson for Vice President, Dean second the motion and there being no other nomination Jackson was elected Vice President.  Next office up for election was Treasurer; Jeff nominated Dean Williard and second to the motion by Jackson.  Voting was unanimous and election was closed.  Finally the last office that was open was Secretary; Ren explained this position and then nominated Jeff for the position, second to the motion by Dean. Nominations were unanimous and voting was closed.  A motion was then made to approve the ballot as follows: President Ren Wolfe, Vice President Jackson Wetzel, Treasurer Dean Williard and Secretary Jeff Aurand. 

Call to Order: 

President Reynold Wolfe called the meeting to order at 7:13 pm

Present:

Authority Members:  Reynold Wolfe, Dean Williard,  Jackson Wetzel, Joel Wetzel, Jeff Aurand

Employees: Tammy Osman

Solicitor:  Tony Michetti

Citizens:  None

Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:

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

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 $521.70 and the balance in the general account of $62703.30 and a balance in the Northumberland National Bank Savings account of $1000.51.  After the review of the bills to be paid tonight and the addition of payments to UC Tax for $.40, Department of Revenue for $17.57, and Department of Treasury for $364.78 a motion was made to pay the bills as presented and to also pay the add ons.  The motion was made by Dean and second by Jackson. 

Water System Operator:

Andy was not present to report, however Jackson and Ren did talk to him and gave a report.  There was a water main break in front of the Fire House.  The leak is now fixed, Jackson and Andy discussed Pa Rural Water and the importance of the Authority staying with them.  We currently have paid the subscription to be a member.  However, they were unable to come and help locate the leak, therefore the Authority needed to have PESI bring in some of their equipment and help locate the leak at a much more of a cost to the Authority then what Pa Rural Water would have cost if they would have been available.  The leak started on Thursday January 16th and was located Friday night about 6 or 7 pm, and they started to dig on Saturday 2:30-3:00 pm. 

Waste Water Operator:  Jack informed the Authority that the grinder pump failed at the Mulbergers resident. 

Solicitors Report: 

Tony informed the Authority that he is still waiting on receipts so he can update the lien amounts on the Feese, Kooken, and Yocum property.  A discussion was had to decide what the next step is with the Yocum property.  Tony then informed the Authority of Kulpmont’s resolution on vacant properties, and Ren asked that Tony create the resolution. 

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 pool cover and Andy is working on that. 

The walk thru for 2013 list of improvements:

A.) Put grates on head wall of 18” pipe at well site

B.) Brush back road at sides of the road to well #2

C.) Clear brush on the inside of the fence

D.) Clean the “rags” out of the basin at 1 and 2

Andy and Ren are going to fix the curb stop at the Newman Property this is still pending. 

New Business:

Ren present PA Environmental Solutions (PESI) 2014 hourly rates and Professional Services agreement, and a motion was made by Ren to accept this agreement and second to the motion by Dean.  Dean asked Tony to review the PPL contract that the Authority has with Spark Energy.   Dean questioned the legal terms of the contract.  Tony suggested that if the Authority wants to get out of this contract it should be in writing.  Ren questioned who was assigned as the Authority member from the Herndon Borough Council and there was a miss understanding in the original elections.  Tony and Joel will discuss this at their next meeting.  Ren suggests that they appoint someone who is going to be at the meetings regularly instead of one month one person and then the next month someone new. 

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting adjourned at 8:20pm

Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary

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