January 19, 2021
Reorganization: Tammy Osman reviewed the previous year’s officers with the Authority, and then asked for nominations for President. Dean Williard nominated John Davis and a second was received by Charles Haffling. Hearing no other nominations a motion was made to accept John Davis as the President. John then ask for nominations for Vice President, and Dean Williard nominated Charles Haffling, hearing no other nominations a motion was made to accept Charles Haffling as Vice President. John then asked for a nomination for Secretary/Treasurer and John nominated Dean Williard with a second from Charles. Hearing no other nominations a motion was made to appoint Dean Williard Secretary/Treasurer.
Call to Order:
John Davis called the meeting to order at 7:33 pm.
Present:
Authority Members: Dean Williard, John Davis, and Charles Haffling
Employees: Tammy Osman
Citizens: Linda Sterling (SEDA-COG)
Solicitor: None
Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:
After a review of the previous month’s meeting minutes a motion was made by Charles and second by John to approve the minutes as presented.
Communications and Notices: Linda Sterling was present to discuss how the CBDG Grant application was going and to also gain some answers that she needed clarified. The final public hearing for the CBDG grant money will be January 26, 2021 at 11:45 am. Linda asked that each board member get 5 letters of Support to her prior to January 29. These letters should come from members of the community showing support for the needed water line repairs. The Drought watch warning for Northumberland County was lifted January 8, 2021. A property transitioned from Ivan Newman to Todd Eyster (LDG 137). Dean informed the Authority that Pete, John and Dean did attend a virtual public hearing on the grant. Dean also informed the Authority that there was an issue with the USPS and the quarterly billings. He hand delivered to the Post Office in Herndon on December 21, 2020 and he started receiving phone calls early January of people not receiving bills in the mail. Some residents stated that they did not receive the bills until January 9. Dean also informed the Authority that in December 29, he received a phone call about muddy water. He received a few more that evening, and Tammy also received a few that night as she was at the office. Dean alerted Todd to this but a water main break could not be located. The water did clear up a few days later. Tammy provided contact information to each member and asked that they review their information and make sure that it is correct.
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 $549.14 and the balance in the general account of $24942.53. A motion was made by Dean to pay the bills as listed and the addition of payment to Dennis Williard (for maintaining the Authority’s website) in the amount of $25.00 and to TDS Telecom for $130.11 a second to the motion was made by Charles.
Water/Wastewater System Operator: Report– Report Todd was not present for the meeting but he did supply his report to Tammy prior to the meeting. Tammy read the information that was provided. A new Soda Ash pump and parts and a New Soda Ash mixer were received. DEP has approved the permit and repairs can start to be made. Influent flow meter was reprogrammed again and is being shipped. The Soda Ash day tank was old so a new one was ordered. The Sludge pump was replaced by OPSCO, new heaters were installed in the valve pit. They looked for a leak on 147 but were unsuccessful. Hand Sanitizer and Soap has been purchased.
Solicitors Report: None present but Dean did speak with Tony. Tony suggested that since the Snyder/Kern owe over $1000.00 that a judgment would need to be placed. Michettis will send a letter first to them and advise that they are placing a judgment on them. A motion was made that Dean would have Michettis pursue a judgment on this property. Motion was made by Dean and second by Charles.
Old Business: The hydrant Flushing is still pending. The Drought Contingence Plan Dean has not heard anything back from Larson Design. PESI did review their contract and their base rate is $2975.00 per month. The Authority did agree to a one year term and will review in the future.
New Business: There is no snow removal at the Wellhead with access by foot or by 4 wheel drive. The access road is on private property of the Brezgel farm. The Waste Water Treatment plant access is by way of parking lot of Eagle Ridge Contracting who has been plowing up to the fence at the plant.
Adjournment: There being no further business, the public meeting adjourned at 8:35. Motion was made by Dean and 2nd from Charles.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Tammy Osman, Secretary
Tammy Osman, Secretary
Herndon Borough - Jackson Township
Joint Municipal Authority
Meeting Minutes
