July 24, 2012

Call to Order: 

President Reynold Wolfe called the meeting to order at 7:07 pm

Present:

Authority Members:  Reynold Wolfe, Dean Williard, Ed Wiestling, Jackson Wetzel, Barry Hughes

Employees: Tammy Osman, Andy Bobb

Solicitor:  None

Citizens:  None

Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:

Ren introduced the new member of the Authority Barry Hughes.  He will be replacing Kurvin Batdorf and finishing out his term.  After a review of the previous month’s meeting minutes a motion was made by Jackson and second by Dean to approve the minutes as presented.

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 $521.48 and the balance in the general account of $45770.00.  After the review of the bills to be paid tonight a motion was made to proceed with the paying the bills as listed and the additions to PPL for $1556.28, Jones Hardware for $24.96, Kim Bohner $355.00, Jackson Wetzel for $17.00, Wolfe Realty for $81.32, Andy Bobb for $1040.00, and Bobb’s Plumbing and Heating for $366.30.  Motion was made by Dean and 2nd by Ren to proceed with paying the bill as listed and the additions.

Communications: Ren received a letter from CEDA COG in regards to the 4 log system. 

Water System Operator:

Andy informed the Authority Von Nicols was having moisture in his basement, and that he was also losing water at the Reservoir so he called PRWA and they came out and checked and did not find any water main breaks.  Andy said that since he has both pumps working he is gaining at the Reservoir. 

Waste Water Operator:

Andy informed the Authority that the Curtis Wray curb stop the valve is not broken off.  He was able to turn the water on and off.  The one lateral is on and the other is off.  Andy informed the Authority what PA Environmental Solutions estimate would be to replace the membranes in the solids aeration tank.  PAES estimate is $3500 for labor only and the Authority would purchase the materials.  Andy checked with Aqua Aerobics and the cost of materials will be $25.00 ea x 80 or approximately $2000.00.   Andy will proceed with the purchase of the materials.  Andy then explained to Barry the reason that these are needed and that this is the reason that the blower is running longer using more PPL power and the life expectancy on these is 5 to 10 years.  Andy also informed the Authority that it is time to clean the Post EQ tank again.  PAES can suck the algae out and then it will need to be pressure washed.  Andy said it is a 3 man job and that he is going to be looking for environmentally safe chemicals for this. 

Solicitors Report: 

Tony was not present for the meeting. 

Old Business:

Ed and Dean are going to be meeting to go over delinquents on August 1, 2012

The Walk through Items Pending  

Repair to the concrete edge of Catch Basin-still pending.  New water tight Electrical Service Enclosure at Reservoir-still pending.  Design corrections at PS3 still pending and Ren needs to contact LDG- Paul Krizan in regards to this, since he has not heard anything back from them.  Ren is going to contact Eric Wendt to discuss the mailbox address.    Andy needs to set up a meeting with Optimum Controls to discuss 4 log analyzer. 

New Business:

Ren has scheduled a yearly walk thru for August 18th at 9 am.  Ren will send out a reminder to all members of the Authority.  Beilhartz requested that the bridge at the reservoir be repaired so that he can get his riding mower across.  Ren said that it can be repaired easily. 

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting held at the Herndon Borough Municipal Building adjourned at 8:20 pm

Respectfully Submitted By:                                                   Tammy Osman, Secretary

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