July 23, 2013

Call to Order: 

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

Present:

Authority Members:  Reynold Wolfe, Dean Williard, Jackson Wetzel, Jeffrey Aurand

Employees: Tammy Osman, Andy Bobb

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 Jackson and second by Jeff to approve the minutes as presented.  Andy did make a correction to the minutes that the surge protectors will cost $300.00 instead of $200.00. 

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 $521.64 and the balance in the general account of $60295.25.  After the review of the bills to be paid tonight and the addition of payments to Andy Bobb $1200.00, TDS for $118.69, LDG for $911.12, Koppy Propane for $1118.58 and Wolfe Realty for $810.30 a motion was made by Dean  and 2nd by Jackson to proceed with paying the bills as listed and the add-ons. 

Communications:  None

Water System Operator:

Andy informed the Authority that the water system is working well and he has nothing to report on it. 

Waste Water Operator:  Stahlnecker pumped out the wet wells, pumps 1 & 2 needed to be primed after Stahlnecker was done.  Andy has not had a chance to price pool covers.  He will try and have a price for the next meeting. 

Solicitors Report: 

Tony asked for executive session.  He did not hear anything back from the bank that has the Kooken property. 

Old Business:

Dean is going to handle the delinquents and shut offs with Andy. Shut off date is July 31, 2013.   Andy gave an update on the 4 log system and it is completed.  A walk thru needs to be done with SEDA COG, Ren, Andy, and the Architects before everything can be finalized.  Andy had the lighting protection completed by Teats in Mifflinburg.  The booster pump in the prefab building is completed. The conduit and wiring for the SCADA system is in place as per contract.   The only Punch List Item; where earth disturbance has occurred, all rocks need to be raked and grass seed sown to restore vegetation. Optimum Control needs to make final connections for the SCADA System before the water grab can be terminated.  Dean has been in contact with Northumberland National Bank and received a contract.  Dean has been working with Northumberland National Bank on the refinancing of the loan.  A resolution needs to be completed. Dean made a motion to approve the resolution, second by Jackson.  Dean questioned the cost from Michetti office for the bond council.  Tony explained that normal procedure for bond council and where the costs occur.  A normal bond council fee is 2% of a loan, however since the Authority is refinancing a large amount Dluge and Michetti are going to charge 1/2 % or $7500.00.  NNB agreed to waive their legal council fees.  The manhole covers are still pending and Barry is going to get an estimate from Meckleys for this work. (Barry was not present to discuss).    

The walk thru improvements still pending are: 

A) Existing control building at reservoir to be renovated –95% of the materials is at the site.  The plan is to start next week.

B) Andy to look into a proper cover for the Post EQ tank to retard algae growth.

New Business:

Danille Bell wants to know what she needs to do to get her deed.  There is a lien on the property.   Tony needs verification of the amount still owed on it. 

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting adjourned at 8:11pm

Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary

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