July 21, 2020
Call to Order:
President, Jeff Aurand called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm.
Present:
Authority Members: Dean Williard, John Davis, Jeff Aurand, Charles Haffling and Peter Bergstresser
Employees: Tammy Osman and Todd Mace
Citizens: Herndon Mayor Jason Wisser
Solicitor: None
Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:
After a review of the previous month’s meeting minutes a motion was made by Pete and second by John to approve the minutes as presented.
Citizens Concern: Jason Wisser was concerned with the water leak that is on Belleview Street. The water is running down the side of the road 5-7 gallons per minute leak. Todd is to investigate the leak further. The plan is to turn the water off for a few hours and see if they can find anything. If not able to find anything was requested to give this leak a priority as it has been going on since mid June. If necessary, he was to contract with Ferster Excavating or Roy Adams & Son Excavating as is a side street & not a route 147 project. Andy previously stated that there was an underground spring in that area, but Fersters had since filled that in. If they cannot hear the leak then they are going to have to start digging to see if they can find it. Jason also questioned about the old boat launch down by the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The boat launch was closed because of liability reasons with the treatment plant.
Communications and Notices: Dean informed the Authority that the United Lutheran Church(LDG 81) was sold to the Burgess’. There has not been a sale date on LDG 166 (Knarr property) looking at a Judicial Sale on this property in early November. Michetti’s office was contacted for a payoff on LDG 004, however there is a federal tax lien on this property. Dean did not get a response from Michetti’s office in regards to the email that was sent for LDG 167 (Yocum) property. Dean and Todd have been informed of a water leak at LDG 108 (Riehl) property.
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 $549.05 and the balance in the general account of $12715.22. A motion was made to pay the bills as listed and the addition of payment to PA Environmental Solutions for $3267.85. A second motion was made to hold the payment of invoice number 104832 for $13,574.22 to Larson Design Group due to the Authority’s cash flow problems and the Authority members wanting a further explanation of the charges. Dean had placed a call before the previous month’s meeting and had not gotten a return call. Motions were made by Dean and second by John.
Water/Wastewater System Operator: Report– Todd advised that he is in contact with LDG 108 Riehl Realty in regards to the leak. Todd is unable to get on the curb box to shut it off, if the leak is his leak all he needs to do is pinch the line to shut it off. The tree at the reservoir has been moved off the fence, a return phone call had not been received from Lykens Valley Fencing. Tammy is going to finish cutting up the tree. Todd mentioned that since it was a lightning strike the insurance may cover the expense. (LDG118 Miller) 210 Pottsville Street resident is claiming that they are experiencing low water pressure, this issue has been resolved. More CL2 was ordered. Post EQ and SBR units need cleaned, costs for both would be about $4500.00. The grinder pump that is located at the Mulberger property was sent to OPSCO to see if it could be repaired or if a new one is needed. Hydrants have not been flushed yet. Todd was asked when they would be flushed. He advised they would be flushed in the fall. A float ball is needed for the Decant Pump. PESI is working with a vendor to get a price on a spare Decant Valve Actuator. Todd suggest that the PA Rural Water assessment may not be needed from them since DEP already did one, however it is required under Act 220. Pump Station #4 Wise Lane tripped out 2 times. The backup generator failed to start when the power was off for a few hours.
Solicitors Report: None
Old Business: Dean will take care of the delinquents with the cutoff date of July 1. Dean researched the Propane levels and per Koppy’s Propane they need to be between 20-25%. Dean stated as of the walk through inspection they were at 60% at Treatment Plant, 42% at Reservoir, 60% at Well Head, and 60 & 65% at the 2 tanks at Riverside Drive pump station.Jeff talked to Bruce from BnB LawnCare and had them respray the weeds at the reservoir. Jeff also trimmed the limbs at Pump Station on RiverShore. CBDG funding is still pending; a representative from the Daily Item would like to speak to someone in regards to the funding. Dean does not want to speak to them, it was suggested that Larson Design or Linda Sterling of SEDA-COG speak with them. The SEDA-COG surveys are out and responses are coming back in, however some door knocking is going to be needed to get them in on time. John, Brian and Pete have volunteered to help with this. Todd is to get with Dave Walters of LDG to create the plan and what would be needed. The door knob on the one building at the reservoir needs to be replaced.
New Business: NONE
Adjournment: There being no further business, the public meeting adjourned at 8:05. Motion was made by Dean and 2nd from John.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Tammy Osman, Secretary
Tammy Osman, Secretary
Herndon Borough - Jackson Township
Joint Municipal Authority
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