June 24, 2008
Call to Order:
President Reynold Wolfe called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm
Present:
Authority Members: Reynold Wolfe, Dean Williard, Kurvin Batdorf, Ed Wiestling, Jackson Wetzel
Employees: Tammy Osman, Andy Bobb,
Solicitor: Tony Michetti
Citizens: None
Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:
After a review of the previous months meeting minutes, Ren declared the minute’s approved as presented motion made by Jackson and second by Ed.
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 $65018.86. After the review of the bills to be paid tonight motion was made by Kurvin and 2nd by Dean to proceed with the paying of the bills as presented.
Water System Operator:
Andy informed the Authority that the “pulsing chemical pumps” do not work. There are currently 2 in use and they are all not working. Andy was given Authority to purchase two more pumps. Andy also informed the Authority that the chlorine regulator needs to be rebuilt; he thinks he can get the parts to make the repairs. Andy also expressed his concern with the grease that is still at pump station 2. He has used 3 blocks so far to dissipate the grease, The Authority gave Andy permission to have Stahlnecker come and pump out the problem. However, the source of the problem needs to be addressed. LDG does not recommend specifying the size of grease traps that needs to be installed. However, their recommendation is let the size be determined by the property owner.
Solicitors Report:
Tony informed the Authority that he was in contact with Jake Klinger and that he has questions on the hook-up. Ren is going to coordinate with Jake to get his hook-up completed. Tony then informed the authority that a letter was received from the Sunbury Housing Authority in regards to the Pauls (LDG 36). The letter states that the Pauls are on the list to receive a place in the Scott Towers once construction is completed. They are expected to be in no later then October 1, 2008. The Authority then made the motion to extend the deadline for the Pauls and give them until the October 21, 2008 meeting, if then they fail to hook-up then the Authority will be forced to initiate legal action and will be forced to hook up if the property is not vacated. Motion was made by Ed and second by Kurvin. Tony then informed the Authority that Schaffner (LDG 229) agreed to the contract. A motion was made that granted the president and the Secretary authorization to sign the agreement upon receipt. Motion was made by Jackson and 2nd by Ed. Tony also informed the members that they are having a difficult time getting in contact with Criley and Hoffmans.
Old Business:
Dean advised that a claim had been filed with the at fault party's insurance carrier (Progressive Insurance) from the auto accident which broke off a fire hydrant. Some of the monies had been received from the at fault part and Dean expects to be in receipt of the remainder of the monies from Progressive Insurance as a release was signed before the next meeting. Our CPA has informed that she is in the final stages of completing the
2007 audit.
New Business:
The list of Non-payment was reviewed. A list of the non paying customers was once again given to Andy for shut-off. Ren then discussed the budget for the generators that will be needed for Pump Station 2 and also for the well site. At Pump 2 the generator is estimated to cost about $20,000.00 and the generator at the well site is estimated to cost about $15,000.00. Ren also went over the estimated costs for the dissolved Oxygen monitor that will be needed; it is estimated to cost about $18,000.00. Total amount estimated for the project is $53,000.00. Ren also expressed his concern with the serious erosion damage at the well site from the 3” down pour about 3 months ago. The water course is blocked and some pipes are blocked. He has suggested using the left over CBDG grant funds for this project. Ren then informed the members that reservoir and well have been mowed and cleaned and weeds have been sprayed. He noted that 15 new Norway spruce seedlings have also been planted at the reservoir and 18 new Norway Spruce have been planted in the mulch bed at the WWTP for future planting at the reservoir. Ed Wiestling agreed to make a telephone survey of surrounding Sewer
Authorities based on a list provided by Dean in an effort to locate a better billing/bookkeeping program.
Adjournment: There being no further business, the public meeting held at the Herndon Borough Municipal Building adjourned at 8:35pm
Respectfully Submitted By:
Tammy Osman, Secretary
Tammy Osman, Secretary
Herndon Borough - Jackson Township
Joint Municipal Authority
Meeting Minutes
