June 25, 2013

Call to Order: 

President Reynold Wolfe called the meeting to order at 7:06 pm

Present:

Authority Members:  Reynold Wolfe, Dean Williard, Barry Hughes, 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 Dean Williard and second by Jeff to approve the minutes as presented. 

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 $521.63 and the balance in the general account of $46283.54.  After the review of the bills to be paid tonight and the addition of payments to Andy Bobb $1200.00, and Bobb’s Plumbing and Heating for $254.10, TDS for $116.16, Randy Krallman for $49.50, Kim Bohner for $242.00, Wayne Wert for $330.00, Merle Wert for $150.00, and Wolfe Realty for $106.00 a motion was made by Dean  and 2nd by Barry to proceed with paying the bills as listed and the add-ons. 

Communications:  Ren informed the Authority that he got litigation information from the Attorneys; he also received an offer from RBC in regards to the refinance.   He is going to keep it on file. 

Water System Operator:

Andy informed the Authority that he completed the CCR reports and gave them to Dean to include with the quarterly billing.  Andy did look into a cover for the Post EQ tank and Aqua Aerobics can get the sonic device for about $3000.00.  It was suggested that Andy look into what it would cost to get a pool cover made for it.  The cover is only used in the summer months when the algae are bad.  Dean made a motion that Andy should proceed with looking into the cost of a pool cover. 

Waste Water Operator:  Andy informed the Authority that he is going to contact Stahlneckers for the wet wells.  Dean asked if there was any pump issues lately and there has not been anything for about 7 months.  Andy also informed the Authority that RAM is going out of business in Winfield, PA. 

Solicitors Report: 

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

Old Business:

Dean is going to be handling the shut off with Andy. Shut off date is June 30, 2013.   Andy gave an up date on the 4 log system and informed the Authority that there is a change order in from Bobbs Plumbing and Heating.  They need to substitute wooden pole for a steel pole, new meter base, and PVC mast up to the weather head.  The electrical service is ready to be installed, the pre cast foundation and building is in place.  The wires are ran and mounting recorders.  The trenches for the electrical are done.  He needs to contact LP Gas Company to get on site and then he will get Hunter Lomison to start up the system.  Andy has talked to Rocky Baer and they are going to get Optimum Controls in to get the SCADA system hooked up correct.  Andy had Tim Shaffer come in and look at lightening protection for 3 buildings.  It is going to cost $3300.00 plus $300.00 for surge protectors.  A motion was needed to approve payment to Bobbs Plumbing and Heating in the amount of $21851.00 and also include the change order in that.  The motion was made by Jackson and 2nd by Jeff.  Dean had been in contact with Northumberland National Bank and received a contract.  The Authority is going to need to open an account at NNB, they will need to have a check for $1000.00 immediately.   Michetti’s office will need to write up the loan closing documents and therefore the Authority will have that expense as well.  A motion was made by Barry for Dean to proceed with the load from Northumberland National Bank.  2nd to the motion by Jackson.  Tony will get the information to the bank tomorrow and Dean will open a savings account.  The man whole covers are still pending and Barry is going to get the estimator from Meckleys in to give an estimate on them.   

The walk thru improvements still pending are: 

A) Existing control building at reservoir to be renovated in process being measured.

B) All bollards at WWTP & pump stations to be painted--completed

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

New Business:

Ren presented a requisition for payment and change order to Bobb’s Plumbing and Heating for the work on the 4-Log.  Jackson made the motion and 2nd by Jeff. 

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting held at the Ren Wolfe Workshop adjourned at 8:12pm

Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary

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