June 24, 2014
Call to Order:
President Reynold Wolfe called the meeting to order at 7:09 pm
Present:
Authority Members: Reynold Wolfe, Dean Williard, Jackson Wetzel, Joel Wetzel, Jeff 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 and second by Joel to approve the minutes as presented.
Communications and Notices: Ren had received some correspondence from the Borough of Northumberland about equipment that they have available for rent. He also received correspondence from ERC (Energy Resource Center).
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 $521.74 and the balance in the general account of $43,032.97 and a balance in the Northumberland National Bank Savings account of $1000.51. After the review of the bills to be paid tonight and the addition of payments to Wolfe Realty for $283.79, John Wert for $337.50, Randy Krallman for $352.00, Andy Bobb for $1200.00, and Bobbs Plumbing and Heating for $590.32, a motion was made to pay the bills as presented and to also pay the add ons. The motion was made by Jackson and second by Dean.
Water System Operator:
Andy informed the Authority that Hunter Lomison serviced the generators. Andy also wanted to make sure that Dean knew that he ordered re-agent for the chlorine analyzer this is going to be a one time a year expense and should be included on the budget items.
Waste Water Operator: Andy informed the Authority that his licenses expired June 30th, but he is now good for another 3 years. The Authority will have a bill for $150.00 coming due in the next month for his expense.
Solicitors Report:
Tony informed the Authority of the outcome on the Yocum property. A decision was reached in favor of the Authority against Cassandra Yocum. The former owner of the property was Jim Yocum. Dean made a suggestion that we pursue action after the 30 day appeal process by Cassandra Yocum has expired which would be up by the time of our June meeting. Jim Yocum informed Michetti that he would pay off the judgment if he knew the total. Tony has since provided that to him. Tony then informed the Authority that he has not had any payment from Yocum, and that he is going to move forward on executing the judgment. Dean made a motion that Attorney Michetti proceed with the execution of the judgment with the magistrate, second to the motion was Jackson. Motion passed unanimously.
Tony then went over the Curtis Wray property, which is owned by Steve Tressler. Steve had verbally communicated with Tony that it would be ok for Curtis to proceed with dropping the property down to a single EDU. Dean requests that Tony get it in writing from Steve. Andy will get the information of what needs to be done to the inside of the residence to Tony. Tony will forward a letter onto Steve telling him what needs to be completed before the Authority will reconsider this property as a single EDU.
Dean made a motion that the Authority proceed with getting a check in the amount of $2500.00 payable to Robson Forensic in regards to the lawsuit. Dean made the motion and Jackson seconded it, passed unanimously.
Old Business:
Dean is going to handle the delinquents and shut offs with Andy. The only walk thru improvement for 2012 that is still open is the pool cover and Andy is working on that. He said that he is giving up on the customized pool cover. Ren suggests that the Authority reconsider the aluminum shelter idea. They will get prices together again for the next meeting. In the meantime, Andy is going to put a tarp on it. The walk thru for 2013 list of improvements:
A.)
Put grates on head wall of 18” pipe at well site
Put grates on head wall of 18” pipe at well siteB.)Brush back road at sides of the road to well #2 is now completed
Brush back road at sides of the road to well #2 is now completedC.)Clear brush on the inside of the fence is also completed
Clear brush on the inside of the fence is also completedD.)Clean the “rags” out of the basin at 1 and 2—Ren will be getting with PESI to see when this is on their schedule. Ren is also going to see if the basin cleaning and cleaning of the Post EQ tank is on his schedule
Clean the “rags” out of the basin at 1 and 2—Ren will be getting with PESI to see when this is on their schedule. Ren is also going to see if the basin cleaning and cleaning of the Post EQ tank is on his scheduleRen is waiting to hear back in regards to the CBDG grant.
New Business:
Dean reminded the Authority that the CDs will be maturing and that a decision would need to be made on what should be done with them. Dean suggests putting the money on the loan with Northumberland National Bank. Dean also informed the Authority that the new electric provider would be Champion Electric at a fixed rate of .095 per kilo watt. Dean also addressed the issues that the Authority was having with the computer. It had been at Staples to be repaired, as of this meeting it was not fixed yet.
Adjournment: There being no further business, the public meeting adjourned at 8:18pm
Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary
Tammy Osman, Secretary
Herndon Borough - Jackson Township
Joint Municipal Authority
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