June 28, 2016

Call to Order: 

President, Jackson Wetzel called the meeting to order at 7:09 pm.

Present:

Authority Members:  Jeff Aurand, Jackson Wetzel, Paul Witmer,

Employees:  Andy Bobb, Tammy Osman

Solicitor:  Tony Michetti

Citizens:  Linda Sterling

Water Line Project:

Linda Sterling was present from SEDA COG and explained where the water line project was at.  She was in need of how to move forward.  The first that was needed from the Authority was a definite on what the service area was for the project.  After a discussion it was tabled until it could be researched a little more.  Linda informed the Authority that if they decide to abandoned the project they would need to repay the $2300.00 that was put out for the environmental review.  Linda informed the Authorty that the project if they decided to go through with it, it must be completed by April 6, 2017. 

Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:

After a review of the previous month’s meeting minutes a motion was made by Paul and 2nd by Jeff to approve the minutes as presented. 

Communications and Notices:  None

Financial Report and Payment of Listed Bills:

Dean Williard was not present to go over the bills but Tammy did go over the additional payments that needed to be paid tonight.  There is a balance in the PLIGIT account of $522.51 and the balance in the general account of $113.18 and a balance in the Northumberland National Bank Savings account of $1,008.06. A motion was made by Jackson and 2nd by Paul to pay the bills as presented along with the addition of payments to Andrew Bobb for $1560.00, Bobb’s Plumbing and Heating for $810.35, Koppy’s Propane for $458.16, Jackson also asked that Tammy get the bill for Randy Krallman and make sure that he gets paid as soon as possible.   

Water/Wastewater System Operator:

Andy informed the Authority that the propane was refilled and that Hunter Lomison serviced the generators.  Andy informed the Authority that it is time for the lead tests and that he needs a few samples from peoples houses.  He asked Jeff if he would be willing to do it and Jeff said that he would.  Andy said that the fan motor in the blower room needed to be replaced as it was running backwards. 

Solicitors Report: 

Tony informed the Authority that he prepared Andy’s contract as requested by Dean.  Andy wanted to review it.  They Authority is paying Andy the current agreed upon operator rate and will continue to even though the contract is not signed yet.

Old Business:

Tammy and Andy will take care of the shut offs.  The walk thru for 2013 list of improvements:

Put grates on head wall of 18” pipe at well site—is pending.

With regards to the manhole covers, Paul will continue to co-ordinate bidding process with Jackson Township.  It is perceived they would be seeking bids at a later time.

With regards to the canopy modification, Andy had been in contact with Ren Wolfe and it is tabled.  Manhole covers at Spade’s is still pending.  Jackson will co-ordinate it with SS Witmer as soon as Meckleys has ammosite and SS Witmer is in the area to do the job. 

New Business:  The pole at the Well Site that has the meter on it was rotten and needs to be replaced. 

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting adjourned at 8:35pm.  Motion made by Jackson and 2nd from Jeff.

Respectfully submitted by:  Tammy Osman, Secretary

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