June 27, 2017

Call to Order: 

President, Paul Witmer called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.

Present:

Authority Members:  Dean Williard, Paul Witmer, Jeff Aurand, John Davis, Brian Lenker

Employees:  Andy Bobb, Tammy Osman

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 Brian and 2nd by Dean to approve the minutes as presented. 

Communications and Notices:  There was a certificate of membership received this month from PA One Call and the yearly plaque marker from Aqua Aerobics. There also was a letter from Ren Wolfe stating that he gifted his one property to his son Rick Wolfe Sr (LDG 35).

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 $524.47 and the balance in the general account of $18,268.77 and a balance in the Northumberland National Bank Savings account of $1,013.66. A motion was made by Dean and 2nd by Brian to pay the bills as presented along with the addition of payments to Andrew Bobb for $1560.00 (operator), Bobb’s Plumbing and Heating for $1607.72, PA Department of Environmental Protection for $130.00 ($65.00 for each water and waste water), Seewald Labs for $150.20 and Norfolk Southern for $100.00. 

Water/Wastewater System Operator:  Andy informed the Authority that the water quality reports have been completed and have been mailed out with the quarterly billing.  The pole project is now complete and Brian Lenker donated the hardware that was needed to finish that project.  Norfolk Southern asked that the water and sewer service lines get marked around pump station 2.  PA Avenue has a sink hole, the Borough is cleaning out the drains and Adams Excavating thinks the fill from the sewer line installation shifted which could have caused the hole to form.  The sewer line is 3.5 feet below the storm pipes and the location is marked.  Andy also informed the Authority that he has seen cars drive down behind the sewer plant.  Paul suggested that poles be put in the opening and a chain be stretched across the opening.  Andy is in need of filters for the WWTP and they are going to cost about $500.00.  We are to be on the lookout for a bill from Hunter Lomison as they will be coming to service the generators.  The price of the cutters has gone up again.  Andy was to research the price and see if he could find something cheaper.  Joan Dillons curb box cap is loose Andy will check it when he is in that area. 

Solicitors Report: 

Tony did inform the Authority that the Prothonotary did mail the notices however the constable has not been able to serve the paper as of yet. 

Old Business:

Dean is going to handle the delinquents and shut offs with Andy.  The list of improvements still pending is canopy modifications.  Andy is to work on the canopy modifications when he has time to do it and Paul is able to help.  Paul obtained the necessary hardware from SilverTip for the grate project at the head wall at the well site.  Once he is feeling better he will get this completed.  He is hopeful of completing by next month’s meeting.  The pole at the water shed is completed.  The line trimming and the spraying around the fence at the Well Site has not been completed as Paul is not able to get in contact with John Wert.  Dean suggested calling Stone Valley Seeders and see if they would give an estimate of the cost to take care of it and if the price is under $500.00, Dean made a motion that Paul go ahead and have Stone Valley Seeders take care of it.  Brian was second to the motion and all were in favor.  Motion passed. 

New Business:

Phillips Brothers Garage (Clair Hain) was in question as to how many hook up were there.  As of now there is one EDU, but there is potential for more EDU’s.  It is the Authority’s policy that if you want another hook up you need to pay $2500.00 for each additional EDU (equal dwelling unit) and also have the property inspected by Andy.  Brian is going to report back what was discussed.  Dean did send a letter to them and informed them in writing what the policies are.   The electric has been switched over to Green Mountain Electric and PPL.  All meters are now on the same read day. 

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting adjourned at 7:41pm.  Motion made by John and 2nd from Jeff.

Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary

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