June 26, 2007

 

Call to Order: 

President Reynold Wolfe called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.

Present:

Authority Members:  Reynold Wolfe, Dean Williard, Jackson Wetzel, Kurvin Batdorf, Ivan Newman

Employees: Tammy Osman, Andy Bobb, Rick Spotts

Solicitor: Joseph Michetti Jr.

Bond Counsel: None

Public:  Terry and Lynette Cotner, Ms. Hackenberg, Lynn Gaw, Glenn Schreffler, and Chad Schreffler

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 Dean and 2nd by Kurvin.

Financial Report and Payment of Listed Bills:

Dean Williard presented four financial statements for review by the Authority. There is a balance in the general fund of $4957.19 and in the PLIGIT account of $28119.07.  After the review of the bills to be paid tonight, there was a motion made by Dean and 2nd by Jackson to proceed with paying the bills that are listed. 

WWTP Operator’s Report:

Rick informed the Authority that he has sent his liability certificates for the Authority, which the secretary stated that is has been received.  Rick informed the members that HRI did some minor work at the WWTP on June 26.  He also reported that there is now between 9000 and 12000 gallons of flow per day.

Water System Operator Report: 

Andy reported to the Authority that he received two quotes for a 3 phase generator.  He informed the members that well 3 needs a 3 phase generator.  He informed the members that he has checked into his liability insurance and that he is not covered as WWTP operator he is waiting on a quote from his insurance company.  Andy also informed the secretary that there will be a bill coming from Seewald labs for lead and copper testing. 

Solicitors Report:

Joe reported to the Authority that he is working on the easement for the Whittaker property.

Community Concerns:

Lynn Gaw wanted to know what the policy was if he bought a place with an EDU, but was going to use it for storage.

Glenn and Chad Schreffler:  Glenn informed the Authority that after the contractors but in Chad’s lateral Ren inspected the property and Ren had them change the way that it was originally hooked up, now the trap is not getting the gray water.  Ren and Andy are going to fix the mistake on Saturday morning at 8:00am.  There was a motion made that the Authority will reassume the responsibility to relocate the gray water tie into the sewer lateral for LDG 123.  The Authority will pay for the materials and the installation.  Jackson made the motion and Kurvin 2nd.

Old Business:  

There was nothing done about getting a sign for the WWTP.  Ren signed a proposal from Meck tech regarding the flood insurance for the WWTP. 

New Business:  Requisition 33to Community Banks in the amount of $95493.40 which is partial pay estimates 10, 11, and the final pay 12 to HRI in the amounts of $82208.00, $8421.40, and $4864.00 motion made by Jack and 2nd by Ren.  Kurvin then presented to the Authority the total number of Tap-Ons that are paid and then reported on the LM&I, he then reported on the total number of laterals that are completed to date.  After he presented this it was decided that there would be a special meeting at 6:00 pm Thursday night to decide whether the Authority was going to give an extension on the sewer billing or if they were going to bill the customers regardless if they were connected or not. 

Next Meeting: July 26, 2007

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting held at the Herndon Borough Municipal Building adjourned at 9:10p.m

Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary

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