June 23, 2009

Call to Order: 

President Reynold Wolfe called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm

Present:

Authority Members:  Reynold Wolfe, Dean Williard, Kurvin Batdorf, Ed Wiestling, Jackson Wetzel

Employees: Tammy Osman, Andy Bobb,

Solicitor:  Tony Michetti

Citizens:   None

Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:

After a review of the previous months meeting minutes, Ren declared the minute’s approved with the changes in the spelling of the names Maschack and the last sentence to read that the 5 ports have been seeded and graded … motion made by Dean and second by Jackson.

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 $61,861.38.   After the review of the bills to be paid tonight and the addition of  payments to PPL for $87.90 and Dean Williard for $60.00 motion was made by Jackson and 2nd by Dean to proceed with the paying of the bills as presented and the additions.

Communication and Notices:  NONE

Water System Operator:

Andy informed the Authority that the “ACT PAK” was struck by lightning and it should be covered by insurance.  The claim has been opened and the Authority should get $1096.00 dollars back from the insurance the total cost to replace the PAK was $1596.00  Andy also informed the Authority that the former Bogar resident was scheduled to be torn down, which is going to be one less EDU for Connie Tressler.  Andy also informed the Authority that the DO problem is still a problem, he did receive another sensor which did not fix the problem, Andy got another control and is going to install that to see if it fixes the problem.    

Solicitors Report: 

Tony informed the Authority that there was a municipal lien filed against Donna Walter, and Kevin and Jamie Hoffman.  The lien that is filed against Kevin and Jamie Hoffman will need to be amended to Jamie Musser.  Tony also informed the Authority that he sent a notice to Linda Smith stating that a lien is going to be filed for $356.00.  The Secretary/Treasurer should look for a check from the Sheriff for the Reigel property.   

Old Business:

The well-site project is still on hold until July.  The vents on Rivershore have not been looked at yet.  Nothing has changed with the call out alarms at pump 3 and 4.  The curb stops at Herndon House and Kooken resident need to be raised.    

New Business: 

Ren requested approval to remove a stump from a tree that was struck by lightning the approximate cost would be $100.00 plus the cost of two less trees that will allow for new trees to be planted in the area.  Motion was made by Ren and 2nd by Dean to proceed.

Ren then handed out a proposal for a new generator.  After the discussion it was decided that the generator could be a 3 hp 1 phase motor, which then could be used at pump station 3 and 4, which Ren will get a proposal for at the next meeting.  The bilge/sewer pump has been repaired and returned.  The gate at the well site has been repaired with new hinges, the grass has been mowed at the reservoir and well site.  The reservoir road sides and field at the WWTP has been mowed.  Trees have been planted at WWTP.   The ramp at the WWTP has been completed.  The new Troy Built weed whacker has been purchased, and the new 2 gallon pump sprayer has been purchased.  

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting held at the Herndon Borough Municipal Building adjourned at 7:50pm

Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary

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