June 26, 2012

Call to Order: 

President Reynold Wolfe called the meeting to order at 7:11 PM

Present:

Authority Members:  Reynold Wolfe, Dean Williard, 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 month’s meeting minutes a motion was made by Jackson and second by Ed to approve the minutes as presented.

Financial Report and Payment of Listed Bills:

Dean presented financial statements for review by the Authority. There is a balance in the PLIGIT account of $521.47 and the balance in the general account of $50072.75.  After the review of the bills to be paid tonight a motion was made to proceed with the paying the bills as listed, and the additions to Hunter Lomison for $1311.72, Brown’s Landscaping for $2800.00, Wolfe Realty for $92.50, and Randy Krallman for $80.00.  Motion was made by Dean and 2nd by Ed. 

Communications: None

Water System Operator:

Andy informed the Authority that the water grabs are working out and that the residuals are working out.  

Waste Water Operator:

Andy informed the Authority that the junction box has been raised.  LDG was billed for the job.  Dean informed Andy that the PPL cost at the WWTP was rising.  Andy investigated and found that the blower times are increasing.  Andy checked with Todd Mace and Rick Spotts and they informed him that the membranes need to be replaced.  Todd Mace (PA Environmental Solutions) will provide a quote for these repairs.  Andy also informed the Authority that the pump is still at RAM.  Ren suggested and Andy agreed that if there is nothing wrong with the pump then it can be picked up.  Jackson is going to pick it up. 

Solicitors Report: 

Tony informed the Authority that he wanted to hold an Executive session prior to the close of the regular meeting. Tony did not get anything new on Kooken property.    

Old Business:

Ed  and Ren are going to be meeting to go over delinquents on July 1, 2012

The Walk through Items Pending  

Improvement to the Catch Basin Site area for riding mower use that involves tree removal, stump removal and landscaping has been completed

Repair to the concrete edge of Catch Basin-still pending.  New water tight Electrical Service Enclosure at Reservoir-still pending.  Design corrections at PS3 Ren had a meeting with Paul Krizan Friday June 15th to discuss the project and would not agree to the $3500.00 requested by LDG for the increased cost due to raising the platform. Tony advised that Item #6 which pertains to a release from all present and future claims pertaining to the WWTp, Pump 1 and Pump Station #3 as they relate to the 100 year flood plain should not be agreed to or eliminated from any agreement.     Ren is going to contact Eric Wendt to discuss the mailbox address.   

New Business:

The question was raised, who is going to take Kurvin’s spot on the Water and Sewer Authority.  Tony is going to look at the by-laws and then make sure that it is addressed at the next Borough meeting. 

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting held at the Herndon Borough Municipal Building adjourned at 8:20 pm

Respectfully Submitted By:                                                   Tammy Osman, Secretary

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