June 25, 2019

Call to Order:  
President, Paul Witmer called the meeting to order at 6:58 pm.

Present:
Authority Members: Dean Williard, Jeff Aurand, Paul Witmer, John Davis
Employees: Tammy Osman
Solicitor: None
Citizens: None

Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:
After a review of the previous month’s meeting minutes a motion was made by Dean and second by Jeff to approve the minutes as presented.  

Communications and Notices: Dean informed the Authority that he has been doing research on the PPL bill as the agreement is up June 5th. He looked into Verde Energy whose rate is .05772 cents per Kilowatt. The Judicial sale for the Bender property is scheduled for July 25, 2019. Dean also checked with the court house and he is able to file municipal liens.  

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 $540.46 and the balance in the general account of $16889.37 and a balance in the Northumberland National Bank Savings account of $1,021.15. A motion was made by John and 2nd by Jeff to pay the bills as presented along with the addition of payments to Andy Bobb for $1560.00, Bobbs Plumbing and Heating for $969.89, Pace Analytical for $98.20 and $403.80.

Water/Wastewater System Operator: Andy was not present but did provide an update to Dean. There was a lightning strike at the reservoir and it knocked out the Act-Pak water inflow meter. Dean is going to file a claim with the insurance company. A new Act-Pak is on order from LB water. We have a $1000.00 deductable. The main gate post at the WWTP needs to be repaired. It has settled due to all the rain. Andy is going to follow up with Eagle Ridge or Lykens Valley Fencing, Green Acre Fencing, and Jim Inch to see what the cost would be to have it repaired. If the cost is under $500.00 it is ok to have it repaired. Andy also needed to pull the grinder pump at pump station 2 and replaced the cutters it was jammed with debris. It is running now. He repaired the leaking ground hydrant at pump station #2. There was also a repair made to a broken curb box on Herndon Road (formerly know as Sucker St) by Larry Herbs property that was cause by Penndot. Andy provided an estimate of $773.75 for 1 inch risers for Sucker St from LB Water.  

Solicitors Report: None present.  

Old Business: Dean will handle the delinquents and shut offs with Andy. The widening of the road and clearing of brush to Well #2 is the sole remaining improvement from the yearly walk through and is pending however, Andy stated that it has grown and the road is partially closed at the building. Paul is going to talk to Beilhartz. The Manhole cover will not get fixed until spring, the riser that was requested has been purchased by SS Witmer Paving, and the Authority will reimburse only for the riser and not labor. Paul is going to follow up with SS Witmer to see when this will be completed. Quarterly billing has been completed and all residents received notice of the rate increase of $15.00 a month to be in effect the 4th quarter of 2019. As of the meeting date there was no complaints.  
The annual walk through for 2019 and the list of items that are in need of repair are 
1.) Clean out the culverts and catch basin outlets—perhaps a work detail weekend. still pending
2.) The Trees at the Reservoir—should they be taken down? Jeff had Andy Gessner from Gessner logging look into the trees and his concern would be with them falling on the fence. His suggestion would be to have someone come in and top them off if the Authority really wants to put the expense out to remove the trees. However, the topping off would be a major bill. Authority decided to let them be and clean them up as they fall. Tammy is working on cleaning the downed ones up.  
New Business: The annual CPA audit is completed.  

Adjournment: There being no further business, the public meeting adjourned at 7:38 pm. Motion made by Jeff and 2nd from John.


Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary





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