June 15, 2021
Call to Order:
President, John Davis called the meeting to order at 7:08 pm.
Present:
Authority Members: Dean Williard, John Davis, Pete Bergstresser and Charles Haffling
Employees: Tammy Osman and Todd Mace
Citizens: None
Solicitor: None
Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:
After a review of the previous month’s meeting minutes a motion was made by Pete and second by Dean to approve the minutes as written.
Communications and Notices: Dean informed the Authority that the PPL transition went smoothly. He was able to secure a rate of .06197 per kilowatt this is slightly higher than last year using their PPL's Standard Offer program which is a 1 year fixed rate. Dean is going to follow up with the County on the Knarr property. The Authority does stand a chance to get some money from this sheriff sale. Dean made a motion to accept the Corrective Action Plan (CAP) completed by Ed Brown of Larson Design Group. John seconds the motion and all were in favor of the motion. Linda has agreed to be the point person who will communicate the delays of the CAP timelines to DEP. Dean reviewed his conversation that he had with Linda Sterling of SEDA-COG about the upcoming CDBG Block Grant Project Summary, which Linda is suggesting that the Authority separate the combined 2020 request which was for the 1) Water System Upgrade ($229,375) and 2) Water Line Pipe replacement (1,568,000) for two projects into one. The reason she is suggesting this is because the 2021 Grant funds would not be able to be used towards the Water System Upgrades because of the time limits. The project summary would need to be completed by July 9th and Linda is willing to do that if the Authority approves. Dean recommended that the Authority go with what Linda suggested and a motion was made by Dean and a second was received from Pete with all being in favor of Linda updating the project summary by July 9th.
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 $549.16 and the balance in the general account of $6675.26. A motion was made to pay the bills as listed with the additions of Douglas Parker for the audit of 2020 for $2500.00 and TDS for $136.27. The motion was made by Dean and second by Charlie.
Water/Wastewater System Operator: Report – Report Todd advised that hydrants have been flushed. He marked a PA One Call at 187 North Main Steet, because the owners want to put a dog fence in. Todd advised that they are unable to locate the curb box. Authority is not responsible, so Todd will advise the owners of such. Todd also advised that 174 North Main Street has a leak in the basement; the owner wants to dig up and locate the curb box so the water can be shut off. Todd will advise the owner that this is ok if they want to do that but the Authority does not have a reason to dig it up so the expense would be on the owner. Pump Station 1 & 2 were cleaned out. There was a lot of junk in them; Todd advised that there is clear water getting into Pump Station 2. The SCADA system needs to be calibrated. Post EQ Tank needs to be cleaned and one pump is clogged however if the other start clogging this will need to be cleaned.
Solicitors Report: None present. Tony did provide the rate increase resolution which requires two signatures.
Old Business: Pete and John will make a trip to the well head to cut up the one tree that is partially on the fence.
New Business: Dean made a motion that the Authority start charging a transfer fee of $75.00 for when properties sell. This is to be retroactive to June 1st 2021. This fee is to cover the clerical work that is needed for these transfers. A second to the motion was made by Charlie and all were in favor of motion. The Authority is waiting on the prices from Ketner Electric to see they charged to fix a Generac Generator before they decide who they are going to chose to do the yearly maintenance of the generators. A motion was made that since the Kern Snyder property has neglected to pay what is owed to the Authority ($446 through June) that a motion was made to turn this property over to Michettis office to file a judgment. The motion was made by Dean with a second to the motion by Charlie. Motion passed with all in favor.
Adjournment: There being no further business, the public meeting adjourned at 8:47pm. Motion was made by John and 2nd from Charles.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Tammy Osman, Secretary
Tammy Osman, Secretary
Herndon Borough - Jackson Township
Joint Municipal Authority
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