March 16, 2021
Call to Order:
President, John Davis called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm.
Present:
Authority Members: Dean Williard, John Davis, Judi Deppen, 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 Dean and second by Charlie to approve the minutes as written.
Communications and Notices: Dean informed the Authority that on March 26 at 10am, the Knarr Property is scheduled to be sold. Dean also advised that Michettis office collected the $685.15 from the Snyder-Kern (LDG168) property on March 15th. There was an additional $52.15 that was added and collected by the Michettis as legal fees on this property.
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 $549.15 and the balance in the general account of $1376.25. Dean suggested holding some of the payment until the beginning of the month when the payments for the next quarter come in. A motion was made to pay the payments as listed with the additions of PA Environmental Solutions for $5538.50 and TDS and Fairchild Brothers before the next meeting. The motion was made by Dean and second by John. Dean reviewed the cost of the water main breaks that the Authority has faced over the past 3 years and the costs of each. The breaks in 2019 cost $33125.43, 2020 costs were $15022.85 and this year so far $19339.49.
Water/Wastewater System Operator: Report – Report Todd advised that beginning in April PA Environmental Solutions will have a team of engineers on their team representing them. They will be able to do engineering services for individuals and businesses. Todd thinks one of the items that he is going to have them work on is getting grant money for the Authority to add meters to the residents of Herndon. He advised that the consent order agreement will be coming from DEP. The lightening strike items have been completed. The SCADA system is not communicating so Todd is going to reach out to Andy Bobb. The Flow Meter is working now. Todd also advised that final restoration need to be made at the 3 places that the water main breaks have happened. The gas chlorine was ordered. The CCR report is due the end of June.
Solicitors Report: None present.
Old Business: The hydrant Flushing is still pending. CBDG funding $52571.00 of funding is available and guaranteed.
New Business: Doug Parker CPA is to contact Dean by the end of the week to arrange a date and time to pick up the files for the 2020 audit. Rate increases need to be discussed and finalized, in the past we announced the increase with the 3rd quarterly billing and then made the increase effective for the last quarter of the year. If following suit, a decision needs to be made by the May meeting so the rates and verbiage can be added to the July-September billing.
Adjournment: There being no further business, the public meeting adjourned at 8:17. Motion was made by Dean and 2nd from Charles.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Tammy Osman, Secretary
Tammy Osman, Secretary
Herndon Borough - Jackson Township
Joint Municipal Authority
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