May 24, 2011

Call to Order: 

President Reynold Wolfe called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm

Present:

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

Employees: Tammy Osman and Andy Bobb

Solicitor:  Tony Michetti

Citizens:   None

Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:

After a review of the previous month’s meeting minutes Ren declared the minute’s approved as presented 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 $521.29 and the balance in the general account of $27008.23.   After the review of the bills to be paid tonight and the addition of payments to RC Stahlnecker for $1833.00, Aqua Chemical for $234.75, Andy Bobb for $940.00, Bobbs Plumbing and Heating for $130.00, Jones Ace Hardware for $42.93, Ren Wolfe for $35.00, Tim Schrader for $170.00 LeRoy Schrader for $60.00, Doug Straub for $40.00 and PA Rural Water for $383.00 a motion was made by Dean and 2nd by Ed to proceed with paying the bills as listed and the add ons.    

Communications:

Ren received from LDG the final inspection report on the fence project.  We also received the renewal form and fee for PA Rural Water.  It was decided to stay with them and pay the renewal fee of $383.00.  Ren also received some advertising for Generac Generators.

Water System Operator:

Andy informed the Authority that he got a quote together for a new hydrant.  The materials will cost $3665.00. Andy is to get a quote of what it would cost to have him replace the hydrant and what his labor cost would be and Ren is going to send a letter to the Borough and inform them of the costs.  Andy requested authorization to purchase a lift hook and an impact wrench.  Dean made the motion that the Authority gives Andy Bobb the permission to proceed with the purchase of an impact wrench and lift hook.  Jackson seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously. 

Waste Water Operator: 

Andy informed the Authority that the hydrants need to be flushed again.  They are scheduled to be done on Tuesday June 7th and a flyer will be put up at the post office and also on the website.

Solicitors Report: 

Tony informed the Authority that a letter has gone out to Myers pump in regards to the issues that the Authority has had at pump station 2. The only response that was received back was from Myers he did not receive anything back from Mid Atlantic.  

Old Business:

Ren and Dean are going to be meeting on June 1, 2011 to go over delinquents.  The curb stop at June Deppens is still pending.  The fence is completed with the exception of change order number 2 which involves furnishing and installing a bar system at 2 water courses a swing gate to close stone trench at catch basin and install a cane bolt receiver for stationary leaf at 10’ gate .  Ren was in discussion with Paul Krizan about the 4 log analyzer and about using the extra funds from the fence project to purchase it.  However Ren did receive a letter from Bill Seigel from CDBG which states that the Authority is not permitted to use the extra funds from the fence project on the 4 log analyzer.  Paul Krizan is estimating the cost for the 4 log analyzer is going to be around $51,000.00 which would include a 10kw permanent mounted generator.  Tony is going to send a letter to Shirley Klinger in regards to her issue not being fixed and her thirty (30) days have been up.  Andy fixed the issue at the Reload and Brewsters fixed their issue with the observation port.  Cliff Sprenkle has not fixed his observation port yet. 

New Business: 

Ren is requesting a motion be made that he can purchase 4 signs 2 for the reservoir and 2 for the well site costing about $160.00.  Dean made the motion to proceed with this and Ren second it.  Patriot Energy will start the meter readings in June and replace Glacial Energy.  A total of 175 seedlings have been planted at the Reservoir and Well Site.  Ren had Paul Krizan look at the storm water infiltration on River Shore, his suggestion is to have the fire company flood a specific manhole cover and open a manhole down flow and check on an increase flow of water through the gravity main to PS 3.  Also flood around PS 3 as well.  2 trees fell on the new fence, however on May 23rd they were removed and the fence went back to near correct position. 

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting held at the Herndon Borough Municipal Building adjourned at 8:24pm

Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary

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