May 22, 2012

Call to Order: 

President Reynold Wolfe called the meeting to order at 7:04 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 $521.46 and the balance in the general account of $34983.54.  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 of Bobb’s Plumbing and Heating for $949.32, Jackson Wetzel $17.00 and Dean Williard for $72.00 and also to pay Marlin Snyder when his bill comes in for $50.00 for his week of doing the water grab.  Motion was made by Dean and 2nd by Jackson. 

Communications: None

Water System Operator:

Andy informed the Authority that fire hydrants were flushed on Tuesday the 8th.  The hydrants located at  Deppen’s and Shannon Walters are hard to open up.  He said this was not a serious problem as they still can be opened up with more than one man. 

Waste Water Operator:

Andy informed the Authority that he had generator failure at pump station.   The generator would not start. He contacted Hunter Lomison and they sent someone out two separate times to get it working.  Andy informed the Authority that after the power outage pump station 1 and 2 were at high levels.  Pump 1 at Pump Station 2 was kicked out.  He needed to change everything with it.  He replaced that pump with the pump from the WWTP.  He then had Jackson run the original pump to RAM and the initial reading they did not find anything wrong with the pump.  Andy has more back up parts on order, as it is good to have back ups.  Andy also informed the Authority that Dennis Zep was questioning him.  Attorney Michetti advised Andy to not discuss with him anything pertaining to the suit. 

Solicitors Report: 

Tony informed the Authority that he wanted to hold an Executive session prior to the close of the regular meeting.  Tony looked into the Kooken property and found out that the stay was lifted but has not heard anything from the bank or Attorneys.  Tony sent the notice to Feese and is waiting on a signature.  The Arts Council is considering an offer to buy the bank and since they are non profit they questioned whether they could get a break on the sewer/water at the location.  It was decided that there are other non profit organizations in the area and they do not receive a discount so the Arts Council can not get one. 

Old Business:

Dean and Ed are going to be meeting to go over delinquents on June 2, 2012

The Walk through Items Pending  

Improvement to the Catch Basin Site area for riding mower use—Ren informed the Authority that he needs to schedule Gardner Stump removal for next Wednesday the 30th and then John Brown Landscaping will be scheduled depending on Gardners. 

Repair concrete edge of Catch Basin Ren informed the Authority that Hill Top Masonry is interested in taking a look at the project; a site visit is going to be scheduled for sometime after May 30th.    New water tight Electrical Service Enclosure at Reservoir-4 log system Andy got the go ahead from LDG to proceed with raising the electrical connection trough at PS#1to same level as the WWTP floor level. He stated that he will need to shut down the WWTP in order to make the repair.  Andy did not have a date; he must make sure he can fit it into his schedule. On a motion by Dean, seconded by Ed, to pass a resolution for the purpose of changing certain existing fees as follows;

A. Late Fees to be charged at $20.00 per month from $10.00 a month

B. Disconnect/Reconnect Fees - $50.00 each for every disconnect and $50.00 each for every reconnect of water service to a consumers property.

C. NSF (Insufficient Fund, Stop Payment, and Return Check) FEE(S) shall be charged at a rate of $35.00 per occurrence. These changes are to become affective the last quarter beginning October 1, 2012.

New Business:

Dean informed the Authority that Curtis Wray has a tenant in his other part of the house.  Dean made a motion that the Authority rescinds the motion made prior for the Curtis Wray property to become a 1 EDU property from a 2 EDU effective February 1st.  Curtis Wray is going to pay all the back charges retro to February 2012.  Motion was made by Dean and 2nd by Ed.  Shane Wetzel’s trailer is torn down so that changes this property to1 EDU.  The water to the Nibble Nook is back on.  A signature is needed from the Secretary to sign the resolution and since Kurvin has resigned his position Jackson Wetzel was nominated to fill the spot for the remainder of the term. Ed nominated Jackson and Dean 2nd.  Ren informed the Authority that the Northumberland County Commissioner approved a budget modification to there FFY 2011 grant program to fund the 4-log monitoring System project with $57440.00.  This will advance the project by one year and also possible having the project completed by the end of 2012. The NEPA Environmental Review is in process by SEDA COG.  The Authority needs to choose an Engineer for the project.  The Authority is looking at Coukart and Associates New Berlin PA, and John Bakowicz from Sunbury PA. 

Ren also mentioned closing the PO Box and installing a mailbox.  As of right now since Kurvin has resigned his position it is difficult for anyone else to get to the post office before it closes.  This is for the Authority’s convenience.  The estimated cost of a mail box is $125.00

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting held at the Herndon Borough Municipal Building adjourned at 8:22 pm

Respectfully Submitted By:                                                   Tammy Osman, Secretary

Herndon Borough - Jackson Township

     Joint Municipal Authority

         Meeting Minutes