May 21, 2013

Call to Order: 

President Reynold Wolfe called the meeting to order at 7:16 pm

Present:

Authority Members:  Reynold Wolfe, Dean Williard, Barry Hughes, Jackson Wetzel, Jeffrey Aurand

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 Dean Williard and second by Ren Wolfe to approve the minutes as presented. 

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 $521.62 and the balance in the general account of $55905.61.  After the review of the bills to be paid tonight and the addition of payments to Andy Bobb $800.00, and Bobb’s Plumbing and Heating for $374.96, Jones Hardware for $25.91, Randy Krallman for $423.50, John Wert for $465.00, Wayne Wert for $270.00 and Wolfe Realty for $847.16 a motion was made by Jackson and 2nd by Dean to proceed with paying the bills as listed and the add-ons. 

Communications:  none

Water System Operator:

Andy informed the Authority that the fire hydrants were flushed and that he did have a problem opening the ones on Rivershore again.  Andy suggested that the Authority get safety vests and road signs when the hydrants are being flushed.  Barry told him that he could borrow the Borough ones if they are not in use.  Andy checked the prices of them and they are about $20.00 each.  Ren told Andy to proceed with buying the vests.   

Waste Water Operator:  Andy informed the Authority PA Environmental Solutions (PESI) cleaned the wet well but did not hydro spray them and was not able to get all the grease.  Andy suggested waiting one month and then getting Stahlnecker in to clean the wet wells and remove the grease. 

Solicitors Report: 

Tony gave Ren two dates for depositions June 20 or 21st.  He also informed the Authority that he did send a letter to the Bank in regards to the Kooken property.  He should have an answer by the next meeting. 

Old Business:

Dean is going to be handling the shut off with Andy. Shut off date is June 1, 2013.   Andy gave an up date on the 4 log system and informed the Authority that the foundation will be delivered this week.  The prefab building will be delivered next week.  Electrical will be done as soon as the building is in place.  Dean informed the Authority that he has been in contact with Northumberland National Bank about the refinancing of the loan.  Dean presented what the savings would be on the loan if it was refinanced and it is about $615,744.00.  Jackson made a motion for Dean to proceed with Northumberland National Bank.  2nd to the motion was by Barry.  Vote carried unanimously.    The man hole covers are still pending. 

The walk thru improvements still pending are: 

A) Existing control building at reservoir to be renovated

B) Vines on fence at well site cut and removed- completed

C) All bollards at WWTP & pump stations to be painted

D) Andy to look into a proper cover for the Post EQ tank to retard algae growth.

New Business:

Ren presented a requisition for payment to Bobb’s Plumbing and Heating for the work on the 4-Log.  Dean made the motion and 2nd by Jeff.  Dean reminded Andy that the water quality reports are needed for this quarters billing.  Andy is to have them to Dean no later then the 15th of June. 

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting held at the Ren Wolfe Workshop adjourned at 8:16pm

Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary

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