May 20, 2014
Call to Order:
President Reynold Wolfe called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm
Present:
Authority Members: Reynold Wolfe, Dean Williard, Jackson Wetzel, Joel Wetzel, Jeff 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 and second by Joel to approve the minutes as presented.
Communications and Notices: None
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 $521.73 and the balance in the general account of $66163.22 and a balance in the Northumberland National Bank Savings account of $1000.51. After the review of the bills to be paid tonight and the addition of payments to PA Rural Water for the yearly membership of $407.00, Randy Krallman for $137.50 and Wolfe Realty for $41.61 a motion was made to pay the bills as presented and to also pay the add ons. The motion was made by Dean and second by Jackson.
Water System Operator:
Andy informed the Authority that it is time to have the hydrants flushed again. Andy has it scheduled for June 3, 2014. He will place a sign in the Post Office and Dean will have it advertised on the website. Andy also informed the Authority that the curb box problem at the Rick Newman property has been fixed.
Waste Water Operator: Andy informed the Authority that he needed to locate the sewer hook ups at the Shane Wetzel property. He informed them that there are 2 active hook ups at that property. The 3rd hook up was never connected. He has capped the one hook up but he can not cap the house until they are done with the construction. Andy can not locate the curb stop at this property. The Herndon Reload has damaged 2 of the 3 clean out and they are to be making the repairs to them. Andy also informed the Authority that he was able to get the spare control box for the grinder pump at the Mulbergers property. There was a brief discussion about the termination of the EDU at the Wetzel property and the decision was made to keep everything uniform. Demolishing the property is the only way to disconnect.
Solicitors Report:
Tony informed the Authority of the outcome on the Yocum property. A decision was reached in favor of the Authority against Cassandra Yocum. The former owner of the property was Jim Yocum. Dean made a suggestion that we pursue action after the 30 day appeal process by Cassandra Yocum has expired which would be up by the time of our June meeting. Jim Yocum informed Michetti that he would pay off the judgment if he knew the total. Tony has since provided that to him.
Old Business:
Dean is going to handle the delinquents and shut offs with Andy. The only walk thru improvement for 2012 that is still open is the pool cover and Andy is working on that. He has a call in to them, and he has not heard back he will follow up. The walk thru for 2013 list of improvements:
A.)
Put grates on head wall of 18” pipe at well site
Put grates on head wall of 18” pipe at well siteB.)Brush back road at sides of the road to well #2
Brush back road at sides of the road to well #2C.)Clear brush on the inside of the fence
Clear brush on the inside of the fenceD.)Clean the “rags” out of the basin at 1 and 2
Clean the “rags” out of the basin at 1 and 2CBDG grant needed to have the questionnaire sent back to them May 20th. Ren completed it and sent it back to them. Ren is asking for $26250.00 and the Authority will commit $8000.00 to the engineering costs. Ren stated that another LMI survey may have to be done. Ren also asked Andy to contact Hunter Lomison to service the generators. Ren was going to go over the bid (was some discussion that Stahlnecker's may be involved & not sure if was included in the bid) with PESI and discuss as to when they would begin cleaning the basins.
New Business:
Dean advised Patriot Energy (our energy broker) has found a fixed rate, 36 month rate of .09569 per kwh which includes the gross receipts tax. Our present 36 month contract expires June & July on all of our 6 electric meters. Joel suggests that since Dean has been looking at this issue closely that the Authority should go with Deans suggestions and what he thinks is the best way to save money for the Authority. Ren is going to contact GR Charles about scheduling sometime in June to fix the road by the Fire House.
Adjournment: There being no further business, the public meeting adjourned at 8:07pm
Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary
Tammy Osman, Secretary
Herndon Borough - Jackson Township
Joint Municipal Authority
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