May 27, 2015

Call to Order: 

President Jackson Wetzel called the meeting to order at 7:50pm

Present:

Authority Members:  Dean Williard, Jackson Wetzel, Joel Wetzel, Jeff Aurand, Paul Witmer

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 $521.81 and the balance in the general account of $31291.94 and a balance in the Northumberland National Bank Savings account of $1001.51. A motion was made by Dean and second by Paul to pay the bills as presented along with the addition of payments to Andrew Bobb for $1200.00, Bobbs Plumbing and Heating for $494.00, Carolina Carports for $1858.00, John Wert $263.50, and Randy Krallman for $170.50.  Dean went over the independent contracts for John and Randy as John was paid at the wrong rate per hour at the last meeting. 

Water/Wastewater System Operator:

Andy informed the Authority that the fire hydrants were once again flushed.  He mentioned again this issue with the one on River Shore.  However, since the river is right there the Authority does not feel that it is necessary at this time to replace the hydrant.  It is still functional it is just harder to open.  Andy also advised that the Seewald Lab bills are going to be higher right now.  He then explained the issue with the heat pump at the WWTP.  He estimated that it would cost about $250.00 to fix it again this year.  He had to have it recharged last year as well.  He then gave a quote of $2065.00 to have the system replaced.  After listening to Paul, since he is employeed in the heating and cooling industry, Dean made a motion for Andy to get the heat pump at the WTTP replaced.  Paul was the second to the motion, all were in favor and the motioned carried. 

Solicitors Report:  Tony informed the Authority that LDG was not dismissed from the lawsuit.  Tony informed the Authority that on June 3rd there is a meeting scheduled with the judge and all the Attorneys to get the dates set up. 

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 aluminum cover over the post EQ tank which was scheduled and then was cancelled and they have not called to reschedule yet. However, a check was requested for the remaining balance owed as the rest of the balance needs to be paid at the time of installation.  The walk thru for 2013 list of improvements:

A.)Put grates on head wall of 18” pipe at well site—Jackson checked with Ren on this and he is in the process of getting the materials together for this project.  Ren will notify Jackson when he is ready for this repair. 

Andy informed the Authority that the decanter valve has not been replaced yet, and Andy stated that PESI is waiting until the weather breaks. 

New Business:

Prior to this meeting another walk through was done, all members present along with Jeff’s wife, Ren and Tammy.  Everything looks really good, there was one concern with the cleaning around the fence at the well site and Jackson informed everyone that this is being handled and that is why there are invoices from John and Randy. 

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting adjourned at 8:30pm

Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary

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