May 24, 2016

Call to Order: 

President, Jackson Wetzel called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm.

Present:

Authority Members:  Dean Williard, Jeff Aurand, Jackson Wetzel

Employees:  Andy Bobb, Tammy Osman

Solicitor: 

Citizens:  Kathy Jeremiah, Linda Sterling, and Glenda Ruch, Ren Wolfe

Water Line Project:

Kathy, Linda and Glenda were present to answer any and all questions that the Authority had about the water line.  They confirmed that there is money available that can be used for engineering costs.  Kathy Jeremiah stated that the county has a contract with an Engineering firm out of Elysburg (KPI) which would make that the project can move on because they would not need to open the project up for bids.  SEDA COG is willing to do the proposal for the Authority.  There is excess funds of about $38538.00 that could potentially be used for the project.  If the Authority passes the LMI ratio provision (51% must benefit) then they will reach out to the engineers and then go to the county for final approval.  June 7, 2016 is the commissioner meeting.  They also advised the Authority that the 2016 funds have been opened up and provided the documentations if the Authority has other projects that they want to try and get grant money to complete. 

Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:

After a review of the previous month’s meeting minutes a motion was made by Dean and 2nd by Jeff 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 $522.39 and the balance in the general account of $95363.90 and a balance in the Northumberland National Bank Savings account of $1,007.54. A motion was made by Dean and 2nd by Jeff to pay the bills as presented along with the addition of payments to Andrew Bobb for $1560.00, Bobb’s Plumbing and Heating for $840.00. 

Water/Wastewater System Operator:

Andy informed the Authority that he capped the water off to the old school.  Fersters uncovered and recovered the lines.  He also stated that the hydrants have been flushed and still have 2 unusable on River Shore.  Orchard Pumps repaired and delivered the broken pumps that were out. 

Solicitors Report: 

Joe informed the Authority that Rosencrans lien has been filed and he is still working on the contract for Andy but in the meantime we can pay him at his new rate of pay. 

Old Business:

Dean and Andy will take care of the shut offs.  The walk thru for 2013 list of improvements:

Put grates on head wall of 18” pipe at well site—is pending.

With regards to the manhole covers, Paul will continue to co-ordinate bidding process with Jackson Township.  It is perceived they would be seeking bids this spring.

With regards to the canopy modification, Andy had been in contact with Ren Wolfe and it is tabled until spring. Manhole covers at Spade’s is still pending.  Jackson will co-ordinate it with SS Witmer as soon as Meckleys has ammosite and SS Witmer is in the area to do the job. 

New Business:  John and Randy will spray weed killer at the well site and reservoir.  Jimmy Carl will mow the field at the WWTP.  

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting adjourned at 8:17pm.  Motion made by Jeff and 2nd from Dean.

Respectfully submitted by:  Tammy Osman, Secretary

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