November 18, 2008
Call to Order:
President Reynold Wolfe called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
Present:
Authority Members: Reynold Wolfe, Dean Williard, Ed Wiestling, Jackson Wetzel, Kurvin Batdorf
Employees: Tammy Osman, Andy Bobb
Solicitor: Tony Michetti
Citizens:
Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:
After a review of the previous months meeting minutes, and the correction made that under new business it should have stated that a motion was made and approved to proceed with Project one of the well site. That motion was made by Ed and second by Dean. Ren then declared the minutes approved as presented with the corrections. Motion made by Ed and second by Jackson.
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 $72895.70. After the review of the bills to be paid tonight motion was made by Jackson to proceed with paying the bills as listed, and to also proceed with paying EMC insurance in the amount of $360.75, and Kuster and Kreider in the amount of $15452.00 and Aqua Aerobics $2170.00 and also included was a payment added for Momentum Software in the amount of $500.00 to begin the new billing program. A motion was made by Jackson to proceed with paying the listed bills and also the additional bills added tonight.
Communications and Notices:
A notice was sent in along with a payment for LDG 147 about fixing the man hole in front of the property. Ren is going to look at this man hole and also a sinkhole in front of Swartzlander property.
Water System Operator: Andy informed the Authority that he is in the process of getting a valve repaired for well #1.
WWTP Operator: Andy informed the Authority that the annual DEP inspection was and we did not have any violations. Andy informed the Authority that Rick is making a change on the post DQ system; he is putting the pipes under so they do not freeze.
Solicitors Report:
Tony informed the Authority that he did not hear anything from the Hoffmans in regards to hook up. Therefore a motion was made that in the event that there is no communication from Kevin and Jamie Hoffman (LDG 87) by November 21st, 2008 that they are going to hook up then the Municipal Authority would hire a contractor to commence hook up on the property. Joe is going to send another letter to the property owners stating such, and then an Authority member and contractor will meet with the Hoffman’s prior to hooking up the property. Motion was made by Dean and second by Ed.
Old Business: Ren informed the Authority that Ferster’s moved in to the well site on November 17, 2008 to begin the project. He also informed the Authority that Andy is going to fix bulbs on the call out alarms; however there remains an alarm call out issue with Pump Station 3 and 4. Ren is going to call Paul Krizan about this. Schaffner LDG 229 was in contact with Fersters to complete his hook up, Ferster is going to complete as soon as they are available.
New Business:
There will be a meeting on Friday December 5, 2008 to create a budget for 2009. The Authority is also in the process of getting a new billing system; a motion was made to approve the proposal from Momentum Software for the system. Motion made by Dean and second by Ed. A motion was also made to approve Fersters to proceed with project 2 at the well site in the amount of $3895.00. Motion made by Dean and second by Jackson. Ren also informed the Authority that there were 6 white pines planted at the reservoir. A list of the potential shut offs was received. A letter will be mailed to each prior to shut off on December 6, 2008.
Next Meeting: December 16, 2008
Adjournment: There being no further business, the public meeting held at the Herndon Borough Municipal Building adjourned at 8:30pm
Respectfully Submitted By:
Tammy Osman, Secretary
Tammy Osman, Secretary
Herndon Borough - Jackson Township
Joint Municipal Authority
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