November 17, 2009

Call to Order: 

President Reynold Wolfe called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm

Present:

Authority Members:  Reynold Wolfe, Dean Williard, Jackson Wetzel, Ed Wiestling, Kurvin Batdorf

Employees: Andy Bobb, Tammy Osman

Solicitor:  Tony Michetti

Citizens:   None

Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:

After a review of the previous months meeting minutes, Ren declared the minute’s approved as presented motion made by Dean and second by Kurvin.

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 $61949.93 and the balance in the general account of $46317.96.   After the review of the bills to be paid tonight and the addition of payments to PPL for $907.85, Seewald Labs for $107.00 TDS for $87.82 motion was made by Ed and 2nd by Jackson to proceed with the paying of the bills as presented and the additions.  Dean then presented the 2010 budget for the review by the members and to be finalized at the December 2009 meeting.  Dean informed the members that he will be looking into the PPL situation and will report back what he finds.  

Communication and Notices:  Kurvin informed the members that there will be some work done on the Railroad coming up.

Water System Operator:

Andy informed the Authority that the curb stop at the Courtelyou property (LDG 127) has been replaced.  He also informed them that there was an issue with pump station 3 because one pump was running continuously.  In trying to fix that problem they found out why the call out alarms were not working properly.  They have everything back working properly.  The Authority was also informed that at the Todd Miller property(LDG 84) the plumbing was not hooked up properly, Jackson looked at it and gave them until the end of December to get it fixed.  Andy informed the members that he got quotes and Koppys propane was cheaper than Bolig’s and Koppy’s is supposed to deliver on the 19th and Ren will be available to meet them. 

Solicitors Report: 

Tony gave the Authority a check in the amount of $499.00 to cover the lien against the Smith property(LDG 122), which has that property paid until September, which is now the new property owner’s responsibility.  He reminded the Authority that the Sheriff sale on the Walter property(LDG 115) is in December, so he will update the amount that is owed to HBJTJMA. Tony also stated that he has not gotten the return receipt card back from the attempts to get in contact with the Swinehart’s(LDG 120).  The Kooken (LDG 178) sheriff sale was scheduled for November 17, 2009 and the Hoffman’s (LDG 87) is scheduled for December 8.  Tony also said that he did respond to Cozza on how the rate structure of our water and sewer charges are calculated.  Tony is going to supply us a copy of the letter before our next meeting. 

Old Business:

Ren and Dean are going to meet at 10:00 Saturday December 5th to go over the shut offs for the month. The River Shore vents are still pending.  The call out alarms have been resolved.  The curb stops at the Herndon House is pending.  The generator for the reservoir is still pending.  Ren informed the Authority that the CBDG grant has been filed with NCPC.  The tree removal is scheduled and will be completed once the Borough is completed. 

New Business: 

Ren Wolfes term will be over at the end of December therefore we need to contact Jackson Township and inform them that he is consenting to serve another five (5) years.  It was also decided that after looking at the interest that is being gained on the funds in the PLIGIT account that something else needs to be done with the money in that account.  The interest rate is low compared to other options.  A motion was made by Ren to withdrawal $30,000 and move it into a CD a Mid Penn Bank with a rate of 3.5% for 4 years and 8 months.  The remaining is too be transferred into the Susquehanna account leaving a balance in the PLIGIT account of $500.00 since it has the lowest interest rate right now. Second to the motion was Ed.  Dean also informed the members that the first $30,000 CD purchased at Mid Penn Bank matures in March of 2010.

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting held at the Herndon Borough Municipal Building adjourned at 8:08p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary

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