November 16, 2010

Call to Order: 

President Reynold Wolfe called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm

Present:

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

Employees: Tammy Osman

Solicitor:  Tony Michetti

Citizens:   None

Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:

After a review of the previous month’s meeting minutes, and a note to change the date at the top of the minutes to October 26, 2010 Ren declared the minute’s approved as presented motion made by Dean and second by Ed.

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 $521.20 and the balance in the general account of $21242.13.   After the review of the bills to be paid tonight and the addition of payments to Stahlneckers for $1833.00, Seewald for $200.00, Glacier Energy for $1401.22, and PPL for $353.07, and USDA for $7388.00 motion was made by Dean and 2nd by Jackson to proceed with paying the bills as listed and the add ons.  Dean presented the budget for 2011, and it was decided to wait until the December meeting to proceed with approval, it will give the Authority time to review it.  

Communications:

Water System Operator:

Andy was not present; therefore Ren informed the Authority that there had not been a pump trip out for 11 days or since November 6th.  Ren is going to contact Brent Spangler to get an update on the pump situation.   

Waste Water Operator:  Ren presented the proposal from Aqua-Aerobics Systems in regards to the Decant 6” Milliken Butterfly Valve which the cost would be $1045.00 and the one field service specialist to supervise and assist in the installation would cost $1125.00.  The Authority made a motion to proceed with the purchase of the 6” decant Milliken butterfly valve but not the field specialist.  Motion was made by Kurvin and 2nd by Jackson.      

Solicitors Report: 

Tony informed the Authority that the Hoffman check had been received on that property.  There are still 2 liens on properties, one on Kooken and one on the Zachary Swinehart properties.            

Old Business:

Ren and Dean are going to be meeting on December 2 at 7:00 pm to go over the delinquents.  The River Shore vents are still pending.  The generator for the reservoir is still pending.  The curb stop at June Deppens is still pending.  The stump removal at the reservoir is still pending; there are also two trees that are to be removed at the Reservoir.   

New Business: 

Dean presented a budget for the Authority review for the meeting in December.  Also in December the meeting dates for the upcoming 2011 year will need to be approved.  Also Dean Williard’s term on the board is up at the end of 2010, he is will to continue, the secretary was asked to get a letter to the Borough as to make them aware so that they can reappoint him for the next term. 

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting held at the Herndon Borough Municipal Building adjourned at 7:55 pm

Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary

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