November 18, 2014

Call to Order: 

President Reynold Wolfe called the meeting to order at 7:05pm

Present:

Authority Members:  Reynold Wolfe, Dean Williard, Jackson Wetzel, Joel Wetzel

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 Joel and second by Jackson to approve the minutes as presented. 

Communications and Notices:  Ren had received two letters from Dluge and Michetti in regards to the law suit which Tony covered in executive session.  Ren also received a letter from Larson Design about the NPEDS permit renewal being completed.  Ren also read his letter to Jackson Township about his decision to not be on the Water and Sewer Board as of January 1st, Jackson Township needs to appoint a new member to the board. 

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 $521.77 and the balance in the general account of $$23289.74 and a balance in the Northumberland National Bank Savings account of $1001.00. A motion was made by Dean and second by Jackson to pay the bills as presented along with the addition of payments to Andrew Bobb for $2400.00, Bobbs Plumbing and Heating for $416.00, TDS for $119.76, Seewald Labs for $100.60 and Larson Design Group for $2043.11.

Water System Operator:

Andy informed the Authority that the flow meter has been fixed.  Andy noticed that there was a loss in water and there was also an increase in the water flow into the sewer plant so he looked for a leak which was located at Herndon Reload.  They are responsible to fix the issue.  Andy also informed the Authority that well number 1 went dry, he will not be able to pump that daily, he will have to run well 2, however the main well is number 4. 

Waste Water Operator:  Andy informed the Authority that the decanter failed and the actuator will need to be changed. The seal is bad on the decanter, the parts are on order from Aqua Aerobics and it is expected that the seal change will be fixed mid December. Andy checked with Novingers and they are willing to do the lifting with his crane.  Ren wanted to know the specifics to be sure that Novingers had the right size crane to do the job. 

Solicitors Report: 

Tony requested executive session.  Dean also informed him of two properties that he feels needs liens filed on them, the Curtis and Connie Martz and Derl and Dianne Knarr properties both are abandoned properties.  Dean suggested they be filed now instead of waiting, Tony is going file them now.  Tony also informed the Authority that there is some action on the Cassandra Yocum property and that he is going to get it inline to be paid. 

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.  The walk thru for 2013 list of improvements:

A.) Put grates on head wall of 18” pipe at well site—Ren will get to this in the next few weeks.

The CDBG grant is still pending.   Dean went over his preliminary budget and asked for suggestions and changes, there were a few and they are going to noted and changed for next month and presented then for a final vote. 

New Business:

Dean reminded the Authority that the CD will be maturing in December and Dean feels that it should just be deposited into the regular account for now and at the beginning of the New Year they can decided what they want to do with the money. 

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting adjourned at 8:15pm

Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary

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