November 27, 2018

Call to Order: 

President, Paul Witmer called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm.

Present:

Authority Members:  Dean Williard, Jeff Aurand, Brian Lenker, Paul Witmer, John Davis

Employees:  Tammy Osman, Andy Bobb

Solicitor:  None

Citizens: None

Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:

After a review of the previous month’s meeting minutes a motion was made by Brian and second by John to approve the minutes as presented.  

Communications and Notices:  Dean informed that he did receive the claim form for the sales tax issue, which he is still working on.  Dean looked at the Koppy's Propane bill that the Authority received and realized that Koppy's charge the Authority different prices depending on the location that the propane was delivered.  He called Koppy's and was able to get the same lower price for all of the locations, which saved the Authority approximately $39.00.  Dean also followed up with Seewald Labs on the $5.00 per bill that they are charging the Authority.  He was able to get them to only send one bill a month and refund the Authority approximately $240 from the whole year.  Dean and Ed visited the Bruce Laise property and provided the municipal lien that is on that property. 

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 $533.69 the balance in the general account of $19515.65 and a balance in the Northumberland National Bank Savings account of $1,020.12. A motion was made by Dean and 2nd by Brian to pay the bills as presented along with the addition of payments to Andy Bobb for $1560.00, and Bobbs Plumbing and Heating for $10.23.  Andy had submitted 2 invoices for $1560.00, Dean questioned as to why as thought the Authority had paid him each month thus far in 2018. Andy agreed to forgo payment of 1 of  the 2 invoices and was to get with Tammy or Dean to discuss and review before the next meeting. 

Water/Wastewater System Operator:  Andy informed the Authority that the wet wells #1 and #2 have been cleaned out by Stahlneckers.  Andy advised that he was still attempting to locate a possible leak in the system. He has PA Environmental Solutions use their equipment and see if they could confirm the leak at the Ivan Newman property, which is the location that Chris Shutt from PA Rural Water Assoc (PARWA) had thought it was located..  Andy is going to go from hydrant to hydrant and see if he can locate anything, it seems like it is leaking for a day or two and then the levels are back to normal.  Andy is not sure it really is a leak or possible a stuck toilet.  Andy has confirmed it is not located between the Reservoir or Mountain as the levels have remained steady.  Andy is going to check with the Fire Company and Herndon Reload.  John is going to check with the Senior Center as there had be a report of a toilet broke there.  Dean also obtained info from Flagger Force and is going to check with Adams to see why they use Flagger Force.  Flagger Force has a 4 hour minimum for 2 people which equals $400 for traffic control along with overtime provisions, etc. 

Solicitors Report:  None present. 

Old Business:

Dean will handle the delinquents and shut offs with Andy after any shut off notices are sent.   The widening of the road and clearing of brush to Well #2 is the sole remaining improvement from the yearly walk through and is pending until Spring.  The Manhole cover will not get fixed until Spring, the riser that was requested has been purchased by SS Witmer Paving, the Authority will reimburse only for the riser and not labor.    

New Business: 

Dean provided the budget for all to review for next months meeting.  Brian Lenker/Pete Bergstresser reappointment needs to be approved by the Borough.  Dean is to get a letter to Ann before the next Borough Meeting.  Brian and Pete are willing to do another 5 year term.  Dean is working on fixingthe replacement computer at the WWTP, the licenses for the Rockwell programs that interface with the control panel we on the motherboard which failed while the hard drive remained intact.  The programs and licenses were still registered to Aqua Aerobics and needed to be transferred to HBJTJMA in order for the custom built Rockwell programs to function properly.  The program was a time saver, but not critical for Andy in doing his daily monitoring on the WWTP.   Dean is working on getting this fixed.  Andy requested a load of stone be added to the road to the reservoir; Andy will call Meckleys and have a load spread.  Dean and Tammy reminded member that at the next months meeting there was a need to the new meeting dates for 2019.

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting adjourned at 8:14 pm.  Motion made by Dean and 2nd from Brian.

Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary

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