November 16, 2021
Call to Order:
President, John Davis called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Present:
Authority Members: Dean Williard, Pete Bergstresser, Charles Haffling, Judi Deppen, and John Davis
Employees: Tammy Osman
Citizens: Linda Sterling
Solicitor: None
Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:
After a review of the previous month’s meeting minutes a motion was made by Pete and second by Charlie to approve the minutes as written.
Communications and Notices: Dean informed the Authority that the check was received from the County for the Knarr property for the money that is owed ($6498.50). Dean reminded the Authority that the PPL bill rate is changing but we are locked in at .06196 cents. If Snyder/Kern Property is not served by the Constable then the hearing scheduled for December 3rd will be rescheduled again. Dean was informed that the propane line at the Well Site is kinked and will need to be prepared. Dean called Koppys and they will send someone out on Monday to repair the line. Koppy’s attempted to deliver propane but were unable to do so at the Well Site since it was so wet. Dean suggested that the Authority look into getting stone delivered up to the building so Koppy’s can get in to refill the propane. John is going to call Meckleys to see if they will deliver stone to the Well Site.
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 $549.18 and the balance in the general account of $57430.18. A motion was made to pay the bills as listed with the additions of payments to TDS for $129.08, Fairway Labs for $84.00, and EMC Insurance for $8314.00. A motion was made by Dean with a second by Judi to pay the bills and the additions.
Water/Wastewater System Operator: Report – REPORT John read PA Environmental Solutions report since there was not a representative at the meeting. The soda ash pump was replaced, the CL-17 was rebuilt, and they marked PA One Calls on Rivershore and Upper Road. The motor starter and the capacitor need to be replaced at well #1. Parts are ordered for the repair. The SBR and Post EQ tanks and Digestor need to be cleaned. This was added to budget for year 2022.
Solicitors Report: None present.
Old Business: Dean will continue to take care of the delinquents as he has been doing. Dean presented the 2022 budget to the Authority for their review.
New Business: Linda Sterling advised that she will contact Josh in regards to the $300,000. Linda then reviewed the projects that the Authority has going. The first is the water system upgrade and the second is the water line replacement on State Route 147. This is scheduled to be completed by 2024. Linda is confident that the 2 million dollars that is needed for this project will come via grant monies. The Authority is headed in the right direction with this. Linda also advised that the Authority is on schedule for the corrective action plan. There were 2 requests for quotes received back from the 60 that were sent out. CES Engineering who are the engineers for the Sunbury Projects. They quoted $31,000 and an additional $750.00 for meetings. The other quote was from PA Environmental Solutions, who quoted $22,250.00 for the project with an additional $250.00 to attend meetings. Dean made a motion to award the contract to PA Environmental Solutions with the contract dated for December 16, 2021. Judi was the second to the motion and all were in favor. Linda also advised that there is not a charge for her services. John Davis has agreed to another 5 year term. Pete will be leaving the Borough council so another representative will need to be appointed. Judi is going to get in contact with the contractor for the manhole covers as the screws are sticking up on some of them.
Adjournment: There being no further business, the public meeting adjourned at 8:55PM. Motion was made by Judi and 2nd from Charlie.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Tammy Osman, Secretary
Tammy Osman, Secretary
Herndon Borough - Jackson Township
Joint Municipal Authority
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