October 23, 2007

Call to Order: 

President Reynold Wolfe called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.

Present:

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

Employees: Tammy Osman, Andy Bobb, Ricky Spotts

Solicitor:  Tony Michetti

Bond Counsel: None

Public:  Terry and Lynette Cotner, Lynn Gaw,

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 Kurvin and second by Dean.

Financial Report and Payment of Listed Bills:

Dean Williard presented four financial statements for review by the Authority. There is a balance in the general fund of $1301.86 and in the PLIGIT account of $22343.39 after the review of the bills to be paid tonight there was a motion made by Dean and 2nd by Jackson to proceed with paying the bills that are listed. Dean then presented an overview of each of the checking accounts that the Authority has and what funds are available in each. 

Water System Operatior:

Andy informed the authority that the SCADA equipment was put into effect today.  Training for that was scheduled for October 24, 2007 at 12:00.  He informed the Authority that there was an odor at the WWTP and it was fixed by HRI Williamsport.  There was a hidden drain under the water heater that was blocked.  Andy also questioned whether or not there was going to be a boat launch put back at the WWTP where there was one previously.  It will be looked into in the future. 

WWTP Operator’s Report:

It was reported that the valves which had been repaired are still malfunctioning.  HRI Williamsport needs to fix them.  Rick informed the Authority that the O&M manuals were not received yet. 

Solicitors Report:  Tony wanted to know the status of the people who have not responded to the certified letters that were sent out.  It was reported that Kurvin has tried to contact the Criley’s and there has not been any response from them.  There was a motion made to serve the Criley’s motion made by Jackson and 2nd by Ren.  Tony also informed the Authority that the Authority can not recoup the money that is owed from the lien on the Nibble Nook. 

Old Business:  

The restoration project at the Cotner Residence was started.  The paving was completed on October 23, 2007.  The topsoil and seeding still remains to be completed.  Tony informed the Authority that a letter was sent to Jerry Wolfe regarding his request of being exempt from paying the sewer. 

New Business: 

The Authority received proposals from Roy Adams and R.C Stahlnecker Co for the sludge removal.  The Authority made a motion to go with Stahlnecker who will remove haul and dispose of 6500 gallons of sludge for 9.4 cents a gallon.  This price will remain firm for 2 years.  Motion was made by Dean and 2nd by Jackson.  Andy Bobb was asked for a proposal to put a curb stop and other works at the Laundromat.  Andy presented his proposal of $2500.00.  He is to revise and bring it back to the next meeting, however there was a motion made to proceed with the proposal which will not exceed $2500.00.  Dean also discussed the plans for a budget meeting and preparing the dates for the next years meeting dates. Ren then went over some other important information.  There is on November 1 at 9:30 HRI State College 11 month warranty inspection.  Ren also informed the Authority that DCED will not approve grant funds for a 15kw trailer mounted generator.  They will however approve a 15kw stationary mounted generator for pump station 2 and well site for main well water source.  Tony Phillips is in the process of providing bidding information.  Ren also informed the members that DCED has approved using grant funds for Dissolved Oxygen Monitoring equipment.   He then informed the Authority that more trees were planted at the reservoir.  He also said that there were 30 Norway Spruce seedlings planted in the mulch bed at the WWTP.

Next Meeting: November 20, 2007

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting held at the Herndon Borough Municipal Building adjourned at 8:50pm

Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary

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