October 18, 2011
Call to Order:
President Reynold Wolfe called the meeting to order at 7:07 pm
Present:
Authority Members: Reynold Wolfe, Dean Williard, Jackson Wetzel, Ed Wiestling, Kurvin Batdorf
Employees: Tammy Osman and Andy Bobb
Solicitor: Tony Michetti
Citizens: None
Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:
After a review of the previous month’s meeting minutes and a correction to the last sentence a motion was made by Jackson and second by Dean to approve the minutes with the correction.
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 $521.36 and the balance in the general account of $43254.81. After the review of the bills to be paid tonight and the addition of payments to Bobb’s Plumbing and Heating for $3441.73 and Andrew Bobb $2080.00 and Jones Hardware for $14.94, a motion was made by Dean and 2nd by Ed to proceed with paying the bills as listed and the add-ons.
Communications: Ren did respond to USDA in regards to the flood damage. Dean presented a letter that was received from Mike Cotner in regards to their late fee on the Sewer and water bill. According to the letter they were late with their payment due to the flooding and asked that the Authority remove the late fee for them. A motion was made by Dean and second by Ed to remove the fee.
Water System Operator:
Andy informed the Authority that he had pump 4 at the well site went down over the weekend. The water was cloudy but it was still safe and drinkable. Andy does not recommend that the pump be rebuilt as it has been there for at least 10 years. Andy also informed the Authority that there has not been any problems at PS 2 since the new cutters were put on. He also said that he checked with Koppys propane about filling the tanks and was told that there is no need right now, as Koppys does not fill the tanks full only 80% and right now the tanks are only at 65%. Andy informed the Authority that Todd Mace is working on the waivers as he was mis-informed on the one part about the chemicals and the mapping. He did get Valerie Stover to go over it with Todd and get him on the right page.
Solicitors Report:
Tony informed the Authority that he responded to Deb Rosancrans and then got a response from her lawyer. Tony suggested that the Authority proceed with filing a lien on James Yocum property if payment has not been made. Tony did try and contact him and was unable to get anything from him. Ren, Tony and Andy need to get together after the meeting to go over the answers for the Myers Pumps questions that Tony had received.
Old Business:
Ren and Dean are going to be meeting on November 2, 2011 to go over delinquents. The 4 log analyzer is still pending. The fire hydrant replacement is scheduled for the week of November 1st.
Walk through Items Pending
Improvement to the Catch Basin Site area for riding mower use
Repair concrete edge of Catch Basin
Roof replacement on control building at well site
New water tight Electrical Service Enclosure at Reservoir
Replace wood cover at well #3 – Reservoir
Ren meet with Don Ferster in regards to the repairs that need to be taken care of from the flooding. They are tentatively scheduled to begin November 7th. There is an insurance form for the lightning strike that needs to be filled out.
New Business:
Andy informed Ren that the well head at well 4 leaks but it is not serious but it needs to be fixed. Dean informed the Authority that he had gotten a call from Pauline Feese’s daughter about shutting off the water to her mother’s residence. Dean informed her that there are charges for the shut off and also that they are still responsible for the $61.50 for sewer. If pay is not made by November 1st the water will be turned off.
Adjournment: There being no further business, the public meeting held at the Herndon Borough Municipal Building adjourned at 8:00 pm
Respectfully Submitted By:
Tammy Osman, Secretary
Tammy Osman, Secretary
Herndon Borough - Jackson Township
Joint Municipal Authority
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