October 20, 2015

Call to Order: 

President, Jackson Wetzel called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm.

Present:

Authority Members:  Dean Williard, Jeff Aurand, Paul Witmer, Joel Wetzel, Jackson Wetzel

Employees:  Andy Bobb

Solicitor:  Joe Michetti

Citizens:  None

Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:

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

Communications and Notices:  Susquehanna Bank is changing to BB&T and Dean wants to review since they have a lot of fees, he will advise at a later date whether the Authority is staying with them or changing banks. 

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 $521.86 and the balance in the general account of $32852.22 and a balance in the Northumberland National Bank Savings account of $1002.03. A motion was made by Dean and second by Joel to pay the bills as presented along with the addition of payments to Andrew Bobb for $1200.00, Bobbs Plumbing and Heating for $693.37 and PPL for $1347.10.

Water/Wastewater System Operator:

Andy informed the Authority that the canopy has been installed.  Ren Wolfe waited two days for its arrival and installation.   There had been problems with the float & relay working at wet well #1 at the WWTP.  Andy solicited the assistance of Dennis Zepp of Mid Atlantic Pump and costs will be minimal, the parts have been installed and everything is fixed now.  Andy had to pull the cutters and o rings at pump station 2.  The cutters have lasted 2 years 2 months.  Everything is back in working condition again.    Andy received the draft for the new 5 year NPDES permit for the WWTP for our approval from the DEP (Department of Environmental Protection).  The application had been prepared by Larson Design Group (LDG) & Andy.  This draft requires more samples and testing which would lead to increased operational costs.  The Authority was advised by Paul Krizan of LDG that the Authority may want to appeal to DEP as he feels we are in need of clarification on the frequency requirements outlined in the draft.  Andy has agreed to contact DEP and the LDG and report back the results. NPEDS still does not have the reports as Paul from LDG found problems in the questions.  Andy was informed that the Authority would have to still do annual testing on phosphorous.  

Solicitors Report:  The board has discussed a range in executive session that would allow Jackson Wetzel to settle the lawsuit on November 3, 2015.  Motion was made by Dean and 2nd by Jeff.  Motioned carried all in favor.  

Old Business:

Dean is going to handle the delinquents and shut offs with Andy.  The walk thru for 2013 list of improvements:

A.)Put grates on head wall of 18” pipe at well site—is pending.

Dean gave an update on the replacement valve & water line project.  The Authority was tentatively approved for 3 of the 4 projects for $22,911.20 which does not cover engineering costs.  The Commissioners approved the project on October 6th.  The budget modifications were sent to DCED and then environmental review and then the Authority will need to hire an engineer (Baer Wolfe Associates) which Andy will be in contact with. 

With regards to the man hole covers, Paul will continue to co-ordinate bidding process with Jackson Township.  He advised they would not be seeking bids until the spring of 2016.

New Business:

Dean advised that he would start preparing the proposed 2016 budget after the October meeting for review in November and adoption in December.  Dean went over the sale of the Kooken property; the Authority will make the new owners aware that they are responsible for the sewer from September 1, 2015.  Dean also mentioned that Nick Zeigler property put a request in that the property be reduced from 2 EDUs to one, since it is now a single family property.  Dean had Andy look at the property and be sure that it was properly converted and a decision was made to grant them the change from 2 edus to one.  Joel presented to the Authority that the Borough would like to put water back in at the play ground.  Andy informed him that it was in there before but since it was vandalized it was removed.  It would be the Borough responsibility to run the lines, and maintain it.  

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting adjourned at 8:39pm

Respectfully Submitted By: Tammy Osman, Secretary

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