Sept. 22, 2009

Call to Order: 

President Reynold Wolfe called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm

Present:

Authority Members:  Reynold Wolfe, Dean Williard, Kurvin Batdorf, Ed Wiestling, Employees: Tammy Osman

Solicitor:  Tony Michetti

Citizens:   None

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 Ed.

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 $61922.51 and the balance in the general account of $25208.05.   After the review of the bills to be paid tonight and the addition of payments to TDS for $45.89, Dean for $30.00, TDS for $42.52, Ferster and Son for $2345.00, Seewald Lab for $15.00, LRM for $584.40 and L/B Water for $174.65 motion was made by Dean and 2nd by Ed to proceed with the paying of the bills as presented and the additions.

Communication and Notices:  NONE

Water System Operator:

Andy was not present at the meeting however he did call in and talk to Dean.  Dean informed the Authority on behalf of Andy that the grease issue was not too much of an issue now; he did say that it would need to be pumped before winter.  Andy did not get to the call out alarms yet. 

Solicitors Report: 

Tony informed the Authority that there was a sheriff sale pending on Linda Smith property and that the Sheriff’s office is backed up, but he will get more information for the next meeting.  Jamie and Kevin Hoffman Sheriff sale is November 17, 2009 Dean is going to get the dollar amount that is owed to the Authority to Michetti.  Zach Swinehart property is a tax sale on September 23, 2009. Zachary Swinehart had left a message on the Authority's answering machine that he is refusing to pay $61.50 sewer rate for a property that he no longer resides in.  Attorney Michetti advised he would also initiate a lien on the property for unpaid water & sewer against this property.  Attorney Michetti was requested to respond to a request from Full Spectrum Services with regards to the Donna Walter property.

Old Business:

There are five people on the shut off list for this month. Ren and Dean are going to meet at 10:15 Saturday the 26th to review. The well-site project #2 has been completed.  The Well #1 valve has been repaired by Bobb’s Plumbing and Heating.  River Shore vents are pending, Andy has not gotten to the call out alarms yet, and the curb stops are still pending but need to be a priority on Andy’s list.  The man hole issue at Denkovich property is not a problem of the Authority.  Ren is going to meet with him and another Authority member to discuss.  The man hole was accepted as OK on the inspection tour with Eastern Industries Job Superintendent, and Ren at the completion of the PennDotpaving project.  Ren will also call Randy Kahler from PenDot. 

New Business: 

The Authority approved the insurance from EMC Insurance through Snyder Eyster Agency.  A letter will be sent to them regarding the plan and that the Authority is paying in one lump sum so that the deadlines are met and they are not late with payment. Motion was made by Dean that when the insurance bill arrives it will be paid in one lump sum second to the motion by Ren.  Dean informed the Authority that Robert Dallazia purchase property that presently does not have water and sewer connection, Dallazia questioned whether a Port a Potty was acceptable on the property.  The Authority stated that a Port a Potty is acceptable until the property is improved. Ren has requested quotes from John Brown Landscaping for minor landscaping and hydro seeding work that will need to be done at the well site.  This will allow for ground cover which will prevent erosion and then this will allow for a major part of the area to be mowed with a riding tractor instead of a weed whacker. John Brown’s quote is for $1000 to $1200 and he will provide the topsoil for the project.  A motion was made by Ed to proceed with this project and second by Kurvin.  Ren also informed the Authority that himself and Jackson requested Ferster to construct 2 water courses subject to wash out and line them with #4 stone at the upper road.  This will be considered project number 3.  Ren is also going to contact Katie Yeager to see about CBDG funds to replace the fence around the well site.     

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting held at the Herndon Borough Municipal Building adjourned at 8:07p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary

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