September 23, 2014

Call to Order: 

President Reynold Wolfe called the meeting to order at 7:08pm

Present:

Authority Members:  Reynold Wolfe, Dean Williard, Jackson Wetzel, Jeff Aurand

Employees: Tammy Osman, Andy Bobb

Solicitor:  Tony Michetti

Citizens:  None

Review of Previous Meeting Minutes:

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

Communications and Notices:  Ren had received correspondence from Dluge and Michetti which Tony will advise.

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 $521.75 and the balance in the general account of $25991.75 and a balance in the Northumberland National Bank Savings account of $1001.00.   A motion was made by Dean to pay the bills as presented along with the addition of payments to Andy Bobb for $1200.00, Andy Bobb for $1050.00, Bobbs Plumbing and Heating for $1683.74, PPL for $1451.30, Robson Forensic for $9392.50.  Dean then went over the options on the flood insurance.  A decision was made to not pay the flood insurance until next meeting as the funds are running low this month.  The bill is not due until the first week in November.  Second to the motion was made by Jeff. 

Water System Operator:

Andy informed the Authority that they located the curb stop at the Shane Wetzel property.  He also noted that as of October 1, 2014 the resident is zero water as it has been shut off.  Andy also informed the Authority that it was necessary to cut Jeff Wetzels driveway.  Andy had to replace one chlorine pump at the reservoir. 

Waste Water Operator:  Andy informed the Authority that the post eq is now cleaned as well as all basins.  Andy received the quote from Aqua on the new Decanter and valve and it is estimated to cost about $8000.00 for parts and labor.  Ren suggested that it would be a good idea to have Aqua Aerobics come in and confirm the leak before all the equipment is brought in to replace the decanter.  Andy then informed the Authority that the wasting pump has been repaired and returned back to the Authority.  This is now a spare pump. 

Solicitors Report: 

Tony requested executive session. 

Old Business:

Dean is going to handle the delinquents and shut offs with Andy.  The only walk thru improvement for 2012 that is still open is the aluminum cover over the post EQ tank.  Ren was able to get information together on this.  He got prices for Carolina Carports Inc.  The cost of a 12x26 12 gage cover would cost approximately $2200.00. This is an immediate project that needs to be moved on as the sludge and algae has just been cleaned out of the tanks and we do not want it moving back in.  A motion was made by Dean and second by Jackson to proceed with the purchase of the carport.  Ren is going to follow up with the local broker at Ken Lahr Repair Shop in Herndon.   The walk thru for 2013 list of improvements:

A.) Put grates on head wall of 18” pipe at well site—Ren will get to this in the next two weeks.

The CBDG grant is still pending.  Dean informed the Authority that as of this meeting the Authority had received partial reimbursement for the lightening strike.  Andy is going to follow up with our insurance agents, Snyder Eyster. 

New Business:

Dean reminded the Authority that it is budget time again.  He start getting information together for the next meeting. 

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting adjourned at 7:56pm

Respectfully Submitted By:Tammy Osman, Secretary

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