September 27, 2016

Call to Order: 

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

Present:

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

Employees:  Andy Bobb, Tammy Osman

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 Dean and 2nd by Paul to approve the minutes as presented. 

Communications and Notices:  Letter from FAK Homes informing the Authority that they have decided to keep the property as is and not change the number of EDUs.  Dean looked into changing from our current electric company back to PPL and it would cost $1500.00 to get out of the contract. The Authority decided to stay with current provider for the remaining 10 months. 

Financial Report and Payment of Listed Bills:

Dean Williard presented the list of bills to be paid at this months meeting.  There is a balance in the PLIGIT account of $522.90 and the balance in the general account of $98,810.03 and a balance in the Northumberland National Bank Savings account of $1,008.06. A motion was made by Dean and 2nd by Jeff to pay the bills as presented along with the addition of payments to Andrew Bobb for $1560.00, Northumberland County $2300.00, David Beilhartz for $60.00, and John Wert for $67.50.   

Water/Wastewater System Operator:

Andy informed the Authority that at the WWTP two blades broke off the fan propeller.  He was able to get them fixed and they are back in operations.  He gave an update on the pole at the well site and said that he is waiting on PPL and TDS to move wires and hook up wires.  Andy is to get with PPL to get it scheduled.  Andy also stated that it is time for the well at the pumping station on Riverside Ave to be cleaned out.  Andy also said that the UV chamber is clogged up, and that the sludge needs to be hauled out of the digester, and the Post EQ tank needs to be cleaned out again. 

Solicitors Report: 

Tony informed the Authority that he reviewed the correspondence from Northumberland County and stated that there was not a contract for the $2300.00, so if the Authority choose not to pay it they would be able to fight it, however he advised that they must weigh the options because it could end up costing more in costs to fight it and it could jeopardize the Authority if they tried to get funds again in the future.  Dean made a motion that the Authority  pay the $2300.00 that is owed to Northumberland county for the environmental review for the CBDG grant monies that the Authority applied for.  Jeff seconded the motion and all were in agreement.  Motion passed.  Dean questioned Tony where the Authority stands on 2 properties, Knarr and Yocum, Tony informed him that we needed to file a lien on Yocum as the last time we did they paid what was owed. 

Old Business:

Tammy and Andy will take care of the shut offs.  The walk thru for 2013 list of improvements:

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

With regards to the canopy modification, Andy had been in contact with Ren Wolfe and it is tabled.  Carl’s mowed the grass one more time at the WWTP.  Jackson Township did partial repaving of Railroad Street by Herndon Reload.  With the way the repaving was performed there was no need for the Authority to raise the manholes in that area as had been previously discussed. 

New Business:  The former Rosancrans property was sold and the new owner had the water turned back on October 1.

Adjournment:  There being no further business, the public meeting adjourned at 7:55PM.  Motion made by Paul and 2nd from Jeff.

Respectfully submitted by:  Tammy Osman, Secretary

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