Wednesday, December 16, 2015

December 16, 2015 ECWSA Minutes

Evans City Water and Sewer Authority Meeting
16 December 2015

Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Tim Schoeffel at 6:04 p.m.
·         Members present: Tim Schoeffel, Ed Tanski, and Joe Weltner, Cheri Deener
·         Others present: Chad Hanley, Philip Lope, Esq., Martin Fabian, Laura Kamienski, and Lee Dyer, Evans City Borough Council

Public Session: This meeting was open to the public.

Minutes: Review of minutes from November 18, 2015.
Motion by Ed Tanski to approve November 18, 2015 minutes as presented.
Seconded by Vito Pilosi, III. Unanimously approved.

Chairman’s Report:
·         Callery engineers are working on a report for review.
·         Cheri Deener submitted her resignation letter.

Committees:
§  Rules & Regulations: No Report
§  Budget: No Report
§  Accounts & Transactions: No Report
§  New Sewer Plant Project: Ongoing.
§  Cooperation Committee: No Report
§  Forward Township Committee: Tim Schoeffel
üDiscussion regarding reply letter and Out of Borough fee.
§  BASF: No Report
§  Website / Public Relations: Laura Kamienski
§  Callery Borough: Tim Schoeffel
üDiscussion regarding generator improvements.

Review Bills & Past Due Accounts

Motion by Joe Weltner to pay bills as presented.
Seconded by Ed Tanski. Unanimously approved.

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve monthly transfers as listed.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.

Administrative Report: Laura Kamienski
·         ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
§  There were $1,357.77 in 6% late charges generated on December 1st.
§  Sent out 105 Delinquent Account Notices on December 14th  against 79 accounts ($790.00 in fees)
§  Door notices will be posted on 12-28-2015
§  Due to the holiday, shut-offs are scheduled 12-30-2015.
§  There were 32 payments via eNETPAY since the last meeting.
§  35 customers are now enrolled in Auto Pay, with one pending.

§  November 2015 Billing = $132,169.71

AGED RECEIVABLES
Aged Receivables
§   0-30 Days =   $ 76,869.89
§   30-60 Days = $   7,730.14
§   60-90 Days = $    411.79
§   90+ Days =    $    504.91
§   Total =           $ 85,516.73

                 AGED RECEIVABLES LIEN & CLOSED ACCOUNTS
§   0-30 Days =   $ 615.28
§   30-60 Days = $   5,972.01
§   60-90 Days = $    620.76
§   90+ Days =    $ 12,970.17
§   Total =          $ 20,178.23

·         The winter edition of ECWSA News is published. Next issue will contain an article about Marty, “Meet Our Sewer Plant Operator.”
·         Out of Borough and Callery Lift Station savings accounts are now open. Remaining Nextier accounts can now be closed.
·         There has been no response from Joseph Clark – 308 East Main St. regarding past due balances and illegal sump pump. A lien has been filed against this property.
·         Paul Alarcon paid his past due balance before a lien was filed. He also ordered an inspection and dye testing. The water has been turned on and a new meter installed.
·         The fire hydrant on North Washington St., which was hit by a car has been repaired. Repair costs have been submitted to the police.

Public Works Director Report: Norm Nelson – Written submitted report
·         A service line on Mars Evans City Road that were damaged by digging. There were no markings, so no invoice can be sent.
·         A water line break on Van Buren Street was repaired.

Sewer Plant Report: Martin Fabian
·         Discussion regarding fire alarm system.
·         There were no violations in November.
·         Marburger Dairy sent 200 or 300 gallons of milk on 12-8. The plant was able to handle the shock.
·         There were two inspection/dye tests. Both passed.

Solicitor Report: Philip Lope
·         Pennvest loan is going through Northwest Bank and should close in January sometime. The new loan will be at a lower interest rate than the current loan.

Motion by Ed Tanski to authorize Tim Schoeffel and Laura Kamienski to
execute the required documents for the closing of the Northwest Bank Pennvest loan.
Seconded by Cheri Deener. Unanimously approved.

·         Discussion regarding the Mangurten accounts and land negotiation.

Engineering Report: Chad Hanley, HRG

Bond Requisition #24 / Final Requisition.
·         Penn Ohio – Contract 13-10 final application for payment. - $20,878.94

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve Penn-Ohio final application for payment. 
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.

·         Total for Bond Requisition #24 = $23,990.59

Motion by Cheri Deener to approve bond requisition #24 in the amount of $23,990.59.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.

·         Presentation of HRG 2016 service agreement and rates.

Motion by Ed Tanski to approve HRG 2016 service agreement in the amount of $4,200.00.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.

Motion to adjourn by Vito Pilosi, III.
Seconded by Cheri Deener. Unanimously approved.

·         Meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

November 18, 2015 ECWSA Minutes

Evans City Water and Sewer Authority Meeting
18 November 2015

Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Tim Schoeffel at 6:05 p.m.
·         Members present: Tim Schoeffel, Ed Tanski, and Joe Weltner
·         Others present: Chad Hanley, HRG, Martin Fabian, Laura Kamienski, and Lee Dyer, Evans City Borough Council

Public Session: This meeting was open to the public. 

Minutes: Review of minutes from October 28, 2015

Motion by Ed Tanski to approve October 28, 2015 minutes as presented.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.

Chairman’s Report:
·         Met with Ed Conway of Callery Borough regarding 2016 rates.

Communications Report: No Report
Committees:
§  Rules & Regulations: No Report
§  Budget: No Report
§  Accounts & Transactions: No Report
§  New Sewer Plant Project: Ongoing.
§  Cooperation Committee: No Report
§  Forward Township Committee: Tim Schoeffel
üOpen bank account to hold out of borough service charge monies.
§  BASF: No Report
§  Website / Public Relations: Laura Kamienski
üECWSA NEWS Winter 2015 edition is almost completed.
§  Callery Borough: Tim Schoeffel

Review Bills & Past Due Accounts

Motion by Ed Tanski to pay bills as presented.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.

Administrative Report: Laura Kamienski
·         ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
§  There were $1,485.90 in 6% late charges generated on November 1st.
§  Sent out 116 Delinquent Account Notices on November 12th against 94 accounts ($940.00 in fees)
§  We posted 46 door notices on November 18th.
§  Due to the holiday, shut-offs are scheduled for 11-23-2015
§  There were 32 payments via eNETPAY since the last meeting.
§  32 customers are now enrolled in Auto Pay, with one pending.

§  October 2015 Billing - $142,677.69

AGED RECEIVABLES
Aged Receivables
§   0-30 Days =   $ 76,325.42
§   30-60 Days = $   4,359.86
§   60-90 Days = $    725.83
§   90+ Days =    $    436.32
§   Total =           $ 81,847.43

                 AGED RECEIVABLES LIEN & CLOSED ACCOUNTS
§   0-30 Days =   $ 3,093.05
§   30-60 Days = $   620.76
§   60-90 Days = $    752.19
§   90+ Days =    $ 12,381.42
§   Total =          $ 16,847.42

·         Monthly funds transfer review.
·         Long’s payment plan is satisfied.
·         Frances LeFevre – 215 Elizabeth: Instructions not to fill out claim form.
·         Sent Paul Alarcon & Joseph Clark lien warning letters. No response yet.
·         Discussion regarding payment plan for Mangurten tenants.

Motion by Ed Tanski to approve payment plan for tenants at 820 North Washington.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.

·         Klingensmith property: Unable to terminate. Partial payment received.
·         Update billing policies and fees discussion.

Motion by Ed Tanski to approve billing policy procedure update of a $25.00 administrative fee for work orders to terminate service, and a $60.00 fee for accounts that service has been terminated. Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.

·         2016 meeting dates review

Motion by Ed Tanski to approve 2016 ECWSA meeting dates as presented.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.

Public Works Director Report: Norm Nelson – No Report

Sewer Plant Report: Martin Fabian
·         Completed inspection/dye testing at 212 Van Buren. No violations were found.
·         Inspected 308 East Main Street.
§  There is a water meter present at the property.
§  There is an illegal sump pump connected to the sewer system.
§  Confirmed reading at Brooker residence.
·         Penn-Ohio is almost complete with the fire alarm system. Still needs a battery back-up.
§  Discussion regarding fire alarm platform; SCADA, dedicated line, or alarm company to direct calls.
·         Phosphorus was within limits with no chemical treatment.

Solicitor Report: Philip Lope – No report

Engineering Report: Chad Hanley, HRG
·         No bond requisition for November. HRG invoice will be included in next requisition.
·         Next requisition should be the final requisition.
·         12th quarterly report is due at the end of January.
·         CEAR will be completed and sent to the Trustee by January 15th.
·         Confirmation of Assignment – time and materials for work done on Callery rate analysis

Motion by Ed Tanski to approve HRG time and materials assistance for
Callery Borough rate analysis and reconciliation, in the amount of $3,900.00 for HRG.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.

Motion to adjourn by Ed Tanski
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.

·         Meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.



Wednesday, October 28, 2015

October 28, 2015 ECWSA Minutes

Evans City Water and Sewer Authority Meeting
28 October 2015

Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Tim Schoeffel at 6:00 p.m.
·         Members present: Tim Schoeffel, Ed Tanski, Joe Weltner and Cheri Deener
·         Others present: Philip Lope, Esquire. Chad Hanley, HRG, Martin Fabian, and Laura Kamienski

Public Session: This meeting was open to the public. 
·         Carrie Robb: regarding taps for new construction near Marburger Dairy.
ü  Authority will accept tap applications for this property.
·         Lee Kosinski: regarding damaged meter charges.
ü  Discussion regarding circumstances of damage.
ü  Tim Schoeffel recommends to waive damaged meter charges.
ü  Ed Tanski disagrees with decision to waive charges.
ü  Charges waived. $13.10 credit to be applied to account.

Frank Orrico – Premier Energy Solutions
·         Current contracts have expired.
·         Outline of best electricity rates available.
·         Discussion regarding length of contracts.

Motion by Joe Weltner to approve three year contract with Champion Energy Services at 5.60 cents per kilowatt. Seconded by Ed Tanski. Unanimously Approved.

Minutes: Review of minutes from September 23, 2015

Motion by Ed Tanski to approve September 23, 2015 minutes as presented.
Seconded by Cheri Deener. Unanimously approved.

Chairman’s Report: No Report

Communications Report: No Report
Committees:
·         Rules & Regulations: No Report
·         Budget: No Report
·         Accounts & Transactions: No Report
·         New Sewer Plant Project: Ongoing.
·         Cooperation Committee: No Report
·         Forward Township Committee: Tim Schoeffel
üReply letter sent to Forward Township regarding Out of Borough charges.
·         BASF: No Report
·         Website / Public Relations: No Report
·         Callery Borough: Tim Schoeffel
üCallery is requesting information about any rate changes for 2016, by November 15th 2015.

Review Bills & Past Due Accounts

Motion by Ed Tanski to approve third quarter shared expenses with the Evans City Borough.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.

Motion by Ed Tanski to pay bills as presented.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.

Administrative Report: Laura Kamienski
·         ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
§  There were $1,290.60 in 6% late charges generated on October 1st.
§  Sent out 111 Delinquent Account Notices on October 15th against 86 accounts ($860.00 in fees)
§  We posted 38 door notices on October 27th
§  10 accounts are scheduled for shut off as of today. 7 accounts are already off.
§  There were 39 payments via eNETPAY since the last meeting.
§  29 customers are now enrolled in Auto Pay, with one pending.

·         September Billing - $141,174.07

AGED RECEIVABLES
Aged Receivables
§   0-30 Days =   $ 27,221.19
§   30-60 Days = $   2,963.79
§   60-90 Days = $    934.15
§   90+ Days =    $    2,023.32
§   Total =           $ 33,142.45

·         Monthly funds transfer review.
·         Frances LeFevre – 215 Elizabeth Avenue: Received notice of bankruptcy.
ü  Check for proof of claim form to complete for court.
·         Katelyn Lamison – 348 Waldron Avenue: Lien was filed on 10-08-2015
·         Brian McKinney for 141 West Main Street: Lien was filed on 10-16-2015.
·         Discussion regarding Ifft garage apartment and procedures for account billing for new taps.
ü  Bill at time of occupancy permit.
·         Discussion regarding Paul Alarcon property at 208 South Washington.
ü  File lien on property.
·         Discussion regarding tap/abandoned tap charges for 303 Railroad Street.

Motion by Ed Tanski to forgive tap and other charges associated with 303 Railroad Street.
Seconded by Cheri Deener. Three in favor. One opposed. Motion carried.

Public Works Director Report: Norm Nelson – written submitted.
·         The Hill Street water tank reconditioning is completed and inspection has been done.
·         Fire hydrant on N. Washington is still not working. Parts are on order.
·         All fire hydrants have been winterized.
·         The water and sewer taps have been made at the Ifft garage apartment.
·         Jim Marburger tap request. The sewer line would have to be pumped and run to the dairy.

Sewer Plant Report: Martin Fabian
·         There was one phosphorus violation in September.
·         Penn-Ohio contract will be finished in a few more weeks.
·         Two Inspection Dye tests were completed. Both passed.
·         Phosphorus looks good this month.
·         The SCADA system is almost complete.
·         Requesting approval for F.O.G. training workshop on November 12th, 2015.

Motion by Joe Weltner to approve Martin Fabian attending a F.O.G. workshop on November 12, 2015. Seconded by Cheri Deener. Unanimously approved.

Solicitor Report: Philip Lope
·         Update on the refinancing of the Pennvest loan.

Engineering Report: Chad Hanley, HRG

WWTP Project Bond Requisition #23

Motion by Ed Tanski to approve application for payment for HRG invoice 107631 in the amount of $4,601.29. Seconded by Cheri Deener. Unanimously approved.


·         PennDOT has indicated that the SR3015 project is not scheduled to be let on October 6, 2016.


Motion to adjourn by Cheri Deener
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.

·         Meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.