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.
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Members present: Tim Schoeffel, Ed Tanski, and Joe Weltner, Cheri
Deener
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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:
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Callery engineers are working on a report for review.
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Cheri Deener submitted her resignation letter.
Committees:
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Rules & Regulations: No
Report
§
Budget: No
Report
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Accounts & Transactions: No
Report
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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
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Website / Public Relations: Laura
Kamienski
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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
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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
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The
winter edition of ECWSA News is published. Next issue will contain an article
about Marty, “Meet Our Sewer Plant Operator.”
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Out
of Borough and Callery Lift Station savings accounts are now open. Remaining
Nextier accounts can now be closed.
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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.
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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.
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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
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A
service line on Mars Evans City Road that were damaged by digging. There were
no markings, so no invoice can be sent.
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A
water line break on Van Buren Street was repaired.
Sewer Plant Report:
Martin
Fabian
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Discussion
regarding fire alarm system.
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There
were no violations in November.
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Marburger
Dairy sent 200 or 300 gallons of milk on 12-8. The plant was able to handle the
shock.
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There
were two inspection/dye tests. Both passed.
Solicitor Report:
Philip
Lope
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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.
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Discussion
regarding the Mangurten accounts and land negotiation.
Engineering Report:
Chad
Hanley, HRG
Bond
Requisition #24 / Final Requisition.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
