Wednesday, December 21, 2016

December 21, 2016 - ECWSA Meeting Minutes

Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Timothy Schoeffel at 6:05 p.m.
·         Members present: Tim Schoeffel, Chairman. Ed Tanski, Vice Chairman. Vito Pilosi III, Treasurer, and Tim Green.
·         Others present: Laura Kamienski, Office Manager. Chad Hanley and Kiana Tralongo, HRG. Philip Lope, Esquire.

Public Session:
·         Ed Conway, Eric Buzza, and Eric Batykefer, representing Callery Borough: Ongoing discussion regarding lift station meter, system acquisition

Chairman’s ReportNo report.

Review of minutes from November 23rd, 2016.

Motion by Ed Tanski to approve the October 4th, 2016 minutes as presented.
Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.

Committees:
§  Rules & Regulations: No Report
§  Budget: No Report
§  Forward Township Committee: No Report
§  BASF: No report.
§  Website / Public Relations: No Report
§  Callery Borough: No report.

Review Bills and Accounts Payable

Motion by Tim Schoeffel to pay bills as presented.
Seconded by Ed Tanski. Unanimously approved.

Administrative Report: Laura Kamienski

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
·         There were $255.04 in late charges generated on October 1st, and $364.03 in late charges on November 1st.
·         Sent out 80 Delinquent Account Notices on October 17th, 2016 against the August 2016 billing. Delinquent notices against the September billing will go out tomorrow.
·         4 accounts were terminated on 11-03-2016. 2 remain off. It is vacant. 9 accounts are already off.
·         There were 44 payments via eNETPAY since the last meeting.
·         54 accounts are now enrolled in ACH.
WE BILLED $140,193.32 SEPTEMBER 2016 BILLING
WE BILLED $140,877.94 OCTOBER 2016 BILLING
AGED RECEIVABLES/CURRENT BILLS DUE 11-30-2016
Aged Receivables Active Accounts
§  0-30 Days = $89, 057.31
§  30-60 Days = $32,118.75
§  60-90 Days = $    388.44
§  90+ Days =   $           .00    
Total Aged Receivables = $ 121,512.56
Action Items:
·         Monthly Transfers
Motion by Ed Tanski to approve Monthly Transfers as presented.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.

Action Items:
§  Signatures on Kirk Mancuso’s insurance forms.
§  90 day UPMC probationary period.
§  02-01-2016 for dental and vision.
§  Mangurten payment plan review for 819 N. Washington
§  Ken Mangurten also inquired about statement balances on inactive accounts.

Motion by Ed Tanski to approve payment plan agreement for 819 N.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.

§  Reminder that we need to complete all bond surety paperwork.
§  Print King billing card review for approval.
Motion by Ed Tanski to approve to approve Print King estimate for new billing cards.
Seconded by Tim Schoeffel. Unanimously approved.

Discussion Points and Updates:
§  Budget Report review.
§  Muni-Link update.
§  Customer Portal ACH bank charges discussion.
§  James Simms has returned his applications to abandon taps and letter.
§  Joseph Clark property is under sheriff sale.
Public Works Director Report: Written submitted.

·         One water break on Van Buren Street – 4 inch line cracked.
·         Was contacted about the Mars Evans City Road Culvert Pipe under the highway. This is for a design for the future. I’m waiting for a call back from Brian Wilson.

Sewer Plant Report: Martin Fabian
·         No violations in October.
·         Non-potable water tank was installed and is running. Went from 1200 cycles down to 120 cycles a day on our pumps.
·         We did 3 inspections since the last meeting. 2 failed. 1 passed.
·         Railroad Street sewer line is repaired. We have video if you would like to review.

Solicitor Report: Philip Lope, Esq.
·         Signature on engagement letter for Eckhart Seamans.

Motion by Ed Tanski to sign the engagement letter for Eckert Seamans as presented.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.

Engineering Report: Kiana Tralongo
·         Discussion regarding the 2017 ECWSA Budget.
§  Discussion on items that have exceeded 2016 budget.
§  PA American Water
§  Sludge Removal
§  Sewer plant purchases and outside labor
§  Engineering sewer side
§  Legal services
·         Presentation of engineering methodology in preparing draft budget proposal.
·         HRG working with PFM on necessary rate agency documents.

Motion Joe Weltner by to extend the meeting to December 7th, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.
Seconded by Tim Schoeffel. Unanimously approved.

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Evans City Water & Sewer Authority Meeting
Meeting reconvened at 5:04 p.m. December 7th, 2016

·         Members present: Tim Schoeffel, Chairman. Ed Tanski, Vice Chairman. Vito Pilosi III, Treasurer, and Tim Green.
·         Others present: Laura Kamienski, Office Manager. Kiana Tralongo, HRG. Philip Lope, Esquire.

Callery Borough Updates:
·         Review of Callery system merger proposal and discussion.

ECWSA 2017 Budget:
·         Continuation of review and discussion of draft budget proposals.

Motion by Ed Tanski to grant HRG permission to present the ECWSA 2017 Draft Budget to PFM as presented. Seconded by Vito Pilosi, III. Unanimously approved.

·         Discussion regarding inspection and dye testing at the Ifft Trailer Court.

Motion to adjourn by Tim Schoeffel. Seconded by Ed Tanski. Unanimously approved.


Meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

November 23, 2016 - ECWSA Meeting Minutes - Extended to December 7, 2016

Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Timothy Schoeffel at 6:05 p.m.
·         Members present: Tim Schoeffel, Chairman. Ed Tanski, Vice Chairman. Vito Pilosi III, Treasurer, and Tim Green.
·         Others present: Laura Kamienski, Office Manager. Chad Hanley and Kiana Tralongo, HRG. Philip Lope, Esquire.

Public Session:
·         Ed Conway, Eric Buzza, and Eric Batykefer, representing Callery Borough: Ongoing discussion regarding lift station meter, system acquisition

Chairman’s Report:
·         Introduction of Kirk Mancuso.
·         Discussion regarding staffing responsibilities.
·         Discussion regarding sludge removal costs.
·         Discussion regarding shared expenses and equipment with the Borough.

Review of minutes from October 4th, 2016.

Motion by Ed Tanski to approve the October 4th, 2016 minutes as presented.
Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.

Committees:
§  Rules & Regulations: No Report
§  Budget: No Report
§  Forward Township Committee: No Report
§  BASF: No report.
§  Website / Public Relations: No Report
§  Callery Borough: No report.

Review Bills and Accounts Payable

Motion by Tim Schoeffel to pay bills as presented.
Seconded by Ed Tanski. Unanimously approved.

Administrative Report: Laura Kamienski

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
·         There were $255.04 in late charges generated on October 1st, and $364.03 in late charges on November 1st.
·         Sent out 80 Delinquent Account Notices on October 17th, 2016 against the August 2016 billing. Delinquent notices against the September billing will go out tomorrow.
·         4 accounts were terminated on 11-03-2016. 2 remain off. It is vacant. 9 accounts are already off.
·         There were 44 payments via eNETPAY since the last meeting.
·         54 accounts are now enrolled in ACH.
WE BILLED $140,193.32 SEPTEMBER 2016 BILLING
WE BILLED $140,877.94 OCTOBER 2016 BILLING
AGED RECEIVABLES/CURRENT BILLS DUE 11-30-2016
Aged Receivables Active Accounts
§  0-30 Days = $89, 057.31
§  30-60 Days = $32,118.75
§  60-90 Days = $    388.44
§  90+ Days =   $           .00    
Total Aged Receivables = $ 121,512.56
Action Items:
·         Monthly Transfers
Motion by Ed Tanski to approve Monthly Transfers as presented.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.

Action Items:
§  Signatures on Kirk Mancuso’s insurance forms.
§  90 day UPMC probationary period.
§  02-01-2016 for dental and vision.
§  Mangurten payment plan review for 819 N. Washington
§  Ken Mangurten also inquired about statement balances on inactive accounts.

Motion by Ed Tanski to approve payment plan agreement for 819 N.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.

§  Reminder that we need to complete all bond surety paperwork.
§  Print King billing card review for approval.
Motion by Ed Tanski to approve to approve Print King estimate for new billing cards.
Seconded by Tim Schoeffel. Unanimously approved.

Discussion Points and Updates:
§  Budget Report review.
§  Muni-Link update.
§  Customer Portal ACH bank charges discussion.
§  James Simms has returned his applications to abandon taps and letter.
§  Joseph Clark property is under sheriff sale.
Public Works Director Report: Written submitted.

·         One water break on Van Buren Street – 4 inch line cracked.
·         Was contacted about the Mars Evans City Road Culvert Pipe under the highway. This is for a design for the future. I’m waiting for a call back from Brian Wilson.

Sewer Plant Report: Martin Fabian
·         No violations in October.
·         Non-potable water tank was installed and is running. Went from 1200 cycles down to 120 cycles a day on our pumps.
·         We did 3 inspections since the last meeting. 2 failed. 1 passed.
·         Railroad Street sewer line is repaired. We have video if you would like to review.

Solicitor Report: Philip Lope, Esq.
·         Signature on engagement letter for Eckhart Seamans.

Motion by Ed Tanski to sign the engagement letter for Eckert Seamans as presented.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.

Engineering Report: Kiana Tralongo
·         Discussion regarding the 2017 ECWSA Budget.
§  Discussion on items that have exceeded 2016 budget.
§  PA American Water
§  Sludge Removal
§  Sewer plant purchases and outside labor
§  Engineering sewer side
§  Legal services
·         Presentation of engineering methodology in preparing draft budget proposal.
·         HRG working with PFM on necessary rate agency documents.

Motion Joe Weltner by to extend the meeting to December 7th, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.
Seconded by Tim Schoeffel. Unanimously approved.

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Evans City Water & Sewer Authority Meeting
Meeting reconvened at 5:04 p.m. December 7th, 2016

·         Members present: Tim Schoeffel, Chairman. Ed Tanski, Vice Chairman. Vito Pilosi III, Treasurer, and Tim Green.
·         Others present: Laura Kamienski, Office Manager. Kiana Tralongo, HRG. Philip Lope, Esquire.

Callery Borough Updates:
·         Review of Callery system merger proposal and discussion.

ECWSA 2017 Budget:
·         Continuation of review and discussion of draft budget proposals.

Motion by Ed Tanski to grant HRG permission to present the ECWSA 2017 Draft Budget to PFM as presented. Seconded by Vito Pilosi, III. Unanimously approved.

·         Discussion regarding inspection and dye testing at the Ifft Trailer Court.

Motion to adjourn by Tim Schoeffel. Seconded by Ed Tanski. Unanimously approved.


Meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

October 4, 2016 - ECWSA Meeting Minutes (September 28, 2016 postponed)


Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Timothy Schoeffel at 6:05 p.m.
·         Members present: Tim Schoeffel, Chairman. Ed Tanski, Vice Chairman. Vito Pilosi III, Treasurer, and Tim Green.
·         Others present:
§  Marty Fabian, Senior Sewer Plant Operator. Laura Kamienski, Office Manager. Chad Hanley, HRG. Philip Lope, Esquire. Lee Dyer, Evans City Borough Council, President. Kim Armstrong, Evans City Borough Council, Vice President.
Public Session:
·         James Simms, regarding property conversion requirements and inspection.
ü  Discussion regarding tap abandonment and property conversion.

Fire Hydrant Damage:
·         Discussion regarding Smith Trailer Park, storage unit construction and fire hydrant damage.
ü  Discussion regarding request to move or enclose waterline on right of way.

Review of minutes from August 30th, 2016.

Motion by Ed Tanski to approve August 30th, 2016 minutes as presented.
Seconded by Vito Pilosi, IIII. Unanimously approved.

Solicitor Report: Philip Lope, Esq.
·         Discussion regarding options for Bond Council for refinance.

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve Eckert-Seamans as bond council at a fee of $21,000.00
plus ~ $1500.00 expenses. Seconded by Ed Tanski. Unanimously approved.

·         Joseph Clark has not responded with an appeal.
·         Mangurten property settlement calculations.
ü  Total with property, interest, appraisal and attorney fees $63,566.90
ü  We will lien property for delinquent account balances.

Chairman’s Report: No Report

Committees:
§  Rules & Regulations:
üDiscussion regarding Boro ordinance changes once ECWSA Rules & Regulations are in place.
§  Budget:
üReview Budget Report
§  Forward Township Committee:
üAct 537 plan document was received.
§  BASF: No report.
§  Website / Public Relations: No Report
§  Callery Borough:
üDiscussion regarding 2017 Callery Borough rates.

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve Option 1 - 2017 Callery rates.
Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.

Review Bills and Accounts Payable

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to pay bills as presented.
Seconded by Ed Tanski. Unanimously approved.

Administrative Report: Laura Kamienski

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
·         There were $295.27 in late charges generated on September 1st.
·         Sent out 90 Delinquent Account Notices on September 15th, 2016 against the July 2016 billing.
·         3 account was terminated on 09-28-2016. 9 accounts are already off. Terminated 34 Waldron Avenue for failure to meet payment plan. Sheriff sale notice received.
·         There were 41 payments via eNETPAY since the last meeting.
·         53 accounts are now enrolled in ACH.
WE BILLED $138,403.20 AUGUST 2016 BILLING
AGED RECEIVABLES/CURRENT BILLS DUE 09-30-2016
Aged Receivables Active Accounts
§  0-30 Days =   $  7,147.93
§  30-60 Days = $       29.16
§  60-90 Days = $   1,265.09
§  90+ Days =   $    2,982.30
Total Aged Receivables = $ 11,424.48

Aged Receivables Lien & Inactive Accounts
§  0-30 Days =      $  509.64
§  30-60 Days =    $     0.00
§  60-90 Days =   $   566.07
§  90+ Days =    $   19,774.78
Total Aged Receivables = $ 20,850.49
Action Items:
·         Monthly Transfers
Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve Monthly Transfers as presented.
Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.

·         Discussion regarding drop box, weather and security related issues

Motion by Ed Tanski to approve drop slot purchase as presented.
Seconded by Vito Pilosi, III. Unanimously approved.

·         Need to have completed Surety Bond paperwork ASAP
·         Rozic payment plan signature.
·         Muni-Link Billing first billing discussion.
o   Would like November billing to be first billing. Authority to discuss and advise.
Discussion Points and Updates:
§  Discussion regarding computer issues with Callery reading. Per discussion with Callery, used September 29th reading and added one day of average usage.
§  Budget Report review
§  Forward Township Act 537 request update.
Public Works Director Report: No Report

ü  There was a water break on Wahl Ave on September 16th.
§  4” line that had a hole in it.
§  4 hours to fix. 12 total man hours.
ü  Changed one water meter. The pit bolts rotted away. Leaking meter ran for about 2 hours, small leak.
ü  Fire Hydrant Repair: Smith Trailer Park
§  Will require 2 flanges, bolts, and coupler.
§  Approximately 2 hours to repair.
§  Diagram and photos in packet.

Sewer Plant Report: Martin Fabian
·         There were no violations in August.
·         Belle Street property has completed repairs and has passed re-inspection.
·         White Oak property passed inspection.
·         Discuss dental insurance upgrade.
·         Discuss work truck purchase.

Engineering Report: Chad Hanley
·         Reviewed the water line project from Van Buren to Sandy Lane. This line had four to five breaks last year.
ü  Estimated $350,000.00 job.
ü  Grant deadline is too soon, recommend using bond refinance funds for project.
ü  Perhaps tie into Penn Dot bridge project.
·         HRG has submitted review of the WWTP tank and returned it to Pipeline. Pipeline indicated that the tank fabrication has been completed and that it has been shipped. Tentative installation on October 5th.

Motion by Ed Tanski to accept confirmation of assignment to HRG for preparation of Consulting Engineers Annual Report and preparation of Callery Borough 2017 rates.
Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.

·         HRG has reviewed the Forward Township Act 537 plan. It appears that they have adopted a Sewage Management Program as alternative to infrastructure changes.
·         Main Street hydrant repair has been completed. Shut off valves were found so invoice is below original estimate.
·         Marburger Sub Division Forward Township module has been approved.


Motion by Ed Tanski to adjourn to closed session at 7:14 p.m. Seconded by Vito Pilosi, III. Unanimously approved.

Reconvened at 7:35 p.m.


Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.