Wednesday, March 30, 2016

March 30, 2016 ECWSA Minutes



Evans City Water and Sewer Authority Meeting
30 March 2016

Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Timothy Schoeffel at 6:04 p.m.
·         Members present: Ed Tanski, Vito Pilosi, III, Joe Weltner, and Tim Green.
·         Others present:
§  Laura Kamienski, Marty Fabian, John Klein and Kiana Tralongo, HRG, Philip Lope, Esq.


02-24-2016 Meeting Review: Vito Pilosi, III, Kiana Tralango and John Klein, HRG
·         Discussion regarding Callery meter calibrations and readings.
·         Discussion regarding Callery 2015 account reconciliation.

Motion by Ed Tanski to immediately recalibrate Callery’s flow meter, and to implement minimum semi-annual calibrations in April and October. Seconded by Vito Pilosi, III. Unanimously approved.

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve the 2015 Callery reconciliation with amendments.
Seconded by Ed Tanski. Unanimously approved.

Review of minutes from February 24th, 2016.

Motion by Ed Tanski to approve February 24th, 2016 minutes as presented.
Seconded by Vito Pilosi, III. Unanimously approved.

Chairman’s Report: No Report.

Committees:
§  Rules & Regulations: No Report
§  Budget: No Report
§  Accounts & Transactions: Vito Pilosi, III
ΓΌNextier Bank accounts are now closed.
§  Cooperation Committee: No Report
§  Forward Township Committee: No Report
§  BASF: No Report
§  Website / Public Relations
ΓΌWinter 2016 ECWSA News is being prepared.
ΓΌChad Hanley to prepare article on water safety.
§  Callery Borough: No Report

Review Bills & Past Due Accounts

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to pay bills as presented.
Seconded by Tim Schoeffel. Unanimously approved.

Administrative Report: Laura Kamienski

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
·         There were $2,256.99 on March 1st.
·         Sent out 84 Delinquent Account Notices on March 21st, 2016 against the January 2016 billing ($840.00 in fees)
·         48 door notices were posted on February 29th.
·         21 administrative fees were applied for shut off payments arriving after deadline.
·         14 accounts are scheduled for termination on March 31st. 7 accounts are already off.
·         There were 47 payments via eNETPAY since the last meeting.
·         39 accounts are now enrolled in ACH.

WE BILLED $ 143,726.31 FEBRUARY BILLING
AGED RECEIVABLES/CURRENT BILLS DUE 03-31-2016
Aged Receivables Active Accounts
§  0-30 Days = $ 18,254.02
§  30-60 Days = $ 2,467.21
§  60-90 Days =     $441.67
§  90+ Days =     $1,239.64
Total Aged Receivables = $ 22,402.54

Aged Receivables Lien & Inactive Accounts
§  0-30 Days =      $ 11,804.01
§  30-60 Days =    $ 1,516.08
§  60-90 Days =    $  1,699.47
§  90+ Days =    $  23,155.41
Total Aged Receivables = $ 28,174.97
Updates & Discussion Points:
Ø  The maintenance department has requested alternation meter books every other month due to smaller staff.
§  Discussion: Meter readings will stay the same. Sewer plant staff to help when needed.
Ø  There is a water leak at one of Mangurten’s rental properties. The water has been turned off until it is repaired.
Ø  Monthly Transfers.
Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve April 2016 bank transfers as presented.
Seconded by Ed Tanski. Unanimously approved.
Ø  Main Street Grille payment plan default.
Ø  Roy Long-Discussion regarding catering business in home.
Ø  Reminder: Ethics Commission Statements are due.
Ø  Callery meter software is in place. Meter readings will take place on the last date of every month.
Ø  Discussion regarding Joseph Clark property.
§  Send letter explaining the option to abandon the tap and re-apply for taps later, or pay minimum monthly billing.
§  Sump pump has still not been re-inspected for repairs.

Sewer Plant Report: Martin Fabian – Written submitted report.
·         Did three inspection dye tests in March. All passed.
·         Penn Power has not installed the new pole yet.
·         Orenco NPW system is now operating with pressure switch.
·         Quotation for sewer dye test camera system.

Motion by Ed Tanski to purchase a C Snake system from Ferguson.
Seconded by Vito Pilosi, III. Unanimously approved.

·         Seeking quotations from west central state for contract pricing for new mower.

Public Works Director Report: Norm Nelson – No report.

Solicitor Report: Philip Lope, Esq.
·         The Pennvest loan is now closed.
·         Northwest Bank payments begin in April and will be a bit lower than the previous loan payment.
·         Agreement for the Marburger Sub-division has been drafted. Need to execute.

Motion by Ed Tanski to execute the Marburger Sub-division agreement.
Seconded by Vito Pilosi, III. Unanimously approved.

·         Discussion regarding status of Mangurten property dispute.

Miscellaneous Business:
§  Establish a monthly budget report for meeting packets.


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

Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.