Wednesday, August 31, 2016

August 31, 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. Joe Weltner and Tim Green.
·         Others present:
§  Marty Fabian, Senior Sewer Plant Operator. Laura Kamienski, Office Manager. Chad Hanley, HRG. Philip Lope, Esquire.
Public Session:
·         Callery Borough: Ongoing discussion regarding lift station meter, system acquisition, and 2015 reconciliation.
ü  Ed Conway
ü  Tom Smith, Esq.

Motion by Vito Pilosi, IIII to approve Callery 2015 reconciliation credit of $17,991.65.
Seconded by Ed Tanski. Unanimously approved.

·         PFM: Presentation of services and bond refinance options.
ü  Jamie Doyle
ü  Gordon Walker

Motion by Vito Pilosi, IIII to approve signature of PFM engagement letter pending approval by Phil Lope, Esq. of discussed indemnity language revision. Seconded by Ed Tanski. Unanimously approved.

Solicitor Report: Philip Lope, Esq.
·         Signature on June 29th 2016 Resolution.
·         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.

Review of minutes from July 27th, 2016.

Motion by Vito Pilosi, IIII to approve July 27th, 2016 minutes as presented.
Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.

Chairman’s Report: No Report

Committees:
§  Rules & Regulations: No Report
§  Budget:
üReview Budget Report
§  Forward Township Committee:
üSend Right to Know request for Act 537 plan.
§  BASF: No report.
§  Website / Public Relations: No Report
§  Callery Borough: No report.

Review Bills and Accounts Payable

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

Administrative Report: Laura Kamienski

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
·         There were $242.28 in late charges generated on August 1st.
·         Sent out 101 Delinquent Account Notices on August 16, 2016 against the June 2016 billing.
·         2 account was terminated on 08-25-2016. 1 remains off. It is vacant. 10 accounts are already off.
·         There were 38 payments via eNETPAY since the last meeting.
·         50 accounts are now enrolled in ACH.
WE BILLED $138,104.18 JULY 2016 BILLING
AGED RECEIVABLES/CURRENT BILLS DUE 08-31-2016
Aged Receivables Active Accounts
§  0-30 Days = <$3,119.73>
§  30-60 Days = $17,787.58
§  60-90 Days = $   1,144.50
§  90+ Days =   $    2,834.11
Total Aged Receivables = $ 18,646.46

Aged Receivables Lien & Inactive Accounts
§  0-30 Days =      < $   54.83>
§  30-60 Days =    $     508.39
§  60-90 Days =   $      447.67
§  90+ Days =    $   18,963.69
Total Aged Receivables = $ 19,864.92
Action Items:
·         Monthly Transfers
Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve Monthly Transfers as presented.
Seconded by Ed Tanski. Unanimously approved.

·         Eric Baker payment Plan review.
Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve payment plan for Eric Baker account 0505.
Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.

·         Maher Duessel three year audit proposal.
Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve Maher Duessel three year audit proposal.
Seconded by Ed Tanski. Unanimously approved.

·         ECWSA News – Fall 2016 Review
§  Discussion on legal limitations for penalties.

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to direct Phil Lope, Esq. to draft a resolution to adjust delinquent
penalty to 10% per annum. Seconded by Ed Tanski. Unanimously approved.

§  Revise penalty amount to reflect resolution.
§  All instances of I & I the same way.
Motion by Tim Green to approve ECWSA News – fall 2016 with discussed revisions.
Seconded by Vito Pilosi, III. Unanimously approved.

Discussion Points and Updates:
·         Muni-Link update.
§  Issues with data that Tyler Technologies provided. Specifically how payments are applied to accounts.
§  Still shooting for October to be the first Muni-Link billing.
·         Wrote three property lien warning letters for four properties.
§  285 Margaret / Frederick
§  2108 Evans City Rd. / Rozic
§  141 W. Main / McKinney
§  420 E. Main / McKinney
·         Requested Act 537 from Forward Township. No response.
·         Nadine Grabe will give residents who request a demolition permit our application to abandon tap.

Public Works Director Report: No Report

·         Discussion regarding cause of fire hydrant damage.
ü  Were able to find hot stop. Final bill will be substantially less.
ü  Discussion whether to pursue insurance claim tabled.

Sewer Plant Report: Martin Fabian
·         Performed three dye test / camera inspections this month.
§  Two properties failed. The other had no camera access.
§  233 Elizabeth repairs are complete and approved.
§  408 Belle has not contacted us for re-inspection.
§  Tom Schoeffel repairs are now complete.
·         SCADA will be up next week. We had some scheduling difficulties.
·         Non-potable pipes are breaking because of too many on/off cycles.

Engineering Report: Chad Hanley
·         Discussion regarding possible small water and sewer grants. Requirements seem to preclude possibility of being awarded grant.
·         Update on non-potable tank replacement.

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to extend potable water tank repair by 30 days.
Seconded by Ed Tanski. Unanimously approved.

·         Discussion regarding water break reports to keep record of problem areas.
ü  Laura Kamienski to develop reporting form.
·         HRG is working on rate calculations for Callery Borough.

Miscellaneous Business:
ü  Discussion regarding regulation to provide camera access for camera inspection.
ü  Discussion regarding creating a report for property owner.


Motion by Ed Tanski to adjourn. Seconded by Vito Pilosi, III. Unanimously approved.


Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.