Wednesday, April 26, 2017

April 26, 2017 - ECWSA Meeting Minutes

Evans City Water and Sewer Authority Meeting
26 April, 2017

Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Ed Tanski at 6:04 p.m.
·         Members present: Ed Tanski, Vito Pilosi III, Treasurer, Joe Weltner, and Tim Green.
·         Others present: Philip Lope, Esq., Laura Kamienski, Mark Nasky– ECWSA, Chad Hanley, and Kiana Tralongo – HRG.
Public Session:
·         Mayor Zinkhann and Cindy Caldwell – Edco.
o   Discussion regarding tracking water usage, pool water versus showers & toilets etc.
·         Mark & Judy O’Conner – Right to Know Requests submission.

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to confirm Laura Kamienski as ECWSA Open Records Officer.
Seconded by Ed Tanski. Unanimously approved.

Chairman’s Report: No Report.

Bond Refinance: Philip Lope, Esq.

·         Rate Resolution acceptance.

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve Rate Resolution 20170401.
Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.

·         Post Issuance Policies & Procedures Compliance

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve the Post Issuance Policies and Procedures.
Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.

Review of minutes from March 29, 2017:

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve the February 22, 2017 minutes as presented.
Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.

Committees:
§  Rules & Regulations: No Report
§  Cooperation Committee: No report.

Review Bills and Accounts Payable:

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

ECWSA Office Report

Accounts Receivable
·         There were $391.82           in late charges generated on April 3rd.
·         Sent 75 out Delinquent Account Notices on April 18th against the February 2017 billing. This is down from our average.
·         There were 3 payments via eNETPAY non portal since the last meeting. 27 eNETPAY payments via portals.
·         51 accounts are now enrolled in ACH AutoPay. There were 51 portal ACH non AutoPay payments last month.
·         185 customers are registered for portals.
·          47 Customers are registered for e-billing.
WE BILLED $136,675.82 MARCH 2017 BILLING
Action Items:
·         Monthly Transfers review, approval, and signature.
Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve monthly transfers as presented.
Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.

·         BNY new bond paperwork
·         Approve Bills
·         Check Signatures
Discussion Points and Updates
Ø  The 2016 audit went very well. They finished a day early and will have drafts one week prior to our next meeting.
Ø  The rate increase has been announced on the March billing, signage in the office, on our website, and in the newsletter (which is now available online, or in the office.) The system is updated with the new rates.
Ø  Well meter letter review.
Ø  2017 Budget Report Review
Ø  We posted meter replacement door notices the week of April 10th. Several meters have been replaced.
Ø  Phone system issues.
Ø  Committee member updates.

Public Works Director Report: No Report

 Sewer Plant Report: Mark Nasky
·         Discussion regarding the purchase of a small trailer for lawn mower.
·         Discussion regarding the bridge at Lift Station.
·         New time sheets for guys to break out water & sewer hours.
·         Discussion regarding obtaining a Kwik Fill credit account for truck fuel.

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve Kwik Fill fuel card.
Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.

Engineering Report:  Chad Hanley and Kiana Tralongo
·         Chapter 94 report has been submitted.
·         Completed the Self Liquidating Debt Report for LGUDA filing, which was approved by DECD.

Solicitor Report: Philip Lope, Esq.-No additional report.


Motion to adjourn by Vito Pilosi, III. Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.

Meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.