Wednesday, August 30, 2017

August 30, 2017 - ECWSA Meeting Minutes



Evans City Water and Sewer Authority Meeting
30 August, 2017

Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Ed Tanski at 6:02 p.m.
·         Members present: Ed Tanski, Tim Green, and Gary Nicklas.
·         Others present: Philip Lope, Esq., Laura Kamienski, Chad Hanley, HRG, Martin Fabian, Operations Manager

Chairman’s Report: Ed Tanski
·         Expression of staff appreciation.
·         Discussion regarding customer / police incident in the office.

Public Session:
·         Ed Conway and Toms Smith, Callery Borough – Report back from meeting with Adams Township regarding meter readings and inter-municipal agreement.
·         Callery Borough town meeting scheduled for September 29th, 2017 to present to public.
·         Discussion regarding information to present to Callery customers.

Committees:
·         Cooperation Committee:
§  Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 12th, 2017 with all Borough and ECWA employees.
·         Rules & Regulations:
§  Reviewing draft of Water Rules & Regulations.

Review of minutes from June 28, 2017:

Motion by Ed Tanski to approve the July 26th, 2017 minutes as presented
Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.

Review Bills and Accounts Payable:

Motion by Ed Tanski to pay bills as presented.
Seconded by Gary Nicklas. Unanimously approved.

Monthly Transfers review and approval:

Motion by Tim Green to approve monthly transfers as presented.
Seconded by Gary Nicklas. Unanimously approved.

July 26th, 2017 ECWSA Administrative Report:

Accounts Receivable
·         There were $291.71 in late charges generated on August 1st.
·         Sent out 97 Delinquent Account Notices on 08-15-2017 against the June 2017 billing. Posted 26 door notices on August 23rd. 9 termination work orders were generated. 3 accounts were terminated. All have since paid and service has been restored.
WE BILLED $144,920.74 JULY 2017 BILLING
Action Items:
·         Approve Bills
·         Check signatures
·         Monthly transfers.
·         Proposal for revised delinquent fees and charges.
Motion by Tim Green to amend Resolution 2013-2, adding $15.00 Door Notice Fee.
Seconded by Gary Nicklas. Unanimously approved.

Discussion Points and Updates
·         Report back on meeting with Adams Township and Callery.
·         Need ideas and or a volunteer to write an article for the fall newsletter.
§  Ed Tanski to write article for upcoming Newsletter.
Operations Report: Martin Fabian
·         There were three dye test/ video inspections. All passed. There are some issues at the Mansion Apartments, but we are keeping an eye on it. Before it is sold, provisions will be made for repairs.
·         One water main break at Railroad Street.
·         No violations in July.
·         We replaced eight water meters.
·         Discussion regarding Operations wish list.
·         Discussion regarding obtaining credit cards for Mark and Kirk.

Motion by Tim Green to approve obtaining additional credit cards, with $1000.00 limit per card, for Mark Nasky and Kirk Mancuso for our Northwest Bank Visa Account.
Seconded by Gary Nicklas. Unanimously Approved.
§  Discussion regarding storage buildings.

Engineering Report:  Chad Hanley
·         Discussion regarding draft of Water Rules & Regulations. Board and admin to review.

Solicitor Report: Philip Lope, Esq.
·         Received the industrial user agreement from Callery, LLC FNA BASF. All looks good.

Motion by Gary Nicklas to authorize Ed Tanski to sign the Callery, LLC industrial user agreement. Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.

·         Meeting scheduled to discuss bridge repair at Callery, LLC.
·         Belsterling – Spirk property update:
§  The offer has been withdrawn. ECWSA no longer to be involved with the issues between them and Mr. Lippert.

Motion to adjourn by Ed Tanski Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.

Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.