Wednesday, September 27, 2017

September 27, 2017 - ECWSA Meeting Minutes

Evans City Water and Sewer Authority Meeting
27 September, 2017

Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Ed Tanski at 6:03 p.m.
·         Members present: Ed Tanski, Tim Green, and Gary Nicklas.
·         Others present: Philip Lope, Esq., Laura Kamienski, Ed Conway and Tom Smith Callery Borough.

Public Session:
·         Discussion regarding Callery Borough – ECWSA Draft Agreement.
·         Discussion regarding Callery strip mall easements, meters, taps, and billing.

Chairman’s Report: Ed Tanski – No report.

Committees:
·         Cooperation Committee:
§  Review of meeting with Evans City Borough.
·         Rules & Regulations:

Review of minutes from August 30th, 2017:

Motion by Tim Green to approve the August 30, 2017 minutes as presented
Seconded by Gary Nicklas. Unanimously approved.

Review Bills and Accounts Payable:

Motion by Tim Green 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, including transfer from Callery savings to cover cost of new lift station pump. Seconded by Gary Nicklas. Unanimously approved.

September 27th, 2017 ECWSA Administrative Report:

Accounts Receivable
·         There were $300.80 in late charges generated on September 1st.
·         Sent out 104 Delinquent Account Notices on 09-15-2017 against the July 2017 billing. Posted 27 door notices on September 21st. 4 termination work orders were generated today.
WE BILLED $150,618.87 JULY 2017 BILLING
Action Items:
·         Approve Bills
·         Check signatures
·         Monthly transfers.
·         Sign application for Mark Nasky and Kirk Mancuso credit cards.

Discussion Points and Updates
·         Discussion regarding Klingensmith/Schellman property, which is chronically delinquent, but unable to shut off.

Operations Report: Martin Fabian – written submitted
·         Replaced 6 meters.
·         No violations
·         Tow dye tests. One passed. Other’s repairs are completed and passed.

Engineering Report: No report.

Solicitor Report: Philip Lope, Esq.
·         Had meeting with Callery Borough to review draft agreement.
·         Discussion regarding right of way to Callery lift station. Will need an engineer to move forward.
·         Spirk & Belsterling – there is an upcoming meeting with them and Mr. Lippert.
·         Continued discussion regarding Spirk and Belsterling, and revoking building permit that was issued without Borough or ECWSA consent.

Motion to adjourn by Gary Nicklas.  Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.


Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.