Wednesday, December 20, 2017

December 20, 2017 - ECWSA Meeting Minutes



 Evans City Water and Sewer Authority Meeting
20 December, 2017

Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Ed Tanski at 6:15 p.m.
·         Members present: Ed Tanski, Tim Green, and Joe Weltner.
·         Others present: Philip Lope, Esq., Chad Hanley, HRG, Marty Fabian, Laura Kamienski,

Public Session:
·         This meeting was open to the public.

Review of minutes from November 29th, 2017:

Motion by Joe Weltner to approve the November 29th, 2017 minutes as presented
Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.

Chairman’s Report: Ed Tanski – No report.

Committees:
·         Rules & Regulations:
§  Updating to include Callery Borough merger.
§  Callery Borough has already adopted our Rules & Regulations.
·         Cooperation Committee: Discussions continue regarding use / purchase of Borough equipment.

Review Bills and Accounts Payable:

Motion by Joe Weltner to pay bills as presented.
Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.

Office Report: Laura Kamienski

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
·         There were $334.81 in late charges generated on December 1st.
·         Sent out 93 Delinquent Account Notices on 12-15-2017 against the October 2017 billing ($930.00). Door notices are scheduled for tomorrow and terminations after the holidays.
WE BILLED $139,079.37 NOVEMBER 2017 EVANS CITY BILLING & $14,720.51 CB BILLING.
TOTAL = $153,799.88

Action Items:
·         Monthly Transfers review and approval.

Motion by Joe Weltner to approve monthly transfers as presented.
Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.

·         Check Signatures
·         Approve Bills
·         Mangurten / Authorize Lope Law to take action.
Discussion Points and Updates
·         Ed is to give a phone interview with the Butler Eagle regarding Borough Article and Callery Merger
·         Ongoing issues with QuickBooks online. Request QuickBooks 2018 (we are using 2015) $349.95 sale price for Premier Edition

Motion by Joe Weltner to approve the purchase of QuickBooks 2018 Desktop, $349.95.
Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.

·         Byrnes and Kiefer well meter issue.

Operations Report: Martin Fabian
·         No violations for November.
·         Three dye tests. All passed.
·         One water meter were replaced.
·         Replaced eight UV bulbs.
·         Fire hydrant was replaced on Van Buren.
·         Winterized the fire hydrants.

Engineering Report: Chad Hanley
·         Working on the CEAR. Contacting trustee to inform them of delay.

Solicitor Report: Philip Lope, Esq.
·         Approved Callery Purchase Agreement, three copies for signatures.
·         Resolution authorizing the collection of attorney fees.

Motion by Joe Weltner to adopt the resolution to allow the collection of attorney fees.
Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.

·         Mangurten accounts

Motion by to authorize attorney to take legal action with regard to the Mangurten properties.
Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.

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Motion to adjourn by Joe Weltner.  Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.

Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.