Evans City Water and Sewer Authority Meeting
25
April 2018
Call to order:
The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Ed Tanski at 6:00 p.m.
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Members
present: Ed Tanski, Vito Pilosi, III, Joe Weltner, Eric Batykefer, and Gary
Nicklas,
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Others
present: Chad Hanley, HRG, Philip Lope, Esq., Marty Fabian, and Laura Kamienski.
Public Session: This
meeting was open to the public.
·
Gregory
John & Brian Kennedy: regarding Margaret Avenue sewer repair invoice
responsibility.
ü
Discussion
regarding scope of work and ownership of sewer lines.
ü
Decision
made by the Authority to pay for repairs done on April 7, 2018.
ü
Property
owner advised that any future repairs to private laterals are the
responsibility of the property owner(s).
ü
Property
owner advised to obtain legal easement as there are three properties using the
same private line.
·
Linda
Scheidemantle: regarding sewer tap extension on Margaret Avenue.
ü
HRG
Engineering to provide cost estimate for review.
Review of minutes from March 28,
2018
Motion
by Vito Pilosi, III to approve the February 28, 2018 minutes as presented
Seconded
by Gary Nicklas. Unanimously approved.
Chairman’s Report:
No
Report
Committees:
·
Rules & Regulations:
§
Philip
Lope recommends adding section regarding enforcement to the Water Rules &
Regulations. Refer to Sewer Rules & Regulations section 6.07.
·
Cooperation Committee: No
Report
Solicitor’s Report:
Philip
Lope, Esq.
·
Filed
liens against the Mangurten accounts in the amount of about $15,000.00.
·
Spirk/Belsterling
were sent a certified letter.
ü
Responded
to Marty who is meeting with them on Monday.
·
Phil
preparing the valuation of the Callery acquisition for the 2017 audit.
Review Bills and Accounts Payable:
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Discussion
regarding weed killer invoice from Momar.
Motion
by Joe Weltner to pay bills as presented.
Seconded
by Gary Nicklas. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Ed Tanski to approve
monthly transfers as presented.
Seconded by Joe Weltner.
Unanimously approved.
ECWSA OFFICE REPORT
March 28, 2018 Meeting
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
·
There
were $609.77 in late charges
generated on March 2nd, 2018.
·
We
sent out 116 delinquent account
notices against the February 2018 billing.
Posted 32 door notices. Shut offs scheduled for tomorrow.
WE
BILLED $131,793.18 EC BORO & $20,902.16 CALLERY BORO MARCH 2018
BILLING TOTAL $ 152,695.34
Action
Items:
·
Monthly
Transfers review and approval.
·
Check
Signatures
·
Approve
Bills
Discussion
Points and Updates
·
Working
on an Every Drop Count pamphlet for the school.
·
Christine
Foley has submitted account applications for Callery Commons. Foleys will be
paying the bills.
·
Gealy
Smith stopped in stating the plumbing in his house is completely shot, so he is
not using any water in his home. Meter to be replaced per Authority.
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Auditors
are completing the 2017 audit. The only issues so far are issues with QuickBooks
Online.
·
Next
month I will begin presenting a report showing the water volume we’re billing
versus what we are buying from PA American.
Operations Report:
Martin
Fabian
·
There
were no violations.
·
One
dye test - passed
Engineering Report:
Chad
Hanley
·
Submitted
Chapter 94 Report & completed the Consumer Confidence Report.
·
Drafted
letter to Rachel Cellurale regarding Franklin Road extension.
·
HRG
continues coordination for the State Road 3015 Waterline Relocation project.
·
Discussion
regarding meeting with Byrnes & Kiefer.
Miscellaneous Business:
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The
mini-excavator is now at the plant. Financed through First National Bank.
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Trailer
is at the plant.
·
We
need welding repairs to truck to be able to haul the excavator with either
truck.
Motion by Joe Weltner to approve
the purchase of used bucket and repair retro fitting for Massey Ferguson up to
$600.00. Seconded by Eric Batykefer. Unanimously approved.
·
Discussion
regarding confined space safety training for staff. Vito checking into training
options.
·
Discussion
regarding reimbursement for Barb Tanski for helping in the office.
·
Discussion
regarding modifying the office schedule to allow for more flexibility.
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Motion to adjourn by Ed Tanski. Seconded by Vito Pilosi, III. Unanimously
approved.
Meeting
adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
