Evans
City Water and Sewer Authority Meeting
May
30, 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, Tim Green, Joe Weltner, and Gary Nicklas,
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Others
present: Chad Hanley and Mark Smith, HRG, Marty Fabian, and Laura Kamienski.
Public Session: This
meeting was open to the public.
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Richard
Kaiser – 225 Park Sewer Tap
ü In consideration
of sewer charges already paid, the tapping fee is agreed by the Authority to
have been paid in full and the sewer tapping application is hereby approved.
ü Mr. Kaiser agreed
that he would not seek re-payment of sewer charges paid to date.
ü Mr. Kaiser to pump
out and fill in existing septic tank.
Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to accept sewage payments
already paid as payment in full for
new sewer tap in
fee. Motion includes approval of new sewer tap application.
Seconded by Joe
Weltner. Unanimously approved.
·
Brett
Dumhoff – regarding swimming pool and right of way N. Washington.
ü Residents’ pool
will need to be moved a minimum of two feet from water line in right of way.
ü Authority to split
cost of water to refill pool. Customers to submit a sewage credit application.
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Linda
Scheidemantle – regarding sewer tap extension on Margaret Avenue.
ü Discussion
regarding sewer line extension.
·
Lee
Bushee, Northwest Bank – Credit Card System
·
Katie
Yates, Maher Duessel – Review 2017 ECWSA Audit
Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve the 2017 Audit
with amendments as noted.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.
Review of minutes
from April 25th, 2018
Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve the April 25,
2018 minutes as presented
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.
Chairman’s Report: Ed Tanski
·
Discussion
regarding purchase of 216 Wahl Avenue.
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Discussion
regarding building appraisal quotations.
Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve Northwest Bank
to obtain an appraisal in the amount of $2,044.00, to be completed in 26 days.
Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.
·
Discussion
regarding sales agreement review and signing.
Motion by Gary Nicklas to approve signing the sales
agreement for purchase of 216 Wahl Avenue pending legal review, Seconded by
Vito Pilosi, III. Unanimously approved.
Committees:
·
Rules &
Regulations:
§ Water Rules &
Regulations pdf was sent out for review.
§ Discussion
regarding customer responsibility for costs to run line to the main for tap in.
Motion by Joe Weltner to adopt the Water Rules &
Regulations.
Seconded by Vito Pilosi, III. Unanimously approved.
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Cooperation
Committee: No Report
Review Bills and
Accounts Payable:
Motion by Joe Weltner to pay bills as presented.
Seconded by Gary Nicklas. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Vito
Pilosi, III to approve monthly transfers as presented.
Seconded by Gary Nicklas.
Unanimously approved.
ECWSA OFFICE REPORT
May 30th, 2018 Meeting
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
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There were $515.66 in late charges generated on May 1st, 2018.
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We sent out 106 delinquent account notices against the March 2018 billing. Posted 32
door notices on May 22nd.
2 accounts were terminated on May 29th.
WE BILLED $140,198.50 EC BORO &
$17,372.89 CALLERY BORO APRIL 2018 BILLING
TOTAL $157,571.39
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2018 ECWSA WATER PURCHASE VS WATER BILLED
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PA AMERICAN USAGE
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ECWSA BILLING USAGE
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DIFFERENCE
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JAN
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6,052,000
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3,657,000
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2,395,000
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FEB
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4,721,000
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3,249,000
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1,472,000
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MAR
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4,714,000
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2,702,000
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2,012,000
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APRIL
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4,618,000
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3,242,000
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1,376,000
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TOTAL
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7,255,000
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Action Items:
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Discussion Points and Updates
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Monthly
Transfers review and approval.
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New copier has
been delayed. It will be here mid-June.
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Check Signatures
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Do I bill Byrnes
& Kiefer for their meter on their regular bill?
Send bill
invoice Authority.
Is EDCO
reimbursing us for the meter?
Send invoice per
Authority.
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Approve Bills
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Phone system is
beyond repair. Alternative solution?
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Adams Township
Agreement
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EC School
Pamphlet.
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·
Discussion
regarding Adams Township Service Termination Agreement.
Motion by Gary Nicklas to adopt the Adams Township –
Callery customers Service
Termination Agreement. Seconded by Joe Weltner.
Unanimously approved.
Operations Report: Martin Fabian
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There were no violations.
·
Missed an April sample for water. We are
following up.
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Water main break on North Washington.
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Mars-Evans City Road now has isolation
valves in place. Ready for crossover.
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Discussion regarding tap in responsibility
for costs to main.
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Byrnes & Keifer will receive their new
meter beginning of June. Recalibrated it to 10 gallons.
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Need title transfer authorization letter
to transfer title of trailer.
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Belsterling Spirk all lines are capped,
including the Lippert house.
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Giving HRG maps to copy for Belsterling /
Spirk.
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Laura to send certified letters to Fritch
and Lower with sewer failure violation.
Engineering
Report: Mark Smith, HRG
·
Discussion
regarding putting field lock gaskets in the lines for the State Road 3015
project. Penn Dot will not cost share. Approximately $600.00 cost to Authority.
Motion by Ed Tanski to approve purchase of (6) shark
teeth field lock gaskets as presented.
Seconded by Vito Pilosi, III. Unanimously approved.
·
Discussion
regarding valves for the State Road 3015 Project. Recommend to remove buried
valves and replace with plugs.
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HRG
sent letter to Byrnes & Kiefer to sample for one year. There has been no
response.
Solicitor’s
Report: No report.
Miscellaneous
Business:
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Motion to adjourn
by Vito Pilosi, III. Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
