Evans
City Water and Sewer Authority Meeting
July
25th, 2018
Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Ed
Tanski at 6:06 p.m.
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Members
present: Ed Tanski, Joe Weltner, Vito Pilosi, III, and Gary Nicklas (remotely)
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Others
present: Chris Reese, Esq., Chad Hanley and Mark Smith, HRG, Marty Fabian, and Laura
Kamienski.
Public Session: This
meeting was open to the public.
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Rob & Debbie
Reppert: Regarding
215 Elizabeth municipal lien.
§ Chris Reese, Esq
to consult with Philip Lope regarding municipal lien and Marshall sale.
§ Service to be
restored to property.
·
Matthew Phennig,
Core Architecture: Discussion
regarding Brownsdale Road extension.
Review of minutes
from May 30th, 2018 & June 27th, 2018:
Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve May 30th,
2018 and June 27th, 2018 minutes as presented.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.
Bank transfers
from May 30th, 2018 & June 27th, 2018:
Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve May 30th,
2018 and June 27th, 2018 bank transfers as presented.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.
Transitioning to
First Data Payeez Credit Card System
Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve proposal by
First Data/Northwest Bank to transition ECWSA credit card acceptance.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.
Bills / Accounts
Payable from May 30th, 2018 & June 27th, 2018:
Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve May 30th,
2018 and June 27th, 2018 bill payments as presented.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.
Resolution to
authorize Ed Tanski to sign documents to purchase the property at 216 Wahl
Avenue.
Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve resolution to
authorize Ed Tanski to sign documents
pertaining to the purchase of 216 Wahl Avenue, Evans
City PA 16033
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.
Chairman’s Report: Ed Tanski
Committees:
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Rules &
Regulations: No Report
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Cooperation
Committee: No Report
Office Report: Laura Kamienski
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
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There were $575.58 in late charges generated on July 2nd, 2018.
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We sent out 117 delinquent account notices against the May 2018 billing. Door notices are scheduled for tomorrow. Terminations are scheduled for Monday.
WE BILLED $133,659.40 EC BORO &
$18,203.79 CALLERY BORO JUNE 2018 BILLING
TOTAL $151,863.19
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2018 ECWSA WATER PURCHASE VS WATER BILLED
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PA AMERICAN
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ECWSA BILLING
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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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MAY
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6,145,000
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3,224,000
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2,921,000
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JUN
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4,536,000
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3,148,000
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1,388,000
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TOTAL
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11,564,000
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Action Items:
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Monthly
Transfers review and approval 2 MONTHS – Includes transfer to checking to meet
bond payment.
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Check
Signatures
·
Century
Link Proposal – currently we are paying $379.22. The increase to have Century
link would be approximately $100.00 per month, but faster internet and reliable
phones. See attached.
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Lien
letter fee increase to $20.00
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First Data Credit Card System / Meeting
with Lee Bushee
ü Initial set up fee of $99.00
ü 2 monthly fee: Access fee $10.95
and Security fee $14.95 = $25.90 per month.
ü We are what is considered an
emerging business, so we will be able to pass along all of the transaction fees
to customer users.
ü This fee varies depending on what
kind of card the customer uses. Debit cards are the least expensive.
ü The fee to the customer would be
overwhelmingly, but not always, less expensive for our customers.
ü Since we only accept and average of
5-10 credit card transactions per month at the window, Lee does not recommend
getting a swiping machine because it wouldn’t be cost effective.
ü
They
have an online gateway similar to eNETPAY for window transactions.
Discussion Points
and Updates
·
Adams
Twp – Shut-off procedures and policies.
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Easement
clause language for no lien letters
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Audit
JE’s entered and reviewed. QB online canceled
OPERATIONS
REPORT: Marty Fabian
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No
violations last month.
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5
inspection/dye tests 2 failures
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Railroad
Street water tap is completed. Waiting for sewer line & connect curb box.
Hole is open for now.
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Quotation
for road plates. Would like to order two.
Engineering
Report: Mark Smith, HRG
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HRG
met with ore Architects and the developer to discuss the possibility of
extending services to McIndoe Development at Brownsdale Rd and Route 68.
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Discussion
regarding proposed pH, BOD, and TSS limits.
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Discussion
regarding the newly passed regulations amending the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Miscellaneous Business: Vito Pilosi, III
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Report
back and discussion regarding Forward Township extension.
ü There are
increasing reports of septic system failures. DEP is getting involved.
ü Discussion
regarding re-opening possibility for a sewer line extension.
Solicitor’s
Report: Chris Reese, Esq.
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Execution
of resolution for Ed Tanski to sign building purchase documents.
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Motion to adjourn
by Vito Pilosi, III. Seconded by Joe Weltner
Unanimously
approved.
Meeting ended at 7:40 p.m.
