Wednesday, June 23, 2021

June 23, 2021 ECWSA Meeting MInutes

 

 Evans City Water and Sewer Authority Meeting

June 23rd, 2021

 

Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Ed Tanski at 6:02 p.m.

·         Members present; Ed Tanski, Vito Pilosi, III, Bob Dugan, Tim Green, and Gary Nicklas.

·         Others present: Philip Lope, Esq., Mark Smith, HRG, Marty Fabian, Hunter Hoffman Laura Kamienski.

 

Public Session:  This meeting was open to the public.

 

Review of minutes from May19th, 2021

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve May 19th, 2021, minutes as amended.

Seconded by Bob Dugan. Unanimously approved.

 

Chairman’s Report:  Ed Tanski – No report

 

Committees: No reports.

 

Bills / Budget / Accounts Payable:

 

Motion by Bob Vito Pilosi, III to approve bill payments, accounts payable, and transfers as presented.

Seconded by Bob Dugan. Unanimously approved.

                                                                                                                                                                   

06-2021 OFFICE REPORT: Laura Kamienski

                                                                                                                                                                   

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

·         There was $345.49 in late charges generated on June 1st, 2021. 66 delinquent notices were sent on 06-15-2021. Door notices are scheduled for next week.

 

WE BILLED $163,544.48 EC BORO & $14,302.05 CALLERY BOR0 APRIL 2021 BILLING

TOTAL $177,846.53.

 

Discussion, Updates & Action Items:

·         Review budget, billing, transfers, and aging report.

·         Audit review and approval.

 

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to the 2020 Audit as presented. Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.

 

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to sign Auditor Management Letter as presented and required.

Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.

 

·         NWB Visa payment issues and online resource.

ü  Discussion regarding looking at First National Bank proposal.

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·         Annual Municipality Internal Control Inquiry for Penn National Insurance.

 

Motion by Tim Green to sign Auditor Management Letter as presented and required.

Seconded by Gary Nicklas. Unanimously approved.

 

·         ECWSA Employee Handbook

·         Standard policy for “no read” meter credit requests.


Mars-Evans City Road Waterline Replacement Project: Requisition #11 Summary

MARS EVANS CITY ROAD WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT REQUISITION #11


 

 

 

 

HRG

$0.00

 

 

 

Mortimer’s

$0.00




Interest on previously dispersed amounts

$2010.80

 

 

 

TOTAL REQUISTION #11












 

Operations Report: Marty Fabian

·         No violations.

·         Three water meters were replaced.

·         Six inspections. Four failed. Two passed. Two have been repaired and inspected.

·         Discussion Mark O’Conner regarding escrow funds for repairs for failed property.

·         Illegal sewer line on Margaret Avenue has been eliminated. Tap is abandoned.

·         Report on status of GIS mapping.

ü  Discussion regarding Borough read only access to mapping system and additional fees for this.

·         Report back on status of Harancher properties sewer line issues.

·    Engineering Report: Mark Smith, HRG

·         Report back regarding flow test for Havenwood / Maplewood Development project.

·         Update and discussion on status of valve replacements.

·         GIS training in August.

·         Consumer Confidence Report is completed and posted as required. Second year in a row with no violations.

·         Update and discussion on status of Jackson Township project.

·         Update on planning for Callery Pump station project.

§  No requirement for Act 537 from DEP.

§  Ready to present proposal.

·         Discussion regarding water loss report and trends.

 

Solicitor’s Report: 

·         Discussion regarding Industrial User Agreement for Marburger Dairy. Will forward to customer.

·         Easement agreements completed as requested by Marty.

·         Discussion regarding possibility of re-funding the 2017 bonds given current interest rates. PMF would like to present proposal.

·         Letters were sent to Cindy Caldwell regarding line responsibility.

·         Letter sent to Mangurten regarding delinquent account balance.

 

Motion to adjourn by Vito Pilosi, III. Seconded by Gary Nicklas. Unanimously approved.

Meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.