Wednesday, September 22, 2021

September 22, 2021 ECWSA Meeting Minutes

Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Ed Tanski at 6:03 p.m.

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

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

 

Public Session:  This meeting was open to the public.

§  Frank Orrico, Premier Power Solutions

 

Motion by Ed Tanski to approve Premier Power Solutions contract renewals for electricity for

three years at a 7.08% increase. Seconded by Vito Pilosi, III. Unanimously approved.

 

Review of minutes from August 18th, 2021

 

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve August 18th, 2021, minutes as presented.

Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.

 

Chairman’s Report:  Ed Tanski – No report

 

Committees: No reports.

 

Bills / Budget / Accounts Payable:

 

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

Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.

 

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to sign signature cards for new FNB accounts and for Laura to make check payments batch deposit at FNB to checking and transfer $1000.00 to each of the savings and auxiliary accounts.

Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.

 

·         Discussion regarding amending transfers as follows:

v  Standard transfers with the following correction and amendment.

§  $570.00 From ****463 ECWSA Checking to ****169 Out of Boro Savings

§  $170,000.00 from ****463 to ****463 ECWSA Checking (reduced to meet upcoming Pennvest payment.)

 

Motion by Vito Pilosi, II to approve transfers as corrected and amended. Seconded by Gary Nicklas. Unanimously approved.

                                                                                                                                                                   

09-2021 OFFICE REPORT: Laura Kamienski

                                                                                                                                                                   

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

·         There was $401.33 in late charges generated on September 1st, 2021. 78 delinquent notices were sent on 09-16-2021. Door notices are scheduled for 09-28-2021.

 

WE BILLED $162,659.53 EC BORO & $14,201.25 CALLERY BOR0 AUGUST 2021 BILLING

TOTAL $176860.78.

 

 

Discussion, Updates & Action Items:

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

ü  Note: QB balance is at -46,708.20. MECR transfer will bolster but might consider additional transfer into checking to cover deficit.

 

·         Need to review and vote on new FNB credit card. Currently with NWB we have

ü  Marty Fabian $1000.00

ü  Laura Kamienski, Kirk Mancuso, and Mark Nasky - $500.00

ü  Need to add Hunter Hoffman and amount.

 

Motion by Ed Tanski to approve new FNB credit cards; Martin Fabian for $1000.00 and Laura Kamienski, Kirk Mancuso, Mark Nasky, and Hunter Hoffman for $500.00 limits. Seconded by Gary Nicklas. Unanimously approved.

 

·         Need to sign all signature card documents for FNB

·         Ben Jamieson suggests we transfer funds from the savings accounts to checking and write checks for deposits into the new accounts. Need to leave MECR, Bond Savings and eNETPAY open until they have updated information for deposits and withdrawals for our new FNB accounts.

·         Reminder Ed Tanski to sign UPMC renewal document. I emailed it.

·         Trying to work with Davevic to set up HRA accounts etc. Had issues with links and setup. Will get it resolved this week.

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve Ed Tanski to sign Daveic HRA funding to be withdrawn from FNB checking account. Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.

 

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve signing the UPMC health renewal paperwork. Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.


Operations Report: Marty Fabian

·         Still working on digester issues.

·         Discussion regarding Laundry Mat meter. Property is for sale. No reader on outside of the building. Confined space issue. Getting new meter to install to enable reading from outside.

·         Waiting for invoice from BASA to bill Dubrook.

·         Chris Hoffman is working to restore the building damages.

 

Engineering Report: Mark Smith, HRG

·         MECR Project

§  Contacted DEP for final inspection of project.

§  Requisition #14 for $28,611.74

 

Motion by Bob Dugan to approve MECR Requisition #14 as presented.

 Seconded by Gary Nicklas. Unanimously approved.

 

·         Review of completed construction and additional projects.

·         3 minor deficiencies found water system.

o   Water tank cleaning

o   Written asset management plan

o   38% unaccounted for water

·         Discussion regarding possible upcoming projects for upcoming budget items, e.g., valve exercising.

·         Callery Pump Station updates and discussion regarding plan possibilities and costs.

 

Solicitor’s Report:  Phillip Lope, Esq.

·         Had discussions with Marburger Dairy. Final draft is with Marburger’s attorney.

·         Ripper property Sheriff’s sale. Payment received from Sheriff’s department. Was already paid by buyer. Need to issue a refund check.

 

Move to executive session at 7:40 p.m.

 

Motion to adjourn by Joe Weltner. Seconded by Gary Nicklas. Unanimously approved.

Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.