Evans City Water and Sewer Authority Meeting
November 17th, 2021
Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Ed Tanski at 6:05 p.m.
· Members present; Ed Tanski, Vito Pilosi, III, Bob Dugan, Joe Weltner, 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.
§ Linda Scheidemantle – Regarding sewer line extension on Margaret Avenue.
§ Zach Williard – PFM Financial – Regarding 2017 bond refinance.
Review of minutes from October 20th, 2021
Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve October 20th, 2021, minutes as presented.
Seconded by Bob Dugan Unanimously approved.
Chairman’s Report: Ed Tanski – No report
Committees: No reports.
Transfers:
Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve November 4th, 2021 emergency transfer of $25,000 from Northwest Bank ECWSA Bond Savings to Northwest Bank ECWSA checking to cover outstanding checks.
Seconded by Bob Dugan. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Vito Pilosi, III for Ed Tanski and Vito Pilosi, III to go to Northwest Bank and close the following accounts:
Bond Savings
Waterline Replacement Savings
Water Savings
Sewer Savings
Callery Borough Savings
Out of Borough Savings
Enet Pay Account
Havenwood Escrow Account
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve monthly First National Bank transfers as amended.
Seconded by Bob Dugan. Unanimously approved.
Accounts Payable:
Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve accounts payable as presented.
Seconded by Gary Nicklas. Unanimously approved.
Budget Report:
Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve the budget report as presented.
Seconded by Bob Dugan. Unanimously approved.
11-2021 OFFICE REPORT: Laura Kamienski
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
· There was $481.75 in late charges generated on November1st, 2021. 75 delinquent notices were sent on 11-15-2021. Two accounts were terminated. Both have been restored.
WE BILLED $159,931.85 EC BORO & $14,129.44 CALLERY BOR0 OCTOBER 2021 BILLING
TOTAL $174,061.29
Discussion, Updates & Action Items:
· Review budget, billing, transfers, and aging report.
· Scheduled meeting with Muni-Link to discuss Muni-Link Invoice Cloud Partnership – Credit card payment processing integrated with Muni-Link Will present next month.
Motion by Bob Dugan to approve the administrative report as presented.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.
Operations Report: No Report
Engineering Report: Mark Smith, HRG
· Havenwood/Maplewood development. Ready to move forward. Approximately 46 homes.
· CEAR Report:
Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve HRG proposal to complete the Consulting Engineers Annual Report at $6,500.00Seconded by Bob Dugan. Unanimously approved.
· MECR Update: Preparing final report and preparing for signature.
· Jackson Municipal Authority Project update and discussion.
· Automatic Meter Reading System update and discussion. Spoke with LB Water met with Marty. Laura provided customer meter report.
· Discussion regarding implementation of an Active Cross Connection Backflow Prevention Program.
· Callery Pump Station planning updates and discussion. Moving forward.
· Chapter 94 Section J signature needed.
· Send out component four letters to Callery to review Act 537 plan etc.
· Newspaper Public Notice is required.
· Discussion regarding acquiring the land for the project.
· Update on progress of Marburger Industrial User Agreement. Jim Marburger wants information on his deduct meters. Also questioned the water rate block schedule.
Solicitor’s Report: Philip Lope, Esq.
· Report back from the Marburger Dairy meeting regarding the industrial user agreement.
· Unemployment Compensation fraud issues on Mark and Kirk.
Miscellaneous Business:
Motion to adjourn by Bob Dugan. Seconded by Gary Nicklas. Unanimously approved.
Meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
