Evans City Water and Sewer Authority Meeting
January 19, 2022
Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Ed Tanski at 6:05 p.m.
· Members present; Ed Tanski, Joe Weltner, Tim Green, and Bob Dugan
· Others present: Philip Lope, Esq., Chris Reese, Esq., Mark Smith, HRG, Marty Fabian, and Laura Kamienski.
Public Session: This meeting was open to the public.
· Borough Council Representative Patty Tuminelli-Murphy attended.
Review of minutes from December 15th, 2021 & December 21st. 2021
Motion by Bob Dugan to approve December 15th, 2021, minutes as presented.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Bob Dugan to approve December 21sth, 2021, minutes as presented.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.
Chairman’s Report: Ed Tanski – No report
· Discussion regarding public emergency circumstances of snowstorm on 01/17/2022, and ECWSA labor share. Ed Tanski recommends no reimbursement from the Borough under emergency circumstances.
Motion by Bob Dugan to approve emergency labor share on 01/17/2022 due to public emergency.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.
· Discussion regarding Ed Tanski’s membership and role on the Connoquenessing Authority Board.
Committees: No reports.
Transfers:
Motion by Bob Dugan to approve monthly transfers as presented.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.
Accounts Payable:
Motion by Bob Dugan to approve accounts payable as presented.
Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.
Budget Report:
Motion by Bob Dugan to approve the budget report as presented.
Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.
01-2022 OFFICE REPORT: Laura Kamienski
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
· There was $386.31 in late charges generated on January 3rd, 2022. Eighty delinquent notices were sent on 01-14-2022. Door notices are scheduled for next week.
WE BILLED $152,276.80 EC BORO & $13,738.21 CALLERY BOR0 OCTOBER 2021 BILLING
TOTAL $166,015.01
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JANUARY 2022 ECWSA MEETING |
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MONTHLY FUNDS TRANSFER REQUEST |
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TRANSFER MONTH: FEBRUARY 2021 |
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FROM ACCOUNT |
TO ACCOUNT |
AMOUNT |
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FNB - 862 ECWSA CHECKING |
FNB - 920 BOND SAVINGS |
$50,000.00 |
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FNB - 862 ECWSA CHECKING |
FNB - 938 WATER SAVINGS |
$2,500.00 |
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FNB - 862 ECWSA CHECKING |
FNB - 888 WATERLINE REPL SAVINGS |
$2,500.00 |
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FNB - 862 ECWSA CHECKING |
FNB - 946 SEWER SAVINGS |
$2,500.00 |
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FNB - 862 ECWSA CHECKING |
FNB - 896 CALLERY SAVINGS |
$2,500.00 |
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FNB - 862 ECWSA CHECKING |
FNB - 953 OUT OF BORO SAVINGS |
$570.00 |
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FNB - 904 ENETPAY |
FNB - 862 ECWSA CHECKING |
$11,000.00 |
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FNB - 862 ECWSA CHECKING |
FNB - 5870 PENNVEST MECR |
$9,000.00 |
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ADDITIONAL REQUESTS / RECOMMENDATIONS |
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FNB - 920 CALLERY SAVINGS |
FNB - 862 ECWSA CHECKING |
$131,837.51 |
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TO MEET 2022 BOND INTEREST PAYMENT |
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Discussion, Updates & Action Items:
· Ed to discuss Nasky Boro hours with Board.
· Phil to review Invoice Cloud contract.
Motion by Bob Dugan to approve a two-year agreement with Invoice Cloud.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.
· Length of terms for Ed and Tim?
· Five years.
· Callery Lift Station Relocation: expected legal and engineering invoices – lump sums or piece meal - for transfers and separate accounting.
· 2022 EDU Calculations
Motion by Bob Dugan to approve the 2022 EDU calculations as presented.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.
Operations Report: Martin Fabian
· No violations.
· Maple Avenue water main break
· Three inspections. One fail, two pass.
· Discussion regarding enforcement of inspections.
Engineering Report: Mark Smith, HRG
· CEAR Report: Report is completed and sent to trustee as required.
· Maplewood Development: Discussed with Butler County. Delay caused by egress issues are being resolved and the project is moving forward.
· MECR Update: ECWSA will be receiving final funding shortly. Final inspections etc., are complete.
· Cross Connection Backflow Prevention Program: presentation for consideration at next meeting.
§ Need survey of all commercial and industrial customers for backflow device.
§ Sending annual compliance letters.
§ Discussion regarding outside source for conducting survey etc..
· Callery Pump Station: Proposal for Design / Permitting. Proposal not to exceed $80,000.00 for design and permitting and a $15,000.00 estimate for land acquisition and easement plans.
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Motion Joe Weltner to approve the HRG proposal for the Callery Pump Station design, permitting, land acquisition, and easements as presented. Seconded by Bob Dugan. Unanimously approved.
Solicitor’s Report: Philip Lope, Esq.
· Presentation of Maximum Parameters Resolution for 2017 bond refinancing.
Motion by Bob Dugan to approve the resolution for the parameters for the 2017bond refinance as presented.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.
§ Addendum to Industrial User Agreement with Ascensus extending term of agreement to 2027.
Motion by Bob Dugan to extend the terms of the Ascensus industrial user agreement to 2027.
Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously approved.
Miscellaneous Business:
Motion to adjourn by Joe Weltner. Seconded by Bob Dugan. Unanimously approved.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
