Wednesday, June 22, 2022

June 22, 2022 ECWSA Meeting Minutes

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, Gary Nicklas, and Joe Weltner

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

 

Public Session:  This meeting was open to the public.

 

·         Arden & Jacob Ifft – Regarding tap availability.

 

Review of minutes from May 18th, 2022

 

Motion by Bob Dugan to approve May 18, 2022, minutes as presented.

Seconded by Gary Nicklas. Unanimously approved.

 

Chairman’s Report:  Ed Tanski

 

 

Committees: No reports.

 

Budget Report:

 

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve the budget report as presented.

Seconded by Bob Dugan. Unanimously approved.

 

Accounts Payable:

 

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve accounts payable as presented.

Seconded by Bob Dugan. Unanimously approved.

 

Transfers:

 

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve monthly transfers as presented.

Seconded by Bob Dugan. Unanimously approved.


06-2022 OFFICE REPORT: Laura Kamienski

                                                                                                                                                                   

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

·         There was $449.84 in late charges generated on June 1st, 2022. 87 delinquent notices were sent on 06-15-2022.

 

We billed $167,139.33 EC BORO & $14,339.87 CALLERY BOR0 MAY 2022 BILLING

TOTAL $181,479.20.


Discussion, Updates & Action Items:

·         2021 Audit Representation Letter signature

·         2017 Bond Arbitrage Rebate Report authorization signature.

·         ECWSA Employee medical plan renewal will be sent by Daveic late this month.

    

Operations Report: Martin Fabian

·         No violations.

·         Discussion regarding Dubrook damages to sewer line.

·         Leak detection on N Washington, Belle, and Evans.

·         Discussion regarding PA American meter read issues.

·         Discussion regarding Rozic inspection.

 

Engineering Report: Mark Smith, HRG

§  2021 Consumer Confidence Report is completed, and notifications sent for both the CCR and Tier Three Public Notices.

§  Callery Pump Station planning, including projected flows has been submitted to DEP.

§  HRG and Ascensus is discussing an easement agreement for the Callery Pump Station location.

§  Butler County Infrastructure loans and grants deadlines have been pushed out so there is time to apply for both loans and grants. These can include multiple projects, e.g., meter replacement project.

 

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to authorize Ed Tanski to sign grant application as discussed.

Seconded by Bob Dugan. Unanimously approved.

 

§  Discussion regarding Neptune versus Sensus meter comparisons.

 

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to purchase Neptune meters and MXUs for existing Sensus meters.

Seconded by Bob Dugan. Unanimously approved.

 

§  Discussion regarding cross connection backflow prevention program. Move forward to send edited agreement to National Water Specialties for review.

 

Solicitor’s Report:  Chris Reese, Esq. – No report.

 

Miscellaneous Business:  

 

Motion to adjourn by Vito Pilosi, III. Seconded by Bob Dugan. Unanimously approved.

Meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.