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, Gary Nicklas, and Tim Green
·
Others
present: Chris Reese, Esq., Mark Smith, HRG, Laura Kamienski, Martin Fabian,
Hunter Hoffman
Public
Session: This
meeting was open to the public.
·
Michael Baer – Daveic Benefits
Review
of minutes from September 21st, 2022
Motion by Bob Dugan to
approve September 21, 2022, minutes as amended.
Seconded by Gary Nicklas. Unanimously approved.
Chairman’s
Report: Ed Tanski – No report
Committees:
No reports.
·
Forward Township Sewage
Planning Exemption Mailer was signed.
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 amended.
Seconded
by Bob Dugan.
Unanimously approved.
10-19-2022 OFFICE REPORT:
Laura
Kamienski
ACCOUNTS
RECEIVABLE
·
There
was $702.33 in late charges
generated on October 3rd,
2022. 86 delinquent notices were
sent on 10-17-2022. Door notices are scheduled for 10-27-2022.
We billed $159,287.44 EC BORO
& $15,155.55 CALLERY BOR0 SEPTEMBER 2022
BILLING
TOTAL $174,442.99
Discussion, Updates & Action
Items:
·
Working
on 2023 EDU Calculations – EC School
·
SWIFT
911 / Rave Mobile Platform Migration
Motion
by Ed Tanski to approve new rate and migration with SWIFT 911/Rave Mobile as presented.
Seconded
by Vito Pilosi, III. Unanimously approved.
·
Maher
Duessel Contract Renewal
Evans
City Borough Purchase of Assets 2023 CPI calculation and new payment amount.
Motion
by Bob Dugan to approve the 2023 Evans City Borough Purchase of Assets CPI
calculation and new rate. Seconded by Gary Nicklas. Unanimously Approved.
Operations Report: Martin Fabian – No report.
§ Two
water main breaks due to hydrant flushing.
§ One SBR
coming back online.
§ Ifft
taps/lines Pioneer Road are completed.
Engineering
Report: Mark Smith, HRG
§
Discussion regarding generator from Connoquenessing
versus a new generator. The age and recommended usage of the generator is not
good for the pump station.
§
Discussion regarding Marburger Dairy surcharge and
testing requirements/procedures.
§
Discussion regarding establishing new industrial
user agreements.
§
Discussion regarding Maple Ave bridge replacement
project.
§
Updates on Water Meter Replacement Program – need
estimated number of needed meters due to long meter lead times.
§
Discussion and review of proposed changes to ECWSA
Rules & Regulations. Final draft of changes will be distributed before next
meeting.
§
NPDES Permit is expiring. Proposal to prepare
permit application renewal and submission.
Motion by Ed Tanski
to approve the HRG proposal for NPDES permit application as presented for
$3600.00.
Seconded by Vito
Pilosi, III. Unanimously approved.
Solicitor’s
Report: Chris Reese, Esq. – No report.
·
Final paperwork for cross connection backflow
prevention program agreement is finalized. Resolution will be reviewed at next
meeting.
·
Review draft of proposed revisions to ECWSA Rules
& Regulations.
Motion by Ed Tanski to
adjourn to executive session. 8:04 p.m.
Motion to adjourn by Vito
Pilosi, III. Seconded by Bob Dugan.
Unanimously approved.
Meeting adjourned at 8:16
p.m.
