Call
to order: The meeting was called to order by
Ed Tanski at 6:03 p.m.
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Members
present; Ed Tanski, Joe Weltner, Bob Dugan, Tim Green, and Gary Nicklas
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Others
present: Chris Reese, Esq., Mark Smith, HRG, Laura Kamienski, Marty Fabian, and
Hunter Hoffman
Public
Session: This
meeting was open to the public.
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Suzann RJ Volz-regarding rental property
Review
of minutes from January 18th &24th, 2023
Motion by Vito Pilosi,
III to approve January 18th, 2023, minutes a presented.
Seconded by Bob Dugan.
Unanimously approved.
Chairman’s
Report: Ed Tanski
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Discussion regarding Callery Borough purchase
agreement completion.
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ECWSA met with Callery Borough Council to review of
agreement end and rate study.
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Callery Borough approved the rate study.
Water
Rates & Rate Structure Effective 03-01-2023
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Water Customer Charge - $7.69
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Water EDU In Borough - $24.58
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Water EDU Out of Borough - $32.27
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Water Volumetric up to 50,000 gallons – $8.24 per
1000 gallons
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Water Volumetric over 50,000 gallons – $8.65 per
1000 gallons
Sewer
Rates & Volumetric Rate Structure Effective 03-01-2023
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Minimum charge of $88.00 which included 4000
gallons.
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An additional $22.00 per 1000 gallons over 4000
gallons up to 50,000 gallons.
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Over 50,0000 gallons $12.50 per 1000 gallons.
Motion
by Vito Pilosi, III to approve water and sewer rate increase and sewer rate structure
as
presented, effective March 1, 2023. Seconded by Joe Weltner. Unanimously
approved.
Committees:
No reports.
Budget
Report:
·
Discussion regarding miscoded items for correction.
Motion
by Vito Pilosi, III to approve the budget report with coding amendments.
Seconded
by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.
Accounts
Payable:
Motion
by Vito Pilosi, III to approve accounts payable as presented.
Seconded
by Bob Dugan. Unanimously approved.
ransfers:
Motion
by Vito Pilosi, III to approve transfer as amended. Seconded by Bob Dugan. Unanimously
approved.
02-15-2023 OFFICE REPORT: Laura Kamienski
ACCOUNTS
RECEIVABLE
There was $536.07 in late charges generated on February 1st, 2023. Delinquent notices will be sent tomorrow.
We billed
$163,842.80
EC BORO & $14,616.12 CALLERY
BOR0 JANUARY 2023 BILLING
TOTAL $178,458.92
Discussion, Updates & Action Items:
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Rental
Properties
§ There are approximately 130 rental
property owners in our customer base.
§ Tenant Update Forms clearly state
property owner responsibility.
§ $30.00 account activation fee is
applied for each new renter (not on vacancy.)
§ 95-100% of these have updated forms on file. Suggest that I send letters to any who aren’t updated.
Operations Report: Martin Fabian
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Found three hidden manholes on Maple Ave.
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No violations.
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Fixed a storm drain with the Borough.
Engineering Report: Mark Smith, HRG
§ Callery Pump Station – Update regarding gas and electricity services,
quotations, and progress.
§ Review of CCTV clip of sewer line on Maple needing repair. Discussion
regarding excavation quotations.
§ October 16, 2024 is due date for preliminary service line report on
service area.
Solicitors Report: Chris Reese, Esq.
– No Report
Miscellaneous Business:
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Discussion regarding financing of Maintenance
Trailer.
Motion
to adjourn by Vito Pilosi, III. Seconded by Bob Dugan. Unanimously approved.
Meeting
adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
