Wednesday, March 22, 2023

March 22, 2023 ECWSA Minutes

 

 Evans City Water and Sewer Authority Meeting

March 22nd, 2023

 

Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Ed Tanski at 6:01 p.m.

·         Members present; Ed Tanski, Vito Pilosi, III, Joe Weltner, Bob Dugan, Tim Green, and Gary Nicklas

·         Others present: Chris Reese, Esq., Mark Smith, HRG, Hunter Hoffman

 

Public Session:  This meeting was open to the public.

 

Review of minutes from February 15th, 2023

 

Motion by Bob Dugan to approve February 15th, 2023, minutes a presented.  

Seconded by Gary Nicklas. Unanimously approved.

 

Chairman’s Report:  Ed Tanski

·         Discussion regarding attaining Muni Link Lead & Copper Module & Alert/Notification Module.

 

 

Committees: No reports.

 

Budget Report:

·         Discussion regarding invoice for maintenance trailer.

·         Discussion regarding transfers for approval

 

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve transfers as modified.

Seconded by Bob Dugan. Unanimously approved.

 

Budget Report & Accounts Payable:

 

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

Seconded by Bob Dugan. Unanimously approved.

03-22-2023 OFFICE REPORT: Laura Kamienski

                                                                                                                                                                   

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

There was $538.73 in late charges generated on March 1st, 2023. 79 Delinquent notices were sent on 03-16-2023. 

 

We billed $162,063.16 EC BORO & $14,439.64 CALLERY BOR0 FEBRUARY 2023 BILLING

TOTAL $176,502.80.

Discussion, Updates & Action Items:

·         Callery letters were sent by Print King.

·         Need response for customer questions and comments regarding rate structure & increase for those who are unable to attend public meetings.

·         Billing structure has been updated in Munilink. Still running tests for accuracy.

·         Need date and time options for Munilink WebX meeting for:

o   Lead / Copper tracking module

o   Service Order module

o   Notification System module

o   Integrated Web Presence

These can be all at once or separate. Engineering and Operations recommended to attend Lead / Copper and Service Order presentations.

 


Operations Report: Hunter Hoffman

 

·         10 Neptune meters installed.

·         Dubrook repairs completed.

·         Main Street repair two bids are in.

 

Engineering Report: Mark Smith, HRG

 

§  Discussion regarding Main St/Route 68 75 feet of sewer line repair. Review of bids / Permit requirements.

 

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to bid from Graziani Construction $22,323.29 to perform repairs on Route 68 sewer line.

Seconded by Gary Nicklas. Unanimously approved.

 

·         Discussion regarding Route 68 sewer line repairs for 610 feet sewer pipe lining. Co-Star approved Insight Pipe bid.

 

Motion by Vito Pilosi, III to approve Insight Pipe bid of $37,000.00 for sewer pipe lining repairs on Route 68.

Seconded by Tim Green. Unanimously approved.

 

·         Chapter 94 Report almost completed. HRG submitting to DEP. One exceedance.

·         NPDES permit application is running on time.

·         Callery Pump Station Replacement Project updates and discussion.

 

Solicitors Report: Chris Reese, Esq. – No Report

 

Miscellaneous Business:

 

Motion to adjourn by Bob Dugan. Seconded by Gary Nicklas. Unanimously approved.

 

The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.