MINUTES

MAY 21, 2007

The Mahoning Township Authority held the monthly meeting on May 21 at 7:00pm. in the Mahoning Township Municipal Building located at 1101 Bloom Rd., Danville, Penna..

Those present for the meeting were:

Thomas Mertz   David Barron    Edward Draugelis          Grier Boedker

Operator:                      Secretary:

Bret Levan                   Lucy Hettinger

Public:

Robert Bomboy

Questions regarding the Red Lane Sewer extension.

The April 16, 2007 minutes were approved as presented.

Operator report

Water use is up and sewer use is down. Water report approved as read. Motion to accept report made by Dave Barron seconded by Ed Draugelis.

Tree quotes, to remove tree at S. Glenbrook Ave

STEVE SHAFFER       $160.00

KOCHER                     $300.00

ARBORY PLUS          $235.00

A motion was made by Dave Barron to accept the quote of $160.00 submitted by Steve Shaffer.

Insurance certificate must in order and be received from Mr. Shaffer before work can be done.

Second the motion by Ed Draugelis.

Solicitor report

Absent

A reduction in the Security Letter of Credit for the Danville Associates, Woods of Welsh/Whispering Meadows was approved as recommended by Project Manager, Dale Heckman.

Sanitary Sewer reduction amount of $168,847.15

Water System reduction amount of   $255,760.00

Total reduction of                 $424,607.15

Total to remain ($955,233.16) Motion to accept reduction recommended by Dale Heckmans’ letter of April 25, 2007 made by Ed Draugelis second Grier Boedker.

Old Business

The Act 537 of Mahoning Township is being researched by the Arro Group. The firm will be contacted as to the progress.

County bill for the Hess fields tap fee has not been paid as to date. Mr. Mertz requests to send another reminder invoice to the Commissioners.

Michael Currid has not paid the updated tap fee for the building on Woodbine Lane, Danville.

A letter will be mailed stating a lien will be filed against property unless paid in full in (10) ten days Motion made by Ed Draugelis, second Grier Boedker.

Mr. Mertz no longer wants to accept payments in the Authority office. Our Solicitor will be

contacted for legality.

Danville Ambulance had zoning permit issued without water or sewer permit.

There will be observation of the buildings eventual use.

New Business

Brinjac Engineering letter requesting information for Cooper Township.

All time accumulated will be billed.

New tractor quotes have been obtained. After considerable discussion, Dave Barron motioned to accept the bid of $7291.89 from W. Welliver. Motion to accept 26 hp liquid cooled

Scagg wildcat tractor 52” cut.

Ed Draugelis seconded.

A resolution must be passed to purchase through Fleet services. Approved to pass Resolution made by Dave Barron second Grier Boedker.

A new truck to be purchased was discussed in detail. Motion to accept bid  for 2008 F-350 with a Stahl body and dimensions power inverter from Day Fleet was made by Grier Boedker and second made by Dave Barron. Truck cost will be $41, 818.00 delivered to Authority with tags and fees included.

A new car purchase was discussed in detail. Tabled by Ed Draugelis. Second Dave Barron.

The right to know resolution will be sent to Mr. Bomboy

Financial report reviewed and accepted.

Recommendation was made by project manager, Dale Heckman, for the 500,000 gallon water tank to be painted by Jayco Inc. of Mifflinburg, Pa. at the quoted cost of $83, 800.00. The low bidder was Lehigh Valley Welding of Nesquehoning, Pa.. They have no experience in the area of water storage tanks. Grier Boedker motioned to accept the bid of Jayco, Inc., Ed Draugelis seconded the motion.

Time off sheets were read and approved. Motion to approve Dave Barron. Second Grier Boedker.

All bills paid motioned approved with the exception of Pitney Bowes. A call will be made concerning finance and late fees. Dave Barron, Ed Draugelis  Unanimous.

Adjournment