Womelsdorf-Robesonia Joint (Water) Authority

The meeting addressed an encroachment issue raised by Tim Stoltzfus, including equipment removal, a garage on a concrete pad, and timber removal concerns, with a request for an easement or property purchase. The board discussed a solar farm proposal, liability certificates, year-end inventory, and issues with Diversified payments and training. The treasurer's report was approved, along with bill payments, and the audit was accepted. The engineer provided updates on the Robesonia-Wernersville Sewer Authority's GIS integration, lead service inventory, LSA grants, and the Wawa-Robesonia meter pit review. GIS updates, water main updates, and the Furnace Village II easement were also discussed. A meeting with Russ Diamond regarding PFAS and grant issues was scheduled. The board discussed easements for water mains, back flow prevention letters, and a project to replace the main from 3rd St West to 6th St. Tank painting was addressed, with a motion to prepare bid documents. The operator reported on meter readings, fixed meters and leaks, valve exercising, and updates on Well 1 pump and loggers. The chairman discussed a PPL easement and health insurance, and Dennis Miller's certification. The board entered an executive session to discuss land encroachment.

The meeting included a reorganization, during which the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Secretary, and Assistant Treasurer were nominated and elected. The Personnel Committee, Budget Committee, and Physical Plant and Equipment Committee were also nominated. The board discussed engineer's report, lead service inventory, and GIS login issues. The board also discussed solicitor's report, timber project, operator's report, PPL Easement, and health insurance. There was a discussion regarding Diversified Technology and the domain name WRJA.info. The board went into an executive session to discuss possible litigation.

The meeting addressed a dispute over a water bill for a rental property, leading to an executive session and a settlement proposal. Procedures for water shut-offs were revised to prevent future billing issues. The Treasurer's Report was approved, along with the payment of bills. A bid for patching North Robeson Street was reviewed, and the Solicitor was tasked with contacting Strickler Corporation regarding discrepancies in billing. The Authority also discussed Sunoco escrow and planned membership status with PMRS. The Engineer's Report included updates on the 2021 Water System Improvement Project, Tower Health, and other projects. The Solicitor's Report covered eminent domain for the West Road Project, potential investments with Lebanon Federal Credit Union, recreational use signs, and a letter of employment for Glenn Eberly. The Operator's Report detailed well meter testing, discussions about water service for land near L&B Dodge, and work at P&J Pizza. Other topics included Glenn's phone and the creation of a Gmail account for the website.

The Authority discussed several topics including minor issues with the Furnace Hill subdivision, updates on the Wawa and Zimmerman-Martin land developments, and the progress of the Capital Improvements plan. The boundary issue at Groff properties was resolved. The solicitor reviewed a uniform contract with National Uniform Rental and an insurance consulting agreement with Zigmund Co., Inc was approved. The possibility of a water main extension for Big Spring Farm was discussed, leading to a motion to enter into an agreement with WRJA, Lower Heidelberg Township, Berks County, and the developer, contingent on reviews by the Engineer and Solicitor. Operators reported on meter readings, leak repairs, and ongoing leak detection efforts. The board was alerted to monitor and report any dead or dangerous trees. Land issues at S Mountain Road were discussed, and the board is still assessing metering costs.

The meeting addressed concerns about mountain bike trails impacting adjacent landowners and approved a motion to hire SSM Group to survey the property lines. The board discussed a memorial planting, correspondence items, and the treasurer's report, including bills for payment. The engineer provided updates on several projects, including the 2021 Water System Improvement Project, Furnace Hill subdivision, Wawa land development, Zimmerman-Martin project, Dollar General, and the Big Spring Farm Commercial water main extension. The solicitor discussed the Timber Project, potential litigation with Strickler Corporation, metering cost assessment, and an Event Permission Agreement with Berks Trail Works. The operator reported on meter readings, valve maintenance, a correlator issue, and a fixed water leak. The board also discussed security camera system updates and the Authority's costs associated with reading water meters, and personnel issues in the executive session.