BOD Present: Thurman Korns; John Pile; Roger Blough; Ron Pugh; Dave Woy; Dennis Aust, and solicitor Aaron Pile.

Members Present: John Fritz and Bob “Mo” Fitzgerald, Jr.

President Korns called the meeting to order.

President’s Report

President Korns reported the winter newsletter was sent out. 

He also noted a correction to last month’s newsletter.  The $24.75 was for printing the School Manual brochure.  It was not for copying the newsletter.

Thurman received a telephone call from Dan Halverson, Somerset Township Supervisor.  After reading the winter newsletter, he felt there was a possibility the Township can provide some financial assistance to WCWA to help with monitoring costs. 

Thurman dropped off additional newsletters at the Somerset Township office. 

Dan Halverson wondered if WCWA could look into an artesian discharge at Wild Cat Corner.  It is believed this discharge is alkaline and the metals are settling out upon being oxidized.  WCWA will look into some more.

PA DEP will hold a public meeting at Somerset Rural Electric Co-op on February 7th at 6:30 pm.  The meeting will deal with total maximum daily load in Wells Creek.

Secretary’s Report

Secretary’s Report from the prior meeting was previously distributed to all members of the BOD.  Dave made motion to accept and Ron seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report

The amount in the checking account as of January 11, 2007 is $1,630.80.  Ron made motion to accept the treasurer’s report and Dave seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

Thurman’s expenses for the last month were $35.85.  John made motion to accept and pay Thurman’s expenses.  Dave seconded the motion and the motion passed.

Report on Treatment Systems

Thurman has not heard from Bob Hedin, Hedin Environmental regarding evaluation of the existing treatment systems.

John collected quarterly monitoring samples from Adams #6, Adams #7, and Onstead in December. 

John and Dan Petrocelli flushed #6 and #7 in December. 

John sampled at the Beeghly and Ritter site in December.

Ron visited the Onstead system on January 11, 2007.  Flow was 90 gpm.

Thurman reported hearing from Malcolm Crittendon.  If group wants to apply for Growing Greener Grant in 2007, they must attend grant application conference being held at Donahoe Center in Greensburg on January 22, 2007.  A short discussion took place and we do not feel WCWA will be applying for a grant in 2007.

Old Business

Ticket sales for the chicken grilling fundraiser for Super Bowl Sunday February 4, 2007 are going fairly well.  Ron will purchase additional unclaimed chicken for walk-up sales.  He will likely get 30 to 40 halves.

Cost of printing the tickets was donated by Bob Bastian.

John will get the chicken pouches from Dan Petrocelli.

January will be the last day to order chicken by ticket.

Thurman will contact the Daily American regarding advertisement and also to make correction for incorrect information in the January 11, 2007 newspaper.

We will be cleaning chicken on February 3, 2007.  Ron will contact us about the time and place.

New Business

None

Next Meeting: February 8, 2007, 7:30 pm at the Clubhouse (Fitzie’s)

Dave made motion to adjourn.
Ron seconded and motion was passed. 

BOD Present: Thurman Korns; John Pile; Roger Blough; Ron Pugh; Dave Woy; Dennis Aust, Bob Bastian, and attorney Aaron Pile.

Members Present: John Fritz and Matt Borkowski

President Korns called the meeting to order.

President’s Report

President Korns met with Somerset Township Supervisors (Halverson, Tipton, and Marteeny).  They had read the winter newsletter and wanted to see if they could help our organization.  Thurman reported talking to them about some of our activities and financial situation.  The Supervisors have decided to donate $1,000.00 to WCWA and treasurer Blough has already received the check.

Thurman also reported Dominion has awarded the WCWA with a grant of $1,000.00 for 2007.

Member John Fritz has obtained six new memberships totally $50.00. 

Representatives of Somerset County Conservation District have told Thurman that during a recent meeting with the Somerset County Commissioners they reported having some money available for watershed organizations. 

John reported on the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for Wells Creek meeting recently held at the REC Building.  He was the only person present.  Essentially, PA DEP is placing a 2 mg/L limit on phosphorus at the Somerset Wastewater Treatment plant.  They would also like to see best management practices established on non-point discharges within the watershed. 

Thurman has not heard from Bob Hedin regarding inspecting our treatment systems.

Secretary’s Report

Secretary’s Report from the prior meeting was previously distributed to all members of the BOD.  Roger made motion to accept and Dave seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report

The amount in the checking account as of February 8, 2007 is $1,634.35.  Bob made motion to accept the treasurer’s report and Ron seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

Thurman’s expenses for the last month were $109.12.  A total of $90.45 was spent on the newspaper advertisement for the grilled chicken fundraiser.  Bob made motion to accept and pay Thurman’s expenses.  Dave seconded the motion and the motion passed.

Report on Treatment Systems

John sampled at the Beeghly and Ritter sited in January.  There was small amount of water coming through the emergency spillway at Adams #7.

Ron visited the Onstead system on February 8, 2007.  Flow was 180 gpm.

Old Business

Ron received a letter from Central City Heritage Days committee.  This festival will be held on August 11 and 12.  We will have to commit $100 for a booth with electricity by May 15 or pay $200 afterwards.  Festival operates from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm on Saturday and 9:00 am to 8:00 pm on Sunday.  Ron will need 12 to 15 people each day to operate the booth.  In addition, volunteers will be needed to prepare the meats prior to the festival.  This fund raiser will be discussed some more at the next meeting.

A discussion was held regarding a donation to the Stoystown Lions Club for the use of their grill.  The discussed amounts of the donation ranged from $100 to $200.  We will decide the amount at the next meeting when the final tally on the grilled chicken fundraiser is known. 

Ron also discussed volunteering time to the Lions Club during their tractor festival.

New Business

None

Next Meeting: March 8, 2007, 7:30 pm at the Clubhouse (Fitzie’s)

Dennis made motion to adjourn.
Dave seconded and motion was passed. 

Members Present: John Fritz and Matt Borkowski

Guest: Dave Kemp, Somerset County Conservation District

President Korns called the meeting to order.

President’s Report

Thurman is looking for ideas and articles for Spring newsletter.  He would like to get one out sometime during April or May.

Thurman will give a Power Point presentation to the Stoystown Lions Club on April 12, 2007.  Dave Kemp will help Thurman to set up the computer files.  John will attend the meeting with Thurman.

Thurman has not heard from Bob Hedin regarding inspecting our treatment systems.

Thurman asked if anyone interested in going to the Dominion grant luncheon on April 13th.  Dave Woy and Bob Bastian said they are planning attend. 

Secretary’s Report

Secretary’s Report from the prior meeting was previously distributed to all members of the BOD.  Dave made motion to accept and Jeff seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report

The amount in the checking account as of March 8, 2007 is $4,341.91.  Bob made motion to accept the treasurer’s report and John seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

Thurman’s expenses for the last month were $164.42.  These were mainly office supplies and mileage.  Bob made motion to accept and pay Thurman’s expenses.  Dave seconded the motion and the motion passed.

Report on Treatment Systems

Bob would like to go along to sample projects and see the flushing of the treatment systems.

John sampled at the Beeghly and Ritter sites in February.  He also reported on water bypassing both the Adams #6 and #7 treatment systems. 

Ron visited the Onstead system on March 8, 2007 and reported the flow was 200 gpm.

Old Business

The Super Chicken on Super Bowl Sunday fundraiser netted around $1,370.00.  The WCWA BOD is happy with results and want to do it again next year.  Thurman wants to make posters to market next years event.

Bob Bastian made motion to donate $150.00 to Stoystown Lions Club during presentation on April 12th.  Dave seconded the motion and it passed.  The donation is for help provided by Barry and Lynn Baer and Dave Pugh along with the use of the chicken grill.

A brief discussion on the Central City Heritage Days Festival.  There is some concern regarding having enough help during the festival and competing against a local church making a similar product.  Bob made motion to table the idea of setting up booth at Central City Heritage Days for another year.  Dave seconded the motion.  The motion passed.

Thurman is not sure if he will apply for the Baltimore Life grant this year.

New Business

Thurman is not sure how many shows/festivals he will attend with the exhibit in the  coming year.  He feels most of the time it is a waste of time and fuel.

He will go to the water festival for school kids with SCRIP and maybe WCWA during the week of March 12th.  He is also attending a show in Westmont on St. Patrick’s Day.

Thurman met with Katie McGinty, PA DEP Secretary, regarding Lambert’s Run and a PBS’s discharge with high levels of manganese.  The site is located in the area of the proposed Flight 93 memorial.

Next Meeting: April 19, 2007, 7:30 pm at the Clubhouse (Fitzie’s)

Dave made motion to adjourn.
Bob seconded and motion was passed.

Members Present: John Fritz

President Korns called the meeting to order.

President’s Report

Thurman reported the newsletter would be completed in May.  He felt too much was happening in April and wanted to hold off the release of the newsletter until he could report on the April activities.

Thurman said the Stoystown Lions Club presentation went well.  John and Dave Kemp also attended the meeting.  Thurman will make some improvements for his next presentation for the Beulah Methodist Church Women’s Group.  The Stoystown Lions voted to donate WCWA $50.00. 

Thurman has not heard from Bob Hedin regarding his evaluation and final report on the WCWA’s treatment systems.  Thurman, John, and Bob Deason from Earthtech, Inc. met with Mr. Hedin in March.  We will wait on final report to take any decisive action. 

Thurman reported that the Stonycreek River does not have great water quality at this time of year.  A pH reading of 5.5 was taken at the Blough bridge.

Thurman attended the watershed conference at Hoss’s.  Somerset Conservation District sponsored this event.

Thurman attended the Regional Water Management Task Force meeting at the Quality Inn in Somerset.

Thurman attended the Dominion luncheon.  He had a good conversation with Peggy Outon and enjoyed the experience this year.

Secretary’s Report

Secretary’s Report from the prior meeting was previously distributed to all members of the BOD.  Dave made motion to accept and Ron seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report

The amount in the checking account on March 31, 2007 was $5,033.49.  Ron made motion to accept the treasurer’s report and John seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

Thurman’s expenses for the last month were $161.26.  These were mainly office supplies and mileage.  Dennis made motion to accept and pay Thurman’s expenses.  Ron seconded the motion and the motion passed.

Thurman also gave talk on importance of each Board member keeping records of donated time for grant providers our in-kind services.

Report on Treatment Systems

John flushed Adams #6 and #7 at the end of March.  John and Ron collected samples at the three treatment systems. 

Ron reported the flow in the treatment system at Onstead on April 19, 2007 was 290 gpm with the bypass also flowing.  He found cattails were blocking some of the flow through the system.  He removed the debris.

Ron will flush in May.

John sampled at the Beeghly and Ritter sites in March.  He also reported on water bypassing both the Adams #6 and #7 treatment systems. 

Old Business

Dennis talked to Don Anderson, Salisbury Elk Lick Hunting Club regarding the cost for fish.  The cost is $1.20 per fish.  WCWA will make a $780.00 donation to the Hunting Club for 650 fish.  The fish will be stocked on May 19.  Meet at Mostollers Store at 2:30 pm.

Thurman sent letter to Darlene Brown, the WCWA web site web master, inquiring about the costs associated with maintaining the web site.  She said it costs about $400 per year for all the groups she services.  Roger made motion to donate $100.00 to Darlene Brown for web site management.  John seconded the motion and the Board passed it.

New Business

None

Next Meeting: May 10, 2007, 7:30 pm at the Clubhouse (Fitzie’s)

Dave made motion to adjourn.
Dennis seconded and motion was passed. 

BOD Present: Thurman Korns; Jeff Shaffer, Roger Blough, John Pile; Ron Pugh; Dave Woy; Buster Pile, Denny Aust, and WCWA attorney Aaron Pile

President Korns called the meeting to order.

President’s Report

Thurman reported the newsletter is complete and he will take it to be printed at the Somerset Conservation Distirct office.  The Board discussed the mailing of the newsletter along with how to include membership cards.  The 17 inch by 11 inch paper will be folded and taped to include the card. 

Thurman has not heard from Bob Hedin regarding his evaluation and final report on the WCWA’s treatment systems.

Thurman reported the hourly charge for donated time is $18.77 per hour and the travel reimbursement is 48.5 cents per mile.

Thurman and John attended a meeting regarding Growing Greener II on a county level.  The County Commissioners have funding available for local projects.  John will look into background sampling costs on the main stem of Wells Creek as a potential project.

Thurman was contacted by Greg Elliott from EADs Engineers concerning a wetland identified during studies conducted for extending the runway 306 feet at the County Airport.  The total wetland acreage for the project is approximately one acre with only 0.1 acre to be affected and mitigated.  This was just a notification and no action is necessary by the WCWA.

Thurman is doing another slide presentation for the Beulah United Methodist Church Women on June 4th at 7:00 pm.  Ron and Dave Kemp from the Conservation District will attend.

The Council for Reclamation of Disturbed Lands in Pennsylvania Council Meeting will be held at PA DEP’s Cambria Office on June 11, 2007 starting at 9:30 am.  The main subject matter for the Council Meeting is forest reclamation approach of disturbed lands.

WPCAMR quarterly meeting will be held on May 17th at Ebensburg.  Thurman is thinking about attending this meeting.

Thurman, on behalf of WCWA, has received another plaque from Dominion.

Thurman has been selected as an at-large voting member of the Southern Alleghenies Resource Conservation and Development Council.  He will need to attend quarterly meetings.  Thurman requested WCWA pay for his mileage to attend these meetings.  Dennis made motion to pay Thurman’s mileage to attend the SARC&D meetings. Dave seconded the motion.  The vote was 7 to 1 for the motion.  Motion passed.

Secretary’s Report

Secretary’s Report from the prior meeting was previously distributed to all members of the BOD.  Roger made motion to accept and Buster seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report

The amount in the checking account on May 10, 2007 was $3,906.93.  Jeff made motion to accept the treasurer’s report and Buster seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

Thurman’s expenses for the last month were $106.45.  These were mainly office supplies, lazer pointer, and mileage.  Buster made motion to accept and pay Thurman’s expenses.  Dave seconded the motion and the motion passed.

Report on Treatment Systems

Ron reported the flow in the treatment system at Onstead on May 10, 2007 was 125 gpm with the bypass flowing a little.  He said the settling pond was deep aqua blue.  Ron and Dennis will flush treatment system next week. 

John sampled at the Beeghly and Ritter sites in April.  He also reported on water bypassing both the Adams #6 and #7 treatment systems.  There was about 7 inches on the 24 inch by-pass at Adams #6.  Water was also observed coming over the emergency spillway at Adams #7.

John discussed the need for composted materials such as manure, leaves, grass clippings, sawdust, and such at the Onstead site.  The compost will be used to cover over exposed limestone at the inlet to the SAP.  This project is to be completed in September on Annual Meeting Day.  Thurman said we should also install additional piping on end inlet pipe.

Old Business

Ron will check on Central City Heritage Days.  He plans to attend to investigate food booths and crowd levels.

New Business

None

Next Meeting: June 14, 2007, 7:30 pm at the Clubhouse (Fitzie’s)

Dave made motion to adjourn. Buster seconded and motion was passed.
 

BOD Present: Thurman Korns; Jeff Shaffer, John Pile; Ron Pugh; Dave Woy; Buster Pile, and Bob Bastian

Guest: Dave Kemp, Somerset County Conservation District

President Korns called the meeting to order.

President’s Report

Thurman reported the newsletter was sent out to over 220 addresses. 

He did a power point presentation for the Beulah Methodist Church women.  He will be doing another presentation for the Friedens Lutheran Church on July 29th. 

Bob Hedin will be providing report on the treatment system evaluation soon.

Secretary’s Report

Secretary’s Report from the prior meeting was previously distributed to all members of the BOD.  Jeff made motion to accept and Dave seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report

The amount in the checking account on June 14, 2007 was $3,955.48.  Bob made motion to accept the treasurer’s report and Buster seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

Thurman’s expenses for the last month were $97.41.  Dave made motion to accept and pay Thurman’s expenses.  Ron seconded the motion and the motion passed.

Report on Treatment Systems

Ron and Dennis flushed on May 27th.  He sampled the treatment system on June 8th.  The flow during sampling was 75 gpm. 

John sampled at the Beeghly and Ritter sites in May.  He also reported on water bypassing at both the Adams #6 and #7 treatment systems.  There was less than two inches flowing in the 24 inch by-pass at Adams #6.  Water was also observed coming over the emergency spillway at Adams #7.

John will flush at Adams #6 and #7 at the end of June.  He will also sample at the these treatment systems before the end of the month.

Old Business

John led a discussion on the Somerset County Growing Greener II pre-application.  He discussed the idea of applying for funds to monitor the main stem of Wells Creek.  The application is due on July 2, 2007.

Jeff reported that the stocking of trout went well.  A total of 650 trout were stocked.  Brook, brown, and rainbow trout were stocked.

A discussion was held on possible fund raisers. 

New Business

Thurman will take the display to the Friedens 4th of July Parade.

Next Meeting: July 19, 2007, 6:00 pm at the Pat McClemons property at the bottom of Pompey Hill.  We will cook burgers/dogs and corn (if available).  Thurman will be walking to the meeting, but would like a ride up the hill after the meeting.

Dave made motion to adjourn.
Ron seconded and motion was passed.
 

BOD Present: Thurman Korns; Jeff Shaffer, Roger Blough, John Pile; Ron Pugh; Dave Woy; Buster Pile, and Dennis Aust

Members Present: Tom Hill, Dan Petrocelli

Guests: Barry Baer, Pat McClemens

Meeting and picnic was held at Pat McClemens property along Stonycreek River at the bottom of Pompey Hill.  The president thanked Mr. McClemens for being our host and Ron Pugh for his organization of the event.  All picnic items were either donated or purchased by the Board members.

President Korns called the meeting to order.

President’s Report

Thurman will be at Friedens Lutheran Church during Sunday School hour on July 29.  He will do a power point presentation. 

He delivered the Growing Greener II County Initiative pre-application to the Commissioners’ office on July 2, 2007.

Thurman reported on a trespassing problem at Adams #6.  He contacted the state police after John found the draw down pipe between the two settling ponds was broken near the gate valve.  Since then, he has erected additional no-trespassing signs, and they have been vandalized. 

Thurman cut grass and brush around signs at Adams #6 and #7. 

Secretary’s Report

Secretary’s Report from the prior meeting was previously distributed to all members of the BOD.  Buster made motion to accept and Dave seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report

There was no reported activity in the checking account since June 14, 2007.  Thus, the amount in the checking account stayed at $3,955.48.  Jeff made motion to accept the treasurer’s report and Ron seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

Thurman’s expenses for the last month were $92.48.  Dennis made motion to accept and pay Thurman’s expenses.  Dave seconded the motion and the motion passed.

Report on Treatment Systems

Ron reported water is going around the weir at Onstead.  A discussion was held about repairing the weir on the day of the annual general membership meeting.  Ron said there is no water by-passing the system. 

Jeff and John will obtain 4 cubic yards of mushroom compost from Trent’s and deliver it to the Onstead site prior to September 22.

John sampled at the Beeghly and Ritter sites in June.  This will be the last time he will sample at these sites.  We now have two years of monthly analytical data and 3.5 years worth of flow data.  He is working to get approval to collect samples at 24 inch by-pass and the Costea discharge. 

John collected the quarterly monitoring samples from Adams #6 and #7 in June.  He also flushed both of the systems. 

The by-pass flow at Adams #6 was around 1.5 inches.  There was no flow going over the emergency spillway at #7 after the flushing.  The flushing lowered the level in the VFP by around two feet. 

Old Business

A discussion was again on held on possible fundraisers.  John encourage the board members to come to the August meeting with additional ideas.

Board members will attend several festivals looking for ideas of where we could fit in.

New Business

The annual meeting and work morning was tentatively scheduled for September 22, 2007. 

John reported that Mark Ware is doing research for placement of a recycling collection center in Friedens.  John said he thinks the WCWA should get involved and try to provide support for this project.  It would be great if a collection center was also located in the Geiger/Listie area.

Thurman said the 9th Riverboat Cruise in Pittsburgh will occur sometime in August or September.

Ron said he would like some board members to help out with the Stoystown Lions Club tractor show during the weekend of August 4th.  He will make some contacts and let us know.

Next Meeting: August 9th, at 7:30 pm at the Clubhouse (Fitzies). 

Dave made motion to adjourn.
Buster seconded and the motion was passed.

BOD Present: Thurman Korns; Jeff Shaffer, Roger Blough, John Pile; Ron Pugh; Dave Woy; Bob Bastian, and Dennis Aust

President Korns called the meeting to order.

President’s Report

Thurman gave power point presentation at the Friedens Lutheran Church during Sunday School hour on July 29.  Approximately 20 to 25 people were in attendance.  The presentation was well received. 

Thurman installed several additional “No Trespassing Signs” at Adams #6.  He used a digging bar to dig holes to install the metal signs.  He says the signs are staying in-place, but someone had shot paint balls at the signs.

Thurman attended the Southern Alleghenies RC&D Council meeting.  He feels it may be a good practice to submit grant proposals to them, so that they can review and provide support.

The fall newsletter is ready for delivery prior to general membership meeting.  Labels, tape,  and stamps will be applied after the meeting.

The Growing Greener II County Initiative Grant pre-application was passed on to PA DEP by the Commissioners’ office.

Thurman will attend Riverboat Cruise in Pittsburgh on September 20.  He will take the WCWA display.

Secretary’s Report

Secretary’s Report from the prior meeting was previously distributed to all members of the BOD.  Jeff made motion to accept and Bob seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report

The amount in the checking account as of August 30, 2007 was $3,760.29.  Ron made motion to accept the treasurer’s report and Bob seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

Thurman’s expenses for the last month and a half were $129.68.  Dennis made motion to accept and pay Thurman’s expenses.  Bob seconded the motion and the motion passed.

Report on Treatment Systems

John is no longer sampling at Beeghly and Ritter.  The last time he sampled at those sites was June 2007.  We have gotten approval from the Stream Team to conduct monthly sampling at a seep on Brian Costea’s property and the water flowing through the 24 inch by-pass at Adams #6.  John will do the sampling.

It appears we have a muskrat problem at the Onstead treatment system.  Bob Bastian will talk to Jim Onstead regarding having the muskrats trapped out.  Bob will also check with Jim Onstead about trimming vegetation around the sign along the road.

A discussion was held about repairing the weir on the day of the annual general membership meeting.  Ron shall lower the water level in both the treatment cell and sedimentation pond prior to work day.

Jeff and John will obtain 4 cubic yards of mushroom compost from Trent’s and deliver it to the Onstead site prior to September 22.  Jeff will check on getting some bentonite clay to repair the weir at Onstead.

Old Business

Ron attended the Central City Heritage Days.  There is a lot of different foods and thus lots of competition.  He believes it would be very tough for us to do really well at that festival.  The Coleman Station Bluegrass Festival will be held on September 14 and 15. 

The board is planning on having the Super Bowl Super Chicken BBQ.  Ron said we should consider doing another Chicken BBQ early in the Spring.

Several Board members helped clean chicken amongst other things at the Stoystown Lions Club tractor show during the weekend of August 4th.  Ron helped out most of the weekend, serving as Barry Baer’s left gonad.

New Business

The annual meeting and work morning was tentatively scheduled for September 22, 2007.  Board members up for re-election are Bob Bastian, Ron Pugh, and John Pile.

Next Meeting: September 22, 2007, Annual General Membership Meeting at 12:00 pm at Bob Bastian Farm.  The meeting will be preceded by the annual workday at Onstead Project at 8:00 am.  We will be working on adding mushroom compost and repairing weir.  Bring shovels.

Dave made motion to adjourn.
Dennis seconded and the motion was passed.

BOD Present: Thurman Korns, Jeff Shaffer, John Pile, Ron Pugh, and Bob Bastian

Members Present: Rex Seese and Virginia Malcolm

The Wells Creek Watershed Association held its annual workday and annual meeting of its membership on September 22, 2007.  The work detail began at 8:00 am at the Onstead treatment system.  A total of ten warm bodies showed up to do the work of the Association.  Those smiling faces belong to the following names: Tom Hill, Phil Gardner, Rex Seese, Tanner Shaffer, Thurman Korns, Bob Bastian, Jeff Shaffer, Ron Pugh, Dennis Aust, and John Pile.  Work completed was as follows: 1) four cubic yard of mushroom compost was added to the treatment cell at the inlet where limestone had been exposed.; 2) the weir at the outlet was repaired; and 3) brush was trimmed around the sign at the entrance.

Due to a lack of a quorum, the meeting was held for the limited purpose of scheduling a second meeting of the membership.  According to the by-laws, 10% of the current membership is required to create a quorum for the annual general membership meeting.  Currently, WCWA has 79 members who have paid dues for 2007.  Therefore, a total of eight current members were needed for the quorum. 

Because only 7 members were present and 8 were required to have a quorum, the members present decided to adjourn the meeting and reschedule the annual general membership meeting until November 8, 2007.  The meeting will be held at Fitzie’s Pub at 7:30 pm.  Three board-of-directors will be elected at this meeting.  If the required 10% of the membership are not present for this meeting date, the members present will constitute a quorum pursuant to 15 Pa. Cons.Stat. section 5756 for the purpose of electing the required board members only.  No other business will be conducted at this meeting.

President Korns called the meeting to order.

President’s Report

WCWA did not have enough members at annual general membership meeting for a quorum.  Thus, Attorney Aaron Pile was contacted regarding what action the Board should take to fulfill its obligations.  He advised the Board to advertise the election of three Board members during a regular monthly meeting at least 10 days prior to meeting date.  A recently passed statute allows for this type of proceeding.  The Board members will be elected at the November 8, 2007 meeting.  The following Board members are up for re-election: Bob Bastian, Ron Pugh, and John Pile.

Thurman attended the boat cruise in Pittsburgh with the WCWA display.  Once again Thurman brought home the bacon with a $500 check.  The display took first place in the “Innovation” category.

Thurman also reported that Malcolm Crittendon, PA DEP, Watershed Coordinator, does not feel our Growing Greener II grant application will be awarded due to it not being a capital improvement.  John and Thurman said nothing was said at the pre-grant application meeting about the projects having to be capital improvements or implementation.  We will wait to see what happens.

Thurman is looking into purchasing testing equipment from Jim Moses.  He believes we need some equipment so we can check treatment systems, discharges, and streams as needed. 

PNC Bank wanted to charge $5 to cash a check because Thurman does not have an account at the bank.  The check was written on WCWA’s account with PNC Bank.  Thurman is going to investigate this situation and report later on his findings.

Secretary’s Report

Secretary’s Report from the prior meeting was previously distributed to all members of the BOD.  Bob made motion to accept and Dave seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report

The amount in the checking account as of October 11, 2007 was $3,426.50.  Thurman’s expenses for the month were $57.02.  Bob made motion to accept the treasurer’s report and Thurman’s expenses.  Dave seconded the motion and it passed.

Report on Treatment Systems

The projects at the Onstead Project went well.  Ron and Thurman reported everything looks fine and they have not identified any problems.  The flow on October 11, 2007 was 15 gpm according to Ron.  Ron will flush system in late October or early November.

Adams #6 and #7 were flushed at the end of September.  A small amount of flow was coming through the emergency spillway at Adams #7. 

Quarterly samples were collected at each of the treatment systems in September.  The samples are taken to Geochemical Testing in Somerset for analysis.

John will start sampling at Costea and 24 inch by-pass in October.  John and Jeff visited the Costea site to check things out for the possibility of weir placement.  John will also collect monthly flows and water level in the observation well at Adams #6.
Bob would like our attorney to provide an opinion regarding liability at our treatment systems and if the Good Samaritan Act will actually protect the Association from lawsuits.

Old Business

Thurman attended the annual meeting for Pennsylvania Cleanways.  He was told recycling in Somerset County is an operation of Cambria County.  He will attend the Somerset Chapter of Pennsylvania Cleanways on October 18th.

New Business

None

Next Meeting: November 8, 2007, Regular Monthly Meeting at 7:30 pm at the Clubhouse (Fitzies) 

Dave made motion to adjourn.
Bob seconded and the motion was passed.

BOD Present: Thurman Korns; Jeff Shaffer; John Pile; Bob Bastian; Ron Pugh; Dave Woy; and solicitor Aaron Pile.

Guests: John Gustkey, Stream Team

President Korns called the meeting to order.

President’s Report

President Korns reported the WCWA grant proposal application to Baltimore Life was rejected. 

Dominion grant application is being prepared and will be submitted in the near future.

WPCAMR is sponsoring a conference on operation, maintenance, and repair of passive treatment systems.  It is being held on November 16 at the Indiana Eat and Park.  Thurman is planning to attend.

Thurman and Bob attended the Somerset County Watershed Summit sponsored by the Somerset County Conservation District.  The Shade Creek Watershed Association hosted this years event.  They gave a tour of a recently completed passive treatment system and Allegheny Ozone provided a demonstration of their treatment methods. 

The Beulah Methodist Church Women have asked Thurman to provide a presentation about WCWA at one of their meetings this winter.  Thurman is planning on taking care of this matter.

Secretary’s Report

The Secretary’s Report from the prior meeting was previously distributed to all members of the BOD.  Dave made motion to accept and Bob seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report

Roger was not present, but had forwarded information.  The amount in the checking account as of November 9, 2006 is $1,862.37.  Jeff made motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report.  Dave seconded the motion and it passed. 

Report on Treatment Systems

Ron reported flushing the Onstead system on October 30.  The flow was 30 gpm.

John sampled at Ritter and Beeghly in October and will be doing so again in November.

Water levels at Adams #6 and #7 were elevated due to recent rains in comparison to September flows.  Everything was working appropriately.  John adjusted small discharge pipes to even flow at Adams #7.

Aaron reported the Josh Gibson property was sold to a Cook for $25,000.00.  The property consists of 12.38 acres and adjoins the Beeghly property.  The Gibson/Cook property is more pristine than the Beeghly property, which has coal waste piles and discharges upon it.

Old Business

The Board addressed the by-law amendment to change the fiscal year from July 1 to June 30 to October 1 to September 30.  A notice to amend the by-laws had previously been sent to all board members at least 

five days in advance of the meeting.  The resolution to amend the by-laws regarding fiscal year is hereby incorporated by this reference.  The resolution was passed unanimously by the six board members present.

The chicken barbeque fund-raiser was discussed.  Jeff said he would contact Lynn Baer to schedule a meeting.

New Business

John reported talking with Bob Fitzgerald, Jr. about having the Marine Reserve Unit he is assigned to participate in an activity assisting the WCWA.  He said they could help out on a steam clean-up or some sort of project.  John suggested that Thurman talk with Bobby.
 

Next Meeting: December 14, 2006, 7:30 pm at the Clubhouse (Fitzie’s)

Dave made motion to adjourn.
Jeff seconded and motion was passed.
 

BOD Present: Thurman Korns; Jeff Shaffer, Roger Blough, John Pile; Ron Pugh; and Dave Woy
Guest: John Fritz, WCWA Member 

President Korns called the meeting to order. 

President’s Report
Thurman informed the Board, Malcolm Crittenden, PA DEP, Watershed Coordinator would like WCWA to alter the Growing Greener II grant application for capital improvement such as a repair.  Thurman gave the grant application to John and he will have to contact Malcolm to move forward. 

The 2008 Dominion Grant application has been submitted.  Thurman talked to Ben Wright and found out 60 applications have been submitted and competition will be tough. 

The League of Women Voters Grant applications are due in April. 

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is requesting WCWA to contribute money to help their cause.  John made motion to give $50.00 to Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and Dave seconded.  The motion passed. 

Stoy Excavating sent WCWA a Christmas card. 

Outdoor Heritage is April 24 and 25, 2008 at the Quemahoning Dam at Summer’s Best Two Weeks.  Thurman will attend. 

Thurman spent a day with Brad Cole of CME Engineering looking for evidence of old deep mine workings.  This work is being done for the permitting of PBS’s Kimberly Run Deep Mine.  The weather was rainy and cold and nothing was determined. 

The newsletter is complete and ready for mailing.  Thurman will work fold, stuff envelopes, and applying mailing labels/stamps.  He hopes to get them mailed before the new year. 

Thurman will attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Quemahoning pipeline at the Sipesville firehall. 

Secretary’s Report

Secretary’s Report from the prior meeting was previously distributed to all members of the BOD.  Roger made motion to accept and Jeff seconded the motion.  Motion passed. 

Treasurer’s Report

The amount in the checking account as of December 19, 2007 was $3,588.49.  Dave made motion to accept the treasurer’s report and Jeff seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

Thurman’s expenses for the month were $54.91.  John made motion to accept Thurman’s expenses.  Dave seconded the motion and it passed. 

Report on Treatment Systems

Ron sampled at Onstead on December 18.  The flow was 225 gpm. 

Quarterly samples were collected by John at Adams #6 and #7 on December 18.  The samples were collected after recent rainstorms and snowmelt.  The flow through the treatment system at Adams #6 was around 200 gpm.  It is estimated 2,500 gpm was flowing through the 24 inch by-pass at the same time. 

The flow at Adams #7 was over 300 gpm.  An unknown volume of water was flowing through the emergency spillway and water was flowing in the ditch around the treatment system. 

John also collected samples from Costea and Adams #6-24 inch by-pass on December 18. 

The treatment system at Adams #6 and #7 need to be flushed yet in the month of December. 

Old Business

Ron reported we are on for the Grilled Super Chicken on Super Bowl Sunday, which is February 3, 2008.  We will have 500 tickets printed and try to sell a maximum of 540 halves of chicken.  Dennis has offered to purchase up to 100 halves of chicken above what we sell in tickets.  We will need to clean the chicken on Saturday February 2 before the grill day. 

New Business

John suggested the idea of having a fundraiser through the Hoss’s restaurant on Community night.  We will look into this more for the spring. 

Next Meeting: January 10, 2008, Regular Monthly Meeting at 7:30 pm at the Clubhouse (Fitzies) 

Dave made motion to adjourn.

Ron seconded and the motion was passed.