Engineer Ted Stevenson told the Bowmanstown council at its July 27 meeting that everyone from East Penn has not connected to the sewer. He is working on the cost per 1,000 gallons of sewage based on a budget of 90 customers per quarter. At the end of the year an audit will be done.

He is estimating 80,000 gallons and so is using the number of 75,000 because it can be adjusted by a large payment at the end of the year.There are two new systems - Bowmanstown and East Penn - so there should be little inflow or infiltration - methods of water leaking into the system- adding to the amount.A resident said he is being fined $1,000 a day for not repairing the sewer connection. He said he needs a permit and hopes it will be extended. He said they started work and the secretary told him to stop because the plumber is not licensed and they wanted to be sure it is not on borough property.Councilman William Ravert said it is in the hands of the district judge which set the fine of $1,000 per day. It is now a total of $34,000. To the best of our knowledge it is not on borough property, said Ravert.When the property was purchased it was supposed to be tied into the sewer line.Councilman Chad Everett asked how long it would take if he got an extension.A month would be sufficient said the resident.Mayor Keith Billig asked if he received a letter giving him 60 days after the violation. Billig said the only thing he can do is give out citations which he is doing on a daily basis.Everett said the non-connection should have been caught and consequently the new owner bought into the problem.Following an executive session, Revert said the consensus is that the fines will continue but if the system is fixed by Aug. 30, is inspected and properly installed, council will recommend dropping the fines. "But don't come back again on this subject," he warned.Duane Schleicher's case has been remanded back to the zoning hearing board. He wants to put a transfer station on the site of the previous Prince plant and it was in the court on appeal following the board's turning the application down.Following the resignation of John Spirk from the zoning hearing board, Wendy Borger was appointed. It was the only letter of interest received.The county tax committee adopted bylaws that were sent back for changes in the voting. As written, schools had a lot of power because the districts are big with lots of people. It leaves little power in the hands of municipalities.Four requests for proposals for collecting the taxes were received and are being reviewed. Steckel and Stopp submitted a letter of interest to be solicitor for the committee.Eight fire calls were reported for May and nine for June with expenses of $47.67 for June.A draft ordinance for property maintenance is being reviewed. The moving permit ordinance is being advertised.Troy Muffley reported the lights are being changed over to a more efficient type and a door needs replacement. Revert commented that the amount of light is about the same as with the old lights.Playground equipment to be purchased with a grant is being chosen - and finally, he suggested repairing or replacing the air conditioner, which quit working as he was speaking.Councilman Burdell Steigerwalt said $7.56 was received from district court and a budget meeting will be held next month.Everett reported a breaker tripping in the treatment plant. It was caught before problems developed. However, a back-up battery will be added. The Department of Environmental Protection was notified as required but agreed there was no problem.Ralph Smith's Apple Street property had a washout where water went behind the curbing. Ravert said he'd have to place bigger stone in the driveway.Billig said branches are hanging over Ridge Street and should be cleared.Ernie Guldner said he has been getting poor quality cold patch for use during the winter. He asked if he could buy some in bags from Palmerton Lumber at $6.99 a bag. Ten bags were authorized and will be kept indoors. When stored outside on a pile it gets too hard to work and has to be warmed.The borough agreed to purchase infield mix for the recreation field from Alliance Sand.Billig said red signs should be purchased to announce the burn ban. Council is waiting to hear from the fire chief whether the ban is still needed.A letter will be forwarded to the state taking a position against doing away with governmental units smaller than the county - House bill 2431.