Bedminster Municipal (Water And Sewer) Authority

The agenda for the meeting included a reorganization phase covering nominations and appointments for key officer roles, as well as affirming appointments for professional staff including Solicitor, Engineer, CPA/Auditor, and Operations Consultant. Key financial discussions involved reviewing the General Ledger, Bill Payment List, and Profit/Loss Statement, alongside reviewing the bills for December 2025 and January 2026. Reports were scheduled from the Solicitor, Engineer, and Operator. General matters included reviewing an Incident and Damage Form, approving contracts for Professional Services and Sewage Operation/Maintenance Agreements for 108 Smith School Road, updates on check issuance accounts, confirmation forms for PLGIT and Penn Community Bank accounts requiring specific signatures, Statement of Financial Interests Forms, changes in authorized signers for the Penn Community Bank account, and the announcement of being awarded a $990,000 Local Share Account grant for Stonebridge Water System upgrades.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included the approval of the 2026 Draft Budget, which passed unanimously. The Board approved the December 2025 Treasurer's Report and authorized two Authority Board members to review the December 2025 bills and sign corresponding checks on December 18, 2025. Under the Engineer's Report, the Board approved the DRBC Renewal Application and the MPDS Permit for Pennland Farms, following discussions regarding the LSA Grant potential projects. Furthermore, the Board approved the 2026 Meeting Schedule and Fee Schedule, a Water & Sewer Agreement for 108 Smith School Road, and the Tapping Fee Reimbursement for the Bedminster Water & Sewer Group. The Township appointed Travis Landherr to replace Mark Ofner on the Authority.

The meeting included a discussion regarding restructuring the existing Authority debt to a fixed rate, retaining the current loan term. The Board authorized renegotiation of the loan agreement with First Bank of Newtown, with provisions for a fixed rate and a rate reset after seven years, not to exceed $8,500. The Treasurer's Report as of August 26, 2021, totaling $55,893.11, was approved. In the Engineer's Report, the Board authorized the Engineer to bid the Water Interconnection Grant Project, noting that the Booster pump upgrade portion would likely utilize the Costars program. Additionally, general matters included a discussion about potentially switching banks due to the closing of a local Univest Bank branch.

The Bedminster Municipal Authority convened its regular meeting to discuss financial matters, including the Treasurer's Report and various escrow transfers. The board reviewed the solicitor's and engineer's reports, covering ongoing authority projects. Additionally, the board addressed general administrative and operational matters, including tapping fee reimbursement to Bedminster Water & Sewer Group for Avondale Walk.

The meeting included a reorganization, during which officers were nominated and appointed. Professional staff appointments were also approved, including the Solicitor, Engineer, Auditor, and Operations/Administrative Consultant. The Board reviewed financial reports, including grant funds received for the Penllyn Water Main. The Treasurer's Report was read and approved. The Board adopted the Identity Theft Policy, Resolution 2023-01, and approved the 127 Allem Lane Consolidated Lien/writ of scire facias. The Authority's Engineer reviewed ongoing projects, and the Operations Report was discussed.