Buffalo Township Municipal (Water And Sewer) Authority

The meeting agenda included standard opening procedures such as calling the meeting to order, announcing the recording of the session, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Key discussion items involved reviewing and approving the Treasurer's report for December 2025 and authorizing payment for listed invoices. The Manager's report covered the 2026 Financial Audit, 2026 Board Member Training, the deadline for Statement of Financial Interest Forms (May 1, 2026), and an operations update. Under the Engineer's report, authorization to bid for the WTP Project, pending PENNVEST approval, was scheduled. New business included a discussion on Subforeman Designation.

The meeting included the presentation of the new Authority website by the Manager and an update from the Solicitor regarding a meeting with PENNDOT. The Engineer reported on the status of LSA Grants from 2024, noting the water plant expansion project did not receive funding. Old Business involved affirming the Board's original decision of $6,000.00 regarding a counter offer from a property owner. New Business consisted of the approval of employee salary increases for 2026, set at 3%, and the approval of the 2026 Operating Budget with no changes to rates and tap fees.

Key discussions included the approval of the Treasurer's Report and invoices for December 2025. The Manager reported on the schedule for the 2026 Financial Audit, Board Member training, and the due date for Statement of Financial Interest forms. Updates were provided on water leak repairs on Silverview Drive and Washington Street. The Solicitor updated the Board on the PennDOT widening project. The Engineer reported on the water treatment plant expansion project timeline, and the Board authorized Gibson-Thomas to bid the project pending PENNVEST approval. In Old Business, a motion was passed to ensure no increase in rates and tap fees was recorded in the previous meeting's minutes, and the cost to produce water was discussed. In New Business, the Board approved Shaun Visnesky as the Authority's Foreman.

The Reorganization Meeting included several procedural steps, such as calling the meeting to order, noting that the meeting was being recorded, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Key agenda items involved the reappointment of Michael Slater to a five-year term on the Authority Board, declaring all offices vacant, and proceeding with nominations and approvals for Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Authority addressed the retention of professional services, specifically moving to retain Gibson-Thomas Engineering Co., Inc. as the Consulting Engineer for water and sewage, Attorney Michael Hnath as Solicitor at an hourly rate of $205 effective January 1, 2026, and the firm of Maher Duessel, CPA as Auditor. Furthermore, the Authority acted on retaining First National Bank as Depositories and setting the schedule for future regular monthly meetings.

Key discussion topics for the meeting included the pledge of allegiance, the treasurer's report for January 2026, and the approval of associated invoices. The manager's report covered 2026 Board Member Training, Statement of Financial Interest Forms due May 1, 2026, an Operations Update, and the pending retirement of the Chief WTP Operator, John Hendrickson. The solicitor's and engineer's reports both addressed the Professional Services Agreement for WTP Expansion, with the engineer also addressing STP Expansion and Resolution 2026-02 regarding the authorization for GTE to apply for HOPs. Old business involved the Rate Study, and new business focused on selecting delegates and alternates for the MRM Worker's Compensation Trust and MRM Property & Liability Trust.