Center Township Sewer Authority

The work session meeting agenda included reports from the Engineer and Operations Supervisor, and concluded with new and old business items. The Engineer's report covered ongoing construction projects such as the Elkhorn Run STP Final Clarifier Rehabilitation and various interceptor upgrades, as well as updates on funding applications and new developments requiring private or public line connections. The Operations Supervisor presented a request from a resident to freeze their monthly sewer bill due to their house being uninhabitable because of well issues, with a motion proposed to grant this request. Old business involved a letter to Beaver Valley Mall concerning excessive infiltration/inflow in their sewer system, which is currently on hold.

The meeting included approvals for the combined Work Session/Regular Meeting minutes from December 16, 2025, and the Work Session and Reorganization Meeting minutes from January 13, 2026, along with the financial statement and ratification of bills for December 2025. The Engineer's report detailed numerous construction projects, including rehabilitation, upgrades, and new lift station improvements, as well as several funding applications and new developments requiring private or public lines. The Solicitor presented and received approval for the Developer's Agreement between the Authority and HM Land, LLC for Highland Meadows Phase 3. The Operations Supervisor confirmed all employees completed yearly compliance training. The Clerk requested approval for Capital Project Fund Requisition #1-2026 totaling $94,321.86 across ten items, primarily for engineering services related to the listed construction projects. Old Business noted that a letter to Beaver Valley Mall regarding infiltration/inflow was placed on hold.

The Reorganization Meeting involved nominating and appointing officerships for the 2026 calendar year, including the reappointment of the Solicitor, Engineering Firm, and Auditor. The Board scheduled meeting dates for 2026, with work sessions on the second Tuesday and regular meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month (January through November), and a combined meeting in December. The Work Session covered the Engineer's Report, detailing construction projects such as the Elkhorn Run STP Final Clarifier Rehabilitation and various lift station and interceptor upgrades, along with updates on funding applications and new developments. The Solicitor presented standard resolutions for approving prompt payment authorization, designating Wesbanco and PLGIT as fund depositories for 2026. The Operations Supervisor reported that January is Safety & Compliance Training Month, announced the awarding of the Chief Operator position, and noted required road repairs near manholes from a previous project. The Clerk reminded the Board to submit Statements of Financial Interests.

The meeting covered engineer's report including construction projects, funding applications, and developments. The operations supervisor reported on an early retirement incentive accepted by an employee and the upcoming posting for a vacant Chief Operator position. A yearly comprehensive evaluation inspection by the DEP was also mentioned, with all aspects of the operation deemed compliant. The clerk presented a Capital Project Fund Requisition for approval. Old business included a letter to Beaver Valley Mall regarding excessive infiltration/inflow, which is currently on hold.

The board addressed several construction projects, including the Elkhorn Run STP Final Clarifier Rehabilitation, New College Lift Station Improvements, and Moon Run Interceptor Upgrade. They discussed funding applications for various projects and developments such as the Joe Hall Apartment Building and Valley Village Townhomes. The 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets were presented and approved. A retirement incentive for contract groups was accepted and approved. The board also discussed excessive infiltration issues within the Beaver Valley Mall's sanitary sewer system.