Arnold J. Conoline

The Commission conducted an annual election of officers for the positions of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. Business actions included the acceptance of the 2025 Audit Report, the authorization to negotiate design contracts for the I-78 Pennsylvania Pavement Rehabilitation and the Delaware Water Gap Toll Bridge Buildings and Roadway Improvements, and an increase to the not-to-exceed amount for the Facilities Services Task Order Consultant Agreement. Furthermore, the Commission addressed various personnel matters, including new appointments for custodial and maintenance roles, promotions within public safety and bridge security, and approval of retirement benefits. The commission also authorized payments to legal counsel for labor and general services.

This document serves as a public notice regarding the upcoming regular meeting of the commission. It provides administrative details concerning the meeting location and information for remote or virtual access via the Microsoft Teams platform, including links for connectivity and teleconferencing instructions.

The meeting included a review of the Contract Compliance Report for the Identified Business Enterprise (IBE) program and the Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) program. Key topics included an overview of IBE program requirements, such as online payment verification, certified payroll reporting, and compliance score rankings for professional services and construction projects. The meeting also addressed the historical context and permanent status of the MWSBE program, alongside detailed payment data for active and completed projects to track participation goals.

The Commission addressed several agenda items, including the appointment of Bond Counsel and approval of an amendment to the 2026-2027 Capital Plan concerning bridge improvements. Authorization was granted to negotiate a contract for underwater bridge inspection services. Personnel matters included several appointments and promotions within the maintenance department. Additionally, the Commission approved various professional service invoices for legal counsel and issued a proclamation recognizing two employees for their life-saving actions during a vehicle accident.

The meeting encompassed several significant year-end resolutions, including the adoption of the 2026 Operating Budget and the 2026-2027 Capital Plan. The commission also addressed the 2026 bond issue reimbursement, renewed property and liability insurance policies, and finalized the workers' compensation insurance renewal. Additionally, the Board handled various personnel actions, including new appointments to bridge monitor roles, a transfer, a promotion, and the approval of retirement benefits for two senior employees. Payment of invoices for professional services rendered by various legal counsel was also authorized, and an update on the NEPA process for the Washington Crossing Bridge project was provided during the public comment period.