Benjamin Jones

The board meeting addressed several key operational and administrative items. These included an amendment to the employee manual to recognize Juneteenth as a federal holiday, authorization to award contracts for road materials, and the advertisement of sludge removal services. The board also approved the replacement and sale of a fleet vehicle and finalized payment for the New Hope/Solebury PFAS treatment project. Additionally, the meeting covered an amendment to the operating agreement with the Chalfont-New Britain Joint Sewage Authority, authorization to pursue an injunction against Simmons Feed for sewer discharge exceedances, approval of the 2026-2027 insurance renewal, and the payment of outstanding bills and requisitions.

The Board considered several agenda items including the adoption of a resolution to add Juneteenth as a recognized federal holiday, the award of contracts for road materials, and the authorization to advertise for sludge removal services. Discussions also included the purchase and sale of authority vehicles and the approval of final payment applications for the PFAS treatment project in New Hope and Solebury. Additionally, the Board reviewed the First Amendment to the Operating Agreement with the Chalfont-New Britain Joint Sewage Authority, processed bills for payment, and considered the renewal of insurance services for the upcoming fiscal year.

The board meeting agenda included an executive session regarding potential litigation and property matters. Key action items involved adopting a resolution to add Juneteenth as a recognized holiday, awarding a contract for road materials, authorizing the advertisement for sludge removal services, and approving the purchase of a new vehicle alongside the sale of an existing one. Additionally, the board considered approval for final payment on the New Hope/Solebury PFAS treatment project, an amendment to the operating agreement with the Chalfont-New Britain Joint Sewage Authority, approval of various bills for payment, and the renewal of insurance services for the 2026-2027 period.

The meeting included the approval of resolutions to apply for the Statewide Local Share Assessment Grant Program, authorization to advertise the contract for Water & Wastewater Treatment Chemicals through the Pennbid program, and authorization to purchase new vehicles while selling existing ones. Agreements related to the Lantern Ridge Planned Community and sanitary sewer facilities were approved, along with a Sanitary Sewer Construction Agreement with Upper Dublin Township. The board approved reimbursement requests and change orders for the Upper Dublin Diversion Force Main project. Additionally, they approved an application for payment related to the Castle Valley Diversion Booster Station. Base Rate Adjustment agreements with Middletown Township and Bensalem Township were approved, along with bills for payment and a resolution adjusting wholesale water rates. The BCWSA Water and Sewer System Budgets for the Year 2026 were also approved. The board was notified about the passing of Mr. James Morrissey, a contractor for the Authority.

The meeting included discussions and resolutions regarding amendments to collective bargaining agreements with The Local 835 Operating Engineers Union and AFSCME, focusing on workforce training, retention, and updates to dental and vision reimbursement benefits. The board considered approving a Grinder Pump System Operation and Maintenance Agreement with Foxlane Homes at Silo Hill, LLC, and Reservation of Capacity Agreements with Philmont Properties, LP, and Bristol Road Comms Associates LLC. The Engineer's Report covered applications for payments and change orders for various projects, including the Upper Dublin Diversion Force Main and Pump Station, Duke's Root Control CCTV & Cleaning, and Totem Road Pump Station improvements. The board also discussed a Consulting Engineer's Report on the Durham Ridge Sanitary Sewer Replacement. The Solicitors Report included considerations for a Permanent Utility and Access Agreement with Louis A. Mamie and Denise D. Mamie, and a Contractor Services Agreement with SEPTA. The CFO's Report addressed bills for payment and the BCWSA OPEB Investment Policy.