Christine Farrugia

The Mount Pocono Municipal Authority's meeting included discussions on the Treasurer's Report, collections, and the 2Q25 shut-off list. The board addressed issues with sheriff's sales, district justice complaints, and non-compliance with meter usage agreements. They also discussed the Executive Director's report, which covered solids, SARS, and Influenza WVAL reports, as well as a quote for the East Plant UV replacement. Additionally, the board discussed a budget adjustment for payroll, plant needs, and a request for abatement of late fees. They approved an additional tap-in for an account exceeding usage and addressed the collection of a delinquent AR balance. The board also discussed industrial park rates and the KAM Strategies proposal.

The Mount Pocono Municipal Authority's meeting included discussions on the treasurer's report, transfers between operating and savings accounts, CD reinvestments, and collections. The board addressed customer payment plans and liens, as well as updates on collection accounts. The solicitor provided updates on collections and legal matters, including a sheriff's sale and a district justice complaint. The executive director presented reports on solids, SARS, and influenza, and discussed the potential merger of Aqua and American Water. Changes to the insurance policy, holiday bonuses, and the hire of an administrative assistant were also discussed. The engineer presented the engineer report. New business included public finance information, rates from an engineering firm, a special billing request, an EDU change request, and an abatement request. The board also discussed a policy change for new construction inspections and the LSA grant for the UV System Upgrade and KAM Strategies.

The Mount Pocono Municipal Authority's meeting included board reorganization, appointment of positions such as Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Executive Director, Accountant, Solicitor, and Engineer. The board discussed a request for abatement of overage for account No. 000442-0 and a request for renewal of customer payment plan for account No. 008313-0. The Treasurer's Report was presented, and bills were approved for payment. The board also discussed collections, a request for removal of charges for account No. 009477-0, and an electrical easement. The Executive Director presented the solids and SARS Co-V2 reports. New business included EDU exceedance for DaVita, Inc., AR clean-up with Municibid, and the return of an unused plan review fee for 20 Brunswick Drive.

The Mount Pocono Municipal Authority's meeting included discussions on the treasurer's report, bill payments, and fund transfers to increase revenue. The board addressed customer payment plans, lien releases, and a claim for a sheriff's sale. There was a discussion regarding holding a judgment on an account while payments are made. The engineer provided an update on the NPDES draft permit, highlighting concerns about stricter discharge requirements and associated costs. New business included a request to transfer an EDU, an EDU exceedance issue with United Envelope, and approval of the audit engagement letter. Old business covered the status of an account on Pocono Blvd and a CPP renewal. An executive session was called to discuss legal issues.

The Mount Pocono Municipal Authority held a meeting where they discussed and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. They addressed a customer request for abatement of an overage account, approving the abatement surcharge and adjustment of fees. The board also reviewed and approved the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, including an increase in the Commercial and Residential EDU rates. They discussed the Treasurer's Report, approving the payment of bills and several fund transfers. The Customer Payment Plan and Lien Lists were presented, and the collections process was reviewed. The board also discussed a request to restore water service for a terminated account, approving it upon signature of an acknowledgement and conditions document. Additionally, they considered a request for abatement of overage, approving a partial abatement upon inspection of the property, and approved the return of an unused plan review fee upon successful grease trap inspection.