Elizabeth J. Kwelty

The meeting focused on several financial and operational matters. Resolutions were passed for the payment of bills from the operating and escrow funds, as well as adjustments to customer accounts. The Authority approved an operating budget transfer for FY 2026, salary adjustments and promotions for staff members, and the acquisition of new sewer inspection and maintenance equipment. Furthermore, a contract was awarded for the replacement of belt filter press components. The Executive Director provided updates on upcoming developer meetings, scholarship awards, various sewer construction permits, and emergency updates regarding the Rt 130 force main.

The meeting agenda included the approval of bills for the operating and escrow funds, authorization for the destruction of unusable electronic equipment, and adjustments to administrative work hours. Several contracts were awarded, including tree removal services and structural reinforcement for the Sylvan Glen pump station. The board also addressed fund transfers related to various plant and collection system projects, as well as an emergency involving the Mile Hollow force main. Additionally, the Executive Director was authorized to execute a road opening permit application on behalf of a developer.

The agenda for the meeting included the approval of the minutes from the December 15, 2025 Regular and Executive meetings. Key resolutions covered the approval of bills from the Operating Fund for January, totaling $669,000.90 (including payroll and capital expenses), and bills from the Escrow Fund totaling $34,181.70, alongside minor customer account refunds. Discussions and actions were scheduled for awarding contracts for Licensed Plant Operator and Backup Operator services, authorizing a Change Order to Municipal Maintenance Company for emergency valve replacement and pump installation, awarding a contract to D'Angelo Electrical Contractor, Inc. for heater replacement, and authorizing an agreement with Apptegy for a website redesign. Further items included authorizing the sale of unneeded public property via online auction, authorizing an Intermunicipal Sludge Management Agreement with Burlington County, authorizing membership in a Cooperative Purchasing Program, and authorizing the advertisement of bids for several facility improvements and reconstruction projects.

This document outlines the Bordentown Sewerage Authority's capital budget and a five-year capital improvement plan spanning from 2018 to 2023. The plan details estimated costs and funding sources for key operations, including Plant & Repairs, Collection System, Vehicle Replacement, and Laboratory Equipment, ensuring strategic financial planning for future infrastructure and equipment needs.

The Fiscal Year 2026 proposed Annual Budget is compared to the Fiscal Year 2025 adopted budget for revenues and appropriations, with explanations for variances exceeding +/-10%. Residential connection fees are expected to be higher, while commercial connection fees are anticipated to be lower. Other operating revenues were adjusted based on actual 2024 wastewater disposal revenues, and interest earned was increased based on actual 2024 figures. Appropriations include increases for administration salaries and wages, fringe benefits, office supplies and postage, training and scholarships, and utilities, alarms, and sludge hauling, with a decrease in total interest payments on debt. The local/regional economy is expected to be impacted by two housing developments and three warehouses completing construction in late 2026. Unrestricted Net Position is not utilized in the proposed operating Annual Budget, with connection fees from previous years balancing the budget when needed. The Authority pays for water meter readings, sludge processing, and fuel through shared service agreements. There is no anticipated operations deficit for 2026, and the rate structure remains the same.