J.P. Howard

The meeting addressed a hardship appeal regarding a frozen pipe incident, resulting in a decision to forgive the sewer portion of the bill while maintaining current policy on water leak adjustments. The board reviewed cost estimates for the Arrowhead Drive Pump Station and discussed needed repairs and upgrades for various lift stations. The board also decided to absorb new ACH transaction fees rather than passing them to customers, adopted the 2025 Audit Engagement Letter, and authorized the creation of a bid package for a new maintenance building. Additionally, the hiring of an Administrative Assistant was reported.

The board approved the payment of monthly bills and reviewed bank reconciliations. Discussion topics included hardship appeals for water usage charges due to plumbing failures, a review of a power outage incident at a lift station, and the approval of a revised grant application for an excavator. Additionally, the board approved an executive session to discuss personnel matters and extended job offers for an administrative assistant position.

The board addressed administrative and operational business, including the payment of bills and the reconciliation of bank statements. A resignation was accepted, and an Assistant Treasurer/Secretary was appointed. The meeting included financial reports regarding loan balances and general fund deposits. Operational updates were provided on lift station renovations, permit renewals, grant status for generators, and emergency repairs for water wells. The board authorized the design and specification process for a pump replacement for Well #4 and discussed issues related to water usage and leaks at the municipal park.

The organizational meeting included the nomination and appointment of Board officers for 2026, including the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer, as well as the reappointment of the solicitor, consulting engineer, and auditors. Following this, the regular monthly meeting addressed the payment of bills for December 2025 and the approval of December bank statements and reconciliations. Key operational discussions included the renewal of the NPDES Permit for the Forrester Road Water Treatment Plant, requiring a professional service contract with The EADs Group. The Authority also authorized EADs to design a new electrical system for the Arrowhead Liftstation due to ongoing electrical issues and pump failures. Finally, the meeting processed the resignation of an employee and nominated a replacement to fill the vacancy on the Borough Council.

The meeting agenda covered both an Organization Meeting and a Regular Meeting. Discussions were planned for the nomination of officers and appointments for 2026, which occurred during the Executive Session. The Regular Meeting agenda included approval of payment of bills and bank statements/reconciliations for December 2025. Key discussion items for action involved the Engineer's report concerning the Forrester NPDES Permit Renewal and Resolution 2026-03. The Business Report included a review of fund balances as of December 31, 2025, Resolutions No. 2026-01 and No. 2026-02 regarding the establishment of meeting dates/times, and a resolution to approve an Engineering Retainer Agreement for 2026 between The EADs Group, Inc. and the Authority. The General Manager's Report included updates on an LSA Grant Application and the Arrowhead Lift Station.