Jim Nothwehr

This document details the Maidencreek Township Authority's Source Water Protection efforts, which aim to prevent contaminants from entering waterways that serve as sources for drinking water. The plan focuses on protecting drinking water supplies, ensuring healthy habitats, and decreasing the need for costly water treatments. Key areas of focus include developing a comprehensive source water protection plan, promoting responsible residential practices such as minimizing pesticide use, proper hazardous waste and medication disposal, and septic system maintenance. It also emphasizes the implementation of agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs), including no-till planting, streambank fencing, grazing management, buffer plantings, and conservation plans, to reduce agricultural pollution.

The board discussed various infrastructure and operational matters, including the approval of change order #15 for the Phillips' Farm Water Treatment Facility project and a decision to recess the meeting for further review of a separate stormwater basin change order. Key actions included approving electrical work payments, binding a cyber insurance policy, authorizing multi-factor authentication software installation, and denying a request to void an excess usage invoice. Additionally, the board approved a shut-off list, authorized one-time leak reductions for several residential properties, and reviewed status updates on multiple water and sewer projects. The board also authorized the payment of various bills and professional staff reimbursements.

The agenda includes development reviews for Crossing at Maidencreek and Meadowbrook Phase IV, along with the approval of various financial bills and staff reimbursements. New business items cover a GIS system presentation, a change order for the Phillips' Farm Water Treatment Facility, payment approval for the Sanitary Sewer CCTV and Manhole Inspection project, ratification of equipment purchase, and authorization of a new check signer for the emergency account. Additional topics include a leak reduction request, discussion regarding wastewater operator licensure and wages, various project updates, and an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

The board discussed several development projects, including authorization for a will-serve letter for the Crossing at Maidencreek, approval of plans for Meadowbrook Phase IV Lot 37, and ratification of work with Schlouch Excavating, Inc. Other agenda items included the approval of emergency control panel repairs at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, payment processing for the Phillips' Farm Water Treatment Facility project, and authorization for the submission of the Annual Chapter 94 Report. The board also addressed electrical proposals for the radio meter reading system, revoked a previous cyber insurance authorization, approved the installation of multi-factor authentication for authority computers, and reviewed various ongoing infrastructure and construction updates. Additionally, the board approved the payment of outstanding bills and professional staff reimbursable expenses.

The agenda focuses on the review of the Crossing at Maidencreek development project, the approval of a routine and special bill list totaling $134,004.54, and the authorization of various professional staff reimbursable expenses. New business items include change orders for the Phillips' Farm Water Treatment Facility project, payment authorization for electrical work at the FlexNet Base Station, discussions regarding cyber insurance proposals, IT security subscriptions, and customer usage issues. Additionally, the Board will review leak reduction requests for multiple residential properties, receive updates on ongoing infrastructure projects including water treatment facilities, waterline replacements, and dam repairs, and address general manager updates.