Joseph M. Lyons

The agenda for this biennial organization meeting includes several key organizational items. Discussion points involve votes for President, Vice-President, and President Pro-Tem. Reports are scheduled from the Fire Department and EMA. The agenda also sets out multiple appointments for the upcoming term, including the Solicitor, Planning Commission members, Depository, Engineer, Secretary, Assistant Secretary & Treasurer, Chief Executive Administrator for Pension, and Newspaper of Record. Furthermore, the meeting plans to set the schedule for remainder Council meetings for 2026 and address an agreement with Lycoming County for Real Estate tax collection from 2026 to 2029.

The meeting included discussions and updates on several key areas. There was a report on a new computer purchased for employees for water reporting, the purchase and receipt of a new tablet for meter readings, and a major water break on Montgomery Street/2nd Street, which led to the installation of three new valves and a water boil advisory. The MASD New Service Application was reviewed, with Engineer Shawn Downey providing comments for the Authority to submit to the School engineer. The Engineer's Report included updates on the LSA Grant Design, SRBC-Leak Detection Grant, New Well-#5 Resampling for VOC's, and the application for New School Water Service.

The meeting included a report on prior executive sessions and addressed public concerns from a new council member. The council voted for President, Vice-President, and President Pro-Tem. Reports were given by the Fire Department and EMA. The council discussed parking enforcement and updates on ordinance fines for grass and rubbish, as well as new borough signs and grants. Appointments were made for Water Authority, Solicitor, Planning Commission, Depository, Engineer, Secretary, Assistant Secretary & Treasurer, Chief Executive Administrator for Pension, and Newspaper of Record. Meeting dates for the remainder of the year were set.

The Montgomery Water Authority meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. The Authority adopted a resolution to apply for a grant for the Wagner Ave Water Main replacement. The 2021 Private Monitoring Well Report was reviewed, including a discussion of issues with the Gay's well and potential mitigation plans. A proposal for test wells at the Radke property was tabled for further consideration. The Authority approved a proposal to increase water withdrawal from Well 3. Updates were provided on the MCI Emergency Interconnect and the Timber Run/Digger Specialties Water Service. An application for payment to MR Dirt was approved. PESI reviewed the monthly water report, noting a water loss and the need to redo the Lead and Copper plan. The Authority entered into an Executive Session.