The board approved several financial and operational agenda items, including a 2027 operations and maintenance budget, a 2027 capital improvement budget, a 4% rate increase effective in 2027, and engineering consulting services for various projects. Additionally, the board approved a contract for electrical services and authorized a bond indenture amendment for administrative allocation. An executive session was held to discuss litigation involving federal court cases and city matters. The meeting also addressed the renewal of water quality treatment optimization software, which has provided significant cost savings in chemical usage.
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The board discussed several operational and legal matters. Key topics included the introduction of the intern program, an update on executive session proceedings covering pending legislation and various litigation cases involving the authority, and an overview of a Right to Know law case. The board also addressed financial reports, approving expenses by function, a change order for construction services and equipment rental, the purchase of chlorine scrubber media, and the renewal of annual software and maintenance support.
Apr 7, 2026·Board meeting
Chester Water Authority Board Board Meeting
The board conducted several actions, including the nomination and election of board officers for the upcoming year and amendments to previously held meeting minutes. An executive session was held to discuss labor issues, collective bargaining, and ongoing litigation. Key administrative matters included authorizing the solicitor to lodge digital assets regarding department history with the Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission and designating an official to handle court filings should an adverse court decision occur. The board approved various financial and engineering reports, including a 3% salary increase for non-union employees and the advertisement and award of multiple contracts for structural services, equipment, and water infrastructure maintenance.
