Michele Nugent

The budget includes discussion of revenues, appropriations, and capital programs. It covers topics such as user fees, tower rentals, interest earned, and penalties. It also addresses the use of unrestricted net position, potential impacts of the local/regional economy, and shared service agreements. The budget reflects increases in revenue due to user fee adjustments and new service fees, as well as adjustments in appropriations for engineering expenses, salaries, utilities, and insurance.

The meeting included the approval of previous minutes and reports from the meeting held on December 18, 2025. The Treasurer's Report detailed payroll expenses of $84,449.64 and operational expenses of $137,758.17 for the period spanning December 20, 2025, to January 23, 2026. Key agenda items included updates on the Phase VII Water System Improvements, noting that the project is under review awaiting award authorization, and the submission of close-out documents for the Northern Boulevard Tank Rehabilitation. For the Station Road Water Treatment Plant Generator, arrival is anticipated in Spring 2026, with preliminary work commencing the week of January 26, 2026. No attorney's report, old business, or new business was presented during the public portion. The session concluded with an Executive Session dedicated to discussing Developer's Agreement Negotiation.

The public hearing focused on Phase VII Water System Improvements, including introductions, a project description detailing water system improvements, project costs, and a questions and answers session.