Nicholas Baldauf

The board conducted an executive session to address personnel matters and approved the retention of Dailey Operations Consulting LLC to lead the search for a permanent director. The Water System Supervisor provided updates on water service extension requests, the Bakerstown Road pump station construction, landscaping responsibilities at the pump station, the completion of the 2025 Consumer Confidence Report, and upcoming waterline replacement projects. The Engineer reported on the status of various road projects, including the need to bid the Route 910 and Community Center Drive project separately, and the board authorized the advertisement for this project as well as the Meridian Road Waterline Replacement Project. Additionally, the board reviewed financial reports, including the Treasurer's Report and Payable Voucher List.

The board approved the inclusion of the Route 910 Waterline bid into the Meridian Road project. The Treasurer's Report and Payable Voucher Lists were reviewed and accepted. Updates included reports on pump station installations, water usage by EQT, service line leak detection, and meter replacement programs. A significant amendment to the 2026 Capital Plan was passed, which reallocated funding from the Anderson Road project to the Meridian Road project, adjusted the scope and budget for the Beechnut Drive waterline replacement, and incorporated the AMI Water Meter Reading System project. Additionally, the Butler Eagle was appointed as the new Paper of Record for the Authority.

The board conducted its reorganization to appoint officers for the year, including the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, and Assistant officers. Appointments were also made for the Authority Engineer, Solicitor, and the official paper of record. The board approved the meeting schedule for the upcoming year and retained interim director services. During the regular session, the board accepted the financial reports and approved the payable voucher list, which included expenditures for electronic disposal services and annual membership fees. Other discussion topics included the status of a waterline damage agreement, delays regarding utility pole relocation and supply requests, the receipt of a state grant for waterline replacement, and updates from the water system supervisor regarding meter programs, leak repairs, and infrastructure maintenance.

The board reviewed financial reports, including the Treasurer's Report and Payable Voucher List. The Interim Director provided updates on payments received for water loss and infrastructure damage, as well as progress on the EQT water supply project and grant funding. The Water System Supervisor reported on service line leaks, staff returning to duty, and operational coordination with EQT and local utility companies. The Engineer discussed upcoming project grant results, and the board approved a payment request for the Chessrown Avenue and Community Center Drive Waterline replacement project. Additionally, the board approved the auction sale of two retired service vehicles.

The board received the 2025 audit presentation, which highlighted the authority's strong financial position. Financial reports were reviewed, including the treasurer's report and budget updates, with clarifications provided regarding bulk water billing and EQT deposits. The interim director provided updates on developer agreements, legislative meetings, and upcoming project coordination. The water system supervisor discussed recent system repairs, water loss incidents, and the status of water supply operations with EQT. The engineer reported on upcoming restoration work, project timeline adjustments for the bridge replacement, and design proposals for road replacements.