Patrick Karnash

The document primarily details expenditures across multiple funds, including the General Fund, Fire Protection Tax Fund, and Special Assessment Street Light Fund. Key financial transactions involve payroll disbursements, utility payments (such as Columbia Gas and West Penn Power), insurance and pension contributions (PA Municipal Retirement System, Highmark HRA payments), software subscriptions (Lexipol, Gworks, Center for Internet Security), professional services (Moody and Associates, Peacock Keller LLP, Gateway Engineers), vehicle repairs/purchases, uniform allowances, and specific departmental expenses like Animal Control and SWAT team dues. Several transactions are related to deferred payroll and benefit payments occurring at the beginning of January 2025 for work done in December 2024 and January 2025. The Fire Protection Tax Fund expenditures covered vehicle repairs, lighting replacement, and system monitoring. The Special Assessment Street Light Fund payments were for utility services to various street light areas.

The meeting agenda included receiving reports from the Solicitor and Engineer. Key engineering updates covered the Pearl Drive project, where a bid was awarded to Cronin Enterprises for $466,101.32 with work commencing in the Spring; the Lindley Road project, for which plans and specifications were submitted to DEP targeting May 1, 2026, for approval; and updates on the Waterdam Pump Replacement Project, Route 19 PLC Upgrade Project, Hidden Acres Development, and the Somerset Township/County Route 519 Sewer Extension. The Treasurer's report involved reviewing the February Bills List and acknowledging January financial reports. The Authority Manager's report included sharing an article about sewage facts. The session concluded with an Executive Session to discuss a Litigation Update.

The document primarily details the Bill List, consisting of numerous payments made for various accounts and vendors across multiple transaction dates in July and August 2025. Key expenditures include payments to Gibson-Thomas Engineering Co. for various projects like PSB, stormwater management, and development areas; significant payroll disbursements; payments for insurance premiums, including Workers' Compensation and HRA contributions; utility expenses for electric, water, and gas services; ongoing legal expenses related to litigation and bankruptcy matters (Majestic Hills); technology service fees; and various operational costs for police, public works, and administrative buildings (e.g., vehicle repairs, uniform allowances, office supplies, conference reimbursements). A specific payment was approved for an emergency declaration related to NST.

The Regular Meeting agenda included several key items. The Solicitor's Report involved approving the CHJA Litigation Settlement Agreement and appointing a Non-Voting Member to the CHJA Board on behalf of the Authority and the Township, in addition to approving an Intermunicipal Agreement with Chartiers Township concerning United Rentals at 159 S. Johnson Road (Sewer Extension). The Engineer's Report provided updates on the Pearl Drive project, where the bid was awarded to Cronin Enterprises for $466,101.32 with a preconstruction meeting scheduled for January 9, 2026. Updates were also given for the Lindley Road project, NPDES Permit Renewal for 84WWTP due February 1, 2026, Hidden Acres Development, and the Somerset Township/County Route 519 Sewer Extension (537 Plan Update). The Authority Manager reported on securing an LSA Statewide Grant of $95,000 for the Waterdam Pump Station replacement project, which has an estimated total cost of $125,000, and authorizing the engineer to obtain pricing for a submersible Chopper Pump at Waterdam using COSTARS. The meeting concluded with authorization for Executive Session to discuss a Litigation Update.

The meeting's agenda primarily focused on establishing appointments and routine business for the upcoming year. Key actions included the election of the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, the appointment of the Secretary, Solicitor, Engineer, and Auditor for 2026. Furthermore, the Authority selected the 2026 Depository Banks and set the schedule for monthly board meetings to occur on the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm. The Authority also approved a list of Emergency Contractors for services such as repairs, cleaning, and televising, and established the 2026 fee schedule, setting the Inspection Fee at $120.00 and the NSF Fee at $35.00.