Rick Kochel

Key discussions included deliberation regarding water service options for the property at 662 West Main Street, which was tabled for the following month. The Authority approved the 2026 Budget. Personnel matters were discussed during an Executive Session, resulting in the approval of Greg Jennings to become Operator in Charge and the acceptance of Noah Zimmerman's resignation, effective January 14, 2026. Salary increases were approved for Spencer Beck and Greg Jennings, effective January 2026. The Authority also noted the outstanding painting of bollards by Cross Wrench Properties, reviewed delinquent accounts, and approved disbursements of checks totaling $9,745.77.

The meeting addressed several critical administrative and operational items. Key discussions included the review of delinquent accounts totaling $2,354.23 and August revenue of $1,767.60. The Authority approved an Acknowledgement of Easement Agreement with Cross Wrench Properties located at 855 West Main Street. Furthermore, an hourly wage increase of Six Dollars ($6.00) was approved for Gregory Jennings upon his successful completion of water and sewer operator testing. The meeting concluded with the approval of disbursements for checks numbered #5103 through #5115, amounting to $7,502.40. The Engineer reported that the tank inspection proceeded successfully.

The meeting began with the re-organization segment where officers including the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, and Assistant Treasurer were nominated and appointed. Key professional appointments were confirmed, including the Solicitor, Engineer, and Auditor, along with the approval of banking depositories. The 2026 mileage reimbursement rate was established at $0.725 per mile for personal vehicle usage. Following the re-organization, the regular monthly meeting addressed a customer's water service issue, leading to a motion to approve a temporary connection to the New Holland Borough Authority, with stipulations for future mandatory connection if the Authority extends its system. Operational updates included reports on the location and necessary abandonment of a Presence Bank well, successful repairs to leaking pressure tanks, and the completion of bollard painting. A delay in receiving record drawings from the Sheetz consultant was noted. Financial matters included a review of delinquent accounts totaling $2,025.26, reporting December revenue of $30,044.15, and approval of disbursements totaling $9,039.40. An executive session was held regarding personnel matters.

Key discussions included addressing professional service invoices from Cross Wrench Properties, for which the Secretary was directed to email Becker Engineering's August 8th, 2025 review letter to relevant parties for project finalization. The Authority approved Kevin Cramer as a new Operator. Maintenance reports covered necessary concrete repairs to the cistern corners and the replacement of a dead generator battery and charger. The meeting concluded with a review of delinquent accounts totaling $1,330.06 and approval of disbursements for checks #5116 through #5128 amounting to $6,090.90.

Key discussions included a motion to recommend that Presence Bank connect to the public water system due to proximity to the public water line. The design for the Cross Wrench Properties water facility was approved, including the original and As Built Plan as per HRG's correspondence. An Employee Leasing Agreement for Kevin Cramer was approved. The Authority set the schedule for the 2026 meetings. The draft 2026 Budget was reviewed and discussed. The Right to Know Request submitted by Dwight Yoder was addressed. The retirement of Solicitor Cassidy and the introduction of his replacement, Solicitor Susan Peipher, were noted. There was a report on discussions with the New Holland Shopping Center owner regarding potential connection to the public water system. Delinquent accounts totaling $3,844.83 and October revenue of $25,811.04 were reviewed. Disbursements for checks #5129 through #5142, totaling $10,530.32, were approved.