Stephen Roga

The board discussed several key topics including the passing of a former Executive Director, ongoing emergency procurement procedures for water service line breaks at the River Road Wastewater Treatment Plant, and various professional service contracts for odor sampling and facility re-rating studies. Updates were provided on regulatory reports, including recent PEOSH inspections and lockout/tagout program compliance, as well as status reports on construction and capital improvement projects. Financial matters addressed included the approval of payment for bills and claims, the certification of the 2025 audit, and the adoption of a corrective action plan based on audit findings.

The meeting agenda includes comprehensive reports on planning, administration, regulatory compliance, safety, and litigation. Key construction items include various facility studies, structural repairs for the River Road wastewater treatment plant, and the authorization of multiple contracts for equipment purchase and energy supply services. Finance reports cover the payment of bills, revenue and expenditure summaries, and the selection of energy agents. Additional business includes the award of a contract for chemical supply and a personnel report regarding staffing and turnover.

The agenda includes several action items related to emergency procurement for water service line repairs, the award of professional services contracts for odor sampling and facility re-rating studies, and financial resolutions concerning audit certifications, fund transfers, and energy agent contracts. Additionally, the board will address reports on capacity, regulatory compliance, facility operations, ongoing construction and design projects, maintenance activities, and personnel matters. The session also covers the procurement of software for plant operations, repairs for the multiple hearth incinerator, and potential executive session discussions.

The board conducted its reorganization meeting, electing officers and assigning committee roles for 2026. Key actions included the approval of an amended resolution regarding Treatment Works Approval permit applications and the endorsement of time extensions for multiple projects, including Wilson Farm and the Islamic Society of Central Jersey. Additionally, the board approved an application for connection for the Princeton University Quantum Institute, authorized a sludge cake receiving contract with Orange County, New York, awarded a contract for the hauling and disposal of ash, and authorized a liquid sludge receiving contract with Logan Township Municipal Utilities Authority. The meeting also addressed operational reports, including incinerator stack testing, asset management program updates, and various maintenance repairs.

The board meeting covered several critical operational and financial matters, including the authorization of emergency procurements for water main leak repairs and the failure of a sludge feed screw. Discussions included reports on daily flow capacities for the River Road, Hopewell, and Pennington wastewater treatment plants, regulatory and discharge monitoring status updates, and progress reports on ongoing construction and asset management projects. The board also reviewed maintenance activities, discussed safety protocols, and approved the payment of bills and claims. Furthermore, the board authorized contracts with approved state vendors and noted personnel updates, including new hires and upcoming retirements.