Vijay Rajput

The meeting addressed pretreatment variances, including a request from Ben Franklin School for garbage disposals and Enzo's Pizza for a grease trap. A sewer block occurrence was discussed, leading to a directive for Philly Soft Pretzel Factory, Dairy Delite, and Giovanni's Pizza to attend the next meeting. Magic Touch Carwash facilities were instructed to conduct quarterly testing. The solicitor provided a report after an executive session, and the Managing Director reported on student plant tours and the appointment of a Finance Assistant. The board discussed and declined to vote on the 2008 Capital Budget Projects, awaiting a breakdown of priorities and costs. The Director of Operations reported on contracts, including the award of Contract WWTP-280 and paving at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, as well as concrete repairs at the Water Filtration Plant.

The meeting addressed the approval of payment for accounts payable, presentation of the 2007 audit, pretreatment variances for car washes and a soft pretzel factory, and the solicitor's report on joining the Central West Moreland Government Consortium. An executive session was held to discuss ongoing litigation, contract negotiations, and personnel matters. The board also discussed a customer's request for reimbursement related to a shed and sewer easement. Additional discussions covered the managing director's report, finance director's report, director of operations report, supervisor's reports, old business regarding water lines for the Levittown Shopping Center, new business including a salary increase for the Managing Director, and concerns about collecting outstanding balances from customers.

The meeting included a presentation of a retirement gift to William Ottey, approval of the February 2008 accounts payable, and discussion regarding pretreatment variances, including a variance request from Wal-Mart and Las Vegas Pizza. The board also discussed a bulk sewer agreement with Bristol Township, the yearly board meeting advertisement, and the creation of two field crew positions. Additional topics included the sale of vehicle W-6, bids for furnishing and supplying chemicals, replacement of Well No. 5, and concrete repairs to water filtration plant flocculation tanks. The board also reviewed supervisors' reports and discussed the 2007 operating and capital budgets.

The board discussed the reorganization of board directors, including the appointment of a new Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, and Assistant Secretary. The board also discussed pretreatment variances for Original Brothers Deli and Ariana's Pizza. An executive session was held to discuss litigation and personnel matters. The Managing Director reported on auto repair services for authority vehicles and the sale of a 1992 Ford F-350 pickup truck. The Finance Director recommended a rate increase for 2009 due to a decrease in the Authority's revenues. The Director of Operations reported on the performance of an emission compliance test on the air scrubber system. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding Verizon bills.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various financial matters, such as approving and ratifying payments for accounts payable. The board reviewed the 2006 financial statement and appointed an auditing firm for the 2008-2009 audits. Variances for pretreatment were discussed, including requests from Bristol Township School District and Gerome's Sausage Company. The board also discussed personnel matters, including the elimination of one position and creation of another. Capital projects were reviewed, and the Managing Director reported on workers' compensation audit results and efforts to assist residents in connecting to the public water system. The board also discussed contract awards and change orders for various projects.