Delaware County

The meeting agenda included reports from the Chairman and Facility Operations/Development, which covered the Quarterly Projects & Engineering Report. Consent Agenda items approved expenditures for MSE Berm Monitoring, Title V Air Permits, Security Cameras, issuing an RFP for Smokestack Demolition, and CO Leachate Tank Engineering. Finance required approval for the Accounts Payable List for December 2025. Strategic Planning approvals included a Builder's Risk Policy Extension and retaining consultants for Communications and HR services. Regular Agenda actions involved the purchase of a D-6 Landfill Dozer and an amendment to the Host Community Agreement with Marple Township regarding the paving and maintenance of Reed Road. The session concluded with an Executive Session concerning HR and Litigation matters.

The General Meeting agenda included several key actions under the Consent Agenda related to Facility Operations/Development, such as approving MSE Berm Monitoring, Title V Air Permits, Security Cameras, issuing an RFP for Smokestack Demolition, and approving CO Leachate Tank Engineering. The Accounting and Finance section involved the approval of the Accounts Payable List for December 2025. The Strategic Planning section included approving a Builder's Risk Policy Extension and retaining consultants for Communications and HR matters. Under the Regular Agenda, the Authority planned to act on the purchase of a D-6 Landfill Dozer. The meeting concluded with a Solicitor Report/Updates, followed by an Executive Session for HR and Litigation matters.

The legislative meeting included updates on the Chester City Recycling Grant submission, steel prices in the tank bid, upcoming meetings and tours, and internal controls, travel & reimbursement, procurement, and debt policies. A tour of Reworld was scheduled with specific attire requirements. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the Leachate Piping Installation project, including discussions on the demolition, installation of dual-wall steel tanks, piping systems, pump houses, and valve vaults to address issues like pipe clogging and limited access. The FY2025 budget and bid results for tanks and piping were reviewed, with value engineering projected to save $300k.

The meeting included updates on facility operations, engineering projects, and financial matters. Key discussion points included the approval of a 3-year leachate hauling bid for RHL, a lease extension for Mulch Express, and a settlement agreement related to Phase 2A Kinsley construction. The board also reviewed and potentially approved items related to Plant 1 road repairs, a glass consolidation agreement with PRC, and the accounts payable list for September 2025. Strategic planning included discussions on employee assistance programs, customer account policies, and the award of an annual audit. The meeting also covered the FY2026 operating and capital budgets.

The meeting included CEO updates on office relocation, the Keystone SWANA Conference, and the 2024 Budget Schedule. The board approved a service award for Jim McLaughlin, an easement agreement for tree harvesting at the Rolling Hills Landfill, and the payment of bills for August 2023. There was a presentation on MSW berm design and the use of ash at Rolling Hills Landfill. The board also approved a Landfill Gas Sales Agreement with NextEra Energy, an Easement Agreement with NextEra Energy, and a Consulting Agreement with SCS Engineers. The Solicitor recommended reinstating the Policy Committee to address record retention, procurement, and leave policies.