Eastern Snyder County Regional (Sewer) Authority

Key discussions during the meeting included the Authority Reorganization, presenting a slate of officers. The Engineer's Report covered ESCRA Long Range Projects, High Pressure Pump Repairs, Forced Main Project design and permitting, the VLR Project pre-purchasing of materials, the ESCRA WWTP Improvements Construction Services Letter, Digester Mixing Evaluation update, and the Gannett Fleming Resolution Letter. Old Business included updates on Solar Renewable Energy, LLC documentation, an EDU Audit for Susquehanna University, the Berks Homes Townhome Project, EDU requests from Matt Keller and National Beef, and the 2025 Financial Audit. New Business focused on the Flood Hardening Grant close out payment. Financial reports for December disbursements, budget analysis, and the general ledger summary were also reviewed.

The meeting covered a wide range of operational and infrastructure topics. The engineering report detailed updates on long-range projects, including construction progress for high-pressure pumps, forced main projects, project design and permitting, and digester mixing evaluations. Old business items included the approval of an amended solar renewable energy contract, updates on university audits, and residential project reviews. New business addressed the submission of environmental reports and the approval of a system upgrade for the ferric chloride system. Additionally, the board reviewed financial reports and held an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

The meeting focused on several infrastructure and administrative projects. Key topics included the completion of high-pressure pump repairs and progress on the Forced Main Project, involving NPDES permitting, right-of-way easements, and design updates with a projected bid date. The board reviewed the status of the VLR project, including gate fabrication and parts orders, as well as construction services and resolutions for wastewater treatment plant improvements. Additionally, the authority discussed Old Business such as monthly investments, land development plans, and EDU requests, alongside New Business regarding specific EDU increases and property requests. The session concluded with a review of financial reports, solicitor updates, and general authority business.

The meeting included the annual reorganization of the Authority Board, resulting in the confirmation of the slate of officers, including the appointment of Richard Mease as Assistant Secretary/Treasurer. Key discussions involved the Engineers Report covering long-range projects and a construction update, which included the unanimous approval to purchase a new Grinder Pump for the Shamokin Dam Pump Station for $69,050.00. Old Business items covered investment strategy, including the transfer of funds from a maturing CD and the investment of the remainder into a PLGIT Prime account. The board also approved the additional 290 EDU request for National Beef and authorized the engagement of Herring, Roll & Solomon, P.C. for the 2025 Financial Audit for $7,500.00, with an aim toward a three-year contract. Additionally, authorization was given to purchase a 2026 Ford Maverick and to sell the 2019 GMC service truck. The session concluded with the presentation and approval of the December financial reports and a brief executive session to discuss future infrastructure matters.

The meeting agenda included the Engineer's Report covering ESCRA Long Range Projects, High Pressure Pump Repairs, the Forced Main Project (including design and permitting), and the VLR Project involving pre-purchasing of materials. Other key discussions involved the ESCRA WWTP Improvements Construction Services Letter, an update on the Digester Mixing Evaluation, and the Gannett Fleming Resolution Letter. Old Business included updates regarding Solar Renewable Energy, LLC documentation and an EDU Audit for Susquehanna University, as well as a townhome project and an EDU request from Matt Keller. New Business covered the submission of 2025 DEP and EPA Biosolids reports and quotes for the Ferric Chloride System upgrade. Financial reports for January, including disbursements, budget analysis, and general ledger summary, were reviewed, as well as the Solicitors Report addressing Personnel Matters.