Elizabethtown Area Water Authority

The board approved the purchase of a new vac truck from GapVax and authorized staff to work with Mantis to secure new electricity rates. Operational updates were provided regarding well levels, the status of the meter replacement project, tower painting, and hydrant installations. Engineering reports covered the finalization of the Wells 6&7 project design, upcoming water treatment plant bidding, and distribution capacity discussions. Additionally, the board discussed EDU allocations, water usage policy, and addressed a specific account usage issue.

The meeting includes a review of the Manager's Report regarding a request from the developer of Bear Creek Estates to replace a Letter of Credit with a bond and the drafting of an agreement for overused capacity at Stone Gables. Other key topics involve the approval of Resolution 2026-10 concerning meter replacements with RF devices, a discussion on a distribution study for future capital improvements, and a review of various financial reports including operating, capital, and developer escrow fund statements. Additionally, the Board will review and approve unpaid bills and address new and unfinished business.

The board meeting focused on several key items including the review of an agreement for Stone Gables regarding overused capacity payment, the update of Rules and Regulations for a medical exemption in the meter replacement project via Resolution 2026-7, and the prohibition of irrigation systems within the system. Additionally, the meeting addressed the amendment and restatement of the employee pension plan via Resolution 2026-8, the hiring of CBIZ INR as the pension plan advisor through Resolution 2026-9, and the authorization of electric rate contracts via Resolution 2026-10. Reports from the operations manager and engineer were also scheduled for discussion.

The agenda focuses on operational and administrative matters including a report on the usage and overuse of Stone Gables, specifically regarding capacity allocation and a proposal for resolution. The Board will also address policy for AMI meter installation refusals, providing guidance on how to manage access and health-related concerns. Additionally, the agenda includes reviews of financial reports for both Operating and Capital funds, along with the approval of bills payable across various fund accounts.

The board discussed and accepted the 2025 financial audit results, which received an unmodified opinion. Approval was granted for the Klein Mills irrigation system stop gap agreement. The board moved to formally request that municipal entities amend the board's membership size from 7 to 6 appointed members. Additionally, the board accepted the statement of revenues and expenditures for the month of March. Discussion occurred regarding the timeline for restating the pension plan, with a mid-year effective date of July 1, 2026, selected, and the board approved the payment of outstanding bills for the operating, capital, and developer's escrow funds.