Horsham Water And Sewer Authority

The board authorized the preparation and advertisement of bid specifications for the sanitary sewer infrastructure rehabilitation project and approved an expenditure for 2026 well maintenance. A change order for the MIRIA Phase 3 house connections project was authorized, adding to the total project cost. The board reviewed financial reports, updates on various infrastructure projects including well design and generator delivery, and received reports on litigation, legislative updates regarding municipal utilities, and environmental compliance. Additionally, the board discussed settlement proceeds from litigation, property warranty requests, and future water capacity acquisitions, and conducted an executive session to address a litigation matter.

This document defines the organization's mission to deliver high-standard drinking water and wastewater services, ensuring public health, environmental protection, and excellent customer service. The vision is to be a leader in providing sustainable, clean water for all. These objectives are underpinned by core values of commitment, efficiency, stewardship, integrity, and teamwork.

The board will address public comments regarding irrigation deduct meter requirements and consider the execution of a grinder pump maintenance agreement for Squires Golf Club and a professional services agreement for Louis Polisano. The agenda includes authorization for the engineer to prepare and advertise bid specifications for chemical supply and delivery, as well as the transport and disposal of municipal dewatered sludge, grit, and screenings. Additionally, the board will review and authorize expenditures for well rehabilitation projects and cyber security awareness training, followed by departmental reports and an executive session regarding personnel matters.

Key discussions included addressing a public inquiry regarding a high water bill due to an undetected leak in a vacant property, with the Board offering a payment plan instead of a bill reduction. Numerous administrative actions were authorized, such as executing corporate authorization documentation, various Univest account agreements, and updates to signatory resolutions and rules and regulations concerning property owner responsibility for root-caused blockages. The Board also authorized the execution of a Managed Services Agreement with Premier Technology Solutions, Inc., and an Easement for a water system loop at the Propato Tract. Authorization was granted for the Engineer to prepare and advertise bid specifications for water main replacements in the Upland Avenue and Well 20 areas, and for the rehabilitation evaluation of Wells 3, 7, and 9. Expenditures were authorized for several maintenance and refurbishment projects, including carbon change out at Well 19, tank inspections, Park Creek disc filter refurbishment, and VFD installation. Expenditures related to the Park Creek odor control project were also authorized following discussion. The Board authorized execution and closeout of Change Order 2 for the Fire Hydrant Replacement contract. Water and sanitary sewer capacity requests were approved, including a large EDU capacity purchase for Chick Fil A. The Board received updates on revenues, expenditures, fund balances, grants, and the status of well repairs. An executive session was held to discuss litigation related to defective vessels.

The agenda for the business meeting included several key considerations and discussions. Major items involved considering the execution of Univest Corporate Authorization Resolutions (2026-1A & 2026-1B) and associated account agreements for various operational accounts. The Authority planned to consider resolutions concerning updating signatories (2026-2), a policy regarding blockages affecting connected properties (2026-3), and the destruction of specific records (2026-4). Other significant actions included execution of a Managed Services Agreement with Premier Technology Solutions, LLC, consideration of a Deed of Easement for Regency at Waterside LLC, and authorization to prepare bid specifications for Water Main Replacement Projects (Upland Avenue Area and Well 20 Area) and Well Rehabilitation Evaluations (Wells 3, 7 & 9). The agenda also covered consideration of expenditures for carbon change out at Well 19, tank inspections, refurbishment at Park Creek STP, and odor control projects, as well as the consideration of change orders and the close-out of the 2025 Fire Hydrant Replacement contract. Reports on revenues, expenditures, and fund balances as of December 31, 2025, were scheduled.