Warwick Township Water And Sewer Authority

The meeting included the presentation and adoption of the 2025 audited financial statements and the approval of a two-year audit service proposal. The Board reviewed the Treasurer's report, authorized various bill payments and account transfers, and approved professional services and escrow releases. Key project developments involved the awarding of the U.S. Navy Project bid, authorization to bid for chemical supplies, and updates on water tank repairs and inspections. Furthermore, the Board approved a sewer tapping fee application and accepted an access easement.

The meeting encompassed a reorganization session where board officers were elected, and professional service appointments were made for the solicitor, engineer, and certified public accountant firm. Financial matters including the reaffirmation of banking institutions, approval of bill payments, and various account transfers were addressed. Technical and operational items included the approval of a Chapter 94 report proposal, authorization to bid for the U.S. Navy project, and approval for the purchase of a new Ford F-250 truck. Additionally, updates were provided regarding the Red Maple Pump Station easement, the Windrush Water Tank, the Mountainview Tank inspection, PFAS, the Brenton Hills Pump Station, and sewer connection fees.

The board reviewed financial reports, including the audit status, accounts receivable, and delinquent accounts. Key actions included the approval of bill payments and professional services releases. Updates were provided on the U.S. Navy project bid, facility operations, and the annual renewal of the bank line of credit. Additionally, the board approved a sewer tapping fee application and authorized specific repair tasks and options for the Windrush water tank. Updates were also presented regarding tank inspections, controls, PFAS, and the Brenton Hills pump station project.

The agenda covers key discussion topics including a review of financial and aging reports, approval of bill payments and fund transfers, and reports from the Solicitor and Engineer. Engineering items include contract execution for the U.S. Navy water services project, consideration of chemical bids for Ferric Chloride, and authorization to re-bid for Soda Ash. Additionally, the agenda addresses escrow releases for the Kampus Klothes development and various administrative matters, such as professional services agreements for the Stony Road Subdivision and York Road property, updates on water tank repairs, and the management of authority vehicles.

The primary discussions and actions during the meeting included the approval of the 2026 Draft Budget, which included a 5% rate increase, and the approval of the 2026 Draft Capital Plan. The board also reviewed the November 2025 Financial Report and Accounts Receivable aging report. Financial transactions approved included Bill Payment List 11/25-A and a transfer of funds from the Revenue Account to the Operating Account. Professional Services Releases were also approved. In departmental reports, the Engineer provided updates on the Navy Project access letters and site visits, as well as the Shihadeh - Stony Road Subdivision project. The Operations report included the approval of the Arthur Hall Insurance Proposal.