Caln Township Municipal Authority
253 Municipal Drive
Thorndale, PA 19372
Monday August 24, 2026
7:00 PM
Those Present and Absent:
George Chambers – Chairperson
Paul Mullin – Vice Chairperson
William A. Schew – Treasurer (Absent)
Tony DiSario – Assistant Treasurer/Assistant Secretary
Noel Bernard – Secretary (Absent)
Scot Gill – Wastewater Department Director
Don Vymazal – Township Manager
Jennylyn Tanedo – Recording Secretary
Ross Bickhart – Pennoni Associates, CTMA Engineer
Vince Pompo- LambMcErlane, CTMA Solicitor (Absent)
Call to Order
The meeting of the Caln Township Municipal Authority was called to order by Mr. Chambers at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held in person at the Caln Township Municipal Building Meeting Room located at 253 Municipal Drive Thorndale, Pa. The meeting of the Caln Township Municipal Authority was advertised in the Daily Local News on December 22, 2025, and the agenda was posted on the Caln Township Website and Lobby on August 21, 2026. Copies of the Agenda were made available to the public.
Minutes of July 27, 2026, Meeting
Mr. Chambers called for additions and corrections for the July Minutes. There were none. After discussion, Mr. DiSario made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mullin, to adopt July 27, 2026, Minutes as presented. The vote passed 3-0.
Public Comment
Mr. Chambers called for public comments. There were none.
Act 537 Plan/ Additional Capacity Update
Mr. Gill presented to the Board a spreadsheet showing the status of pending projects that will be needing capacity in the future, the 52-week average chart, Dara weekly flow report and DARA Tributary Area Total Adjusted Flows Hydraulic Loadings Charts. Mr. Chambers updated the Board on the status of Dara plant upgrades and expansion. He mentioned that while there had been some concern regarding the forever chemicals the recent testing brought good news. Additionally, the East Caln Fire Marshall accepted the fire protection proposal to just install sprinklers in the occupied portions of the DRWPCC. Mr. Chambers also stated that due to continued design and permitting delays, project bidding and contract awards are now expected in late 2026 or early 2027.
I/I Reduction Program
Mr. Gill updated the Board on the 2026 Grouting Project. Mr. Gill informed the Board that on July 20, 2026, Sewer Specialty Co. Inc began work on the project. The contractor should be finishing this week, and the contractor is recommending that we install a manhole to manhole cured-in-place liner in 7 runs. Mr. Gill added that once all the TV reports come in, we are going to look to see if there is a need to install the manhole to manhole cured-in place in the 7 runs this year or we just include it in the next year’s project when we do the east side of Wedgewood.
Mr. Gill reported that since the project is running under budget, he recommends moving forward with also finishing up a small portion of the East Side of Wedgewood with the current contractor while they are already on-site and wrap up all cleaning, televising, testing and joint grouting in the Wedgewood neighborhood this year.
Mr. Gill presented to the Board payment request #1 from Sewer Specialty Co Inc. in the amount of $87,004.13. After discussion, Mr. Mullin made a motion, seconded by Mr. DiSario, to recommend to the Board of Commissioners to authorize release payment, contingent that all work is completed to the satisfaction of the authority engineer and the contractor provides the certified payrolls for the work period associated with the application for payment. The vote passed 3-0.
Caln Meetinghouse/Granger Lane Project Update
Mr. Gill updated the Board on the Caln Meetinghouse/Granger Lane Sewer Extension Project and stated that the Official Notice to Connect letters was mailed on August 10, 2026. Mr. Gill also informed the Board that to date 1 connection has been made.
Kings Grant PS Electric Upgrade
Mr. Gill updated the Board on the Kings Grant Pump Station Electric Upgrade Project and informed the Board that a preconstruction meeting was being held on August 20, 2026.
Raye Road Phase 2 Project
Mr. Gill updated the Board on the Raye Road Phase 2 Project. Mr. Gill informed the Board that Notice of Intent to Award Contract CAL-02-26 was issued to Eagle Contracting & Landscaping, Inc.
Dogwood/Scott Drive Project Phase 2
Mr. Gill updated the Board on the Dogwood/Scott Drive Project Phase 2. Mr. Gill stated that on April 16, 2025, the Board applied for a PA Department of Community & Economic Development PA Small Water and Sewer Grant for the Dogwood/Scott Drive Phase 2 Sewer Extension Project. The amount requested was $291,210, which would have covered 85% of the overall project costs for the engineering, legal, additional consulting and construction of a new Low-Pressure Sewer Extension. The proposed project will help provide public sewer to 14 existing homes that weren’t included as part of the Phase 1 portion and once completed, the project will provide a reliable new public wastewater collection system for the remaining part of the neighborhood in need of the utility. Mr. Gill stated that the CTMA was awarded $105,000 of the $291,210 that was initially requested for Phase 2 portion of the project. Mr. Gill mentioned that as discussed at the March 2026 CTMA meeting is that one option would be to apply for an LSA grant in the fall of this year for the difference. Mr. Gill then mentioned that Ross informed him that he received notice that the LSA grant was announced and it opens September 1 and closes November 30. Mr. Gill then presented a Preliminary Probable Cost Estimate in the amount of $342,600 for the project and then stated that the Board received a grant in the amount of $105,000 through the Small Water and Sewer Grant Program and if the Board had no objection the department would like to work with Pennoni in pursuing a grant in the amount of $237,600 through the LSA Grant program for the balance. After discussion, Mr. DiSario made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mullin, to authorize Pennoni to proceed with the preparation of the grant application for the Dogwood/Scott Drive Phase 2 Sewer Extension Project, which will be presented to the Authority at the future CTMA meeting for authorization to submit. The vote passed 3-0.
Bondsville Road Apartments Project
Mr. Gill updated the Board on the Bondsville Road Apartments Project and informed the Board that on August 14, 2026, the Applicant’s Attorney requested if the Authority would grant an additional 12-month extension of the monthly payments of the Full User Fees due under the Agreement and First Amendment due to a delay in the Applicant’s Development for reasons beyond Applicant control. Mr. Gill presented to the Board the Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Sanitary Sewer Capacity Reservation, Contribution and Extension Agreement which would grant an additional 12-month extension of the monthly payments. After discussion, Mr. Mullin motion, seconded by Mr. DiSario, to authorize the Chairperson to sign the Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Sanitary Sewer Capacity Reservation, Contribution and Extension Agreement for Bondsville Road Realty Ventures, LLC. in the form as presented. The vote passed 3-0.
7 Marshall Drive Encroachment Agreement
Mr. Gill presented to the Board an agreement to Encroach into Sewer Easement for 7 Marshall Drive. Mr. Gill informed the Board that the property owner is planning on installing a fence in a portion of their backyard, which will encroach into the sewer easement in 2 locations. Mr. Gill then stated that in order for the property owner to proceed with their permit for the fence, the property owner is required to get the Authority’s approval to encroach into the Sanitary Sewer Easement. Mr. Gill added that during the review we also found that their existing deck steps and concrete landing were also located in the easement area, so we included that as part of the agreement. After discussion, Mr. DiSario made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mullin to authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement to Encroach into the Sewer Easement in the form as submitted for 7 Marshall Drive. The vote passed 3-0.
2027 CTMA Budget Presentation
Mr. Gill presented to the Board the proposed 2027 Sewer Operating, Capital and Act57 proposed budget. After discussion, Mr. Mullin made a motion, seconded by Mr. DiSario, to authorize the staff to forward the proposed 2027 CTMA budget to the Board of Commissioners. The vote passed 3-0.
Financials; Sewer Fund,
Mr. Gill reviewed the sewer financial summary and revenues and expenditure for the Sewer Operating Fund for the month of July 2026 and the balances in Act 57 and Sewer Capital Funds. After discussion, Mr. DiSario made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mullin, to accept the July financials, as submitted. The vote passed 3-0.
Portnoff Summary of Collections Report
Mr. Gill presented to the Board the Summary of Collections Report submitted by Portnoff showing past due, prior years outstanding balances that were sent to Portnoff Law Association for Collections.
Delinquent Collection Update
Mr. Gill presented to the Board a memo from the finance department that gives an update on the status of the prior year’s delinquent collections.
Penalty Waiver Request Update
Mr. Gill presented to the Board the July 2026 penalty waiver request spreadsheet which stated there is one request for the month of July 2026.
Director’s Report
Mr. Gill discussed his July Director’s Report and noted a list of current projects which the Department is working on and their progress.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mr. Mullin made a motion, seconded by Mr. DiSario, to adjourn the August 24,2026 meeting at 8:40 pm. The vote passed 3-0.
Respectfully Submitted
Jennylyn Tanedo,
Recording Secretary
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