Caln Township Municipal Authority
253 Municipal Drive
Thorndale, PA 19372
Monday July 27, 2026
7:00 PM
Those Present and Absent:
George Chambers – Chairperson
Paul Mullin – Vice Chairperson
William A. Schew – Treasurer
Tony DiSario – Assistant Treasurer/Assistant Secretary
Noel Bernard – Secretary
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 July 24, 2026. Copies of the Agenda were made available to the public.
Minutes of May 18, 2026, Meeting
Mr. Chambers called for additions or corrections to the May minutes. There were none. After discussion, Ms. Bernard made a motion, seconded by Mr. DiSario, to adopt May 18, 2026, Minutes as presented. The vote passed 3-0-2 with Mr. Mullin and Mr. Schew abstaining.
Minutes of June 22, 2026, Meeting
Mr. Chambers called for additions and corrections for the June Minutes. There were minor changes. After discussion, Mr. Schew made a motion, seconded by Ms. Bernard, to adopt June 22, 2026, Minutes as presented. The vote passed 4-0-1 with Mr. Chambers abstaining.
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. Bickhart informed the Board that DARA is not planning to prepare an overall Act 537 plan that includes plans from each municipality. Therefore, we might need to submit our Caln Township Act 537 plan directly to the DEP instead of through DARA. Mr. Chambers updated the Board on the status of Dara plant upgrades and expansion. He mentioned that there are new regulations for land disposal and the new regulations limit the level of forever chemicals, bringing significant changes that could drastically raise the cost of biosolids disposal from DRWPCC. Mr. Chambers added that Inframark has submitted samples to the lab for analysis of these parameters of concern, depending on the results of the sampling, they will determine the effects on operations. Mr. Chambers informed the Board that DARA is still working with the Fire Marshall from East Caln and DARA. Mr. Chambers stated that DARA believes that by installing a sprinkler system in the occupied areas of the control and maintenance building only and installing a fire alarm and smoke detection system throughout the rest of the plant would satisfy the township requirements. Mr. Chambers added that DARA needs to replace trees removed during the construction phase of the project, the building separation distances and placement of filling and structures within the flood plain were all approved by East Caln. Additionally with the continued design and permitting delays, project bidding and award should now be expected in late 2026 or early 2027.
Dara Eight Amendment
Mr. Gill presented to the Board an Eight Amendment to the DARA Intermunicipal Agreement where Uwchlan Township is pursuing the decommissioning of the Eagleview Wastewater Treatment Plant which a portion of the Eagleview Wastewater Plant service area is located within Upper Uwchlan Township which is outside of Uwclan Townships geographic limits, and the redirection of wastewaters flows currently tributary to the facility will be redirected to DARA. Additionally, Mr. Gill presented the map entitled Eagleview Sewer Map depicting the portion of the Eagleview Wastewater Treatment Plant service area located within Upper Uwchlan Township. Mr. Gill stated that the DARA Intermunicipal Agreement requires wastewater transmitted by all parties to originate within geographical limits of Downingtown and the participating Townships for the treatment by the Center. Mr. Gill added that the Intermunicipal Agreement also states that any party transmitting to the Center sewage and wastewater from outside those geographical limits shall be in violation of the Agreement unless the parties hereto consent in writing, which the Eighth Amendment addresses. After discussion, Mr. Mullin made a motion, seconded by Mr. DiSario, to recommend approval by the Board of Commissioners of the Eighth Amendment in the form as presented. The vote passed 5-0.
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.
Caln Meetinghouse/Granger Lane Project Update
Mr. Gill informed the Board that the Caln Meetinghouse/Granger Lane Sewer Extension Project was posted in the Daily Local News on June 29, 2026. Additionally, Mr. Gill presented to the Board the Official Notice to Connect to the Sewer System letter that will be sent to all the residents in early August. After discussion, Mr. Schew made a motion, seconded by Ms. Bernard to authorize staff to move forward with mailing of the Official Notice to Connect to the Sewer System letter in the form as presented to those parcels outlined in Resolution 2026-3-CTMA. The vote passed 5-0.
Kings Grant PS Electric Upgrade
Mr. Gill updated the Board on the Kings Grant Pump Station Electric Upgrade. Mr. Gill presented to the Board the Keystone Engineering Group Notice to Intent to Award that was sent to Garden Spot Electric, Inc. and they are working through all the required paperwork.
Raye Road Phase 2 Project
Mr. Gill updated the Board on the Raye Road Phase 2 Project. The project went live on Penn bid May 29, 2026, with the bid opening on June 30, 2026. Additionally, Mr. Gill presented the bid results from the 3 bidders along with the recommendation of Award letter from Pennoni. After discussion, Mr. DiSario made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mullin to award the Raye Road Phase 2 Project to Eagle Contracting & Landscaping, Inc. in the amount of $ 369,460.50 and authorize the CTMA Chairman to sign all required documents pertaining to the contract once the signed contract is received back from the contractor and reviewed and approved by the CTMA’s Solicitor and Engineer. The vote passed 5-0.
Wingstop-3923 Lincoln Highway Project
Mr. Gill presented to the Board the Wingstop-3923 Lincoln Highway Sewer Capacity Reallocation and Maintenance Agreement. Mr. Gill stated that the Project proposes an interior fit-out with an approximately 1,575 square-foot restaurant, currently CTMA has 1 EDU allocated to this address and the property owner would like to purchase 2 additional commercial EDUs for the proposed restaurant. The purpose of this agreement is to address the allocation of sewer capacity for the project, and the maintenance of the proposed sewer improvements and any sewer improvements that are currently located on the property. After discussion, Ms. Bernard made a motion, seconded by Mr. Schew to authorize the Chairperson to sign the enclosed Sewer Capacity Reallocation and Maintenance Agreement for Tax Parcel No. 39-4-114 in the form as presented. The vote passed 5-0.
Financials; Sewer Fund,
Mr. Gill reviewed the sewer financial summary and revenues and expenditure for the Sewer Operating Fund for the month of June 2026 and the balances in Act 57 and Sewer Capital Funds. After discussion, Mr. Mullin made a motion, seconded by Mr. DiSario, to accept the June financials, as submitted. The vote passed 5-0.
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 June 2026 penalty waiver request spreadsheet which stated there were no requests for the month of June 2026.
Director’s Report
Mr. Gill discussed his June 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. Schew made a motion, seconded by Ms. Bernard, to adjourn the July 27,2026 meeting at 7:55 pm. The vote passed 5-0.
Respectfully Submitted
Jennylyn Tanedo,
Recording Secretary
253 Municipal Drive
Thorndale, PA 19372
Monday July 27, 2026
7:00 PM
Those Present and Absent:
George Chambers – Chairperson
Paul Mullin – Vice Chairperson
William A. Schew – Treasurer
Tony DiSario – Assistant Treasurer/Assistant Secretary
Noel Bernard – Secretary
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 July 24, 2026. Copies of the Agenda were made available to the public.
Minutes of May 18, 2026, Meeting
Mr. Chambers called for additions or corrections to the May minutes. There were none. After discussion, Ms. Bernard made a motion, seconded by Mr. DiSario, to adopt May 18, 2026, Minutes as presented. The vote passed 3-0-2 with Mr. Mullin and Mr. Schew abstaining.
Minutes of June 22, 2026, Meeting
Mr. Chambers called for additions and corrections for the June Minutes. There were minor changes. After discussion, Mr. Schew made a motion, seconded by Ms. Bernard, to adopt June 22, 2026, Minutes as presented. The vote passed 4-0-1 with Mr. Chambers abstaining.
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. Bickhart informed the Board that DARA is not planning to prepare an overall Act 537 plan that includes plans from each municipality. Therefore, we might need to submit our Caln Township Act 537 plan directly to the DEP instead of through DARA. Mr. Chambers updated the Board on the status of Dara plant upgrades and expansion. He mentioned that there are new regulations for land disposal and the new regulations limit the level of forever chemicals, bringing significant changes that could drastically raise the cost of biosolids disposal from DRWPCC. Mr. Chambers added that Inframark has submitted samples to the lab for analysis of these parameters of concern, depending on the results of the sampling, they will determine the effects on operations. Mr. Chambers informed the Board that DARA is still working with the Fire Marshall from East Caln and DARA. Mr. Chambers stated that DARA believes that by installing a sprinkler system in the occupied areas of the control and maintenance building only and installing a fire alarm and smoke detection system throughout the rest of the plant would satisfy the township requirements. Mr. Chambers added that DARA needs to replace trees removed during the construction phase of the project, the building separation distances and placement of filling and structures within the flood plain were all approved by East Caln. Additionally with the continued design and permitting delays, project bidding and award should now be expected in late 2026 or early 2027.
Dara Eight Amendment
Mr. Gill presented to the Board an Eight Amendment to the DARA Intermunicipal Agreement where Uwchlan Township is pursuing the decommissioning of the Eagleview Wastewater Treatment Plant which a portion of the Eagleview Wastewater Plant service area is located within Upper Uwchlan Township which is outside of Uwclan Townships geographic limits, and the redirection of wastewaters flows currently tributary to the facility will be redirected to DARA. Additionally, Mr. Gill presented the map entitled Eagleview Sewer Map depicting the portion of the Eagleview Wastewater Treatment Plant service area located within Upper Uwchlan Township. Mr. Gill stated that the DARA Intermunicipal Agreement requires wastewater transmitted by all parties to originate within geographical limits of Downingtown and the participating Townships for the treatment by the Center. Mr. Gill added that the Intermunicipal Agreement also states that any party transmitting to the Center sewage and wastewater from outside those geographical limits shall be in violation of the Agreement unless the parties hereto consent in writing, which the Eighth Amendment addresses. After discussion, Mr. Mullin made a motion, seconded by Mr. DiSario, to recommend approval by the Board of Commissioners of the Eighth Amendment in the form as presented. The vote passed 5-0.
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.
Caln Meetinghouse/Granger Lane Project Update
Mr. Gill informed the Board that the Caln Meetinghouse/Granger Lane Sewer Extension Project was posted in the Daily Local News on June 29, 2026. Additionally, Mr. Gill presented to the Board the Official Notice to Connect to the Sewer System letter that will be sent to all the residents in early August. After discussion, Mr. Schew made a motion, seconded by Ms. Bernard to authorize staff to move forward with mailing of the Official Notice to Connect to the Sewer System letter in the form as presented to those parcels outlined in Resolution 2026-3-CTMA. The vote passed 5-0.
Kings Grant PS Electric Upgrade
Mr. Gill updated the Board on the Kings Grant Pump Station Electric Upgrade. Mr. Gill presented to the Board the Keystone Engineering Group Notice to Intent to Award that was sent to Garden Spot Electric, Inc. and they are working through all the required paperwork.
Raye Road Phase 2 Project
Mr. Gill updated the Board on the Raye Road Phase 2 Project. The project went live on Penn bid May 29, 2026, with the bid opening on June 30, 2026. Additionally, Mr. Gill presented the bid results from the 3 bidders along with the recommendation of Award letter from Pennoni. After discussion, Mr. DiSario made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mullin to award the Raye Road Phase 2 Project to Eagle Contracting & Landscaping, Inc. in the amount of $ 369,460.50 and authorize the CTMA Chairman to sign all required documents pertaining to the contract once the signed contract is received back from the contractor and reviewed and approved by the CTMA’s Solicitor and Engineer. The vote passed 5-0.
Wingstop-3923 Lincoln Highway Project
Mr. Gill presented to the Board the Wingstop-3923 Lincoln Highway Sewer Capacity Reallocation and Maintenance Agreement. Mr. Gill stated that the Project proposes an interior fit-out with an approximately 1,575 square-foot restaurant, currently CTMA has 1 EDU allocated to this address and the property owner would like to purchase 2 additional commercial EDUs for the proposed restaurant. The purpose of this agreement is to address the allocation of sewer capacity for the project, and the maintenance of the proposed sewer improvements and any sewer improvements that are currently located on the property. After discussion, Ms. Bernard made a motion, seconded by Mr. Schew to authorize the Chairperson to sign the enclosed Sewer Capacity Reallocation and Maintenance Agreement for Tax Parcel No. 39-4-114 in the form as presented. The vote passed 5-0.
Financials; Sewer Fund,
Mr. Gill reviewed the sewer financial summary and revenues and expenditure for the Sewer Operating Fund for the month of June 2026 and the balances in Act 57 and Sewer Capital Funds. After discussion, Mr. Mullin made a motion, seconded by Mr. DiSario, to accept the June financials, as submitted. The vote passed 5-0.
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 June 2026 penalty waiver request spreadsheet which stated there were no requests for the month of June 2026.
Director’s Report
Mr. Gill discussed his June 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. Schew made a motion, seconded by Ms. Bernard, to adjourn the July 27,2026 meeting at 7:55 pm. The vote passed 5-0.
Respectfully Submitted
Jennylyn Tanedo,
Recording Secretary
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