Caln Township Municipal Authority
253 Municipal Drive
Thorndale, PA 19372
Monday May 18, 2026
7:00 PM
Those Present and Absent:
George Chambers – Chairperson
Paul Mullin – Vice Chairperson (Absent)
William A. Schew – Treasurer (Absent)
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 May 15, 2026. Copies of the Agenda were made available to the public.
Minutes of April 27, 2026, Meeting
Mr. Chambers called for additions or corrections to April 27, 2026. meeting minutes. There were none. After discussion, Ms. Bernard made a motion, seconded by Mr. DiSario, to adopt April 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 Dara Plant Upgrade and Expansion. He stated that a decision is expected from the East Caln Zoning Board regarding the Authority’s land development application and variance requests including tree replacement, building separation and structures within floodplain. The development application including waivers are expected to receive a recommendation for approval from the East Caln Township Planning Commission, followed by consideration at the Board of Supervisors meeting. Mr. Chambers also informed the Board that Entech is assisting Dara with the BRIC application for financial assistance from FEMA/PEMA. Mr. Chambers then stated that the maximum grant under this program is $2 Million and based on Entech’s research, is the only grant program currently available for the project. Mr. Chambers added that project bidding and awards are still expected in fall 2026.
Uwchlan Twp Draft Act 537 Plan of Study
Mr. Gill informed the Board that Uwchlan Township has posted a draft Act 537 special study for public comment from May 6, 2026, to June 5, 2026. He also noted that he requested Pennoni to review the draft study which Pennoni mainly focused on the possibility that Uwchlan Township may seek to collect wastewater generated outside DARA member municipalities and convey it to the DARA plant for treatment. Mr. Gill then presented to the Board a Draft Memo from Pennoni for their review. After discussion, Mr. DiSario made a motion, seconded by Ms. Bernard, to authorize the Authority Solicitor and Engineer to submit comments on the Uwchlan Township Act 537 Special Study prior to the close of the public comment period on June 5, 2026. The motion passed 3-0.
I/I Reduction Program
Mr. Gill updated the Board on the 2026 Grouting Project. Mr. Gill informed the Board that a pre-construction meeting was held Aprill 24, 2026 and the contractor is looking at mobilizing in the next 2 months.
Caln Meetinghouse/Granger Lane Project Update
Mr. Gill updated the Board on the Caln Meetinghouse/Granger Lane project. Mr. Gill added that a pre-paving meeting was held on April 14, 2026, and that the contractor was scheduled to begin the mill and overlay work on May 11, 2026.
Kings Grant PS Electric Upgrade
Mr. Gill updated the Board on the Kings Grant Pump Station Electric Upgrade and stated that bid opening was on April 24, 2026, at 10:00 am, for the upgrade of the existing electrical equipment and the pump control panel at Kings Grant Pump Station.
Mr. Gill presented to the Board a bid recommendation from Keystone Electric which stated they only received two bids for the project, and the apparent low bidder, New London Electric, included a list of exclusions on their proposal that likely impacted their pricing. Keystone stated that, in their opinion, the contract specifications do not allow scope exclusions. Mr. Gill informed the Board that he spoke with Mr. Pompo, who stated that the Board would have little choice but to reject New London Electric’s bid as non-responsive, due to its failure to bid the project as specified. Mr. Gill stated that Mr. Pompo noted that it is fundamental to the public bidding process for all bidders to bid on the exact same scope of work. Mr. Gill added that if the Board still wishes to move forward with the project, Keystone recommends eliminating the two bid alternatives (rebuilding pumps 1 & 2 and supplying/installing a renewed grinder) and extending the contract time from 120 to 180 days for substantial completion, and to 210 days for final completion. Mr. Gill stated that staff believes that by eliminating these bid alternatives will result in a strict electrical project, which will hopefully eliminate any confusion and potentially attract more bidders.
After discussion, Mr. DiSario made a motion, seconded by Ms. Bernard, to reject both bids and authorize staff and Keystone Engineering Group to rebid the project with the exclusions of bid alternate 1 & 2 and extending the contract time to 180 days for substantial completion and 210 days for final completion. The vote passed 3-0.
11 Glen View Lane
Mr. Gill presented to the Board the Sewer Capacity Allocation and Maintenance Agreement for 11 Glen View Lane which is proposing to convert an existing attached residential garage into a small commissary kitchen, to support a mobile Neapolitan pizza food truck operating off-site. The proposed use is limited in scale and will not be open to public. No customer traffic, seating or on-site food service is proposed. Mr. Gill added that the applicant agrees that in addition to the Existing Capacity for the residential unit that one (1) additional new commercial EDU must be purchased for the proposed Project. Mr. Gill also stated that the agreement also addresses the DEP’s concerns as it relates to the transfer of waste that is produced by the mobile food facility which states that it will only be discharged in the home-based commissary in a location approved by the Chester County Health Department and that no waste from the mobile food facility will be discharged on the ground, in clean-outs or in stormwater facilities or in any area that could potentially pollute the waters in the Commonwealth. After discussion, Mr. DiSario made a motion, seconded by Ms. Bernard to authorize the Chairman to sign the Sewer Capacity Allocation and Maintenance Agreement for 11 Glen View Lane in the form as presented. The vote passed 3-0.
Financials; Sewer Fund,
Mr. Gill reviewed the sewer financial summary and revenues and expenditures for the Sewer Operating Fund for the month of April 2026 and the balances in Act 57 and Sewer Capital Funds. After discussion, Ms. Bernard made a motion, seconded by Mr. DiSario, to accept the April financials, as submitted. The vote passed 3-0.
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 April 2026 penalty waiver request spreadsheet from the finance department and informed the Board that there is no penalty waiver request for the month of April 2026.
Director’s Report
Mr. Gill discussed his April 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. DiSario made a motion, seconded by Ms. Bernard, to adjourn the May 18,2026 meeting at 7:55 pm. The vote passed 3-0.
Respectfully Submitted
Jennylyn Tanedo,
Recording Secretary
253 Municipal Drive
Thorndale, PA 19372
Monday May 18, 2026
7:00 PM
Those Present and Absent:
George Chambers – Chairperson
Paul Mullin – Vice Chairperson (Absent)
William A. Schew – Treasurer (Absent)
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 May 15, 2026. Copies of the Agenda were made available to the public.
Minutes of April 27, 2026, Meeting
Mr. Chambers called for additions or corrections to April 27, 2026. meeting minutes. There were none. After discussion, Ms. Bernard made a motion, seconded by Mr. DiSario, to adopt April 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 Dara Plant Upgrade and Expansion. He stated that a decision is expected from the East Caln Zoning Board regarding the Authority’s land development application and variance requests including tree replacement, building separation and structures within floodplain. The development application including waivers are expected to receive a recommendation for approval from the East Caln Township Planning Commission, followed by consideration at the Board of Supervisors meeting. Mr. Chambers also informed the Board that Entech is assisting Dara with the BRIC application for financial assistance from FEMA/PEMA. Mr. Chambers then stated that the maximum grant under this program is $2 Million and based on Entech’s research, is the only grant program currently available for the project. Mr. Chambers added that project bidding and awards are still expected in fall 2026.
Uwchlan Twp Draft Act 537 Plan of Study
Mr. Gill informed the Board that Uwchlan Township has posted a draft Act 537 special study for public comment from May 6, 2026, to June 5, 2026. He also noted that he requested Pennoni to review the draft study which Pennoni mainly focused on the possibility that Uwchlan Township may seek to collect wastewater generated outside DARA member municipalities and convey it to the DARA plant for treatment. Mr. Gill then presented to the Board a Draft Memo from Pennoni for their review. After discussion, Mr. DiSario made a motion, seconded by Ms. Bernard, to authorize the Authority Solicitor and Engineer to submit comments on the Uwchlan Township Act 537 Special Study prior to the close of the public comment period on June 5, 2026. The motion passed 3-0.
I/I Reduction Program
Mr. Gill updated the Board on the 2026 Grouting Project. Mr. Gill informed the Board that a pre-construction meeting was held Aprill 24, 2026 and the contractor is looking at mobilizing in the next 2 months.
Caln Meetinghouse/Granger Lane Project Update
Mr. Gill updated the Board on the Caln Meetinghouse/Granger Lane project. Mr. Gill added that a pre-paving meeting was held on April 14, 2026, and that the contractor was scheduled to begin the mill and overlay work on May 11, 2026.
Kings Grant PS Electric Upgrade
Mr. Gill updated the Board on the Kings Grant Pump Station Electric Upgrade and stated that bid opening was on April 24, 2026, at 10:00 am, for the upgrade of the existing electrical equipment and the pump control panel at Kings Grant Pump Station.
Mr. Gill presented to the Board a bid recommendation from Keystone Electric which stated they only received two bids for the project, and the apparent low bidder, New London Electric, included a list of exclusions on their proposal that likely impacted their pricing. Keystone stated that, in their opinion, the contract specifications do not allow scope exclusions. Mr. Gill informed the Board that he spoke with Mr. Pompo, who stated that the Board would have little choice but to reject New London Electric’s bid as non-responsive, due to its failure to bid the project as specified. Mr. Gill stated that Mr. Pompo noted that it is fundamental to the public bidding process for all bidders to bid on the exact same scope of work. Mr. Gill added that if the Board still wishes to move forward with the project, Keystone recommends eliminating the two bid alternatives (rebuilding pumps 1 & 2 and supplying/installing a renewed grinder) and extending the contract time from 120 to 180 days for substantial completion, and to 210 days for final completion. Mr. Gill stated that staff believes that by eliminating these bid alternatives will result in a strict electrical project, which will hopefully eliminate any confusion and potentially attract more bidders.
After discussion, Mr. DiSario made a motion, seconded by Ms. Bernard, to reject both bids and authorize staff and Keystone Engineering Group to rebid the project with the exclusions of bid alternate 1 & 2 and extending the contract time to 180 days for substantial completion and 210 days for final completion. The vote passed 3-0.
11 Glen View Lane
Mr. Gill presented to the Board the Sewer Capacity Allocation and Maintenance Agreement for 11 Glen View Lane which is proposing to convert an existing attached residential garage into a small commissary kitchen, to support a mobile Neapolitan pizza food truck operating off-site. The proposed use is limited in scale and will not be open to public. No customer traffic, seating or on-site food service is proposed. Mr. Gill added that the applicant agrees that in addition to the Existing Capacity for the residential unit that one (1) additional new commercial EDU must be purchased for the proposed Project. Mr. Gill also stated that the agreement also addresses the DEP’s concerns as it relates to the transfer of waste that is produced by the mobile food facility which states that it will only be discharged in the home-based commissary in a location approved by the Chester County Health Department and that no waste from the mobile food facility will be discharged on the ground, in clean-outs or in stormwater facilities or in any area that could potentially pollute the waters in the Commonwealth. After discussion, Mr. DiSario made a motion, seconded by Ms. Bernard to authorize the Chairman to sign the Sewer Capacity Allocation and Maintenance Agreement for 11 Glen View Lane in the form as presented. The vote passed 3-0.
Financials; Sewer Fund,
Mr. Gill reviewed the sewer financial summary and revenues and expenditures for the Sewer Operating Fund for the month of April 2026 and the balances in Act 57 and Sewer Capital Funds. After discussion, Ms. Bernard made a motion, seconded by Mr. DiSario, to accept the April financials, as submitted. The vote passed 3-0.
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 April 2026 penalty waiver request spreadsheet from the finance department and informed the Board that there is no penalty waiver request for the month of April 2026.
Director’s Report
Mr. Gill discussed his April 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. DiSario made a motion, seconded by Ms. Bernard, to adjourn the May 18,2026 meeting at 7:55 pm. The vote passed 3-0.
Respectfully Submitted
Jennylyn Tanedo,
Recording Secretary
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