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Council approves lease update with Norfolk Southern and discharge agreement with Kenview
Summary
Council approved two agreements: an amendment to the borough’s lease with Norfolk Southern (monthly rent adjusted to $2,275) and an agreement allowing Kenview to discharge pretreated industrial wastewater to the borough sewer system (renewal through 2028).
Council approved two separate agreements concerning borough infrastructure and revenue.
Norfolk Southern lease amendment: Council authorized an amendment to an existing borough lease for a 0.93‑acre parcel adjacent to the railroad that formalizes rent increases tied to inflation. The amendment sets the new monthly rent at $2,275 and restates tenant (Norfolk Southern) obligations for insurance and timely payment.
Kenview discharge agreement: Council also approved an agreement authorizing Kenview (a local manufacturer) to continue discharging allowable industrial wastewater into the borough sewer system after pretreatment. The agreement documents Kenview’s pretreatment responsibilities (lift station, equalization, pH neutralization and monitoring), regulatory compliance obligations and renewal terms through March 1, 2028. Borough staff said the company has installed appropriate pretreatment equipment and that the arrangement includes pretreatment monitoring and reporting.
Why it matters: The lease amendment adjusts municipal revenue from a borough property adjacent to a freight rail line. The Kenview agreement formalizes a privately owned pretreatment arrangement that allows industrial discharge while protecting the borough sewer system and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
Votes: Council voted to approve both agreements during the meeting. Staff noted both arrangements have been reviewed by engineers and counsel where appropriate.
