Board approves CHA invoices and Trane payment; receives project status updates for natatorium, transportation facility, TV studio and Southfield heating
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Summary
After project updates, the board voted to pay CHA invoices covering multiple projects and approved an application for payment to Trane for the Bushkill boiler. Staff updated the board on repair work at the North natatorium, a preliminary study for the North transportation facility, a permit delay for the Lehman TV studio and circulation‑pump work
The board received a series of facilities updates and approved routine payments to consultants and contractors.
Project updates
• North natatorium: Staff reported the wall reconstruction and mechanical access closure are complete except for final metal fascia panels and finishing above the ceiling; remaining roof/ceiling work will be scheduled over Thanksgiving break to avoid daytime disruption.
• North transportation facility: Staff are exploring a pre‑engineered metal building and whether to demolish and replace an existing converted tire shed and office section; preliminary quotes for slab and shell were obtained and a budget update is expected next week.
• Lehman TV studio: Permits for interior walls and minor electrical work are pending from the township; staff plan to visit permitting offices in person to resolve outstanding comments so interior work can proceed over winter.
• Southfield House heating: Crews are upsizing circulation piping and pumps to provide adequate flow for new boilers; contractor Scranton Electric expected to complete the work by the end of the week so the facility will have heat.
Payments and CHA invoices
Maggie presented CHA invoices 1–7, which the invoice cover sheet described as fees for multiple projects (Southfield equipment renovations, East Stroudsburg Elementary sprinkler replacement, JTL data network improvements, JTL boiler and water heater work, boardroom audio‑visual upgrades, stormwater Phase 3, and the North site transportation building). Board members questioned the fee schedule and monthly retainer for CHA; CHA staff explained the retainer covers on‑call project assistance and that fee calculations are tied to project value.
The board made a voice motion to pay CHA invoices 1–7 and to approve an application for payment to Trane for the Bushkill Elementary boiler project. The board approved payment by voice vote; multiple board members said "aye" and one board member voiced a recorded dissent. The meeting record indicates approval carried and payments were authorized.
No further project approvals were made; staff will return with updated budgets and permit responses for the items above.