Lower Pottsgrove Authority adopts 2026 operating and capital budgets, keeps quarterly sewer fee at $156, approves $694,684 in capital invoices

The Lower Pottsgrove Township Authority approved its 2026 operating and capital budgets and authorized payment of the meeting's presented invoices at the Jan. 12 meeting.

On a motion by Sean Pence seconded by Joe McGeehan, the Authority approved Resolution 2026-145 adopting the 2026 Operating Budget; the motion passed unanimously, 5-0. Joseph Groff moved and Mark Loshnowsky seconded approval of Resolution 2026-146 adopting the 2026 Capital Fund Budget; that resolution also passed 5-0. The board kept the quarterly sewer rental fee at $156 by unanimous vote on Resolution 2026-147 after Manager Edward C. Wagner noted the rate remains unchanged.

Solicitor Stephen Kalis read the capital and operating invoice registers. The capital register listed invoices totaling $694,684.85, including two entries from the Borough of Pottstown for equipment and WWTP items ($124,632.00 and $502,138.00). The operating register totaled $64,164.25, including health insurance, utilities and contract payments. Mark Loshnowsky moved to pay the bills and Joe McGeehan seconded; the motion carried 5-0.

Treasurer Joe McGeehan reported account balances of $3,833,752.08 in operating accounts and $1,601,346.19 in capital accounts; the board approved the Treasurer's report unanimously. The meeting record shows unanimous approval across budget resolutions and payments, formalizing the Authority’s financial plan and near-term expenditures for 2026.