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Hopewell Township board authorizes one-year Penn Waste contract extension
Summary
On Aug. 28, 2024, the Hopewell Township Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 11-2024 to authorize a one-year extension option to its municipal waste contract with Penn Waste; a Penn Waste representative appeared by Zoom and no public comment was recorded.
The Hopewell Township Board of Supervisors voted on Aug. 28, 2024, to authorize a one-year extension option to its municipal waste contract with Penn Waste, adopting Resolution 11-2024.
The extension option was included in the original 2023 bid for municipal waste services. Chairman Manifold called the special meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Supervisor John O'Neill moved to approve entering into the one-year extension option; Supervisor David Wisnom seconded the motion, which the board carried. The meeting record does not include a roll-call tally.
Joel Washok appeared by Zoom as the Penn Waste representative and said he was "glad that the Township expressed an interest in the extension." Supervisor John O'Neill said he was pleased there have been fewer issues with Penn Waste since the contract began. Township Manager Katie Berry and Road Master Travis Mergler were present for the discussion; no further details about contract terms or effective dates were provided during the meeting.
The board also approved the minutes of its Aug. 5, 2024 meeting (Supervisor John O'Neill moved; Supervisor David Wisnom seconded) and recorded no public comment during the special meeting. Chairman Manifold adjourned the meeting at 6:07 p.m.
Resolution 11-2024 authorizes staff to enter into the one-year extension option; the meeting record does not specify implementation steps, effective dates, financial terms, or the vote tally. Residents seeking details on contract terms or future agenda items should contact the township office.
