Towamencin Township officials recently heard comments about an increase in sewer rates. After reading emailed public comments, Chuck Wilson, chairman of the township board of supervisors, noted that the “sewer rental rate was increased from $450 to $590 to cover increasing plant operating expenses, and to start raising funds for the township’s eight-year, $39 million capital plan.” The comments prompted another round of debate over the pending sale of the township sewer system to Aqua Pennsylvania. Supervisor Joyce Snyder, who voted against the sale, made a motion to “to advise staff to please write a letter, to remove us from the APA,” the asset purchase agreement selling the sewer system. It was the sixth such motion since last summer. The motion was seconded by Kofi Osei, who narrowly won a spot on the board of supervisors last November based on his opposition of the sewer sale. Osei took aim at the three board members who approved the initial sale, saying, “I keep having this debate with some of our neighbors, of whether the three of you are dumb or corrupt. And I am not arguing for the corrupt side. So here’s your opportunity to change my mind, at least.” Wilson replied that it isn’t that easy, and without having a legal discussion, “I don’t think your motion is the way to address it.” The board voted on the motion directing staff to stop the sale, with Osei and Snyder casting the only votes in favor. 
Source: The Reporter; 3/12/2024