Suburban Water Authority asks Lock Haven council for joint review of cost‑sharing; council forms subcommittee

Greg Hayes, speaking on behalf of the Suburban Water Authority, told Lock Haven council on July 11 that suburban officials and their solicitor flagged concerns after reviewing a consolidated cost‑sharing agreement and supplemental documents. Hayes said suburban’s engineer and solicitor were concerned the authority could be asked to pay a larger share of long‑term debt without equal representation in the drafting and approval process.

Hayes requested a meeting with the city’s solicitor and staff to "hash out" the financing and ensure fairness in allocation. Council members agreed to assemble a small subcommittee to meet with suburban representatives; several council members volunteered and Paul Ryan (identified in the transcript) indicated he wants to participate. The council characterized the planned subcommittee meeting as a chance to resolve concerns prior to any final debt allocations.

Provenance: Suburban Water Authority comment introduced SEG 753; subcommittee formation and volunteers recorded through SEG 876.