September 1st, 2026 General Purpose Authority Meeting

The Northampton County General Purpose Authority held a meeting on September 1, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related matters were discussed. The board approved meeting minutes and invoices for payment. An update was provided on ongoing bridge maintenance projects, including discussions about unresolved maintenance items and the need for contractor involvement. The Authority approved an extension of the Benish contract to complete outstanding bridge work. Additionally, the board reviewed responses to an RFP for insurance broker services and selected Gallagher Insurance as the new provider. The meeting also covered future grant opportunities, focusing on small business grants with a proposed budget of $50,000 for individual grants of $5,000 each, and discussed potential nonprofit grant support. Finally, the board approved relocating future meetings to the Human Services building due to upcoming construction and parking issues at the current location.