Butler Area Sewer Authority board chairman Paul Sybert, left, and executive director Duane McKee do business at the board’s meeting Tuesday. William Pitts/Butler Eagle

The Butler Area Sewer Authority is making plans for its eventual dissolution and absorption into Pennsylvania American Water.

At its monthly meeting Tuesday morning, July 11, the authority’s board voted to amend its articles of incorporation to acknowledge that BASA is winding down its operations as an independent entity.

If Pennsylvania American Water succeeds in its $231 million buyout, all BASA property and personnel will be transferred to the new controlling entity. The BASA headquarters on Litman Road will remain open and staffed after the acquisition is finalized, but will no longer serve as an in-person customer service and payment center.