Minutes: March 21, 2024

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

3.21.24

VERNON TOWNSHIP

MUNICIPAL UTILITY AUTHORITY

These minutes are a synopsis of the meeting that took place on 3/21/24.  Copies of the recording are available at the office of the Vernon Township Municipal Utilities Authority (the “MUA”).  

1. Call to Order

This regular meeting of the VTMUA commenced at 7:04 pm.

2. Statement of Compliance

Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, adequate notice of this regular meeting was provided to the public and the press on December 31, 2023 by delivering to the press such notice and posting same at the municipal building and filed with the office of the MUA as well as posted on the website.

3. Salute to the Flag
4. Roll Call of Members and Professionals

The following members were present:

Paul Kearney

Kristin Wheaton

Pat Rizzuto

Mark Bower

The following member was absent: Ed DeYoung and Dave McDermott

The following professionals were present: Donelle Bright, Administrator/CFO; Steve Benosky, Engineer; Rich Wenner, Attorney; Jaclyn McCabe, Recording Secretary

5. Open Meeting to the Public (for Agenda Items Only)

Mr. Rizzuto made the motion to open the meeting to the public for agenda items only, which was seconded by Ms. Wheaton and carried by unanimous votes. Ms. McCabe informed no one from the public wished to speak.

Mr. Bower motioned to close the meeting to the public for agenda items only, which was seconded by Ms. Wheaton and carried by unanimous votes.

6. Resolution #24-14: Approval of the Bills

Ms. Wheaton motioned to approve Resolution #24-14 Approval of the bills, which was seconded by Mr. Rizzuto and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearny, Ms. Wheaton, Mr. Rizzuto, and Mr. Bower.

7. Approval of Minutes:
   1. Minutes: 2/8/24

Minutes were tabled until the April meeting.

8. Administrator Update

Ms. Bright updated the generator for PS2 has not yet been received.

Ms. Bright stated the SSA and there is a preliminary agreement reached. Ms. Bright will reach out in another week or two to confirm and move to a written agreement.

Ms. Bright updated on the transfer station stating Mr. Benosky will reach out to WindRiver over the concerns SCMUA has.

Ms. Bright updated on the capital items, stating we have reach out to multiple vendors regarding the PS3 rehab, however because of pricing thresholds, the contractor would need a state certification. We are having difficulty finding someone with the certification and we will be reaching out to the township to see if they can help.

Ms. Bright stated there has been some new developments in the area and will update when there is more information.

Ms. Bright informed the LIHWAP program has ended.

9. Licensed Operator Report

There was a power failure at PS1, JEM came out and determined it was on the end of the power company. The company came out and it was a dropped phase on the pole. No issues arose from this.

10. Engineer Report

Mr. Benosky sated he is working with SCMUA regarding their concerns dealing with some of the chemical components.

Mr. Benosky stated there have been several delays with equipment. The generator is still not there; however, there is now power to the building.

11. Open to the Public for Items Not on the Agenda

Ms. Wheaton made the motion to open the meeting to the public for items not on the agenda, which was seconded by Mr. Rizzuto and carried by unanimous votes. Ms. McCabe informed there was a member of the public wishing to speak.

Sean Clarkin: Mr. Clarkin stated there are several large properties in town center that would benefit from having sewer and water. Mr. Clarkin said he would like to see maps to determine if they would be in the service area. Mr. Clarkin was told he can view the maps on line and if he has any further questions he can contact the office.

Mr. Rizzuto motioned to close the meeting to the public for items not on the agenda, which was seconded by Mr. Bower and carried by unanimous votes.

12. Commissioners’ Comments
13. Chairman’s Comments
14. Adjournment

Mr. Bower motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:38, which was seconded by Mr. Rizzuto and carried by unanimous votes.

Respectfully submitted,

Jaclyn McCabe, Recording Secretary

Minutes approved: 4/18/24