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Minutes: 5.21.26

VERNON TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

5.21.26

Call to Order

This regular meeting of the VTMUA convened at 7:02 pm.

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 January 2, 2026, 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.

Salute to the Flag
Roll Call of Members and Professionals

The following members were present:

Paul Kearney

Dave McDermott

Pat Rizzuto

Ed DeYoung

Ed Seger

Mike Furrey

The following professionals were present: Donelle Bright, CFO/Administrator; Rich Wenner, Attorney; James Schappell, Engineer; Jaclyn Raperto, Recording Secretary

Open Meeting to the Public (For Agenda Items Only)

Mr. Furrey motioned to open the meeting to the public for agenda items only, which was seconded by Mr. McDermott and carried by unanimous votes.

Ms. Raperto stated no one from the public wished to speak.

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

Approval of Minutes:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes: 4.16.26

Mr. Furrey motioned to approve the minutes from 4.16.26, which was seconded by Mr. McDermott and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Mr. McDermott, Mr. Rizzuto, Mr. DeYoung and Mr. Furrey. Mr. Seger abstained.

Approval of Bills:

#26-13 Approval of the Bills

Mr. Furrey motioned to approve resolution #26-13 Approval of the Bills, which was seconded by Mr. DeYoung, and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Mr. McDermott, Mr. Rizzuto, Mr. DeYoung, Mr. Seger and Mr. Furrey.

Resolutions:
1. #26-14 Pay to Play: Speidel and Sons

Mr. McDermott motioned to approve resolution #26-14 Pay to Play Speidel and Sons, which was seconded by Mr. Furrey and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Mr. McDermott, Mr. Rizzuto, Mr. DeYoung, Mr. Seger,

Administrator Report

Ms. Bright updated there is a joint meeting with the Town Council on June 8. This will be to coordinate and share updates on infrastructure.

Ms. Bright stated that the SSA is still in progress and they are trying to set a date to /meet. Mr. Schapped said there should be a response the beginning of July. Commissioners commented this project needs to be pushed and we need to get this moving quickly. Ms. Bright responded that the comments should be given to the board before any decisions are made.

Ms. Bright updated the audit is moving forward. Additionally, the risk manager is looking into insurance options.

Licensed Operator Report
Engineer Report

Mr. Schappell stated that PS2 is working on being closed out and this is the home stretch. He continued to update the SSA and agreed that he would press the DEP on 7/9/26.

Mr. Schappell spoke about the expansion and revising the cost vs EDU to determine the best areas. He mentioned the Vernon Inn has to be honed in on and a meeting will be scheduled with them. Mr. Furrey requested a report and timeline of the expansion progress.

Open to the Public for Items Not on the Agenda

Mr. Furrey motioned to open the meeting to the public for agenda items not on the agenda, which was seconded by Mr. McDermott and carried by unanimous votes.

Ms. Raperto stated no one from the public wished to speak.

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

Commissioner Comments

Mr. Seger would like to see the cost options in the SSA. He would like to see everything that was presented today with dates and times of when things will happen. Mr. Seger also voiced frustration over the SSA approvals.

Mr. Rizzuto commented we are at a critical point in terms of moving forward with these projects.

Mr. DeYoung commented that this is urgent to get this started and we need to keep holding the fire.

Mr. Furrey commented this needs to get done.

Mr. McDermott commended that the expansion is urgent. Mr. McDermott also commented that we should look into on call contractors for emergencies.

Chairman’s Comments

Mr. Kearney stated his patience is low and ground needs to be broken soon. Mr. Kearney would like a sub-committee to look into some things to ensure the direction this is going in is correct.

Executive Session, Closed to the Public
1. Resolution #26-15- Entering into Executive Session

Mr. Furrey motion to approve Resolution 26-15 Executive Session, and was seconded by Mr. McDermott and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Mr. McDermott, Mr. Rizzuto, Mr. DeYoung, Mr. Seger and Mr. Furrey. No action will be taken.

Mr. Furrey made the motion to convene the regular meeting, which was seconded by Mr. McDermott and carried by unanimous votes.