Minutes: September 21, 2023

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

VERNON TOWNSHIP

MUNICIPAL UTILITY AUTHORITY

These minutes are a synopsis of the meeting that took place on 9/21/2023.  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 7:02 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 27, 2022 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:

Kristin Wheaton

Dave McDermott

Ed Snook

Ed DeYoung

Mark Bower

Pat Rizzuto

The following member was absent:

Paul Kearney

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

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

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

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

6. Resolution #23-25: Approval of the Bills

Mr. DeYoung made the motion to approve resolution #23-25, which was seconded by Mr. McDermott and carried by the affirmative votes of Ms. Wheaton, Mr. McDermott, Mr. Snook, Mr. DeYoung, Mr. Rizzuto. Mr. Bower abstained from voting.

7. Approval of Minutes:
   1. Regular Meeting 7/20/23

Mr. Snook made the motion to approve the regular meeting minutes from 7/20/23, which was seconded by Mr. DeYoung, and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. McDermott, Mr. Snook, Mr. DeYoung, and Mr. McDermott. Ms. Wheaton and Mr. Bower abstained from voting.

8. Resolutions:
   1. #23-26 EDU Calculation for 281 Rt 94

Ms. Bright explained this is for a new deli that will be put in on rt 94.

Mr. Snook made the motion to approve #23-36 EDU Calculation for 281 Rt 94, which was seconded by Mr. McDermott, and carried by the affirmative votes of Ms. Wheaton, Mr. McDermott, Mr. Snook, Mr. DeYoung, and Mr. Rizzuto. Mr. Bower voted no.

9. Administrator report

Ms. Bright updated on PS2 and that a change order will be on the next town council agenda for a change order. Otherwise, progress is moving in the right direction. The sewer service area is 99.9% completed, the final shape files will be reviewed. SCMUA has refused to meet to discuss a transfer station. They sent a letter stating they would not support a transfer station because they feel it would affect their own revenues by removing effluent from their own collections, despite being told it included grease trap waste. That was the only reason provided to the Township/MUA.

10. Licensed Operator Report

No updates to report.

11. Engineer Report

Mr. Benosky added PS2 work is progressing, the wetwell and piping are in and the building is moving alone. There is a delay with the generator but we are trying to bring it online without incurring expenses.

Ms. Bright would like the office to go through the commercial properties and have Mr. Benosky review to ensure accurate EDU calculations. Ms. Wheaton agreed as did the other members.

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

Ms. Wheaton opened the meeting to the public for items not on the agenda, seconded by Mr. DeYoung. No members of the public wished to speak.

Mr. DeYoung 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.

13. Commissioners’ Comments

Mr. Snook had no additional comments.

Mr. De Young had no additional comments.

Mr. McDermott had no additional comments.

Ms. Wheaton commented we have been invited to a meeting with SCMUA and said they will help us find options and that s positive thing and I really think we should solicit options.

Mr. Rizzuto commented he would like a summary paper or FAQ sheet, as he gets questioned and a little confused and I would like an update on the water coming into town. Also, what has to be done in terms of laying pipe. Mr. Rizzuto would like to know what the status of Legends and Ryan homes.

14. Chairman’s Comments
15. Adjournment

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:42pm was made by Mr. McDermott and seconded by Mr. DeYoung and carried by unanimous votes.

Respectfully submitted,

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Jaclyn McCabe, recording secretary

Minutes Approved: October 19, 2023