Minutes: 10.10.24

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

VERNON TOWNSHIP

MUNICIPAL UTILITY AUTHORITY

10.10.24

1. Call to Order

The regular meeting of the VTMUA convened 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

Dave McDermot

Ed DeYoung

Pat Rizzuto

Mark Bower

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

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

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

Mr. DeYoung made them motion to close the meeting for agenda items only, which was seconded by Mr. Bower and carried by unanimous votes.

6. Resolution #24-20: Approval of the Bills

Mr. DeYoung made the motion to approve resolution #24-20 Approval of the bills, which was seconded by Mr. McDermott and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Ms. Wheaton, Mr. McDermott, Mr. DeYoung and Mr. Rizzuto. 

7. Approval of Minutes:
   8. Minutes: 8.15.24

Mr. Bower made the motion to approve the minutes from 8.15.24, which was seconded by Mr. McDermott and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Ms. Wheaton, Mr. McDermott, Mr. DeYoung and Mr. Bower. 

8. Resolutions:

Mr. McDermott made the motion to block resolutions 24-21 through 24-23, which was seconded by Ms. Wheaton and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Ms. Wheaton, Mr. McDermott, Mr. DeYoung and Mr. Rizzuto. 

Ms. Wheaton made the motion to approve resolutions 24-21 through 24-23, which was seconded by Mr. Rizzuto, and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Ms. Wheaton, Mr. McDermott, Mr. DeYoung and Mr. Rizzuto. 

1. #24-21 Resolution to Join the Fund (Renew) Statewide Insurance Fund
2. #24-22 Resolution Appointing Fund Commissioner
3. #24-23 Resolution Appointing Risk Management Consultant 2024 Fund Year

Motion to block Resolutions #24-21 through #24-23 was made by Mr. McDermott and seconded by Ms. Wheaton and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Ms. Wheaton, Mr. McDermott, Mr. DeYoung and Mr. Rizzuto.

Motion to approve resolutions #24-21 through #24-23 was made by Ms. Wheaton, seconded by Mr. Rizzuto and carried by the unanimous votes of Mr. Kearney, Ms. Wheaton, Mr. McDermott, Mr. DeYoung and Mr. Rizzuto.

9. Administrator Update

Ms. Bright updated that Pump Station 2 is officially up and running. The demolition of the old pump station is completed. Once permanent financing is in place, Mt. Creek will pay.

Th sewer service area is sent to the county and it is hoped to be on the next meeting.

The transfer station is still being talked about; but focusing on connection fees right now.

The capital project at PS3 is completed.

The fence and gate at PS2 are done.

10. Licensed Operator Report
11. Engineer Report

The Ps2 project is just about done; a close out with Coppola needs to take place.

The SSA amendment is with the Sussex County Planning Department, hopefully on the agenda soon.

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

Mr. DeYoung made the motion to open the meeting to the public for items not on the agenda, which was seconded by Mr. McDermott and carried by unanimous votes. Ms. McCabe stated no one from the public wished to speak.

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

13. Commissioners’ Comments

No comments.

14. Chairman’s Comments

Mr. Kearney commented that he is glad that PS2 is now completed. Mr. Kearney thanked Ms. Bright, Mr. Benosky, and Ms. McCabe for following the project to completion.

Mr. Kearney commented on the SSA and is happy to hear it is in the county’s hands.

15. Adjournment

Mr. Rizzuto motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:21 pm, which was seconded by Mr. McDermott and carried by unanimous votes.

Respectfully submitted,

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Jaclyn McCabe

Minutes approved: 12.19.24