Minutes: 12.19.24

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

VERNON TOWNSHIP

MUNICIPAL UTILITY AUTHORITY

12/19/2024

1. Call to Order

 

This regular meeting of the VTMUA convened at 6:06 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

 

Paul Kearney

Kristin Wheaton

Dave McDermot

Ed DeYoung

Pat Rizzuto

Mr. Bower was absent.

The following professionals were present: Donelle Bright, Administrator/CFO; Igor Bykov, Attorney; Steve Benosky, Engineer; Rob McNinch, Auditor; and Jaclyn McCabe, recording Secretary

 

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

 

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

 

 

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

 

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

 

7. Approval of Minutes 10.10.24

 

Ms. Wheaton made the motion to approve the minutes from 10.10.24, which was seconded by Mr. DeYoung and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Ms. Wheaton, Mr. McDermott, and Mr. DeYoung. 

 

8. Discussion Meeting time for 2025

 

It was determined to keep the meeting time at 7:00 pm.

9.            Resolutions:

a.            #24-25 Late Introduction of the Budget

Mr. Rizzuto made the motion to approve resolution #24-25 Late Introduction to the Budget, which was seconded by Mr. McDermott and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Ms. Wheaton, Mr. McDermott, Mr. DeYoung and Mr. Rizzuto.

b.            #24-26 Introduction of the 2025 Budget

Mr. DeYoung made the motion to approve resolution #24-26 Introduction to the budget, which was seconded by Mr. McDermott and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Ms. Wheaton, Mr. McDermott, Mr. DeYoung, and Mr. Rizzuto.

c.             #24-27 2025 Resolution to Appoint Fund Commissioner

Mr. DeYoung made the motion to approve resolution #24-27 Resolution to appoint Fund Commissioner, which was seconded by Mr. McDermott and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Ms. Wheaton, Mr. McDermott, Mr. DeYoung and Mr. Rizzuto.

d.            #24-28 Resolution appointing RMC and RMC Agreement

Mr. McDermott made the motion to approve Resolution #24-28 Resolution appointing RMC and RMC Agreement, which was seconded by Ms. Wheaton and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Ms. Wheaton, Mr. McDermott, Mr. DeYoung and Mr. Rizzuto.

e.            #24-29 2025 Meeting Dates

Ms. Wheaton made the motion to approve Resolution #24-29 2025 Meeting Dates, which was seconded by Mr. McDermott and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Ms. Wheaton, Mr. McDermott, Mr. DeYoung and Mr. Rizzuto.

10. Administrator Update

Ms. Bright updated PS2 has a small electrical issue during the demolition. It was not known that the electric also powered the guard booth. This has been rectified.

Ms. Bright noted that the sensaphone alarms for the muffin monster were not included in the quotes and that will go before council for a change order.

Ms. Bright stated the SSA map has been with the county for a number of months to review. Ms. Bright reached out for a meeting the first week of January.

Ms. Bright reviewed the capital items and that PS3 rehab is completed. Additionally, Dewberry is 90% completed with the sewer expansion plans.

11. Licensed Operator Report

No reports at this time

12. Engineer Report

Mr. Benosky noted that most items were covered in the Administrator report. Mr. Benosky added PS2 is 99.9% completed; the alarm system needs a slight update.

13. 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 Ms. Wheaton and carried by unanimous votes. Ms. McCabe stated no one from the public wished to speak.

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

14. Commissioners’ Comments

Ms. Wheaton had no comments.

Mr. DeYoung commented that he and Mr. Rizzuto met for the finance committee for the budget and it all looks good. Ms. Bright did a good job.

Mr. Rizzuto extended his thanks and appreciation for a full year and appreciated the opportunity to sit on the board. Mr. Rizzuto is hopeful this year will be even mor productive.

Mr. McDermott commented this year has been a pleasure and it has been productive. Many projects have been completed.

15. Chairman’s Comments

Mr. Kearney comments things are moving alone and a positive future is in sight. Mr. Kearney is waiting for the shovels in the ground for expansion.

16. Adjournment

Mr. Rizzuto motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:32 pm, which was seconded by Mr. McDermott and carried by unanimous votes.

Respectfully submitted,

Jaclyn McCabe  

Minutes approved: 1/23/25