Minutes: June 20, 2024

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

VERNON TOWNSHIP

MUNICIPAL UTILITY AUTHORITY

21 Church Street

Vernon, NJ 07462

The VTMUA will hold its hybrid meeting Thursday, June 20, 2024. The public can access the meeting in person at the Municipal Building and also via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88098270085). You may also dial in using your phone: (929) 205-6099 access code: 880 9827 0085

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 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

Dave McDermott

Mark Bower

The following members were absent:

Kristin Wheaton

Ed DeYoung

Pat Rizzuto

The following professionals were present: Donelle Bright, Administrator/CFO; Jaclyn McCabe, Recording Secretary

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

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

6. Resolution #24-16: Approval of the Bills

Mr. McDermott motioned to approve Resolution #24-16, approval of the bills, which was seconded by Mr. Bower and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Mr. McDermott, and Mr. Bower.

7. Approval of Minutes:
   1. Minutes: 4/18/24

Mr. Bower motioned to approve the minutes from 4/18/24, which was seconded by Mr. McDermott and caried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Mr. McDermott, and Mr. Bower.

8. Administrator Update

Ms. Bright updated that PS2 is almost completed; the generator should be delivered in the next few days and that is the final step.

Ms. Bright stated we are at a stand still with the transfer station.

Ms. Bright said we are still working on the SSA, this could be up to an additional 18 months for the DEP review.

Ms. Bright updated that we found a contractor for the PS3 renovation. We will be working with him to obtain quotes to finalize that project.

9. Licensed Operator Report
10. Engineer Report
11. Open to the Public for Items Not on the Agenda

Mr. Bower 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 informed no one from the public wished to speak.

Mr. Bower 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.

12. Commissioners’ Comments

Mr. McDermott stated he likes the weekly updates.

13. Chairman’s Comments

Mr. Kearney agreed with Mr. McDermott. Mr. Kearney commented he is glad the generator is finally here.

14. Adjournment

Mr. Bower motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:11, which was seconded by Mr. McDermott and carried by unanimous votes.

Respectfully submitted,

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Jaclyn McCabe, Recording Secretary

Minutes approved: 8/15/24