Minutes: 1.23.25

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

VERNON TOWNSHIP

MUNICIPAL UTILITY AUTHORITY

1.23.25

1. Call to Order

This regular meeting of the VTMUA will now convene 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 January 12, 2025 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:

Dave McDermott

Ed DeYoung

Pat Rizzuto

The following members were absent: Paul Kearney, Kristin Wheaton, and Mark Bower.

The following professionals were present: Donelle Bright, CFO/Administrator; Rob McNinch, Auditor; Steve Benosky, Engineer; Howard Lazier, Licensed Operator; Jaclyn McCabe, Recording Secretary

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

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

6. Approval of Minutes:
   1. 12/19/24

Mr. DeYoung made the motion to approve the minutes from 12.19.24, which was seconded by Mr. McDermott and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. McDermott, Mr. Rizzuto, and Mr. DeYoung.

7. 2025 Budget Approval
   1. Resolution #25-01 Adopting the 2025 Budget

Mr. DeYoung made the motion to approve resolution #25-01 Adopting the 2025 Budget, which was seconded by Mr. Rizzuto and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. McDermott, Mr. Rizzuto, and Mr. DeYoung.

8. Resolutions:
   1. Resolution #25-02 Amending Employment Contract With Keisel Reyes for Vernon Township Snow Event Coverage

1. Rizzuto made the motion to approve #25-02 Amending Employment Contract with Keisel Reyes for Vernon Township Snow Event Coverage, which was seconded by Mr. DeYoung and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. McDermott, Mr. Rizzuto, and Mr. DeYoung.

9. Administrator Update

Ms. Bright updated that there are two small items for PS2 that require a change order, this will be on the next council meeting for approval. The change is to do an update to the alarms for the muffin monster.

Ms. Bright updated the SSA has a small set back as there were some personal events which occurred at the county level and they need to catch up.

10. Licensed Operator Report

Mr. Lazier reported there was a call in for Stonehill for high water alarm. The pumps were pulled and cleaned. Since the weather has been extremely cold to double check the pumps are working correctly.

11. Engineer Report

Mr. Benosky reported ps2 is almost completed, all the original work is done and just need to close out some items with the contractor.

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

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

Mr. Rizzuto 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

Mr. Rizzuto asked of there is an assurance we are at the top of the list with the county. Mr. Bright responded that Mr. Benosky has been on top of the project.

14. Chairman’s Comments
15. Adjournment

MR. Rizzuto motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 pm, which was seconded by Mr. DeYoung and carried by unanimous votes.

Respectfully submitted,

___________________

Jaclyn McCabe

Minutes approved: 2.13.25