Minutes: 11.13.25

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

VERNON TOWNSHIP

MUNICIPAL UTILITY AUTHORITY

21 Church Street

Vernon, NJ 07462

 

1. Call to Order

The regular meeting of the VTMUA convened at 7:06.

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:

Paul Kearney

Dave McDermott

Ed DeYoung

Pat Rizzuto

The following professionals were present: Donelle Bright, CFO/Administrator, Rich Wenner, Attorney; Steve Benosky, Engineer; Jaclyn Raperto, Recording Secretary.

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

Mr. Rizzuto motioned to open the meeting to the public for agenda items only, which was seconded by Mr. McDermott and carried by unanimous votes. No one from the public wished to speak.

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

 

6. Approval of Minutes:
   9. 18.25

Mr. McDermott motioned to approve the minutes from 9.18.25, which was seconded by Mr. Rizzuto and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Mr. McDermott and Mr. Rizzuto. Mr. DeYoung abstained.

7. Approval of the Bills:
   1. Resolution #25-29 Approval of the Bills

Mr. Rizzuto made the motion to approve Resolution 25-29 Approval of the Bills, which was seconded by Mr. McDermott and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Mr. McDermott, Mr. DeYoung and Mr. Rizzuto.

8. Resolutions:
   1. Resolution #25-30 Authorizing Employment Contract with Nicholas Styles as On-Call Sewer Repairer

 

Mr. Rizzuto made the motion to approve Resolution 25-30, which was seconded by Mr. McDermott and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Mr. McDermott, Mr. DeYoung and Mr. Rizzuto.

 

1. Resolution #25-31 Resolution authorizing joining of Omnia Partners National Cooperative

 

Mr. Rizzuto made the motion to approve Resolution 25-29 Approval of the Bills, which was seconded by Mr. McDermott and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Mr. McDermott, Mr. DeYoung and Mr. Rizzuto.

 

 

9. Administrator Update

Pump Station 2 is complete; permanent financing will be done in the spring.

The sewer service area is submitted to the DEP; the clock start snow 18-24 months for approvals.

10. Licensed Operator Report
11. Engineer Report

Mr. Benosky agreed with Ms. Bright about PS2.

Mr. Benosky added that the sewer service area is now under more intense review.

 

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

Mr. DeYoung motioned to open the meeting to the public for items not on the agenda, which was seconded by Mr. McDermott and carried by unanimous votes. No one from 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.

 

1. Discussion Item: Connection Fees

Developer did not appear at the meeting.

 

13. Commissioners’ Comments

None at this time.

14. Chairman’s Comments

None at this time.

15. Adjournment

Mr. Rizzuto motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:23pm, which was seconded by Mr. McDermott and carried my unanimous votes.

 

Respectfully submitted,

______________________

Jaclyn Raperto, Recording Secretary

Minutes approved: 12.18.25