Minutes: 9.18.25

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

VERNON TOWNSHIP

MUNICIPAL UTILITY AUTHORITY

1. Call to Order

This 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 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

Pat Rizzuto

The following member was absent:

Ed DeYoung

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

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

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

6. Approval of Minutes:
   8. 21.25

Mr. McDermott made the motion to approve the meeting minutes from 8.21.25, which was seconded by Mr. Rizzuto and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Mr. McDermott, and Mr. Rizzuto.

7. Approval of the Bills:
   1. Resolution #25-27 Approval of the Bills

Mr. McDermott made the motion to approve Resolution 25-27 Approval of the Bills, which was seconded by Mr. Rizzuto and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Mr. McDermott, and Mr. Rizzuto.

8. Resolutions:
   1. Resolution #25-28 Resolution Authorizing Contract with Jaclyn Raperto as Part-Time Administrative Assistant/Recording Secretary

Mr. McDermott made the motion to approve Resolution 25-28, Authorizing Contract with Jaclyn Raperto as Part-Time Administrative Assistant/Recording Secretary, which was seconded by Mr. Rizzuto and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Mr. McDermott, and Mr. Rizzuto.

9. Administrator Update

Ms. Bright updated PS2 is done and closing out the monetary component.

Ms. Bright stated there are a few items left on the SSA. This will hopefully be on the county meeting.

10. Licensed Operator Report

No report.

11. Engineer Report

Mr. Benosky agreed with MS. Bright. PS2 is being closed out with IBank and then on to permanent financing. The SSA updates will be done the day after the meeting.

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

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

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

13. Commissioners’ Comments
14. Chairman’s Comments
15. Adjournment

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

Respectfully Submitted,

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Jaclyn Raperto, Recording Secretary

Minutes approved: 11.13.25