Minutes: June 19, 2025

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

VERNON TOWNSHIP

MUNICIPAL UTILITY AUTHORITY

 

1. Call to Order

This regular meeting of the VTMA 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

Mr. Rizzuto

The following member was absent:

Ed DeYoung

The following professionals were present: Donelle Bright, CFO/Administrator; Igor Bykov, Attorney; Jaclyn Raperto, Recording Secretary

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

Mr. McDermott made the motion to open the meeting to the public for agenda items only, which was seconded by Mr. Rizzuto and carried by unanimous votes. Ms. Raperto stated no one from the publish wished to speak.

Mr. McDermott made the motion to close the meeting to the public, which was seconded by Mr. Kearney and carried by unanimous votes.

6. Approval of Minutes:
   3. 20.25

Minutes tabled.

5. 15.25

Mr. McDermott motioned to approve the meeting minutes from 5.15.25, 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 #25-15 Approval of the Bills

Mr. McDermott motioned to approve Resolution #25-15 Approval of the Bills, which was seconded by Mr. Kearney and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Mr. McDermott, and Mr. Rizzuto.

8. Resolutions:

Mr. McDermott made the motion to block Resolutions #25-17 through Resolution 25-20, which was seconded by Mr. Kearney.

Mr. McDermott made the motion to approve resolutions #25-17 through Resolution #25-20, which was seconded by Mr. Rizzuto and carried by the affirmative votes of MR. Kearney, Mr. McDermott and Mr. Rizzuto.

1. #25-16 Resolution 2025 Budget Transfer
2. #25-17 Resolution of the Vernon Township Municipal Utilities Authority Establishing Employee Classifications and Salaries for the Year 2025

 

1. # 25-18 Resolution Authorizing an amendment to the Keisel Reyes Employment Contract in Order to Provide Health Benefit Coverage in Accordance with the New Jersey Public Law 2011 Chapter 78

 

1. #25-19 Authorizing Employment Contract with Drew VanGorder as Per Diem ON-Call Sewer Repairer

 

1. #25-20 Authorizing Employment Contract with Nick Styles as Per Diem ON-Call Sewer Repairer

 

1. #25-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SEWER MAIN RELOCATION AND

APPLICATION TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR A TREATMENT WORKS APPROVAL APPLICATION FOR BLOCK 402, LOTS 2 & 3 OWNED BY RED HAND, LLC

 

Mr. McDermott motioned to approve Resolution #21-21 Authorizing Sewer Main Relocation and Application to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for a Treatment Works Approval Application for Block 402, Lots 2&3 Owned by Red Hand, LLC, which was seconded by Mr. Rizzuto and carried by affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Mr. McDermott, and MR. Rizzuto.

 

1. #25-22 Edu Calculation for 19-21 Omega Dr

 

Mr. McDermott motioned to approve #25-22 EDU Calculation for 19-21 Omega Dr, 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 stated that PS2 is completed and we are closing out with the DEP and I-Bank. Following out the closing, we will obtain permanent financing. Which Mt. Creek will pay for.

Regarding the SSA, the mapping and additional information was submitted to the county, per their request. We hope to be on the agenda for the county next month.

10. Licensed Operator Report

No report.

11. Engineer Report

No report.

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

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

Mr. Rizzuto 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.

13. Commissioners’ Comments

No comments.

14. Chairman’s Comments

Mr. Kearney commented that he hopes to see the SSA approved.

15. Adjournment

Mr. McDermott made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 pm, which was seconded by Rizzuto and carried by unanimous votes.

Respectfully Submitted,

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Jaclyn Raperto, Recording Secretary

Minutes approved: 8.22.25