Minutes: Reorganization 2.13.25

REORGANIZATION MEETING MINUTES

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

1. Call to Order

The reorganization meeting on the Vernon township Municipal Utilities Authority, February 13, 2025 convened at 7:03 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

Ed DeYoung

Pat Rizzuto

The following member was absent:

Kristin Wheaton

The following professionals were present: Donelle Bright, CFO/Administrator; Igor Bykov, Attorney; Steve Benosky, Engineer; Jaclyn McCabe, Recording Secretary

5. Elections
   1. Chairperson

Mr. McDermott nominated Mr. Kearney for Chairperson, which was seconded by Mr. Rizzuto and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Mr. McDermott, Mr. DeYoung and Mr. Rizzuto.

1. Vice Chairperson

Mr. McDermott nominated Ms. Wheaton for Vice Chairperson, which was seconded by MR. DeYoung and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Mr. McDermott, Mr. DeYoung and Mr. Rizzuto

6. Open Meeting to the Public (For Agenda Items Only)

Mr. DeYoung 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 stated no one from the public wished to speak.

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

7. Reorganization Resolutions:

Mr. Rizzuto made the motion to block reorganization resolutions #25-09 through #25-09, which was seconded by Mr. McDermott and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Mr. McDermott, Mr. DeYoung and Mr. Rizzuto.

Mr. McDermott made the motion to approve reorganization resolutions #25-03 through #25-09, which was seconded by Mr. Rizzuto and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. Kearney, Mr. McDermott, Mr. DeYoung and Mr. Rizzuto

1. Resolution 25-03: Resolution Designating the Official Newspaper for 2024
2. Resolution 25-04: Resolution Authorizing the Award of Professional Services Contracts and the Advertising of Same
3. Resolution 25-04: Resolution to Adopt the Cash Management Plan for 2024
4. Resolution 25-06: Resolution Establishing the Authority to Spend Funds and Sign Checks
5. Resolution 25-07: Resolution Authorizing the Payment of Regulated Utility Bills
6. Resolution 25-08: Resolution Creating a Fee for Dishonored Checks
7. Resolution 25-09: Resolution Adopting Rules and Regulations for 2024

8. Approval of Bills: Resolution 25-10

Mr. DeYoung made the motion to approve Resolution # 25-10 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.

Roll call- Jackie

9. Approval of Minutes:
   1. Regular Meeting Minutes: January 23, 2025

Mr. DeYoung made the motion to approve the minutes from 1/23/25, which was seconded by Mr. McDermott and carried by the affirmative votes of Mr. McDermott, Mr. DeYoung and Mr. Rizzuto. Mr. Kearney abstained.

10. Administrator Update

Ms. Bright updated Mr. Benosky has the Cadex review on Friday which went to the EPA and we are still awaiting a response.

Ms. Bright stated we have the invoice for Coppola and waiting for them to finish up the two remaining items.

Ms. Bright added there is a meeting next week with the county to discuss the sewer service area mapping.

11. Licensed Operator Update

No report at this time.

12. Engineer Report

Mr. Benosky stated the PS2 alarm work needs to be completed by an electrician and the control panel vendor. That should be wrapped up shortly and can be closed out. 

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

Mr. McDermott opened the meeting for items not on the agenda, which was seconded by Mr. DeYoung and carried by unanimous votes. Ms. McCabe stated no one was wishing to speak.

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

14. Commissioners’ Comments

No comments were made.

15. Chairman’s Comments

Mr. Kearney commented that he hopes the meeting with the county goes well next week.

16. Adjournment

Mr. DeYoung motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:13 pm, which was seconded by Mr. McDermott and carried by unanimous votes.

Respectfully submitted,

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Jaclyn McCabe, Recording Secretary

Minutes approved: 3.20.25