WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY. PUBLIC MEETING: August 19, 2014

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1 WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY PUBLIC MEETING: August 19, 2014 In accordance with the requirements of the New Jersey Statutes regarding Open Public Meetings, notice of all public meetings for Fiscal Year (with time and place of meeting) was legally advertised in the Courier Post and The Sentinel. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mike Russo at 6:15 p.m. in the Board Room located at 152 Whitman Drive, Turnersville, New Jersey. ROLL CALL: Present from the Board were Mike Russo, Chairman; Mark Fruits, Vice Chairman; Rich Silvesti, Secretary/Treasurer; Paula Corbi, Member; Renee Iannace, Alternate Member; and Russell Price, Alternate Member. Also present were Angela Grassia, Executive Director; Matt Mallon, Superintendent; Dennis Yoder, Authority Engineer, and Tim O Donnell, Authority Solicitor. Jack Yerkes, Member, arrived at 7:30 PM. Mr. Price voted in place of Mr. Yerkes until arrival. GUESTS: Mr. Adam Burkett of Garden State Outdoor, LLC addressed the Board this evening regarding the billboard permit. Mr. Burkett indicated that he could move the permit to have the billboard put on the expressway close to the MUA but off of their property. He also explained he could turn the one permit into several, allowing him to put up a few billboards along the expressway. The MUA would receive $1000 for each sign constructed and then 10% of the revenue. They discussed digital and regular billboards and the MUA agreed to have Mr. Burkett submit information and a proposal to the Authority Solicitor for review. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Russell Price made a motion to approve the minutes of July 22, Paula Corbi seconded the motion, which was approved by the Board, with the exception of Mr. Silvesti, who abstained. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES: Russell Price made a motion to approve the closed session minutes of July 22, Paula Corbi seconded the motion, which was approved by the Board, with the exception of Mr. Silvesti, who abstained. ENGINEER S REPORT: 431 Egg Harbor Rd.: Mr. Yoder requested a resolution for Form A feasibility and B-1 technical review approval for this project based on comments of the review letter dated August 11, WTMUA MINUTES AUGUST 19, 2014 Page 43

2 Russell Price moved RESOLUTION # TO APPROVE THE FORM A AND B-1 APPLICATIONS FOR 431 EGG HARBOR RD. BASED UPON THE ENGINEER S LETTER DATED AUGUST 11, 2014; A PORTION OF WORK WILL BE ALLOWED WITHIN EGG HARBOR RD. IN ADVANCE OF FORM C APPROVAL CONTINGENT UPON PROPER INSURANCE, ESCROW AND BOND INFORMATION SUBMITTED. Rick Silvesti seconded the motion, which was 116 Lillian Ave.: Mr. Pantarelli from Pantarelli Homes, Inc. was present this evening regarding this project. Mr. Yoder requested Form A feasibility approval for water and sewer main extension and connection for this project. He indicated a hydrant is needed at the water main dead end for the blow off, and a water connection credit should be issued for the additional cost of the hydrant. Russell Price moved RESOLUTION # TO APPROVE THE FORM A APPLICATION FOR 116 LILLIAN AVE. BASED UPON THE ENGINEER S LETTER DATED AUGUST 12, 2014; A WATER CONNECTION CREDIT WILL BE ISSUED FOR THE ADDITIONAL COST OF THE HYDRANT. Paula Corbi seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved by the Board. Well 28: Mr. Yoder requested the award of a quote to Roger Wuestefeld in the amount of $8, based on the Engineer s letter dated August 12, Russell Price moved RESOLUTION # TO APPROVE THE AWARD OF THE QUOTE TO ROGER WUESTEFELD IN THE AMOUNT OF $8, FOR WELL 28 BASED ON THE ENGINEER S LETTER DATED AUGUST 12, Mark Fruits seconded the motion, which was Wastewater Management Plan: Mr. Yoder explained he received an amendment of the wastewater management plan; the amendment is to get certain lots back into the plan. They are out for public comment and would like to have Authority support. Mr. Yoder stated he could share the sample of the consent resolution with the Board at the next meeting. After a brief discussion, the Board decided not to take any action. Well 21: Since iron and aluminum are still an issue, Mr. Yoder explained that we may need to bid or quote a well driller to surge the well in order to reestablish the water quality. Treatment on our own has not been successful. WTMUA MINUTES AUGUST 19, 2014 Page 44

3 Water Infiltration Report: The Board briefly discussed the report, including the area of the Birches and the cost of infiltrating water to that area, Heritage Woods and the drainage issue, as well as the recommendations provided in the report. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT: 32 Churchill Way: Mr. Mallon requested approval for an emergency repair done at 32 Churchill Way. Mark Fruits moved RESOLUTION # TO APPROVE THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF SEWER LATERAL AT 32 CHURCHILL WAY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7, Russell Price seconded the motion, which was 163 Hurffville-Crosskeys Road: Mr. Mallon requested approval for an emergency repair done at 163 Hurffville-Crosskeys Road. Mark Fruits moved RESOLUTION # TO APPORVE THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF SEWER LATERAL AT 163 HURFFVILLE- CROSSKEYS ROAD IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $9, Paula Corbi seconded the motion, which was AMR Meter Supply & Conversion: Mr. Mallon requested approval for appropriation of $300, of unrestricted net assets for the meter supply and conversion. Mark Fruits moved RESOLUTION # TO APPROPRIATE $300, OF UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS FOR THE AMR METER SUPPLY AND CONVERSION. Paula Corbi seconded the motion, which was Rio Supply: Mr. Mallon requested a resolution to award the contract for the meter supply and conversion to Rio Supply. Mark Fruits moved RESOLUTION # TO AWARD CONTRACT TO RIO SUPPLY FOR THE AMR METER SUPPLY AND CONVERSION FROM TELECODER TO RADIO FREQUECY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,180, Paula Corbi seconded the motion, which was Rich Hall: Since Mr. Hall has received three letters regarding his positive work ethic, the Board suggested send him a letter of appreciation from the Board. WTMUA MINUTES AUGUST 19, 2014 Page 45

4 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The Board opened the meeting for public participation, but no one was present. CLOSED SESSION: Mark Fruits moved RESOLUTION # TO ENTER INTO A CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS LITIGATION AND PERSONNEL. Paula Corbi seconded the motion, which was Verizon Contract: When the meeting reconvened, Mike Russo moved RESOLUTION # TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL UTILITY AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION UNDER DOCKET #TC Mark Fruits seconded the motion, which was Tom McDonald: Rich Silvesti moved RESOLUTION # TO PROMOTE TOM MCDONALD FROM REPAIRMAN III TO UTILITYMAN I WITH AN INCREASE IN SALARY FROM $36, TO $38, (BASE SALARY FOR UTILITYMAN I) EFFECTIVE AUGUST 25, Paula Corbi seconded the motion, which was Gregg Janetti: Rich Silvesti moved RESOLUTION # TO PROMOTE GREGG JANETTI FROM REPAIRMAN III TO UTILITYMAN I WITH AN INCREASE IN SALARY FROM $37, TO $38, (BASE SALARY FOR UTILITYMAN I) EFFECTIVE AUGUST 18, Paula Corbi seconded the motion, which was Employee Leave Request: Mike Russo moved RESOLUTION # TO GRANT RENEE MEEHAN A LEAVE OF ABSENCE NOT TO EXCEED 90 DAYS, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 29, Mark Fruits seconded the motion, which was APPROVAL OF BILLS: Mark Fruits moved the Payroll Fund Resolution in the amount of $130, Paula Corbi seconded the motion, which was WTMUA MINUTES AUGUST 19, 2014 Page 46

5 Mark Fruits moved the Operating Fund Resolution in the amount of $1,131, Paula Corbi seconded the motion, which was Mark Fruits moved the Escrow Fund Resolution in the amount of $ Paula Corbi seconded the motion, which was RECEIPT AND FILING OF THE MONTHLY BUDGET STATEMENTS: #15-6: Mark Fruits moved the Receipt and Filing of the Monthly Budget Statements #15-6. Paula Corbi seconded the motion, which was CLOSED SESSION: Mark Fruits moved RESOLUTION # TO ENTER INTO A CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS HEALTH/PRESCRIPTION COVERAGE. Mike Russo seconded the motion, which was ADJOURNMENT: Since there was no further business to come before the Authority at this time, Mike Russo made a motion to adjourn, which was seconded by Mark Fruits and then unanimously approved by the Board. Respectfully Submitted Recorded and prepared by Geraldine Radio Rich Silvesti WTMUA MINUTES AUGUST 19, 2014 Page 47