- Chairperson - Vice Chairperson Robert Martino Wendy Colombo. - Treasurer Stephen Pellecchia - Asst. Secretary Joseph Bruscino - Alternate

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1 BERKELEY TOWNSHIP SEWERAGE AUTHORITY MINUTES - Regular Meeting, June 19, A regular meeting of the Berkeley Township Sewerage Authority was held on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at the Berkeley Township Sewerage Authority office, 255 Atlantic City Blvd., Bayville, New Jersey. Mr. DePaola, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. 2. Mr. DePaola read the following Opening Statement: "Notice of this meeting has been provided by the adoption of the Resolution by the Authority on the lst day of February, 2013 in which Resolution the time and place of Agenda and Regular Meetings commencing with March 1,2013 was set forth. Notice of same was transmitted to The Star Ledger and Asbury Park Press on February 5,2013 and was also posted in the following public places: The Authority office located at 255 Atlantic City Blvd., Bayville, New Jersey and the bulletin board located in the Municipal Building, Pinewald-Keswick Road, Bayville, New Jersey." 3. Mr. Martino led the Flag salute. 4. The following Members were present: Anthony DePaola Nathan Abbe - Chairperson - Vice Chairperson Robert Martino Wendy Colombo Secretary - Treasurer Stephen Pellecchia - Asst. Secretary Joseph Bruscino - Alternate Also present: Peter Cunningham - Executive Director James Curley - Superintendent Karen McCutcheon Sr. Account Clerk Dina Vicari, Esq. - Authority Attorney 5. Approval of Minutes from the Meeting of May 15,2013 Mr. Martino made a motion to approve the Minutes as published, seconded by Ms. Colombo. 6. Approval of Development Report for May, Mr. Martino made a motion to accept the Development Report for May, 2013, seconded by Ms. Colombo. 7. Approval of Engineer's Status Report for May, Mr. Abbe made a motion to accept the Engineer's Status Report for May, 2013, seconded by Ms. Colombo. 8. Old Business: There is none 9. New Business: After a discussion with Mr. Curley during the Caucus portion of the meeting, Mr. Abbe made a motion to approve the purchase of a new generator, seconded by Mr. Pellecchia. Mr. Martino made a motion to proceed with raising the dry wells, seconded by Mr. Pellecchia.

2 Mr. Abbe made a motion to allow Mr. Curley to post the openings for positions that have become available in the maintenance department, seconded by Mr. Martino. Mr. Abbe made a motion at 7:05 to enter into closed session to discuss personnel contractual matter, seconded by Ms. Colombo. Mr. Pellecchia made a motion at 7:20 to return to open session, seconded by Mr. Abbe. (a) Resolution # Establishing Minimum-Maximum Salary Limitations for Certain Administrative Personnel ESTABLISHING MINIMUM-MAXIMUM SALARY LIMITATIONS FOR CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL OF THE BERKELEY TOWNSHIP SEWERAGE AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the Berkeley Township Sewerage Authority (herein referred to as the "Authority") believes it is in the best interest of the Authority, its employees and rate payers, that a guide be implemented which sets forth the minimum and maximum limitations on salaries to be paid to all Administrative Personnel of the Authority; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED this 19' day of June, 2013 by the Berkeley Township Sewerage Authority as follows: 1. The annual salaries to be paid by the Authority to the Administrative Staff shall not be less than the minimum or more than the maximum sums set forth in Section 2 hereof. 2. The minimum and maximum salaries of those employees herein enumerated shall be as follows: MINIMUM MAXIMUM Office Manager1 Senior Account Clerk $2 1,000 $52,000 Customer Account ClerW Administrative Assistant $25,480 $42,000 Bookkeeper $17,000 $52,000 Superintendent $38,000 $80,000 Executive Director $50,000 $1 10, The Authority shall periodically determine by resolution the exact salary to be paid to the Administrative Staff within the limitations set forth in Section 2 above. 4. The Authority hereby authorizes and directs the Chairman, Secretary and Executive Director to execute any and all necessary documents in order to implement the intent of this resolution. Mr. Martino made a motion that Resolution #4569 be accepted as read, seconded by Ms. Colombo.

3 (b) Resolution # Salary Adjustment - Jennifer Frey WHEREAS, Jennifer Frey assumed the responsibilities of the Authority Systems Coordinator in December 2012, and has performed her new responsibilities in a satisfactory manner: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Berkeley Township Sewerage Authority that Jennifer Frey's salary will be adjusted to $22.44 per hour. Mr. Martino made a motion that Resolution #4570 be accepted as read, seconded by Mr. Abbe. (c) Resolution #4571 -Advertise for Accounting Professional (Request for Qualifications) REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR POSITION OF TEMPORARY ACCOUNTING SERVICES PROFESSIONAL WHEREAS, the Berkeley Township Sewerage Authority (BTSA) has determined that based upon recommendations fiom its accounting professionals it is necessary to retain the professional services of a temporary Accountant for the sole purpose of resolving issues that were discovered during the recent audit period; and WHEREAS, BTSA will solicit Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et. seq. (New Jersey Pay to Play Law) for temporary Accounting Services in the official newspaper, which shall be submitted to the attention of Pete Cunningham, Executive Director, BTSA, 255 Atlantic City Blvd., Bayville, NJ 08721, no later than 9:00 AM prevailing time on July 9, 2013; and WHEREAS, the applicants submitting RFQ's for the Temporary Accounting Services Professional position must have an Accounting Degree, although a CPA designation is preferred. The applicant must have strong interpersonal skills to be able to work independently with minimal supervision in order to complete assignments by December 15,2013; and WHEREAS, eligible Applicants must submit a statement of qualifications and provide a copy of their Business Registration Certificate, Insurance and must complete a Non-Collusion Affidavit and Stockholder Disclosure Form; and WHEREAS, all successful applicants will be required to comply with Affmation Action Regulations of N.J.S.A et. seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27; including a copy of their Affumative Action Statement, P.L. 1975, C.127 (N.J.A.C. 17:27) Mandatory Affiative Action Language for Goods, Professional Service and General Service Contracts and N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, et seq. New Jersey Business Registration; and WHEREAS, the B.T.S.A. reserves the right to reject any and all submissions; NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED this 19' of June, by the Berkeley Township Sewerage Authority as follows: 1. The Executive Director is hereby authorized to advertise a RFQ for temporary Accounting services. Mr. Martino made a motion that Resolution #4571 be accepted as read, seconded by Mr. Abbe. (d) Resolution #4572 -Authorizing Disposal of Surplus Property

4 Resolution Authorizinp Disposal of Surplus Equipment WHEREAS, the Berkeley Township Sewerage Authority ("the Authority") is the owner of certain surplus property which is no longer needed for public use; and WHEREAS, the Authority is desirous of selling said surplus property in an without express or implied warranties. "as is" condition NOW; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED this 19' day of June, as follows: 1. The sale of the surplus property shall be conducted through GovDeals pursuant to State Contract A-70967lT258 1 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the state Contract. The terms and conditions of the agreement entered into with GovDeals is available online at govdeals.com and also available from the Authority. 2. The sale will be conducted online and the address of the auction site is govdeals.com. 3. The sale is being conducted pursuant to Local Finance Notice A list of the Surplus equipment to be sold is attached. 5. The property as identified shall be sold in an "as-is" condition without express or implied warranties with the successfbl bidder required to execute a Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement concerning use of said surplus property. 6. The Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any bid submitted. Mr. Abbe made a motion that Resolution #4572 be accepted as read, seconded by Mr.Pellecchia. 10. Bills: (4 OPERATING EXPENSE & OPERATING RESERVE WORKING CAPITAL) FUND ORDER #6.. Check # check Date vendor Amount paid ~econci 1 ed/~oi d ~ e Num f - -- OPERATING OPERATING AND WPENSE /16/13 ~l i gnment check /16/ BERKELEY TWSP SEWERAGE AUTH /23/13 ~lignment check /23/ BERKELEY TWSP SEWERAGE AUTH /30/13 ~l i gnment check /30/ BERKELEY TWSP SEWERAGE AUTH /31/13 ~l i gnment check /31/ VERIZON /31/ N.1. NATURAL GAS CO /31/ lcp&l /06/13 ~lignment check /06/ BERKELEY TWSP SEWERAGE AUTH /13/13 ~lignment check /13/ BERKELEY TWSP SEWERAGE AUTH /19/13 ~lignment check /19/ AQUA NEW JERSEY INC /19/13 : 0044 CRYSTAL SPRINGS /19/13 " ' 0054.' FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INV # /19/ WASTE MANAGEMENT /19/ N1 GENERAL SUPPLY CO /19/ T&M ASSOCIATES /19/ HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES /19/ M.U.A.A. OF OCEAN COUNTY INC /19/ BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION /19/ GUARDIAN - BETHLEHEM /19/ THE PARTS.SHACK{NAPA) /19/ ASBURY PARK PRESS /19/ ' KAREN MCCUTCHEON /19/ OXYGEN SUPPLY CO, INC /19/ A S HARDWARE & GARDEN. 1396, ll

5 PITNEY BOWES 'NAPCO COPY GRAPHICS RESERVE ACCOUNT WEF MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS STAPLES CREDIT PLAN OCEAN COUNTY UTILITIES AUTH Siemens ~ndustry Inc. HOOVER TRUCK CENTERS LEE SAFETY GRONE'S WRECKER SERVICE INC VERIZON WIRELESS UNIFIRST CORPORATION COMCAST CABLE ONE CALL CONCEPTS R.C. SHEA & ASSO~IATES POSTER COMPLIANCE CENTER RICOH USA, INC. ~rofessional Pavement ~aintenc checking ACCOUnt ~otals paid Amount paid Amount void checks: , Reimbursement from Auction of Personal Property , May Health Benefits Reimbursement $124, Mr. Abbe made a motion that the Operating Expense & Operating Reserve Fund Order #06 be approved for payment, seconded by Ms. Colombo. (b) RENEWAL AND REPLACEMENT FUND ORDER No T & M Associates P.O. Box 828 Red Bank, NJ No T & M Associates P.O. Box 828 Red Bank, NJ Pump Station 2 & 3 Control Panel Replacement. Invoice #WW $3, Pump Station 2 & 3 Control Panel... Replacement. Invoice #WW $ No T & M Associates P.O. Box 828 Sewer Rehabilitation Red Bank, NJ Invoice #WW $ Mr. Abbe made a motion that the Renewal and Replacement Fund Order #13-05 thru #13-07 be approved for payment, seconded by Mr. Martino Public Portion There being none, Mr. Abbe made a motion to.adjourn the meeting at 7:25, seconded by Mr. Martino. -\: Robert Martino Secretary