August 16, 10:00 AM Warren Township Sewerage Authority Public Meeting Minutes

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1 CALL TO ORDER August 16, 10:00 AM Warren Township Sewerage Authority Public Meeting Minutes The regularly scheduled public meeting of the Warren Township Sewerage Authority was called to order at 7PM by Mr. Carl Checchio in the Susie Boyce Meeting Room, located at 44 Mountain Boulevard, Warren New Jersey. STATEMENT OF PRESIDING OFFICER Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by posting a copy thereof on the Municipal bulletin board, a copy to the Township Clerk, The Courier-News, The Star Ledger, and the Echoes-Sentinel all on February 1, 2017 as prescribed by the Open Public Meetings Act. Roll Call Mr. Vetter Mr. Paolella Mr. Truglio Mrs. Garafola Mr. Checchio Mr. DeNave and Mr. Mosquera absent EXECUTIVE SESSION: Resolution #17-66 Motion to go into executive session made by Mrs. Garafola, second by Mr. Truglio Roll Call: Mr. Paolella, yes, Mr. Vetter, yes, Mr. Truglio, yes, Mrs. Garafola, yes, Mr. Checchio, yes Mr. Checchio introduced Mr. Thomas Shannon to the board as the interim administrator. Mr. Shannon then gave the board his background. And was welcomed by the Board. A. Administrative Communications with Counsel and the Authority- Attorney- Client Communications B. AWM/NSU Contract Renewal/NSU Greywater Proposal: Contract Negotiations- Attorney-Client Communications C. Contract 54- Attorney-Client Communications: Contract Negotiations D. Personnel Matters: Personnel ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY RESULT IN FORMAL ACTION WHEN THE AUTHORITY RECONVENES TO PUBLIC SESSION 1

2 Motion to return to Public Session made by Mr. Checchio, second by Mrs. Garafola Roll Call; Mr. Paolella, yes, Mr. Vetter, yes, Mr. Truglio, yes, Mrs. Garafola, yes, Mr. Checchio, yes * * * * PUBLIC SESSION * * * * Flag Salute A moment of silence was held for our former Chairman Mr. Douglas Reeder who passed away recently. Public Comment-Anyone not on the agenda Mr. Steven Schaeffer, Attorney for applicant Mr. Dios present. The resolution #17-77 was voted on now, after Mr. Freijomil gave a brief background of the application and the request for an extension to submit plans. The resolution was introduced and moved by Mrs. Garafola, second by Mr. Truglio Roll Call: Mr. Paolella, yes, Mr. Vetter, yes, Mr. Truglio, yes, Ms. Garafola, yes Mr. Checchio, yes. Minutes February 15, 2017 Executive Mr. Paolella, yes, Mr. Vetter, yes, Mr. Checchio, yes March15, 2017 Office Public Motion to approve by Mrs. Garafola Mr. Checchio, yes, Mr. Paolella, yes April 19, 2017 Public Mr. Checchio motioned to approve Mr. Vetter, yes, Mr. Truglio, yes, Mr. Checchio, yes May 17, 2017 Public and Executive Mr. Checchio motioned to approve Mr. Vetter, yes, Mr. Paolella, yes Ms. Garafola, yes, Mr. Checchio, yes June 21, 2017 Public and Executive Motion to approve by Mr. Checchio Mr. Paolella, yes Mr. Vetter, yes, Mr. Truglio, yes, Mrs. Garafola, yes Mr. Checchio, yes July 19, 2017 Office Public Motion to approve by Mr. Checchio Mr. Truglio, yes Mr. Paolella, yes, Mr. Vetter, yes Plant Report - Peter Kavalus not present tonight. Debbie Catapano reported on a situation report recently submitted regarding a back up to a homeowner s residence on August 11, A sewer caused the blockage plug which was wrapped with rags and debris. The manhole was jetted, the plug removed and flow returned to normal. Additional questions will be directed to Mr. Kavalus upon his return. The complete report for the month of June and July was included in the members packets. There were no questions. 2

3 Engineer Report- James Wancho P.E.not present tonight. The report was given by Mr. Oliva who was covering tonight for Mr. Wancho. The report was given at the end of the meeting. A full report was included in the members packets. Mrs. Garofola had a question regarding the Heather Lane pump station bridge and the relocation of the force main. She had asked who would be the responsible party for the moving of the line and the costs associated with it. Mr. Oliva will look into this and report back. Applications- James Wancho PE absent tonight. Mr. Oliva presented each application to the board. 1. Appl# G-07 Escrow Block Lot 1.02 SK Parikh & Group 61 Mountain Blvd. Krausers Recommending approval for the expansion of the existing store with 1 additional EDU associated with it in the Middlebrook sewer service area. 2. Application No G-09 Block 5, Lot Liberty Corner Road Jersey Central Power & Light Company Recommending approval of a new substation in the Stage V sewer service area. 3. Application No PF-6 Escrow Account No Block 12, Lots 4 and Liberty Corner Road Yankee Clipper Properties, LLC Recommending approval of a newly created cul de sac with three proposed new singlefamily dwellings in the Stage V sewer service area. 4. Application No EC-9 Escrow Account No Block 211, Lot 2 26 Highmount Avenue Mr. Jason Massa An emergency connection due to a failed septic system is recommended in the Stage I/II sewer service area. 5. Appl # RP-10 Escrow

4 76 Old Stirling Road DiFrancesco Associates, LLC This application for a 1500 lf sewer extension as a previous application that received approval. The property has since been sold and the original application with no modification has been resubmitted for an extension of the TWA. Consent Agenda Resolutions: Resolutions No through #17-80 were submitted to the Sewerage Authority for review and may be adopted by one motion. These resolutions are listed on the agenda for review and a complete copy made available in the Warren Township Sewerage Authority office. Motion to adopt Resolutions through minus resolution which was voted on separately. Motion made by Mr. Truglio Second: Mrs. Garafola Roll Call: Mr. Paolella, yes, Mr. Vetter, yes, Mr. Truglio, yes, Mrs. Garafola, yes Mr. Checchio, yes Resolution #17-67 Resolution authorizing expense from Account # for a total of $292, Resolution#17-68 Resolution #17-69 Resolution authorizing payment of escrow bills In the amount of $ Resolution authorizing payment of certain invoices from the construction fund by Bank of New York Trustee and paying agent of the series 2006 bonds. Resolution #17-70 Resolution #17-71 Resolution approving Cost Substantiation Certificates Nos.526,527 and 528. Resolution approving the 2016 annual audit. Resolution #17-72 Resolution authorizing Contract with Parkline North East Inc to remove and replace the building envelope for the Stage V sewerage treatment plant. Resolution #17-73 Resolution authorizing contract with Jersey Professional Management for temporary executive director and management 4

5 consultant services hiring Thomas Shannon and appointing Mr. Shannon temporary executive director. Resolution #17-74 Resolution #17-75 Resolution granting conditional preliminary and final approval of the application of Jason and Frances Massa for the emergency connection and One (1) EDU of capacity for Lot 2 in Block 211 also known as 26 Highmount Avenue Warren New Jersey in the Stage I/II sewer service area. Resolution granting approval of general application of Jersey Central Power and Light for Lot 5 Block 1.01 also known as 184 Liberty Corner Road in the Stage V sewer service area. Resolution #17-76 Resolution granting preliminary approval for the application of Yankee Clipper Properties LLC for the constriction of proposed sanitary sewers to permit constructions and for three additional EDUS of capacity for Block 12 lots 4 and 5.01 also known as 118 Liberty Corner Road in Warren New Jersey in the Stage V sewer service area. Resolution #17-77 Resolution granting approval of the application of Manual Dios for an extension of time to submit plans to the Authority for Block 199 Lot also known as 6 Walnut Court Warren Township in the Stage I/II sewer service area. Resolution #17-78 Resolution #17-79 Resolution appointing Warren Township Sewerage Authority authorizing contract with consulting firm to provide executive search services in an amount not to exceed $17, Resolution granting the application of DiFrancesco Associates LLC for preliminary approval for the construction of proposed sanitary sewers to permit construction and for three EDUS of capacity 5

6 to serve three future potential single-family dwellings on Block 95 Lot 3 also known as 76 Old Stirling Road in the Middlebrook sewer service area. Resolution #17-80 Resolution granting the application of SK Parikh & Group for single connection and 1 additional EDU of capacity to serve Block Lot 1.02 also known as 61 Mountain Boulevard in Warren New Jersey in the Middlebrook sewer service area. Mr. Checchio announced that this is Debbie s last meeting and thanked her for her service to the Authority for the past sixteen years. Meeting adjourned: 8:15 PM with no further business to address. These minutes were approved at the June 20, 2018 meeting with the follow motion: Moved Seconded Roll Call Vote Yes No Absent Abstained Chairman Checchio X X Ms. Garafola X Mr. Vetter X Mr. Truglio X Mr. Paolella (Alt 1) X I, Spencer Pierini, Authority Board Secretary of the Warren Township Sewerage Authority in the County of Somerset, New Jersey, do hereby certify that the above resolution is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Authority at its work/public meeting of August 16, Spencer Pierini, Authority Secretary \\WTSA01-PC\User Data\Working\Meetings\2018\06_June 20\Minutes to Be Approved\ _Public Minutes.doc 6