Meeting Minutes Archive

Minutes for Regular Meeting - December 10, 2008

Present: Mr. Milam, Mr. DiLolle, Mrs. Gledhill, Mr. Calloway and Mr. Fiore.

Public in Attendance: Bill Julio.

Salute to the flag and a prayer. Mrs. Denneny read the Opening Statement, “Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, I hereby announce that adequate notice of this meeting, as required by said Act has been provided by adopting a schedule of regular meetings for the year 2008/2009 which schedule was posted on the Authority bulletin board and filed with the Township Clerk on Feb. 7, 2008.”

A motion was made by Mr. Fiore and seconded by Mr. Calloway to open the meeting to the public. The motion passed unanimously.

Bill Julio thanked everyone for their support during his four (4) years as Councilman.

Mr. Milam in turn thanked him on behalf of the Board and noted that Mr. Julio was a big supporter of the Authority.

A motion was made by Mr. Fiore and seconded by Mr. Calloway to approve the Rate Adjustment for Residential and Commercial Sewer Base Rate - Effective January 1, 2009. Increase from $402.36 annually to $410.73 annually per service unit at $34.23 per month. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

A motion was made by Mr. Fiore and seconded by Mr. DiLolle to approve the Rate Adjustment for Industrial/Non Residential Sewer Base Rate - Effective January 1, 2009. Increase from $402.36 annually to $410.73 annually per service unit at $34.23 per month or $4.94 per thousand gallons based on monthly water consumption as per the Authority’s Rules and Regulations. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. A motion was made by Mr. Calloway and seconded by Mr. DiLolle to adopt Resolution 78-08. RESOLUTION OF THE MMUA ESTABLISHING RATE INCREASES FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL SEWER EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009. Mr. Milam confirmed with Mr. Moore this rate adjustment was an action to offset the Gloucester County Utilities Authority increase. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

A motion was made by Mr. Fiore and seconded by Mrs. Gledhill to adopt Resolution 79-08. RESOLUTION OF THE MMUA ESTABLISHING RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR SEWER CONNECTION EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009. Mr. Milam and Mr. Moore noted that Connection Fees are determined by calculations that are derived from a rate statute and are approved after review by the MUA Engineer. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

A motion was made by Mr. Calloway and seconded by Mrs. Gledhill to adopt Resolution 80-08. RESOLUTION OF THE MMUA ESTABLISHING RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR WATER CONNECTION FEE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

A motion was made by Mr. Calloway and seconded by Mr. DiLolle to close this portion of the meeting to the public. The motionpassed unanimously.

A motion was made by Mr. DiLolle and seconded by Mrs. Gledhill to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting on November 5, 2008. Monroe Municipal Utilities Authority

The motion passed unanimously.

Report of Engineer D. Akin

Best Western

Mr. Akin requested Form D, Phase I approval for the Best Western hotel.

A motion was made by Mr. Fiore and seconded by Mr. Calloway to approve Form D application for the Best Western contingent upon the Engineers letter of December 2, 2008. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

A motion was made by Mr. DiLolle and seconded by Mr. Fiore to adopt Resolution 82-08. RESOLUTION APPROVING INSTALLATION OF THE SANITARY SEWER AND PUBLIC WATER UTILITIES FOR PHASE 1 OF THE BEST WESTERN PROJECT. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

Green Avenue Subdivision

Mr. Akin requested Form A approval located on Green Avenue with four (4) lots and three (3) new single family homes and one (1) twin home.

A motion was made by Mr. Calloway and seconded by Mr. DiLolle to approve a Form A for the Green Avenue Subdivision contingent on the Engineers letter of December 4, 2008. Mr. Milam asked about the residents that would be required to connect to the sewer and who would be responsible for running the lateral. Mr. Akin said that during construction the homeowner is asked if they would like the sewer run from across the street to the front of their property and then they are responsible from that point. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

Report of Executive Director J. Moore

Mr. Moore requested approval of Resolution 76-08, 77-08, 81-08 and 85-08.

A motion was made by Mr. Fiore and seconded by Mrs. Gledhill to adopt Resolution 76-08. RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #1 REDUCING G. HELMER CONSTRUCTION CO. COSTS BY $61,434.95 FOR THE PINEY POINT WATER MAIN CONTRACT #1 PROJECT. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

A motion was made by Mr. Fiore and seconded by Mr. DiLolle to adopt Resolution 77-08. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT 2007-08 AUDIT AND CERTIFY THE AUDIT REVIEW CERTIFICATION BY SIGNING A GROUP AFFIDAVIT FORM PRESCRIBED BY THE NEW JERSEY LOCAL FINANCE BOARD. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

A motion was made by Mr. Fiore and seconded by Mr. Calloway to adopt Resolution 81-08. RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE JERRY MOORE AS PUBLIC AGENCY COMPLIANCE OFFICER IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.A.C.17:27-3.2. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

Mr. Moore complimented the Accounting Department for a job “well done”.

A motion was made by Mr. DiLolle and seconded by Mr. Fiore to adopt Resolution 85-08. RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #2 REDUCING LAFAYETTE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. CONSTRUCTION COSTS BY $15,221.15 FOR THE PINEY POINT WATER MAIN EXTENSION - CONTRACT NO. 3 PROJECT. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

Mr. Moore wished everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Report of Superintendent G.P. Cossabone, Sr.

Mr. Cossabone requested approval of Resolution 83-08 and 84-08.

A motion was made by Mr. DiLolle and seconded by Mr. Calloway to adopt Resolution 83-08. RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FROM SPENCER V. MAUSSNER, INC. INCREASING THE CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,964.44 FOR TIMBER LAKE CKE PROJECT AREA ON-SITE WATER LATERAL CONNECTIONS CONTRACT #2. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

A motion was made by Mr. Fiore and seconded by Mr. Calloway to adopt Resolution 84-08. RESOLUTION AWARDING SPENCER V. MAUSSNER, INC. THE BID FOR THE TIMBER LAKE CKE PROJECT AREA CONTRACT #3 - WELL SEALING IN THE AMOUNT OF $88,888.88. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

Report of Solicitor J. Armano

Nothing to report at this time.

Report of Chairman Mr. Milam

Mr. Milam wished everyone Happy Holidays.

Report of Board Members Mr. DiLolle

Mr. DiLolle wished everyone Happy Holidays and thanked the MUA Administration for good audit results.

Mr. Fiore wished everyone Happy Holidays.

Report of Liaison Mr. Sebastian

Mr. Sebastian reported that the Township Re-organization Meeting will be held on January 3, 2009 at 11:30 AM. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.A motion was made by Mr. Fiore and seconded by Mr. DiLolle to approve the Investment Summary Report. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

A motion was made by Mr. Calloway and seconded by Mr. DiLolle to approve Operating and Payroll Vouchers. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

A motion was made by Mr. DiLolle and seconded by Mr. Calloway to approve Project Vouchers. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

A motion was made by Mr. Calloway and seconded by Mr. DiLolle to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously.