Meeting Minutes Archive
Minutes for Regular Meeting - September 12, 2007
Present: Mr. Milam, Mr. Calloway, Mrs. Gledhill and Mr. Fiore
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Public in Attendance: Valerie Mercurio
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Excused: Mr. DiLolle
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Opening Statement: 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 2007/2008 which schedule was posted on the Authority Bulletin board and filed with the Township Clerk on February 8,2007.”
Salute to the flag and a prayer.
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Open Meeting to Public: A motion was made by Mr. Fiore and seconded by Mr. Calloway to open the meeting to the public. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Mr. Calloway and seconded by Mrs. Gledhill to close the meeting to the public. The motion passed unanimously.
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Adopt Minutes: A motion was made by Mr. Fiore and seconded by Mr. Calloway to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting on August 8,2007. The motion passed unanimously.
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Report of Engineer: J. Federici
Nothing to report.
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Report of Executive Director: J. Moore
Mr. Moore requested the Board adopt Resolution 71-07. A motion was made by Mr. Fiore and seconded by Mr. Calloway to adopt Resolution 71-07. RESOLUTION AWARDING ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $121,908.18 FOR A 3 PHASE ELECTRIC SERVICE FOR WELL 12 ON COLES MILL ROAD. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote.
Mr. Moore requested Board approval for the resignation of Ronald Medlock effective September 14, 2007.
A motion was made by Mr. Fiore and seconded by Mrs. Gledhill to accept the resignation of Ronald Medlock effective September 14, 2007. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Moore requested Board approval for a 12 week maternity leave of absence for Lori Milam from October 8, 2007 until January 2, 2008. The motion passed on a roll call vote. Abstain: Mr. Milam.
Mr. Moore updated the Board on pending projects. He noted that the Timber Lakes project was right on target and is expected to go out for bid on or about October 1. Award of the bid will be at the November meeting. He also added that he had confirmed with Adams, Rehmann and Heggan that notification letters will be going out to Timber Lakes residents shortly.
Mr. Moore stated that discussion regarding the side streets adjacent to the Piney Point Water Main Extension and the Timber Lakes project is on going and Councilman Frank Caligiuri has the names and addresses of homeowners who will receive notification.
Mr. Fiore asked if putting the adaptor on the main to service the side streets was an added cost to the Authority. Mr. Moore said that it was outside the contract so there would be an additional cost but there will be a 50% commitment from each homeowner on each side street. To confirm the connection a $1200.00 deposit will be required. He added that based on research 50% participation will cover the cost of the main and noted that we will be installing the main and the homeowners will have to take the line from the main into their homes. Mr. Fiore said this agreement with the homeowner should be binding in a court of law.
Mr. Moore said with regard to the 2007 bond we are on schedule to execute closing documents next week.
He added that the auditors have been here for the last couple weeks and are expected to wrap up some time next week.
Mr. Fiore said he wants to know where all the money is going and would like to see something in writing. Mr. Moore said that, as usual,it will be detailed and reminded him of the projects that would be covered by the Zoot bond. Mr. Fiore asked Mr. Federici who was inspecting Remington and Vernick’s work. Mr. Federici said that Remington and Vernick inspects their work. Mr. Fiore wanted to know why Mr. Federici wasn’t. Mr. Moore said that it was because they had their own inspection team. In addition, the MUA Operations Department oversees al contracted work.
Mr. Moore also noted that we had recaptured $188,152.00 from the Winslow Spill Fund and are continuing to work on the others.
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Report of Superintendent: G. P. Cossabone, Sr.
Mr. Cossabone reported that the addition to the business office had been started and the holdup right now is they are waiting for trusses to be delivered. He added that he had spoken with Fred Schauer, the foreman on the job, and he expects to have a roof on the building within 6 to 8 weeks.
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Report of Solicitor: J. Trimble
Nothing to report.
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Report of Chairman: Mr. Milam
Mr. Milam asked Mr. Cossabone to pass on his congratulations to Bill Conlin for passing his test.
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Report of Board Member: Mr. Fiore
Mr. Fiore said that he had been down on 322 and commented on the work done by Ed Haaf and asked if it was possible to send him to school to earn certification to do the electrical work on our property.Mr. Cossabone said that he would talk it over with Ed Haaf to see if he would be interested. He added that he had attended a class for electrical on Flygt Pumps and is very well qualified.
Mr. Fiore stated that he felt Mr. Caligiuri had handled himself very well at the Council meeting and would like him to inform the residents of what the Authority is doing regarding the water main.
Mrs. Gledhill agreed with Mr. Fiore and explained that when she came on the Board she wondered why there wasn’t a more positive image for the Authority.
Mr. Milam said that he did agree with them but in his experience, the people do know how well the Authority is run but do not care to spread the word.
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Report of Liaison: Mr. Caligiuri
Nothing to report.
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Approval of bills: A motion was made by Mr. Calloway and seconded by Mrs. Gledhill to approve the Investment Summary Report. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
A motion was made by Mr. Fiore and seconded by Mr. Calloway to approve Operating and Payroll Vouchers. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
A motion was made by Mr. Calloway and seconded by Mrs. Gledhill to approve payment of Project Vouchers. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
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Adjourn Meeting: A motion was made by Mr. Calloway and seconded by Mr. Fiore to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
