WANAQUE BOROUGH
SEWERAGE AUTHORITY
Regular Meeting
October 10, 2006
The regular
meeting of the Wanaque Borough Sewerage Authority was held on October 10, 2006
at
Chairman DiMeglio presided and read the following Sunshine
Statement:
“Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by
mailing notice of this meeting to the Trends and Herald & News newspapers
on March 27,
2006 stating therein that
this meeting would be held at 579 Ringwood Avenue, Wanaque, New Jersey
including agenda therefore, and a copy of this notice was posted in the Wanaque
Municipal Building on September 27, 2006”.
ROLL CALL:
On roll call, the
following commissioners responded:
Bolduc
DiMeglio
Cmsr. Frank Covelli was absent.
Professionals Present:
Charles Ferraioli, CPA
Jeffrey M. Kassover,
William J. Kelly,
Penny Schlagel, Office Mgr.
C’man Dan Mahler
MINUTES:
The regular
meeting minutes of September 26, 2006 were presented. No corrections or deletions.
Cmsr. Garland moved for the
approval of the above-mentioned minutes, seconded by Cmsr. Bolduc.
On roll call, all voted yes, and the chairman declared this
set of minutes adopted.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
Since no one from
the public entered any discussion, the chairman closed this portion of the
meeting.
6. COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Ltr. from DEP
Re:
Mr. Kelly stated that the authority received their permit
for this project and a copy of it should be sent to Mr. Carroll for his
records.
Mrs. Schlagel replied that she would send Mr. Carroll a
copy.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
None
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. New Copy Machine
Chrm. DiMeglio stated that last meeting we had asked Mrs.
Schlagel to go and price out a less fancier copy machine. She has done it and each of us has a price
quote in our file tonight.
Mrs. Schlagel stated that she had faxed Cmsr. Bolduc a copy
upon receiving a new quote for his review for a Laser Jet 434 mfp series.
Cmsr. Bolduc replied that he did review it. He was also considering as to whether we
could use the WVRSA machine, however they are way over on their copying
allowance so that will not work for us.
Cmsr. Bolduc
moved a Resolution to purchase a new LaserJet 434 mfp series copy machine at a
cost of $7,245.00 providing that sufficient funds are available seconded by
Cmsr. Garland.
On roll call, all voted yes, and the chairman declared this
resolution adopted.
9. PROFESSIONAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. Charles Ferraioli, CPA
a. Cash
Flow
Mr. Ferraioli stated that he does have some cash flow
concerns. When this year’s budget was
prepared it was anticipated that we would have more Pulte users then what we
have. Mrs. Schlagel also informed me
last week that Pulte was in arrears for $44,000.00
Mrs. Schlagel replied that Pulte has now paid this amount.
Mr. Kassover asked who issues the check for payment?
Mrs. Schlagel replied that Pulte does. However, we can have the Tax Dept. copy the
next check that comes in from this development.
Mr. Ferraioli stated that our next issue is our connection
fee. We were projecting at least
$200,000. from the Candle Factory. We
are now going to be short on our user revenue of $100,000. There will be no rate increase for next
year. However, September 28, 2007 the
1.5 million WVRSA note is due, and the cash must be there so that the WVRSA can
pay it.
Discussion with regard to the WVRSA installing a holding
tank at a cost of approximately $500,000.00.
Chrm. DiMeglio stated that this will not help Pulte with
the smell, it will just help the plant during heavy flow.
Cmsr. Bolduc stated that the tank would be further away so
it may be quieter for the residents at Pulte.
Chrm. DiMeglio stated that $500.000. has been put out for odor control, and it
seems not to be working.
Cmsr. Bolduc further stated that at the WVRSA meeting there
was a committee from Pulte at the meeting who addressed the board with their
complaints. There have been numerous
letters sent as well, which I am having Ms. Schlagel accumulate.
2. Jeffrey M.
Kassover, Esq.
a.
Mr. Kassover stated that he has sent a letter to the owner
advising him that we will seek collection enforcement in ten days. To date, there has been no response from him.
b.
Re: Release
Mr. Kassover stated that the owner of this property would
not sign the lease. They should sign it;
however, we cannot give legal advice.
This matter should be further discussed in closed session.
3. William J. Kelly,
a. College
Leach Meter:
Mr. Kelly stated that he will need to request an extra
$1,000.00 to monitor this meter as the cost from the metering company has gone
up.
Cmsr. Bolduc moved a resolution authorizing William J.
Kelly to spend up to $6,000.00 for the monitoring of the meter (leach field) at
the
On roll call, all voted yes, and the chairman declared this
resolution adopted.
b.
Mr. Kelly stated that the developer would be putting in
four units, so that would be additional four fees.
Mrs. Schlagel stated that she has yet to hear from this
developer.
Mr. Kelly stated that since the owner will need to open up
Cmsr. Bolduc stated that the owner should be contacted that
our connection fee will be going up next year and that he may want to pay this
year’s rate now.
Mr. Kelly replied that he would advise the owner of this.
c. Candle Factory
Sewer Connection:
Mr. Kelly stated that presently the plans show that
sewerage would be discharged on
d. Water’s Edge
Development
Re: Sewer Connection
Mr. Kelly stated that this development is not in the
Wastewater Management Plan. Also, he has
notified the developer that they must get approval from the state to have them
included in the Wastewater Management Plan.
Mr. Kelly then further stated that he would help them anyway
possible.
4. Cmsr. Andrew R.
Bolduc
Re: Infiltration Money
Cmsr. Bolduc stated that after the metering is paid for
from the
Mr. Kelly stated that he never has received an accounting
of funds spent, so he did not realize how much money was left. However, he will go back and look to see what
can be done with this remaining money.
Cmsr. Bolduc asked Mr. Kelly to notify Mr. White of what we
would like to use the remaining funds on with regard to the infiltration.
5. C’man Dan Mahler
Re: Candle Factory
Chairman DiMeglio asked C’man Mahler what the status was on
the Candle Factory property.
C’man Mahler that there are financing issues, and the DEP
is still looking at contamination that is on this site.
Re:
Chairman DiMeglio asked C’man Mahler if
C’man Mahler replied that they were partners with Rodriquez
who owned the property. There is
presently a lawsuit between Kara and Rodriquez, so what the outcome will be, no
one knows at this point.
Re: Dissolution of
the WVRSA:
Chairman DiMeglio asked C’man Mahler what was the status on
dissolving the regional?
C’man Mahler replied that
Re-opening of Public
Discussion:
1. Ted Roberto
Mr. Roberto
stated that he when he purchased his condo; he purchased the furthest one away
because of the sewer plant. The smell is
not bad as long as your inside. Many
people are unhappy, because they love Pulte, but hate the sewer smell. It was very disappointing going to the
regional meeting to see how disconnected the board was with the operation of
the regional. Constructing a holding
tank and moving it further away from the plant should have been done years
ago. Where were the engineers, and the planning,
this tank should have been constructed before Pulte was built. You have one man (Greg White) running the
regional and that is not right. How come
he makes all the decisions. There was a
meeting at Pulte the other night out in the tent, and there were over 100
residents in attendance with regard to the noise and odors of the
regional. The mayor and council of this
town are going to have their hands full.
The residents of Pulte are not happy.
The development itself is beautiful and it is the best thing that has
ever happened to Wanaque. Unfortunately,
it has taken nine months to convince Mr. White that there is an odor and noise
problem. If the trucks are the cause of
the odor, then get rid of the trucks!
Save your money! The money spent already has been wasted.
Chairman DiMeglio stated that we are the local authority,
and this authority has no power to tell the regional how to run the plant. The only thing you can do is keep going to
the regional meetings and let them know how you feel.
Cmsr. Bolduc stated that he also is a member of the
regional and was just appointed this year.
One of the first things that was done by him was to ask the attorney for
the regional to send Pulte a letter that they approved of the odor control
system that was being installed.
Mr. Roberto replied that an outside firm should be hired to
see where the problem is. The money
spent on this odor control system has been wasted $500,000. is ridiculous. Mr. Roberto further stated that he was a
member of the council and was opposed to the creation of the regional to begin
with. Cmsr. Garland can verify I did oppose the regional.
Cmsr. Garland replied that is correct. We were out voted.
C’man Mahler stated that we now have two new members from
Wanaque sitting on the regional board.
Cmsr. Bolduc stated that he is the newest member on the
regional board, and has been very vocal on many issues with regard to the
regional.
We are only two votes, and
until the regional is dissolved, we will continue to be out voted. Wanaque has
already done a resolution to dissolve the regional. Ringwood and
Mr. Roberto stated that no work should be done until it is
determined exactly where the smell is coming from, whether it is the trucks or
the plant. No holding tank should be put
in because there is an infiltration problem.
We are getting charged $60.00 more per year than any other resident for
odor control, and there is no control of this odor. The odor is coming from the plant, lets face
it.
Cmsr. Garland stated Cmsr. Bolduc even attempted to get a
new engineer in the regional, and he was out voted. Wanaque also always held the chairman
position, and this year when they had re-elections, there was an even vote, and
Wanaque stepped down, which was not right in my opinion.
Mr. Roberto then stated that Mr. White runs everything, and
that is not right. It seems that
whatever he says, goes. Mr. White
initially said there was no odor or noise, and now he is starting to realize
that there is.
Everyone is to blame. Putting in a tank and putting it further
south should of been done years ago when it was in the planning stage. A clubhouse is being built as we speak. This clubhouse is very close to the
plant. Can you imagine what is going to
happen when this clubhouse opens and people go there to attend functions? The entire development is going to be
here. We sent a committee to the
regional meeting. That committee
represents all of us that live at Pulte.
Furthermore, people are complaining about how late the trucks are coming
into the plant.
The commission then thanked Mr. Roberto for his
comments.
Cmsr. Bolduc further stated that all these comments that
were made tonight, should be stated to the regional, as this authority has no
control over the regional.
Mr. Roberto stated that representatives have complained to
the regional, but to no avail.
RESOLUTION
REQUISITION REQUESTING FROM
THE REVENUE FUND TO THE OPERATING FUND BY THE WANAQUE BOROUGH SEWERAGE
AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO THE SECTION OF THE BOND RESOLUTION ENTITLED “RESOLUTION”
PROVIDES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF THE WANAQUE BOROUGH SEWERAGE AUTHORITY IN
OCTOBER, 1987 AS AMENDED OR SUPPLEMENTED THEREAFTER.
1. Requisition is
hereby made by the authority to the trustee for funds from the revenue fund
established under a resolution to be transferred to the credit of a special
account in the name of the authority to be paid to the persons, firms or
corporations in the amount of $212,199.64 and for the purposes setforth herein
on the attached “Exhibit A”.
a. The
authority has incurred the obligations in the stated amounts and that each item
thereof was properly incurred in the operating, maintaining or repairing the
system and has not been paid.
b. There
has not been filed with or served upon the corporation named in such
requisition, or if any such lien, attachment or claim has been released and
discharged by the authority.
On roll call, all voted yes, and the chairman declared this
resolution adopted.
CLOSED SESSION:
Cmsr. Garland
moved that:
WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter
231, PO 195, (N.J.S.A. 10:4-1) permits the exclusion of the public from a
meeting in certain circumstances and;
WHEREAS, the Public Body is of the opinion that such
circumstances presently exist.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Commissioners of the
Wanaque Borough Sewerage Authority,
1. The public shall
be excluded from discussion of action upon the hereinafter subject matter.
2. The general
nature of the subject matter to be discussed is as follows:
Possible Litigation
3. The commissioners
shall release and disclose to the general public the discussion and action
taken o the subject matter of the above-mentioned Closed Session when the
reasons for discussing and acting on the matter in Closed Session no longer
exists, but no later than one month of the Commissioners arriving at a final
decision on the specific subject matter, seconded by Cmsr. Bolduc.
RESULTS OF CLOSED SESSION:
The commissioners authorized Mr. Kassover to contact the
owner advising them that he can not give out any legal advise, and that the
owner must seek his own legal counsel.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
Cmsr. Bolduc
moved for the adjournment of this meeting, seconded by Cmsr,
On roll call, all voted yes, and the chairman declared this
meeting adjourned.
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John DiMeglio, Chairman