WANAQUE BOROUGH SEWERAGE AUTHORITY

BOROUGH OF WANAQUE

 

REGULAR MEETING

MINUTES

 

May 9, 2006

 

          The regular meeting of the Wanaque Borough Sewerage Authority was held on May 9, 2006 at 579 Ringwood Avenue, Wanaque, New Jersey.

 

          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 March 27, 2006.”

 

ROLL CALL:

 

          On roll call, the following commissioners responded:

 

                                      Bolduc

                                      Covelli  (arrived at 7:50 P.M.)

                                      DiMeglio

                                      Garland

 

          Commissioner Joseph Longo was absent.

 

          Professionals Present:

 

                                      Charles Ferraioli, CPA

                                      Jeffrey M. Kassover, Esq.

                                      William J. Kelly, Eng.

                                      Penny Schlagel, Office Manager

 

MINUTES:

 

          The regular meeting minutes of April 11, 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 Chrm. 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 Alex Milic

              Re:  119 Meadowbrook Ave

                     Billing Adjustment

 

          Cmsr. Bolduc moved a Resolution to change the billing quarterly rate from $200.00 per quarter to $75.00 per quarter commencing April 21, 2006 as the home located on this property was demolished, as the owner is building a new one, seconded by Cmsr. Garland.

 

          On roll call, all voted yes, and the chairman declared this resolution adopted.

 

          2.  Ltr. from Tom Carroll

               Re:  Telephone System

               Received & File

 

7.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS:       

 

          1.  Jet Vac Agreement with Borough of Wanaque

 

          Cmsr. Bolduc stated that since the borough cannot locate the original backhoe agreement that we had with the borough, he suggested that Mr. Kassover revises the present Jet Vac Agreement and sends it to the borough.

                            

          All commissioners agreed.

 

          Chrm. DiMeglio stated that if the borough does not sign this agreement, it is his feeling they will not be allowed to use this piece of equipment.

          All commissioners agreed.

 

          2.  Penny Schlagel

              Re:  Salary/Hrly.

 

          It was concluded that this matter would be carried over until next month.

 

8.  NEW BUSINESS:

 

          Nothing to report.

 

9.  PROFESSIONAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS:

 

          1.  Jeffrey M. Kassover, Esq.

 

                   a.  918 Ringwood Avenue

 

          Mr. Kassover stated that he has commenced a lawsuit against the owner of 918 Ringwood Avenue.  However, about two days after our last meeting we did receive a connection fee payment from Patriot Landscaping, and Mrs. Schlagel was instructed to return same.

 

          2.  William J. Kelly, Eng.

 

                   a.  Ringwood Ave-Phase II

                        Re: Billing

 

          Mr. Kelly stated that there are errors concerning the billing from the contractor.  It is about $7,000.  A letter has been sent with regard to the errors found.  To date we have not received a response.

 

          *** Cmsr. Covelli arrived at 7:50 P.M.

 

                    b.  Whistler Place Sewer Project:

 

          Mr. Kelly stated this project would need a treatment works application as well as a stream encroachment permit.  Also, we will need Purcell to update the specifications and drawings.

 

          Cmsr. Covelli moved a resolution authorizing Lee T. Purcell Assocs. to update the specifications and drawings for the Whistler Place Sewer Project at a cost not to exceed $3,000.00.

 

          On roll call, all voted yes, and the Chrm. declared this resolution adopted.

                   c.  I&I

 

          Mr. Kelly stated that the TV inspections have now all been completed.  It is his understanding that nothing significant was found.  The largest part of infiltration is coming from Highland Ave, which we are all already aware of.  Minor repairs that need to make are cracked joints, etc.  This is going to cost about $85,000.00.  Prior to repairs being made, it would be a good idea if we all had a meeting to discuss what we will do with the remaining $70,000.00 that is left.  The authority maybe could have other hot spots tved where we think there may be infiltration.

          All commissioners agreed to same.

 

                   d.  Bergen Ave

 

          Mr. Kelly stated that the borough is re-doing Bergen Ave.  As such 32 sewer laterals will be disturbed.  Since these laterals are very old, it is strongly suggested that these laterals be replaced.  As such the contractor gave the borough a price to do PVC instead of asbestos cement at a cost of $1,875.00 per lateral, which would cost $62,000.00.  However, in the contract the borough has with the contractor it does state that any damage to a lateral must be repaired.  The borough is going to re-negotiate with the

                                                         

contractor.  A responsible price per each lateral would be $800.00 to $1,000.00.

 

                   e.  20 Decker Road:

 

          Mr. Kelly stated that Mr. Dee had to go back and re-seed 20 Decker Road, as the owner was not satisfied at a cost of $75.00.

 

          Cmsr. Covelli moved a resolution authorizing the sum of $75.00 for re-seeding 20 Decker Road once a receipt be presented for payment, seconded by Cmsr. Bolduc.

 

          On roll call, all voted yes, and the Chrm. declared this resolution adopted.

 

FINANCE REPORT:

 

          Cmsr. Covelli moved a resolution to approve the following bills for payment when the funds of the authority are sufficient to meet them, seconded by Cmsr. Bolduc:

 

          Voucher 71 through 91                        $1,054,827.91

           (auto debit health benefits)

          Payroll #9 & 10 (Payroll Charges)                5,081.09

                                                                   _____________

                                                                   $1,059,909.00

 

          On roll call, all voted yes, and the Chrm. declared this resolution adopted.

 

                                      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 $1,059,909.00 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 Chrm declared t his Resolution adopted.

 

11.  ADJOURNMENT:

 

          Cmsr. Garland moved for the adjournment of this meeting, seconded by Cmsr. Bolduc.

 

          On roll call, all voted yes, and the Chrm. declared this meeting adjourned.

 

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John DiMeglio, Chairman