WANAQUE BOROUGH
SEWERAGE AUTHORITY MEETING

 

MINUTES

 

Regular Meeting

May 12, 2009

 

 

          The Regular Meeting of the Wanaque Borough Sewerage Authority was held on May 12, 2009 at 579 Ringwood Avenue, Wanaque, New Jersey at 7:30 P.M.

 

          Chrm. Andrew R. Bolduc presided and read the following Sunshine Statement:

 

          “Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by this Authority by mailing notice of this meeting to the Trends and Herald & News newspapers on February 23, 2009 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 February 23, 2009, and a copy is on file in the office of the Authority.”

 

ROLL CALL:

 

          On roll call the following Commissioners responded:

         

                                      Andrew R. Bolduc

                                      John DiMeglio

                                      Mark Reuter

 

          Cmsr. Frank Covelli and Joseph Garland were absent.

 

          Professionals Present:

 

                                      Jeffrey Kassover, Esq.

                                      William J. Kelly, Eng.

                                      Penny Schlagel, Office Mgr.

 

MINUTES:

 

          The Regular Meeting Minutes of April 14, 2009 were presented.  No corrections or deletions.

 

          Cmsr. DiMeglio moved for the approval of the above-mentioned Minutes, seconded by Cmsr. Reuter.

          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 Chrm. closed this portion of the meeting.

 

COMMUNICATIONS:

 

          1.  Ltr. from US Bankruptcy Court

               Re:  110 Meadowbrook Ave/Bankruptcy Discharge

 

          Mr. Kassover stated that a discharge has now been filed on this property.  These charges do not go away.  We cannot shut the water off for previous charges, but if no payments are made for current charges, then we can shut off.  A lien is on the property for the previous charges, which accumulates interest.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

          1.  WVRSA-Stimulus Funds

 

          Chrm. Bolduc stated that the regional put in a proposal with the State of New Jersey for stimulus money.  Unfortunately, we are 98 on the list.  A letter was just received indicating that the first 94 on the list are guaranteed funds,  50% grant, 50% loan.  The only way the WVRSA will get any money is if 4 towns drop out because they have a problem or are not ready to move forward. 

          Cmsr. Reuter asked what does the regional plan on doing with this money should they get it?

          Chrm. Bolduc replied that one of the items is for the holding tank

This tank would help facilitate operations at the plant.  There were more projects on our list. 

 

          Pompton Lakes is eighty on the list.  However, there is no dollar amount on what the cost of their projects are, or the amount approved.  West Milford is 68 on the list and again there is no dollar amount listed. 

          Mr. Kassover replied that he does know what the numbers are.  Three and a half million was approved, and 1.75 million was approved.  Before any money is given out, bids must be awarded.  There are very strict guidelines.

          Chrm. Bolduc stated that the regional wouldn’t know for about a month or two whether we move up on the list.  There are over 600 municipalities on the list. 

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

 

          1.  Resolution

               Re:  Two Family Shut Off

 

          Carried over until next month.

 

PROFESSIONAL/COMMITTEE REPORTS:

 

          1.  William J. Kelly, Eng.

 

                   a.  Wastewater Management Plan

 

          Mr. Kelly stated that the plan is in progress.  He is still awaiting a mapping from the state.   The grant application has been submitted and we are just now awaiting a reply.

 

                   b.  Union Court Pump Station:

 

          Mr. Kelly stated that he has ordered the correct propeller and we are now just waiting for it to come in, as Pumping Services did not have it in stock.  As soon as it arrives, Pumping Services will install it.

 

                   c.  Gorge Dr. Sewer Project:

 

          Mr. Kelly stated that this project is just now awaiting for the Contractor to do the final pavement.  However, due to Greenwood Ave being a fairly new paved road, Mr. Carroll is requesting that info red stabilization be used on Greenwood Ave.  This will be about a $3,000.00 change order.

          Chrm. Bolduc asked if this was for cosmetic reasons?

          Mr. Kelly replied yes, it would match the road where it was dug up.    After the pavement is laid, the info red stabilization is a finish to match the rest of the road.  Technically, you are not suppose to open a road for five years after it is re-paved.  Since we had no choice but to open this road, Mr. Carroll is requesting that we match it.

 

                   2.  Jeffrey M. Kassover, Esq.

 

                             a.  2008 Audit Report

 

          Mr. Kassover stated that he has spoken with Cmsr. Covelli and he will prepare a summary report. 

 

FINANCE REPORT:

 

          Cmsr. Reuter moved a Resolution to approve the following bills for payment when the funds of the Authority are sufficient to meet them.  Seconded by Cmsr. DiMeglio

 

          V- 46 through 61

          Health Benefits                               $699,012.91

          Payroll 10 & 11

          Processing                                         5,153.60

          Construction                                       8,710.00

 

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

                                      RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION 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” WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF THE WANAQUE BOROUGH SEWERAGE AUTHORITY IN OCTOBER OF 1987, AS AMENDED OR SUPPLEMENTED THEREAFTER.

 

          1.  The Authority hereby makes requisition 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 $704,166.51 and for the purposes as 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 and maintaining of 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 or discharged by the Authority.

 

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

                                       RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION REQUISITION FROM THE CONSTRUCTION FUND BY THE WANAQUE BOROUGH SEWERAGE AUTHORITY (“AUTHORITY”) PURSUANT TO THE SECTION OF THE BOND RESOLUTION ENTITLED “RESOLUTION” AND AUTHORIZING THE SUM OF $8,710.00 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT THEREOF ADOPTED BY THE AUTHORITY IN SEPTEMBER OF 2009, AS AMENDED OR SUPPLEMENTED THEREAFTER.

          BE IT RESOLVED, by the Wanaque Borough Sewerage Authority in the County of Passaic, State of New Jersey as follows:

 

          1.  Requisition is hereby made by the Authority to the Trustee for funds from the Construction Account established under the Resolution to be paid to the persons, firms or corporations in the stated amounts and for the purposes as setforth on the attached Exhibit “A”.

 

          2.  It is hereby certified as follows:

 

                   a.  The Authority has incurred the obligations in the stated amounts and that each thereof was properly incurred in the construction or reconstruction of the sewer 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 this Resolution adopted.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

          Cmsr. DiMeglio moved for the adjournment of this meeting at 7:55, seconded by Cmsr. Reuter.

 

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

 

                            

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Andrew R. Bolduc, Chrm.