WANAQUE VALLEY

REGIONAL SEWERAGE AUTHORITY

 

REGULAR MEETING

 

MARCH 22, 2006

 

MINUTES

 

The WANAQUE VALLEY REGIONAL SEWERAGE AUTHORITY conducted a Regular Meeting, which commenced at 6:07 P.M., in the Wanaque Valley Regional Sewerage Authority Administration Building, Wanaque, New Jersey with Robert Hadley, Chairman, presiding.

 

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hadley with a Salute to the Flag.      

 

ANNOUNCEMENT

Chairman Hadley read the following announcement:

 

            This is the Regular Meeting of the Wanaque Valley Regional Sewerage Authority.  In accordance with the Open Public Meeting Law, notices of the meeting were furnished to the respective Municipal Clerks of Ringwood, Wanaque and West Milford together with a request that an additional copy of the Notice be placed in each Municipal building.  Notices were also sent to the following newspapers:  the North Jersey Herald News, the Trends and the Record.  A copy of the notice will be filed with the minutes of this meeting.

 

ROLL CALL 

Commissioners Present:  Andrew Bolduc, Frank Covelli, Joseph Elcavage, Robert Hadley, Robert Moshman and Patrick Murray

 

Also Present:                     Richard Miller, Esq., Williams, Caliri, Miller & Otley

                                         Gregory White, Facilities Manager

                                         Margaret Maas, Recording Secretary

Guests Present:      Steve Boswell, Boswell Engineering

                                         Jim Kelly, Boswell Engineering

                                         Mike Steigel, Boswell Engineering

 

CORRESPONDENCE

The Chairman stated that if there were no comments or questions on any of the Correspondences, he would declare that they be placed on file.

                                   

MINUTES      

            Regular Meeting – February 22, 2006

The Chairman asked if anyone had any questions or comments on the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 22, 2006 as presented.  When there was no response the following motion was moved.

 

MOTION        Moved by Andrew Bolduc, 2nd by Robert Hadley to adopt a resolution accepting the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 22, 2006 as presented.

                        On Roll Call Commissioners Bolduc, Covelli, Elcavage, Hadley, Moshman and Murray voted yes.

                                                                                                            MOTION CARRIED

 

 

 

REPORTS

            Presentations by Prospective Consulting Engineering Firms

6:10 pm            Boswell Engineering

            Representing Boswell was Steven Boswell, Principal-in-charge, James Kelly, Contract Administrator and Mike Steigel.

            Steven Boswell proceeded to distribute presentation booklets on his firm, Boswell Engineering.  He and Jim Kelly discussed the booklet with the Commissioners describing their company and their focus.  They fielded questions from the Commissioners.

Mr. Boswell concluded their presentation at 6:45 pm.  Chairman Hadley and the Commissioners thanked them.

Note:    For a detailed account of Presentation, please review presentation booklets and listen to meeting audio tape.

 

REPORTS

            Presentations by Prospective Consulting Engineering Firms

6:50 pm            T & M Associates

            Representing T & M Associates was Keith Henderson, Environmental Division Manager, Rick Donohoe, Senior Associate and Christine Ballard, Staff Engineer.

            Mr. Henderson set up a projector and distributed presentation booklets on his firm, T & M Associates.  Mr. Henderson started with describing their company and their focus.  He then introduced Mr. Donohoe as the company representative that would be working directly with and who would be attending meetings here, should they be awarded the position.  Mr. Henderson introduced Ms. Ballard who explained some of the projects they have previously worked on that were similar to the WVRSA plant.   They fielded questions from the Commissioners.

Mr. Henderson concluded their presentation at 7:35 pm.  Chairman Hadley and the Commissioners thanked them.

Note:    For a detailed account of Presentation, please review presentation booklets and listen to meeting audio tape.

The Chairman declared that there would be a short break before the next presentation.

 

7:45 pm            Lee T. Purcell Associates

            Representing Lee T. Purcell Associates was Lee T. Purcell, Jr. and James Demitriou, Senior Engineer.

            Mr. Demitriou set up an easel for a flip chart and Mr. Purcell distributed presentation booklets on their firm’s history, Mr. Purcell described their completed projects for other municipalities and companies and then the projects that they have completed for this Authority.  They fielded questions from the Commissioners.

Mr. Purcell completed their presentation at 8:25 pm.  Chairman Hadley and the Commissioners thanked Mr. Purcell for his time and presentation.

Note:    For a detailed account of Presentation, please review presentation booklets and listen to meeting audio tape

The Chairman asked the Commissioners what their preference was – to go on with the rest of the regular meeting and discuss this or do we want to carry it over to the next meeting.  Commissioner Elcavage stated that he would like of carry it over to the next meeting in order that we might digest all of what was presented here tonight.  The Chairman stated to Mr. Purcell that under his contract he would stay as Consulting Engineer until the next meeting.  There was discussion and then the following motion was moved.

 

MOTION        Moved by Joseph Elcavage, 2nd by Robert Hadley to adopt a resolution that we carry over the appointment of the Consulting Engineer, Lee T. Purcell

                        Associates until the time when we appoint an Engineer.

                        On Roll Call Commissioners Bolduc, Covelli, Elcavage, Hadley Moshman and Murray voted yes.

                                                                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

Note:  Copies of the three presentations are available for review at the office of the WVRSA.

          

Commissioner Elcavage asked that we change the order of the meeting out of consideration of Mr. Purcell’s having been here for approximately 2 hrs, awaiting his turn to present, and may want to leave.  Mr. Purcell thanked the Commissioner and the Chairman agreed and asked Mr. Purcell for the Engineering report.

            Engineering

            Mr. Purcell distributed the Engineering Report for Contract 1-25 and stated that he would ask Mr. Demitriou to give that report (copy attached).  Mr. Demitriou addressed the items on his report in order.

1.         Engineering Report Cont. 1-25 Upgrade to Treatment Plant     

            Mr. Demitriou went over the report with the Commissioners.

            1)         Septage Receiving Facility

                        They completed Modifications, Rock Trap and Baffles

                        The floor drains have been installed.

                        NPW Hydrant was installed

 

REPORTS

            Engineering Report Cont. 1-25 Upgrade to Treatment Plant

            1)         Septage Receiving Facility cont.

                        Roof insulation, membrane and ballast were installed – the metal

                            work is to be completed this week.

                        Interior and exterior lights have been energized.

                        Odor Control Unit set on concrete pad.

            2)         Influent Pumping Station

                        Installed and energized new lighting panel.

                        Odor Control Unit set on the existing slab and we are waiting for the motor.

            3)         Grit Chambers and Grit Chemical Building

                        Lights in new addition were installed and energized.

                        Piping modifications were made in grit pump room.

                        Installation of Chemical Feed Pumps started.

                        Roof insulation, membrane and ballast were installed – metal work to be completed this week.

                        Odor Control Unit set on concrete pad. And we are waiting for the motor.

                        Installed roof drains and piping.

            4)         Aeration Basins Nos. 1-3

                        Installed and pressure tested spray water systems in Effluent Chambers – Nozzles are not installed.

            5)         Final Clarifiers

                        No Work this Month.

                        Mr. Demitriou reported that they have done all the shop drawings on the final clarifiers. The metal work should be in within the next few weeks.

Mr. Demitriou reported that in the next 4 to 6 weeks we will be getting delivery of microstrainer units and the platform, therefore that bill will be a big one.  It will be over $800,000.00.

            6)         Tertiary Building

                        Demolished lighting, fire alarm system, etc., over Microstrainers #3 and #4.

                        Removed Unit Heater and Roof Mounted Ventilation Fans.

                        Started demolition of roof mounted HVAC units and duct work.

                        Installed PW Piping and emergency shower/eyewash units.                   

                        Constructed masonry fillers at door 201 and 203.

            7)         Sludge building

                        The passive odor control units were installed and placed in service.  He stated that there are three of them.

            8)         Treatment Module

                        Demolished the DO System and some miscellaneous electrical items.

            9)         Grit Container Ramp

                        No work this Month.  Mr. Demitriou asked Mr. White if he was correct in believing that Mr. White wanted it available for use next month.  Mr. White confirmed that he d wanted to accept if for use this coming month.

            10)       Site Work

                        Completed installation of copper NPW lines to aeration tanks.

                        Constructed storm water inlet, pipe and rip-rap.

                        Constructed PW line to Tertiary Building.

                        Mr. Demitriou stated that 90% of the g round work has been completed.

 

REPORTS

            Engineering

            Engineering Report Cont. 1-25 Upgrade to Treatment Plant  Cont.

            11)       Shop Drawing Review and Processing

                        Mr. Demitriou stated that as stated earlier we are about 85% complete with re-submittals and original submittals.

                         Aerated Grit Chamber plates and supports

                        Grit Building – Floor Ramp over solution lines

                        Caulking – Exterior locations, interior locations and expansion joints.

                        Alum solution piping schematics

                        Aluminum Ductwork

                        Adjustable Frequency Drives, Distribution Panel Boards, Safety Switches.

                        Manual Motor Controls, Circuit Breaker, Selector Switches and Push Button Controls.

            Mr. Demitriou stated that as he said previously they are 85% done with the shop drawings submittals and that is why there will be a lot of equipment arriving on the job site shortly.

            Mr. Purcell distributed the regular meeting Agenda and proceeded to go over it with the Commissioners. (Copy attached)

            1.         Already addressed by Mr. Demitriou

            2.         Contract 1-30 – Replacement of the Administration Building Roof

                        The Administration Roof contract work is scheduled to commence on the 17th of April and should be completed within a week or at most within 10 days.

            Mr. Purcell stated that at the request of the Authority he solicited quotations from the roofing contractor to repair or replace the roof over the Electrical Room in the Grit Building.  The quotes he received are as follows:

                        a.         Repair of the roof                     $3.200.00

                        b.         Replacement of the roof            $4,200.00

            Mr. Purcell recommended repairing the roof as he does not think it needs to be replaced.  He further recommends that the Authority consider authorizing this contractor to do the work, while he is here on the site during the week of April 17th.   Discussion followed regarding whether the roof repair would also carry a 20 year warranty.  The outcome of the discussion was the following motion was moved.

 

MOTION        Moved by Robert Hadley, 2nd by Frank Covelli to adopt a resolution authorizing

                        accepting the quote from Cannella Roofing, Inc. to repair the roof at a cost of $3,200.00, providing it comes with a 20 year warranty; if not then authorizing the                                replacement of the roof at the cost of $4,200.00.

                        On Roll Call Commissioners Bolduc, Covelli, Elcavage, Hadley, Moshman and Murray voted yes.   

                                                                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

            3.         LTPA Memorandum on Inspection of Interceptor Sewer Manholes (MH) Within

                        Pulte Development.

                        Mr. Purcell reported that the MH inspection on WVRSA sewerage lines has been completed.  He stated that the remediation work, the leaks, have been complete on MH #3 and #5 and that remediation has eliminated approximately 50,000 gpd of I & I.  Mr. Purcell stated that the MH have not yet been raised but are scheduled to be done.

                        Mr. Purcell stated that the existing line in Highland Avenue at the new bridge was televised. Severe leakage was observed.  Pulte’s Engineer is reviewing the tape.  Mr. Purcell’s recommendation is that the entire existing interceptor sewer along Highland Avenue from the new bridge to the intersection of Ringwood Avenue and Highland Avenue be televised and inspected.  Mr. Purcell stated that it has been determined that there is a hole and crack in the 16” line about where the line goes underneath the river and where they placed the bridge upon it. 

 

REPORTS

            Engineering

            3.         LTPA Memorandum on Inspection of Interceptor Sewer Manholes (MH) Within

                        Pulte Development.

            Mr. White stated that as a part of the Amendment to the Developers Agreement they were required to clean and TV that section of pipe.  Mr. White stated that he was present along with LTPA’s Resident Engineer, Steve Kinsey.  Also present were George Kostro, Mike Reiff, John DiMeglio and Tom Carroll.   When the inspection was performed we saw the extent of the damage.  Mr. White stated that there is a 15” PVC line that connects with 100’ section of ductile iron pipe and the damage is in the section of ductile iron pipe.  He stated that it appears to be just prior to the line going underneath the bridge and bridge support.   Mr. White stated that there is a hole in the belly of the pipe and there is an approximate four foot horizontal crack in the side of the pipe.    

            Mr. Purcell went on to explain that there is a live 16’ diameter sewer line that has been jeopardized – it is going under a stream – you have to either reinforce and slip line that pipe as it exists by shrinking that diameter to get the strength in that pipe or you have to dig it up and then you have to have a new Stream Encroachment Permit issued.  Mr. Purcell stated that it is a dilemma that the WBSA is saddled with.  Mr. Purcell stated that it is a situation that will only get worse if it is not taken care of.  Mr. White stated that the Pulte engineers and Mr. Bill Kelly, Engineer for the WBSA are looking into the situation.  Mr. White stated that they are looking at the integrity of the pipe and if it can withstand the intense cleaning and slip lining repair or if it will be necessary to replace that section of pipe.  Mr. White stated that the decision should be forthcoming within the next week or two.  Mr. White stated that he estimates there to be 30,000 – 35,000 gpd of infiltration entering that section of pipe.

            Mr. Purcell stated that he believes that they will be able to remediate that pipe, but they will loose the diameter – it will be smaller than 16” – and then they (the WBSA) will have to determine if they need that full capacity.  Discussion followed.

            3.         LTPA Proposal – Response to NJDEP’S Letter Dated September 20, 2005 and to

                        to Prepare a New Application.

            Mr. Purcell stated that we talked about this in their presentation and in the past meetings – the assignment authorization on the Wastewater Management Plan (WWMP).  Mr. Purcell stated that he was unaware if the Authority has heard from Ringwood or not.  Discussion followed.  Mr. Miller stated that after the last meeting he decided to wait a few days as the meeting between Mr. Hadley and Mr. Murray and the Ringwood representatives had only happened the previous evening and we felt they would need time to caucus and discuss it.  He stated that he kept in touch with the Chairman, who reported back that there did not appear to be any progress in that regard.  Mr. Miller stated that the letter went out this week along with an invoice and basically said we are going ahead with or without you (Ringwood), so let us know either pay up or he has been authorized to take legal recourse. 

            4.         Letter Report on Septage Holding Tank

            Mr. Purcell stated at the last meeting, he was authorized to meet with Mr. White to find a suitable location for a tank that would be accessible to the Authority.  He would then be able to approach the contractor, Stone Hill Contracting and request a quote for a Change Order to accomplish that and the cost for the same. 

            Mr. Purcell stated that the Contractor issued a letter to him today, (copies distributed to the Commissioners) where he indicates that his quotation to install a Septage Holding Tank of approximately 30,000 gallons, at a location along the back line of the property near the parshall flume.  Mr. Demitriou displayed the map representation of the location and proceeded to show the path of the flow to the Receiving Facility.  Mr. Purcell stated that the contractor’s price is $471,663.  Mr. Purcell stated that the report that he gave the Authority at a previous meeting was for a tank located right near the Septage Receiving Facility.  Mr. Purcell stated that once we remove the tank from that site and locate it further back and away from the Septage Receiving Facility it was necessary to add a Receiving Facility to that Holding Tank and then the piping to bring it back to the head of the treatment plant.  Mr. Demitriou stated that in the proposed plan we also have odor control  equipment, a Receiving Facility which includes three baffles and shear gates, bar screen,  and we have hatches over everything here because of the odor concern.  Discussion followed.

 

REPORTS

            Engineering

            4.         Letter Report on Septage Holding Tank  Cont.

            One of the items discussed was the tank volume in the conceptual drawings and the possibility of increasing the volume.  Mr. Purcell stated that it was not so much a problem to consider increasing the volume but the problems that would come along with storing too much in the tank for an extended period of time.  Mr. White stated that we do not have very much space to store and hold additional gallons.  One of the Commissioners asked where the money was going to come from for this Septage Holding Tank.  Mr. White stated that he will know after the next meeting with Pulte.  There was discussion on the possibility of lowering our costs by farming out some of the items where possible, such as excavation, purchase of the concrete etc.

Commissioner Bolduc asked what the Engineering costs for this project would be.  Mr. Purcell stated he would have to determine his Engineering cost. It was decided to continue this discussion in Closed Session. 

At this time Commissioner Moshman informed the Chairman that he had to excuse himself.

Mr.  Purcell was asked to prepare a proposal for the Engineering costs for this project.

            Facilities Manager

            Inflow & Infiltration

            Mr. White stated that the work is being performed by National Water Main.  He stated that they are currently performing cleaning and TV inspection of the 45,200 linear feet of pipe in the areas which Mr. Bill Kelly has delineated.  Mr. White stated that they are 60% - 65% done with the work.

To date they have found some minor leaks in the pipes – nothing significant.  Mr. White stated that they will finish all the TV work before they will furnish us with an inspection report.  Mr. White stated that we will then have to review that report with the engineers and all concerned to determine a course of action regarding any repairs. 

            Mr. White stated that we should be hearing shortly from Boswell Engineering and National Water Main and then all parties will come together for a meeting to discuss what was found and what our course of action will be.

            There was further discussion on sump pumps in the town and how best to deal with them; should it be concluded that the lines are tight.

            Sale of Vehicle – 1987 Pick Up Truck

            Mr. White stated that as reported several months ago, the Authority owns a 1987 Dodge Ram Pickup that he was holding on to for snow plowing services.  He stated that now that the snow season is over he would like to auction off this truck.  Mr. White stated that the vehicle is in poor condition and there is no reason for us to hold on to it.  Mr.  White stated that’s the truck is almost 20 years old, but it does have a plow package on it.  Mr. White asked for a resolution authorizing the publication of an advertisement for the auction of our 1987 Pick-up Truck.

 

MOTION        Moved by Frank Covelli, 2nd by Joseph Elcavage to adopt a resolution authorizing

                        the advertising for the auctioning of 1987 Dodge Ram Pickup Truck. 

                        On Roll Call Commissioners Bolduc, Covelli, Elcavage, Hadley and Murray

                        voted yes.  Commissioner Moshman was absent.

                                                                                                                        MOTION CARRIED.

 

Commissioner Covelli asked Mr. White if he offered the truck to the Borough.  Mr. White stated that he did not but that he would. 

 

MOTION        Moved by Joseph Elcavage, 2nd by Frank Covelli to adopt a resolution authorizing offering the 1987 Dodge Ram Pickup Truck to the Borough of Wanaque for the price of one dollar and if they refuse then proceed with auctioning it to the public.     On Roll Call Commissioners Bolduc, Covelli, Elcavage, Hadley and Murray voted yes.  Commissioner Moshman was absent.

                                                                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

           

 

REPORTS

            Facilities Manager

            Personnel Policy Manual (PPM) – Loss Control Plan

            Mr. White reported that Eric Szoke from Mr. Miller’s firm has reviewed our Personnel Policy Manual and Loss Control Plan.  Mr. White stated that there is a letter in everyone’s file stating his findings and his certification.

            Mr. Miller stated that the authority is required to review it annually and make the certifications, which we did. 

            Mr. White stated that there are a few minor inclusions that must be inserted into the PPM.  There is nothing of significance, just things that have occurred over the last year.  There was discussion on the need to adopt the PPM as a whole but Mr. White stated that he would like to wait another month out of courtesy to the employees.  He stated that we have always discussed any changes with the employees before the PPM as a whole is adopted.  Mr. White stated that he would like to do that during the coming month and adopt the manual in April. 

            Liquid Aluminum Sulfate (ALUM) Solution Bid Results

            Mr. White reported that we advertised for and received bids for supplying Liquid Aluminum Sulfate Solution for a two-year period.  He stated that the bids were received on March 16th.  We received two bids, the lowest of which was from Delta Chemical, Baltimore, MD at the low bid of $232.00 per dry ton.  Mr. White reported that Mr. Carroll reviewed the bids and found them to be acceptable and recommends that the bid be awarded to Delta Chemical.  Mr. White reported that we are now paying $230.00 per dry ton which will result in approximately a $5,000.00 increase in chemical costs over the coming year.                                  

 

MOTION        Moved by Frank Covelli, 2nd by Joseph Elcavage to adopt a resolution awarding the contract for the Furnishing and Supplying Liquid Aluminum Sulfate (ALUM) Solution to the Authority for a two year period commencing May 1, 2006 and ending April 30, 2008 for the low bid amount of $232.00 per dry ton.

                        On Roll Call Commissioners Bolduc, Covelli, Elcavage, Hadley and Murray voted yes.  Commissioner Moshman was absent.

                                                                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

 

            Accounting

            Mr. White reported that Mr. Ferraioli could not be here and that he asked him to report that the Annual Audit Report was finished and a copy is in everyone’s folders.  Mr. White stated that Mr. Ferraioli said he will be here next month to review the Audit Report.

            Mr. White stated that he had one item under New Business and that his report is finished.

            Legal

            Mr. Miller reported that most of what he did has already been discussed; the Ringwood matter, the review of the Engineering Contract and addressing the conflict of interest issue directly with one of the bidders

            Amended Developers Agreement. 

            Mr. Miller reported that there was an amendment to the Tripartite Developers Agreement,

which incorporated the dollar volume of the I & I work together with the following clarification – Pulte had requested that we be prepared to handle the project as completed or when completed. We agreed, but limited it to state that only if completed in accordance with the schedule that they had previously given us, then we could handle it; but if they come in three months ahead of schedule we are not required to be ready to accept flow. 

            PROPOSED RFESOLUTON APPROVING DESIGN OF PUBLC IMPORVEMENT  Contract I-25      

            Mr. Miller reported that our Risk Management Consultant has forwarded a resolution which states that the Board of Commissioners has reviewed the “Upgrades to Water Pollution Control Facilities – Contract I-25” and exercised its judgment and/or approved the judgments of others as represented by the plan and does hereby approve said plan.

            Mr. Miller stated that the Risk Management Consultant feels that this will be effective in limiting our exposure in the matter. 

           

REPORTS

            Legal

            PROPOSED RFESOLUTON APPROVING DESIGN OF PUBLC IMPORVEMENT  Contract I-25  Cont.

 

MOTION        Moved by Frank Covelli, 2nd by Joseph Elcavage to adopt a resolution approving

                        the Upgrades to Water Pollution Control Facilities – Contract I-25.  Formal Resolution attached.

                        On Roll Call Commissioners Bolduc, Covelli, Elcavage, Hadley and Murray

                        voted yes.  Commissioner Moshman was absent.

                                                                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

             Ethics Committee Opinion requested from the NJ Department of Community Affairs

            Mr. Miller reported that we, the Authority, had asked for an opinion from the Ethics Committee with regard to the two gentlemen from the local Authority.  Mr. Miller stated that they rejected our request because it was submitted by the Authority and not by the individuals.  Mr. Miller stated that he had with him this evening, for the signatures of both Mr. Covelli and Mr. Bolduc, a personal letter from them requesting the same opinion.  Mr. Miller stated that once signed he will get them mailed tomorrow. 

            Commissioner Elcavage stated that he would like to make a comment.  Commissioner Elcavage stated that personally and professionally he does not see a conflict of interest on the part of these gentlemen.  He stated that he respects their desires to go to the State and ask for an opinion however, he does not think it necessary and that he has every confidence that the State will agree.

            Commissioners Covelli and Bolduc thanked Commissioner Elcavage for his comment.

            Land Swap Approval by Passaic County Planning Board

            Mr. Miller reported that we did finally get the approval of the Passaic County Planning Board on our proposed Land Swap with Pulte, which completed the file.

            Mr. Miller stated that his report was completed.

            Vouchers

 

RE:       Vouchers M-9661 thru M-9713 - FY ‘06

                                                 

RESOLUTION – Read by Title

 

"RESOLUTION REQUISITIONING FROM THE REVENUE FUND TO THE REVOLVING FUND BY THE WANAQUE VALLEY REGIONAL SEWERAGE AUTHORITY ("AUTHORITY") PURSUANT TO SECTION 506 OF THE BOND RESOLUTION ENTITLED "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF THE WANAQUE VALLEY REGIONAL SEWERAGE AUTHORITY AND FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE HOLDERS THEREOF, AND AUTHORIZING $12,500,000.00 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT THEREOF ("RESOLUTION") ADOPTED BY THE AUTHORITY ON AUGUST 26, 1987, AS AMENDED OR SUPPLEMENTED THEREAFTER"

 

MOTION        Moved by Joseph Elcavage, 2nd by Robert Hadley to adopt a resolution to approve payment of Vouchers M-9661 thru M-9713 for FY '06, all payments to be subject to availability of funds. 

                        On Roll Call Commissioners Bolduc, Covelli, Elcavage, Hadley and Murray

                        voted yes.  Commissioner Moshman was absent.

                                                                                                            MOTION CARRIED                  

 

           

OLD BUSINESS

            The Chairman asked if there was anything to discuss under Old Business. 

            Odor Control System

            Commissioner Bolduc stated that one of the issues he had brought up once before was the issue of notifying Pulte about the Odor Control System, whether or not they had input, so it can never be an issue.  Commissioner Bolduc is concerned that if ever there was a lawsuit over the construction, design or the operation – or complained about it; we would want to be able to say that Pulte reviewed the design and the implementation etc.   Commissioner Bolduc stated that while it was brought up but he is not sure that there was a letter sent to Pulte. 

            Mr. Miller stated that there was a letter sent.  Mr. White stated that they acknowledged the letter and stated that they would review it and get back to us, but they have not as yet done so.  Commissioner Covelli asked that Mr. Miller send a follow up letter reiterating our request.  Mr. Miller stated that he would take care of it.                                                            

 

NEW BUSINESS

            The Chairman asked if there was anything to report under New Business. 

            Requested Use of WVRSA Facility for Operators Certification Course

            Mr. White stated that he is an instructor for the Operators Certification course for the NJDEP.  This is a certification course that operators have to take prior to sitting for a licensing exam.  Mr. White stated currently he instructs at Caldwell-West Caldwell High School.  Mr. White stated that he is seeking permission from the Board to hold the class here at the Authority.  Mr. White stated take two matters are required; first he would need a resolution authorizing him to hold the class here at the Authority and second the school would have to be named an additional insured on the Authority’s liability insurance policy.  Discussion ensued.  The outcome of the discussions was the following motion was moved.

 

MOTION        Moved by Frank Covelli, 2nd by Joseph Elcavage to adopt a resolution authorizing the use of the Wanaque Valley Regional Sewerage Authority Conference/Meeting Room by Gregory White, Facilities Manager for conducting an Advanced Wastewater Course in conjunction with Caldwell / West Caldwell Center for Continuing Education.

                        On Roll Call Commissioners Bolduc, Covelli, Elcavage, Hadley and Murray voted yes.  Commissioner Moshman was absent.

                                                                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

            Commissioner Elcavage asked if Mr. White would send a letter to the Borough of Wanaque and inform them of the fact that the course will be held here at the Authority in case any of their employees would like to avail themselves of the opportunity to complete this course here in Wanaque.  He then asked Mr. White if he would send a similar letter to the West Milford Municipal Utilities Authority.

            New Phone System

            Commissioner Covelli stated he would like to have this Authority give Mr. White authority to work with the local Authority to see if there is any way to consolidate some lines, to share lines with respect to fax machine to reduce costs.  Commissioner Covelli stated that now that the systems are integrated, he thinks there may be ways to save some money.  Mr. White stated that Mr. Carroll was going to look into that with him.  Mr. White stated that the Borough has a different phone service provider than we have and Mr. Carroll was going to approach that provider to solicit a quote on providing telephone service to the two Authorities in this building.

            Borough of Wanaque Web Site

            Commissioner Covelli stated that he had another item for discussion.  He stated that the Borough of Wanaque operates a web site and most of the meeting minutes for the Borough are posted on that site.  Commissioner Covelli stated that he asked Mr. Carroll if we could post the Regional Minutes on it and Mr. Carroll stated that if someone would send him a copy of those minutes he would be happy to put them on the web site.

 

NEW BUSINESS

            Borough of Wanaque Web Site Cont.

 

MOTION        Moved by Frank Covelli, 2nd by Joseph Elcavage to adopt a resolution authorizing

                        Mrs. Maas, Recording Secretary, to provide Mr. Carroll with a copy of all approved minutes for inclusion on the Wanaque Borough Web Site.

                        On Roll Call Commissioners Bolduc, Covelli, Elcavage, Hadley and Murray voted yes.  Commissioner Moshman was absent.

                                                                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

PUBLIC PORTION

            The Chairman stated that as there was no one present in the audience he would not open the meeting to the public.

 

CLOSED SESSION

            Mr. Miller stated that a Closed Session has been requested for the purposes of discussing contract negotiations and the possibility of a contract amendment to Stone Hill Contracting Company’s contract.  There will probably be no formal action taken this evening.

 

MOTION        Moved by Joseph Elcavage, 2nd by Frank Covelli to adopt a resolution to authorize going into Closed Session for the purpose of contract negotiations and the possibility of a contract amendment to Stone Hill Contracting Company’s Contract.  There will probably be no formal action taken this evening.  The results of the Closed Session will be made available after a determination is made as to whether a change-order will be issued and the terms thereof are negotiated.

                        On Roll Call Commissioners Bolduc, Covelli, Elcavage, Hadley and Murray voted yes.  Commissioner Moshman was absent.

                                                                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

Closed Session commenced at 9:50 PM and was concluded at 10:00 PM with the following motion.

 

MOTION        Moved by Frank Covelli, 2nd by Joseph Elcavage to adopt a resolution to authorize returning to Open Session.

                        On Roll Call Commissioners Bolduc, Covelli, Elcavage, Hadley and Murray voted yes.  Commissioner Moshman was absent.

                                                                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

           

ADJOURN

 

MOTION        Moved by Patrick Murray, 2nd by Joseph Elcavage to adopt a resolution to adjourn this meeting.

                        On Roll Call Commissioners Bolduc, Covelli, Elcavage, Hadley and Murray voted yes.  Commissioner Moshman was absent.

                                                                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

The meeting was concluded at 10:01 P.M.

 

Minutes respectively submitted by,

Margaret M. Maas, Recording Secretary