REGIONAL SEWERAGE AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 28, 2006
MINUTES
The WANAQUE VALLEY REGIONAL SEWERAGE AUTHORITY conducted a
Regular Meeting, which commenced at
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
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
Charles Ferraioli, Jr., PA, Ferraioli, Weilkotz, Cerullo & Cuva
Lee T. Purcell, Jr., P.E., Lee T. Purcell Associates
Gregory White, Facilities Manager
Margaret Maas, Recording Secretary
At this time the Chairman stated that as we have guests (Pulte Residents)here tonight he would entertain a motion to change the order of business, to accommodate them, by moving the Public Portion forward.
MOTION Moved by Joseph Elcavage, 2nd by Patrick Murray to adopt a resolution authorizing changing the order of business and opening the Public Portion of
the meeting
On Roll Call Commissioners Bolduc, Covelli, Elcavage, Hadley, Moshman and Murray voted yes.
MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC PORTION
The Chairman stated that in consideration of the guests in the audience, he would open the floor to anyone that wished to address this Board.
Alan
Hect –
Mr. Hect
stated the he felt that it was his duty to come before this Authority and voice
his feelings. Mr. Hect stated that when
they (the residents) purchased here they were told that all trucks would be
undercover and there would be no smell and no noise. Mr. Hect stated that sometimes there are
smells. Mr. Hect stated that he did some
research and found that this facility was designed and built to handle sewage
from three towns, Wanaque, Ringwood and
Mr. Hect stated that he checked with other sewerage facilities in the area and they stated that they are only open five (5) days a week and for only the normal work hours of 8 AM to 4:30 PM. He stated that the residents are requesting that this Authority change its hours for receipt of liquid waste to the same. Mr. Hect stated that the residents are aware of the Authority’s attempts to alleviate the odors – the misting – but stated that it is insufficient. He stated that something must be done to eliminate the odor without the perfume.
PUBLIC PORTION Cont
There was discussion on what was being done to control the odors; they were told that despite what they had been told by the developer – the liquid waste trucks were never destined to be inside a building to do their dumping, as there is no such building/garage. Mr. White informed them that there is a company coming to demonstrate a new chemical misting system shortly which is supposed to be silent and still be capable of eliminating odors. Mr. Hect thanked the Board for listening.
Amelia Bertelloni – Building 10 – Ms. Bertelloni stated that her concern is the volume of trucks coming in and out daily, sometimes up to forty (40) trucks a day and it is disturbing to her. She stated that there is no break from the noise that they create when they come in and out Mr. White stated that he has notified all the truckers by fax and by correspondence that it is not acceptable for them to park along that roadway and he will also notify them emphatically that the use of compression brakes at any time day or night is strictly forbidden. Ms. Bertelloni thanked the Commissioners.
Paul Farrintino – Mr. Farrintino also commended Mr. White on his attendance at their Association meeting. He stated that Mr. White was very patient and answered any and all questions that were presented to him. He fielded very factually and openly all the residents complaints. Mr. White stated that his office was always open to anyone that has a problem with our Authority.
Mr.
Farrintino stated that he heard that there is going to be a sign placed at the
intersection of
There was discussion on this topic and it was generally agreed upon that a sign with just abbreviations of the two Authorities would not be as offensive to the residents and would probably be sufficient to inform anyone that was seeking us – would know where we are located.
Commissioner Covelli suggested that a committee be formed to meet with the residents on a regular basis. Mr. Farrintino stated that this group here is an Ad Hoc committee that wanted to just come and talk to the Board. He stated that once there are additional residents and their Association becomes a more formal group they would be happy to appoint such a committee and have meetings to discuss such matters.
Mr. White stated that sometime in the near future he would be happy to take a committee or group of residents on a tour of the plant, to show them what has been done to control the odors. He feels that it would be helpful for you to understand what takes place here. Mr. Farrantino stated he would very much like to see the operation and thanked Mr. White for the offer.
Bill
Holt 8319
Commissioner Elcavage suggested that the Authority purchase new signs that state a lower speed limit on the roadway – 10 MPH for trucks and 25 MPH for cars – NO PARKING signs – NO JAKE BRAKES signs and that it be done as soon as possible.
Mr. Holt thanked the Commissioners for their time and attention. The Chairman thanked the residents for their input. When there was no one else that wished to address the Board the following motion was moved.
MOTION Moved by Joseph Elcavage, 2nd by Patrick Murray to adopt a resolution to close
the Public Portion of the meeting.
On Roll Call Commissioners Bolduc, Covelli, Elcavage, Hadley, Moshman and Murray voted yes.
MOTION CARRIED
The Chairman stated that the regular meeting would now continue.
CORRESPONDENCE
Correspondence
List for
The Chairman stated that if there were no comments or questions on any of the Correspondence, he would declare that they be placed on file.
MINUTES
Regular
Meeting –
The Chairman asked if anyone had any questions or comments
on the Regular Meeting Minutes of
MOTION Moved by Joseph Elcavage, 2nd by Patrick Murray to adopt a resolution accepting the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 31, 2006 as presented.
On Roll Call Commissioners Covelli, Elcavage, Hadley, Moshman and Murray voted yes. Commissioner Bolduc abstained.
MOTION
CARRIED
The Chairman stated that he would receive the Accounting Report first as Mr. Ferraioli has additional commitments.
REPORTS
Accounting
Mr. Ferraioli distributed a handout for all the Commissioners and then proceeded with his report. Mr. Ferraioli stated that he was asked to look at – if we are going to finance a capital project – what are our options. In doing this he came up with an estimate of $650,000.00 for a Septage Holding Tank and $150,000.00 for paving the facility. That number adds up to $800,000.00. Mr. Ferraioli stated that on the scheme of things $800,000.00 for a Sewerage Authority doesn’t pay to Bond, because of the cost of issuing. Mr. Ferraioli stated that a possible avenue would be Amortization of the existing Debt Service of the Regional. Mr. Ferraioli went on to explain the Debt Service structure for both the Regional and for the Local. Mr. Ferraioli stated that if the Local was planning on doing a project with their I&I for example and would consider combining with the Regional and could bring the number up to around One and a Half to Two Million Dollars then that may be something we could do.
Mr. Ferraioli stated if that is not the case and you want to move forward with the project. you could put it into the Budget, issue Revenue Anticipation Notes and pay it off in a couple of years. But if you have to build it now – you will have a cash flow problem.
. Mr. Ferraioli stated that the other alternative is to have the Borough of Wanaque issue a Bond Ordinance on which Notes are sold and we would enter into an agreement to repay the Borough. Mr. Ferraioli stated that they would be able to finance it and we would not have to go to the Local Finance Board. He stated that you would not need all the underwriters etc. nor would you need a Bond Closing.
Mr. Ferraioli stated that those are the options you have. Mr. Ferraioli stated that whether or not it is decided to move forward with this project, we are have a good revenue year, but not enough that we can pay off either of those amounts.
Mr. Ferraioli stated that aside from that – we may have an additional situation, which may take priority status. Mr. Ferraioli stated that we may not have enough money to pay next month’s bills. Mr. Ferraioli stated that from an operating standpoint we are ok but from the capital bills that we are encountering have enough to make next months payments but no more. Mr. Ferraioli stated that Tom Carroll has reached out to Pulte to accelerate their payments like they said they were going to so we wouldn’t have to borrow. Mr. Ferraioli stated that the original answer we received back is that sales have slowed down. Well our contractor hasn’t slowed down and we are going to have a bill from him next month and the month after, etc. Mr. Ferraioli reported that Mr. Carroll is trying to work with Pulte, by possibly delaying other lump sum payments in order to accelerate payments to us.
REPORTS
Accounting Cont.
Mr. Ferraioli stated that if Pulte does step up to the plate and takes care of our regular cash to operate and to pay Stone Hill, then we can consider amending the budget and looking for any additional capital to do whatever we want to do.
Commissioner Elcavage stated that basically what he is hearing is that we cannot afford to construct the septage holding tank and repave. He then asked Mr. Ferraioli if that was the bottom line. Discussion followed.
Commissioner Moshman asked Mr. Ferraioli to repeat the options again. Mr. Ferraioli stated that the proposed project for a new Septage Holding Tank is approximately $600,000.00 and approximately $150,000.00 to pave the facility, which brings us up to $800,000.00. Mr. Ferraioli stated that on that amount by itself – it does not pay to Bond because the Authority will have a lot of additional costs in bonding. Mr. Ferraioli stated that that would only work if we could tie in the WBSA I& I projects they have planned for the Haskell section of town. Mr. Ferraioli stated that as per the handout on amortization, we could do two million dollars worth of bonds with a Capital Appreciation Bond and not increase the Debt Service. Mr. Ferraioli stated that another alternative would be that we amend our budget as our sludge hauling revenues have increased significantly this year and we can put some in next year’s budget and we could pay that off, but if you are going to award a contract today – you need to have cash today/tomorrow to pay it off. The next alternative is Revenue Anticipation borrowing which is borrowing on our future revenue. We would pay that off through the Budget – this year, next year or possibly into the third year. Mr. Ferraioli stated that is the first issue regarding cash flow. The second one is that we barely had enough to pay the bills this month. Mr. Ferraioli stated that we have asked Pulte to step up to the plate to accelerate the cash flow, because of the contract that is going on, which in the beginning they agreed to do. Mr. Ferraioli stated that Tom Carroll reached out to them and the first answer that came back was that sales have slowed down and they don’t have the money that they thought they would have. Our answer to them is that the contractor hasn’t slowed down and we still have to pay the bills as they come due. Mr. Carroll has suggested Pulte push out the schedule they have with the town for the purchase of the new fire engine and direct those funds to the advancement of the payment to the local. Mr. Ferraioli said that sounded good and would help with next months bills but what about the next month and the month after that. Mr. Ferraioli stated that in general we may have a regular cash flow problem whether or not we choose to do the project. Mr. Ferraioli stated that if Pulte doesn’t step up to the plate he doesn’t know what recourse we have, but if we need cash we are going to have to go through a borrowing very quickly. Therefore, it is up to you what you choose to do. The issue is if you want to award the contract to the contractor that is here now, we need that cash now and we do not have it so we have to find it. Mr. Ferraioli stated that the cheapest way and the quickest would be to have the Borough do a Bond Ordinance, which is an agreement to pay them, because they could get the paper out quicker cheaper than any other way.
There was further discussion on the upcoming billings from Stone Hill. Mr. Purcell stated that these numbers reflect the fact that the contractor is way ahead of his schedule and therefore has had to move up his billings to reflect the cost of the equipment that he has ordered and is installing, which must be paid for.
There was further discussion on whether the contractor was truly interested in getting this Change Order. We asked them for several quotes on this new project and they never appeared to be eager to get it. Commissioner Bolduc stated that he felt that if they wanted this Change Order they would be more willing to consider lowering those costs to ensure our moving it their way. But that doesn’t seem to be the situation. Mr. Purcell added that he could not recommend the price quote that Stone Hill provided for the work to get the location ready for the Septage Holding Tank. Commissioner Bolduc asked Mr. Purcell if he thought we could use the new project as leverage in getting him to spread out his payment requests on the big project. He said it wouldn’t hurt to ask.
Mr. Miller stated that we have a Tri-Partied Contract with the Local and a Developers Agreement with Pulte Homes calling for a series of payments on a certain schedule. He asked Mr. Ferraioli if we could take that Agreement to the bank and just borrow against it. Mr. Ferraioli stated that we can do Revenue Anticipation Notes, but his only concern is timing. He thinks that we could do it quicker than doing a Capital Improvement Project. Mr. Ferraioli stated that he planned on speaking with Mr. Bob Bienfield of Hawkins, Delafield & Woods tomorrow.
REPORTS
Accounting Cont.
Commissioner Moshman asked to make an observation: that there seems to be three separate issues here and it seems that they are being blended and they should be dealt with individually. Those issues being 1) immediate cash flow problem, 2) paying our Contractor for work we have already contracted for which we know was going to cost a certain amount and 3) also paying for an additional project which we have already discussed as being of great importance in maintaining the health of the plant that we are putting money into and also maintaining our current level of revenue and if we don’t do this project we are putting at risk our current level of revenue and could loose those revenues next year. Commissioner Moshman stated that these are 30-year or 40-year capital improvement projects that will endure and that the revenues will be there for them and that we know that we are going to have to pay for them. Commissioner Moshman reminded everyone that we agreed to pay several million dollars for these improvements already. The fact that Pulte isn’t putting their money in on time to meet the contractors billings is a temporary problem. We knew we were going to be paying several million dollars, we knew we couldn’t cover it in our current budget, these are not surprises. We knew we were going to be getting an advance from Pulte or we would be borrowing. So if we have to borrow then borrow, but we knew this project was going to be done here and we are doing it and we have to pay the man. Commissioner Moshman stated that the other question is – do we put off what is an essential project, in his opinion, for several years and have the problems that go with that and not be able to satisfy our neighbors, that were here tonight, and pay extra to do it. The costs that we are going to endure short term – we will pay for later if we put this off.
Discussion continued regarding whether or not to attempt talking to the contractor further regarding the proposed work in preparation of the site for the Sludge Holding tank.
The outcome of the discussions was the following motion was moved.
MOTION Moved by Joseph Elcavage, 2nd by Andrew Bolduc to adopt a resolution authorizing Mr. Ferraioli and Mr. Miller to confer with Bond Counsel, Mr.Bienfield, to look into what is necessary to do Revenue Anticipation Notes at the next meeting, if necessary and to structure our payments to take care of our immediate, contractually obligated requirements and our regular operating expenses.
On Roll Call Commissioners Bolduc, Covelli, Elcavage, Hadley and Moshman voted yes. Commissioner Murray abstained.
MOTION
CARIED
Professional Appointment – Bond Counsel
Mr. Miller stated that he has received and filed with the Authority more than 10 days ago, the appropriate paperwork from Hawkins, Delafield and Wood with regards to the Pay to Play requirements. Mr. Miller stated that they do not have any contributions that are reportable and therefore are eligible for reappointment.
MOTION Moved by Frank Covelli, 2nd by Joseph Elcavage to adopt a resolution approving the firm of Hawkins, Delafield & Wood as Bond Counsel, as they have provided the appropriate paperwork to satisfy the Pay to Play requirements.
On Roll Call Commissioners Bolduc, Covelli, Elcavage, Hadley, Moshman and Murray voted yes.
MOTION
CARRIED
Mr. Ferraioli having completed his report excused himself from the meeting.
REPORTS
Facilities
Manager
Paving of WVRSA Facility
Mr. White stated that with the work that is being performed by Stone Hill the pavement is being torn up in numerous places, with trench work etc. Mr. White reported that he took five Commissioners on tour and showed them the condition of the facility, what was supposed to be repaved and what was not. Mr. White stated that he believes that everyone came to the similar conclusion that there is a definite need to mill and repave the entire facility. Mr. White invited Mr. Bolduc to tour the facility and see what condition the facility is in as he was absent last meeting. Mr. White reported that there were two alternatives discussed, with regard to the reducing the cost of this project. One was that as Pulte is required to put a top coat on our access road, could we take advantage of utilizing that contractor to continue and come in and mill and repave our facility. Mr. White reported that he was asked to get a quote from the contractor that will hopefully perform that work for Pulte. Mr. White stated that he received a quotation from the contractor for $122,000.00; to mill and repave the facility, based upon today’s asphalt prices. Mr. White stated that he spoke with Mr. Carroll today and asked him if it would be alright to do that and he said absolutely not. He said it must go out to public bidding. Mr. White stated that he then asked Mr. Carroll if Wanaque Borough has any paving work that they would be putting out to bid in the near future and he said yes. Mr. Carroll stated that the Borough is putting a paving contract together now and he would be glad to include
our paving into that contract as long as we enter into an agreement that we will pay them the Borough for our projects’ cost. Mr. White stated that is a second option for us, if we decide to move forward with this project. Mr. White stated that the facilities, when it is patched by the contractor, will be in disarray and will need a paving job. Whether you wish to do it now or later we could live with a patchwork quilt if necessary.
Homeowners
Mr. White stated that we all heard from the homeowners tonight. Mr. White reported that he attended their meeting last week.
Inflow & Infiltration (I&I) – Pulte & Boswell Engineering
Mr. White reported that he attended a meeting of all concerned. Mr. White stated that the point repairs are going to move forward right after the 4th of July. He stated that National Water Main will have a crew up here to commence with the repairs. Mr. White stated that he believes that there are almost 100 point repairs and there are also six excavation repairs that need to be performed. Mr. White reported that Boswell Engineering got an estimate of $30,000.00 to do all six excavating repairs. Mr. White reported that Boswell was then asked to get an estimate from a local contractor. Mr. White stated that Boswell was supposed to get a quote from Fitzpatrick and if Fitzpatrick’s quote is lower he believes that they would like to use them.
Mr. Kelly, WBSA Engineer, has been in contact with New Hope Pipe Liner and they are confident that the pipe can be slip lined, that it just needs to be cleaned properly. The big question is can it be cleaned to a degree where they can get the slip lining material to adhere properly to the pipe. Mr. White stated that the first thing is they have to clean the pipe carefully and thoroughly – they have to look through it with a TV camera again, once it is properly cleaned to insure that the pipe’s integrity is still sound and they are confident the slip lining will work. Mr. White stated that the cleaning work will also take place shortly after the 4th of July.
Flows
Mr. White stated that the flows are high due to the rainfall we have experienced recently. Mr. White stated that again today we had to stop taking trucks due to the high influent flows.
Septage
Receipt
Mr. White stated that the septage receipt has been extremely strong and our revenues are much higher than anticipated.
Mr. White asked the Chairman if he would like to set up a committee to meet with the homeowners or would you like to continue to have him deal with them on a personal basis. Mr. White stated that he would be glad to do so if that is the Boards wish. The Chairman stated that he doesn’t feel that a committee is necessary yet, possibly down the road when they are more formally set up themselves.
REPORTS
Facilities Manager
Commissioner Covelli stated that he would like to go on record that he would like to serve on such a committee. Discussion followed.
Mr. White
stated that there is one other item to discuss.
Mr. White stated that we have three problem manholes on
Commissioner
Covelli suggested that Mr. White bring this up with Tom Carroll. Mr. White reported that he did discuss it
with Mr. Carroll to see if he had any work that was scheduled to be done on
Mr. White stated that his report was completed.
Engineering
Mr. Purcell distributed copies of his Agenda and Engineering Report on Cont I-25 and proceeded to go over it in detail.
I. Engineering Report – Cont. I-25- Upgrades
to the WPCF
1. Septage Receiving Facility
The Overhead Doors were installed
The Hardware was installed on the man doors and the only thing remaining was the
glazing of the doors and windows.
2) Influent Pumping Station
No work performed this month.
3) Grit Chambers and
The manufacturer started up the alum pump and that was satisfactorily performed.
4) Aeration Basins Nos. 1-3
New Control Panels were mounted on the wall
DO probes were installed, calibrated and placed on line.
5) Final Clarifiers
Work on the new platforms is in progress
6)
Preparations to remove the roof over Microstrainers #1 & #2 is in progress.
Existing Microstrainer #4 and Control Panel were removed
New Microstrainer #4 and Control Panel were installed. Work is in progress
Manufacturer’s
start-up for Microstrainer #4 is scheduled for
Microstrainer #1 was delivered.
Manufacturer’s start-up for Microstrainer
#1 is scheduled for
Existing NPW Pump #1 was removed
New NPW Pump #1 was installed. Manufacturer’s start-up of pump and control panel was satisfactorily performed. NPW Pump #1 is on line.
7) Shop Drawing Review and Processing
Treatment Module – Miscellaneous Metals
Influent Pump Station – Influent Grating
Influent Pump No. 1 – Performance Testing
Instrumentation – Printers and Software
Instrumentation – Float Switches/Level Transducer
Those Shop Drawings have been approved and returned to the contractor.
REPORTS
Engineering Cont.
Mr. Purcell reported that we are over all more than 50% complete with the entire project; we are over 90% complete with the Shop Drawings. The Contractor expects to be completed in November. Mr. Purcell stated that to their way of thinking and the way he is doing the work and the way we are turning things on line; that is a distinct possibility.
Mr. Purcell stated that Mr. White had asked the Contractor for a draw down schedule, which he submitted and it is in the meeting packets this evening. Mr. Purcell stated that the contractor is working hard to get the job finished and on line so that the performance of the plant can continue to meet its permit.
Mr. Purcell continued with his Agenda (copy attached).
Contract I-30 – Replacement of Administration Bldg. Roof
Mr. Purcell stated that that work is completed; we have received the Certification of Approval by the manufacturer, after their inspection. Mr. Purcell stated that the bill for that contractor is on the bill list for approval tonight.
Inspection
of Interceptor Sewer –
Mr. Purcell stated that he is awaiting the report from Pulte’s Engineer.
LTPA
Proposal – WWMP
Mr. Purcell state that they are awaiting authorization to proceed with this assignment.
Septage
Holding Tank System
Stone Hill
Contracting (SHC) was asked to provide a quotation for a Septage Holding Tank
system having a capacity of 50,000 gallons on
Mr. Purcell reported that Mr. White then asked for another proposal for the installation of underground piping only. Mr. Purcell stated that we received that proposal after I left the office today and it has been faxed up to here. The quotation is for $156,096.00. Mr. Purcell stated that he feels that this quote is quite high, but he also feels that the contractor may be tiring of filing out quotes. Discussion followed.
Mr. Purcell stated that he would contact the contractor to see if that can be adjusted as an incentive to us giving him the contract. Meanwhile we will await hearing from Pulte on their answer to the request for an acceleration of their payment to the WBSA.
Legal
Bond Counsel Appointment
Mr. Miller stated that we did appoint Hawkins, Delafield & Wood as Bond Counsel to the Authority earlier this evening.
Land Swap
Mr. Miller stated that his office has cleared up all the problems relating to the land titles regarding the Land Swap with Pulte. Mr. Miller stated that he has with him tonight the papers to be endorsed by the Chairman to facilitate that. Mr. Miller stated that his report was completed.
Mr. Miller stated that relating back to some earlier discussions this evening, one thing that must be acknowledged is that this project has always been a three party project between WVRSA, WBSA and Pulte. He stated that all three have always been involved equally in the planning, the cost, what the upgrades were, their engineers examined the plans from start to finish, the odor control plans etc. He stated that Pulte was part of our upgrade planning, from the beginning. Therefore, nothing we did should come as a surprise to Pulte. Mr. Miller added that we have no control over what they pass on to the homeowners.
Vouchers
The
Chairman asked for the voucher report.
RE: Vouchers M-9812 thru M-9852 - FY ‘06
REPORTS
Vouchers Cont.
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 Frank Covelli to adopt a resolution to approve payment of Vouchers M-9812 thru M-9852 for FY '06, all payments to be subject to availability of funds.
On Roll Call Commissioners Bolduc, Covelli, Elcavage, Hadley, Moshman and Murray voted yes.
MOTION CARRIED
OLD BUSINESS
The Chairman asked if there was anything to be discussed under Old Business.
Mr. White asked if there was any problem with anyone not being able to attend the July 26th meeting. Discussion followed and it was noted that one Commissioner stated that he would be on vacation, but that withstanding there would still be enough for a quorum.
Commissioner Bolduc asked if Mr. Purcell knew when we could expect a response from the State on our question of how to proceed with regards to our Wastewater Management Plan situation. Mr. Purcell stated that it is anyone’s guess. The Chairman asked if that would jeopardize us in anyway, as we have a deadline as to when we must respond to their questions.
Mr. Purcell stated that they will not give us credit for their delay time.
NEW BUSINESS
The Chairman asked if there was anything to report under New Business.
Commissioner Elcavage stated that he would like to make a motion to adopt a resolution regarding the agreement as to the need for some additional signs along our access road with regard to the trucks parking/standing – to their use of jake brakes – and changing the speed limit for trucks to 10 MPH.
Mr. White stated that he would check with the Borough as they may have signs that we could use. Mr. White stated that he would continue to notify all the haulers to tell their drivers that they are not to stop/stand/park along the road and that they must refrain from using jake brakes at all times. Mr. White stated that he would also speak with the
drivers personally and remind them of the rules. Discussion followed and at the conclusion of those discussions the following motion was moved.
MOTION Moved
by Joseph Elcavage, 2nd by Frank Covelli to adopt a resolution authorizing
Mr. White to acquire and put in place additional signage along the access road stating: - NO STOPPING – NO STANDING – NO
PARKING – NO USE OF JAKE BRAKES AT ANY TIME. And to change the speed limits to
10 MPH for trucks and to 25 MPH for
automobiles. And further authorize the Attorney,
Mr. Miller to write a letter to the Borough of Wanaque requesting the Wanaque Police
be authorized to patrol our portion of
On Roll Call Commissioners Bolduc, Covelli, Elcavage, Hadley, Moshman and Murray voted yes.
MOTION
CARRIED
ADJOURN
MOTION Moved by Joseph Elcavage, 2nd by Patrick Murray to adopt a resolution to adjourn this meeting.
On Roll Call Commissioners Bolduc, Covelli, Elcavage, Hadley, Moshman and Murray voted yes.
MOTION
CARRIED
The meeting was concluded at
Minutes respectively submitted by,
Margaret M. Maas, Recording Secretary