Following are the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of the Lambertville Municipal Utilities Authority held at the site of the wastewater treatment facility on May 4, 2010 commencing at 5:45 PM.
Present for the meeting were Richard Buscavage, Chairman; Mary Venettone, Vice Chairperson; Irving Gerb, Treasurer; Frank Kramer, Secretary; Robert Hayes, Alternate One and Eric Richard, Alternate Two.
Janine MacGregor was not present for roll call, but did enter the meeting at 5:50.
Also present were C. Gregory Watts., Esq., Watts, Tice and Skowronek and James Meehan, Executive Director.
Chairman Buscavage led all those present in the Pledge of Allegiance and read the Statement of Compliance and welcomed everyone.
The minutes of the April 6, 2010 meeting were approved in a motion made by Secretary Kramer and seconded by Vice Chairperson Venettone followed by a unanimous roll call vote.
There was no public in attendance.
There was no correspondence.
Chairman Buscavage asked if anyone had any questions about the Engineers Report. Attorney Watts stated that he had a discussion with the Engineer regarding the timing of reimbursement from the State for payments to the contractor. The LMUA is in a position where the money from the Environmental Infrastructure Trust does not come in to the LMUA office in time to make the payment until after the meeting which would make the contractor wait almost two months for his money. Therefore, Attorney Watts recommended that the Authority adopt a resolution that would permit the payment be made to the contractor subsequent to it’s being authorized by the Engineer and being signed by two board members, with ratification to take place at the following meeting. In a motion made by Chairman Buscavage and seconded by Vice Chairperson Venettone with a unanimous roll call vote by the Board, the resolution was adopted.
Executive Director Meehan stated that the project is going well. He also stated that the RBC’s are coming in early!
Chairman Buscavage presented to Executive Director Meehan, revised Munds projections for the green project along with two additional quotes. Mr. Munds was at the April meeting and did a presentation to the Board regarding planting arborvitaes around the perimeter of the LMUA to elevate odors and beautify the grounds. Alternate Two Eric Richard is working with Attorney Campbell regarding funding.
Executive Director Meehan informed the Board about an oil spill that occurred at 142 S. Main Street on April 4, 2010. A heating oil tank filter sprung a leak which ran into a floor drain connection to the sewer lateral. The approximately 150 gallons of oil was contained at Swan Street and the plant and removed by LMUA. Mr. Meehan reported the spill to the DEP.
Mr. Meehan also brought to the attention of the Board that the Operating Budget is $30,000 less than it was last year. Steve Ryan of Bowman and Company met with him and Kathy Leary and prepared a spread sheet which indicated a possible increase in rates of $20.00 per year for the next two years.
Mr. Meehan will meet with Executive Director Ben Jones of Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority regarding capacity. This matter will be reported on at the June meeting.
Mr. Meehan reported that he and Foreman David Rose completed the Proficiency Testing for the lab report.
A discussing was held regarding the lateral repairs needed in the area of town that is going to be repaved. TVing of the areas will be performed this coming week. A decision was made to have the health department meet with Mr. Meehan and inform them of the details of our findings and find out what can be done to rectify the problem. Subsequent to notification to the health department and the result of their intentions, an information letter will be drafted indicating to the homeowner that there is evidence of root intrusion in their lateral and although it is not the responsibility of the LMUA to repair the lateral, it is a health issue. Treasurer Gerb stated that we should make the Mayor and City Counsel aware of the situation and teach the public.
A Resolution was presented to the Board that they consider the Annual Budget and Capital Budget/Program for adoption on June 1, 2010. In a motion made by Chairman Buscavage and seconded by Member MacGregor with a unanimous roll call vote, the Resolution was adopted.
2011 Authority Budget Resolution
Lambertville Municipal Utilities Authority
FISCAL YEAR: FROM JULY 1, 2010 TO JUNE 30, 2011
WHEREAS, the Annual Budget and Capital Budget for the Lambertville Municipal Utilities Authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011 has been presented before the governing body of the Lambertville Municipal Utilities Authority at its open meeting of April 4, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Annual Budget as introduced reflects Total Revenues of $1,819,875 Total Appropriations, including any Accumulated Deficit if any, of $1,819,875 and of Total Unrestricted Net Assets utilized of -0-; and
WHEREAS, the Capital Budget as introduced reflects Total Capital Appropriations of $7,726,000 and Total Unrestricted Net Assets planned to be utilized as funding thereof, $226,000; and
WHEREAS, the schedule of rates, fees and other charges in effect will produce sufficient revenues, together with all other anticipated revenues to satisfy all obligations to the holders of bonds of the Authority, to meet operating expenses, capital outlays, debt service requirements, and to provide for such reserves, all as may be required by law, regulation of terms of contracts and agreements; and
WHEREAS, the Capital Budget/Program, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:31-2, does not confer any authorization to raise of expend funds; rather it is a document to be used as part of the said Authority's planning and management objectives. Specific authorization to expend funds for the purposes described in this section of the budget, must be granted elsewhere; by bond resolution, by a project financing agreement, by resolution appropriating funds from the Renewal and Replacement Reserve or other means provided by law.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by governing body of the Lambertville Municipal Utilities Authority, at an open public meeting held on April 4, 2010 that the Annual Budget including appended Supplemental Schedules, and the Capital Budget/Program of the Lambertville Municipal Utilities Authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011 is hereby approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the anticipated revenues as reflected in the Annual Budget are of sufficient amount to meet all proposed expenditures/expenses and all covenants, terms and provisions as stipulated in the said Authority's outstanding debt obligations, capital lease arrangements, service contracts, and other pledged agreements; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the governing body of the Lambertville Municipal Utilities Authority will consider the Annual Budget and Capital Budget/Program for adoption on June 1, 2010.
Frank Kramer, Secretary May 4, 2010
In a motion made by Member MacGregor and seconded by Secretary Kramer with a unanimous roll call vote, the bills were approved and will be paid when funds become available.
Attorney Watts stated that he is still waiting for the appraiser to do the work on the Black River and Western matter. At the April meeting, the Board agreed to pay one half of the charge ($300) and Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority paying the balance.
Attorney Watts recommended that verbiage in the Rules and Regulation book be amended as there appears to be some conflicting statements contained therein. Specifically, Section 5-1, 2, dealing with mandatory connection. In paragraphs A and B, he recommended that the beginning of each sub-paragraph be reworded to read that “When a sanitary sewer line comes within two hundred (200’) feet of the property…”. In order to be consistent, a change should also be made to Section 5-5b. Specifically, the last sentence of the second paragraph should refer to a distance of two hundred (200”) feet rather than one hundred fifty (150’) feet. This matter will be voted on at the June meeting.
In a motion made by Member MacGregor and seconded by Vice Chairperson Venettone with a unanimous roll call vote, the meeting was adjourned and moved into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing labor and personnel matters. Action may be taken at the conclusion of the closed session.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Parsons
Recording Secretary
Time: 6:30 PM
Following are the minutes of a continued regularly scheduled meeting of the Lambertville Municipal Utilities Authority held at the site of the wastewater treatment facility on May 4, 2010 commencing at 7:15 PM.
Having made no decisions or taken any action, a motion was made by Member MacGregor and seconded by Vice Chairperson Venettone with a unanimous roll call vote to adjourn the regular scheduled meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Parsons, Recording Secretary
