Municipal Utilities Authority - Bayonne Municipal Utilities Authority

Regular Meeting July 13, 2015 Page 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BAYONNE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY, OF THE CITY OF BAYONNE, IN THE COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY HELD IN THE DOROTHY E. HARRINGTON MUNICIPAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 630 AVENUE C, ON MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 THE BAYONNE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY met at 7:01 p.m. Joseph G. Nichols, Esq. General Counsel for the BMUA read the opening statement: “The notice requirements provided for in the “Open Public Meetings Act” have been satisfied. Notice of this meeting has been filed with the Clerk of the City of Bayonne and posted on the Bulletin Board in City Hall, as well as being transmitted to the Jersey Journal and Newark Star Ledger for this Regular Meeting of July 13, 2015.” Joseph G. Nichols, Esq. led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Joseph G. Nichols, Esq. General Counsel for the BMUA called the roll. Present were: Commissioners Augusto, Colbath, Lynch, Jessen & Chairman Metro Not Present: Commissioners Budnik & Flores Also present were: Tim Boyle, Executive Director for the Bayonne M.U.A.; Joseph G. Nichols, Esq., General Counsel for the Bayonne M.U.A.; John Armstrong, General Engineer for the Bayonne M.U.A.; Robert Doria, Accountant/Auditor for the Bayonne M.U.A.; Karen Makowski, Financial Specialist for the Bayonne M.U.A. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Director’s Report: SEE ATTACHED BMUA Director Tim Boyle spoke about the following: 1. United Water 2. CSO Disinfection Demonstration Project 3. Aqueduct Leak 4. Regulator 18, Collapsing Brick Sewer . ……………………………………………………………………………………………… R1 - RESOLUTION OF THE BAYONNE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY (Approving minutes of prior meeting.) The above resolution was read by Joseph G. Nichols, Esq. moved by Commissioner Colbath and seconded by Chairman Metro and adopted by all. Yeas – Commissioners Augusto, Colbath, Lynch, Jessen & Chairman Metro Nays – None Absent – Commissioners, Budnik & Flores R2 - RESOLUTION OF THE BAYONNE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY (Resolution authorizing the payment of bills.) The above resolution was read by, Joseph G. Nichols, Esq. moved by Commissioner Colbath and seconded by Commissioner Lynch and adopted by all. Yeas – Commissioners Augusto, Colbath, Lynch, Jessen & Chairman Metro Nays – None Absent – Commissioners, Budnik & Flores R3- RESOLUTION OF THE BAYONNE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY (Resolution Authorizing a $30,000 payment to the City of Bayonne for the cost of replacement of Sewer Heads). The above resolution was read by, Joseph G. Nichols, Esq. moved by Commissioner Colbath seconded by Commissioner Lynch and adopted by all.  Yeas – Commissioners Augusto, Colbath, Lynch, Jessen & Chairman Metro Nays – None Absent – Commissioner, Budnik & Flores R4- RESOLUTION OF THE BAYONNE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY (Resolution Authorizing adjustment to billing for independently maintained Sewage discharge permit at Bayonne Dry Dock). The above resolution was read by, Joseph G. Nichols, Esq. moved by Commissioner Colbath seconded by Chairman Metro and adopted by all. Yeas – Commissioners Augusto, Colbath, Lynch, Jessen & Chairman Metro Nays – None Absent – Commissioners, Budnik & Flores R5- RESOLUTION OF THE BAYONNE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY (Resolution continuing and supplementing employee Salary and Benefit provisions). The above resolution was read by, Joseph G. Nichols, Esq. moved by Commissioner Colbath seconded by Chairman Metro and adopted by all. Yeas – Commissioners Colbath, Lynch, Jessen & Chairman Metro Nays – Commissioner Augusto Absent – Commissioners, Budnik & Flores Before voting on R-5 Commissioner Augusto said: Before I vote can I say something, I want to say something before I vote. One of the things that when I was the Commissioner here that I found was needed, was we need to look at Personnel issues here, of the BMUA. I’ve always asked for transparency with that. I’ve asked for information regarding all these things. But I’ve also been tasked by citizens in the City regarding the salaries that are paid here. I understand that there are certain things going on here that I just found out about when I walked in about 6:15 today. None of this was discussed until I discussed it with the Executive Director And because of this, I am going to vote NO. R6- RESOLUTION OF THE BAYONNE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY (Resolution Awarding and Approving a Professional Service Contract for Auditing Services). The above resolution was read by, Joseph G. Nichols, Esq. moved by Commissioner Colbath seconded by Commissioner Jessen and adopted by all. Yeas – Commissioners Augusto, Colbath, Lynch, Jessen & Chairman Metro Nays – None Absent – Commissioners, Budnik & Flores R7- RESOLUTION OF THE BAYONNE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY (Resolution Approving agreements with Hatch Mott MacDonald Group, Inc. and CME Associates for Professional Services as General Engineer to the Authority). The above resolution was read by, Joseph G. Nichols, Esq. moved by Commissioner Colbath seconded by Commissioner Jessen and adopted by all. Yeas – Commissioners Augusto, Colbath, Lynch, Jessen & Chairman Metro Nays – None Absent – Commissioners, Budnik & Flores R8- RESOLUTION OF THE BAYONNE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY (Resolution Awarding and Approving Professional Service Contracts for Consulting Engineering Services). The above resolution was read by, Joseph G. Nichols, Esq. moved by Commissioner Jessen seconded by Commissioner Lynch and adopted by all. Yeas – Commissioners Augusto, Colbath, Lynch, Jessen & Chairman Metro Nays – None Absent – Commissioners, Budnik & Flores R9- RESOLUTION OF THE BAYONNE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY (Resolution Awarding and Approving a Professional Service Contract for Special Legal Counsel on Federal and State Grants and Project Financing). The above resolution was read by, Joseph G. Nichols, Esq. moved by Commissioner Colbath seconded by Commissioner Jessen and adopted by all. Yeas – Commissioners Augusto, Colbath, Lynch, Jessen & Chairman Metro Nays – None Absent – Commissioners, Budnik & Flores R10- RESOLUTION OF THE BAYONNE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY (Resolution Awarding and Approving a Professional Service Contract for Special Legal Counsel for Public Finance, Contract Management, Litigation, Regulatory and Environmental Matters). The above resolution was read by, Joseph G. Nichols, Esq. moved by Commissioner Jessen seconded by Commissioner Augusto and adopted by all. Yeas – Commissioners Augusto, Colbath, Lynch, Jessen & Chairman Metro Nays – None Absent – Commissioners, Budnik & Flores R11- RESOLUTION OF THE BAYONNE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY (Resolution Awarding and Approving a Professional Service Contract for Risk Management and Insurance Consulting Services). The above resolution was read by, Joseph G. Nichols, Esq. moved by Commissioner Colbath seconded by Commissioner Jessen and adopted by all. Yeas – Commissioners Augusto, Colbath, Lynch, Jessen & Chairman Metro Nays – None Absent – Commissioners, Budnik & Flores R12- RESOLUTION OF THE BAYONNE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY (Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director to pursue availability of NJEIT funding for Aqueduct repair). The above resolution was read by, Joseph G. Nichols, Esq. moved by Commissioner Colbath seconded by Commissioner Jessen and adopted by all. Yeas – Commissioners Augusto, Colbath, Lynch, Jessen & Chairman Metro Nays – None Absent – Commissioners, Budnik & Flores R13- RESOLUTION OF THE BAYONNE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY (Resolution Thanking Commissioner Michal Furmaniak for his service). The above resolution was read by, Joseph G. Nichols, Esq. moved collectively by all Commissioners as a whole. Yeas – Commissioners Augusto, Colbath, Lynch, Jessen & Chairman Metro Nays – None Absent – Commissioners, Budnik & Flores R14- RESOLUTION OF THE BAYONNE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY (Providing for a Meeting Not Open to the Public in Accordance with The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12) (Followed by a Return to Open Session). (NOT NEEDED) A motion was made by Joseph G. Nichols, Esq. to adjourn the meeting it was moved by Commissioner Jessen and seconded by Commissioner Augusto and adopted by all. Yeas – Commissioners Augusto, Colbath, Lynch, Jesssen & Chairman Metro Nays – None Absent – Commissioners, Budnik & Flores Before the meeting ended, Director Boyle spoke. Before we adjourn, I just like to publicly thank Beth for joining us on the board. The Mayor has confidence that she’ll serve us wisely and truly, and I agree with the Mayor in his choice. We are very happy to have Beth join us as our latest member of the board. Commissioner Elizabeth (Beth) Jessen is replacing Commissioner Michal Furmaniak for the remainder of his term. Joseph Nichols said I’m sure all the Commissioners wish to congratulate her. Welcome to the Board. Regular Meeting of July 13, 2015 was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.