Municipal Utilities Authority - Municipal Utilities Authority Reorganization

Regular Meeting February 2, 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, FEBRUARY 2, 2015 THE BAYONNE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY met at 7:03 p.m. John Budnik Secretary 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 February 2, 2015.” Commissioner Budnik led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. John Budnik, Secretary for the BMUA called the roll. Present were: Commissioners Budnik, Colbath, Metro, Lynch, & Chairman Augusto Not Present: Commissioners Flores & Furmaniak 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. BMUA Web Site 3. CSO Disinfection Demonstration Project 4. Aqueduct Leak 5. Regulator 18, Collapsing Brick Sewer Chairman Augusto questioned about time frame on money with regard to the aqueduct leak repairs. Director Tim Boyle discussed and responded that there was no meeting held on this matter yet. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ELECTION OF OFFICERS: NOMINATIONS AND VOTE: Nominations and vote were conducted by: Joseph G. Nichols, Esq., General Counsel for the Bayonne M.U.A EO1– RESOLUTION OF THE BAYONNE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY (Election of Chairperson) Nominations for Chairperson: John Metro Nominated by: Commissioner Augusto There were no other nominations Yeas – Commissioners Budnik, Colbath, Metro, Lynch, & Augusto Nays – None Absent – Commissioners Flores & Furmaniak EO2– RESOLUTION OF THE BAYONNE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY (Election of Vice-Chair) Nominations for Vice-Chair: Theresa Colbath Nominated by: Commissioner Augusto There were no other nominations Yeas – Commissioners Budnik, Colbath, Metro, Lynch, & Augusto Nays – None Absent – Commissioners Flores & Furmaniak EO3– RESOLUTION OF THE BAYONNE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY (Election of Secretary) Nominations for Secretary: John Budnik Nominated by: Commissioner Augusto There were no other nominations Yeas – Commissioners Budnik, Colbath, Metro, Lynch, & Augusto Nays – None Absent – Commissioners Flores & Furmaniak EO4– RESOLUTION OF THE BAYONNE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY (Election of Treasurer) Nominations for Treasurer: Timothy P. Lynch Nominated by: Commissioner Budnik There were no other nominations Yeas – Commissioners Budnik, Colbath, Metro, Lynch, & Augusto Nays – None Absent – Commissioners Flores & Furmaniak R1 - RESOLUTION OF THE BAYONNE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY (Approving minutes of prior meeting.) The above resolution was read by Commissioner Budnik, moved by Commissioner Colbath and seconded by Commissioner Budnik and adopted by all. Yeas – Commissioners Budnik, Colbath, Metro, Lynch, & Augusto Nays – None Absent – Commissioners Flores & Furmaniak R2 - RESOLUTION OF THE BAYONNE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY (Resolution authorizing the payment of bills.) The above resolution was read by Commissioner Budnik, moved by Commissioner Colbath and seconded by Commissioner Budnik and adopted by all. Yeas – Commissioners Budnik, Colbath, Metro, Lynch, & Augusto Nays – None Absent – Commissioners Flores & Furmaniak R3- 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). The above resolution was read by Commissioner Budnik, moved by Commissioner Colbath seconded by Commissioner Budnik and adopted by all at 7:15 p.m. Yeas – Commissioners Budnik, Colbath, Metro, Lynch, & Augusto Nays – None Absent – Commissioners Flores & Furmaniak The Meeting was reconvened at 7:55 p.m. from closed session, a motion was made by Commissioner Budnik and seconded by Commissioner Colbath and adopted by all. Yeas – Commissioners Budnik, Colbath, Metro, Lynch, & Augusto Nays – None Absent – Commissioners Flores & Furmaniak R4- RESOLUTION OF THE BAYONNE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY (Resolution authorizing a Professional Service Contract for Financial Advisory Services). The above resolution was read by Commissioner Budnik, moved by Commissioner Colbath and seconded by Commissioner Budnik and adopted by all. Yeas – Commissioners Budnik, Colbath, Metro, & Lynch Nays – Commissioner Augusto Absent – Commissioners Flores & Furmaniak R5- RESOLUTION OF THE BAYONNE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY (Resolution setting the time and place for the regular meetings of the Bayonne Municipal Utilities Authority for the coming year). The above resolution was read by Commissioner Budnik, moved by Commissioner Colbath and seconded by Commissioner Augusto and adopted by all. Yeas – Commissioners Budnik, Colbath, Metro, Lynch, & Augusto Nays – None Absent –Commissioners Flores & Furmaniak R6- RESOLUTION OF THE BAYONNE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY (Resolution authorizing an agreement with the New Jersey Department of Transportation with respect to the Route 7 Drainage Improvement Project ). The above resolution was read by Commissioner Budnik, moved by Commissioner Colbath and seconded by Commissioner Budnik and adopted by all. Yeas – Commissioners Budnik, Colbath, Metro, Lynch, & Augusto Nays – None Absent –Commissioners Flores & Furmaniak A motion was made by Commissioner Budnik to adjourn the meeting it was moved by Commissioner Colbath and seconded by Commissioner Augusto and adopted by all. Yeas – Commissioners Budnik, Colbath, Metro, Lynch, & Augusto Nays – None Absent – Commissioners Flores & Furmaniak Regular Meeting of February 2, 2015 was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.