MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2020 The Regular Meeting of the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority was held on November 10, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Due to the Covid-19 Virus State of Emergency, this meeting was held remotely using conference call software. The necessary notice of this meeting was published according to the law. Chairman Dour requested a roll call. PRESENT: Mr. Frank Druetzler, Mr. William Hudzik, Dr. Dorothea Kominos, Mr. Fletcher Platt, Ms. Laura Szwak and Mr. Christopher Dour Mr. James Barry entered the meeting at 7:01 p.m. ABSENT: Mr. Gene Feyl and Dr. Arthur Nusbaum Also present were Larry Gindoff, Executive Director; Marilyn Regner, Secretary, Michael McAloon, P.E., Suburban Consulting Engineers; Tom Lemanowicz, P.E., Alaimo Engineering; Larry Kaletcher, Treasurer; Brad Carney, Esq., Maraziti Falcon LLP; James Deacon, Solid Waste Coordinator; Liz Sweedy, District Recycling Coordinator; Tayfun Selen, Freeholder-liaison; and Jacqueline Knapp, Court Stenographer. Present from the Public was Jason Karr, Mayor of the Borough of Morris Plains. PUBLIC HEARINGS Brad Carney, Counsel for the MCMUA, mentioned that the MCMUA will be conducting the following three Public Hearings this evening: (1) Public Hearing To Amend The Water Rate Of The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority; (2) Public Hearing To Amend Rate Schedule Of The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority Solid Waste Transfer Fees; and (3) Public Hearing To Amend Rate Schedule Of The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority Vegetative Waste And End Product Fees. Mr. Carney announced the first Public Hearing will be To Amend The Water Rate of the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MCMUA). The MCMUA adopted Resolution No. 20-68 at the October 6, 2020 Board Meeting setting forth the date of this public hearing. The Resolution called for the provision of notice for a Public Hearing in two newspapers, as well as written notice to each of the MCMUA's water customers. Notice was given in accordance with the statute and proofs of publication and mail receipts are on file at the MCMUA office. Mr. Carney mentioned that we have a Court Stenographer, Jackie Klapp, transcribing everything that is being said, so it is important to be mindful that we don’t talk over one another. Mr. Carney read into the record exhibits that have been pre-marked. Mr. Carney stated that we are going to call on the Treasurer and the MCMUA Water Consulting Engineer as witnesses for presentations and testimony. Mr. Larry Kaletcher, Treasurer, was sworn in and proceeded with the presentation of his statement into the record as a basis for the establishment of the proposed new rate schedule. Mr. Michael McAloon, MCMUA Water Consulting Engineer, was sworn in and proceeded with the presentation of his statement into the record as a basis for the establishment of the proposed new rate schedule. Members of the Authority were invited to ask questions regarding the testimonies. There were no questions from the Board. Seeing no comments, Mr. Carney opened the hearing to questions from the Public. There were no members from the Public wishing to ask questions or make comment.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
The Regular Meeting of the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority was held on
November 10, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Due to the Covid-19 Virus State of Emergency, this meeting was
held remotely using conference call software. The necessary notice of this meeting was published
according to the law.
Chairman Dour requested a roll call.
PRESENT: Mr. Frank Druetzler, Mr. William Hudzik, Dr. Dorothea Kominos,
Mr. Fletcher Platt, Ms. Laura Szwak and Mr. Christopher Dour
Mr. James Barry entered the meeting at 7:01 p.m.
ABSENT: Mr. Gene Feyl and Dr. Arthur Nusbaum
Also present were Larry Gindoff, Executive Director; Marilyn Regner, Secretary,
Michael McAloon, P.E., Suburban Consulting Engineers; Tom Lemanowicz, P.E., Alaimo
Engineering; Larry Kaletcher, Treasurer; Brad Carney, Esq., Maraziti Falcon LLP;
James Deacon, Solid Waste Coordinator; Liz Sweedy, District Recycling Coordinator;
Tayfun Selen, Freeholder-liaison; and Jacqueline Knapp, Court Stenographer.
Present from the Public was Jason Karr, Mayor of the Borough of Morris Plains.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Brad Carney, Counsel for the MCMUA, mentioned that the MCMUA will be conducting
the following three Public Hearings this evening: (1) Public Hearing To Amend The Water Rate Of
The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority; (2) Public Hearing To Amend Rate Schedule Of
The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority Solid Waste Transfer Fees; and (3) Public
Hearing To Amend Rate Schedule Of The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority Vegetative
Waste And End Product Fees.
Mr. Carney announced the first Public Hearing will be To Amend The Water Rate of the
Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MCMUA). The MCMUA adopted Resolution No.
20-68 at the October 6, 2020 Board Meeting setting forth the date of this public hearing.
The Resolution called for the provision of notice for a Public Hearing in two newspapers, as
well as written notice to each of the MCMUA's water customers. Notice was given in accordance
with the statute and proofs of publication and mail receipts are on file at the MCMUA office.
Mr. Carney mentioned that we have a Court Stenographer, Jackie Klapp, transcribing
everything that is being said, so it is important to be mindful that we don’t talk over one another.
Mr. Carney read into the record exhibits that have been pre-marked. Mr. Carney stated that we are
going to call on the Treasurer and the MCMUA Water Consulting Engineer as witnesses for
presentations and testimony. Mr. Larry Kaletcher, Treasurer, was sworn in and proceeded with the
presentation of his statement into the record as a basis for the establishment of the proposed new
rate schedule. Mr. Michael McAloon, MCMUA Water Consulting Engineer, was sworn in and
proceeded with the presentation of his statement into the record as a basis for the establishment of
the proposed new rate schedule. Members of the Authority were invited to ask questions regarding
the testimonies. There were no questions from the Board. Seeing no comments, Mr. Carney
opened the hearing to questions from the Public. There were no members from the Public wishing
to ask questions or make comment.
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At this time, Mr. Carney recommended that the Chairman ask the Board to consider Resolution No.
20-75, which is a Resolution to Amend the Water Rate Rate Of The Morris County Municipal
Utilities Authority increasing the water rate by four percent (4%) as testified by Mr. Kaletcher and
Mr. McAloon from $2,729 per million gallons to $2,838 per million gallons.
Chairman Dour asked for the Board’s approval of Resolution No. 20-75:
RESOLUTION NO. 20-75
RESOLUTION TO AMEND WATER RATE OF
MORRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority ("the Authority") is
authorized by the Municipal and County Utilities Authorities Law (N.J.S.A. 40:14B-1 et seq.) to
establish rents, rates, fees and other charges and to amend the same from time to time so that the
revenues of the Authority will at all times be adequate to pay the expenses of operation and
maintenance of the Authority System including reserves, insurance, extensions and replacements,
debt service, if any, and to maintain such reserves or sinking funds therefor as may be required by
the terms of any contract or as may be deemed necessary or desirable by the Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has determined that there is a need to amend the water rate
charged by the Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Authority adopted a Resolution No. 20-68 on October 6, 2020 to provide
for the amendment of the rate of the Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Authority desires to amend the base rate from $2,729.00 to $2,838.00 per
million gallons; and
WHEREAS, the Authority caused Notice to be given in accordance with N.J.S.A.
40:14B-23 of a hearing on the proposed amended rate; and
WHEREAS, a hearing was held at the Authority Meeting of even date herewith; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has considered the matter and has determined that the proposed
amendment to the rate is necessary and reasonable.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Morris County Municipal Utilities
Authority in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey on this 10th day of November, 2020 as
follows:
1. The base rate to be charged by the Authority for the provision of water is hereby
amended to be $2,838.00 per million gallons (MG).
2. This Resolution shall take effect as provided by law and the rate established
hereby shall become effective on January 1, 2021.
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C E R T I F I C A T I O N
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Morris County
Municipal Utilities Authority, at a Regular Meeting held on November 10, 2020.
MORRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL
UTILITIES AUTHORITY
By:________________________________
Christopher Dour, Chairman
ATTEST:
____________________________
Marilyn Regner, Secretary
MOTION: Mr. Druetzler made a Motion to amend water rate of
Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority to $2,838
per million gallons and Dr. Kominos seconded the Motion.
(Mr. Platt seemed to be on mute and the meeting could not receive responses from
Mr. Platt when called upon.)
ROLL CALL: AYES: 7 NAYES: NONE ABSTENTIONS: NONE
Mr. Carney announced the second Public Hearing will be To Amend Rate Schedule of the
Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority. The MCMUA adopted Resolution No. 20-69 at the
October 6, 2020 Board Meeting setting forth the date of this public hearing.
The Resolution called for the provision of notice for a Public Hearing in two newspapers, as
well as written notice to the Clerk of each municipality served by the Authority. Notice was given
in accordance with the statute and proofs of publication and mail receipts are on file at the
MCMUA office.
Mr. Carney read into the record exhibits that have been pre-marked. Mr. Carney stated that
we are going to call on the Solid Waste Coordinator as witness for presentation and testimony.
Mr. James Deacon, Solid Waste Coordinator, was sworn in and proceeded with the presentation of
his statement into the record as a basis for the establishment of the proposed new rate schedule.
Mr. Carney asked the MCMUA Treasurer if there is anything he would like to add regarding why
the fee is reasonable and necessary. Mr. Kaletcher gave his comments why the fee is reasonable
and necessary.
At this time, Mr. Carney recommended that the Chairman ask the Board to consider
Resolution No. 20-76, which is a Resolution to Amend the Rate Schedule Of The Morris County
Municipal Utilities Authority – Solid Waste Transfer Fees as testified by Mr. Deacon.
Chairman Dour asked for the Board’s approval of Resolution No. 20-76:
RESOLUTION NO. 20-76
RESOLUTION TO AMEND RATE SCHEDULE OF THE MORRIS COUNTY
MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY – SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION FEES
WHEREAS, the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (“the Authority”) is
authorized by the Municipal and County Utilities Authorities Law (N.J.S.A. 40:14B-1, et seq.) to
establish rents, rates, fees and other charges and to amend the same from time to time so that the
revenues of the Authority system including reserves, insurance, extensions and replacements,
debt service, and to maintain such reserves or sinking funds therefor as may be required by the
terms of any contract or as may be deemed necessary or desirable by the Authority; and
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WHEREAS, there is a need for the Authority to amend the Rate Schedule (Solid Waste
Transfer Station Fees) of the Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Authority adopted Resolution No. 20-69 on October 6, 2020,
scheduling a public hearing on November 10, 2020 regarding the proposed amendment to the
Rate Schedule of the Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Authority caused Notice to be given in accordance with N.J.S.A.
40:14B-23 of a hearing on the proposed amended rates; and
WHEREAS, the Authority conducted a public hearing on November 10, 2020 in
accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:14B-23 regarding the proposed amendment to the Rate Schedule of
the Authority where evidence was provided at the hearing demonstrating that the proposed
adjustment to the Rate Schedule for Solid Waste Transfer Station Fees is necessary and
reasonable and an opportunity for cross-examination of persons offering such evidence was
provided.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Morris County Municipal Utilities
Authority, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey on this 10th day of November, 2020 as
follows:
1) The Rate Schedule of the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority, is hereby
amended as attached hereto as Schedule “A.”
2) This Resolution shall take effect as provided by law and the rate established by this
Resolution shall become effective on January 1, 2021.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Morris County
Municipal Utilities Authority at the Regular Meeting held on November 10, 2020.
MORRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL
UTILITIES AUTHORITY
By:____________________________
Christopher Dour, Chairman
ATTEST:
________________________
Marilyn Regner, Secretary
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Schedule A
The Rate Schedule (Transfer Stations- Standard Fees)
The Rate Schedule is amended, based on the current per ton transfer station tipping fees and
average load weigh per generator vehicle type, establishing flat fee disposal options for certain
types of vehicles as well as establishing a cost recovery fee as follows:
Material
Vehicle Type
Fee
Self-Generated
Residential Flat Fee
Disposal Rate
Passenger Vehicles
(Cars and SUVs)
$20.00 Flat Fee
Self-Generated
Residential Flat Fee
Disposal Rate
Pick-Up Trucks/
Vans
$50.00 Flat Fee
Self-Generated
Residential Flat Fee
Disposal Rate
Large Exempt
Vehicles/ Vehicles
with Trailers
$100.00 Flat Fee
Material
Vehicle Type
Fee
Cost
Recovery
Fee
Responsible Party (RP) Fee assessed to customer to recover costs
incurred by the MCMUA due to customer’s
improper (intentional or unintentional) use
of its facilities, including but not limited to
transfer stations and vegetative waste
facilities, resulting in additional clean-up,
disposal and/or repair costs. The fee shall be
assessed on a per incident basis and shall
equal the total labor, repair and service
costs incurred by the MCMUA to handle
the matter caused by such customer’s
improper use of the transfer station.
MOTION: Ms. Szwak made a Motion to amend Rate Schedule of
Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority – Solid Waste
Transfer Station Fees and Mr. Druetzler seconded the Motion.
ROLL CALL: AYES: 7 NAYES: NONE ABSTENTIONS: NONE
Mr. Carney announced the third Public Hearing will be To Amend Rate Schedule of the
Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority – Vegetative Waste And End Product Fees. The
MCMUA adopted Resolution No. 20-70 at the October 6, 2020 Board Meeting setting forth the
date of this public hearing.
The Resolution called for the provision of notice for a Public Hearing in two newspapers, as
well as written notice to the Clerk of each municipality served by the Authority. Notice was given
in accordance with the statute and proofs of publication and mail receipts are on file at the
MCMUA office.
Mr. Carney read into the record exhibits that have been pre-marked. Mr. Carney stated that
we are going to call on the Solid Waste Coordinator as witness for presentation and testimony.
Mr. James Deacon, Solid Waste Coordinator, was sworn in and proceeded with the presentation of
his statement into the record as a basis for the establishment of the proposed new rate schedule.
Mr. Carney asked the MCMUA Treasurer if there is anything he would like to add regarding why
the fee is reasonable and necessary. Mr. Kaletcher gave his comments why the fee is reasonable
and necessary.
At this time, Mr. Carney recommended that the Chairman ask the Board to consider
Resolution No. 20-77, which is a Resolution to Amend the Rate Schedule Of The Morris County
Municipal Utilities Authority – Vegetative Waste And End Product Fees as testified by Mr.
Deacon.
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Chairman Dour asked for the Board’s approval of Resolution No. 20-77:
RESOLUTION NO. 20-77
RESOLUTION TO AMEND RATE SCHEDULE OF THE MORRIS COUNTY
MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY – VEGETATIVE WASTE AND END
PRODUCT FEES
WHEREAS, the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (“the Authority”) is
authorized by the Municipal and County Utilities Authorities Law (N.J.S.A. 40:14B-1, et seq.) to
establish rents, rates, fees and other charges and to amend the same from time to time so that the
revenues of the Authority system including reserves, insurance, extensions and replacements,
debt service, and to maintain such reserves or sinking funds therefor as may be required by the
terms of any contract or as may be deemed necessary or desirable by the Authority; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for the Authority to amend the Rate Schedule (Vegetative
Waste and End Product Fees) of the Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Authority adopted Resolution No. 20-70 on October 6, 2020,
scheduling a public hearing on November 10, 2020 regarding the proposed amendment to the
Rate Schedule of the Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Authority caused Notice to be given in accordance with N.J.S.A.
40:14B-23 of a hearing on the proposed amended rates; and
WHEREAS, the Authority conducted a public hearing on November 10, 2020 in
accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:14B-23 regarding the proposed amendment to the Rate Schedule of
the Authority where evidence was provided at the hearing demonstrating that the proposed
adjustment to the Rate Schedule for Vegetative Waste and End Product Fees is necessary and
reasonable and an opportunity for cross-examination of persons offering such evidence was
provided.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Morris County Municipal Utilities
Authority, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey on this 10th day of November, 2020 as
follows:
3) The Rate Schedule (Vegetative Waste and End Product Fees) of the Morris County
Municipal Utilities Authority, is hereby amended as attached hereto as Schedule “A.”
4) This Resolution shall take effect as provided by law and the rate established by this
Resolution shall become effective on January 1, 2021.
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CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Morris County
Municipal Utilities Authority at the Regular Meeting held on November 10, 2020.
MORRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL
UTILITIES AUTHORITY
By:____________________________
Christopher Dour, Chairman
ATTEST:
________________________
Marilyn Regner, Secretary
Schedule A
The Rate Schedule (Vegetative Waste and End Product Fees)
The Rate Schedule is amended and is applicable to all fees charged by the Authority for the
acceptance of vegetative waste products and the disposition of vegetative waste end-products
from MCMUA vegetative waste facilities.
Material Vehicle Type Fee
Vegetative Waste- Acceptance of
Lake Weed Any
$5.00 per CY
(Cubic Yard)
Vegetative Waste- Sale of Wood
Mulch MCMUA $10.00 per CY
Vegetative Waste- Sale of
Unscreened Compost MCMUA $5.00 per CY
Vegetative Waste- Acceptance of
Wood Chips Any $2.00 per CY
Vegetative Waste- Inbound
Residential Sales- Dumping of
various Vegetative Waste
Materials
Morris County
Residential- Passenger
Vehicles or Trailers
$20.00 Flat Fee per
Vehicle or Trailer
Vegetative Waste- Residential
Deliveries of Wood Mulch MCMUA
$150.00 for 5 CY
$210.00 for 10 CY
Vegetative Waste- Residential
Deliveries of Screened Compost MCMUA
$155.00 for 5 CY
$220.00 for 10 CY
Vegetative Waste- Residential
Deliveries of Unscreened
Compost
MCMUA $100.00 for 5 CY
$125.00 for 10 CY
MOTION: Mr. Druetzler made a Motion to amend Rate Schedule of
Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority – Vegetative Waste
And End Product Fees and Mr. Hudzik seconded the Motion.
ROLL CALL: AYES: 7 NAYES: NONE ABSTENTIONS: NONE
Court Stenographer, Jacqueline Knapp, took transcripts of the Public Hearings for the
Authority. TRANSCRIPTS OF THE THREE PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE PROVIDED TO
THE AUTHORITY AND MADE A PART OF THE RECORD.
The public hearings were concluded at 7:40 p.m. The Court Stenographer was dismissed.
Chairman Dour asked for the Board's approval of the Minutes and Closed Session
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 6, 2020.
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MOTION: Mr. Hudzik made a Motion to approve the Minutes and Closed
Session Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 6, 2020
and Ms. Szwak seconded the Motion.
ROLL CALL: AYES: 7 NAYES: NONE ABSTENTIONS: NONE
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Mr. Kaletcher presented the Treasurer's Report for the Solid Waste Operating and Water
Operating for the month of October 2020. Also included are the Comparative Balance Reports
for both the Solid Waste and Water Divisions year-to-date through the month of October 2020.
The investment report shows investment activity for the month of October 2020. There was a
transfer of funds from the Solid Waste Operating Account to Kearny Bank Money Market. Kearny
Bank is part of the Governmental Unit Deposit Protection Act and is listed in the MUA’s Cash
Management Plan. This will earn us approximately $10,534 compared to approximately $3,300 if
it was left in our Operating Account. These reports have been incorporated in these Minutes.
Chairman Dour asked the Board for a Motion to accept the Treasurer's Report.
MOTION: Mr. Barry made a Motion to accept the Treasurer's Report
and Mr. Hudzik seconded the Motion.
ROLL CALL: AYES: 7 NAYES: NONE ABSTENTIONS: NONE
Mr. Kaletcher mentioned that he included a memorandum in the Board packets stating the
reason for the re-introduction of our budgets. Mr. Kaletcher mentioned the DCA has requested the
MCMUA to utilize the Capital Budget portion of the resolution and the DCA budget documents.
This is the first time in 10 years this has been brought to my attention. The DCA has asked us to re-
introduce incorporating these changes. We will adopt the budget at the December meeting.
Additionally, they have also requested that the MCMUA adopt a resolution setting forth amended
transfer station tipping fees, which are included in the budget, as well as included in the MCMUA
tariff for the transfer station. Likewise, this was never required in the past, but the resolution has
been prepared in a format that is suggested by the DCA setting forth the MCMUA’s proposed
$101.50 tipping fee for all waste types accepted at the transfer stations. Mr. Kaletcher asked for the
Board’s approval of the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 20-78
RESOLUTION TO AMEND RATE SCHEDULE OF THE MORRIS COUNTY
MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY TARIFF TO ADJUST TIPPING FEES FOR
2021
WHEREAS, the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority ("MCMUA") owns two
transfer stations which are used for the disposal of all waste types 10, 13, 13C, 23, 25 and 27
generated within Morris County, NJ; and
WHEREAS, the rates for the disposal of waste types 10, 13, 13C, 23, 25 and 27
generated within Morris County, NJ are set forth in a Tariff, said Tariff having been approved
by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection; and
WHEREAS, the MCMUA seeks to amend the rates of waste types 10, 13, 13C, 23, 25
and 27 from the previous tip fee of $99.75/ton to a tip fee of $101.50/ton with these amended
rates becoming effective January 1, 2021; and
WHEREAS, this adjustment shall be included in MCMUA's Tariff and communicated to
the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Morris County Municipal Utilities
Authority, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey on this 10th day of November, 2020 as
follows:
1) The rates of waste types 10, 13, 13C, 23, 25 and 27 is hereby amended from the
previous tip fee of $99.75/ton to a tip fee of $101.50/ton.
2) This Resolution shall take effect as provided by law and the rate established by
this Resolution shall become effective on January 1, 2021.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Morris County
Municipal Utilities Authority at the Regular Meeting held on November 10, 2020.
MORRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL
UTILITIES AUTHORITY
By:____________________________
Christopher Dour, Chairman
ATTEST:
________________________
Marilyn Regner, Secretary
MOTION: Ms. Szwak made a Motion to amend the rate
Schedule of the Morris County Municipal Utilities
Authority Tariff To Adjust Tipping Fees For 2021
and Mr. Hudzik seconded the Motion.
ROLL CALL: AYES: 7 NAYES: NONE ABSTENTIONS: NONE
Mr. Kaletcher mentioned that his is proceeding now with the re-introduction of the
budgets suggested by the DCA. It is important to mention that all rates, revenue fees,
appropriations, and capital expenditures agreed upon during budget discussions have not
changed. Mr. Kaletcher asked for the following Resolutions:
RESOLUTION 20-79
2021 Authority Budget Resolution
Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority
SOLID WASTE BUDGET INTRODUCTION
FISCAL YEAR: FROM January 1, 2021 TO December 31, 2021
WHEREAS, the Annual Budget and Capital Budget for the Morris County Municipal Utilities
Authority for the fiscal year beginning, January 1, 2021 and ending, December 31, 2021 has been
presented before the governing body of the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority at its
open public meeting of November 10, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Annual Budget as introduced reflects Total Revenues of $44,578,301.00, Total
Appropriations, including any Accumulated Deficit if any, of $44,578,301.00 and Total
Unrestricted Net Assets utilized of $0.00; and
WHEREAS, the Capital Budget as introduced reflects Total Capital Appropriations of
$1,225,750.00 and Total Unrestricted Net Assets planned to be utilized as funding thereof, of
$0.00; 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 or terms of contracts
and agreements; and
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WHEREAS, the Capital Budget/Program, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:31-2, does not confer any
authorization to raise or 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 the governing body of the Morris County
Municipal Utilities Authority, at an open public meeting held on November 10, 2020 that the
Annual Budget, including appended Supplemental Schedules, and the Capital Budget/Program of
the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority for the fiscal year beginning, January 1, 2021
and ending, December 31, 2021 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 Morris County Municipal
Utilities Authority will consider the Annual Budget and Capital Budget/Program for adoption on