THE SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 1, 2017 The Organization Meeting of The Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority was held on February 1, 2017, at 7:20 PM prevailing time in the board room at the offices of the Authority at 19 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls, New Jersey. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:20PM and read the attached statement of Public Notice (Sunshine Law) and caused same to be entered into the minutes of the meeting. ROLL CALL * PRESENT: ABSENT: Chairman Iannaccone; Members Baldassari, Conradi, Dougherty, Johnson, Kissil, Rotando and Schimpf* None Member participated in the meeting via telephone and acknowledged that he could hear the Chairman and other participants. OATH OF OFFICE FOR REAPPOINTED MEMBER SCHIMPF Mr. Weiss directed the oath of office to Adolf Schimpf who had been reappointed to the Authority's Board of Members. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chairman Iannaccone stated it was the annual organizational meeting of The Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority. The next item on the agenda was the election of officers for the current year. Chairman Iannaccone stated that the following officers were to be elected to hold office until the next annual meeting and selection of their successors: Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, and Assistant Treasurer. Member Dougherty nominated Don Kissil for the office of Chairman. Member Baldassari seconded the nomination. There were no other nominations. Member Kissil was unanimously elected. Member Iannaccone turned the meeting over to Chairman Kissil. Page 1 of 7
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THE SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
The Organization Meeting of The Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority was held on February 1, 2017, at 7:20 PM prevailing time in the board room at the offices of the Authority at 19 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls, New Jersey.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:20PM and read the attached statement of Public Notice (Sunshine Law) and caused same to be entered into the minutes of the meeting.
ROLL CALL
*
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Chairman Iannaccone; Members Baldassari, Conradi, Dougherty, Johnson, Kissil, Rotando and Schimpf*
None
Member participated in the meeting via telephone and acknowledged that he could hear the Chairman and other participants.
OATH OF OFFICE FOR REAPPOINTED MEMBER SCHIMPF
Mr. Weiss directed the oath of office to Adolf Schimpf who had been reappointed to the Authority's Board of Members.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Chairman Iannaccone stated it was the annual organizational meeting of The Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority.
The next item on the agenda was the election of officers for the current year. Chairman Iannaccone stated that the following officers were to be elected to hold office until the next annual meeting and selection of their successors: Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, and Assistant Treasurer.
Member Dougherty nominated Don Kissil for the office of Chairman. Member Baldassari seconded the nomination. There were no other nominations. Member Kissil was unanimously elected.
Member Iannaccone turned the meeting over to Chairman Kissil.
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Chairman Kissil stated the next office to be filled was Vice Chairman. Member Dougherty nominated William Conradi for the office of Vice Chairman. Member Johnson seconded the nomination. Member Conradi was unanimously elected.
Chairman Kissil stated the next office to be filled was Secretary. Member Dougherty nominated Alan Johnson for the office of Secretary. Member Baldassari seconded the nomination. Member Johnson was unanimously elected.
Chairman Kissil stated the next office to be filled was Treasurer. Member Dougherty nominated Charles Maggio for the office of Treasurer. Member Johnson seconded the nomination. Charles Maggio was unanimously elected.
Chairman Kissil stated the next office to be filled was Assistant Secretary. Member Dougherty nominated Sidney Weiss for the office of Assistant Secretary. Member Baldassari seconded the nomination. Sidney Weiss was unanimously elected.
Chairman Kissil stated the next office to be filled was Assistant Treasurer. Member Dougherty nominated laura Cummings for the office of Assistant Treasurer. Member Rotando seconded the nomination. laura Cummings was unanimously elected.
REORGANIZATION RESOLUTIONS
The Chairman stated the next item on the agenda was the consideration of the annual organization resolutions required by the Public Meetings law and Mr. Weiss explained the resolutions.
1. DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
Member Baldassari offered the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-17
DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
"COPY ANNEXED"
Member Johnson seconded the motion which was unanimously adopted.
2. DESIGNATION OF NEWSPAPERS TO RECEIVE NOTICES PURSUANT TO OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW
Member Conradi offered the following Resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 08-17
DESIGNATION OF NEWSPAPERS TO RECEIVE NOTICES PURSUANT TO OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS
LAW
"COPY ANNEXED"
Member Johnson seconded the motion which was unanimously adopted.
3. APPROVAL OF SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
Member Rotando offered the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-17
APPROVAL OF SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
"COPY ANNEXED"
Member Conradi seconded the motion which was unanimously adopted.
4. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMITIEES
Mr. Weiss reported that the By-Laws of the Authority provide for the appointment of special committees and in accordance with the past practice has prepared a resolution establishing
these committees. Member Rotan do offered the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 10-17
ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMITTEES
"COPY ANNEXED"
Member Conradi seconded the motion which was unanimously adopted.
The Chairman had appointed the following members to these Committees:
ENGINEERING COMMITIEE:
Saverio Iannaccone, Chairman
Dennis Baldassari Adolf Schimpf
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
Alan Johnson, Chairman Dennis Baldassari
Ralph Rotando
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PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: Ralph Rotando, Chairman
William Conradi Mary Dougherty
AD HOC BENEFITS COMMITTEE: William Conradi, Chairman
Alan Johnson Ralph Rotando
5. APPROVE BANKING RESOLUTIONS
Member Dougherty offered the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 11-17
APPROVE BANKING RESOLUTIONS
"COPY ANNEXED"
Member Baldassari seconded the motion which was unanimously adopted.
MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF JANUARY 19, 2017
Copies of the minutes of the meeting held on January 19, 2017, were distributed to the members prior to the meeting for review and comment. Member Rotando moved that the minutes be adopted as presented. Member Dougherty abstained. Member Johnson seconded the motion which was duly adopted by the remaining members present.
RESOLUTION- APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY LIST OF BILLS
Copies of the bill list for February were distributed to the members prior to the meeting for comment and approval. Member Baldassari moved to approve the list of bills and offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 12-17
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF LIST OF BILLS FOR FEBRUARY 2017
"COPY ANNEXED"
Member Iannaccone seconded the motion which was duly adopted by the following vote:
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YEAS:
NOES:
OTHER BUSINESS
Chairman Kissil; Members Baldassari, Conradi, Dougherty, Iannaccone, Johnson, Rotando and Schimpf
None
A. Resolution Amending Contract with John Garcia Construction Company for Services for Equipment Rental, Operators and Laborers
The Board reviewed a memorandum from the Executive Director/Chief Engineer dated January 30, 2017 requesting authorization to increase the current contract amount with John Garcia Construction Company for Services for Equipment Rental, Operators and Laborers from $10,000 to $40,000. the contract was approved without public bidding as being less than the bidding threshold of $40,000 provided in the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.). Garcia has completed and submitted Business Entity Disclosure Certifications which certify that they have not made any reportable contributions to any political or candidate committee in the Township of Hanover, Borough of Morris Plains, Town of Morristown and the Township of Morris in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit them from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract. Mr. Weiss stated that funds are available and have been certified by the Treasurer of the Authority. Member Rotan do offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 13-17
RESOLUTION AMENDING CONTRACT WITH JOHN GARCIA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR SERVICES FOR EQUIPMENT RENTAL, OPERATORS AND LABORERS
"COPY ANNEXED"
Member Johnson seconded the motion which was duly adopted by the following vote:
YEAS:
NOES:
Chairman Kissil; Members Baldassari, Conradi, Dougherty, Iannaccone, Johnson, Rotando and Schimpf
None
B. Resolution Approving 2017 Investment Program
Copies of the 2017 Investment Program prepared by the Manager of Finance dated January 26, 2017 were distributed to the members prior to the meeting for review and comment. Member Conradi offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 14-17
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2017 INVESTMENT PROGRAM
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"COPY ANNEXED"
Member Dougherty seconded the motion which was duly adopted by the following vote:
YEAS:
NOES:
Chairman Kissil; Members Baldassari, Conradi, Dougherty, Iannaccone, Johnson, Rotando and Schimpf
None
SUCH OTHER MATIERS TO LEGALLY COME BEFORE THE BOARD
1. Mr. Weiss stated that the Authority received a request from the Township of Randolph for a water service connection to a property located in Randolph, outside the District of the Authority. The proposed service is intended to supply water to a sewerage pumping station. Since the proposed service connection is intended to serve property outside the District of the Authority, consent from the Creating Municipalities is required in accordance with the Service Contract. He further stated that the Authority and Randolph have an agreement dating back to 1977 listing various properties to be served by the Authority. Since ownership and lot and block numbers have changed over the years, the Authority and Randolph have agreed to update the 1977 Agreement to correctly identify the properties served by the Authority. Member Dougherty moved that authorization be given to solicit consent from the Creating Municipalities to serve the property located outside the District of the Authority and update the other properties in Randolph served by the Authority. Member Rotan do seconded the motion which was duly adopted by the remaining members present.
2. Ms. Cummings introduced Authority staff in attendance for the evening: Nick Buono, IT Manager; Charles Maggio, Manager of Finance; Kenneth Crawford, Operations Superintendent; Jerremy Jonach, IT Infrastructure Assistant Supervisor; Paul Kozakiewicz, Superintendent; Teila Krahn, Operations Assistant Supervisor; Rich Luciano, Operations Assistant Supervisor; Cherry Rizzo, Supervisor of Finance; Razzaq Manley, Senior Engineer; Laura Norkute, Senior Engineer; Rose Short, Senior Engineer; Celenia Mercado, Program Coordinator, Supervisor; and Drew Saskowitz, Water Quality/ Regulatory Specialist.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
Chairman Kissil stated the next portion of the meeting was set aside for public discussion. No one was present. The Chairman then closed the public portion of the meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Member Dougherty moved that the meeting be adjourned and
Member Johnson seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 7:52PM.
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THE SOUTHEAST MORRIS COUNTY
MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY
SIDNEY D. WEISS}
Assistant Secretary
SUNSHINE LAW STATEMENT
Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided
in accordance with the provisions of the "Open Public
Meetings Act", in the following manner:
1. By posting a copy of the Annual Notice of the
Authority's regular meetings (upon which this meeting is
listed) on the Bulletin Board at the Authority's offices at
19 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls, New Jersey, and by
delivering copies of such notice for posting at similar
public places in the municipal buildings of the Town of
Morristown, the Townships of Hanover and Morris and
the Borough of Morris Plains on February 3, 2016.
2. By delivering to, for filing, copies of the Annual
Notice with the Daily Record, the Newark Star Ledger,
the Morris News Bee, the clerks of the Townships of
Chatham, Harding, Mendham, Randolph and Parsippany
Troy Hills, the Borough of Florham Park and the County
of Morris on February 3, 2016.
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Resolution No. 07-17
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
BE IT RESOLVED that the Daily Record be designated as the Offi al Newspaper of The
Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority for publication and n
ATIEST:
SIDNEY D. WEISS, Assistant Secretary
DATED:
Board Members
Morristown: Mary Dougherty Donald Kissil
February 1, 2017
Morris Township: Dennis Baldassari Alan Johnson
Executive Director/ Chief Engineer: Laura Cummings, P.E.
Morris Plains: William Conradi Ralph Rotondo
RRIS COUNTY
Hanover Township: Saverio C. Iannaccone Adolf Schimpf
Superintendent: Paul A. Kozakiewicz
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the resolution adopted by The
Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at a
meeting duly convened of said Authority.
SIDNEY D. WEISS, Assistant Secretary
Dated: February 1, 2017
I NEW jERSEY 07927. TEL 97 3-3 26-6880. FAX 973-32 6-95 2 1
Resolution No. 08-17
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING NEWSPAPERS TO RECEIVE NOTICES PURSUANT TO OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW
BE IT RESOLVED that the Daily Record, the Star Ledger and the Morris News Bee and such
other newspapers published within the territory served by the Authority as the Chairman may
from time to time designate, be designated as the newspapers to receive notices pursuant to the provisions ofthe "Open Public Meetings Law", P.L. 1975, c. 231.
ATIEST:
SIDNEY D. WEISS, Assistant Secretary
DATED:
Board Members
Morristown: Mary Dougherty Donald Kissil
February 1, 2017
Morris Township: Dennis Bald assari Alan Johnson
Executive Director/Chief Engineer: Laura Cummings. P.E.
Morris Plains: William Conradi Ralph Rotondo
Hanover Township: Saverio C. Iannaccone Adolf Schimpf
Superintendent: Paul A. Kozakiewicz
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the resolution adopted by The
Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at a
meeting duly convened of said Authority.
SIDNEY D. WEISS, Assistant Secretary
Dated: February 1, 2017
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Resolution No. 09-17
APPROVAL OF SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
BE IT RESOLVED that the schedule of regular meetings presented to the Members and
annexed hereto, be approved; and the Secretary be authorized and directed to post, file and deliver notice of such schedule as required by and pursuant to the provisions of the Open Public
Meetings Law.
ATTEST:
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SIDNEY D. WEISS, Assistant Secretary
DATED:
Board Members
Morristown: Mary Dougherty Donald Kissil
February 1, 2017
Morris Township: Dennis Baldassari Alan Johnson
Executive Director/Chief Engineer: Laura Cummings, P.E.
Morris Plains: William Conradi Ralph Rotondo
Hanover Township: Saverio C. Iannaccone Adolf Schimpf
Superintendent: Paul A. Kozakiewicz
Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority 19 SADDLE ROAD • CEDAR I<NOLLS, NEW jERSEY 07927 • TEL 973-326·6880 • FAX 973·326-9521
ANNUAL NOTICE
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
Pursuant to P.L. 1975, c. 231, Section 13, known as the "Open Public Meetings Act", The Southeast
Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority gives notice that it will hold regular meetings on the
dates listed.
2017
February 16
March 2 30
April 6 20
May 4 18
June 1 22
July 6 20
August 3 24
September 7 28
October 5 19
November 2 16
December 7 21
2018
January 4 18
February 1 (Thu.) (Organization Meeting)
All meetings will be held at the Authority's offices, 19 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls (Hanover Township), New Jersey 07927, at 7:00PM, except as indicated above or unless notice is given to the contrary.
DATED: February 1, 2017 .. -
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the resolution adopted by The
Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at a
meeting duly convened of said Authority.
SIDNEY D. WEISS, Assistant Secretary
Dated: February 1, 2017
Resolution No. 10-17
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COMMITIEES
BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the By-Laws of the Authority, there be established the following special committees, each to consist of three members to be appointed by the Chairman of this Authority.
Engineering Committee Finance Committee
Personnel Committee Ad Hoc Benefits Committee
The Chairman appointed the following members to these Committees:
AD HOC BENEFITS COMMITIEE: William Conradi, Chairman
Alan Johnson Ralph Rotando
SIDNEY D. WEISS, Assistant Secretary
DATED:
Board Members
Morristown: Mary Doug herty Donald Kissil
February 1, 2017
Morris Township: Dennis Baldassa ri Alan Johnson
Morris Plains: William Conradi Ralph Rotondo
Hanover Township: Saverio C. Iannac cone Adolf Schimpf
Executive Director/Chief Engineer: Laura Cummings, P.E. Superintendent: Paul A. Kozakiewicz
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the resolution adopted by The
Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority on Wednesday/ February 11 20171 at a
meeting duly convened of said Authority.
SIDNEY D. WEISS1 Assistant Secretary
Dated: February 11 2017
Resolution No. 11-17
RESOLUTION APPROVING BANKING RESOLUTIONS
RESOLVED, that the attached Depository and Signing Resolutions and/or Authorizations for
TD Bank, Provident Bank and Santander Bank, be and the same are hereby approved and adopted.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriate officers of the Authority be and are
hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver any and all documents implementing the
above authorization.
ATTEST:
SIDNEY D. WEISS, Assistant Secretary
DATED:
Board Members
Morristown: Mary Dougherty Donald Kissil
February 1, 2017
Morris Township: Dennis Baldassari Alan Johnson
Executive Director/ Chief Engineer: Laura Cummings, P.E.
Morris Plains: William Conradi Ralph Rotondo
Hanover Township: Saverio C. Iannaccone Adolf Schimpf
Superintendent: Paul A. Kozakiewicz
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a t rue copy of the resolution adopted by The
Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at a
meeting duly convened of said Authority.
SIDNEY D. WEISS, Assistant Secretary
Dated: February 1, 2017
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Resolution No. 12-17
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FEBUARY 2017 LIST OF BILLS
BE IT RESOLVED that authorization is hereby granted to make payment of the following list
of bills:
OPERATING FUND
Total Salary and Wages
Total Operating Fund Checks and Wire Transfers
GENERAL FUND/SPECIAL ACCOUNT
TOTAL OF FEBRUARY 2017 LIST OF BILLS
ATTEST:
~ · SIDN i.EisS/Assistant Secretary
Dated:
Board Members
Morristown: Mary Dougherty Donald Kissil
February 1, 2017
Morris Township: Dennis Baldassari Alan Johnson
Executive Director/Chief Engineer: Laura Cummings, P.E.
Morris Plains: William Conradi Ralph Rolando
$
$
$
$
133,865.52
122,973.82
33,727.23
290,566.57
Hanover Township: Saverio C. Iannaccone Adolf Schimpf
Superintendent: Paul A. Kozakiewicz
TREASURER'S CERTIFICATION
1 hereby certify that there are sufficient funds available ($290,566.57) for payment of the
resolution entitled Resolution Authorizing Payment of February 2017 List of Bills in the Authority's
2017 Operating Budget.
Dated: February 1, 2017
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the resolution adopted by The
Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at a
meeting duly convened of said Authority.
-----SIDNEY D. WEISS, Assistant Secretary
Dated : February 1, 2017
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Resolution No. 13-17
RESOLUTION AMENDING CONTRACT WITH JOHN GARCIA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR SERVICES FOR EQUIPMENT RENTAL, OPERATORS AND LABORERS
WHEREAS, the Authority has a need for services for equipment rental, operators and laborers; and
WHEREAS, John Garcia Construction Company ("Garcia" ) submitted a proposal dated September 12, 2016 for the providing of such services at a maximum amount of $10,000; and
WHEREAS, the contract was approved without public bidding as being less than the bidding threshold of $40,000 provided in the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.); and
WHEREAS, the Authority entered into a contract with Garcia dated October 18, 2016 (the "Contract"); and
WHEREAS, the Authority would like to increase the total maximum not-to-exceed amount of the Contract to the bidding threshold of $40,000; and
WHEREAS, Garcia has completed and submitted Business Entity Disclosure Certifications which certify that they have not made any reportable contributions to any political or candidate committee in the Township of Hanover, Borough of Morris Plains, Town of Morristown and the Township of Morris in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit them from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and
WHEREAS, the Treasurer has determined and certified in writing that the value of the Contract will exceed $17,500; and
WHEREAS, funds are available and have been certified by the Treasurer of the Authority; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by The Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority as follows:
Hanover Township: Soverio C. Iannaccone Adolf Schimpf
Superintendent: Paul A. Kozakiewicz
1.
2.
ATTEST:
The Contract with John Garcia Construction Company for Services for Equipment Rental, Operators and Laborers dated October 18, 2016 be amended to reflect a total maximum not-to-exceed amount of $40,000.
That the appropriate officers of the Authority be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute an amendatory contract with regard to said project on behalf of the Authority in the manner provided by I w.
HE sD EA MO s couNTY UNI IP THORITY
~~----SIDNEY D. WEISS, Assistant Secretary
DATED: February 1, 2017
TREASURER'S CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify funds are available in the 2017 Budget for payment of a contract with
John Garcia Construction Company for services for equipment rental, operators and laborers.
The total maximum amount of this contract will not exceed $40,000. This item will be
charged to Account No. 02-60-400-603 (TRANS: Mains & Valves Maintenance).
DATED: February 1, 2017
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the resolution adopted by The
Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at a
meeting duly convened of said Authority.
SIDNEY D. WEISS, Assistant Secretary
Dated: February 1, 2017
Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority 19 SADDLE ROAD • CEDAR I<NOLLS, NEW jERSEY 07927 • TEL 973-326-6880 • FAX 973 -326-9521
Resolution No. 14-17
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2017 INVESTMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Manager of Finance has submitted his recommendations for the Authority's 2017 Investment Program as set forth in a memorandum dated January 26, 2017 a copy of which is annexed hereto as Exhibit "A"; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by The Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority as follows:
1.
2.
ATTEST:
The 2017 Investment Program recommended by the Manager of Finance as set forth in the attached memorandum dated January 26, 2017 be and the same is hereby adopted and approved.
The Manager of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to use the financial institutions set forth in the attached memorandum for investment purposes and to take all appropriate actions with respect thereto.
Hanover Township: Soverio C. Iannaccone Adolf Schimpf
Superintendent: Paul A. Kozakiewicz
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority 19 SADDLE ROAD • CEDAR KNOLLS, NEW jERSEY 07927 • TEL 973·326-6880 • FAX 973· 326·9521
MEMORANDUM
SMCMUA Board
Charles Maggio, Manager of Finance
January 26, 2017
Investment Program 2017
In 2016, the General Fund monies were kept in the TD Bank General Fund, Provident Bank Money Market Fund and Santander Bank. The yields continue to be low during the year ranging from 0.035% to 0.00%. Santander Bank offers us the best interest rate of .035%, so as part of the Authority's investment program, the majority of our General Fund monies will be on deposit in this account.
The Authority realized approximately $20,102 in total interest income in 2016 as compared to $18,944 in 2015.
GENERAL CAPITAL FUND and GENERAL REVENUE TRUST FUND:
Based on the current yields available from CDs and Money Markets, the General Fund monies were kept in the Santander Bank, Provident Bank Money Market and TD Bank General Fund Checking. The balances as of December 31, 2016 are:
Santander Bank TD Bank General Fund Checking Provident Bank Money Market
Total General Fund
0.035% 0.00% 0.030%
$4,052,573 2,196,594 2,125,491
$8,374,658
A transfer from the TD Bank Wire Account to the TD bank General Capital Account of $4,363,000 will take place in February. This will fund the Authority's 2017 Capital Program. Any balance currently in the TD General Capital Fund account will remain to fund projects from previous year's capital programs that are still incomplete. $950,000 will be transferred from the TD ACH/Credit Card account to the Santander General Capital account in February. This will establish the $5,000,000 in this account that the Authority sets as its target ending balance for capital reserves. After these transfers are made there will be sufficient monies in the Operating accounts to cover current expenses and maintain a cash working capital fund of $2,000,000.
OPERATING FUND:
At this time, all bank accounts for payroll, payroll expenses, deposits and operating expenses are with TD Bank. The Operating/Checking Accounts at TD Bank are earning 0.00%.
CONCLUSION:
Local Government Agencies are limited as to the investment instruments and terms. All investments must be covered by Governmental Unit Deposit Protection Act or GUDPA insurance AND must have terms of 1 year and under. GUDPA protects the deposits of public funds in excess of the FDIC insured limit. This extra "insurance" cost brings the interest rates for government instruments below those seen advertised for the general public and other business investors.
Given this interest rate environment, the overall investment plan for 2016 will be to keep designated general fund monies "liquid", invested in Government approved Money Market Funds and keep overall banking fees as low as possible,. However, rates for short term CD's will be investigated as an investment choice.
For 2017, the following institutions will be used for investment and banking purposes:
TD Bank Provident Bank Santander Bank
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the resolution adopted by The
Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at a
meeting duly convened of said Authority.
SIDNEY D. WEISS, Assistant Secretary
Dated: February 1, 2017
AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT
This Amendment of Contract made as of the 1st day of February, 2017, by and between
The Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority ("Owner") and John Garcia
Construction Company, Inc. ("Contractor").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Owner and Contractor have entered into a contract for services for
equipment rental, operators and laborers dated October 18, 2016 (the "Contract"); and
WHEREAS, the maximum allowable amount set forth in the Contract was $10,000; and
WHEREAS, by resolution dated February 1, 2017, the Board of Members of Owner
authorized the maximum allowable amount set forth in the Contract to be increased to the not
to exceed amount of $40,000 as permitted under N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3 of the local Public Contacts
law; and
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree to increase the amount set forth in the
Contract to the not to exceed amount of $40,000.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment of Contract as of the