Johnny Rodriguez

The agenda for the Regular Monthly Meeting includes a Roll Call, Chairman's Call to Order, and Flag Salute. A key item is the Executive Session to discuss Personnel Matters. The meeting also addresses correspondence regarding Colts Neck Service Connection and Sea Bright Shared Services. Committee reports cover Finance and Insurance, with a resolution authorizing payment of bills, and Capital Improvement, which includes a discussion on the Tunnel Project construction status and a resolution approving a change order. A Consent Agenda item seeks authorization for the Executive Director to extend Contract No: 212 with Pilot Electric for pump and motor repairs and purchases. The agenda concludes with Old Business, New Business, Public Comment, and a Motion to Adjourn.

The meeting included discussions on insurance coverage for the Commissioners, an update on the 2024 audit, and the appointment of Witham, Smith and Brown as the Authority Auditors. Easements necessary for the elimination of Pump Station #8 were discussed, along with a request to install landscaping and fencing on the existing easement along Seven Bridges Road. Deficiencies found during testing on the switchgear and motor control centers were addressed, and the upcoming increase in the sludge disposal contract with Stony Brook Regional Sewerage Authority in 2026 was highlighted. An update was provided on the Navesink River Municipalities Committee (NRMC) meeting, where NJDEP presented the latest water quality data and river conditions. The board also discussed and approved resolutions related to health benefits, revisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual, and various items on the consent agenda, including final closeouts for contracts, cooperative pricing agreements, and the acquisition of easements.

The Authority is considering the Annual Budget and Capital Budget/Program for Adoption. The Annual Budget reflects Total Revenues, Total Appropriations including any Accumulated Deficit, and Total Unrestricted Net Position planned to be utilized as funding thereof. The Capital Budget reflects Total Capital Appropriations and Total Unrestricted Net Position planned to be utilized as funding thereof.

The meeting included reports from the Engineering Manager on current contracts and projects, including the Easement 1-12 pipe project on Beach; Gillespie Avenue, Fair Haven, and Seashore Estates, Shrewsbury. The Consulting Engineer reported on aeration diffusers and Pump Station 12. Resolutions were approved for work orders related to integrating maintenance management software with the SCADA system, specifying internal television assessment of the collection system, providing technical service for GIS mapping, and authorizing charges against the engineering inspection account for Shrewsbury Meadows. The Operations Manager provided updates on new methods of disinfection and a research study on sludge treatment. Additionally, resolutions were approved for payment of bills and advertisement for commodities. The Authority also discussed creating an intern position to assist the engineering department and signing a treatment works approval for the Gillespie Avenue emergency sanitary sewer repair project. The Authority's counsel was authorized to accept Siemens' invitation to conduct non-binding mediation regarding claims arising from the Seaview Avenue collapse.

The meeting addressed the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, including inspections of the Gillespie Avenue pipe and discussions on emergency restoration projects. The board discussed providing supplemental pumping at the Main Pump Station and addressing damages to the roofs of the Effluent Pump Station, Dewatering, Headworks, and HVAC units. A renewal of the industrial waste water discharge permit for Medtronic, Inc. was approved. The board also discussed JIF Insurance Deductible and the recommendations of the Risk Manager, and authorized payment of bills. Additionally, a 3-month extension of time for payment of sewer charges was authorized for ratepayers affected by Super Storm Sandy. The meeting went into an executive session to discuss legal matters.