Ralph Cossaboon

The Gloucester County Utilities Authority authorized several contracts and resolutions. These included awarding a contract for electric generation supply service, authorizing regulatory permit applications, awarding contracts for a diesel-driven pumpset, sodium hypochlorite supply, and electrical services. Additionally, a change order was authorized for the Porches Branch Interceptor Rehabilitation project, as well as a change order for stack testing. Further actions included awarding a contract for the sliplining of the Upper Mantua Interceptor, consenting to a water quality management plan amendment for the Crystal Lakes area, adjusting compensation for non-union employees, and endorsing applications for NJDEP Treatment Works Approvals and capacity allocations for various projects in different townships and boroughs.

The meeting included a public hearing to establish a rate schedule for Fiscal Year 2025, along with multiple resolutions covering various topics. These included resolutions for emergency repairs to the water supply line at the Warren Street Pump Station, the purchase of Triazine for pump station odor mitigation, emergency purchase and repair of the roof at the Headworks Structure, a service contract for the Bio-Gas Conditioning System, and a contract for a Pole Barn. Additional resolutions covered change orders for Grit Clarifier Building Upgrades, the purchase and installation of chain link fencing, service agreements with the Borough of Woodbury Heights and National Park, destruction of unused checks, a late budget submission approval, adoption of the Revised Emergency Response Plan, authorization for the sale of public property online, and endorsements for NJDEP Treatment Works Approval applications for projects by Monroe Township Municipal Utilities Authority and the Borough of Woodbury Heights. Furthermore, it included authorizing execution of a Developer's Agreement with SilverGate Associates Joint Venture and D.R. Horton, INC., and the 2025 Adopted Budget Resolution.

The Gloucester County Utilities Authority held a meeting to discuss several key resolutions. These included adopting a preliminary annual budget of operating expenses for the fiscal year beginning November 1, 2014, proposing a rate schedule with increased service charges effective February 1, 2015, and designating John J. Vinci as the Public Agency Compliance Officer (P.A.C.O.). The board also authorized a professional services agreement with Steven W. Bartelt, MAI for appraisal services, and approved emergency repairs for Incinerator No. 1 and Incinerator No. 2. Additionally, contracts were awarded to Univar USA, Inc. for the 2015 annual liquid caustic soda supply and to Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. for the 2015 annual reactor sand supply. The board endorsed applications from various townships for NJDEP Treatment Works Approvals and capacity allocations for projects including Cross Keys Pavilion, Tanyard Road, Villages at Whiskey Mill, Aura, and Locust Grove MF-3. Lastly, the purchase of office furniture under a New Jersey State Contract was authorized.

The authority budget includes discussion of revenues, such as service charges, connection fees, and interest on investments, and appropriations for administration and the cost of providing services. Variances between the proposed and adopted budgets are explained, including a planned rate increase and changes in interest revenue. The budget addresses the utilization of unrestricted net position to balance the budget and avoid borrowing for projects. It also identifies funds transferred to the County to assist with stabilizing their budget. The budget includes discussion of shared service agreements for various services.

The Gloucester County Utilities Authority held a meeting where several resolutions were adopted. These included resolutions for regular meetings, designating depositories for funds, appointing members to committees, appointing counsel for legal services related to creating a new Regional Utilities Authority, and appointing a financial advisor. Additionally, resolutions were passed for appointing an auditor, bond counsel, and various consulting engineers. The authority also addressed special litigation counsel, established a rate schedule, and adopted an annual budget of operating expenses.