MUA INVOICES & PHOTOS OF PERSONAL VEHICLES AT MUA GARAGE

Invoices, photographs and whistleblower statements submitted by concerned residents raise questions about whether Monroe Township Municipal Utilities Authority facilities, equipment, staff time or purchasing accounts were used for private vehicle and farm-equipment work. Ratepayers deserve answers, and a full accounting. 

Monroe Twp MUA Board of Directors

Fred Schauer - Chairman 

Andrew Schwaiger - Vice Chairman

Rob Bender - Treasurer 

Greg Rossi - Executive Director 

Joe Marino - Secretary 

NAPA invoices dated 2023–2025 list Monroe M.U.A. as the customer and describe parts for consumer vehicle models, including a GMC Sierra, Chevrolet Impala, Nissan Rogue, Nissan Pathfinder, Cadillac Escalade and Toyota Avalon.  

Photographs submitted by residents show vehicles inside a garage or workshop. Whistleblower statements describe alleged personal vehicle repairs and work involving Councilman Patrick O'Reilly's farm equipment and hydraulic fabrication. Together, these materials raise serious questions about who requested and authorized the purchases and work, which vehicles or equipment were serviced, and whether Municipal Utility Authority resources were used for private purposes. 

The Monroe MUA says its operating expenses and debt service are paid through customer service fees. Many customers are also Township taxpayers. They deserve to know how the resources funded through their utility bills are being managed. The MUA’s published schedule shows phased increases in residential base charges over recent years:

• Water: from $19.70 per month before July 2021 to $23.70 effective July 1, 2025.
• Residential sewer base: from $40.97 per month before February 2022 to $44.03 effective July 1, 2025.

View the MUA’s current rate schedule
Read the 2021 rate-change notice

The MUA has a five-member board and one alternate. Board members are appointed by Township Council; they are not elected by residents to MUA positions. 

* The Township lists Councilman Patrick O’Reilly as the Council liaison.

View the Township’s MUA board roster and appointment information

Need a transparent review of:

• who approved the NAPA purchases and how each invoice was paid;
• whether the parts correspond to MUA-owned vehicles or equipment;
• whether any personal vehicles or farm equipment received work at the MUA shop;
• whether MUA employees, tools, lifts, materials or equipment were used;
• what policies govern garage access and personal or third-party use; and
• whether purchases, repairs and any reimbursements were properly documented.

Records show that MUA resources were used for private benefit, and this must be addressed.  Ratepayers (many are taxpayers) deserve the facts.

• MUA budgets and audits
• MUA About Us and funding description
• MUA board roster