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February 28, 2006                                          

 

A Workshop Meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Roxbury was held on February 28, 2006 at 1715 Route 46, Ledgewood, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m.

           

OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT

Adequate notice of this meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Roxbury was given as required by the Open Public Meetings act as follows:  Notice was faxed to the Daily Record, the Newark Star Ledger and the Roxbury Register on January 5, 2006; notice was posted on the bulletin board in the main hallway of the Municipal Building on January 5, 2006.

 

ROLL CALL (Present):  Councilwoman Kathy DeFillippo, Councilmen Fred Hall, Jim Rilee, Tim Smith, John Ciaramella and Mayor Martin Schmidt

 

ALSO PRESENT:  Christopher Raths, Township Manager; Anthony Bucco, Township Attorney and Janet Rieth, Deputy Township Clerk

 

ABSENT:  Councilman Richard Zoschak was on vacation.

 

REPORTS OF COUNCIL LIAISON REPRESENTATIVES, COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND NEW BUSINESS/OLD BUSINESS

 

New Business

Proclamation—Youth Art Month, March 2006

Mayor Schmidt read the proclamation declaring March 2006 as Youth Art Month.

 

Presentation—Engineering and Public Works

Michael Kobylarz, Township Engineer/Director of Public Works and Richard Blood, Assistant Director of Public works updated Council on the projects of the Engineering/Public Works Departments

 

Capital Improvement Projects completed in 2005

  • Phases III and IV of Eyland Avenue, from Morningside Drive to the entrance of Horseshoe Lake
  • Reger Road improvements, which included widening and full road reconstruction, from Parkview Drive to the Mt. Olive border
  • Canal/Main Street in Port Morris drainage improvement project.  Milling and paving will take place in the Spring.
  • Conkling Road drainage project.  Milling and paving of Conkling Road will take place in the  Spring. 
  • Mooney Road Water Main Connection, which allowed for the loop connection of two dead end mains.
  • Evergreen Acres Water System upgrade project is approximately 95% complete.
  • The Skyview Wastewater Treatment Plant decommissioning should be completed in June

 

Miscellaneous projects that have been completed

  • The design and public bidding for sidewalk projects on  Dell Avenue, Ezra Place, Jeffrey Road, Steffanie Place and various locations in Succasunna
  • The Senior Center bathroom for ADA compliance
  •  A preliminary version of the Township Stormwater Management Plan
  •  Fire Company No. 2 Annex expansion design
  • Final design for the Community Center Access improvements

 

Capital Improvement Projects scheduled for 2006

§         Eyland Avenue Phase V, which is from the Horseshoe Lake entrance to Route 10, will be completed in the Fall of 2006 or Spring of 2007

  • Mooney Road/Route 206 to Conkling Road
  • Conkling Road/Mooney Road to Mountain Road – Spring or Summer 2006
  • Design and/or construction of drainage improvements on Succasunna Road at Iroquois Avenue
  • Planning of Phase I Water Master Plan Improvements
  • Completion of Skyview Decommissioning Project
  • Update wastewater management plan

 

Miscellaneous Projects scheduled for 2006

§         The sidewalk replacement project, which should be completed in the Spring of 2006,

§         Construction of the Community Center Access Improvements

§         The adoption of the Stormwater Management Plan.

 

Department of Public Works

Capital Improvement Projects Completed in 2005

  • Road Improvement projects on Oak Hill Drive, Sunrise Lane, Sunset Lane, Picardy Road, Eyland Place, Railroad Avenue, Main Street (both Succasunna & Ledgewood), Arlington Avenue, Roxbury Avenue, Manor Parkway & King’s Parkway
  • Installed speed humps at Horseshoe Lake
  • Repaired 50 catch basins
  • Drainage improvements on Mooney Road, Meadowview Avenue and Ballentine Street

Mr. Blood advised that there is a two year waiting list for residents for drainage projects.

  • Installed approximately 600 Water Meter/Transmitter Units, which will decrease the amount of time required to read water meters each quarter
  • Videotaped over 10,000 linear feet of sewer main to inspect for system leaks
  • Cleaned stabilization lagoon which removed approximately 400,000 gallons of sludge
  • Righter Road/Hillside Avenue Intersection

 

Capital Improvement Projects Scheduled for 2006

  • Righter Road, Eyland Avenue to Hillside Avenue
  • Ezra Place, Jeffrey Road & Steffanie Place
  • Bent Street, Corwin Street, Little Lane Spencer Road and Makin Lane
  • Canal Street, Davis Street & Palmer Street in Port Morris
  • Washington Street & Lake Street in Port Morris if funds are available
  • Drainage improvements on Third Street, Cynthia Drive
  • Drainage improvements at the Community Center Access/Parking Areas which will improve the entrance prior to paving
  • Dredging Project at King Cove
  • Continue installation of water meter/transmitter units
  • Install service connections along Palmer Street prior to planned paving project
  • Main pump upgrades at Ajax Treatment Plant
  • Update grounds at pump stations including paving and fencing
  • Develop policy regarding replacement of grinder pumps in the Landing area

 

Miscellaneous projects scheduled for 2006

  • Construct parking facility at Dell Avenue Park
  • Regrade Mooney Mountain “Pocket” Park
  • Fill abandoned mine shafts at Ledgewood Pond
  • Mill, pave and stripe parking area at the Municipal Building
  • DPW Facility, to include demolition of existing building, complete design work and cost analysis of new facility and construction of concrete pads for roll-off containers

 

Council commended the Engineering/Public Works Department for all of the work that has been completed in the last couple of years.

 

2006 Budget

Sanitation and Recycling

Council discussed Mr. Blood’s memorandum regarding the possibility of reducing hours at the recycling center to weekends and holidays only, which would create a substantial savings.  Mr. Blood advised that a survey was held in 2002, when the recycling center was open seven days a week, and approximately 50% of the week’s use fell on Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Blood further advised that he surveyed surrounding municipalities of similar population and they are all open six days a week, with the exception of Jefferson, which is open Wednesdays and Saturdays.  Council requested that Mr. Raths contact Wharton and Mine Hill to discuss possible shared services with the Recycling Center and report back to Council.  This will be discussed again at a future meeting.

 

Mr. Raths advised that, with the reductions that Council has already made and the revisions to the projection in fund balance, the tax rate increase has gone from 8.1 points to 6.5 points.

 

Sanitation

Mr. Rilee questioned why there is such a large increase in salaries.  Mr. Raths explained that last year there was approximately $80,000 available in the recycling trust and this year there is only $40,000 available, which is a significant portion of the increase. Ms. Palmieri will check the  salaries and confirm the numbers.

 

Others

No Discussion

 

Old Business

Procurement Policy – Will be discussed at future meeting

Appointments

Rockaway River Watershed Cabinet—2 Members, 1-year term

Economic Development Committee—1 Member, 3-year term

 

These appointments will be discussed at a future meeting.

 

PUBLIC PORTION

No comments

 

MATTERS REQUESTED/REFERRED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS, MANAGER, ATTORNEY OR CLERK.

A.        Application for Raffles License No. RA: 1276 by Home School Association of St. Therese School

B.         Application for Raffles License No. RA: 1277 by St. Therese Roman Catholic Church

C.        Application for Raffles License No. RA: 1278 by St. Therese Church

D.        Letter from St. Therese R.C. Church Carnival Committee requesting fee waiver

E.         Letter from Lake Musconetcong Regional Planning Board of February 4, 2006 regarding its 2006 Operating Budget

F.         Letter from Lake Musconetcong Regional Planning Board of February 4, 2006 regarding its 2006 Lake Management Budget

G.        Letter from S. Kooyenga requesting street closure for a block party

 

Mr. Rilee made a motion to approve Items A through G.  Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:

Mr. Rilee – yes Mr. Smith –yes

Mr. Ciaramella – yes    Mrs. DeFillippo – yes

Mr. Hall – yes (abstain on Items A, B, C, D)

Mayor Schmidt – yes

 

Motion carried 6 – 0 with one abstention on items A, B, C & D

 

H.        Letter from HJGA Consulting regarding the Inclined Plane 2 East & High Ledge Mine, Ledgewood, NJ

Mr. Raths explained that this is just approving the Township to send a notice of intent file a grant application.  This in no way commits the Township.

 

Mr. Smith made a motion to send a notice of intent.  Mr. Ciaramella seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:

Mr. Smith – yes            Mr. Ciaramella – yes

Mrs. DeFillippo – yes   Mr. Hall – yes

Mr. Rilee – yes Mayor Schmidt – yes

 

Motion carried 6 - 0

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

None

 

DRAFT ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION

None

 

INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES       

10-06       An ordinance to amend and supplement Chapter VII, Traffic, Section 7-3, Parking of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of Roxbury, County of Morris, State of New Jersey

 

Mr. Rilee made a motion to introduce Ordinance 10-06.  Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

 

Mr. Hall questioned if the Township is creating more of a problem by not  addressing parking concerns already in existence at this location. Discussion ensued regarding the parking on the grassy area and the majority of Council agreed that the Township should formalize a plan for additional parking. 

 

Roll Call:

Mr. Rilee – yes Mr. Smith – yes

Mr. Ciaramella – yes    Mrs. DeFillippo – yes

Mr. Hall – yes              Mayor Schmidt – yes

 

Motion carried 6 - 0

 

11-06             A bond ordinance to authorize the acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery and the making of various public improvements in, by and for the Township of Roxbury, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, to appropriate the sum of $1,000,000 to pay the cost thereof, to appropriate a grant-in-aid, to make a down payment, to authorize the issuance of bonds to finance such appropriation and to provide for the issuance of bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance of such bonds

 

Mr. Rilee made a motion to introduce Ordinance 11-06.  Mr. Hall seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:

Mr. Rilee – yes Mr. Hall – yes

Mr. Ciaramella – yes    Mrs. DeFillippo – yes

Mr. Smith – yes            Mayor Schmidt – yes

 

Motion carried 6 - 0

 

12-06    A bond ordinance to authorize the acquisition of new additional or replacement  equipment and machinery and the making of various water system improvements in, by and for the water utility of the Township of Roxbury, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, to appropriate the sum of $344,240 to pay the cost thereof, to make a down payment, to authorize the issuance of bonds to finance such appropriation and to provide for the issuance of bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance of such bonds

 

Mr. Rilee made a motion to introduce Ordinance 12-06.  Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:

Mr. Rilee – yes Mr. Smith – yes

Mr. Ciaramella – yes    Mrs. DeFillippo – yes

Mr. Hall -  yes              Mayor Schmidt – yes

 

Motion carried 6 – 0

 

13-06  A bond ordinance to authorize the acquisition of new utility truck, including original apparatus and equipment in, by and for the water utility of the Township of Roxbury, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, to appropriate the sum of $43,400 to pay the cost thereof, to make a down payment, to authorize the issuance of bonds to finance such appropriation and to provide for the issuance of bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance of such bonds

 

Mr. Rilee made a motion to introduce Ordinance 13-06.  Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:

Mr. Rilee – yes Mr. Smith –yes

Mr. Ciaramella – yes    Mrs. DeFillippo – yes

Mr. Hall – yes              Mayor Schmidt – yes

 

Motion carried 6 – 0

 

14-06  A bond ordinance to authorize the acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery and new automotive vehicles, including original apparatus and equipment in, by and for the Township of Roxbury, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, to appropriate the sum of $535,050 to pay the cost thereof, to make a down payment, to authorize the issuance of bonds to finance such appropriation and to provide for the issuance of bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance of such bonds

 

Mr. Smith made a motion to introduce Ordinance 14-06.  Mr. Rilee seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:

Mr. Smith – yes            Mr. Rilee – yes

Mr. Ciaramella – yes    Mrs. DeFillippo – yes

Mr. Hall – yes              Mayor Schmidt – yes

 

Motion carried 6 – 0

 

HEARING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING

5-06      An ordinance to amend Chapter XIII, Land Development Ordinance, Article IV, Improvements and Guarantees, Section 13-4.2, Performance Guarantee, Subsection 13-4.206 Release of Performance Guarantees, of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of Roxbury, County of Morris, State of New Jersey

 

Mr. Rilee made a motion to open Ordinance 5-06 to the public.  Mr. Hall seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:

Mr. Rilee – yes Mr. Hall –yes

Mr. Ciaramella – yes    Mrs. DeFillippo – yes

Mr. Smith – yes            Mayor Schmidt – yes

 

Motion carried 6 – 0

 

There was no public comment.

 

Mr. Hall made a motion to close Ordinance 5-06 to the public.  Mr. Rilee seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:

Mr. Hall – yes              Mr. Rilee – yes

Mr. Ciaramella – yes    Mrs. DeFillippo – yes

Mr. Smith – yes            Mayor Schmidt – yes

 

Motion carried 6 – 0

 

Mr. Rilee made a motion to adopt Ordinance 5-06.  Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:

Mr. Rilee – yes Mr. Smith – yes

Mr. Ciaramella – yes    Mrs. DeFillippo – yes

Mr. Hall – yes              Mayor Schmidt – yes

 

Motion carried 6 – 0

 

6-06     An ordinance amending the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of Roxbury to amend Chapter XXIV entitled “Fees”

 

Mr. Smith made a motion to introduce Ordinance 6-06 to the public.  Mr. Hall seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:

Mr. Smith – yes            Mr. Hall –yes

Mr. Ciaramella – yes    Mrs. DeFillippo – yes

Mr. Rilee – stepped down        Mayor Schmidt – yes

 

Motion carried 5 – 0

 

Mr. Rilee stated that he is  stepping down for this Ordinance due to a potential conflict of interest as the liquor license portion affects his employer.

 

There was no public comment.

 

Mr. Smith made a motion to close Ordinance 6-06 to the public. Mr. Hall seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:

Mr. Smith -  yes           Mr. Hall – yes

Mr. Ciaramella – yes    Mrs. DeFillippo – yes

Mr. Rilee –stepped down         Mayor Schmidt – yes

 

Motion carried 5 – 0

 

Mr. Hall made a motion to adopt Ordinance 6-06.  Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:

Mr. Hall – yes              Mr. Smith –yes

Mr. Ciaramella – yes    Mrs. DeFillippo – yes

Mr. Rilee –stepped down         Mayor Schmidt – yes

 

Motion carried 5 – 0

 

7-06     Calendar Year 2006—an ordinance to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and to establish a cap bank

 

Mr. Smith made a motion to open Ordinance 7-06 to the public. Mr. Rilee seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:

Mr. Smith – yes            Mr. Rilee – yes

Mr. Ciaramella – yes    Mrs. DeFillippo – yes

Mr. Hall  - yes              Mayor Schmidt – yes

 

Motion carried 6 – 0

 

There was no public comment.

 

Mr. Smith made a motion to close Ordinance 7-06 to the public.  Mr. Rilee seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:

Mr. Smith – yes            Mr. Rilee – yes

Mr. Ciaramella – yes    Mrs. DeFillippo – yes

Mr. Hall – yes              Mayor Schmidt – yes

 

Motion carried 6 – 0

 

Mr. Smith made a motion to adopt Ordinance 7-07.  Mr. Rilee seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:

Mr. Smith – yes            Mr. Rilee – yes

Mr. Ciaramella – yes    Mrs. DeFillippo – yes

Mr. Hall – yes              Mayor Schmidt – yes

 

Motion carried 6 – 0

 

8-06      An ordinance of the Township of Roxbury providing for the appropriation of funds for various building improvements and equipment and appropriating $136,900.00 from General Capital Improvement Fund

 

Mr. Rilee made a motion to open Ordinance 8-06 to the public.  Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:

Mr. Rilee – yes Mr. Smith – yes

Mr. Ciaramella – yes    Mrs. DeFillippo – yes

Mr. Hall – yes              Mayor Schmidt – yes

 

Motion carried 6 – 0

 

There was no public comment.

 

Mr. Hall made a motion to close Ordinance 8-06 to the public.  Mr. Rilee seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:

Mr. Hall – yes              Mr. Rilee – yes

Mr. Ciaramella – yes    Mrs. DeFillippo – yes

Mr. Smith – yes            Mayor Schmidt – yes

 

Motion carried 6 – 0

 

Mr. Smith made a motion to adopt Ordinance 8-06.  Mr. Rilee seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:

Mr. Smith – yes            Mr. Rilee – yes

Mr. Ciaramella – yes    Mrs. DeFillippo – yes

Mr. Hall – yes              Mayor Schmidt – yes

 

Motion carried 6 – 0

 

9-06      An ordinance of the Township of Roxbury providing for the appropriation of funds for various sewer utility improvements and appropriating $88,000.00, from Sewer Capital Improvement Fund

 

Mr. Rilee made a motion to open Ordinance 9-06 to the public.  Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:

Mr. Rilee – yes Mr. Smith – yes

Mr. Ciaramella – yes    Mrs. DeFillippo – yes

Mr. Hall -  yes              Mayor Schmidt – yes

 

Motion carried 6 – 0

 

There was no public comment.

 

Mr. Rilee made a motion to close Ordinance 9-06 to the public.  Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:

Mr. Rilee – yes Mr. Smith – yes

Mr. Ciaramella – yes    Mrs. DeFillippo – yes

Mr. Hall – yes              Mayor Schmidt – yes

 

Motion carried 6 – 0

 

Mr. Rilee made a motion to adopt Ordinance 9-06.  Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:

Mr. Rilee – yes Mr. Smith – yes

Mr. Ciaramella – yes    Mrs. DeFillippo – yes

Mr. Hall  - yes              Mayor Schmidt – yes

 

Motion carried 6 – 0

 

DRAFT RESOLUTION FOR DISCUSSION

None

 

INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS

06-67  A resolution incorporating by reference herein and approving the following numbered resolutions listed on the workshop council meeting agenda for this date:  06-57, 06-68, 06-69, 06-70, 06-71, 06-72, 06-73, 06-75, 06-78, 06-79, 06-80, 06-81

 

Mr. Rilee made a motion to adopt Resolution 06-67.  Mr. Ciaramella seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:

Mr. Rilee – yes Mr. Ciaramella – yes

Mrs. DeFillippo – yes   Mr. Hall – yes

Mr. Smith – yes            Mayor Schmidt – yes

 

Motion carried 6 – 0

 

06-57  A resolution requesting permission for the dedication by rider for recreation purposes

 

06-68   A resolution of the Township of Roxbury, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, supporting SCS-557 and urging that full funding of 11 million dollars be maintained in the state budget for municipalities that provide their own garbage collection services

 

06-69  A resolution authorizing the Township to apply to the Department of Environmental Protection for the 2005 Recycling Tonnage Grant

 

06-70  A resolution authorizing refund of taxes for a totally disabled veteran exemption

 

06-71   A resolution of the Township of Roxbury, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, authorizing the execution of a settlement agreement in connection with the Wright vs. Kowzun Enterprises, et al matter and authorizing the execution of a drainage easement and agreement between Deon Wright and Sandra Wright, Josef Zurawski and Halina Zurawski, and the Township of Roxbury

 

06-72  A resolution authorizing the transfer of funds

 

06-73  A resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Roxbury opposing Senate Bill S-2556, Disclosure of Bid List

 

06-75  A resolution opposing bills S-319 and A-1030

 

06-78    A resolution authorizing the release of a Performance Guarantee posted for right-of-way Excavation Permit No. MAY1705B Spectrum Construction & Development Co., Inc. Block 3301, Lot 24

 

06-79   A resolution authorizing the acceptance of the Maintenance Bond and Approving the release of the Performance Guarantee and Final Payment to Fair-Con Builders Inc., Fairfield, NJ for the bathroom improvements for ADA Compliance Senior Center

 

06-80  A resolution amending the membership of the Township Fire Department

 

06-81  A resolution authorizing payment of bills

 

 

06-74   A resolution authorizing an agreement for extraordinary, unspecifiable services with the Morris Land Conservancy

 

Mr. Rilee made a motion to adopt Resolution 06-74.  Mr. Ciaramella seconded the motion.

 

Discussion ensued regarding the agreement and the price.    Council would like Item D regarding the trails plan to be deleted and would like the agreement to remain at $10,000.  Mr. Raths will review the agreement with Morris Land Conservancy.  After discussion Mr. Rilee withdrew his motion and Mr. Ciaramella withdrew his second.

 

06-76   A resolution authorizing the purchase of hi-band satellite receiver equipment from Warner Communications Co. Inc.

 

06-83    A resolution authorizing the purchase of hi-band satellite receiver equipment from Ma Com Private Radio Systems Inc.

 

 

Mr. Hall made a motion to adopt Resolutions 06-76 and 06-83.  Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

 

Mr. Raths advised that this was approved in the 2005 Capital Budget to increase the signal strength in Berkshire Valley.  Council would like a memorandum with a full description of the items.  After discussion, Mr. Hall withdrew his motion and Mr. Smith withdrew his second.

 

06-77       A resolution authorizing the Township of Roxbury to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Morris for access to the Morris County Integrated Justice Information System (MCIJIS)

 

Mr. Rilee made a motion to adopt Resolution 06-77.  Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

 

The Council supports this program, however they would like the Mr. Bucco to look into this further and the Clerk’s Office to look at the Resolution  the Township adopted a few years ago regarding a specific change in the MCREDS program.  After discussion, Mr. Rilee withdrew his motion and Mr. Smith withdrew his second.

 

COMMUNICATIONS

January 24, 2006

#1 – Interoffice Memo from Christopher Raths, dated February 26, 2006, re: Information Update – Regarding the DPW facility, an in-depth report will be prepared for the March 28th meeting.

 

#2 – Interoffice Memo from the Recreation Advisory Committee, dated February 1, 2006, re: Review of Proposed Dog Park –  Mayor Schmidt will give this information to the Committee at the next meeting.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

06-82         A resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Roxbury, in the County of Morris, New Jersey, authorizing conference of the Township Council with the public excluded

 

Mr. Ciaramella made a motion to adopt Resolution 06-82 for Executive Session.  Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:

Mr. Ciaramella – yes    Mr. Smith -  yes

Mrs. DeFillippo – yes  Mr. Hall – yes

Mr. Rilee – yes Mayor Schmidt – yes

 

Motion carried 6 - 0

 

At 10:05 PM Council returned to the Workshop Meeting. 

Council discussed the letter from Mr. and Mrs. Robert King regarding their request for the Township to waive the $150.00 Zoning Board application fee.  Council felt this would set a precedent and requested that Mr. Raths have the Kings speak with the Township Social Services Department.  If the Social Services Department cannot help them, Council agreed that they would personally donate the $150.00, at $21.42 each, which included  Mr. Bucco, Township Attorney.  Councilman Zoschak was not present.  If he agrees, the amount would be $18.75 each.

 

ADJOURNMENT

At 10:10 PM Mr. Smith made a motion to adjourn the Workshop Meeting.  Mr. Rilee seconded the motion.

 

All In Favor – yes

 

Submitted By:

 

 

 

 _________________________

BettyLou DeCroce

Township Clerk

MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL

DATE:                        March 28, 2006

ROLL CALL:            Mr. Ciaramella – yes    Mr. Smith – yes

                                    Mrs. DeFillippo – yes     Mr. Zoschak – abstain

                                    Mayor Schmidt - yes