March 14, 2006
A Regular Meeting of the Township Council of the Township of
Roxbury was held on March 14, 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: Councilmen Fred Hall, Jim
Rilee, Tim Smith, John Ciaramella, Rich Zoschak and Mayor Martin Schmidt
ALSO
PRESENT: Christopher Raths, Township
Manager; Anthony Bucco, Township Attorney and BettyLou DeCroce, Township Clerk
ABSENT:
Councilwoman Kathy DeFillippo is at a
CDBG Meeting.
Councilwoman Kathy DeFillippo arrived at the
Council Meeting at 9:00 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Bucco presented a check $85,612.71 to Council on
interest collected from the Gottdiener Main Parcel, Block 9002, Lot 1.02.
Mayor Schmidt amended the Agenda at this point to skip
the Budget presentation and go to Approval of Minutes.
A.
2006 Budget
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 10, 2006 Regular
February 14, 2006 Regular
February 21, 2006 Budget Workshop
February 28, 2006 Workshop - HOLD
February 28, 2006 Executive Session
Councilman
Rilee made a motion to approve the January 10, 2006 Regular Meeting Minutes,
February 14, 2006 Regular Meeting Minutes, February 21, 2006 Budget/Workshop
Meeting Minutes and February 28, 2006 Executive Session Minutes. Councilman
Hall seconded the motion.
ROLL
CALL: Mr. Rilee – Yes Mr. Hall – Yes
Mr. Ciaramella – Yes Mr. Smith – Yes
Mr. Zoschak – Yes with Mayor Schmidt – Yes with Recusal on
Recusal on February 14, 2006 –
Regular February 14, 2006 - Regular
Recusal on February 21, 2006 –
Budget/Workshop
Recusal on February 28, 2006 – Executive
Session
Motion carried 6 – 0 with 2 Recusals on
February 14, 2006 – Regular
1 Recusal on February 21, 2006 –
Budget/Workshop
1 Recusal on February 28, 2006 –
Executive Session
PUBLIC PORTION
Robert Church
256 Eyland Avenue
Succasunna
Mr. Church questioned #19 on Communications of February 24,
2006, regarding truck ban regulations and what does this mean to Roxbury. Mr.
Raths stated that it does not have any direct impact on Roxbury Township, but
other parts of the State. Mr. Bucco stated several roads have weight limits
where certain weights of trucks are not permitted on certain roads.
Jim Korec
272 Eyland Avenue
Mr. Korec stated he has lived on the corner of Eyland Avenue
and Makin Lane over 10 years. Mr. Korec stated that all the work done to the
baseball fields look great and the Township did a great job. However, along
with the new fields come new problems such as an overcrowded parking lot, which
cannot accommodate all the public that come to play on the fields and park
along. Mr. Korec went on to state that there are no sidewalks and that this
makes walking to the Park very dangerous because people are forced to walk on
the road and the road is narrow, especially with cars parked on both sides and
cars pulling in and out. Mr. Korec stated that whenever they do go to the Park
they have to walk on people yards to avoid getting hit by any cars. Mr. Korec
also complained about the lighting on the road. Many young kids live in the
area now – 14 children live within 200’ of Makin Lane all below the age of 8
years old. There are no sidewalks on Eyland or Makin Lane. Mr. Korec asked if
a pathway could be developed from the Lines Farm into Kiwanis Park. Mr. Korec
also stated that during the Little League Parade, parking is a major problem.
Mr. Korec also questioned Council if a pathway could be made from Lines farm
with parking located at Lines Farm to get over to Kiwanis Park.
Mayor Schmidt stated that the Township has recently taken
over Makin Lane out of safety concerns and the Police are now able to enforce
speed and parking problems on this road.
Councilman Zoschak asked if we could use traffic calming.
Council stated they are in discussions about traffic calming.
Tim Smith stated he likes the idea of Kiwanis Park being
self-contained and not having to cross Eyland Avenue to get to the Park. Mr.
Korec stated he just wants it to be safe to walk on the road and there are
blind spots.
Mr. Hall stated that Kiwanis Park is part of a Recreation
Plan and once the Recreation Committee found out about the traffic concerns
they started to take action – including speed humps being installed in about a
month.
Councilman
Hall stated many issues have been addressed and that they did not know about
the blind spot and thanked Mr. Korec for bringing this to their attention.
Mr.
Korec spoke about an individual who came around some time ago (approximately 8
years ago) to sign a petition against sidewalks/sewers on Eyland Avenue near
Kiwanis Park and was very intimidating and that he did sign it, but that he did
not mean to do it and feels that the other residents didn’t either
Jim Rilee stated he agrees with Mr. Hall and Mr. Smith in
regards to parking on Lines Farm and agreed it is not a good idea. Councilman
Rilee supports sidewalks going down on Makin Lane.
Mr. Greg Stigliano
Succasunna
Mr. Stigliano stated limiting games would limit the traffic
on Makin Lane. Baseball season creates too much traffic on Makin Lane. Mr.
Stigliano is very happy that the Town took over the Road. Mr. Stigliano is
against parking on the filed. Mr. Stigliano stated that the playground
facilities are worn and destroyed.
Councilman Smith questioned why is the playground being
destroyed. Mr. Stigliano stated it is normal wear and tear. Mr. Smith questioned
Mr. Raths on how we know when the parks equipment is being worn out. Mr. Raths
stated we inspect them yearly.
Mr. Stigliano stated he has lived there all his life and
would not approve of making more parking on the field.
Mr. Korec stated years back behind the Tennis Courts there
was talk of a Fire House that was going to be built there. Council stated that
this is Green Acres property. The Township owns it and it has to stay as open
space.
Councilman Smith stated he would like to see the land by
the Tennis Courts be used for parking instead of having to cross Eyland Avenue
to get to the park.
Mr.
Korec invited Council to walk on Makin Lane to actually see what he is talking
about in regards to the dangerous blind spot with the large trees.
Mayor
Schmidt stated he and Mr. Rilee would take a ride to Makin Lane and take a
look.
REPORTS
OF COUNCIL LIAISON REPRESENTATIVES, COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND NEW BUSINESS/OLD
BUSINESS
Old Business
A.
Procurement Policy
B.
Appointments
i.
Rockaway River Watershed Cabinet—2
Members, 1-year term.
ii.
Economic Development Committee—1
Member, 3-year term.
iii.
Raritan Highlands Compact—2
Members
Councilman
Richard Zoschak had a resident call him about garbage on Mt. Arlington Blvd and
that the Roxbury sanitation crew saw it and cleaned it up and wants to thank
them for their diligence.
Mr.
Zoschak also stated that the sea wall at the State Park is in disarray and he
would like a Resolution prepared and sent to the Governor of N.J., Senator
Bucco and the D.E.P. Commissioner to push them to fix this wall. Councilman
Zoschak passed out pictures around to Council to see just how dangerous this
wall has become. Mr. Zoschak stated that we should not wait until one of our
Residents gets hurt there. Mr. Zoschak stated that the state does have the
money to repair this. Mr. Zoschak requested that Tony Bucco, Township Attorney
should put together the resolution stating that we want the wall fixed because
it is State property and it is dangerous to the Public at this time.
Councilman Ciaramella questioned Mr. Raths about bridge repairs that were
proposed for that area. Mr. Raths stated that the design phase is done, but
there are no funds for the actual repairs to be made. Mr. Zoschak also stated
that Landing Road is affected by this wall and is deteriorating. Councilman
Smith agrees that Mr. Bucco should prepare this resolution to be sent to the
state.
Mr.
Zoschak went on to discuss the Lake Hopatcong Commission meeting which Nick
DePalma attended and stated that they proposed to hire two extra full time
people against the objections from Roxbury Township and the D.E.P. Mr. Zoschak
stated that these two proposed hiring’s jeopardizes the budget and the current
employees. Mr. Zoschak stated that these two people would be hired for weed harvesting
and the D.E.P. objected to full time hiring. Councilman Zoschak opposes the
hiring’s and stated the Mayor should send a letter with his objections. Mayor
Schmidt suggested that Mr. Raths send a letter to the Commission with their
objections. Mr. Raths stated that if it comes from the Mayor the Clerks Office
should do it. Ms. DeCroce stated she would work on the letter with Councilman
Zoschak.
Mr.
Rilee attended the Fire Chiefs meeting recently and they discussed having Fire
Police, which have arresting powers. Mr. Raths stated he would look into it.
Mr. Rilee also stated he received an e-mail from Chief Lang advising that they
do not want to move forward with 12th night. Mr. Rilee stated he
would forward the e-mail to Mr. Raths and since the Fire Chief is not in favor
of it, Council does not need to discuss it any further. Mr. Rilee stated that
the Fire Department was never behind burning Christmas trees and there were
many safety concerns raised.
Mr.
Rilee questioned Mr. Raths if he received an e-mail about the Little League
Parade from Steve Alford. Mr. Raths stated yes. Ms. DeCroce stated that it is
in Communications. Mr. Raths stated that Dave Stierli is working with Mr.
Alford on the parade.
Mr.
Rilee stated the last thing discussed at the Fire Chiefs meeting was truck 202,
which is valued for trade in at $2,500.00. At this time the Township has
decided not to trade in the vehicle. Mr. Raths stated that he spoke to Chief
Lang about the possibility of auctioning truck #202 to receive a higher value
for it. Mr. Raths stated that Company #2 now would like to keep that truck and
that this was not the intention originally and they would like to keep that
truck in the Port Morris Fire House.
Mr. Zoschak stated he spoke with Rick Blood in regards to
auctioning this truck and that Mr. Blood does not seem to think it is a viable
option to auction the truck. Mr. Raths stated there is a market to buy this
truck. Mr. Bucco stated there is a publication to sell trucks and it can be
advertised. Mr. Ciaramella asked when the auction would be. Mr. Raths stated
they do not have a date picked as of yet, but the auctions are normally held in
the late summer or early fall.
Mr.
Hall stated that the Police Department did a good job on presenting safety
issues in regards to the schools. Mr. Hall stated he has also attended
Recreation meetings and they continue to work on the Recreation Master Plan.
Mr. Hall stated that a meeting on March 18th is scheduled and they
will be talking about grants. Mr. Hall also stated that Ms. DeCroce would be
attending the March 18th grant meeting. Mr. Hall also stated that
he wanted to commend the “Town Meeting” that was held a few weeks
ago and wants to thank Mr. Raths for his presentation and Kathy DeFillippo for
arranging the meeting. Mr. Zoschak went on to state that Residents have been
questioning as to the dates of the next “Town Meetings.”
Mr.
Ciaramella stated that the D.P.W. meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 20th.
Mr. Ciaramella questioned Mr. Raths on a copy of a letter he received addressed
to the Mayor from the Watchdog Committee and asked if he received a copy of
it. Mr. Raths stated no he did not. (Mr. Ciaramella at this point gave Mr.
Raths the letter.) Mr. Ciaramella also stated he would like to have the
person’s name and telephone number so he can give him a call.
Mr.
Ciaramella also questioned a memo he received from Mike Pellek regarding the
Joint Insurance Fund Loss Control Report. Mr. Ciaramella asked Mr. Raths if he
had the figures for 2006 for total employees, part-time employees and volunteer
employees. Mr. Raths stated he would provide the information.
Mayor
Schmidt stated that the Environmental Commission wrote a brochure that will
become a statewide brochure for off road vehicle use. Mr. Schmidt stated that
the copy he has is for review by Council and that it has not been published as
of yet. Mr. Bucco questioned Mr. Schmidt when the Environmental Commission
brochure is going to press. Mr. Schmidt stated soon.
Mayor Schmidt also wanted to thank everyone on Kathy
DeFillippo’s behalf for their support on M.S. awareness campaign. Mayor
Schmidt also wanted Council to know that Ms. DeFillippo is at a CDBG meeting
tonight in Morristown. Mayor Schmidt also explained to the public that as part
of the M.S. campaign that is why many of the Council Members are wearing blue
jeans. Ms. DeCroce also pointed out that this is the first time that Mr. Raths
is wearing blue jeans.
Ms. DeCroce stated that she sent out an e-mail out to all
the Department Heads as well as the Council for volunteers to help for the
solicitations of funds for the image. Ms. DeCroce stated she needs 3 Council
Members to volunteer. Ms. DeCroce stated that the Planning Department is the
only Department, which has responded so far with 2 people. Mr. Raths
questioned Ms. DeCroce on the total amount of money they are trying to raise.
Ms. DeCroce stated it is around $2,600.00, but she will e-mail Mr. Raths the
exact figure. Mayor Schmidt stated that he would be happy to help out and
appointed Councilman Richard Zoschak and Councilwoman Kathy DeFillippo.
Ms.
DeCroce also stated she needs the new Council Members to call her so she can
set up a date with the Police Department to take photos for Council I.D. cards.
MATTERS
REQUESTED/REFERRED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS, MANAGER, ATTORNEY OR CLERK
A.
Application for Raffles License
No. RA: 1279 by Flocktown-Kossmann PTA.
B.
Application for Raffles License
No. RA: 1280 by Flocktown-Kossmann PTA.
C.
Application for Raffles License
No. RA: 1281 by Noah’s Ark Animal Welfare Association, Inc.
D.
Application for Raffles License
No. RA: 1282 by Noah’s Ark Animal Welfare Association, Inc.
E.
Application for Raffles License
No. RA: 1283 by Roxbury High School Bank Patrons Association.
F.
Letter from Schenck, Price, Smith
& King regarding 200 righter Road, Block 5004, Lot 4 Council & Mr.
Bucco all agreed that Mr. Bloods response was good.
G.
Budget Meeting on March 21, 2006 –
Council Agreed to meet on this date.
Councilman
Rilee made a motion to move items A, B, C, D & E on the Agenda. Councilman
Hall seconded the motion.
ROLL
CALL: Mr. Rilee – Yes Mr. Hall – Yes
Mr. Ciaramella – Yes Mr. Smith – Yes
Mr. Zoschak – Yes Mayor Schmidt – Yes
Motion Carried 6 – 0
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. Bucco stated that this Ordinance 10-06 was already
introduced and was not properly advertised in the Daily Record by the newspaper
for adoption at tonight’s meeting and we do not need to reintroduce it. Ms.
DeCroce stated we should open it and then carry it to the next
meeting.
Councilman
Rilee made a motion to open Ordinance 10-06 to the Public. Councilman Zoschak
seconded the motion.
ROLL
CALL: Mr. Rilee – Yes Mr. Zoschak – Yes
Mr. Ciaramella – Yes Mr. Hall – Yes
Mr. Smith – Yes Mayor Schmidt – Yes
Motion Carried 6 – 0
Mayor
Schmidt asked if anyone from the Public wished to comment.
None
Councilman
Rilee made a motion to carry the open public portion of Ordinance 10-06 to the
meeting to be held on March 28, 2006. Councilman Zoschak seconded the motion.
ROLL
CALL: Mr. Rilee – Yes Mr. Zoschak – Yes
Mr. Ciaramella – Yes Mr. Hall – Yes
Mr. Smith – Yes Mayor Schmidt – Yes
Motion Carried 6 – 0
15-06 An
ordinance to amend Chapter XIX, Department Of Police, Section 19-17, Other
Items, Subsection 19-17.3, Police Attendance For Private Purposes, Of The
Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of Roxbury, County Of Morris, State
Of New Jersey
Mr. Raths recommended
to Council that they introduce this Ordinance because they are currently charging
$59.20 per hour. Mr. Bucco stated this is not to make a profit, just to cover
our costs. Mr. Bucco stated that a Municipality is not in the business of
making a profit only breaking even. Mayor Schmidt stated he wants to know all
the fees that are associated with this Ordinance.
Councilman
Rilee made a motion to move Ordinance 15-06 for introduction. Mr. Smith
seconded the motion.
ROLL
CALL: Mr. Rilee – Yes Mr. Smith – Yes
Mr. Ciaramella – Yes Mr. Hall – Yes
Mr. Zoschak – Yes Mayor Schmidt – Yes
Motion Carried 6 – 0
HEARING
AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
None
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
06-84 A resolution
incorporating by reference herein and approving the following numbered
resolutions listed on the regular council meeting agenda for this date: 06-76,
06-83, 06-77, 06-85, 06-86, 06-87, 06-88, 06-89, 06-90, 06-91, 06-92, 06-93,
06-94, 06-96
Councilman
Rilee made a motion to adopt Resolution 06-84. Councilman Zoschak seconded the
motion.
ROLL
CALL: Mr. Rilee – Yes Mr.
Zoschak – Yes
Mr. Ciaramella – Yes w/recusal on ck#39196 Mr. Hall – Yes
Mr. Smith – Yes Mayor
Schmidt – Yes
Motion Carried 6 – 0 with one recusal on
ck #39196
06-76 A
resolution authorizing the purchase of an antenna system from Warner
Communications Co. Inc. – Revised
06-83 A
resolution authorizing the purchase of hi-band satellite receiver equipment
from Ma Com Private Radio Systems Inc. - Revised
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).
06-85 A resolution amending the membership of the
Township Fire Department.
06-86 A resolution
of the Township Council of the Township of Roxbury, in the County of Morris,
State of New Jersey, authorizing proceeding with the application from the
Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund for the King Homestead
Rehabilitation Project, 209 Main Street, Block 6408, Lot 1.
06-87 A resolution
authorizing the award of a contract to Key-Tech for the asphalt core drilling
and testing of the Eyland Avenue Phase III Reconstruction Project.
06-88 A resolution
authorizing the award of a contract to Key-Tech for the asphalt core drilling
and testing of the Eyland Avenue Phase IV Reconstruction Project.
06-89 A resolution
authorizing the acceptance of the Maintenance Bond and approving the release of
the Performance Guarantee and final payment to Tilcon New York Inc., Wharton,
NJ for the Shore Hills Area Road Reconstruction Project Phase I.
06-90 A resolution establishing the 2006 Roxbury
Township Memorial Day Parade Committee.
06-91 A resolution
authorizing execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Township of
Roxbury and the County of Morris regarding participation in the Morris County
Emergency Notification System. - Revised
06-92 A resolution
authorizing the award of a Professional Engineering Consulting Services
contract to Thomas Grau, P.E., of Hatch Mott MacDonald to update the Township’s
Wastewater Management Plan.
Mr. Bucco stated he
would prepare a Professional Services Agreement with exact language in the
Agreement to address Councils concerns in regards to financial commitments and
that services must be rendered by a certain date.
06-93 A resolution authorizing refund of unused
escrow monies previously deposited with the Township of Roxbury for development
matters pursuant to Chapter XIII (Land Use) of the Revised General Ordinances
of the Township of Roxbury.
06-94
A resolution authorizing payment
of bills.
06-96 A resolution
authorizing the award of a contract for a long reach excavator to dredge King
Cove to R & R Construction Company, Inc. - Revised
06-97
A resolution authorizing the award
of a contract to supply a mat system for the dredging project at King Cove to
Mabey Bridge and Shore, Inc. – Revised
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Memo from Judy Riley dated March 8, 2006.
At this time (9:00 p.m.) Councilwoman Kathy DeFillippo
joined the meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS
March 3, 2006
#15 - Correspondence from Lou
Tambini of 29 Barbara Drive, Succasunna re: Intent to Purchase Property at
either Block 102, Lot 32 or Block 801, Lot 22 – Mr. Raths stated that this is
Township property and no we will not consider selling it.
#19 - Mayors Fax Advisory
dated March 1, 2006 re: S-1432/A-444, Proposed Redefinition and Tax Exemption
For Certain Business Property – Ms. DeCroce stated she would prepare a
Resolution to oppose this.
March 10, 2006
#2 - Interoffice Memo from
Matthew Zachok, R.E.H.S. to Frank Grisi, Health Officer re: Self Body Care, 105
Lakeside Blvd, Landing – Mayor Schmidt stated he doesn’t understand what a
capsule therapy bed is – Mr. Raths stated that this is a new fancy massage bed
which you lie in and no hands touch you.
#3 - Correspondence from
James D. Bevins, Kenvil Site Manager of Hercules to Mr. Tien Nguyen of 5
Hercules Rd., Kenvil dated March 6, 2006 re: Demolition Activities on 16
Adjacent Unoccupied Company Owned Houses – Mr. Rilee wants confirmation that
there will be no burning going on. Mayor Schmidt asked Mr. Raths if there was
any way they could save a house for the Historical Society and Ms. DeFillippo
would like to have this done also. Mr. Raths stated he would reach out to
Hercules and find out if this can be done. Mayor Schmidt would like to make a
Museum out of one of the houses.
#8 – Correspondence from Frank
Druetzler, Morris County Freeholder to The Honorable Martin Schmidt re:
Consolidation of Municipal General Assistance Program With That of the County –
Councilwoman DeFillippo stated that she does not support this. Mayor Schmidt
stated that this issue has been discussed numerous times and Council does not
support any consolidation.
#12 – Fax Correspondence form
the Highlands Council re: Scheduled Meeting Changed That was Scheduled for
March 9, 2006 – Councilwoman DeFillippo stated that they keep changing times
and dates at the last minute, which makes it almost impossible to attend.
#14 – Correspondence from John
Bonanni, Chair & Christina Ramierz, Vice Chair of the MCIA re: Invitation
to Utilize Their Services – Councilman Smith stated that the 5% down is not
needed if we finance through MCIA and would save us $146,000.00. Mr. Raths
stated that Lisa Palmieri is working on this.
#17 – Mayors Fax Advisory from
William G. Dressel, Executive Director of NJLM re: Senate Bill 1219, Revising
the Open Public Meetings Act – Councilman Hall stated he is not sure what
Senator Martin is trying to fix. Mr. Bucco stated that you would have to
publish all your Committee Meetings and have extensive Public Portions in all
of them, this would be a paper work nightmare. This Legislation requires that
Executive Sessions be tape recorded. Ms. DeCroce stated she would write a
Resolution opposing this.
PUBLIC PORTION
Robert
Kluska
274
Emmans Road
Succasunna
Mr. Kluska questioned Mr. Raths on a check for $600.00 to
the Kenvil Motel. Mr. Raths stated this is for public assistance through our
Social Services Department. The County reimburses us for this stated Mayor
Schmidt.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
06-95 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 06-95 for Executive Session. Mr.
Zoschak seconded the motion.
ROLL
CALL: Mr. Ciaramella – Yes Mr. Zoschak – Yes
Ms. DeFillippo - Yes Mr. Hall – Yes
Mr. Rilee – Yes Mr. Smith – Yes
Mayor Schmidt - Yes
Motion Carried 7 – 0
At
9:45 Council took a break.
At 9:55 Council went back into the Regular meeting to
discuss Hercules.
The
following changes are as related by the Township Attorney.
ANJEC Grant - Hercules
A Discussion took place regarding the ANJEC Grant. The
Council must decide if it wants to apply for a grant to conduct a building
analysis.
Mr.
Raths stated that one area that needs to be addressed is the train station.
Mr. Raths stated that the ANJEC grant would cover this area.
Councilman
Ciaramella questioned how the ANJEC grant came about. Mayor Schmidt responded
that the ANJEC grant was available and that the Environmental Commission took a
look at it and decided that we should apply and provide the information to the
Township Manager and he developed it further. Councilman Ciaramella questioned
how the Environmental Commission got involved. Mayor Schmidt stated that he is
part of the Environmental Commission and that the Hercules property has popped
up in many different meetings and conversations, so the Environmental
Commission felt that this would be a good application.
Mr.
Bucco asked Council based on the current zoning, do we want a build out
analysis? Council agreed and Mr. Bucco suggested that the analysis will
provide the Township with an overview of what the property might look like
once developed.
Councilwoman
DeFillippo asked if we are awarded the ANJEC grant, does that mean there will
be no cost to Roxbury? Mayor Schmidt stated it would cost Roxbury some money
along with the grant money we receive.
Ms.
DeFillippo stated that she would like Hercules to be more aggressive in
cleaning up the property and that we should go ahead with the analysis.
Councilman
Smith stated that he does not want to spend the money and feels it is a waste a
time, as the Township could work on the build out within the Municipal Offices.
Councilmen
Zoschak, Rilee, Ciaramella and Hall all believe this would be money well
spent.
Councilwoman
DeFillippo believes we should go ahead with the study and be aggressive with
Hercules.
Mayor
Schmidt is in agreement to go ahead with the analysis.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:10 p.m. Mr. Rilee made a motion to adjourn the Regular
Meeting. Mr. Zoschak seconded the motion.
All In Favor – Yes
Submitted By:
_________________________
BettyLou DeCroce
Township Clerk
MINUTES APPROVED BY
COUNCIL
DATE: April 11, 2006
ROLL CALL: Mr. Zoschak – yes Mr. Ciaramella –
yes
Mrs.
DeFillippo – abstain Mr. Hall – yes
Mr.
Rilee – yes Mayor Schmidt - yes