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November 28, 2006

 

A Workshop Meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Roxbury was held on November 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) Councilmen Fred Hall, Jim Rilee, Richard Zoschak,  John Ciaramella, and Mayor Martin Schmidt

 

ALSO PRESENT:  Christopher Raths, Township Manager; Anthony Bucco, Township Attorney; Janet Rieth, Deputy Clerk and Mary Jane Parr, Administrative Aide

 

Councilwoman Kathy DeFillippo and Councilman Tim Smith arrived at the Meeting at 7:40 p.m.

 

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

 

Presentation:  Engineering, Mike Kobylarz/Rick Blood, DPW

 

Mr. Kobylarz and Mr. Blood spoke about current projects and upcoming projects and completed projects for 2006.

 

THE COMPLETED PROJECTS FOR 2006 INCLUDE:

 

ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

·         Shored Hills Road & Sidewalk Improvements (Phase II)

 

DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS

·         412 Mount Arlington Boulevard (ongoing)

 

SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM

·         Ajax Wastewater Treatment Plant NJPDES Permit Renewal

·         Skyview Wastewater Treatment Plant Decommissioning Project (10 years)

 

WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS

·         NJDEP Water Allocation Permit Renewal (required every 10 years)

·         Evergreen Acres Water System Upgrades (project closeout)

 

MISCELLANEOUS

·         Dell Avenue Sidewalk Project (funded through CDBG grant)

·         Kentwood Rd. & Horizon Dr. Sidewalk Repair

·         Coordinating Completion of Township Stormwater Management Plan

·         Coordinating Completion of Stormwater Management Ordinances

·         Inlet Labeling ? Shore Hills (with assistance from the LHC Shared Services Personnel)

·         Horseshoe Lake Water Quality (in Conjunction with the Eyland Avenue Phase V Road Improvement Project)

·         Collected $687,720.11 in NJDOT Local Aid Grant Reimbursements

-          Horseshoe Lake Bikeway (Phase II) $279,825.19

-          Hillside Avenue/Righter Road Intersection-$125,000

-          Eyland Avenue Phase III - $150,000.00

-          Eyland Avenue Phase IV - $132,894.92

·         Negotiated/Developed Terms of Developer?s Agreements

-          Villages at Roxbury

-          Roxwood Associates (Woodmont Properties)

·         Improved Coordination of Permit Process with Planning and Construction Departments

·         Created Monitoring System for Right-of-Way Excavation Permits to Ensure Timely Completion of Final Repairs

·         Major Soil Moving Violations Involving NJDEP Enforcement

MAJOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS FOR 2007 INCLUDE:

 

ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

·         Eyland Avenue Phase V ? HORSESHOE lake Entrance to Route 10 ($185,000 Grant Received from NJDOT Local Aid)

·         Emmans Road Phase III ? Whisper Way West to Morris county Bridge No. 1002 ($170,000 Grant Received from NJDOT Local Aid)

·         2007 Projects Include

-     Completion of Eyland Avenue Phase V Project (Includes Widening of Eyland   Avenue in Front of Eisenhower Middle School and Looking into Extending the Left Lane Turn to get onto Route 10)

 

DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS

·         Design and Construction of Improvements on Succasunna Rd. to Iroquois Ave.

 

SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM

·         Update Wastewater Management Plan (Township Consultant)

 

WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS

·         Completion of Township Water System Analysis (Township Consultant)

·         Planning of Phase I Master Plan Improvements (Township Consultant)

·         Construction of 12? Dia Water Transmission Main ? Orben Drive Booster Sta. To Ford Road Booster Sta. ? (By Developer)

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

·         Lakeside Boulevard (Morris County Route 631) Sidewalk Projects ($80,000 CDBG)

·         Coordinate Public Works Facility Site Improvements

·         Coordinate Fire Company No. 2 Annex Expansion, Permitting and Site Improvements

·         Continue Inlet Labeling

·         GIS Mapping of Storm Sewer System

 

PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

 

 

MAJOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS COMPLETED IN 2006

 

ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

·         Spring Program ? Makin Lane, Fisherman?s Lane, Horseshoe Lake Entrance, Conkling Road (2,375?), Schmitz Drive, Mooney Road (3,900?)

·         Summer Program ? Canal Street, Palmer Street (345?), Ezra Place, Jeffery Road, Steffanie Place and Righter Road (3,130?)

·         Fall Program ? Municipal Parking Area, Mooney Road (1, 290?), Timberline Drive and Redwood Way

 

DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS

·         Horseshoe Lake Entrance

·         Third Avenue, Kevil

·         150+ Catch Basins Repaired to Date

·         Completed Second Phase of Lake Dredging in King Cove

WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS

·         Installed Approximately 600 Water Meter/Transmitter Units

o        65% of the System is Complete

o        1,100 Accounts Remain Incomplete

 

·         Completed the Installation of Remaining Water Service Connections Along Palmer Street in Port Morris

 

SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM

·         Repaired RBC Unit (Rotating Biologic Contact)

·         Converted Existing Manual Lime Chemical Injection System to an Automated System Using Soda Ash.  All Design and Modifications to Existing Equipment Performed by Sewer Staff

·         Began Clearing of Sewer Easement to Allow Emergency Access (3 year program)

 

MISCELLANEOUS

·         Began a Township Shade Tree Inventory

·         Completed Demolition of Pine Street Facility

 

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR 2007

 

ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

·         Corwin Street ? Install New Drainage, Repair Curbing, Mill and Pave

·         Hercules Road ? Reconstruct 900? and Overlay Entire Length (Additional Funding from MCMUA)

·         Complete Port Morris Road Paving Due to Water Main Installation ? Palmer Street (640?), Lake Street and Washington Street

·         Emmans Road ? from Whisper Way to Main Street, Ledgewood

 

DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS

·         Cynthia Drive

·         Mildred Terrace

·         Begin outsourcing Catch Basin Repairs to Allow Existing Staff to Undertake Stormwater Requirements Such as:

Ø      Repair and Update Stormwater Basins and Outlets

Ø      Clean All Catch Basins and Drywells throughout the Township

 

UTILITY SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS

·         Continue Installation of Water Meter/Transmitter Units

·         Upgrade Highland Manor Pump Station

·         Present Policy Regarding Replacement of Grinder Pumps to Council for Consideration (Mr. Blood stated he would discuss this in further detail in January 2007)

·         Continue Inflow and Infiltration Work Throughout the Collection System

 

MISCELLANEOUS

·         Begin Construction of Public Works Facility September 2007

·         Demolish Existing Buildings on Mooney Road Farm ? Mr. Raths suggested that Mr. Blood talk first to Mr. Cramond first about the possibility preserving any of the barns.

·         Continue Sidewalk Replacement Program

 

New Business

None

 

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

                               iv.      Sussex County 208 Water Quality PAC

                                 v.      Planning Board Alternate No., 2, unexpired term of Michael Hawley, 1/1/06 ? 12/31/07.

                               vi.      Citizens Cable Committee, unexpired term of Michael Hawley, 3/8/05 ? 12/31/07.

   vii. Traffic Circulation Advisory Committee

 

Councilman Zoschak stated that the Council introduced a Resolution at the League Conference last week on TMDL limits and it did pass through the Committee and will be going to Trenton. 

 

Councilman Ciaramella questioned who was the Contractor on Evergreen Acres project.  Mr. Kobylarz stated it was Iron Hills Construction.

 

Councilman Rilee stated that the Roxbury Water Company does not keep up with their repairs.  Mr. Kobylarz stated that they do a good repair job when they get to their projects.

 

Councilman Rilee stated that the left hand turn from Eyland Avenue onto Route 10 would be a great improvement.  Mr. Hall stated that he agreed with Mr. Rilee?s suggestion.  Mr. Hall questioned if the sidewalks in front of Eisenhower Middle School would be removed.  Mr. Kobylarz stated yes they would.  Mr. Hall questioned Mr. Kobylarz if the school is aware of these improvements.  Mr. Kobylarz stated he is planning on speaking with Mr. Soetebeer tomorrow.

 

Councilwoman DeFillippo and Councilman Smith stated that the intersection at Emmans Road and Mountain Road is dangerous and questioned if any improvements could be made at this location.  Mr. Kobylarz stated that the Engineering Department would look into it.

 

Mr. Blood stated that the speed humps on Hercules Road would be replaced.  Mr. Hall questioned Mr. Blood if there was any additional funding coming from the MCMUA. Councilman Rilee questioned Mr. Blood about when  Unneberg Road is going to be repaired.  Mr. Blood stated not until at least 6 years.

 

Councilman Ciaramella questioned about paving being done on Dell Avenue.  Mr. Raths stated between 9 and 10 years.

 

Councilman Smith stated that the County Open Space Committee has awarded Roxbury $500,000 for the purchase of the Sport & Swim Club.

 

Councilman Zoschak stated that he met with Mayor Ondish, of Mt. Arlington and Senator Bucco last Wednesday night along with Col. Fuentes and his staff about the State Police not  patroling Lake Hopatcong.  Mr. Zoschak stated that they assured him that they would be patrolling Lake Hopatcong.  Mr. Zoschak also went on a tour of their ROCK facility (Regional Operation Intelligence Command Center), which is a control center for the entire state of New Jersey, which cost billions of dollars to construct.   A total of five to seven Police Officers work at this ROCK center 24 hours per day every day of the year gathering and deploying information and they have the authority to deploy assets without having to get any approvals from a higher authority. The State Police want a listing of data pertaining to our Police Departments, EMS and Fire so that they can have their information up to date.  Mr. Zoschak stated he would give Mr. Raths the contact name once he receives it.

 

Councilman Zoschak stated that the Landing Sea Wall got approval to be fixed for $1.2 million.

 

Councilman Zoschak stated Mt. Arlington is actively seeking to share their Court with another Municipality.  Mr. Zoschak stated that Mayor Ondish is interested in sharing this service with Roxbury Township.  Mr. Raths stated that he would look into that.

 

Councilman Zoschak reminded everyone that the Neighborhood Meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday at Fire Company Company #2 Fire House in Landing.

 

Councilwoman DeFillippo stated that Mr. Raths made arrangements with the Police to use their sign trailer to remind citizens of the neighborhood meeting tomorrow.

 

Councilman Hall had a recreation meeting last Saturday regarding on-line registration for the recreation department.  This is a big convenience for the public.  Dave Stierli and Lisa Palmieri met with the vendor to incorporate this on-line registration in Roxbury.  Mr. Raths stated that he would be recommending this on-line registration in the operating budget for 2007.

 

Councilman Ciaramella stated that the Economic Development Committee has a meeting scheduled for this Thursday,  November 30, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. and a Main Street Street Scaping Committee meeting is in 2 weeks.  Mr. Raths stated he would send an e-mail to remind everyone.  Also the DPW meeting is coming up.  Mr. Ciaramella also stated that he met a vendor at the League Conference on Shared Services and it would be no cost to the town because grants are available.

 

Councilman Ciaramella stated that a Budget meeting will be held here at Town Hall on Saturday morning, December 2, 2006 at 9:00 a.m.

 

Councilman Ciaramella questioned Mr. Raths if there was any additional information on the Kenvil Post Office.  Mr. Raths stated that a letter went out to Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen this past Friday and a copy went out in Communications.

 

Councilman Ciaramella stated that he attended Municipal Court for the Smiles hearing on Monday night and the Judge put out a bench warrant for the arrest of Kevin Lipka, owner of Smiles.

 

Councilman Ciaramella spoke about a deer being left dead for some time on a resident?s property.  Mr. Raths stated he would check into this.

 

Mayor Schmidt stated that the plaques for the Veterans Memorial were installed by the Department of Public Works and he thanked Rick Blood for the installation.

 

Mayor Schmidt stated the Dog Park Committee is meeting tomorrow night.  Mr. Raths stated that the Health Department is ready to send out the mailers if the Park is ready to move forward.  Mayor Schmidt stated that they have 75% of the money and rest of it should be available by the end of the month.

 

Mr. Raths stated that he was asked to look into the checks on the bill schedule for Health coverage for retirees.  Mr. Raths stated that this has been in practice since the 1990?s.  If we want to change these contributions we would have to go into negotiations with the Union.

 

Mr. Raths also stated that the Fennimore Landfill property is in the Highlands Preservation area.

 

Mr. Raths stated he spoke to Mr. Saunders of Reger Road about sidewalks going in and that it was previously discussed in the 1990?s and if the Town wants to put in sidewalks Mr. Saunders will take us to court.

 

Mr. Raths discussed having credit cards in the court and that they are pursuing this with Ms. Palmieri, Chief Financial Officer and Mr. Kuncken, Information Technology Director and it will be part of the budget proposal.  Mayor Schmidt stated that approximately $560,000 of uncollected funds is due to the Court.  Mr. Raths stated this amount is over the lifetime of the Court. 

 

Councilman Rilee stated that of the $563,000 that is owed to the Courts that we would end up paying roughly 1.5% ? 2%  to the credit card company.  Mr. Raths stated that there is a system now that charges $3.00 per payment and the other option is for us to do the processing ourselves instead of over the internet.

 

Councilman Smith stated that he believed that Mr. Kobylarz in Engineering would first look at the sidewalk on Reger Road.  Mr. Hall stated we should carefully look into this.  Councilwoman DeFillippo questioned if we have a list of areas where we could use sidewalks, not repair them.  Mr. Raths stated he believes we do and our top priority area is the Lincoln/Roosevelt School to Main Street in Succasunna.  Also by Corn Hollow Road to Jefferson School.  Mr. Raths stated he can put a list together for where sidewalks are needed in the town.

 

Councilman Zoschak stated that the State could collect fees if the municipality uses credit cards for a method of payment. Mr. Bucco stated not for Court Costs.

 

 

PUBLIC PORTION

Dennis Wine

4 Holly Drive

Succasunna

 

Mr. Wine stated he was looking at Ordinance 26-06 on Page 6 of the Agenda and noticed that the Fire Department President appoints members of the board and wants to know who is in charge of whom.  Mr. Bucco stated that there is no Fire Department President and that there will be a correction made to that section of the Ordinance.  Mr. Bucco stated that each Fire Company would do the appointing.  The Committee makeup will go from five (5) to eleven (11).

 

Mr. Wine also  had a question on page 7 of the Agenda.  Mr. Bucco stated that in Roxbury Township?s form of government the Manager, Mr. Raths, has the ultimate authority as the Public Safety Director  and renders the  final decision.  Mr. Bucco stated it is not necessary to have it in the Ordinance but  it wouldn?t hurt to add it so  that there is no question as to who  makes  the final decision.

 

Mr. Wine also commented on page 9 of the Agenda  regarding the appointment of the Fire Police.  He asked if they will have a valid driver license prior to the date of appointment.  Mr. Wine is concerned about the wording because it states ?prior to the date of appointment.?  Mr. Bucco stated he would change the wording to include ? to have a valid drivers license at the time of appointment and time of service.?

 

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

A.      Renewal County Lease with Morris and Erie Railroad ? Mr. Raths stated that the lease with the Morris & Erie Railroad comes up in the year 2007 and he will ask the County via a letter to look at issues and concerns and make sure to send a draft letter for Council to review before being mailed out.  Mr. Smith stated he had a conversation with three different Freeholders about one year ago and not one of them were aware of any problems that Roxbury Township had with the Morris and Erie Railroad and that we really do need to lobby our representatives so they know what is going on.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

October 10, 2006 - Regular

October 24, 2006 ? Workshop ? Mr. Bucco stated there were some changes - HOLD.

November 13, 2006 - Executive

 

Councilman Zoschak made a motion to approve the October 10, 2006, Regular Meeting and the November 13, 2006, Executive Session Minutes for approval.  Councilman Smith seconded the motion

 

ROLL CALL:   Mr. Zoschak ? Yes              Mr. Smith ? Yes                            

Mr. Ciaramella ? Yes          Ms. DeFillippo ? Yes                     

Mr. Hall ? Yes                      Mr. Rilee ? Yes w/abstention on NJDOT              

                                                 Presentation                            

Mayor Schmidt ? Yes

 

Motion Carried 7 ? 0 with 1 abstention on the NJDOT presentation                                                     

 

DRAFT ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION

None

 

INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES

26-06  An ordinance amending and supplementing Chapter II, Administrative code, section 2-9, Fire department, and providing for rules and regulations for the organization of the volunteer fire department of the Township of Roxbury and establishing a new section 2-20, Fire police.

 

Councilman Zoschak made a motion to move Ordinance 26-06 for discussion.  Councilman Ciaramella seconded the motion.

 

ROLL CALL:               Mr. Zoschak ? Yes                    Mr. Ciaramella ? Yes  

Ms. DeFillippo ? Yes                Mr. Hall ? Yes              

Mr. Rilee ? Yes                         Mr. Smith ? Yes          

Mayor Schmidt ? Yes

 

Motion Carried 7 ? 0                                                                                                                              

 

Mr. Zoschak questioned the Chief of Police and the Fire Department who were present at the meeting if they had any objections to this Ordinance.  There were no objections.

 

Mr. Zoschak questioned the Fire Department also about a five mile radius from the Township of Roxbury in order to be a member of the Roxbury Township Fire Department and if we ever had any members that are within a five miles of Roxbury. 

 

Mr. William Egbert, Chairman of the Resolution Committee stated that yes they do have members that no longer live in the Township of Roxbury, but have moved out and were trained and the 5 mile radius is a fair compromise.  Mr. Zoschak stated that his concern is a Firefighter traveling on the roads for five miles with their blue light on with all the heavy traffic.  Mr. Egbert stated that in some instances it actually takes Firefighters living in the town longer to get where they are going.  Mr. Bucco stated that more towns are going to a radius outside of their borders to have a sufficient amount of coverage.    Mayor Schmidt questioned how many members are in this five-mile radius.  Mr. Egbert stated that he could not answer that at this moment.  Mr. Egbert stated that there is a provision in the Ordinance that grandfathers existing firemen that do not meet the five-mile radius.

 

Mr. Bucco stated there is a mistake on page 6 of the Agenda.  There is no Fire Department President as is stated on page 6 of the  Ordinance.  Each Fire Company will appoint their own Captain with at least five years of experience and the Board should be increased from five (5) members to eleven (11) members in total.

 

Mr. Bucco also stated that a change needs to be made on page 7 of the  Ordinance.   The Ordinance at viii should now state, ?the decision of the board of inquiry may be appealed to the Township Manager by the aggrieved party.  The Manager?s decision on appeal shall be final and binding.?

 

Councilman Hall questioned Mr. Bucco if the Manager has to be involved in any firings or appeals.  If someone files an appeal to the Manager then yes he would be involved and his decision would be final.

 

A discussion took place  regarding the  Fire Police  and who has jurisdiction over a situation.  Council  questioned  the wording of this Ordinance.  Mr. Bucco stressed that the Fire Police Officer is under the ?supervision? of the Police Officer.

 

Adam Alberti, Chief of Fire Company #1 and Peter Braxton, Chief of Fire Company #3 stated that the Fire Department has an older crowd.  Mr. Alberti stated that the older fire fighters are mainly for directing traffic or crowd control.  Mr. Alberti stated he would have an operating guideline as to what the duty of the Fire Police Officer would be.

 

Chief Noll stated he has no problem with Ordnance 26-06.

 

Councilman Ciaramella questioned  Section 2-20.2, which states ?without compensation from the Township.?  Mr. Bucco stated that it means that they get no additional compensation for their appointment as Fire Police Officer ? it is strictly volunteer.

 

Councilwoman DeFillippo questioned if the Fire Police are eligible for LOSAP points ? Council stated yes, even though they are not compensated monetarily.

 

Councilman Hall questioned item k on page 4 of the  Ordinance.  Mr. Bucco stated that this wording comes out of the New Jersey Regulations for appointments to Fire Departments to ensure there is no discrimination.  Mr. Egbert added that the Roxbury Township Fire Department belongs to the New Jersey Firemen?s Association and being a member requires that any new member be approved by the governing body.  Mr. Bucco stated this is also for insurance coverage purposes.

 

Councilman Zoschak made a motion to move Ordinance 26-06 for introduction with the changes previously discussed.  Councilman Smith seconded the motion.

 

ROLL CALL:               Mr. Zoschak ? Yes                           Mr. Smith ? Yes   

Mr. Ciaramella ? Yes                       Ms. DeFillippo ? Yes                     

Mr. Hall ? Yes                                   Mr. Rilee ? Yes    

Mayor Schmidt ? Yes

 

            Motion Carried 7 ? 0                                                                                                                  

 

27-06  An ordinance authorizing the execution of a lease agreement between the Township of Roxbury and the Dialysis Center of Northwest New Jersey for use of certain real property and improvement location at 175 Righter Road, Succasunna, New Jersey.

 

Councilwoman DeFillippo questioned Mr. Bucco why we are changing the lease terms from 20 years to 30 years.  Mr. Bucco stated it was a change requested by the Dialysis Center and he sees no problem with that.

 

Mayor Schmidt questioned Mr. Raths if we are receiving an annual report from the Dialysis Center.  Mr. Raths stated not to his knowledge.  Mr. Bucco stated it is a statutory requirement.  Mr. Raths stated that he or Mr. Grisi, Health Officer would make sure they get the annual report.

 

Councilman Hall questioned Mr. Bucco on wording in the lease on page 2,  paragraph 3.  Mr. Bucco stated it was fine. Mr. Hall also questioned Mr. Bucco on page 3,  paragraph 5 and if the number listed is renegotiable in terms of insurance.  Mr. Bucco stated it is for general liability insurance only and the Township owns the building.

 

Councilman Rilee made a motion to move Ordinance 27-06 for introduction.  Councilman Ciaramella seconded the motion.

 

ROLL CALL:               Mr. Rilee ? Yes                          Mr. Ciaramella ? Yes  

Ms. DeFillippo ? Yes                  Mr. Hall ? Yes            

Mr. Smith ? Yes                         Mr. Zoschak ? Yes     

Mayor Schmidt ? Yes

 

Motion Carried 7 ? 0                                                                                                                              

 

At 9:30 p.m. Council took a break.

At 9:40 the meeting resumed.

 

HEARING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING             

None

 

DRAFT RESOLUTION FOR DISCUSSION

None

 

INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS

06-391  A resolution incorporating by reference herein and approving the following numbered resolutions listed on the Workshop Council Meeting Agenda for this date:  06-392, 06-393, 06-394, 06-395, 06-396, 06-397, 06-398, 06-399, 06-400, 06-401, 06-402

 

Councilman Zoschak made a motion to adopt Resolution 06-391.  Councilman Smith seconded the motion.

 

ROLL CALL:    Mr. Zoschak ? Yes                              Mr. Smith ? Yes           

 Mr. Ciaramella ? Yes w/recusals        Ms. DeFillippo ? Yes   

   on ck. #?s 41999,42001 & 42003       Mr. Hall ? Yes             

 Mr. Rilee ? Yes                                     Mayor Schmidt ? Yes 

 

Motion Carried 7 ? 0                                                                                                                              

 

06-392  A resolution authorizing the purchase of (1) 2007 Chevrolet Suburban Police Vehicle from Hertrich Fleet Services for the Township of Roxbury

 

06-393  A resolution authorizing the release of a performance guarantee posted for right-of-way excavation permit No.July0306 5 Millay Ct., Ledgewood Block 84021, Lot 6

 

06-394  A resolution authorizing the release of a performance guarantee posted for right-of-way excavation permit no Aug0706 258 Main Street, Ledgewood Block 75021, Lot 14

 

06-395  A resolution authorizing change order no. 1 to the contract with Pave-King, Inc. for the project known as 412 Mount Arlington Boulevard drainage improvements

 

06-396  A resolution authorizing an additional reduction of the performance bond No. B199185 for the development known as Fairways at Roxbury for site improvements Block 101, Lot 3

 

06-397  A resolution authorizing the refund of construction permit fee pertaining to an in ground swimming pool

 

06-398  A resolution authorizing the refund of taxes

 

06-399  A resolution authorizing the refund of taxes

 

06-400  A resolution authorizing an interlocal services agreement with the township of Mine Hill for the refurnishing of public health and environmental health services.  In accordance with public health practice standards of performance for local boards of health in New Jersey, J.J.A.C. 8:52 for 2007.  Mr. Raths thanked Mr. Grisi for putting this shared services agreement with Mine Hill with no additional staffing.

          

            06-401  A resolution authorizing the award of a contract to Garden State laboratories, Inc. for public health laboratory services for CY2007

 

06-402  A resolution authorizing payment of bills.

 

COMMUNICATIONS

November 17, 2006

November 22, 2006

 

Councilman Rilee made a motion to file the November 17, 2006 Communications and the November 22, 2006 Communications.  Councilman Zoschak seconded the motion.

 

ROLL CALL:               Mr. Rilee ? Yes                       Mr. Zoshcak ? Yes        

Mr. Ciaramella? Yes               Ms. DeFillippo? Yes      

Mr. Hall ? Yes                          Mr. Smith ? Yes            

Mayor Schmidt ? Yes

Motion Carried 7 ? 0                                                                                                                              

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

06-403  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.

 

Councilman Ciaramella made a motion to approve Resolution 06-403.  Councilman Zoschak seconded the motion.

 

ROLL CALL:               Mr. Ciaramella ? Yes              Mr. Zoshcak ? Yes        

Ms. DeFillippo ? Yes              Mr. Hall? Yes                                          

Mr. Rilee ? Yes                       Mr. Smith ? Yes            

Mayor Schmidt ? Yes

Motion Carried 7 ? 0                                                                                                                              

 
ADJOURNMENT

At 10:50 pm Councilman Ciaramella made a motion to adjourn the Workshop Meeting.  Councilman Smith seconded the motion.

 

Submitted By:

 

 

 

 

BettyLou DeCroce

Township Clerk

MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL

DATE:                         January 23, 2007

ROLL CALL:              Mr. Rilee ? yes            Mr. Schmidt ? yes

                                    Mrs. DeFillippo ? yes  Mr. Hall ? yes

                                    Mr. Smith ? yes           Mayor Ciaramella - yes