June 12, 2007
A Regular
Meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Roxbury was held on June 12,
2007 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, 2007; notice was
posted on the bulletin board in the main hallway of the Municipal Building on
January 5, 2007.
ROLL
CALL (Present): Councilmen
Jim Rilee, Richard Zoschak, Tim Smith and Mayor John Ciaramella
ALSO
PRESENT: Christopher Raths, Township Manager; Anthony
Bucco, Township Attorney and BettyLou DeCroce, Township Clerk
ABSENT: Councilwoman
Kathy DeFillippo and Councilman Martin Schmidt
Councilman
Fred Hall arrived at 8:35 PM.
At
this time Mayor Ciaramella read a Joint Legislative Resolution provided by
Senator Bucco and Assemblymen Carroll and Merkt honoring VFW Post 2833 and its
Ladies Auxiliary.
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
None
PUBLIC PORTION
There was no
public comment.
REPORTS OF
COUNCIL LIAISON REPRESENTATIVES, COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND NEW BUSINESS/OLD
BUSINESS
New
Business:
Financial
Review/2006 Audit
Mr.
Schroeder, Township Auditor and Lisa Palmieri, Chief Financial Officer,
discussed the Township Audit, the Quarterly Revenue and Expenditures Reports,
the Roxbury Water Utility and Sewer Utility Financial Projection with the
Council.
REPORTS
OF COUNCIL LIAISON REPRESENTATIVES, COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Mr.
Zoschak advised that he has spoken to Mr. Raths regarding the possibility of
placing an ATM machine in Town Hall.
Lisa Palmieri is looking into a bank that will provide the machine at
not cost to the Township. This will be
brought back to Council at a future date.
Mr.
Zoschak stated that the Landing bulkhead repair will be completed during the
Fall draw down.
Mr.
Zoschak advised that the Lake Hopatcong Commission is still in discussion with
the DEP regarding lake funding.
Mr.
Zoschak discussed having the Township speak with NJ Transit regarding placing a
gate at the Kings Highway cul de sac.
There are rocks in that location now and emergency vehicles cannot
access the area.
Mr.
Rilee stated that there were complaints at the Berkshire Valley Neighborhood
meeting regarding school busses being passed while they are stopped. Mr. Raths has spoken to Chief Noll regarding
this issue and there will be seminars held with the bus drivers before the next
school year.
Regarding
open space, Mr. Smith stated that a closing is scheduled for October 1st
for the Villages property. As of this
date, there is no project for a County grant for open space for next year.
At
this time Mr. Hall arrived at the meeting.
Mr.
Hall stated that the Shared Service Committee met last week. He will send Mr. Raths a list of items that
were discussed, which will be given to Council.
Mr.
Hall advised that the Citizens Cable Committee met recently. Revisions are being made on the
ascertainment report.
Mr.
Hall discussed the trails meeting that he and Mr. Rilee attended this evening
at the MUA. Dave Helmer, of the County Park Commission, gave a power point
presentation. The area in discussion is
in the back of Horseshoe Lake by the gate.
They hope to open this up to a 7-mile trail, connecting the Black River
Trail and Horseshoe Lake. Mr. Hall
stated that the County will pay for many of the items such as trail mapping and
signage. Mr. Rilee stated that the
County is hoping to incorporate this into Patriots Path in Randolph.
Mr. Hall
requested an update on the senior fact sheet that Mr. Raths was going to
prepare. Mr. Raths advised that Ms.
Corica, Tax Assessor, is preparing the fact sheet and that she is also going to
be making presentations to the senior clubs in the Fall.
Mayor
Ciaramella advised that he attended an Eagle Scout award last Sunday and
presented a plaque on behalf of the Township.
Mayor
Ciaramella received an invitation to an
amateur radio demonstration at Horseshoe Lake on June 23rd between
3:00 PM and 5:00 PM. He cannot attend,
but he copied Council on the invitation for anyone who wants to attend.
Mayor
Ciaramella advised that Roxbury High School graduation will be held on
Thursday, June 21st.
Mayor
Ciaramella stated that he has been speaking with Habitat for Humanity regarding
a family in the area that is qualified and is in need of help. If the right piece of property can be found,
this project can move forward.
Mayor
Ciaramella advised that he attended the Senior Club luncheon at the Zeris Inn
last week.
Mayor
Ciaramella commended the Clerk’s office and all departments involved for a
great Memorial Day Parade.
Mayor
Ciaramella stated that the Main Street Streetscape Committee made a
presentation before the Planning Board.
This project is moving forward.
Mrs.
DeCroce stated that each department is currently putting together their surveys
regarding document storage. The SMART
group will be in the Township and visit each department on June 26th.
Mrs.
DeCroce advised that the Roxbury Image will be out within the next two
weeks. The off road vehicle insert for
the Environmental Commission will be included.
Old Business:
A. Procurement Policy
Mr. Bucco’s
office is working on this item.
MATTERS
REQUESTED/REFERRED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS, MANAGER, ATTORNEY OR CLERK
A. Block Party-
W. Maple Ave., Succasunna
Mr. Smith made a
motion to approve Item A. Mr. Rilee
seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Smith – yes Mr. Rilee – yes
Mr. Hall – yes Mr. Zoschak – yes
Mayor Ciaramella
– yes
Motion carried 5
- 0
DRAFT ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION
None
INTRODUCTION
OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES
14-07 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY
KNOWN AS A PORTION OF LOT 34, BLOCK 11201.04 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY, COUNTY
OF MORRIS AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to introduce Ordinance 14-07.
Mr. Smith seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr. Smith – yes
Mr. Hall – yes Mr. Zoschak – yes
Mayor Ciaramella
– yes
Motion carried 5
– 0
15-07 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER
XXIV,FEE,SECTION24-13,
MISCELLANEOUS
FEES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY, COUNTY OF
MORRIS AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to introduce Ordinance 15-07. Mr. Smith seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr. Smith –yes
Mr. Hall –yes Mr. Zoschak – yes
Mayor Ciaramella
– yes
Motion carried 5
– 0
HEARING AND ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
07-07 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER XXIV, FEES/
SECTION 24-2
ANIMAL
CONTROL SUBSECTION 24-2.2, LICENSE
FEES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to open Ordinance 07-07 to the public.
Mr. Zoschak seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr. Zoschak – yes
Mr. Hall - yes Mr.
Smith – yes
Mayor Ciaramella
– yes
Motion carried 5
– 0
There was no
public comment.
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to close Ordinance 07-07 to the public.
Mr. Smith seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr. Smith – yes
Mr. Hall – yes Mr. Zoschak – yes
Mayor Ciaramella
– yes
Motion carried 5
– 0
Mr. Hall made a
motion to adopt Ordinance 07-07. Mr.
Rilee seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Hall – yes Mr. Rilee – yes
Mr. Smith – yes Mr. Zoschak – yes
Mayor
Ciaramella -yes
Motion carried 5
- 0
THE
TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY INTRODUCED ORDINANCES 08-07, 09-07, 10-07 AND 11-07 ON MAY
22, 2007. THE DAILY RECORD FAILED TO
PUBLISH THE NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY AS DIRECTED BY THE
TOWNSHIP FOR THE MEETING OF JUNE 12, 2007.
THEREFORE, THE TOWNSHIP WILL SET A NEW DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND
ADOPTION. THE DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING
AND ADOPTION WILL BE JUNE 26, 2007 AT 7:30 PM.
08-07A BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING
OF VARIOUS PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR
REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY AND NEW COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS
EQUIPMENT IN, BY AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY, IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS,
STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $2,295,742 TO PAY THE COST
THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATE CAPITAL SURPLUS OF THE TOWNSHIP, A STATE GRANT AND A
CONTRIBUTION FROM THE MORRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY, TO MAKE A
DOWN PAYMENT OR FULLY FUND APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND, 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.
09-07 BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUISITION OF
NEW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT AND A NEW AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE, 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 $101,306
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
10-07 BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF
VARIOUS WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR
REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY 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 $309,300 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
11-07 BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUISITION OF A
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 $90,000 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 table the above noted Ordinances and to hold the public hearings on
said Ordinances to June 26, 2007. Mr.
Hall seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr. Hall –yes
Mr. Smith – yes Mr. Zoschak – yes
Mayor Ciaramella
– yes
Motion carried 5
– 0
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES WERE
ADVERTISED
12-07 AN
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
FOR VARIOUS BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT AND APPROPRIATING $35,960.00
FROM GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to open Ordinance 12-07 to the public.
Mr. Smith seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr. Smith – yes
Mr. Hall – yes Mr. Zoschak – yes
Mayor Ciaramella
– yes
Motion carried 5
– 0
There was no
public comment.
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to close Ordinance 12-07 to the public.
Mr. Smith seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr. Smith – yes
Mr. Hall – yes Mr. Zoschak – yes
Mayor Ciaramella
– yes
Motion carried 5
– 0
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to adopt Ordinance 12-07. Mr.
Smith seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr. Smith – yes
Mr. Hall – yes Mr. Zoschak – yes
Mayor Ciaramella
– yes
Motion carried 5
– 0
13-07
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION
OF FUNDS FOR VARIOUS UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROPRIATING $181,800 FROM SEWER
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to open Ordinance 13-07 to the public.
Mr. Zoschak seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr. Zoschak – yes
Mr. Hall – yes Mr. Smith –yes
Mayor Ciaramella
– yes
Motion carried 5
– 0
There was no
public comment.
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to close Ordinance 13-07 to the public.
Mr. Smith seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr. Smith –yes
Mr. Hall – yes Mr. Zoschak – yes
Mayor Ciaramella
– yes
Motion carried 5
– 0
Mr. Smith made a
motion to adopt Ordinance 13-07. Mr.
Rilee seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Smith – yes Mr. Rilee – yes
Mr. Hall –yes Mr. Zoschak – yes
Mayor Ciaramella
– yes
Motion carried 5
– 0
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF
RESOLUTIONS
07-187 A
RESOLUTION INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE HEREIN AND APPROVING THE FOLLOWING NUMBERED RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON
THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA FOR THIS DATE: 07-188, 07-189, 07-190, 07-191, 07-192, 07-193, 07-194, 07-195,
07-196, 07-197, 07-200, 07-201, 07-202, 07-203, 07-204, 07-206, 07-207, 07-209,
07-210, 07-212, 07-213, 07-214, 07-215, 07-216, 07-217, 07-218, 07-219, 07-220,
07-221, 07-222, 07-223, 07-224, 07-225, 07-226, 07-227, 07-228, 07-229, 07-230,
07-231, 07-232, 07-233, 07-234, 07-235, 07-236, 07-237, 07-238, 07-239, 07-240
Mr. Smith made a
motion to adopt Resolution 07-187.
Mr. Zoschak seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Smith – yes
(recuse on check no. 44392)
Mr. Zoschak –
yes Mr. Hall –yes
Mr. Rilee – yes
(abstain on 07-216 and all distribution liquor licenses)
Mayor Ciaramella
– yes
Motion carried 5
– 0 with one recusal on check no. 44392 and one abstention on 07-216 and all
distribution liquor licenses
07-188
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2006 ANNUAL AUDIT FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY
07-189 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF
LETTER OF CREDIT NO. 15453 FOR
TREE
REPLACEMENT AND THE ACCEPTANCE OF A CASH MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE CENTER STREET
HOLDING LOCATED ON CENTER STREET BLOCK 10901 LOT 3
07-190 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF A CASH BOND LETTER OF CREDIT FROM MARK INVESTMENT AKA WALGREENS
FOR TREE REPLACEMENT ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT RT. 10/RT 46 BLOCK 6601,LOT
27,28,29,30,31
07-191 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF A CASH BOND IN CONJUNCTION WALGREENS LOCATED AT ROUTE 46, BLOCK
6801, LOT 27,28,29,30,31
07-192 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF
UNUSED ESCROW MONIES PREVIOUSLY DEPOSITED WITH THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY FOR
DEVELOPMENT MATTERS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER Xlll (LAND USE) OF THE REVISED GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY
07-193 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
REFUND OF UNUSED ENGINEERING
INSPECTION FEES TO KITCHIN & KITCHIN LLC. MAIN
STREET, SUCCASUNNA, BLOCK 3702, LOT 5
07-194 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF UNUSED
ENGINEERING
INSPECTION
FEES TO, PINSONAULT ASSOCIATES, LLC. 195 FLANDERS, NJ, BLOCK 9001, LOT 8
07-195 A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR
RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO. APR3007, 137 RIGHTER ROAD,
SUCCASUNNA, BLOCK 3403, LOT 2
07-196 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO. OCT2805, 9
ROSE COURT, FLANDERS, BLOCK 7904, LOT 1
07-197 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SANITARY SEWER
ALLOCATION
TO 109 MAIN, LLC FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 109 MAIN STREET, SUCCASUNNA, BLOCK 3801 LOT 3
07-198 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SANITARY SEWER
ALLOCATION TO
MCDONALD’S CORPORATION FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1117 US HIGHWAY 46,
LEDGEWOOD, BLOCK 6601 LOT 31 - Pulled
TO
MURPHY ROXBURY, LLC FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1131 US HIGHWAY 46, LEDGEWOOD BLOCK 6601 LOT
27.01 - Pulled
07-200 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A
CONTRACT TO CAPTUREPOINT E-MARKETING TECHNOLOGY FOR RECREATION REGISTRATION
MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES
07-201 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSERTION OF
AN ITEM OF
REVENUE
IN THE 2007 BUDGET FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR DRUNK DRIVING ENFORCEMENT FUND
07-202 A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSERTION OF AN ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE 2007 BUDGET
FOR SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE
PROGRAM GRANT
07-203 A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSERTION OF AN ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE 2007 BUDGET FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR
RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
07-204 A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSERTION OF AN ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE 2007 BUDGET
FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR CLEAN COMMUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM
07-205
A RESOLUTION TO THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW
JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ESCROW AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNCIL ON
AFFORDABLE HOUSING (COAH),THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY, AND THE BANK OF AMERICA - Pulled
07-206 A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FORM OF A DEED FROM 52 MAIN ST. ROXBURY, LLC
RESTRICTING THE USE OF LOT 12 IN BLOCK 3701 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY
07-207
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A
39,000 GVW DUMP
TRUCK
CHASSIS FROM DELUXE INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, INC.
07-208
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE 15,000 GVW
TRUCK CHASSIS FROM PNC FLM, LLC aka PRINCETON
NASSUA/CONOVER FORD - Pulled
07-209
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A ROADSIDE FLAIL
MOWER FROM
S&L EQUIPMENT
07-210 A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE 11,000 GVW TRUCK CHASSIS FROM
WARNOCK FLEET
07-211 A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF WATER METERS AND RADIO INTERFACE UNITS FROM RIO SUPPLY INC. -
Pulled
07-212 A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 10 FOOT WIDE AREA MOWER FROM STORR
TRACTOR COMPANY UNDER BERGEN COUNTY COOPERATIVE PRICING CONTRACT
07-213 A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWER EASEMENTS FROM NATICK
FOURTH REALTY CORP., MURPHY ROXBURY, L.L.C. AND G.A. DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C. AND A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT FROM BANK OF AMERICA, NA OVER A PORTION OF BLOCK 6601,
LOTS 25,27.01, AND 32 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY (WALGREENS)
07-214 A
RESOLUTION CANCELING THE 2007 TAXES ON PROPERTY DESIGNATED ON THE TAX MAP OF
THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY AS BLOCK 12501, LOT 24.02
07-215 A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT FORM LILY
SPATZ AND BLANCH VALENTINO OVER A PORTION OF LOT 6.02, BLOCK 6501, MORE
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 183 MAIN STREET
07-216 A RESOLUTION STATE OF NEW JERSEY
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GREEN ACRES ENABLING RESOLUTION
07-217 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD
OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING TO ROBERT G.
COOPER, JR., CTA OF LANDMARK I APPRAISAL, LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL
SERVICES (PORTION OF VILLAGES PROPERTY)
07-218 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD
OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING TO DANIEL C.
WEBB, SCGREA FO ROBERT F. HEFFERNAN & ASSOCIATES FO PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL
SERVICES (PORTION OF VILLAGES PROPERTY)
07-219 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD
OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING TO ROBERT G.
COOPER, JR., CTA OF LANDMARK I APPRAISAL, LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL SERVICES
(MCNEAR PROPERTY)
07-220 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD
OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING TO DANIEL C.
WEBB, SCGREA FO ROBERT F. HEFFERNAN & ASSOCIATES FO PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL
SERVICES(MCNEAR PROPERTY)
07-221 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD
OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING TO ROBERT G.
COOPER, JR., CTA OF LANDMARK I APPRAISAL, LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL
SERVICES (SWIM AND SPORT CLUB)
07-222 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD
OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING TO DANIEL C.
WEBB, SCGREA FO ROBERT F. HEFFERNAN & ASSOCIATES FO PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL
SERVICES (SWIM AND SPORTS CLUB)
07-223 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE
MEMBERSHIP OF THE TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
07-224 A RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF
LIQUOR LICENSE #1436-44-008-003 FOR GREAT ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC TEA COMPANY, T/A
A&P WINES AND
SPIRITS
AND DIRECTING LICENSING OFFICER TO DELIVER THE SAME
07-225 A RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF
LIQUOR LICENSE #1436-44-015-006 FOR GBB ENTERPRISES, LLC, T/A THE MARKET PLACE AND DIRECTING LICENSING
OFFICER TO DELIVER SAME
07-226 A RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF
LIQUOR LICENSE #1436-44-006-005 FOR HET, INC., T/A KELLY’S MARKET AND DIRECTING
LICENSING OFFICER TO DELIVER SAME
07-227 A RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF
LIQUOR LICENSE #1436-44-010-005 FOR LAKESIDE SPIRITS, INC., T/A THE LIQUOR
FACTORY AND DIRECTING LICENSING OFFICER TO DELIVER SAME
07-228 A RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF
LIQUOR LICENSE #1436-44-018-007 FOR LEDGEWOOD BK INC., T/A BOTTLE KING DISCOUNT LIQUORS AND DIRECTING LICENSING
OFFICER TO DELIVER SAME
07-229 A RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF
LIQUOR LICENSE #1436-33-004-003 FOR BENSI OF ROXBURY, LLC T/A BENSI AND
DIRECTING LICENSING OFFICER TO DELIVER SAME
07-230 A RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF
LIQUOR LICENSE #1436-33-013-007 FOR 1447 ROUTE 46 ENTERPRISES LLC T/A MULDOON’S
AND DIRECTING LICENSING OFFICER TO DELIVER SAME.
07-231
A RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE #1436-33-009-003 FOR
GMRI, INC., T/A RED LOBSTER AND DIRECTING LICENSING OFFICER TO DELIVER SAME
07-232 A RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF
LIQUOR LICENSE #1436-36-017-009 FOR ROSSPARK ENTERPRISES, INC., T/A ROSSI’S AND
DIRECTING LICENSING OFFICER TO DELIVER SAME
07-233A RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF
LIQUOR LICENSE #1436-44-002-005 FOR PAT’S BEVERAGE LLC, T/A SHOPRITE WINE &
SPIRITS AND DIRECTING LICENSING OFFICER TO DELIVER SAME
07-234 A RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF
LIQUOR LICENSE #1436-33-012-004 FOR RUBY TUESDAY, INC., T/A RUBY TUESDAY AND
DIRECTING LICENSING OFFICER TO DELIVER SAME
07-235
A RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE #1436-31-023-001 FOR
SWIM & SPORT CLUB, INC. T/A SWIM AND SPORT CLUB AND DIRECTING LICENSING
OFFICER TO DELIVER SAME
07-236
A RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE #1436-31-024-001 FOR A
& H MEEKER VFW POST #2833, INC., T/A VFW POST 2833 AND DIRECTING LICENSING
OFFICER TO DELIVER SAME
07-237 A RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF
LIQUOR LICENSE #1436-33-014-010 FOR TGI FRIDAY’S, INC., T/A TGI FRIDAY’S AND
DIRECTING LICENSING OFFICER TO DELIVER SAME
07-238 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF TAXES
07-239 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF TAXES
07-240 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF
BILLS
PERSONNEL
CHANGES
Mayor
Ciaramella requested an update on the extension that the State granted Roxbury
Auto Wreckers. Mr. Raths advised that
Roxbury Auto Wreckers was put under consent agreement about 4 years ago to
clear out all of the tires that were buried on the property. They were supposed to do it within a year;
however, they received an extension in 2005 and another in 2006 that
specifically stated there would not be any more extensions. Mayor Ciaramella advised Mr. Raths that
tires were still being pulled out about one month ago. Mr. Raths called the State and was advised
that another extension was given until July 2007.
COMMUNICATIONS
May 25,2007
#9 – Mayor Fax
Advisory from William Dressel, Jr., NJLM, dated May 14, 2007, re: (I) A-3860,
Curtailing Municipal Zoning Authority – A resolution opposing will be prepared
for the next meeting.
June 1, 2007
#4
– Correspondence from Monroe Township (Gloucester County) Council to NJ Mayors
and Council Member dated May 22, 2007, re: Abbott-Burke Reform – A Resolution
in support will be prepared.
#5 –
Correspondence from Fred Semrau, Esq. & David Grubb, Executive Director,
PERMA to All Members of the Municipal Excess Liability Fund, dated May 17,
2007, re: American with Disabilities Act Update and Compliance Checklist –
Everything is good.
#10
– Mayors Fax Advisory from William Dressel, Jr. NJLM, dated May 25, 2007, re:
Proposed Identity Theft Rules – Mr. Raths will check on this with Rob Kuncken.
June 8,2007
#1
– Interoffice Memo from Christopher Raths, to Mayor/Council, dated June 8,
2007, re: Information Update – (13) Procurement Policy – This was given to Mr.
Bucco with different thresholds and Mr. Bucco’s office is working on it.
#2
– Sample Copy of billboard to be displayed on Route 46 next to Muldoon’s &
Cliff’s Dairy Maid beginning on June 25, 2007, created by Roxanne Rybicki,
Receptionist – Council agreed this will look very nice. Mr. Raths commended Roxanne for creating
this billboard.
#8
– Correspondence from William Dressel, Jr., NJLM to the Mayor dated June 1,
2007, re: State Budget Issues – Mrs. DeCroce will provide an update.
#13
– Correspondence from Edward Facas, Director of Morris County Department of
Senior, Disability & Veteran Services, dated June 1, 2007, re: Invitation
to Submit Proposals –Mr. Raths will check on this.
PUBLIC PORTION
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
07-241
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
There was no
Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
At
10:15 PM Mr. Zoschak made a motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting. Mr. Rilee seconded the motion.
All
In Favor – yes
Submitted
By:
_______________________
BettyLou DeCroce
Township Clerk
MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL
DATE: January 8, 2008
ROLL CALL: Mr. Rilee – yes Mr. Schmidt – yes
Mr. Behrens
– abstain Mrs. DeFillippo – abstain
Mr. Hall –
abstain Mr. Zoschak – yes
Mayor Smith
– yes