Mrs.
DeFillippo requested an update on the Route 206 meeting. Mr. Raths advised that Ms. Wyble is putting
this together and a date has not been confirmed.
Mr.
Rilee discussed the possible vacation of paper streets on the McNear
property. Mr. Bucco advised that he has
provided Mr. Raths with a memo outlining the process to accomplish this. Mr. Raths will contact Mr. McNear.
Mr.
Rilee asked why the Reorganization meeting for 2008 is not being held until January
7th. Mrs. Rieth advised that
it was scheduled for that date due to the fact that the new carpeting is being
installed in Town Hall and the Council room will be used for storage and will
not be ready to be used. Also, the staff
will not be able to prepare an Agenda.
Council discussed the scheduled January Council meetings and agreed to
hold the Reorganization Meeting on January 7th and a Regular Meeting
on January 8th.
Mr.
Rilee requested that Mr. Raths prepare a needs assessment for both document storage and what
departments will need in the future. Mr.
Raths will obtain a copy of the SMART report from Mrs. DeCroce regarding the
storage of documents and speak with the department heads. Mr. Hall recommended that the Computer
Committee meet with Mrs. DeCroce to discuss what will happen after the
consolidation of documents.
Mr.
Zoschak advised that the Lake Hopatcong Commission will hold a TMDL meeting on
December 7th. This is
pertaining to the implementation of stormwater management. Mr. Kobylarz, Township Engineer, and Mr.
Zoschak will attend.
Mr.
Zoschak congratulated everyone who won the recent election.
Mr.
Zoschak thanked Mr. Blood for the recycling pick up on Tuesday, following the
snow storm on Monday.
Mr.
Zoschak requested an update on the ditch at the McNear property. Mr. Bucco stated that the Township has asked
the Township?s consultant for an update of
the wetlands and buffer analysis that was performed on the property
initially Once the updated report is
received he will advise Council.
Mr.
Hall advised that the Girls Cross Country team took second place in the State.
Mr.
Hall stated that the Township will be receiving the redesignation of the Highlands area specific to the Hercules tract.
Mr.
Hall requested an update on the status of
Eyland Avenue. Mr. Raths advised that the storm water
separators are being put in and that should be finished this week. The
resurfacing was to take place next week; however, the storm water separators
are 14 feet deep with trenching. Therefore,
the Township may let the ground settle, temporarily stripe the road and
resurface it in the Spring.
Mr.
Hall advised that he attended seminars at the League of Municipalities
Convention regarding the effect of the new legislation pertaining to email
requirements and what the Township will have to do in the future as it relates
to the Open Public Records Act. He will
provide this information to the Township Attorney. Mr. Hall further advised that the Computer
Committee will be meeting this Thursday and they will be discussing backup and
recovery of data and general email retention policies.
Mr.
Hall stated that the Township has received requests for sewer hookups,
specifically in Ward 3. He thanked Mr. Kobylarz for the presentation to the
residents on Mooney
Mountain, showing how
they would hook up and the costs.
Mr.
Smith advised that the Roxbury High School Girls Soccer Team won the Morris
County Championship.
Mr.
Smith stated that the Water/Sewer Committee will meet this Friday.
Mr.
Smith stated that the Economic Development Committee will meet Thursday
evening.
Regarding
open space, Mr. Smith advised that the Morris Canal
project in Port Morris was funded by the County for $90,000. The Canal Society of New Jersey will fund the
additional $90,000 through State Green Acres PIG money. The Township has been approached by the Canal
Society regarding two additional properties in the Berkshire Valley Road area. These may be strictly open space and not be
able to be used for recreation. The
Villages property is moving forward and there has been some progress on the
Swim and Sports Club property.
Mayor
Ciaramella reminded everyone of the Main Street Streetscape Committee
fundraiser being held on Sunday.
Mayor
Ciaramella will attend the Girl Scout Gold Award presentation for Troop 708 on
Saturday, December 1st.
Regarding
the recent snow storm, Mayor Ciaramella stated that he feels the Public Works
Department did a fine job and he is satisfied with what they accomplished.
Mrs.
Rieth reminded Council of the Township Christmas party on December 14th
.
Mayor
Ciaramella advised that he will not be at the December 11th meeting.
Mayor
Ciaramella has been invited to attend a second grade Christmas Party at Kennedy
School on December 20th
and he will not be able to attend.
Deputy Mayor Smith will attend for the Mayor.
PUBLIC
PORTION
Edward
Kirchgessner, 27 Honeyman Drive,
Succasunna, advised that the lamps at the Veterans? Memorial have been
vandalized again. He would like the Township to find a solution to this
problem. Mr. Raths stated that he has
sent an email to Chief Noll and Dave Stierli regarding this and Mr. Stierli is
looking into possibly placing mesh over the lights.
Robert
Kluska, 274 Emmans Road,
Flanders, asked if the Reorganization Meeting
is open to the public. Mayor Ciaramella
advised him that it is. Mr. Kluska
stated that the residents attending meetings cannot hear Council members
and he requested that they speak into
the microphones. Mr. Kluska stated that it was his understanding that the Main Street clock
was going to be donated by a local
organization. Mr. Zoschak stated
that the Rotary Club had mentioned a few years ago that they would donate the
clock but, for some reason, this has been dropped.
Charles
Alpaugh, Eyland Avenue,
Succasunna, commended everyone for thinking about using solar power. He has had it on his house for two years and
has received between 12% and 13% from his investment.
Mr.
Rilee stepped down during the following discussion due to a potential conflict
of interest.
Mr.
Alpaugh stated that the small stream in his back yard has deepened considerably
and is 2 feet to 8 feet wider in areas than is used to be. Mr. Raths advised that the new storm water
regulations require the Township to go through formal permitting process before
anything can be done. Mr. Blood will
look into the possibility of obtaining emergency waivers. Mr. Zoschak advised Mr. Alpaugh that the
Township should look into the possibility of grant money for this project.
At
this time Mr. Rilee returned to the dais.
Mr.
Alpaugh discussed the purchase of a chassis for the ESU truck. He stated that
he feels the Township should purchase a new box for the truck, rather than
refurbish the old one. Mr. Blood stated
that the plan has been to refurbish the box and put it on a new chassis. The price for refurbishing is approximately
$24,000 and a custom made body would be approximately $75,000. Mr. Raths advised that the plan to refurbish was brought to Council
by the Police Department. He will advise
Chief Noll of Mr. Alpaugh?s comments.
MATTERS
REQUESTS/REFERRED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS, MANAGER, ATTORNEY OR CLERK
No
Discussion
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES
December
16, 2006 - Executive Session
March
27, 2007 - Executive Session
October
16, 2007 ? Neighborhood Meeting
Mr.
Smith made a motion to approve the above Minutes. Mr. Zoschak seconded the motion.
Roll
Call:
Mr.
Smith ? yes Mr. Zoschak ? yes
Mrs.
DeFillippo ? yes (abstain on December
16, 2006)
Mr.
Hall ? yes(abstain on March 27, 2007)
Mr.
Rilee ? yes (abstain on March 27, 2007 and October 16, 2007)
Mr.
Schmidt ? yes Mayor Ciaramella ?
yes
Motion
carried 7 ? 0 with one abstention on December 16, 2006, two abstentions on
March 27, 2007 and one abstention on October 16, 2007
DRAFT
ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION
None
INTRODUCTION
OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES
None
HEARING
AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
None
DRAFT RESOLUTION FOR DISCUSSION
07-458
A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING THE TOWNSHIP
OF ROXBURY?
ROXBURY?S
GENERAL PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO THE
COUNTY OF MORRIS
Mr.
Raths verified that this is for general assistance only. Mr. Hall asked how many people would be
impacted as the result of moving this to the County. Mr. Grisi advised that the case load is from
five to twelve per month. The clients
will go to the Morris
County Building
for Human Services on West Hanover
Avenue and transportation is provided by the
County, if necessary. Mr. Grisi further
advised that the County offers certified social workers and their experience is
greater than what the Township can offer.
These clients would still be able to use Roxbury Township
for Social Services. Mr. Bucco made the
changes to the Resolution as requested by Council.
Mr.
Rilee made a motion to adopt Resolution 007-458. Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll
Call:
Mr.
Rilee ? yes Mr. Schmidt ? yes
Mrs.
DeFillippo ? yes Mr. Hall ?yes
Mr.
Smith ? yes Mr. Zoschak ? yes
Mayor
Ciaramella ? yes
Motion
carried 7 - 0
INTRODUCTION
AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
07-438 A RESOLUTION
INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE HEREIN AND
APPROVING THE FOLLOWING NUMBERED RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA FOR THIS DATE: 07-439, 07-440, 07-441, 07-442,
07-443, 07-444, 07-445, 07-446, 07-447, 07-448, 07-449, 07-450, 07-451, 07-452,
07-453, 07-454, 07-455, 07-456
Mr. Rilee made a motion to adopt Resolution 07-438. Mr. Zoschak seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee ? yes Mr.
Zoschak ? yes
Mrs. DeFillippo ? yes Mr.
Hall ? yes
Mr. Schmidt ? yes Mr.
Smith ?yes
Mayor Ciaramella ? yes
Motion carried 7 ? 0
07-439 A RESOLUTION OF
SUPPORT FOR THE TRANSOPTIONS
TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
(TDM) MUNICIPAL INITIATIVES GRANT PROGRAM 20007-2008
07-440 A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
CONTRACT TO THOMAS GRAU, P.E., OF HATCH MOTT MACDONALD FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
LOCAL LIMITS FOR THE AJAX
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT AND WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM
Council would like Mr. Raths to advise how much it has cost
the Township to comply with State mandates.
07-441 A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A
PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES
CONTRACT TO EDWARD F. SECCO, P.L.S. FOR THE LAKE HOPATCONG
COMMISSION STORMWATER QUALITY RETROFIT PROJECTS
07-442 A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF UNUSED
ENGINEERING INSPECTION ESCROW TO
GARY ARENDT IN CONNECTION WITH MINOR SOIL PERMIT NO. 060707, 604 E. VAIL RD., LANDING,
NJ, BLOCK 12003, LOT 2
07-443 A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR
RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO. JUNE0707, 604 E VAIL RD., LANDING,
NJ, BLOCK 12003, LOT 2
07-444 A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF CASH BOND
IN CONNECTION WITH A MAJOR SOIL
RELOCATION PERMIT FOR COMMERCE BANK, BLOCK
5201 LOT 4,5,10,11
07-445 A RESOLUTION
APPOINTING RUSSELL STERN AS MUNICIPAL
HOUSING LIAISON TO THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY
CHANGE
Mr. Bucco will add wording stating that that there will be
no additional compensation for this position.
07-446 A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT
TO GARDEN STATE LABORATORIES, INC
FOR PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY SERVICES IN 2008
07-447 A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT
TO PETERSON & SONS TREE SERVICE
FOR TREE TRIMMING ALONG SEWER UTILITY EASEMENTS
07-448 A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF FIRE HYDRANTS FROM THE
LEE COMPANY FOR THE WATER UTILITY
07-449 A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT
FOR VEHICLE REPAIR TO JET VAC INC
07-450 A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT
FOR THE PURCHASE OF A LATERAL
CAMERA FROM ENVIROSIGHT LLC FOR THE SEWER UTILITY
07-451 A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT
TO FLOOR SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR CARPET
AND TILE WORK AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 1715 ROUTE 46 LEDGEWOOD, NJ
07-452 A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT OF
ORANGE CARPET & WOOD GALLERY
FOR NEW CARPETING AND TILE AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND MUNICIPAL COURT OFFICES
07-453 A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF TAXES
07-454 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE REFUND OF TAXES
07-455 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF
TAXES
07-456 A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF BILLS
Check No. 46314 will be pulled for further information.
COMMUNICATIONS
NOVEMBER 9, 2007
#2
? Correspondence from Margaret Nordstrom, Morris County Board of Chosen
Freeholders, dated October 31, 2007 re: Public Hearing to Amend the 1996 Morris
County Official Map ? The Clerk?s office will check to make sure the map was
enclosed.
#3
? Correspondence from Blair Schleicher-Wilson, Executive Director of Morris
Habitat for Humanity, to Christopher Raths AND Mayor Ciaramella, dated November
2, 2070, re: 11 Salmon Road,
Landing, Lot 23, Block 11312 ? If the Township
will receive COAH credits, Mr. Raths will send a letter stating that we are
interested in proceeding.
#7
? Correspondence from Kathleen Hourihan, Recycling Coordinator, MCMUA, dated
October 31, 2007, re: Recycling Ordinance and other Recycling Requirements
Resulting from March 2007 Morris County Solid Waste Management Plan Amendment ?
Mr. Bucco has started preparing the Ordinance updates.
#12
? Correspondence from Edward Sperling, 5 Cynthia Drive, Succasunna, dated
November 6, 2007, re: Water Seepage/Accumulation Problems ? The Township?s
response will be in the next Council packet.
NOVEMBER
16, 2007
#6
? Interoffice Memo from BettyLou DeCroce, to Mayor/Council, Christopher Raths,
and Lisa Palmieri, dated November 13, 2007, re: Proposal from Gary Stark,
President of LargeDoc Solutions for Data and Document Services ? Mr. Hall would
like to know what the next step will be.
He will speak with Mrs. DeCroce and the Computer Committee.
#12
? Correspondence from Team Q & A (Robotics Team), to Mayor/Council, dated
November 8, 2007, re: Energy Audit Recommendations ? Council commended the
Team.
NOVEMBER
21, 2007
#9
? Legal Notice from Township
of Randolph Planning Board,
re: Notice of Hearing to Property Owners ? Mr. Raths will check on the property
location.
#13
? Mayors Fax Advisory from NJLM, dated November 20, 2007, re: Important New
Information from the Division of Local Government Services ? (1) Important US
Census Deadline ? Mrs. DeCroce is working on this with the Township Engineer.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
07-457 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.
Rilee made a motion to adopt Resolution 007-457 for Executive Session. Mr. Smith seconded the motion.
Roll
Call:
Mr.
Rilee ? yes Mr. Smith ? yes
Mrs.
DeFillippo ? yes Mr. Hall ? yes
Mr.
Schmidt ? yes Mr. Zoschak ? yes
Mayor
Ciaramella ? yes
Motion
carried 7 - 0
ADJOURNMENT
At
11:00 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
Manager
MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL
DATE: February 12, 2008
ROLL CALL: Mr. Rilee ? yes Mrs. DeFillippo ? yes
Mr.
Behrens ? abstain Mr. Hall ? yes
Mayor
Smith - yes