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 September 25, 2007

 

A Workshop Meeting was held by the Township Council of the Township of Roxbury on September 25, 2007 at 1715 Route 46, Ledgewood, New Jersey at 7:30 PM.

 

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)  Councilwoman Kathy DeFillippo, Councilmen Rich Zoschak, Fred Hall, Jim Rilee, Tim Smith and Mayor John Ciaramella

 

ALSO PRESENT:  Christopher Raths, Township Manager; Robert Oostdyk, Jr., Township Attorney; BettyLou DeCroce, Township Clerk; Rod Schmidt, Construction Official; Michael Kobylarz, Engineering/Public Works Director; Rick Blood, Assistant Director of Public Works and Mary Jane Parr, Administrative Aide

 

ABSENT:  Councilman Martin Schmidt

 

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

 

A.  New Business

NONE

 

B.  Old Business

Procurement Policy

 

C.    Presentation

 

1.      Construction Department Overview – Rod Schmidt

Mr. Raths introduced the new Construction Official to Council, Rod Schmidt who has been employed with the Township for approximately six months.  Mr. Schmidt gave a power point presentation and handed Council an outline of his presentation which included:

 

§         Operations – The Construction Department hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  The Department consists of:

2 F/T Technical Assistants/Clerical

1 F/T Building Inspector

1 P/T Plumbing Subcode/Inspector

1 Third Party P/T Electrical Subcode/Inspector

 

§         Permits -  As of August 2007 the Construction Department has issued many permits - a total of 1,005 as of August 31, 2007.

 

Councilman Rilee asked Mr. Schmidt if the Township is processing more permits for additions this year than in previous years.  Mr. Schmidt stated that we are seeing more renovations and additions, rather than new construction.  Mr. Schmidt went on to state that in 2005 the Township had more new construction.

 

§         Inspections – As of August 31, 2007 the Construction Department has conducted 2,769 inspections.  The majority of the inspections were for buildings.

 

§         Cost Recovery – In Years 2003 and 2004 the recovery was lean. In the year 2005 the recovery was significant (more new construction).  In the year 2006 we had little surplus and as of August 31, 2007 Mr. Schmidt stated we are on the way to surpassing the budget.

 

Mr. Schmidt stated that as of yesterday, September 24, 2007 the Construction Department has taken in $312,000.00.  A permit for the Philips Building is schedule for approval and will bring in an additional $127,878.00 for a grand total of $439,878.00.  Mr. Schmidt stated that we are on track to surpass last year’s recovery that was$454,393.

 

§         Current Projects -  BMW Dealership – Route 46

Walgreen’s Pharmacy – Route 46

Roxbury Mall Façade

Steinmart, Electronics Expo-Roxbury Mall

Batteries Plus – Route 10

Multiple Single Family Dwellings

Merry Heart – Independent Living Facility

Fresenius Medical Center - Route 46

 

Mr. Schmidt stated that the Philips addition is 166,000 sq. ft. and will employ 200 new employees. There are a total of 800 employees that is Roxbury’s largest employer.

 

Ms. DeCroce questioned Mr. Schmidt if Merry Heart would be keeping the old yellow house on their facility.  Mr. Schmidt stated yes the yellow house would stay and be renovated and serve as their Administrative Offices.

 

§         Future Development 2008 –

The Villages – 161 Family Dwellings

      Kuiken Brothers Lumber Yard

                  Woodmont Properties Office Building - Route 46 37,454 sq. ft.      

                  Kyeco Plaza (formerly Captain Fresh) Route 46 Renovations

                  Etel Retail Center - Route 206 Near ITC

                        Each permit fee for each building will be between $2,000-$3,000

Sheep Meadow Farms Development.–Carey Rd, 7 Single Family Dwellings                                     

§         Future Development Late 2008 – 2009

Lenel Road Industrial Building

            Commerce/Righter Road Office Building

            Over 55 Apartments – Route 206

            Dell Avenue 4 Office/Industrial Bldgs. 50,000 sq. ft. each

            Kenvil Newcrete Site – Office/Industrial Buildings

 

2.      DPW Facility – Mike Kobylarz, Rick Blood

 

Mr. Blood spoke about the different spaces that will be located in the new DPW facility and which different departments would be utilizing each space.  Mr. Blood stated that 18,500 is the total square footage of the proposed DPW facility.  In addition to the 18,500 square feet in the building, there is also going to be 3,200 square feet of additional storage outside to keep sanitation trucks in during the winter months. Mr. Blood stated that with the Council’s approval, he would like to move forward and begin preparing the final docu- mentation and bid specifications over the winter so that a ground breaking can be held in early spring of 2008. 

 

Councilman Zoschak asked Mr. Blood if any part of the building would be visible from the road.  Mr. Blood stated no.

 

Councilman Zoschak also asked if they have heard anything back from the NJDEP regarding the well.  Mr. Kobylarz stated we are pursuing that with the NJDEP and looking at the well records and collecting data at this point.

 

Mr. Blood stated he has been working with Joe Gates Architectural on the design, while Mr. Kobylarz has been working with Suburban Engineering on the site plans.

 

Councilman Hall asked about shared services with the BOE.  He was wondering if school busses could be washed in the proposed wash bay area.  Mr. Blood stated busses should fit because it is being designed for fire trucks to be able to fit inside.

 

Councilman Rilee stated it is very important for the school to sign an agreement with the town for shared services to utilize this new facility.

 

Mr. Kobylarz stated there would be a separate access to the recycling center from the new DPW building and plenty of parking spaces for employees, visitors and handicap spaces available.

 

Mr. Kobylarz stated another building is being planned for storage.  The pitch of the area should be sufficient so no drains or piping have to be installed and the runoff should run directly into the detention basin.

 

Mr. Kobylarz stated landscaping will be provided for a buffer and a large portion of the wooded property is also part of the site plan.

 

Councilman Smith asked Mr. Kobylarz if the Township would need to bring in a water line for the new DPW facility.  Mr. Kobylarz stated that we are currently planning on using the outside well.  Mr. Kobylarz went on to state that Suburban is the design consultant and will have the site work plans ready by December.

 

PUBLIC PORTION

 

Claire Olsen

76 Mill Road

Berkshire Valley

Ms. Olsen has been in contact with Rick Blood and she has had ponding in her driveway for over 15 years.   Ms. Olsen passed out pictures to Council to show them the ponding taking place in her driveway.  In the late 1990’s her driveway became a lake and at the time the Township stated it would take care of it and nothing has ever happened.  Ms. Olsen wants the township to repave the road in front of her house so she does not get ponding in her driveway any more.  Ms. Olsen stated it turns into a sheet of ice in the winter and it is very dangerous.

 

Mr. Blood stated that in about two weeks they will be out paving LeJay Court and at that time they will go to Ms. Olsen’s property to raise the apron of her driveway and that should alleviate the water draining down into her driveway.

 

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

 

A. ROMAC Appointment – None

 

 

Councilman Zoschak advised that Prudential Real Estate praised Roxbury Township last week in the Daily Record in the Real Estate Section.

 

Councilman Zoschak also stated that Lake Hopatcong had a Funding Committee meeting about lake funding and water shed charges as well as a fee for use of the State Park.  The State is moving ahead with the proposal to have a fee for the boats on the lake.  Also a discussion took place on taxing the property owners who surround the lake.

 

Councilman Zoschak stated that he e-mailed Attorney Bucco a copy of the legislation regarding the alternate issue.  He would like to discuss this at the next Council Meeting.

 

Councilman Hall met with the Board Of Education last night and he stated that the Resource Officers did a presentation on security at Roxbury High School and new security cameras and card keys at the schools.  Councilman Hall stated he hopes to have the Resource Officers come to a Council Meeting sometime in November or December of this year.

 

Councilman Hall also stated that Dennis Mack, School Superintendent announced he will be retiring at the end of school year after 23 years.

 

Councilman Hall also stated that a Cable Committee meeting was held last night and they are not sure if they will be going through with using the state or the municipality’s fee structure.  Mr. Raths stated that the cable company would be required to provide service to all buildings within 150 feet of the roadway under the state contract.  Mr. Raths stated that under a technology grant, the Township may be able to gain some monetary contribution if they enter into a municipal agreement. 

 

Councilman Rilee stated we should try and get the shortest term possible on the Agreement with the cable company.  Mr. Raths stated that the shorter the term, the less the cable company is willing to provide.

 

Councilman Hall stated that the  on-line registration project started about five months ago to allow residents to register their children for recreation activities.  The program went on line last week and he has received a lot of accolades and wants to thanks Dave Stierli and Lisa Palmieri for their hard work. As of this date over $5,000 of income has been acquired by using the on-line registration.

 

Councilman Hall stated he also attended a Board of Education Shared Services meeting with Mr. Raths and Mayor Ciaramella.   The meeting was about Government Strategies Group and the ability to apply for a grant to see if it is feasible to combine facilities.  The grant may be issued as early as December.  Mr. Raths stated he did include a cost analysis in Council’s packet.

 

Councilman Hall asked Mr. Raths if we started the Eyland Avenue Phase V project and when we can expect the paving of East Mapledale Avenue, which is part of the bike path.  Mr. Raths stated that it is a private roadway and not a Township road.  Mr. Raths stated that it would not be paved as part of the Eyland Avenue Phase V project since the Township does not own the road.  Sometime in the near future, Kuiken Brothers will be turning the road over to the Township.

 

Deputy Mayor Smith stated that EDC has a meeting this Thursday with the Master Plan Committee to discuss Route 46.

 

Deputy Mayor Smith stated there was a Water/Sewer Committee meeting last Friday regarding phosphorus levels and new regulations and we will be receiving a proposal from Hatch Mott on a plant audit for the Ajax Plant that is being required from Trenton.  Mr. Smith further stated that we might even have to change some of our sewer ordinances to meet the new regulations. Mr. Smith stated he also has some developments to discuss pertaining to the DEP, which will be discussed at a later date in an Executive Session.

 

Deputy Mayor Smith also stated that the Villages applied for an ESDW application with the Bureau of Safe Drinking Water.  They are moving from Orben Drive to Shippenport Road with the main water line.

 

Councilwoman DeFillippo stated that the on-line registration is a great addition and she has done it  and it is very useful and works great.  The next EDC meeting is scheduled for October 4, 2007.  A seminar entitled Securing Your Business From Crime and beautification awards will be handed out.  More than 1 award will be handed out this year.  Mr. Raths stated the categories are: under 5,000 square feet, over 10,000, over 20,000 square feet and a trendsetter award.

 

Councilwoman DeFillippo stated the next Main Street Street Scaping meeting is October 10, 2007.  A sub committee meeting kick-off regarding the number of bricks and miniature clocks to be sold to raise money will be held on Sunday, December 2, 2007.

 

Councilwoman DeFillippo commented on the Water/Sewer Committee meetings are overwhelming and a lot of statistical information and the testing will cost the municipalities a lot of money.

 

Councilwoman DeFillippo also reminded Council that the next Neighborhood meeting is Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at Shippenport Road at 7:00pm Company #2 Fire House.

 

Councilwoman DeFillippo also mentioned a program entitled Alive at 25 that was held at Randolph High School working in conjunction with the Police Department and their School Board. Ms. DeFillippo stated the program spoke about the dangers of teen drivers.  Ms. DeFillippo stated that it was mandatory for parents to attend this program with their Senior Students if they wanted the privilege of being allowed to park their vehicles in the school parking lot.  Ms. DeFillippo would like to see Roxbury take a more aggressive role with the teenage drivers here in town.

 

Mr. Hall stated that Ms. DeFillippo has raised this issue a few times and maybe we can reach out to Randolph and ask them to send us materials to have our Chief of Police look over the information.  Mr. Raths stated he would pass along the information to Chief Noll once he receives it from Ms. DeFillippo or Mr. Hall.

 

Councilman Zoschak commented that a meeting was held with the DOT on the Route 206 corridor.

 

Ms. DeFillippo stated we need signage at the Horseshoe Lake entrance on how to get to the Band Shell in the back of Horseshoe Lake.  Mr. Raths stated he would check with Mr. Stierli, Recreation Director to see if we have done anything yet in regards to the signage.

 

Councilman Rilee stated that he has been in contact with the County and they still do not have any answers in regards to the bike path at Horseshoe Lake.

 

Councilman Rilee asked Mr. Raths if he has heard any news regarding Route 10 & Commerce Boulevard.  Mr. Raths stated no.

 

Mayor Ciaramella stated he had a meeting last night about the Route 206 corridor and in attendance were the Chiefs of Police from Chester and Roxbury, a Police Officer from Mt. Olive Township and the Mt. Olive Administrator, Roxbury Manager and the Mayor from Chester Township also attended the meeting.   Mr. Raths stated he would get in touch with Senator Bucco’s office to put together a meeting with Senator Littell and representatives from the DOT in regards to the speed limit on Route 206 in Roxbury and Mt. Olive.  Also the Traffic Officer from Mt. Olive will be putting together a press package to send to the DOT to lower the speed limit on Route 206.  Mr. Zoschak stated that the intersection of Rt. 206 and the International Trade Zone is the most dangerous in Roxbury Township.

 

Ms. DeCroce stated she attended the 20th Anniversary of the Joint Insurance Fund (JIF).  Ms. DeCroce stated that Roxbury Township went into it in 1997 and it has saved the township in excess of $1,676,088 and we will be receiving a dividend reimbursement of approximately $33,000 from the JIF and $121,000 from the HIF.

 

Ms. DeCroce also stated that the Smart report has been completed and in the next three weeks she has meetings set up to move our files from 72 Eyland Avenue and the Sewer Plant to a better and more secure area.  We are the only Town in all of Morris County that was rated at the top of the list.

 

Mr. Rilee stated he is concerned about the extra space in the new DPW facility.  Mr. Rilee wants to know what the net cost will be for the town to file and store the files.  Mr. Raths stated he has a good handle on where to store the Police and Recreation information and equipment.

 

Ms. DeCroce stated that there is another grant for historical documents that she is looking into getting.

 

Mr. Rilee stated that he is not only questioning paper documents but also we have other items that have to be stored as well as property and equipment.

 

Mr. Hall stated he agrees with Mr. Rilee that we have to get a cost analysis.  Mr. Rilee stated we also have to consider the storage of equipment.

 

Mr. Raths stated he contacted John Bonanni, County Administrator and informed him as of January 1, 2008 we will be looking into shared services with the Board Of Education with the Berkshire Valley Nutrition Center.  He will receive a letter from the County for Meals on Wheels.  Anyone over the age of 60 can access this program, there is no income requirement to access the program.

 

At this time 9:00 the Mayor announced we would take a 5-minute break.

 

Mayor Ciaramella spoke with Mr. Raths regarding Orben Drive.  Mr. Raths stated our engineer Mike Kobylarz is looking into the Shadow Woods Development on Orben Drive.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

March 13, 2007 - Regular Meeting

March 27, 2007 - Workshop Meeting

May 14, 2007 – Special School Budget Meeting

September 11, 2007 - Regular Meeting

 

Mr. Rilee made a motion to approve the March 13, 2007 Regular Minutes, May 14, 2007 Regular Minutes and the September 11, 2007 Minutes. 

Deputy Mayor Smith seconded the motion.

 

ROLL CALL:             Mr. Rilee – Yes                      Mr. Smith – Yes

Ms. DeFillippo – Yes (abstain on 3/13/07)

                                    Mr. Hall – Yes                        Mr. Zoschak – Yes

                                    Mayor Ciaramella – Yes

 

Motion Carried 6 to 0  to 0 with 1 Abstention on March 13th.

 

Mr. Smith made a motion to approve the March 27, 2007 Minutes.  Mr. Hall seconded the motion.

 

ROLL CALL:             Mr. Smith – Yes                     Mr. Hall - Yes

Ms. DeFillippo – Yes            Mr. Rilee - Abstain

                                    Mr. Zoschak – Yes                Mayor Ciaramella – Yes

 

Motion Carried 5 to 0 with 1 Abstention

 

DRAFT ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION

None

 

INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES

None

 

HEARING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING

           

21-07  AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE ANY AND ALL PUBLIC RIGHTS IN AND TO A 15 FT. WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 3604, LOT 2, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 139 ROUTE 10 EAST IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY, COUNTY OF MORRIS AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY

 

Mr. Rilee made a motion to open Ordinance 21-07 to the Public.  Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

 

ROLL CALL:             Mr. Rilee – Yes                      Mr. Smith - Yes

Ms. DeFillippo – Yes            Mr. Hall - Yes

                                    Mr. Zoschak – Yes                Mayor Ciaramella – Yes

 

Motion Carried 6 to 0

 

No Public Input

Mr. Rilee made a motion to close Ordinance 21-07 to the Public.  Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

 

ROLL CALL:             Mr. Rilee – Yes                      Mr. Smith - Yes

Ms. DeFillippo – Yes            Mr. Hall - Yes

                                    Mr. Zoschak – Yes                Mayor Ciaramella – Yes

 

Motion Carried 6 to 0

 

Mr. Rilee made a motion to adopt Ordinance 21-07.  Mr. Hall seconded the motion.

 

ROLL CALL:             Mr. Rilee – Yes                      Mr. Hall - Yes

Ms. DeFillippo – Yes            Mr. Smith - Yes

                                    Mr. Zoschak – Yes                Mayor Ciaramella – Yes

 

Motion Carried 6 to 0

 

 DRAFT RESOLUTION FOR DISCUSSION

            None

 

INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS

 

07-359  A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PUBLIC WORKS INTERLOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR SHARING PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS AND THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY

 

07-364  A RESOLUTION INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE HEREIN AND APPROVING THE FOLLOWING NUMBERED RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA FOR THIS DATE: 07-359, 07,365, 07-366, 07-367, 07-368, 07-369, 07-370, 07-371, 07-372, 07-374, 07-375, 07-376, 07-377, 07-378, 07-379, 07-380, 07-381, 07-382, 07-383, 07-384, 07-385, 07-386, 07-387

 

Mr. Rilee made a motion to approve Resolution 07-364.  Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

 

ROLL CALL:             Mr. Rilee – Yes                      Mr. Smith - Yes

Ms. DeFillippo – Yes            Mr. Hall - Yes

                                    Mr. Zoschak – Yes                Mayor Ciaramella – Yes

 

Motion Carried 6 to 0

 

07-365  A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO. AUG2807, 6 EDOR LANE, SUCCASUNNA, BLOCK 1101, LOT 3

 

07-366  A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO. NOV2006A, 278 EMMANS ROAD, FLANDERS, BLOCK 4101, LOT 2

 

07-367  A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A WATER ALLOCATION TO WELLFLEET DEVELOPERS, INC FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS THE VILLAGES AT ROXBURY LOCATED AT SHIPPENPORT ROAD, LANDING, BLOCK 11201 LOTS 1, 2, AND 3

 

07-368  A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR THE SANITARY SEWER MAIN EXTENSION FOR MURPHY ROXBURY, LLC FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1131 US HIGHWAY 46, BLOCK 6601, LOT 27.01 (WALGREEN’S PHARMACY) AND 1117 US HIGHWAY 46, BLOCK 6601, LOT 31 (MCDONALD’S)

 

07-369  A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO. MAY0806B, 20 CONSTITUTION AVENUE, SUCCASUNNA, BLOCK 701, LOT 56

 

07-370  A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO. AUG2007-A, 9 PEPPER LANE, SUCCASUNNA, BLOCK 4801, LOT 16

 

07-371  A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF UNUSED ENGINEERING INSPECTION FEES TO LEDGEWOOD MANAGEMENT, LLC FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS LEDGEWOOD CIRCLE SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED ON ROUTE 46, LEDGEWOOD, BLOCK 6502, LOTS 1&2

 

07-372  A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A CASH BOND FOR SOIL RELOCATION FOR ROXBURY 2002, LLC, FOR IT’S PROPERTY LOCATED ON ROUTE 46, LEDGEWOOD BLOCK 9501, LOT 9

 

07-373  A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A CASH BOND FOR FINAL SITE APPROVAL FOR ROXBURY 2002, LLC OF IT’S PROPERTY FOR PHASE I LOCATED ON ROUTE 46, BLOCK 9501, LOT 9

 

07-374  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF UNUSED ESCROW MONIES PREVIOUSLY DEPOSITED WITH THE TOWN-SHIP OF ROXBURY FOR DEVELOPMENT MATTERS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER XIII (LAND USE) OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY

 

07-375  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

 

07-376  A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DESIGNATION OF THE NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS) AS THE BASIS FOR ALL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY, COUNTY OF MORRIS

 

07-377  A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE “GREEN ACRES, FARMLAND, BLUE ACRES AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOND ACT OF 2007”

 

07-378  A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE TOWNSHIP FIRE  DEPARTMENT

 

07-379  A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP’S PARTICIPATION IN A FEASIBILITY STUDY COMMISSIONED BY THE BOROUGH OF MOUNT ARLINGTON FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPLORING A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR FULL-TIME POLICE AND COURT SERVICES PURSUANT TO A SHARE (SHARING AVAILABLE RESOURCES EFFICIENTLY) GRANT THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY

 

07-380  A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING TO HJGA CONSULTING FOR BIDDING AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION OF THE INCLINED PLANE 2 EAST PROJECT

 

07-381  A RESOLUTION   AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR Professional engineering services to Kinsey Associates for Preparation of contract drawings and specifications for the construction of a pathway AT BERKSHIRE valley park  

 

07-382  A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CLEAR SECURITY SYSTEMS FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY MUNICIPAL COURT

 

07-383  A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A

CONSERVATION EASEMENT FROM JAMES McARDLE ACROSS  BLOCK 7101, LOT 25 MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 398 WEST DEWEY AVENUE  IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY

 

07-384  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAXES FOR A TOTALLY DISABLED  VETERAN EXEMPTION

 

 07-385   A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE DATE OF THE ANNUAL TAX SALE

 

 07-386  A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF TAXES

          

 07-387  A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF BILLS

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

#16 – Correspondence from Margaret Nordstrom, Director of the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholder to Mayor John Ciaramella & Council Members dated August 20, 2007 RE: Freeholder Meeting Scheduled at 7:30 p.m. at Roxbury Town Hall – Mayor Ciaramella Reminded Council of this Meeting.

 

#18 – Copy of the September 2007 Issue of New Jersey League of Municipalities Mayor’s Newsline – Mayor Ciaramella asked Council for Comments and they Suggested a 2007 League Conference Resolution Letter be Written.

 

#20 – Correspondence from Gabrielle Voight-Cherna, Acting Wharton Borough Clerk to Governor Jon Corzine, Senator Anthony Bucco, Assemblyman Michael R. Carroll, Assemblyman Rick Merkt & Morris County Municipalities dated September 11, 2007 RE: R-119-07 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION REQUIRING BEER KEGS TO BE REGISTERED PRIOR TO SALE – Roxbury Council Did Not Act on This Legislation.

 

#25 – Pictures Taken on July 27, 2007 by Former Mayor & Councilwoman Sandy Urgo to Current Mayor & Council RE: The Street Trees of Whitegate Estates – Mr. Rilee asked the Manager about this and he stated that we have just completed our tree Counting in the Township.  Ms. DeFillippo stated we should put an article in the Roxbury Image.

 

SEPTEMBER 21, 2007

#1 – (16) Correspondence from Christopher Raths to Mayor & Council dated September 21, 2007 in regards to the Morristown & Erie Railroad – Mr. Raths stated he will be contact the Department of Transportation to get an update.

 

#6 – Mayors Fax Advisory from William G. Dressel, Jr., Executive Director of NJLM dated September 17, 2007 RE: A-3387 on Local Realty Transfer & Assembly Panel Schedules Hearing – Ms. DeCroce will do a Resolution.

 

#12 – Correspondence from William Roehrich, Chairperson, Morris County Agriculture Development Board to Mayor Ciaramella dated September 14, 2007 RE: Morris County Comprehensive Farmland Preservation Plan – Farms Being Considered for Preservation – Mr. Raths will send to The Open Space Committee.

 

#16 – Interoffice Memo from Rob Kuncken, IT Director to Christopher Raths, Township Manager dated September 18, 2007 RE: E-Mail Archive Retention – Mr. Raths will forward memo to Tony Bucco, Township Attorney.

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION - NONE

07-388  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

 

 ADJOURNMENT

At 9:25 pm Mr. Hall made a motion to adjourn the Workshop Meeting.  Mr. Rilee seconded the motion.

 

All In Favor – Yes

 

Motion Carried 6 – 0

 

SUBMITTED BY:

 

 

_____________________

BettyLou DeCroce

Township Clerk

 

MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL

DATE:                        March 11, 2008

ROLL CALL:                        Mr. Schmidt – yes     Mr. Zoschak – yes

                                    Mr. Behrens – abstain          Mr. Hall – yes

                                    Mr. Rilee – yes          Mayor Smith – yes