May 13, 2008
A Regular Meeting of the Township
Council of the Township of Roxbury was held on May 13, 2008 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 8, 2008; notice was posted on the bulletin board in
the main hallway of the Municipal Building on January 8, 2008.
ROLL CALL (Present): Deputy Mayor Kathy DeFillippo, Councilmen
Fred Hall, Jim Rilee, Martin Schmidt, Richard Zoschak, and Mayor Tim Smith
Also Present: Christopher Raths, Township Manager,
James Bryce, Esq., for Township Attorney Anthony Bucco, and BettyLou DeCroce,
Township Clerk
Absent:
Councilman Gary Behrens
The Mayor advised the public that
this evening the township was informed of a finding of bacteria in the water
supplied by the Roxbury Water Company. This
information was provided to the township by the Daily Record and not by the
Roxbury Water Company. Mr. Raths stated
that he is attempting to obtain further information.
APPROVAL OF 2008 BUDGET
No public input
08-144 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY TO ADOPT THE 2008 BUDGET
Mr. Zoschak stated that the State
of New Jersey
is mandating more this year. Some of
these mandates include higher pension contributions (plus interest) in order to
catch-up from a previous year’s “Governor’s holiday”. Also, the DEP, COAH, and Highlands Coalition
have all instituted mandates that have contributed to the higher tax rates
being imposed on the residents.
Mr. Rilee stated that the budget
process is very involved and detailed.
That the Governing Body scrutinizes the budget,
thoroughly, during public meetings.
That although the increase is larger than he would like, due to state
mandates, that it is a responsible budget that
keeps the recreation programs, road improvements, and other services needed for
the quality of life residents expect.
The township has worked towards additional contributions from employees
for health care, as well as keeping union contract increases low.
Mr. Schmidt stated that this is
his fifth budget year and he is disappointed and blames the State for the loss
of revenue.
Mr. Hall stated that this is his
ninth budget year and, although a lot of work went into preparing the budget,
it has been his most disappointing. This
is the lowest possible, responsible budget
based on the un-funded mandates from the State of New Jersey.
Ms. DeFillippo stated that the
state mandates have had almost a million dollar impact on the budget. Ms. DeFillippo stated that the council
consistently works with the administration to keep costs down. It is important to keep after the State of New Jersey to budget
smarter and keep the public in mind at all times for a better quality of life
in our township.
Mr. Hall stated that the Township
has actually reduced the work force over the past 7 or 8 years by approximately
9.5 positions even though the growth rate has grown considerably in that time.
Mayor Smith stated that
Councilman Behrens would have been voting against the budget had he been in
attendance tonight.
Mr. Hall made a motion to adopt
resolution 08-144. Mr. Schmidt seconded
the motion.
Roll Call: Mr. Hall - Yes Mr.
Schmidt - Yes
Ms.
DeFillippo - Yes Mr. Rilee
– Yes
Mr.
Zoschak – Yes Mayor Smith
– No
Motion Carried 5 to 1
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
April 29, 2008 Executive
session
Mr. Schmidt made a motion to approve the minutes as listed
above. Ms. DeFillippo seconded the
motion.
Roll Call: Mr.
Schmidt - Yes Ms.
DeFillippo - Yes
Mr.
Hall – Yes Mr.
Rilee – Yes
Mr.
Zoschak – Yes Mayor Smith
- Yes
Motion Carried 6 to 0
PUBLIC PORTION
Mr. Jim La Manna
265 Kings Highway
Landing, NJ
Mr. La Manna discussed the
drainage problem on Kings Highway. Mr. La Manna stated that all he has received
from the township is a letter with regard to the water issue with no
resolve. Mr. La Manna read a letter
dated May 13, 2008 and also a petition signed by his neighbors on Kings Highway.
Mr. Kobylarz, Township Engineer
addressed the Council with the current conditions of the drainage
problems. Mr. Kobylarz stated that he
met with NJ Transit to discuss draining the area onto the NJ Transit property,
which included a 12” pipe discharging from across the street. Ongoing discussions have been taking place
and the finalization of documentation and permits are in the process. The overall goal is the best solution with the
least cost.
Mr. Zoschak questioned if there
is a quicker way to address this problem rather than to take a political path
with NJ Transit. Mr. Kobylarz stated
that there is a possibility of draining onto township owned property, which
would alleviate the costs with NJ Transit.
Mr. Kobylarz stated that a shallower system would need to be installed
in order to accomplish the proper drainage.
Residents have questioned the installation of sanitary sewers.
Mr. Kobylarz further stated the
cost of installing sewers would be the obligation of the homeowners. Mr. Schmidt questioned where the water is
coming from and Mr. Kobylarz stated that it is ground water.
Councilmember’s commented on the
current conditions and agreed that the issue needs to be addressed.
Mr. Zoschak asked when the
project could start. Mr. Raths stated
that the project should be accomplished before the first frost. Mayor Smith questioned the cost of this. Mr. Raths felt that there was enough money in
the capital budget. Mr. Kobylarz stated
that it could cost approximately $150,000.
Mr. Raths stated that there might be a shortfall for this cost if it
does equate to $125,000 - $150,000. Mr.
Blood, Assistant DPW Director, was present and stated that some of the left
over funds from other projects could help with the shortfall.
Mayor Smith allowed Craig
McLennan from 263 Kings Highway,
Landing to speak. Mr. McLennan stated
that his basement floods on a regular basis.
He also felt that the piping did not need an 8’ dip. He stated that 5’ to 6’ should be enough to
pull out the sump pumps. Mr. Kobylarz is
concerned that if it is not deep enough there may be a backflow into the
basements.
Mayor Smith stated that the
township would try to move forward to help resolve this cost and see how
quickly we can work on a resolution of the problem. Mr. Raths asked Mr. Kobylarz whether he feels
he can get back to Council within one month with an evaluation of alternatives. Mayor Smith advised the public that in one
month they would have an update. Mr.
Raths will advise the public on Kings
Highway when this will be discussed.
Charles Bautz, 261 Kings Highway owns two parcels of
land on Kings Highway. Mr. Bautz would like a long-term solution
addressed upon the evaluation of the drainage problem on Kings Highway.
Close Public Portion
MATTERS REQUESTED/REFERRED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS/MANAGER
ATTORNEY OR CLERK
Mayor Smith amended the order of business to have the
Historic Certificates presented to the public present.
F.
2008 HAC Preservation Certificate Selections
Mr. Crammond member of the Roxbury Township Historic
Advisory Committee was present to handout the certificates to property owners.
The certificates were awarded to the following properties: They are all churches and were organized
prior to 1900.
Lower Berkshire
Valley Methodist
Church
294 Berkshire
Valley Road
Wharton,
NJ
Presented to Gary Zeek on behalf of the church
Succasunna United Methodist Church
91 Main Street
Succasunna,
NJ
Presented to Larry Hoover on behalf of the church.
First Presbyterian
Church
99 Main Street
Succasunna,
NJ
Presented to Barbara Smith on behalf of the church
Ledgewood Baptist
Church
233 Main Street
Ledgewood,
NJ
Mr. Crammond will make sure the certificate is given to the
church.
Port Morris United Methodist Church
296 Center
Street
Port Morris,
NJ
Presented to Mr. & Mrs. White on behalf of the church.
E. Proclamation:
“Buddy Poppies” VFW Post 2833 in Kenvil:
Mayor Smith read the Proclamation to the public.
Reference was made to the Council
memo and Mayor Smith advised that he had not made any verbal commitment to the
waiver of the fee, as reflected in the memo.
Mr. Rilee made a motion to approve
item G. “Lower Berkshire Valley United Methodist Church Fee Waiver”. Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Mr.
Rilee - Yes Mr.
Schmidt - Yes
Ms.
DeFillippo - Yes Mr. Hall -
Yes
Mr.
Zoschak - Yes Mayor
Smith - Yes
Motion Carried 6 to 0
B. One Day Liquor
License for North Jersey Legends Hog Chapter
C. 7th
annual Children’s fair Road Closure
D. Block Party W. Maple Ave,
Succasunna
Mr. Rilee made a motion to approve items A, B, C, & D as
above. Mr. Zoschak seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Mr.
Rilee - Yes Mr.
Zoschak - Yes
Ms.
DeFillippo - Yes Mr. Hall -
Yes
Mr.
Schmidt - Yes Mayor
Smith - Yes
Motion Carried 6 to 0
Mayor Smith asked Mr. Raths about
the current status on the water problem with Roxbury Water Company. Mr. Raths made phone calls and is awaiting
information. Mr. Raths stated that he
had made phone calls to both Frank Grisi, who has not received any information,
and to Dispatch/Police Dept., who has not received any notification,
either. Mr. Raths stated that the
affected area(s) are unknown at this time.
Additionally, Mr. Raths stated that he had three phone calls in to Mr.
Hoskings: one to his cell and one to each of the two phone numbers listed in
the phone book, and has had no response from him as of yet. Council requested that a call be made to the
DEP Hotline in an effort to obtain additional information. Mr. Raths stated that he would leave the
meeting and ask Frank Grisi to call the DEP Hotline.
Mayor Smith sated that the Council would take a ten-minute
break.
REPORTS OF COUNCIL LIAISON REPRESENTATIVES, COUNCIL
COMMITTEES AND NEW BUSINESS/OLD BUSINESS
New Business:
Old Business:
A. Procurement
Policy
No discussion
B. Records
Management
(Discussed later in meeting)
Mr. Hall stated that there was a
meeting yesterday and is hoping to see movement on the trail for the Black River.
Mr. Hall stated that he met the
new school Superintendent Dr. Michael Rossi, Jr. Council would like to have him
attend a meeting and meet him.
Mr. Hall further stated the
appointments to the Board were made at the Board of Education meeting.
Mr. Hall stated that he had
attended a number of groundbreakings and that the Mayor does a great job
representing the township.
Mr. Schmidt stated that Mr.
Schultz is resigning from the Planning Board.
Council discussed the possible appointment of Linda Lutz to fill the
Planning Board vacancy upon Mr. Schultz’s resignation. The appointment will be placed on the next
agenda for discussion.
Mr. Schmidt stated that last week
there was discussion on the Tree Fund.
At Horseshoe
Lake there are some
problems with the trees. Mr. Schmidt and
Mr. Stierli met with Tree King and Al Wartman with regard to trimming and
feeding. There are several diseased
trees that need to be removed. Mr.
Schmidt stated that the cost would be approximately $8,500 and he would like to
have the funds taken out of the Tree Fund and done as soon as possible. Mr. Wartman and Tree King have agreed to do
the work at a cost of $8,500.
Mr. Raths will follow up with
confirmation of the funds and what it will be utilized for.
Council agreed to replacing six
dead trees and using $1,800 from the Tree Fund.
The rest of the project will be put on hold until a formal proposal is
brought before Council.
Ms. DeFillippo made a motion to
approve the use of $1,800 from the Tree Fund for six replacement Cherry
trees. Mr. Hall seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Ms.
DeFillippo - Yes Mr. Hall -
Yes
Mr.
Zoschak - Yes Mayor
Smith – Yes
Motion Carried 5 to 1
Mr. Zoschak stated that truck
washing on Center Street
is still a problem. Mr. Zoschak took
pictures of people power washing vehicles and sent them to Mr. Raths.
Mr. Zoschak questioned McNear
Field and Mr. Raths stated that we are waiting for certified appraisals from
the state on the parcel.
Mr. Zoschak stated that the
drainage on Wills & Logan in Landing is still clogging up. Mr. Blood stated that the outlets were
cleaned where they flow into the wooded area.
Mr. Zoschak stated that the Lake Commission
discussed fees and he will pass it on.
Mr. Zoschak questioned if the
phones and computers in the Welfare Department are working. Mr. Raths stated that they are working on
this. The shelving in the Welfare
Department needs to be replaced and Rotary agreed to do the work to build wood
shelves.
Mr. Zoschak stated that he
covered the fire dept meeting for Mr. Rilee and reported that there has been a
rash of suspicious fires over the past few weeks.
Mr. Rilee asked about the County
Compost Facility. Mr. Blood stated that
they have exceeded the leaves level and are not accepting any more. Currently we are taking our leaves to
Grinnell in Sparta.
Ms. DeFillippo stated that the
Economic Development Committee had a joint meeting with NJ Natural Gas
yesterday. Energy efficient suggestions
were discussed.
Ms. DeFillippo stated that the Budget
Summit in Trenton
will be held on May 20, 2008. Mr. Zoschak and Ms. DeFillippo will be attending.
There will be the Hercules Tour
Wednesday May 21, 2008 at 1:30 PM.
Anyone attending should let Mr. Raths know.
Next Neighborhood Meeting will be
Thursday May 29, 2008 at 7:00 PM in Berkshire
Valley.
Ms. DeFillippo asked for an
update of the situation in regard to the animals and trash on Kenvil Avenue. Mr. Raths stated that it is being worked on
and that it will be resolved with Animal Control and the Health Department.
Ms. DeFillippo asked about the
Trail Plan on our website. It does not
show an actual trail. There needs to be
additional information added to the site.
Mr. Raths will follow up.
Ms. DeFillippo stated that last
week the Prudential Volunteer Day was held at the Roxbury Library and work was
completed outside.
Ms. DeFillippo stated that there
were 600 walkers, 100 volunteers and $100,000 raised for the MS Walk held here
in Roxbury Township.
Mayor Smith attended a meeting in
Peapack discussing the budget and COAH issues with the State.
Mayor Smith asked about the
Banisch Rt. #46 Corridor Study. Mr.
Rilee stated that it is being worked on.
Mayor Smith handed out samples of
the RoxPac brochure. They would like to
march in the Memorial Day Parade. Also,
they would like to hang a banner on the building where it will be located. Mayor Smith would like to have Mr. Bucco work
on a lease between the Township and RoxPac.
Ms. DeFillippo made a motion to
permit Mr. Bucco to develop a lease for the Roxbury Performing Arts
Center. Mr. Rilee seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Ms. DeFillippo - Yes Mr.
Rilee - Yes
Mr.
Hall – Yes Mr.
Schmidt - Yes
Mr.
Zoschak – Yes Mayor Smith
– Abstain
Motion Carried 5 to 0 with one
abstention
Mayor Smith has donated a paver
to the All Veteran’s Memorial in Mount
Olive, which is a
memorial for NJ Operation Iraqi Freedom casualties, for Marine Corporal Donald
Brown from Roxbury. Mayor Smith read a
proclamation and asked for approval from Council. Council agreed to the proclamation being
presented by the Mayor at the Mount
Olive ceremony.
Mayor Smith had an invitation to
attend an event on May 16, 2008 at Franklin
School. Council cannot attend and asked the Clerk to
send a response.
Mr. Raths stated that he has hired a Chief Financial
Officer, Lisa Spring, who has had seven years in
municipal government experience.
DRAFT ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION
NONE
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES
NONE
HEARING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
NONE
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
08-145 A RESOLUTION INCORPORATING BY
REFERENCE HEREIN AND APPROVING THE FOLLOWING NUMBERED RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA FOR THIS DATE:
08-146, 08-147, 08-148, 08-149,
08-150, 08-151, 08-152, 08-153, 08-154, 08-155, 08-156, 08-157, 08-158, 08-159,
08-160, 08-161, 08-162, 08-163, 08-164, 08-165, 08-167, 08-168, 08-169, 08-170,
08-171, 08-172, 08-173, 08-174, 08-175, 08-176, 08-177, 08-178
Mr. Rilee made a motion to adopt resolution 08-145. Mr. Zoschak seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Mr. Rilee - Yes Mr.
Zoschack - Yes
Ms. DeFillippo -
Yes (abstain on check # 48254) Mr.
Hall-Yes (No for
08-151,08-152)
Mr. Schmidt – Yes Mayor
Smith-Yes (No for 08-176)
Motion Carried 6 to 0 with one No on 08-151, 08-152 &
08-176 and one abstention from check # 48254
08-146 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD
OF A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT TO THOMAS GRAU, P.E., OF HATCH
MOTT MACDONALD FOR GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES – YEAR 2008 FOR THE WATER
UTILITY
Resolution amended to cap at $15,000.00 per year.
08-147 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD
OF A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT TO THOMAS GRAU, P.E. OF HATCH
MOTT MACDONALD FOR GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES – YEAR 2008 FOR THE SEWER
UTILITY
Resolution amended to cap at $15,000.00 per year.
08-148 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
ENDORSEMENT OF A TREATMENT WORKS APPROVAL PERMIT APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF JAI
LAXMINARAYAN CORPORATION FOR THE DAYS INN OF LEDGEWOOD, BLOCK 9603, LOT 9
Mr. Kobylarz
explained that the original application was for “Days
Inn” and the work will continue under that name even
though it is now “Quality Inn”
08-149 A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REDUCTION OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR
RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO. AUG0706A, 11 CONSTITUTION AVENUE, SUCCASUNNA BLOCK
701, LOT 44
08-150 A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO HAHR CONSTRUCTION, NORTH
PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY FOR THE STABILIZATION OF THE MORRIS CANAL INCLINED PLANE
2 EAST PROJECT
Chris Raths
needs to change Certification of Funds to specifically state the amounts that
are coming from
the Morris County Historic Grant.
08-151 A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A WATER ALLOCATION TO BLUE VISTA CONSULTING FOR THE
ROXBURY ROUTE 80 COMMERCIAL PARK LOCATED ON ROUTE 80 AND ROUTE 206, LEDGEWOOD,
BLOCK 9202, LOTS 1, 2, 9 AND 10
The following
will be added to the resolution,“…Whereas, this does not constitute
support for
this project that is currently before The Planning Board”
08-152 A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENDORSEMENT OF A TREATMENT WORKS APPROVAL PERMIT
APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF BLUE VISTA CONSULTING FOR THE ROXBURY ROUTE 80
COMMERCIAL PARK LOCATED ON ROUTE 80 AND ROUTE 206, LEDGEWOOD, BLOCK 9202, LOTS
1, 2, 9 AND 10
The following
will be added to the resolution,“…Whereas, this does not constitute
support for
this project that is currently before The Planning Board”
08-153 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO.
OCT1907 44 RIVENDELL ROAD, SUCCASUNNA, BLOCK 3201, LOT
58
08-154 a
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF THE ENGINEERING ESCROW FEE
POSTED BY R.J. INVESTORS LLC IN CONNECTION WITH MINOR SOIL PERMIT NO. 032107
REGARDING BLOCK 9707, LOT 15 –
ROOSEVELT WAY
08-155 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT
NO. RO-03-08-009, 18 WILLIAM
STREET, SUCCASUNNA, BLOCK 3004, LOT
8
08-156 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
REFUND OF UNUSED ENGINEERING INSPECTION ESCROW TO LOUIS WEBER IN CONNECTION
WITH MINOR SOIL PERMIT NO. 112607, 396
WEST DEWEY AVENUE, WHARTON, BLOCK 7101, LOT 26
08-157 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND
OF UNUSED ENGINEERING INSPECTION ESCROW TO ANTHONY & SYLVAN POOLS
CORPORATION IN CONNECTION WITH MINOR SOIL PERMIT NO. 082807, 17 LAZARUS DRIVE, LEDGEWOOD, BLOCK 8402,
LOT 30
08-158 A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE
TRANSOPTIONS TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDM) MUNICIPAL INITIATIVES GRANT
PROGRAM 2008-2009
08-159 A RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE NO
ORDER NO. 3 (FINAL) TO THE CONTRACT WITH SCHENLEY CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE
DRAINAGE AND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO EYLAND
AVENUE PHASE V PROJECT
Mr. Zoschak asked if there were any penalties. Council stated that it was negotiated and
offset with change-order and dollar amounts.
08-160 A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF AN EMERGENCY CONTRACT TO PUMPING SERVICES,
INC. PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6 FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF AN EMERGENCY
REHABILITATION OF THE MAIN PUMP INFLUENT GATES AND CHANNEL GRINDER, INCLUDING
BYPASS PUMPING AT THE AJAX TERRACE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT
08-161 A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO GM FENCE TO INSTALL FENCING
IN VETERANS PARK
08-162 A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS FROM SUBURBAN FURNITURE
08-163 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF A CASH BOND FOR FINAL SITE PLAN FOR ROXBURY 2002 LLC. LOCATED ON
ROUTE 46, BLOCK 9501, LOT 9
08-164 A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF CASH BOND NO. 2005-169 IN CONNECTION WITH
A MAJOR SOIL RELOCATION PERMIT FOR ROXBURY 2002, LLC LOCATED ON ROUTE 46, BLOCK 9501, LOT 9
08-165 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
RELEASE OF CASH BOND NO. 2004-236 IN CONNECTION WITH A MAJOR SOIL RELOCATION
PERMIT FOR ARMINIO LANDSCAPING, LOCATED ON SHIPPENPORT RD, BLOCK 1010, LOT 32
08-166 A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE BOND No. 2004-159 FOR D.P.
ROXBURY LLC POSTED FOR TREE REPLACEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF A MAINTENANCE BOND
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON REGER ROAD,
BLOCK 101, LOT 3 - PULLED
08-167 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
08-168 A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DEED FOR ROAD PURPOSES FROM ALICE G.
DUFFORD ACROSS LOT 1 IN BLOCK1802 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY
08-169 A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR EXTRAORDINARY, UNSPECIFIABLE SERVICES
WITH THE MORRIS LAND CONSERVANCY
08-170 RESOLUTION
OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY, IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS,
STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING PROCEEDING WITH THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FROM
THE MORRIS COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST FUND FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND
REHABILITATION OF THE ROOF AT THE KING STORE AND FOUNDATION REPAIR AT THE
HOMESTEAD MUSEUM, 209 MAIN STREET, LEDGEWOOD, NJ 07852
08-171 A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP TO DESIGNATE A CERTIFIED ANIMAL CRUELTY
INVESTIGATOR
08-172 A
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE RELEASE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
08-173 A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING WITH THE COUNCIL ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING OF A
WAIVER OR AMENDMENT TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING SPENDING PLAN OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY
08-174 A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REFUND TO COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES FOR THE OVER PAYMENT
OF THEIR FOOD AND DRINK VENDING LICENSE FEE
08-175 A
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
08-176 A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY AND THE INTERNATIONAL
BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS, LOCAL NO 11
08-177 A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF TAXES
08-178 A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF BILLS
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Mayor Smith amended the agenda to open to the public.
PUBLIC PORTION
Robert Kluska
274 Emmans Road
Succasunna
Mr. Kluska brought up for discussion the need for the prioritization of
street lighting. His concerns are with
the streetlights in developments that are decorative but do not provide
adequate lighting for security. Mr.
Kluska felt that, in the future, we should look at any new applications for
lighting and make sure that they are feasible in terms of operating cost and
ability to provide enough light for safety purposes. Mayor Smith stated that a lighting plan has
to be part of an application before the Planning Board for lighting and
security purposes.
Miriam Morris
Emmans Road
Succasunna
Ms. Morris stated that the King site will be visited by the County
tomorrow and the Historic Committee will be going before the County June 16th.
Close Public Portion
REPORTS OF COUNCIL LIAISON
REPRESENTATIVES, COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND NEW BUSINESS/OLD BUSINESS (Continued)
Old Business:
A.
Procurement Policy
B.
Records Management
Discussion took place with regard
to the records currently stored at 72
Eyland Avenue, Community Center. Ms. DeCroce stated that the TAB Group would
inventory, box and assist in the purging of the records at the Eyland Avenue
facility. Mr. Rilee had concern with the
continued need to store off premise.
Discussion ensued with regard to future plans and the need to identify
space within township facilities.
Council did agree to move forward with the TAB Group and store the files
that will be moved out of the 72
Eyland Avenue facility to the TAB Group facility
and work towards a permanent site within the township buildings. Ms. DeCroce did express to Council that there
is a possibility that a shared service with the County of Morris
for purging and storage may take place which could include funding. This will be an ongoing effort on behalf of
the township to identify, store and scan documents to make them accessible to
the township departments and the public.
Council agreed to the funding of this project for the rest of this year
and will look at it again for the 2009 budget.
COMMUNICATIONS
May 9, 2008
# 5 Correspondence from Lucy Voorhoeve, COAH, to
Senator Bucco, dated April 17, 2008, re:
Response to Senator’s letter
Fred Hall stated
that this is an antiquated formula.
# 11 Correspondence
from Lake Musconetcong
Regional Planning Board, dated April 28, 2008, re: Lake
Musconetcong 319 Grant
Chris Raths will
respond.
Council had
extensive conversation in reference to their outrage over the lack of
communication from Roxbury Water Company in reference to the water
contamination. Council recommended the
issuance of a press release from Mayor & Council, strongly condemning the
actions of Roxbury Water Company for failing to inform the administration,
Health Department, and Mayor and Council of the Township of Roxbury concerning
contamination in water supplied to Roxbury by the Roxbury Water Company.
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to approve a press release as summarized above. Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll Call: All In Favor - Yes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
No executive session
08-179 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 11:10 PM Mr. Rilee made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll Call: All In
Favor - Yes
Motion Carried 6 – 0
Submitted By:
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BettyLou DeCroce