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JUNE 11, 2008

 

A Regular Meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Roxbury was held on April 29, 2008 at 1715 Route 46, Ledgewood, New Jersey at 7:30 PM.

 

OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the Regular Meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Roxbury, scheduled for June 10, 2008, will be canceled due to a lack of a quorum and will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 7:30 PM at 1715 Route 46, Ledgewood, New Jersey.

 

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 June 4, 2008; notice was posted on the bulletin board in the main hallway of the Municipal Building on June 4, 2008.

 

 

ROLL CALL:  (Present) Deputy Mayor Kathy DeFillippo, Councilmen Gary Behrens, Fred Hall, Jim Rilee, Martin Schmidt, Richard Zoschak and Mayor Timothy Smith

 

Also Present:  Russell Stern, Acting Township Manager; Chris Woods, Associate Township Attorney and Janet Rieth, Deputy Township Clerk

 

Mayor Smith asked for a Moment of Silence for Robert Church, a Roxbury resident who regularly attended Township meetings, who passed away.

 

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

May 13, 2008 Regular Meeting

May 29, 2008 Neighborhood Meeting  

 

 

Mr. Rilee made a motion to approve the minutes as listed above.  Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:     Mr. Rilee - Yes                                                Mr. Schmidt – Yes

                          Mr. Behrens – Yes, abstain on May 29, 2008   Ms. DeFillippo – Yes, abstain on May 29, 2008

                          Mr. Hall – Yes                                                Mr. Zoschak - Yes

          Mayor Smith - Yes

 

Motion Carried 7 to 0 with 2 abstentions on May 29, 2008.

 

 

PUBLIC PORTION

Mr. Gefert

Kings Highway, Landing

Mr. Gefert discussed a problem with McNear Excavating.  Mr. Gefert stated that they are dumping garbage, creating excessive dust and working on holidays.

 

Mr. Gefert stated that he contacted the Police Department on Memorial Day about activity at McNear Excavating and no one responded.  Mr. Stern stated that Mr. Raths has spoken to Capt. Kennedy and assured him that the next time the police are called, they will respond.

 

Mr. Gefert showed Council pictures he has of garbage at the site.  Mr. Gefert stated that the bulldozer covers the garbage with clean soil.

 

Mr. Stern stated that there is a Developer’s Agreement on the use of the property, but did not know the specifics of the agreement. 

 

Mayor Smith asked that Mr. Raths let the Council know when the Chief has instructed the dispatchers on the proper way to handle calls regarding possible illegal dumping.  Council would also like either the Police Department or the Engineering Department to follow up on what is being dumped at the site.

 

Dennis Wine

4 Holly Drive, Succasunna

Mr. Wine stated that he supports Resolution 08-195, budget alternative.  He also stated that he supports Resolution 08-194, contribution to fight COAH.  Mr. Wine asked about Resolution 08-217, the lease of PD vehicles.  He asked if we usually owe money at the end of the lease due to mileage and damage to the police vehicles.  Mayor Smith stated that we lease with an option to buy and oftentimes use the vehicles for other purposes after they are purchased at the end of the lease.

 

Mr. Wine asked about Communications on June 6, 2008, #10 “Mayor’s Fax Advisory, dated June 3, 2008, re:  Binding Arbitration Revisions Could Prove Costly” & #11 “Mayor’s Fax Advisory, dated June 3, 2008, re:  Important New Information from the Division of Local Government Services”.  Council discussed the fact that they opposed binding arbitration, through a resolution, over a year ago. 

 

Mr. Gefert

Kings Highway, Landing

Mr. Gefert stated that there are 2 small ponds on the McNear Excavating property.  He does not think that they should be allowed to eliminate these ponds by filling them with stone.

 

 

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

Mr. Hall stated that he attended the Veteran’s Trail opening on Mooney Mountain on Saturday, 6/7/08 Saturday.  He stated that the trail was well done.

 

Mr. Hall stated that the Neighborhood Meeting was very well attended.

 

Mr. Hall stated that a COAH meeting was held today.  He stated that, as result of Mr. Stern’s efforts and plan that the Township submitted, the Township’s obligation has been reduced by over 240 units, which equates, in RCA credits, to a reduction of about 16 million dollars in obligation.  Mr. Hall stated that the obligation is still too high.

 

Ms. DeFillippo stated that the Veterans Memorial Park staff is working on putting a map on the web site that will show where the trails are located, the length of the trails and the level of ease and/or difficulty of each.

 

Ms. DeFillippo asked if the ‘Thank You’ letters have been sent to the sponsors of the Memorial Day Parade.  Mrs. Rieth stated that Mr. Dalrymple signed them today, the Mayor signed them tonight and they will go out in tomorrow’s mail.

 

Ms. DeFillippo asked the Clerk’s office to RSVP to the Roxbury High School graduation invitations.  Council members each stated that they had already responded individually to the invitation.

 

Mr. Schmidt stated that there would be a number of security cameras installed at Horseshoe Lake, on a trial basis, beginning Friday, June 13, 2008.  The project is being completely underwritten by Intel Corporation.  Mr. Schmidt will get back to the Council with the final cost after installation.

 

Mr. Schmidt made motion to appoint Linda Lutz to the Planning Board as a Class 4 Member, to fill the unexpired term of Robert Schultz, June 11, 2008 through December 31, 2008.  Mr. Rilee seconded the motion.

 

 

Roll Call:          Mr. Schmidt - Yes                    Mr. Rilee - Yes

                        Mr. Behrens - Yes                    Ms. DeFillippo - Yes               

Mr. Hall – Yes                         Mr. Zoschak - Yes                  

Mayor Smith – Yes

 

Motion Carried 7 to 0.

 

Mr. Schmidt stated that on May 30, 2008, New Jersey Natural Gas announced that they would be seeking an 18% price increase for natural gas for the upcoming season for residential, commercial and industrial customers.  At this point, the request is pending review by the Board of Public Utilities.

 

Mr. Schmidt stated that the Scout house on Emmans Road now has electricity, the new roof has been completed, a new railing has been installed on the outside deck, the interior has been cleaned out, the chimney has been inspected and a stove is being donated to be used as an insert to the chimney, and the doors and windows have been ordered.  Mr. Schmidt stated that the Grand Opening would probably be this fall.  Mr. Schmidt stated that the entire project has been done with donations.

 

Mr. Zoschak stated that he was sorry about the passing of Mr. Church and that he will miss him.

 

Mr. Zoschak discussed the bill regarding Lake Fees and advised that Lake Hopatcong has been removed.  This will give the Lake Hopatcong Commission time to work on what fees to charge. 

 

Mayor Smith advised of his op-ed piece in the local papers listing a series of other alternative user fee approaches.

 

Mr. Zoschak stated that the Rotary Club sponsors a club at Franklin School consisting of about sixty 3rd and 4th graders.  They have raised over $4,000 through various fundraisers.

 

Mr. Zoschak asked about the status of the ability to take credit card payments for the Courts.  Mr. Stern stated that it is being worked on.  Mr. Zoschak would like Mr. Raths to work on this as soon as possible.

 

Mr. Zoschak asked about the McNear Park contract.  Mr. Rilee stated that this project lost funding money from the County.  Mayor Smith stated that the funding was gone and we are going to apply in July to have it reinstated if we have a contract by then.  If we don’t have a contract by the time we need to apply for our open space funding, there will be no funding.  Mr. Rilee stated that it was discussed at the last Morris County Open Space meeting and that the Township has run out of extensions.  Mr. Woods will check with Mr. Bucco to see where the contract stands.

 

Mr. Zoschak asked for an update on the drainage issue on Kings Highway.  Mr. Stern will check with Mr. Raths

 

Mr. Zoschak thanked the two Landing families from the Roxbury #2 Fire Company for cooking the hamburgers and hot dogs on Memorial Day.

 

Mr. Rilee stated that COAH is very fluid and time frames are very short.  He stated that COAH and the Highlands Act has impacted everyone immensely.

 

08-221             A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 206 & MOUNTAIN ROAD/OLD LEDGEWOOD ROAD BY BLUE VISTA CONSULTING, LLC.

 

 

Mr. Zoschak made a motion to adopt Resolution 08-221.  Mr. Rilee seconded the motion.

 

Mr. Rilee stated that the Resolution regarding the installation of a traffic light at Mountain Road and Route 206, requested by Blue Vista, does not mean that the Township is supporting Blue Vista, but rather supporting the installation of a traffic light at a poor intersection.

 

Mr. Hall stated that he agreed that there is a traffic situation at the above-mentioned intersection, but that this resolution would not have come to fruition if this specific application had not come before the board.  Mr. Hall stated that he would abstain.

 

Mr. Stern stated that the Council had previously been involved in a Resolution supporting sewer and that there was some language that made it clear that that resolution in no way bound the hands of the Planning Board.  Mr. Stern suggested that similar language may be useful in this resolution.

 

The following language will be added to Resolution 08-221.  “Whereas Township support of Resolution 08-221 neither constitutes support or non-support of the current Blue Vista application that is before the Planning Board at this time.”

 

Roll Call:          Mr. Zoschak - Yes                   Mr. Rilee - Yes

                        Mr. Behrens - Yes                    Ms. DeFillippo - Yes               

Mr. Hall – Abstain                    Mr. Schmidt - Yes                   

Mayor Smith - Yes

 

Motion Carried 6 to 0 with one abstention.

 

 

New Business

 

Old Business

1.  Procurement Policy

Mr. Bucco’s office is working on this.

 

2.  Sidewalk Reger Rd

The Council discussed the proposed sidewalk and crosswalks on Reger Road.  Mayor Smith stated that the proposed cost for installing the sidewalk has increased dramatically from what was previously discussed.  Council members stated that there would be no impact on the residents if a crosswalk were utilized instead of sidewalks.   Mr. Rilee asked if someone would have to go way out of his or her way in order to get to the other end of the road and be on the sidewalk if we were to agree to the crosswalk idea.  Ms. DeFillippo asked about the installation of signs on Reger Road at the areas of the crosswalks.  Mr. Blood stated that there would be two signs, one in advance of the crosswalk and another at the site of the crosswalk.  Council agreed to discuss this again in the future after they receive more information. Mr. Blood will review the minutes of June 26, 2007 to determine the original cost.

 

 

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

A.  Resignation of Class 4 Planning Board Member

Previously Discussed

 

B.  Passaic River Coalition Support

The Council will not support this.

 

C.  Lakeside Laundry Utilities Payment Plan

Mr. Blood stated that we typically notify the owner of the Township’s intent to move to tax sale when utilities are delinquent.  The majority of the Council is not in favor of modifying the practice for this business.

 

D.  SSC one day liquor license August 1, 2, & 3

 

E.  SSC one day liquor license July 13, 2008

 

 

Mr. Hall made a motion to approve items D & E.  Mr. Rilee seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:          Mr. Hall - Yes                          Mr. Rilee - Yes

                        Mr. Behrens - Yes                    Ms. DeFillippo - Yes               

Mr. Schmidt – Yes                   Mr. Zoschak - Yes                  

Mayor Smith - Yes

 

Motion Carried 7 to 0.

 

 

DRAFT ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION

None

 

 

INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES

07-08               BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUISITION OF A UTILITY TRUCK AND A PICKUP TRUCK, 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 $60,500 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 introduce Ordinance 07-08.  Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:          Mr. Rilee - Yes                        Mr. Schmidt - Yes

                        Mr. Behrens - Yes                    Ms. DeFillippo - Yes               

Mr. Hall – Yes                         Mr. Zoschak - Yes                  

Mayor Smith - Yes

 

Motion Carried 7 to 0.

 

 

08-08               BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDI­TIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY AND NEW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT IN, BY AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY, IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $1,415,607 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATE TRUST FUND MONEYS OF THE TOWNSHIP AND A STATE GRANT, 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. Zoschak stated that he would not vote in favor of this ordinance unless the

HVAC air handler gets fixed.

 

 

Mr. Rilee made a motion to introduce Ordinance 08-08.  Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:          Mr. Rilee - Yes                        Mr. Schmidt - Yes

                        Mr. Behrens - Yes                    Ms. DeFillippo - Yes               

Mr. Hall – Yes                         Mr. Zoschak - Abstain            

Mayor Smith - Yes

 

Motion Carried 6 to 0 with one abstention.

 

 

09-08               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 $186,200 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 introduce Ordinance 09-08.  Mr. Zoschak seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:          Mr. Rilee - Yes                        Mr. Zoschak - Yes

                        Mr. Behrens - Yes                    Ms. DeFillippo - Yes               

Mr. Hall – Yes                         Mr. Schmidt - Yes                   

Mayor Smith - Yes

 

Motion Carried 7 to 0.

 

 

10-08               BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE REFURBISHING OF A FIRE ENGINE AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT AND NEW AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES, 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 $617,294 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 introduce Ordinance 10-08.  Ms. DeFillippo seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:          Mr. Rilee - Yes                        Ms. DeFillippo - Yes

                        Mr. Behrens - Yes                    Mr. Hall - Yes             

Mr. Schmidt – Yes                   Mr. Zoschak - Yes                  

Mayor Smith - Yes

 

Motion Carried 7 to 0.

11-08               CAPITAL ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY, IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE MAKING OF VARIOUS SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY AND A NEW AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE, INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, IN, BY AND FOR THE SEWER UTILITY OF THE TOWNSHIP, APPROPRIATING THEREFOR THE SUM OF $585,000 AND PROVIDING THAT SUCH SUM SO APPROPRIATED SHALL BE RAISED FROM THE SEWER UTILITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE TOWNSHIP.      

Mr. Zoschak asked Mr. Blood if we are looking into the less expensive version of the grinder pumps for these.  Mr. Zoschak requested that Mr. Blood research this item.

 

 

Mr. Rilee made a motion to introduce Ordinance 11-08.  Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:          Mr. Rilee - Yes                        Mr. Schmidt - Yes

                        Mr. Behrens - Yes                    Ms. DeFillippo - Yes               

Mr. Hall – Yes                         Mr. Zoschak – Yes, with the grinder pump caveat         Mayor Smith - Yes

 

Motion Carried 7 to 0.

 

 

12-08               CAPITAL ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY, IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY IN, BY AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP, APPROPRIATING THEREFOR THE SUM OF $18,456 AND PROVIDING THAT SUCH SUM SO APPROPRIATED SHALL BE RAISED FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE TOWNSHIP.      

 

 

Ms. DeFillippo made a motion to introduce Ordinance 12-08.  Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:          Ms. DeFillippo - Yes                Mr. Schmidt - Yes

                        Mr. Behrens - Yes                    Mr. Hall - Yes             

Mr. Rilee – Yes                        Mr. Zoschak - Yes                  

Mayor Smith - Yes

 

Motion Carried 7 to 0.

 

 

HEARING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING

None

 

 

DRAFT RESOLUTION FOR DISCUSSION

None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS

08-180             A RESOLUTION INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE HEREIN AND APPROVING THE FOLLOWING NUMBERED RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE WORKSHOP COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA FOR THIS DATE:  08-166, 08-181, 08-182, 08-183, 08-184, 08-185, 08-186, 08-187, 08-188, 08-189, 08-190, 08-191, 08-192, 08-193, 08-194, 08-195, 08-196, 08-198, 08-199, 08-200, 08-201, 08-202, 08-203, 08-204, 08-205, 08-206, 08-207, 08-208, 08-209, 08-210, 08-211, 08-212, 08-213, 08-214, 08-215, 08-216, 08-218, 08-219

 

 

Mr. Schmidt made a motion to adopt 08-180.  Mr. Zoschak seconded the motion.

 

After discussion, Mr. Schmidt amended his motion to pull 08-197 (possibility of more security as provision of license) and 08-217 (until there is a verification of certification of funds for police vehicles).

 

 

Roll Call:          Mr. Schmidt - Yes                    Mr. Zoschak - Yes

                        Mr. Behrens - Yes                    Ms. DeFillippo - Yes               

Mr. Hall – Yes                         Mr. Rilee – Yes, with an abstention on the plenary distribution Liquor Licenses

Mayor Smith - Yes

 

Motion Carried 7 to 0, with 1 abstention on plenary distribution Liquor Licenses.

 

 

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

 

08-181             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO. RO-04-08-01712 CLEARFIELD ROAD, SUCCASUNNA BLOCK 3403, LOT 8

 

08-182             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF UNUSED ENGINEERING INSPECTION ESCROW TO MICHAEL GREENE IN CONNECTION WITH MINOR SOIL PERMIT NO. 102507 231 CENTER ST., LANDING BLOCK 10503, LOT 36

 

08-183             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO. OCT1206 501 ROUTE 10 LEDGEWOOD BLOCK 6303, LOT 6 & 7

 

08-184             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE MAINTENANCE BOND AND APPROVING THE RELEASE OF THE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE AND FINAL PAYMENT TO SCHENLEY CONSTRUCTION INC., FOR THE DRAINANGE AND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO EYLAND AVENUE PHASE V PROJECT

 

08-185             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SANITARY SEWER ALLOCATION TO NICHOLAS STAVRAKIS AND MICHAEL COOPER FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8 EYLAND AVENUE, SUCCASUNNA BLOCK 1901, LOT 20

 

08-186             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A WATER ALLOCATION TO WOODMONT REALTY ROUTE 46 FOR THE FLEXIBLE OFFICE BUILDING LCOATED ON ROUTE 46, LEDGEWOOD, BLOCK 9603, LOTS 3 AND 4

 

08-187             A RESOLUTION AGREEING TO ACCEPT THE DEDICATION OF THE DETENTION BASIN FOR THE FAIRWAYS AT ROXBURY (FAIRWAY’S EDGE) DEVELOPMENT LOCATED ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS BLOCK 101, LOT 3.01, PROVIDED ALL CONDITIONS OF THE SUBDIVISION RESOLUTION ARE MET

 

08-188             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FIVE (5) BICYCLE RACKS FROM HUNTCO SUPPLY LLC UNDER THE 2007-2008 TRANSOPTIONS TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDM) MUNICIPAL INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM

 

08-189             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO. DEC0307-A 6 COTTAGE AVENUE, LANDING BLOCK 11907, LOT 2

 

08-190             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE RESOLTUION RELEASING CASH BOND NO. 2005-169 IN CONNECTION WITH A MAJOR SOIL RELOCATION PERMITFOR ROXBURY 2002, LLC   LOCATED ON ROUTE 46BLOCK 9501 LOT 9

 

08-191             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF APPLICATION FEE 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

 

08-192             A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT

 

08-193             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PERFORMANCE TRAILERS, INC.FOR A NEW TRAILER FOR THE PARK’S DEPARTMENT MOWERS

 

08-194             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $7,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF A JOINT MUNICIPAL CHALLENGE TO THE NEW COAH REGULATIONS

 

08-195             A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE JOINT NEW JERSEY SENATE AND ASSEMBLY REPUBLICAN BUDGET ALTERNATIVE

 

08-196             A RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE #1436-33-019-011 FOR OS REALTY, INC. AND DIRECTING LICENSING OFFICER TO DELIVER SAME

 

08-197             HOLD-A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, GRANTING RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE #1436-33-001-003 FOR SHE-KEV, INC., TRADING AS SMILES II, AND DIRECTING LICENSING OFFICER TO DELIVER SAME

Mr. Behrens stated that he felt the wording about a uniformed officer being permitted to pass through the premises “at least once a day” should be changed to “more than once a day”.  Mr. Behrens also asked that we explore the possibility of being allowed to have non-uniformed officers visit the establishment unannounced.  Council discussed the possibility of negotiating increased security as a provision of liquor license renewal.

 

08-198             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

 

08-199             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

 

08-200             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

 

08-201             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

 

08-202             A RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE #1436-33-011-003 FOR LANDING OPERATING COMPANY AND CABARET, T/A LANDING OPERATING AND CABARET AND DIRECTING LICENSING OFFICER TO DELIVER SAME

 

08-203             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

 

08-204             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

 

08-205             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.

 

08-206             A RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE #1436-33-005-015 FOR OUTBACK/METROPOLIS-ILIMITED PARTNERSHIP T/A OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE AND DIRECTING LICENSING OFFICER TO DELIVER SAME.

 

08-207             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

 

08-208             A RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE #1436-33-017-009 FOR ROSSPARK ENTERPRISES, INC. AND DIRECTING LICENSING OFFICER TO DELIVER SAME

 

08-209             A 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

 

08-210             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

 

08-211             A RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE #1436-31-022-001 FOR SHORE HILLS COUNTRY CLUB, T/A SHORE HILLS COUNTRY CLUB AND DIRECTING LICENSING OFFICER TO DELIVER SAME

 

08-212             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

 

08-213             A RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE #1436-31-024-001 FOR A & H MEEKER VFW POST #2833, INC., T/A VFW POST 2833AND DIRECTING LICENSING OFFICER TO DELIVER SAME

 

08-214             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF TAXES

 

08-215             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF TAXES

 

08-216             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF SEWER UTILITY OVERPAYMENT

 

08-217             HOLD-A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY AND KEY GOVERNMENT FINANCE, INC.

Council discussed certification of funds and discrepancies between the types of vehicles that are being purchased.  Council wants clarification as to what vehicles are actually being purchased.

 

08-218             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DESIGNATION OF SIGNATORIES FOR THE TOWNSHIP’S BANKING INSTITUTIONS AND CUSTODIAN OF FUNDS

 

08-219             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF BILLS

 

 

PERSONNEL CHANGES

Memo dated June 5th from Judy Riley

 

    

COMMUNICATIONS

May 16, 2008

 

May 23, 2008

# 6  Correspondence from Philips Electronics, dated May 15, 2008, re:  Relocation of “Philips Electronics North America Corporation-Commercial Operations Group”, currently located at 1881 Rt. 46 West, Ledgewood

Mayor Smith asked if anyone had any other information about this.

 

 

 

 

 

May 30, 2008

#4  Correspondence from NJ DEP to BettyLou DeCroce, dated May 21, 2008, re:  amendments to Water Quality Management Plans, “Total Maximum Daily Load Reports Addressing Total Phosphorous Impairment in the Non-Tidal Passaic River Basin, Pompton Lake and Ramapo River”

The Council would like to get Mr. Kobylarz’ opinion and would like this item discussed at the next Water Committee meeting.

 

#6  Correspondence from Morris County Dept. of Planning, Development & Technology, Division of Planning, dated May 27, 2008, re:  “Wastewater Management Plan for Morris County

The Council would like Mr. Raths to form a committee.

 

#5  Correspondence from Rodney Frelinghuysen, dated May 20, 2008, re:  legislation H.R. 5944 “Enhancement of Recruitment, Retention, and Readjustment through Education Act of 2008”, increases and amendments to education benefits provided to military service members under the Montgomery GI Bill

Mr. Schmidt asked about having prospective employees of the police force go through the GI Bill before being hired in the Township.  This is a negotiable item that the Union would have to agree to.  Mr. Stern will speak to Mr. Raths about this. 

 

#8  Correspondence from State of New Jersey, Council on Affordable Housing, re:  “COAH Adopts Third Round Rules and Proposes Amendments”

This is also noted on item #4 on June 6, 2008 communications.  Mr. Bucco has suggested that Mr. Stern and Mr. Oostdyk get together and formulate a draft of a petition, which would allow the use of Affordable Housing funds to pay for professional fees in connection with Affordable Housing issues.

 

June 6, 2008

#1E  Duty Crews/EMS/Merry Heart

The Council would like to see this completed.

 

#3  Correspondence from Alex DeCroce, Republican Leader, General Assembly of NJ, dated June 3, 2008, re: request to promote & adopt a resolution in support of “A Common Sense Plan for a More Affordable New Jersey”; copy of Asbury Park Press editorial in support of same

Mr. Smith stated that we have done this.

 

#4  Correspondence from COAH, dated May 28, 2008, re:  “COAH’s Revised Third Round Rules”

Mr. Woods stated that Mr. Bucco suggested that Mr. Stern and the attorneys work out the terms and use the sample resolution that COAH provided.

 

#6  Correspondence from Habitat for Humanity to Chris Raths, dated May 29, 2008, re:  “Request for Waiving Fees”

Mr. Raths will inform Habitat for Humanity that we will only waive application fees.

 

#7  Correspondence from Roxbury Public Library to Mayor Smith; Jim McGrath, Road Dept.; and, Debra Ward, Recycling Coordinator, dated May 28, 2008, re:  “Olde Suckasunny Day”, Saturday, September 6, 2008

Ms. DeFillippo will speak to Mr. Raths, Debra Ward and Dave Stierli about recycling containers and other trash issues associated with “Suckasunny Day”. 

 

 

 

 

#9  Correspondence from Township of Hardyston to Assemblyman Greenwald, Assembly Budget Committee Chairman, dated May 20, 2008, re:  New Jersey State Spending Mandates on Local Governments”

Mr. Rilee would like a more legible copy of this.

 

Council discussed the letter which Council members received from residents of Hunter’s Ridge in regard to excessive speeding and their concerns about the safety of their children.  Mr. Hall visited residents and forwarded their concerns and requests for “Children at Play” signs, speed signaling devices, and enforcement of speed limits to Mr. Raths.  Mr. Raths will forward a complete list of the resident’s concerns, along with possible ways to address them, to the Council.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

No executive session

 

08-220             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 9:30 PM Mr. Rilee made a motion to adjourn.  Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:  All In Favor - Yes

 

Motion Carried 7– 0

 

 

 

Submitted By:

 

 

 

 

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BettyLou DeCroce

Township Clerk

 

MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL

DATE:                        July 22, 2008

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

                                    Mr. Behrens – yes        Mr. Hall – yes

                                    Mr. Rilee – yes Mrs. DeFillippo – yes