June 24, 2008
A Workshop Meeting of the
Township Council of the Township of Roxbury was held on June 24, 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 Timothy Smith
Also Present: Christopher Raths, Township Manager; Anthony
Bucco, Township Attorney and Janet Rieth, Deputy Township Clerk
Absent: Councilman Gary Behrens
REPORTS OF COUNCIL LIAISON REPRESENTATIVES, COUNCIL
COMMITTEES AND NEW BUSINESS/OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Hall asked for an update on
the paving of Unneberg Avenue. Mr. Raths stated that Unneberg is scheduled
for paving this year. Mr. Blood stated
that they are putting a list together for milling and paving projects to be
done around the Township. The portion of
Unneberg that is going to be included on the list is the intersection of Condit
and Unneberg. This will occur within the
next 30 to 45 days.
Mayor Smith stated that Chester Township has milling and paving
equipment and asked Mr. Blood to contact them and compare the cost of sharing
the equipment versus a private contractor.
Mr. Hall stated that, at the
Board of Education meeting on June 23, 2008, the issue of shared services came
up. Mr. Hall asked for an update on the
Shared Services Report for field maintenance.
Mr. Raths stated that Dave Stierli gave the Board of Education the
information that they requested several weeks ago and is currently waiting for
a response.
Mr. Hall stated that he would
like the Computer Committee to meet and start going over the items discussed in
the beginning of year, specifically OPRA requests and emails. A date will be set up for next week. Mr. Raths stated that Mr. Kuncken has set up
email accounts for each Council member.
Mr. Hall asked Mr. Raths to
forward an email he received regarding traffic concerns on Hunters Ridge to the
rest of the Council members.
Mr. Hall congratulated Mr. Bucco’s son who was on the Syracuse championship
lacrosse team.
Mayor Smith amended the Agenda to present certificates to
Boy Scouts from Troop 54 commending them for the cleanup of Main Street, Succasunna.
Mrs. DeFillippo stated that the Police Department has
advised that the “Alive at 25” program will be set up for the fall.
Mrs. DeFillippo stated that the Township received a “Cheer”
from the Daily Record for opening the trails.
Mrs. DeFillippo asked about the mowing along the median on
Routes 10 and 46. Mr. Raths advised that
Route 10 has been completed.
Mrs. DeFillippo stated that she
received a complaint about the condition of a property on Mooney Road. Mr. Raths advised that this is an abandoned
home and a notice of violation has gone out to the owner.
Mrs. DeFillippo stated that Hertz Rental is interested in
locating in Roxbury. Mr. Raths will have
Mr. Sterns contact them.
Mrs. DeFillippo stated that the Economic Development
Committee would meet Thursday night.
Mrs. DeFillippo stated that there was a complaint from
resident regarding yard sales. Mr. Raths
advised that a resident requested more relief from the two yard sale limit per
year. Mr. Raths will look into the
matter.
Mrs. DeFillippo asked if the
Township would be sprayed for mosquitoes. Mr. Raths stated that it would be
done.
Mrs. DeFillippo advised that the
police have received reports regarding the Route 206 corridor from the
surrounding municipalities. Mr. Raths
will set up a meeting.
Mrs. DeFillippo stated that there
will be COAH informational sessions at the Wayne Library and she will try to
attend. Mr. Hall stated that A500/S1783
has passed the Senate and has been sent to the Governor for consideration. This will eliminate our ability to transfer
RCA’s outside of Roxbury
Township. There was also a 2.5% levy put on the
builders, which will be collected and maintained by the State.
Mrs. DeFillippo stated that Mr.
Church’s memorial service will be held on July 1, 2008 at 7:00PM at St. Therese
Church.
Mr. Schmidt stated that he
received complaints regarding gypsy moths.
Mr. Raths advised that in October we received notification from the
State regarding participation in the program.
We did participate and were advised by the State that we did not qualify
for any funding this year. Mr. Raths
will contact the State to determine if there are any funds left for this year.
Mr. Zoschak asked about Kings Highway. Mr. Raths advised that we do have a design
and a residents meeting will be held before any work begins.
Mr. Zoschak advised that, as an Eagle Scout project, Boy
Scout Troop 188 is working on the landscaping of the “Welcome to Roxbury” sign
at the jug handle in Landing.
Mr. Zoschak stated that he had received a complaint from a
resident on Colver Road. Mr. Bucco stated that there is nothing the
Township can do, as this is a civil matter between the tenant and landlord.
Mr. Rilee stated that he received a note from the County
requesting that the Township appoint someone to the Wastewater Management Plan
Committee. Mr. Raths stated that Melanie
Michetti and Mike Kobylarz are on the Committee.
Mr. Rilee discussed the poor
condition of the storm drains on Eyland
Avenue by Unneberg Avenue. Mr. Blood indicated that they were not fully
reconstructed when Eyland Avenue
was resurfaced and, therefore, they have to be reconstructed now.
Mr. Zoschak asked about the fire hydrant on Logan and Mt. Arlington Blvd. Mr. Blood advised that it is repaired.
Mayor Smith gave an update on behalf of the Open Space
Committee. The Township has closed on
the purchase of the Villages property and we are waiting for a decision from
the Swim and Sport Club.
New Business
Old Business
A. Procurement Policy
Lisa Spring, Chief Financial Officer, will contact Mr.
Bucco regarding this topic.
PUBLIC PORTION
Mr. Wine, 4
Holly Drive, Succasunna, asked for an update
regarding the Township’s new COAH number.
Mr. Hall stated we have reduced it down by approximately 200+ units. Mr. Rilee stated that it is not completely
defined yet.
Mr. Wine asked if a procurement policy is unique to
Roxbury. Mr. Bucco advised that some
larger municipalities use a procurement policy.
Mr. Bucco stated
that Habitat for Humanity is requesting a contribution from the COAH fund. He discussed an option regarding the
disposition of Township property for COAH Housing that may be more beneficial
to the Township.
Mr. Raths stated that the Tax Collector would like Council
to consider issuing an annual bill for sewer utilities Mr. Raths will check with other
municipalities to determine how this works.
MATTERS REQUESTED/REFERRED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS, MANAGER,
ATTORNEY OR CLERK
A. Habitat For Humanity Presentation – the
presentation was put on hold.
B. First Quarter
Finance Report
Mr. Raths introduced
Lisa Spring, Chief Financial Officer, to the
Council. Council reviewed the first
quarter report with Ms. Spring and Mr. Raths.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None
DRAFT ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION
None
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES
None
HEARING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
None
DRAFT RESOLUTION FOR DISCUSSION
None
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
08-222 A
RESOLUTION INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE HEREIN AND APPROVING THE FOLLOWING NUMBERED RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE WORKSHOP COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
FOR THIS DATE:
08-197, 08-217, 08-223, 08-224,
08-225, 08-226, 08-227, 08-228, 08-229, 08-230, 08-231, 08-232, 08-233, 08-234, 08-235, 08-236, 08-237,
08-238, 08-239, 08-240, 08-241,
08-242, 08-243, 08-244, 08-245, 08-246, 08-247, 08-248, 08-249, 08-251
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to adopt Resolution 08-222 with the exception of resolutions 08-244,
08-245, 08-246. Mr. Schmidt seconded the
motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr. Schmidt – yes
Mrs. DeFillippo –
yes (recuse on check no. 48717)
Mr. Hall –yes Mr. Zoschak – yes
Mayor Smith – yes
(recuse on check nos. 48816 and 48861)
Motion carried 6 – 0
with one recusal on check nos. 48717, 48816 and 48861
08-197 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
08-217 A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP
OF ROXBURY AND KEY GOVERNMENT FINANCE, INC.
08-223 A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO. MAY0307
19 CAREY ROAD, SUCCASUNNA BLOCK 4305, LOT 12
08-224 A RESOLUTION
RECINDING THE REFUND OF UNUSED ENGINEERING INSPECTION
ESCROW AUTHORIZED IN RESOLUTION NO. 08-182 AND REAUTHORIZING
THE REFUND IN CONNECTION WITH MINOR SOIL PERMIT
NO. 102507 231 CENTER STREET,
LANDING BLOCK 10503, LOT 36
08-225 A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO. RO-05-08-035
70 TOBY DRIVE, SUCCASUNNA BLOCK 901, LOT 27
08-226 A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO. RO-05-08-025
26 CAREY RD., SUCCASUNNA BLOCK 4403, LOT 55
08-227 A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO. RO-05-08-040
37 RIVENDELL ROAD, SUCCASUNNA BLOCK 3301, LOT 46
08-228 A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO. RO-03-08-006
10 JOYCE DRIVE, SUCCASUNNA BLOCK 1108, LOT 16
08-229 A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO. RO-05-08-034
8 WRIGHT COURT, SUCCASUNNA BLOCK 202, LOT 8
08-230 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A
CONTRACT TO KEY-TECH, KEYPORT, N.J. FOR THE ASPHALT CORE DRILLING AND TESTING
OF THE EYLAND AVENUE RESURFACING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS-PHASE V PROJECT
08-231 A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE NJDOT RESOLUTION, APPLICATION AND
AGREEMENT FOR
STATE AID TO MUNICIPALITIES FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2009, UNDER THE NEW JERSEY TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND AUTHORITY ACT ROADWAY PRESERVATION PROJECT CATEGORY FOR THE PHASE I PORTION OF THE BERKSHIRE VALLEY ROAD
RESURFACING/ WIDENING PROJECT
08-232 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF THE
PERFORMANCE BOND AND CASH BOND POSTED IN CONNECTION WITH A TREE PERMIT FOR DELL
AVE PROPERTIES LOCATED ON DELL AVENUE IN
AVENUE IN THE TOWNSHIP
OF ROXBURY (BLOCK 7101
LOTS 17 & 18)
08-233 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
08-234 RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF ESCROW 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
08-235 A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO BUILDING
INSPECTION UNDERWRITERS, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF AN ELECTRICAL SUBCODE OFFICIAL
08-236 A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE 2007 ANNUAL AUDIT
FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY
08-237 A RESOLUTION
GRANTING RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE #1436-33-016- 005 FOR DANIELLE’S PUB, INC., T/A DANIELLE’S AND DIRECTING LICENSING OFFICER TO DELIVER SAME
08-238 A RESOLUTION
GRANTING RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE #1436-33-014- 010 FOR TGI FRIDAY’S, INC., T/A TGI FRIDAY’S AND DIRECTING LICENSING OFFICER TO DELIVER SAME
08-239 A RESOLUTION OF
THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY,
COUNTY OF MORRIS,
STATE OF NEW JERSEY,
GRANTING RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE #1436-33-025-006
FOR MELMAR, LLC, TRADING AS RUMORS, AND DIRECTING
LICENSING OFFICER TO DELIVER SAME
08-240 A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT TO JON P. BRODY, MAI, CRE, SCGREA OF APPRAISAL
CONSULTANTS CORP. FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED
WITH THE DEFENSE OF THE LEDGEWOOD
SHOPPING CENTER,
LLC AND THE NATICK FOURTH REALTY CORP. TAX APPEALS
08-241 A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR WET WELL
CLEANING AT THE AJAX
TERRACE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT TO
PUMPING SERVICES, INC.
08-242 A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF WATER METERS AND RADIO
INTERFACE UNITS FROM RIO SUPPLY INC.
08-243 RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE ROXBURY MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE
GRANT
08-247 A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF TAXES
08-248 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A
CONTRACT TO GAMETIME C/O MARTURANO
RECREATION COMPANY, INC. FOR PLAYGROUND
APPARATUS AY BERKSHIRE
VALLEY PARK
08-249 A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF BILLS
08-251 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR A
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT
OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS GRANT
COMMUNICATIONS
#14
Report: Roxbury Township 2007
Motor Vehicle Accidents Statistics Report
This will be used for the Route 206 Corridor study
June 20, 2008
#2 Correspondence from Ptl. Fournier to Sgt.
Palanchi, dated June 11, 2008, re: Golf Course Road –
Speed Survey – Site
distance was not addressed. Mr. Raths
will check on this.
#14
Mayors Fax Advisory, dated June 17, 2008, re: Several Developments: (d.)
“Hotel Liquor License Bill” – Mr. Bucco updated the Council on
this bill.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
08-250 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 08-250 for
Executive Session. Mr. Zoschak seconded
the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Zoschak – yes
Mrs. DeFillippo – yes Mr.
Hall – yes
Mr. Schmidt – yes Mayor
Smith – yes
Motion carried 6 – 0
At 10:25 PM Council returned to the Workshop Meeting.
Mr. Rilee made a motion to adopt Resolutions 08-244, 08-245
and 08-246. Mr. Hall seconded the
motion.
08-244 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT TO FRANK D. TINARI, PH.D. OF TINARI ECONOMICS,
INC. FOR THE VALUATION AND CONSULTING SERVICES IN DEFENSE OF THE COUNTY CONCRETE VS. TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY
LITIGATION
08-245 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO GARY GARDENER, P.E. OF
GARTENBERG ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. FOR
GEOLOGICAL SERVICES IN DEFENSE OF THE COUNTY
CONCRETE VS. TOWNSHIP
OF ROXBURY LITIGATION
08-246 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT TO BARRY J. KRAUSER, MAI, CRE, FRICS OF INTEGRA REALTY RESOURCES-NORTHERN NEW JERSEY FOR VALUATION AND CONSULTING SERVICES IN DEFENSE OF
THE COUNTY CONCRETE VS. TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY LITIGATION
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Hall –yes
Mrs. DeFillippo – yes Mr.
Schmidt – yes
Mr. Zoschak – yes Mayor
Smith – yes
Motion carried 6 – 0
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:30 PM Mr. Zoschak made a motion to adjourn the
Workshop Meeting. Mr. Rilee seconded the
motion.
All In Favor – Yes
Submitted By:
_________________________________
BettyLou DeCroce
MINUTES APPROVED BY
COUNCIL
DATE: July 22, 2008
ROLL CALL: Mr. Zoschak – yes Mr. Schmidt – yes
Mr.
Behrens – abstain Mr. Hall – yes
Mr.
Rilee – yes Mrs. DeFillippo - yes