July 8, 2008
A Regular Meeting of the Township Council of the Township of
Roxbury was held on July 8, 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 Gary Behrens, Jim Rilee, Martin Schmidt and Richard
Zoschak
Also Present: Christopher Raths, Township Manager;
Anthony Bucco, Township Attorney and Janet Rieth, Deputy Township Clerk
Mayor Smith arrived
at 7:35 PM.
Absent: Councilman Fred Hall was on vacation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
April 29, 2008
Workshop Meeting
June 24, 2008
Executive Session
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 June 24, 2008 Deputy Mayor DeFillippo – Yes
Mr. Zoschak – Yes Mayor
Smith - Yes
Motion Carried 6 to 0 with 1 abstention on June 24, 2008.
PUBLIC PORTION
Dennis Wine
4
Holly Drive, Succasunna
Mr. Wine commented
on the “affordable housing tax” being considered by Congress.
Mr.
Gefert
Kings
Highway, Landing
Mr. Gefert
complained about the noise from the ATV’s on the McNear property. He also complained about the dust and dirt
from the McNear’s soil moving operation.
Mr. Raths will have Mr. Kobylarz check on this. Mr. Raths will also speak with the Police
Department regarding the noise from the ATV’s.
Edward
Kirchgessner
Honeyman
Drive, Succasunna
Mr. Kirchgessner
read letters he received regarding dead trees and damaged plaques that are in
need of replacement at Memory Lane. He received these letters as far back as May
of 2005 and the trees still have not been replaced. He stated that he was a Councilman when he
established Memory Lane
and, at the time, the Council set up the Budget to allocate an annual sum of
$1,000 to take care of these types of issues.
Mr. Kirchgessner asked why these situations have not been
addressed.
Mr. Schmidt stated
that he has written a proposal that will be distributed to the Council within
the next couple of weeks and will address most of Mr. Kirchgessner’s
concerns.
REPORTS OF COUNCIL
LIAISON REPRESENTATIVES, COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND NEW BUSINESS/OLD BUSINESS
New Business
Morris County Railroad
Matters:
Council discussed
the lease agreement between Morris County and Morristown & Erie Railway,
with Walter Krich, Jr., Director of Morris County Planning, Development &
Technology; Jerry Rohsler, Morris County Transportation Director; and John
Napolitano, Esq. Mr. Krich stated that
this agreement is limited to rail operations only.
Mr. Rilee asked if
M&E could fall back on their federal exemptions. Mr. Bucco stated that
since the County owns the rail line and the property he does not believe they
can. According to the terms of the new
lease, the County must approve all operations, the operations must comply with
all State, and local building and environmental requirements, and the railroad
must obtain all applicable federal, State and local permits.
In furtherance of
the discussion, as far as item #6 of lease agreement, the Council is vehemently
opposed to the transfer of hazardous material at that location. The County claims that, although the railroad
is not currently transporting certain chemicals, they cannot prevent them from
transporting those same chemicals in the future due to federal exemptions for
“common carriers”.
Mr. Raths stated
that he wrote a letter stating that Roxbury
Township is firmly
against loading of noxious chemicals along the rail line. The Township will look into OSHA regulations
regarding transfers of hazardous materials.
Mr. Raths will send a follow up letter regarding the points raised
tonight
Old
Business
Procurement Policy
REPORTS OF COUNCIL
LIAISON REPRESENTATIVES, COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Deputy Mayor
DeFillippo presented a police report regarding accidents on the Route 206
corridor. The report includes reports of
accidents from Roxbury, Mt. Olive, Chester
Township and Chester
Borough, and was assembled by the Roxbury Police Department. After reviewing the report, the
Municipalities will schedule a meeting to discuss it further.
Deputy Mayor
DeFillippo stated that there was an article in the Daily Record newspaper that
rated Morris County as the 6th best County
to live in.
Mr. Schmidt
requested an update on the public’s ability to use credit cards for the
court. Mr. Raths stated that this is Ms.
Spring’s #1 priority. The hope is to
have this capability by the end of this year.
Mr. Schmidt stated
that all the hardware is in place for the security cameras at Horseshoe Lake,
but they are still waiting for an antenna.
Mr. Schmidt stated that he expects a test to be performed later this
week with the live feeds hooked up to the police cars. Mr. Raths stated that this project is being
done at no cost to the Township. Mr.
Rilee suggested that a sign should be placed at the entrance to Horseshoe Lake stating that the premises are under
video camera surveillance.
Mayor Smith stated
that the Summer Concert Series is scheduled to begin Friday night, July 11,
2008.
MATTERS
REQUESTED/REFERRED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS, MANAGER, ATTORNEY OR CLERK
DRAFT ORDINANCES FOR
DISCUSSION
None
INTRODUCTION OF
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
None
HEARING AND ADOPTION
OF ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
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 open Ordinance 07-08 to the
public. Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Mr.
Rilee – Yes Mr.
Schmidt – Yes
Mr. Behrens - Yes Deputy Mayor DeFillippo – Yes
Mr. Zoschak – Yes Mayor Smith – Yes
Motion Carried 6 to 0.
No public comment
Mr. Zoschak made a motion to close Ordinance 07-08 to the
public. Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Mr.
Zoschak – Yes Mr. Schmidt
– Yes
Mr. Behrens - Yes Deputy Mayor DeFillippo – Yes
Mr. Rilee – Yes Mayor Smith – Yes
Motion Carried 6 to 0.
Mr. Schmidt made a motion to adopt Ordinance 07-08. Mr. Zoschak seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Mr.
Schmidt – Yes Mr.
Zoschak – Yes
Mr. Behrens – Yes Deputy Mayor DeFillippo – Yes
Mr. Rilee – Yes Mayor
Smith – Yes
Motion carried 6 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.
Deputy Mayor DeFillippo made a motion to open Ordinance
08-08 to the public. Mr. Zoschak
seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Deputy Mayor DeFillippo –
Yes Mr. Zoschak – Yes
Mr. Behrens - Yes Mr. Rilee – Yes
Mr. Schmidt – Yes Mayor Smith – Yes
Motion Carried 6 to 0.
No public comment
Mr. Zoschak made a motion to close Ordinance 08-08 to the
public. Deputy Mayor DeFillippo seconded
the motion.
Roll Call: Mr.
Zoschak – Yes Deputy Mayor DeFillippo –
Yes
Mr. Behrens - Yes Mr. Rilee – Yes
Mr. Schmidt – Yes Mayor Smith – Yes
Motion Carried 6 to 0.
Mr. Schmidt made a motion to adopt Ordinance 08-08. Mr. Zoschak seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Mr.
Schmidt – Yes Mr.
Zoschak – Yes
Mr. Behrens – Yes Deputy Mayor DeFillippo – Yes
Mr. Rilee – Yes Mayor Smith – Yes
Motion carried 6 to 0.
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. Schmidt made a motion to open Ordinance 09-08 to the
public. Deputy Mayor DeFillippo seconded
the motion.
Roll Call: Mr.
Schmidt – Yes Deputy Mayor DeFillippo –
Yes
Mr. Behrens - Yes Mr. Rilee – Yes
Mr. Zoschak – Yes Mayor Smith – Yes
Motion Carried 6 to 0.
No public comment
Mr. Zoschak made a motion to close Ordinance 09-08 to the
public. Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Mr.
Zoschak – Yes Mr. Schmidt
– Yes
Mr. Behrens - Yes Deputy Mayor DeFillippo – Yes
Mr. Rilee – Yes Mayor Smith – Yes
Motion Carried 6 to 0.
Mr. Schmidt made a motion to adopt Ordinance 09-08. Deputy Mayor DeFillippo seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Mr.
Schmidt – Yes Deputy Mayor DeFillippo –
Yes
Mr. Behrens – Yes Ms. Rilee – Yes
Mr. Zoschak – Yes Mayor Smith – Yes
Motion carried 6 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.
Deputy Mayor DeFillippo made a motion to open Ordinance
10-08 to the public. Mr. Behrens
seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Deputy Mayor DeFillippo –
Yes Mr. Behrens –
Yes
Mr. Rilee - Yes Mr. Schmidt –
Yes
Mr. Zoschak – Yes Mayor Smith – Yes
Motion Carried 6 to 0.
No public comment
Mr. Zoschak made a motion to close Ordinance 10-08 to the
public. Deputy Mayor DeFillippo seconded
the motion.
Roll Call: Mr.
Zoschak – Yes Deputy Mayor DeFillippo –
Yes
Mr. Behrens - Yes Mr. Rilee – Yes
Mr. Schmidt – Yes Mayor Smith – Yes
Motion Carried 6 to 0.
Mr. Zoschak made a motion to adopt Ordinance 10-08. Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Mr.
Zoschak – Yes Mr. Schmidt
– Yes
Mr. Behrens – Yes Deputy Mayor DeFillippo – Yes
Mr. Rilee – Yes Mayor Smith – Yes
Motion carried 6 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.
Deputy Mayor DeFillippo made a motion to open Ordinance
11-08 to the public. Mr. Behrens
seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Deputy Mayor DeFillippo –
Yes Mr. Behrens –
Yes
Mr. Rilee - Yes Mr. Schmidt
– Yes
Mr. Zoschak – Yes Mayor Smith – Yes
Motion Carried 6 to 0.
No public comment
Deputy Mayor DeFillippo made a motion to close Ordinance
11-08 to the public. Mr. Behrens
seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Deputy Mayor DeFillippo –
Yes Mr. Behrens –
Yes
Mr. Rilee - Yes Mr. Schmidt
– Yes
Mr. Zoschak – Yes Mayor Smith – Yes
Motion Carried 6 to 0.
Deputy Mayor DeFillippo made a motion to adopt Ordinance
11-08. Mr. Behrens seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Deputy Mayor DeFillippo –
Yes Mr. Behrens –
Yes
Mr. Rilee – Yes Mr. Schmidt
– Yes
Mr. Zoschak – Yes Mayor Smith – Yes
Motion carried 6 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.
Deputy Mayor DeFillippo made a motion to open Ordinance
12-08 to the public. Mr. Behrens
seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Deputy Mayor DeFillippo –
Yes Mr. Behrens –
Yes
Mr. Rilee - Yes Mr. Schmidt
– Yes
Mr. Zoschak – Yes Mayor Smith – Yes
Motion Carried 6 to 0.
No public comment
Deputy Mayor DeFillippo made a motion to close Ordinance
12-08 to the public. Mr. Behrens
seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Deputy Mayor DeFillippo –
Yes Mr. Behrens –
Yes
Mr. Rilee - Yes Mr. Schmidt –
Yes
Mr. Zoschak – Yes Mayor Smith – Yes
Motion Carried 6 to 0.
Mr. Schmidt made a motion to adopt Ordinance 12-08. Deputy Mayor DeFillippo seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Mr.
Schmidt – Yes Deputy Mayor DeFillippo –
Yes
Mr. Behrens – Yes Mr. Rilee – Yes
Mr. Zoschak – Yes Mayor Smith – Yes
Motion carried 6 to 0.
DRAFT RESOLUTION FOR
DISCUSSION
None
INTRODUCTION AND
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
08-252 A RESOLUTION INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE
HEREIN AND APPROVING THE FOLLOWING NUMBERED RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE WORKSHOP
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA FOR THIS DATE:
08-253, 08-254, 08-254, 08-255, 08-256, 08-257,
08-258, 08-259, 08-260, 08-261, 08-262, 08-263, 08-264, 08-265, 08-266, 08-267,
08-268, 08-269, 08-270, 08-271, 08-272, 08-273, 08-274, 08-275
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to adopt Resolution 08-252.
Deputy Mayor DeFillippo seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Mr. Rilee - Yes Deputy Mayor DeFillippo -
Yes
Mr. Behrens - Yes Mr. Schmidt - Yes Mr.
Zoschak - Yes Mayor Smith - Yes
Motion carried 6 –
0.
08-253 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE
PICKUP TRUCK WITH PLOW FROM FLEMINGTON CAR & TRUCK COUNTRY FLEET SALES
08-254 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO
UTILITY TRUCK CHASSIS FROM FLEMINGTON CAR & TRUCK COUNTRY FLEET SALES
08-255 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A
41,000 GVW DUMP TRUCK CHASSIS FROM DELUXE INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, INC.
Mayor Smith asked
about the “engine brake” that is referenced.
Mr. Blood explained that this is an internal engine brake, not an
“exhaust brake” that makes excessive noise when operated.
08-256 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A
CONTRACT TO MILTON ROY TO SUPPLY A SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE PUMP SYSTEM AT THE AJAX TERRACE WATER
POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT
08-257 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT
FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF DOORS AT VARIOUS BUILDINGS FOR THE WATER UTILITY
08-258 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A
CONTRACT TO PAVING MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR CURB REPAIRS ON
VARIOUS TOWNSHIP ROADS
08-259 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A
CONTRACT TO WELDON MATERIALS, INC. FOR PAVING MATERIALS
Mr. Schmidt asked
what the anticipated increase in cost for asphalt was expected to be this
year. Mr. Blood stated that the increase
would be 10% based on the County co-op price that was established in December
and was valid for the entire year.
Mayor Smith
commented on the need to continue to try and expend budgeted amounts of money
from older Ordinances. Mr. Raths stated
that a summary of old Ordinances and balances would be presented to the Council
along with the mid-year financial report.
08-260 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SANITARY SEWER
ALLOCATION TO SENECA HILLS CORPORATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 503 MAIN STREET, LANDING, BLOCK 10301, LOT
2.02
08-261 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO.
RO-04-08-013 25 EYLAND AVENUE, SUCCASUNNA BLOCK 3708, LOT 12
08-262 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO. SEP0506D 2 APPLETREE LANE,
LANDING BLOCK 11913, LOT 1
08-263 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO.
RO-04-08-019 1 WEST CIRCUIT DRIVE, SUCCASUNNA; BLOCK 1507, LOT 23
08-264 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO.
RO-06-08-048 14 KENVIL AVENUE, SUCCASUNNA; BLOCK 3801, LOT 64
08-265 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO.
RO-05-08-023 9 PARKVIEW DRIVE, SUCCASUNNA BLOCK 301, LOT 22
08-266 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A
CONTRACT TO NEOPOST INC. FOR PURCHASE OF 3 STATION FOLDING INSERTING MACHINE
AND ROLLING CART
Mr. Zoschak asked if
the purchase of this machine would replace the need for some of our senior
volunteers. Mr. Raths stated that they
would still be needed for inserting papers into the envelopes.
08-267 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF CASH
BOND NO. 2007-287 IN CONNECTION WITH A MAJOR SOIL RELOCATION PERMIT FOR ANIL
RAMA, LOCATED ON BERKSHIRE VALLEY
ROAD, BLOCK 7001, LOT
2
08-268 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF CASH
BOND NO. 07-67 IN CONNECTION WITH A SOIL RELOCATION PERMIT FOR MARK TUCCI BLOCK
2601, LOT 12
08-269 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A
CASH BOND FROM MURPHY ROXBURY, LLC FOR TREE REPLACEMENT ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT RT. 10/RT 46 BLOCK 6601, LOTS 27,28, 29,30,31 AND AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF
THE DEVELOPER’S
LETTER OF CREDIT NO. 68018743
08-270 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSERTION OF AN
ITEM OFREVENUE IN THE 2008 BUDGET FOR SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FORMUNICIPAL ALLIANCE ON ALCOHOLISM
AND DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM GRANT
08-271 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSERTION OF AN
ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE 2008 BUDGET FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR CLEAN COMMUNITIES
GRANT PROGRAM
08-272 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSERTION OF AN
ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE 2008 BUDGET FOR THE TRANSOPTIONS BIKE PATH SUPPORT
INITIATIVE - PHASE II GRANT
08-273 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE MEMBERSHIP OFTHE
TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
08-274 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF TAXES
08-275 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF BILLS
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Memo dated July 2,
2008 from Judy Riley Sr. Personnel Coordinator
COMMUNICATIONS
June 27, 2008
#6 Correspondence from Lt. Kevin Fowler,
NJ State Police, Office of Emergency Mgt., to All North Region OEM
Coordinators, dated June 13, 2008, re:
FY 2009 EMA Applications
Mayor Smith asked if
the Township would be applying for this grant.
Mr. Raths stated that we are in the process of applying.
#10 Correspondence from Senator Joe Pennacchio to Mayor,
Roxbury Twp., dated June 19, 2008, re:
Resolution in Support of S-445, “Transparency in Government Act” which
would provide for Establishment of State Public Finance Website
The Council agreed
to prepare a resolution in support of S-445.
# 17 Notification to all Mayors, re: request to oppose the elimination of State
Contract for Park & Playground Equipment; “State of NJ is Considering Eliminating
the State Contract for Park & Playground Equipment”
#19 Correspondence
from Lake Hopatcong Commission to Commissioner
Lisa P. Jackson, NJ DEP, dated June 24, 2008, re: Update on plans in regard to the
implementation of a user fee system
Mr. Rilee asked if the Lake Hopatcong Commission discussed
the content of this letter, in regard to fees, prior to it being sent. Mr. Zoschak stated that it was discussed.
#21 Correspondence from Chris Szentmiklosy, Legislative
Aide, from Senator Bucco’s Office, dated June 26, 2008, re: Township
of Roxbury’s anticipated
municipal aid
Mr. Rilee asked how
these numbers compared to out budgeted amount.
Mr. Raths stated that we received $13,000 more.
July 3, 2008
#1-H Shared Services
Deputy Mayor
DeFillippo asked about the meeting date of July 17, 2008. Mr. Raths stated that this meeting may be
rescheduled to a different date.
#1-T King’s Highway Drainage
Mr. Zoschak asked
when the meeting was going to be held with the residents. Mr. Raths stated that it would be within the
next couple of weeks.
#1-U Hatch Mott MacDonald Services
#2 Draft of
License Agreement between the Township
of Roxbury and The
Roxbury Art Alliance, Inc.
Mayor Smith recused
himself from this discussion. Mr.
Schmidt stated that he did not think that liquor should not be served in a town
building. Mr. Schmidt would also like to
have clarification on the use of the kitchen facilities.
Deputy Mayor
DeFillippo stated that the County allows liquor to be served at their parks as
long as the correct permits are obtained.
She would like this to be explored further.
Mr. Bucco stated
that this agreement was a draft and would like Council members to submit
suggestions and/or comments.
The Council agreed
to discuss the agreement further at the next workshop meeting.
Mayor Smith returned
to the dais.
#7 Correspondence
from Alex DeCroce, Republican Leader, General Assembly of NJ, to Mayor and
Council, dated, June 26, 2008, re:
request to submit list of State Mandates that the Township would like to
see reviewed to determine if they can be repealed or changed
Mr. Zoschak asked if
we were going to put a list together in response to this correspondence. Mr. Raths stated that he is going to ask the
Departments Heads for their input.
#8 Correspondence
from Dennis Wine, resident, to Governor Corzine, dated June 26, 2008, re: A500/S1983 Affordable Housing Legislation
The Council
complimented Mr. Wine on his letter. Mr.
Wine has not yet received a response from the Governor.
Mayor Smith amended
to the agenda to the Public Portion.
PUBLIC
PORTION
Maureen
Castriotta
21 Salmon Rd., Landing
Ms. Castriotta
requested that Council meeting dates be posted on the Township web site. She also stated that there are no agendas
listed after April 2008.
Robert
Kluska
274 Emmans Rd., Flanders
Mr. Kluska stated
that the agenda used to be available on the web site on Monday mornings before
the meetings, but that they have not been there for the last couple of
months. Mr. Raths stated that he will
look into this.
Mr. Kluska asked if
the Township had accepted the Investors Bank donation for the Arts
Alliance. Mayor Smith described the
Naming Rights policy. Mayor Smith stated
that the first step was to establish the policy. The next step will be to approve the license
agreement. Upon completion of those two
items, the Mayor believes that the money will be forthcoming. Mayor Smith stated that the Council had
previously approved the Naming Rights policy.
Mr. Kluska asked for
an update on the installation of security cameras at Horseshoe Lake,
as well as their location. Council
stated that they are located in various places.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
08-276 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 08-276 for Executive Session. Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Mr. Behrens - Yes Deputy Mayor DeFillippo – Yes
Mr. Zoschak – Yes Mayor Smith – Yes
Motion Carried 6 to 0.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:05 PM Mr. Rilee made a motion to adjourn the Regular
Meeting. Mr. Zoschak seconded the
motion.
All In Favor – Yes
Submitted By:
_________________________________
BettyLou DeCroce
MINUTES APPROVED BY
COUNCIL
DATE: August 12, 2008
ROLL CALL: Mr. Behrens – yes Mr. Hall – yes
Mrs.
DeFillippo – yes Mr. Rilee – yes
Mayor
Smith - yes