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November 3, 2008

 

A Workshop Meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Roxbury was held on November 3, 2008 at 1715 Route 46, Ledgewood, New Jersey at 7:30 PM.

                                                                                   

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by members of Cub Scout Pack #188, Den #2, of Landing.

 

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

 

Also Present:  Christopher Raths, Township Manager; Anthony Bucco, Township Attorney; and BettyLou DeCroce, Township Clerk

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

TABLED - October 7, Executive Session

 

PUBLIC PORTION

None

 

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

Mr. Schmidt stated that he has received several complaints about damaged trees from the recent storm that are still on the streets.  Mr. Raths acknowledged that there are many trees down and they are being taken care of as expeditiously as possible.

 

Mr. Zoschak asked if the camera had been installed at Shore Hills Park.  Mr. Raths stated that he thought it had been installed, but would double check with the Recreation Department.  Mr. Zoschak requested that Mr. Raths advise the Council members of the location of the camera.

 

Mr. Zoschak stated that last week’s Neighborhood Meeting was productive and well attended.

 

Mr. Rilee stated that at the joint meeting of the Economic Development Committee and the Master Plan Committee a discussion took place regarding the Route 46 corridor.  Mr. Rilee stated that the meeting was productive and provided direction to the committees.

 

Mr. Zoschak stated that the New Jersey Transit emergency preparedness drill, held on Sunday, went well.  A mock terrorist attack on a railroad train was staged and responder training was provided to several members of local fire departments and emergency management personnel. 

 

Mr. Hall complimented Mayor Smith and Mr. Raths on their presentation to the County regarding an Open Space application for the Landing property to be used for recreational purposes.  Mayor Smith stated that he is hopeful that the outcome will be positive.

 

Mr. Hall stated that there was a Recreation meeting last Saturday and the committee discussed various ways of making sure the Club teams understand and follow the Township’s policies and procedures.

 

Mr. Hall also stated that the last Neighborhood Meeting was successful.  He felt that the residents had a lot of interest in issues relating to recreation.

 

Mr. Hall stated that the next COAH meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2008.

 

Mr. Hall stated that there is a Cable meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 6, 2008.

Deputy Mayor DeFillippo asked for confirmation of the start time of tomorrow night’s COAH meeting.  It was agreed that the meeting would begin at 6:15 PM tomorrow night.

 

Deputy Mayor DeFillippo advised the Council that the 2009 Neighborhood Meeting dates would be February 5th, May 5th, August 26th and October 20th.

 

Mr. Rilee asked about the status of the 2009 calendars.  Council members discussed whether or not meeting dates for some of the committees should be included on the 2009 calendar.  Since it is common for committees to have date and/or time changes, it was decided that committee meetings should not be included on the printed calendar.  Ms. DeCroce stated that once the meeting dates and times are established, they could be included on the website calendar.

 

Deputy Mayor DeFillippo stated that she was impressed with the number of volunteers in attendance at yesterday’s emergency preparedness drill.

 

Deputy Mayor DeFillippo reminded everyone to vote in tomorrow’s General Election.

 

Mayor Smith stated that he received an email from Freeholder Gene Feyl updating him on the state funding for the Route 10 / Commerce Boulevard project.  Freeholder Feyl stated that the Project Prioritization Committee, which he is vice-chairman of, would be meeting on December 15, 2008, at which time they will be discussing project.  Mayor Smith expressed his appreciation to Freeholder Feyl for his continued efforts and communication about the progress of this project.

 

Mayor Smith stated that he attended a meeting tonight in Mount Arlington with Mayor Ondish of Mount Arlington, Mayor Petillo of Hopatcong, Mayor Felter of Jefferson, Senator Oroho, Senator Bucco, and Freeholder Director Nordstrom, about the Lake Hopatcong Commission funding and other various lake issues.  Mayor Smith stated he is concerned that further disclosure of the discussion, which included alternative approaches to funding the Commission, might weaken the position of the Hopatcong Commission with the State and, therefore, asked Mr. Bucco if this could be a closed session item.  Mr. Bucco stated that this is not a closed session item.  Mr. Bucco stated that he would review the meeting details with Mayor Smith prior to the information being released to the public.

 

Mr. Hall asked if Council members would show their support for the Route 10 / Commerce Boulevard project by attending the Project Prioritization Committee on December 15th.  Mr. Hall stated that the Committee should be made aware of the fact that the Township’s compliance with COAH obligations could affect the reasons for giving this project a higher prioritization status.  Mayor Smith stated that he would relay that information to Freeholder Feyl.

 

Mr. Raths stated that paving has been completed on Parkview Drive and Pleasant Hill Road.

 

Mr. Raths stated that the Engineering Department put out bids for all of the catch basins.  When all the bids are received a resolution will be provided to the Council.

 

Mr. Raths informed the Council members that Jefferson, Mt. Arlington, Mine Hill, Chester Township, Budd Lake, Randolph, Hopatcong, and Wharton assisted Roxbury’s fire and first aid companies in extinguishing a significant fire in an abandoned building in the Berkshire Valley section of the Township on Thursday night.  In all, nineteen fire units and four ambulances were on the scene.

 

Ms. DeCroce informed the Council members that she had a meeting with staff from the County Records Department on Monday at which time they expressed their satisfaction with the results of the Township’s recent document storage project at the Eyland Avenue location.  Ms. DeCroce stated that she is hopeful that the County will be willing to fund a similar initiative to purge, box, and remove the documents at the sewer plant.

 

A.  New Business

 

B.  Old Business

1.  Procurement Policy - No discussion

 

Mayor Smith amended the order of business to recognize Health Officer Frank Grisi.

 

A.  Acknowledgement of Frank Grisi, Health Officer for receipt of the Frank J. Osborne Award

Mayor Smith acknowledged Mr. Frank Grisi, Roxbury Township Health Officer and current president of the New Jersey Health Officer’s Association, for being chosen by his colleagues to receive this year’s prestigious ‘Frank J. Osborne Award’.  Mr. Raths explained that this award is recognized as New Jersey’s single highest honor that can be bestowed upon individuals involved in the Public Health field.  The Council members congratulated Mr. Grisi.

 

Mr. Grisi thanked his colleagues, the administration and the governing body.

 

Mayor Smith returned to the order of the agenda.

 

2.  Naming Rights Policy

 

Mayor Smith stepped down due to a potential conflict of interest. 

 

Investors Savings Bank

John W. Celmer

Third Vice President

Market Manager

275 Route 10 East

Succasunna, NJ

 

Investors Savings Bank

Scott Agnoli

Graphic Designer

 

Mr. Agnoli distributed samples of the proposed sign design for the Arts Center to the Council members.  He stated that their main concern is that their logo appears exactly as specified in their corporate guidelines.  The sign they are proposing would have a white background with (their corporate) green lettering, and their logo with the word “THEATER” underneath it.  Mr. Agnoli stated that the actual size and location of the sign on the building would be a Township decision.  Mr. Bucco stated that a diagram of the sign should be added to the agreement.  Mr. Bucco and the Council members discussed changes to the agreement that were requested by the bank.  Mr. Bucco stated that he would be submitting suggested changes in the language of the contract to the Council for their approval.

 

Mr. Bucco stated that the Investors Savings Bank should work with the Township on the layout dimensions and specific design of the sign to be included in the agreement.  Mr. Smith advised that the Roxbury Art Alliance would be before the Planning Board this week.  Mr. Rilee felt that it would be beneficial to have Mr. Stern, the Township Planner, involved with the bank regarding the design of the sign.

 

The sign will show “INVESTORS Savings Bank THEATER”.

 

Mayor Smith returned to the dais.

 

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

A.  Acknowledgement of Frank Grisi, Health Officer for receipt of the Frank J.                      Osborne Award - previously addressed

 

B.  Animal Control Shared Services

The Council accepted the recommendation of the Health Officer to opt out of the County plan.

 

C.  Temple Shalom one-day liquor license-November 22, 2008

 

Mr. Rilee made a motion to approve item C as listed above.  Mr. Zoschak seconded the motion.

 

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

                        Mr. Behrens – Yes                   Deputy Mayor DeFillippo – Yes

                        Mr. Hall – Yes                         Mr. Schmidt – Yes

                        Mayor Smith – Yes

 

Motion carried 7 to 0.

 

DRAFT ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION

None

 

INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES

None

 

HEARING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING

None

 

DRAFT RESOLUTION FOR DISCUSSION

None

 

Mr. Raths stated that there are resolutions on the agenda this evening for minimal amounts of money that need approval only because the items are under the Capital budget.  Mr. Raths stated that it takes staff members several weeks to process these resolutions and bring them before Council for approval.  Mr. Raths suggested a threshold on the amount for Capital Ordinances in order to save processing costs and time.  Mr. Bucco will check to see if there is an auditing or statutory requirement for seeking approval through resolution for Capital items.  The Council members would like to see a written proposal, review the policy and receive a legal opinion, prior to making a decision.

 

INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS

08-462             A RESOLUTION INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE HEREIN AND APPROVING THE FOLLOWING NUMBERED RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE WORKSHOP COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA FOR THIS DATE:  08-452, 08-463, 08-464, 08-465, 08-466, 08-467, 08-468,  08-469, 08-470, 08-471, 08-472, 08-473, 08-474, 08-475, 08-476, 08-478, 08-479, 08-480, 08-481, 08-482, 08-483, 08-484, 08-485, 08-486, 08-487, 08-488, 08-489, 08-490

 

Mr. Rilee made a motion to approve Resolution 08-462.  Mr. Zoschak seconded the motion.

 

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

                        Mr. Behrens – Yes                                           Deputy Mayor DeFillippo – Yes

                        Mr. Hall – Yes (abstain on 08-474)                  Mr. Schmidt – Yes

                        Mayor Smith – Yes (‘No’ on 08-478 and 08-480)

 

Motion carried 7 to 0 except for Resolutions 08-478 and 08-480 which carried 6 to 1(with one abstention on 08-474).

 

08-452             A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP

OF ROXBURY, IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, AND STATE OF NEW

JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE ADVICE AND CONSENT FOR THE ADOPTION OF SEVERAL REVISIONS TO THE TOWNSHIP’S PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL AS PREPARED AND PRESENTED BY THE TOWNSHIP MANAGER

Mr. Hall asked what the previous manual stated in regards to Section III, “Employee Benefits”, for item numbers 2, 3, and 4.  Mr. Raths stated that there was previously a maximum of 25 days of vacation allowed, whereas, now there is now a maximum of 20 days, after 12 years of service, for employees hired after January 22, 2008; personal days have been increased from 2 to 3; and the sick leave incentive bonus that has been added did not previously exist in the manual.

 

08-463             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO. RO-09-08-117 40 REGER ROAD, SUCCASUNNA BLOCK 301, LOT 33

 

08-464             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF UNUSED ENGINEERING INSPECTION ESCROW FEES TO CORNELIA MAJOR IN CONNECTION WITH SOIL MOVING PERMIT NO. MINSOIL06-08-016 BLOCK 4201, LOT 11.02

 

08-465             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO. RO-05-08-038 26 JUSTINE PLACE, SUCCASUNNA BLOCK 1607, LOT 7

 

08-466             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF UNUSED ENGINEERING INSPECTION ESCROW FEES TO KAY E. VAN NESS IN CONNECTION WITH HOME IMPROVEMENTS AT 26 JUSTINE PLACE, SUCCASUNNA BLOCK 1607, LOT 7

 

08-467             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO. RO-09-08-123 44 IROQUOIS AVENUE, LANDING BLOCK 12014, LOT 9

 

08-468             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO. RO-09-08-124 4 ANDRE DRIVE, SUCCASUNNA BLOCK 1106, LOT 1

 

08-469             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO. RO-09-08-126 7 RARITAN AVENUE, LEDGEWOOD BLOCK 6301, LOT 6

 

08-470             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO. RO-09-08-127 41 CORNHOLLOW ROAD, SUCCASUNNA BLOCK 4501, LOT 7

 

08-471             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO. RO-10-08-140 15 SCHINDLER DRIVE, SUCCASUNNA BLOCK 4301, LOT 13

 

08-472             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO. RO-10-08-135 52 JOYCE DRIVE, SUCCASUNNA BLOCK 401, LOT 7

 

08-473             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION PERMIT NO. RO-10-08-134 14 SAINT MARY DRIVE, SUCCASUNNA BLOCK 1502, LOT 4

 

08-474             A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 08-152 THAT AUTHORIZED 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

 

 

 

08-475             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE THIRD

AMENDMENT TO THE TOWNSHIP’S AGREEMENT WITH THE MORRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY (MCMUA) FOR POTABLE WATER SUPPLY AND SERVICE

Mr. Hall asked about the minimum and maximum usage stipulations in the agreement.  Mr. Raths stated that procedures are in place to ensure that we are never below the minimum requirement or above the maximum allowable volume by either adding to or using from Township wells, if needed. 

 

08-476             A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ESCROW AGREEMENT between the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH), THE Township of Roxbury, AND Bank of America

 

08-478             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO SIGN ART GRAPHICS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO NEW SIGNS IN FRONT OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING 1715 ROUTE 46 LEDGEWOOD

Deputy Mayor DeFillippo asked about the electric service for the new signs.  Mr. Raths stated that electricity is already there, but that the staff is still working on completing the electric quote.  Mayor Smith stated that he was against this project in the beginning of the year and, therefore, will be voting ‘No’ on this resolution.

                                                                                             

08-479             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO JULIANO REMOVAL & DISPOSAL FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE PORT MORRIS STORAGE BUILDING AT PERFETTI PARK

 

08-480             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO GATES FLAG & BANNER COMPANY, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FLAG POLE AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING AT 1715 ROUTE 46 LEDGEWOOD

Mayor Smith stated that he was against this project in the beginning of the year and, therefore, will be voting ‘No’ on this resolution.

 

08-481             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO TREE KING FOR REMOVAL OF FOUR TREES IN FRONT OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING AT 1715 ROUTE 46 LEDGEWOOD

Mr. Behrens asked why there wasn’t any competitive bidding for this project.  Mr. Raths stated that Tree King was lower than the price quoted by the County Co-op.

 

08-482             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO ANALYTICS TO SUPPLY A FLOW METER TO THE AJAX TERRACE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT

 

08-483             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF EIGHT E-ONE EXTREME SERIES GRINDER PUMPS FROM WATER RESOURCE SALES AND SERVICE, LLC FOR THE SEWER UTILITY

Mr. Behrens asked for details about the evaluation and decision making process that was used to determine the number, cost and type of grinder pumps we need to purchase.  Mr. Zoschak stated that these are replacement pumps and are better quality and have a longer warranty than the existing ones.  Additionally, Mr. Raths stated that we have parts stockpiled for these pumps.

 

08-484             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO G. P. JAEGER & ASSOCIATES TO FURNISH AND INSTALL A SLUDGE PUMP AT THE AJAX TERRACE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT

 

08-485             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO

TREE KING TO PERFORM TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL WORK AROUND HORSESHOE LAKE

Deputy Mayor DeFillippo asked for an overview of the Tree Fund account.  Mr. Raths stated that Mr. Blood presented the information to the Council about two months ago.

08-486             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR A 2007 E350 PASSENGER VAN BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY AND HACKETTSTOWN FORD

Mr. Behrens asked about the necessity of replacing the Explorers’ van.  Mr. Raths stated that the van is not only used by the Police Explorers, but by other departments, as well.

 

08-487             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF CASH BOND No. 08-127 POSTED AS PART OF THE FINAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR EMANSE ESTATE LLC. LOCATED ON ROUTE 46, BLOCK 7502, LOT 6

 

08-488             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTIFICATES OF EXEMPTION FOR MEMBERS OF THE ROXBURY TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT

 

08-489             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF WATER UTILITY OVERPAYMENT

 

08-490             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF BILLS

Deputy Mayor asked for details about check number 50167 written to “Party City” from account 8-01-28-372-202 (Operating Expenses) and check number 00307110 written to “Power Place” from account 8-01-20-110-227 (Memorial Day Parade).  Mr. Raths stated that he would check into both of these checks and email the details to Council members.

 

INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS (continued)

08-477             A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO JOHN LIZAK OF MINERAL VALUATION & CAPITAL, INC. FOR GEOLOGICAL SERVICES IN DEFENSE OF THE COUNTY CONCRETE VS. TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY LITIGATION

 

Mr. Rilee made a motion to approve Resolution 08-477.  Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.

 

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

                        Mr. Behrens – Yes                   Deputy Mayor DeFillippo – Yes

                        Mr. Hall – Yes                         Mr. Zoschak – No

                        Mayor Smith – Yes

 

Motion carried 6 to 1.

 

PERSONNEL CHANGES

Memo dated October 31, 2008

 

COMMUNICATIONS

October 24, 2008

No Comments

 

October 31, 2008

#1, Item H:  Shared Services-“Attached is a summary of items under discussion by the committee as prepared by Councilman Hall.”

Mr. Hall stated that any new ideas for shared services opportunities with the Board of Education would be welcomed. 

 

#1, Item S:  King’s Highway Drainage-“…this project will be delayed until spring.  One of the residents wants to install a drain across the roadway.  We will be going out to make patch repairs.  Mike (Kobylarz) is preparing a letter of explanation for the residents.”

Mr. Zoschak asked Mr. Raths to verbally explain to the Council the reasons for the postponement of this project.  Mr. Raths explained that one of the residents wants to install a cross drain across the highway, so the Township is postponing the drainage work so as not to interfere with his project.

 

#2 Draft:  Memorandum of Understanding between the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council and the Council on Affordable Housing”

Mayor Smith stated that he is concerned with COAH’s ability to increase or decrease the Township’s growth share.  Mr. Rilee stated that we are required to plan for whatever number they give us, but our COAH plan will be conforming to our current numbers.  Mr. Bucco stated that the Township might run into a problem when COAH forwards the Township’s third round substantive certification to the Highlands, because the Highlands might recommend that COAH revise their requirements after having the chance to review the infrastructure, transportation, and employment opportunities. 

 

#3 Correspondence from Richard Z. Osworth, Director, Division of Community Resources, NJ Department of Community Affairs, to Mayor Smith, dated October 24, 2008, re:  “2009 Recreational Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities Grant Program”, not awarded

Deputy Mayor DeFillippo expressed her disappointment at the loss of this grant money, which we have received for several years in a row and has been the primary funding source for the TGIF teen group that meets Friday evenings.  Mr. Raths will be notifying the group about the loss of funding.

 

#7 Correspondence from Eileen Swan, Executive Director, NJ Highlands Council, to George Ritter of Ritter & Plante Associates, dated October 28, 2008, re:  RMP Update on Parcels: Block 9302, Lot 1; Block 9401, Lots 1, 12, 13; Block 9603, Lots 3, 4

Deputy Mayor DeFillippo asked for the location of the property that is being referenced.  Mr. Raths will find out and email the exact address to the Council members.

 

#8 Correspondence from Joseph Pawlak, President, NJ State Exempt Firemen’s Association, Inc., to Louis Bizzari, Jr., dated July 21, 2008, re:  recipient of NJSEFA’s annual award as chosen by the Community Service Award Committee

Deputy Mayor DeFillippo offered congratulations to Louis Bizzari, Jr. for receiving this award.  In response to questions about the criteria for receiving it, Mr. Raths stated that Mr. Bizzari was chosen after being nominated by his peers.  Mayor Smith requested that a letter of commendation be sent to Mr. Bizzari on behalf of the Mayor and Council.

 

#9 County of Morris, Department of Public Works, Division of Engineering, Preconstruction Meeting Minutes, re:  Low Clearance Flasher Installation, Berkshire Valley Road (CR 642), October 24, 2008

Mr. Schmidt stated that he is pleased to see this project finally moving forward.

 

PUBLIC PORTION

Robert Kluska

274 Emmans Road, Flanders

Mr. Kluska stated that he still believes that the Public Portion should be in both the Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting agendas.

 

Instead of having to change the Township ordinance on Workshop meetings, Ms. DeCroce stated that, upon approval of the resolution at the reorganization meeting, all council meetings, except the Budget Meetings, would be Regular Meetings with two public portions.

 

Mr. Kluska asked about the extra railroad cars and trucks (with regard to the transfer station on the rail line in Kenvil), as discussed at the last Council meeting.  Mr. Kluska asked which roads would be impacted by the trucks and what routes they would be traveling.  Mayor Smith explained that Deputy Freeholder Director Feyl had been under the impression that the Township was seeking County Planning Board review, when, in fact, we wanted the Roxbury Planning Board to review this.  As a result, Mr. Bonanni, County Administrator, told Mayor Smith that a letter would be forthcoming that would answer the Township’s questions and the County will also give a courtesy presentation to the Roxbury Township Planning Board.

 

Mayor Smith closed the public portion of the meeting.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

08-491             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

 

At 9:20 PM, Mr. Zoschak made a motion to approve Resolution 08-491 for Executive Session.  Mr. Rilee seconded the motion.

 

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

                        Mr. Behrens – Yes                   Deputy Mayor DeFillippo – Yes

                        Mr. Hall – Yes                         Mr. Schmidt – Yes

                        Mayor Smith – Yes

 

Motion carried 7 to 0.

 

The Council returned to the meeting at 10:30 PM.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

At 10:30 PM, Mr. Hall a motion to adjourn.  Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call:          Mr. Hall – Yes                         Mr. Schmidt – Yes

                        Mr. Behrens – Yes                   Deputy Mayor DeFillippo – Yes

                        Mr. Rilee – Yes                        Mr. Zoschak – Yes

                        Mayor Smith – Yes

 

Motion carried 7 to 0.

 

 

Submitted By:

 

 

________________________________

BettyLou DeCroce

Township Clerk

MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL

DATE:                        January 27, 2009         

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

                                    Mr. Behrens – yes        Mr. Hall – yes

                                    Mayor DeFillippo - yes