March 8, 2005
A Regular
Meeting was held by the Township Council of the Township of Roxbury on March 8,
2005 at 1715 Route 46, Ledgewood, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m.
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 5,
2005; notice was posted on the bulletin board in the main hallway of the
Municipal Building on January 5, 2005.
ROLL CALL:
(Present) Councilmen
John Ciaramella, Jim Rilee, Tim Smith, Martin Schmidt and Mayor Richard Zoschak
ALSO PRESENT: Christopher Raths, Township Manager;
Anthony Bucco, Township Attorney; and Janet Rieth, Deputy Clerk
Councilwoman
Sandy Urgo arrived at 7:35
PM.
Councilman Fred
Hall was absent
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation:
Bank of America for supporting Roxbury Township 2004
Labor Day Weekend Celebration
Mayor
Zoschak presented a plaque to Ellen Kitchin, of Bank of America, for their
generous donation to the 2004 Labor Day Weekend Celebration. Ms. Kitchin
advised that Bank of America is committed to donating $10,000 for this year’s
celebration.
Mayor Zoschak amended the Agenda
to Approval of Minutes
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 8, 2005 Executive
February 8, 2005 Regular
February 15,
2005 Budget/Workshop
February 22,
2005 Executive
February 22,
2005 Workshop
March 1, 2005 Budget/Workshop
A motion was
made by Mr. Rilee to approve the above minutes. Mr. Smith seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Smith – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes (abstain on February 22, Workshop and Executive)
Mr. Schmidt –
yes Ms. Urgo – yes (no on February 22 Workshop and Executive and March
1, Budget as she did not have a chance to read them)
Mayor Zoschak –
yes (abstain on February 8, Regular and Executive and February 15 Budget)
Motion carried 6
– 0 with 1 abstention on February 8th and February 15th
, 1 abstention on February 22nd and 1 no on February 22nd
and March 1st.
Presentation:
TriData
Mr. Stephen
Brezler, Project Manager; Fire/EMS Operations for TriData, gave a presentation
on the analysis of Fire/EMS Response Times for the Township. Mr. Brezler
advised that much of the data required for the report was not available, due to
the fact that enroute times are not entered into a log. Mr. Brezler stated that
TriData feels the total response times in Roxbury Township are high and need to be reduced. Mr.
Brezler further stated that TriData does not recommend building an annex at the
Eyland Avenue site, but they do feel that automatic
aid agreements with Flanders, Netcong and Mt. Arlington would improve response times. If an
automatic aid agreement cannot be negotiated with Flanders, Mr. Brezler stated that the Township should consider an
annex in the area of Carey
Road near Corn Hollow Road, with a quick response unit. TriData
also recommends the closure the Port Morris Station. Mr. Brezler stated that
TriData was requested to look at the Fire Department stations and how well the
Fire Department is doing. This analysis was not done with the Police Emergency
Services Unit as the first responders, the times tracked from that point, and
the Fire Department being relied on as the transport capabilities.
Mayor Zoschak
stated that there are a lot of questions in the report about the Police
Dispatch and their procedures, and he asked if the Police Department was
questioned as to their procedures. Mr. Brezler stated, again, that they were
not asked to study the dispatching system. Mayor Zoschak stated that he feels
they should have talked to the Police Department.
Ms. Urgo
stated that she is disappointed that the Township paid for this report, when
the Township did not have the information needed for the report to be done.
Ms. Urgo stated that the report is not based on accurate data specific to
response times and read from the section of the report that noted the lack of
data.
Mr.
Rilee stated that there is decent information in the report. He further stated
that he does not know if anyone knew we did not have the necessary
information. He feels that this needs to be an ongoing process and the Manager
is already working on receiving additional information.
Mr. Raths
stated that there are still unknowns. We do know that improvements need to be
made in certain areas of the Township that we were not aware of. There are
also many alternatives to look into before the Township builds a new annex.
There is work to be done on the way the data is processed.
Mr. Ciaramella
stated that he is basically satisfied with the information he acquired from the
report. Concerns regarding dispatched have already been discussed and we are
working on improvements.
Mr. Smith stated
that he finds the report helpful as a framework from which to move forward. He
agrees there is limited value in the fact that we did not have the data
necessary.
Mayor
Zoschak assured the public that no decision will be made tonight or even in the
near future. There is still much work to be done.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 8, 2005 Executive
February 8, 2005 Regular
February 15,
2005 Budget/Workshop
February 22,
2005 Executive
February 22,
2005 Workshop
March 1, 2005 Budget/Workshop
Previously
discussed.
PUBLIC PORTION
Mark
Noll, Chief of Police, stated that disparities in response times were given to
Sarah Lathom of TriData, by both himself and Lt. Simone, who is in charge of
dispatch. Under the current CAD system that the Township is using, we do not
keep track of enroute times. We keep track of the time the call was dispatched
and the time that the apparatus arrives on scene. Chief Noll assured the
Council and the public that it does not take 6 to 9 minutes to dispatch the
appropriate apparatus. Roxbury Township is way ahead of the curve as far as
first response and with the actual number of CPR and cardiac defibrillation
saves that we have had in the Township. We have been recognized by the company
that manufactures the defibrillation equipment, both police and fire &
first aid as to the number of saves the Township has had. Chief Noll stated
that the Police are the first response to any of these incidents with a trained
first responder. Chief Noll wants the public to know that there is a trained
individual on the scene very quickly. The Chief further advised that the data
is not getting in the computer in a timely fashion because there is only one
person on the desk.
John Hayowyk,
Chief, Roxbury Fire Department, concurred with Chief Noll in that first aid
starts when the first aid person arrives on scene, not when the ambulance
arrives. It could be the police first responder or a member of the first aid
squad, and this time is not recorded. Chief Hayowyk stated that automatic aid
looks great on paper, but it will burn out the volunteers from both
communities. He does feel that the CAD system needs to be updated. Chief
Hayowyk does not agree that an annex on the south side of Route 10 is not going
to improve the response times and he feels that there is a lot of support for
the annex.
Charles
Alpaugh, Eyland Ave, does not feel that automatic aid would
work. Mr. Alpaugh stated that the plans for an annex were brought to the
Township six years ago and at that time would have cost $200,000. He further
stated that the first aid squad is being used as a medical transport service by
some of the medical facilities in the Township and this puts a further burden
on the squads.
Robert
Hackett, Director of Emergency Management, concurred that the proper data was
not there for a good analysis and, therefore, the report is flawed. He was
surprised that the police were taken out of the analysis for the EMS system in
Roxbury and concurred with Chief Noll that the police are the first line of
first response in the Township.
At 9:05 PM
Council took a short break.
At 9:20 PM
Council returned to Regular Meeting.
REPORTS OF
COUNCIL LIAISON REPRESENTATIVES, COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND NEW BUSINESS/OLD
BUSINESS
A. Horseshoe Lake Monument by
Deputy Mayor Martin Schmidt
Edward
Kirchgessner advised that, when the Veterans’ Memorial was constructed, the
plaques, with the individual’s names, were placed on a piece of granite as a
temporary structure, since there was not enough money to finish the project.
Deputy Mayor Schmidt provided Council with a plan to enhance the monument with
a new design and incorporate the plaques into this new design. This would
include an addition to the present monument, which would add 26 feet and the
plaques would be placed on the walls at each end. It was also suggested that
the 9/11 Memorial and the Hercules Memorial be placed at this location. As a
fundraising effort, part of the plan would be to sell 288 squares of granite,
with names engraved, which would raise approximately $50,000 towards the
completion of the project. These donations will cover the cost of the
complete project.
Council
agreed that they would like feed back from the Rotary Club, those who lost
family members on 9/11, and the Hercules Memorial Committee, regarding the
placing of the 9/11 Memorial and the Hercules Memorial at that location. The
Committees will meet and a decision will be made within the next couple of
weeks.
B. Procurement Policy
C. Appointments
Lake
Musconetcong Regional Planning Board: 1 Member, 4-year Term (Mayor Appointment) – Will be discussed
at a future meeting
Citizens
Cable Committee: 1 Member, 3-Year Term (Council appt.)
A motion was
made by Mr. Smith to appoint Michael Hawley to the Citizens Cable Committee for
the term of March 8, 2005 to December 31, 2007. Mr. Rilee seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Smith – yes Mr.
Rilee – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Schmidt – yes
Ms. Urgo – yes Mayor
Zoschak – yes
Motion carried 6
– 0
Economic Development
Committee: Un-expired Term of Russell Vanderbush
A motion was
made by Ms. Urgo to appoint Jim Gordon to the Economic Development Committee to
fill the unexpired term of Russell Vanderbush, March 8, 2005 to December 31,
2006. Mr. Rilee seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Ms. Urgo – yes Mr.
Rilee – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Schmidt – yes
Mr. Smith – yes Mayor
Zoschak – yes
Motion carried 6
– 0
Rockaway
River Watershed Cabinet - 1 Member, 1-year term – Will be discussed at a future meeting.
Zoning Board of Adjustment,
un-expired term of Michael Roome, 1/1/03-12/31/06
A motion was
made by Mr. Rilee to appoint Barbara Kinback to fill the unexpired term of
Michael Roome, March 8, 2005 to December 31, 2005 and to appoint Heather
Darling to fill the unexpired term of Barbara Kinback, Alternate #2, March 8,
2005 to December 31, 2006. Mr. Ciaramella seconded the motion
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Ciaramella – yes
Mr. Schmidt –
yes Mr. Smith –yes
Ms. Urgo – yes Mayor
Zoschak – yes
Motion carried 6
- 0
Mayor Zoschak amended the Agenda
to Introduction of Proposed Ordinances
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED
ORDINANCES
11-05
An
ordinance to amend and supplement Chapter XIII, Land Development Ordinance,
Article VII, zoning Regulations, Section 13-7.8 General Provisions for All
Zones, of the revised General Ordinances of the Township of Roxbury, County of
Morris and State of New Jersey
A motion was
made by Mr. Rilee to introduce Ordinance 11-05. Ms. Urgo seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Ms.
Urgo – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Schmidt – yes
Mr. Smith –yes Mayor
Zoschak – yes
Motion carried 6
– 0
12-05
An ordinance of the
Township of Roxbury providing for the appropriation of funds for
various
sewer utility improvements and appropriating $272,700.00 from Sewer Capital
Improvement Fund
A
motion was made by Ms. Urgo to introduce Ordinance 12-05. Mr. Schmidt seconded
the motion.
Ms. Urgo
reminded Mr. Raths to provide Council with the I & I report. Mr. Raths
advised that they will have it for the next meeting.
Roll Call:
Ms. Urgo – yes Mr.
Schmidt – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Rilee – yes
Mr. Smith – yes Mayor
Zoschak – yes
13-05 A bond ordinance to authorize the
acquisition of new additional or replacement
equipment and machinery, new
communication and signal systems equipment and new fire vehicles, apparatus and
equipment and the making of various public improvements in, by and for the
Township of Roxbury, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, to
appropriate the sum of $1,423,600 to pay the cost thereof, to appropriate
grants-in-aid, 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.
A
motion was made by Mr. Rilee to introduce Ordinance 13-05. Mr. Schmidt
seconded the motion.
Council
discussed whether the fire boat should be included in the ordinance, since it
is not guaranteed that the Township would receive a grant for the boat.
After
discussion, Mr. Rilee amended his motion to remove the fire boat from the
ordinance and reduce the sum to $1,313,600. Mr. Schmidt seconded the
amendment.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Schmidt – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Smith – yes
Ms. Urgo – yes Mayor
Zoschak – yes
Motion carried 6
- 0
14-05 A bond ordinance to authorize the
acquisition of new additional or replacement
equipment and machinery 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 $448,145 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
issuance of such bonds.
A motion was
made by Mr. Rilee to introduce Ordinance 14-05. Ms. Urgo seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Ms.
Urgo – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Schmidt – yes
Mr. Smith – yes Mayor
Zoschak – yes
Motion carried 6
– 0
15-05 A bond ordinance to authorize the
acquisition of new additional or replacement
equipment and machinery and the making of
various water system improvements 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 $353,900 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 issuance of such
bonds
A
motion was made by Mr. Rilee to introduce Ordinance 15-05. Mr. Schmidt
seconded the motion.
A motion was
made by Mr. Schmidt to table Ordinance 15-05 to the March 29, 2005 meeting. Mr.
Ciaramella seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Schmidt –
yes Mr. Ciaramella – yes
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Smith –yes
Ms. Urgo – yes Mayor
Zoschak – yes
Motion carried 6
- 0
16-05 A bond
ordinance to authorize the acquisition of new automotive vehicle, including
original
apparatus and equipment, 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 $20,000 to pay the Water Utility’s share of 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
issuance of such bonds
A motion was
made by Mr. Rilee to introduce Ordinance 16-05. Mr. Ciaramella seconded the
motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Ciaramella –yes
Mr. Schmidt –
yes Mr. Smith – yes
Ms. Urgo – yes Mayor
Zoschak – yes
Motion carried 6
– 0
17-05 A bond ordinance to authorize the
resurfacing and repaving of various public streets, in,
by and for the Township of Roxbury, in
the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, to appropriate the sum of $800,000
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 issuance of such bonds
A motion was
made by Mr. Rilee to introduce Ordinance 17-05. Ms. Urgo seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Ms.
Urgo – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Schmidt – yes
Mr. Smith – yes Mayor
Zoschak – yes
Motion carried 6
- 0
REPORT OF COUNCIL LIAISON
REPRESENTATIVES, COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND NEW BUSINESS/OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Smith
advised that an Open Space Committee meeting will be held March 16th.
Regarding
the Trails Committee, Ms. Urgo discussed a communication in this week’s
package regarding bike path money. She discussed applying for money for
Veterans Memorial Park. Ms. Urgo will give the information to Mr. Raths who
will have the Engineering Department look into the possibility and this will be
discussed further at the next Workshop Meeting.
Mr. Rilee
advised that he spoke to the Mr. Bonanni, County Administrator regarding the
Nutrition Center. Mr. Bonanni is encouraging the use of our Senior Center for
this purpose. Mr. Raths will look into this. The County will help with
payments.
Mr. Rilee
stated that a Fire Chiefs meeting was held and he was advised that the radio
system is working much better. Most of the problem is with installing the
hardware. Mr. Raths has spoken to Chief Noll in regard to this and will follow
up with him.
Mr.
Rilee advised that Company #3 advised that they have 3 outstanding capital
ordinances totaling approximately $20,000. Mr. Raths will check into this.
Mr.
Ciaramella advised that the DPW Committee met last Thursday and went over the
plans that were provided. Mr. Raths advised that there has not been any update
since the meeting. He will provide a copy of the plans to Council
Mr. Ciaramella
questioned if Council could have the number for the Police Department radio
frequency so they can monitor call. Mr. Raths will provide this to Council.
Mr. Schmidt
reminded everyone that the Neighbors Helping Neighbors luncheon will be held
this Saturday at 11:00 AM.
Mayor
Zoschak attended the Raritan Highlands Compact Meeting February 24th,
with Lisa Voyce and advised that it was a very productive meeting. He will
discuss some of the information at the Water Committee meeting.
Mayor Zoschak
advised that a wastewater management planning meeting in the Highlands will be
held on Tuesday, March 15. Melanie Michetti will be attending.
Mayor Zoschak
advised that he received a call from a resident commending the Police
Department on helping a woman who was locked out of her house.
Mayor Zoschak
advised that the Lake Hopatcong Commission is spearheading a program on
fertilizer. They are allocating approximately $800 for signs for Home Depot,
Lowe’s and other stores to use lake friendly fertilizer.
Mayor Zoschak
received a call from a resident who would like the bike path plowed so it can
be utilized. Mr. Raths advised that we do not have the manpower and we would
then be responsible if someone was injured.
Mr. Ciaramella
questioned if there is a COAH Committee meeting Thursday. Ms. Urgo advised
that the meeting is at 7:00 PM Thursday.
MATTERS
REQUESTED/REFERRED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS, MANAGER, ATTORNEY AND CLERK
A. Letter from
Runners Race Service requesting the Merry Heart 5K Road Race on June 6, 2005
A motion was
made by Mr. Rilee to approve the Merry Heart 5K Road Race on June 6, 2005. Ms.
Urgo seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Ms.
Urgo - yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Schmidt – yes
Mr. Smith – yes Mayor
Zoschak –yes
Motion carried 6
– 0
B. Letter from Rockaway
River Watershed Cabinet requesting $1,500
A motion was
made by Ms. Urgo to approve the $1,500 for the Rockaway River Watershed
Cabinet. Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Ms. Urgo – yes Mr.
Schmidt –yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Rilee – yes
Mr. Smith – yes Mayor
Zoschak – yes
Motion carried 6
– 0
C. Letter from
Department of Agriculture regarding voluntary gypsy moth aerial suppression
Program
The Clerk’s
Office will send the response to the Department of Agriculture stating that we
will continue to participate in the Department’s Gypsy Moth Program
D. 2005
Volunteer Recognition Nomination
Council agreed
that Michael Daley’s name should be submitted for the 2005 Volunteer
Recognition Award. Mr. Raths office will submit the information to the
Volunteers of Morris County.
E. Morris County
Community Development request for funding
Mr. Raths will
have Mr. Stern speak with Sean Thompson at the County on Affordable Housing to
determine if the funding can come out of the trust if we are not eligible for
COAH credits.
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED
ORDINANCES
Article
VII, zoning Regulations, Section 13-7.8 General Provisions for All Zones, of
the revised General Ordinances of the Township of Roxbury, County of Morris and
State of New Jersey - Previously Discussed and Voted On
12-05
An ordinance of the
Township of Roxbury providing for the appropriation of funds for various sewer
utility improvements and appropriating $272,700.00 from Sewer Capital
Improvement Fund – Previously Discussed
13-05
A bond ordinance to
authorize the acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and
machinery, new communication and signal systems equipment and new
fire vehicles, apparatus and equipment
and the making of various public improvements in, by and for the Township of
Roxbury, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, to appropriate the sum
of $1,423,600 to pay the cost thereof, to appropriate grants-in-aid, 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 – Previously Discussed
14-05 A bond ordinance to authorize the
acquisition of new additional or replacement
equipment and machinery 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 $448,145 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
issuance of such bonds – Previously Discussed
15-05 A bond ordinance to authorize the
acquisition of new additional or replacement
equipment and machinery and the making of
various water system improvements 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 $353,900 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
issuance of such bonds – Previously Discussed
16-05 A bond ordinance to authorize the
acquisition of new automotive vehicle, including
original apparatus and equipment, 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 $20,000 to pay the Water
Utility’s share of 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 issuance of such bonds – Previously
Discussed
17-05 A bond ordinance to authorize the
resurfacing and repaving of various public streets, in,
by and for the Township of Roxbury, in
the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, to appropriate the sum of $800,000
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 issuance of such bonds – Previously
Discussed
HEARING AND ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
09-05
Calendar year
2005 Ordinance to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and to
establish a CAP bank (N.J.S.A.
40a:4-45.14)
10-05
An ordinance
authorizing the acquisition of certain real property, known as Block 6501,
Lots
9 and 10, more commonly known as 181 and 197 East Main Street, in the Township
of Roxbury, County of Morris and State of New Jersey (Riggs Property)
A motion was
made by Mr. Rilee to open Ordinance 10-05 to the public. Mr. Schmidt seconded
the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Schmidt – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Smith – yes
Mayor Zoschak –
yes
Motion carried 5
– 0
There was no
public comment.
A motion was
made by Mr. Rilee to close Ordinance 10-05 to the public. Mr. Smith seconded
the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Smith – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Schmidt – yes
Mayor Zoschak –
yes
Motion carried 5
– 0
A motion was
made by Mr. Rilee to adopt Ordinance 10-05. Mr. Smith seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Smith – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Schmidt – yes
Mayor Zoschak
–yes
Motion carried 5
- 0
At this time
Ms. Urgo returned to the dais.
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF
RESOLUTIONS
05-82
A resolution
incorporating by reference herein and approving the following numbered
resolutions
listed on the regular council meeting agenda for this date: 05-83, 05-84,
05-87, 05-88, 05-89, 05-90, 05-91, 05-94
A motion was
made by Mr. Rilee to adopt Resolution 05-82. Mr. Smith seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Smith – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes (recuse on checks #34934 and 34938)
Mr. Schmidt –
yes Ms. Urgo – yes
Mayor Zoschak -
yes
05-83 A
resolution authorizing an Interlocal Services Agreement between the Township of
Roxbury and the Borough of Netcong - The term of the Agreement will be changed
to one year.
05-84 A
resolution opposing legislation A-193 firefighter’s cancer presumption.
05-85
A resolution
authorizing the negotiation, execution and delivery of Lease-Purchase
Agreement
No. NJ-051702 with Tatonka Capital Corporation – Pulled – Mr. Raths will
obtain additional information from the Police Department.
05-86
A resolution
confirming changes to the Township’s Development Fee Ordinance and
declaring
that said ordinance shall be rendered null and void if the Township fails to
petition for Third Round Substantive Certification in accordance with N.J.A.C.
5:95 by December 20, 2005 – Pulled - This resolution will be adopted after
the adoption of Ordinance 11-05
05-87 A resolution
authorizing the refund of taxes
05-88 A
resolution authorizing the transfer of funds
05-89
A resolution of the
township council of the Township of Roxbury calling for full and fair
funding
In the TEA-21 reauthorization
05-90 A
resolution supporting the adoption of S-1990 and A-2432 authorizing the
imposition of additional fines for overcrowding in dwellings
containing four or fewer units
05-91
A resolution
authorizing the award of a contract to Building Inspection Underwriters, Inc.
(BIU)
for the enforcement and administration of the electrical subcode
05-93
A resolution
authorizing the settlement of Roxbury 80 LLC v Township of Roxbury et al,
Docket
No. MRS-L-1782-01PW – Pulled – Mr. Bucco will make changes in the
Agreement
05-94 A
resolution authorizing payment of bills
Ms. Urgo
stepped down from the following discussion due to a potential conflict of
interest.
05-72
A resolution amending
Resolution 2004-233 release of a Cash Performance Bond posted by Dr. Lloyd
Kitchin for Tree Bond for site plan for property located on Main Street,
Succasunna, Block 332, Lot 3
A motion was
made by Mr. Rilee to adopt Resolution 05-72. Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Schmidt – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Smith –yes
Mayor Zoschak –
yes
Motion carried 5
– 0
At this time
Ms. Urgo returned to the dais.
05-92
A resolution
authorizing Municipal Assessor and Special Tax Attorney to file counter
appeal at NJ State Tax Court
A motion was
made by Mr. Rilee to adopt Resolution 05-92. Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Mr. Raths will
provide Council with a copy of Hercules last appraisal.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee - yes Mr.
Schmidt – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Smith – yes
Ms. Urgo – yes Mayor
Zoschak – yes
Motion carried 6
– 0
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Judy Riley memo
March 3, 2005
No Discussion
COMMUNICATIONS
March 4, 2005
#1-
Correspondence from James Harding, Manager, District 1, Local Aid, Department
of Transportation, State of New Jersey to David Stierli, Director of Recreation
and Parks Department dated February23, 2005, re: Horseshoe Lake Bikeway,
Roxbury Township, Morris County Bikeway FY2001 – This has been resolved.
#6 -
Correspondence from Katherine Coyle, Assistant Director of Morris County
Agriculture Development Board to Christopher Raths, dated February 24, 2005,
re: Request for a site specific agricultural management practice (AMP), Kevin
& Susan O’Neill, Block 5701, Lot 6 – Russell Stern is working on this.
#7
– Fax Correspondence from the Library Board of Trustees of the Roxbury Township
Library to Roxbury Township Mayor & Council, dated February 25, 2005, re:
HVAC – Request for the Township Attorney – Mr. Bucco and Mr. Raths will handle.
#13 –
Correspondence from David A Kuhn, Director, Local Aid & Economic
Development, Department of Transportation, State of NJ, to Mayor Zoschak, dated
February 25, 2005, re: Grant Requests for FY2006 for the Local Bikeway Program
& the Transit Village Program – This was discussed during the meeting and
Mr. Kobylarz will look into a bike path at Veterans Park.
#20 –
Correspondence from Arthur Ondish, Mayor of Mt. Arlington Borough to Mayor
Richard Zoschak, dated February 24, 2005, re: Agreement with St. Clare’s
Hospital for Ambulance Service Between the Hours of 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM Monday
through Friday – This will be copied to the Fire Department.
#24
– Draft Letter from Christopher Raths, to Jack Lettiere, Commissioner of NJ
Department of Transportation, dated March 1, 2005, re: Reaffirmation of Roxbury
Township Supporting Access to Main Street from the Ledgewood Circle – Mr. Raths
will invite the DOT to attend a meeting to discuss Route 10 issues.
#26 –
Correspondence from Frank Grisi, Health Officer, to Ms. Frances Monte, North
Arlington, NJ, dated February 28, 2005, re: Canada Geese – Mr. Raths will
respond to Ms. Monte.
#27 –
Correspondence from Barbara Nyitrai, South Brunswick, re: Resolution Objecting
to the Federal Government’s Cuts to Community Development Block Grant Funds
& Resolution Urging the State of NJ to Specifically Prohibit the Practice
Known as “Engine Braking” – The Clerk’s Office will prepare a resolution for
the next agenda
None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
05-95
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
There was no
Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11:20 PM a
motion was made by Mr. Smith to adjourn the Regular Meeting. Mr. Rilee
seconded the motion.
All In Favor -
yes
Submitted By:
_________________________
BettyLou DeCroce
Township Clerk
MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL
DATE: March 29, 2005
ROLL CALL: Ms. Urgo – yes Mr. Rilee -yes
Mr.
Ciaramella – yes Mr. Hall - abstain
Mr.
Schmidt -yes Mr. Smith –yes
Mayor
Zoschak - yes