April 12, 2005
A Regular
Meeting was held by the Township Council of the Township of Roxbury on April
12, 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, Fred Hall, Jim Rilee, Martin Schmidt and Mayor
Richard Zoschak
Councilwoman
Sandy Urgo and Councilman Tim Smith were on vacation.
PRESENTATIONS
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None
Mayor Zoschak
read a note that was received from Sandor Nyari, thanking everyone for his
retirement dinner.
PUBLIC PORTION
Mike Roman, 15 Canal St., Landing, requested an update on
resolving the road paving and drainage problems that occur in this area of the
Township. Mike Kobylarz, Township Engineer, advised that the Engineering
Department prepared a conceptual design and received a cost estimate, which was
presented for the 2005 budget. Based upon available funding, the project is
being revisited and they are in the process of reevaluating the area to come
within a reasonable cost. It is estimated that the evaluation and cost estimate
will be completed this year and it will be in next year’s capital budget. Mr.
Raths stated that he will have the Engineering Department make this a priority
and determine if there is something that can be done temporarily. NJ Transit
has earmarked $17,000 for the drainage project and the Township will attempt to
obtain additional money from them. Regarding the speeding issue, Mr. Raths
will speak with Chief Noll and look at the possibility of additional speed
limit signs.
Robert Church,
256 Eyland Avenue, Succasunna, questioned if the Fire
Department or the Fire Association owns the building at 122 Main Street. Mr. Rilee advised that it is owned by
the Fire Association. Mr. Church stated that the $18,000, which is given to
the Association by the Township to help pay for the mortgage, was never shown
on the Association’s income tax return as a donation. Mr. Raths will confirm
whether or not the Township needs to send a 1099 form, which would show that
the Township paid the Association. Mr. Schmidt suggested that Mr. Church
contact the Association for the information. Mr. Church stated that he
understands the Association is using the $18,000 to cover their payment in the
Shoudy litigation. Mr. Rilee stated that is completely inaccurate. Mr. Bucco
advised that the Township is considering reducing the Fire Department’s budget
by the amount that the Township paid in settling the litigation.
Tom Edmunds,
Roxbury Township Trails Committee, discussed the agenda for the proposed Trails
Committee meeting of April 28, which is being held to seek input on the
development of a trails plan. Mr. Edmunds requested that a Council member
address the history of the organization of the Trails Committee. Either Mr.
Hall or Mr. Schmidt will do this. Mr. Edmunds advised that this meeting is
being held to obtain information to put into the plan and to also solicit
volunteers. The Clerks’ Office will notify the various organizations and
committees of the meeting.
REPORTS OF
COUNCIL LIAISON REPRESENTATIVES, COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND NEW BUSINESS/OLD
BUSINESS
Procurement
Policy – This will be discussed at a future meeting.
Appointments
Lake Musconetcong
Regional Planning Board:
1 Member, 4-year Term (Mayor Appointment) – This will be discussed at a future
meeting.
Rockaway River
Watershed Cabinet - 1
Member, 1-year term and un-expired term of Tricia Fragale (1/1/05
> 12/31/05) – This will be discussed at a future meeting.
Morris County
Community Development Request for Funding – This is in reference to 45 Berkshire Valley Road. Council agreed that if the Township cannot receive
credit we would not fund it.
Mr. Hall stepped
down from the following discussion due to a potential conflict of interest.
Rachel Manor
Properties, LLC, Age-Restricted Condominium Multi-Family Housing
In attendance
were William Lovas, Esq., of Lovas, Axelrod and Joseph, representing St.
Therese parish and Richard Brigliadoro, Esq., an attorney with Mr. Rago’s firm.
Mr. Rilee
stated that there is no problem with moving forward with the concept of Rachel
Manor; however we must follow the Master Plan suggestion of obtaining input and
we need to see a concept of what will be going there before a determination
can be made. Mr. Brigliadoro stated that he thought the Council would be able
to recommend a zone change and advise what the parameters and requirements
would be for a senior assisted housing development in this area. Mr.
Brigliadoro further stated that, if Council authorizes the process to begin,
they will bring concept plans. Council stated that they are not prepared to
give a zone change without going through the required process. Mr. Bucco
advised that Council may authorize the staff to begin to look at putting
together the criteria for a zone change. That does mean that the Council, at a
later date, would adopt it. Council agreed that they feel this is a good
project and, with Rachel Manor knowing the risks, they should move forward with
the concept plans.
At this time Mr.
Hall returned to the dais.
Mr. Rilee
stated that it is very difficult to read the Agenda and Communications with the
copy on both sides. It was agreed to go back to one-sided copies. It was also
agreed to attempt to conserve paper in other ways.
Mr.
Rilee clarified an email received regarding the COAH Committee and the Planning
Board. He wanted Mr. Stern, Township Planner, to understand that information
was going through the Planning Board before it goes to the COAH Committee.
Mr.
Ciaramella advised that the Economic Development Committee is attempting to
change their meeting to Wednesday, April 27th so that the Council
members would be able to attend the Trails Committee Workshop on April 28th.
Mr.
Ciaramella stated that the 9/11 Memorial Committee agreed that the present war
memorial location is an acceptable location for the 9/11 memorial. He is
going to schedule a meeting with the Rotary Committee to discuss the design for
the memorial.
Mayor
Zoschak complimented Mr. Shadiack on the report received from the Economic
Development Committee.
Mr.
Hall advised that there will be a Recreation Advisory Committee meeting on
Saturday and the Computer Committee meeting will need to be rescheduled. Mr.
Rath’s Office will reschedule the meeting.
Mr.
Hall thanked the Clerk’s Office and everyone involved with TOPOFF 3. It was a
very interesting exercise.
Mr.
Schmidt advised that the Environmental Commission will be meeting this
Thursday, April 14th.
Mr. Schmidt
discussed the firehouse annex and the possibility of placing it at the available
bay at the Sewer Plant.. Mr. Raths stated that he spoke with Chief Hayowyk
regarding this and the residents of the area would need to be notified as to
the possibility of the annex being placed there. Mr. Blood, Assistant Public
Works Director, advised that the gate at the sewer plant would need to be
automated. Mr. Raths will have Mr. Blood look into the price of the gate and
he will speak with Chief Hayowyk again.
Mayor Zoschak
advised that Earl Riley of the Morris Land Conservancy has been promoted and
Ms. Mick Minnard has taken his place.
Mayor Zoschak
advised that there is a problem with the purchase of the Sweney property. Mr.
Raths stated that the Morris Land Conservancy is $36,000 short in their
calculations. Mr. Riley, of Morris Land Conservancy, will attempt to get New
Jersey Water Authority to make up the difference. If not, it would have to
come out of the Roxbury Township Open Space Trust Fund
Mayor Zoschak
advised that the AT&T pedestrian easement is awaiting signature. Several
potential acquisition targets were discussed and Mr. Smith will discuss this
with Council when he returns from vacation.
Mayor
Zoschak thanked everyone for their efforts with TOPOFF 3. It went well and
everyone learned from it.
Mayor
Zoschak discussed the Shippenport
Road flooding problem.
The tunnel that the water goes through collapsed and the Engineering Department
is currently working on this.
Mayor
Zoschak advised that he received an email from a resident at 38 Gregory Drive, Kenvil, regarding a problem with
speeding on the road. Mr. Raths will speak with Chief Noll.
Regarding
the memorandum from Ptl. Gregg Prendergast, Mr. Raths advised that the repair
work on Reger Road will be completed by April 15th.
Mr. Bucco
advised that the closing on the Castellano property took place yesterday.
Mr. Raths
advised that the Sanitation Department is making changes in the pick up &
recycling routes and all affected residents have been notified. The reason for
this change is to make the routes more equal and the system more effective.
Mr. Raths
received a complaint regarding the high band radio system which is currently
being used by Department of Public Works and the Police. The fire channel is
currently not being used due to some reliability questions. The Chief is
working on this.
Mr. Raths stated
that the Police Department has revamped part of their operation and there will
be much more traffic control.
Regarding
waiving the fees for the Lutheran Church, Mr. Raths advised that the only fees
that have been waived have been application fees in the Planning Department,
not in the Building and Construction Department.
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to waive the Planning Department application fees for the Lutheran Church. Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Schmidt – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Hall – yes
Mayor Zoschak –
yes
Motion carried 5
- 0
Mr. Raths stated
that Ms. Palmieri, Chief Financial Officer, advised him that the budget must be
introduced by April 26, or there could be problems with the tax bills.
Mr. Rilee made a
motion for a Budget Meeting to be held on April 18, 2005. Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Schmidt – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Hall – yes
Mayor Zoschak –
yes
Motion carried 5
- 0
MATTERS
REQUESTED/REFERRED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS, MANAGER, ATTORNEY OR CLERK
A. Application
for Raffles License No. RA: 1237 by Roxbury High
School Band Patrons
Association
B. Application
for Raffles License No. RA: 1238 by St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church
C. Application
for Raffles License No. RA: 1239 by Roxbury High
School Ice Hockey Booster
Association
D. Application
for Raffles License No. RA: 1240 by Roxbury High
School Ice Hockey Booster
Association
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to approve Items A through D. Mr. Ciaramella seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Ciaramella – yes
Mr. Hall – yes
(abstain on Items A & B)
Mr. Schmidt –
yes Mayor Zoschak – yes
Motion carried 5
– 0 with one abstention on Items A & B
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED
ORDINANCES
19-05
An ordinance
accepting the dedication of certain streets known as King Road, King
Lane, Cottage Avenue, Apple
Tree Lane and Sunset Lane
in the Township of Roxbury
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to introduce Ordinance 19-05. Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Schmidt – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Hall – yes
Mayor Zoschak –
yes
Motion carried 5
- 0
20-05
A capital ordinance of the Township of Roxbury, in the County
of Morris, New
Jersey, authorizing the
improvement of Dell Avenue Park in, by and for the Township,
appropriating therefore the sum of $60,000 and providing that such sum so
appropriated shall be raised from a County of Morris Community Development Block Grant
Mr. Hall made a
motion to introduce Ordinance 20-05. Mr. Ciaramella seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Hall – yes Mr.
Ciaramella – yes
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Schmidt – yes
Mayor Zoschak –
yes
Motion carried 5
- 0
HEARING AND ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
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
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to open Ordinance 12-05 to the public. Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Schmidt – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Hall – yes
Mayor Zoschak –
yes
Motion carried 5
– 0
There was no
public comment.
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to close Ordinance 12-05 to the public. Mr. Schmidt seconded the
motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Schmidt – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Hall –yes
Mayor Zoschak –
yes
Motion carried 5
– 0
Mr. Hall made a
motion to adopt Ordinance 12-05. Mr. Rilee seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Hall – yes Mr.
Rilee – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Schmidt – yes
Mayor Zoschak –
yes
Motion carried 5
– 0
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
Mr. Schmidt made
a motion to open Ordinance 13-05 to the public. Mr. Rilee seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Schmidt –
yes Mr. Rilee –yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Hall – yes
Mayor Zoschak –
yes
Motion carried 5
– 0
There was no
public comment.
Mr. Hall made a
motion to close Ordinance 13-05 to the public. Mr. Ciaramella seconded the
motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Hall – yes Mr.
Ciaramella – yes
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Schmidt – yes
Mayor Zoschak –
yes
Motion carried 5
– 0
Mr. Hall made a
motion to adopt Ordinance 13-05. Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Hall –yes Mr.
Schmidt – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Rilee – yes
Mayor Zoschak –
yes
Motion carried 5
- 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
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to open Ordinance 14-05 to the public. Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee - yes Mr.
Schmidt – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Hall – yes
Mayor Zoschak
–yes
Motion carried 5
– 0
There was no
public comment.
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to close Ordinance 14-05 to the public. Mr. Schmidt seconded the
motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Schmidt – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Hall –yes
Mayor Zoschak –
yes
Motion carried 5
– 0
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to adopt Ordinance 14-05. Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Schmidt – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Hall –yes
Mayor Zoschak –yes
Motion carried 5
- 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
Mr. Schmidt made
a motion to open Ordinance 15-05 to the public. Mr. Rilee seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Schmidt –
yes Mr. Rilee – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Hall – yes
Mayor Zoschak –
yes
Motion carried 5
– 0
There was no
public comment.
Mr. Hall made a
motion to close Ordinance 15-05 to the public. Mr. Schmidt seconded the
motion.
Roll Call;
Mr. Hall –yes Mr.
Schmidt – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Rilee – yes
Mayor Zoschak –
yes
Motion carried 5
– 0
Mr. Hall made a
motion to adopt Ordinance 15-05. Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Hall – yes Mr.
Schmidt – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Rilee – yes
Mayor Zoschak -
yes
Motion carried 5
- 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
Mr. Schmidt made
a motion to open Ordinance 16-05 to the public. Mr. Rilee seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Schmidt –
yes Mr. Rilee - yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Hall – yes
Mayor Zoschak
–yes
Motion carried 5
– 0
There was no
public comment.
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to close Ordinance 16-05 to the public. Mr. Schmidt seconded the
motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Schmidt – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Hall –yes
Mayor Zoschak –
yes
Motion carried 5
– 0
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to adopt Ordinance 16-05. Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee - yes Mr.
Schmidt – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Hall – yes
Mayor Zoschak –
yes
Motion carried 5
- 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
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to open Ordinance 17-05 to the public. Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Schmidt – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Hall –yes
Mayor Zoschak –
yes
Motion carried 5
– 0
There was no public
comment.
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to close Ordinance 17-05 to the public. Mr. Schmidt seconded the
motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Schmidt –yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Hall – yes
Mayor Zoschak –
yes
Motion carried 5
– 0
Mr. Hall made a
motion to adopt Ordinance 17-05. Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Hall -yes Mr.
Schmidt –yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Rilee –yes
Mayor Zoschak –
yes
Motion carried 5
- 0
18-05 An ordinance to amend and supplement
Chapter II, Administrative Code, Section 2-17, Officers and Employees
Generally, of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of Roxbury, County
of Morris, State of New Jersey
Mr.
Rilee made a motion to open Ordinance 18-05 to the public. Mr. Schmidt
seconded the motion.
Roll
Call:
Mr.
Rilee – yes Mr. Schmidt –yes
Mr.
Ciaramella – yes Mr. Hall – yes
Mayor
Zoschak – yes
Motion
carried 5 – 0
There
was no public comment.
Mr.
Rilee made a motion to close Ordinance 18-05 to the public. Mr. Schmidt
seconded the motion.
Roll
Call:
Mr.
Rilee – yes Mr. Schmidt –yes
Mr.
Ciaramella – yes Mr. Hall – yes
Mayor Zoschak –
yes
Motion carried 5
– 0
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to adopt Ordinance 18-05. Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee -yes Mr.
Schmidt – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Hall - yes
Mayor Zoschak –
yes
Motion carried 5
- 0
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF
RESOLUTIONS
05-117
A resolution
incorporating by reference herein and approving the following numbered
resolutions
listed on the regular council meeting agenda for this date: 05-118, 05-119,
05-120, 05-121, 05-122, 05-123, 05-124, 05-125, 05-126, 05-127, 05-128, 05-130,
05-132
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to adopt Resolution 05-117. Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee –yes Mr.
Schmidt – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Hall – yes
Mayor Zoschak –
yes
Motion carried 5
- 0
05-118
A resolution authorizing salaries and compensation for employees for the Year
2005
The
salary for the Construction Code Official will be changed to $69,500. Mr.
Raths advised that these salaries are a 3.25% increase across the board.
05-119 A resolution authorizing the acceptance
of a cash bond for soil relocation for West Chester Machinery on Old Ledgewood Road, Block 9303, Lots 6 & 7
05-120 A resolution approving participation with
the State of New Jersey in a Safe and Secure Communities Program administered
by the Division of Criminal Justice, Department of Law and Public Safety
05-121 A resolution authorizing refund of unused
escrow monies 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
05-122
A resolution amending the membership of the Township Fire Department
05-123
A resolution authorizing the refund of taxes
05-124 A resolution authorizing the award of a
contract to Environ-Sciences, Inc. for a Phase I Environmental Assessment for
310 Mount Arlington Boulevard (Paturzo Property) Block 12012, Lot 2
05-125 A resolution authorizing a reduction of
the sewer allocation for Clearview Cinema located at 275 Route 10, Succasunna,
Block 5004 Lots 7 and 8
05-126 A resolution authorizing the award of a
contract to Key-Tech of Keyport, NJ for the asphalt core drilling and
testing of Sections 2A and 2B of the Emmans Road Reconstruction Project
05-127 A resolution authorizing the release of a
Performance Guarantee posted for Right-of-Way Excavation Permit No. AUG3104 Man
Yam, 8 Larsen Drive, Succasunna
05-128 A resolution authorizing the refund of
Engineering Inspection Escrow to Matrix Excavating L.L.C. regarding Minor Soil
Permit No. 021004, 539 Logan
Drive, Landing, NJ Block 11403, Lot
23
05-130 A resolution authorizing the award of a
contract to Z&Z Contracting, Inc. for Contract “C” Conkling Road Storm
Sewer and Mooney Road Water Main Improvements
05-132
A resolution authorizing payment of bills.
05-129
A resolution authorizing an amendment to the Professional Architectural
Services
Contract for Gates Architectural Design,
Inc. for the Fire Company No. 2 Annex Building Expansion Project
Mr.
Hall made a motion to adopt Resolution 05-129. Mr. Rilee seconded the motion.
This
is Community Development Block Grant money.
Roll
Call:
Mr.
Hall – yes Mr. Rilee – yes
Mr.
Ciaramella – yes Mr. Schmidt – yes
Mayor
Zoschak – yes
Motion
carried 5 - 0
05-131 A resolution approving the NJDOT
resolution, application and agreement for State Aid
to Municipalities for Fiscal Year 2006,
under the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority Act Local Bikeway
Category for the Veteran’s Trail Bikeway Project
Mr.
Hall made a motion to adopt Resolution 05-131. Mr. Schmidt seconded the
motion.
Mr.
Rilee stated that we do not have a trails plan in place yet and we do not know
if this would qualify for such a plan. He would rather see a plan before
applying for the grant. Mr. Hall stated that there is a timing issue in that
the application must be received by the DOT by April 15th. Mr.
Raths credited the Engineering Department for putting this together in such a
short time.
Roll
Call:
Mr.
Hall – yes Mr. Schmidt – yes
Mr.
Ciaramella –yes Mr. Rilee – no
Mayor
Zoschak – yes
Motion
carried 4 - 1
PERSONNEL
CHANGES
Judy
Riley April 6, 2005 Memorandum
COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to file the Communications of April 1, 2005. Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Schmidt – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Hall – yes
Mayor Zoschak –
no
Motion carried 4
– 1
April 8, 2005
#2
– Mayors Fax Advisory from William G. Dressel, Jr., Executive Director of NJLM
dated April 1, 2005 re: Solid Waste Management Plan – Council would like
comments from Rick Blood, Assistant Director of Public Works.
#20
– Correspondence from Bradley M. Campbell, Commissioner – State of New Jersey
to Honorable Richard Zoschak, Mayor of Roxbury Township dated March 23, 2005
re: 2005 Clean Communities Entitlement – The Township will apply for this.
#26
– Interoffice Memo from Richard Blood, to Christopher Raths, dated April 4,
2005, re: Public Works Facility Update – This will be sent to the DPW Committee
for review.
#27,
#28 and #29 – Interoffice Memos from Christopher Raths to Mark Noll, Police
Chief, Bob Hackett, Director of Office of Emergency Management and Frank Grisi,
Health Officer, dated April
8, 2005, re: Great Work on
TOPOFF 3 – A letter of thanks from the Mayor will be sent to BettyLou DeCroce,
Township Clerk.
PUBLIC
PORTION
Chris
Bassani, 42 Laurie Road, Landing, questioned who should be
removing the rocks along Shippenport
Road, by Mr. Arminio’s
property. Mr. Raths will have Mr. Kobylarz contact Mr. Arminio tomorrow and
advise him to keep the road clean.
Ms.
Bassani discussed the water along the road from the railroad trestle and
questioned if this will be fixed. Mr. Raths advised that the railroad has
been notified and will check with them to determine when it will be repaired.
Ms.
Bassani questioned if anything can be done about the third lane by the
jughandle on Route 46. Mr. Raths advised that the Township has sent many
letters requesting striping in that area.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
05-133
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 05-132 for Executive Session. Mr.
Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll
Call:
Mr.
Rilee – yes Mr. Schmidt – yes
Mr.
Ciaramella – yes Mr. Hall – yes
Mayor
Zoschak – yes
Motion
carried 5 – 0
At
9:20 PM Council took a short break.
At
9:30 PM Council reconvened the Regular Meeting and went into Executive Session.
At
10:04 PM Council returned to the Regular Meeting. Mayor Zoschak advised that
Council will not be able to hold the Budget Meeting on April 18th
because the Lake Hopatcong Commission will be using the Council Room that
night. Mr. Raths will supply Council with other possible dates.
ADJOURNMENT
At
10:07 PM Mr. Ciaramella made a motion 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: May 10, 2005
ROLL CALL: Mr. Rilee – yes Mr. Schmidt – yes
Mr.
Ciaramella –yes Mr. Hall –yes
Mr.
Smith – abstain Ms. Urgo – abstain
Mayor
Zoschak - yes