April 26, 2005
A Workshop Meeting was held by the Township Council of the Township
of Roxbury on April 26, 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) Councilwoman Sandy
Urgo, Councilmen John Ciaramella, Fred Hall, Jim Rilee, Tim Smith, Martin
Schmidt and Mayor Richard Zoschak
ALSO
PRESENT: Christopher Raths, Township
Manager; Robert Oostdyk, Township Attorney’s Office and BettyLou DeCroce,
Township Clerk
REPORTS
OF COUNCIL LIAISON REPRESENTATIVES, COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND NEW BUSINESS/OLD
BUSINESS
New Business
A.
Proclamation: Day of Prayer
in Roxbury Township – Mayor Zoschak read the proclamation to the
public.
B.
Proclamation: Kids Day
America/International – Mayor Zoschak read the proclamation to the public.
C.
Proclamation: Support Buddy
Poppies – Mayor Zoschak read the proclamation to the public.
D.
Presentation: Concerned,
Responsible Individuals to Save Picatinny (CRISP) Refer to separate handout.
Richard Waibel, Director and Jay Decker
representatives from CRISP an organization working to save Picatinny spoke
about the Arsenal. Mr. Waibel discussed with the Council the important role
Picatinny plays in supplying equipment and ammunitions to our military that are
manufactured at Picatinny to support our military personnel in Iraq. Mr.
Decker advised Council that a closure of Picatinny would have a huge impact on
our defense and also would mean the personnel working at the arsenal would be
out of a job. Mr. Waibel also stated that a lot of their employees are
residents of Roxbury Township and the impact would be felt in our community. The
primary purpose of CRISP is to get the information out to the public.
Congressman Rodney Frelinghysen is a huge supporter of Picatinny and CRISP.
CRISP is also very active in Washington D.C. On March 15,
2005, the President nominated 9
Commission members to evaluate what facilities they feel should remain for the
production of defense ammunitions etc. In November recommendations of base
closures will be given to President Bush. The benefits that Picatinny provides
is an outstanding work force with scientists and experts in the field that build
smart munitions, bomb jammers and antimortar devices. Mr. Waibel stated that
the highest percentage of engineers and scientists are working here at
Picatinny. Both Mr. Waibel and Mr. Decker asked the township to help to deliver
the message as to how vital Picatinny is to the Community with approximately
140 employees from Roxbury Township alone. CRISP would appreciate if the township could
prepare a resolution to be sent to everyone involved supporting Picatinny and
recognizing it as a key facility where more than 90% of the war materials are
developed as well as conventional defense weapons and ammunition.
Councilmembers
had questions pertaining to the last round of cuts that took place and
Picatinny was saved from being closed. Mr. Waibel stated that there has been
an aggressive cost reduction that saved them. They have cut back approximately
30 million dollars out of their budget in the last 6 years and they will
continue to do more cuts if that’s what it takes to keep Picatinny open and
operational.
Councilman
Smith questioned the representatives as to what main reason would they say to
us to keep Picatinny in NJ. Mr. Decker stated that 90% of weapons and
ammunition are developed here at Picatinny. Mr. Hall stated that preparation
is key. Mr. Waibel agreed and felt that a resolution should be prepared as
soon as possible. Mr. Schmidt asked what the feed back is so far? Mr. Waibel
answered that the Arsenal has been getting some publicity, but they need to
keep focused publicly to put enough pressure on the Commission and the
President. Congressman Frelinghysen is currently serving on the Defense
Appropriations Committee. The nine Committee members are recommended by the
President, the House Majority and House Minority. Mayor Zoschak stated we would
do everything in our power to keep Picatinny alive. Armed Forces Day at
Picatinny will be held on Saturday, May
23, 2005 and it will be open house to
the public. Mr. Waibel left posters and a book about Picatinny Arsenal.
Council agreed to have a resolution prepared for approval by the governing
body.
Presentation: Stormwater –
By Mike Kobylarz, Director of Engineering did an overview with the Council as
to where the township is at this time. Mr. Kobylarz stated that the Morris
County Planning Board will review the maps and they will change the language if
directed. Mr. Kobylarz stated that they would work with him and the township
so the maps are properly documented. Mr. Kobylarz stated that they are
attempting to have the maps enlarged, which were received by the County. Ms.
Urgo commented that the maps were not large enough to identify and we should
state all of our objections in the letter that will be sent to the County.
Discussions took place pertaining to the TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load). Mr.
Rilee stated he has concerns about the way the Lake is doing their TMDL in the
report. Mr. Rilee felt that there were questions in the ordinance such as
steep slopes. Ms. Urgo questioned the last page of report regarding the level
of details for mitigation plans. Mr. Kobylarz stated the County has 60 days to
review the plan. Mayor Zoschak questioned the revision process of the letter
and stated there is a contradiction. Mr. Rilee stated we should do whatever we
can do to reduce the TMDL’s. We need more cooperation from surrounding
municipalities. Mr. Smith noted that this is especially true considering
that other contributing Communities have not reduced their TMDL’s by providing
sanitary sewer systems in the lake watershed area. Mr. Kobylarz stated that he
would make changes with reference to the TMDL’s. Council agreed that they
would like to see a revised draft prior to sending it to the County. Mr.
Kobylarz will provide that to Mr. Raths for Council’s review.
Mr.
Raths asked Council if they could amend the order of business in order to allow
Kenbar Investments to address the council.
Mayor
Zoschak amended the order of business to allow Kenbar Investments to address
the Council.
Mr.
& Mrs. Hyman the owners of Kenbar Investments were present to discuss with
council a requirement pertaining to their 30,160 sq. ft building located on 7
acres on Orben Drive. Mrs. Hyman explained to Council that part of their
approvals from the board was to vacate Smith
Avenue. Mrs. Hyman apologized that
they are before the Council on such short notice.
Mr.
Ciaramella made a motion to have an ordinance prepared to vacate Smith Avenue.
Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Mr. Ciaramella – Yes Mr.
Schmidt – Yes
Mr. Hall – Yes Mr.
Rilee – Yes
Mr. Smith – Yes Ms.
Urgo – Yes
Mayor Zoschak – Yes
Motion Carried 7 to 0
Mayor
Zoschak amended the order of business to discuss Old Business/New
Business/Council Committees/Liaison
Mr. Ciaramella advised Council that there is a meeting
scheduled for next week with the Rotary and 911 Memorial Committee.
Mr. Hall stated that this Thursday would be a meeting of the
Trails Committee. Also Mr. Hall stated that the dedication for Jerry Roland was
nicely done. There will be a meeting of the Recreation Committee this
Saturday. Further Mr. Hall congratulated the Board of Education members who
were elected to the school board. The school budget was passed which included
18 positions were eliminated which included Teachers and Aides.
Mr. Smith stated that there is an Open Space meeting next
week. Further, Mr. Smith stated that the Water/Sewer Committee will meet on
Friday. Mr. Smith questioned Mr. Blood, Assistant DPW Director as to the
current status of Emmans Road and Reger Road. Mr. Raths stated that it would
be completed by mid May if the weather is good.
Mr. Smith questioned Mr. Raths pertaining to the Jefferson
School area speeding. Mr. Raths stated that it is being taken care of.
Ms. Urgo stated that the VMC Awards Dinner was nice and that
Frank Dekmar, Claudia Murden, Mike Daley and Glenn Gordon were recognized and
honored. Council asked Ms. Urgo to write an article about the event and
honorees for the Roxbury Image. Ms. Urgo stated that she would.
Ms. Urgo stated that she had reviewed information provided
by Mr. Raths pertaining to the Highbridge Rail Line. Ms. Urgo stated that the
County signed a five-year lease in 1986. Therefore, a renewal should have
taken place in 1991. Ms. Urgo would like Mr. Raths to contact the County to
follow up on any contracts signed since 1991 and report back to Council.
Ms. Urgo stated that any documents pertaining to the Shell
Service Station contamination on Lakeside Boulevard, Landing, should be
forwarded to Mr. Bucco for review.
Ms. Urgo also requested to have an update on the Stormwater
Ordinance. Mr. Raths will follow up.
Mr. Rilee requested an update on the DPW Facility (Pine
Street). Mr. Blood was present and stated that they are currently working on
the floor plans and will get back to Council.
Mr. Rilee questioned the Trails Committee Meeting to be held
on Thursday. Mr. Schmidt stated that it is being held for information purposes
only with the public present and any input they may have.
Mr. Smith stated that Earl Riley from the Morris Land Conservancy
met with an owner of property in the Township that may be a potential
acquisition for open space. At this time Ms. Urgo stepped down due to a
potential conflict of interest. Mr. Smith stated that the Open Space
Committee has discussed possible properties with the Trails Committee. Council
stated that they feel any discussion on potential purchase of open space should
be brought before the Council prior to any committees. Mr. Smith stated that
any further discussion should be done in Executive Session.
Ms. Urgo returned to the dais.
Mayor Zoschak advised Mr. Raths that 66 Laurie Road has
garbage all over. Mr. Raths will follow up.
Mayor Zoschak stated that Wills
Road and Logan Drive have been cleaned up and water is flowing properly and looks
good.
Mayor Zoschak questioned the
status on Shippenport Road pertaining to flooding. Mr. Blood stated that it
has been resolved.
Mayor Zoschak stated that on Kenvil Avenue when making a
left onto Main Street there is a site distance problem because of a hedge is
blocking a driver’s view. Mr. Raths will follow up with the Road Department.
Old
Business
- Procurement
Policy – Is being worked on.
- Appointments
i.
Lake Musconetcong Regional
Planning Board: 1 Member, 4-year Term (Mayor Appointment)
ii.
Rockaway River Watershed Cabinet - 1 Member, 1-year term and
un-expired term of Tricia Fragale (1/1/05 > 12/31/05) – Next Meeting.
PUBLIC PORTION
John Sandstrom
65 Eyland Avenue
Succasunna, NJ
Mr. Sandstrom is employed at Picatinny and he has worked
there for 14 years and he appreciates the position theTownship is taking in
order to help keep Picatinny alive. Mr. Sandstrom stated that there is a paper
street between 61 & 63 Eyland Avenue – the new owner of 61 filled in the
drainage culvert and it is causing the area to flood. Mr. Sandstrom stated that
the drainage system is collapsing and asked if the Road Department could work
on repairing the drainage. Mr. Raths will follow up and have an evaluation
done and report back to Council and Mr. Sandstrom.
MATTERS REQUESTED/REFERRED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS, MANAGER, ATTORNEY OR CLERK
A.
Application for Raffles License
No. RA: 1241 by St. Therese Rosary Alter Society.
B.
Application for Raffles License
No. RA: 1242 St. Therese Rosary Alter Society.
C.
Application for Raffles License
No. RA: 1243 Succasunna Lions Club.
D.
Application for Raffles License
No. RA: 1244 St. Therese Roman Catholic Church.
Ms. Urgo made a motion to approve A,B,C & D. Mr.
Rilee seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Ms. Urgo – Yes Mr. Rilee – Yes
Mr. Ciaramella – Yes Mr. Hall -
Abstain
Mr. Schmidt – Yes Mr. Smith – Yes
Mayor Zoschak – Yes
At this time 9:25 PM Council took a 10 minute break.
At 9:30 PM Council returned to the dais.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None
DRAFT ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION
None
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES
21-05
An ordinance amending Ordinance
No. 16-04 authorizing the acquisition of certain real property known as Block
5901, Lot 1, more commonly known as 136A Emmans Road, in the Township of
Roxbury, County of Morris and State of New Jersey. (Castellana).
Ms.
Urgo stepped down at this time.
Mr. Rilee made a motion to introduce 21-05. Mr. Hall
seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Mr. Rilee – Yes Mr. Hall – Yes
Mr. Ciaramella – Yes Mr.
Schmidt – Yes
Mr. Smith – Yes Mayor
Zoschak – Yes
Motion Carried 6 to 0 (Ms. Urgo stepped down)
Ms. Urgo returned to the dais.
HEARING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
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
open 19-05 to the public. Ms. Urgo seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Mr. Rilee – Yes Ms. Urgo - Yes
Mr. Ciaramella - Yes Mr. Hall –
Yes
Mr. Schmidt – Yes Mr. Smith –
Yes
Mayor Zoschak – Yes
Motion Carried 7 to 0
OPEN TO PUBLIC – NO PUBLIC
INPUT.
Mr. Rilee made a motion to close 19-05 to the public. Mr.
Smith seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Mr. Rilee – Yes Mr. Smith – Yes
Mr. Ciaramella – Yes Mr. Hall – Yes
Mr. Schmidt – Yes Ms. Urgo – Yes
Mayor Zoschak – Yes
Motion Carried 7 to 0
Mr. Rilee made a motion to adopt 19-05. Mr. Smith seconded
the motion.
Roll Call: Mr. Rilee – Yes Mr. Smith – Yes
Mr. Ciaramella – Yes Mr. Hall – Yes
Mr. Schmidt – Yes Ms. Urgo – Yes
Mayor Zoschak – Yes
Motion Carried 7 to 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
open 20-05 to the public. Ms. Urgo seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Mr. Hall – Yes Ms. Urgo – Yes
Mr.Ciaramella – Yes Mr. Rilee – Yes
Mr. Schmidt – Yes Mr. Smith –
Yes
Mayor Zoschak – Yes
Motion Carried 7 to 0
OPEN TO PUBLIC – NO PUBLIC INPUT
Mr. Hall made a motion to close 20-05 to the public. Mr.
Rilee seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Mr. Hall – Yes Mr. Rilee – Yes
Mr. Ciaramella – Yes Mr. Schmidt –
Yes
Mr. Smith – Yes Ms. Urgo –
Yes
Mayor Zoschak – Yes
Motion Carried 7 to 0
Mr. Hall made a motion to adopt ordinance 20-05. Ms. Urgo
seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Mr. Hall – Yes Mr. Rilee – Yes
Mr. Ciaramella – Yes Mr. Schmidt -
Yes
Mr. Smith – Yes Ms. Urgo –
Yes
Mayor Zoschak – Yes
Motion Carried 7 to 0
DRAFT RESOLUTION FOR DISCUSSION
None
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
05-134
A resolution incorporating by
reference herein and approving the following numbered resolutions listed on the
workshop council meeting agenda for this date. 05-135, 05-136, 05-137, 05-138,
05-139, 05-140, 05-141, 05-142, 05-143, 05-144, 05-145, 05-146, 05-147, 05-148,
05-149, 05-150, 05-153, 05-154.
Ms. Urgo made a motion to adopt 05-134. Mr. Rilee seconded
the motion.
Roll Call: Ms. Urgo – Yes Mr.
Rilee – Yes
Mr. Ciaramella – Yes
(abstain chk, #35530, #35532, #35534)
Mr. Hall – Yes Mr.
Schmidt – Yes
Mr. Smith – Yes Mayor
Zoschak – Yes
Motion Carried 7 to 0 (w-3 abstentions on checks).
05-135 A resolution amending the membership of the
Township Fire Department.
05-136
A resolution authorizing the acceptance of Sanitary Sewer Easements for
the Dellamo Development in the Township of Roxbury.
05-137 A resolution authorizing the acceptance of a
cash bond for soil relocation for Kenbar Properties located on Lake Street,
Ledgewood, Block 3602, Lot 2, 3, 4, 5, 14, 15.
05-138 A resolution authorizing annual tax sale.
05-139 A resolution authorizing the execution of an
Access Agreement between Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed, Inc. and the Township of
Roxbury for the sampling of monitoring wells located on the Township’s property
at 1715 Route 46, Ledgewood, New Jersey.
05-141 A resolution
of the Township Council of the Township of Roxbury, in the County of Morris,
State of New Jersey, authorizing proceeding with the application from the
Garden State Historic Preservation Trust Fund of the New Jersey Historic Trust
Preservation Plan for the King Homestead Rehabilitation Project, 209 Main
Street, Block 6408, Lot 1.
05-142
A resolution authorizing the Township to provide matching funds to
Community Hope Safe and Vital Neighborhoods for special needs housing in
Kenvil.
05-143 A
resolution authorizing the purchase of manhole and drainage castings from
Campbell Foundry Company
05-144 A resolution authorizing the award of a
contract to Micro Pave Systems, Inc. for cracksealing various township roads
05-145 A resolution authorizing the purchase of a
39,000 GVW dump truck chassis from Deluxe International Trucks, Inc.
05-146 a resolution authorizing the purchase of one
17,500 GVW truck chassis from PNC FLM, LLC aka Princeton Nassua/Conover Ford.
05-147
A resolution authorizing the award of a Professional Engineering Services
Contract to Thomas Grau, P.E. of Hatch Mott Macdonald for General Engineering
Services for 2005 for the sewer utility.
05-148 A resolution authorizing the award of a
Professional Engineering Services Contract to Thomas Grau, P.E. of Hatch Mott
Macdonald for General Engineering Services for 2005 for the water utility.
05-149 A resolution authorizing a
sanitary sewer allocation to Kenbar Investments, LLC for the property located
at102 Hillcrest Avenue, Ledgewood, Block 8602, Lot 14.01.
05-150 A resolution rejecting all bids and granting authorization to
re-advertise for bids for the bathroom improvements for ADA compliance for
Roxbury Senior Center, 72 Eyland Avenue, Block 1802, Lot 7.
05-153 A resolution authorizing the award of a
contract to PM Construction Corporation, Hillside, New Jersey for the Skyview
Wastewater Treatment Plant Decommissioning Project NJEIT NO. S340381-06.
05-154
A resolution authorizing payment of bills.
05-151 A resolution authorizing
the acceptance of the Maintenance Bond and approving the release of the
performance guarantee and final payment to Tilcon New York, Inc., Wharton, NJ
for the Eyland Avenue Road Reconstruction Project Phases I and II.
Mr. Smith made a motion to approve 05-151. Ms. Urgo
seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Mr. Smith – Yes Ms. Urgo – Yes
Mr. Ciaramella – Yes Mr. Hall – Yes
Mr. Rilee – Yes Mr. Schmidt
– Yes
Mayor Zoschak - Yes
Motion Carried 7 to 0
05-152
A resolution authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding
between the Township of Roxbury and the County of Morris for the Interoperable
Radio Project.
Mr. Smith made a motion to approve 05-152. Mr. Rilee
seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Mr. Smith – Yes Mr. Rilee – Yes
Mr. Ciaramella – Yes Mr. Hall – Yes
Mr. Schmidt – Yes Ms. Urgo – Yes
Mayor Zoschak – yes
Motion Carried 7 to 0
COMMUNICATIONS
April 15, 2005
Mr. Rilee made a motion to file Communication 4/15/05. Ms.
Urgo seconded the motion.
Roll Call: All In Favor – Yes
Motion Carried 7 to 0
Communication
April 22, 2005
#2 Newsletter on Council of Affordable Housing dated
February/March 2005 re: COAH to Host Workshops on the Third Round of Rules.
Mr. Hall preferred to keep in County.
#10 Correspondence from Paul C. McDougall, Town Clerk of
Dover & Javier Marin, Mayor of Dover dated April 12, 2005 re: RESOLUTION
REQUESTING THE MORRIS COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS RETURN SURPLUS FUNDS
TO LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES. Council would like a resolution prepared for the next
meeting.
#16 Interoffice memo from Michael A. Kobylarz, P.E.,P.P.,
C.M.E. – Township Engineer/Director of Public Works to Christopher Raths,
Township Manager dated April 12, 2005 re: Route 46 Water Main Extension –
Mooney Road to Old Traveled Way. In discussions, Mayor Zoschak suggested that
we get together with the property owners to participate in the extension of the
water system. Mr. Raths will look into.
#26 – Correspondence from
Bradley M. Campbell, Commissioner – Department of Environmental protection to
Honorable Richard Zoschak, Mayor of Roxbury Township dated April8, 2005 re:
Roxbury Township Environmental Commission Has Been Awarded a Matching Grant
from the NJDEP in the amount of $2,500.00. Mayor Zoschak would like a letter
prepared for him to sign from the Clerks office.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
05-155 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. Smith made a motion to approve 05-155 for an Executive
Session. Mr. Rilee seconded the motion.
Roll Call: All In Favor – Yes
Motion Carried 7 to 0
At 10:10 PM Council went into Executive Session.
At 11:00 PM Council returned to the Workshop Meeting.
Ms. Urgo had stepped down due to a potential conflict of
interest.
Mr. Rilee made a motion to approve Resolution 05-156. Mr.
Smith seconded the motion.
05-156
A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH MORRIS LAND CONSERVANCY (mlc)
TO SECURE A LIMITED
APPRAISAL OF ONE PROPERTY.
Resolution 05-156 is to determine the value of a property
known as 165 Ledge-Landing Road, Landing (Block 10101, Lot 23).
Roll Call: Mr. Rilee – Yes Mr. Smith – Yes
Mr. Schmidt – Yes Mayor Zoschak
– Yes
Motion Carried 6 to 0
Ms. Urgo returned to the dais.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11:15 PM Mr. Rilee made a motion to adjourn the Workshop
Meeting. Mr. Smith seconded the motion.
Roll Call: All In Favor – Yes
Motion Carried 7 to 0
Submitted By:
_________________________
BettyLou DeCroce
Township Clerk
MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL
DATE: July 26, 2005
ROLL CALL: Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Schmidt – yes
Mr. Ciaramella – yes Mr.
Hall –yes
Mr. Smith – yes Mayor
Zoschak - yes