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MINUTES – MENDHAM TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
Morris
County
,
New Jersey
April 11, 2005
Mayor Krieg called the meeting to order at
7:30 p.m.
in Township Hall,
Brookside
,
New Jersey
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Krieg, Mr. Pierson, Mr.
Phelan,
Mr. Schrier, Ms. Florek
Absent:
Also Present: Roger S. Clapp,
Esq., Township Attorney
Stephen
Mountain
, Township Administrator
Penny Newell, Township Clerk
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Krieg read the following statement:
STATEMENT OF ADEQUATE NOTICE:
“Adequate notice of this meeting of the Township Committee of the
Township of Mendham was given as required by the Open Public Meetings Act as
follows: Notice was given to the Observer
Tribune and the Daily Record on January 10, 2005; Notice was posted
on the bulletin board in Township Offices and Notice was filed with the Clerk on
January 10, 2005
.”
APPROVAL OF MINUTES –
March 22, 2005
– Mr. Schrier made a motion to approve these
minutes as written; Ms. Florek seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL – All present voted YES.
OLD BUSINESS
No old business
HEARING PERSONS PRESENT
Upon motion duly made and seconded the meeting was opened
to the public. No one present asked
to be heard. Upon motion duly made
and seconded the meeting was closed to the public.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Presentation –
Mendham
Township
Fire Department Fire Protection Report. Sam
Tolley and Peter Staples represented the Fire Department.
Mr. Staples reviewed the report, which looked at equipment and the
feasibility of maintaining it as well as overall deficiencies, and needs.
The Report was gone on a department level rather than by the two
individual companies. They looked at
determining standards for future operations and noted that the subcommittee met
over several months and consisted of Peter Staples, Sam Tolley, John McDonough,
Jay Alderton, Walt Dwyer and Bryan Foerster.
Mr. Phelan asked if the report had been presented to both
companies. Mr. Staples said that it
was and comments by members were addressed prior to this presentation to the
Township Committee. Mr. Tolley added
that this report is a work in progress.
Mr. Pierson said the extent of involvement with the Borough
was unclear and asked if they had been given an opportunity to review and
comment on the report. Mr. Staples
said the Borough was not directly involved and he was looking for direction from
the governing body prior to approaching the Borough.
Mr. Pierson agreed that it made sense to present to the governing body
first.
Mr. Tolley said they would be updating standard guidelines
and procedures, which will involve the Borough, specifically as they pertain to
the use of a ladder truck.
Mr. Staples pointed out that, as the housing stock in the
Township continues to grow in size the implications for prevention and handling
of incidences are important areas of concern.
He also noted that two pieces of apparatus are beyond their normal
replacement age and that may impact on the ISO rating.
Mr. Tolley said that is especially true for the pumper,
however not for the utility vehicle. He
said the government standards vary by vehicle.
Mr. Staples pointed out suggestions regarding
specifications for equipment acquisition going forward, for example the CAF
units and single stage pumps. He
also noted that they are using less apparatus for carrying personal turnout
gear. The ability to carry water to
unhydranted areas in critical. Another
concern is the lack of manpower during weekday business hours.
Other priorities are training, communications and ability to carry
ladders due to the increasing size of the housing stock.
Mr. Phelan asked what the fire department is recommending
in lieu of the mutual aid aerial truck. Mr.
Staples said they have not come to any conclusions now.
Mr. Tolley pointed out the long relationship with the Borough and even
their ladder truck may not be large enough going forward, however, this report
in no way means that the fire department is planning to recommend acquisition of
a ladder truck.
Mr. Phelan said the plans for the new firehouse do not take
an aerial truck into consideration. Mr.
Tolley said it might be possible to position the firehouse for future expansion
with the potential for housing a ladder truck.
Mr. Schrier said the design is not completed yet and they may look at
accommodating such a vehicle in the future.
Mr. Phelan said he hoped that while planning for the future they take
advantage of mutual aid possibilities. Mr. Tolley said one idea is for the
Township to contribute towards an expansion of the Borough facility as they are
also experiencing increases in house size.
Mr. Phelan said there are ordinances to regulate the height of
structures. Mr. Tolley responded
that while there are height restrictions, the landscapes are such that houses
are being built on shelves of land and it is almost impossible to get a truck
close enough.
Mr. Phelan noted that any document, such as this report,
that points out fire related deficiencies may create a liability.
Mr. Clapp suggested that some wording may be softened and Mr. Schrier
said some findings might only be perceived as deficiencies.
Ms. Florek said she just received the report this evening
and she will read it before commenting.
2. Presentation:
Mendham
Township
Board of Education 2005 Budget: James
Mallon, Interim Business Administrator and Board Vice President Marcia Peters.
Ms. Peters said the process of establishing the budget
began last November with the business administrator, the superintendent and
various subcommittees of the Board of Education meeting to provide input and
guidance. The proposed budget was
then presented to the full Board, whose members feel this is a conservative
budget that is mindful of the taxpayers of the community.
Mr. Mallon then began a power-point presentation that had
been prepared by the former business administrator prior to his recent move to a
district in
Bergen
County
. Mr. Mallon reported that the
Board of Education will begin, in the near future, the process of selecting a
superintendent who will then select a business administrator.
He said the budget to be voted upon is roughly a 5% increase over last
year and will fund two new custodial positions and one new library aide
position.
Mr. Phelan asked about the status of the teachers’
contract. Mr. Mallon said they are
currently in the second year of a three-year contract.
Mr. Phelan asked if staff contribute towards the cost of health benefits.
Mr. Mallon said they do, although the NJEA supports teachers’ rights to
receive fully paid benefits. Mr.
Pierson asked about the vehicle lease-purchase program and the capital reserve
contribution. Mr. Phelan asked about
surplus noting state rules that regulation how much surplus a district can have
and how that puts more demands on the management of the budget.
Mr. Mallon acknowledged that that can
be addressed by decrease in spending and cuts when necessary in maintenance and
supplies. Mr. Schrier said the idea
of restraining spending may not be necessary, and the 1701 legislation is not
going to affect teachers’ salaries. Ms.
Florek said they are required to carry a maintenance line item in the budget.
Ms. Peters said special needs pupils could have an impact on spending if
those pupils have to be sent out of district.
Ms. Peters also noted the ongoing curriculum revision program.
Mr. Mallon added that curriculum is not only textbooks but other
technologies as well as stipends for teachers who work on the curriculum
program. Mr. Phelan asked about
capital expenditures and Mr. Mallon summarized the tax impact to the average
property owner if the proposed budget is approved by the voters.
- Presentation:
West
Morris
Regional
High
School District
Board of Education 2005
Budget John Notte and Meg Berlin, Keith Greg and Julie
Clemens, Board Members and Doug Pechanec, Business Administrator.
Mrs.
Berlin
began by reviewing the 1701 legislation impacts as well as the goals for the
district as the enrollment continues to grow.
She said they expect enrollment to max out in the 2008-2009 school year
and that
Mendham
Township
sends approximately 25% of the student population.
She said the math program is currently in a five-year review process; she
told of the new concept of semesterization in which a student completes a new
course in one semester. The
proposed budget also includes technology improvements, replacement of personal
computers, new art and piano labs and a capital project of the sewer connection
at Central. Mr. Phelan asked about
the status of that connection and Mrs.
Berlin
replied that they were counting on a partnership with the new golf course that
is being build near Central, however the Highlands Act may either halt or delay
that concept. Mr. Notte said he is
hoping appeals will be made and they are working with the DEP.
Mr. Schrier said “the door may not be closed yet.”
Ms. Florek asked if the district has to go ahead and fund that sewer
connection and later on the golf course gets approval, would the district be
reimbursed the funds put aside for the sewer connection.
Mr. Notte and Mr. Pechanec agreed that they would aggressively seek to
obtain as much money back as possible. Mr.
Phelan asked why the district would not bond for the capital expense and spread
the cost over a period of time. Mayor
Krieg agreed that it would make sense for users to pay over time.
Mr. Schrier said he has been talking with the DEP regarding the golf
course issue and there is some confusion relative to whether or not the sewer
tie-in expense was part of the referendum. Mr.
Pechanec said it was critical to but not part of the referendum.
There was a back-and-forth discussion about the merits of bonding and the
need for a special election to do so. Mr.
Pechanec said a long-range facility plan would be presented in the next few
months. Mrs.
Berlin
reviewed the capital program. There
was discussion about whether a traffic light is needed at the entrance to
Mendham HS/Route 24 in the Borough. In
summary, Ms. Clements said the proposed budget presents the smallest tax
increase in seven years. The capital
reserve program was discussed as was the CAP on state aid.
4. Resolution
R2005-41
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE
TOWNSHIP
OF
MENDHAM
, IN THE
COUNTY
OF
MORRIS
, NEW
JERSEY
, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO
COLD HILL ROAD
WHEREAS, the Township received a New Jersey Department of
Transportation’s Local Aid Program allotment of $150,000,00 for the milling
and resurfacing of Cold Hill Road; and
WHEREAS, the
Cold Hill Road
project is to be constructed under the Morris County Cooperative Pricing and
includes the following contractors:
1.
Tilcon New York Inc., Milling, Paving and Fabric Underliner
2.
Denville Line Painting Inc., Thermoplastic Line Stripping
3.
Wally Spergel Inc., Resetting Traffic Loops
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by
the Township Committee of the
Township
of
Mendham
, that contracts be awarded to the above named contractors for the improvements
to
Cold Hill Road
at the total contractor cost of $266,390.69
Mr. Phelan made a motion to adopt R2005-41; Ms. Florek
seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL – All present voted YES.
5. Resolution
R2005-42
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE
TOWNSHIP
OF
MENDHAM
, IN THE
COUNTY
OF
MORRIS
, NEW
JERSEY
, AMENDING RESOLUTION R2005-31 APPOINTING RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
WHEREAS, Resolution R2005-31 adopted on March 14, 2005 approved a Risk
Management Consultant Agreement between the Township of Mendham and Wachovia
Insurance Services Agency, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the Risk Management
Consultant, Richard E. Allocca, is now associated with Advent Insurance
Services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the
Township
of
Mendham
, to approve the Risk Management Consultant Agreement between the
Township
of
Mendham
and Advent Insurance Services and the Mayor is authorized to execute the
Agreement, a copy of which is attached to and made a part of this Resolution.
Mr. Pierson made a motion to adopt R2005-42; Ms. Florek
seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL – All present voted YES.
6. Introduction
of 2005 Municipal Budget
Mr. Mountain reviewed the budget process noting that
increases were necessary in non-discretionary areas in order to retain the high
level of services offered by the Township. He
said this budget also reflects the impact of the first stage of capital planning
for the municipal infrastructure. He
thanked the Finance Department for their assistance in the process.
Mr. Pierson made a motion to introduce the 2005 Budget and
to schedule the public hearing for
May 9, 2005
; Mr. Schrier seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL – All present voted YES.
7. Discussion:
Photo ID Software Program, Lt. Hughes, MTPD.
Lt. Hughes updated the Committee regarding the request to acquire a
system for providing professional photo ID’s that may be used not only by the
Police Department, but also for fire, ems, elected officials, employees, as well
as to provide a service to Township residents.
He said the cost of the system will be supplemented by a private donation
to the department. Mr. Schrier asked
if Lt. Hughes had looked into possibly using the
County
Sheriff
’s camera. Lt. Hughes said he had
not, however, that may be difficult to do because of availability and
scheduling. He said he felt
confident that the expenditure would be justified by man-hours saved.
The Committee agreed to the acquisition of the ID System.
8. Ordinance
5-2005 – First
Reading
bond ordinance
providing for various capital improvements of the township of mendham, in the
county of morris, new jersey, appropriating the aggregate amount of $1,879,000
therefore and authorizing the issuance of $1,671,150 bonds or notes of the
township to finance part of the cost thereof
Mr. Phelan made a motion to adopt Ordinance 5-2005 upon
first reading with second reading and public hearing to be scheduled for
April 26, 2005
; Mr. Pierson seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL – All present voted YES.
A copy of Ordinance 5-2005 is attached hereto and made a
part hereof.
9. Resolution
R2005-43
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE
TOWNSHIP
OF
MENDHAM
, IN THE
COUNTY
OF
MORRIS
, NEW
JERSEY
, APPOINTING EMPLOYEE TO THE POSITION OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
WHERE.AS, the Electrical Subcode
Official/Electrical Inspector for the Township of Mendham will be on sick leave
for an extended period of time; and
WHEREAS, the Construction Code
Official has recommended the appointment of Harold Endean to the position of
Temporary Electrical Subcode Official/Electrical Inspector until the return of
the Electrical Subcode Official/Electrical Inspector.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the
Township
of
Mendham
, in the
County
of
Morris
,
New Jersey
, that Harold Endean be appointed Temporary Electrical Subcode
Official/Electrical Inspector for the period beginning
March 28, 2005
until the return of the Electrical Subcode Official and he will be paid at the
hourly rate of $12.95
Mr. Phelan made a motion to adopt R2005-43; Mr. Schrier
seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL – All present voted YES.
10. Resolution
R2005-44
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE
TOWNSHIP
OF
MENDHAM
, IN THE
COUNTY
OF
MORRIS
, NEW
JERSEY
, EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO FRANK BENHAM FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE TOWNSHIP ZONING
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
WHEREAS, Frank Benham has announced his retirement from the Mendham
Township Zoning Board of Adjustment; and
WHEREAS, during his years of
faithful and dedicated service, he has earned the admiration and respect of his
friends and colleagues; and
WHEREAS, he has demonstrated his ability to meet the challenges of the
Board of Adjustment with expertise, fairness and enthusiasm.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the
Township
of
Mendham
, to thank Frank Benham for his eighteen years of service to the Board of
Adjustment and to wish both Frank and Paula many happy and healthy years of
retirement in their new home.
Ms. Florek made a motion to adopt R2005-44; Mr. Schrier
seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL – All present voted YES.
11. Resolution
R2005-45
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE
TOWNSHIP
OF
MENDHAM
, IN THE
COUNTY
OF
MORRIS
, NEW
JERSEY
, AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATOR’S
SIGNATURE
ON
THE WQM-003 CONSENT FORM IN THE TREATMENT WORKS APPROVAL APPLICATION FOR THE
MORRIS AREA GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the Morris Area Girl
Scout Council has submitted a treatment works approval application to the State
of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Municipal Finance and
Construction Element, Division of Water Quality for the Jockey Hollow Girl Scout
Camp; and
WHER EAS. A WQM-003 Consent Form –
Section A1 is required as part of the approval application noted above.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the
Township
of
Mendham
, that
Stephen
P.
Mountain
, Township Administrator, is hereby authorized to sign the WQM-003 Consent Form
on behalf of the
Township
of
Mendham
.
Mr. Schrier made a motion to adopt R2005-45; Mr. Phelan
seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL – All present voted YES.
12. Resolution
R2005-46
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE
TOWNSHIP
OF
MENDHAM
, IN THE
COUNTY
OF
MORRIS
, NEW
JERSEY
, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE NEW
JERSEY
INTEROPERABILITY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Understanding for the New Jersey
Interoperability Communications System UASI Region (NJICS), between
participating local, state, federal and military agencies, for radio
communications, establishes policy and procedures for the activation, use and
deactivation of an interoperability communications system; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the NJICS is to allow direct voice communication
between participating agencies in dealing with both short and long term
incidents; and
WHEREAS, the Morris County Office of Emergency Communications is the
agency with which the
Township
of
Mendham
would coordinate any activation of the NJICS.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the
Township
of
Mendham
, to authorize the Township Administrator to sign the Memorandum of
Understanding regulating participation in the NJICS on behalf of the
Township
of
Mendham
.
Mr. Schrier made a motion to adopt R2005-46; Mr. Phelan
seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL – All
present voted YES.
13. Resolution
R2005-47
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE
TOWNSHIP
OF
MENDHAM
, IN THE
COUNTY
OF
MORRIS
, NEW
JERSEY
, EXPRESSING
NEED FOR REFINEMENTS TO THE “FAST TRACK” LEGISLATION
WHEREAS, the “Fast Track” Permitting Act expedites permit review in
legislatively designated “smart growth areas” that cover about 40% of the
State of New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, conceptually, a timely and efficient review of permit
applications by the NJDEP, NJDOT and NJDCA serves useful social and economic
goals; and
WHEREAS, THE New Jersey Legislature passed P.L. 2005, c,89, the “Fast
Track” Permitting Act in seven days, to insure limited public testimony and
input from local governments; and
WHEREAS, there are no provisions in the existing legislation to
differentiate between the simpler and more complex projects with respect to
timeframes for adequate review, nor does the “Fast Track” Permitting Act
provide for any public hearing or public access to the State Department or a
Consultant “Fast Track” review process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Township Committee of the Township of
Mendham requests that modifications
be made in the “Fast Track” legislation in order to insure adequate local
review process that includes an appropriate timeframe and well as equitable fee
schedules.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the
Honorable Richard Codey, Acting Governor of the State of
New Jersey
and the Morris County Legislative Delegation.
Mr. Pierson made a motion to adopt R2005-47;
Ms. Florek seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL – All present voted YES.
14. Resolution
R2005-48
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE
TOWNSHIP
OF
MENDHAM
, IN THE
COUNTY
OF
MORRIS
, NEW
JERSEY
, MEMORIALIZING APPROVAL OF THE
MENDHAM
TOWNSHIP
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, the Mendham Township Stormwater Management Plan, prepared by
John Aubin of Connolly Environmental, Inc., was reviewed and approved by the
Township Committee on March 31, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee authorized the submittal of the Mendham
Township Stormwater Management Plan to the New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection on March 31, 2005.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOVED by the Township Committee of the
Township
of
Mendham
, to authorize the submittal to the New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection of the Mendham Township Stormwater Management Plan prepared by John
Aubin of Connolly Environmental, Inc..
Mr. Schrier made a motion to adopt R2005-48; Mr. Pierson
seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL – All present voted YES.
15. Resolution
R2005-49
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE
TOWNSHIP
OF
MENDHAM
, IN
THE
COUNTY
OF
MORRIS
, NEW
JERSEY
,
AUTHORIZING DISCUSSION WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF THE PUBLIC
WHEREAS, it is deemed appropriate that the Township Committee discuss the
matters hereafter mentioned without the presence of the public in accordance
with the provisions of R.S. 10:412b, being section 7b of the Open Public
Meetings Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the
Township
of
Mendham
, in the
County
of
Morris
,
New Jersey
, as follows:
Matters relating to:
[X]
personnel
[X] contract negotiations
[X]
acquisition of property
[X] litigation
[X]
attorney/client privilege
shall be discussed by the Township Committee without the
presence of the public. It is
anticipated that these matters can be disclosed to the public when further
action is taken in connection with the discussion.
Mr. Phelan made a motion to adopt R2005-49; Mr. Pierson
seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL – All present voted YES.
16. Resolution R2005-50
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE
TOWNSHIP
OF
MENDHAM
, IN THE
COUNTY
OF
MORRIS
, NEW
JERSEY
, AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS
WHEREAS, an emergent condition has arisen with respect to a delayed
introduction of the municipal budget and no adequate provision has been made in
the 2005 temporary appropriations for the aforesaid purpose, and N.J.S>
40A:4-20 provides for the creation of an emergency temporary appropriation for
the purpose above mentioned; and
WHEREAS, the total emergency temporary resolutions adopted in the year
2005 pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 96, P.L. 1951 (N.J.S. 40A:4-20)
including this resolution total $650,568.98.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the
Township
of
Mendham
(not less than two-thirds of all the members thereof affirmatively concurring)
that in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S. 40A:4-20:
1.
An emergency temporary appropriation be and the same is hereby
made for
2.
That said emergency temporary appropriation will be provided for
in the 2005
budget under the title of:
Mr. Phelan made a motion to adopt R2005-50; Ms. Florek
seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL – All present voted YES.
17. Resolution
R2005-51
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE
TOWNSHIP
OF
MENDHAM
, IN THE
COUNTY
OF
MORRIS
, NEW
JERSEY
, AWARDING ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF
GARBAGE AND TRASH BETWEEN THE
TOWNSHIP
OF
MENDHAM
AND BLUE DIAMOND DISPOSAL
WHEREAS, Resolution R2003-49 adopted April 14, 2003 awarded a two-year
contract for the collection and disposal of garbage and trash from the period
May 1, 2004 through April 30, 2005 to Blue Diamond Disposal; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Specifications and
Contract for Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid Waste Type 10, the
Township Committee has the option to extend the contract for three (3) more
one-year options; and
WHEREAS, the governing body has
determined that a one year extension of the Contract should be awarded for the
weekly collection and disposal of garbage and trash from May 1, 2005 through
April 30, 2006 to Blue Diamond Disposal; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial
Officer of the Township has issued a certificate designating the appropriation
to which the contract will be properly charged and stating that adequate funds
are available under the appropriation for the payment of the contract price
during the period May 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005, and copies of said
certificate is attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Township Attorney has
issued a statement that he is satisfied that a proper certificate as to the
availability of funds has been provided by the Chief Financial Officer of the
Township as required by law, and a copy of said statement is attached hereto and
made a part of this Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by
the Township Committee of the
Township
of
Mendham
, in the
County
of
Morris
,
New Jersey
, as follows:
1.
A one-year contract for the weekly collection and disposal of
garbage and
trash is hereby awarded to Blue Diamond Disposal, such
contract to be in the amount of $108,000.00, and the Mayor is hereby authorized
and directed to execute the Contract and the Township Clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to attest such contract and to affix the municipal seal thereto,
and when so executed and attested the contract shall be a legally binding
obligation of the Township in accordance with the terms thereof, and the proper
officials of the Township are hereby authorized to make and perform any and all
acts necessary to carry out such agreement.
2. Payments by the
Township to Blue Diamond Disposal pursuant to the contract authorized by
Paragraph 1 of this resolution during the period
May 1, 2005
through
December 31, 2005
shall be made from the following appropriation in the 2005 municipal budget:
GENERAL APPROPRIATION
Solid Waste Collection
In accordance with the
provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15, the Contract is subject to the availability
and appropriation in 2005 and 2006 of sufficient funds as may be required for
the services to be performed under the contract during those years.
1.
This resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
2.
Certified copies of this resolution shall be forwarded by the
Township Clerk to Blue Diamond Disposal,
P.O. box 267
,
Succasunna
,
NJ
07876
and to the Township Chief Financial Officer.
Mr. Pierson made a motion to adopt R2005-51; Mr. Phelan
seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL – All present voted YES.
ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
1. Mr. Mountain
updated the Committee on the status of the FCC License Acquisition Project.
He said the frequency will be compatible with the County and the
subcommittee will be meeting with emergency services to go over the next step
which is to draft bid documents.
OPEN ITEMS LIST
The Open Items List was reviewed and updated.
CORRESPONDENCE
1.
M/M Setaro/assessment
2.
NJLM/Clean Communities
Funding Announcement
3.
NJLM/Mayors Fax Advisory
(8)
4.
9th District
Legislative Offices/Proposed Constitutional Convention
5.
Office of School
Funding/2005-06 Percentage Shares for Regional District
6.
US Census Bureau/American
Community Survey
7.
National Park Service/Stakeholder’s
Workshop
8.
Kenneth West/HPC Ordinance
9.
Kenneth West/drainage
problem
10.
NJDEP/Clean Communities
Entitlement
11.
Scott Van Orden/HPC
Ordinance
12.
Mendham Borough/Open House
at
Phoenix
House
13.
Morris County/Open Space Applications for 2005
Note was made of items #8 and #11 as they pertain to the
Historic Preservation Ordinance pending before the Committee.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT
APPROVAL OF BILL LIST
The Township Committee approved the charges listed by
department which list is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
HEARING PERSONS PRESENT
Upon motion duly made and seconded the meeting was opened
to the public.
Marian Koste,
92 Ironia Road
: Thanked the Township Committee for
pursuing the funding issue regarding the
West
Morris
Regional
High
School District
.
No others present asked to be heard.
Upon motion duly made and seconded the meeting was closed to the public.
Upon motion duly made and seconded the Committee went into
closed session at
10:51 p.m.
Mr. Clapp updated the Committee on
pending settlement of litigation in connection with the vacation of an easement.
The Committee discussed the issue of the proposed connecting road in the
Masefield subdivision currently before the Planning Board.
The subcommittee’s report of the site visit to the Montclair Firehouse
was given by Mr. Mountain. Mayor
Krieg updated the Committee on the Joint Library.
The Committee discussed the Verizon line upgrade,
Mr. Pierson reported on his meeting with Carol Armour of the YMCA
regarding India Brook Park and Mr. Mountain updated the Committee on the status
of the Garabrant acquisition.
Upon motion duly made and seconded the Committee returned
to open session at
11:39 p.m.
Mr. Pierson made a motion to indicate their intent to award
a contract to EI Associates/Mylan Architectural Team for the design phase of the
Brookside Firehouse; Mr. Schrier
seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL – All present voted YES.
There being no other business to come before the Committee,
upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at
11:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Penny Newell, Township Clerk
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