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MINUTES – MENDHAM TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE Mayor Krieg called the meeting to order at ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Krieg, Mr. Pierson, Mr.
Phelan,
Mr. Schrier, Ms. Florek
Absent:
Also Present: Christopher
Falcon, Esq., Township Attorney
Penny Newell, Township Clerk SALUTE TO THE FLAGMayor 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 6 2006; Notice was posted on the bulletin board in Township Offices and Notice was filed with the Clerk on January 6, 2006.” 1. Presentation
of 2006-2007 Mendham Township Ms. Johnson began by presenting the Mendham Township Schools Mission Statement and indicating that the budget that has been prepared is a budget that meets the needs of the children and the school system with respect for the taxpayers. She said a process is in place for high quality education to be provided to every child. She said they have prepared a zero-based budget that is accountable for each and every item with the needs prioritized. Ms. Ranko reviewed the three major budget challenges: cost containment, restrictions imposed by S-1701 (requires surplus to go back to the community) and programs and services of the highest quality that are research-based. The Ballot Question asks for approval of a $12,048.760 budget. Ms. Johnson reviewed the Instructional Initiatives for the 2006-2007 year and Ms. Ranko gave details of the major line items. Mr. Pierson asked about any increase in
staff. Ms. Johnson indicated
an increase of 1 teacher at the Middle School
Mr. Phelan congratulated the school administration for the approach taken on this budget and the excellent job of assessing the needs from both the expense and income side. He asked if any staff would be retiring this year. Ms. Johnson indicated one non-teaching staff member is retiring. Mayor Krieg asked about the projected enrollment for the 2006-2007 school year. Ms. Johnson said they anticipated a decrease of 6 students in next year’s 8th grade and the kindergarten is expected to be the same as last year. Mr. Schrier complimented the school budget, noting that a zero-based budget has served the Township well. He asked about the impact of S-1701. Ms. Johnson said they expect state aid to remain flat . Ms. Ranko said S-1701 presents challenges by requiring County approval for transfers and by limiting the amount of surplus and use of excess surplus. Mayor Krieg thanked Ms. Johnson and Ms.
Ranko for their presentation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES –
March 13, 2006 – Mr. Schrier made a motion to approve these minutes as
written; Mr. Pierson seconded the motion. ROLL
CALL – All present voted YES.
OLD BUSINESS ordinance to establish minimum stormwater management requirements and controls for development projects in the township of mendham, supplementing chapter xi of the revised general ordinances of the township of mendham entitled “land use ordinance” Mr. Mountain indicated that the Planning Board has reviewed Ordinance 5-2006 and finds it to be consistent with the Master Plan. There were several minor recommendations and Mr. Falcon was asked to review those. (The Committee will come back to this Ordinance later in the meeting) 2. Ordinance 11-2006 – Second Reading and Public Hearing an ordinance of the township of mendham amending chapter iii, police regulations, of the mendham township ordinance code, to prohibit the feeding of unconfined wildlife in any public park or township owned or operated property 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. Mr. Pierson made a motion to adopt Ordinance 11-2006; Mr. Phelan seconded the motion. ROLL CALL – All present voted YES. 3. Ordinance 12-2006 – Second Reading and Public Hearing an ordinance to authorize an increase in the 2006 municipal budget in excess of the statutory 2.5% 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. Ms. Florek made a motion to adopt Ordinance 12-2006; Mr. Pierson seconded the motion. ROLL CALL – All present voted YES. 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 of Vehicle Proposal by Brookside Engine Company No. 1 : Present for BEC was Peter Staples, Sam Tolley and Walter Dwyer. Mr. Staples reviewed the findings of the Truck Replacement Committee that were based on extensive assessment of the equipment requirement for fire protection in the Township. He said they looked at replacing two vehicles and concluded that 19-85 should be replaced first with 19-63 kept in service until the first replacement is accomplished. The Truck Replacement Committee is requesting permission to begin the RFP process for a rescue-sided pumper. Mr. Phelan said this presentation was very beneficial. He noted that the acquisition of a Class A pumper for Brookside would bring the total to 3 Class A pumpers in the Township. He asked Mr. Staples if he knew where Ralston was in terms of presenting a similar request. Mr. Staples said that Ralston has been involved with the Brookside truck committee all along in the process and as far as he knows Ralston will be asking to replace a vehicle in 2011. Mr. Phelan said it would be desirable to determine what the assets in totality are in the Township while also taking into consideration what types of apparatus are in the Borough. Mr. Schrier noted the importance of working with the Borough in a regional strategy for fire protection. Mr. Tolley reported that a unified training system has been instituted and the intention is to have cross-training among the Township departments and the Borough department. Mr. Pierson said he would like to see the Brookside Engine Co. go out and get materials together for the first of the two, giving the Committee time to look into what Ralston is doing and to see what they could do either with Ralston or the Borough. He said he finds it hard to see how Morris Township gets along with one rescue truck and he suggested consideration of moving the Ralston rescue truck to Brookside. He endorsed getting pricing in order to replace Engine 3. Mr. Phelan asked for clarification of Mr. Pierson’s recommendation. He asked if Mr. Pierson was recommending a Class A pumper rather than what is shown in their presentation. Mr. Pierson said what he is recommending is a rescue-sided pumper and he would like to see a discussion of a second Class A pumper for Ralston and the move over of a rescue vehicle. Mr. Phelan said that should be the subject of an off-line discussion, but they should proceed with specifications. Mr. Pierson said the specs should not be written so tightly that only one company could bid. Ms. Florek said she is in favor of the recommendations made by Mr. Pierson and Mr. Phelan and she would also like to see more sharing of resources for the benefit of the taxpayers and the fire companies. Mr. Phelan is in agreement with proceeding with specs, but at the same time would like to get Ralston’s perspective. Mayor Krieg asked about a timeframe. Mr. Staples said it would take about one year to build the vehicle once the bidding process has been completed. Mayor Krieg recognized Neil Henry, Lou Garubo, Dave Murphy and Stan Witczak, members of the Borough Council present in the audience. Return to Ordinance 5-2006 / Second Reading and Public Hearing Mr. Falcon reviewed the recommendations of the Planning Board and deemed it appropriate to continue with the second reading and public hearing. 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. Mr. Schrier made a motion to adopt Ordinance 5-2006; Mr. Pierson seconded the motion. ROLL CALL – All present voted YES. Return to New Business 2. Resolution R2006-40 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MENDHAM, IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF ITEMS OF APPROPRIATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF NJSA 40A:4-58 WHEREAS, there appears to be insufficient funds in the following 2005 appropriations to meet the demands thereon for the balance of the year: TO: Legal OE Historic Preservation OE Board of Adjustment OE Storm Water Management OE Senior Citizens OE Court OE WHEREAS, there appears to be a surplus in the following 2005 appropriations over and above the demand deemed to be necessary for the balance of the year: FROM: Streets and Roads SW
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Mendham, in the County of Morris, New Jersey, that in accordance with the provisions of NJSA 40A:4-58, part of the surplus in the appropriations heretofore mentioned be and the same are hereby transferred to the appropriations mentioned as being insufficient to meet the prior demands. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Treasurer is hereby authorized to make the following transfers: TO: Legal OE $11,000. Historic Preservation OE 4,000. Board of Adjustment OE 1,000. Storm Water Management OE 1,600. Senior Citizens OE 1,900. Court OE 500.
Total
$ 20,000. FROM: Streets and Roads SW 20,000.
Total
$20,000. A certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded by the Township Clerk to the Treasurer. Mr. Phelan made a motion to adopt R2006-40; Mr. Schrier seconded the motion. ROLL CALL – All present voted YES. 3. Resolution R2006-41 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 the introduction and adoption of the 2006 budget and the expiration of initial temporary budget appropriations and no adequate provision has been made in the 2006 temporary appropriations for normal operating expenses past March 31, 2006; and WHEREAS, 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 resolution adopted in the year 2006 pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 96, P.L. 1951 (N.J.S. 40A:4-20) including this resolution total $2,178,391.83. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED (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, as follows 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 2006 budget under the title of:
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