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MINUTES – MENDHAM TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE April 24, 2007 Mayor Florek called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in
Township Hall, ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Florek, Mr. Phelan, Mr. Schrier, Mr. Krieg,
Mr. Cioppettini
Absent:
Also Present: Christopher
Falcon, Esq., Township Attorney
Penny Newell, Township Clerk SALUTE TO THE FLAGMayor Florek 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 11, 2007; Notice was posted on
the bulletin board in Township Offices and Notice was filed with the Clerk on
January 11, 2007.” APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
.April 9, 2007 – Mr. Schrier made a motion to approve these minutes as
written; Mr. Phelan seconded the motion.
Mayor Florek pointed out that her request of the WMRHS District Business Administrator to follow up on her inquiry of whether the NJSCC is ensuring the availability of funds for the school projects and that Mr. Pechanec indicated he would follow up and respond to Mayor Florek’s inquiry, should be added to New Business item #2: Presentation by members of the WMRHS Board of Education of their proposed 2007-2008 budget ROLL CALL – All present voted YES. OLD BUSINESS 1.
Mr. Schrier asked for any update on the performance of the County
emergency dispatch system. Mr.
Mountain said the overall transition went very well with some service issues
being worked out. Chief Costanza was
asked to comment. He said the actual
transition went well; however there are some critical issues regarding the
walkie-talkies and car radios. His
concern is if the 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.
Ordinance 7-2007 – First bond ordinance
providing for various capital improvements of the township of mendham, in the
county of morris, new jersey, appropriating the aggregate amount of $1,085,500
therefor and authorizing the issuance of $655,100 bonds or notes of the township
to finance part of the cost thereof Mr. Krieg pointed
out that the capital appropriations in this ordinance are slightly lower than
previous years. Mr. Cioppettini
made a motion to adopt Ordinance 7-2007 upon first reading with second reading
and public hearing to be scheduled for May 14, 2007; Mr. Schrier seconded the
motion.
ROLL CALL – All
present voted YES. A copy of Ordinance
7-2007 is attached hereto and made a part hereof. 2.
Resolution R2007-59 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE
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 Matters relating
to: [x]
contract / Emergency Services Building Exhaust System [x]
acquisition of property / Municipal Facility / Joint Library / Open Space
Trust
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. Schrier made a
motion to adopt R2007-59; Mr. Cioppettini seconded the motion. ROLL CALL – All
present voted YES. 3.
Resolution R2007-60 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE
WHEREAS, a tax overpayment has been made on a certain property in the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Mendham, in the County of Morris, New Jersey, that the Treasurer be, and is hereby, directed to refund the following amount as indicated: Block/Lot Property Owner Amount 118/41 Fahey & Fahey Trust Account $379.41 Mr. Phelan made a motion to adopt R2007-60; Mr. Cioppettini seconded the motion. ROLL CALL – All present voted YES. 4. Resolution R2007-61 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MENDHAM, IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING REDEMPTION OF TAX SALE CERTIFICATE #06-001T WHEREAS, Tax Sale Certificate #06-001T assessed to Lot 14 in Block 116 is held by US Bank Custodian-MD Sass/Wachovia; and WHEREAS, the above mentioned Tax Sale Certificate has been redeemed in the amount of $148,170.99 which amount includes principal and premium. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Mendham, in the County of Morris, New Jersey, that the Tax Collector be, and is hereby directed, to refund the amount of $148,170.99 to US Bank Custodian – MD Sass/Wachovia. Mr. Schrier made a
motion to adopt R2007-61; Mr. Cioppettini seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL – All
present voted YES. 5.
Resolution R2007-62 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE WHEREAS, a fee in the amount of $456.00 was collected from East Rutherford Roofing Co., Inc.; and WHEREAS, the property for which the permit was sought is located in the Borough of Mendham.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Mr. Phelan made a motion to adopt R2007-62; Mr. Krieg seconded the motion. ROLL CALL – Mr. Krieg, Mr. Phelan, Mr. CIoppettini and Mayor Florek voted YES. Mr. Schrier voted NO. 6. Resolution R2007-63 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE WHEREAS, The Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act, P.L. 1987, c.102, has established a recycling fund from which tonnage grants may be made to municipalities in order to encourage local source separation and recycling programs; and WHEREAS, It is the intent and the spirit of the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act to use the tonnage grants to develop new municipal recycling programs and to continue and to expand existing programs; and WHEREAS, The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has promulgated recycling regulations to implement the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act; and WHEREAS, The recycling regulations impose on municipalities certain requirements as a condition for applying for tonnage grants, including but not limited to, making and keeping accurate, verifiable records of materials collected and claimed by the municipality; and WHEREAS, A resolution authorizing this municipality to apply for such tonnage grants for the calendar year 2006 will memorialize the commitment of this municipality to recycling and to indicate the assent of the Township Committee to the efforts undertaken by the municipality and the requirements contained in the Recycling Act and recycling regulations; and WHEREAS, such a resolution should designate the individual authorized to ensure the application is properly completed and timely filed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Mendham, that the Township of Mendham hereby endorses the submission of the recycling tonnage grant application to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and designated Penny Newell to ensure that the application is properly filed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that monies received from the recycling tonnage grant be deposited in a dedicated recycling trust fund to be used solely for the purposes of recycling. Mr. Krieg made a motion to adopt R2007-63; Mr. Phelan seconded the motion. ROLL CALL – All present voted YES. 7. Recreation
Survey: Jeanne Montemarano,
Recreation Director and Amalia Duarte, Recreation Commission member.
Ms. Duarte said the survey results will be used to set goals for the
Commission to develop along with neighboring communities.
The Commission is looking for approval of the survey from the Township
Committee. Mayor Florek asked how
the survey would be distributed and the timeframe and cost involved.
Ms. Montemarano said they are using Survey Monkey, an Internet based
program that allows participants to fill in the survey on-line.
A flyer will be distributed through the schools to direct people to the
on-line site. Information will also
be posted on the Township website, newsletter and TV-25 so that senior citizens
and residents without children in the school system will also be able to
participate. Ms. Montemarano said
the responses will be compiled based on Township residents and as an incentive
to complete the survey, a one-day pass to Mr. Cioppettini thanked the Recreation Commission and Ms. Montemarano for undertaking this project. The Committee approved the survey contents. Mr. Phelan reported that representatives of the “four towns” (Mendham Township, Mendham Borough, Chester Township and Chester Borough) have been meeting regarding recreational facilities and recently discussed the feasibility of applying for a State grant to fund shared recreational services. Mr. Phelan indicated that the four municipalities may be appropriating matching funds towards the grant monies received. He also said there is a need to develop a plan of action regarding the conditions of baseball fields in both the Township and the Borough of Mendham. 8. Aircraft
Noise. The FAA has requested
comments by May 11, 2007 which is prior to a public hearing that has been
scheduled to discuss the rerouting of aircraft approaches to Mr. Krieg commented that the current level of aircraft noise could not be much worse. Mr. Cioppettini said the FAA must be told that the Township residents will not tolerate increased aircraft noise. ADMINISTRATOR REPORT 1. Mr. Mountain
reported the status of the 2. Mr. Mountain reported on a pre-construction meeting regarding the cell tower construction project: adjoining property owners will be receiving a letter containing the construction schedule with a completion date in August. The contractor is sensitive to groundwater and tree issues as they pertain to the site as well as neighboring properties. Mr. Krieg asked if the contractor will be sensitive to noise management. Mr. Mountain noted that the contractor has agreed not to begin construction before 8:00 am nor continue past 4:00 p.m. Maser will monitor construction. OPEM ITEMS LIST The Open Items List was reviewed and updated. CORRESPONDENCE1.
NJLM Advisory (12) 2.
DEP Delivers Commitment to
Protect Water Quality (forwarded by Jack Schrier) 3.
PS&G Gas Emergency
Response and Coordination 4.
Verizon/ “dedicated
return line” 5.
First Energy / Aerial
Patrol of Bulk Transmission System 6.
NJ 7.
Robert Pollara ; Blue
Diamond Disposal Mr. Schrier commented on the NJLM correspondence containing a statement
of principals from “Mayors Against Illegal Guns.”
The Committee did not come to a consensus on whether to support or not
support the initiative. Mr. Schrier said he is not thrilled with the imposition by the DEP of new
restrictions as addressed in item #2. Mayor Florek asked about a requirement to update the Township’s
wastewater management plan. Mr.
Mountain said an amendment to the plan was submitted to the DEP several years
ago and has not been approved yet so he recommends waiting to submit a new plan
until the DEP approves the amendment currently on file. Mr. Schrier asked about item #4. Mr.
Cioppettini said the Township is being put in between two factions which is
inappropriate. Mayor Florek noted item #7 as well as another trash collection issue with
the LEGISLATIVE REPORT – no additional report HEARING PERSONS PRESENT Upon motion duly made and seconded the meeting was opened to the public George McKinnell, Pat Zimmerman, 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 8:58 p.m. There was a discussion about the joint library as well as a possible
location for police headquarters. Mr. Mountain updated the Committee on the issue of the exhaust fan for
the Mr. Falcon updated the Committee on the Keegan matter which will be the
subject of a special meeting of the Committee on April 30th. Upon motion duly made and seconded the Committee returned to open session
at 9:54 p.m. Upon motion duly made and seconded the meeting adjourned at 9:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Penny Newell, Township Clerk Attachments: Approved Bill List Ordinance 7-2007 |
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