BOROUGH
OF
M I N U T E S
1. CALL TO ORDER; OPENING STATEMENT: This meeting is being held in
compliance with Public Law 1975,
Chapter 231, Sections 4 and 13, as notice of
this meeting
and the agenda thereof had been reported to The
Morris County Daily Record on
building.
Mayor George Jackson called
the meeting to order at
2.
ATTENDANCE AND FLAG SALUTE
All Council members were
present.
Also
in attendance were Borough Manager
and Borough Clerk Christina Whitaker.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Resolution 65-07
WHEREAS, the
Morris, State of
· Police Contract Arbitration
·
WHEREAS, the
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED by the
Dated:
_____________________ _____________________
Christina Whitaker,
R.M.C.
Motion by Councilman Shaw, second by Deputy Mayor Davis, to enter into
Executive Session with all members in favor signifying by “Aye.”
Motion
by Councilman Urankar, second by Councilman Shaw to closed the Executive
Session at
4. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Jackson encouraged everyone to attend the Borough’s Memorial Day
celebration.
Councilwoman
Emr thanked the Borough Fire Department for its quick response to a fire at her
home while she was on vacation. She said the actions of the Fire Department
saved her home as well as the home next door.
5. PRESENTATION /TRAILS MAP
Loretta
Dobrosky –
Mrs. Dobrosky explained that the project
has been in the works for a few years.
The project
was recently
completed with the help of a grant.
Council members reviewed the sample
trails map/brochure and thanked the Committee for
its work.
The Committee suggested that the
brochure be sent to every homeowner. The trail signs
at the parks
will eventually be replaced.
Councilman Gormally
suggested receptacles be placed at the end of trails so hikers
have the option
of dropping off the maps when done.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor
Jackson explained the Council’s policy of limiting each speaker to 5 minutes
and no
yielding
of time to another person.
Mayor
Jackson read the following statement before opening the public comment portion
of
the
meeting:
“Mr.
Kanter has served a written notice of his intent to make a tort claim against
the Borough of
conduct that he
alleges is harassing. On the advice of
counsel any questions directed to us at
this meeting by Mr.
Kanter will be reviewed by our legal counsel; and if appropriate, will be
responded to in
writing. It is our considered judgment this procedure will minimize disruption
and protect the
interest of the public.”
Mayor Jackson opened the public comment
portion of the meeting with consent of Council.
With no one wishing to be
heard, Mayor Jackson closed the public comment portion of the meeting.
7. ORDINANCES
05-07
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 111 OF THE
CODE OF THE BOROUGH
OF
ORDINANCE 3-07, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES
AND REGULATIONS OF
THE NJ COUNCIL ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING
PUBLIC HEARING
If adopted this ordinance shall take
effect after publication and passage as provided by
law.
Introduced:
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Emr |
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Shaw |
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Urankar |
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07-07
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 111 AND
237 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF
Following introduction, the above ordinance will be published in
accordance with the
Law
and a public hearing will be held on
Mr. Webb explained how
the ordinance was structured.
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Introduced:
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Emr |
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Shaw |
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08-07
CAPITAL
ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $65,680.00 FOR VARIOUS
IMPROVEMENTS
OR PURPOSES AUTHORIZED TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY
THE BOROUGH
OF MOUNTAIN LAKES, IN THE
Following introduction, the above
ordinance will be published in accordance with the
law and a
public hearing will be held on
Introduced:
Council
Member |
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2nd |
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No |
Abstain |
Absent |
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2nd |
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Abstain |
Absent |
Gormally |
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Emr |
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Shaw |
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09-07
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 40 AND 102 OF THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF
Following introduction, the above ordinance will be
published in accordance with the
law and a public hearing will
be held on
Mr. Webb explained that the
State required the Borough to remove all wording in the
present ordinance that had been added since 1974.
That would leave the ordinance
in its original form which was agreeable with
the State.
Mayor Jackson noted that
there was still wording in the introduced copy that should
be
removed.
Mr. Murphy will review and
make the necessary changes.
Introduced:
Council
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Abstain |
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Emr |
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Shaw |
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10-07
BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS OF THE BOROUGH OF
Following introduction, the above ordinance will be
published in accordance with the
law, and a public hearing will
be held on
Introduced:
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Emr |
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11-07/Pulled from the Agenda
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AMENDMENT TO AN
AGREEMENT WITH
OF A RESTRICTION ON PROPERTY
Following introduction, the above ordinance will be
published in accordance with the law and a
public hearing will be held on
Introduced: Adopted:
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8.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Non-resident Use of
Recreational Facilities
Mr.
Murphy explained the court decision referenced in the Council packets. He
explained
that the Judge did not go as far as to include
Special Use Facilities in his decision. Mr.
Murphy
defined Special Use Facilities as those amenities that the community has
invested money in for the enjoyment of their
residents.
Councilwoman Emr said she spoke with the Recreation Director of
the municipality
involved in the
lawsuit and was told that it still only permits residents to use its
recreational facilities.
The Council discussed
what would be considered Special Use Facilities.
It was determined that
Councilwoman
Wilson said the Recreation Commission had no problem with non-
residents using the beach facilities during specific
hours because most problems took
place after hours when the lifeguards were not
on duty.
Council
members Ellen Emr, Stephen Shaw,
limited access to the beaches. Councilmen Gormally
and Urankar and Deputy Mayor
Mr. Murphy and Mr. Webb
were instructed to draft an ordinance that would allow only residents and their
guests and employees of the Borough and Board of Education to use the beach
facilities and tennis courts.
R62-07 - Tax Refund/Deones
Appeal
R63-07
- Salary Amendment / Pulled by
Mayor Jackson
R64-07 - Bill List
10. *DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A.
Animal
B.
Health Officer
C.
Public Health Nurse
D.
Construction Official
E.
Police
F.
Fire
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Shaw |
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R 63-07
Council Member |
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Gormally |
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Emr |
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Shaw |
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11.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT - None
12. MANAGER’S
REPORT
Mr.
Webb and Mayor Jackson attended a County Shared Services meeting on May 7th.
DPW
Forman Earl Mabey will attend the June 11th
Council meeting to discuss the recycling
Center at the DPW yard.
The
Borough will need to provide retro-reflective signs by 2012. The requirements
also reflect
changes in the size and lettering and type of
mounted posts. Borough Engineer
and DPW Director
posts.
13. COUNCIL REPORTS
The Council discussed the obligation of the
High School to present its plans for an electronic sign outside the High School.
Many neighbors are not in favor of the sign, but supposedly a petition with 200
signatures had been signed in support of the sign.
Councilman Gormally
explained that the sign would not be purchased with taxpayers’ money.
Councilman
Shaw updated the Council on the Highlands Plan.
The Council discussed
the delivery of weekly correspondence and mail when not sent in a meeting
packet. The Borough will hold mail
between Council meetings if there is limited communications and nothing
significant.
Councilman Urankar said
he wanted to continue to have the meeting packets delivered by the Police.
Councilman Shaw said
that Rob Pitcher will be moving and resigning from the Planning Board. The
Shade Tree Commission is down two members.
Councilman Urankar said
there would be an opening on the Zoning Board of Adjustment in September.
The Woodlands Committee
is working on preparing a community seminar to educate residents on evasive
species.
The Fire Department will
have its annual dinner on June 2nd.
Mayor Jackson said the
date for the County to take over the Borough’s dispatching is still on target.
Motion by Councilman Gormally, second by Deputy Mayor Davis, to go
back into Executive Session at
Motion by Councilman Gormally, second by Councilman Shaw, to return to the public portion of the meeting, with all members in favor signifying by “Aye.”
14. ADJOURNMENT
Motion
by Councilman Gormally, second by Councilwoman Wilson, to adjourn at
11:23
p.m., with all members in favor signifying by “Aye.”
*Consent Agenda
Attest:
___________________________ _____________________
Christina Whitaker, Borough
Clerk