BOROUGH OF MOUNTAIN LAKES
JANUARY 2, 2008
7:30 P.M.
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 and the Citizen on January 3, 2007 and posted in the municipal building.
Municipal Clerk Christina Whitaker called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
All Council members were present
3. INVOCATION - Rev. Carque of the Community Church
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. INTRODUCTION OF DIGNITARIES - Mayor Jackson
Among those present was Senator Anthony Bucco.
6. PRESENTATION TO GARY WEBB, RETIRING BOROUGH MANAGER
SR 1-08
Members of the Council praised Mr. Webb for his 9 years of dedication to the community in his role as Borough Manager. He was presented with a bowl and a Special Resolution.
7. INTRODUCTION OF JOSEPH TEMPESTA, NEW BOROUGH MANAGER
Oath of Office
Mayor Jackson introduced the new Borough Manager and thanked those helpful in the search for a new Manager.
Mayor Jackson administered the oath of office to Joseph Tempesta.
Mr. Tempesta’s wife, Anne, was present.
8. MAYOR JACKSON’S YEAR-END ADDRESS
(Hereto attached)
9. MEMORIAL STATEMENT – Richard Urankar
(See Attached List of Names)
10. ELECTION OF MAYOR
Nominations for Mayor.
Motion by Councilman Shaw, second by Councilwoman Davis to nominate
Councilman George Jackson for Mayor of Mountain Lakes.
Motion by Councilman Gormally, second by Councilman Urankar to close the
nominations for Mayor.
The Council elected Councilman Jackson as Mayor of Mountain Lakes by
acclamation.
Oath of Office was administered by Attorney Marty Murphy.
11. ELECTION OF DEPUTY MAYOR
Mayor Jackson call for nominations for Deputy Mayor
Motion by Mayor Jackson, second by Councilman Gormally to nominate
Councilwoman Louise Davis as Deputy Mayor.
Motion by Councilman Shaw, second by Councilman Urankar to close the
nominations for Deputy Mayor.
The Council elected Councilwoman Davis as Deputy Mayor of Mountain Lakes by
acclamation,
Oath of Office was administered by Attorney Marty Murphy.
12. *RESOLUTIONS 1-08 THROUGH 38-08 (list attached)
R 39-08 – RFP (Separate Vote)
R 10-08 and R 38-08 were pulled from the Consent Agenda
13.* MINUTES
December 10, 2007 - Regular
December 10, 2007 - Executive
Consent Agenda Vote
Council Member |
By: |
2nd: |
Yes |
No |
Abstain |
Absent |
Gormally |
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X |
X |
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Emr |
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X |
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Shaw |
X |
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X |
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Davis |
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X |
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Wilson |
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X |
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Urankar |
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X |
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Jackson |
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X |
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R 39-08 RFP
Council Member |
By: |
2nd: |
Yes |
No |
Abstain |
Absent |
Gormally |
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X |
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Emr |
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X |
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Shaw |
X |
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X |
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Davis |
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X |
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Wilson |
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X |
X |
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Urankar |
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X |
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Jackson |
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X |
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R 10-08 Appointment of Prosecutor
Council Member |
By: |
2nd: |
Yes |
No |
Abstain |
Absent |
Gormally |
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X |
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Emr |
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X |
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Shaw |
X |
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X |
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Davis |
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X |
X |
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Wilson |
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X |
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Urankar |
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X |
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Jackson |
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X |
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R 38-08 Committee Appointments
Council Member |
By: |
2nd: |
Yes |
No |
Abstain |
Absent |
Gormally |
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X |
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Emr |
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X |
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Shaw |
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X |
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Davis |
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X |
X |
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Wilson |
X |
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X |
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Urankar |
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X |
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Jackson |
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X |
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14. OATH OF OFFICE - FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS
Mayor Jackson administered the Oath of Office to:
Fire Chief: Steve Butera
Deputy Chief: Dave Hobart
Assistant Chief/Administrative Officer: Joseph Mullaney
15. COUNCIL REPORTS
Liaison and Subcommittee Appointments (Hereto attached)
Council Goals 2008 (Hereto attached)
16. PUBLIC COMMENT
Gary Webb – Tower Hill Road
Mr. Webb thanked the Council and residents of Mountain Lakes for working with him over the last nine years. He noted that volunteers play a big role in many areas of service in the community.
17. ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Councilman Shaw second by Councilman Gormally with all
members in favor signifying by “Aye” the meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
Everyone was invited to Councilman Urankar’s home for a reception after the meeting.
*Consent Agenda
Attest: January 2, 2008
________________________ _____________________
Christina Whitaker, Clerk George Jackson, Mayor
2008 RESOLUTIONS
R 1-08 Meeting Schedule
R 2-08 Open Public Meeting Act/Official Newspaper
R 3-08 Agenda
R 4-08 Holidays
R 5-08 Temporary Budget
R 6-08 Cash Management Plan
R 7-08 Designated Depositories
R 8-08 Return Check Fee
R 9-08 Insurance Risk Consulting Services
R 10-08 Appointment of Municipal Prosecutor
R 11-08 Appointment of Municipal Attorney
R 12-08 Appointment of Municipal Engineer
R 13-08 Appointment of Bond Counsel
R 14-08 Appointment of Public Defender
R 15-08 Appointment of Special Police Officers
R 16-08 Appointment of Fire Department Officers
R 17-08 Appointment of Assessment Search Officer
R 18-08 Appointment of Tax Search Officer
R 19-08 Cancellation of Overpayments/Underpayments
R 20-08 Authorization to sell BANs and Bonds
R 21-08 Appointment of JIF Commissioner and Alternate
R 22-08 Delinquency Penalty
R 23-08 Appointment of Dog Licensing Officials
R 24-08 Appointment of Auditors
R 25-08 Morris County Adaptive Recreation Program
R 26-08 Volunteer Tuition Credit Program
R 27-08 Charge for Duplicate Tax Bill
R 28-08 No Tolerance of Speeding
R 29-08 Protection of Borough Property
R 30-08 Memorial Day Parade
R 31-08 Appointment of CDRS
R 32-08 Whippany Watershed Appointments
R 33-08 Morris County Mosquito Extermination Commission
R 34-08 Policy for Private Memorials on Public Property
R 35-08 Refund Ayli
R 36-08 Refund DiPompeo
R 37-08 Refund Manchand
R 38-08 Committee/Commission/Board Appointments
R 39-08 Request for Proposal – Separate Vote