BOROUGH OF MOUNTAIN LAKES
COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 12, 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 Citizen and the Morris County Daily Record on January 3, 2008 and posted in the municipal building.
Mayor Jackson called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
2. ATTENDANCE AND FLAG SALUTE
All Council members were present except for Councilman Gormally.
Also in attendance were Borough Attorney Marty Murphy, Borough Manager Joe Tempesta, and Borough Clerk Christina Whitaker.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Resolution
WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Mountain Lakes, County of
Morris, State of New Jersey finds it necessary to discuss matters relating to,
· Personnel Matters/Joe Tempesta
· Contract Negotiations/Potential Interlocal Service Agreements
WHEREAS, the Borough Council believes it to be in the best interest of the public to discuss such matters in closed session.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Mountain Lakes, that it shall enter Executive Session to discuss only those matters mentioned above; the results of which will be disclosed when the matters are resolved and upon vote of the Governing Body to release the minutes.
Motion by Councilman Shaw, second by Deputy Mayor Davis, to enter into Executive
Session at 7:34 p.m., with all members in favor signifying by “Aye”.
Councilman Gormally arrived at 7:36 p.m.
Motion by Councilman Gormally, second by Councilman Shaw, to return to the public
portion of the meeting at 8 p.m., with all members in favor signifying by “Aye”.
4. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Jackson reminded the public of the upcoming Memorial Day Parade.
Councilman Shaw announced that the Mountain Lakes boys’ lacrosse team would be playing Delbarton on Tuesday in the Morris County Tournament.
5. 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 opened the public comment portion of the meeting with consent of Council.
Fred Kanter – Hanover Road
Mr. Kanter reiterated his claim that he won his lawsuit against the Borough in the decision rendered by the judge.
He said that the bushes he asked to have cut were removed when the sidewalks were installed on Powerville. He maintained that the sidewalks would not have been needed if the bushes had been cut as he requested.
Joseph Hehir – Hanover Road
Mr. Hehir said he wanted to correct a statement he made at a prior meeting when he said moving a fire truck to the Midvale section of town would increase response time. He meant to say decrease response time. The minutes of April 14, 2008 will reflect the change.
Ferrante - Esplanade
Mr. Ferrante asked the Council to agree to a Developer’s Agreement tonight so he could proceed with other aspects of developing the property.
With no one else wishing to be heard, Mayor Jackson closed the public comment portion of the meeting.
Mayor Jackson reopened the public comment portion of the meeting with consent of Council.
Steve Castellucci – Laurelwood
Mr. Castellucci informed the Council that the Fire Department, Recreation Commission, and Police Department will be discussing the need for a rescue water craft appropriate for the community.
With no one else wishing to be heard, Mayor Jackson closed the public comment portion of the meeting.
Mayor Jackson said that Mr. Kanter’s interpretation of the court ruling was distorted and suggested he reread the decision of the judge.
Mr. Murphy explained that the Developer’s Agreement for Mr. Ferrante was not ready for this meeting. Mr. Ferrante’s attorney had been advised of the Council’s policy and that the agreement would be presented at the next meeting for approval by Council.
6. ORDINANCES
04-08
THE SALARY, WAGE AND COMPENSATION OF THE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF MOUNTAIN LAKES, IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY, RESPECTIVE SALARY, WAGE AND COMPENSATION RANGE.
If adopted this ordinance shall take effect after publication and passage as provided by
Law. PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Jackson opened the Public Hearing.
With no one wishing to be heard, Mayor Jackson closed the Public Hearing.
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Council Member |
By: |
2nd |
Yes |
No |
Abstain |
Absent |
By |
2nd |
Yes |
No |
Abstain |
Absent |
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Gormally |
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X |
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X |
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Emr |
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X |
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X |
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Shaw |
X |
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X |
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Life guards |
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X |
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X |
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Life guard |
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Davis |
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X |
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X |
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Wilson |
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X |
X |
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X |
X |
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Urankar |
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X |
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X |
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Jackson |
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X |
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Planning & Zoning Bd. |
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X |
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Planning & Zoning Bd. |
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05-08
BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF THE BOROUGH OF MOUNTAIN LAKES, IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $786,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $746,700 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF.
If adopted this ordinance shall take effect after publication and passage as provided by
law. PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Jackson opened the Public Hearing.
With no one wishing to be heard, Mayor Jackson closed the Public Hearing.
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Council Member |
By: |
2nd |
Yes |
No |
Abstain |
Absent |
By |
2nd |
Yes |
No |
Abstain |
Absent |
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Gormally |
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X |
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X |
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Emr |
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X |
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X |
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Shaw |
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X |
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X |
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X |
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Davis |
X |
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X |
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X |
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Wilson |
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X |
X |
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X |
X |
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Urankar |
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X |
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X |
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Jackson |
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X |
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06-08
CAPITAL ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $22,160 FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS
FOR PURPOSES AUTHORIZED TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE BOROUGH OF
MOUNTAIN LAKES, IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY.
If adopted this ordinance shall take effect after publication and passage as provided by
law. PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Jackson opened the Public Hearing.
With no one wishing to be heard, Mayor Jackson closed the Public Hearing.
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Council Member |
By: |
2nd |
Yes |
No |
Abstain |
Absent |
By |
2nd |
Yes |
No |
Abstain |
Absent |
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Gormally |
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X |
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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 |
X |
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X |
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X |
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Davis |
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X |
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X |
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Wilson |
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X |
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X |
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Urankar |
X |
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X |
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Jackson |
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7. DISCUSSION
A. Well # 3 Costs/Bill Ryden and Mark Prusina
Borough Engineer Bill Ryden explained that the new building would be 10’X18’. He
discussed the JCP&L service to the building and the associated costs.
Councilman Urankar said that last year’s cost estimate was between $80,000 to
$90,000, considerably less than the new figures. He suggested that a better analysis
of plans was needed and that the bids needed to do a better job managing these capital
projects. He also suggested saving money by not burying the electrical lines to the new
building.
The Council discussed the existing DEP restrictions. The corrective action by the Council
would be to bring well #3 back on line. This would correct the Borough’s firm capacity
deficit.
Motion by Councilman Shaw, second by Councilwoman Emr, to authorize the Borough
Engineer to prepare the specs for the reconstruction of well # 3, and advertise for bids,
with all members in favor signifying by “Yes”, except for Councilman Urankar who voted,
“No.”
8.*RESOLUTIONS
R 70-08 Salaries – pulled by Mayor Jackson
R 71-08 Payment of Bills
R 72-08 Tax Appeal/ Fairfield Industrial Center
R 73-08 Overpayment of Construction Fee
9.*MINUTES
April 28, 2008 – Regular
April 28, 2008 – Executive- As Redacted
10. *DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. Health Officer
B. Public Health Nurse
C. Construction Official
D. Fire Department
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Council Member |
By: |
2nd: |
Yes |
No |
Abstain |
Absent |
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Gormally |
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X |
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Emr |