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
Mayor
2.
ATTENDANCE
AND FLAG SALUTE
All Council members were in attendance except for
Councilwoman Ellen
Emr.
Also in attendance were Borough Attorney
3. EXECUTIVE
SESSION
Resolution 114-07
WHEREAS, the
·
Police Contract
Negotiations
·
Release of
Executive Minutes
WHEREAS, the
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the
Motion
by Councilman Shaw, second by Deputy Mayor Davis, to enter into Executive
Session with all Council Members in
favor signifying by “Aye”.
Motion by
Councilman Gormally, second by Deputy Mayor Davis, to close the Executive
Session and return to the open portion of the meeting at
“Aye”.
4. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There will be a
formal presentation of the new turf field to the Board of Education at the
football game on
The Police
golf outing is on
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 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 Mountain Lakes
claiming that the Borough, its employees, and elected officials are engaged in 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.”
Richard Mancuso –
Mr. Mancuso complained to the Council
about the maintenance of certain
areas in the Borough. He provided photos of locations where
he feels the
weeds are
overgrown.
Peter Sentowski –
Mr. Sentowski also noted areas in the
Borough that he felt needed weeds cut
or grass mowed.
In addition he expressed his concern about the new
sidewalks along
dangerous for children walking or riding bikes.
Fred Kanter –
Mr. Kanter complained to the Council about
actions taken by the Council, Borough Attorney, and Police
Department. He told
the Council that the Borough was not in compliance with State regulations
regarding street signs.
Steve Castellucci –
Mr. Castellucci
asked the status on his prior suggestion that the Council hire an objective
investigating agency to conduct an operational audit before moving ahead on an
addition to Borough Hall.
Mr.
Webb told the Council that a meeting with the Recreation Commission and DPW
Director
Mr. Webb said that the contractor who did the sidewalk work would be
returning to place handicap access in the appropriate places. Curb cuts should
also be done on
Mr. Webb said the Borough plans to replace signs in the town. The State
has given municipalities until 2012 to comply with the new MUTCD regulations.
Councilman Urankar said the maintenance of green areas should take
priority over any special project.
He noted that the
Councilman Gormally said he agreed with Mr.
Castellucci regarding an operating audit suggesting that the Borough needed a
more objective view when assessing the need to expand Borough Hall.
6. ORDINANCES
16-07
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 173 OF THE REVISED GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF
If adopted
this ordinance shall take effect after publication and passage
as provided by law.
Public Hearing
Mayor
Jackson opened the Public Hearing for Ordinance 16-07.
Fred
Kanter –
Mr. Kanter said the
adoption of the ordinance was not necessary because the problems that occurred
this summer were dealt with through proper enforcement by the police.
With no
one else wishing to be heard, Mayor Jackson closed the Public
Hearing.
The
Council determined that the ordinance had already been discussed
sufficiently and had
no further comments.
Introduced:
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Abstain |
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Emr |
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Shaw |
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17-07
AMENDMENT
TO ORDINANCE 06-07 - THE SALARY, WAGE AND
COMPENSATION OF THE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF MOUNTAIN LAKES, IN
THE
If adopted this ordinance shall take effect after
publication and passage
as provided by law.
Public Hearing
Mayor
Jackson opened the Pubic Hearing. With no one wishing to be
heard, Mayor Jackson closed the Public Hearing.
Introduced:
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Emr |
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Shaw |
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7 *RESOLUTIONS
R 102-07 Approval of
Banking Services
R 108-07 Release of
Executive Minutes
R 112-07 Establishing
Salary
R 113-07 Payment of Bills
SR 05-07 International Walk to School Day
8 *MINUTES
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Absent |
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Gormally |
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Emr |
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Shaw |
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9. ATTORNEY’S REPORT - None
10. MANAGER’S REPORT
Lease Agreement Extension/The Station at
Mr. Turkot is asking the Council to consider
granting him a longer lease and allowing him the ability to do some
improvements to the property. Under the current terms of the lease he has the
two options to renew the lease for two years each.
Mr. Oostdyk explained that if the lease terms were
to be changed, the Borough would be required to go out for bid.
Mr. Webb was directed to contact Mr. Turkot and
explain the bid process and get a list of improvements.
Mayor Jackson noted that the building is
designated historic, and any improvements would need to be reviewed.
Forecast
Models (Current Water and Sewer Funds)
Mr. Webb highlighted the current fund
tax model.
The current water fund model indicates
that it would remain stable
through 2010
and a price increase would be necessary in 2011.
The current sewer fund model indicates
that it would main stable through
2011 with the need for a price increase
in 2012.
11. COUNCIL REPORTS
Borough
Hall Study
Councilman
Urankar updated the Council on the progress of the Committee. A November public
meeting
is planned.
Borough
Manager Search: 15 applications to date
Mayor
Jackson told the Council that 15 applications have been received to date. He
explained how the screening progress will be done. Additional advertising is
planned.
Retirement
Party
The
Committee is working on the details.
Shade Tree
Commission vacancy/Councilman Shaw
Motion by
Councilman Shaw, second by Councilman Urankar, to appoint Laura Conner to the unexpired term of Ann
Barton on the Shade Tree Commission, with all Council members in favor
signifying by “Aye”.
Woodlands
Committee vacancy/Councilman Urankar
Motion by
Councilman Urankar, second by Councilman Shaw, to
appoint Scott Goldthwaite to the unexpired term of Linda Spencer-
Green, with all Council members in favor signifying by “Aye”.
Mr. Urankar
also noted that the Committee will be appointing Josh
Bingham as
a student member to the Woodlands Committee. Mr.
Bingham’s
Eagle Scout project provided the Borough with its first deer
enclosure.
12. ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Councilman Shaw, second by
Councilman Gormally, with
all members
in favor, the meeting was adjourned at
*Consent
Agenda
Attest:______________________ _____________________
Christina
Whitaker, Borough Clerk George B. Jackson, Mayor