DRAFT
BOROUGH
OF MOUNTAIN LAKES
COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 28, 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 George Jackson called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
2.
ATTENDANCE AND FLAG SALUTE
All Council members were in attendance.
Also
in attendance was Borough Attorney Robert Oostdyk, Borough Manager Joe
Tempesta, Police Chief Robert Tovo and Borough Clerk Christina Whitaker.
3. EXECUTIVE
SESSION
Resolution 105-08
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:
· Police Department/Liability Issues
· Personnel/Proposal for Police Chief Tovo
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
Councilwoman Wilson, to enter into
Executive Session with all members in
favor signifying by “Aye”.
Motion by Councilman Gormally, second by
Councilwoman Wilson, to close the
Executive Session and return to the
public portion of the meeting, with all
members in favor signifying by “Aye”.
4. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilman Shaw said that $10,018 had been
raised for the July 4th fireworks.
The community effort by residents and businesses in the town made the
event a
success regardless of the unpredictable weather.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATION/BOWL Louise Davis
Mayor Jackson presented a pewter bowl to
former Councilwoman Louise Davis.
Councilwoman Davis resigned on July
17. She and her husband moved to
Boonton
Township after residing in Mountain Lakes
for the past 25 years. Over the years, she
was involved in almost every Borough
Committee. She was a key member of the
Planning Board and a main contributor to
the Master Plan, was a founder of the
Mountain Lakes Conservancy, was a long
time member of the Garden
Club and was elected to the Borough
Council in 1999, serving twice as Deputy Mayor.
Members of Council thanked Councilwoman
Davis for her years of service to the
Borough
and each expressed how much she would be missed.
6. NOMINATION FOR COUNCIL SEAT/Replacing Councilwoman
Louise Davis
Mayor Jackson announced nominations for
the vacant Council seat. Three names were
submitted by the County Republican
Committee. (Letter hereto attached)
Motion by Councilman Gormally, second by Councilman Urankar, to nominate
Doug
McWilliams to replace Councilwoman Davis.
Motion by Councilman Shaw, second by
Councilman Urankar to close the nominations.
Doug McWilliams was elected to a Council
seat by a 6-0 Roll Call Vote.
The Oath of Office was administered by
Mayor Jackson.
7. NOMINATION FOR DEPUTY MAYOR
Mayor Jackson announced
nominations for the position of Deputy Mayor.
Motion by Councilman Shaw, second by
Councilman McWilliams, to elect Councilman
Gormally as Deputy Mayor.
Motion by Councilman Urankar, second by
Councilman Shaw to close the nominations
for Deputy Mayor.
Councilman Gormally was elected Deputy
Mayor by a 7-0 Roll Call Vote.
Mayor Jackson administered the Oath of
Office.
8. PRESENTATION/MASTER PLAN REVISION/Sandy Batty
Ms. Batty explained the
process of a Master Plan reexamination, which is done every six
years. The last Master Plan revision was
done in October 2002.
The Master Plan Committee
prepared a draft report of the reexamination. (Hereto
attached)
It is the role of the Planning Board to adopt the Master Plan. It is the
responsibility of the Borough Council to
adopt and implement ordinances focusing on the
specific recommendations of the Planning
Board.
Each Council member will
further review the report. Comments should be sent
electronically to Joan Nix.
9. 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.
Dr. Peter Bolo - Glen Road
Dr. Bolo said Wildwood Lake
residents were pleased with the results of the latest lake
treatment.
With no one else wishing to
be heard, Mayor Jackson closed the public comment portion
of the meeting.
10.
ORDINANCES
07-08
ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 237 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF
MOUNTAIN LAKES AND AMENDING THE WATER CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS.
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.
Council
Member |
By: |
2nd |
Yes |
No |
Abstain |
Absent |
By |
2nd |
Yes |
No |
Abstain |
Absent |
Gormally |
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X |
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X |
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Emr |
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X |
X |
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X |
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/Mc
Williams |
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X |
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X |
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Wilson |
X |
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X |
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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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X |
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Mr. Tempesta told the Council that water
conservation efforts appeared to be working
based on water usage figures for June and
July.
08-08
AMENDMENT TO THE SALARY, WAGE
AND COMPENSATION OF THE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF 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.
Council
Member |
By: |
2nd |
Yes |
No |
Abstain |
Absent |
By |
2nd |
Yes |
No |
Abstain |
Absent |
Deputy
Mayor 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 |
X |
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X |
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X |
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Davis/McWilliams |
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X |
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X |
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Wilson |
X |
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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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X |
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The COAH discussion was moved up on the Agenda to
accommodate Borough Planner Susan Kimball.
Third Round COAH Requirements (Hereto attached)
Mrs. Kimball informed the Council that based on the revised COAH rules the proposed new projections of growth in the Borough, from 2004-2018, would result in a growth share obligation of 89 affordable units. If the Borough wanted adjustments made to that number, a new fair share plan would need to be submitted by December 31, 2008.
The new amendments would also include a compliance bonus for third round projects approved between 12/20/04 and 6/2/08. Based on this information Mrs. Kimball told the Council it was in the best interest of the Borough that the Fusee property be redeveloped as planned.
Mrs. Kimball also provided a vacant land inventory. (Hereto attached)
The Council discussed the pros and cons of continuing under COAH’s requirements. Included in the discussion was the possibility of opting-out of COAH and the Borough creating its own Affordable Housing Plan. It was the consensus of the Council that pursuing its own plan was desirable. The Council will review the vacant land inventory and develop its own plan. The Council authorized Mr. Oostdyk to sent a letter to COAH commenting on the amendments to the new proposed 3rd Round regulations.
09-08
ORDINANCE DETERMINING
POSITIONS ELIGIBLE FOR THE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PROGRAM.
Following introduction, the
above ordinance will be published in accordance with the law
and
a public hearing will be held on August
25, 2008.
Council
Member |
By: |
2nd |
Yes |
No |
Abstain |
Absent |
By |
2nd |
Yes |
No |
Abstain |
Absent |
Deputy
Mayor Gormally |
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X |
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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McWilliams |
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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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11. *RESOLUTIONS
R95-08 – Part-time Tax
Collector/Deputy Tax Collector
R96-08 – Fibertech - PULLED FROM AGENDA
R97-08 – Authorization of
Check Signatory
R98-08 – Refund/Beck
R99-08 – Refund/Russonello
R100-08–Refund/Jee
R101-08–Refund/Henriques
R102-08–Refund/Barr
R103-08–Payment of Bills
R104-08- Extension of Tax
Bill Due Date
12. *MINUTES
June 23, 2008 - Regular
June
23, 2008 - Executive
13. *DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. Health Officer
B. Public Health Nurse
C. Construction Official
D. Police Department
E. Fire Department
F. DPW
Report
* Consent Agenda Vote
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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McWilliams |
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X |
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Wilson |
X |
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X |
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Urankar |
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X |
X |
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Jackson |
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X |
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14. ATTORNEY’S REPORT - None
15. MANAGER’S REPORT (Hereto attached)
COAH/Susan Kimball – Moved Up On Agenda
Push/Broadcast Email System
Mr.
Tempesta explained the costs associated with the system and said the Web
Site
Committee was willing to become more involved in the administrating of
the project. It was
decided
to implement the e-mail system this fall.
July 4th Fireworks – Discussed under Community Announcements
Mr. Tempesta explained recent personnel changes in the Borough
offices.
Celia Flynn was hired as the new
recreation director.
16. COUNCIL REPORTS
Appointments
Environmental Commission/Doug Morrison
Motion by Councilman Emr, second by Councilman McWilliams to
appoint Doug Morrison
to the Environmental Commission, with all members in favor
signifying by “Aye”.
Councilman Shaw noted the impending resignation of Planning
Board member Barbara
Palmer in September and the need to appoint a new member in
August.
Facility Committee
Councilman Urankar said the Committee reviewed the options of
building a new building
versus building an addition on the existing facility. He said
the estimated cost for either was
about $5 million. Councilman Urankar told the Council that
based on the information to
date, the Committee was moving in the direction of
recommending that a new building be
constructed. Mayor Jackson said he would like to see an
option that did not include the
court or police department.
Deputy Mayor Gormally will replace Mrs.
Davis on the Planning Board.
Motion by
Councilman Shaw, second by councilman McWilliams, to return to Executive
Session to
discuss matters related to Personnel/Proposal for Police Chief Tovo, with
all
members in
favor signifying by “Aye”.
Motion by
Deputy Mayor Gormally, second by Councilwoman Wilson, to close the
Executive
Session and return to the public portion of the meeting, with all members in
favor
signifying by “Aye”.
17. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilman
Urankar, second by Councilman Shaw, to adjourn the meeting at 11:33 p.m., with
all members in favor signifying by “Aye”.
*Consent Agenda
Attest:
___________________________ _____________________
Christina Whitaker, Borough Clerk George B. Jackson, Mayor