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 Citizen and the
Morris County Daily Record and The
Star Ledger on
in the
municipal building.
Mayor
Stephen Shaw called the meeting to order at
2.
ATTENDANCE AND FLAG SALUTE
All Council members were present except for
Councilman Jackson who was on vacation. Councilwoman Emr arrived at
3. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS - None
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Shaw
explained the Council’s policy of limiting each speaker to 5 minutes and no
yielding of
time to another person.
Mayor Shaw opened the public comment portion of the
meeting with consent of Council.
Tobia Ippolito –
Mr.
Ippolito requested the Council allow him to purchase the paper road contiguous
to his property. Mr. Ippolito plans to raze the existing house at
The
discussion regarding the request to purchase the property was moved up on
agenda from the Manager’s Report, with consent of Council.
Mr.
Tempesta explained the request and referred to a letter from the couple’s
attorney, Roy Kurnos.
The
Council discussed the request and noted that the Borough has a long-standing
policy not to sell Borough owned property.
Motion
made by Councilwoman Wilson, second by Councilwoman Emr, to continue the policy
of not selling Borough owned property, with all members in favor signifying by
“Aye”.
Mr.
Murphy said he had concerns regarding the actual ownership of the road.
The
Council discussed possible alternatives. The Council authorized Mr. Murphy and
Mr. Tempesta to examine other options and report back to the Council. Mr. Murphy will contact Mr. Kurnos. Vacating
a Borough road would require an ordinance.
5. ORDINANCES
1-09
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF
THE BOROUGH OF
ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR THE
PLACEMENT OF CLOTHING BINS
WITHIN THE BOROUGH
If adopted this ordinance shall take
effect after publication and passage as provided by
law.
PUBLIC
HEARING
Mayor Shaw opened the public hearing.
With no one wishing to be heard, Mayor
Shaw closed the public hearing.
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Emr |
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Gormally |
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Happer |
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Before
adoption of ordinance 02-09
R47-09 -Application to the
Local Finance Board
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Happer |
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02-09
Refunding Bond Ordinance of
the Borough of
Bonds, Series 2002, Appropriating $3,300,000
Therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of
$3,300,000 General Improvement Refunding
Bonds of the Borough for Financing the
Cost Thereof.
If adopted this ordinance shall take effect
after publication and passage as provided by
law. PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Shaw opened the public hearing.
With no one wishing to be heard, Mayor Shaw
closed the public hearing.
Council
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Emr |
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Happer |
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6. 2009 BUDGET – Joe
Tempesta-Ken Huelbig-
Police
Police Chief Tovo explained where
increases in spending could be expected.
He explained why there was an increase
in the cost for County Dispatch Services. Fewer
municipalities
are on line with the County than expected.
However, the
County was not
prepared to
take on more towns at this time. Another problem was that the County
had billed towns based on population, rather than calls
received. The number of calls has
exceeded the
County’s expectation.
The Chief informed the Council that
certain police vehicles were scheduled for
Replacement and trade in.
Fire Department
Fire Chief Steve Butera said he would
like his budget to include physicals for all active
members. This
would be a reoccurring cost. He would
also like to purchase fire
suppression
equipment. In addition, the budget calls
for water rescue tools for each
firefighter.
DPW
Mr.
Prusina explained that two men had been out with injuries, which resulted in an
increase of overtime. Recent weather conditions have required additional
overtime work for the DEP.
Mr.
Tempesta said former amounts budgeted for salt were unrealistic and more money
should be placed in the budget this year. Ms. Mooney and Mr. Huelbig will do an
analysis on the actual cost of salt in prior years.
The
Council discussed the recycling area at the DPW yard and the need to educate
residents on what is acceptable recycling material.
The
consensus of the majority of the Council was to remove the $7500 from the
budget for tree limb pickup.
Administration
Mr. Tempesta informed the
Council of expected costs related to administration.
The Clerk’s budget remained
stable except for an increase in election costs due to an
annual 5% increase by the County
Election Office.
Finance
Ms. Mooney clarified where
computer expenses for the police department were placed in
the budget.
7. DISCUSSION
A.
Mountain Lakes Centennial (Hereto attached)
The Council discussed
creating a committee to handle the upcoming centennial celebration. Mayor Shaw
noted that there has been a great deal of interest in the celebration. The
Centennial book should be ready for sale by December 2010. The Council agreed
on the mission statement as attached to the discussion item. He also asked for
feedback on the list of potential committee members
8. *RESOLUTIONS
R44-09 Dispatch Agreement – Refer to
Agreement in
R52-09 Refunding and
R53-09 Payment of Bills
9.
*MINUTES
10.
*DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A.
Health Officer
B.
Public Health Nurse
C.
Construction Official
D.
Fire Department
E.
DPW
Consent Agenda Vote
Council Member |
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McWilliams |
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Emr |
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Gormally |
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Happer |
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Shaw |
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R53-09
Motion made by Deputy Mayor Gormally, second by
Councilman McWilliams, to amend the resolution to require both the Mayor and
Chief Financial Officer’s signature, with all members in favor signifying by
Roll Call vote.
Council Member |
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Abstain |
Absent |
McWilliams |
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Emr |
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Gormally |
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Happer |
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Shaw |
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11. ATTORNEY’S
REPORT
Mr. Murphy said he had reviewed the State statute on the merger of police departments
(N.J.S.A.40A: 65-8) and it would not be necessary to go out for referendum if the governing
body decided to merge its police force.
Mr. Murphy updated the Council on the Accardi appeal. The charge was affirmed but the
fine was reduced to $500.
12. MANAGER’S REPORT
Ippolito request for sale of Borough
property – moved up on the agenda for discussion
Public Health Nurse
Mr. Tempesta explained that Public Health
Nurse Kathleen Skrobola had resigned in order to
return to the
private nursing sector. He said he was working with Montville Health Officer
John Wozniak in hopes of adding public
health nurse services to the Borough’s health
service contract.
Mr. Tempesta said work on well # 3 has been
completed and he was waiting on the testing to
be completed.
The Borough received three proposals for
lake treatments. He plans to have a resolution to
award a contract
at the next Council meeting.
Councilwoman Wilson asked the Manager to research who was responsible
for replacing
the lights in the parking lot at the train station.
13. COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Shaw reported that the new member
orientation meeting went well.
Motion by Mayor Shaw, second by Deputy Mayor
Gormally, to appoint the following people to
the Shared Service
Committee, with all members in favor signifying by “Aye.”
Deputy Mayor Gormally and Councilwoman Emr
will serve as liaisons to the committee.
2009 Appointments/Vacancies
Motion by Councilwoman
Wilson, second by Councilman Happer, to appoint Rob Waas to the Finance
Advisory Committee, with all members in favor signifying by “Aye.”
Motion by Mayor Shaw, second
by Deputy Mayor Gormally, to appoint Courtney Whitney, Vince Dougherty and Mark
Di Ionno to the Memorial Day Committee, with all members in favor signifying by
“Aye”.
Citizen of the Year
Award
Janice Hunts Award
The Mayor asked that the
Council submit nominations to him.
Councilwoman Wilson
reported that the Fire Department was going through reorganization and hopes to
have a new purchase order system up and running quickly. This year the Fire
Department is planning a picnic fundraiser instead of having its usual Dinner
Dance. The Junior Fire Department will hold its annual pancake breakfast on
Councilwoman Emr said the Environmental Commission has received the
finalized fauna report.
The Commission is
looking for grant money to finish the NRI.
The Council suggested
inviting Louise Davis to a Council meeting to give a presentation on
“Sustainable New Jersey.”
14.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Councilman McWilliams, second by
Councilman Happer, to adjourn the meeting at
*Consent Agenda
Attest:
___________________________ _____________________
Christina Whitaker, Borough
Clerk Stephen H. Shaw, Mayor