October 27, 2009
A Regular Meeting of the
Township Council of the Township of Roxbury was held on October 27, 2009 at
1715 Route 46, Ledgewood, New Jersey at 7:30 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
OPEN PUBLIC MEETING
STATEMENT
Adequate notice of this
meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Roxbury was given as
required by the Open Public Meetings Act as follows: Notice was faxed to the Daily Record, the
Newark Star Ledger and the Roxbury Register on December 17, 2008; notice was
posted on the bulletin board in the main hallway of the Municipal Building on
December 17, 2008.
ROLL CALL (Present): Councilmen
Gary Behrens, Jim Rilee, Timothy Smith, Richard Zoschak and Mayor Kathy
DeFillippo
Also Present: Christopher
Raths, Township Manager; Jim Bryce, Township Attorney's Office; and BettyLou
DeCroce, Township Clerk
Absent: Councilman
Martin Schmidt
Councilman Hall arrived at
7:45 PM after attending a meeting regarding the rebuilding of the Imagination
Station playground
Mr. Raths reviewed additions to
the agenda:
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Interoffice
Memorandum from Lisa
Spring, CFO, regarding
statutorily necessary procedures for
transfers and bonding for the turf field down payment
Ø
Breakdown of the
hours under the contract that was once provided to Wharton
Ø
Notice from Frank
Grisi, Health Officer/Director of Health, regarding the scheduled dates for the upcoming H1N1 Vaccination Clinics
and explanation of initial priority
target groups
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Mr. Raths stated
that the Township received the first shipment of the vaccine today; therefore a resolution needs to be
added to this agenda. Mrs. DeCroce stated that the resolution number
for authorization for conducting the H1N1 clinic
will be number 09-360.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes for Approval
October 13, 2009 Executive Session
Mr. Zoschak made a motion to
approve the Minutes as listed above. Mr.
Smith seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Mr. Zoschak ? Yes Mr. Smith ? Yes
Mr. Behrens ? Abstain Deputy Mayor Rilee ? Abstain
Mayor DeFillippo ? Yes
Motion carried 3 to 0 with
two abstentions.
Executive Minutes to Be
Released to the Public
None
7:45 PM, Mr. Hall arrived
to the Meeting at this time.
PUBLIC PORTION
None
Mayor DeFillippo amended
the order of the agenda to allow for the following: MATTERS
REQUESTED/REFERRED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS, MANAGER, ATTORNEY OR CLERK
A. Presentation ? Russ Stern and
Paul Ferriero
1. Highlands
Mr. Stern and Mr. Ferriero
presented the information required for the submission of the Highlands Act
Basic Plan Conformance in the Preservation Area.
The following items were
discussed: (see attached outline
labeled ?1A?)
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Deadlines and
time frames
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Modules for Basic
Plan Conformance
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Numerous
inaccuracies in the Module 1 data that was supplied by the Highlands Council
Deputy Mayor Rilee asked if
we could receive an extension to the December 8, 2009 deadline. Mr. Raths stated that the deadline is
statutory, but numerous revisions will most likely follow.
2. Storm water
Mr. Ferriero informed the
Council that the Municipal Storm Water public education requirements for
permits have been expanded to include training for elected officials. He conducted the mandatory training for
Council members at this time, earning the Township three points. Mr. Ferriero will forward a letter confirming
the completion of the training to Mr. Kobylarz.
Mr. Ferriero reviewed several
ways that the Township can earn ?points? to satisfy the new ten-point
requirement. Mr. Ferriero also stated
that, within the next year, the Township is going to be required to adopt ordinances,
mandating things such as, private property owners retrofitting parking lots
with inlets upon repaving, and covering all dumpsters. He recommended that the Township send advance
notification of these anticipated changes to large commercial property owners
and homeowners associations so that they can budget appropriately.
Mr. Zoschak pointed out that
the town is not allowed to wash trucks outside anymore, but that there is a
private enterprise in town that constantly power washes trucks on the gravel
driveway with the outflow going into the lake.
Mr. Ferriero stated that private property owners are not bound by the
same rules, but the Township could adopt an ordinance requiring private
property owners to comply with some of the same standards. Mr. Raths clarified the fact that the
Township does have a facility to wash vehicles outside.
Mr. Hall asked if posting the
information on the website would satisfy the public information
requirement. Mr. Ferriero stated that,
in order to get points, notification of regulations should be:
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separate from
other information,
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signed by the
Mayor
Ø
mailed to every
property owner
B. Ledgewood Historical District
Preliminary Assessment
Miram Morris reviewed details
of the submission for $4,500 in grant money to Morris County Heritage
Commission for the first step in the nomination of Ledgewood Main Street
Historic District to be included on the National Register of Historic Places.
REPORTS OF COUNCIL LIAISON
REPRESENTATIVES, COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND NEW BUSINESS/OLD BUSINESS
Mr.
Zoschak stated that the Lake Hopatcong Commission met on October 19th and
members are still contemplating whether or not to charge usage fees for the
lake. Mr. Zoschak also announced that
the Commission?s business plan is available for public comment on the
website. He will submit a hard copy to
Council members for their review.
Mr. Zoschak stated that he
plans on attending a demonstration, presented by the Jefferson Township Clerk,
regarding paperless meetings. Mayor
DeFillippo stated that Council members discussed this at length a few months
ago and decided that they prefer hard copy, paper agendas and Communications
packets.
Mr. Zoschak asked about the
status of the water bill that we sent to a neighboring town. Mayor DeFillippo stated that we have not
received any response to a letter that was sent, nor have they returned phone
calls. Mr. Bucco will follow up on this
issue.
Mr. Zoschak asked about the
status of the Recreation Department?s annual Halloween Parade. Mr. Raths stated that, due to budget
constraints, the Township would no longer be hosting a Halloween Parade or
Craft Fair. Mr. Raths pointed out that
each of the Township schools has a Halloween parade for their students.
Mayor DeFillippo asked if the
annual tree lighting ceremony would be terminated, as well. Mr. Raths stated that the expense for that
event is minimal; therefore, it is still scheduled to take place.
Mr. Zoschak complimented the
high school band for their performance in the recent competition.
Mr. Smith reported on the
shortfall of anticipated funds from the water and sewer utilities due to the
economy, a lack of connection fees, and the wet, cool summer. Mr. Raths stated that a revised analysis
would be forthcoming for Council review.
Mr. Smith stated that he attended
the recent Economic Development Committee meeting.
Deputy Mayor Rilee asked how
much the Township has spent of the State Agriculture Development Board?s
planning incentive grant (PIG) money.
Mr. Raths stated that he would have Lisa Spring
prepare a complete breakdown and forward the information to Council members.
Deputy Mayor Rilee reminded
Council members and management that we should continue to pursue the easement
across the train track even though we have the SSC easement. Mr. Raths stated that he would work with Mr.
Bucco on this.
Deputy Mayor Rilee stated
that the Economic Development Committee will be addressing Route 46 Corridor
and the application process for the Boards.
Deputy Mayor Rilee asked who
would be responsible for maintenance issues upon the lease of the building on Berkshire Valley Road
(previously the Nutrition
Center site). Mr. Bucco stated that the terms will be
specified in the lease. Discussion
ensued regarding zoning and possible future use of the property. Mr. Raths suggested waiting to see what kind
of proposals we get before considering selling it.
Mr. Hall complimented the
high school band for their participation in the recent Bandfest event.
Mr. Hall stated that he would
accompany Mr. Zoschak to view the demonstration regarding paperless
meetings. Mr. Hall pointed out that the
Township Clerk?s office would be most affected by such a change; therefore,
Mrs. DeCroce should be included in any discussions regarding the possibility of
conducting paperless meetings.
Mr. Hall asked why
information in the weekly Council packets is printed using only one side of the
paper, as opposed to printing double-sided.
Mr. Raths stated that, in the past, Council members have objected to double-sided
printing. The majority of the Council
stated that they do not like double-sided copies.
Mr. Hall reported on the
efforts of the Imagination Station playground committee and the extraordinary
number of volunteers who have stepped forward to offer assistance in the
demolition, design and rebuilding of the playground.
Mr. Behrens stated that the
Neighborhood Meeting that was held at the Fire Company #2 Firehouse on October
20th week was well attended.
Mr. Behrens stated that he,
along with Tim Smith and Fred Hall, attended the recent school board
meeting. He reported that the auditor
and Interim Business Administrator presented a slide slow regarding the
finances of the district, which is helping to create a more open budget
preparation process.
Mr. Raths reported that Fire
Company #1 has offered the use of their facility for any future Neighborhood
Meetings.
Mrs. DeCroce stated that she
has been working with the County on the second round of PARIS Grants and has
chosen the Planning Department as a recipient of the imaging efforts. If there is any money left over, the imaging
will be conducted for the Engineering Department.
Mayor DeFillippo complimented
Mr. Blood on the road paving that has taken place on several area roads. She reported that a resident had told her
about a crack in the pavement on Harrison
Avenue and asked Mr. Blood to repair it. According to Mrs. DeFillippo, the crack was
caused by heavy equipment that was parked on the road during recent road work
that was done on Carey Road.
Mayor DeFillippo stated that
she would like to amend the locations for the following Neighborhood Meetings:
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March 16, 2010 ?
Roxbury Performing Arts
Center
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May 18, 2010 ?
Company #3 Firehouse, Berkshire
Valley Road
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September 21,
2010 ? Company #1 Firehouse, Main
Street, Succasunna
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October 19, 2010
? Company #2 Firehouse, Shippenport Road, Landing
Council
members discussed the preliminary 2010 Council meeting schedule and made some
changes.
B. Old Business
1. Procurement Policy ? no discussion
MATTERS REQUESTED/REFERRED
BY COUNCIL MEMBERS, MANAGER, ATTORNEY OR CLERK
A. Presentation-Russ Stern and
Paul Ferriero ? (previously
discussed)
1. Highlands
2. Storm water
B. Ledgewood Historical District
Preliminary Assessment ? (previously
discussed)
DRAFT ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION
None
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES
25-09 ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER XIII,
LAND DEVELOPMENT, ARTICLE VIII, DESIGN GUIDELINES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY,
BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 13-8.11, ENTITLED ?MAIN STREET SUCCASUNNA STREETSCAPE
DESIGN STANDARDS?
Ms. DeCroce stated that the
public hearing and the final reading for this ordinance needs to be changed
from November 11, 2009 to November 24, 2009 in order to allow sufficient time
to notify surrounding municipalities.
Mr. Smith asked the Council
to consider postponing this ordinance.
He feels that the way it is currently written puts a financial burden on
property owners. Mr. Hall questioned the
legality of specifying where concrete and other building supplies must be
purchased. Mr. Bucco stated that he had
not seen this ordinance prior to this meeting and would not recommend such a
purchasing requirement. The ordinance
will be amended to state the color requirement, not the name of the
vendor. Deputy Mayor Rilee stated that
this ordinance is not meant to put property owners in a position where they
have to spend extra money, but to advise of requirements when considering
modifying the zoning or usage. Mayor
DeFillippo reminded Council members that this has already been discussed at
length and this ordinance will help to improve the value of the properties on Main Street. Mr. Raths stated that accepting these design
standards would not preclude the Council from choosing other alternatives in
the future. He also reiterated that this
ordinance is impacting properties only if there is a subdivision or a site
plan.
Deputy Mayor Rilee made a
motion to introduce Ordinance 25-09. Mr.
Zoschak seconded the motion.
(Mr. Zoschak made a motion to
table. There was no second on the
motion. Mr. Zoschak withdrew his
motion. Prior motion to introduce
stands.)
Roll Call: Deputy Mayor Rilee ? Yes Mr. Zoschak ? Yes
Mr. Behrens ? Yes Mr. Hall ? Yes
Mr. Smith ? No Mayor DeFillippo ? Yes
Motion carried 5 to 1.
26-09 BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE
INSTALLATION OF A SYNTHETIC TURF ATHLETIC FIELD AT ROXBURY HIGH SCHOOL FOR
JOINT USE WITH THE ROXBURY BOARD OF EDUCATION IN, BY AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF
ROXBURY, IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM
OF $800,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE
ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE
OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS.
Mr. Raths stated that Bond
Counsel and the Township Auditors have indicated that the procedure for funding
the turf field must be established this ordinance in order for the funds to be
certified for the award of the contract. The amount is for the bond
authorization and is not the amount that we are going to spend on the
project. Also, statutorily, since
$40,000 will be coming from Roxbury?s Open Space Trust fund, there is a
resolution for approval tonight that transfers the money from the Recreation
Trust fund to the Open Space Trust fund to replenish the Open Space
account. Future payments for the turf
field will be coming from the Capital Recreation account, not Open Space.
Mr. Hall stated that this
ordinance makes it appear that the Township is spending $800,000 on the turf
field when that is not the case.
Mr. Bucco stated that this
authorization is simply a procedural matter and statutorily necessary in order
to fulfill the financial requirements for financing capital projects. The estimated cost of this project is
$720,000, and approval of this ordinance does not require the Township to spend
$800,000, nor will the Township spend $800,000 for the turf field.
Mr. Hall made a motion to
introduce Ordinance 26-09. Mr. Behrens
seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Mr. Hall ? Yes Mr. Behrens ? Yes
Deputy Mayor Rilee ? Yes Mr. Smith ? Yes
Mr. Zoschak ? Yes Mayor
DeFillippo ? Yes
Motion carried 6 to 0.
HEARING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINACES ON SECOND READING
23-09 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING POSITIONS
ELIGIBLE FOR THE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PROGRAM
Mr. Zoschak made a motion to
open Ordinance 23-09 to the public.
Deputy Mayor Rilee seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Mr. Zoschak ? Yes Deputy Mayor Rilee ? Yes
Mr. Behrens - Yes Mr.
Hall ? Yes
Mr. Smith ? Yes Mayor
DeFillippo ? Yes
Motion Carried 6 to 0.
No public comment
Mr. Zoschak made a motion to
close Ordinance 23-09 to the public.
Deputy Mayor Rilee seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Mr. Zoschak ? Yes Deputy Mayor Rilee ? Yes
Mr. Behrens - Yes Mr.
Hall ? Yes
Mr. Smith ? Yes Mayor
DeFillippo ? Yes
Motion Carried 6 to 0.
Mr. Zoschak made a motion to
adopt Ordinance 23-09. Deputy Mayor
Rilee seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Mr. Zoschak ? Yes Deputy Mayor Rilee ? Yes
Mr. Behrens - Yes Mr.
Hall ? Yes
Mr. Smith ? Yes Mayor
DeFillippo ? Yes
Motion Carried 6 to 0.
24-09 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND
SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER II, ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, SECTION 2-17, OFFICERS AND
EMPLOYEES GENERALLY, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
ROXBURY, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Mr. Zoschak made a motion to
open Ordinance 24-09 to the public.
Deputy Mayor Rilee seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Mr. Zoschak ? Yes Deputy Mayor Rilee ? Yes
Mr. Behrens - Yes Mr.
Hall ? Yes
Mr. Smith ? Yes Mayor
DeFillippo ? Yes
Motion Carried 6 to 0.
No public comment
Mr. Zoschak made a motion to
close Ordinance 24-09 to the public. Mr.
Smith seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Mr. Zoschak ? Yes Mr. Smith ? Yes
Mr. Behrens - Yes Mr.
Hall ? Yes
Deputy Mayor Rilee Mayor
DeFillippo ? Yes
Motion Carried 6 to 0.
Mr. Zoschak made a motion to
adopt Ordinance 24-09. Mr. Smith
seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Mr. Zoschak ? Yes Mr. Smith ? Yes
Mr. Behrens - Yes Mr.
Hall ? Yes
Deputy Mayor Rilee ? Yes Mayor DeFillippo ? Yes
Motion Carried 6 to 0.
DRAFT RESOLUTION FOR DISCUSSION
None
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
09-342 A RESOLUTION INCORPORATING BY
REFERENCE HEREIN AND APPROVING THE FOLLOWING NUMBERED RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA FOR THIS DATE:
09-330, 09-343, 09-344, 09-345,
09-346, 09-347, 09-348, 09-351, 09-352, 09-353, 09-354, 09-355, 09-356, 09-357, 09-358, 09-360
Deputy Mayor Rilee made a
motion to approve Resolution 09-342. Mr.
Smith seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Deputy Mayor Rilee ? Yes Mr. Smith ? Yes
Mr. Behrens ? Yes Mr. Hall ? Yes
Mr. Zoschak ? Yes Mayor
DeFillippo ? Yes
Motion carried 6 to 0.
09-330 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALARIES
AND COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEES FOR THE YEAR 2009
(note: a revised resolution was distributed
tonight.)
09-343 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND
OF UNUSED ENGINEERING INSPECTION ESCROW FEES IN CONNECTION WITH VARIOUS
TOWNSHIP MINOR SOIL RELOCATION PERMITS
09-344 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND
OF UNUSED ENGINEERING INSPECTION FEES TO ROXBURY DEVELOPMENT, LLC (AKA THE
LEARNING EXPERIENCE) 986 ROUTES 46, LEDGEWOOD ? BLOCK 6501, LOT 28
09-345 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
ENDORSEMENT OF A TREATMENT WORKS APPROVAL PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE CORNERSTONE PROFESSIONAL
OFFICE CENTER
BY CHOD ENTERPRISES, LLC LOCATED AT 225
RIGHTER ROAD, SUCCASUNNA, BLOCK 5001, LOT 1
09-346 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE NJDOT
RESOLUTION, APPLICATION, AND AGREEMENT
FOR STATE
AID TO MUNICIPALITIES UNDER THE NEW JERSEY TRANSPORTATION
TRUST FUND AUTHORITY ACT LOCAL AID INFRASTRUCTURE FUND ? DISCRETIONARY AID
PROGRAM FOR THE PHASE II PORTION OF THE BERKSHIRE VALLEY ROAD RESURACING PROJECT
09-347 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF TEN (10) MISSION REMOTE TERMINAL ALARM CONTROL UNITS FOR THE SEWER
UTILITY FROM PCS PUMP AND PROCESS
09-348 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
UPGRADE TO THE MAIN INSTRUMENT PANEL (MIP) UTILITZED FOR ALARMS AT THE AJAX WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT TO BE PERFORMED BY PCS PUMP AND PROCESS
09-349 HOLD - A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING AN INTERLOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWNSHIP OF MINE HILL FOR
THE FURNISHING OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE
WITH PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR LOCAL BOARDS OF HEALTH
IN NEW JERSEY, N.J.A.C. 8:52 FOR 2010-2011
09-350 HOLD - A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWNSHIP OF MINE
HILL FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES FOR THE 2010 CALENDAR YEAR
09-351 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF A TRUCK CHASSIS WITH REFUSE PACKER FROM DELUXE INTERNATIONAL
TRUCKS, INC.
Mr. Behrens asked if training
would be provided with this software.
Mr. Blood answered that training is included in the price.
09-352 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF MUNICIPAL SURPLUS
PROPERTY
09-353 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CHANGE
ORDER TO THE CONTRACT WITH SCHIFANO CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR THE MILLING
AND PAVING OF VARIOUS ROADWAYS
Mr. Behrens asked if the
Township is receiving the same rate for this change order as was charged for the
original contact. Mr. Blood stated that
most of it is the same, except for two smaller projects. Mr. Blood advised Council members which
streets would be targeted for improvements.
09-354 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND
COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY URGING STATE FUNDING FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND
PROTECTION OF LAKE
MUSCONETCONG
09-355 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE
MEMBERSHIP OF THE TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
09-356 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL
TAX SALE
09-357 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX
COLLECTOR TO CHARGE $25.00 FOR EACH OF TWO TAX SALE MAILINGS
09-358 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF BILLS
09-360 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $40,000.00
FROM THE RECREATION CAPITAL TRUST FUND TO THE TOWNSHIP'S OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND
(Resolution 09-360 was
added to the original agenda)
PERSONNEL CHANGES
None
COMMUNICATIONS
October 16, 2009
#1, Item D ? Rt. 46
Corridor / EDC
Deputy Mayor Rilee asked if
the Township was planning on hiring Burgis Associates for their services. Mr. Raths stated that Burgis Associates will
be sending in a proposal and a basic sketch.
Mayor DeFillippo clarified that this is being done as a courtesy and it
is not costing any money.
October 23, 2009
#1, Item A ? DPW Facility
Deputy Mayor Rilee asked if
Kingtown Diesel might be interested in allowing us to utilize their new truck
wash, as opposed to the Township building our own facility. Mr. Raths will look into.
#1, Item F ? Citizens
Cable
Discussion took place
regarding the BPU representative being a position appointed by the Governor.
#1, Item L ? Procurement
Council members engaged in
general discussion regarding procurement.
#1, Item O ?
Rivendale/Eyland Drainage
Mayor DeFillippo asked for
details regarding the cost of this project and the estimated time frame for its
completion. Mr. Raths stated that, at
this point, the Township is just investigating the design and permitting;
therefore, we do not have exact details yet.
Deputy Mayor Rilee
stepped down from the meeting during this discussion.
#1, Item R ? Interlocal
Shared Services
a.
Vacuum
Truck with Jefferson
Mayor
DeFillippo clarified that the date the resolutions would be available for
review would be November, not October as stated in the Information Update.
Mr.
Raths stated that Mr. Blood is working on this.
b. Health and code Enforcement with Randolph
Mayor
DeFillippo asked why we would be considering sharing services with Pequannock
since it is so far away. Mr. Raths
stated that they were considering creating a non-profit agencies and contracting
services to other municipalities. Mayor
DeFillippo asked if the current Animal Control position is part-time or
full-time. Mr. Raths will check.
#1, Item S ? Labor Council
Deputy Mayor Rilee stated
that he had asked Mr. Raths to supply Council with details of what he is
proposing. Mr. Raths distributed
information to Council members. It was
decided to further discuss this subject in Executive Session.
#5 Correspondence from Adam Falk, Vice President
of Government & Regulatory Affairs, Cablevision, to Board of Public
Utilities, dated October 15, 2009, re: Change in iO Entertainment Cable Package
Mr. Hall advised that senior
citizens ask him what the Township does to represent their interests regarding
increasing rates. Council members
discussed the possibility of sending a letter to the state.
To make it more marketable,
Mayor DeFillippo suggested wireless access be added to the Performing Arts
Center.
PUBLIC PORTION
None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
09-359 A
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP
OF ROXBURY, IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS,
NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING CONFERENCE OF THE
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL WITH THE PUBLIC EXCLUDED
At
9:55PM, Mr. Smith made a motion to adopt Resolution 09-359 for Executive
Session. Deputy Mayor Rilee seconded the
motion.
Roll
Call: Mr. Smith ? Yes Deputy Mayor Rilee ? Yes
Mr. Behrens ? Yes Mr.
Hall ? Yes
Mr. Zoschak ? Yes Mayor
DeFillippo ? Yes
Motion
carried 6 ? 0.
At
10:05PM, the Council exited Executive Session and returned to Open Session.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:05PM, Mr. Zoschak made
a motion to adjourn the meeting. Deputy
Mayor Rilee seconded the motion.
Roll
Call: All In Favor ? Yes
Motion
carried 6 ? 0.
SUBMITTED
BY:
______________________________
BettyLou
DeCroce
Township
Clerk
MINUTES
APPROVED BY COUNCIL
DATE: February 23, 2010
ROLL CALL: Mr. Schmidt ?
Abstain Mrs. DeFillippo ? Yes
Mr. Behrens ? Yes Mr. Hall ? Yes
Mr.
Smith ? Yes Mayor
Rilee - Yes
