Deputy Mayor Ed Post called the meeting to order at 7:00
p.m. and stated that in compliance with the “Open Public Meeting Act” this is a
Regular Meeting of the Township Committee as published in the Hunterdon Review,
the agenda has been posted at the Municipal Building and distributed to the
Hunterdon Review, Courier News, the Express Times, the Hunterdon County
Democrat and the Star Ledger.
Deputy Mayor Post asked everyone to stand for the flag
salute.
Present
- George Piazza Francis
Monahan
Jay Weeks Ed Post
Absent Patricia Schriver
Also Present - Attorney
Eric Bernstein and Deputy Clerk Kimberly Jacobus and
14 members of the public.
Motion by Mr. Piazza, seconded by Mr. Monahan and carried
by unanimous favorable roll call vote,
the Township Committee approved the
ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE 2006-08
BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY
IN, BY AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF LEBANON, IN THE COUNTY OF HUNTERDON, STATE OF
NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $188,000 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.
Motion by Mr. Piazza seconded by Mr. Monahan and carried
by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee approved Ordinance No.
2006-08 on first reading.
Public Hearing to be held on
Motion by Mr. Piazza seconded by Mr. Weeks and carried by
unanimous favorable roll call vote,
the Township Committee approved Resolution No. 61-2006.
STATE OF NEW
RESOLUTION NO.61-2006
BE
IT RESOLVED that the ordinance entitled:
"BOND
ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE
ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY IN, BY AND
FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF LEBANON, IN THE COUNTY OF HUNTERDON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY,
TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $188,000 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."
heretofore introduced, does
now pass on first reading, and that said ordinance be further considered for
final passage at a meeting to be held on the 19th day of July, 2006, at 7:00
P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at the regular
meeting place of the Township Committee, and that at such time and place all
persons interested be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said
ordinance, and that the Township Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
publish said ordinance according to law with a notice of its introduction and
passage on first reading and of the time and place when and where said
ordinance will be further considered for final passage.
Motion by Mr. Monahan seconded by Mr. Piazza and carried
by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee approved Resolution No.
62-2006.
RESOLUTION NO. 62-2006
OPPOSING THE
ELIMINATION OF THE
STATEWIDE DEER
RECOVERY PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the State of
WHEREAS, the State of
WHEREAS, the State of
WHEREAS, deer hunters in
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife
2004/2005 statistics indicate close to 60,000 deer harvested; and
WHEREAS, there were 1500 deer removed from public roadways
in
WHEREAS, the current contractor for this removal service has
specialized training, specialized equipment and safety practices to provide an
efficient, effective service; and
WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey provides this valuable
service to all Counties and Municipalities in the most efficient and cost
effective method; and
WHEREAS, the State of
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
a. The
Mayor and Committee of the
b. A
copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to: the Board of Chosen Freeholders,
all Hunterdon Legislators, all
Motion by Mr. Weeks seconded by Mr. Monahan and carried
by unanimous favorable roll call vote
the Township Committee approved Resolution No. 63-2006.
RESOLUTION NO.
63-2006
GRANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
AND THE STATE OF NEW
BY AND FOR THE DEPARTMENT
OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
GRANT
IDENTIFIER: WQ05-287
The governing body of the
Stormwater
Management Program
Therefore, the governing resolves that Mayor Patricia Schriver or the successor to the office of Mayor is
authorized (a) to make application for
such a grant, (b) if awarded, to execute a grant agreement with the State for a
grant and to execute [ ] any amendments thereto [ X ] any amendments thereto which do not
increase the Grantee’s obligations.
The Grantee agrees to comply with all applicable federal,
State, and municipal laws, rules and regulations in its performance pursuant to
the agreement.
Motion by Mr. Monahan seconded by Mr. Weeks and carried
by unanimous favorable roll call vote
the Township Committee approved Resolution No. 64-2006.
RESOLUTION
NO. 64-2006
RESOLUTION GRANTING
FIREWORKS
PERMIT TO A & B
STAINLESS VALVE
AND FITTING COMPANY
WHEREAS, A
& B Stainless Valve and Fitting Company has applied for a permit for public
display of fireworks to be held on
WHEREAS,
the Lebanon Township Fire Code Official has reviewed the application,
investigated the area where the display will take place and recommends that the
permit be granted; and
WHEREAS,
the necessary bond and surety has been posted.
NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Fire Official file copies of this Resolution
and any other pertinent document with the appropriate
Motion by Mr. Piazza seconded by Mr. Weeks and carried by
unanimous favorable roll call vote,
the Township Committee approved Resolution No. 65-2006.
STATE OF NEW
RESOLUTION NO.
65-2006
WHEREAS,
the
Multi-purpose
project for various improvements and acquisitions
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the
Section 1. The
2006 Capital Budget of the
AMENDMENT
NO. 1
CAPITAL BUDGET
OF THE
Projects
Schedules for 2006
Method of
Financing
CAPITAL
ESTIMATED BUDGET IMPROV. RESERVE GENERAL
PROJECT COST APPROP. FUND FUNDS BONDS
Multi-purpose
for various
Improvements and acquisitions $ 188,000 NONE $ 9,400 NONE
$ 178,600
Section 2. The Clerk be and is authorized and directed
to file a certified copy of this resolution with the Division of Local
Government Services, Department of Community Affairs, State of New Jersey,
within three days after the adoption of these projects for 2006 Capital Budget,
to be included in the 2006 Capital Budget as adopted.
Motion by Mr. Weeks seconded by Mr. Monahan and carried
by unanimous favorable roll call vote
the Township Committee approved Resolution No. 66-2006.
STATE OF NEW
RESOLUTION #66-2006
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING THE
POSITION OF TAX ASSESSOR
WHEREAS, the
position for Tax Assessor will be coming up for reappointment on
WHEREAS, the
Lebanon Township Committee has decided to reappoint the current Tax Assessor,
Mary Mastro for that position, and
WHEREAS, the
reappointment of Mary Mastro for a second consecutive
four year appointment will result in Mary Mastro
receiving tenure, as per state statute N.J.S.A. 40:A9-146 et seq, effective July 1, 2006.
NOW THEREFOE BE IT
RESOLVED the Lebanon Township Committee does hereby reappoint Mary Mastro to the position of Tax Assessor for the
OLD BUSINESS
Award Bid for 15”, 18” and 24” Pipe – Recommendation of
DPW Supervisor
Motion by Mr. Monahan, seconded by Mr. Piazza and carried
by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee to approve
the bid of Brent Material Company, 741 Northfield Avenue, West Orange New
Jersey for 15” pipe at $5.49, 18” pipe at $8.46 and 24” pipe at
$13.10 which was the lowest responsible
bid.
Approve Garden Manager Agreement Revisions
Tabled
to executive session.
FORGE HILL UPDATE
Mr. Piazza stated
that Ms. Vogel, was scratched by a cat and the cat came up positive for
rabies. Mr. Piazza explained that he has
tried to get a hold of her. She was
supposed to contact a person or outfit to put the cats in quarantine. We don’t have anything in writing regarding
what was done
and the Committee would like addressing the
issue.
HELIPAD
Mr. Piazza stated
that at the last meeting, three letters were received from concerned residents
about the helipad. This issue is before
the Board of Adjustment. The letters were
addressed to the Committee. Mr. Post
stated that we do not have jurisdiction over this matter.
COUNTY PRESERVATION MEETING
Mr. Post had an
update on some of our farm preservation, in particular the Nagie
property. The Township purchased the
development easement with the understanding that we were going to get
reimbursed from the state. This happened
in 2005 and we still have not been paid.
We were told in March that we were getting the money by Memorial Day.
Today, after spending an hour with the County, Mr. Post found out that it’s
going to be Labor Day. The state had intervened; there were some changes that
are needed to be done to the deed. There
is a corrective deed that is required and Attorney Bernstein’s office is
working on it.
NEW BUSINESS
DPW Supervisor- Request for Appointment of Acting
Assistant DPW Supervisor
Paul Jones, DPW
Supervisor, sent a letter to the Committee requesting the appointment of an
Acting Assistant DPW Supervisor while Paul Jones, Sr. is out sick. Mr. Jones submitted Mr.
Warren
Gabriel’s name for the position, as he has been doing the job in Paul Sr.
absence. There is a $2.00 an hour pay adjustment for
the position.
Motion by Mr. Piazza seconded by Mr. Weeks
and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote the Township Committee approved the
appointment of Warren Gabriel as Acting Assistant DPW Supervisor.
Request for Blue Lights – Leif Mangulson
Motion by Mr. Monahan seconded by Mr. Piazza and carried
by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township
Committee approved the Blue Light
application for Leif Mangulson.
Maureen McGonagle, resident of 43
Neighbor Tom Walsh
stated that there is an infestation of cats and he is a little concerned after
the statement made about a rabid cat in the area. There have been probably 3
new litters of cats going
back and forth between this house and all the
neighbor’s houses. In taking early
morning walks, Mr. Walsh has counted between 12 to15 cats around the
house. The house seems to be open and
garbage is being dumped there. He also
stated that the lawn hasn’t been mowed.
Mr. Monahan asked if
they felt that children could get into the house and Mr. Walsh stated that they
already have been in the house. Mr.
Piazza stated, “the four of us sit on the Board of
Health, is this a Board of Health issue?”
Attorney Bernstein stated it was a combination of things, health,
zoning, and animal control. Contact has
to be made with the owner of record; they need to take the appropriate action
to secure the house so that it does not become an attractive nuisance.
Several of the other
residents are worried about rabies and other disease that the cats can
carry. The Committee wants a letter
written to the owner stating that he has 10 day to get something done or the
township will do the work and charge it to the property.
Mr. Monahan will
talk to the Chief to do periodical checks on the property.
Motion by Mr. Weeks seconded by Mr. Monahan
and carried by unanimous favorable roll call
vote, the Township Committee approved the motion
as follows: we contact the owner of record, give him 10 days to board the
house, clean the property, and deal with the cats. Failure to do so will result
in the Township taking appropriate action and placing a lien against the
property for the expenses.
Authorize Temp Library Assistance –
There is now
coverage within the township and no longer the need for bringing in librarians
from out of the municipality to open the library. This is now considered a non-event. No action taken.
Award Chip & Seal Bid –Program with
DPW Supervisor Jones
sent a memo to the Committee regarding the chip and seal bid that we are in
jointly with
Motion by Mr. Monahan, seconded by Mr. Piazza and carried
by unanimous favorable roll call
vote the Township Committee approved the
awarding to Asphalting Paving System for the bid results with alternate items 4
& 5a. in an amount not to exceed $80,000 in part of a joint project between
Tewksbury Township and Lebanon Township, Lebanon Township’s share not to exceed
$80,000.
Mr. Piazza told the
Committee, that on June 26th they are going to have another meeting
of the North Hunterdon Municipal Court.
PRESENTATION
OF VOUCHERS
Committee Members provided a description of vouchers
exceeding $1000.00.
Motion by seconded Mr. Piazza, seconded by Mr. Monahan,
and carried by unanimous favorable
roll call vote the Township Committee approved the
CORRESPONDENCE
The Committee received a memo from Gail Glashoff
giving the status of purging the files and our progress towards getting the
files shredded that need be.
The Committee received a memo from Gail Glashoff
regarding the COAH monitoring and annual report. We are working with Attorney
Bernstein and Freedom House on putting together the details required by COAH to
report to them on the progress of our compliance.
This is on track to be done prior to the date on the order
to show cause which is early August according to
Attorney Bernstein.
The Committee received a letter from the
The Committee received a letter from resident, Giulio Dantonio regarding traffic
on public road.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Motion by Mr. Monahan seconded by Mr. Piazza and carried
by unanimous favorable roll call vote
the Township Committee opened the
Public Comment portion of the meeting.
Sandra Singer Rauschenberger
wanted to know how many cats Ms. Vogel had.
The amount is unknown to us. Ms. Rauschenberger stated that there should be an ordinance to
control cats.
Tom Walsh 45 Sun Mountain stated that he was worried about
the excessive number of cats in the neighborhood.
Giulio Dantonio
spoke regarding the difference he noticed when the
Motion by Mr. Monahan, seconded by Mr. Piazza and carried
by unanimous favorable roll call vote
the Township Committee closed the
Public Comment portion of the meeting
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Mr. Monahan, seconded by Mr. Piazza and carried
by unanimous favorable roll call vote,
the Township Committee approved
Resolution No. 67-2006 and convened in executive session at 7:40 p.m.
RESOLUTION
NO. 67-2006
BE IT RESOLVED
by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of
Lebanon, that in compliance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-12, this
meeting will be closed to the
Public to discuss the following matters:
Negotiations other
than collective bargaining, Phelps & Township
Personnel concerning Ardito and Company
Attorney client
privilege relative to land acquisition regarding certain preservation project
Motion by Mr. Piazza seconded by
Mr. Monahan and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote,
Township Committee came out of executive session. Attorney Bernstein stated that there was a
discussion regarding ongoing issues involving our open space and preservation
programs, this was an update from the acting Mayor. No formal action need to be taken. He will work with Attorney Bernstein’s
office. There was a discussion regarding
the purposed contract between the Master Gardner and the Township and there was
discussion regarding the retention of Ardito and
Company to conduct an audit of the Rescue Squad.
Motion by Mr. Monahan seconded by Mr. Piazza and carried
by unanimous favorable roll call vote
the Township Committee authorized Ardito and Company
to do an audit of the Rescue Squad and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to
execute the necessary document, fee not to exceed $5000.
Having no further business to come before the Committee a
motion was made by Mr. Monahan
seconded by Mr. Piazza and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote
to adjourn the meeting at
Respectfully submitted,
_______________________________
Kimberly S. Jacobus
Deputy Clerk
Approved: