Mayor George Piazza 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.
Mayor Piazza asked everyone to stand for the flag salute.
Present - George Piazza, Patricia Schriver, Jay Weeks, Edward Post, Frank Morrison
Absent -
Also Present - Attorney Phil George, Clerk Karen Sandorse and 4 members of the public.
Motion by Ms. Schriver, seconded by Mr. Morrison and carried by favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee approved the May 21, 2008 regular meeting minutes. AYES: Schriver, Piazza, Morrison, Weeks ABSTAIN: Post
Motion by Ms. Schriver, seconded by Mr. Morrison and carried by favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee approved the May 21, 2008 executive session minutes. AYES: Schriver, Piazza, Morrison, Weeks ABSTAIN: Post
2008 BUDGET ADOPTION
Motion by Mr. Post, seconded by Ms. Schriver and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee adopted Resolution No. 60-2008 as written below.
ADOPT 2008 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
WHEREAS, the 2008 Lebanon Township Municipal Budget was introduced and approved on the 16th day of April, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the 2008 Lebanon Township Municipal Budget was advertised in the “Hunterdon Review” in the issue of May 7, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the public hearing on said Budget was held on May 21, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the approved 2008 Lebanon Township Municipal Budget has been filed with the Director of the Department of Local Government Services;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, on
this 4th day of June 2008, by the Mayor and Township Committee of
the
2007 MUNICIPAL AUDIT
Resolution No. 61-2008
- Acceptance of the 2007 Municipal Audit
Motion by Ms. Schriver, seconded by Mr. Morrison and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee adopted Resolution No. 61-2008 as written below.
STATE OF NEW
RESOLUTION NO. 61-2008
GOVERNING BODY
CERTIFICATION OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:5-4 requires the governing body of every local unit to have made an annual audit of its books, accounts and financial transactions, and
WHEREAS, the Annual Report of Audit for the year 2007 has been filed by a Registered Municipal Accountant with the Municipal Clerk pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-6, and a copy has been received by each member of the governing body; and,
WHEREAS, R.S. 52:27BB-34 authorizes
the Local Finance Board of the State of
WHEREAS, the Local Finance Board has promulgated N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5, a regulation requiring that the governing body of each municipality shall by resolution certify to the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey that all members of the governing body have reviewed, as a minimum, the sections of the annual audit entitled “Comments and Recommendations, and,
WHEREAS, the members of the governing body have personally reviewed as a minimum the Annual Report of Audit, and specifically the sections of the Annual Audit entitled “Comments and Recommendations, as evidenced by the group affidavit form of the governing body attached hereto; and,
WHEREAS, such resolution of certification shall be adopted by the Governing Body no later than forty-five days after the receipt of the annual audit, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5; and,
WHEREAS, all members of the governing body have received and have familiarized themselves with, at least, the minimum requirements of the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey, as stated aforesaid and have subscribed to the affidavit, as provided by the Local Finance Board, and
WHEREAS, failure to comply with the regulations of the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey may subject the members of the local governing body to the penalty provisions of R.S. 52:27BB-52, to wit:
R.S. 52:27BB-52: A local officer or member of a local governing body who, after a date fixed for compliance, fails or refuses to obey an order of the director (Director of Local Government Services), under the provisions of this Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, may be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both, in addition shall forfeit his office.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Township Committee of the Township of Lebanon, hereby states that it has complied with N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5 and does hereby submit a certified copy of this resolution and the required affidavit to said Board to show evidence of said compliance.
PROCLAMATIONS – Eagle
Scouts Kyle Anastasio and Mike Gaykowski
TO KYLE ANASTASIO
FOR RECEIVING THE EAGLE SCOUT AWARD
WHEREAS, the
conferring of an Eagle Scout is one of the highest awards that can be bestowed
upon a Boy Scout; and
WHEREAS, such award is an earned award in that the
recipient must perform and successfully complete and pass the rigid
requirements exacted to achieve an Eagle Scout Award; and
WHEREAS, Kyle
Anastasio, Boy Scouts of America, Troop 92, attained the designation of “Eagle
Scout”; and
WHEREAS, Kyle Anastasio
is to be commended for his Eagle Scout Service Project, which involved making
the plans for, and building of, 12 picnic tables for the Lebanon Township
Memorial Park; and
WHEREAS, the use of the
picnic tables will benefit the residents and guests of
WHEREAS, Kyle Anastasio
will be honored and receive his award at an Eagle Court of Honor Recognition
Ceremony on June 8, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the
Lebanon Township Committee wishes to recognize this noteworthy achievement of
Kyle Anastasio.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Township Committee of the
TO MIKE GAYKOWSKI
FOR RECEIVING THE EAGLE SCOUT AWARD
WHEREAS, the
conferring of an Eagle Scout is one of the highest awards that can be bestowed
upon a Boy Scout; and
WHEREAS,
such award is an earned award in that the recipient must perform and
successfully complete and pass the rigid requirements exacted to achieve an
Eagle Scout Award; and
WHEREAS, Mike
Gaykowski, Boy Scouts of America, Troop 92, attained the designation of “Eagle
Scout”: and
WHEREAS, Mike Gaykowski
is to be commended for his Eagle Scout Service Project, which involved building
a Welcome Center at the Teetertown Reserve at Mountain Farm in Lebanon Township;
and
WHEREAS, the use of the
WHEREAS, Mike Gaykowski
will be honored and receive his award at an Eagle Court of Honor Recognition
Ceremony on June 8, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the
Lebanon Township Committee wishes to recognize this noteworthy achievement of Mike Gaykowski.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and
Township Committee of the
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution No.
62-2008 - CWA Local 1040
Held for discussion in Executive Session.
Resolution No.
63-2008 - Plenary Retail Distribution
License Renewal
Motion by Ms. Schriver,
seconded by
RESOLUTION NO. 63-2008
RESOLUTION RENEWING A PLENARY
RETAIL DISTRIBUTION LICENSE
WHEREAS, the listed Plenary Retail Distribution License has submitted an application form that has been completed in all respects; and
WHEREAS, the applicant is qualified to be licensed according to all statutory, regulatory and local government ABC Laws and regulations; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has paid a
filing fee of $200.00 to the State of
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by
the Township Committee of the
1019-44-008-002
The Rock Corp. of
425 Route 513,
Resolution No. 64-2008 - Plenary Retail Consumption License Renewals
Motion by Mr. Post, seconded by Ms. Schriver and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee adopted Resolution No.64-2008 as written below.
RESOLUTION NO. 64-2008
RESOLUTION RENEWING PLENARY
RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSES
WHEREAS, each of the listed Plenary Retail Consumption Licensees have submitted application forms that have been completed in all respects; and
WHEREAS, the applicants are qualified to be licensed according to all statutory, regulatory and local government ABC Laws and regulations; and
WHEREAS, each have paid a filing
fee of $200.00 to the State of
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by
the Township Committee of the
1019-33-002-005 ONOROSA INC. 282 Route 513
1019-33-003-004 RADGNA, L.L.C. 2012 Route 31
1019-22-007-001 LEDYARD B. SCHUYLER, JR - RIVER STYX
Resolution No.
65-2008 - Voorhees Municipal
Motion by Ms. Schriver, seconded by Mr. Post and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee adopted Resolution No.65-2008 as written below.
STATE OF NEW
RESOLUTION NO. 65-2008
VOORHEES MUNICIPAL
WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Lebanon, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey recognizes that the abuse of alcohol and drugs is a serious problem in our society amongst persons of all ages; and,
WHEREAS, the
WHEREAS, the
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the
1. The Township Committee does hereby support the submission of an application for the Voorhees Municipal Alliance grant for calendar year 2009 in the amount of $20,300.00.
2.
As
Resolution No.
66-2008 – Refund of Taxes
Motion by Ms. Schriver, seconded by Mr. Morrison and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee adopted Resolution No.66-2008 as written below.
STATE OF NEW
RESOLUTION NO. 66-2008
WHEREAS there exists an overpayment of $1733.50 for 2nd Quarter 2008 taxes for Block 13, lot 13 assessed to Gary and Maureen Corson, and
WHEREAS this amount has been requested for refund by Gary and Maureen Corson,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Treasurer be authorized to prepare and Mayor, Treasurer and Clerk be authorized to sign this refund check in the amount of $1733.50 payable to Gary and Maureen Corson.
OLD BUSINESS
Approve Fire Station
No. 1 Remedial Action Report No. 14
Motion by Ms. Schriver, seconded by Mr. Post and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee approved Fire Station No. 1 Remedial Action Report No. 14 as prepared by TRC Raviv and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute for submission to the NJDEP.
Pelio II Land Acquisition
Mr. Post stated that a price was negotiated earlier in the year and they were looking for a mid April contract closing. The Seller’s attorney became ill and put a hold on the transaction moving forward. They are back on track and reviewing the Contract. Part of the transaction includes a Joint Purchase Agreement between the Township and the County as being the joint purchasers. Attorney Bernstein’s office had received and reviewed the proposed JPA and after a number of iterations back and forth with the County, an agreement was reached as to the terms. It is a pretty standard Joint Purchase Agreement. A motion for approval by the Township Committee will be asked for in the near future. The Management Agreement goes hand in hand with the Joint Purchase Agreement. The management of the property will fall primarily almost exclusively to the County. The final transaction is anticipated for mid August to mid September.
Motion by Mr. Post, seconded by Ms. Schriver and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee authorized the Mayor and Clerk to sign both the Joint Purchase Agreement and the Maintenance Agreement for the Pelio II Land Acquisition.
Zoning Officer
Correspondence
Ms. Schriver stated that at the last meeting the Township Committee received a letter from the Zoning Officer regarding a few zoning issues in the Township. Ms. Schriver stated that she feels that a few Committee members should sit and meet with John Flemming to review his concerns.
The Clerk is to ask that John to attend the June 18, 2008 meeting to discuss the issues raised in his correspondence.
NEW BUSINESS
Cancel July 2nd Meeting
Motion by Mr. Post, seconded by Ms. Schriver and carried
by unanimous favorable roll call vote,
the Township Committee canceled the July 2, 2008 meeting.
Request to Purchase Air Handler for Police Department Air
Conditioner
Motion by Mr. Post, seconded by Ms. Schriver and carried
by unanimous favorable roll call vote,
the Township Committee authorized the purchase of an Air Handler for the Police
Department Air Conditioner. The
expenditure is not to exceed $6500.00 and is subject to availability of
funds.
PRESENTATION OF VOUCHERS
Committee Members provided a description of vouchers exceeding $1,000.00.
Motion by Ms. Schriver, seconded by Mr. Post and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee approved the June 4, 2008 bill list in the amount of $85,098.98.
CORRESPONDENCE
Senator Leonard Lance – Senate Bill No. 1455 Opposition
NJLM Conference Registration Information – Please RSVP to Clerk ASAP
COAH - Revised Third Round Rules – For Review and Future Consideration
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Motion by Ms. Schriver, seconded by Mr. Post and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee opened the Public Comment portion of the meeting.
Nancy Darois asked when the Library Roof project is due to get started. Mayor Piazza stated that the pre-construction meeting is scheduled for tomorrow morning.
Anthony Casale thanked the Mayor and Township Committee for the Eagle Scout Proclamations and stated that they were well written and will be well received by the Scouts.
Motion by Mr. Post, seconded by Ms. Schriver and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee closed the Public Comment portion of the meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Ms. Schriver, seconded by Mr. Post and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee approved Resolution No. 67-2008 and convened in executive session at 7:32 p.m.
RESOLUTION NO. 67-2008
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of
Public to discuss the following matters:
Contract – Voucher Reimbursement
Proposed MOA CWA
Motion by Ms.
Schriver, seconded by Mr. Morrison and carried by unanimous favorable roll call
vote, the Township Committee
reconvened the Regular Committee meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Attorney George
stated that discussion was held on a tentative resolution in the Combe Fill
Land Fill Lawsuit with a potential settlement of $50,000.00 for the
Township. Discussion was also held on
the CWA MOA and the request for a base salary increase for the Police Officer
Manager.
Resolution No. 62-2008- CWA Local 1040 MOA
Motion by Mr. Post, seconded
by Mr. Morrison and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee adopted Resolution
No. 62-2008 as written below and amended the proposed CWA 1040 MOA to included
a one time $2000.00 base salary increase plus the 4% annual contractual
increase for the Police Office Manager and adjusted all terms of contract items
to read January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2010.
STATE OF NEW
RESOLUTION NO. 62-2008
WHEREAS, the Township of Lebanon and the CWA Local 1040 did engage in negotiations and resolve the issues between them as set forth in a Memorandum of Understanding
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Lebanon that the Township Committee hereby ratifies and approves the terms and conditions of the Memorandum of Agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Township Clerk are duly authorized to execute said Memorandum of Agreement.
Having no further business to come before the Committee, a motion was made by Ms. Schriver, seconded by Mr. Post and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_______________________________
Karen J. Sandorse, RMC/CMC
Municipal Clerk
Approved: June 18, 2008 _____________________________
George Piazza, Mayor