December 16, 2009
Mayor Patricia Schriver 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 Schriver asked everyone to stand for the flag salute.
Present - Patricia Schriver Jay Weeks George Piazza
Ed Post Francis Morrison
Absent-
Also Present - Attorney Eric Bernstein and Clerk Karen Sandorse and 10 members of the public.
Motion by Mr. Post, seconded by Mr. Morrison and carried by favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee approved minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 2, 2009. AYES: Post, Schriver, Morrison ABSTAIN: Piazza, Weeks
Motion by Mr. Post, seconded by Mr. Morrison and carried by favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee approved minutes of the Executive Session of December 2, 2009. AYES: Post, Schriver, Morrison ABSTAIN: Piazza, Weeks
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution No.
90-2009 - Refund for Overpayment
of Taxes
Motion by Mr. Piazza, seconded by Mr. Post and carried by
unanimous favorable roll call vote,
the Township Committee adopted Resolution No. 90-2009. (as written below)
STATE OF NEW
RESOLUTION NO. 90-2009
REFUND OF OVERPAYMENT OF TAXES
WHEREAS there exists an overpayment of $4,206.77 for 2009 taxes for Block 37, lot 23 because of a duplicate 4th Quarter 2009 taxes, and,
WHEREAS this amount has been requested for refund by Kristen A. Perry, Attorney at Law,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Treasurer be authorized to prepare and Mayor, Treasurer and Clerk be authorized to sign this refund check to Kristen A. Perry, Attorney at Law, 1728 Route 31 North, Clinton NJ 08809
Resolution No.
91-2009 - Refund for Overpayment
of Taxes
Motion by
Mr. Piazza, seconded by Mr. Post and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee adopted
Resolution No. 91-2009. (as written below)
STATE OF NEW
RESOLUTION NO. 91-2009
REFUND OF OVERPAYMENT OF TAXES
WHEREAS there exists an overpayment of $570.96 for 2009 taxes for Block 51, lot 19 assessed to Charles Zawatski, because of a reduction in the assessment, and,
WHEREAS this amount has been requested for refund by Thomas E. Stover, Attorney at Law,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the
Treasurer be authorized to prepare and Mayor, Treasurer and Clerk be authorized
to sign this refund check to Thomas E. Stover, Attorney at Law,
Resolution No.
92-2009 - Redemption of Tax
Motion by Mr. Post, seconded by Mr. Morrison and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee adopted Resolution No. 92-2009. (as written below)
STATE OF NEW
RESOLUTION NO. 92-2009
REDEMPTION
OF TAX
WHEREAS the Tax Collector did sell a Tax Sale Certificate #200815 on October 22, 2008 for unpaid 2007 taxes for Block 56, lot 29.01, assessed to Rudyard J. Ress to Lebanon Township and,
WHEREAS the amount of $758.17 has been collected from Rudyard J. Ress, owner of Block 56, lot 29.01 for the redemption of Tax Sale Certificate #200815,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the
Treasurer be authorized to prepare and the Mayor, Treasurer and Clerk be
authorized to sign a check in the amount of $758.17 payable to
Resolution No.
93-2009 - 2009 Overpaid Taxes to
be Canceled
Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Morrison and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee adopted Resolution No.93 -2009. (as written below)
STATE OF NEW
RESOLUTION NO. 93-2009
2009 TAX SURPLUS
WHEREAS N.J.S.A.40A:5-17.1 allows for amounts of $5.00 and less of overpaid taxes to be cancelled, and
WHEREAS the following amounts are overpaid for 2009, and
WHEREAS it is the desire of the Tax Collector to clear these small credit balances before the New Year,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following amounts be cancelled and placed in surplus:
Owner: Block/Lot Amount
Mary Drucker 18/48.01 .49
Edgar Farley 29/10 .01
Tracey & Robert Flatley 35/93 .37
William Welch Est. 37/23.08 .04
Brook View Inc 38/34 .02
Kathleen Knight 39/3 .92
Louise Sliker Est 40/22 .20
Douglas & Margaret Trimmer 40/36 .01
David & Diane Staph 41/16.04 .01
Thomas & Megan Schafer 41/16.06 .64
Lisa Falkenstern 44/22.03 .01
Thomas & Matilda Palma 49/29 .05
William Mannon 59/20 Q0170 .02
David & Deborah Gaughan 60/6 .20
William VanVeldhuisen 60/41.02 .16
TOTAL: $3.15
Resolution No. 94-2009-
2009 Delinquent Taxes to be Canceled
Motion by Mr. Piazza, seconded by Mr. Post and carried by
unanimous favorable roll call vote,
the Township Committee adopted Resolution No. 94-2009. (as written below)
STATE OF NEW
RESOLUTION NO. 94-2009
DELINQUENT TAXES TO BE CANCELED
WHEREAS N.J.S.A.40A:5-17.01 allows for amounts of $5.00 and less of delinquent taxes to be cancelled, and
WHEREAS the following amounts are open and due for 2009, and
WHEREAS it is the desire of the Tax Collector to clear these small balances before the New Year,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following amounts be cancelled:
Owner: Block/Lot Amount
Albert & Kathleen Hillman 10/33 .10
Dominick & Loretta Aprile 11/7.01 .40
Sylva Burd 16/52 .01
Roy Wimmer 18/20 Q0032 .06
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Angeline Wilde 21/13 .06
James MacDonald 24/5.11 .09
Douglas & Shirley Markle 29/4 .01
Barbara Fultz 29/7 .01
James & Metta Hachtmann 35/57.04 .52
Gerard & Georgette Ezyske 35/91.03 .20
David & Cynthia English 36/28.02 Q0246 .07
Paul & Collette Evanko 36/29.03 Q0095 .24
Michael & Valerie Richardson 37.02/6 .01
Karen Verso 43/2.03 .06
Glenn-Stevens INC 57/29 .25
Richard & Gail Stolar 67/2.02 .92
George & Janet Black 72/20 .02
John & Julianne McGinnis 73/45 Q0264 .14
Mark Brazina 77/8.02 .53
TOTAL: $3.71
Resolution No. 95-2009-
Transfers
Motion by Mr. Morrison, seconded by Mr. Post and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee adopted Resolution No. 95-2009. (as written below)
STATE OF NEW
RESOLTUION NO. 95-2009
TRANSFERS
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WHEREAS, certain charges to be incurred or salaries and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
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following transfers so that the above mentioned bills and
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Appropriations within "caps" |
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Administration o/e |
2,000.00 |
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Elections o/e |
1,000.00 |
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Tax collection o/e |
1,000.00 |
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Historic o/e |
1,000.00 |
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Aid to New |
2,000.00 |
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Planning Board o/e |
5,000.00 |
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General Liability Insurance |
1,349.14 |
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Surety Bond Premiums |
478.25 |
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Police o/e |
15,000.00 |
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Accumulated Absence |
25,000.00 |
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Regional Prosecutor s/w |
3,090.00 |
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Recycling o/e |
5,000.00 |
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Board of Health s/w |
2,400.00 |
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Environmental Committee o/e |
1,000.00 |
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Library |
3,220.35 |
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Township Clerk s/w |
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300.00 |
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Tax Collection s/w |
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1,557.40 |
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Tax Assessor s/w |
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179.68 |
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Legal o/e |
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15,678.81 |
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Planning Board s/w |
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1.00 |
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Board of Adjustment o/e |
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6,500.00 |
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Employee Group Insurance |
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3,500.00 |
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Police s/w |
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40,000.00 |
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Telephone |
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120.85 |
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68,537.74 |
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Resolution No. 96-2009 -
Open Space
Motion by Mr. Post, seconded by Mr. Morrison and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee adopted Resolution No. 96-2009. (as written below)
STATE OF NEW
RESOLUTION NO.96-2009
REQUEST TO RESERVE OPEN SPACE TRUST FUNDS
WHEREAS, fifteen percent of the Hunterdon County Open Space Trust Fund raised from the open space tax collected annually in each municipality is available for municipal open space purposes each year; and
WHEREAS, the
WHEREAS, the
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the Hunterdon County Board of Freeholders and the County Open Space Coordinator.
Resolution No. 97-2009 -
Held to a later meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
Fire House # 1-
Remedial Action Report Draft – Authorize Mayor to Sign
Motion by Mr. Post, seconded by Mr. Piazza and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee approved Fire House # 1 Remedial Action Report No. 17 as submitted by TRC Environmental and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to sign.
Board of
The Township Committee received correspondence from the Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders asking if the township is interested in participating in the County’s Shared Service Recycling Model. The Committee asked that the Clerk send a letter to the Freeholders requesting an extension of time for their reply, to January 31, 2010 and to request that Lebanon Township SWAC Representative Steve O’Reilly be present at the January 20, 2010 meeting.
Environmental Study
Request – Asbestos & Lead Paint
The DPW Supervisor Warren Gabriel put in a request to have an environmental study performed at the Township Garage to find out if there is a problem with asbestos or lead paint prior to moving forward with the proposed project. The Study will be conducted by RK Occupational & Environmental Analysis, Inc. at a cost of $2450.00.
Motion by Mr. Post, seconded by Mr. Piazza and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee authorized the DPW Supervisor to proceed with the environmental study, to be conducted by RK Occupational & Environmental Analysis, Inc. at a cost of $2450.00 subject to the availability of funds.
Speed Limit Survey on
Mayor Schriver stated that at the request of the Township
Committee the Police Chief conducted a speed survey on County Road 513 and it
is his opinion that the existing speed limit of 45 mph is appropriate for that
part of the road and that the speed limit was set by the
NEW BUSINESS
Reorganization Meeting – Schedule Date and Time
Motion by Mr. Piazza, seconded by Mr. Post and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee scheduled the 2010 reorganization meeting for January 6, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. and ordered the Clerk to publish and post such notice.
Township Dinner – Schedule Date and Time
The Township
Committee requested that the Clerk contact the Bloomsbury Fire House to see if
there is banquet hall availability during the month of March 2010.
The Township
Committee received a letter from the Hunterdon County Agriculture
Development Board stating that they are processing the Schroder Farm, Block 69,
The Township Committee requested that the Clerk send a letter to the Hunterdon County Agriculture Development Board informing them that the Township is not able to provide the funding for the acquisition of the Schroder Farm.
Resignation – Karen Newman – Recreation Commission
Motion by Mr. Piazza, seconded by Mr. Post and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee accepted Karen Newman’s resignation from the Recreation Commission with regret.
Police Chief’s
Request to Purchase Duty Weapons
Motion by Mr. Post, seconded by Mr. Morrison and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee approved Police Chief Mattson’s request to purchased 11 (eleven) Glock 23 pistols and holsters at a cost of $3447.29.
PRESENTATION OF VOUCHERS
Committee Members provided a description of vouchers exceeding $1000.00.
Motion by Mr. Post, seconded by Mr. Morrison and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee approved the December 16, 2009 bill list in the amount of $131,479.02.
CORRESPONDENCE
Tax Collector’s Report for the Month of November 2009
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Motion by Mr. Post, seconded by Mr. Piazza and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee opened the Public Comment portion of the meeting.
Mr. Anthony Casale stated that he is pleased with the supplemental resolution being prepared by the Township Planner for the Committee’s approval and submission to the Highlands Council.
Mr. Casale stated that he appreciates that Mr. Piazza always questions the funding when a land acquisition is proposed to the Committee.
Mr. Casale asked about the status of the preservation of the
Mr. Casale thanked Mr. Post for his service to the Township.
Mr. Ron Milkowski asked what the cost is for the environmental survey for the Township Garage.
Mr. Milkowski asked what type of Duty Weapon the Police Chief is requesting. The Committee stated that they are the same as the ones they use now. The old weapons will be traded in.
Ms. Nancy Durois asked how the bids were going for the Township Garage Project. The Township Committee informed Ms. Durois that there were quite a few bids received and due to the matter being contract negotiations, it will be discussed in the closed session of the meeting.
Ms. Durois thanked the Township Committee for their efforts and wished them all a Happy Holiday.
Motion by Mr. Piazza, seconded by Mr. Post and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee closed the Public Comment portion of the meeting.
Mayor Schriver thanked Mr. Post for all of his work and contributions to the Township especially through land preservation. Mr. Post stated that it has been an honor and he is looking forward to doing it again soon.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Mr. Post, seconded by Mr. Morrison and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee approved Resolution No. 98-2009 and convened in executive session at 7:40 p.m.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-2009
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of
Hyland Litigation
Attorney Client Privilege (DPW/Squad)
Tilcon Litigation
Personnel (Asst. DPW Supervisor Position)
Motion by Mr. Post, seconded
by Mr. Morrison and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee reconvened the Regular
Committee meeting at 9:30 p.m.
Attorney Bernstein
stated that all members of the Governing Body present at the commencement of
the executive session were present at the recommencement of the open session as
well as the Township Clerk and the Township Attorney and the DPW Supervisor. Attorney
Bernstein stated that also present at portions of the executive session were
the Township CFO and the Architect hired by the Township for the DPW Garage
Project. There was discussion regarding the ongoing DPW Garage issues. No formal action will be taken at this time
pending the outcome of some reports that the DPW Supervisor is
coordinating. There was a further
discussion relative to Squad related matters.
The direction has been given relative to dealing with those issues. If there is any further discussion, it will
come in early 2010. There was an update on the Hyland and Tilcon litigation in
which no action needs to be taken at this time.
There is a need for action under the discussion of the appointment of an
Assistant DPW Supervisor.
Motion by Mr. Piazza, seconded
by Mr. Post and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a
Memorandum of Agreement with CWA Local 1040 for the Assistant DPW Supervisor
position so that the Township can fill the position.
Having no further business to come before the Committee, a motion was made by Mr. Post, seconded by Mr. Morrison and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote to adjourn the meeting at 9:31 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Karen J. Sandorse, RMC/CMC
Municipal Clerk
Approved: January 20, 2010 ___________________________
Patricia Schriver, Mayor