Montville Township Committee Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 23, 2007, 7:00 p.m.
Montville Township Municipal Building, 195 Changebridge
Road, Montville, New Jersey
7:00 p.m. – Statement of Open
Public Meetings Act Compliance read by Chairman Art Daughtry: “As required by the Open Public Meetings
Act, adequate Notice of this meeting has been provided which Notice specified
the time and place of the meeting to the extent known at that time. The Notice
was posted on the bulletin board at the Municipal Building, mailed to The
Daily Record, The Star Ledger, and The Citizen as well as
other newspapers and it was placed on file in the Township Clerk’s office. This
meeting has been properly noticed to the public in accordance with the Open
Public Meetings Act.”
Present: Committeeman Stephen Moscone
Committeeman
James Sandham, Jr.
Committeewoman Jean Bader
Committeewoman Deborah Nielson
Chairman Art Daughtry
Also present: Frank Bastone, Township
Administrator
Frances
Vanderhoof, Director of Finance
Anthony
Barile, Township Engineer
Martin
Murphy, Township Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-CES-012307 PROVIDING FOR A MEETING NOT OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE NEW JERSEY OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS
ACT, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 – Property
acquisition; Litigation – Contract Negotiation; Turf Field warranty.
Motion: Bader.
Second: Sandham. All in favor. Resolution adopted.
At 7:05
p.m. – Closed Session. At 8:05 p.m. –
Public Session.
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
led by Committeewoman Nielson.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
NO. 1 – 2007 MORRIS COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION – TOWN HALL HANDICAPPED PARKING
IMPROVEMENTS:
Chairman Daughtry opened the
public hearing. Hearing no comments,
Chairman Daughtry closed the public hearing.
Motion: Nielson. Second:
Moscone. All in favor. Motion approved.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF 2007 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COUNTY OF MORRIS:
WHEREAS,
2007 Community Development Block Grant funds are available through the County
of Morris; and
Whereas, a public meeting was held on
January 23, 2007 to discuss applications for such funds.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the
Township Committee of the Township of Montville, in the County of Morris and
State of New Jersey, that the appropriate officials are hereby authorized to
execute and submit a 2007 Community Development Public Facilities Application
for the Handicapped Parking facility improvements at the Municipal Building for
$80,000.
Motion: Nielson. Second: Sandham.
Roll call vote – Moscone, yes; Sandham, yes; Bader, yes; Nielson, yes;
Daughtry, yes. Resolution adopted.
NO. 2 – ORDINANCE NO. 2007-01 CALENDAR YEAR 2007
ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH
A CAP BANK (NJSA 40A:4-45.14):
Chairman
Daughtry opened the public hearing.
Hearing no comments, Chairman Daughtry closed the public hearing. Motion:
Bader. Second: Nielson.
All in favor. Motion approved.
Motion to adopt ordinance:
Bader. Second: Sandham.
Roll call vote – Moscone, yes; Sandham, yes; Bader, yes; Nielson, yes;
Daughtry, yes. Ordinance adopted.
NO. 3 – ORDINANCE NO. 2007-03
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2006-26 ESTABLISHING SALARIES OF EMPLOYEES OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF MONTVILLE IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS: Titles amended.
Chairman Daughtry opened the
public hearing. Hearing no comments,
Chairman Daughtry closed the public hearing.
Motion: Moscone. Second:
Sandham. All in favor. Motion approved.
Motion to adopt ordinance: Moscone. Second: Bader. Roll call vote – Moscone, yes; Sandham, yes;
Bader, yes; Nielson, yes; Daughtry, yes.
Ordinance adopted.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
NO. 3 – EVERY DROP COUNTS PROGRAM: Frank Bastone, Township Administrator,
reported they have before them a spreadsheet of the program fitting into the
$45,000 appropriation. We received
notification from the Board of Education that they will not be providing
funding. The program is for grades 4,
5, 6, and 10.
Chairman Daughtry stated Mrs.
Marinello (consultant) was present.
Marinello stated she has no comments unless there were any
questions. The Township Committee had
no questions.
NO. 1 – VALHALLA AREA – DEER: Bastone reported he and Charles Perry,
Chairman of the Environmental Commission, met with the County. The County performs a deer culling
program. They offered to expand their
wildlife management program, including deer cull, to the property owned by the
Township at Pyramid Mountain. Bastone
displayed a map and described the area.
The County will also do the program at any other property we own up
there. This will commence in Fall
2007. There is no financial
contribution necessary from the Township.
The two methods used are shotgun and bow.
Grant Tilly, Valhalla Civic
Association, stated they appreciate the efforts the Township has shown on this
issue. It is good to know that steps
have been made with the County to make it a joint effort. If we can help out or you need any
information, please let us know.
NO. 2 – 86 RIVER ROAD/ANIMAL
SHELTER: Bastone reported he
met with Montville Baseball/Softball Association on January 5 to discuss the
Township’s decision to move the animal shelter to the old municipal
building. They were not happy with the
timeframe. Since we have to go to
public bidding for the animal shelter, it would be about two years. We discussed a temporary relocation. I told them I was not in favor of that. I did tell them I would entertain using 7
Church Lane as a permanent location. We
have been looking at that and have determined at this point that it is a
possible location. That does not solve
the problem of the timing issue.
Bastone stated they met with the
Montville Pet Parents today. We talked
about a solution. We could move the
runs to the first bay. It will cost the
Township money to do the relocation.
That would free up the end bay for MBSA to get into and start their work
while not displacing the animal shelter.
MBSA provided us with a time schedule.
Daughtry stated he and
Committeewoman Nielson met with MBSA.
We asked for the timeframe. That
date is July 1 – freeing up the bay. I
don’t know how that would fit into MBSA’s plans.
Larry Manfra, MBSA, stated he does
not know how the children would be able to use the restrooms with the dogs
still there. Daughtry stated the dog
runs line up with the back bay.
Bastone stated there is a brick
wall between the dog run and where the food concession would be. Daughtry stated so we have until April 2008
to get this done.
Manfra asked if it was possible
that they get this done by April 2008.
Bastone stated it would be tight.
We want to evaluate the 86 River Road building and 7 Church Lane. What I was trying to do here was move them
so you can start work while still accommodating the animals.
Daughtry stated of the two
locations, 7 Church Lane would probably be done quicker. We still need to talk to the County about
regionalization. Bastone stated he
wants the architect to look at both locations.
Committeeman Sandham asked what
the solution for the restroom is for 2007.
Manfra stated he was going to ask the same question. The first bay would be the restrooms,
meeting room, and concession stand.
Eventually they want to take over the pole barn.
Bastone stated he does not see why
they can’t vacate the bay so MBSA can get started on the concession stand,
etc. I have talked to the Health
Department about that, and they don’t see a problem.
Bastone and Sandham displayed the
plan and went over it with MBSA’s conceptual plan. The concession stand service window would be on the southern-most
side of the bay. The outside seating
would be right in front of the animal shelter.
The runs are not right on top of that building.
Bastone asked Manfra if there is a
possibility of putting up a fence.
Manfra answered it will have to be; but we don’t understand why the
project can’t be done by April 2008.
Daughtry stated it is private
sector versus public sector. Manfra
asked if it can be turned into a private sector project. Daughtry stated it is too big of a project
right now, especially if we want to get the County involved. Manfra asked if there is anyway it can be
fast-tracked.
Committeeman Moscone stated you
have very specific dates and timeframes.
We don’t have that luxury. We
can work parallel with you. If we need
a meeting with Mr. Wozniak at the sight, then let’s get that done.
Sandham stated to clarify – they
want to get in there by July 2007 to be ready by April 2008. Daughtry stated let’s anticipate it working,
and we will do it. At the same time,
our Administrator is correct, we need to evaluate both sites. We will make this happen, you just have to
work with us. Montville Fire Department
has been waiting for five years to get into a piece of 86 River Road.
Manfra asked for the Township’s
timeframe. Bastone stated the RFP’s for
the architect are due February 1. We
are going to evaluate 7 Church Lane and 86 River Road.
Sandham asked don’t we have to
take into consideration if the County want to regionalize. That is not up to only this body. We need to put pressure on the County.
Moscone stated if it involves
moving the dog runs a little bit, I don’t think that would be a problem. We will do whatever we can to make sure your
timeframe is met.
Manfra stated he thinks we are on
the right track here. First, to get our
blueprints and our marketing brochure, that is a lot of our money. It can’t take two years. Is the Township still going to mill the lot
and move the salt barn?
Daughtry stated they are dealing
with the County on the salt dome. We
are giving you the facility and nothing will change that. Sandham stated we need to find out for sure
that the issue of serving food next to the animals is a real issue.
Manfra stated ten weeks from today
is opening day. We would like to meet
with the Health Inspector to find out what has to be done to use 5th
Base and the restrooms. We would like
to service packaged food only. Daughtry
stated we will work with you. Bastone
requested Mr. Manfra give him a call to set up a meeting.
Committeewoman Nielson stated we
will work with you to use the back runs only.
There are five active runs that are not used.
Bastone stated we will set up the
meeting with the Health Department about reopening 5th Base, look at
the DPW – where they are now, equipment moving, etc.
Sue Goldblatt, Montville Pet
Parents, stated there are only five runs available for use. Is there any possibility of not having the
food window on that side? Manfra
answered that is not a feasible option because right now there is a door
there.
Goldblatt stated when the
construction starts, you are probably going to have to put a fence there.
Daughtry stated they are getting
an architect, and we should honor their plans because they will be the ones
using the building. The rest we can
accommodate.
Ron Kaplan, Pine Brook, stated it
sounds like relocating the dog runs to another area or another town would be
easy. Daughtry stated they actually
provide service to four communities.
Bastone stated these four contracts
offset the cost of running our animal shelter.
Kaplan stated it seems like a much easier approach to move the dogs than
moving to multiple buildings. The issue
of serving food by the dog shelter; when you visit other towns, there is never
a dog shelter around the ball fields.
Goldblatt stated if you start
boarding out the animals, it would incur additional expenses to the Township.
NO. 4 – COMMUNITY PARK TURF FIELD
SAFETY NETTING AND WALKWAY: Bastone
stated they have a proposal for safety netting along the road. We wanted to invite the residents in the
area. Daughtry asked if there was
anyone from the area present. There were
none.
Joe Maripodi, Montville Soccer
Foundation, stated the fencing would only involve the resident at number 113 Changebridge
Road. He showed a sample of the
netting.
Bastone stated the Recreation
Commission has fully supported and endorsed this.
Anthony Barile, Township Engineer,
asked about the poles. Maripodi stated
there are three poles – brushed aluminum, 8’ diameter, 25 feet high. The height can be adjusted from the bottom
and the top.
Barile asked if they will be
lowered between games. Maripodi
answered not between games, but between seasons.
Daughtry asked if there are
standards for height. Maripodi replied
Randolph has a 20 foot chain link fence.
We have that wooden fence. I
would not go below that. I thought the
town would be putting up a chain link fence.
Nielson stated they did not commit
to put up some kind of fence. Barile
stated he is not aware of any new fencing.
Nielson stated just as a safety issue for the pedestrians walking by, we
said we would put up a fence. It was a
casual agreement. We did not firm it
up.
Moscone stated the weave on the
netting, the bottom, can the weave be tighter?
Maripodi stated they can use a lacrosse fence – that is much tighter.
Barile stated if it is starting
above the fence, that may not be necessary.
We can work that out with the Recreation Director and the Administrator.
NO. 5 – BOARD OF EDUCATION
OFFICES: Jon Alin, Board of
Education President, distributed diagrams the architect put together of an
addition to the municipal building along with a rough cost. This would allow special services to move
out also. The BOE has not seen this
yet. Dr. Bowen, Superintendent of
Schools, gave me permission to give this to you.
Bastone stated the new area is
2,900 s.f, and this option would also take over the Health Department and Water
& Sewer. Alin stated 8,523 s.f. –
this would allow us to vacate the little house.
Bastone stated in one of my
meetings with the Superintendent, I asked him to get their architect to look at
the existing conditions of our property and see what it would accommodate. Alin stated they also added 20 parking
spaces.
Nielson stated she and
Committeeman Sandham met with the facilities committee. One of the questions that did come up was
the displaced municipal employees. Who
bears the cost for the municipal portion of it? They represented that would be a BOE expense.
Alin stated they will talk about
that at their next meeting. In our
minds this is the most cost effective way to do this, and we will work with you
on cost. The addition we would do is
for the people in the little house.
They could stay in there if it runs past our current lease. Ideally, we want to consolidate as soon as
possible.
Sandham stated he likes the idea,
but his concern is where they are going to locate the departments.
Township Committee agreed to put
on February 15 meeting agenda for discussion.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONSENT
AGENDA RESOLUTION NO. 2007CA3:
Motion: Sandham. Second:
Nielson. All in favor. Resolution adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM A – RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST FROM
TAX COLLECTOR FOR REFUND OF PREMIUM:
WHEREAS,
Tax Sale Certificate #04-0010 has been redeemed; and
WHEREAS,
a premium was paid at the time of the sale on October 20, 2004 in the amount of
$4,800.00;
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Treasurer be authorized to draw a check to
the following:
Block
122, Lot 4
Eric
Ambrose
551
Cabot Hill Road
Bridgewater,
NJ 08807 $4,800.00
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM B – RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE
CANCELLATION OF CHECKS AND TRANSFER OF MONIES TO THE TOWNSHIP OF MONTVILLE
GENERAL FUND FROM THE MUNICIPAL COURT:
WHEREAS, the following check has not been
cashed, and the recipient claims no monies due:
Check
#2012, dated 1/24/06, $72.00
WHEREAS, the Township of Montville has been
notified by the bank, Lakeland, that the check has not been cashed,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THESE MONIES, $72.00, be
transferred to the Montville Township General Fund, as of this date.
CONSENT AGENDA
ITEM C – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RETURN OF CASH BONDS POSTED WITH THE
TOWNSHIP OF MONTVILLE:
WHEREAS, certain cash bonds have been
posted with the Township of Montville to secure the performance of obligations;
and
WHEREAS, the Engineering Department has
verified that the improvements, the installation of which were secured by the
cash bonds, have been installed in a satisfactory manner and has recommended
the release of cash bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the
Township Committee of the Township of Montville, County of Morris and State of
New Jersey, that the following cash performance bonds shall be released:
NAME/LOCATION |
TYPE
OF BOND |
AMOUNT TO BE
RETURNED |
|
Regency at Hanover
18 Hook Mountain Road, Suite 201
P.O. Box 709
Pine Brook, New Jersey
(Block 51.1, Lot 3) 10 Cooks
Farm Road |
Road Opening Permit |
$ 708.00 |
|
Kathryn Werheim
4A Berlin Lane
Towaco, New Jersey
(Block 100.1, Lot 6.1) |
Driveway |
$300.00 |
|
Patrick Di Fulco
66 Woodmont Road
Pine Brook, New Jersey
(Block 151, Lot 11) |
Driveway
Soil Stabilization |
$2,400.00
$1,000.00 |
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a
copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the Chief Financial Officer.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM D – RESOLUTION
PARTIALLY RELEASING BADALAMENTI/FERRANTE – BLOCK 47, LOT 1, 3 ROUTE 202 – FROM
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE: PSPP/FC04-12. Cash in the amount of $75,703.20 shall be reduced to $20,498.00. Balance of $55,205.20 shall be released.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM E – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND
OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES TO MUNICIPAL CONSULTING GROUP FOR 24 VISTA ROAD:
WHEREAS, building
permit fees were paid for the issuance of building permits for property located
at 24 Vista Road, Montville, New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, the
property owner cancelled the project after the necessary permits were secured;
and
WHEREAS, Municipal
Consulting Group has requested a refund; and
WHEREAS, the
Construction Official has recommended a refund of the $141.00 fee less 20% for
administration costs equaling a refund amount of $112.80.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the
Township Committee of the Township of Montville, County of Morris and State of
New Jersey, that the building permit fees submitted by Municipal Consulting
Group for property located at 24 Vista Road, Montville, New Jersey, shall be
refunded in the amount of $112.80.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a
copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the Chief Financial Officer.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM F – RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR
TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR OPERATING PURPOSES FOR THE WATER & SEWER
DEPARTMENT:
WHEREAS, 40A:4-19
Local Budget Act provides that (where any Contracts, Commitments or payments
are to be made prior to the final adoption of the 2007 Budget) Temporary
Appropriations be made for the purpose and amounts required in the manner and
time therein provided; and
WHEREAS,the date of this Resolution is within the first thirty (30) days of 2007;
and
WHEREAS,the total Appropriation in the 2006 Budget, less Appropriations made for
Capital Improvement Fund & Debt Service is as follows:
WATER: $1,556,765.00
SEWER: $2,521,078.00
WHEREAS,26.25% of the total Appropriations in the 2006 Water & Sewer
Budgets, less Appropriations for Capital Improvement Fund and Debt Service, is
as follows:
WATER: $408,651.00
SEWER: $661,783.00
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of
Montville in the County of Morris that the Appropriations be made and that a
certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Chief Financial Officer
for the records.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM G – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE
OF CERTAIN SURPLUS PROPERTY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONTVILLE PURSUANT TO NJSA
40A:11-36:
WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of
Montville has determined that the following described item of surplus property
of the Township of Montville, County of Morris and State of New Jersey is not
longer needed for public use, and
WHEREAS,the Township Committee of the Township of Montville has determined to
provide for the sale of such property at public sale pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40A11-36.
Item
#1. One (1) 1962 Galion Grader Model #503
Serial #HG04094 (AS IS)
NOW,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the
Township Committee of the Township of Montville, in the County of Morris and
State of New Jersey, as follows:
- Sealed proposals for the sale of the articles
described on the above shall be received at the Montville Township
Municipal Building, 195 Changebridge Road, Montville, New Jersey 07045
on Friday, February 9, 2007 at
11:00 AM, local prevailing time.
- All bidders shall comply with the Notice to
Bidders, and Terms and Conditions of the sale.
- All sales are to be made to the highest bidder
for payment in the form of certified check or cash in the amount of the
bid accepted, to be paid to the Director of Finance within ten (10)
working days of the day of sale at the time of delivery from the Township
to the purchaser thereof. Each
vehicle shall be removed by the purchaser as provided in the Notice to
Bidders, and Terms and Conditions of Sale.
- The Township reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
- All items shall be purchased on an “as is”
basis, and the Township makes no warranties, express or implied, as to the
item’s description, quality, fitness or otherwise
- Moneys received from the sale of any such
property shall be paid into the General Municipal Treasury
- The Director of Finance is authorized to
advertise a Notice of Sale in the Daily Record, said sale being not less
than seven (7), nor more than fourteen (14) days after publication of the
Notice.
- This article may be inspected by prospective
purchasers at 143 River Road, Montville, NJ between the hours of 9am and
3pm.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM H – RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE ENTRY INTO AN INTERLOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
TOWNSHIP OF MONTVILLE AND THE TOWNSHIP OF BOONTON FOR ANIMAL SHELTER 2007: As per agreement.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM I – RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE ENTRY INTO AN INTERLOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
TOWNSHIP OF MONTVILLE AND THE TOWN OF MORRISTOWN FOR ANIMAL SHELTER 2007: As per agreement.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM J – RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE ENTRY INTO AN INTERLOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
TOWNSHIP OF MONTVILLE AND THE BOROUGH OF MOUNTAIN LAKES FOR ANIMAL SHELTER
2007: As per agreement.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM K – RESOLUTION MORRIS COUNTY OPEN
SPACE TRUST FUND GRANT AGREEMENT – TOWACO VALLEY PRIME AQUIFER PRESERVATION PROJECT/TIPCOR:
WHEREAS,
the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders created the Morris County Open
Space Trust Fund; and
WHEREAS,
the Township of Montville submitted an application for grant funds for the
Towaco Valley Prime Aquifer Preservation Project/Tipcor; and
WHEREAS,
the Township of Montville has been awarded grant funds for the Towaco Valley
Prime Aquifer Preservation Project/Tipcor;
NOW,
THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Township Committee of the Township of
Montville that the appropriate Township officials are herein authorized to
execute a grant agreement with the County of Morris for 2006 Morris County Open
Space Trust Funds.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM L – RESOLUTION SUPPORTING RENEWAL OF
THE GARDEN STATE PRESERVATION TRUST:
Whereas, continued investment in open space and farmland preservation
is vitally important to the state, as it enhances New Jersey’s economy,
safeguards its remaining natural, agricultural, recreational and cultural
resources and preserves its character; and
Whereas, New Jersey continues to face incredible pressure from
development, losing nearly 50 acres of open space daily to new development
projects; and
Whereas, the Garden State
Preservation Trust provides a match for open space taxes collected by
all 21 counties and more than 225 municipalities; and
Whereas, protecting open spaces and
improving urban natural areas stabilizes local property taxes and revitalizes
communities; and
Whereas, since its creation in 1998, the Garden State Preservation Trust has enabled the State of New
Jersey, its local governments, and nonprofits to acquire over 432,000 acres of
parks, open space and farmland; and
Whereas, the Garden State Preservation Trust is essential not only to
the State’s conservation programs, but also to the work of counties,
municipalities and nonprofit organizations by providing grants and low interest
loans to help preserve land while
protecting natural resources and farmland for future generations; and
Whereas, even many of the places already protected – our state and
local parks – are threatened by inadequate levels of funding for operation,
maintenance, and stewardship; and
Whereas, the Garden State Preservation Trust is virtually depleted,
with funds to be completely exhausted in 2007 despite the continued need for
the programs it makes possible;
Now, therefore, Be it Resolved, by the governing body of the Township of Montville,
in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey as follows:
The municipality supports the renewal and strengthening of
the Garden State Preservation Trust, to provide $325 million annually for New
Jersey to continue its programs to acquire open space and farmland and improve
historic sites and preserved lands. This amount includes $225 million a year
for acquisition and $100 million a year for capital projects, which could be
provided by bonding an annual dedicated stream of approximately $150 million.
The municipality supports the dedication of $56 million
annually to establish a stable source of funding for operation, maintenance,
and stewardship for parks, recreation and natural areas.
The Municipal Clerk is hereby authorized to provide a copy
of this Resolution to the following:
Duly authenticated copies of this Resolution shall be transmitted to:
The
Honorable Jon Corzine, Office of the Governor, PO Box 001, Trenton, NJ 08625
State
Senators
State
Assemblypersons
Morris Land
Conservancy, 19 Boonton Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005
New Jersey
Conservation Foundation, Bamboo Brook, 170 Longview Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931
The Outdoor
Recreation Alliance c/o N.J. Audubon Society, 142 W. State Street, Trenton, NJ
08608
Daily and
Weekly Newspapers
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM M – RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF BARBARA TIMPANO FROM THE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL
PLANNING COMMITTEE: With
regrets.
Motion made by
Committeeman Sandham to appoint Salvatore LoBiondo to the Long-Term Financial
Planning Committee for a one-year unexpired term ending December 31, 2007. Second:
Nielson. Discussion: Sandham stated three people applied, and he
reviewed all of their applications.
Daughtry stated he has no problem with Mr. LoBiondo. If there is room, I would just assume
appoint them all. Sandham stated the
committee is full. All in favor except
Bader – nay. Motion approved.
PUBLIC PORTION FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA:
Jules Nagy, 2 Gaines
Road, Montville, stated he would like to know the percentage of water &
sewer charges that are taxes. I was
told they can’t give out that information.
I called the auditor, and they did not call me back. What is the answer?
Sandham replied he is a
CPA, but not a tax CPA. The water &
sewer charges are not deductible because they are rate charges.
Frances Vanderhoof,
Director of Finance, stated she did hear from the auditor, and he is not in a
position to answer calls from the public.
I did speak to two tax accountants and they confirmed no percentage is
tax deductible. A number of years ago
when the Township was contributing to startup costs for the Water & Sewer
Department, the IRS would allow a percentage of the Township contribution to be
tax deductible. As the Township is no
longer contributing, the percentage is not allowed.
Bill MacStudy, 14 Eagle
Drive, Towaco, stated he is a hunter. A
year or two ago, we opened hunting in Montville. I would like the Township to look at charging a fee for
nonresidents hunting in Montville.
MacStudy stated the deer
culling – there is a piece of the land we can hunt, but we have no access to
it. Nielson stated perhaps we can get
your information. Daughtry asked can we
get a list of Montville residents who want to participate in the culling? Another resident contacted me. Perhaps we can contact the County.
Bastone stated I would
refer the residents to the County.
Sandham asked if other
towns license hunters. Barile answered
it is a State license. Sandham asked if
we can have a permitting process.
Martin Murphy, Township
Attorney, stated he would take a look at it.
Sandham stated also, look into if we can charge nonresidents a higher
fee.
Discussion regarding
hunting seasons versus the County deer culling dates. Township Committee agreed they need to talk to the County about
the dates and Pyramid Mountain.
Bastone stated he will
call Mr. MacStudy after he speaks with the County.
Maritza Byrne, Towaco
Civic Association, spoke about the Route 202 gas station project. The TCA would like it cleared up that they
are not the authors of a widely distributed letter. They do not take a position on the project. However, they were approached by Mr. Bill O’Dowd
and a representative of Quik Check.
They would like to make an informational presentation at their next
meeting. This is being done at Friday’s
TCA meeting at the Church of Transfiguration.
This is on the agenda. Mayor
Daughtry did offer to be there Friday to take questions from the
residents.
Nielson stated this is
scheduled before the Planning Board in February. We are awaiting a County Route 202 Study. Frankly, this is not located in Towaco. The proper forum is at the Planning Board
for the zone change, etc.
Byrne stated she
agrees. We are not the forum, and the
TCA is not going to take a position.
Moscone stated in the
past, Township Committee members have attended these forums, and they have been
criticized for taking positions. I
caution any Township Committee member who attends.
Barile stated he has the
long-awaited preliminary report from the County on the traffic study. I have reviewed the text. I have yet to review the picture and
diagrams. They want our comments on the
draft in a week or so. They would like
us to attend a meeting at the County.
Township Committee discussed – Daughtry, Bastone, Barile, and Nielson
will attend. Sandham requested they
bring up the Route 202/River Road intersection.
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTIONS:
NO. 1 – ORDINANCE NO. 2007-02 TO VACATE A 33’ RIGHT OF
WAY BETWEEN ROOME ROAD AND REDDING PLACE:
Ordinance
is offered for adoption on first reading with second reading and public hearing
scheduled for February 13, 2007, at 8 p.m.
Motion: Sandham. Second:
Nielson. Roll call vote –
Moscone, yes; Sandham, yes; Bader, yes; Nielson, yes; Daughtry, yes. Motion approved.
RESOLUTIONS:
NO. 1 – AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
AMENDING AN AGREEMENT MADE BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS AND
THE MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY DATED JULY 6, 1967:
WHEREAS, the
Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills and the Montville Township Municipal
Utilities Authority entered into an Agreement dated July 6, 1967; and
WHEREAS, the
Montville Township Municipal Utilities Authority was dissolved with all rights
and obligations transferred to the Township of Montville; and
WHEREAS, Parsippany-Troy
Hills owns and operates a sewage treatment plant and facilities located at
Edwards Road, south of New Road, together with sewer lines extending therefrom;
and
WHEREAS, under the
1967 Agreement, Montville utilizes this existing treatment plant; and
WHEREAS,under the Agreement, Montville is responsible for maintaining, repairing
and reconstructing its force main and lines located in Montville and
Parsippany-Troy Hills; and
WHEREAS, Montville
recognizes that the existing force main is over forty years old and has
developed leaks which have been repaired; and
WHEREAS, as a
result of the aging system, Montville desires to construct a second twelve inch
force main along the same route as the existing force main to a point where it
will enter the treatment plant along a route that will be shorter than the
existing force main; and
WHEREAS, Parsippany-Troy
Hills has agreed to allow Montville to construct this second twelve inch force
main pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement between
the parties dated July 6, 1967.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the
Township Committee of the Township of Montville, in the County of Morris and
State of New Jersey, that the appropriate municipal officials are hereby
authorized to execute an Agreement Amending an Agreement Made Between the
Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills and the Montville Township Municipal
Utilities Authority dated July 6, 1967, in the form attached hereto.
Motion:
Sandham. Second: Moscone.
Roll call vote – Moscone, yes; Sandham, yes; Bader, yes; Nielson, yes;
Daughtry, yes. Resolution adopted.
NO. 2 – RESOLUTION APPROVING MINUTES: Special meeting 8/19/06; Regular meetings
8/22/06; 9/12/06; and 9/26/06.
Motion: Sandham. Second:
Moscone. Roll call vote –
Moscone, yes; Sandham, yes; Bader, yes; Nielson, yes; Daughtry, yes. Resolution adopted.
NO. 3 – RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
LISTING OF BILLS AND SIGNING OF CHECKS: Listing of bills approved; and the Mayor and Township
Clerk are authorized to sign the checks.
Motion: Sandham. Second:
Moscone. Discussion: Sandham stated there is a check for $42,000
reimbursing Marotta. Fran Vanderhoof
tells me there is an existing agreement from 1983. Vanderhoof stated she will give Mr. Sandham a copy of the
paperwork. Roll call vote – Moscone,
yes; Sandham, yes; Bader, yes; Nielson, yes; Daughtry, yes. Resolution adopted.
REPORTS:
NO. 1 – ADMINISTRATOR: Bastone reported he did a memo on sidewalks
dated January 16 as a result of a meeting he had with Tony Barile and Tom
Mazzaccaro. The issue of enforcement
needs to be clarified as well as the definition of a Township project. Vanderhoof stated if the Township does it,
it is a Township project. Daughtry
stated he was of the opinion that the recommendation of the Long Term Financial
Planning Committee was not approved yet, just accepted. Bastone stated we just wanted the recommendation
clarified.
Bastone reported on the Camp
Dawson ice skating. The Towaco Civic
Association decided to forego it, and they are going to do it in 2008. You have a Recreation memo with recommendations
indicating how the program will be set up next year.
Bastone reported they have a draft
of the letter to be sent to NJ Transit regarding the parking in Towaco. Township Committee agreed it looks fine.
NO. 2 – ATTORNEY: None.
NO. 3 – FINANCE: Vanderhoof reported she submitted a list of
all the organizations that she will ask for financial reports from. Added to the list – Montville Pet Parents,
Soccer Foundation, and Friends of the Library.
Bastone stated you will be getting
the 2007 proposed budget on Friday.
NO. 4 – ENGINEER: None.
APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL CHECK
LISTING: Committeeman
Moscone made a motion to approve the additional check listing – check to Owl
Contracting. Second: Sandham.
Roll call vote – Moscone, yes; Sandham, yes; Bader, yes; Nielson, yes;
Daughtry, yes. Motion approved.
NO. 5 – COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Committeeman Moscone asked if they are
going to do the budget as a subcommittee this year. Bastone stated he does not think they need to spend a lot of time
on the minutia. Do it as a committee and
get it done.
Committeewoman Bader stated at
her request, Mr. Bastone set up a meeting with him, Linda White, Marty Murphy,
Art Daughtry, Kathy Fisher, and myself to clear up some issues. Kathy Fisher is still unclear on some
issues, and she will be contacting Mr. Murphy.
Bastone stated if we have to set up another meeting we will.
Committeeman Sandham asked if
we should put the liquor license forward again at a lower price. Murphy recommended setting a suggested
minimum price. Nielson stated maybe
they need to advertise better. Moscone
stated use the Economic Development Committee as a resource. Bader stated also the Chamber of Commerce.
Sandham stated he would like to
put a couple of charts in the Montville Messenger about what the Township
Committee did last year. He will work
with Fran Vanderhoof on that.
Committeewoman Nielson stated the
Planning Board would like to set up a joint meeting with the Township Committee
and possibly the Board of Adjustment regarding the Highlands regulations,
growth impact, and COAH requirements.
The Township Committee could visit a Planning Board meeting – perhaps
6:30 p.m. Tentative February 22
Planning Board meeting.
Nielson asked about the status of
the EIT funds. Murphy stated there is
still no update. I believe a memo went to
them two weeks ago. Township Committee
agreed to get the State legislature involved.
Mr. Murphy will draft a letter for the Mayor and Administrator’s
signatures. Start with Joe Pennacchio.
Chairman Daughtry reported
on the 2007 Strategic Goals and Objectives of the Montville Township
Committee. The Township Committee
agreed on them. Motion: Moscone.
Second: Sandham. All in favor. Motion approved.
Art Daughtry and Frank Bastone
signed a copy of the Strategic Goals and Objectives the Township Committee
agreed to as below:
2007
Strategic Goals and Objectives Montville Township Committee
Adopted
1/23/2007
Introduction – This
document will provide a framework for what should be the specific goals for
2007. This document encompasses the opinions and goals of our Administrator and
all Township Committee members. The concept of rotating the mayoral position
will place additional burdens on an overall cohesive approach to long-term goal
setting procedures. It is the intention
of this process to produce a document that will be followed by future Mayors
and our Business Administrator for several years. Department Head input is
specifically excluded from this process. Our Administrator, per our charter,
will manage Department Head strategic goal setting and objectives. This
document will also serve as a management tool to measure our Administrator’s
performance during the year.
Current 2006 Goals and Objectives – 2006 as
we all know was a pivotal year for Montville Township. While the Township
Committee did not officially document many long-term goals we did remain
cohesive and worked toward the following goals:
Debt – Reduce the Township debt,
which, as of 1/1/06 was 75 million to 50 million by 12/31/11.
Capital – Reduce capital spending
to $1 million for 2007, $1.5 million for 2008 and 2009, and $2 million for 2010
and 2011, while still maintaining our level of services to the community.
Open Space – Recover all funds
owed to Montville Township and reinstitute the Open Space Committee. (Per Deb Nielson
as of 1/1/2007 the 1.8 million grant has been paid however the 2.3 million loan
has yet to be paid back by the state).
Finance – Reduce the 2005
municipal tax increase of 18% by at least half to no more than a 9% increase
per year. Enforce and document all
financial records from organizations that operate and collect funds in the name
of Montville Township.
Citizen appointment process to
committees – Institute a more formalized application process requiring resumes
and then conduct the appointment process in open session with open dialogue on
candidates in a non partisan fashion.
2007 Goals and Objectives – The following are
additional strategic goals and objectives:
Request
that the Township Administrator review the Township Organization chart and
operations; then propose changes as required.
The overall goal is to use attrition as a method to increase the
efficiency and lower costs within the Township while moving toward a new
organizational structure
As part of
the reorganization effort initiate official dialogue with neighboring towns to
investigate shared services including dialogue on future shifting of shared
services Department Heads to the county level. Document to the Township
Committee where services can be shared within township organizations (such as
the Board of Education) and the anticipated savings if implemented.
Propose a
2007 Municipal budget that results in a 6% tax increase for municipal
operations, and no more than an additional 1% to cover capital improvement
financing and a fully-funded capital improvement program, for a total 7% tax
increase.
Resolve
potential utilization of Township facilities and Board of Education space
requirements.
Increase
communications with the citizens and boards by revitalizing our Township website,
broadcasting Township meetings, and continuing the improvements to the
Montville Messenger.
Complete a
comprehensive plan for utilization of 86 River Road and include funding as
required in the 2008 budget year for actual utilization of this site. Included
in this effort is the joint Township/County proposal to move all salt storage
and diesel fueling operations to the county location on Route 202.
Revaluation
– Have a documented plan to address when Montville Township will be required to
reval properties and provide funds in the appropriate budget.
Daughtry stated he will bring the
goals and objectives up once a month or so.
Daughtry stated we need a letter
from the Township Committee for the Montville Messenger. This year, do we want to do it differently? Should we each take a turn and be
spotlighted? Nielson sated she likes
the letter coming from the Township Committee as a whole. Sandham stated he has had residents say they
would like to see what they think individually. We can have the committee letter and separate articles. Moscone stated it should come from the
Chairperson with input from all.
Township Committee agreed – each issue they will have a spotlight. Next issue finance, then planning.
Daughtry stated they received a
letter about suggestions for a skateboard park. Township Committee referred to Recreation. A letter will be sent to him with a copy to
Recreation.
Daughtry stated they will need a
joint meeting with the Board of Education when they get closer to them possibly
moving in here.
Meeting adjourned at 11:35
p.m. Motion: Moscone. Second: Nielson.
All in favor. Motion approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Gertrude H. Atkinson, Township
Clerk
