Mount Olive Township Council Minutes
February 13, 2001

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT ANNOUNCEMENT

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC HEARING - Comcast Cablevision Franchise Renewal

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

SAppointment of JoLynn Townsend to the Economic Development Committee for a 1 year term expiring 12/31/01

SAppointment of Beth Ann Robinson and Terry Byrne to Recreation Advisory Committee

SAppointment of Harvey Kessler as “Mayor’s Liaison” to the Recreation Advisory Committee

LEGAL REPORTS

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS - R. Heymann

January 23, 2001 -5:00pm

Executive Session: Present: Mrs. Kelly, Mr. Rattner, Mr. Heymann (6:08 pm), Mr. Scapicchio, Mr. Guenther

Absent: Mr. Sohl, Mr. Spino

January 23, 2001 - 7:00pm

Executive Session: Present: Mrs. Kelly, Mr. Spino (7:12 pm), Mr. Rattner, Mr. Heymann (7:10 pm), Mr. Scapicchio, Mr. Guenther,

Absent: Mr. Sohl

January 23, 2001 Present: Mr. Heymann, Mr. Guenther, Mrs. Kelly, Mr. Spino, Mr. Scapicchio, President Rattner

Absent: Mr. Sohl

CORRESPONDENCE

Letters From Residents

1.Letter received February 8, 2001 from Cheryl & Pete Goodwin RE: Comcast Cable Renewal of contract RE: Cable rates.

2.Letter received February 9, 2001 from Glenn Luthy RE: Granting permission to DEP to access property for site inspection.

School Correspondence

Resolutions, Ordinances, Correspondence from other Towns

3.Resolution received January 22, 2001 from the Township of Jefferson supporting an Amendment to the Morris County Regional Emergency Deployment System (MCREDS) Agreement.

4.Resolution received January 22, 1001 from the Borough of Mt. Arlington, Supporting an Amendment to the Morris County Regional Emergency Deployment System (MCREDS) Agreement.

5.Notice received January 30, 2001 from the Township of Roxbury RE: Planning Board Public Hearing to consider Amendment to the Housing Element/Fair Share Plan of the Master Plan, February 14, 2001, 7:00pm.

6.Notice received January 30, 2001 from the Township of Roxbury RE: Planning Board Public Hearing to consider Amendment to the Land Use Element of the Master Plan to correct mapping of the POR District, February 14, 2001, 7:00pm.

7.Resolution received February 8, 2001 from the Town of Dover RE: Urging New Jersey Legislature to adopt a permanent funding source to remediate the loss of property tax revenue due to Bell Atlantic Depreciation Schedule.

8.Resolution received February 1, 2001 from the Township of Long Hill in support of Senate Bill 1462 to permit the change in sequence of water releases and provide funding to pay for replenishment pumping into Round Valley.

Resolutions, Ordinances, Correspondence from Freeholders and County Departments

9.Letter received January 22, 2001 from Morris County Community Development RE 1997 PRV Flanders Water System, Grant Closeout.

10.Letter received January 22, 2001 from Morris County Community Development RE: 1999 Hopkins Road Drainage - Granting request of Township for a second extension for this activity.

Correspondence from Legislative Representatives and State Departments

11.Letter received February 8, 2001 from Senator Bucco RE: Mt. Olive Resolution in support of S-1961, PERS funding to reduce local employers’ contributions for FY 2001.

12.Letter received February 8, 2001 from Assemblyman E. Scott Garrett RE: Mt. Olive Resolution in support of S-1961, PERS funding to reduce local employers’ contributions for FY 2001.

League of Municipalities

13.Legislative Viewpoint received January 29, 2001 from NJ League of Municipalities RE: State Budget Proposal.

14.Notice received February 2, 2001 from Morris County League of Municipalities RE: Tour of the County College of Morris, February 21, 2001, 5:30pm.

DOT/DEP/Permits/LOIs

15.Letter received January 24, 2001 from NJ DEP RE: Mt. Olive Township Registration as an A-901 Exempt Solid Waste Transporter.

16.Letter received February 5, 2001 from DOT, RE: International Drive South, FY 2001 Discretionary Aid Program.

17.Notice received February 9, 2001 from DEP, Request for Statewide General Permits and Transition Area Wavers, RE: Toll Brothers, Inc. Block 4400, Lots 86, and 108, Flanders-Netcong Road and Drakesdale Road. (Toll NJ IV/formerly Fieldview)

Correspondence from Organizations/Committees/Boards

18.Letter received January 30, 2001 from New Jersey Democratic State Committee RE: Right to Know Request: Law Firm, DiFrancesco, Kunzman, et. al.

Correspondence Regarding Tort Claims/Verified Notice of Lien Claim/Petitions

Land Use/Development Matters

COAH

19.COAH January Newsletter received February 2, 2001.

MSA

20.Minutes received February 9, 2001 from MSA’s Regular Meeting of January 10, 2001.

Correspondence from Cable Networks/Utilities

Notices

21.Local Finance Notice received January 31, 2001 from NJ Department of Community of Affairs, DLGS, CY 2001 Extraordinary Municipal Aid Program.

ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING

Ord. #1-2001 An Ordinance of the Township of Mount Olive Establishing the Mount Olive Township Ethical Standard Board and Related Matters. - R. Heymann

Ord. #2-2001 Bond Ordinance Amending Bond Ordinance #24-99 of the Township of Mount Olive, in the County of Morris, New Jersey, Finally Adopted July20, 1999, in it’s Entirety. (B&H Acquisition) - B. Guenther

ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING (March 13, 2001 Public Hearing Date)

Ord. #3-2001 An Ordinance of the Township of Mount Olive Amending and Supplementing Section 196-58 Entitled “Payment of Charges” (Sewer). (charges for new accounts and changes in billing) - W. Sohl

Ord. #4-2001 Bond Ordinance Amending Bond Ordinance Numbered 22-97, Finally Adopted July 15, 1997, as Amended by Bond Ordinance Numbered 38-97, Finally Adopted December 16, 1997 of the Township of Mount Olive, in the County of Morris, New Jersey in Order to Amend the Description and Useful Life of the Project.(reallocation of funds and painting of Oakwood Tank) - C. Kelly

Ord. #5-2000 An Ordinance of the Township of Mount Olive Amending and Supplementing Chapter 102 Entitled “Documents, Fees for Copies of”, Section 102-1(E) Entitled “Fee Schedule” of the Code of the Township of Mount Olive. (increasing copying charges to be in conformance with State Statute) - E. Spino

CONSENT RESOLUTIONS AGENDA:

Resolutions on the Consent Agenda List are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Township Council and will be approved by one motion (one vote). There will be no separate discussion or debate on each of these resolutions except for the possibility of brief clarifying statements which may be offered. If one or more Council member requests, any individual resolution on the Consent Agenda may be removed from the Consent Agenda List and acted on separately.

Motion to Approve Consent Resolutions - D. Scapicchio

1.Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing the Settlement of a Tax Dispute with Dream Team Entertainment, L.L.C. t/a La Grotta Pizzeria & Café.

2.Resolution to Cancel Tax on Block 6000, Lot 3.(Welpe Property donated to Township)

3.Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing the Execution of a Developer’s Agreement Between the Township and Paragon Village, LLC. (Assisted Living Community)

4.Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive In Opposition to Senate Bill No. 2003 Entitled “Public Access to Government Records.”

5.Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing the Acceptance of a Deed by Way of Donation from the DeBiasse Family of Lot 4, Block 2305.

6.Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing the Acceptance of a Deed by Way of Donation from Stephanie DeRocco, Heir of Edward J. DeRocco, of Lot 6, Block 1602.

7.Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing the Business Administrator to Execute a Treatment Works Approval Permit on Behalf of Oakwood Garden Developers. L.P. in Connection with Dara Estates.

8.Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Urging State Funding to Address Revenue Shortfall Caused by State Inaction on Telecommunications Business Personal Property Tax Reductions.

9.Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Designating March 2, 2001, as “Read Across America” Day in Mount Olive Township.

10.Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing an Amendment to the Professional Services Contract with Schoor DePalma. (water system integration)

11.Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing the Execution of a Developer’s Agreement Between the Township and Lakeview Estates.

12.Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Saving the Seward House from Demolition and Authorizing the Installation of a Fence and Posting of Signs to Ensure the Safety of the Public.

13.Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Amending the Temporary Budget for 2001 for the Current and Sewer Budgets.

PUBLIC PORTION ON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS

ROLL CALL

RESOLUTIONS - NONCONSENT

14. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Confirming the Settlement of the

Litigation Entitled Lee T. Purcell Associates vs. Township of Mount Olive.

15. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing the Release of Performance Guarantees Posted by Nature’s View Associates, LLC.

16. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing the Release of Performance Guarantees Posted by Henri Caro.

17. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing the Reduction in Performance Guarantees Posted by Pfaffenroth/Elizabethan Estates.

18. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing the Release of Performance Guarantees Posted by Pinnacle Communities, Ltd.

19. Third street easement (not received)

20. Introduction of Budget??? (not received)

PUBLIC PORTION ON INDIVIDUAL RESOLUTIONS

COUNCIL COMMENTS ON INDIVIDUAL RESOLUTIONS

ROLL CALL

MOTIONS

1.Bill List. - R. Heymann

2.Approval of Raffle Application #972 for St. Mark The Evangelist Parish. Approval of Raffle Applications #973 and #974 for Mt. Olive HS Parents Club. Approval of Raffle Application #975 for the Budd Lake First Aid & Rescue Squad. - B. Guenther

3.Approval of a Taxi Permit for Dennis Menta, T/A Area Taxi. - W. Sohl

COUNCIL REPORTS

PUBLIC PORTION

COUNCIL COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT