Public Meeting - April 14, 2009 - amended 4/14/09*

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF REFLECTION

OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT ANNOUNCEMENT

ROLL CALL

Questions on Bill List?

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS – R. Greenbaum

February 28, 2009 Budget Hearing – all present
March 17, 2009 WS & PM - Mr. Tepper absent
March 17, 2009 CS – Mr. Tepper absent, Mr. Perkins recused
March 31, 2009 Special PM – Mr. Tepper, Mr. Tobey & Mr. Perkins absent

CORRESPONDENCE

LETTERS FROM RESIDENTS/ORGANIZATIONS

1. Letter received March 16, 2009, from the Flanders Fire Co. #1, Budd Lake First Aid & Rescue Squad, and the Budd Lake Volunteer Fire Company regarding an insurance coverage request. PDF Correspondence

2. Letter received March 16, 2009, from Government Auction services regarding a five day online auction. PDF Correspondence

3. E-mail received March 17, 2009, from Remington & Vernick Engineers and Affiliates regarding the Latest Issue of R&V’s Legislative Update Newsletter. PDF Correspondence

4. Letter received March 17, 2009, from Charlie Wood Uhrmann regarding election matters. PDF Correspondence

5. E-mail received March 19, 2009, from NLC Leadership Training Institute regarding the NLC 17th Annual Leadership Summit. PDF Correspondence

6. E-mail received March 19, 2009, from Linda Cherkassky regarding Trap Neuter and Release. PDF Correspondence

7. Letter received March 20, 2009, from Rochelle Contracting Co., Inc. regarding an application to the Washington Township Planning Board for a Soil Disturbance Permit. PDF Correspondence

8. Newsletter received March 30, 2009, from PMK Group regarding an Environmental Alert. PDF Correspondence

9. E-mail received April 2, 2009, from Michelle Lerner regarding a TNR proposal. PDF Correspondence

10. E-mail received April 6, 2009, from Linda Cherkassky regarding feral cats. PDF Correspondence

RESOLUTIONS / ORDINANCES / CORRESPONDENCE OTHER TOWNS

11. E-mail received March 17, 2009, from Mendham Township regarding a Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill A-3570 and Resolution Opposing Pension Deferral. PDF Correspondence

12. Resolution received March 19, 2009, from Netcong Borough opposing legislation that would require deferral of half a billion dollars in pension payments. PDF Correspondence

DOT/ /DEP / LOI / HIGHLANDS

13. Letter received March 16, 2009, from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding 5 Belle Court. PDF Correspondence

14. Letter received March 18, 2009, from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding 73 North Stratford Drive. PDF Correspondence

15. Letter received March 18, 2009, from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding Block 7600 Lot 66 (101 Mount Olive Road). PDF Correspondence

16. Letter received March 19, 2009, from the State of New Jersey Department of Transportation regarding Municipal Aid, Bikeway, Centers of Place, Transit Village, and Safe Streets to Transit Programs. PDF Correspondence

17. Letter received March 25, 2009, from the State of New Jersey Department of Transportation regarding Block 8301 Lots 11 & 12 (484 Route 46). PDF Correspondence

18. Letter received March 26, 2009, from the State of New Jersey Department of Transportation regarding a Municipal Stormwater Regulation Program, Notice of Final Permit Decision, R-9 Tier A Municipal Stormwater General Permit. PDF Correspondence

19. Freshwater Wetlands Application received March 27, 2009, from Stan Grabowski regarding a property at 333 Route 46. PDF Correspondence

20. Letter received March 27, 2009, from the State of New Jersey Department of Transportation regarding Emergency Highlands Preservation Area Approval for Turkey Brook Park Well 2 (30 Flanders Road). PDF Correspondence

21. Letter received March 30, 2009, from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding the Former NJ Bus Company / Laidlaw Transit Site, Bartley Chester Road. PDF Correspondence

22. Letter received March 30, 2009, from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding Bartley Chester Business Park, Inc., 704 Bartley Chester Road. PDF Correspondence

23. Letter received March 30, 2009, from Resource Services North, Inc. regarding a letter of interpretation for Block 7702 Lots 24 & 25 (333 Route 46). PDF Correspondence

24. Letter received March 30, 2009, from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding a Notice of Deficiency for a Remedial Action Report / Remedial Action Workplan for 24 Kenmar Road. PDF Correspondence

25. Letter received April 6, 2009, from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding Oakwood Village Apartments, 185 Route 206. PDF Correspondence

26. Letter received April 6, 2009, from Ecol Sciences, Inc, regarding Block 103, Lot 2.04 (400 International Drive). PDF Correspondence

IRS

27. Notice received April 1, 2009, from the Department of the Treasury – Internal Revenue Service regarding Public Auction Sale for Silver Springs Farm, Inc. PDF Correspondence

LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES

28. E-mail received March 13, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding a Health Cost Containment Seminar. PDF Correspondence

29. E-mail received March 16, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Important New Information from the Division of Local Government Services on Budgeting and Sustainable Jersey Grants Funded by Wal-Mart. PDF Correspondence

30. E-mail received March 17, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding COPS Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP). PDF Correspondence

31. E-mail received March 17, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Governor Welcomes Budget Comments and Legislative Recap (Pension Deferral Goes to Governor, Senate Releases Qualified Purchasing Agent Mandate, Age Restricted Housing Conversion Bill, and Commercial Fee Moratorium Passes Senate). PDF Correspondence

32. Letter received March 18, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding the March 2009 Legislative Bulletin. PDF Correspondence

33. E-mail received March 18, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Immediate Need for Binding Arbitration Reform. PDF Correspondence

34. E-mail received March 18, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding False Claims Acts Amendments Threaten Local Governments, Pension Deferral Signed, and Correction, Legislative Bulletin, March 2009, No.1. PDF Correspondence

35. E-mail received March 19, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Final Notice – “2009 Housing Summit,” Affordable Housing Update Local Mandates Ruling in Medford Township Challenge, and COBRA Continuation Requirements in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). PDF Correspondence

36. E-mail received March 20, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding the “Blight to Revitalization Seminar.” PDF Correspondence

37. E-mail received March 20, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding the “Family Leave Act Seminar.” PDF Correspondence

38. E-mail received March 20, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding ALL US Justice Department Stimulus Grant Info Posted. PDF Correspondence

39. E-mail received March 23, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Seminar on Joining a Health Insurance Fund. PDF Correspondence

40. E-mail received March 23, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Local Finance Notice on Pension Deferral Law, and Sample Resolution Honoring Troops. PDF Correspondence

41. E-mail received March 24, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Stimulus Funding News from the EPA and HUD, and League Budget Testimony. PDF Correspondence

42. E-mail received March 25, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Furloughs Permitted by Civil Service Commission Emergency Rules. PDF Correspondence

43. E-mail received March 26, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Binding Arbitration Reform Needed Now, and Federal Stimulus Funding U.S. Department of Energy. PDF Correspondence

44. E-mail received March 27, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding REVISED – Added NY Times article below, Binding Arbitration Reform Needed Now. PDF Correspondence

45. E-mail received March 27, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding a Health Cost Containment Seminar. PDF Resolution

46. E-mail received March 27, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Workshop on “Green Schools” Scheduled. PDF Correspondence

47. E-mail received March 31, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Local Unit Alignment, Reorganization and Consolidation Commission Adopts Report and Proposed Re-Adopt Police Training Commission Rules. PDF Correspondence

48. E-mail received March 31, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Important New Information from the Division of Local Government Services, Furlough Rule Challenged, and NJ Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony Scheduled. PDF Correspondence

49. E-mail received April 1, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding “Blight: to Revitalization.” PDF Correspondence

50. E-mail received April 1, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding the April Mayors Newsline. PDF Correspondence

51. E-mail received April 1, 2009, the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding New League Service – Recruitment and Selection Advisory Service Launched, April Grant Page Posted, Governor Helps League Kick-Off Census 2010 Campaign and S-2711 – Revises Reassessment Procedures. PDF Correspondence

52. E-mail received April 2, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Tax Appeals Hit Local Budgets Again. PDF Correspondence

53. E-mail received April 2, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Mortgage Stabilization and Relief Act Notification Requirements and Tax Exempt Bond Provisions Included in Stimulus Bill. PDF Correspondence

54. E-mail received April 3, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Reminder – Free Limited Membership in International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA,) Free Seminar on New State Energy Conservation Initiatives, and 2009 Legislative CD Roster. PDF Correspondence

55. E-mail received April 6, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding an April 16th League Seminar Reminder on Tax Appeal Insights. PDF Correspondence

56. E-mail received April 6, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Age Restricted Housing Conversion Legislation, Census 2010 Update and National Donate Life Month. PDF Correspondence

57. Email received April 7, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding DEP Permit Efficiency Review Task Force Implementation Plan, Funding for Local Volunteers to Assist in Digital TV Conversion, and Important New Information from the Division of Local Government Services. PDF Correspondence

58. Email received April 7, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Webcast to Focus on Energy Block Grant, and Economic Recovery. PDF Correspondence

59. Email received April 8, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding NJ DOT Funding Opportunity. PDF Correspondence

60. Email received April 9, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding 2008 Laws of Interest, Ask you Legislators to Support our call for mandates relief, and Researching just got easier. PDF Correspondence

UTILITIES

61. Letter received March 23, 2009, from the State of New Jersey Department of the Public Advocate, Division of Rate Counsel, regarding Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, on behalf of Subsidiaries and Affiliates, Petitions for a Determination of Effective Competition In 107 Franchise Areas in New Jersey. PDF Correspondence

62. Letter received March 25, 2009, from Comcast regarding HD Additions & Package Changes. PDF Correspondence

63. Letter received March 30, 2009, from Comcast regarding a Taping Dates Reminder. PDF Correspondence

MSA

64. Letter received April 3, 2009, from the Musconetcong Sewerage Authority regarding allocations for the participating municipalities in the 4.31 MGD Water Pollution Control Plant. PDF Correspondence

DCA

65. E-mail received March 18, 2009, from the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs regarding Housing Summit. PDF Correspondence

66. E-mail received March 27, 2009, from the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs regarding Local Government Agency Savings Resources Meeting. PDF Resolution

67. E-mail received March 31, 2009, from the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs regarding the Conficker Worm. PDF Correspondence

68. E-mail received April 2, 2009, from the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs regarding Local Government Energy Savings Resources Meeting. PDF Correspondence

69. E-mail received April 2, 2009, from the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs regarding Clerks and Mortgage Reform. PDF Correspondence

70. E-mail received April 3, 2009, from the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs regarding Grants for agencies to assist with Digital TV Conversion for households. PDF Correspondence

71. E-mail received April 6, 2009, from the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs regarding a PERC request for comments on Public Safety Employee Termination Process. PDF Correspondence

72. E-mail received April 6, 2009, from the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs regarding the Mortgage Stabilization and Relief Act. PDF Correspondence

LETTER FROM LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVES

73. E-mail received March 13, 2009, from Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen regarding The Week Just Past, Frelinghuysen Resolution Supports School Choice, House Passes Wasteful Water Treatment Bill, Picatinny Working Group Meets, Meets Members of Jewish Federation, Bad Idea of the Week, Spread the eNews, Contract Rep. Frelinghuysen. PDF Correspondence

74. E-mail received March 13, 2009, from the 24th Legislative District (NJLEG) regarding the federal Stimulus Funding. PDF Correspondence

75. E-mail received March 19, 2009, from Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen regarding The Week Just Past, Frelinghuysen Assures Veterans on Obama Proposal, Exhibit A: Why Bills Should Not Be Rushed Through Congress, The Government’s Commitments So far, Bad Idea of the Week, Spread the E News, and Contract Rep. Frelinghuysen. PDF Correspondence

76. E-mail received March 27, 2009, from Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen regarding What’s Inside?, The Week Just Past, House Prepares to Debate Obama Budget, New Strategy on Afghanistan, Spirit of Enterprise Award, Words are Important, Bad Idea of the Week, Spread the E-news, Contact Rep. Frelinghuysen. PDF Correspondence

77. E-mail received April 3, 2009, from Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen regarding The Week Just Past, Opposes Budget that spends, taxes and borrows too much, Supports Pro Growth Budget Framework, Takes Aim at Deportations of Serious Crime Suspects, New Threats Emerge, Bad idea of the week, spread the eNews, Contact Rep. Frelinghuysen. PDF Correspondence

MORRIS COUNTY

78. Letter received March 16, 2009, from the Morris County Extermination Commission regarding an information packet. PDF Correspondence

79. Letter received March 18, 2009, from the Morris County League of Municipalities regarding a Program entitled, “Consolidation of Watersheds in Effort to Find Cost Savings,” and United Way Army Community Covenant Presentation and Signing. PDF Correspondence

80. Letter received March 24, 2009, from the Morris County Department of Planning and Development regarding a Special Meeting of the Morris County Agriculture Development Board. PDF Correspondence

81. Letter received March 25, 2009, from Morris County Green Table regarding A Distinguishing Characteristic: Open Space and the Highlands. PDF Correspondence

82. Minutes received March 26, 2009, from the Morris County Planning Board regarding their February 19, 2009 Regular Meeting. PDF Correspondence

83. Letter received March 26, 2009, from the Morris County League of Municipalities regarding a Revised Program, United Way – Army Community Covenant Presentation and Signing, and The Development of School Budgets and the Role of the Municipality. PDF Correspondence

84. Letter received March 27, 2009, from the Morris County Department of Human Services, Division on Aging, Disabilities & Veterans regarding the April – May 2009 Calendar of Events. PDF Correspondence

USEPA

85. Letter received March 16, 2009, from the United States Environmental Protection Agency regarding the Single Audit Act. PDF Correspondence

86. Letter received March 30, 2009, from the United States Environmental Protection Agency regarding Greening the Implementation of State Revolving Loan Fund Projects. PDF Correspondence

ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING

Ord. #6-2009 An Ordinance of the Township of Mount Olive Establishing Recreation Fees for Various Township-Sponsored Recreational Activities. – P. Tobey PDF Ordinance

ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING – (Second Reading 4/28/09)

Ord. #7-2009 An Ordinance of the Township of Mount Olive, County of Morris, and State of New Jersey Amending Chapter 4, Administrative Code, Article XX, Rules of Procedure, Section 4-106, Meetings of the Revised General Ordinances. – R. Perkins PDF Ordinance

Ord. #8-2009 An Ordinance of the Township of Mount Olive to Amend and Supplement Section 400-81 Entitled “Fences and Walls”; Section 400-100.1D Entitled “Relief for Bulk Standards for Residential Lots”; Section 400-75 Entitled “Tree Removal, Replanting and Forestry Management Plans”; and a New Article IX Entitled “Development Fee and Affordable Housing Contribution” of the Code of the Township of Mount Olive. – A. Roman PDF Ordinance

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 that 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.

CONSENT RESOLUTIONS – S. Rattner

1. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing the Release of Performance Guarantees in Connection with AIG Baker/ITC Shopping Center/Famous Footwear. PDF Resolution

2. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Releasing the Performance Guarantees Submitted by MTO Realty Holdings, LLC in Connection Section Sections A & E. PDF Resolution

3. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Opposing Assembly Bill No. 3686 Which Proposes the Transfer of the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse to the New Jersey Department of Human Services. PDF Resolution

4. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Awarding a Contract to Dreamland Amusements Inc. for Carnival Services. PDF Resolution

5. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing a Professional Services Contract with Capturepointe-Marketing Technology for Recreation Registration Management Software and Support Services. PDF Resolution

6. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing a Tax Reimbursement Certification. PDF Resolution

7. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing Amendment of a Previously Adopted Resolution of December 23, 2008, to Increase the Fleet Maintenance Contract with the Penske Group for the Year 2009. PDF Resolution

8. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing the Submission of a Tonnage Grant Application to the State of New Jersey. PDF Resolution

9. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing the Use of Competitive Contracting for Carnival Services. PDF Resolution

PUBLIC PORTION ON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS

COUNCIL COMMENTS ON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS

ROLL CALL

RESOLUTIONS NON CONSENT

PUBLIC PORTION ON INDIVIDUAL RESOLUTIONS

COUNCIL COMMENTS ON INDIVIDUAL RESOLUTIONS

ROLL CALL

MOTIONS

1. Approval of a Solicitor’s Permit for Laura Martin for mobile ice cream vending. - C. Labow
2. Approval of the Mayor’s nomination of Timothy Kelly to the Library Board for a 5 year unexpired term to expire 12/31/2012.* - R. Greenbaum

3. Bill List. - P. Tobey PDF Bill List

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

LEGAL MATTERS

COUNCIL REPORTS
Recreation Liaison Report – A. Roman
Board of Health Report – R. Perkins
Planning Board Report – R. Greenbaum
Board of Adjustment Liaison Report – R. Greenbaum
Open Space Committee Report – C. Labow
Legislative Committee Report – R. Perkins
Pride Committee Report – C. Labow
Board of Education Liaison Report – A. Roman
Lake/Environment Issues Committee – S. Rattner
Safety Committee Liaison – R. Perkins
Economic Development Committee Report – S. Rattner
Solid Waste Advisory Committee Report – R. Perkins
Library Board Liaison – P. Tobey
Senior Citizen Liaison – C. Labow

PUBLIC PORTION

COUNCIL COMMENTS

EXECUTIVE SESSION – Open Space Negotiations*

ADJOURNMENT