PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF REFLECTION

OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT ANNOUNCEMENT

ROLL CALL

Proclamations - Supporting the Mayors Wellness Campaign “Your Passport to Healthy Living”

Questions on Bill List?

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS - R. Greenbaum

Jan. 22, 2008 WS, PM & CS
Absent: Mr. Perkins

CORRESPONDENCE

LETTERS FROM RESIDENTS/ORGANIZATIONS

1. Letter received January 24, 2008, from New Jersey Future regarding Brownfields Redevelopment, Smart Growth Recommendations from New Jersey Future.

2. Letter received January 30, 2008, from Karen Stetson regarding the Veteran’s Memorial.

3. E-mail received February 1, 2008, from TransOptions regarding informational workshops about the Safe Routes to School Program.

4. Letter received February 7, 2008, from Noreen Debrot regarding an upcoming Washington Township Planning Board meeting to discuss Homeless Solutions, a non-profit company that provides housing for homeless individuals and families.

5. Letter received February 8, 2008, from the Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce regarding their February 20th Business Meeting on Multi-Chamber Networking with guest speaker Tammie Horsfield.

DCA

6. Letter received January 24, 2008, from the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Office of Smart Growth, regarding an Extension for Completion of Mandatory Basic Course in Land Use Law and Planning.

MUA / MSA

7. Minutes received February 8, 2008, from the Musconetcong Sewerage Authority regarding the January 9th, 2008 regular meeting.

DOT / DEP / LOI / HIGHLANDS

8. Letter received January 25, 2008, from Simoff Engineering Associates regarding a freshwater wetlands letter of interpretation extension checklist for the Mount Olive Mews (Route 46.)

9. Letter received January 25, 2008, from the Mount Olive Center Associates c/o Simoff regarding a Freshwater Wetlands Application (Route 46 Block 4100, Lots 80 & 84.)

10. Letter received January 25, 2008, from Omland Engineering Associates, Inc. regarding a Notice of NJDEP Application, Blue Vista Consulting, LLC for Block 9202, Lots 1, 2, 9 & 10 (Roxbury Township – Route 80 Commercial Park.)

11. Letter received January 25, 2008, from Blue Vista Consulting, LLC regarding a Freshwater Wetlands Application Notification, Block 9202, Lots 1, 2, 9 & 10 (Roxbury Township – Route 80 Commercial Park.)

12. Letter received January 28, 2008, from the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Land Use Regulation Program regarding a permit for Princeton Alliance Church Block 7000 Lot 87 (1 River Road.)

13. Letter received January 28, 2008, from the State of New Jersey Department of Transportation regarding the announcement of the Safe Routes to School Program.

14. Letter received January 28, 2008, from the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Underground Storage Tanks regarding the Biennial Report for CEA Budd Lake Volunteer Fire Department.

15. Letter received January 28, 2008, from the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Northern Bureau of Water Compliance and Enforcement regarding a Notice of Violation, Mount Olive Township W.D. – Goldmine System.

16. Letter received January 30, 2008, from the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Underground Storage Tanks regarding a Remedial Investigation Work Plan, Shell Service Station #138353 (285 Rte. 206 & Flanders Road.)

17. Letter received January 31, 2008, from Heymann & Fletcher regarding S&H Country Builders and Highlands Applicability Determination Application, Block 2207 Lot 3 (11 Clearwater Road.)

18. Letter received February 4, 2008, from Heymann & Fletcher regarding S&H Country Builders and Highlands Applicability Determination Application Block 2207 Lot 3 (11 Clearwater Road.)

19. Letter received February 4, 2008, from TransAction 2008 regarding the 32nd Annual New Jersey State Transportation Conference & Expo.

20. Letter received February 8, 2008, from State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Industrial Site Remediation regarding Dell Contractors, Inc. and a No Further Action Letter and Covenant Not to Sue for Block 4400 Lot 85 (160 Gold Mine Road.)

21. Letter received February 6, 2008, from the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Land Use Regulation, regarding an application form for Muhammad Farooq, Block 2603 Lots 4, 4.01, and 4.02 (31 Street.)

UTILITIES

22. Letter and check received January 25, 2008, from Comcast for the use of municipal rights-of-way during the calendar year of 2007.

23. Letter received January 25, 2008, from Comcast regarding a correction to Channel Changes.

24. Letter received February 1, 2008, from ATC Associates Inc. regarding FCC Section 106 Compliance for T-Mobile USA, Inc. Route 206 to construct a new 45-foot utility pole to replace an existing 40-foot pole (BT 1912 MOT.)

25. Letter received February 8, 2008, from Comcast regarding Channel Changes.

LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES

26. Letter received January 22, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding the New League Brochure State Government and Your Local property Taxes.

27. Letter received January 31, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding an Appellate Division affirming that specificity is required for a proper OPRA request.

28. Letter received January 31, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding the seminar Finance – Budget: Update with Government Officers and Municipal Clerks.

29. Letter received January 31, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding the seminar Sexual Harassment – Your Rights.

30. Letter received February 4, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding the seminar the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA.)

31. Letter received February 4, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding the seminar In Rem Foreclosure Process for Municipalities.

32. Letter received February 4, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding a buffet and the State of the League Address by Executive Director William Dressel, Jr.

LETTERS FROM LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVES

33. E-mail received January 18, 2008, from Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen regarding Frelinghuysen back from South Pole Scientific journey, Tax hike on the Horizon, Emergency energy assistance, Unfinished business – Closing the terrorist loophole, Mt. Arlington Train Station opens this weekend, and Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King.

34. Letter received January 30, 2008, from the New Jersey Alliance for Action regarding the 5th Annual Governor’s Transportation Conference with Jon Corzine – Fiscal Restructuring: What does it mean for New Jersey Transportation Projects?

35. E-mail received February 1, 2008, from Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen regarding the House Passing a Temporary Growth Package, Interest Rate Cut – Again!, Protect America Act Extended, Frelinghuysen Priority in State of the Union Address, and Spread the E-News!

36. Letter received February 8, 2008, from Assemblyman Michael Patrick Carroll of the 25th District regarding updating members of the Governing Body and local Boards about Housing and Local Government Committee updates relating to proposals which directly affect land use and local government functions.

ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING

Ord. #4-2008 An Ordinance of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing the Acquisition of a Portion of Lot 114, Block 4100. – A. Roman PDF Ordinance

Ord. #5-2008 Ordinance Amending Ordinance Numbered 52-07 of the Township of Mount Olive, in the County of Morris, New Jersey Finally Adopted December 18, 2007 in its Entirety in Order to Amend the Sources of Funding for the Acquisition of Property. – C. Labow PDF Ordinance

ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING – (Public Hearing March 11, 2008)

Ord. #6-2008 An Ordinance of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive to Amend and Supplement Article II “Open Public Records” Section 102 Entitled “Designation of Custodian and Deputy Custodians of Municipal Records of the Mount Olive Township Code. – S. Rattner PDF Ordinance

Ord. #7-2008 An Ordinance of the Township of Mount Olive to adjust Water Rates and Services Fees.
– P. Tobey PDF Ordinance

Ord. #8-2008 An Ordinance of the Township of Mount Olive Re: Sewer Service Charge for the Cloverhill Sanitary Sewer System. – R. Greenbaum PDF Ordinance

Ord. #9-2008 An Ordinance of the Township of Mount Olive Re: Sewer Service Charge for the Budd Lake Sanitary Sewer System. – A. Roman PDF Ordinance

Ord. #10-2008 An Ordinance of the Township of Mount Olive Re: Sewer Service Charge for the Wyndham Pointe Sewer System. – C. Labow 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 Confirming Clarifications in the Agreement between the Township and R.G. Gold Mine LLC. PDF Resolution

2. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Amending the Annual Schedule of Meetings and Other Requirements Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act. PDF Resolution

3. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive RE: Temporary Capital Budget Amendment – Acquisition of Certain Property. PDF Resolution

4. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive RE: Temporary Capital Budget Amendment – Acquisition of Block 4100 Lot 114. PDF Resolution

5. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Amending the 2008 Temporary Budget for the Current Fund. – amended 2/19/08 PDF Resolution

6. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Providing for the Transfer of 2007 Budget Appropriations for the Current Fund Budget. PDF Resolution

7. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing the Acceptance of the List of Eligible LOSAP Emergency Service Volunteers. PDF Resolution

8. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing an Agreement with Frank Dolan. PDF Resolution

9. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing Participation in the Environmental Joint Insurance Fund’s Sustainable Energy Project. PDF Resolution

10. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Opposing Expansion of Wrongful Death Statute to Include Title 59 Entities. 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. Appointment of Chuck McGroarty of Banish & Associates as Township Consulting Planner for a term to run with the Mayor expiring 12/31/2011. – P. Tobey
2. Appointment of Laura Bartus to the Economic Development Committee for a 3 year unexpired term expiring 12/31/09. – R. Greenbaum
3. Approval of Raffle Application #2239 for the Parents Club MOHS, (Raffle Application #2240 for K of C #6100 Fr. Joseph A. Cassidy Council- REMOVED 2/19/08) and Raffle Application #2241 & #2242 for St. Jude’s Church. – A. Roman
4. Bill List 2/12/08 & 2/19/08– C. Labow PDF Bill List & PDF Bill List

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

LEGAL MATTERS

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

PUBLIC PORTION

COUNCIL COMMENTS

Executive Session – Negotiations & Personnel, Litigation & Negotiations (see letter from J. Dorsey, Esq.)

ADJOURNMENT