MINUTES OF THE LONG HILL TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
REORGANIZATION MEETING
JANUARY 2, 2007
Mr. Sluka, Administrator/Municipal Clerk, called the annual reorganization meeting of the Long Hill Township Committee to order at 6:13 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2007.
Mr. Sluka read the following statement:
“In compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act of New Jersey, adequate notice of this meeting was provided on December 21, 2006, by faxing written notice to the Echoes Sentinel and Courier News, posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building and filled with the Municipal Clerk.”
The cub scouts led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Sluka administered the Oath of Office to Jerry Aroneo as a member of the Long Hill Township Committee with a term expiration of December 31, 2009.
Mr. Sluka administered the Oath of Office to Mead Briggs as a member of the Long Hill Township Committee with a term expiration of December 31, 2009.
The Municipal Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Jerry Aroneo
Mead Briggs
Chris Collins
Gina Genovese
George Vitureira
Also Present: John R. Pidgeon, Township Attorney
Kevin Sluka, Township Administrator/Municipal Clerk
Absent: None
Mr. Sluka called for the nomination of Mayor for the year 2007.
Mr. Collins moved to nominate Gina Genovese.
Ms. Genovese seconded the motion.
Mr. Briggs moved to nominate George Vitureira.
Mr. Aroneo seconded the motion.
Mr. Sluka called for a vote to elect the Mayor of Long Hill Township for the year 2007. The vote was as follows:
Mr. Aroneo George Vitureira
Mr. Briggs George Vitureira
Mr. Collins Gina Genovese
Ms. Genovese Gina Genovese
Mr. Vitureira George Vitureira
Mr. Sluka administered the Oath of Office to George Vitureira as Mayor of Long Hill Township for the year 2007.
Mayor Vitureira called for the nominations of Deputy Mayor for the year 2007.
Ms. Genovese nominated Chris Collins.
Mr. Collins seconded the motion.
Mr. Briggs nominated Jerry Aroneo.
Mayor Vitureira seconded the nomination.
Mr. Aroneo moved to close the nominations with a second by Mr. Briggs.
The vote was as follows:
Mr. Aroneo Aye
Mr. Briggs Aye
Mr. Collins Aye
Ms. Genovese Aye
Mayor Vitureira Aye
Mayor Vitureira called for a vote to elect the Deputy Mayor of Long Hill Township for the year 2007. The vote was as follows:
Mr. Aroneo Jerry Aroneo
Mr. Briggs Jerry Aroneo
Mr. Collins Chris Collins
Ms. Genovese Chris Collins
Mayor Vitureira Jerry Aroneo
Mr. Sluka administered the Oath of Office to Jerry Aroneo as Deputy Mayor of Long Hill Township for the year 2007.
Mayor Vitureira gave the following speech:
First of all I want to thank everybody for coming here tonight and joining us for what I believe will be the start of a new direction for Long Hill Township. I’m looking forward to the challenges we face this year and I welcome the opportunity to serve as Mayor.
First of all, I want to specifically mention and welcome some of our elected representatives that are here tonight. I already noticed that our Senator Tom Kean is here, State Assemblyman John Bramnick is here, and Freeholders Doug Cabana, Margaret Nordstrom and Bill Chegwidden. If I missed anybody I apologize. So give these people a round of applause (inaudible). Thank you for coming.
There’s, I also like to welcome a few of the former mayors and township committee members that I’ve seen in the audience, I know former mayor Lynne Combs is here, former mayor Suzanne Dapkins is here, former mayor Walter Sadowski is here, former mayor Bill Smullen, township committee member George Falzarano and if I missed anybody again I apologize. So please, yeah I said Lynne Combs, I got. Thank you. So welcome and (inaudible from audience). Who’s out there? Raise your hand. If I missed somebody. (audience: Pete Stager). Pete Stager, I’m sorry. How could I miss Pete. Yeah, I would like to thank all of these public servants for their dedication and service. I know it’s a difficult job and I think they all deserve a round of applause. You already applauded, so you don’t need to applaud.
As a showing of our appreciation, I welcome also new members Jerry Aroneo and Mead Briggs. I know that they will jump right into the process head first and speak their minds. I know that they are the type to do so. We are here to discuss ideas openly and to decide on the most prudent and practical means to proceed in the best interest of our Township and I hope and believe that every member of the Township Committee will dedicate themselves to that goal this year.
I know that the Committee will also join in inviting residents of the Township to participate in that process. Long Hill could not function without our volunteers so we need to honor them and encourage more volunteerism and participation. We will set in motion some new ideas designed to involve our community further and take advantage of those with the willingness, the skills and the knowledge to make our deliberative process a lot more successful. Getting more people involved is important for another reason and that’s obvious because here we are; the Township Committee is relatively new and I’m sure we could use the help.
In just two years, the voters of this Township have changed every face on this committee. And I’m highlighting this point because I think that this change is a mandate. A mandate from the township residents to proceed in a new direction. And it is clear to me that the voters wanted to introduce fiscal discipline, get our taxes under control, open up the government and change the way we do business. We have no choice on the Township Committee but to make these our primary goals for this year and the coming years.
With respect to our taxes and the budget, I think we need to bring a little bit more common sense and business savvy into the process. I shall encourage the Committee, our Town Administrator, and the Department Heads, to bring the budget in line with our needs and our ability to pay. In these times when we face high taxes from the State and Federal Governments, it is crucial that we in local government do not also dump on our taxpayers by spending more than we need. I have heard too many stories about residents, especially seniors and hardworking families, having to leave our magnificent town because they could no longer afford to live here. And we need to do whatever is within our power to reverse that trend. Simply put, in order to preserve our wonderful community and its residents, Long Hill Township has to remain an affordable place to live. In order to achieve this goal, we need to go back to the drawing board and get back to basics.
One of the things I’d like to do is have our Department Heads adopt a zero based budget. They need to look at their budgets, line by line, and come up with the justification for every Township program and for the corresponding spending. And the test should be that every penny has to be spent wisely and efficiently.
And to that end, we will be creating a new ad-hoc committee to review our budget and the expenses of each department. We will call it the Financial Responsibility Advisory Committee or FRAC for short.
The FRAC committee will be a blue ribbon committee made up of local residents and include former mayors, town administrators, professional managers, and accountants. And the committee will review in detail the expenses of the town and advise the Township Committee on areas where we can reorganize or make reductions. The goal is to bring our costs in line with the community’s needs and ability to pay. We will charge this committee with the duty to assist us in finding the most prudent and economic means by which we can keep tax rates flat this year and stable for the foreseeable future.
We will also be appointing new auditors and a new Chief Financial Officer. They will be a fresh set of eyes looking clearly at our budgeting and accounting practices to determine where we can improve and help ferret out waste and mismanagement. And it will not be easy and we will have, I sure, many tough decisions, but after years of double digit tax increases, on average, I think taxpayers have had enough. And I promise that but for unforeseen circumstances, we will pass our budget on time. I will ask the Committee to schedule extra Special Meetings in January and February until we get the job done. And other towns do it and there is no reason why we can’t.
Our second primary goal will be to change the way we do business in this Township. We need to interact better and more thoroughly with the residents of our community. To that end, we will create a new Communications Advisory Committee which will be charged with oversight of a new interactive website and developing our public access TV channel. The new interactive website will permit residents to make payments, submit paperwork and receive documents from the Township online. And the ability to interact with the Township via the internet will save the residents a trip to town hall and will save the administration precious time in dealing with these routine issues. It will be a more efficient system.
The Communications Advisory Committee will also be charged with developing our public access TV channel through which we can broadcast more of our official meetings and important announcements. The public access channel can also serve to provide a community bulletin board and a school news and information system. It can be used to cover local community groups, sporting events, and other public and educational activities. And I will propose that we do this through volunteer efforts working closely with our business community.
There are also several other issues which, on which we will need to work this year, and which will involve expert volunteers from our community. One area is the sewer moratorium. And I will be appointing four residents who are experts in the field to the ad-hoc Sewer Ban Committee. This committee will be task oriented and will be charged with promptly recommending the solutions to our problems. And I think we have studied this issue way, for too many years, and I think it’s about time we find the permanent solutions and implement them.
Another area we need to work on is the future of the Valley Road business corridor. We will be working with the Planning Board and other experts to improve all of our business districts and to encourage the appropriate business development in order to improve the look of these areas as well as to generate new tax revenues. We will also complete the Stirling Revitalization Plan which has staggered on for too long, as well as work with the State and Army Corps of Engineers to resolve any remaining issues related to the Stirling Floodwall Project.
The goals that I have outlined are not fixed in stone, but it is clear to me, that this is an interactive process which has to involve every member of the Township Committee as well as the residents. Put another way, I need help from everybody up here on the dais, as well as all of you out there in the audience to get anything done (inaudible). And I know that there’s only one reason all of us are here tonight, as volunteers or observers, and that is because we have the best interest of Long Hill Township at heart. Together I think we can make a difference and make Long Hill Township a better place for everyone and I look forward to the challenges ahead and I’m very excited about getting going, so let’s get right to the meeting.
The Standing Committee Appointments of the Township Committee for the year 2007 are as follows:
Jerry Aroneo Mead Briggs
Open Space Board of Health
Public Works Finance
Long Range Planning Fire
Emergency Management Open Space
Planning Board
Community Development Alt.
Chris Collins Gina Genovese George Vitureira
Affordable Housing Finance
Lounsberry Meadow Police
Recreation Seniors
Sewer Ban Sewer Ban
A&E
Emergency Management
Long Range Planning
Planning Board
Mayor Vitureira stated that the other Standing Committee appointments will remain open and will be resolved at the next Township Committee meeting.
Mayor Vitureira made the following Mayoral Appointments:
Planning Board Expiration of Term
Richard Albers, December 31, 2010
Len Hamilton, Class II (crossover from Environ) December 31, 2008
Maryann Legato, 2nd Alt. December 31, 2008
Kevin Dempsey (Mead Briggs former term) December 31, 2007
Environmental Commission Expiration of Term
Len Hamilton, Chairman December 31, 2008
Bruce Meringolo December 31, 2009
Davanci Jackson (an Environmental Eng.) December 31, 2009
Historic Preservation Advisory Committee Expiration of Term
Carol Prasa, Class C December 31, 2010
David Dorsi December 31, 2010
Mayor Vitureira stated that the rest of the appointments will take place at a later time.
Recreation Advisory Committee Expiration of Term
Louise Noel December 31, 2011
Shade Tree Commission Expiration of Term
Don Farnell December 31, 2011
Antoinette Messina-Pagano December 31, 2011
Morris County Development Program Expiration of Term
Mayoral Appointments with Approval of Township Committee
Library Board of Trustees Expiration of Term
Dennis Sandow, Mayor’s Rep. December 31, 2007
Mr. Pidgeon stated that this appointment does not need approval from the Township Committee.
Ten Towns Representative Expiration of Term
Township Committee Appointments
Mayor Vitureira suggested the following appointments:
Board of Adjustment Expiration of Term
Mr. Vitureira suggested continuing the Board of Adjustment appointments from last year until matters are resolved at the next meeting.
Planning Board Expiration of Term
Lounsberry Meadow Board of Trustees Expiration of Term
Paula Connor December 31, 2009
Jackie Dickson December 31, 2009
Patricia Steger December 31, 2009
Open Space Advisory Committee Expiration of Term
Len Hamilton (crossover from Environ.) December 31, 2007
Mariona Ceruzzi December 31, 2007
Michael Mazzucco December 31, 2007
Mr. Collins inquired if Mayor Vitureira had spoken to Mr. Hamilton. Mayor Vitureira responded in the affirmative and asked Mr. Hamilton, who was in the audience, if they had discussed this particular issue. Mr. Hamilton responded in the negative. Mayor Vitureira apologized stating that the chairmanship of the Environmental Commission was discussed and this issue would be reserved until he had the opportunity to discuss it with Mr. Hamilton.
On motion of Mr. Briggs, seconded by Mr. Collins, that the appointments of the 2007 Boards and Committees were approved. The vote was as follows:
Mr. Aroneo Aye
Mr. Briggs Aye
Mr. Collins Aye
Ms. Genovese Aye
Mayor Vitureira Aye
Mayor Vitureira distributed copies of the motion to create the FRAC to the other Governing Body members.
Mayor Vitureira made the motion, seconded by Mr. Briggs, “to create an ad-hoc committee to be know as the Financial Responsibility Advisory Committee, which shall consist of the Administrator, the CFO and a member of the Township Committee ex-officio and a minimum of six residents of Long Hill Township with financial, accounting and or municipal budget experience. The Mayor shall nominate the chairman and the members of the committee who shall be approved with the advise and consent of the Township Committee. The Financial Responsibility Advisory Committee shall have the duty to review all matters pertaining to the budget with the assistance of the Administrator and CFO and shall report to and advise the Township Committee regarding the most prudent and economical means by which we can keep tax rates at a minimum for this year and stable for the foreseeable future.”
Mr. Collins stated that before any committee is created, a full discussion is needed regarding its parameters and responsibilities, the Governing Body should not turn over to the public something that is the Governing Body’s responsibility and the Governing Body as a whole never discussed this. Ms. Genovese suggested creating a formal, well defined committee via ordinance, which would make its members accountable to all the taxpayers in the Township. Mr. Aroneo stated that the, “problems as we said before are not huge, we can solve them ourselves, but we have people that have the skills that we require to do this more easily. I think we should tap them as a resource”. Mr. Collins stated that no one is against the ad-hoc committee, just that a more formal structure is necessary. Mr. Aroneo stated that the ad-hoc committee can be transformed into a formal committee at a later time. Ms. Genovese stated that last year a Finance Committee Meeting was held in public, there is also a process called Citizen Based Budgeting, and suggested that the Governing Body should discuss all these possibilities and pick the process which is most beneficial to the Township. Mr. Collins stated that the budget is the responsibility of the Governing Body and they are abdicating this responsibility by creating the ad-hoc committee. Mayor Vitureira stated that the ad-hoc committee will make recommendations which the Governing Body can accept, reject or disregard; it opens the budgeting process to more members of the public. Mr. Collins stated that the Governing Body should hold a Finance Committee meeting in public instead and inquired regarding how the Governing Body would interact with the ad-hoc committee. Mayor Vitureira stated that the CFO, Administrator, and department heads will provide the ad-hoc committee the information they will need, the ad-hoc committee will then review the budget and come up with recommendations, “I am not worried about the expertise, because I’m going to be picking experts that have handled this”. Mr. Collins and Ms. Genovese voiced concern that Mayor Vitureira had stated that the ad-hoc committee members would be picked by the Governing Body and now is stating that the Mayor will make the appointments. Mayor Vitureira stated that the Mayor would choose the members with the advice and consent of the Committee.
On motion of Mr. Aroneo, seconded by Mayor Vitureira, that the motion to create the Financial Responsibility Advisory Committee be amended to read that the Township Committee should nominate the chairman and members of the Financial Responsibility Advisory Committee. The vote was as follows:
Mr. Aroneo Aye
Mr. Briggs Aye
Mr. Collins Aye
Ms. Genovese Nay
Mayor Vitureira Aye
The vote to create the Financial Responsibility Advisory Committee as amended was as follows:
Mr. Aroneo Aye
Mr. Briggs Aye
Mr. Collins Nay
Ms. Genovese Nay
Mayor Vitureira Aye
On motion of Mayor Vitureira “with respect to the Communications Advisory Committee, I’d like to create another ad-hoc committee which will consist of a member of the Township Committee who shall have primary responsibility over the committee, a second member of the Township Committee who shall serve as an alternate, the Township Administrator, the Township Webmaster and a minimum of four residents of Long Hill Township, two of whom must have experience in the fields of communications and media studies or computer information sciences including but not limited to website design or maintenance, video or television production or operation or marketing. The Communications Advisory Committee shall have the responsibility to advise the Township Committee regarding the creation of a new interactive website which shall be designed to improve the communications with the Township residents and permit online payments of taxes and other fees. The exchange of paperwork and receive official documents from the Township. The Communications Advisory Committee shall also be charged with researching and advising the Township Committee regarding the creation of a Township public access television channel designed to broadcast official meetings and important announcements, serve as a community bulletin board and a school news and information system and cover local community groups, sporting events and other public and educational activities”.
Mr. Collins stated that he does not see any language regarding who would appoint the members.
Mayor Vitureira added to the motion that the Township Committee shall nominate the members of the ad-hoc committee. Mr. Briggs seconded the motion.
Ms. Genovese stated that this is the first time she has seen this proposal and would like more information, noting that a communications committee was formed a few years ago which became dysfunctional and she would like the opportunity to ascertain what went wrong in the past and compare it to this proposal. Mr. Aroneo stated that he would like to go ahead with the ad-hoc committee and that the lack of success in the past does not mean history will repeat itself. Mr. Collins stated that he supports the concept of the committee. Ms. Genovese suggested creating a formal committee, via ordinance, since this is not a time sensitive issue. Mr. Collins suggested an amendment that the ad-hoc committee will not last longer than two months at which time an ordinance should be addressed to create a permanent committee. Mayor Vitureira stated that the ad-hoc committee will not be needed once a website and pubic access channel are designed. Mr. Collins stated that technology and the need for it is unlimited and a permanent communication committee is needed. Mayor Vitureira suggested creating the ad-hoc committee for six months. Mr. Aroneo suggested making the term one year. Ms. Genovese inquired of Mayor Vitureira if the whole website will be changed as well as the webmaster. Mayor Vitureira stated that the ad-hoc committee will study these issues. Ms. Genovese stated that the website recently received an honorable mention award and she needs more information regarding this ad-hoc committee. Mr. Pidgeon suggested that the ad-hoc committee be charged with reporting back to the Governing Body with recommendations within six months at which time the Governing Body can revisit and determine how they would like to proceed with the ad-hoc committee.
On motion of Mr. Collins, seconded by Mr. Aroneo, that the motion to create an ad-hoc Communication Advisory Committee be amended as suggested by Mr. Pidgeon. The vote was as follows:
Mr. Aroneo Aye
Mr. Briggs Aye
Mr. Collins Aye
Ms. Genovese Nay
Mayor Vitureira Aye
The vote to create the ad-hoc Communication Advisory Committee as amended was as follows:
Mr. Aroneo Aye
Mr. Briggs Aye
Mr. Collins Aye
Ms. Genovese Nay
Mayor Vitureira Aye
Mayor Vitureira stated that there are a couple of changes he would like to make to the consent agenda and requested that Mr. Sluka note the changes. Mr. Sluka stated that Mayor Vitureira had wanted the CFO changed on resolution #07-029 and requested that resolution #07-030 be pulled from the Consent Agenda. Ms. Genovese inquired regarding the change to resolution #07-029. Mayor Vitureira stated that he would like to change the CFO from Rosalie Tebbs to Sue Veitengruber. Ms. Genovese stated that the Governing Body only discussed this issue once in executive session and inquired regarding terms of appointment and salary. Mayor Vitureira stated that he had a resolution regarding Ms. Veitengruber’s terms but unfortunately Mayor Vitureira only had one copy.
Mayor Vitureira read the resolution:
WHEREAS, Rosalie Tebbs retired as CFO on March 31, 2006; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Tebbs graciously agreed to assist the Township during its transition to a new CFO and was appointed Acting Chief Financial Officer by resolution 06-146 adopted May 10, 2006, which provided that Mrs. Tebbs was to serve as CFO until a new CFO was appointed; and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee wishes to appoint Sue Veitengruber as CFO; and
WHEREAS, Sue Veitengruber holds a Municipal Finance Officer certificate issued pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140 et seq.; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing Body of the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill, in the County of Morris, New Jersey, that Sue Veitengruber is hereby appointed Chief Financial Officer to the Township of Long Hill in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.1 et seq. as follows:
Term: 4 years commencing February 1, 2007 and ending December 31, 2010
Compensation: $75,000 per annum
Benefits: As set forth in the Township Personnel and Policy Procedure Manual except that she shall be entitled to three weeks paid vacation during her first year of employment in recognition of her prior experience.
Ms. Genovese stated that this feels more like a dictatorship than like open government, suggested that anyone who is concerned should google Ms. Veitengruber that they will “see that this is not a good decision for Long Hill Township” and asked Mayor Vitureira if he spoke to Ms. Tebbs. Mr. Collins stated that he was the only person on the Governing Body who interviewed Ms. Veitengruber and made a strong recommendation not to hire her. Mr. Aroneo and Mr. Briggs stated that they both interviewed Ms. Veitengruber as concerned citizens. Mayor Vitureira stated that this interview took place before Mr. Briggs and Mr. Aroneo were elected onto the Governing Body. Mr. Collins inquired if the process for hiring personnel has changed why Mayor Vitureira feels that this has to be done now and stated, “I will not put my name on this woman being hired in this town. It’s absolutely insane”. Mayor Vitureira asked Mr. Pidgeon if he put the term in the resolution as four years because it is statutory. Mr. Pidgeon responded in the affirmative. Mr. Pidgeon explained that a CFO can be removed during their initial term for good cause but the term has to be for four years. Mr. Aroneo stated that he googled Ms. Veitengruber, that is why he wanted a one year term and he was told that this position would be part-time after six months. Mayor Vitureira stated that the position can be part-time. Mr. Pidgeon explained that one of the exceptions to tenure, or an appointment for term, is that you can always change the parameters of the employment; you cannot just do it as a subterfuge but if the structure of a department is truly being changed from full-time to part-time or part-time to full-time, under those circumstances a tenured official can be replaced, but it cannot be a subterfuge. Ms. Genovese stated that in executive session the Administrator, who conducted the interview with Mr. Collins, did not recommend the hiring of Ms. Veitengruber. Mr. Collins stated that he does not understand why the Township cannot continue to search for a qualified CFO. Mayor Vitureira stated that Ms. Veitengruber teaches CFO classes and is therefore highly qualified. Mr. Collins stated that there are a lot of good teachers who are not necessary qualified at a job. Mayor Vitureira stated that he interviewed Ms. Veitengruber and does not agree with Mr. Collins’ statement. Mr. Collins asked if there is a new process for interviewing potential employees that he is not aware of and suggested deferring the appointment because of the concerns which were raised. The Governing Body decided to put off the appointment of Ms. Veitengruber in order to allow for further review and to leave resolution #07-029 on the Consent Agenda.
Mayor Vitureira recommended pulling resolution #07-030 in order to allow the Governing Body time to review all the salaries. Mr. Pidgeon explained that if the vote on resolution #07-030 is not unanimous, it has to pulled off the Consent Agenda. Mayor Vitureira pulled resolution #07-030 off the Consent Agenda.
Mr. Aroneo inquired regarding voting on resolution #07-029, in terms of being related to Louis Aroneo. Mr. Pidgeon explained that the resolution can remain on the Consent Agenda and Mr. Briggs and Mr. Aroneo just need to note when they vote that they are abstaining from the resolution. Mayor Vitureira stated that they could abstain to the extent of being related to Louis Aroneo.
On motion of Mr. Collins, seconded by Ms. Genovese, the following Consent Agenda Resolutions, with the exception of resolution #07-030, were introduced and adopted as amended:
RESOLUTION 07-001
ESTABLISHING 2007 MEETING PROCEDURE
BE IT RESOLVED that all 2007 Regular meetings of the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill be held at the Municipal Building, 915 Valley Road, Gillette, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. prevailing time, on the following dates:
January 10 June 27
January 24 July 11
February 14 July 25
February 28 August 8
March 14 September 12
March 28 September 26
April 11 October 10
April 25 October 24
May 9 November 7
May 23 December 5
June 13 December 19
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Executive Session meetings of the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill will be held at the Municipal Building, 915 Valley Road, Gillette, New Jersey at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time, on the following dates:
January 10 June 27
January 24 July 11
February 14 July 25
February 28 August 8
March 14 September 12
March 28 September 26
April 11 October 10
April 25 October 24
May 9 November 7
May 23 December 5
June 13 December 19
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it shall be unlawful for any person to disturb any meeting of the Township Committee or any committee thereof and any person violating the provisions of this rule may be summarily ejected from the Committee Room and from the Municipal Building by order of the Mayor or majority; also if a regular or special or other official meeting of the Township Committee shall, because of the press of business run beyond 12:00 p.m. midnight into another day, such a meeting shall be considered for all official and legal purposes as being held on the day the meeting was officially called to order by the Mayor and then roll call taken by the Municipal Clerk.
RESOLUTION 07-002
DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill that the “Echoes Sentinel” shall be designated as the official newspaper of the Township of Long Hill for the year 2007.
RESOLUTION 07-003
DESIGNATING NEWSPAPERS TO RECEIVE NOTICES
BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that pursuant to the requirements of the “Open Public Meetings Act” that the following newspapers are hereby designated to receive all notices as required by the Act:
1. Echoes Sentinel
2. Morris County Daily Record
3. Courier News
RESOLUTION 07-004
FILING SIGNATURE WITH SECRETARY OF STATE
BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-129 that the Municipal Clerk be directed to file with the Secretary of State facsimiles of his signature and the Mayor’s signature, an impression of the municipal seal and a statement of their terms of office, showing the commencement and expiration dates.
RESOLUTION 07-005
AUTHORIZING FEE FOR COPIES OF AGENDA PACKET
BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that pursuant to the authority of Section 14 of the “Open Public Meetings Act”, that the sum of $20.00 is hereby fixed as the reasonable sum to be prepaid by any person to cover the costs of providing notice of each meeting to be mailed to such person upon request per calendar year.
RESOLUTION 07-006
ADOPTING 2007 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill that the 2007 schedule be adopted as follows:
January 1 For New Years Day
January 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 19 President’s Day
April 6 Good Friday
May 28 Memorial Day
July 4 Independence Day
September 3 Labor Day
October 8 Columbus Day
November 12 For Veterans Day
November 22 Thanksgiving Day
November 23 Day After Thanksgiving Day
December 24 For Christmas Eve
December 25 For Christmas Day
RESOLUTION 07-007
AUTHORIZING PREPAYMENT OF MORRIS COUNTY TAXES
WHEREAS, Morris County taxes are due quarterly on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15, 2007;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill that the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to prepay these quarterly payments.
RESOLUTION 07-008
AUTHORIZING DISBURSEMENT OF HOSPITALIZATION AND STATE HEALTH BENEFITS
WHEREAS, Employee Health Insurance must be paid at the time the bills are submitted thru the States Transmittal Electronic Payment System (TEPS);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill that the Chief Financial Officer be and is hereby authorized to disburse the monies due at the time the bills are submitted and same shall be included on the current bill list with vouchers attached.
RESOLUTION 07-009
AUTHORIZING 2007 PAY SCHEDULE AND PENSION PAYMENTS
BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill that the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to perform all matters necessary to enable the issuance of Township payroll checks in twenty-six installments and pension payments throughout the year 2007 without the need of further resolutions or action by the Township Committee, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Payroll referred to herein for Township employees is as authorized by ordinances and resolutions currently in effect.
RESOLUTION 07-010
AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE
BE IF RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill that in the absence of the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor is hereby authorized to sign checks and withdrawal slips.
RESOLUTION 07-011
ESTABLISHING INTEREST RATE ON DELINQUENT TAXES
BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill that in accordance with R.S. 54:4-67 the interest rate on delinquent 2007 taxes shall be as follows:
1. Eight percent (8%) per annum on the first $1,500.00 of the delinquency.
2. Eighteen (18%) in any amount in excess of $1,500.00
3. Any taxpayer with a cumulative delinquency in excess of $10,000.00 who fails to pay the delinquency prior to the end of the calendar year shall be charged with a penalty equal to six percent (6%) of the amount of the delinquency.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no interest shall be charged until ten (10) days after the due date.
RESOLUTION 07-012
ESTABLISHING INTEREST RATE ON DELINQUENT SEWER USE TAXES
BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill that in accordance with R.S. 54:4-67 the interest rate on delinquent 2006 sewer use taxes shall be as follows:
1. Eight percent (8%) per annum on the first $1,500.00 of the delinquency.
2. Eighteen (18%) in any amount in excess of $1,500.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no interest shall be charged until ten (10) days after the due date.
RESOLUTION 07-013
AUTHORIZING TAX COLLECTOR TO REFUND PROPERTY TAXES OR DELINQUENCY
BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17.1, that the Township Tax Collector is hereby authorized to process, without further action on the part of the governing body, any property tax refund or delinquency of less than $10.00.
RESOLUTION 07-014
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO WIRE TRANSFER FUNDS FOR INVESTMENT AND PAYMENT OF CAPITAL DEBT
BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill that the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to wire transfer funds for investment of surplus funds, as they become available and payment of capital debt, provided that all investments are reported to the Township Committee.
RESOLUTION 07-015
ESTABLISHING PETTY CASH FUND FOR MUNICIPAL CLERK
WHEREAS, NJSA 40A:5-21 authorizes the establishment of a petty cash fund for the Municipal Clerk’s Office in the Township of Long Hill; and
WHEREAS, said petty cash fund was established by the Township Committee by resolution; and
WHEREAS, said petty cash fund received approval from the Director of Local Government Services; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Township Committee that said fund be continued under the direction of the Municipal Clerk;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill that:
1. During the year 2007, Kevin Sluka, Administrator/Municipal Clerk, be and is hereby authorized and permitted to establish a petty cash fund in the amount not to exceed $200.00 pursuant to the provisions of NJSA 40A:5-21. Said petty cash fund will be used by such office or department to pay claims for small miscellaneous expenses.
2. Kevin Sluka, Administrator/Municipal Clerk, having custody of the fund shall be bonded in an amount not less than $15,000.00 and will maintain said fund in accordance with the laws and regulations governing its operation.
RESOLUTION 07-016
ESTABLISHING PETTY CASH FUND FOR CHIEF OF POLICE
WHEREAS, NJSA 40A:5-21 authorizes the establishment of a petty cash fund for the Chief of Police in the Township of Long Hill; and
WHEREAS, said petty cash fund was established by the Township Committee by resolution; and
WHEREAS, said petty cash fund received approval from the Director of Local Government Services; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Township Committee that said fund be continued under the direction of the Chief of Police;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill that:
1. During the year 2007, Michael Peoples, Chief of Police, be and is hereby authorized and permitted to establish a petty cash fund in the amount not to exceed $200.00 pursuant to the provisions of NJSA 40A:5-21. Said petty cash fund will be used by such office or department to pay claims for small miscellaneous expenses.
2. Michael Peoples, Chief of Police, having custody of the fund shall be bonded under the Township’s blanket bond and will maintain said fund in accordance with the laws and regulations governing its operation.
RESOLUTION 07-017
ESTABLISHING PETTY CASH FUND FOR DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
WHEREAS, NJSA 40A:5-21 authorizes the establishment of a petty cash fund; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Emergency Management requested that a petty cash fund be established for Emergency Management purposes;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill that a petty cash fund be established for the Office of Emergency Management in the amount of $200.00:
1. During the year 2007, the Township of Long Hill Police Department be and is hereby authorized and permitted to establish a petty cash fund in the amount not to exceed $200.00 pursuant to the provisions of NJSA 40A:5-21.
2. The Director of Emergency Management having custody of the fund shall be bonded under the Township’s blanket bond and will maintain said fund in accordance with the laws and regulations governing its operation.
RESOLUTION 07-018
RETAINING 2006 LIBRARY FINES AND MONIES
BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill that the Board of Trustees of the Free Public Library of the Township of Long Hill are hereby authorized to retain the 2006 budget monies and 2006 Library Book fines and to use the same as they see fit for library purposes.
RESOLUTION 07-019
ADOPTING SCHEDULE FOR PREPAYMENT OF LOCAL PROPERTY TAXES
WHEREAS, R.S. 54:4-67 provide that:
“The governing body of each municipality may by resolution fix the rate of discount to be allowed for the payment of taxes…previous to the date on which they would become delinquent. The rates affixed shall not exceed six (6%) percent per annum, shall be allowed only in case of payment on or before the thirtieth (30) day previous to the date on which the taxes or assessments would be delinquent”’; and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee wishes to adopt a discount schedule for the payment of taxes;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey that pursuant to R.S. 54:4-67 it hereby adopts the following schedule for prepayment of local property taxes:
1. A taxpayer may prepay one-quarter, two-quarters, three-quarters or their entire tax bill for the following tax year.
2. All prepayments must be received on or before 12:00 noon on the last regular business day (on which books are open) of the year prior to the year in which taxes are due.
3. The following factors shall be applied to pre-payments made in accordance with paragraph 2 of this resolution:
First quarter .9917
Second quarter .9802
Third quarter .9674
Fourth quarter .9562
4. A taxpayer may not prepay the taxes for any quarter until the taxes for all preceding quarters have been paid.
RESOLUTION 07-020
APPOINTING 2007 SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill does hereby appointed the following as School Crossing Guards for the year 2007:
Joan Dropp Rosemarie Armenti
Rosemary Beekman Elsie Desrochers
Janice Rued Colette Armenti
RESOLUTION 07-021
ADOPTING EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN
BE IT RESOLVED that the Exposure Control Plan for the Township of Long Hill dated January 1, 1995 is hereby adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill.
RESOLUTION 07-022
ADOPTING PERSONNEL POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL
BE IT RESOLVED that the Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual for the Township of Long Hill, as amended, is hereby adopted for the year 2007 with the stipulation that the Township reserves the right to adopt further amendments to the Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual throughout the year.
RESOLUTION 07-023
ADOPTING THE TOWNSHIP OF LONG HILL PURCHASING PROCEDURES MANUAL
BE IT RESOLVED that the Purchasing Manual for the Township of Long Hill is hereby adopted for the year 2007.
RESOLUTION 07-024
APPOINTING 2007 LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE
BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill that the following are hereby appointed for the year 2007 as the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC):
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
Kenneth J. Fullagar Emergency Management Coordinator
Arthur E. Szymanski Emergency Management Deputy Coordinator
Chief Dennis Lockwood Millington Fire Department
Art DiBenedetto Superintendent of Public Schools
Nora DiDia Principal Saint Vincent DePaul School
James F. Dolan Hazardous Materials Consultant
Captain Jack F. Faenza Long Hill Township Police Department
Captain Daniel Hedden Long Hill Township Police Department
Lino Gottardo SARA Site Representative
William Hudzik RACES/Communications Representative
Michael Peoples Chief Of Police Long Hill Township
George Vitureira Mayor Long Hill Township
Jerry Aroneo Township Committee Representative
Dennis Kelly Editor Echoes Sentinel
Chief Joseph Bartollota Stirling Fire Department
Robert English Long Hill First Aid Squad
Pam Fischer American Red Cross Representative
Justin Lizza Director of Public Works Department
Rev. Thomas Peters Clergy Representative
Officer Lori Lauer United States Fish & Game-Wildlife
Kenneth Ruggiero Community Emergency Response Team
Shayne Daly Citizen Corps Administrator
Laura Pesce Medical Corps Manager
John Theese Madison Health Department
Daniel Iradi American Red Cross – Summit
RESOLUTION 07-025
APPOINTING 2007 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS CENTER STAFF
BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill that the following are hereby appointed for the year 2007 as the Emergency Management Operations Center Staff:
Emergency Management Operations Center Staff_________
George Vitureira Long Hill Township Mayor
Director Kenneth J. Fullagar OEM Coordinator
Arthur E. Szymanski Deputy OEM Coordinator
Captain Daniel Hedden Incident Command Liaison
Captain Jack Faenza Law Enforcement Annex Coordinator
Chief Peoples Police Services Assistant Coordinator
Kevin Sluka Public Services Assistant Coordinator
Justin Lizza Special Services Assistant Coordinator
Chief Dennis Lockwood Technical Services Assistant Coordinator
Chief Joe Bartolotta Technical Services Assistant Coordinator
Pam Fischer Social Services Assistant Coordinator
Arthur DiBenedetto Public Schools Annex Coordinator
William Hudzik Communications Annex Coordinator
Robert English Emergency Medical Annex Coordinator
James Dolan Hazardous Materials Annex Coordinator
Shayne Daly Citizen Corps Annex Coordinator
RESOLUTION 07-026
APPROVING BASKING RIDGE TOWING TO BE PLACED ON WRECKER ROTATION LIST
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill upon the advice of the Township of Long Hill Police Department, that Basking Ridge Towing be placed on the Township’s Wrecker List effective January 1, 2007.
RESOLUTION 07-027
APPROVING 2007 FEE SCHEDULE
BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that the following fees for 2007 for licenses and permits for the Township of Long Hill are hereby approved:
Alarm Systems
Permit for a private alarm which either
automatically selected a telephone trunk line
with the Police Department and then reproduces a
prerecorded message or automatically alert a
third person. Permit also required for warning
device.
Initial Permit $ 50.00
Renewal $ 50.00
Amusement Devices
Juke Box $ 30.00
Video Games $ 60.00
Soda Machines $ 10.00
Pool Tables $ 60.00
Pinball Machines $ 60.00
Audio Tapes of Meetings $ 10.00
Canvassers, Solicitors and Peddlers Permit $ 20.00
Solicitor Polaroid Photograph $ 2.00
Handgun Permit $ 2.00
Handgun Identification Card $ 5.00
Public Assembly Permit $100.00
Dog Licenses
Spayed/Neutered $ 8.20
Non-Spayed/Neutered $ 11.20
Late Fee after February 1st $ 5.00
Replacement (first one free, thereafter $5.00)
Kennel License $ 25.00
Parking Permit
Millington/Stirling Yearly $210.00
Yearly after July 1st $105.00
Gillette Yearly $270.00
Yearly after July 1st $135.00
Daily $ 10.00
Replacement Permit $ 5.00
Limousine License $ 50.00
Recreation Programs
Basketball registration (Intramural) $ 60.00
Basketball registration (Traveling Team) $150.00
Summer Recreation Program $150.00
Field Hockey/Lacrosse Camp One camp-$60.00/Both camps- $100.00
Traveling Lacrosse Program - Boys $100.00
Traveling Lacrosse Program – Girls $ 75.00
Fall Lacrosse Clinic $ 85.00
Girls Lacrosse $ 60.00
Field Hockey $ 60.00
Yoga One Night- $ 72.00
Yoga Two Nights - $125.00
Parks and Recreation Facilities Use Reservation Fees Resident Non-Resident Soccer Fields, Volleyball Court, Basketball Court $ 20.00/2 Hrs. $ 40.00/2 Hrs.
Stirling Lake Pavillion $ 25.00/4 Hrs. $ 50.00/4 Hrs.
Meyersville Field $ 20.00/2 Hrs. $ 40.00/2 Hrs.
Commercial Use Rates ($100.00 Deposit required and Insurance)
Soccer Fields, Volleyball Court, Basketball Court $ 50.00/2 Hrs $100.00/2 Hrs.
Meyersville Field $ 50.00/2 Hrs $100.00/2 Hrs.
Building Materials - Township Dumpster
Car $ 15.00
Station Wagon $ 50.00
Mini Van $ 75.00
Small Pick-up truck $110.00
Pick-up truck or van $150.00
Extra for overload $ 40.00
Tire Permits $ 2.00
Photocopies
1 to 10 copies (per copy) $ 0.75
11 to 20 copies (per copy) $ 0.50
Over 20 copies (per copy) $ 0.25
Large Format Prints $5.00/page for 24” X 36”
$1.00/linear foot over initial 2 feet
DVD ROM $ 25.00
Administrative Research Fee
Supervisory $ 30.00/hr
Clerical $ 25.00/hr
Fill/Soil Removal Permit $ 50.00
Street/Road Opening Permit $ 100.00
Swimming and Bath Establishments $ 150.00
Land Use Ordinances $ 35.00
Zoning Map $ 5.00
Master Plan $ 35.00
Food and Drink License
Pharmacy $ 55.00
Retail Food Establishment (under 2,000 sq. feet) $ 83.00
Retail Food Establishment (2,000 – 5,000 sq. feet) $ 110.00
Retail Food Establishment (5,000 – 10,000 sq. feet) $ 138.00
Retail Food Establishment (over 10,000 sq. feet) $ 330.00
Mobile Retail Food Establishment $ 110.00
Temporary Retail Food Establishment $ 28.00
Farmers Market $ 17.00
Catering $ 110.00
Late Fee (renewals only) $ 10.00
Alcoholic Beverage Control License
Plenary Retail Consumption $2,448.00
Season Retail Consumption $1,836.00
Plenary Retail Distribution $1,008.00
Limited Retail Distribution $ 63.00
Club $ 188.00
Septic Applications
New: Engineer required $ 60.00
Repair: Replacing existing components as is. (no Engineer required)$ 30.00
Alteration: Changing components on an existing system.
(Engineer required) $ 60.00
PERC/Soil Log:
Single Family (1st hole/lot) $ 45.00
(every hole thereafter) $ 10.00
Multi Dwelling (1st hole hereafter) $ 55.00
(every hole thereafter) $ 20.00
Commercial/Industrial (1st hole/lot) $ 55.00
(every hole thereafter) $ 20.00
Sewer Connection Fee
Existing Homes Prior to December 28, 1983 $ 630.00
New Homes $ 8,552.00
Dry Line Connection $ 8,552.00
Sewer Service User Rates
Water Used (gallons) Rate
First 38,000 $ 249.00
38,001 to 46,000 $ 274.00
46,001 to 56,000 $ 345.00
56,001 to 65,000 $ 389.00
65,001 to 75,000 $ 443.00
75,001 to 84,000 $ 487.00
84,001 to 94,000 $ 539.00
94,001 to 102,000 $ 580.00
102,001 to 112,000 $ 639.00
112,001 to 121,000 $ 685.00
121,001 to 130,000 $ 734.00
130,001 to 139,000 $ 781.00
139,001 to 148,000 $ 829.00
148,001 to 280,500 $5.52 per 1,000 gallons
280,501 and over $4.93 per 1,000 gallons
Sewer Users with Wells
Residential Units $350.00 per unit
Other Sewer Users $378.00 per unit
Tree Removal Permit $ 25.00
Towing Services and Storage
Basic towing of private passenger automobiles and motorcycles:
Automobile (days between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.)
First mile or less $ 65.00
Each additional loaded mile $ 3.50
Automobile (nights, weekends and New Jersey State Holidays)
First mile or less $ 85.00
Each additional loaded mile $ 3.50
Basic towing for other than private automobiles:
(Days between 8:00 a.m. and 4:40 p.m. Monday-Friday)
Light Duty (vehicles up to 6,999 lb. GVWR) $100.00 per hour, 1 hour minimum
Medium Duty (vehicles up to 20,000 ob. GVWR) $150.00 per hour, 1 hour minimum
Heavy Duty $250.00 per hour, 1 hour minimum
(Nights, Weekends and NJ Holidays)
Light Duty (vehicles up to 6,999 lb. GVWR) $150.00 per hour, 1 hour minimum
Medium Duty (vehicles up to 20,000 lb. GVWR) $200.00 per hour, 1 hour minimum
Heavy Duty $300.00 per hour, 1 hour minimum
Outside Secure Storage Facility
Private Passenger Automobiles $25.00 per day
$35.00 (inside storage)
Trucks up to 24,000 GVWR $50.00 per day
Tractor Trailers (Tractor) $50.00 per day
Tractor Trailers (Trailer) $75.00 per day
Yard Tow (automobile only) $ 40.00
Certified Copies of Birth, Marriage, Death and Domestic Partnership $ 10.00
Corrections of Birth, Marriage, Death and Domestic Partnership $ 10.00
Burial Permit $ 5.00
Duplicate Copy of Tax Bill $5.00 for first Duplicate/ $25.00 for
Each additional Duplicate copy
Duplicate Tax Sale Certificate $100.00
Return Check Fee $ 20.00
RESOLUTION 07-028
2007 TEMPORARY BUDGET
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 purposes 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 appropriations in the 2006 budget, less appropriations made for Capital Improvement Fund, Debt services and relief of the poor are as follows:
General - Total General Appropriation $11,833,822.90
WHEREAS, 25.25% of the total appropriations in the 2006 Budget less appropriations made for Capital Improvement Fund, Debt services and relief of the poor are as follows:
General - $2,988,040.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that the following temporary appropriations be made and that a certified copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Chief Financial Officer for his/her records:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Administrative and Executive
Salaries and Wages $ 61,347.00
Other Expenses $ 15,541.00
Financial Administration
Salary and Wages $ 33,250.00
Other Expenses $ 21,715.00
Assessment of Taxes
Salaries and Wages $ 11,243.00
Other Expenses $ 1,010.00
Collection of Taxes
Salaries and Wages $ 19,328.00
Other Expenses $ 3,744.00
Legal Services and Costs
Other Expenses $ 25,250.00
Municipal Court
Salaries and Wages $ 23,315.00
Other Expenses $ 1,578.00
Planning Board
Salaries and Wages $ 8,895.00
Other Expenses $ 5,433.00
Board of Adjustment
Salaries and Wages $ 8,895.00
Other Expenses $ 5,123.00
Community Development Director
Salaries & Wages $ 1,362.00
Environmental Commission
Salaries and Wages $ 505.00
Other Expenses $ 252.00
Municipal Prosecutor
Other Expenses $ 4,821.00
Shade Tree Committee
Salaries and Wages $ 378.00
Other Expenses $ 593.00
Workmen’s Compensation Insurance $ 100,000.00
Group Insurance Plan for Employees $ 195,000.00
Other Insurance Premiums $ 125,000.00
Unemployment Disability Trust Fund $ 10,000.00
PUBLIC SAFETY
Fire Hydrant Service $ 31,562.00
Aid to Volunteer Fire Companies $ 22,725.00
Fire Prevention Inspection
Salaries and Wages $ 3,770.00
Police
Salaries and Wages $ 600,000.00
Other Expenses $ 30,836.00
Emergency Management
Salaries and Wages $ 3,787.00
Other Expenses $ 1,035.00
Municipal Radio and Communications
Salaries and Wages $ 70,000.00
Other Expenses $ 10,347.00
First Aid Organization Contribution $ 8,837.00
Construction Code Official
Salaries and Wages $ 34,845.00
Other Expenses $ 4,797.00
SUB-CODE OFFICIALS
Inspection of Plumbing
Salaries and Wages $ 3,497.00
Electrical Inspector
Salaries and Wages $ 4,705.00
Fire Subcode Official
Salaries and Wages $ 3,962.00
STREETS AND ROADS
Road Repairs and Maintenance
Salaries and Wages $140,000.00
Other Expenses $ 75,000.00
Street Lighting $ 29,037.00
Sanitation
Garbage and Trash Removal Contract $101,000.00
Sanitary Land Fill Contract $ 82,567.00
Sewer System
Salaries and Wages $ 95,950.00
Other Expenses $ 50,000.00
HEALTH AND WELFARE
Board of Health
Other Expenses $ 1,388.00
Health Officer
Other Expenses $ 8,837.00
Service of Visiting Nurse $ 2,004.00
Dog Regulation
Other Expenses $ 2,525.00
OSHA $ 4,418.00
RECREATION AND EDUCATION
Parks/Recreation
Salaries and Wages $ 36,746.00
Other Expenses $ 21,159.00
Celebration of Public Event
Other Expenses $ 2,525.00
Senior Citizen Transportation
Salaries and Wages $ 3,787.00
Other Expenses $ 4,770.00
Maintenance of Free Public Library $120,000.00
(R.S. 40:54-8)
UTILITIES
Telephone $ 15,000.00
Heating Oil $ 5,050.00
Electricity $ 73,225.00
Gasoline $ 22,725.00
Water $ 10,100.00
Management Information Systems
Other Expenses $ 18,937.00
UNCLASSIFIED
Social Security System (O.A.S.I.) $ 102,102.00
Public Employees Retirement System $ 92,043.00
Police & Fire Retirement System $ 348,862.00
TOTAL OPERATIONS $2,988,040.00
DEBT SERVICE
Principal & Interest $1,500.0000.00
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE $ 1,500,000.00
RESOLUTION 07-029
APPOINTING 2007 OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES
BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill that Officers and Employees for the year 2007 are hereby appointed by said Committee and that they be and are the same as follows:
Township Administrator/Municipal Clerk Kevin Sluka
Joint Insurance Fund Commissioner
Affordable Housing Coordinator
Purchasing Agent
Public Agency Compliance Officer
Assessment Search Officer
Board of Health Secretary
Planning Board Certification Officer
Deputy Municipal Clerk Anna Imiolek
Registrar Vital Statistics
Chief Financial Officer Rosalie Tebbs
Certifying Agent - Pension Funds Laurie Spinelli
Public Defender Michelle Welsh
Township Engineer Justin Lizza
Construction Code Official Thomas Yotka
Building Sub-Code Official
Plumbing Sub-Code Official Michael Rossi
Electrical Sub-Code Official Robert Gingerelli
Township Attorney John R. Pidgeon, Esq.
Bond Counsel Robert Beinfield
Director of Recreation Donna Mallery
Public Works Manager Justin Lizza
Tax Collector Joan Donat
Tax Search Officer
Board of Health Jerry Aroneo
Mead Briggs
Christopher Collins
Gina Genovese
George Vitureira
Brett Trout
Mark Atkins
Zoning Enforcement Officer Thomas Delia
Code Enforcement Officer
Court Administrator Ann Naylor
Deputy Court Administrator Donna Ruggerio
Fire Protection Sub Code Official Louis Aroneo
Fire Protection Inspector
Fire Official
Fire Inspector (Fire Prevention Bureau)
Township Fire Chief Chief of Stirling Fire Company
Township Deputy Fire Chief Chief of Millington Fire Company
Safety Delegate Mario Bonaccorso
Alternate to Safety Delegate Steve Kesselmeyer
RESOLUTION 07- 030
RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPENSATION OF OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LONG HILL FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2007
BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill that the compensation for the calendar year 2007 of the officials and employees of the Township be as follows:
POSITION DEPARTMENT SALARY
Administrator/Municipal Clerk Admin & Exec $140,092.00
Deputy Municipal Clerk Admin & Exec $ 61,759.00
Administrative Secretary Admin & Exec $ 43,890.00
Receptionist Admin & Exec $ 29,782.00
Clerk (Hourly-Part Time) Admin & Exec $8.50-27.00/hr
Finance Clerk Financial Administration $ 45,352.00
Payroll Supervisor Financial Administration $ 27.00/hr
Chief Financial Officer Financial Administration $ 85,205.00
Tax Collector Tax Collection $ 65,731.00
Tax Assessor Tax Assessor $ 25,000.00
Clerk (Hourly-Part Time) Tax Assessor/Tax Collector $ 21.35/hr
Secretary (Hourly-Part Time) Environmental/Shade Tree $ 17.30/hr
Planning/Zoning Admin./
Community Development Director Planning/Zoning $ 70,034.00
Emergency Management Coordinator Emergency Management $ 10,405.00
Patrolman-Probationary Police Department $ 47,040.13 *
Patrolman-Grade V Police Department $ 54,820.51 *
Patrolman-Grade IV Police Department $ 60,066.50 *
Patrolman-Grade III Police Department $ 67,462.97 *
Patrolman-Grade II Police Department $ 74,859.16 *
Patrolman-Grade 1 Police Department $ 82,357.84 *
Patrolman-Master Police Department $ 83,901.12 *
Sergeant III Police Department $ 87,234.00 *
Sergeant II Police Department $ 90,388.00 *
Sergeant I Police Department $ 94,443.00 *
Lieutenant II Police Department $ 108,565.77 *
Lieutenant I Police Department $ 111,223.20*
Captain Police Department $ 120,904.00 *
Chief of Police Police Department $ 138,201.00 *
Deputy Chief Police Department $ 121,880.00 *
Police Department Secretary Police Department $ 43,407.00
Administrative Assistant Police Department $ 41,620.00
Telecommunications Operator Police Department $ 37,720.00
Telecommunications Operator Police Department $ 41,911.00
Telecommunications Operator Police Department $ 46,102.00
Telecommunications Operator Police Department $ 50,294.00
School Crossing Guards (Hourly-PT) Police Department $ 18.25/hr
Police Matron (Hourly-Part Time) Police Department $13.05-27.00/hr
Special Police I (Hourly-Part Time ) Police Department $8.95-21.85/hr
Special Police II (Hourly-Part Time) Police Department $13.95-27.00/hr
Construction Work (Hourly-Part Time) Police Department $56.00-90.00/hr
Construction Official Construction $ 93,558.00
Fire Inspector/Fire Official/ Construction $ 65,999.00
Fire Subcode Official
Plumbing Subcode Official Construction $ 14,410.00
Electrical Subcode Official Construction $ 19,932.00
Building Inspector (Part Time) Construction $ 33.70/hr.
Construction Technical Assistant Construction $ 42,419.00
Engineer/Director of Public Works Dept of Public Works $ 113,568.00
Superintendent Streets & Roads $ 72,013.00*
Foreman Streets & Roads $ 69,951.00*
Equip. Operator,Truck Driver&Laborer Streets & Roads $ 27.54/hr *
Truck Driver,Laborer Class 3 Streets & Roads $ 25.07/hr *
Truck Driver,Laborer Class 4 Streets & Roads $ 17.59-19.76/hr *
Probationary Laborer Streets & Roads $ 16.61/hr*
Superintendent/Wastewater Wastewater $ 72,013.00*
Operator Helper Class I Wastewater $ 26.64/hr*
Operator Helper Class 2 Wastewater $ 21.85/hr*
Utility Person Class 2 Wastewater $ 17.59-19.04/hr*
Senior Citizen Van Driver (Hourly-PT) Senior Services $ 15.00-15.50/hr
Substitute Senior Citizen Van Driver Senior Services $ 15.00-15.50/hr
Recreation Director Recreation Department $ 59,708.00
Municipal Judge Court $ 24,578.00
Court Administrator Court $ 52,208.00
Deputy Court Administrator Court $ 21.34/hr
RESOLUTION 07-031
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES – APUZZESE, McDERMOTT, MAESTRO & MURPHY
WHEREAS, the Township of Long Hill requires professional legal services for labor related matters, which shall include but not limited to drafting and reviewing correspondence, representation on labor matters, attendance at meetings and providing advice as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and
WHEREAS, the Township Administrator serving as the Purchasing Agent has determined and certified in writing that the value of the amount of the contract will exceed ($17,500) seventeen thousand five hundred dollars; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is (1) one year; and
WHEREAS, the Law Firm of Apruzzese, McDermott, Maestro & Murphy, P.O. Box 112, Liberty Corner, New Jersey 07938, has submitted a rate proposal dated December 5, 2006, indicating they will provide the legal services for an hourly rate of ($150) one hundred seventy five dollars; and
WHEREAS, the Law Firm of Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro & Murphy has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that the Law Firm of Apruzzese, McDermott, Maestro & Murphy, has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Township of Long Hill in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit the Law Firm of Apruzzese, McDermott, Maestro & Murphy from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and
WHEREAS, in addition, this contract is for professional services and may be awarded without public bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i); and
WHEREAS, the Township Chief Financial Officer in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:34-5.1 has certified in writing to the Township Committee the availability of adequate funds to pay the maximum amount of the contract;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey as follows:
1. A professional services contract with Law Firm of Apruzzese, McDermott, Maestro & Murphy, P.O. Box 112, Liberty Corner, New Jersey 07938 is hereby authorized
2. The Mayor and Clerk are authorized to sign a professional service contract with Law Firm of Apruzzese, McDermott, Maestro & Murphy, in accordance with the following terms and conditions:
A. Term: A period of not to exceed 12 months
B. Rate: $150 per hour
C. Services: The firm shall provide professional legal services
3. The Township Clerk in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i), is directed to publish a notice once in the Echoes Sentinel stating the nature, duration, service and amount of this contract.
4. The Township Clerk shall make copies of this resolution available for public inspection at the Municipal Building, 915 Valley Road, Gillette, New Jersey during regular business hours.
5. This contract shall be charged to 7-01-20-155-155-201. The certification of available funds by the Township Chief Financial Officer shall be attached to the original resolution and shall be maintained in the files of the Township Clerk.
6. The Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value shall be placed on file with this Resolution
RESOLUTION 07-032
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES – HAWKINS DELAFIELD &WOOD LLP
WHEREAS, the Township of Long Hill requires professional legal services for bond related matters, which shall include but not limited to drafting and reviewing correspondence, representation on labor matters, attendance at meetings and providing advice as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and
WHEREAS, the Township Administrator serving as the Purchasing Agent has determined and certified in writing that the value of the amount of the contract may exceed ($17,500) seventeen thousand five hundred dollars; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is (1) one year; and
WHEREAS, the Law Firm of Hawkins Delafield & Wood, One Gateway Center, 24th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102, is appointed to serve as Bond Counsel for Long Hill Township for the year 2007; and
WHEREAS, the Law Firm of Hawkins Delafield & Wood, LLC has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that the Law Firm of Hawkins Delafield & Wood, LLC, has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Township of Long Hill in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit the Law Firm of Hawkins Delafield & Wood, LLC from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and
WHEREAS, in addition, this contract is for professional services and may be awarded without public bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i); and
WHEREAS, the Township Chief Financial Officer in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:34-5.1 has certified in writing to the Township Committee the availability of adequate funds to pay the maximum amount of the contract;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey as follows:
1. A professional services contract with the Law Firm of Hawkins Delafield & Wood, LLC, One Gateway Center, 24th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 is hereby authorized
2. The Mayor and Clerk are authorized to sign a professional service contract with Law Firm of Hawkins Delafield & Wood, in accordance with the following terms and conditions:
A. Term: A period of not to exceed 12 months
B. Rate; The firm shall supply a written quote for services to be performed.
B. Services: The firm shall provide professional legal services related to financing
3. The Township Clerk in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i), is directed to publish a notice once in the Echoes Sentinel stating the nature, duration, service and amount of this contract.
4. The Township Clerk shall make copies of this resolution available for public inspection at the Municipal Building, 915 Valley Road, Gillette, New Jersey during regular business hours.
7. This contract amount will be usually charged to the debt being authorized. But shall supply a written hourly rate for such services. The certification of available funds by the Township Chief Financial Officer shall be made if such fees are not charged to the debt being authorized.
8. The Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value shall be placed on file with this Resolution.
RESOLUTION 07-033
ACCEPTING RESIGNATION – BROCHHAGEN
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill does hereby accept the resignation of Sergeant Robert H. Brochhagen in accordance with the Separation Plan offered via Resolution 06- 313, effective at the end of the working on December 31, 2007 in accordance with the resignation letter dated December 16, 2006.
RESOLUTION 07-034
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES – PIDGEON & PIDGEON
WHEREAS, the Township of Long Hill requires professional legal services which shall include but not limited to review of contracts, drafting correspondence, representation on legal matters, attendance at meetings and providing advice as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and
WHEREAS, the Township Administrator serving as the Purchasing Agent has determined and certified in writing that the value of the amount of the contract will exceed ($17,500) seventeen thousand five hundred dollars; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is (1) one year; and
WHEREAS, the Law Firm of Pidgeon & Pidgeon has submitted a proposal dated October 24, 2006 indicating they will provide the legal services for an hourly rate of ($140) one hundred forty dollars; and
WHEREAS, the Law Firm of Pidgeon & Pidgeon has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that the Law Firm of Pidgeon & Pidgeon has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Township of Long Hill in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit the Law Firm of Pidgeon & Pidgeon from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and
WHEREAS, in addition, this contract is for professional services and may be awarded without public bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i); and
WHEREAS, the Township Chief Financial Officer in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:34-5.1 has certified in writing to the Township Committee the availability of adequate funds to pay the maximum amount of the contract;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey as follows:
1. A professional services contract with Pidgeon & Pidgeon, Attorney at Law, 600 Alexander Road, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 is hereby authorized
2. The Mayor and Clerk are authorized to sign a professional service contract with Pidgeon & Pidgeon, in accordance with the following terms and conditions:
A. Term: A period of not to exceed 12 months
B. Rate: $140 per hour
C. Services: The firm shall provide professional legal services
3. The Township Clerk in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i), is directed to publish a notice once in the Echoes Sentinel stating the nature, duration, service and amount of this contract.
4. The Township Clerk shall make copies of this resolution available for public inspection at the Municipal Building, 915 Valley Road, Gillette, New Jersey during regular business hours.
9. This contract shall be charged to 7-01-20-155-155-201. The certification of available funds by the Township Chief Financial Officer shall be attached to the original resolution and shall be maintained in the files of the Township Clerk.
10. The Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value shall be placed on file with this Resolution
RESOLUTION 07-035
APPOINTING MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR - LISA CHADWICK THOMPSON
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 2B:25-4 provides that “[e]ach municipal court . . . shall have at least one municipal prosecutor appointed by the governing body . . . .”; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 2B:25-4 further provides that “Municipal prosecutors shall be compensated either on an hourly, per diem, annual or other basis as the . . . municipality provides . . . .”; and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee wishes to compensate the municipal prosecutor on a monthly basis until such matter can be discussed by the Township Committee; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is for a maximum of 90 days or until such time another appointment is made; and
WHEREAS, Lisa Chadwick Thompson has submitted a proposal to serve as municipal prosecutor during 2007 for an annual fee of $19, 062 as per schedule established by the Municipal Court prorated for the year; and
WHEREAS, the Lisa Chadwick Thompson has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that neither she nor the firm of Nuzzi & Mason, LLC has made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Township of Long Hill in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit her and her law firm from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and
WHEREAS, in addition, this contract is for professional services and may be awarded without public bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i); and
WHEREAS, the Township Chief Financial Officer in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:34-5.1 has certified in writing to the Township Committee the availability of adequate funds to pay the maximum amount of the contract;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey as follows:
1. Lisa Chadwick Thompson is hereby appointed Long Hill Township Municipal Prosecutor for a term not to exceed ninety days effective January 1, 2007
2. A professional services contract with Lisa Chadwick Thompson, Esq. to serve as Municipal Prosecutor is hereby authorized. Ms. Thompson shall be an independent contractor and not an employee of the Township.
3. The Mayor and Clerk are authorized to sign a professional services contract with Lisa Chadwick Thompson in accordance with the following terms and conditions:
A. Term: A period of not to exceed 90 days
B. Rate: $19,096 as per schedule established by the Municipal Court prorated for the year.
C. Services: Lisa Chadwick Thompson shall serve as Municipal Prosecutor
3. The Township Clerk in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i), is directed to publish a notice once in the Echoes Sentinel stating the nature, duration, service and amount of this contract.
4. The Township Clerk shall make copies of this resolution available for public inspection at the Municipal Building, 915 Valley Road, Gillette, New Jersey during regular business hours.
5. This contract shall be charged to 7-01-20-155-155-201. The certification of available funds by the Township Chief Financial Officer shall be attached to the original resolution and shall be maintained in the files of the Township Clerk.
6. The Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value shall be placed on file with this Resolution.
The vote was as follows:
Mr. Aroneo Aye with the exception of the appointment of Louis Aroneo in resolution #07-029
Mr. Briggs Aye with the exception of the appointment of Louis Aroneo in resolution #07-029
Mr. Collins Aye
Ms. Genovese Aye
Mr. Vitureira Aye
Mayor Vitureira requested a motion to withdraw resolution #07-030.
On motion of Mr. Collins, seconded by Ms. Genovese, that resolution #07-030 be approved.
RESOLUTION 07- 030
RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPENSATION OF OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LONG HILL FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2007
BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill that the compensation for the calendar year 2007 of the officials and employees of the Township be as follows:
POSITION DEPARTMENT SALARY
Administrator/Municipal Clerk Admin & Exec $140,092.00
Deputy Municipal Clerk Admin & Exec $ 61,759.00
Administrative Secretary Admin & Exec $ 43,890.00
Receptionist Admin & Exec $ 29,782.00
Clerk (Hourly-Part Time) Admin & Exec $8.50-27.00/hr
Finance Clerk Financial Administration $ 45,352.00
Payroll Supervisor Financial Administration $ 27.00/hr
Chief Financial Officer Financial Administration $ 85,205.00
Tax Collector Tax Collection $ 65,731.00
Tax Assessor Tax Assessor $ 25,000.00
Clerk (Hourly-Part Time) Tax Assessor/Tax Collector $ 21.35/hr
Secretary (Hourly-Part Time) Environmental/Shade Tree $ 17.30/hr
Planning/Zoning Admin./
Community Development Director Planning/Zoning $ 70,034.00
Emergency Management Coordinator Emergency Management $ 10,405.00
Patrolman-Probationary Police Department $ 47,040.13 *
Patrolman-Grade V Police Department $ 54,820.51 *
Patrolman-Grade IV Police Department $ 60,066.50 *
Patrolman-Grade III Police Department $ 67,462.97 *
Patrolman-Grade II Police Department $ 74,859.16 *
Patrolman-Grade 1 Police Department $ 82,357.84 *
Patrolman-Master Police Department $ 83,901.12 *
Sergeant III Police Department $ 87,234.00 *
Sergeant II Police Department $ 90,388.00 *
Sergeant I Police Department $ 94,443.00 *
Lieutenant II Police Department $ 108,565.77 *
Lieutenant I Police Department $ 111,223.20*
Captain Police Department $ 120,904.00 *
Chief of Police Police Department $ 138,201.00 *
Deputy Chief Police Department $ 121,880.00 *
Police Department Secretary Police Department $ 43,407.00
Administrative Assistant Police Department $ 41,620.00
Telecommunications Operator Police Department $ 37,720.00
Telecommunications Operator Police Department $ 41,911.00
Telecommunications Operator Police Department $ 46,102.00
Telecommunications Operator Police Department $ 50,294.00
School Crossing Guards (Hourly-PT) Police Department $ 18.25/hr
Police Matron (Hourly-Part Time) Police Department $13.05-27.00/hr
Special Police I (Hourly-Part Time ) Police Department $8.95-21.85/hr
Special Police II (Hourly-Part Time) Police Department $13.95-27.00/hr
Construction Work (Hourly-Part Time) Police Department $56.00-90.00/hr
Construction Official Construction $ 93,558.00
Fire Inspector/Fire Official/ Construction $ 65,999.00
Fire Subcode Official
Plumbing Subcode Official Construction $ 14,410.00
Electrical Subcode Official Construction $ 19,932.00
Building Inspector (Part Time) Construction $ 33.70/hr.
Construction Technical Assistant Construction $ 42,419.00
Engineer/Director of Public Works Dept of Public Works $ 113,568.00
Superintendent Streets & Roads $ 72,013.00*
Foreman Streets & Roads $ 69,951.00 *
Equip. Operator,Truck Driver&Laborer Streets & Roads $ 27.54/hr *
Truck Driver,Laborer Class 3 Streets & Roads $ 25.07/hr *
Truck Driver,Laborer Class 4 Streets & Roads $ 17.59-19.76/hr *
Probationary Laborer Streets & Roads $ 16.61/hr *
Superintendent/Wastewater Wastewater $ 72,013.00 *
Operator Helper Class I Wastewater $ 26.64/hr*
Operator Helper Class 2 Wastewater $ 21.85/hr *
Utility Person Class 2 Wastewater $ 17.59-19.04/hr *
Senior Citizen Van Driver (Hourly-PT) Senior Services $ 15.00-15.50/hr
Substitute Senior Citizen Van Driver Senior Services $ 15.00-15.50/hr
Recreation Director Recreation Department $ 59,708.00
Municipal Judge Court $ 24,578.00
Court Administrator Court $ 52,208.00
Deputy Court Administrator Court $ 21.34/hr
The vote was as follows:
Mr. Aroneo Nay
Mr. Briggs Nay
Mr. Collins Aye
Ms. Genovese Aye
Mr. Vitureira Nay
Mr. Sluka noted that some of the salaries are contractual. Mr. Pidgeon stated that if the specific salaries are set forth in the ordinance, there is no need for a follow-up resolution.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION 07-036
DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES
BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Long that the following banks are hereby designated as depositories for funds for the Township of Long Hill for 2007 and checking accounts as indicated, shall be maintained as follows:
Bank of New York (to be known as Chase Manhattan Bank effective April 15, 2007)
Current Account Uniform Fire Safety
and Other Trust Unemployment Trust
Capital Account Federal/State Grant
Bond and Interest Account Recycling Trust
Public Assistance Trust Fund Account Payroll
Public Parking Enterprise Account Magistrate Account
Law Enforcement Trust Bail Account
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Township Committee that the following banks are hereby designated as depositories for saving funds and escrow accounts for the Township of Long Hill for the year 2007:
Millington Savings and Loan Association, Millington, N.J.
Bank of New York ( to be known as Chase Manhattan Bank effective April 15, 2007), Stirling, N.J.
Bank of America, Stirling, N.J.
New Jersey Cash Management Plan, Trenton, N.J.
United National Bank, Bridgewater, N.J.
Chase Manhattan Bank, Paramus, N.J.
PNC Bank, Stirling, N.J.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Township Committee that the Bank of New York (to be known as Chase Manhattan Bank effective April 15, 2007), Stirling, NJ is hereby designated as the depository for the Public Employees Unemployment Benefits Trust Account, an interest bearing account.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all withdrawals against the foregoing accounts shall bear the signatures of the following officials of said Township: Mayor, Chief Financial Officer, Municipal Clerk. In the absence of the Mayor, Chief Financial Officer or Municipal Clerk, the Deputy Mayor, Finance Clerk or Deputy Clerk may sign.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the event of illness or absence of the Clerk, Mayor, Chief Financial Officer, Deputy Mayor, Deputy Clerk or Finance Clerk that two (2) of the required signatures will be sufficient for a ten (10) day period upon due notification to said banks.
On motion of Mr. Collins, seconded by Mayor Vitureira, that Resolution #07-036 was approved. The vote was as follows:
Mr. Aroneo Aye
Mr. Briggs Abstain
Mr. Collins Aye
Ms. Genovese Aye
Mayor Vitureira Aye
RESOLUTION 07-037
DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED BANK ACCOUNTS
BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill that the following Township Officials are hereby authorized and directed to maintain accounts and to sign withdrawals against same without co-signers in the Bank of New York (to be known as Chase Manhattan Bank effective April 15, 2007), Long Hill Branches, Stirling, New Jersey, the title of which shall be as follows:
Rosalie Tebbs, Chief Financial Officer “Township of Long Hill - Payroll Account”
and Kevin Sluka, Administrator/Municipal Clerk
James Bride, Judge “Township of Long Hill - Magistrate
and Ann Naylor, Court Administrator Account”
James Bride, Judge “Township of Long Hill - Bail Account”
and Ann Naylor, Court Administrator
On motion of Mr. Briggs, seconded by Mr. Collins, that Resolution #07-037 was approved.
Mr. Aroneo Aye
Mr. Briggs Abstain
Mr. Collins Aye
Ms. Genovese Aye
Mr. Vitureira Aye
RESOLUTION 07-038
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING OF TRANSFER OF ACCOUNTS
BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill that the Bank of New York (to be known as Chase Manhattan Bank effective April 15, 2007), Long Hill Township Branch, Stirling, New Jersey, be and the same is hereby authorized and directed to transfer all funds in the 2006 Current Account to the 2007 Current Account.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said Bank honor all outstanding checks against the 2006 Current Account when presented for payment.
On motion Mr. Aroneo, seconded by Mayor Vitureira, that Resolution #07-038 was approved.
Mr. Aroneo Aye
Mr. Briggs Abstain
Mr. Collins Aye
Ms. Genovese Aye
Mr. Vitureira Aye
Mayor Vitureira opened the meeting to the public.
Wendy McCahill, Millington, stated that it is interesting that Mayor Vitureira, Mr. Aroneo and Mr. Briggs are discussing open communications for the Township, but Ms. Genovese and Mr. Collins have been excluded from new ideas which require significant discussion. Mayor Vitureira stated that he did discuss the items with Mr. Collins.
Tom Degenaro, Millington, thanked the Governing Body members for their service to the Township and encouraged them to stay focused and keep their campaign promises.
Tom Behr, Millington, commended the Governing Body in applying due diligence for the hiring of a CFO and inquired regarding the Planning & Zoning Administrator. Mr. Pidgeon explained that Ms. Wolfe is an ongoing employee.
Karl Schlegel, Stirling, congratulated Mayor Vitureira, Mr. Aroneo and Mr. Briggs on their appointments, thanked Ms. Genovese and Mr. Collins for their services as Mayor and Committee Member in 2006 respectively. Mr. Schlegel inquired if the public will be allowed to comment before the appointment of a new webmaster. Mayor Vitureira stated that this matter will be taken up at the next Township Committee meeting and the public will be allowed to comment. Mr. Schlegel urged the Governing Body that in light of things which have come out in the papers, the investigation report and in light of the committee’s promise to have open government, if the former webmaster is appointment again, that the 2003 minutes where the former webmaster was removed should be entered for open public discussion and anyone be allowed to comment on what happened at that time also allowing the former webmaster the opportunity to respond to the allegations. Mr. Schlegel stated that he would have difficulty trusting the integrity of the emails he sent to the Governing Body and Department Heads knowing that the webmaster could access them.
Steve Kesselmeyer, FOP President, inquired if all the contractual salaries on resolution #07-030 were going through as scheduled. Mr. Pidgeon and Mayor Vitureira responded in the affirmative. Mr. Sluka stated that the only reason that the contractual salaries are put on the resolution is so that the public can see them. Mayor Vitureira stated that all Township employee salaries should be disclosed and a forum will be provided when the website is upgraded.
Len Hamilton, Meyersville, congratulated Mr. Aroneo and Mr. Briggs on their election onto the Governing Body and urged that important issues such as broad scale communications and the budget be handled in open meetings affording the public an opportunity to speak regarding the issues. Mayor Vitureira voiced his agreement.
Mr. Sluka stated that Monsignor Brown had arrived to perform the invocation.
Monsignor Patrick E. Brown congratulated Mayor Vitureira on being appointed Mayor, Mr. Briggs and Mr. Aroneo on being elected onto the Township Committee, Mr. Collins for all his work and dedication to the Lounsberry Board, and Ms. Genovese for all her hard work as Mayor in 2006 and for her concern for all.
Monsignor Brown gave the invocation.
No one else wished to be heard and Mayor Vitureira closed the meeting to the public.
On motion of Mr. Collins, seconded by Mr. Aroneo and unanimous voice vote, that the meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
To meet again on January 10, 2007.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Anna Imiolek, RMC
Deputy Municipal Clerk
