MINUTES OF THE LONG HILL TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
JULY 25, 2007 REGULAR SESSION
The Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, convened in Regular Session at the Municipal Building, 915 Valley Road, Gillette, New Jersey, on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Vitureira noted that the Township Committee will meet in Executive Session from 7:00 P.M. until 7:30 P.M.
RESOLUTION #07-243
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee of Long Hill Township, pursuant to the provision of P.L. 1975, Chapter 231 of the Open Public Meetings Act, meet in closed session for the purpose of possible litigation, property acquisition, contract negotiations and personnel.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Township Committee will disclose to the public at such time as appropriate action is taken on said matters, and when disclosure will not result in unwarranted invasion of individual privacy or prejudice to the best interests of the Township of Long Hill; provided such disclosure will not violate Federal, State or Local Statutes and does not fall within the attorney/client privilege.
On motion of Mr. Aroneo, seconded by Mr. Briggs, Resolution #07-243 was approved. The vote was as follows:
Mr. Aroneo Aye
Mr. Briggs Aye
Mr. Collins Absent
Mayor Vitureira Aye
The Township Committee convened to Executive Session at 7:03 p.m.
The Township Committee reconvened to Regular Session at 7:42 p.m.
Mr. Briggs led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
On roll call the following Committee members were present:
Jerry Aroneo
Mead Briggs
Mayor Vitureira
Absent: Chris Collins
Also present: Richard Sheola, Administrator/Acting Clerk
John Pidgeon, Township Attorney
Mayor Vitureira read the following statement:
In compliance with the Open Public Meetings Law of New Jersey, adequate notice of this meeting was included in a list of meetings notice sent in writing to the Echoes Sentinel, Courier News and Daily Record on January 3, 2007; posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building on January 3, 2007 and has remained continuously posted as the required notices under the Statute. In addition, a copy of this notice is and has been available to the public and is on file in the office of the Municipal Clerk.
Mayor Vitureira stated, that as a matter of procedure, it is the intention of the Township Committee not to continue any matter or introduce a new matter past 11:00 p.m. at any regular or special meeting of the Committee unless a motion is passed by the members then present to extend the meeting to a later specified cutoff time.
Mayor Vitureira announced that Committeewoman Gina Genovese resigned on July 16th and explained the replacement procedure.
Chief Hedden presented Sergeant Allen, Officer Sugalski and Officer Naga with Medical Assistance Awards and presented pins of recognition to the following First Aid Squad members: Irene Sachs, Chief Van Hann, Mark Stein, Tom English, Jim Dellureficio, Nancy Harris, Lianna Cohen and Bob English for their heroic and life saving efforts during a First Aid call on June 4th.
Mr. Sheola reported that the senior/disabled bus service would be expanded to include a stop at the library on Mondays and Fridays and a dial-a-ride service for seniors and disabled individuals, who need rides to local doctors, is being considered for the 2008 budget cycle.
Mayor Vitureira announced that the House passed an appropriations bill dedicating approximately $3.7 million for the Upper Passaic River Flood Wall Projects and the matter is now pending before the Senate. Mr. Sheola suggested that the Engineer, Attorney and Administrator begin working on the acquisition of easements. Mayor Vitureira concurred. Mr. Aroneo inquired regarding funding, noting that $3.6 million was supposed to be allocated by the Federal Government to Long Hill and Congressman Frelinghuysen’s last report stated that $2.6 million was being allocated. Mayor Vitureira directed Mr. Sheola to contact Congressman Frelinghuysen regarding this issue.
Mr. Aroneo stated that some residents have voiced concern that not everyone’s needs have been addressed with the project and more can be done.
On motion of Mr. Aroneo, seconded by Mayor Vitureira, and unanimous voice vote, that a Flood Mitigation Committee be created to address all the flood issues of the Township.
Mayor Vitureira opened the meeting to the public for comments regarding this issue.
Carol Prasa, Millington, inquired regarding responsibility if a neighborhood which never flooded before floods after the completion of the project. Mayor Vitureira suggested that the Flood Mitigation Committee address this question, stated that the structure of the Flood Mitigation Committee will be addressed at the next meeting and requested that an article be placed in the newspaper notifying residents of the committee and asking for volunteers.
No one else wished to be heard.
Mr. Pidgeon explained the request from the Long Hill Athletic Foundation’s for funding in the amount of $4,100 for scoreboards at Riverside Park. A discussion ensued. Mr. Sheola requested more time to research whether the item was funded in the 2006 budget or to find money in the 2007 budget. Mayor Vitureira directed that more research be conducted and the matter be revisited at the next meeting.
Mayor Vitureira opened the meeting to the public for questions or comments pertaining to this request. No one wished to be heard.
Mr. Sheola explained that the Township has a no refund policy for recreation programs, there have been a number of requests for refunds recently and noted policies utilized by other municipalities. A discussion ensued. There was a consensus to continue the no refund policy and determine extreme circumstances on a case by case basis.
Mayor Vitureira opened the meeting to the public regarding this issue. No one wished to be heard.
Mayor Vitureira stated that he attended a Freeholder sponsored conference on energy conservation and requested that Mr. Sheola contact the same company which the County utilized; the estimated cost of the review for the Township is $7,000. A discussion ensued. Mr. Aroneo noted that energy efficient equipment would be utilized for the pump stations and sewer system upgrades, the town hall building is relatively new and therefore would not yield much savings and instead suggested hiring a mechanical analyst to review the air conditioning system. Mr. Sheola explained that there is no obligation or cost to receive a proposal. The Governing Body authorized the request for a proposal. Mr. Briggs suggested that Mr. Sheola contact Len Hamilton who has been looking into other companies.
Mayor Vitureira opened the meeting to the public regarding this matter.
Dennis Sandow, Millington, inquired if the library would be included. Mr. Sheola responded in the affirmative. Mr. Sandow suggested including Riverside Park and installing a light switch by the door which would provide people exiting town hall 15 minutes worth of light in the parking lot. Mr. Aroneo suggested taking care of obvious matters rather than paying for a proposal by a company. Mr. Sheola noted that an electrician will be installing motion sensors in the bathrooms tomorrow. Mr. Aroneo suggested motion sensors in the parking lot.
No one else wished to be heard.
Mayor Vitureira announced that copies of sections of the Master Plan have been placed in the library and are being downloaded onto the website.
Mr. Briggs read by title:
Ordinance #209-07 entitled “An Ordinance Amending Ordinance #199-06 Pertaining to Salaries and Wages of Certain Officers and Employees of the Township of Long Hill for the Year 2007”.
Mr. Sheola explained that the ordinance separates the Administrator/Municipal Clerk positions, lowers the low end of the CFO salary range and adds a new section which allows for the creation of a part-time position out of any non-police and non-public works positions.
Mayor Vitureira opened the meeting to the public for a hearing on Ordinance #209-07.
Dennis Sandow, Millington, inquired if the combined position of Administrator/Clerk will remain as an option in the future. Mr. Pidgeon suggested that the ordinance be changed to show the position of Administrator/Clerk with a strikeout through it.
On motion of Mayor Vitureira, seconded by Mr. Briggs, and unanimous voice vote, that Ordinance 209-07 was amended to show the strike out of the combined Administrator/Clerk position.
Mr. Sandow inquired if the Deputy Clerk’s salary range has been checked against the Municipal Clerk’s salary range. Mayor Vitureira explained that these are just ranges and “there might be a reason to have it. In other words, if you have a Clerk who was a part-time Clerk, and a Deputy Clerk was a full-time Clerk it may work out that that’s the solution”. Mr. Sheola stated that the range has been reviewed and the Deputy Clerk’s range is lower.
No one else wished to be heard and Mayor Vitureira closed the hearing to the public.
On motion of Mr. Briggs, seconded by Mr. Aroneo, that Ordinance #209-07 be passed on final reading and adopted as published. The vote was as follows:
Mr. Aroneo Aye
Mr. Briggs Aye
Mr. Collins Absent
Mayor Vitureira Aye
Mr. Aroneo read by title:
Ordinance #212-07 entitled “Bond Ordinance Appropriating $1,880,100, and Authorizing the Issuance of $1,790,500 Bonds or Notes of the Township, for Various Improvements or Purposes Authorized to be Undertaken by the Township of Long Hill, in the County of Morris, New Jersey”.
Mr. Sheola noted some of the included items, explained funding and that the ordinance provides that the bonds/notes do not have to be issued all at once.
Mr. Aroneo inquired if BANs could be rolled into sewer debt through the State. Mr. Sheola stated that funding could be done through local money or with DEP but a lead time of 18 to 24 months is necessary to utilize DEP. Mr. Sheola explained that while sources can be combined at the onset, one cannot be used later on to offset another.
Mayor Vitureira opened the meeting to the public regarding ordinance 212-07. No one wished to be heard.
On motion of Mr. Aroneo, seconded by Mayor Vitureira, that Ordinance #212-07 was passed on first reading, published according to law, and that a public hearing hereon is scheduled for Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. or soon thereafter, at the Municipal Building. The vote was as follows:
Mr. Aroneo Aye
Mr. Briggs Aye
Mr. Collins Absent
Mayor Vitureira Aye
Mayor Vitureira read by title:
Ordinance #213-07 entitled “An Ordinance Prohibiting Turning and Supplementing and Amending Chapter VII of the Township Code Entitled “Traffic”’.
Mr. Sheola explained that this ordinance is the result of a request that came through the traffic section of the police department in order to expedite traffic flow and to create a more favorable situation for pedestrians.
Chief Hedden explained the traffic problem and the new traffic plan. Mr. Briggs inquired regarding educating the public of the new regulations. Chief Hedden stated that literature will be sent home with students and an officer will be present once the ordinance is passed to assist in rerouting the traffic.
Mayor Vitureira opened the meeting to the public regarding ordinance 213-07. No one wished to be heard.
On motion of Mayor Vitureira, seconded by Mr. Briggs, that Ordinance #213-07 was passed on first reading, published according to law, and that a public hearing hereon be scheduled for Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. or soon thereafter, at the Municipal Building. The vote was as follows:
Mr. Aroneo Aye
Mr. Briggs Aye
Mr. Collins Absent
Mayor Vitureira Aye
Mr. Briggs and Mr. Aroneo stated that they did not receive a copy of the bills. Mr. Aroneo suggested taking a break to review the bills. Mr. Sheola stated that there is also a list of amendments to the consent agenda based on the discussions which took place in executive session. Resolution 07-244 was pulled from the consent agenda.
Mayor Vitureira inquired regarding resolution 07-250, stating that the Township is prohibited from conducting the reviews in-house, and this should be reflected in the resolution.
On motion of Mayor Vitureira, seconded by Mr. Aroneo, and unanimous voice vote, resolution 07-250 was amended.
Mr. Sheola read by title additional resolutions: 07-251, 07-252, 07-253, 07-254, 07-255 and 07-256. Mayor Vitureira directed that these resolutions be considered individually.
Mayor Vitureira opened the meeting to the public for questions or comments regarding the consent agenda resolutions. No one wished to be heard.
On motion of Mayor Vitureira, seconded by Mr. Briggs, the following Consent Agenda Resolutions, with the exception of 07-244, were introduced and adopted as amended:
RESOLUTION 07-244
APPROVING PAYMENT OF BILLS
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill does hereby approve the payment of the bills as presented by the Chief Financial Officer.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bills list be appended to the official minutes.
RESOLUTION 07-245
AMENDING RESOLUTION 07-188 ENTITLED
APPOINTING 2007 STIRLING LAKE STAFF
BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that Resolution 07-188 appointing 2007 Stirling Lake Staff is hereby amended to include the following:
Name Position Rate of Pay/Hour
Danielle Jungles Lifeguard $ 8.50
Chris Arrighi Lifeguard $ 8.50
RESOLUTION 07-246
APPOINTING 2007 FIELD HOCKEY/LACROSSE CAMP DIRECTOR - ATKINS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill upon the advice and recommendation of Donna Mallery, Recreation Director, hereby appoints Lisa Atkins as 2007 Field Hockey/Lacrosse Camp Director at a rate of $25.00 per hour.
RESOLUTION 07-247
APPROVING GRADE ADVANCEMENT - MARCZEWSKI
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, upon the advice and recommendation of Police Chief Daniel Hedden, does hereby approve the advancement of Officer James Marczewski to Officer Grade III, effective June 1, 2007 at an annual salary of $67,462.97, prorated for the remainder of the year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this advancement is consistent with the PBA 322 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
RESOLUTION 07-248
INSERTION OF SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE – STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPT OF LAW & PUBLIC SAFETY AGGRESSIVE DRIVING GRANT
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40 A:4-87 provides that the Director of Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget or any county or municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget; and
WHEREAS, the Director may also approve the insertion of an item of appropriation for equal amount;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the year 2007 in the sum of $4,000.000, which is now available as a Revenue from the State of New Jersey, Department of Law & Public Safety, Aggressive Driving Grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the like sum of $4,000.00 is hereby appropriated under the caption titled Aggressive Driving Grant; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above is a result of funds from The State of New Jersey, Department of Law & Public Safety Grant in the amount of $4,000.00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that two copies of this Resolution be filed with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services.
RESOLUTION 07- 249
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF MORRIS COUNTY OPEN SPACE GRANT
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. The Mayor, Township Clerk and Township Administrator are hereby authorized to execute and sign all documents necessary to effectuate the receipt of grant monies from the Morris County Open Space Program relative to the applications for Block 14602, Lots 11 & 12 (commonly known as 644 Meyersville Road, Meyersville) and Block 10801, Lot 6.01 (commonly known as 491 Valley Road, Gillette).
2. The Township accepts all conditions as set forth in the application.
TOWNSHIP OF LONG HILL
RESOLUTION 07- 250
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE PERMIT REVIEWS TO BE PERFORMED BY OTHER AGENCIES
WHEREAS, Chapter 23 of Title 5 of the New Jersey Administrative Code governs the Uniform Construction Code; and
WHEREAS, Section 4.5 of the Uniform Construction Code governs the administrative and enforcement of municipal enforcing agencies; and
WHEREAS, Sub-section 4.5(j) of the Uniform Construction Code, entitled “Conflict of Interest”, was recently amended to add public officials and employees having a direct or indirect control over the funding or operations of an enforcing agency, as well as their close relatives and household members, to the list of those whose project plans shall be reviewed and inspected by another enforcing agency in order to avoid an actual or potential situation in which code officials and inspectors might be subject to undue influence, whether actual or perceived; and
WHEREAS, any officials subject to the provisions of NJAC 23:5-4.5(j) will have their Uniform Construction Code permits reviewed, issued and inspected by the staff of an adjoining community; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Chatham, Morris County and the Township of Berkeley Heights, Union County, are the closest in proximity to the Township of Long Hill with which the Township of Long Hill does not share common personnel; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Chatham and the Township of Berkeley Heights have agreed to review, issue and inspect all Uniform Construction Code permits presented to the Township of Long Hill Construction Office for zoning and engineering reviews.
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. Sub-section 4.5(j) of the Uniform Construction Code, entitled “Conflict of Interest”, was recently amended to add pubic officials and employees having a direct or indirect control over the funding or operations of an enforcing agency, as well as their close relatives and household members, to the list of those whose project plans shall be reviewed and inspected by another enforcing agency in order to avoid an actual or potential situation in which code officials and inspectors might be subject to undue influence, whether actual or perceived
2. Any and all Uniform Construction Code permits presented to the Township of Long Hill for zoning and engineering reviews shall be transferred to either the Township of Chatham or the Township of Berkeley Heights construction Offices for plan review, inspection and processing; and
3. Any and all Uniform Construction Code permits presented to the either the Township of Chatham or the Township of Berkeley Heights construction Offices for plan review, inspection and processing shall be accepted by the Township of Long Hill.
The vote was as follows:
Mr. Aroneo Aye
Mr. Briggs Aye
Mr. Collins Absent
Mayor Vitureira Aye
Mr. Sheola read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION 07- 251
ACCEPTING RETIREMENT OF CFO ROSALIE TEBBS
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. The Township Committee hereby accepts the retirement of CFO Rosalie Tebbs, effective August 1, 2007.
2. The Township Committee hereby authorizes the execution of a settlement agreement with Rosalie Tebbs to be finalized through negotiations.
3. This authorization is contingent upon Rosalie Tebbs’ signing a general release in form acceptable to the Township Attorney.
Mayor Vitureira thanked Ms. Tebbs for her years of service and for continuing to serve as a consultant during the transition. Mr. Aroneo thanked Ms. Tebbs for her years of service and wished her well in her retirement. Mr. Briggs stated that as a member of the finance committee, Ms. Tebbs always provided requested information promptly.
Mayor Vitureira opened the meeting to the public regarding this resolution. No one wished to be heard.
On motion of Mayor Vitureira, seconded by Mr. Briggs, Resolution #07-251 was approved. The vote was as follows:
Mr. Aroneo Aye
Mr. Briggs Aye
Mr. Collins Absent
Mayor Vitureira Aye
Mr. Sheola read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION 07-252
APPOINTING CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
WHEREAS, Ms. Rosalie Tebbs will retire as the Township Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) effective August 1, 2007 in accordance with Resolution and Stipulation of the Township of Long Hill and;
WHEREAS, the Township of Long Hill is in need of the services of a Certified Municipal Finance Officer pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.13; and
WHEREAS, Richard J. Sheola has the necessary license, education and experience to serve as a Chief Financial Officer; and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee pursuant to the provisions of N.J.A. 40A:9-140.13, et seq., Richard J. Sheola, Certified Municipal Finance Officer License Number 73 is appointed as Chief Finance Officer, effective August January 1, 2007 and expiring July December 31, 2011 2010; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution 07-175, Richard J. Sheola will receive his normal compensation for his additional duties as Chief Municipal Finance Officer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey as follows:
1. Richard J. Sheola, Certified Municipal Finance Officer License Number 73, is hereby appointed Chief Finance Officer for the Township of Long Hill for the term effective August January 1, 2007 and expiring July December 31, 2011 2010 at no additional compensation.
2. A certified true copy of this resolution is to be forwarded to the Division of Local Government Services, Department of Community Affairs, State of New Jersey.
Mayor Vitureira opened the meeting to the public regarding this resolution. No one wished to be heard.
Mr. Aroneo thanked Mr. Sheola for taking on this responsibility. Mr. Pidgeon explained that the appointment is effective tonight and expires January 31, 2010; the four year term begins January 1, 2007.
On motion of Mayor Vitureira, seconded by Mr. Aroneo, Resolution #07-252 was approved. The vote was as follows:
Mr. Aroneo Aye
Mr. Briggs Aye
Mr. Collins Absent
Mayor Vitureira Aye
Mr. Sheola read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION 07-253
AWARD CONTRACT UNDER FAIR AND OPEN PROCEDURES FOR
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION -
MAIN AVENUE REVITALIZATION
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. The Township Engineer solicited proposals from qualified firms on June 1, 2007 and four (4) responses were received.
2. T&M Associates submitted the lowest price for Construction Administration services at an amount not to exceed $9,689.00.
3. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign an agreement with T&M Associates for Construction Administration services for the Main Avenue Revitalization Project.
4. The Finance Officer has certified sufficient funds are available under account C-04-55-110-001-C.
Mr. Sheola explained that a construction administration firm is necessary for the job due to the complexity of federal regulations. Mayor Vitureira opened the meeting to the public regarding this resolution. No one wished to be heard.
On motion of Mayor Vitureira, seconded by Mr. Briggs, Resolution #07-253 was approved. The vote was as follows:
Mr. Aroneo Aye
Mr. Briggs Aye
Mr. Collins Absent
Mayor Vitureira Aye
Mr. Sheola read the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION 07-254
AMENDING RESOLUTION 07-188 ENTITLED
APPOINTING 2007 STIRLING LAKE STAFF
BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that Resolution 07-188 appointing 2007 Stirling Lake Staff is hereby amended to include the following:
Name Position Rate of Pay/Hour
Lauren Laverio Lifeguard $10.00
Mike Stanch Lifeguard $10.00
Melanie Roshto Lifeguard $ 9.50
Chris Arrighi Lifeguard $ 8.75
Erica Jungles Lifeguard $ 8.75
RESOLUTION 07-255
AMENDING RESOLUTION 07-209 ENTITLED APPOINTING 2007 SUMMER RECREATION PLAYGROUND PERSONNEL
BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that Resolution 07-209 appointing 2007 Summer Recreation Playground Personnel is hereby amended to include the following:
Name Position Salary Pr Hr.
Tyler Parchment Counselor $ 9.00
Mayor Vitureira opened the meeting to the public for questions or comments regarding resolutions 07-254 and 07-255.
On motion of Mayor Vitureira, seconded by Mr. Aroneo, Resolution #07-254 and #07-255 were approved. The vote was as follows:
Mr. Aroneo Aye
Mr. Briggs Aye
Mr. Collins Absent
Mayor Vitureira Aye
Mr. Pidgeon stated that resolution 07-256 is regarding adopting the Government Records Council model OPRA public records request form.
RESOLUTION 07-256
ADOPTING GOVERNMENT RECORDS COUNCIL MODEL OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS FORM FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF LONG HILL
BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey the Model Open Public records Form prescribed by the Government Records Council is hereby adopted as the Official Open Pubic records Request form for the Township of Long Hill, New Jersey.
Mr. Pidgeon explained that when OPRA was first instated, various models of the form existed and the Township adopted one of them; since then the GRC has adopted a model form, someone questioned some aspects of the Township’s current request form and it was his recommendation to adopt the GRC model form.
Mayor Vitureira opened the meeting to the public regarding this resolution.
Dennis Sandow, Millington, inquired if the old forms will still be acceptable. Mr. Sheola responded in the negative.
On motion of Mayor Vitureira, seconded by Mr. Aroneo, Resolution #07-256 was approved. The vote was as follows:
Mr. Aroneo Aye
Mr. Briggs Aye
Mr. Collins Absent
Mayor Vitureira Aye
Mayor Vitureira opened the meeting to the public.
Suzanne Dapkins, Gillette, thanked the Township for applying for the Open Space Grant and inquired if the Governing Body intended to skip over the Employee/Volunteer Recognition discussion item. Ms. Dapkins stated that she started the practice when she was Mayor, it was relatively inexpensive and the employee and volunteer dinners were combined to save money. Mayor Vitureira stated that the dinner will be held on November 1st pending approval of the Township Committee.
On motion of Mr. Aroneo, seconded by Mayor Vitureira, that permission to hold the Employee/Volunteer Recognition Dinner on November 1, 2007 be granted. The vote was as follows:
Mr. Aroneo Aye
Mr. Briggs Aye
Mr. Collins Absent
Mayor Vitureira Aye
Mr. Sheola stated that some details need to be worked out and suggested that one member of the Governing Body work with the staff regarding the issues. Mr. Aroneo volunteered. Mr. Sheola stated that the employees working on the dinner will be: Ms. Tsimboukis, Ms. Imiolek, Ms. Macaluso and Mr. Sheola.
Dennis Sandow, Millington, thanked the employees who helped make the bike race a success and spoke regarding the site triangle at the corner of Northfield and Valley Road and relocating the stop sign. Mayor Vitureira directed Mr. Sheola and Chief Hedden to look into the matter. Mr. Aroneo stated that another resident has requested that the intersection of Carlton Road and Long Hill Road be examined, suggested that the police make a list of intersections with site problems and that residents be notified prior to trimming. Mr. Sandow stated that the municipal parking lot is hazardous and suggested creating a traffic control ordinance.
Gary Pratt, Gillette, thanked the Governing Body for expanding the senior bus service to the library and voiced concern regarding aggressive and misleading Verizon salesmen. Mr. Pidgeon explained that solicitors must register with the police department, while the ordinance limits time, the Township cannot restrict frequency and noted that complaints can be voiced to Verizon. Mayor Vitureira directed Mr. Sheola to send a letter to Verizon. Mr. Aroneo inquired regarding the results of Assemblyman Bramnick’s conversations with Verizon and suggested contacting Assemblyman Bramnick. Mayor Vitureira stated that he was advised of a procedure being in place.
Dennis Sandow, Millington, suggested changing the solicitation ordinance to read that hang tags cannot be left on doors. Mayor Vitureira directed Mr. Pidgeon to look into the matter.
No one else wished to be heard and Mayor Vitureira closed the meeting to the public.
The Township Committee recessed at 9:26 p.m.
*The Township committee reconvened at 10:00 p.m.
RESOLUTION 07-244
APPROVING PAYMENT OF BILLS
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee of the Township of Long Hill does hereby approve the payment of the bills as presented by the Chief Financial Officer.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bills list be appended to the official minutes.
On motion of Mayor Vitureira, seconded by Mr. Briggs, that resolution 07-244 was approved. The vote was as follows:
Mr. Aroneo Aye
Mr. Briggs Aye
Mr. Collins Absent
Mayor Vitureira Aye
On motion of Mr. Briggs, seconded by Mr. Aroneo and unanimous voice vote, the meeting adjourned at 10:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
______________________________
Anna Imiolek, RMC
Deputy Municipal Clerk
* The recorder was not turned back on when the Township Committee reconvened at 10:00 p.m. The italicized portion was compiled from information provided by Mr. Sheola.
