PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF REFLECTION

OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT ANNOUNCEMENT

ROLL CALL

Public Hearing - Community Hope Community Development Grant

Questions on Bill List?

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS – R. Greenbaum

Dec. 23, 2008 WS & PM & CS – All present
Jan. 6, 2009 PM & CS – All present

CORRESPONDENCE

LETTERS FROM RESIDENTS/ORGANIZATIONS

1. Letter received December 22, 2008, from Laff, Campbell, Tucker & Gordon, LLP regarding “Lunch n Learn.” PDF Correspondence

2. Letter received December 29, 2008, from Rutgers regarding Municipal Elected Officials Training Programs Spring 2009. PDF Correspondence

3. Email received December 30, 2008, from Henry Guglielmi regarding Camelot Drive. PDF Correspondence

4. Letter received January 7, 2009, from the Municipal Clerks’ Association of Morris County regarding the election of Lisa Lashway as Corresponding Secretary of the Association for 2009 and 2010. PDF Correspondence

5. Letter received January 12, 2009, from the Mount Olive Area Chambers of Commerce regarding a January Business Meeting at Longhorn Steakhouse. PDF Correspondence

6. Letter received January 12, 2009, from MBI GlucksShaw regarding a new brochure. PDF Correspondence

RESOLUTIONS / ORDINANCES / CORRESPONDENCE OTHER TOWNS

7. Resolution received December 19, 2008, from the Township of Parsippany –Troy Hills opposing State proposal for the sale of Greystone Park. PDF Correspondence

8. Resolution received December 29, 2008, from the Township of Denville regarding opposition to State proposal to violate New Jersey State statutes and legislative intent to preserve surplus Greystone Park lands by offering Greystone State Hospital lands for private sale. PDF Correspondence

9. Notice received January 16, 2009, from the Hackettstown Planning Board regarding a Master Plan Reexamination Report Hearing. PDF Correspondence

DOT / DEP / LOI / HIGHLANDS

10. Letter received December 24, 2008, from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding a no further action letter and covenant not to sue for 162 River Road. PDF Correspondence

11. Letter received December 24, 2008, from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding a renewal of a recycling center general approval for class b & c Materials, Morris County MUA – Mount Olive Recycling Center. PDF Correspondence

12. Letter received December 29, 2008, from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding an extension of time request for Morris Chase/Morris Hunt Public Community Water System. PDF Correspondence

13. Letter received December 29, 2008, from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding the Economic Recovery Program for 2009 – Call for Projects. PDF Correspondence

14. Letter received December 29, 2008, from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding Bartley Chester Business Park Inc. PDF Correspondence

15. Letter received December 29, 2008, from the State of New Jersey Transit Corporation regarding fiscal year 2009 request for Federal financial assistance. PDF Correspondence

16. Letter received December 29, 2008, from CMX regarding a Highlands Applicability Determination for Tinc Farm – Lynnwood – Goldmine Interconnection. PDF Correspondence

17. Letter received January 5, 2009, from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding Maroon Abraham Home Development, 8 Third Street. PDF Correspondence

18. Letter received January 5, 2009, from Orth-Rodgers & Associated, Inc. regarding Assembly Bill No. 2731, New Procedure, Traffic Control Device Approvals. PDF Correspondence

19. Letter received January 7, 2009, from the New Jersey Farm Bureau regarding a challenge to the NJDEP rules for the Highlands Preservation Area. PDF Correspondence

20. Letter received January 12, 2009, from the State of New Jersey Department of Transportation regarding operational revisions to the signal at Route US 206 and Netcong-Flanders Road/Main Street. PDF Correspondence

21. Letter received January 12, 2009, from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding the Morris County YMCA Dam. PDF Correspondence

22. Letter received January 12, 2009, from Redco Engineering & Construction Corp. regarding a Highlands Applicability Determination for Bartley Chester Business Park, Inc. PDF Correspondence

23. Letter received January 14, 2009, from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding the Mine Hill Reservoir Dam. PDF Correspondence

24. Letter received January 16, 2009, from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding the Rock Haven Property. PDF Correspondence

LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES

25. E-mail received December 22, 2008, from the New Jersey State, League of Municipalities regarding Signature Event: NJLM Educational Foundation’s 2009 Housing Summit. PDF Correspondence

26. Registration form received December 23, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding the 17th Annual Mayors Legislative Day. PDF Correspondence

27. E-mail received December 23, 2008, from the New Jersey State league of Municipalities regarding COAH Deadline Extension Denied. PDF Correspondence

28. E-mail received December 30, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding League Electronic Library of Ordinances. PDF Correspondence

29. Letter received December 31, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding a Seminar entitled, Orientation for Municipal Officials that are Newly Elected, Re-Elected, or Experienced. PDF Correspondence

30. E-mail received January 4, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding the League e-Bulletin. PDF Correspondence

31. E-mail received January 5, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding January Grant Page Posted and Census Opportunities. PDF Correspondence

32. E-mail received January 6, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Affordable Housing/COAH Update NJLM Brief Filed, Free Guide to Energy Security, and CY 2008 Length of Service Award Programs (LOSAP) Cost of Living Increase Notice. PDF Correspondence

33. E-mail received January 6, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Governor Proposes FY ’09 Funding Cuts. PDF Correspondence

34. E-mail received January 7, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding From Time to Time - A Quarterly Report on the Activities Of the New Jersey League of Municipalities, October - December 2008. PDF Correspondence

35. E-mail received January 8, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Agendas for Stakeholder Meetings on Draft GWRA Recommendations, Federal Stimulus News, Library Funding, and Pinelands Commission Pinelands Model Septic System Management Ordinance. PDF Correspondence

36. E-mail received January 9, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Urban Sociologist to Lecture on the Future of Suburbs. PDF Correspondence

37. E-mail received January 12, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding the17th Annual Mayors' Legislative Day. PDF Correspondence

38. Email received January 12, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding an Urgent Notice for the Mayor. PDF Correspondence

39. Email received January 12, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Important New Information from the Division of Local Government Services. PDF Correspondence

40. Email received January 13, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Congressional City Conference and State of the State. PDF Correspondence

41. Email received January 13, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Women In Municipal Government Committee Presents First Annual Celebration Day Brunch, Honoring the Contribution of Women in Public Service. PDF Correspondence

42. Email received January 14, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Join The Mayors Wellness Campaign TODAY! PDF Correspondence

43. Email received January 14, 2009, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Mayors' Legislative Day. PDF Correspondence

UTILITIES

44. Letter received January 5, 2009, from Jersey Central Power & Light regarding a Proposed new Solar Financing program. PDF Correspondence

45. Letter received January 9, 2009, from Comcast regarding the Launch of Comcast Local Edition. PDF Correspondence

DCA

46. E-mail received January 6, 2009, from the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs regarding Help with Residential Foreclosures. PDF Correspondence

MSA

47. Letter received January 7, 2009, from the Musconetcong Sewerage Authority regarding allocations for the participating municipalities in the 4.31 MGD Water Pollution Control Plant. PDF Correspondence

48. Minutes received January 12, 2009, from the Musconetcong Sewerage Authority regarding their December 3rd Regular Meeting. PDF Correspondence

49. Minutes received January 12, 2009, from the Musconetcong Sewerage Authority regarding their December 16th Special Emergency Meeting. PDF Correspondence

TORT

50. Letter received December 22, 2008, from Scott J. Marum regarding Service of Summons and Complaint for Claimant: Barry J. Fitzpatrick, Date of Accident 9/27/06. PDF Correspondence

51. Notice of Motion to Show Cause received January 12, 2009, from Tonie Fry regarding Tonie Fry, Blue Bird Inn, LLC. vs. Township of Mount Olive. PDF Correspondence

LETTERS FROM LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVES

52. Email received January 9, 2009, from Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen regarding Frelinghuysen Begins Eighth Term in Congress, Receives Major Committee Assignment, Welcomes New Members of New Jersey Congressional Delegation, Supports Israel’s Right of “Self Defense,” Votes Against House Rule Changes, Opposes Increased Litigation, House to Consider Economic Stimulus Package, and Spread the eNews. PDF Correspondence

COAH

53. Letter received December 23, 2008, from the State of New Jersey, Council on Affordable Housing regarding Application of COAH Scarce Resource Restraint to Highlands Municipalities. PDF Correspondence

54. Letter received January 16, 2009, from the State of New Jersey, Council on Affordable Housing regarding a waiver granted November 12, 2008. PDF Correspondence

MORRIS COUNTY

55. Letter received January 8, 2009, from the Division of Aging, Disabilities & Veterans regarding the January 2009 Calendar of events. PDF Correspondence

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

56. Letter received January 12, 2009, from the State of New Jersey Department of Agriculture regarding the fall gypsy moth egg mass survey. PDF Correspondence

ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING - None

ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING – (Second Reading 2/3/09)

Ord. #1-2009 An Ordinance of the Township of Mount Olive Repealing Section 178-4 Entitled “Loitering; Loud, Offensive or Indecent Language” of the Township Code. – P. Tobey PDF Ordinance

Ord. #2-2009 Refunding Bond Ordinance of the Township of Mount Olive, in the County of Morris, New Jersey Providing for the Refunding of Certain General Improvement Bonds, Series 2002, Appropriating $4,400,000 Therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of $4,400,000 General Improvement Refunding Bonds of the Township for Financing the Cost Thereof. - R. Perkins PDF Ordinance

CONSENT RESOLUTIONS AGENDA:

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

CONSENT RESOLUTIONS – A. Roman

1. Resolution of the Township Council Of The Township Of Mount Olive Authorizing Execution Of The Consent Decree For The Settlement With Government Plaintiffs In The Consolidated Actions Entitled United States of America v. Beckman Coulter, et als. And New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, v. American Thermoplastics corp., et als. PDF Resolution

2. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township Of Mount Olive Authorizing the Use of Various Purchasing Contracts. PDF Resolution

3. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Approving A Vendor Service Contract on A ‘Non-Fair and Open’ Basis Pursuant To The ‘Pay-To-Play’ Law (Security Control Concepts 7). PDF Resolution

4. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township Of Mount Olive Authorizing the Submission of the 2009 Community Development Grant Application. PDF Resolution

5. Resolution Of The Township Council Of The Township Of Mount Olive Endorsing An Application By Community Hope To The Community Development Block Grant Program. PDF Resolution

6. Resolution Of The Township Council Of The Township Of Mount Olive Authorizing The Business Administrator To Submit An Application And $500 Payment To The New Jersey League Of Municipalities (NJLM) To Support The NJLM Legal Challenge To Set Aside The Proposed 3rd Round NJ Council On Affordable Housing (COAH) Regulations. PDF Resolution

7. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township Of Mount Olive Authorizing Advent Insurance Services As The Township Risk Management Consultant With The Morris County Joint Insurance Fund. PDF Resolution

8. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township Of Mount Olive Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with CMX for Engineering Services In Connection With the Resurfacing Of Flanders-Bartley Road Phase I & II. PDF Resolution

9. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Amending the Award of Contract to Walker Diving For Cleaning Of the Aeration Tank. PDF Resolution

10. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Making Application to the Local Finance Board Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-51 et.seq. PDF Resolution

11. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Requiring the Fire Companies and the Budd Lake Rescue Squad to Obtain Insurance for Employment Practices Liability and to Provide that the Township Shall be an Also Insured Party. PDF Resolution

12. Resolution of the Township Council of The Township Of Mount Olive Authorizing the Release of Performance Guaranties Submitted by Toys R Us in Connection with the Reconstruction of a Parking Lot. PDF Resolution

13. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing the Person-to-Person Transfer of Alcoholic Beverage License No. 1427-33-021-007 Alpha Centauri, Inc. to Joseph Azzolino. (Amended – Pocket License Not Place-To-Place Transfer Until Located). PDF Resolution

14. Resolution Authorizing Settlement of the 2007 and 2008 Tax Appeals Entitled Bendeal Associates, LLC v. Township of Mount Olive, Involving Block 108, Lot 5 at 20 Route 46. PDF Resolution

15. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing Settlement of the Tax Appeal Filed by Atrium Hospitality, Inc. PDF Resolution

16. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive RE: The State of New Jersey Department of State Division of Archives and Records Management PARIS Grant Program. PDF Resolution

PUBLIC PORTION ON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS

COUNCIL COMMENTS ON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS

ROLL CALL

RESOLUTIONS NON CONSENT

PUBLIC PORTION ON INDIVIDUAL RESOLUTIONS

COUNCIL COMMENTS ON INDIVIDUAL RESOLUTIONS

ROLL CALL

MOTIONS

1. Approval of Raffle Application #2294 for the Mt. Olive Education Foundation, Inc. and an Application to Amend Raffle License #2273, #2274 & #2275 for the Sandshore Home and School Partnership. – S. Rattner
2. Appointment of Fr. Robert Mitchell to the Ethics Board for a 5 year term to expire 12/31/2013. – C. Labow
3. Bill List. PDF Bill List – R. Greenbaum PDF Bill List

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

LEGAL MATTERS

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

PUBLIC PORTION

COUNCIL COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT