Council Public Meeting Agenda - November 22, 2011
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT ANNOUNCEMENT
Nominations for Rob Greenbaum, Mayor-Elect, Council seat:
John Ferrante
Gerry Sheard
Ed Tourek
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS – C. Labow
Oct. 4, 2011 PM (Mr. Walsh & Mr. Roman absent)
Oct. 18, 2011 WS, CS & PM (Mrs. Labow absent)
Nov. 1, 2011 WS & PM (all present) CORRESPONDENCE
LETTERS FROM RESIDENTS/ORGANIZATIONS
1. E-mail received October 28, 2011, from Transoptions regarding the Transoptions Special Edition Newsletter – Halloween. PDF Correspondence
2. E-mail received November 3, 2011, from New Jersey Future regarding New Jersey Future Honors Brendan Byrne. PDF Correspondence
3. E-mail received November 4, 2011, from Rutgers Center for Executive Leadership in Government regarding Invitation to CELG Event November 15 th in Atlantic City. PDF Correspondence
4. E-mail received November 8, 2011, from Transoptions regarding Public Service Announcement for the First Ever nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System. PDF Correspondence
5. E-mail received November 11, 2011, from Downtown New Jersey regarding Support Small Business Saturday. PDF Correspondence
6. E-mail received November 11, 2011, from Downtown New Jersey regarding League of Municipalities reminders and other valuable information. PDF Correspondence
7. E-mail received November 15, 2011, from Warren Morris Council of Governments Regarding Registration information for Preparation of Current Fund and Grant Fund Financial Statements. PDF Correspondence
8. E-mail received November 17, 2011, from NJ Future Facts regarding Compact Downtown Development Offers Property Tax Benefits. PDF Correspondence
9. E-mail received November 18, 2011, from TransOptions regarding TranOptions Monthly Newsletter. PDF Correspondence
RESOLUTIONS / ORDINANCE / CORRESPONDENCE FROM OTHER TOWNS
10. Ordinance received November 7, 2011, from the Borough of Stanhope regarding Land Use Ordinance. PDF Correspondence
11. Resolution received November 17, 2011, from the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders regarding Resolution #24 (Flying Flags at Half Staff in Honor of all those Americans who served out Nation at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.) PDF Correspondence
LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES
12. E-mail received October 28, 2011, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Action Needed to Protect Fed Trans Enhancement Prog and NJ 2011 Holiday Blood Campaign. PDF Correspondence
13. E-mail received November 8, 2011, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding NJMDA Reception: 2011 League Session: Taking Care of Business. PDF Correspondence
14. E-mail received November 9, 2011, from Energy for Less regarding Invitation to meet at the League of Municipalities. PDF Correspondence
DEP / DOT / LOI / HIGHLANDS / EPA / DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE / ABC / BIDS / MUSCONETCONG RIVER MGMT PLAN
15. Letter received October 28, 2011, from Gene Buczynski on behalf of the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection regarding Tinc Farm – Lynwood – Goldmine Interconnection. PDF Correspondence
16. Letter received November 1, 2011, from Naik Group regarding NJDOT General Engineering Services for Route 46 East of Forrest Road to West of Flanders Road, Resurfacing. PDF Correspondence
17. Public Hearing notice received November 1, 2011, from NJ Transit regarding gathering information pertaining to the Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Act. PDF Correspondence
18. Highlands Applicability Determination Application received November 3, 2011, from Morris Habitat for Humanity regarding BL 1300 Lot 44 (24 Lozier Road.) PDF Correspondence
19. Letter received November 4, 2011, from the State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation regarding Transportation Enhancement ARRA Program. PDF Correspondence
20. Letter received November 7, 2011, from Concerned Residents regarding the Laferrara property – BL 5800, Lot 17. PDF Correspondence
21. Two Letters received November 10, 2011, from The State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection regarding Lozier Estates BL 2801 Lots 14 & 11. PDF Correspondence
22. Letter received November 17, 2011, from the State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation regarding BL 8301 Lot 46 (480 Route 46.) PDF Correspondence
23. Letter received November 17, 2011, from the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection regarding Treatment Works Approval for Clover Hill WWTP. PDF Correspondence
24. E-mail received November 17, 2011, from the State of new Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection regarding Public Hearing Notice / 2011 CWC hearing Agenda. PDF Correspondence
25. Letter received November 18, 2011, from the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection regarding Construction Permit for Indian Springs Well 1 and 2. PDF Correspondence
MORRIS COUNTY
26. Letter received November 17, 2011, from the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders regarding the BASF Musconetcong Greenway Project. PDF Correspondence
MSA / MUA
27. Meeting Schedule received November 14, 2011, from the Musconetcong Sewerage Authority regarding 2012. PDF Correspondence
DCA
28. E-mail received November 4, 2011, from the Department of Community Affairs regarding Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. PDF Correspondence
TORT
UTILITIES
29. Fax received November 3, 2011, from Comcast regarding Important Information – Price Adjustments. PDF Correspondence
30. Fax received November 3, 2011, from Comcast regarding National EAS test. PDF Correspondence
31. E-mail received November 7, 2011, from Comcast regarding Municipal Benchmarking Efforts. PDF Correspondence
32. E-mail received November 7, from Verizon regarding a Message Center Notice / EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM: IMPORTANT INFORMATION. PDF Correspondence
33. Fax received November 10, 2011, from Comcast regarding Programmer Negotiations. PDF Correspondence
34. Letter received November 18, 2011, from New Jersey American Water regarding Petition for Approval of Increased Tariff Rates. PDF Correspondence
ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEAR ING
Ord. #33-2011 Bond ordinance providing for various capital improvements of the Township of Mount Olive, in the County of Morris, New Jersey, appropriating the aggregate amount of $802,966 therefore and authorizing the issuance of $762,816 bonds or notes of the Township to finance part of the cost thereof. PDF Ordinance – J. Mania
OPTIONAL PUBLIC PORTION
ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING (2 nd reading – December 6, 2011)
Ord.#32-2011 An Ordinance of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Providing for Change to Water Charges Pursuant to Section 196-28 of the Mount Olive Township Code. PDF Ordinance – R. Perkins
Ord.#34-2011 Ordinance of the Township of Mount Olive, in the County of Morris, New Jersey Appropriating $90,000 for the Acquisition of Property to be Funded by a Green Acres Grant. PDF Ordinance – P. Walsh
Ord.#35-2011 Refunding Bond Ordinance of the Township of Mount Olive, in the County of Morris, New Jersey, Providing for the Refunding of all or a Portion of General Improvement Bonds, Series 2003 and General Improvement Bonds, Series 2004, Appropriating $4,200,000 Therefor and Authorizing the Issuance by the Township of General Improvement Refunding Bonds in the Aggregate Principal Amount of Not Exceeding $4,200,00 for Financing the Cost Thereof. PDF Ordinance – A. Roman
Ord.#36-2011 An Ordinance of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Establishing Water and Sewer Service Rates Within the Township for All Services Rendered After January 1, 2012. PDF Ordinance – C. Labow
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 – R. Perkins
1. 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. PDF Resolution
2. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing a Contract for the Purchase of Block 7801 Lot 13 for Open Space Purposes. PDF Resolution
3. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing the Cancellation of a General Capital Ordinance Balance. PDF Resolution
4. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing a Chapter 159 Budget Amendment in the 2011 Budget for the Body Armor Replacement Fund for $4,589.96. PDF Resolution
5. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing the Extension of a Contract with Aristocrat Limousine & Bus Co. for Bus (Motor Coach) Transportation. PDF Resolution
6. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing Professional Services for the Environmental Assessment of BASF Vacant Lot, Block 7801 Lot 13. PDF Resolution
7. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Endorsing the Acquisition of Development Rights for the Purpose of Farmland Preservation for Block 6801 Lots 10, 10.01 and 10.02. PDF Resolution
8. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing Various Vendors for Materials for a Lacrosse Field at Turkey Brook Park. PDF Resolution
9. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing Change Order No. 1 and Payment Certificate No. 1 in Connection with the Contract with Mark Paving Company in Connection with Improvements to Clover Hill Drive. PDF Resolution
10. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Requesting Approval from the Director of the Division of Local Government Services for Insertion of a Specific Item of Revenue into the 2011 Municipal Budget ($16,761.15 for Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund) PDF Correspondence
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
CONSENT MOTIONS – J. Mania
1. Approval of Raffle Application #2425 for Budd Lake First Aid & Rescue and Raffle Application #2426 for OES #107 Starlight Chapter.
2. Bill List. PDF Bill List
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
LEGAL MATTERS
COUNCIL REPORTS
Recreation Liaison Report – A. Roman
Board of Health Report – R. Perkins
Planning Board Report – J. Mania
Open Space Committee Report – C. Labow
Legislative Committee Report – P. Walsh
Pride Committee Report – C. Labow
Board of Education Liaison Report – A. Roman
Lake/Environment Issues Committee – R. Perkins
Safety Committee Liaison – R. Perkins
Economic Development Committee Report – P. Walsh
Library Board Liaison – R. Greenbaum
Senior Citizen Liaison – J. Mania
Community Development Revenue Sharing – R. Perkins
PUBLIC PORTION
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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