PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF REFLECTION

OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT ANNOUNCEMENT

ROLL CALL

Questions on Bill List?

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS – R. Greenbaum

Oct. 14, 2008 WS & PM All present for Workshop & Public Meeting except Mr. Rattner was absent and Mr. Tobey left at the beginning of the Public Meeting

Oct. 30, 2008 Special PM - Mr. Tobey & Mr. Perkins absent

CORRESPONDENCE

LETTERS FROM RESIDENTS/ORGANIZATIONS

1. Letter received October 24, 2008, from New Jersey Smart Start regarding New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program. PDF Correspondence

2. Letter received November 3, 2008, from the Mount Olive Child Care & Learning Center, Inc. regarding the National Association for the Education of Yong Children (NAEYC). PDF Correspondence

3. Letter received November 4, 2008, from Shawn Hopkins regarding reassessment. PDF Correspondence

4. Letter received November 7, 2008, from the Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce regarding “Wine for the Holidays” with Guest Speaker Jeff Stadelman. PDF Correspondence

RESOLUTIONS / ORDINANCES / CORRESPONDENCE OTHER TOWNS

5. Resolution received October 16, 2008, from the Borough of Beachwood recognizing October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. PDF Correspondence

6. Ordinance received October 22, 2008, from the Borough of Netcong regarding Land Use. PDF Correspondence

7. Resolution received October 23, 2008, from the Township of Parsippany – Troy Hills supporting Assembly Bill A-2760 / Senate Bill S-1785 as they pertain to the Court Security Enhancement Fund. PDF Correspondence

8. Letter received November 3, 2008, from the Township of Roxbury regarding an Amendment of the Master Plan. PDF Correspondence

9. Letter received November 3, 2008, from the Township of Hanover regarding Home Rule and Sovereignty. PDF Correspondence

DOT / DEP / LOI / HIGHLANDS

10. Letter received October 14, 2008, from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding NJDEP Child Care Facility Approval Letter for Bright Horizons Children’s Center, 150 Clark Drive. PDF Correspondence

11. Letter received October 28, 2008, from the State of New Jersey Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council regarding Plan Conformance. PDF Correspondence

12. Letter received October 17, 2008, from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding a permit for the Musconetcong Watershed Association. PDF Correspondence

13. Letter received October 20, 2008, from Muhammad Farooq regarding a Freshwater Wetlands Application Checklist for a property at 4 Thirty First Street. PDF Correspondence

14. Letter received October 23, 2008, from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding Remedial Investigation Work Plan for 5 Belle Court. PDF Correspondence

15. Letter received October 23, 2008, from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding an Agency Determination for Muhammad Akhtar, 15 Wilstow Road. PDF Correspondence

16. Letter received October 24, 2008, from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding the Musconetcong Watershed Association for Block 8500 Lot 7 (33 Parkway Drive) and Block 119 Lot 82.01 (Hackettstown, Warren County). PDF Correspondence

17. Letter received October 30, 2008, from the Department of Environmental Protection regarding a second Notice of Technical Incompleteness regarding the Cholish Single Family Home, 28-1 Bartley Road. PDF Correspondence

18. Letter received October 31, 2008, from NJ Transit regarding available funding for purchase of equipment for the transportation of senior citizens and people with disabilities. PDF Correspondence

19. Letter received October 31, 2008, from the State of New Jersey, Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council regarding Regional Master Plan Update for Block 8100, Lots 41,42, and 43. (385,387 & 389 Route 46) PDF Correspondence

20. Letter received October 31, 2008, from the State of New Jersey, Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council regarding Regional Master Plan Update for Block 8200, Lot 4 (354 Route 46) PDF Correspondence

21. Letter received November 3, 2008, from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding the Peter Bryn Property, 113 Lozier Road. PDF Correspondence

22. Letter received November 3, 2008, from the State of New Jersey, Office of Governor John S. Corzine regarding Executive Order 114. PDF Correspondence

23. Letter received November 4, 2008, from Woodmont Properties regarding Bennington Chase at Mount Olive, 2 Donna Lane, Block 7102 Lot 3. PDF Correspondence

24. Letter received November 4, 2008, from Woodmont Properties regarding Bennington Chase at Mount Olive, 4 Donna Lane, Block 7102 Lot 2. PDF Correspondence

TREASURY

25. Letter received October 21, 2008 regarding the Certification of the Table of Equalized Valuations for 2008. PDF Correspondence

26. Letter received October 21, 2008 regarding the Certification of the 2008 Average Ratios and Common Level Ranges for Use in the Tax Year 2009. PDF Correspondence

MSA

27. Letter received October 14, 2008, from the Musconetcong Sewerage Authority regarding a Response to Disapproved Amendment. PDF Correspondence

MORRIS COUNTY

28. Letter received October 23, 2008, from the Morris County Board of Taxation regarding an Abstract of Ratables for Morris County, 2008. PDF Correspondence

LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES

29. E-mail received October 10, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding a 2008 Ballot Questions. PDF Correspondence

30. E-mail received October 13, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Turnpike/Parkway Toll Increases. PDF Correspondence

31. E-mail received October 14, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding a Federal Update for Period Ending October 10, 2008. PDF Correspondence

32. E-mail received October 14, 2008, 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, July – September 2008. PDF Correspondence

33. E-mail received October 15, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Office Space Available for Lease, and Correction to Link – Federal Update for Period Ending October 10, 2008. PDF Correspondence

34. E-mail received October 16, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding the Governor’s Economic Recovery Initiative. PDF Correspondence

35. E-mail received October 17, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding an Update on Interconnection of PEG Stations between Verizon and Incumbent Providers. PDF Correspondence

36. E-mail received October 20, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding S-1303 & A-3062 – Inherently Beneficial Use, and NJDEP’s Local Government Guidebook. PDF Correspondence

37. E-mail received October 21, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Important Conference Session – The New Neighbors. PDF Correspondence

38. E-mail received October 21, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding League and Thomas Edison College Promote Youth Literacy Webinar. PDF Correspondence

39. Letter received October 22, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Bus Shuttle and Overflow Parking Locations for the 93rd Annual League Conference. PDF Correspondence

40. Letter received October 22, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Mandates Relief for 89 Will Benefit 566. PDF Correspondence

41. E-mail received October 23, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding A-1645, Mandatory Appointment of QPA Awaits Assembly Vote, Governor Unveils Energy Master Plan, and New Jersey State League of Municipalities, Annual League Conference Reminder. PDF Correspondence

42. E-mail received October 24, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding BPU Releases Government Energy Audit Program. PDF Correspondence

43. E-mail received October 24, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding New Economic Development Incentives from EDA, Legislative Day Wrap-Up, Highlands Informational Session for Municipal Planners and Consultant Professionals. PDF Correspondence

44. E-mail received October 27, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Up to Date information on Social Security’s Programs and Benefits. PDF Correspondence

45. E-mail received October 27, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding A-1645 Qualified Purchasing Agent Bill. PDF Correspondence

46. E-mail received October 28, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Election Day Concerns, Conference Info. on the Net, NJ Chamber Event with Commissioner Dori, and Voting Record of Yesterday’s Assembly Action on A-1645 – the Qualified Purchasing Agent Bill. PDF Correspondence

47. E-mail received October 29, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Important New Information from the Division of Local Government Services. PDF Correspondence

48. Letter received October 30, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding a Legislative Bulletin for the 2008 – 2009 Legislative Session. PDF Correspondence

49. E-mail received October 31, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Important Conference Sessions – Pay to Play and OPRA. PDF Correspondence

50. E-mail received November 3, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding the November Grant Page. PDF Correspondence

51. Email received November 3, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Emergency Management Training Opportunities. PDF Correspondence

52. Email received November 6, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Conference Workshop Highlights and Newly Elected Officials. PDF Correspondence

53. Email received November 6, 2008, from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities regarding Property Tax Relief – Act Now to Influence Next State Budget. PDF Correspondence

LETTERS FROM LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVES

54. E-mail received October 10, 2008, from Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen regarding Facing our Economic Challenges, Frelinghuysen Visits Local Schools, President to Sign Amtrak Reauthorization, and Spread the e-News. PDF Correspondence

55. E-mail received October 17, 2008, from Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen regarding Financial Relief for Older Americans, Frelinghuysen Takes Part in Picatinny Community Covenant Signing, Picatinny Named Top Large Development Laboratory in the Army for 2008, Morris County NAACP Celebrates its 77th Anniversary, Reach our and Read, Frelinghuysen visits NJ Schools, New York Times Article on Economic Challenges, and Spread the E-News. PDF Correspondence

56. Letter received October 24, 2008, from the New Jersey General Assembly regarding a Breakfast Briefing. PDF Correspondence

57. E-mail received October 24, 2008, from Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen regarding Frelinghuysen to Join New Jersey Astronaut at Schools, Picatinny Arsenal, Helps Open New Mount Freedom Post Office, meets with Millburn-Short Hills Old Guard, Visits more New Jersey Schools, and Spread the e-News. PDF Correspondence

58. E-mail received October 24, 2008, from Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen regarding Providing Relief for Older Americans, Frelinghuysen and New Jersey Astronaut Visit New Jersey Schools, Picatinny Arsenal, Launches Youth Advisory Council, Take a Veteran to School Day, Speaks to operation Medication Awareness, and Spread the e-News.PDF Correspondence

UTILITIES

59. Letter received October 24, 2008, from Comcast regarding DTV Test. PDF Correspondence

60. Letter received October 27, 2008, from Jersey Central Power & Light regarding a Proposed New Demand Response Program. PDF Correspondence

61. Letter received October 31, 2008, from Cozen & O’Connor regarding petition of Applied Wastewater Management, Inc., for Approval of Increased Tariff Rates and Charges for Water and Sewer. PDF Correspondence

62. Fax received October 31, 2008, from Comcast regarding Channel Changes. PDF Correspondence

63. Fax received November 7, 2008, from Comcast regarding Price Changes. PDF Correspondence

DCA

64. E-mail received October 14, 2008, from the Department of Community Affairs regarding a GovConnect Update. PDF Correspondence

65. Email received October 20, 2008, from the Department of Community Affairs regarding the 2008 Governor’s Workforce and Economic Development Conference. PDF Correspondence

66. E-mail received October 24, 2008, from the Department of Community Affairs regarding an Announcement of the Local Government Energy Audit Program. PDF Correspondence

67. E-mail received October 29, 2008, from the Department of Community Affairs regarding a GovConnect Update for October 29, 2008. PDF Correspondence

68. Local Finance Notice received October 31, 2008, from Department of Community Affairs regarding Changes to Municipal Consolidation Laws. PDF Correspondence

TORT

69. Summons received October 14, 2008, from Advokat & Rosenberg, Esqs. Regarding Darlene Wade vs. Town of Mount Olive, John Does A-Z. PDF Correspondence

70. Letter received November 3, 2008, from Dattolo Properties, Inc. regarding Dattolo Properties v. Township of Mount Olive, et al. PDF Correspondence

ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING - None

ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING (2nd reading – November 10, 2008)

Ord.#51-2008 An Ordinance of the Township of Mount Olive to Amend and Supplement Chapter 196 Entitled “Sewers and Water”, Part 5, Sewer, Entitled “Allocation Charges” (Sewer Service Fees), Article XIII entitled “Budd Lake Sanitary Sewer System and Clover Hill Sanitary Sewer System”, Section 196-73 Entitled “Charges” of the Mount Olive Township Code. PDF Ordinance - R. Tepper

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 the Execution of a Letter to DCA on Behalf of Toll Brothers/Morris Chase. PDF Resolution

2. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Supporting the “Over the Limit Under Arrest 2008 Year End Crackdown.” PDF Resolution

3. 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 2008 Municipal Budget ($2,000.00 for donation – Benjamin Moore). PDF Resolution

4. 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 2008 Municipal Budget ($500.00 for donation – BASF Corporation – police equipment/supplies). PDF Resolution

5. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing the Cancellation of a Grant Balance of $280.00 for the Over the Limit Under Arrest Program. PDF Resolution

6. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing the Cancellation of the Reserve for Revaluation in the Amount of $36,645.25. PDF Resolution

7. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Awarding a Contract to Robert H. Hoover & Sons Inc. for a New Recycling Truck for Department of Public Works. PDF Resolution

8. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing the Township Administrator to Respond to a Letter from Paul Dattolo. PDF Resolution

9. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Providing for the Transfer of 2008 Budget Appropriations for the Current Fund Budget . 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 2008 Municipal Budget ($15,605.75 for the Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund). PDF Resolution

11. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Awarding a Contract to Glenn Roofing for the Historic Seward Mansion Roof Replacement. PDF Resolution

12. 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 Contamination Remediation of Flanders Well No. 2. PDF Resolution

13. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Metro Energy for an Energy Audit of Three Township Buildings as Per Proposals Received Via The Warren-Morris Council of Governments. PDF Resolution

14. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Mount Olive Waiving Certain Portions of the Noise Ordinance for Picatinny Federal Credit Union. 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 #2276 for the Lions Club Mt. Olive; Raffle Application #2277 for K of C #6100 Fr. Joseph A. Cassidy Council; Raffle Application #2278 & #2279 for PTO Independence Township Inc.; Raffle Application #2280 for the Mt. Olive Hockey Booster Club – P. Tobey

2. Bill List. PDF 10/28/08 Bill List PDF11/10/08 Bill List – C. Labow

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

LEGAL MATTERS

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

PUBLIC PORTION

COUNCIL COMMENTS

EXECUTIVE SESSION - FOP/SOP & MOTPEA Negotiations

ADJOURNMENT