TOWNSHIP OF UPPER FREEHOLD
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 16, 2009
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Meeting is called to order by Mayor Alexander at _________P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Robert Faber, ______; Robert Frascella, ______; Stanley Moslowski Jr., ______;
LoriSue H. Mount, _______; Stephen J. Alexander, ______;
Others present: Barbara L. Bascom, Municipal Clerk, Dana L. Tyler, Deputy Municipal Clerk, Granville D. Magee Township Attorney and Granville M Magee, Esq.
FLAG SALUTE:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING: Notice requirements of R.S. 10:4-18 for an "Annual Notice" has been satisfied by the publication of the required advertisement in the Asbury Park Press and the Messenger Press on January 22, 2009 posting the notice on the Board in the Upper Freehold Township Municipal Building and filing a copy of said notice with the Municipal Clerk.
PRESENTATION: OPEN SPACE PLAN
REPORTS: The following Reports have been received and are on file in the office of the Municipal Clerk.
Tax Collector – March 2009
Clerk’s Report – March 2009
Construction Report – March 2009
Court Report – March 2009
CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence has been received and is on file in the office of the Municipal Clerk. These items will be kept at the counter for review for the next week.
Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders – Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Cost Share for a Development Easement Purchase in Upper Freehold Township by the Monmouth County Agriculture Development Board
Changes to COBRA Benefits Under the New Stimulus Package (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA))
Friends of the Capital to the Coast Trail – Urge for municipalities to apply for a grant to make this vital bike trail from the Capital to the Coast become a reality – copy attached
Millstone Twp. – Adoption of Resolution opposing Senate Bill S-2577/ Assembly bill A-3772 (known as the "Age-Restricted Housing Conversion Bill"
Board of Chosen Freeholders – Imlaystown Dam/Davis Station Road – Monmouth County Bridge U-11 – copy attached
General Assembly of New Jersey –Resolution in Opposition to Governor Corzine’s FY 2010 State Budget
State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection – The Department of Environmental Protection and the Garden State Preservation Trust have approved Upper Freehold Township’s application for a Green Acres matching grant of $500,000.00.
Land Use Notices:
Upper Freehold Township Zoning Board of Adjustment – Hearing on April 20, 2009 - Heidi Fusco 164 Ellisdale Road, looking for a Use Variance – copy attached
State of NJ, Department of Environmental Protection – Master Permit effective March 1, 2009 – for Construction of additions and alterations to an existing water distribution system comprising renewal of a Master Permit to serve residential and non-residential developments with Aqua NJ (This permit includes Middle School project)
Upper Freehold Township Planning Board – Public Hearing will be on April 28, 2009 for Block 22.01, Lot 1.02 for property located along Imlaystown-Hightstown Rd. and New Canton-Stone Tavern Road for a Minor Subdivision approval
Land Use Notices: - Other Municipalities
Robbinsville Township – Public Hearing will be held on April 23, 2009 amending the Affordable Housing Development Fee Provisions of the "Land Use Code"
Membership Alert: - Copies attached to Township Committee Packets
NJ Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony Scheduled
Furlough Rule Challenged
Proposed Re-Adoption Police Training Commission Rules
Important New Information from the Division of Local Government Services
NEW LEAGUE SERVICE – Recruitment and Selection Advisory Service Launched
Central Jersey Council Governments – Distribute to your Elected Officials
S-2711 – Revises Reassessment Procedures
Governor Helps League Kick-off Census 2010 Campaign
Local Unit Alignment, Reorganization and Consolidation Commission Adopts Report
Tax Exempt Bond Provisions Included in Stimulus Bill
Mortgage Stabilization and Relief Act Notification Requirements
Tax Appeals hit Local Budgets Again
Age-Restricted Housing Conversion Legislation
Census 2010 Update
National Donate Life Month
Important New Information from the Division of Local Government Services
DEP Permit Efficiency Review Task Force Implementation Plan
Funding for Local Volunteers to Assist in Digital TV Conversion
Sustainable Jersey Small Grants Funded by WAL-MART
Webcast to Focus on Energy Block Grant, Economic Recovery
Legislators to Support call for Mandates Relief
MINUTES APPROVED: A motion was offered by ____________, moved and seconded by ____________, the Special Meeting and Executive Session for February 4, 2009 be approved. The motion was approved by the following vote:
(Moslowski arrived during the Executive Session)
Faber, ______; Frascella, ________; Moslowski, ______; Mount, ______; Alexander, ______;
MINUTES APPROVED: A motion was offered by ____________, moved and seconded by ____________, the Regular Meeting minutes for March 5, 2009 be approved. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Faber, ______; Frascella, ________; Moslowski, ______; Mount, ______; Alexander, ______;
MINUTES APPROVED: A motion was offered by ____________, moved and seconded by ____________, the Regular Meeting and Executive minutes for April 2, 2009 be approved. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Faber, ______; Frascella, ________; Moslowski, ______; Mount, ______; Alexander, ______;
(All Present)
ORDINANCE 221-09 PUBLIC HEARING
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2009
ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET
APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK
PUBLIC HEARING:
Offered by: ____________________ Seconded by ______________________
Vote:
Faber, ______; Frascella, ________; Moslowski, ______; Mount, ______; Alexander, ______;
ORDINANCE 222-09 – PUBLIC HEARING
SALARY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND SETTING SALARY RANGES FOR CERTAIN OFFICERS, POSITIONS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE TOWNSHIP OF UPPER FREEHOLD, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, STATE OF NEW JERSEY
PUBLIC HEARING:
Offered by: ____________________ Seconded by ______________________
Vote:
Faber, ______; Frascella, ________; Moslowski, ______; Mount, ______; Alexander, ______;
CONSENT AGENDA:
Offered by: ____________________ Seconded by ______________________
RESOLUTION 122-09 A RESOLUTION OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 3686 WHICH PROPOSES TRANSFER OF THE GOVERNOR’S COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
RESOLUTION 123-09 A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING LOCAL EXAMINATION OF THE 2009 UPPER FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUDGET
RESOLUTION 124-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF UPPER FREEHOLD TO APPROVE AND ENDORSE THE ACQUISITION OF A DEVELOPMENT EASEMENT BY THE MONMOUTH COUNTY AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD – BLOCK 24, LOT 11
RESOLUTION 125-09 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING GAIL MELE AS RECREATION DIRECTOR FOR UPPER FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP
RESOLUTION 126-09 A RESOLUTION SETTING SALARIES FOR CERTAIN TOWNSHIP EMPLOYEES AND OFFICIALS
RESOLUTION 127-09 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A CASH MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE FOR PROJECT KNOWN AS SPREAT SITE PLAN 05-19 – BLOCK 15.01, LOT 30
RESOLUTION 128-09 A RESOLUTION GRANTING A BINGO LICENSE TO FOUR SEASONS
RESOLUTION 129-09 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH UPPER FREEHOLD REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXCHANGE OF VARIOUS SERVICES
RESOLUTION 130-09 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE OFFICER TO REFUND COAH DEVELOPMENT FEES-DIPIETRO BLOCK 15, LOT 42.07
RESOLUTION 131-09 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR COURT OFFICER SERVICES
Vote:
Faber, ______; Frascella, ________; Moslowski, ______; Mount, ______; Alexander, ______;
ORDINANCE 224-09 - INTRODUCTION
AN ORDINANCE OF UPPER FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP
IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH AND STATE
OF NEW JERSEY AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING
THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP
OF UPPER FREEHOLD CHAPTER VI, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Offered by: ____________________ Seconded by ______________________
Vote:
Faber, ______; Frascella, ________; Moslowski, ______; Mount, ______; Alexander, ______;
DISCUSSION:
Letter from Mr. Gahler requesting that the Township Committee adopt a Resolution to Retire the Property and permit it to be a cemetery conditional to the Zoning Board Approval – Decision on number of cemeteries in Upper Freehold Township
PRIVILEGE OF PUBLIC: **Any person desiring to address the Committee shall first seek recognition by the Mayor then proceed to the floor and give name and address. Statements shall be limited to five minutes.
All public shall refrain from making personal, defamatory or profane remarks or engages in any disorderly conduct which disturbs the orderly conduct of any meeting.
PRIVILEGE OF COMMITTEE:
TOWNSHIP ATTORNEY READS RESOLUTION FOR TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Offered by: __________________________Seconded by: __________________________
Vote:
Faber, ______; Frascella, ________; Moslowski, ______; Mount, ______; Alexander, ______;
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:
Roll call:
Faber, ______; Frascella, ________; Moslowski, ______; Mount, ______; Alexander, ______;
MOTION TO ADJOURN:
Motion to Adjourn Offered by: __________ Seconded by: __________
Faber, ______; Frascella, ________; Moslowski, ______; Mount, ______; Alexander, ______;