TOWNSHIP OF UPPER FREEHOLD
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 1, 2007
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Meeting is called to order by Mayor Fleischacker at _________P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Stephen J. Alexander, ______; Robert Faber, ______; William E. Miscoski, ______;
David Reed, ______; Stephen J. Fleischacker, ______.
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 11, 2007 posting the notice on the Board in the Upper Freehold Township Municipal Building and filing a copy of said notice with the Municipal Clerk.
REPORTS: The following Reports have been received and are on file in the office of the Municipal Clerk. Copies are included in Township Committee meeting packet.
Construction - January 2007
Clerk’s Report – January 2007
Municipal Court Report – January 2007 / Annual Report 2006
Tax Collector’s Report – January 2007 / Annual Statement of Receipts 12/31/06
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.
Board of Chosen Freeholders – Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Annual Allocation from the Monmouth County Open Space, Recreation, and Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund – See copy attached for apportionment of Funds Collected
Monmouth County Board of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services – Barry W. Johnson has assumed duties as Assistant Director for Monmouth County Department of Human Services, Charles D. Brown, III will be taking his position.
Board of Chosen Freeholders – "Resolution Establishing Five Areas of Related Governmental Functions for 2007" for the Board of Chosen Freeholders
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Administrative Services – Freeholder Anna C. Littleo
Finance – Freeholder Barbara McMorrowo
Public Works & Engineering - Freeholder William C. Barhamo
Public Services & Regulations - Freeholder Lillian Burryo
Human Services – Freeholder Robert CliftonSee attached resolution for more details.
Twp. of Middletown – Resolution Requesting the Governor and State Legislature to Address Legislative Initiatives toward Property Tax Relief
NJ Transit – Draft Environmental Impact Statement for project known as ARC (Access to Regions Core) which is a project to improve access to Midtown Manhattan – Review period thru 4/10/ 2007
County of Monmouth, Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services – Boards Approval and recommendation to the Board of Chosen Freeholders for allocation of $43,296.00 for Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, this is the same amount as 2006
Cablevision – Upper Freehold Township received $17,155.00 for franchise fees in the year 2006. See attached record of fees
Twp. of Plumsted adopted a Resolution supporting passage of A-2026 to establish a penalty for failing to comply with School Crossing Guard Signals
James P. Wishbow Co.- Commendation Letter –Building Department
State of NJ, Department of Environmental Protection – Proposed Amendments to the Lower Delaware, Monmouth County and Upper Delaware Water Quality Management Plans for Phosphorus TMDLs in Watershed Management Areas 11 and 20.
Land Use Notices:
State of NJ, DEP – Freshwater Wetlands Statewide General Permit Water Quality Certification and Waiver of Transition Area for Access and Transition Area Waiver – Averaging Plan for project known as Campusome, Inc.-Rues Road, Block 16, Lot 13.01
State of NJ, DEP –Letter of Interpretation/Line Verification Block 39, Lot 2.02, Route 539 (Marge’s Deli)
State of NJ, DEP – No Further Action Letter, Block 55, Lot 16, 32 Arneytown-Hornerstown Road Re: Removal of Underground Storage Tank
State of NJ, DEP – Michael Coiro Building Block 27, Lots 30.02, 33.01 & 34.01, disapproving the application for an amendment to the Monmouth County WQMP.
State of NJ, DEP – Letter regarding application for the Proposed Upper Freehold Regional School District Middle School Block 43, Lot 17.01 – public comment period will close April 18, 2007. See attached other comments from the Bureau Chief.
Environmental Soil Sciences – Application for Letter of Interpetatin for Weetlands Line Verification, Block 55, Lots 14 & 14.01, Gary Johnson, Arneystown-Hornerstown Road
State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection – Permit request for installation of natural gas distribution mains within road rights-of-ways within PSE&G’s 2,383 sq. mile service territory
State of NJ, Department of Environmental Protection – No Further Action Letter for the Zion (Taft) Property, 35 Imlaystown Road -removal of underground storage tanks.
Land Use Notices – Other Municipalities:
Monmouth County Planning Board’s comments for consideration on Washington Twp., Mercer County Periodic Reexamination of Master Plan & Land Use Element Amendment. See attached
NJSLM Membership Alert: - Copies attached to Township Committee Packets
Trial Court Strikes Down Sex Offender Residency Ordinance
Assembly Action on Several Special Property Tax Session Bills
Mayor’s Wellness Campaign – Your Invitation to Join
Municipal Court Security
Senate Passes A-2/S-20, "Caps and Credits"
Appellate Court Decision on COAH Growth Share Regulations
Federal budget
Proposed Rules from the Division of Pensions and Benefits
Second Reprint of S-17 Public Employee Pension Reform
S-2249 (Paid Family Disability Leave)
Clarification Concerning Lazy Bidder Law (Chapter 4, Public Laws of 2007)
I. Documentation of COAH Plan Costs
Unused Sick Leave and Dual Office Holding
Levy Cap Information (A-1/S-20, as passed by Legislature)
Mayors Support Troops on Active Duty
A-1/S-20 Tax Levy Cap Bill Follow up to 2/9/07 Letter
Federal Budget Proposal Effects on Programs of Importance to Municipalities
No Monday Bid
Appeal of COAH Regs
The Acceptance of Fees by Mayors Performing Marriages and Civil Unions
Clean Communities Program
Governor’s Budget Proposal (Preliminary Analysis)
ORDINANCE 183-07 - PUBLIC HEARING
AN ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET
COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCE AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK
WHEN THE COLA IS EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN 2.5 PERCENT
PUBLIC HEARING:
Offered by: ____________________ Seconded by ______________________
Vote:
Alexander, _____; Faber, _____; Miscoski, _____; Reed, _____; Fleischacker, _____;
RESOLUTION 87-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF BILLS
Offered by: ____________________ Seconded by ______________________
Vote:
Alexander, _____; Faber, _____; Miscoski, _____; Reed, _____; Fleischacker, _____;
RESOLUTION 88-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE FOR WOODS AT CREAM RIDGE – Phase 2
Offered by: ____________________ Seconded by ______________________
Vote:
Alexander, _____; Faber, _____; Miscoski, _____; Reed, _____; Fleischacker, _____;
RESOLUTION 89-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE FOR WOODS AT CREAM RIDGE – Phase 3
Offered by: ____________________ Seconded by ______________________
Vote:
Alexander, _____; Faber, _____; Miscoski, _____; Reed, _____; Fleischacker, _____;
CONSENT AGENDA
Offered by: ____________________ Seconded by ______________________
RESOLUTION 90-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVANCED PAYMENT FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS
RESOLUTION 91-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN OVERPAYMENT OF TAXES BE REFUNDED ON BLOCK 22.01, LOT 1 DUE TO STATE TAX APPEAL
RESOLUTION 92-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN OVERPAYMENT OF TAXES BE REFUNDED ON BLOCK 17.01, LOT 10
RESOLUTION 93-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX COLLECTOR TO CANCEL TAXES DUE TO COUNTY TAX APPEALS
RESOLUTION 94-07 A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE HIRING OF SUBSTITUTE ACTING ELECTRICAL SUB-CODE OFFICIAL
RESOLUTION 95-07 A RESOLUTION HIRING SUBSTITUTE ACTING PLUMBING SUB-CODE OFFICIAL
RESOLUTION 96-07 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LETTER TO MONMOUTH COUNTY ENGINEER REGARDING TRAFFIC REGULATIONS ON ROUTE 526.
RESOLUTION 97-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH A PERSONNEL MATTER
RESOLUTION 98-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP FORRESTOR TO PREPARE A COMMUNITY FORESTRY MANAGEMENT PLAN
RESOLUTION 99-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UPPER FREEHOLD REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM
Vote:
Alexander, _____; Faber, _____; Miscoski, _____; Reed, _____; Fleischacker, _____;
PRIVILEGE OF PUBLIC:
PRIVILEGE OF COMMITTEE:
TOWNSHIP ATTORNEY READS RESOLUTION FOR TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Offered by: __________________________Seconded by: __________________________
Vote:
Alexander, _____; Faber, ______; Miscoski, _____; Reed, _____ Fleischacker, _____.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:
Roll call:
Alexander, _____; Faber, ______; Miscoski, _____; Reed, _____ Fleischacker, _____.
MOTION TO ADJOURN:
Motion to Adjourn Offered by: __________ Seconded by: __________
ROLL CALL:
Alexander, _____; Faber, ______; Miscoski, _____; Reed, _____ Fleischacker, _____.