TOWNSHIP OF UPPER FREEHOLD
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 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.
Tax Collector’s Report – September 2007
Court Report – September 2007
Report from Administrator on Seminar
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.
Cablevision – effective immediately The Tube, carried on digital channel 184 would be ceasing operations
Cablevision will be launching channel moves.
State of New Jersey, Department of Banking and Insurance – Department of Banking and Insurance has prepared a concise resource brochure, "A Homeowner’s Guide to Subprime." – posted
Township of Plumsted passed an Resolution on October 3, 2007, Supporting passage of A4468 directing the Secretary of Agriculture to determine gypsy moth control and appropriate funding for the cost of implementing the required control measures
Letter sent to Assemblyman Ronald Dancer – Proposed A4480 Horse Speed Limit Bill – copy attached
Upper Freehold Township Planning Board – Recommendation – Right of First Refusal – copy attached
State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection – Upper Freehold Township received 11,015.2 as its Fiscal Year 2008 in-lieu-of tax payment for state and nonprofit owned open space within our community
Legislative Brief – Proposed NJDEP Rules to Increase Wetlands Restrictions and compliance costs
State of New Jersey, Department of Treasury, Division of Taxation 2007 Certification of the Table of Equalized Valuations
State of New Jersey, Department of the Treasury Division of Taxation 2008 Certification of Average Ratios and Common Level Ranges for Use in the Tax Year 2008
Monmouth County Planning Board
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Monmouth County Planning Board 2006 Annual Reporto
2006 Proposed Development Activity Year-End Summaryo
2007 ProfileLand Use Notices:
Stream Encroachment & Freshwater Wetlands Permit Application – UNION TRANSPORTATION TRAIL
The Trust for Public Land regarding Breza Road, Block 44, Lot 2 – General Permit authorization (authorizes regulated activities, such as construction or development, in wetlands and adjacent transition areas)
State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection – Notice of Approval of Extension request for the completion of the remedial action via soil blending – Perlman Farm , 43 Sharon Station Road
Hydroscience, Inc. – Underground Tank Removal for 43 Chambers Road, Block 16.01, Lot 4.01
Request of Letter of Interpretation (Line Verification) Cream Ridge Auto Sales, Route 539, Blk 57, Lot 8.01
Land Use Notices: - Other Municipalities
Allentown Borough – Public Hearing regarding Stormwater Management on November 5, 2007 @ 7:00 p.m.
Millstone Township – Adoption of Ordinance 07-25 on October 17, 2007 Amending the "Land Use and Development Regulations" by deleting in its entirety "Architectural and Building Requirements" and by adding a new section "Regulations Applicable to all Zoning Districts", in order to Provide "Architectural Guidelines & Design Standards for Nonresidential Buildings"
NJSLM Membership Alert: - Copies attached to Township Committee Packets
Important Conference Sessions BEING GREEN
New Responsibilities for Local Officials
Important Conference Sessions SCHOOL FUNDING
State ABC Director Rules That Municipalities Lack Power to Enact Keg Registration Ordinances
Important Conference Session LAND USE
New Information from the Division of Local Government Services
FCC Order Concerning Cell Antenna Backup
New Acting DCA Commissioner
Meeting with Commissioner Doria
Inventory and Inspection of County/Municipality Owned Culverts
Proposed Rules on Pedestrian Safety
S-2249, Paid Family Leave
Invitation to a Conference on Innovative Global Warming Solutions
Important Conference Sessions INTERGOVERMENTAL RELATIONS
House Fails to Override President’s Veto of Children’s Health Bill
Solid Waste Facility Siting Loop-Hole Closed in House-Passed Bill
Senate Approves COPS Funding
New Information from the Division of Local Government Services
Important Conference Sessions QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES
Governor Signs New Towing Regulation Law, A-4053
League’s Affiliation with Mayors Wellness Campaign & New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute
New Towing Regulations Law Chapter 193 (A-4053)
ORDINANCE 193-07 - ADOPTION
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE SPEED LIMIT ON
SHARON STATION ROAD IN THE TOWNSHIP OF UPPER FREEHOLD
IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Public Hearing:
Offered by: ____________________ Seconded by ______________________
Vote:
Alexander, _____; Faber, _____; Miscoski, _____; Reed, _____; Fleischacker,
_____.
RESOLUTION 242-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF BILLS
Offered by: ____________________ Seconded by ______________________
Vote:
Alexander, _____; Faber, _____; Miscoski, _____; Reed, _____; Fleischacker, _____;
RESOLUTION 243-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Offered by: ____________________ Seconded by ______________________
Vote:
Alexander, _____; Faber, _____; Miscoski, _____; Reed, _____; Fleischacker, _____;
RESOLUTION 244-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT
Offered by: ____________________ Seconded by ______________________
Vote:
Alexander, _____; Faber, _____; Miscoski, _____; Reed, _____; Fleischacker, _____;
CONSENT AGENDA
Offered by: ____________________ Seconded by ______________________
RESOLUTION 245-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN OVERPAYMENT
OF TAXES BE REFUNDED ON BLOCK 18 LOT 5
RESOLUTION 246-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A RAFFLE LICENSE FOR THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #7333
RESOLUTION 247-07 A RESOLUTION EMPLOYING CO-DIRECTORS FOR THE UPPER FREEHOLD WINTER YOUTH BASKETBALL PROGRAM
RESOLUTION 248–07 A RESOLUTION AMENDING APPROVAL OF A FARMLAND PRESERVATION PROJECT TO PROVIDE FOR ACQUISITION FOR AN INSTALLMENT PURCHASE OPTION - HOFLING
Vote:
Alexander, _____; Faber, _____; Miscoski, _____; Reed, _____; Fleischacker, _____;
PRIVILEGE OF PUBLIC:
PRIVILEGE OF COMMITTEE:
IF NEEDED: 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, _____.