Township of Fredon
Township Committee Meeting Minutes

This REGULAR MEETING of the Fredon Township Committee was called to order by Chairman Lazzaro at 7:00 P.M.
Chairman Lazzaro advised those present that this meeting was being held in compliance with provisions of P.L. 1975, Chapter 231, Sections 4 & 13, as noticed to the New Jersey Herald and Sunday Herald in January 2011.

ATTENDING: Mrs. Coltelli, Mr. Richardson, Mr. Thonnerieux,
Mr. White, Mr. Lazzaro

ABSENT:  None

Chairman Lazzaro invited those present to participate in a flag salute.

CORRESPONDENCE: Upon MOTION by Committeewoman Coltelli, with second by Committeeman Thonnerieux, action was moved to waive reading of correspondence since list of same had been posted and copies made available for public inspection. All in favor. Motion carried.

CONSENT AGENDA:
Mayor Lazzaro asked if anyone wished to have any items separated. No response.

* MINUTES OF TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING: January 27, 2011

* RESOLUTIONS:
a)  2011-32: APPROVING PERSON TO PERSON AND PLACE TO PLACE
LIQUOR LICENSE TRANSFER

Upon Motion by Committeewoman Coltelli, with second by Committeeman White, action was moved to approve adoption of the Consent Agenda.
ROLL CALL:  Mrs. Coltelli, aye; Mr. Thonnerieux, aye;
Mr. White, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 2011-32 as annexed, was introduced and passed at this Regular Meeting of the Fredon Township Committee.

VOUCHERS:  Upon Motion by Committeewoman Coltelli, with second by Committeeman Thonnerieux, action was moved to approve vouchers presented by CFO, Patrick Bailey.
Claims are listed on the attached schedule, which is made a part of the minutes of this meeting as a supplemental record.
ROLL CALL:  Mrs. Coltelli, aye; Mr. Thonnerieux, aye;
Mr. White, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye. Motion carried.

Committeeman Richardson arrived at 7:15 P.M.

ORDINANCE 2011-03: AN ORDINANCE TO RELEASE, VACATE AND EXTINGUISH ANY PUBLIC RIGHTS IN AND TO  EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG A PORTION OF WARNER ROAD IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FREDON, COUNTY OF SUSSEX
Mayor Lazzaro advised that discussion and consideration of Second Reading would be held on Ordinance 2011-03 as read by title. Copy has been posted and copies have been available for the public. Affidavit of publication has been received.
Upon Motion by Committeeman Thonnerieux, with second by Committeeman White, action was moved on ORDINANCE 2011- 03. Mayor Lazzaro opened discussion to the public. Committeeman Richardson explained the intent of the ordinance to Mr. Kenah who was present.
ROLL CALL:  Mrs. Coltelli, aye; Mr. Richardson, aye; Mr. Thonnerieux, aye;
Mr. White, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye. Motion carried.
BE IT RESOLVED that ORDINANCE 2011-03, as annexed, was introduced and passed at Second Reading at this Regular Meeting of the Fredon Township Committee.
 

MOTION: Upon Motion by Committeewoman Coltelli, with second by Committeeman Thonnerieux, action was moved to approve the appointment of Distinguished Citizen of the Year, to be disclosed at a later date. All in favor. Motion carried.

MOTION: Upon Motion by Committeeman Richardson, with second by Committeewoman Coltelli, action was moved to approve the use of the municipal building by the Fredon, Green, Stillwater Chamber of Commerce on February 18, 2011. All in favor. Motion carried.

Committeeman Lazzaro mentioned that the Sherriff’s department offered the use of the S.W.A.P. program to assist with any projects in the township.

The clerk presented an award received from Statewide Insurance Fund for -0- claims submitted in the past five years against township officials.

Discussion followed regarding the 2011 municipal budget.
Committeeman Richardson spoke of the decreased assessment for the township by the NJ Tax Court.

Committeeman Lazzaro updated the Committee on the recently attended Sussex County League of Municipalities meeting. Tuition costs will increase for the Sussex County Vo-Tech School. Proposed legislation such as the cancellation of the prevailing wage law was discussed.

The next League meeting will take place at the Lafayette House on April 7th with area legislators scheduled to attend.

CFO Patrick Bailey will prepare a capital ordinance to fund the $34,188.80 not included in the D.O.T. Trust Fund Grant for Phil Hardin Road Section II. The Township did receive a grant in the amount of $150,000.00 for the road project. The capital ordinance will included costs for the design fee, to complete the construction, inspection, and asphalt testing.

In the spring, roads requiring repairs will be prioritized.

At this time, the meeting was opened to the public.

Fredon Township resident Patrick Kenah agreed with the Committee’s choice for Distinguished Citizen of the Year.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Upon Motion by Committeewoman Coltelli, with second by Committeeman Richardson, action was moved on a RESOLUTION (as annexed) to move into EXECUTIVE SESSION at 7:51 P.M. All approved. Upon motion of Committeeman Richardson, with second by Committeewoman Coltelli, members of the Committee moved out of EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:12 P.M.
Mayor Lazzaro advised that a matter regarding employment and appointments was discussed. No decisions were made and the subject would be revealed at the appropriate time.

There being no further business before the Committee, upon Motion by Committeeman Richardson, with second by Committeewoman Coltelli, this meeting was adjourned at 8:13 P.M. All approved.
 

Respectfully submitted,
Joanne Charner, RMC
Municipal Clerk

This REGULAR MEETING of the Fredon Township Committee was called to order by Chairman Lazzaro at 7:00 P.M.
Chairman Lazzaro advised those present that this meeting was being held in compliance with provisions of P.L. 1975, Chapter 231, Sections 4 & 13, as noticed to the New Jersey Herald and Sunday Herald in January 2011.

ATTENDING: Mrs. Coltelli, Mr. Richardson,
Mr. White, Mr. Lazzaro

ABSENT:  Mr. Thonnerieux

Chairman Lazzaro invited those present to participate in a flag salute.

CORRESPONDENCE: Upon MOTION by Committeeman Richardson, with second by Committeewoman Coltelli, action was moved to waive reading of correspondence since list of same had been posted and copies made available for public inspection. All in favor. Motion carried.

CONSENT AGENDA:
Mayor Lazzaro asked if anyone wished to have any items separated. No response.

* MINUTES OF TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING: February 10, 2011

* RESOLUTIONS:
a) 2011-33: READ ACROSS AMERICA
b) 2011-34: RECYCLING TONNAGE GRANT
c) 2011-35: TAX SALE REDEMPTION
d) 2011-36: CANCEL OUTSTANDING CHECK
e) 2011-37: ADOPT TEMPORARY CAPITAL BUDGET FOR 2011
f) 2011-38: REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS

* REPORTS AS SUBMITTED BY:
a) Adv. Board of Health
b) Animal Control
c) Board of Adjustment
d) Code Enforcement/Zoning
e) Construction Official
f) Environmental Commission
g) Fire Company
h) Fire Sub Code Official
i) Fire Prevention
j) Municipal Court
k) Planning Board
l) Plumbing Inspector
m) Recreation Commission
n) Tax Assessor
o) Tax Collector
p) Treasurer

* BLUE LIGHT PERMIT: Request for permit by Peter J DePalma as authorized by Fire Chief Virgil Rome.

Upon Motion by Committeeman Richardson, with second by Committeewoman Coltelli, action was moved to approve adoption of the Consent Agenda.
ROLL CALL:  Mrs. Coltelli, aye; Mr. Richardson, aye;
Mr. White, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye. Motion carried.
 
 
 

RESOLUTION 2011-33, RESOLUTION 2011-34, RESOLUTION 2011-35, RESOLUTION 2011-36, RESOLUTION 2011-37, AND RESOLUTION 2011-38, as annexed, were introduced and passed at this Regular Meeting of the Fredon Township Committee.

VOUCHERS:  Upon Motion by Committeeman Richardson, with second by Committeewoman Coltelli, action was moved to approve vouchers presented by CFO, Patrick Bailey.

Claims are listed on the attached schedule, which is made a part of the minutes of this meeting as a supplemental record.

ROLL CALL:  Mrs. Coltelli, aye; Mr. Richardson, aye;
Mr. White, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE 2011 – 04: CAPITAL ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $150,000.00 FROM THE NEW JERSEY TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND AUTHORITY ACT 2011 MUNICIPAL AID PROGRAM AND $45,000.00 FROM THE TOWNSHIP OF FREDON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR PHIL HARDIN ROAD IMPROVEMENTS SECTION II
Mayor Lazzaro advised that discussion and consideration of First Reading would be held on ORDINANCE 2011-04 as read by title. No public input will be held at this time.
Upon Motion by Committeewoman Coltelli, with second by Committeeman Richardson, action was moved on ORDINANCE 2011-04.
ROLL CALL:  Mrs. Coltelli, aye; Mr. Richardson, aye;
Mr. White, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE 2011-04 was introduced and passed at this Regular Meeting of the Fredon Township Committee. Copy has been posted and copies are available for anyone who requests one. Further consideration and public hearing will take place at the Regular Meeting of the Township Committee March 10, 2011.

ORDINANCE 2011- 05: ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK
Mayor Lazzaro advised that discussion and consideration of First Reading would be held on ORDINANCE 2011-05 as read by title. No public input will be held at this time.
Upon Motion by Committeeman Richardson, with second by Committeeman White, action was moved on ORDINANCE 2011-05.
ROLL CALL:  Mrs. Coltelli, aye; Mr. Richardson, aye;
Mr. White, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE 2011-05 was introduced and passed at this Regular Meeting of the Fredon Township Committee. Copy has been posted and copies are available for anyone who requests one. Further consideration and public hearing will take place at the Regular Meeting of the Township Committee March 10, 2011.

A decision to fill the Tax Assessor’s position April 1st due to her resignation will be discussed at the March 10th Township Committee meeting. The Deputy Tax Assessor will also be resigning April 1st.

MOTION: Upon Motion by Committeeman Richardson, with second by Committeewoman Coltelli, action was moved to approve Mr. Melton’s suggestion to utilize escrow funds from his subdivision application account to pay for the outstanding invoices associated with his right of way matter before the Township Committee.
ROLL CALL:  Mrs. Coltelli, aye; Mr. Richardson, aye;
Mr. White, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye. Motion carried.

The Committee agreed to participate in the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant that, if awarded, will fund a new HVAC system in conjunction with a Direct Install Program.

Committeeman White attended the Fredon Township School Board meeting where the tuition costs were discussed for students attending the charter school.

Committeeman Richardson mentioned that there were motor vehicle accidents along with wires down reported for the past month. The next OEM meeting is scheduled for March 2nd. Inclement weather reports are now routinely sent by e-mail notification to interested parties.

Committeewoman Coltelli stated that Mr. Canace will be leaving the Land Conservancy of New Jersey on March 23rd. A new representative will meet with Committeewoman Coltelli to become familiar with open space matters.

Committeeman Richardson said that Virgil Rome from the Planning Board was appointed the liaison to the Environmental Commission.

Committeeman Lazzaro announced that the next Sussex County League of Municipalities meeting will be held on March 9th with Sheriff Michael Strada as guest speaker.

Committeeman Lazzaro along with Committeewoman Coltelli will be attending a meeting with local legislators on March 29th at the Freeholder’s conference room.

Committeeman White recommended a candidate to fill a vacancy on the Recreation Commission. Recreation Commissioner Joseph Coltelli was present to add that the Easter egg hunt would take place on April 10th. On June 17th, there will be a concert in the park.

Committeeman Lazzaro remarked that the DPW did a great job handling the winter storms. The brine system appears to be working well.

2011 MUNICIPAL BUDGET DISCUSSION
CFO Patrick Bailey and Treasurer William Liverance were present to participate in the budget discussions. A tax increase is proposed to fund in part the community services act reimbursement and for costs for the winter storms. The cost of salt for the treatment of roads increased by $33,000 for 2011. The Committee agreed with Mr. Bailey to add $75,000 to the capital improvement fund for a new truck for the DPW since two of the trucks are 23 and 25 years old. Committeeman White explained the process of leasing trucks that the Township would own after five years. The Committee will also consider adding $17,000 to the budget for a municipal software accounting system. Much discussion was held on net debt that the Township could incur through bonding. A shared service for municipal positions was discussed. The Committee will revisit the subject of raises or bonuses for Township employees. The 2011 municipal budget will be introduced on March 10th.

At this time, the meeting was opened to the public.

Recreation Commissioner Joseph Coltelli was present to state that he agrees with the employees receiving a bonus check this year if raises were not to be given. The Fredon Day activities can be scaled down to save the Township money.

There being no further business before the Committee, upon Motion by Committeeman Richardson, with second by Committeewoman Coltelli, this meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M. All approved.
 

Respectfully submitted,
Joanne Charner, RMC
Municipal Clerk