This Month's Minutes ATF Report - Auguest 2011 PAGE 2011-37 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALLAMUCHY TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
HELD AUGUST 16, 2011 AT 7:00 P.M.
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Councilwoman Schultheis.
2. Councilwoman Schultheis advised that this meeting was held in accordance with the Open
Public Meetings Act as prescribed by State Statute which was followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance. 3. Approval of Minutes: a. Regular meeting - July 19, 2011 as corrected: Page 2011-33 7. ATTORNEY REPORT - a. line 3 second sentence should read
The application will be for a small.... Motion by Councilman Sloane, seconded by Councilman Young, and approved on roll
call vote: AYES - Councilpersons Sloane, Ochwat, Young and Schultheis; ABSENT -
Mayor Cote.
4. Councilwoman Schultheis stated that there was a concern expressed regarding the growth
on Allamuchy Pond from the excessive amount of fertilizer being used by the Panther Valley
Golf and Country Club. Councilwoman Schultheis suggested that the Environmental Commission be asked to
investigate this matter. Councilman Sloane stated that he serves on the Environmental Commission and the
agreement would be between the State of New Jersey and the Country Club. It would
not have anything to do with the Township. This matter will be brought up at the
Environmental Commission for discussion.
5. APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S REPORT/ACTION LIST: a. Water Main Replacement Project - Phase 2 and Wastewater Treatment Plant
Modifications - Approve Partial Payment No. 3 in the amount of $235,182.39 to P.M.
Construction. b. Peter/Drive and Michael Drive Sidewalk and Catch Basin Repair - Approve payment of
bills in the amount of $5,218.50. 6. ATTORNEY'S REPORT: a. Attorney Wacks advised that a Notice of Tort Claim has been received regarding the
COAH units owned by the Township. There is no basis for the claims and it is possible
that a potential lawsuit will follow. PAGE 2011-38
Motion by Councilman Young, seconded by Councilman Sloane, and approved on roll
call vote: AYES - Councilpersons Sloane, Ochwat, Young and Schultheis; ABSENT -
Mayor Cote. 7. ATTORNEY'S REPORT: a.. Attorney Wacks advised that a Notice of Tort Claim has been received regarding the
COAH units owned by the Township. There is no basis for the claims and it is
possible that there is a potential lawsuit to follow.
b. Attorney Wacks advised that letters were prepared for the Eaglet Glen residents
regarding the request to eliminate Eaglet Glen as an SMSD District and the return of
funds. The letters will be mailed out to the residents as soon as the figures could be
verified with the Chief Financial Officer. 8. Councilman Young stated that he had attended the meeting regarding the water main
interconnection project. The meeting went very well and the main focus was to make sure
that sufficient notice was given to the residents regarding water disruptions. Councilman Young advised that the Fire Department Response Report is on the website.
The information could be updated as needed. Councilman Sloane stated that work was being done at the Panther Valley Mall. The
work being completed involved the installation of gas lines. The Water and Sewer
Department is aware of the work and is monitoring the situation. 9. PUBLIC SESSION: a. Sue Ellen Mikowsky, 164 Old Farm Drive was present to discuss the need for better
building identification and hydrant markings in her development. She advised that the
Wentworth Group which is the property management company nor the trustees will
address this situation accordingly.
Councilman Sloane stated that he served on the Planning Board at the time this
subdivision was approved and the Board has nothing to do with the numbering. The Municipal Clerk suggested that Ms. Mikowskys comments and concerns be
forwarded to the Township 911 Coordinator. Ms. Mikowsky stated that this is a problem that needs to be addressed by the property
Management group. She stated that the Fire Chief was very helpful and he suggested
that a meeting could be held with the residents expressing these concerns.
10. RESOLUTIONS: a. Carco - Performance Bond Release (ATTACHMENT 1).
b. Department of Transportation - Grant Application - Shades of Death Road 2012
Municipal Aid Application (ATTACHEMENT 2).
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Motion by Councilman Sloane, seconded by Councilman Ochwat, and approved on roll
call vote: AYES - Councilpersons Sloane, Ochwat, Young and Schultheis; ABSENT -
Mayor Cote: 11. OTHER/NEW BUSINESS:
a. Approval of one day Special Affairs Permit - Sunrise Shoprite - Charles Matejka
Memorial Fund, Inc. - Event to be held September 12, 2011 at the Panther Valley Golf
And Country Club.
b. Approval of Raffle Applications - Events to be held 09/13/2011 at the Panther Valley
Golf and Country Club - United Way of New Jersey.
c. Approval of Raffle Application - Allamuchy Volunteer Fire Department - Event to be
held 08/27/2011.
d. Approval of New Fireman Application - Michael Consalazio, Bowers Drive, Allamuchy,
N.J.
e. Approval of Rapid Notify Mass Notification System (Reverse 911).
f. Approval of Raffle Application - Fire Department Gold Outing - Event to be held at the
Panther Valley Golf and Country Club - 09/26/2011.
Motion by Councilman Sloane, seconded by Councilman Young, and approved on roll call
vote: AYES - Councilpersons Sloane, Ochwat, Young and Schultheis; ABSENT - Mayor
Cote. 12. APPROVAL OF BILL-LIST AND ADD-ON LIST: (ATTACHMENT 3). The following bills were added to the add-on list: Warshauer Generator, LLC (Maintenance
Agreement) - $1,775.00 and Samuri Construction (Emergency Roof Repairs) - $1,725.00. Motion by Councilman Sloane, seconded by Councilman Young, and approved on roll call
vote: AYES - Councilpersons Sloane, Ochwat, Young and Schultheis; ABSENT - Mayor
Cote. 13. ADJOUNRMENT - 7:30 P.M. Motion by Councilman Sloane, seconded by Councilman Ochwat, and approved on roll
vote: AYES - Councilpersons Sloane, Ochwat, Young and Schultheis; ABSENT -
Mayor Cote.
Respectfully Submitted,
Anne Marie Tracy, Municipal Clerk
Betty L. Schultheis, Councilwoman
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