This Month's Minutes ATFD February Report PAGE 2012-10 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALLAMUCHY TOWNSHIP COUNCIL HELD FEBRUARY 21, 2012 AT 7:00 P.M. 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by Mayor Schultheis. 2. Mayor 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. Present: Mayor Schultheis, Councilwoman Cook, Councilman Sloane and Councilman Young; Absent - Councilman Ochwat. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a. Reorganization Meeting - January 3, 2012 as presented. Motion by Councilman Sloane, seconded by Councilman Young, and approved on roll call vote: AYES - Councilpersons Sloane, Young and Mayor Schultheis; ABSENT - Councilman Ochwat and Councilwoman Cook. b. Special Meeting - January 11, 2012 as presented. Motion by Councilman Sloane, seconded by Councilman Young, and approved on roll call vote: AYES - Councilpersons Sloane, Young and Mayor Schultheis; ABSENT - Councilman Ochwat and Councilwoman Cook. c. Regular Meeting - January 18, 2012 as submitted. Motion by Councilman Sloane, seconded by Councilman Young, and approved on roll call vote: AYES - Councilpersons Sloane, Young and Mayor Schultheis; ABSENT - Councilman Ochwat and Councilwoman Cook. 5. Mayor Schultheis advised that the gas pressure at the Fire House is being addressed and hopefully will be corrected soon. The architect and the engineers are working together to get this problem resolved. 6. ENGINEERS REPORT: a. Dallarda Drive Detention Basin Plate with a 3 opening approval of quote Modern Concrete - $234.00. b. Bountiful Drive Drainage Improvements A letter granting easements must be received by the Township no later than March 14, 2012 from Mr. Davies and Mr. Meyers. Motion by Councilman Young, seconded by Councilman Sloane, and approved on roll call vote: AYES Councilpersons Sloane, Young and Mayor Schultheis; ABSENT Councilman Ochwat and Councilwoman Cook. PAGE 2012-11 7. ATTORNEY'S REPORT: a. Attorney Wacks stated that he had prepared a resolution to accept a detention and drainage easement agreement from John Abromitis and Eileen Coen (Husband and Wife) with regard to the Bountiful Drive Drainage Improvement Project. Motion by Councilman Sloane, seconded by Councilman Young, and approved on roll call vote: AYES - Councilpersons Sloane, Young and Mayor Schultheis; ABSENT - Councilman Ochwat and Councilwoman Cook. b. Attorney Wacks advised that he had reviewed and revised the Remax Property Maintenance Agreement. All expenditures will need to be approved by the Township. c. Attorney Wacks stated that the bid specifications for garbage and recycling have been finalized and changes were made in accordance with the Township Council recommendations. d. Attorney Wacks advised that Attorney Beilin is reviewing the Rutherfurd Hall Grant agreement and a report will be made at the March meeting.. 8. At this time, Mayor Schultheis issued the Oath of Office to Fire Chief Kevin Flanagan. 9. PUBLIC SESSION There were no comments from the public and the public session was closed. 10. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING: a. # 2012-02 BOND ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $250,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $237,500 OF BONDS AND/OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVEMENTS TO SHADES OF DEATH ROAD, PHASE II, AUTHORIZED TO BE UNDERTAKEN IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF ALLAMUCHY, IN THE COUNTY OF WARREN, NEW JERSEY. Motion by Councilman Sloane, seconded by Councilman Young, and approved on roll call vote: AYES - Councilpersons Sloane, Young, and Mayor Schultheis; ABSENT - Councilman Ochwat and Councilwoman Cook. 11. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING: a. # 2012-01 BOND ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $3,115,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING BONDS AND/OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ALLAMUCHY, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,115,000, TO REFUND, IN FULL OR IN PART, THE OUTSTANDING BALANCE OF GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2004A OF THE TOWNSHIP TO REDEEM IN FULL OR IN PART SUCH OUTSTANDING BALANCE AND TO PAGE 2012-12 FINANCE THE COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH REFUNDING BONDS ON BEHALF OF THE TOWNSHIP AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH REFUNDING BONDS. The Municipal Clerk advised that the Local Finance Board has not approved the documents submitted by the Bond Counsel and the public hearing be carried to the March 20, 2012 Township Council meeting. Motion by Councilman Sloane, seconded by Councilman Young, and approved on roll call vote: AYES - Councilpersons Sloane, Young and Mayor Schultheis; ABSENT - Councilman Ochwat and Councilwoman Cook. 12. RESOLUTIONS: a. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Allamuchy, County of Warren, State of New Jersey, that the following tax refund is hereby approved: Block 718 Lot 40 - $1,355.00. b. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Allamuchy, County of Warren, State of New Jersey, that the following Homestead Rebate is hereby refunded: Block 708 Lot 13 - $978.79. c. Approval of Blue Light Permits Anita Hahn (Allamuchy-Green First Aid Squad), Michael Consalazio (ATVFD), Philip Garcia (ATVFD), David Berkenbush (ATVFD), Barbara Morgan (Allamuchy-Green First Aid Squad), Annette Toomey (Allamuchy-Green First Aid Squad). d. Approval of New Fireman Application Sean ORourke, Rainier Court, Allamuchy, N.J. e. Resolution to accept the Detention Drainage Easement Bountiful Drive Improvement Project and authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute the same (ATTACHMENT 1). Motion by Councilman Sloane, seconded by Councilman Young, and approved on roll call vote: AYES Councilpersons Sloane, Young and Mayor Schultheis; ABSENT Councilman Ochwat and Councilwoman Cook. 13. OTHER/NEW BUSINESS: a. Appointments to the Musconetcong River Management Council Charles Fineran and Royal Nadeau (Alternate). Motion by Councilman Young, seconded by Councilman Sloane, and approved on roll call vote: AYES Councilpersons Sloane, Young and Mayor Schultheis; ABSENT Councilman Ochwat and Councilwoman Cook. b. Authorize the Municipal Clerk to advertise the Solid Waste and Recycling Bid. Motion by Councilman Young, seconded by Councilman Sloane, and approved on roll call vote: AYES Councilpersons Sloane, Young and Mayor Schultheis; ABSENT Councilman Ochwat and Councilwoman Cook. PAGE 2012-13 c. Remax Property Maintenance Agreement (Village of Old Farm) Authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement as presented by Attorney Wacks. Motion by Councilman Young, seconded by Councilman Sloane, and approved on roll call vote: AYES Councilpersons Sloane, Young and Mayor Schultheis; ABSENT Councilman Ochwat and Councilwoman Cook. d. Authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute the Highlands Contract Grant Agreement Amendment. Motion by Councilman Sloane, seconded by Councilman Young, and approved on roll call vote: AYES Councilpersons Sloane, Young and Mayor Schultheis; ABSENT Councilman Ochwat and Councilwoman Cook. 14. APPROVAL OF BILL LIST AND ADD-ON LIST AS PRESENTED (ATTACHMENT 2). Motion by Councilman Sloane, seconded by Councilman Young, and approved on roll call vote: AYES Councilpersons Sloane, Young and Mayor Schultheis; ABSENT Councilman Ochwat and Councilwoman Cook. 15. ADJOURNMENT 7:20 P.M. Motion by Councilman Sloane, seconded by Councilman Young, carried to adjourn at 7:20 P.M. Roll call vote: AYES Councilpersons Sloane, Young and Mayor Schultheis; ABSENT Councilman Ochwat and Councilwoman Cook. Respectfully Submitted, Anne Marie Tracy, Municipal Clerk Betty L. Schultheis, Mayor |
