This Month's Minutes ATFD Run Sheet - July PAGE 2011-32 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALLAMUCHY TOWNSHIP COUNCIL HELD JULY 19, 2011 AT 7:00 P.M.
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Cote.
2. Mayor Cote 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 Cote, Councilman Ochwat, Councilwoman Schultheis, Councilman Sloane
and Councilman Young. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a. Regular Meeting - June 21, 2011 as submitted. Motion by Councilman Sloane, seconded by Councilman Ochwat, and approved on roll
call vote: AYES - Councilpersons Sloane, Ochwat, Young and Mayor Cote; ABSTAIN -
Councilwoman Schultheis. 5. MAYORS' REPORT: a. Mayor Cote advised that he had met with representatives from Gem Solar, Dr.
Frederiks and Attorney Wacks regarding the proposed solar project. Attorney Wacks stated that an appraisal of the property should be done and that the
Township acquire the property. A determination would need to be made as to the useful
life of the solar equipment and that figure would be divided into the appraised value.
This figure would be the set amount the school board would receive every year. Attorney Wacks advised that the Township would retain the revenue. This revenue
would be used to offset municipal taxes. 6. APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S REPORT/ACTION LIST:
a. Authorize Partial Payment No. 2 to P.M. Construction in the amount of $238,473.87
(Water Main Replacement Project); (Check to be released upon approval of Twp.
Engineer).
b. Shades of Death Road Improvement Project Authorize payment to Key-Tech in
the amount of $3,500.00;
c. Shades of Death Road Improvement Project Authorize payment to M.L. Ruberton
(Guiderail End Treatments) in the amount of $6,388.00;
d. Shades of Death Road Improvement Project Approve Payment to Tilcon New York,
Inc. in the amount of $237,647.76 (Check to be released upon approval of Township
Engineer).
Motion by Councilman Sloane, seconded by Councilwoman Schultheis, and approved
on roll call vote: AYES - Councilpersons Sloane, Ochwat, Young, Schultheis and Mayor
Cote.
PAGE 2011-33 7. ATTORNEY'S REPORT: a. Attorney Wacks advised that a letter was received from the Warren County Housing
Program advising the Township that the Housing Program will be submitting an
application to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. The application will
be for a small cities grant to provide rehabilitation assistance for low and moderate
income households to address needed dwelling repairs. Attorney Wacks suggested that the Township Council authorize the Mayor to sign
a letter supporting the application by Warren County. This may help the Township
obtain grant funding for housing in need of repair. The grant money would be available
and it would give the municipality an opportunity to rehabilitate dwellings. There is
no financial commitment by the Township. Motion by Councilwoman Schultheis, seconded by Councilman Sloane, carried to
authorize Mayor Cote to sign the letter of support to the filing of a grant application by
the Warren County Housing Program for a small cities grant. Roll call vote: AYES
Councilpersons Sloane, Ochwat, Schultheis, Young and Mayor Cote. b. Attorney Wacks advised that he had prepared two resolutions for consideration by
the Township Council. The first resolution addresses the concern and need for a traffic
light at the County Route 517/Route 80 ramp. The other resolution addresses the Fire
Departments request for a grant to purchase playground equipment to be used in the
Allamuchy Playground.
8. COUNCIL/COMMITTEE REPORTS: a. Councilman Ochwat reported that he has was not aware of any further action regarding
the Certificate of Occupancy for the Mountain Villa School. There were drafts of a letter
circulated with conditions that needed to be met but to his knowledge the letter has not
been approved by representatives of the school or sent to the state by the schools
architect. The Mountain Villa School is still operating under a temporary Certificate of
Occupancy and it is uncertain as to when a final Certificate of Occupancy will be granted. b. Councilman Young stated that he would like to report that normal maintenance is
occurring on the roads. The spray program has started along with roadside mowing.
The DPW is conducting additional grading and shoulder work at the lower end of
Catswamp Road. A tree trimmer will be brought in to trim low hanging trees in
preparation for the winter. Councilman Young advised that the fence at the recreation field has been repaired and
quotes are being obtained for the application of additional clay on the ball fields.
It was recommended that money be appropriated in the 2012 municipal budget for
repairs to the tennis courts and basketball courts. c. Councilwoman Schultheis stated that she wanted to mention that the Rutherfurd Hall
Grant Application hearing will be held August 1, 2011 by the Warren County Municipal
and Charitable Conservancy Trust Fund Committee.
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9. Attorney Wacks advised that a letter was received from the Warren County Engineers
Office regarding engine braking. The letter advises that the State of New Jersey Department
of Transportation does not approve of the prohibition of engine braking. He advised that he
will do some more research on this matter and report back to the Township Council at the
August meeting. 10. PUBLIC SESSION There were no comments from the public and the public session was closed. 11. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING: a. # 2011-07 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER
XV, "AFFORDABLE HOUSING ORDINANCE", OF THE CODE OF
THE TOWNSHIP OF ALLAMUCHY, COUNTY OF WARREN,
STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS
OF THE NEW JERSEY COUNCIL ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING
(COAH) BY SPECIFICALLY AMENDING SECTION 15-115,
ENTITLED "DEVELOPMENT FEES. Motion by Councilman Sloane, seconded by Councilwoman Schultheis, carried to
adopt Ordinance # 2011-07 on second reading. At this time, the meeting was opened to the public.
There were no comments or objections from the public and the public hearing was
closed.
Roll call vote: AYES Councilpersons Sloane, Schultheis, Ochwat, Young and Mayor
Cote. b. # 2011-08 ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ALLAMUCHY, COUNTY
OF WARREN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO REPLACE CHAPTER
79 ENTITLED "FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION" IN ITS
ENTIRETY WITH A NEW CHAPTER 79 ENTITLED "FLOOD
DAMAGE PREVENTION. Motion by Councilman Sloane, seconded by Councilwoman Schultheis, carried to
adopt Ordinance # 2011-08 on second reading. At this time, the meeting was opened to the public. There were no comments or objections from the public and the public hearing was
closed. Roll call vote: AYES Councilpersons Sloane, Schultheis, Ochwat, Young and Mayor
Cote. PAGE 2011-35 c. # 2011-09 AN ORDINANCEOF THE TOWNSHIP OF ALLAMUCHY
PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF $5,000 FOR THE
PURCHASE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT FROM
THE GENERAL CAPITAL - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
FUND. Motion by Councilwoman Schultheis, seconded by Councilman Ochwat, carried to
adopt Ordinance # 2011-09 on second reading. At this time, the meeting was opened to the public. There were no comments or objections from the public and the public hearing was closed. Roll call vote: AYES Councilpersons Sloane, Schultheis, Ochwat, Young and
Mayor Cote. d. # 2011-10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ALLAMUCHY
PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF $10,000 FOR THE
PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE STREETS AND ROADS
DEPARTMENT FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT FUND.
Motion Councilman Young, seconded by Councilwoman Schultheis, carried to adopt
Ordinance # 2011-10 on second reading. At this time, the meeting was opened to the public. There were no comments or objections from the public and the public hearing was closed. Roll call vote: AYES Councilpersons Sloane, Schultheis, Ochwat, Young and Mayor
Cote.
e. # 2011-11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ALLAMUCHY
PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF $10,000 FOR
IMPROVEMENTS TO ALLAMUCHY TOWNSHIP BUILDINGS
AND GROUNDS FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT FUND. Motion by Councilman Young, seconded by Councilman Sloane, carried to
adopt Ordinance # 2011-11 on second reading. At this time, the meeting was opened to the public. There were no comments or objections and the public hearing was closed. Roll call vote: AYES Councilpersons Sloane, Schultheis, Ochwat, Young and
Mayor Cote.
PAGE 2011-36 12. RESOLUTIONS: a. 2010 Audit Review (ATTACHMENT 1). Motion by Councilman Sloane, seconded by Councilwoman Schultheis, and approved on
roll call vote: AYES - Councilpersons Sloane, Ochwat, Schultheis, Young and Mayor
Cote. b. Extension of Tax Quarter (ATTACHMENT 2).
c. Allamuchy Land Development - Authorize the filing of an application to construct a
Public Water Facilities (ATTACHMENT 3).
d. Allamuchy Land Development - Authorize the Municipal Engineer and the Mayor to
endorse new TWA permits submitted by the Developer (ATTACHMENT 4).
e. Route 517/Route 80 Traffic Light (ATTACHMENT 5).
f. Grant for Playground Equipment - Fire Department (ATTACHMENT 6). Motion by Councilman Sloane, seconded by Councilman Ochwat, and approved on roll
call vote: AYES Councilpersons Sloane, Schultheis, Ochwat, Young and Mayor Cote. 13. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND ADD-ON LIST (ATTACHMENT 7). Motion by Councilman Sloane, seconded by Councilman Young, and approved on roll call
vote: AYES - Councilpersons Sloane, Ochwat, Schultheis, Young and Mayor Cote. 14. ADJOURNMENT - 7:30 P.M. Motion by Councilman Sloane, seconded by Councilman Ochwat, and approved on roll call
Vote: AYES - Councilpersons Sloane, Ochwat, Schultheis, Young and Mayor Cote.
Respectfully Submitted,
Anne Marie Tracy, Municipal Clerk
James H. Cote, Mayor
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