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MINUTES – MENDHAM TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE December 19, 2006 Mayor Krieg called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in
Township Hall, ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Krieg, Mr. Pierson, Mr.
Phelan,
Mr. Schrier, Ms. Florek
Absent:
Also Present: Christopher
Falcon, Esq., Township Attorney
Penny Newell, Township Clerk SALUTE TO THE FLAGMayor Krieg read the following statement: STATEMENT OF ADEQUATE NOTICE:
“Adequate notice of this meeting of the Township Committee of the
Township of Mendham was given as required by the Open Public Meetings Act as
follows: Notice was given to the Observer
Tribune and the Daily Record on January 6 2006; Notice was posted on
the bulletin board in Township Offices and Notice was filed with the Clerk on
January 6, 2006.” APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
December 11, 2006 – Mr. Schrier made a motion to approve these minutes as
written; Mr. Pierson seconded the motion. ROLL
CALL – All present voted YES.
OLD BUSINESS
No Old Business NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution R2006-154 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE
WHEREAS, it is deemed appropriate that the Township Committee discuss the
matters hereafter mentioned without the presence of the public in accordance
with the provisions of R.S. 10:412b, being section 7b of the Open Public
Meetings Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Matters relating
to: [x]
personnel/appointments to boards, commissions, committees; Assessor
Position; Prosecutor Position [x]
contract negotiations/Emergency Communications; joint Library
shall be discussed
by the Township Committee without the presence of the public.
It is anticipated that these matters can be disclosed to the public when
further action is taken in connection with the discussion. Mr. Schrier made a
motion to adopt R2006-154; Mr. Pierson seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL – All
present voted YES. 2.
Resolution R2006-155
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE WHEREAS, Edmunds & Associates, Inc., provides Computer Systems for Local Governments; and WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interests of the Township of Mendham to enter into agreements with Edmunds & Associates, Inc. for providing Computer System Support to the Township for the Year 2007; and WHEREAS, funds will be available for this purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the 1.
The 2.
The 3. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the Township the Agreements authorized by paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Resolution and the Township Clerk is hereby authorized to attest such Agreements and when so executed and attested, the Agreements shall be valid and legally binding obligations of the Township of Mendham, and the proper officials of the Township shall perform all acts necessary for the execution of such Agreements. 4.
Certified copies of this Resolution shall be forwarded by the
Township Clerk to Edmunds & Associates, Inc., Mr. Pierson made a motion to adopt R2006-155; Ms. Florek seconded the motion. ROLL CALL – All present voted YES. 3. Request by Brookside Engine Company for Vehicle Repair: Mr. Mountain reported that #19-62 had problems with both the brakes and pumps that requires immediate attention and BEC doesn’t have funding for the repairs. Mr. Mountain said that according to our CFO there are sufficient funds in the Township budget to allow for a transfer to support the needed repairs. Mr. Pierson said he recommends approval of this request. Ms. Florek said, in looking at the invoice, there is a long list of things wrong and she asked if adequate care is being taken of the apparatus. Mr. Pierson said these particular problems were discovered during the annual testing. Mr. Phelan said preventative maintenance over a period of time should have documented these issues and he said they should proceed with funding the repairs. He also suggested inviting the BEC Chief and Chief Engineer to discuss this with the Township Committee at a future meeting.
The Committee agreed to fund the needed repairs. 4. Resolution R2006-156 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE WHEREAS, Robert D. Pierson has served as a member of the Mendham Township Committee since January 1992; and WHEREAS, Bob Pierson, during his tenure on the Township Committee, served as Mayor in 1995, 1996, 2003 and 2004 and as Deputy Mayor in 2001, 2002, 2005 and 2006; and WHEREAS, Bob Pierson has been a competent leader, a strong negotiator and a compassionate voice of reason, all with a genuine concern for this municipality; and WHEREAS, Bob Pierson has also served on the Mendham Township Planning Board, and has been active with the Brookside Engine Company, the Ten Towns Committee, Morris Tomorrow, the Raritan Highlands Compact and many other civic and conservationist organizations; and WHEREAS, Bob Pierson has participated in all these many areas, while always maintaining his wonderful and extremely sharp sense of humor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the 5. Resolution R2006-157 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MENDHAM, IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY, EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO ERNEST DEL GUERCIO FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE TOWNSHIP AS TAX ASSESSOR
WHEREAS, Ernest Del Guercio has served the WHEREAS, during his many years with the Township, Ernest Del Guercio has maintained his office with competence and dignity; and WHEREAS, Ernest Del Guercio has announced his retirement as of December 31, 2006.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Resolutions 156 and 157 were unanimously approved. ADMINISTRATOR REPORT 1. Mr. Mountain
reported that the Board of Health has approved the septic plans for the 2. Mr. Mountain reported that the Township Engineer is working on a report regarding the Knollwood Trail drainage issue and will be at the first meeting in January to present his report to the Committee. Mr. Mountain said he also spoke with the Ten Towns regarding a grant for the improvements to the drainage system through the DEP. 3. Mr. Mountain
said a Ground-breaking ceremony for the 4. Mr. Mountain noted that he would miss Mr. Pierson, pointing out that the Committee is now down to two of the five members that hired him in 1997. OPEM ITEMS LIST The Open Items List was reviewed an updated. CORRESPONDENCE1. Morris County Superintendent of Elections/Increase in Cost for School Board Elections 2. NJLM Advisory (5) LEGISLATIVE REPORT No Report HEARING PERSONS PRESENT Upon motion duly made and seconded the meeting was opened to the public.
No one present asked to be heard. Upon
motion duly made and seconded the meeting was closed to the public. Upon motion duly made and seconded the Committee went into closed session
at 5:37 p.m. Personnel matters concerning the positions of Tax Assessor and Prosecutor
were discussed. Representatives of
both the Township and Borough have participated in interviews for both positions
as they will be shared by the Township and Borough. Mr. Mountain updated the Committee on the Emergency Communications
transition to the County. He also
updated the Committee on a potential location for a new Police Headquarters.
Mayor Krieg discussed the pending agreement for the donation of land for
the Library of the Mendhams. Ms. Florek brought the Committee up to date on Recreation Commission
matters. Mr. Schrier shared his
thoughts regarding Recreation Commission vs. Committee. Upon motion duly made and seconded the Committee returned to Open Session
at 7:02 p.m. Mr. Schrier made a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign an Agreement
between the ROLL CALL – All present voted YES. Upon motion duly made and seconded the Committee returned to closed
session at 7:03 p.m. Mr. Schrier asked for clarification regarding sponsorships of TV25.
Mr. Mountain responded to Mr. Schrier’s concerns. Upon motion duly made and seconded the Committee returned to open session
at 7:10 p.m. Upon motion duly made and seconded the meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Penny Newell, Township Clerk Attachments: Approved Bill LIst |
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