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REORGANIZATION
MINUTES
January 7, 2009
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REORGANIZATION MEETING
JANUARY 7, 2009
The reorganization meeting of the Township Committee
of Oxford Township was held on January 7, 2009 in
the Oxford Township Municipal Building, 11 Green
Street, Oxford, New Jersey.
In attendance were Bonnie Riley, N. Angelo Accetturo,
William Bray, Michael Lavery and Sheila L. Oberly.
The Clerk, Sheila L. Oberly at 6:00 PM announced
that the meeting has been properly advertised in
compliance with the OPMA of 1975 and called the
meeting to order.
The flag salute was recited.
Mr. Michael Lavery swore in Bonnie Riley to a
three-year term on the Oxford Township Committee.
The Clerk called for nominations for Mayor. On
motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Bray and
passed unanimously on roll call vote to appoint N.
Angelo Accetturo as Mayor of Oxford Township for the
year 2009.
Mayor Accetturo called for nominations for Deputy
Mayor. On motion by Mr. Accetturo seconded by Mr.
Bray and passed unanimously on roll call vote to
appoint Mrs. Riley as Deputy Mayor.
Mr. Accetturo made the following appointments with
unanimously roll call vote of the Committee.
Township Attorney: Michael Lavery
Township CFO/Treasurer Dawn Stanchina
Township Engineer: Michael Finelli
Township Auditor: William Colantano
Tax and Sewer Collector: Karen Lance*
Municipal Judge** J. Edward Palmer
Municipal Prosecutor** Roger Skoog
Public Defender Scott Wilheim
Municipal Court Administrator** Gayle Farrell
Deputy Municipal Court Administrator Vacant
Zoning Officer: Michael Finelli
* Appointed to first 4-year Appointment
** No Appointments made, working month to month
until shared court is decided-
(On a holdover capacity)
Appointments to Land Use Board
Class I Member: N. Angelo Accetturo
Class II Member: Rick Calabrese
Class III Member William Bray
Class IV Member: Robert Nyland, Alex Lazorisak,
Laraine May
Alternate Member I: James Williams
Alternate Member II Fay Yeager
Municipal Coordinator to Office on Aging: Peter
Yurick
Animal Control Officer: Gary and Betty Wysocki
COMMITTEES WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE:
Finance Committee: Township Committee
Affirmative Action Liaison: Bonnie Riley
Roads, Streets, Garbage and Street Lighting: Bonnie
Riley
Public Safety and Police: William Bray
Welfare: Bonnie Riley
Recreation: Bonnie Riley
Liaison to EFR: N. Angelo Accetturo
Liaison to PCFA: N. Angelo Accetturo
Liaison to PRMUA N. Angelo Accetturo
Liaison to Board of Education: Bonnie Riley
Liaison to Board of Chosen Freeholders: N. Angelo
Accetturo
Mr. Bray stated that Oxford Township received an
offer last year and again this year from Washington
Township/Mansfield Court to join a shared court with
these municipalities. The contract would run from
2009 to 2011 and Washington Township/Mansfield Court
would run Oxford municipal court with Oxford
Township having their own court session.
This agreement will save Oxford Township
approximately $60,000 over the next three years. Mr.
Bray said the cost to the township under this
agreement for the following three years would be:
2009-$51,165
2010-$54,283
2011-$56,183
On motion by Mr. Bray, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and
passed unanimously on roll call vote to authorize
the Mayor to sign and execute this agreement pending
review by the township attorney.
The meeting was opened to public comment. The public
and the Committee discussed the shared court
agreement with Washington Township and Mansfield.
RECYCLING AND GARBAGE PICKUPS
OXFORD TOWNSHIP 2009
WEST OF 31 SOUTH – EVERY MONDAY
EAST OF 31 NORTH – EVERY TUESDAY
Except holidays then pick up will be the next day
HOLIDAY GARBAGE PICKUP CHANGES
• Martin Luther King’s Birthday 01/20 & 01/21,
President’s Day-02/17 & 02/18, Memorial Day-05/26 &
05/27, Labor Day-09/08 & 09/09,
Columbus Day-10/13 & 10/14
Pickup will be Tuesday and Wednesday
RECYCLING PICKUP SCHEDULE
Garbage is picked up on Monday, Garbage pick-up on
Tuesday
your recycling will be on the 4th Thursday your
recycling will be picked up on
of each month. the 2nd Thursday of each month.
January 22, 2009 January 08, 2009
February 26, 2009 February 12, 2009
March 26, 2009 March 12, 2009
April 23, 2009 April 09, 2009
May 28, 2009 May 14, 2009
June 25, 2009 June 11, 2009
July 23, 2009 July 09, 2009
August 27, 2009 August 13, 2009
September 24, 2009 September 10, 2009
October 22, 2009 October 08, 2009
November 25, 2009* November 12, 2009
December 23, 2009* December 10, 2009
* Date Changed to Wednesday Pick-up
• Commingled, Glass, Plastic, Tin and Aluminum Cans
to be put in containers for pick-up by curbside
• Newspaper, Cardboard, Magazines and Junk Mail to
be bundled and tied for pick-up by curbside
WARREN COUNTY RECYCLING DROP –OFF CENTER
Warren County Landfill Recycling Center
500 Mt. Pisgah Avenue
Oxford, New Jersey
Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Saturday
7:00AM – 11:00 AM
Questions: (908) 453-2174 Ex. 235
Free to all Warren County Residents
2009 CLEAN-UP DATES
Leaves April 15, 2009
November 18, 2009
Brush April 01, 2009
October 28, 2009
Metals* Months of April & October 2009
Two vouchers per household will be provided to take
direct to Warren County landfill for no charge
Non-Burnable* Months of April & October 2009
Two vouchers per household will be provided to take
direct to Warren County landfill for no charge
2009 Christmas Tree Pick-up January 1-23, 2010
*Senior Citizens and Handicapped-please call
453-3303 to arrange for pick-up.
Clean up is for Oxford Residents Only.
Must Show Proof of Residency
No Commercial Waste.
2009 Holidays for Full-time Township Employees
New Years Day – January 1, 2009-Thursday
Martin Luther’s Birthday-January 19, 2009-Monday
President’s Day – February 16, 2009-Monday
Good Friday – April 10, 2009-Friday
Memorial Day – May 25, 2009-Monday
Fourth of July – July 3, 2009-Friday
Labor Day – September 7, 2009-Monday
Columbus Day – October 12, 2009-Monday
Veteran’s Day – November 11, 2009-Wednesday
Thanksgiving Day – November 26, 2009-Thursday
Day After Thanksgiving – November 27, 2009-Friday
Christmas Eve-December 24, 2009 Thursday
Christmas Day – December 25, 2009-Friday
Plus 5 Personal Days
On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mrs. Riley
and passed unanimously on roll call vote to accept
the Recycling, Clean-up and Holiday Schedules.
RESOLUTION 2009-01
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
OF THE TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD, COUNTY OF WARREN
AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY DESIGNATING
REGULAR MEETING DATES / TIMES
WHEREAS Section 13 of the Open Public Meetings Act,
Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, requires that at least once
a year, not later than January 10th of such year,
this public body shall post and mail to newspapers
designated by said body, a schedule of the location,
time and date of such work sessions and regular
meetings of said body during the succeeding year;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township
Committee of the Township of Oxford, County of
Warren and State of New Jersey, as follows:
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETINGS of the Township of
Oxford shall be held at 6:00 PM on the first and
third Wednesday of the month at the Oxford Township
Municipal Building, 11 Green Street, Oxford, New
Jersey.
The dates of such regular meetings are as follows
for the year 2009.
MONTH REGULAR MEETINGS
January 7th 21st
February 4th 18th
March 4th 18th
April 1st 15th
May 6th 20th
June 3rd 17th
July 1st 15th
August 5th 19th
September 2nd 16th
October 7th 21st
November 4th*
December 9th**
The Monthly Board of Health Meetings will
immediately follow the third Wednesday meeting each
month.
*The regular monthly meeting of November has been
rescheduled to allow the Township Committee to
attend the League of Municipalities Conference.
**The regular monthly meetings of December, has been
rescheduled for the Christmas Holiday.
RESOLUTION_- 2009-02
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD, COUNTY OF WARREN AND
STATE OF NEW JERSEY DESIGNATING NEWSPAPER TO
RECEIVE NOTICES OF MEETINGS
WHEREAS Section 3 (d) of the Open Public Meeting
Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, requires that certain
notices of meetings shall be submitted to two (2)
newspapers of the Township; and
WHEREAS the second newspaper designated by this body
must be one, which has the greatest likelihood of
informing the public within the jurisdictional
boundaries of this body, of such meetings:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township
Committee of the Township of Oxford, County of
Warren and State of New Jersey:
(1) That the STAR GAZETTE, Hackettstown, N.J. is
hereby designated as the official newspaper of the
Township, to receive all notices of meetings as
required under the Open Public Meetings Act.
(2) The EXPRESS TIMES, Easton, Pennsylvania is
hereby designated as the second newspaper as
required under the Open Public Meetings Act.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
RESOLUTION-2009-03
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD, COUNTY OF WARREN AND
STATE OF NEW JERSEY DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES
FOR TOWNSHIP FUNDS
WHEREAS the laws of the State of New Jersey require
that depositories be named for the Township Funds by
the governing body of each and every municipality
within the boundaries of the State; and
WHEREAS it is the desire of the members of the
Township Committee of the Township of Oxford, to
comply with all of the requirements of the law on
this subject:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township
Committee of the Township of Oxford, County of
Warren and State of New Jersey, that the following
be named depositories for the TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD,
for the year January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009.
1. Skylands Community Bank – Oxford, New Jersey
2. First Bank of Hope – Great Meadows, New Jersey
3. PNC – Washington, New Jersey
4. Valley National Bank – Belvidere, New Jersey
5. Wachovia Bank – Washington, New Jersey
This resolution shall take effect immediately.
RESOLUTION – 2009-04
RESOLUTION FIXING TAX AND SEWER COLLECTION
DATES AND INTEREST RATES
BE IT RESOLVED, that taxes shall be collected
quarterly, the dates being February 1, May 1, August
1 and November 1, and that the interest rate of 8%
per annum up to the first $1,500.00 of delinquency,
and 18% per annum over $1,500.00 of delinquency, be
collected after the respective due dates. There will
be a ten (10) day grace period after which unpaid
taxes will be charged interest from the due date. If
a delinquency is over $10,000.00 at year-end, an
additional 6% flat penalty will be included.
BE IT RESOLVED, that sewer charges shall be
collected quarterly, the dates being January 1,
April 1, July 1, and October 1, with a thirty (30)
day grace period. The interest rate of 8% per annum
up to the first $1,500.00 of delinquency, and 18%
per annum over $1,500.00 of delinquency be collected
after the respective due dates. If a delinquency is
over $10,000.00 at year-end, an additional 6% flat
penalty will be included.
RESOLUTION 2009-05
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A
NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR
TOWNSHIP ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford has a need to
acquire legal services from Courter, Kobert & Cohen,
P.C. (Michael B. Lavery) as a non-fair and open
contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A.
19:44A-20.5; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford has determined and
certified in writing that the value of the services
will exceed $17,500.00; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is
one (1) year (January 1, 2009 through December 31,
2009); and
WHEREAS, Courter, Kobert & Cohen, P.C. (Michael B.
Lavery) has submitted a proposal indicating they
will provide the legal services for the amount of
$125.00 per hour with additional fees for other
services as indicated therein; and
WHEREAS, Courter, Kobert & Cohen, P.C. (Michael B.
Lavery) has completed and submitted a Business
Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that
Courter, Kobert & Cohen, P.C. (Michael B. Lavery)
has not made any reportable contributions to a
political or candidate committee in the Township of
Oxford in the previous one year, and that the
contract will prohibit Courter, Kobert & Cohen, P.C.
(Michael B. Lavery) from making any reportable
contributions through the term of the contract, and
WHEREAS, the Township is in receipt of a
certification of availability of funds from the
Chief Financial Officer.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of
Oxford authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract
with Courter, Kobert & Cohen, P.C. (Michael B.
Lavery) as described herein; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure
Entity Certification and the Determination of Value
be placed on file with this resolution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract is awarded
without competitive bidding as a “Professional
Service” under provisions of the Local Public
Contracts Law as provided by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5
because it requires a service performed by a person
authorized by law to practice a recognized
profession and it is not possible to obtain
competitive bids; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this
resolution shall be published as required by law
within 10 days of passage.
RESOLUTION 2009-06
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A
NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR TOWNSHIP ENGINEER
WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford has a need to
acquire engineering services as a non-fair and open
contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A.
19:44A-20.5; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford has determined and
certified in writing that the value of the services
will exceed $17,500.00; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is
one (1) year (January 1, 2009 through December 31,
2009); and
WHEREAS, Finelli Consulting (Michael Finelli) has
submitted a proposal indicating they will provide
the engineering services as agreed to under separate
contract; and
WHEREAS, Finelli Consulting has completed and
submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification
which certifies that Finelli Consulting has not made
any reportable contributions to a political or
candidate committee in the Township of Oxford in the
previous one year, and that the contract will
prohibit Finelli Consulting from making any
reportable contributions through the term of the
contract, and
WHEREAS, the Township is in receipt of a
certification of availability of funds from the
Chief Financial Officer.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of
Oxford authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract
with Finelli Consulting as described herein; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure
Entity Certification and the Determination of Value
be placed on file with this resolution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract is awarded
without competitive bidding as a “Professional
Service” under provisions of the Local Public
Contracts Law as provided by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5
because it requires a service performed by a person
authorized by law to practice a recognized
profession and it is not possible to obtain
competitive bids; and.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this
resolution shall be published as required by law
within 10 days of passage.
RESOLUTION 2009-07
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A
NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR LABOR ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford has a need to
acquire professional services as a non-fair and open
contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A.
19:44A-20.5; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford has determined and
certified in writing that the value of the services
will exceed $17,500.00; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is
one year (January 1, 2009 though December 31, 2009);
and
WHEREAS, Courter, Kobert & Cohen, P.C. (Howard Vex)
has submitted a proposal indicating they will
provide the professional services as agreed to under
separate contract; and
WHEREAS, Courter, Kobert & Cohen, P.C. (Howard Vex)
has completed and submitted a Business Entity
Disclosure Certification which certifies that
Courter, Kobert & Cohen, P.C. (Howard Vex) has not
made any reportable contributions to a political or
candidate committee in the Township of Oxford in the
previous one year, and that the contract will
prohibit Courter, Kobert & Cohen, P.C. (Howard Vex)
from making any reportable contributions through the
term of the contract, and
WHEREAS, the Township is in receipt of a
certification of availability of funds from the
Chief Financial Officer.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of
Oxford authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract
with Courter, Kobert & Cohen, P.C. (Howard Vex) as
described herein; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure
Entity Certification and the Determination of Value
be placed on file with this resolution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract is awarded
without competitive bidding as a “Professional
Service” under provisions of the Local Public
Contracts Law as provided by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5
because it requires a service performed by a person
authorized by law to practice a recognized
profession and it is not possible to obtain
competitive bids; and.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this
resolution shall be published as required by law
within 10 days of passage.
RESOLUTION 2009-08
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A
NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR BOND COUNSEL
WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford has a need to
acquire bond counsel as a non-fair and open contract
pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5;
and
WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford has determined and
certified in writing that the value of the services
will exceed $17,500.00; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is
one (1) year (January 1, 2009 through December 31,
2009); and
WHEREAS, Gibbons, LLC. has submitted a proposal
indicating they will provide the engineering
services as agreed to under separate contract; and
WHEREAS, Gibbons, LLC. has completed and submitted a
Business Entity Disclosure Certification which
certifies that Gibbons, LLC. has not made any
reportable contributions to a political or candidate
committee in the Township of Oxford in the previous
one year, and that the contract will prohibit
Gibbons, LLC. from making any reportable
contributions through the term of the contract, and
WHEREAS, the Township is in receipt of a
certification of availability of funds from the
Chief Financial Officer.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of
Oxford authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract
with Gibbons, LLC. as described herein; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure
Entity Certification and the Determination of Value
be placed on file with this resolution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract is awarded
without competitive bidding as a “Professional
Service” under provisions of the Local Public
Contracts Law as provided by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5
because it requires a service performed by a person
authorized by law to practice a recognized
profession and it is not possible to obtain
competitive bids; and.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this
resolution shall be published as required by law
within 10 days of passage.
RESOLUTION 2009-09
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A
NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR TOWNSHIP AUDITOR
WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford has a need to
acquire professional services as a non-fair and open
contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A.
19:44A-20.5; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford has determined and
certified in writing that the value of the services
will exceed $17,500.00; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is
one year (January 1, 2009 though December 31, 2009);
and
WHEREAS, William Colantano, Jr. has submitted a
proposal indicating his office will provide the
professional services as agreed to under separate
contract; and
WHEREAS, William Colantano, Jr. has completed and
submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification
which certifies that William Colantano, Jr. has not
made any reportable contributions to a political or
candidate committee in the Township of Oxford in the
previous one year, and that the contract will
prohibit William Colantano, Jr. from making any
reportable contributions through the term of the
contract, and
WHEREAS, the Township is in receipt of a
certification of availability of funds from the
Chief Financial Officer.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of
Oxford authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract
with William Colantano, Jr. as described herein;
and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure
Entity Certification and the Determination of Value
be placed on file with this resolution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract is awarded
without competitive bidding as a “Professional
Service” under provisions of the Local Public
Contracts Law as provided by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5
because it requires a service performed by a person
authorized by law to practice a recognized
profession and it is not possible to obtain
competitive bids; and.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this
resolution shall be published as required by law
within 10 days of passage.
RESOLUTION 2009-11
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A
NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR
TOWNSHIP PUBLIC DEFENDER
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Committee of the
Township of Oxford, County of Warren, and State of
New Jersey as follows:
1. Scott Wilheim is hereby retained as Municipal
Public Defender of the Township of Oxford for one
year (January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009).
2. This retainer is awarded without competitive
bidding as a “Professional Service” under provisions
of the Local Public Contracts Law as provided by
NJSA 40A:11-5 because it requires service performed
by a person authorized by law to practice a
recognized profession and it is not possible to
obtain competitive bids.
3. A copy of this resolution shall be published as
required by law within 10 days of passage.
RESOLUTION 2009-12
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD, COUNTY OF WARREN AND
STATE OF NEW JERSEY DESIGNATING CHARGES FOR
NOTICES TO THE NEWS MEDIA AND INDIVIDUALS
WHEREAS Section 14 of the Open Public Meeting Act,
Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, permits the public body to
fix a reasonable sum to be charged to persons who
request that notice of meetings, as required under
the Act, be mailed to them individually; and
WHEREAS said Section further permits the public body
to provide such notice free of charge to the news
media who request same:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township
Committee of the
Township of Oxford, County of Warren and State of
New Jersey, as follows:
1. Each person who requests that individual notice
as required under the Act, be mailed to him, shall
pay annually to the Township of Oxford, the sum of
$20.00 to cover the costs thereof.
2. Requests for such individual notice made by news
media, shall be granted without cost.
3. The sum herein designated is subject to change
upon the adoption of a superseding Resolution by the
governing body.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
RESOLUTION 2009-13
CANCELLATION OF PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS
OR DELINQUENCIES OF LESS THAN $5.00.
WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey allows a Municipal
Employee to process the cancellation of any property
tax refund or delinquencies of less than $5.00; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Employee allowed to process
the cancellation shall be the Tax Collector.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oxford
Township Committee hereby authorizes the Tax
Collector to process the cancellation of any
property tax refund or delinquency of less than
$5.00.
RESOLUTION 2009-14
RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD
WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford has resolved to join
the Public Alliance Insurance Coverage Fund ("PAIC")
following a detailed analysis; and
WHEREAS, the Bylaws of PAIC require that each entity
designate a Risk Management Consultant to perform
various professional services as detailed in the
Bylaws and Risk Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Bylaws indicate that PAIC shall pay
each Risk Management Consultant a fee to be
established annually by the Executive Committee;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of
Oxford does hereby appoint Brown and Brown. as its
Risk Management Consultant in accordance with the
Fund's Bylaws.
RESOLUTION 2009-15
TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD TAX ASSESSOR
WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of
Oxford has been informed by the Tax Assessor that
from time to time errors are made in computing the
tax assessment covering certain property located
within the Township of Oxford, and
WHEREAS, the Tax Assessor has requested that the
Township Committee authorize him to file corrections
of such errors with the Warren County Board of
Taxation, and
WHEREAS, the Tax Assessor is called upon to defend
tax appeals filed with the Warren County Board of
Taxation and to agree to stipulations of appeals,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township
Committee of the Township of Oxford, County of
Warren, State of New Jersey, that the Tax Assessor
of the Township of Oxford be and is hereby
authorized to file corrective appeals with the
Warren County Board of Taxation concerning those
properties wherein errors have been made, to
represent the Township of Oxford in defense of
appeals filed with said Board and to sign
stipulations of appeals on behalf of the Township of
Oxford, which he feels are proper and in the best
interests of the Township of Oxford.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Tax Assessor sends
copies of such corrected assessment to the
individuals involved.
RESOLUTION 2009-16
TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD TAX ASSESSOR
WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of
Oxford has been informed by the Tax Assessor of the
Township of Oxford that from time-to-time, changes
in property use occur in the Township so that such
properties become subject to roll-back taxes
pursuant to the Farmland Assessment Act of l964; and
WHEREAS, the Tax Assessor of Oxford Township has
requested the Township Committee authorize him to
file petitions, notices and other documents
regarding the assessing of such roll-back taxes with
the Warren County Board of Taxation; and
WHEREAS, the filing of these documents regarding
rollback taxes by the Tax Assessor of the Township
of Oxford is important to the tax assessment process
of the Township and the Tax Assessor has already
filed petitions and other documents regarding such
rollback taxes with the Warren County Board of
Taxation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Committee of
Oxford Township that the Tax assessor of the
Township of Oxford be, and he is hereby authorized
to file petitions, notices and other documents
regarding the assessing of roll-back taxes;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Township Committee
hereby confirms and approved of the actions of the
Tax Assessor to date in filing such documents
regarding roll-back taxes with the Warren County
Board of Taxation.
On motion by Mr. Bray, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and
passed unanimously on roll call vote to approve
Resolutions 2009-01 to Resolution 2009-09 and
Resolution 2009-11 to Resolution 2009-16.
RESOLUTION 2009-18
TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD
DESIGNATING THE PUBLIC AGENCY COMPLIANCE OFFICER
WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 17:27-3.2 each
public agency shall designate an individual to serve
as its Public Agency Compliance Officer or P.A.C.O;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the governing
body of The Township of Oxford, (hereinafter "Public
Agency") in the County of Warren and State of New
Jersey, hereby designates Sheila L. Oberly, R.M.C.,
as its Public Agency Compliance Officer;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Township Clerk
forward a certified copy of this resolution to the
New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of
Contracts Compliance and Equal Employment
Opportunity in Public Contracts.
RESOLUTION-2009-19
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Township of Oxford,
in the County of Warren and State of New Jersey to
meet commitments and make payment of claims prior to
the adoption of the 2008 Municipal Budget, and
WHEREAS, Title 40A:4-19 of the New Jersey Statutes
Annotated provides that temporary appropriations can
be made to provide for the budget. Said
appropriations shall not exceed 26.25% of the total
of the appropriations for all purposes in the budget
for the preceding fiscal year excluding interest and
debt redemption charges, capital improvement fund
and public assistance, and
WHEREAS, the appropriations for all purposes in the
2008 budget excluding interest and debt redemption
charges and capital improvement fund is the sum of
$2,107,134.75
WHEREAS, 26.25% of the above sum is $553.123.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Governing Body
of the Township of Oxford, in the County of Warren
and State of New Jersey, that the following
temporary budget be adopted as provided for in the
aforesaid Title 40A:4-19; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of the
aforementioned adopted temporary budget resolution
be transmitted to the Chief Financial Officer for
his records:
OXFORD TOWNSHIP 2008 TEMPORARY BUDGET
Governing Body - S &W $ 3,229.00
Municipal Clerk - S&W 14,438.00
Election O/E 525.00
Admin & Executive O/E 4,988.00
Computerization 4,725.00
Revitalization Planning 13,125.00
Finance S&W 5,250.00
Finance O/E 394.00
Audit Services 5,985.00
Assessor S&W 3,806.25
Assessor O/E 578.00
Collector S&W 4069.00
Collector O/E 788.00
Legal O/E 11,813.00
Municipal Prosecutor S&W 1,418.00
Court S&W $ 11,367.00
Court O/E 3,675.00
Public Defender S&W 600.00
Engineering S&W 0.00
Engineering O/E 11,025.00
Buildings & Grounds O/E 5,250.00
Land Use Board S&W 4,331.00
Land Use Board - Legal 2,231.00
Land Use Board - Misc. 788.00
Zoning S&W 840.00
Zoning O/E 53.00
Group Health Insurance 44,625.00
Other Insurance 10,264.00
Worker’s Compensation Insurance 13,913.00
Unemployment Insurance 263.00
Police S&W 88,000.00
Police O/E 6,563.00
Emergency Management S&W 433.00
Emergency Management O/E 27.00
Acquisition of Turn Out Gear 1969.00
Roads S&W 46,988.00
Roads O/E 9,188.00
Garbage S&W 13,913.00
Landfill/Solid Waste Disposal 5250.00
Vehicle Maintenance 5,775.00
Board of Health O/E 132.00
Recreation S&W 10,500.00
Recreation O/E 4,463.00
Celebration of Public Events 788.00
Social Security 16,800.00
Street Lighting 3,150.00
Utilities/Phone 3,938.00
Utilities/Gasoline 9.188.00
Recycling O/E 263.00
Truck Rental Payments 20,000.00
Fire Prevention 132.00
Animal Control O/E 1181.00
Public Employees Retirement System 24,358.40
Municipal Alliance 0.00
Prior Year’s Bills 0.00
Police & Firemen’s Retirement System 27,733.00
Utilities/Electric 10,500.00
Utilities/ Hydrants 4,988.00
Utilities/Gas 3,544.00
$ 553,123.00
RESOLUTION-2009-20
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Township of Oxford,
in the County of Warren and State of New Jersey to
meet commitments and make payment of claims prior to
the adoption of the 2008 Municipal Budget, and
WHEREAS, Title 40A:4-19 of the New Jersey Statutes
Annotated provides that temporary appropriations can
be made to provide for the budget. Said
appropriations shall not exceed 26.25% of the total
of the appropriations for all purposes in the budget
for the preceding fiscal year excluding interest and
debt redemption charges, capital improvement fund
and public assistance, and
WHEREAS, the appropriations for all purposes in the
2008 budget excluding interest and debt redemption
charges and capital improvement fund is the sum of
$993,731.00, and
WHEREAS, 26.25% of the above sum is $260,854.39;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body
of the Township of Oxford, in the County of Warren
and State of New Jersey, that the following
temporary budget be adopted as provided for in the
aforesaid Title 40A:4-19; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of the
aforementioned adopted temporary budget resolution
be transmitted to the Chief Financial Officer for
his records:
OXFORD TOWNSHIP 2009 TEMPORARY BUDGET
SEWER UTILITY
Sewer Treatment Costs $ 230,000.00
Salaries and Wages 10,000.00
Miscellaneous Other Expenses 18,000.00
Social Security 1,950.00
Unemployment Insurance 50.00
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$ 260,000.00
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Debt Service:
Payment of Bond Principal $ 32,000.00
Interest on Bonds 47,000.00
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$ 79,000.00
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Open Public Meeting Act,
Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, permits the exclusion of the
public from a meeting in certain circumstances, and
WHEREAS, this public body is of the opinion that
such circumstances presently exist.
1. The public shall be excluded from the discussion
of any action upon the hereinafter-specific subject
matter.
2. The general nature of the subject matter to be
discussed is: a litigation matter (Oxtech at 50 Wall
St.), two Contractual Matters (Police Negotiations
and DPW Union) and two personnel matter- (Finance
Department and Police Matron).
3. It is anticipated at this time that the above
stated subject matter will be made public at the
conclusion of the litigation. The motion carried
with the following roll call vote.
On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mr. Bray and
passed unanimously on roll call vote to enter into
Executive Session at 7:11 PM.
Entered into Open Session at 8:45 PM on motion by
Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mrs. Riley and passed
unanimously on roll call vote. No official action
was taken.
Ordinance 2008-19 To Amend and Supplement Chapter
240, “Peace and Good Order” was read by title on
second reading and opened for public comments. There
being no public comments, the comment period was
closed. On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr.
Bray and passed unanimously on roll call vote,
Ordinance 2008-19 was approved.
Ordinance 2008-20Authorizing an Exchange of Land
with Debra K. Docker Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-16
was read by title on second reading and opened for
public comments. There being no public comments, the
comment period was closed. On motion by Mrs. Riley,
seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on
roll call vote, Ordinance 2008-20 was approved.
Ordinance 2008-21 Adopting a Codification and
Revision of the Ordinances of the Township of Oxford
was read by title on second reading and opened for
public comments. There being no public comments, the
comment period was closed. On motion by Mr. Bray,
seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on
roll call vote, Ordinance 2008-21 was approved.
Ordinance 2008-22 Adopting a Codification and
Revision of the Ordinances of the Board of Health
was read by title on second reading and opened for
public comments. There being no public comments, the
comment period was closed. On motion by Mr. Bray,
seconded by Mrs. Riley and passed unanimously on
roll call vote, Ordinance 2008-22 was approved.
On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mrs. Riley
and passed unanimously on roll call vote to approve
the Blue Light Permit for Heather Murray.
On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Bray and
passed unanimously on roll call vote to approve the
Oxford Ladies Auxiliary Tricky Tray to be held on
February 7, 2009 at the Oxford Township Fire
Department.
Mrs. Riley will meet with the Oxford Township
Central School to discuss share services between the
school and the Township.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Peggy Hissim stated that she received two quotes for
50 safety vests that are required by the State of
New Jersey, for all members of the Oxford Squad,
Oxford Fire Department and the Department of Public
Works. Since all these departments, work or cover
Route 31 and Route 46 in an emergency situation,
these vests must be worn. These vests were mandated
by OSHA and should have been in all vehicles by
November 20, 2008.
On motion by Mr. Bray, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and
passed unanimously on roll call vote to authorize
Peggy Hissim to buy 50 safety vests, not to exceed
$1,000.00. The Oxford Squad will pay for the vests
and submit a bill to the Township when the vests are
delivered.
Ms. Hissim stated that in 2008, the Oxford Emergency
Squad answered 776 calls, total man hours-5,422 and
total miles of 19,553.
Mr. Bray stated that he has submitted a letter to
the New Jersey State Police asking for them to
respond to calls in Oxford Township for certain
hours when Oxford Police is off duty. He received a
letter from NJSP stating they received the letter,
they have forwarded the letter through a change of
commend and Oxford is now waiting for an answer. At
this time, the NJSP are not answering any Oxford
Township calls.
The Committee and the public discussed police
coverage, state police coverage and the amount the
police went over in the salary line item in the 2008
budget.
The Committee discussed the signed agreement with
Stuart Kellner of 50 Wall Street and the Township
Committee.
Mr. Bray explained the signed agreement with Mr.
Kellner and Oxford Township and the timeline that
has been agreed to by both parties to clean up the
property. On or before March 15th, Mr. Kellner must
begin the abatement of the asbestos, on or before
April 15th, the asbestos must be completely removed,
on or before June 1st every structure must be
demolished and on or before July 15th, all debris
must be removed. If he fails to meet any of these
dates, the township is authorized to clean up the
property and place a lien on this property for all
cost incurred.
On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mr. Bray and
passed unanimously on roll call to approve the
January 7th Bill List.
Mrs. Riley stated that the Oxford Furnace Summer
Festival is scheduled for August 8, 2009.
On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mr. Bray and
passed unanimously on roll all vote to adjourn at
10:25 PM.
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Sheila L. Oberly, RMC
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