TOWNSHIP MEETING

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

The regular scheduled meeting of the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Oxford was held on February 3, 2010 in the Township Municipal Building, 11 Green Street,
Oxford, New Jersey.

Mr. Niece announced that the meeting had been properly advertised in compliance with the OPMA of 1975 and called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM.

In attendance were Donald Niece, Bonnie Riley, William Bray, and Sheila L. Oberly.

Everyone stood and recited the flag salute.

Mr. Niece asked for approval of the December 2, December 8, December 16, and December 22, 2009 meeting minutes. Mr. Bray said he did not review the minutes, and the
Committee tabled the meeting minute approval until February 17, 2010 meeting.


RESOLUTION 2010-24

BUDGET TRANSFER

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-58 and 59 authorizes transfers from certain budget appropriations where it is expected that it will be insufficient, and

WHEREAS, it is reasonable expected that certain appropriations will not be sufficient for contemplated expenditures;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer of Oxford
Township, County of Warren, State of New Jersey, is hereby instructed to adjust the financial records in accordance with the provision of this Resolution:

CURRENT FUND

Account: From: To:

Governing Body S&W $1,104.50
Computerization $1,000.00
Audit Services $5,000.00

Administration& Exec OE $1,589.19
Revitalization Planning $515.31
Tax Assessment OE $75.14
Legal OE $297.15
Buildings and Grounds OE $4,627.71


TOTALS $7,104.50 $7,104.50



On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Niece and passed unanimously on roll call vote to adopt Resolution 2010-24.



RESOLUTION 2010-25

REFUNDING TAX SALE CERTIFICATE #482
THAT WAS REDEEMED


WHEREAS, the property owned by Oxford Heritage Manor, also known as Block 10, Lot 1, located at 15 Pine St. had unpaid 2007 sewer service charges and was
sold at a Tax Sale held on July 21, 2008 by the Oxford Township Tax Collector; and

WHEREAS, Park Finance, LLC of PO Box 109, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 was the successful bidder of the above stated property; and the amount of the Tax Sale
consisted of sewer service charges, interests and other costs, and totaled $12,671.64 and is represented by Tax Sale Certificate #482; and

WHEREAS, USDA Rural Development paid $63,548.13 on December 8, 2009 to the Oxford Township Tax Collector to satisfy the outstanding Tax Sale Certificate;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township
Committee of the Township of Oxford on this 3rd day of February 2010 that the Chief Financial Officer be authorized to draw a check payable to Park Finance, LLC in
the amount of $63,548.13 for the redemption of Tax Sale Certificate #482.


On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Niece and passed unanimously on roll call vote to adopt Resolution 2010-25.

The Committee discussed increasing the Oxford Furnace Lake Membership fees.

On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Niece not to increase the rates for membership to the Oxford Lake for 2010.

On motion by Mr. Bray, seconded by Mr. Niece and passed unanimously on roll call vote to approve Alex Lunger’s application for membership to the Oxford Township
Emergency Squad.

Mrs. Riley informed the Committee that The Pequest River Municipal Utility Authority (PRMUA) is billing Covanta and The Pollution Control Financing Authority (PCFA)
directl, for the sewer fees owed. Mrs. Riley stated this in violation to the Township’s ordinance, since the ordinance states that Oxford Township is the billing
authority. If PRMUA continues to bill directly, the Township will have to revise their ordinance.

Mrs. Riley will contact PRMUA to discuss this billing. Also the Township has not been
receiving their 20% fee owed to them from PRMUA for using our lines.

The sewer bill received from PRMUA to the Township shows a 23% charge increase. (2009- $8.60, 2010-$10.59). If this increase is forwarded to the homeowners, each
home will be paying an increase of $16.00 more per year.

The PRMUA board of directors consists of three members from White Township, three members from Belvidere and three members from Oxford Township. The members from
Oxford are Drew Kiszonak, Alex Lazorisak, and N, Angelo Accetturo.

Mr. Niece distributed a quote received from Storr Tractor for a purchase of a sickle-bar mower. The Committee stated that this price was too high. Mr. Bray suggested
going out to bid to get more prices. Mr. Niece will discuss different types of mowers and other options that are available, with Mr. Accetturo, DPW Supervisor.

Dawn Stanchina, CFO submitted a letter to the Committee asking for dates to hold budget meetings. She said she would be away February 10 to February 16, 2010. Mr.
Niece said he would be on vacation from February 19 to February 26, 2010.

The Committee agreed to hold a budget meeting on February 17, 2010 at 4:00 PM. The Clerk will notify the CFO and William Colantano, and ask if they would be
available to attend.

Mrs. Riley informed the Committee that she has had complaints from neighbors of 189 Belvidere Avenue in regard to debris in the front yard. She asked the Committee
to review the Township‘s ordinances for discussion at next month‘s meeting, and what action that can be taken to have this property cleaned up.

Mrs. Riley said that she and Nevitt, the zoning officer met with JCP&L on January 26, 2010 to discuss putting street lights downtown by the bridge across from Oxford
Central School. The Township and J.C.P.&L. agreed to have light installed but no date has been scheduled for installation.




PUBLIC COMMENT

Peggy Hissim asked if the Oxford Emergency Squad could change the date of the boat regotta previously scheduled for June 19, 2010 at Oxford Furnace Lake, to June
12th.

Mrs. Riley said she would check the reservation book and if the date is not reserved, the Committee agreed that she could change the date to June 12th. Ms. Hissim
asked if the Township would close the concession stand in order for the squad to sell homemade food and keep the profit. The Committee agreed to her request to close
the concession stand on the date of the regotta.

End of Public Comment.

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.The public shall be excluded from the discussion of any action upon the
hereinafter-specific subject matter.

The general nature of the subject matter to be discussed is: one police matter.

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 Mrs. Riley seconded by Mr. Bray and passed unanimously on roll call vote to enter into Executive Session at 8:15 PM.

On motion by Mr. Bray, seconded by Mrs. Riley and passed unanimously on roll call vote to enter into open session at 8:36 PM.

On motion by Mr. Bray, seconded by Mr. Niece and passed unanimously on roll call vote to pay all the bills listed on the February 3, 2010 Bill List.

On motion by Mr. Niece and seconded by Mr. Bray to cancel delivery of sixteen ounce bottled water for use by all Oxford Township’s employees. Mrs. Riley voted No.

On motion by Mr. Bray, seconded by Mr. Niece and passed unanimously on roll call vote to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 PM.
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Sheila L. Oberly, RMC