TOWNSHIP MEETING

APRIL 21, 2010

The regular scheduled meeting of the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Oxford was held on April 21, 2010 in the Township Municipal Building, 11 Green Street, Oxford, New Jersey.

Mayor 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, Michael Finelli, Kevin Benbrook and Sheila L. Oberly.

Everyone stood and recited the flag salute.

Ordinance 2010-03 Amending and Supplementing Section 36-2 Increasing Liquor
License Fees 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. Niece and passed unanimously on roll call vote to adopt Ordinance 2010-03.

James Kyle, (former employee of CMX), presented to the Committee a proposal to complete the Highlands Regional Master Plan that he previously worked on under his employment with CMX.

On motion by Mr. Niece, seconded by Mrs. Riley and passed unanimously on
roll call vote to cancel the contract with CMX and hire James Kyle, Planner to
complete, The Master Plan Housing Element and Fair Share Plan for submission
to the Highland’s Council and Council on Affordable Housing. This contract is
not to exceed $11,000.00 (same price quoted by CMX) minus the amount
already submitted ($ 2,765.00) leaving a balance of $8,235.00. Mr. Kyle will
forward a new contract to the Clerk, with all documentation that is required as
per the State of New Jersey.

Mr. Kyle will submit a draft copy of the Master Plan Housing Element and Fair
Share Plan to the Oxford Land Use Board by Friday, April 23, 2010 for their
review at the land Use Board meeting on April 27, 2010 at 7:30 PM.

William Colantano attended the meeting to explain the final 2010 budget and to
answer any questions from the Committee or the public. He stated that the
budget reflect an agreed upon a tax levy of $558,000 compared to last year’s
$516,000. The primary reason for the increase is the reduction in state aid.

The second reading on the 2010 Budget will be held on May 19, 2010 at 7:00 PM
in the Oxford Township Municipal Building. He stated any amendments to the
budget would be reviewed and/or adopted after the second reading (May 19,
2010), cannot be amended between the first and second reading on the budget.



RESOLUTION 2010-38

Deferral of School Taxes

WHEREAS, regulations of the State of New Jersey provide for the deferral of
school taxes in an amount not to exceed fifty percent of the annual school tax levy when
such taxes are raised on a fiscal year basis (school year July 1 through June 30); and

WHEREAS, said taxes subject to deferral have not been requisitioned by or
paid to the school district; and

WHEREAS, it is the desire and intent of the governing body of the Township
of Oxford, County of Warren, to avail the Township of the deferral as permitted by
regulations promulgated by the Local Finance Board, Division of Local Government
Services, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs; and

WHEREAS, fifty percent of the school tax levy of the Oxford School District
is $1,762,249.50


NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Committee of
the Township of Oxford, County of Warren, hereby authorize the Chief Financial
Officer of the Township to defer $1,762,249.50 of school taxes as permitted by the
aforementioned regulation; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution be
forwarded to the Chief Financial Officer of the Township and the Director of the
Division of Local Government Services, Department of Community Affairs.




RESOLUTION 2010-39


WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford desires to anticipate as an item of general
revenue with prior written consent of the Director of Local Government Services in the
amount of $ 66,000.00 and

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township
of Oxford that the prior written consent of the Director of Local Government Services
be requested to include as an item of general revenue in the 2010 Budget under the
following caption:

Cell Tower Rent

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that TWO certified copies of this Resolution
be forwarded to the Office of the Director of Local Government Services



RESOLUTION 2010-40


WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford desires to anticipate as an item of general
revenue with prior written consent of the Director of Local Government Services in the
amount of $ 128,908.58 and

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township
of Oxford that the prior written consent of the Director of Local Government Services
be requested to include as an item of general revenue in the 2010 Budget under the
following caption:

Prepaid School Tax

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that TWO certified copies of this Resolution
be forwarded to the Office of the Director of Local Government Services.



RESOLUTION 2010-41


WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford desires to anticipate as an item of general
revenue with prior written consent of the Director of Local Government Services in the
amount of $ 75,000.00 and

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township
of Oxford that the prior written consent of the Director of Local Government Services
be requested to include as an item of general revenue in the 2010 Budget under the
following caption:

Utility Operating Surplus of Prior Year

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that TWO certified copies of this Resolution
be forwarded to the Office of the Director of Local Government Services




RESOLUTION 2010-42


WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford desires to anticipate as an item of general
revenue with prior written consent of the Director of Local Government Services in the
amount of $ 10,000.00 and

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township
of Oxford that the prior written consent of the Director of Local Government Services
be requested to include as an item of general revenue in the 2010 Budget under the
following caption:

NJ Department of Environmental Protection-
Wastewater Management Plan

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that TWO certified copies of this Resolution
be forwarded to the Office of the Director of Local Government Services



RESOLUTION 2010-43


WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford desires to anticipate as an item of general
revenue with prior written consent of the Director of Local Government Services in the
amount of $ 417.69 and

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township
of Oxford that the prior written consent of the Director of Local Government Services
be requested to include as an item of general revenue in the 2010 Budget under the
following caption:

Alcohol Education & Rehabilitation Fund-2009 Reserve


BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that TWO certified copies of this Resolution
be forwarded to the Office of the Director of Local Government Services.



RESOLUTION 2010-44


WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford desires to anticipate as an item of general
revenue with prior written consent of the Director of Local Government Services in the
amount of $ 1,302.04 and

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township
of Oxford that the prior written consent of the Director of Local Government Services
be requested to include as an item of general revenue in the 2010 Budget under the
following caption:

Recycling Tonnage Grant-2009 Reserve

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that TWO certified copies of this Resolution
be forwarded to the Office of the Director of Local Government Services.




RESOLUTION 2010-45


WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford desires to anticipate as an item of general
revenue with prior written consent of the Director of Local Government Services in the
amount of $ 2,410.50 and

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township
of Oxford that the prior written consent of the Director of Local Government Services
be requested to include as an item of general revenue in the 2010 Budget under the
following caption:

Municipal Alliance on Alcoholism & Drug
Abuse-2009 Reserve

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that TWO certified copies of this Resolution
be forwarded to the Office of the Director of Local Government Services.



On motion by Mr. Niece, seconded by Mrs. Riley and passed unanimously on roll call
vote to adopt Resolution 2010-38 to Resolution 2010-45.




RESOLUTION 2010-46

MUNICIPAL BUDGET NOTICE

Municipal Budget of the Township of Oxford, County of Warren
for the Fiscal Year 2010

BE IT RESOLVED, that the following statements of revenues and appropriations
shall constitute the Municipal Budget for the year 2010:

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Budget is to be published in the Easton
Express in the next available issue after Committee approval:

The Governing Body of the Township of Oxford does hereby approve the following
as the Budget for the year 2010:



RECORDED VOTE:


AYES NAYS ABSTAINED ABSENT
Donald Niece William Bray None None
Bonnie Riley


Notice is hereby given that the Budget and Tax Resolution was approved by the
Governing Body of the Township of Oxford, County of Warren on April 21, 2010.

A hearing on the Budget and Tax Resolution will be held at the Oxford Township
Municipal Building, 11 Green Street, Oxford, NJ at 7:00 PM on May 19, 2010 at which
time and place objections are to be said.

Budget and Tax Resolution for the year 2010 may be presented by taxpayers or other
interested persons.

On motion by Mr. Niece and seconded by Mrs. Riley to adopt the 2010 Oxford
Township Budget, second reading for adoption May 19, 2010 at 7:00 PM or shortly
thereafter. Mr. Bray voted No.


Mr. Benbrook stated that a copy of a letter was received from Charles Herring, Regional
Supervisor of the Office of Codes and Standards, State of New Jersey, Department of
Community Affairs in reference to 50 Wall Street. The letter was mailed to Stuart
Kellner, owner of 50 Wall Street, to notify him that his property is in a deleterious state.
A notice of unsafe structure order was issued to Mr. Kellner, ordering him to demolish
the structure or correct the unsafe conditions as mentioned in the order, no later than
April 16, 2010.


On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Bray and passed unanimously on roll call
vote to authorize the Mayor to sign the 2010 Oxford Municipal Alliance contract in the
amount of $3,692.00.

On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Niece and passed unanimously on roll call
vote to approve the Oxford Historical Society meeting on April 22, 2010 at 7:00 PM-9:
30 PM in the Oxford Township Municipal Building.

The Warren County Arts presented a presentation to the Committee in regard to putting
sheets of plywood, painted with a design, on the fence at 50 Wall Street in order to
“Spruce up the Area.” Mr. Bray answered that he did not think it was a good idea, for
safety sake since the fence is not sturdy and would not support the plywood.

Mr. Niece thanked Warren County Arts for their suggestion and informed them that the
Township could not authorize putting anything on the fence since Mr. Kellner’s owns
the property and that they would have to get permission from the owner.





RESOLUTION 2010-34

AUTHORIZING FORECLOSURE
UNDER THE IN REM TAX FORECLOSURE ACT
AND ESTABLISHING THE TAX FORECLOSURE LIST
OF LIENS TO BE FORECLOSED

WHEREAS, Block 1.01 formerly known as Block 1, Lots 2 and 3 as identified
on the Tax Map of the Township of Oxford, Warren County, New Jersey was sold by
public tax sale for delinquent municipal taxes incurred during the year indicated and on
the date indicated under the Certificate Number indicated as follows:

Date Year Certificate No.
8/24/89 1988 481

and;

WHEREAS, Tax Sale Certificate # 481 was acquired by the Township of Oxford
at public tax sale; and

WHEREAS, the Township Committee has determined that foreclosure of this
Tax Sale Certificate pursuant to Statute is permitted and appropriate under the
circumstances.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township of Oxford, County
of Warren that the Township of Oxford foreclose, by summary proceedings In Rem, as
provided in the In Rem Tax Foreclosure Act, the Tax Sale Certificate held by it, as listed
on the Tax Foreclosure List attached as Exhibit A.

Resolution 2010-34 corrects and replaces Resolution 2010-30, thus canceling
Resolution 2010-30.


RESOLUTION 2010-35

Township of Oxford
Warren County, New Jersey

Tonnage Grant Application (2009)

WHEREAS, the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act, P.L. 1987, c. 102,
has established a recycling fund from which tonnage grant may be made to
municipalities in order to encourage local source separation and recycling programs;
and

WHEREAS, it is the intent and the spirit of the Mandatory Source Separation and
Recycling Act to use the tonnage grant to develop new municipal recycling programs
and to continue and to expand existing programs; and

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Energy is
promulgating recycling regulations to implement the Mandatory Source Separation and
Recycling Act; and

WHEREAS, the Recycling regulations imposes on municipalities certain requirements
as a condition for applying for tonnage grants, including but not limited to, making and
keeping accurate, verifiable records of materials collected and claimed by the
municipality; and

WHEREAS, a resolution authorizing this municipality to apply for such tonnage
grants will memorialize the commitment to this municipality to recycling and to
indicate the assent of the Committee of the Township of Oxford to the efforts
undertaken by the municipality and the requirements contained in the Recycling Act and
recycling regulations; and

WHEREAS, such a resolution should designate the individual authorized to ensure the
application is properly completed and timely filed.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township
of Oxford hereby endorses the submission of the recycling tonnage grant application to
the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protections and Energy and designates
Bonnie Riley, Recycling Coordinator, to ensure that the application is properly filed;
and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the monies received from the recycling tonnage
grant be deposited in a dedicated recycling trust fund to be used solely for the purpose
of recycling and promoting recycling in the township.




RESOLUTION 2010-36

AFFIRMING THE TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD’S
CIVIL RIGHTS POLICY WITH RESPECT TO ALL
OFFICIALS, APPOINTEES, EMPLOYEES, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES,
VOLUNTERS, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, AND MEMBERS OF THE
PUBLIC THAT COME INTO CONTACT WITH MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES,
OFFICIALS AND VOLUNTEERS

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Township of Oxford to treat the public,
employees, prospective employees, appointees, volunteers and contractors in a manner
consistent with all applicable civil rights laws and regulations including, but not limited
to the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 as subsequently amended, the New Jersey Law
against Discrimination, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Conscientious
Employee Protection Act, and

WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Oxford has determined
that certain procedures need to be established to accomplish this policy

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ADOPTED by the Township of Oxford that:

Section 1: No official, employee, appointee or volunteer of the Township by whatever
title known, or any entity that is in any way a part of the Township shall engage, either
directly or indirectly in any act including the failure to act that constitutes
discrimination, harassment or a violation of any person’s constitutional rights while
such official, employee, appointee volunteer, or entity is engaged in or acting on behalf
of the Township’s business or using the facilities or property of the Township
.
Section 2: The prohibitions and requirements of this resolution shall extend to any
person or entity, including but not limited to any volunteer organization or inter-local
organization, whether structured as a governmental entity or a private entity, that
receives authorization or support in any way from the Township to provide services that
otherwise could be performed by the Township.

Section 3: Discrimination, harassment and civil rights shall be defined for purposes of
this resolution using the latest definitions contained in the applicable Federal and State
laws concerning discrimination, harassment and civil rights.

Section 4: The Township Committee shall establish written procedures for any person
to report alleged discrimination, harassment and violations of civil rights prohibited by
this resolution. Such procedures shall include alternate ways to report a complaint so
that the person making the complaint need not communicate with the alleged violator in
the event the alleged violator would be the normal contact for such complaints.

Section 5: No person shall retaliate against any person who reports any alleged
discrimination, harassment or violation of civil rights, provided however, that any
person who reports alleged violations in bad faith shall be subject to appropriate
discipline.

Section 6: The Township Committee shall establish written procedures that require all
officials, employees, appointees and volunteers of the Township as well as all other
entities subject to this resolution to periodically complete training concerning their
duties, responsibilities and rights pursuant to this resolution.

Section 7: The Clerk shall establish a system to monitor compliance and shall report at
least annually to the Township Committee the results of the monitoring.

Section 8: At least annually, the Township Committee shall cause a summary of this
resolution and the procedures established pursuant to this resolution to be
communicated within the Township. This communication shall include a statement
from the governing body expressing its unequivocal commitment to enforce this
resolution. This summary shall also be posted on the Township’s web site.

Section 9: This resolution shall take effect immediately.

Section 10: A copy of this resolution shall be published in the official newspaper of the
Township in order for the public to be made aware of this policy and the Township’s
commitment to the implementation and enforcement of this policy.


On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Niece and passed unanimously on roll call
vote to adopt Resolution 2010-34 to Resolution 2010-37.


ENGINEER’S REPORT

On Monday, April 19, 2010, Mrs. Riley, and Mr. Finelli on behalf of the Township,
attended a meeting at the Highland’s Council, with Eileen Swan and representatives of
Oxford Textile. The reason for the meeting was to discuss the process, funding and
time frame of what is involved with an Oxford Township Highland’s Center
Designation. Mr. Finelli said that the purpose would be to take the uplands area that is
right now off limits to development for the OTI property in the context of their
redevelopment project, and put it in the center, which would allow for the central
redevelopment of that property.
Mrs. Riley and Mr. Finelli thought that the Council was very receptive to the idea.

Mr. Finelli stated that as for the funding, Oxford is approved for $50,000; the initial part
of Plan Conformance grant and an additional $50,000 is to be approved by the
Highland’s Council. Also there was a grant for $15,000, initial assessment grant,
which Oxford Township has already received, for a total of $115,000 in grant money.
Mr. Finelli calculated that a little less than $40,000 has already been billed, with more
than $75,000.00 remaining.

Mr. Finelli stated that the Highland Council recommended that Oxford write a letter,
basically outlining the Oxford’s proposal, steps involved and the scope of work. The
Council said they would approve it and then set up a follow-up meeting with their center
planner and this would start the process.

On motion by Mr. Niece, seconded by Mr. Bray and passed unanimously on roll call
vote to authorize Mr. Finelli to write a letter to the Highland Council, associated with
the Township beginning the process of moving forward to secure the Highland Center
Designation.

Mr. Finelli distributed a copy of the interim Wastewater Management Plan to the
Committee. He stated that this is very crucial to Oxford Textile’s redevelopment plan,
to move forward as soon as possible. Mr. Finelli said if anyone has any questions or
comments after the Committee reviews the map, please call him. The Wastewater
Management Plan is due April 2011 to New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection. Mr. Finelli said that after the next Township meeting on May 19, 2010, he
would like to sent this interim plan down to NJDEP to get their feedback.
Mr. Finelli said that in reference to the dumpster on Kep Street, the owner did apply for
a permit and received a permit. The permit expires April 28, 2010 and the owner is
aware of the rules associated with the permit issuance. Mr. Finelli said that he will
monitor the situation and if the owner wants to extend this permit, he/she must come
before the Committee to ask for an extension.

Mr. Niece asked Mr. Finelli about the problem on 189 Belvidere Avenue. The property
owner did get in touch with Mr. Finelli after he received a letter stating that he is
violating the zoning ordinance. Mr. Finelli will follow up on the situation and report
back at the May 19, 2010 meeting.

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

Mr. Benbrook stated that he has nothing to report at this time.


CORRESPONDENCES

Mr. Niece informed the Committee that he has received information from Karen Lance,
Tax Collector saying that she will be out of town for approximately one to two weeks in
May and her husband; Steve Lance is a certified tax collector and is willing to cover as
Oxford Tax Collector at no additional cost to the Township.

On motion by Mr. Bray, seconded by Mrs. Riley and passed unanimously on roll call
vote to appoint Steve Lance as Deputy Tax Collector in the absence of the Tax Collector
for no salary.

Mr. Niece stated that the auditors questioned if there was a conflict of interest with the
same person being the Township Engineer and the Zoning Officer. Mr. Benbrook
answered there is not and will write a letter to Mr. Colantano explaining from a legal
opinion the reasons it is not.

The Committee discussed the Center of Place Grant bond ordinance that was applied for
in 2006. Mr. Colantano suggested canceling the ordinance since the Township is not
going to fund this project in the near future.


ORDINANCE 2006-04

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS BY THE
TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD, IN THE COUNTY OF WARREN, NEW JERSEY,
APPROPRIATING $80,000. THERFORE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
$76,000. BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP FOR FINANCING THE COST
THEREOF

BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Oxford in
the County of Warren, New Jersey (not less than two-thirds of all members thereof
affirmatively concurring) as follows:

Section 1. The improvement described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance is
hereby authorized to be undertaken by the Township of Oxford, New Jersey as a general
improvement. For the improvement or purpose described in Section 3, there is hereby
appropriated the sum of $80,000. including the sum of $4,000. as the down payment
required by the Local Bond Law. The down payment is now available by virtue of
provision for down payment of for capital improvement purposes in one or more
previously adapted budgets.

Section 2. In order to finance the cost of the improvement or purpose not
covered by application of the down payment negotiable bonds are hereby authorized to
be issued in the principal amount of $76,000. pursuant to the Local Bond Law. In
anticipation of the issuance of the bonds, negotiable bond anticipation notes are hereby
authorized to be issued pursuant to and within the limitations prescribed by the Local
Bond Law.

Section 3. (a) The improvement hereby authorized and the purpose for the
financing of which the bonds are to be issued is Parking Lot Improvements.
(b) The estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued
for the improvement or purpose is as stated in Section 2 hereof.
(c) The estimated cost of the improvement or purpose is equal to the
amount of the appropriation herein made therefore.

Section 4. All bond anticipation notes hereunder shall mature at such times as
may be determined by the Chief Financial Officer: provided that none hall mature later
than one year from its date. The notes shall bear interest at such rate and be in such
form as may be determined by the chief financial officer. The chief financial officer
shall determine all matters in connection with notes issued pursuant to this ordinance,
and the chief financial officer’s signature upon the note shall be conclusive evidence as
to all such determinations. All notes issued hereunder may be renewed from time to
time subject to the provisions of NJSA 40A:2-8 (a). The chief financial officer is
hereby authorized to sell part or all of the notes form time to time at public or private
sale and to deliver them to the purchasers thereof upon receipt of payment of the
purchase price accrued interest from their dates to their date of delivery thereof.

Section 4. (Cont’d) The chief financial officer is directed to report in writing to
the governing body at the meeting next succeeding the date when any sale or delivery of
the notes pursuant to this ordinance is made. Such report must include the amount,
description, the interest rate and the maturity schedule of the notes sold, the price
obtained and the name of the purchaser.

Section 5. The following additional matters are herby determined, declared,
recited and stated:
(a) The improvement or purpose described in Section 3 of this bond
ordinance is not a current expense. It is an improvement or purpose that the Township
may lawfully undertake as a general improvement, and no part of the cost thereof has
been or shall be specially assessed on property specially benefited thereby.
(b) The period of usefulness of the improvement or purpose within
the limitations of the Local Bond Law, according to the reasonable life thereof
computed from the date of the bonds authorized by this ordinance, is 10 years.
(c) The Supplemental Debt Statement required by the Local Bond
Law had been duly prepared and filed in the office of the Clerk, and a complete
executed duplicate thereof has been filed in the office of the Director of the Division of
Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs of the State of
New Jersey. Such statement shows that the gross debt of the Township as defined in the
Local Bond Law is increased by the authorization of the bonds and notes provided in
this bond ordinance by $76,000. and the obligations authorized herein will be all debt
limitations prescribed by the Law.
(d) An aggregate amount not exceeding $5,000. for items of expense
listed in and permitted under NJSA 40A:2-20 is included in the estimated cost indicated
herein for the purpose of improvement.

Section 6. The full faith and credit of the Township are hereby pledged to the
punctual payment of the principal of and the interest on the obligations authorized by
this bond ordinance. The obligations shall be direct, unlimited obligations of the
Township, and the Township shall be obligated to levy as valorem taxes upon all the
taxable real property within the Township for the payment of the obligations and the
interest thereon without limitation of rate or amount.

Section 7. This bond ordinance shall take effect twenty days after the first
publication thereof after final adoption, a provided by the Local Bond Law.

The foregoing ordinance was passed on first reading at meeting of the Township
Committee held on March 15, 2006 in the Township Municipal Building, 11 Green
Street, Oxford, New Jersey. Second reading, public hearing will be held on April 19,
2006 at or near 7:30 PM in the Oxford Municipal Building.


On motion by Mr. Niece, seconded by Mrs. Riley and passed unanimously on roll call
vote to cancel Ordinance 2006-04.


PUBLIC COMMENT

John Ronkowitz thanked the “clean-up crew” that cleaned up the area on Route 31 and
Axford Avenue, saying they did a great job. Mrs. Riley said she had eleven kids show
up on Saturday, April 17, 2010, and stated they really did an awesome job. All costs for
the clean up were paid out of the “Clean Community Grant.”

Jeffrey Fiedler of Fiedler Real Estate Brokerage Appraisal & Consulting introduced
himself and distributed a brochure to the Committee, informing them that at any time if
the Township would need his services, please contact him.

Mrs. Hissim asked the Committee if Buckley Avenue would be getting repaved in 2010.
Mr. Niece said that the grant money did not come through this year and the budget cap
is not big enough to completely fund it out of the budget. Mrs. Riley stated that the
Township would reapply again.

Mrs. Hissim asked the Committee if anything could be done to keep drivers on their
own side of the road driving down Belvidere Avenue. She suggested rumble strips on
the yellow line. Mr. Finelli said that Belvidere Avenue is a county road and he would
call Dave Hicks, Warren County Engineer and discuss the problem.

Laraine May asked when the Committee will receive documents from the Oxford
School Board since the 2010 school budget was defeated on April 20, 2010. Mr. Niece
said they have three days to submit the budget to the Committee for their review and as
today, April 21, 2010, the Committee has not received anything. Mr. Bray asked if
there was a pay freeze or cut in teacher or administration salaries. Mr. Niece stated he
did not think there were any.

Mr. Niece questioned reimbursement for mileage in order for employees to attend
conferences in order to keep up their certifications. Mrs. Riley said that the Township
previously paid other employees for attending classes and conferences.

On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Bray and passed unanimously on roll call
vote to approve all the bills listed on the April 21, 2010, Bill List, except one-Sheila L.
Oberly-reimbursement (mileage, tolls and a lunch) to attend the Clerk’s Conference in
Atlantic City on March 22-25, 2010.



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: Litigation-Cambridge East,
and personnel-Washington Township Police Department.

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. Bray, seconded by Mrs. Riley and passed unanimously on roll call
vote to enter into Executive Session at 9:20 PM.

On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Niece and passed unanimously on roll call
vote to enter into open session at 10:43 PM.

No action was taken.

Mr. Bray stated that he was approached by Washington Boro to compile a shared
service agreement between Oxford and Washington Boro, for garbage pick-up. Mr.
Niece will talk to the Committee at Washington Boro to get more information on the
proposal.

The Clerk submitted to Mr. Benbrook a copy of the personnel policy. Mr. Benbrook
read the section entitled Reimbursement for Travel and Expenses Policy, which states
that mileage should be paid. “Said reimbursement compensates the employee for
gas,oil, vehicle depreciation, insurance and all other expenses related to the ownership
anf operation of thr employee’s motoe vehicle and shall consitiute the Townhip’s total
contribution. All employees requesting reimbursement sahll be required to submit their
requests on a form provided by the Township. Costs such as tolls, parking meters, etc.
shall be added if actual expenses occur.”

On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Bray and passed unamiously on roll call vote
to pay Sheila L. Oberly for reimbursement of mileage and tolls but not for her lunch.

On motion by Mr. Bray, seconded by Mrs. Riley and passed uanmiosly on roll call vote
to adjourn the meeting at 10:56PM.


______________________________
Sheila L. Oberly, RMC