The regular scheduled workshop meeting of the Mayor and Committee of Oxford
Township was held on December 19, 2006 in the Oxford Township Municipal Building,
11 Green Street, Oxford, New Jersey.

In attendance were Angelo Accetturo, Alex Lazorisak, Bonnie Riley, Michael Lavery,
Michael Finelli, Peter Kowalick and Sheila L. Oberly.

The mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.

Mayor Accetturo announced tat the meeting had been properly advertises in accordance
with the Open Public Meeting Act of 1975.

Everyone stood and recited the flag salute.

Tax, Sewer and Treasurer’s reports for the month of November, 2006 is available for
public distribution.

Frank Bush of Bush Street stated that in October he received an added assessment bill for central air conditioning for $90.85. He told the Committee he does not have air
conditioning. The clerk will forward the bill to Mike Schmidt, Tax Assessor to have this
item removed as per the Township Committee’s request. If there are any questions on this matter, please call Mayor Accetturo.

The following bills were hold for payment:

Appraisal System $15,500.00
Pollution Control of Warren County 799.50
Pollution Control of Warren County 718.94
Pollution Control of Warren County 665.34
Pollution Control of Warren County 394.68
Schoor DePalma, Inc. 9,763.00
Schoor DePalma, Inc. 1,108.00
Schoor DePalma, Inc. 667.20
Schoor DePalma, Inc. 828.75
Schoor DePalma, Inc. 261.00
Schoor DePalma, Inc. 1,075.25
Schoor DePalma, Inc. 4,801.00
Schoor DePalma, Inc. 1,172.00

The Committee reviewed the bills and vouchers for the month of October 2006, on
motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Lazorisak and passed unanimously on roll call
vote the bills were approved for payment.

Mike Finelli stated that the Township received a letter from the DEP on Block 2, Lots 18, 18.01, 19, and 28 (former Oxford Furnace Site) saying that this property is located in the Highlands Preservation Area and is exempt. This exemption is limited to remediation activities approved or ordered by the Department and shall not apply to any post-remediation construction activities. Mr. Finelli stated that this is a good thing and the first little step in the process in the Highlands Applicability Determination (HAD) and Water Quality Management Plan Consistency Determination.

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 billing matters
with the minutes made available at such time the Township Committee
determines there is no danger to the Township by disclosing those
minutes.
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. Lazorisak and passed unanimously on roll call vote, the Committee moved into Executive Session at 8:15 PM with Dave Roberts, of Schoor DePalma.

At 9:45 PM, Mr. Accetturo made a motion to move into open session, seconded by Mr.
Lazorisak and passed unanimously on roll call vote.

Mr. Broscious, Guarriello family and Richard Cotton discussed the steps that would have to be taken in regard to the Oxford Textile property redevelopment. Mr. Broscious asked  the Committee to sign an agreement to permit them to go forward in the process and work together to come to a total number of units that would allow them to raise funds to clean-up the sites, tear the buildings down, decommission the sewer plant and create this property into a ratable.

Dave Roberts stated that the Township would have to adopt a redevelopment plan before signing a redeveloper’s agreement. Office of Smart Growth (OSG) has informed the Township that the draft plan is not sufficient to release the remaining grant funds of $25,000. OSG is requiring a final plan and Mr. Roberts stated that a final plan can be adopted at this time but with a stipulation that amendments or changes can be done at a later time.

Mr. Lazorisak said before we forward this plan to the state; he would like to have a
conference call with Mr. Roberts, and Courtenay Mercer of OSG. At the Township
Committee meeting in January 2007, Mr. Lazorisak will report to the Committee the
outcome of the conference call.

Mr. Broscious will submit to Mr. Finelli, and Mr. Roberts, a memorandum agreement.
He will forward a copy to the Committee for review at the Reorganization meeting.

The Reorganization meeting will be held on January 2, 2007, on motion by Mr.
Accetturo, seconded by Mr. Lazorisak and passed unanimously on roll call vote.

The Committee discussed with Mr. Roberts the Oxtech site. Mr. Roberts said a report
must be written stating that the Oxtech site is in need of redevelopment, amend the
redevelopment plan and do a Request for Proposals (RFP).

The Land Use Board must hold a hearing on the recommendation for designating the
area, to consider an amendment to the town center redevelopment plan to identify that site as being in need of acquisition, make a recommendation and adopt a resolution and send it back to the Township Committee. The Committee would then pass a resolution designating the site, introduce the amendment to the redevelopment plan and hold a public hearing.

RESOLUTION 2006-87
RESOLUTION OF THE OXFORD TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING
THE PLANNING BOARD TO CONDUCT PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATIONS
FOR AREAS IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT

WHEREAS, the Township Committee of Oxford Township, Warren County, New
Jersey has determined that this area of Oxford Township should be preliminarily
investigated by the Land Use Board. The area known as the “OxTech” site is generally
bound by the following Blocks and Lots as provided on the Oxford Township Tax
Map: Block 45, Lot 1, and Block 42, Lot 13.

WHEREAS, the Oxford Township Land Use Board is required to conduct a
preliminary investigation and public hearing to determine whether each area is or is not an area in need of redevelopment as outlined in the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-et seq., as amended and

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Township Committee to authorize the Land Use
Board to undertake a preliminary investigation to determine whether the proposed areas
of the Township-generally bound by Block 45, Lot 1 and Block 42, Lot 13-are areas in
need of redevelopment according to the criteria set forth in Section 5 of P.L. 1992, c.79
(C40A:12A-5).

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of Oxford
Township in Warren County, New Jersey that the Oxford Township Land Use Board, be
and is hereby authorized to conduct an investigation and in connection therewith to hold a public hearing to determine whether these areas of Oxford Township-generally bound by Block 45, Lot 1 and Block 42, Lot 13-are or are not areas in need of redevelopment according to the criteria set forth in Section 5 of P.L. 1992, c.79 (C40A:12A-5). This resolution shall take effect immediately.

On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mrs. Riley and passed unanimously on roll
call vote, Resolution 2006-87 was adopted.

On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll
call vote to approve November 8, 2006 minutes.

RESOLUTION 2006-80

WHEREAS, an interested party has paid to the Tax Collector the amount necessary to
redeem the lien on Block 33.01, Lot 6 and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Tax Collector to refund to the lien holder the
redemption amount,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Committee of the
Township of Oxford that the redemption amount of $1,943.42, known as Tax Sale
Certificate #444 is refunded to the lien holder, James C. Older.

On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mrs. Riley and passed unanimously on roll
call vote, Resolution 2006-80 was adopted.

RESOLUTION 2006-81

WHEREAS, an interested party has paid to the Tax Collector the amount necessary to
redeem the lien on Block 1.01, Lot 25 and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Tax Collector to refund to the lien holder the
redemption amount,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Committee of the
Township of Oxford that the redemption amount of $ 422.43, known as Tax Sale
Certificate #453 is refunded to the lien holder, Arthur Frustaci.

On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call vote, Resolution 2006-81 was adopted.

RESOLUTION 2006-82

WHEREAS, the Tax Collector has recommended the following 2006 tax refund:

BLOCK/LOT REFUND TO REASON AMOUNT

1.01/26 Rowe, Joseph and Ella Duplicate payment $1,004.88

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee that the
Township Treasurer be authorized to refund the amount recommended.
 

On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll
call vote, Resolution 2006-82 was adopted.
 

RESOLUTION 2006-83

WHEREAS, taxes remain open on certain property owned by the Township of
Oxford and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Tax Collector to cancel same:

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Committee of the
Township of Oxford that the taxes be cancelled as follows:

2006

Block 33, Lot 22.03 122 (Rear) Pequest Road $244.90

On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call vote, Resolution 2006-83 was adopted.

 

RESOLUTION 2006-84

WHEREAS, the Tax Collector has recommends the following 2005 tax refunds:

BLOCK/LOT REFUNDED TO REASON AMOUNT

3/13 Ritter, Stephen & Duplicate pymt $1,103.98
Thelma Lou

31/21 C0044 Griffin, Jacob & Over payment $1,623.59
Marsha

33/84 Austin, Jr. Robert & Duplicate pymt $1,989.21
Diana

38/9.01 Wiseburn, Richard Duplicate pymt $ 654.25

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee that the
Township Treasurer be authorized to refund the amounts recommended.

On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Lazorisak and passed unanimously on toll
call vote Resolution 2006-84 was adopted.

RESOLUTION 2006-85
BUDGET TRANSFER - #2

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 reasonably expected that certain appropriations will not be
sufficient for contemplated expenditures;

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

On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call vote, Resolution 2006-85 was adopted.

RESOLUTION 2006-86

BUDGET TRANSFER #3

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 reasonably expected that certain appropriations will not be
sufficient for contemplated expenditures, and

WHEREAS, there is the possibility of unexpected expenses paid by year end, and

WHEREAS, there are payrolls of an uncertain amount payable by year end,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee will
approve the unexpected and uncertain expenses at their Reorganization Meeting and will further approve transfers from certain budget appropriations to cover these unexpected and uncertain expenses at their first regular meeting of 2007;

ALSO, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial
Officer is hereby instructed at adjust the financial records as of December 31, 2006, to be in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution.

On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call vote Resolution 2006-86 was adopted.

On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously passed on roll call vote to waive the interest charge billed to Oxford Township Central School for late sewer payment.

Mike Finelli stated that a maintenance bond on Kent Street has not been received from Pave King.

On motion by Mr. Lazorisak seconded by Mrs. Riley and passed unanimously on roll call vote, to authorize the CFO to release the final payment on approval of the bond when it is received and reviewed by Mr. Lavery. Mr. Lavery will notify the Clerk after he receives and approves the maintenance bond and a check will be released.

Mike Finelli recommended that the Township pay the last voucher for the recreational
fields to U-Con for $18,375.73. This amount would bring the final total to $193,046.58, which amounts to $13,000.00 more the original contract.

On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call vote, the voucher for $18,375.73 was approved for payment and authorized the CFO to release the check after approval of the bond by Mr. Lavery.

Mr. Finelli showed the Committee a close to the final edition of the summary of the
Highlands Regional Master Plan and the effect on Oxford. The Master Plan is divided
into three zones-Conservation Zone, Protection Zone and the Community Development Zone. The Conservation Zone is the most restricted and the Protection Zone is still restricted but it allows for growth.

On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call vote to reimburse Kathy Becker Medicare premium deducted from her social security check each month starting November 2006. She will submit a voucher and proof of deduction each month to get reimbursed. Joan Rowe was also offered this benefit but declined thanking the Committee for their generosity by already paying their health care benefits.

Michael Lavery will review the Comcast letter and give the Committee a synopsis of the contract to be put in the Township file for future reference.

On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mr. Lazorisak and passed unanimously on roll call vote, any schooling that the Township provides for any employee must be approved
by the Township Committee prior to registration.

On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call vote to adjourn the meeting at 12:30 PM.

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Sheila L. Oberly, RMC