OXFORD TOWNSHIP
WORKSHOP MEETING
FEBRUARY 20, 2007

The regular scheduled meeting of the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Oxford
was held on February 20, 2007 in the Township Municipal Building, 11 Green Street,
Oxford, New Jersey.

Mayor Lazorisak announced that the meeting had been properly advertised in
compliance with the OPMA of 1975 and called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.

In attendance were Alex Lazorisak, N. Angelo Accetturo, Bonnie Riley, and Sheila L.
Oberly.

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 personnel
matter 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. Lazorisak, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on
roll call vote to enter into Executive Session at 7:35 PM to discuss a personnel matter.

The Committee emerged from Executive Session and entered into open session at 7:45
PM. No official action was taken at this time.

Mr. Lazorisak introduced Vic Camporine, Warren County Recycling Coordinator to
discuss the recycling program and educate everyone on the recycling program.

Mr. Camporine stated that Warren County is doing a lot of things that some of the big
counties do not do. The state mandates that each municipality must submit to the state
a tonnage report. Joe Davis, Department of Environment Protection is in charge of the
reports. To recycle is very important to the environment, for example one ton of
newspaper saves seventeen trees. The Recycling Coordinator for each municipality
checks with businesses to find out what the break down is of what is being recycled and
the total tonnage. The more you recycle in every municipality, the more grant money is
received for your town. Warren County is the only county that has a recycling
coordinator in every school. .

In 2005, Warren County received grant money in the amount of $10,000; the county
bought 1500 containers that were given to municipalities, libraries and schools to
encourage recycling. They also bought signs for each municipality, which are posted at
municipal buildings, libraries and schools that state that they recycle.

Mr. Camporine stated that he holds two seminars a year:

1. April 17th at 6:30 PM, a tonnage report seminar for all municipal coordinators at
the County Administration Building, Route 519, Belvidere, NJ

2. April 24th at 8:30-9:30 AM at the Warren Technical School, for all
municipalities and school recycling coordinators, freeholders, government
officials, waste haulers and speakers to be announced

Mr. Lazorisak said that the Department of public works is now picking up the
township’s recyclables which should save the township approximately $8,300 a year.
Mr. Accetturo stated that there is box placed at the Public Works’ garage for people to
drop off their newspapers.

The Committee thanked Mr. Camporine for attending our meeting.

Charles Lauziere, Oxford Township School Board Member asked the Committee to
review the Oxford Township Central School’s sewer bill. He stated that at this time
they are getting charged for eleven units and is requesting a deduction to four units.
Lou Accetturo said that the units were set by The Warren County Pequest River
Municipal Utility Authority. The bill for 2006 was $7,700 and for 2007 - $8,800: an
increase of $1,100. Mr. Lauziere said that the school uses about seven hundred fifty
gallons of water a day, times that by two hundred days. Mr. Lauziere asked if any leaks
have been found in the lines.

Lou Accetturo said that all the interceptor lines have been cleaned, jetted, and cameras
were used. The report should be available next Wednesday and to the best of his
knowledge, no major problems have been found. He stated that it is very difficult to
find a leak in a sewer line with a camera.

The Committee will review the formula and how much Belvidere High School and the
grade school is being charged and report back next month at the workshop meeting.

Peggy Hissim reviewed the report she gave to the Committee on all the calls that the
Oxford Emergency Squad answered in 2006.

Ms. Hissim asked to be informed of any meetings scheduled in Oxford Township that
would have any impact on the Emergency Squad.

Erik Heller announced that last month Peggy Hissim received the Citizen of the Year
Award from the Lion’s Club for her service to the Fire Department and the Oxford
Emergency Squad. Out of the 604 calls for emergency service, she personally made
475.
The Township Committee applauded her great service and accomplishments.

Mr. Heller stated that the Emergency Squad is still looking for land to build a new
building as they have outgrown the current building. The 1993 ambulance that is sitting
outside the building was give to Oxford by New Vernon and is being used as a special
service vehicle. This vehicle is used for water rescue, ice rescue and fire rehabilitation.
It is driven to all fire calls and rescue personnel can get inside to get vitals checked
before going back into a fire or in any other emergency situation. This vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, heat, water, and oxygen, etc. that is needed for the
volunteers.

Mr. Lazorisak stated that the Committee is talking to Oxford Textile about
redevelopment and if the Squad is interested in acquiring land for the Emergency Squad
building, now is the time to plan. Erik stated that they would be interested in almost
any property that would be big enough to house all the vehicles with easy access to and
from the building.

ORDINANCE 2007-01

AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CAP
LAW
NJS 40A:4-45.1 et seq TO THREE AND ONE-HALF PERCENT OVER THE
PREVIOUS YEAR’S FINAL APPROPRIATIONS

WHEREAS, the Local Government Cap Law NJS 40A;4-45.1 et seq., provides that in
the preparation of its annual budget, a municipality shall limit any increase in said
budget to two and one-half percent (2.5%) unless authorized by ordinance to increase it
to three and one-half percent (3.5%) over the previous year’s appropriations, subject to
certain exceptions: and

WHEREAS, NJSA 40A:4-45.15a provides that a municipality may, when authorized by
ordinance, appropriate the difference between the amount of its actual final
appropriation and the three and one-half (3.5%) percentage rate as an exception to its
final appropriations in either of the next two succeeding years; and

WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Township of Oxford in the County of Warren
finds it advisable and necessary to increase its 2007 budget by up to three and one-half
(3.5%) over the previous year’s final appropriations, in the interest of promoting the
health, safety and welfare of the citizens; and

WHEREAS, the Governing Body hereby determines that a three and one-half percent
(3.5%)increase in the budget for said year, amounting to $15,108.20 in excess of the
increase in final appropriations otherwise permitted by the Local Government Cap Law,
is advisable and necessary.

WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Township of Oxford hereby determines that any
amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated, as part of the final budget shall
be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding
years.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Governing Body of the Township of
Oxford, in the County of Warren, a majority of the full authorized membership of this
governing body affirmatively concurring that, in the 2007 budget year, the final
appropriations of the Township of Oxford shall, in accordance with the ordinance and
NJSA 40A:4-45.14 be increased by 3.5%, amounting to $52,878.70 and that the 2007
municipal budget for the Township of Oxford be approved and adopted in accordance
with this ordinance; and

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not
appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final
appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years; and,

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this ordinance as introduced be
filed with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services within five (5)
days of introduction; and

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this ordinance upon adoption,
with the recorded vote included thereon, be filed with said Director within five (5) days
after such adoption.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the above entitled ordinance was approved on first
reading at a meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Oxford held on
February 20, 2007 at the Oxford Township Municipal Building at 11 Green Street,
Oxford, New Jersey. Public Hearing concerning the same will be held at a regular
meeting of the Mayor and Committee on March 21, 2007 at or near 7:30 PM at the
Oxford Township Municipal Building at which time all persons both for and against
shall be given the opportunity to be heard concerning the same.

Ordinance 2007-01 To Increase the Local Government CAP Law was introduced on
motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call
vote.

ORDINANCE 2007-02

AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $8,200.00
FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE
TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD, COUNTY OF WARREN, NEW JERSEY

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMITTEE OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD, COUNTY OF WARREN, NEW JERSEY, AS
FOLLOWS:

1. The sum of $8,200.00 is hereby appropriated from the following:

$2,200.00 Acquisition of Recreation Equipment
$6,000.00 Lake Improvements

For Capital Improvements as follows:
$2,200.00 Acquisition of Recreation Equipment
$6,000.00 Lake Improvements

2. The following additional matters are hereby determined, declared, recited
and stated:

(a) The said purpose described in 1 of this ordinance is not a current
expense and is a property or improvement, which the Township may
lawfully acquire or make as a general improvement.

(b) The period of usefulness of said purpose, within the limitations of
said Local Bond Law, according to the reasonable life thereof, is ten
(10) years.

(c) A supplemental debt statement is not required by said Law.

3. The Capital Budget of the Township is hereby amended to conform with the
provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith and
the resolutions promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing all detail of
the amended capital budget and capital program as approved by the Director,
Division of Local Government Services, are on file with the Township Clerk
and are available for public inspection.

4. The ordinance shall take effect 20 days after the first publication thereof
after final adoption, as provided by law.

Ordinance 2007-02 Appropriating $8,200. For Capital Improvements was introduced
on motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mrs. Riley and passed unanimously on roll
call vote.
RESOLUTION 2007-19

LIEN REDEMPTION

WHEREAS an interested party has paid to the Tax Collector the amount necessary to
redeem the lien on Block 24, Lot 81 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 $43,404.27, known as Tax Sale
Certificate #418, be refunded to the lien holder, Data Ventures I LLC.

Resolution 2007-19 Lien Redemption Block 24, Lot 81-$43,404.27 was approved on
motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call
vote.

On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mrs. Riley and passed unanimously on roll
call vote, to authorize the Mayor to sign the 2007 Warren County Public Safety
Contract.

On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mrs. Riley and passed unanimously on roll
call vote to sign a contract with Great Blue Lake and Pond Management.

Mr. Lazorisak will call Chris Danis of The Highlands Council to set up a meeting in
March with the Council and the Township Committee to discuss the Regional Master
Plan.

Lou Accetturo stated that there is a problem at the sewer pump-station in Spring
Meadows that needs to be corrected. He said there is a lot of infiltration coming around
the pipe, which needs to be dug up, regrouted and sealed off to stop the flow from
coming in. Thomas Bartha of Bartha Excavating and Bill Gleda from Finelli’s office
will examine the problem tomorrow and decide what cost and what repairs need to be
done. Mrs. Riley, Mr. Lazorisak and Lou will meet tomorrow to review the problem at
the pump station.

The Committee reviewed the vouchers and bills and the following bills were withheld:

Laddey, Clark and Ryan (escrow) 540.80
Laddey, Clark and Ryan (escrow) 148.72
LSR Trading Company 144.00
Schoor DePalma $1,172.00
Schoor DePalma 9,763.00
Schoor DePalma 1,108.00
Smith Tractor 62.50
On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mr. Lazorisak and passed unanimously on
roll call vote to pass all the additional bills listed on the bill list for February 2007.

On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mr. Lazorisak and passed unanimously on
roll call vote to adjourn at 11:20 PM.

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Sheila L. Oberly, RMC