TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD
WORKSHOP MEETING
JULY 18, 2006
The regular scheduled workshop
meeting of the Oxford Township Committee was held
on July 18, 2006 in the Township Municipal Building,
11 Green Street, Oxford, New
Jersey.
In attendance were Alex Lazorisak,
Bonnie Riley, Peter Kowalick and Sheila L. Oberly.
Mayor Angelo Accetturo was absent.
Jean Paul Reece of Access 24
Technology Group explained the Township’s computer
system and what is needed to update the system. He
suggested changing the DSL service from Net Access
to Comcast Business Class High Speed Cable. The
change would cost twenty-five dollars more per month
and would delete all spam that has become a problem.
Lt. Lilly stated that at this time he is
experiencing a lot of spam over the Internet, within
3 days he could receive at least two hundred and
fifty.
On motion by Mr. Lazorisak and
seconded by Mrs. Riley, for Jean Paul Reece to
change the system to Comcast for the Township
computers.
Jean Paul Reece stated that there
are two servers, one for police and one for the
offices in the Municipal Building. The server for
the municipal offices broke down and at this time it
is running but Mr. Reece cannot guarantee how long
it will last. The server for the Police is
manufactured by Dell and has a warranty, which has
been renewed, but the other server is homemade with
no manufacturer’s name.
On motion by Mr. Lazorisak,
seconded by Mrs. Riley to purchase a new server and
back-up system from Dell for $3,900.00. The
Committee thanked Jean Paul Reece for all his hard
work and all the time he has volunteered to the
Township to up date the computer system.
Donna Lamonaco, Police Secretary
stated that National Night Out would be held on
August 1, 2006 at 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Oxford
Lake. The Township Committee
was asked to do the cooking. There will be a pie
throwing contest, sack race with
different age groups, state police helicopter, relay
race, beanbag toss and lots of surprises.
There will also be a “Burglar” walking the grounds
and clues will be given to solve the
identity of the burglar.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Susan Buck asked if the Township
has any plans for the for the farm property that
they own on Orams Lane. Mr. Lazorisak stated that
the Township would like to resurrect the land one
day as a farm and put it out to bid with deed
restrictions and maybe even receive Green Acres
money for the property. The Recreation Committee
stores equipment in the one building, others are in
need of repair. Mr. Lazorisak said the Committee
would be happy to review any suggestions that Ms.
Buck would put together to benefit the town.
Dennis White said that on June 28,
2006, a tree fell on Mine Hill Road and his car slid
into it. He called 911 to report the tree was down
across the road. He asked if the
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JULY 18, 2006
Township could pay for the damage
that was done to his vehicle. He was told to fill
out a
report and the Clerk will submit it to the
Township’s insurance.
On motion by Mr. Lazorisak,
seconded by Mrs. Riley, the Cub Pack 148 Fishing
Derby
at Oxford Lake on September 9, 2006 was approved.
On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded
by Mr. Lazorisak, Oxford PTO 50/50 Raffle for
Parent’s Back to School Night, September 13th and
20th was approved.
GOVERNING BODY CERTIFICATION OF
THE ANNUAL AUDIT
RESOLUTION 2006-53
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: 5-4
requires the governing body of every local unit to
have
made an annual audit of its books, accounts and
financial transactions, and
WHEREAS, the Annual Report of Audit for the year
2005 has been filed by a Registered Municipal
Accountant with the Municipal Clerk pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 40A: 5-6, and a copy has been received by
each member of the governing body; and
WHEREAS, R.S. 52:27BB-34 authorizes the Local
Finance Board of the State of New
Jersey to prescribe reports pertaining to the local
fiscal affairs; and
WHEREAS, the Local Finance Board has promulgated
N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5, a regulation
requiring that the governing body of each
municipality shall, by resolution, certify to the
Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey that
all members of the governing body have reviewed, as
a minimum, the sections of the annual audit entitled
“Comments and Recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the members of the
governing body have personally reviewed, as a
minimum, the Annual Report of Audit, and
specifically the sections of the Annual Audit
entitled “Comments and Recommendations, as evidenced
by the group affidavit form of the governing body
attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, such resolution of
certification shall be adopted by the Governing Body
no
later than forty-five days after the receipt of the
annual audit, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5; and
WHEREAS, all members of the governing body have
received and have familiarized
themselves with, at least, the minimum requirements
of the Local Finance Board of the State of New
Jersey, as stated aforesaid and have subscribed to
the affidavit, as provided by the Local Finance
Board; and
WHEREAS, failure to comply with the regulations of
the Local Finance Board of the
State of New Jersey may subject the members of the
local governing body to the penalty provisions of
R.S. 52:27BB-52, to wit:
R.S. 52:27BB-52: A local officer or member of a
local governing
body who, after a date fixed for compliance, fails
or refuses to
obey an order of the director (Director of Local
Government
Services), under the provisions of this Article,
shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor and, upon conviction, may be fined not
more than
one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisoned for
not more than
one year, or both, in addition shall forfeit his
office.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Oxford
Township
Committee of the Township of Oxford, hereby states
that it has complied with
N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5 and does hereby submit a certified
copy of this resolution and
the required affidavit to said Board to show
evidence of said compliance.
RESOLUTION 2006-53 Certification
of the Annual Audit of 2005 was adopted
on motion by Mr. Lazorisak and seconded by Mrs.
Riley.
The Committee reviewed the 2005
Audit Report Corrective Action Plan and signed the
Audit Review Group Affidavit. On motion by
Mr.Lazorisak, seconded by Mrs. Riley,
the 2005 Corrective Action Plan was passed.
RESOLUTION 2006-54
WHEREAS, the property owner has
paid to the Tax Collector the amount necessary
to redeem the lien on Block 32, Lot 7 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 $
879.89, known as Tax Sale
Certificate #459, be refunded to the lien holder,
James Pilewski..
RESOLUTION 2006-54 Lien
Redemption, Block 32, Lot 7- $879.89 was adopted on
motion by Mrs. Riley and seconded by Mr. Lazorisak.
RESOLUTION 2006-55
WHEREAS, the property owner has
paid to the Tax Collector the amount necessary to
redeem the lien on Block 32 Lot 8 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
$3,036.76, know as Tax Sale
Certificate #460, be refunded to the lien holder,
Wachovia-Cust SASS Muni V dtr.
RESOLUTION 2006-55 Lien
Redemption, Block 32, Lot 8 - $3,036.76 was adopted
on motion by Mrs. Riley and seconded by Mr.
Lazorisak.
The Committee reviewed the bills
and withheld the following for payment:
Finelli Consulting $ 7,881.25
Finelli Consulting 218.65
Finelli Consulting 4,656.75
Finelli Consulting 3,629.56
Finelli Consulting 2,367.50
Schoor DePalma 9,763.00
Schoor DePalma 12,297.50
Schoor DePalma 1,108.00
Schoor DePalma 5,888.75
On motion by Mr. Lazorisak and
seconded by Mrs. Riley, the remainder of the bills
as
listed on bill list was approved for payment.
On motion by Mr. Lazorisak and
seconded by Mrs. Riley, the meeting was adjourned at
10:25 PM.
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Sheila L. Oberly, RMC |