The regular scheduled meeting of the Mayor and Township Committee was held on
September 20, 2006 in the Oxford Township Municipal Building, 11 Green Street,
Oxford, New Jersey.

In attendance were Mayor Angelo Accetturo, Alex Lazorisak, Bonnie Riley, Michael
Lavery, Katrina Campbell, Law Clerk Nevitt Duveneck, and Sheila L. Oberly.

The meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM.

The Mayor announced that the meeting had been properly advertised in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act of 1975.

Everyone stood and recited the flag salute.

Mr. Accetturo stated that there are copies of the sewer, tax and treasurer’s reports on the table in the back of the room for public distribution.

On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Lazorisak and passed unanimously on roll
call vote, the minutes of August 3rd, 10th, 15th and 16th, 2006 were approved.

ORDINANCE 2006-17 Amending the Redevelopment Plan for Oxford Township
Central Business District was read by title only and opened for public comments. There
being no public comments, the comment period was closed. On motion by Mr.
Lazorisak, seconded by Mrs. Riley and passed unanimously on roll call vote, Ordinance
2006-17 was adopted.

On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mrs. Riley and passed unanimously on roll
call vote, the Committee approved the Oxford PTO Super 50/50 Raffle, January 2, 2007:
Bingo, January 19, 2007 and Calendar Raffle, January, February, and March, 2007.

Oxford Historical Society requested the building on September 26, 2006 at 6:00 PM to
9:00 PM. The Committee approved this request. (Ayes: Accetturo, Lazorisak, Riley,
Nays: None).

On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Lazorisak and passed unanimously on roll
call vote to approve the bonfire on October 6, 2006, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM for Girl Scout
Troop 870.

The Committee discussed the Comcast Contract. The decision was made to have Mr.
Lavery review the documentation found in the files from Comcast stating that Oxford
Township would be entitled to free Internet access. Mr. Lavery will report back to the
Committee next meeting after discussing this information with Comcast.

TOWNSHIP MEETING
SEPTEMBER 20, 2006

On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call vote, to sign the Interlocal Service Agreement with Warren County 911 after Mr. Lavery makes corrections to the agreement as discussed.

The date of Halloween Trick or Treat will be held on October 31, 2006 from 5:00 PM to
7:00 PM on motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mrs. Riley and passed unanimously
on roll call vote.

Mr. Duveneck and the Committee discussed the Kent Street project and the letter
submitted by Finelli Consulting reflecting a net increase in the contract price of
$7,018.00 over the original price. This increase is due to a discrepancy in the quantity of curbing construction and the actual length of the construction in the field.

Mr. Lazorisak stated that the Committee does not want to go over the $120,000 that has been appropriated for the project. Any drainage issues or additional engineer work that would be required to complete the reconstruction of Kent Street, please notify the
Committee of the amount before the work is started.

On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call vote, the change order and voucher for $28,040.69 payable to Pave-King was
approved for payment.

Lt. Lilly stated that there was a minor break-in on the Oxwell property last week where a small hole was cut into the fence. Lt. Lilly talked to Mr. Kellner, the owner and he
reassured Lt. Lilly that this would be taken care that same day. As of today, this
problem has not been corrected. Mr. Lavery stated that violations must be issued
immediately for safety of the community.

Mr. Lazorisak said that a letter was received from the State of New Jersey, Department of Health and Senior Services regarding grants for reimbursement of Hepatitis B
vaccinations for police, fire and emergency personnel. Lt. Lilly will give this to Donna
Lomanaco, police secretary to research how the Township can get reimbursement.

Mr. Accetturo announced that on Sunday, October 22, 2006 at 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
there would be a Household Waste Clean-up at Warren County Pollution Control
Financing Authority on Mt. Pisgah Avenue. The flier will be posted on the bulletin board
for the public to read if there are any questions.

Mr. Lavery will review the letter submitted to the Committee by Susan Buck in reference to the property on Oram’s Lane and report back to the Committee at a later date.

Mr. Duveneck explained the Morris County Co-op Pricing Council that is offered to all
municipalities for about $1,500 a year to be a member. This Council gives you the ability to buy from the Council at over the bid thresholds, because it is bid out completely and then awarded to a vendor. For example one item that is very cost effective is paving:
some of the fees for different projects is in the $60-$80 a ton, offered through the Co-op it is $48.45 a ton. Also there is access to fuel oil, salt, uniforms, secretary equipment dump trucks, etc. There are other Townships in area that have been a member for years:
Franklin, Harmony, and Independence. Mr. Accetturo stated that the Oxford would be
very interested and Mr. Duveneck will have Morris County mail the documents to the
Committee and this item will be put the on October 18, 2006 meeting agenda.

The Meeting was opened for Public Comment.

Diane Hooper asked if the cell phone towers were for sale. Mr. Accetturo explained that there is a gentleman that is interested in purchasing the lease for a lump sum. The Committee agreed that they are not going to pursue this offer.

Ms. Hooper asked about the redevelopment plan on the Oxtech property. Mr. Accetturo answered that the redevelopment plan addresses the issue of housing which would be active adult community and limited in size.

Loraine May asked if the documentation on the Revised Draft Textile Mill
Redevelopment Plan will be discussed at the Land Use Board meeting on October 2,
2006. Mr. Accetturo assured her that all Land Use Board members would have a copy of the revisions in the October Agenda packet. Ms. May also inquired about the procedure of going to a five-member board on the Township Committee. Mr. Accetturo stated that White Township, Hardwick, and Harmony have a three-member board. Mr. Accetturo’s said his opinion is he doesn’t see a need for it, for a town of this size.

The mayor closed the public comment portion of the meeting.

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 potential
litigation matter and a contractual 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. Accetturo and seconded by Mr. Lazorisak, the Committee entered into Executive Session at 8:30PM.

Mr. Lavery stated at 9:30 PM, the Committee entered into regular session where the
Committee discussed a potential litigation matter and a contractual matter. No official
action was taken.

Mr. Accetturo stated that there is a change order for the ball fields from U-Con
Construction in the amount of $9,700.70. This increase is due to the additional amount
of topsoil seed and stabilization required by the reconfiguration of the millings on the
entrance road to the site. Mr. Lazorisak made a motion to approve this change order after Mr. Finelli review and a certification of availability of funds from the CFO. This motion was seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call vote.

Mr. Lazorisak made a motion for Mr. Lavery to notify Mr. Bob Russell regarding his
escrow deficiencies and also looking into taking that individual or parties to court. This
was seconded by Mrs. Riley and passed unanimously on roll call vote.

On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call vote, to approve the voucher for $91,151.27 for U-Con.

On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Lazorisak and passed unanimously on roll
call vote to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 PM.

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Sheila L. Oberly, Township Clerk