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 TOWNSHIP MEETING MINUTES - OCTOBER 18, 2006
 
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OXFORD TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP MEETING
OCTOBER 18, 2006

The regular scheduled meeting of the Mayor and Township Committee was held on
October 18, 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, Nevitt Duveneck, and Sheila L. Oberly.

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM.

Mr. Accetturo announced that the meeting has been properly advertised in accordance
with the OPMA of 1975.

Everyone stood for the flag salute.

Copies of the tax, sewer and treasurer’s reports are available on the table in the back of the room.

On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mrs. Riley and passed unanimously ion roll
call vote, the meeting minutes from September 19th and 20th, 2006 were approved.

ORDINANCE 2006-18

ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD, COUNTY OF WARREN,
STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO AMEND, REVISE AND SUPPLEMENT
CHAPTER 340,
“ZONING,” SUBCHAPTER 95, ARTICLE XII, “ENFORCEMENT AND
ADMINISTRATION”, SECTION 48, “SUBMISSIONS OF APPLICATION AND
APPEALS” OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD TO REQUIRE
THAT ALL APPLICATIONS SHALL BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PROOF OF
PAYMENT OF TAXES SUPPLIED BY THE TOWNSHIP TAX COLLECTOR

WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Oxford, County of
Warren, State of New Jersey, has determined that Chapter 340, “Zoning,” Subchapter 95,
Article XII “Enforcement and Administration” Section 48 “Submissions of applications
and appeals” of the Code of the Township of Oxford shall be amended, revised and
supplemented to require that all applications shall be accompanied by a proof of payment
of taxes supplied by the Township Tax Collector.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Committee of the
Township of Oxford, County of Warren, State of New Jersey that Chapter 340, “Zoning,”
Subchapter 95, Article XII “Enforcement and Administration” Section 48 “Submissions
of applications and appeals” of the Code of the Township of Oxford shall be amended,
revised and supplemented to add the following subparts:

Section 1:
“F. All Application shall be accompanied by a proof of payment of taxes supplied by the
Township Tax Collector. No zoning permit shall be issued for approval granted by the
Township Zoning Officer, if taxes or assessments for local improvements are due or
delinquent on the property which the application is made.”

Section 2:
Severability. The various parts, sections and clauses of this Ordinance are hereby
declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged
unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder off this
Ordinance shall not be affected thereby.

Section 3:
Repealer. Any ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed as to their inconsistencies only.

Section 4:
Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication as
provided by law.

Ordinance 2006-18 was introduced on motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mrs. Riley
and passed unanimously on roll call vote. Second reading, public hearing will be held on
November 8, 2006 at the Township Committee meeting at or near 7:30 PM.

RESOLUTION
2006-72

TO OFFER THE STATE LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE PLAN

WHEREAS, the State, through the Division of Purchase and Property, awarded a Long
Term Care Insurance Plan Contract for State employees to Prudential Insurance
Company of America (hereinafter “Prudential”) on May 4, 200l (hereinafter “the
Contract”); and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 52:18-11.2, provide that the State Treasurer shall negotiate and
arrange for a long term care insurance plan to employees and retirees of any local public employer contracting unit adopting a resolution offering its employees and retirees the opportunity to participate, at their own cost; and

WHEREAS, the Contract has been amended to permit participation by eligible active
and retired employees of any local contracting unit adopting a resolution offering its
employees and retirees the opportunity to participate in the Contract; therefore

BE IT RESOLVED,
1. Oxford Township hereby offers the Long-Term Care Insurance Plan that is the
subject of the Contract to its employees and retirees.
2. We understand that submission of a certified copy of this resolution to the
Division of Pensions and Benefits (“the Division”) is a prerequisite to any of our
employees and retirees applying to enroll in the Plan options and benefits offered
under the Contract.
3. We understand that following its receipt of a certified copy of this resolution, the
Division will advise Prudential that our employees and retirees are eligible to
apply to Prudential for enrollment in the Plan options and benefits offered under
the Contract.
4. We acknowledge that we will cooperate with Prudential in making the
opportunity for our employees and retirees to apply to Prudential for enrollment in
the plan options and benefits under the Contract.
5. We understand that an employee or retiree eligible to participate in the plan
options and benefits offered under the Contract shall pay the entire cost associated
therewith.
6. We understand that an enrolled employee may elect to have a deduction made
from his or salary for the payment of premiums due Prudential under the Contract.

On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call vote, Resolution 2006-72 was adopted.

RESOLUTION
2006-73

RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD COUNTY OF
WARREN STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF
MUNICIPAL PERSONAL PROPERTY TO ANOTHER GOVERNMENTAL
UNIT PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-36

WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford has determined that certain personal
property, namely a 1999 Ford Crown Victoria V-8 Sedan 4 door police interceptor, VIN
# 2FAFP71W7XX167698 as described on the attached schedule is no longer needed for public purposes; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-36 permits municipalities to sell such personal
property no longer needed for public purposes to another governmental unit without the necessity of advertising for bids; and

WHEREAS, the Oxford Township Police Department has purchased a new
vehicle to replace the aforementioned police car; and

WHEREAS, the Oxford Township Police Department has recommended that the
aforementioned vehicle be sold to the Township of Belvidere for $4,000.00.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the
Township of Oxford, County of Warren, State of New Jersey as follows:

1. The police car described in the attached schedule of Township property is
hereby declared to be surplus and no longer needed for public purposes; and

2. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all
documents necessary to transfer the aforesaid vehicle to the Township of Belvidere for
$4,000.00; and

3. The aforementioned vehicle is being sold AS IS.

On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Lazorisak and passed unanimously on roll
call vote to adopted Resolution 2006-73.

On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mr. Lazorisak and passed unanimously on roll call vote to approve purchase of the dog licensing tracking system from Access 24 for $600.00.

Mr. Finelli discussed the Planned Active Adult Development Zone with Mr. Lavery
about the outline and what steps must be completed if approval was granted to continue this project.

Mr. Lavery will compile an ordinance for the next Township Committee’s meeting
stating what and where the property is located, permitted use and a synopsis of the
Request for Proposal. (RFP).

On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mr. Lazorisak and passed unanimously on roll call vote to authorize Mr. Lavery and Mr. Finelli to proceed with the Active Adult
Community at Cambridge.

Mr. Finelli stated that a letter was received from Division of Community Affairs – Office
of Smart Growth in relationship to the center designation. This is a statewide program
that they are doing with all municipalities that have some type of center designation.
Oxford has a village center downtown that was successfully secured a number of years
ago. At this time, they are requesting an update, which is going to take some time to
complete. Mr. Finelli talked to Sharon McClain, the contact person for Smart Growth
and she requested attendance of the Township Committee, representation from Finelli’s office, Schoor DePalma, Michael Lavery and The Highlands Council at a meeting being held on November 21, 2006 to define the scope of work. Mr. Lazorisak and Mr. Finelli will attend. Mr. Finelli will ask Dave Dech, Planning Director of the Warren County Planning Department to also attend.
Mr. Duveneck said that Kent Street was paved today in between the beginning of school and the end of school. This job is now 99% completed, a small amount of pedestrian safety rail to be put up along the creek by the sidewalk, minor sweep up, stripping, and the road behind the school to be paved to complete the project. Mr. Duveneck said the job turned out extremely well with only a minimum due over the contract amount.

On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mr. Lazorisak and passed unanimously on roll call vote to pay $29,321.60 to Pave King for the Kent Street project.

Mr. Lavery reported that he has received the revised Labor Attorney contract from
Michael Shaddick, and all changes were included as per the Committee’s request.

Mr. Lavery is waiting for an answer in response to his letter regarding changes to the
made on the contract submitted by the Interlocal Service Agreement of Warren County
911. He will update the Committee at next month’s meeting.

He reviewed the Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council Agreement and stated that
the contract is for five years starting September 30, 2006 for a fee of $1,000. per year.

On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll
call vote to join the Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council.

RESOLUTION
2006-74

JOINING THE MORRIS COUNTY
COOPERATIVE PRICING COUNCIL (MCCPC)

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE PRICING AGREEMENT WITH THE
MORRIS COUNTY COOPERATIVE PRICING COUNCIL HEREIN AFTER
REFERRED TO AS THE “LEAD AGENCY” FOR THE CONDUCT OF
CERTAIN FUNCTIONS RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF WORK
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE JURISDICTIONS.

BE IT RESOLVED by Oxford Township of the Township of Oxford, County of Warren
and State of New Jersey:

This Resolution shall be known and may be sited as the Cooperative Pricing
Resolution of the Township of Oxford

Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-11(5), the Mayor is authorized to enter
into a Cooperative Pricing Agreement with the Morris County Cooperative Pricing
Council for the purchase of work, materials and supplies.

The Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council entering into contracts on behalf of
the Township of Oxford shall be responsible for complying with the provisions of Local
Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-1 et seq.) and all other provisions of the revised
statues of the State of New Jersey.

All Resolutions or parts inconsistent with this Resolution shall be and the same are
hereby repealed.

Mr. Lazorisak made a motion authorizing the mayor to sign a check to Morris County
Cooperative Pricing Council for $1,000. to join the Co-op. (ayes: Lazorisak, Riley and
Accetturo, nays: none).

Mr. Lazorisak stated that at the Spring Meadows Pump Station, there are two pumps and one is completely down. This pump must be replaced. Lou Accetturo received a quote for $3,210.00 for replacement of pump and estimated cost to install $800.00

Mr. Accetturo made a motion to authorized Lou Accetturo and Mr. Lazorisak to spend up to $6,000. to purchase a new pump and have it installed. This motion was seconded by Mrs. Riley and passed unanimously on roll call vote.

Wayne Melberger told the Committee that at the end of the road on Scranton Parkway, by the recreational fields, there is a big hole where water collects. Mr. Lazorisak and Lou Accetturo will look at it tomorrow and see if Lou can fill it in.

Loraine May asked if the reassessment is complete and the date when residents will
receive their notices. Mr. Accetturo said they should be mailed anytime after the middle of November 2006.

Diane Hooper asked about the Active Adult Community at Cambridge and if there is an interest in the property. Mr. Accetturo answered saying yes there is a lot of interest in this property and it is basically the same principle as the Oxford Textile site. It is similar in density and roughly the same, estimating at this time 90 to 100 units on 30 acres.

Public Hearing was closed at 8:30 PM.

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 pending
contractual matter, potential land acquisition, and pending litigation 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 Mrs. Riley and passed unanimously on roll call
vote to enter into Executive Session at 8:35 PM.

Mr. Lavery stated that at 10:07 PM, the Committee emerged from Executive Session
where discussed was a pending litigation matter with PRMUA, contractual matter dealing
with an estate and a contractual matter reviewing U-Con change orders.

No official action was taken.

On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mrs. Riley and passed unanimously on roll
call vote authorizing the Mayor to sign and release a check to PRMUA in the amount of
$80,000.

On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll
call vote authorizing the attorney to make the changes to the PRMUA contract as
discussed.

On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mrs. Riley and passed unanimously on roll
call vote to pay U-Con $83,519.58 as per the recommendations of Finelli Consulting.

On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mrs. Riley and passed unanimously on roll
call vote to pay the following bills.

Finelli Consulting $6551.06
Finelli Consulting $7,053.07
Finelli Consulting $1,214.39

On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mr. Lazorisak and passed unanimously on roll call vote, the meeting was adjourned 10:20 PM.

___________________________
Sheila L. Oberly, RMC

 
 
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