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REORGANIZATION MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 2, 2007
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REORGANIZATION MEETING
JANUARY 2, 2007
The reorganization meeting of the Township Committee
of Oxford Township was held on January 2, 2007 in
the Oxford Township Municipal Building, 11 Green
Street, Oxford, New Jersey.
In attendance were N. Angelo Accetturo, Alex
Lazorisak, Bonnie Riley and Sheila L.
Oberly.
The Clerk, Sheila L. Oberly at 7:35 PM announced
that the meeting has been properly advertised in
compliance with the OPMA of 1975 and called the
meeting to order.
The flag salute was recited.
The Clerk swore in N. Angelo Accetturo to a
three-year term on the Oxford Township Committee.
On motion by Alex Lazorisak, seconded by Bonnie
Riley and passed unanimously on roll call vote to
appoint Sheila L. Oberly to a three-year term as
Municipal Clerk.
The Clerk called for nominations for Mayor. On
motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mrs. Riley and
passed unanimously on roll call vote to appoint Alex
Lazorisak as Mayor
of Oxford Township for the yar 2007.
Mayor Lazorisak called for nominations for Deputy
Mayor. On motion by Mr.
Lazorisak, seconded by Mrs. Riley and passed
unanimously on roll call vote to appoint Mr.
Accetturo as Deputy Mayor.
The following appointments were made on motion by
Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mr.
Accetturo and passed
unanimously on roll call vote.
Township Attorney: Michael Lavery
Township Treasurer/CFO: Peter Kowalick
Township Engineer: Michael Finelli, Finelli
Consulting
Township Auditor: William Colantano
Tax and Sewer Collector: Bonnie Holborow
Municipal Prosecutor: Roger Skoog
Public Defender: Angelo Perrucci, Jr.
Municipal Court Administrator: Gayle Farrell
Deputy Court Clerk: Vacant
Zoning Officer: Finelli Consulting
The following appointments were made to the Land Use
Board on motion by Mr.
Lazorisak, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed
unanimously on roll call vote.
Class I Member: Alex Lazorisak
Class II Member: Richard Calabrese
Class III Member: N. Angelo Accettuto
Class IV Member: Trudy Smorzaniuk
Alternate I: David Dresser
Alternate II: James Williams
The following appointments were made on motion by
Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mr.
Accetturo and passed
unanimously on roll call vote.
Municipal Coordinator to Office On Aging: Peter
Yurick
Animal Control Officers: Gary and Betty Wysocki
Mr. Lazorisak stated that he would like to abolish
the Recycling Commission since starting January 1,
2007; the Township Department of Public Works will
be picking up
the recyclables. Mr. Lavery will rsearch the steps
that are required to be taken and report back to the
Committee at the February 21st meeting.
On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mrs., Riley
to appoint Mr. Accetturo as the Recycling
Coordinator for 2007. Motion carried 3-0 (ayes:
Accetturo, Riley and
Lazorisak, nays: none).
The following were appointed on motion by Mr.
Lazorisak, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed
unanimously on roll call vote.
Finance Committee: Township Committee
Affirmative Action Liaison: Bonnie Riley
Roads, Street, Garbage, Street Lighting: Bonnie
Riley
Public Safety and Police: N. Angelo Accetturo
Welfare: Bonnie Riley
Recreation: Bonnie Riley
Liaison to EFR (Covanta): N. Angelo Accetturo
Liaison to PCFA: N. Angelo Accetturo
Liaison to PRMUA: N. Angelo Accetturo
Liaison to Board of Education: Bonnie Riley
Liaison to Bd. Of Chosen Freeholders: N. Angelo
Accetturo
RESOLUTION – 2007-01
RESOLUTION FIXING TAX AND SEWER COLLECTION
DATES AND INTEREST RATES
BE IT RESOLVED, that taxes shall be collected
quarterly, the dates being February 1, May 1, August
1 and November 1, and that the interest rate of 8%
per annum up to the first $1,500.00 of delinquency,
and 18% per annum over $1,500.00 of delinquency, be
collected after the respective due dates. There will
be a ten (10) day grace period after which unpaid
taxes will be charged interest from the due date. If
a delinquency is over $10,000.00 at year-end, an
additional 6% flat penalty will be
included.
BE IT RESOLVED, that sewer charges shall be
collected quarterly, the dates being January 1,
April 1, July 1, and October 1, with a thirty (30)
day grace period. The interest rate of 8% per annum
up to the first $1,500.00 of delinquency, and 18%
per
annum over $1,500.00 of delinquency be collected
after the respective due dates. If a delinquency is
over $10,000.00 at year-end, an additional 6% flat
penalty will be
included.
On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mrs. Riley,
Resolution 2007-01 Fixing Tax Collection Dates and
Interest Rates was adopted. Motion carried 3-0
(ayes: Accetturo, Riley and Lazorisak, nays: none).
RESOLUTION 2007-02
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A
NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR
TOWNSHIP ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford has a need to
acquire legal services from
Sirkis and Lavery as a non-fair
and open contract pursuant to the provisions of
N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford has determined and
certified in writing that the value of the services
will exceed $17,500.00; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is
one (1) year (January 1, 2007 through December 31,
2007); and
WHEREAS, Sirkis and Lavery has submitted a proposal
indicating they will
provide the legal services for the amount of $125.00
per hour with additional fees for other services as
indicated therein; and
WHEREAS, Sirkis and Lavery has completed and
submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification
which certifies that Sirkis and Lavery has not made
any reportable contributions to a political or
candidate committee in the Township of Oxford
in the previous one year, and that the contract will
prohibit Sirkis and Lavery from making any
reportable contributions through the term of the
contract, and
WHEREAS, the Township is in receipt of a
certification of availability of funds from the
Chief Financial Officer.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of
Oxford
authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract with
Sirkis and Lavery as described herein;
and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure
Entity
Certification and the Determination of Value be
placed on file with this resolution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract is awarded
without
competitive bidding as a “Professional Service”
under provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law
as provided by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 because it requires
a service performed
by a person authorized by law to practice a
recognized profession and it is not possible to
obtain competitive bids; and.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this
resolution shall be published as required by law
within 10 days of passage.
On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mrs. Riley
and passed unanimously on roll all vote, Resolution
2007-02 Authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair and Open
Contract
for Township Attorney was adopted.
RESOLUTION_- 2007-03
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD, COUNTY OF WARREN AND
STATE OF NEW JERSEY DESIGNATING NEWSPAPERS TO
RECEIVE NOTICES OF MEETINGS
WHEREAS Section 3 (d) of the Open Public Meeting
Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, requires that certain
notices of meetings shall be submitted to two (2)
newspapers of the Township; andWHEREAS the second
newspaper designated by this body must be one, which
has the greatest likelihood of informing the public
within the jurisdictional boundaries of this body,
of such meetings:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township
Committee of the Township of Oxford, County of
Warren and State of New Jersey:
(1) That the STAR GAZETTE, Hackettstown, N.J. is
hereby designated as the
official newspaper of the Township, to receive all
notices of meetings as required
under the Open Public Meetings Act.
(2) The EXPRESS TIMES, Easton, Pennsylvania is
hereby designated as the second
newspaper as required under the Open Public Meetings
Act.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mr.
Lazorisak and passed unanimously on roll all vote,
Resolution 2007-03 Designating Newspapers to Receive
Notices of Meetings
was adopted.
RESOLUTION-2007-04
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD, COUNTY OF WARREN AND
STATE OF NEW JERSEY DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES
FOR TOWNSHIP FUNDS
WHEREAS the laws of the State of New Jersey require
that depositories be named for the Township Funds by
the governing body of each and every municipality
within the boundaries of the State; and
WHEREAS it is the desire of the members of the
Township Committee of the
Township of Oxford, to comply with all of the
requirements of the law on this subject:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township
Committee of the Township of Oxford, County of
Warren and State of New Jersey, that the following
be
named depositories for the TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD, for
the year January 1, 2007 to
December 31, 2007.
1. Skylands Community Bank – Oxford, New Jersey
2. First Bank of Hope – Great Meadows, New Jersey
3. PNC – Washington, New Jersey
4. Valley National Bank – Belvidere, New Jersey
5. Wachovia Bank – Washington, New Jersey
This resolution shall take effect immediately.
On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Lazorisak
Resolution 2007-04 Designating Depositories for
Township Funds was adopted. Motion carried 3-0.
(ayes: Accetturo, Riley, Lazorisak, nays: none).
RESOLUTION 2007-05
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
OF THE TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD, COUNTY OF WARREN
AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY DESIGNATING
WORK SESSIONS AND REGULAR MEETING DATES / TIMES
WHEREAS Section 13 of the Open Public Meetings Act,
Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, requires that at least once
a year, not later than January 10th of such year,
this public body shall post and mail to newspapers
designated by said body, a schedule of the
location, time and date of such work sessions and
regular meetings of said body during the succeeding
year;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township
Committee of the Township of Oxford, County of
Warren and State of New Jersey, as follows:
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETINGS of the Township of
Oxford shall be held at 7:30 on the third Wednesday
of the month at the Oxford Township Municipal
Building, 11 Green Street, Oxford, New Jersey.
WORK SESSIONS of the Township Committee of the
Township of Oxford shall be held at 7:30p.m. on the
Tuesday preceding the Township Committee Meetings
at the Oxford Township Municipal Building, 11 Green
Street, Oxford, New Jersey.
Action may be taken on any matter to come before
Committee at the Work Session Meetings as well as
the Regular Meetings. The dates of such regular
meetings and work sessions are as follows for the
year 2007.
MONTH WORK SESSION / REGULAR MEETINGS
January 16th 17th
February 20th 21st
March 20th 21st
April 17th 18th
May 15th 16th
June 19th 20th
July 17th 18th
August 14th 15th
September 18th 19th
October 16th 17th
November 7th *
December 11th 12th**
The monthly Board of Health Meetings will
immediately follow the Work Sessions.
*The regular monthly meeting of November has been
rescheduled to allow the
Township Committee to attend the League of
Municipalities Conference.
**The regular monthly meetings of December, has been
rescheduled for the Christmas
Holiday.
On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Lazorisak
Resolution 2007-05 Designating
Work Sessions and Regular Meetings Dates/Times was
adopted. Motion carried 3-0.
(ayes: Accetturo, Riley, Lazorisak, nays: none).
RESOLUTION 2007-06
TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD TAX ASSESSOR
WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of
Oxford has been informed by the Tax Assessor of the
Township of Oxford that from time-to-time, changes
in property use occur in the Township so that such
properties become subject to
roll-back taxes pursuant to the Farmland Assessment
Act of l964; and
WHEREAS, the Tax Assessor of Oxford Township has
requested the Township Committee authorize him to
file petitions, notices and other documents
regarding the assessing of such roll-back taxes with
the Warren County Board of Taxation; and
WHEREAS, the filing of these documents regarding
rollback taxes by the Tax Assessor of the Township
of Oxford is important to the tax assessment process
of the Township and the Tax Assessor has already
filed petitions and other documents
regarding such rollback taxes with the Warren County
Board of Taxation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Committee of
Oxford Township that the Tax assessor of the
Township of Oxford be, and he is hereby authorized
to file petitions, notices and other documents
regarding the assessing of roll-
back taxes;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Township Committee
hereby confirms and approved of the actions of the
Tax Assessor to date in filing such documents
regarding roll-back taxes with the Warren County
Board of Taxation.
On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mr.
Lazorisak Resolution 2007-06 Properties Subject to
Rollback Taxes Pursuant To The Farmland Assessment
Act of 1964 was adopted. Motion carried 3-0. (ayes:
Accetturo, Riley, Lazorisak, nays: none).
RESOLUTION 2007-07
TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD TAX ASSESSOR
WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of
Oxford has been informed by the Tax Assessor that
from time to time errors are made in computing the
tax assessment covering certain property located
within the Township of Oxford, and
WHEREAS, the Tax Assessor has requested that the
Township Committee authorize him to file corrections
of such errors with the Warren County Board of
Taxation, and
WHEREAS, the Tax Assessor is called upon to defend
tax appeals filed with the Warren County Board of
Taxation and to agree to stipulations of appeals,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township
Committee of the Township of Oxford, County of
Warren, State of New Jersey, that the Tax Assessor
of the Township of Oxford be and is hereby
authorized to file corrective appeals with the
Warren County Board of Taxation concerning those
properties wherein errors have been made, to
represent the Township of Oxford in defense of
appeals filed with said Board and to sign
stipulations of appeals on behalf of the Township of
Oxford, which he feels are proper and in the best
interests of the Township of Oxford.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Tax Assessor send
copies of such corrected assessment to the
individuals involved.
On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Accetturo
Resolution 2007-07 To Authorize The Tax Assessor to
File Corrections With the Warren County Board of
Taxation was adopted. Motion carried 3-0. (ayes:
Accetturo, Riley, Lazorisak, nays: none).
RESOLUTION 2007-08
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A
NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR TOWNSHIP ENGINEER
WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford has a need to
acquire engineering services as a non-fair and open
contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A.
19:44A-20.5; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford has determined and
certified in writing that the value of the services
will exceed $17,500.00; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is
one (1) year (January 1, 2007 through December
31,2007); and
WHEREAS, Finelli Consulting (Michael Finelli) has
submitted a proposal indicating they will provide
the engineering services as agreed to under separate
contract; and
WHEREAS, Finelli Consulting has completed and
submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification
which certifies that Finelli Consulting has not made
any
reportable contributions to a political or candidate
committee in the Township of Oxford in the previous
one year, and that the contract will prohibit
Finelli Consulting from making any reportable
contributions through the term of the contract, and
WHEREAS, the Township is in receipt of a
certification of availability of funds from the
Chief Financial Officer.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of
Oxford authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract
with Finelli Consulting as described herein; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure
Entity Certification and the Determination of Value
be placed on file with this resolution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract is awarded
without competitive bidding as a “Professional
Service” under provisions of the Local Public
Contracts Law as provided by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5
because it requires a service performed by a person
authorized by law to practice a recognized
profession and it is not possible to obtain
competitive bids; and .
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this
resolution shall be published as required by law
within 10 days of passage.
On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mr.
Lazorisak Resolution 2007-08 Authorizing Award of
Non-Fair and Open Contract for Township Engineer was
adopted. Motion carried 3-0. (ayes: Accetturo,
Riley, Lazorisak, nays: none).
RESOLUTION 2007-09
CANCELLATION OF PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS
OR DELINQUENCIES OF LESS THAN $5.00.
WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey allows a Municipal
Employee to process the cancellation of any property
tax refund or delinquencies of less than $5.00; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Employee allowed to process
the cancellation shall be the Tax Collector.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oxford
Township Committee hereby authorizes the Tax
Collector to process the cancellation of any
property tax refund or delinquency of less than
$5.00
On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mrs. Riley
and passed unanimously on roll call vote, Resolution
2007-09 Cancellation of Property Tax Refunds or
Delinquencies of Less than $5.00 was adopted.
RESOLUTION 2007-10
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD, COUNTY OF WARREN AND
STATE OF NEW JERSEY DESIGNATING CHARGES FOR
NOTICES TO THE NEWS MEDIA AND INDIVIDUALS
WHEREAS Section 14 of the Open Public Meeting Act,
Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, permits the public body to
fix a reasonable sum to be charged to persons who
request that notice of meetings, as required under
the Act, be mailed to them individually; and
WHEREAS said Section further permits the public body
to provide such notice free of charge to the news
media who request same:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township
Committee of theTownship of Oxford, County of Warren
and State of New Jersey, as follows:
1. Each person who requests that individual notice
as required under the Act, be
mailed to him, shall pay annually to the Township of
Oxford, the sum of $10.00
to cover the costs thereof.
2. Requests for such individual notice made by news
media, shall be granted without cost.
3. The sum herein designated is subject to change
upon the adoption of a superseding Resolution by the
governing body.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mrs. Riley,
Resolution 2007-10 Designating
Charges for Notices to the News Media and
Individuals was adopted. Motion carried
3-0. (ayes: Accetturo, Riley and Lazorisak, nays:
none).
RESOLUTION 2007-11
TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD
RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford has resolved to join
the Public Alliance Insurance Coverage Fund ("PAIC")
following a detailed analysis; and
WHEREAS, the Bylaws of PAIC require that each entity
designate a Risk Management Consultant to perform
various professional services as detailed in the
Bylaws and Risk Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Bylaws indicate that PAIC shall pay
each Risk Management Consultant a fee to be
established annually by the Executive Committee;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of
Oxford does hereby appoint Brown and Brown as its
Risk Management Consultant in accordance with the
Fund's By-laws.
On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mrs. Riley
and passed unanimously on roll call vote, Resolution
2007-11 Risk Management Consultant was adopted.
RESOLUTION 2007-12
2007 TEMPORARY BUDGET
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Township of Oxford,
in the County of Warren and State of New Jersey to
meet commitments and make payment of claims prior to
the
adoption of the 2007 Municipal Budget; and
WHEREAS, Title 40A:4-19 of the New Jersey Statutes
Annotated provides that temporary appropriations can
be made to provide for the budget. Said
appropriations
shall not exceed 26.25% of the total of the
appropriations for all purposes in the budget for
the preceding fiscal year excluding interest and
debt redemption charges, capital
improvement fund and public assistance; and
WHEREAS, the appropriation for all purposes in the
2006 budget excluding interest and debt redemption
charges, capital improvement fund and public
assistance is
the sum of $2,243,532.17; and
WHEREAS, 26.25% of the above sum is $588,927.19;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body
of the Township of Oxford, in the County of Warren
and State of New Jersey, that the following
temporary budget be adopted as provided for in the
aforesaid Title 40A:4-19;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of the
aforementioned adopted temporary budget resolution
be transmitted to the Chief Financial Officer for
his records:
OXFORD TOWNSHIP 2007 TEMPORARY BUDGET
Governing Body S&W
3,000.00
Municipal Clerk S&W
15,000.00
Election OE
500.00
Admin. O/E
10,000.00
Finance S&W
10,000.00
Finance O&E
500.00
Audit Services
10,000.00
Assessor S&W
8,000.00
Assessor O/E
2,000.00
Collector S&W
9,500.00
Collector O/E
750.00
Legal S&W
20,000.00
Legal O/E
6,000.00
Municipal Prosecutor S&W
2,300.00
Court S&W
13,000.00
Court O/E
3,000.00
Public Defender S&W
500.00
Engineering S&W
750.00
Engineering O/E
17,000.00
Bldgs. & Grounds O/E
10,000.00
Land Use Bd. S&W
5,000.00
Land Use Bd. O/E
2,000.00
Zoning S&W
600.00
Zoning O/E
200.00
Group Health Insurance
43,776.00
Other Insurance
22,000.00
Worker's Compensation Insurance
20,000.00
Unemployment Insurance
300.00
Police S&W
75,000.00
Police O/E
26,919.00
Emergency Management S&W
500.00
Emergency Management O/E
100.00
Roads S&W
63,000.00
Roads O/E
13,000.00
Garbage S&W
10,000.00
Landfill/Solid Waste Disposal
5,000.00
Vehicle Maintenance
10,000.00
Bd. Health O/E
500.00
Admin. Of Welfare S&W
700.00
Admin. Of Welfare O/E
50.00
Recreation S&W
10,000.00
Recreation O/E
2,000.00
FICA
15,000.00
Street Lighting
6,000.00
Utilities/Phone
4,000.00
Utilities/Electric
9,186.00
Utilities/Hydrants
5,000.00
Utilities/Gas
5,000.00
Utilities/Gasoline
10,000.00
Recycling S&W
300.00
Recycling O/E
8,000.00
Truck Rental Payments
10,000.00
Fire Prevention
100.00
Animal Control O/E
500.00
Public Employees Retirement System
12,898.80
Police & Firemen's Retirement
System
27,270.40
$
565,700.20
Debt Service
Interest on Notes $ 13,597.50
Green Trust Loan Repayment 2,445.64
$ 16,043.14
On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mr.
Lazorisak and passed unanimously on roll call vote
to adopt Resolution 2007-12 2007 Temporary Budget.
RESOLUTION 2007-13
2007 TEMPORARY SEWER BUDGET
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Township of Oxford,
in the County of Warren and State of New Jersey to
meet commitments and make payment of claims prior to
the
adoption of the 2007 Municipal Budget; and
WHEREAS, Title 40A:4-19 of the New Jersey Statutes
Annotated provides that temporary appropriations can
be made to provide for the budget. Said
appropriations shall not exceed 26.25% of the total
of the appropriations for all purposes in the budget
for the preceding fiscal year excluding interest and
debt redemption charges, capital improvement fund
and public assistance; and
WHEREAS, the appropriation for all purposes in the
2006 budget excluding interest and debt redemption
charges and capital improvement fund is the sum of
$1,114,965.04; and
WHEREAS, 26.25% of the above sum is $292,678.32;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body
of the Township of Oxford, in the County of Warren
and State of New Jersey, that the following
temporary budget be adopted as provided for in the
aforesaid Title 40A:4-19; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of the
aforementioned adopted temporary budget resolution
be transmitted to the Chief Financial Officer for
his records:
OXFORD TOWNSHIP 2007 TEMPORARY BUDGET
SEWER UTILITY
On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mrs. Riley
and passed unanimously on roll call vote, Resolution
2007-13 2007 Temporary Sewer Budget was adopted.
RESOLUTION 2007-14
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A
NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR TOWNSHIP AUDITOR
WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford has a need to
acquire professional services as a non-fair and open
contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A.
19:44A-20.5; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford has determined and
certified in writing that the value of the services
will exceed $17,500.00; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is
one year (January 1, 2007 though December 31, 2007);
and
WHEREAS, William Colantano, Jr. has submitted a
proposal indicating his office will provide the
professional services as agreed to under separate
contract; and
WHEREAS, William Colantano, Jr. has completed and
submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification
which certifies that William Colantano, Jr. has not
made any reportable contributions to a political or
candidate committee in the Township of
Oxford in the previous one year, and that the
contract will prohibit William Colantano, Jr. from
making any reportable contributions through the term
of the contract, and
WHEREAS, the Township is in receipt of a
certification of availability of funds
from the Chief Financial Officer.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of
Oxford
authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract with
William Colantano, Jr. as described herein; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure
Entity
Certification and the Determination of Value be
placed on file with this resolution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract is awarded
without
competitive bidding as a “Professional Service”
under provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law
as provided by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 because it requires
a service performed
by a person authorized by law to practice a
recognized profession and it is not possible to
obtain competitive bids; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this
resolution shall be published as required by law
within 10 days of passage.
On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mrs. Riley
and passed unanimously on roll
call vote, Resolution 2007-14 Authorizing the Award
of an Non-Fair and Open Contract for Township
Auditor was adopted.
RESOLUTION 2007-15
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A
NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR LABOR ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford has a need to
acquire professional services as a non-fair and open
contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A.
19:44A-20.5; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford has determined and
certified in writing that the value of the services
will exceed $17,500.00; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is
one year (January 1, 2007
though December 31, 2007); and
WHEREAS, Connell Foley, LLP ( Michael Shadiack) has
submitted a proposal indicating they will provide
the professional services as agreed to under
separate contract; and
WHEREAS, Connell Foley, LLP has completed and
submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification
which certifies that Connell Foley, LLP has not made
any reportable contributions to a political or
candidate committee in the Township of Oxford
in the previous one year, and that the contract will
prohibit Connell Foley, LLP from making any
reportable contributions through the term of the
contract, and
WHEREAS, the Township is in receipt of a
certification of availability of funds from the
Chief Financial Officer.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of
Oxford
authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract with
Connell Foley, LLP as described herein; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure
Entity
Certification and the Determination of Value be
placed on file with this resolution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract is awarded
without
competitive bidding as a “Professional Service”
under provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law
as provided by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 because it requires
a service performed by a person authorized by law to
practice a recognized profession and it is not
possible
to obtain competitive bids; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this
resolution shall be published as required by law
within 10 days of passage.
On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mrs. Riley
and passed unanimously on roll call vote, Resolution
2007-15 Authorizing an Award of Non-Fair and Open
Contract for Labor Attorney was adopted.
RESOLUTION 2007-16
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A
NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR
TOWNSHIP PROSECUTOR
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Committee of the
Township of Oxford, County of Warren, and State of
New Jersey as follows:
1.Roger Skoog is hereby retained as Municipal
Prosecutor of the Township of Oxford for one year
(January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007).
2. This retainer is awarded without competitive
bidding as a “Professional Service” under provisions
of the Local Public Contracts Law as provided by
NJSA
40A:11-5 because it requires service performed by a
person authorized by law to practice a recognized
profession and it is not possible to obtain
competitive bids.
3. A copy of this resolution shall be published as
required by law within 10 days of passage.
On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mrs. Riley,
Resolution 2007-16 Authorizing the Award of a
Non-Fair and Open Contract for Township Prosecutor
was adopted.
Motion carried 3-0. (ayes: Accetturo, Riley and
Lazorisak, nays: none).
RESOLUTION 2007-17
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A
NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR
TOWNSHIP PUBLIC DEFENDER
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Committee of the
Township of Oxford, County of Warren, and State of
New Jersey as follows:
1. Angelo Perrucci is hereby retained as Municipal
Public Defender of the Township of Oxford for one
year (January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007).
2. This retainer is awarded without competitive
bidding as a “Professional Service” under provisions
of the Local Public Contracts Law as provided by
NJSA
40A:11-5 because it requires service performed by a
person authorized by law to practice a recognized
profession and it is not possible to obtain
competitive bids.
3. A copy of this resolution shall be published as
required by law within 10 days of passage.
On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Accetturo
and passed unanimously on roll call vote, Resolution
2007-17 Authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair and Open
Contract for Township Public Defender was adopted.
RESOLUTION 2007-18
BUDGET TRANSFER #4
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:
WHEREAS, budget transfer #3, authorizes the Township
Committee to approve the unexpected and uncertain
expenses at their Reorganization Meeting:
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 as of December 31, 2006, in
accordance with the provisions of this resolution.
Current Fund
Account To From
Tax Collector – S&W $ 151.20
Zoning Costs – S&W 750.00
Police – O/E 1,000.00
Board of Health – S&W 107.08
Public Assistance – S&W 157.08
Municipal Clerk – S&W $1,623.42
Tax Assessment – S&W __________ 541.94
$ 2,165.36 $2,165.36
On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mrs. Riley
and passed unanimously on roll
call vote, Resolution 2007-18 Budget Transfer #4 was
adopted.
2007 CLEAN-UP DATES
Leaves April 11, 2007
November 7, 2007
Brush April 19, 2007
October 17, 2007
Metals* April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2007
October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2007
Non-Burnable* April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2007
October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2007
2007 Christmas Tree Pick-up January 1-22, 2008
*Must Bring Metals and Non-burnables to DPW
Building, 153 Mt. Pisgah Avenue,
only on above dates from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
? Senior Citizens and Handicapped-please call
453-3303 to arrange for pick-
up.
? Clean up is for Oxford Residents Only.
? Must Show Proof of Residency
? No Commercial Waste.
On motion by Mr. Accettuto, seconded by Mrs. Riley
and passed unanimously on roll call vote, 2007
Clean-up Dates was adopted.
On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mrs. Riley
to keep the dates of garbage collection the same as
2006. All residents that live West of Route 31,
garbage collection will be every Monday: residents
living East of Route 31, garbage collection will be
every Tuesday. If a Township holiday falls on a
Monday or Tuesday, collection will be the following
day.
The Committee reviewed the Holidays for 2007. In
response to inquiries, the Clerk asked the Committee
to consider adding two additional holidays to be
consistent with the number of holidays that are
given to the police department.
On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mr.
Lazorisak to retain the same number of holidays as
in 2006. Mrs. Riley voted No. Motion carried (ayes:
Accetturo, Lazorisak,
nays: Riley).
New Years Day – January 1, 2007-Monday
President’s Day – February 19, 2007-Monday
Good Friday – April 06, 2007-Friday
Memorial Day – May 28, 2007-Monday
Fourth of July – July 4, 2007-Wednesday
Labor Day – September 3, 2007-Monday
Columbus Day – October 8, 2007-Monday
Veteran’s Day – November 12, 2007-Monday
Thanksgiving Day – November 22, 2007-Thursday
Day After Thanksgiving – November 23, 2007-Friday
Christmas Day – December 25, 2007-Tuesday
The Committee discussed the recycling program for
Oxford Township residents. The Department of Public
Works will be picking up recyclables at curbside on
the same
schedule as last year. (Garbage collected on
Monday-Recyclables 4th Thursday of the each month:
Garbage collection on Tuesday-Recyclables 2nd
Thursday of each month.
On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mr.
Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call vote
to send a letter to Second Chance informing them
that Oxford will be picking up their own recyclables
and thanking them for their great and conscientious
service that they provided to Oxford residents.
Mr. Lazorisak stated that the Committee received
from James Broscious, Esq. The Oxford Textile
Memorandum of Agreement. This agreement will be
tabled until the next Township meeting to allow Dave
Roberts of Schoor DePalma, Mike Lavery, and Mike
Finelli to review and comment.
Mr. Lazorisak opened the meeting to public comments.
As there were no public comments, Mr. Lazorisak made
a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 PM, seconded
by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call
vote.
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