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TOWNSHIP MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY
17, 2007
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OXFORD TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP MEETING
JANUARY 17, 2007
The regular scheduled meeting of the Mayor and
Committee of the Township of Oxford was held on
January 17, 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 7:40 PM.
In attendance were Alex Lazorisak, Bonnie Riley,
Michael Finelli, (arrived @ 8:35 pm) Michael Lavery
and Sheila L. Oberly. N. Angelo Accetturo was
absent.
Everyone stood and recited the flag salute.
On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mrs. Riley
to approve the December 19th and 20th, 2006 meeting
minutes.
Mayor Lazorisak on behalf of the Oxford Township
Committee, presented to Maureen Kelley and Jennifer
Wiseburn awards for their outstanding performance in
organizing and managing the first annual Oxford
Summer Festival held on August 12, 2006.
Also, Mr. Lazorisak presented Donna Lamonaco, Oxford
Police Secretary, an award on her work and effort in
planning the National Night Out held on August 1,
2006 at the Oxford Lake. Everyone that attended
enjoyed themselves at both events.
Mr. Lavery stated that he has reviewed three
contracts: Michael Shadiack, Labor Attorney,
Comcast, and Access 24. All the contracts have been
approved for the Mayor’s signature.
On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, and seconded by Mrs.
Riley authorizing the Mayor to sign the three
contracts as approved by the Township Attorney.
Mr. Lavery researched the statue about Recycling
Commissions. He found that this is not a
requirement. The Committee asked him to prepare an
ordinance for first reading for our February 21,
2007 Township meeting to abolish the Recycling
Commission.
.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 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.
At 7:50 PM, Mr. Lazorisak made a motion and seconded
by Mrs. Riley to enter into Executive Session to
discuss a contractual agreement with Dave Roberts of
Schoor DePalma in
reference to Memorandum of Agreement with Oxford
Mill, LLC.
At 8:25 PM, Mr. Lavery announced that the Committee
entered into open session stating the discussion was
a contractual matter dealing with Memorandum of
Agreement with
Oxford Mill, LLC. and Oxford Township. This property
(Block 33, Lot 38: portion of Block 33, Lot 4) has
been designated a redevelopment zone. This MOA will
be valid for ninety days and it is an agreement to
enter into an agreement.
Dave Roberts summarized it as an agreement for both
parties to talk to each other and the Township
agrees not to talk to any other potential
developers.
On motion by Mrs. Riley and seconded by Mr.
Lazorisak authorizing the mayor to sign the
agreement after review and approval by the Township
Attorney.
Mr. Lazorisak stated that at the last Land Use Board
meeting, the Board voted to have the Township
Committee authorizes the planner to investigate the
Oxwall property to see if it is in need of
redevelopment.
On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mrs. Riley
to authorize Dave Roberts, Schoor
DePalma to start and conduct
the investigation of the Oxwall property.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Loraine May asked what the end result would be at
the end of the ninety-day period.
Dave Roberts said this is really only a negotiation
period for both parties to agree on an actual
contract or they can break off the agreement. The
time frame of ninety days is only an estimate, which
can be extended if agreed between both parties.
Public comment period was closed at 8:45 PM.
Mr. Finelli distributed a map that Finelli
Consulting put together of the Township Zoning Map
with the Highlands Regional Master Plan overlay. In
reference to the Oxford Textile project, this will
play a part in the development of this parcel and
will impact the entire Township. Mr. Finelli asked
that Dave Roberts be included with any input he has
regarding the Highlands Regional Master Plan. The
deadline date is March 2, 2007 for comments to the
state on the master plan. Mr. Finelli will generate
a letter for the February 21st meeting to be
reviewed by Dave Roberts and the Township Committee.
Mr. Finelli suggested submitting attachments such as
maps and supporting information mentioning the
redevelopment plan and the Memorandum of Agreement.
Mr. Lazorisak said he would call Courtney Mercer
tomorrow and ask when she would be available to have
a meeting with him, Dave Roberts and Michael Finelli
to review everything that has been submitted to
Office of Smart Growth and Department of
Community Affairs.
On motion by Mr. Lazorisak and seconded by Mrs.
Riley authorizing the Mayor to sign the NJDOT change
order form in order to receive the money for the
Kent Street project
and file the final paperwork with the State of N.J.
The Committee and Mr. Finelli discussed the Regional
Flood Mitigation Plan.
On motion by Mr. Lazorisak and seconded by Mrs.
Riley to sign the Multi-Jurisdictional Flood
Mitigation Plan for the Non-Tidal N.J. Section of
the Delaware River Basin Statement of Intent Letter.
Mr. Lazorisak stated that last year in 2006, Warren
County Pollution Control Financing Authority donated
$60,000 to Oxford Township for emergency services.
The Township has used some of this money for payment
toward a fire truck and a new police car.
On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mrs. Riley
to donate $15,000 to the Oxford Township Emergency
Squad from this donation to be used as needed.
.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.
4. The public shall be excluded from the discussion
of any action upon the hereinafter-specific subject
matter.
5. The general nature of the subject matter to be
discussed is a township litigation matter with the
minutes made available at such time the Township
Committee determines there is no danger to the
Township by disclosing those minutes.
6. 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 and seconded by Mrs.
Riley to enter into Executive Session at 9:15 PM.
At 9:48 PM, Mr. Lavery announced that the Committee
entered into open session to discuss contractual /
potential litigation matter. No official action was
taken.
On motion Mr. Lazorisak and seconded by Mrs. Riley
to pay the Home Depot bill for $82.85 and be charged
against the police O/E budget. On the same motion to
pay Appraisal Systems, Inc. bill for $8,500.
On motion by Mr. Lazorisak and seconded by Mrs.
Riley to authorize Michael Lavery to talk to Charles
Herring, of DCA in reference to Phil Rosenberg and
his status with the state and certificate of
occupancy.
On motion by Mr. Lazorisak and seconded by Mrs.
Riley to adjourn the meeting at 10:05
PM.
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