OXFORD TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 2007

The regular scheduled meeting of the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Oxford
was held on February 21, 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 7:35 PM.

In attendance were Alex Lazorisak, N. Angelo Accetturo, Bonnie Riley, Michael Finelli, Michael Lavery and Sheila L. Oberly.

Everyone stood and recited the flag salute.

On motion by Mrs. Riley and seconded by Mr. Lazorisak to approve the January 2nd, 16th and 17th, 2007 meeting minutes. Mr. Accetturo abstained.

ORDINANCE 2007-03

ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD, COUNTY OF WARREN,
STATE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 75,
SECTIONS 75-1. THROUGH 75-6. TO DISBAND THE RECYCLING
COMMISSION

WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford had created the Oxford Recycling
Commission to oversee the Recycling Coordinator in the Township’s Recycling Program, and

WHEREAS, the Township Committee believes that there is no longer a need for the Recycling Commission, and

WHEREAS, there is no statutory authorization to create a Recycling
Commission, and

WHEREAS, the position of the Recycling Coordinator is appointed by and
reports to the Township Committee.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Committee of the
Township of Oxford, County of Warren, State of New Jersey that Sections 75-1 through
75-6 regarding the Oxford Township Recycling Commission are hereby repealed as
follows:

Section 1.

1. In § 75-1., delete the reference to “Recycling Commission.”

2. In § 75-1.A., delete “advised by the Oxford Recycling
Commission.”

3. Delete § 75-1.C.

4. Delete § 75-2.

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 of 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 Any ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed as to their inconsistencies only.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 2007-03 Amending and Supplementing Chapter 75, Section 75-1
Through 75-6 to Disband the Recycling Commission was adopted on first reading, on
motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call
vote.

RESOLUTION 2007-20

RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD, COUNTY OF
WARREN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY APPOINTING THE WARREN COUNTY
WELFARE DEPARTMENT TO ASSUME THE DUTIES OF THE OXFORD
TOWNSHIP LOCAL ASSISTANCE BOARD AND WELFARE DIRECTOR

WHEREAS, Barbara Theis had previously tendered her resignation as Welfare Director which was accepted by the Township Committee, and

WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Oxford desires to abolish its Local Assistance Board, and

WHEREAS, the County of Warren has agreed to assume the duties of the Local Assistance Board and Welfare Director, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Committee of the
Township of Oxford, County of Warren, State of New Jersey that the Warren County
Welfare Department is appointed to assume the duties of the Local Assistance Board and Welfare Director as of April 2, 2007.

RESOLUTION 2007-20 Appointing the Warren County Welfare Department to Assume the Duties of the Oxford Township Local Assistance Board and Welfare Director was adopted on motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mrs. Riley and passed unanimously on roll call vote.

RESOLUTION 2007-21 State Firefighter’s Certification Program was tabled until next month. The Committee would like Rick Calabrese to attend our workshop meeting on March 20, 2007.

Mr. Accetturo stated that before giving the Clerk authorization to sign the NJ Fireman’s Association Membership for Chelsea Calabrese that he would like to discuss this form with Mr. Calabrese at next month’s workshop meeting.

On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call vote, to approve one family pass to the Oxford Township Furnace Lake for the 2007 season to be given away at the PTO Tricky Tray to be held on April 21, 2007 at the Oxford Township Central School.

Mr. Finelli discussed the response letter from the township relative to our opinion of the Highland’s Draft Master Plan and the joint effort between Finelli’s office and Schorr DePalma. There has been another extension granted to the response and has been extended to April 2, 2007.

Mr. Lazorisak said that Chris Danis will set up a meeting the second week of March with the Committee to review all the maps, questions and documents and make all things coincide.

Mrs. Riley informed the Committee about the sewer problem out at the Spring Meadow development. She met with Lou this morning and had R&R look at it and thinks it can be fixed inside the hole. Lou will get back to the Committee with the costs involved.

Mr. Lazorisak stated as Mayor of Oxford Township that he would not perform any marriages or civil unions as of February 19, 2007.

On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Lazorisak and passed unanimously on roll call vote to pay the bill LSR Trading Company for $144.00.

Mr. Lavery stated that he reviewed the Analysis II from General Code on the codification for the Township and approved it. Mr. Finelli will review the analysis and report back to the Committee next month at the Township Meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Loraine May questioned the status of the Oxford Textile redevelopment project. Mr. Lazorisak stated that Oxford Textile is coming in tonight to discuss with the Committee their thoughts and designs. Mr. Finelli stated that The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) would visit the site after a Letter of Interpretation (LOI) is submitted.
Mr. Finelli said that a case manager is assigned will visit the site and review the permit application and all the flagging in the field, but with a site this big, and the magnitude of the wetlands in question, there may be more than one person assigned.

Sue Bush asked about the Connolly Farm. There was no news to report at this time. The Committee stated that they must wait until the Highland’s Master Plan is adopted.

Samir Elbassiouny stated that the project at the Oxford Textile is a great idea and that the businesses in this town need some help since there hasn’t been any growth in this town for along time.

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 listed below 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 Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call vote to enter into Executive Session at 9:00 PM. to discuss:
1. Potential litigation matter
2. Personnel issues-DPW, Finelli Consulting contract, police dept.
3. Contractual matter-Estate of Lauer, Quentzel property
4. Redevelopment
5. Potential litigation dealing with DCA

At 11:00 PM, the Committee entered into open session and Mr. Lavery stated that no official action was taken.

On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call vote to approve Finelli Consulting contract for the year 2007.

On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call vote to authorize the Municipal Clerk to sign the Application for License from the Motor Vehicle Commission. This license is for a new and used motor vehicle dealership for G & S Auto works, Inc. on 11 Foundry Street, Oxford

Mr. Lazorisak stated that he received a petition from Robert Singer, Senator from District 30 asking municipalities to pass around to the residents urging Gov. Corzine to do something regarding school reform and funding. The Committee decided to pass on this at this time.

A letter was received from Congressman Scott Garrett requesting to help with any government funding of any projects in town. Mr. Lazorisak thought of the ball fields and gave Mr. Finelli the request form to fill out and submit to Congressman Garrett.

Mr. Lazorisak opened the meeting again to public comments.

Loraine May asked why the meeting on the Oxford Textile project was held in executive session, why it was not a public presentation. Mr. Lavery stated that it was not a presentation, at this time it is it is pre-contractual, the Township does not have an agreement with them. They only have a 90-day agreement to try to come up with a proposal that the Committee will accept. When the contract is signed and decisions are to be made, everything will be open to public review and discussion. In an Executive Session meeting, no official action can be taken; every decision must be made in open session.

Mr. Lazorisak stated that they would have to come before the Land Use Board and satisfy the LUB. The Township Committee is trying to develop something that would be beneficial for the town. When a proposal is agreed upon, a presentation will be made to the public and then the Committee will vote whether they will sign the contract.

Mr. Lazorisak said that there is a chance that this project may never happen. With the LOI, The Highlands and DEP, they may not even have this property; it comes down to a money situation unless they can acquire grants to clean up the property.

A resident asked the Mayor to look into a compliant he had about the police department and to call him after Mr. Lazorisak has a conversation with Charles Lilly, OIC.

On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call vote, the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 PM.

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Sheila L. Oberly, RMC