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TOWNSHIP MEETING MINUTES
MAY 16,
2007
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OXFORD TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP MEETING
May 16, 2007
The regular scheduled meeting of the Mayor and
Committee of the Township of Oxford was held on May
16, 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.
Mr. Lazorisak stated that the tax, sewer, and
treasurer’s reports from April 2007 are available to
the public for review.
On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mrs. Riley
and passed unanimously on roll call vote, to approve
the April 18, 2007 meeting minutes.
Mayor Lazorisak read and signed a proclamation
honoring Kathryn Melberger on her “94th birthday.
Saturday, May 19th, 2007 was declared “Kathryn
Melberger Day. Everyone wished her a Happy Birthday.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, it has come to the Oxford Township
Committee’s attention that Kathryn
Melberger will be ninety-four
years “young” on May 19, 2007, and
WHEREAS, she is a lifetime resident of Oxford
Township, and
WHEREAS, the second oldest resident living in Oxford
Township, and
WHEREAS, the Oxford Township Committee wishes to
honor her for past and present contributions as she
continues to play a vital role in our society, and
particularly in our Township, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Mayor Alex
Lazorisak of the Township of Oxford hereby proclaim
May 19, 2007 as:
“KATHRYN MELBERGER DAY”
On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Accetturo
and passed unanimously on roll call vote to adopt
Resolution 2007-36 Oxford Township to Conduct the
Annual Budget Examination.
Mr. Colantano gave a quick and brief review of the
2007 Oxford Budget. He stated that the municipal tax
rate will reflect a decrease but that does not mean
your taxes will be reduced. The reason being is
because of the reevaluation that was done this year
in Oxford.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE 2007 BUDGET
The public asked if there were grants available to
the Township. Mr. Lazorisak stated that the state
has “tightened their belt” and fewer grants are
available. He said that the Township in the past has
acquired a couple of grants and is always looking
for more, but as of yet, has heard nothing from DCA.
Public Comment closed.
On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mrs. Riley
and passed unanimously on roll call vote, to adopt
Resolution 2006-37 Adoption of the 2007 Oxford
Township Budget.
On May 15, 2007, at 9:30 AM at the bid opening, only
one bid was received for a GMC - C5500 Dump Truck
for the Department of Public Works Department.
Nevitt Duveneck
of Finelli Consulting opened the bid. The only bid
received for the truck was from Beyer Brothers
Corporation in the amount of $80,400.00.
Mr. Finelli forwarded the Bid Bond and Consent of
Surety to Attorney Lavery for his review and
approval. Mr. Finelli distributed to the Committee a
recommendation award
letter for the Department Public Work dump truck.
Mr. Lavery will review the bid bond and consent of
surety and report back to the Committee at the next
Township meeting, on June 20, 2007.
Mr. Finelli announced that applications are now
being accepted for the NJDOT Local Bikeway Grant
Program. This is for a project at the new future
recreation fields, and the
Township is asking $165,000. The application is
already completed and is ready for submittal, which
is due June 29th, 2007.
On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mrs. Riley
and passed unanimously on roll call vote to
authorize the Mayor to sign the application on
behalf of the township and
have Mr. Finelli submit application to DOT.
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 two pending litigations- (Oxwall
Property) and (Cannizzaro) contractual matter-
(Oxtech) and (Lauer
Property) 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 8:00 PM.
The Committee entered in to open session at 8:59 PM.
No official action was taken.
OXFORD TOWNSHIP
WARREN COUNTY, STATE OF NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-38
BIKEWAY APPLICATION
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of
Transportation, Division of Local Aid,
provides grants to municipal and county governments
in part to develop pedestrian and
bicycle facilities as an eligible activity under the
New Jersey Department of
Transportation Local Bikeway Program; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford desires to further
the public interest by developing
outdoor recreation on the recently developed Hissim
Recreational Complex under the
ownership of the municipality; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the governing body/board resolves
that it is in the best interest of the municipality
to develop a bikeway to enhance the new recreational
complex; and
WHEREAS, the state shall determine if the
application is complete and in conformance with the
scope and intent of the NJDOT Grant Program, and
notify the applicant of the amount of the funding
award; and
WHEREAS, the applicant is willing to use the State’s
funds in accordance with such rules, regulations and
applicable statutes, and is willing to enter into an
agreement with the State for the above named
project:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township
Committee of the Township of Oxford does hereby
support the aforesaid application for funds to
construct said bikeway at the Hissim Recreational
Complex.
On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mrs. Riley and
passed unanimously on roll call vote to adopt
Resolution 2007-38.
Mr. Lazorisak authorized Mr. Lavery to contact the
Township Planner, Dave Roberts of
Schoor DePalma to review all
the options regarding the property downtown (Oxwall
site) since there has been no response to the
original letter sent to the property owner a few
weeks ago.
Mr. Lazorisak stated that the Committee has reviewed
the Redevelopment Agreement with Oxford Mill, LLC
and is in the position to sign the agreement. Mr.
Lavery will meet with Mr. Fischer, Attorney for
Oxford Mill, LLC after a few minor changes have been
made to the agreement that both parties have
reviewed and agreed upon.
On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mr.
Accetturo and passed unanimously to authorize the
Mayor to sign the agreement after changes have been
made.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Dave Allen of 36 Robeson Ridge stated that there is
a sinkhole in front of his property. Mrs. Riley
stated that she would get in touch with Lou, DPW
Supervisor and have it repaired.
Diane Hooper asked if we are going to have a movie
at the Oxford Lake for National Night Out. She will
get quotes and coordinate with Lt. Lilly and report
back to the Committee at the next meeting with the
details. She said that it would approximately cost
$500.00 to $1,000.00.
Ron Nussbaum received a letter asking for delinquent
sewer payments from 2005. He submitted documentation
that he was hooked to the sewer on May 19, 2006.
Bonnie Holborow,
Collector will send him a revised sewer bill from
May 19, 2006 to present.
Diane Hooper asked about any changes that the
Committee wanted made to the newsletter. Mrs. Riley
will get in touch with Ms. Hooper in the next day or
two to give her information about the recycling
program in Oxford.
The public comment period was closed at 9:00 PM.
Mrs. Riley asked about a grant application forwarded
to the Township called “Centers of Place.” Mr.
Finelli stated that this is not due until July 6th
and his suggestion is to resubmit a similar
application as the township has in the past. He will
prepare all the
paperwork for next month’s meeting.
On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Accetturo
and passed unanimously or roll call vote to
authorize Mr. Finelli to complete the grant
application and submit to the Committee at the June
20th meeting for approval.
On motion by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mr.
Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call vote
to adjourn at 9:30 PM.
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Sheila L. Oberly, RMC |
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