REORGANIZATION MEETING
JANUARY 2, 2008

The reorganization meeting of the Township Committee of Oxford Township was held on January 2, 2008 in the Oxford Township Municipal Building, 11 Green Street, Oxford, New Jersey.

In attendance were Bonnie Riley, N. Angelo Accetturo, William Bray, and Sheila L. Oberly.

The Clerk, Sheila L. Oberly at 4:35 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.

Mr. Michael Lavery swore in William Bray to a three-year term on the Oxford Township Committee.

The Clerk called for nominations for Mayor. On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mr. Bray and passed unanimously on roll call vote to appoint Bonnie Riley as Mayor of Oxford Township for the year 2008.

Mayor Riley called for nominations for Deputy Mayor. On motion by Mrs. Riley seconded by Mr. Bray and passed unanimously on roll call vote to appoint Mr. Accetturo as Deputy Mayor.

RESOLUTION – 2008-01
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 Mr. Bray and passed unanimously on roll call vote to adopt Resolution 2008-01.

RESOLUTION 2008-02

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 Mr. Bray and passed unanimously on roll call vote to adopt Resolution 2008-02.
RESOLUTION_- 2008-03
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD, COUNTY OF WARREN AND
STATE OF NEW JERSEY DESIGNATING NEWSPAPER 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; and
WHEREAS 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.

On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mr. Bray and passed unanimously on roll call vote to adopt Resolution 2008-03.
RESOLUTION-2008-04
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, 2008 to December 31, 2008.
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

On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mr. Bray and passed unanimously on roll call vote to adopt Resolution 2008-04.
RESOLUTION 2008-05
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 6:00 PM 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 6:00 P.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 2008.

MONTH WORK SESSION / REGULAR MEETINGS

January 15th 16th
February 7th & 19th 20th
March 4th & 18th 19th
April 1st & 15th 16th
May 6th & 20th 21st
June 5th & 17th 18th
July 1st & 15th 16th
August 5th & 19th 20th
September 2nd & 16th 17th
October 7th & 14th 15th
November 5th *
December 9th 10th**

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 Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mr. Bray and passed unanimously on roll call vote to adopt Resolution 2008-05.


TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD TAX ASSESSOR
RESOLUTION 2008-06


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 roll-back 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 roll-back 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. Bray, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call vote to adopt Resolution 2008-06.

TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD TAX ASSESSOR
RESOLUTION 2008-07

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 Mr. Bray, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call vote to adopt Resolution 2008-07.

RESOLUTION 2008-08

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, 2008 through December 31,2008); 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 Mrs. Riley and passed on roll call vote to adopt Resolution 2008-08. Mr. Bray voted No.


RESOLUTION 2008-09

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 Michael B. Lavery & Associates, LLC 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, 2008 through December 31, 2008); and

WHEREAS, Michael B. Lavery & Associates, LLC 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, Michael B. Lavery & Associates, LLC has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Michael B. Lavery & Associates, LLC. 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 Michael B. Lavery & Associates, LLC. 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 Michael B. Lavery & Associates, LLC. 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 on roll call vote to adopt Resolution 2008-09. Mr. Bray voted No.

RESOLUTION 2008-10

AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A
NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR BOND COUNSEL

WHEREAS, the Township of Oxford has a need to acquire bond counsel 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, 2008 through December 31, 2008); and


WHEREAS, Gibbons, LLC. has submitted a proposal indicating they will provide the engineering services as agreed to under separate contract; and

WHEREAS, Gibbons, LLC. has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Gibbons, LLC. 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 Gibbons, LLC. 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 Gibbons, LLC. 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. Bray and passed unanimously on roll call vote to adopt Resolution 2008-10.

RESOLUTION 2008-11

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, 2008 though December 31, 2008); 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 Mr. Bray and passed unanimously on roll call vote to adopt Resolution 2008-11.

RESOLUTION 2008-12

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, 2008 though December 31, 2008); 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. Bray, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call vote to adopt Resolution 2008-12.

RESOLUTION 2008-13

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, 2008 through December 31, 2008).

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 Mr. Bray and passed unanimously on roll call vote to adopt Resolution 2008-13.

RESOLUTION 2008-14

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, 2008 through December 31, 2008).

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 Mr. Bray and passed unanimously on roll call vote to adopt Resolution 2008-14.


RESOLUTION 2008-15

RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD


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 Bylaws.


On motion by Mr. Bray seconded by Mr. Accetturo, and passed unanimously on roll call vote to adopt Resolution 2008-15.

RESOLUTION 2008-16

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 the
Township 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 $20.00 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.

On motion by Mr. Bray, seconded by Mr. Accetturo, and passed unanimously on roll call vote to adopt Resolution 2008-16.


RESOLUTION 2008-17

BUDGET TRANSFER #4 - TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD, WARREN COUNTY, NJ

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;

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 in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution:

Current Fund

Account From: To:

Governing Body - S & W $ 1,859.40
Municipal Clerk - S & W 4,536.42
Election - O/E 1,041.12
Finance - O/E 873.71
Tax Collector - S & W 227.20
Tax Assessment - S & W 26.27
Engineering Services - S & W 425.00
Revitalization Planning 5,000.00
Planning Board - Legal Services 2,114.50
Zoning Costs - O/E 129.00
Recycling S & W 510.36
Board of Health - S & W 49.80
Board of Health - O/E 530.00
Street Lighting - O/E 20,000.00
Social Security 574.37

Computerization $ 300.00
Finance - S & W 587.60
Legal - O/E 2,000.00
Planning Board - S & W 747.80
Zoning Costs - S & W 90.00
Police - S & W 26,129.17
Police - O/E 700.00
Streets & Roads - S & W 4,648.52
Garbage Collection -S & W 1,643.64
Buildings & Grounds O/E 100.00

Account From: To:

Public Assistance $ .01
Electricity 2,000.00
__________ ________
$38,946.74 $38,946.74
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Sewer Utility Fund

Salaries & Wages $15,000.00

Other Expenses - Miscellaneous $15,000.00
__________ _________
$15,000.00 $15,000.00
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On motion by Mr. Bray, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call vote to adopt Resolution 2008-17.



RESOLUTION-2008-18


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 2008 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 appropriations for all purposes in the 2007 budget excluding interest and debt redemption charges and capital improvement fund is the sum of $2,290,873.14, and

WHEREAS, 26.25% of the above sum is $601,354.20;

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 2008 TEMPORARY BUDGET

Governing Body - S &W $ 3,000.00
Municipal Clerk - S&W 13,750.00
Election O/E 500.00
Admin & Executive O/E 5,000.00
Computerization 5,000.00
Revitalization Planning 10,000.00
Finance S&W 7,000.00
Finance O/E 1,000.00
Audit Services 10,000.00
Assessor S&W 5,000.00
Assessor O/E 1,000.00
Collector S&W 5,000.00
Collector O/E 1,000.00
Legal O/E 15,000.00
Municipal Prosecutor S&W 2,500.00
Court S&W $ 15,000.00
Court O/E 5,000.00
Public Defender S&W 600.00
Engineering S&W 1,500.00
Engineering O/E 15,000.00
Buildings & Grounds O/E 10,000.00
Land Use Board S&W 5,000.00
Land Use Board - Legal 2,000.00
Land Use Board - Misc. 3,000.00
Zoning S&W 1,000.00
Zoning O/E 100.00
Group Health Insurance 55,000.00
Other Insurance 25,000.00
Worker’s Compensation Insurance 15,000.00
Unemployment Insurance 500.00
Police S&W 87,500.00
Police O/E 10,000.00
Emergency Management S&W 750.00
Emergency Management O/E 200.00
Acquisition of Turn Out Gear 3,000.00
Roads S&W 45,000.00
Roads O/E 15,000.00
Garbage S&W 15,000.00
Landfill/Solid Waste Disposal 6,000.00
Vehicle Maintenance 7,000.00
Board of Health O/E 500.00
Recreation S&W 5,000.00
Recreation O/E 3,000.00
Celebration of Public Events 500.00
Social Security 20,000.00
Street Lighting 15,000.00
Utilities/Phone 5,000.00
Utilities/Gasoline l5,462.36
Recycling O/E 1,000.00
Truck Rental Payments 20,000.00
Fire Prevention 100.00
Animal Control O/E 1,500.00
Public Employees Retirement System 24,358.40
Municipal Alliance 2,406.69
Prior Year’s Bills 1,893.75
Police & Firemen’s Retirement System 27,733.00
Utilities/Electric 15,000.00
Utilities/ Hydrants 10,000.00
Utilities/Gas 5,000.00

$ 601,354.20
On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mrs. Riley and passed on roll call vote to adopt Resolution 2008-18. Mr. Bray voted No.



RESOLUTION-2008-19


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 2008 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 appropriations for all purposes in the 2007 budget excluding interest and debt redemption charges and capital improvement fund is the sum of $991,066.00, and

WHEREAS, 26.25% of the above sum is $260,154.83;

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 2008 TEMPORARY BUDGET
SEWER UTILITY

Sewer Treatment Costs $ 230,000.00
Salaries and Wages 10,000.00
Miscellaneous Other Expenses 18,000.00
Social Security 1,950.00
Unemployment Insurance 50.00
____________
$ 260,000.00
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Debt Service:
Payment of Bond Principal $ 30,000.00
Interest on Bonds 49,000.00
_____________
$ 79,000.00


On motion by Mr. Bray, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call vote to approve Resolution 2008-19.



2008 CLEAN-UP DATES

Leaves April 30, 2008
November 19, 2008

Brush May 01, 2008
October 16, 2008

Metals* May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2008

Non-Burnable* May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2008

2008 Christmas Tree Pick-up January 5-24, 2009



*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. Accetturo, seconded by Mrs. Riley and passed unanimously on roll all vote to approve the 2008 Clean-up Schedule.




RECYCLING AND GARBAGE PICKUPS
OXFORD TOWNSHIP 2008

WEST OF 31 SOUTH – EVERY MONDAY
EAST OF 31 NORTH – EVERY TUESDAY
Except holidays then pick up will be the next day

HOLIDAY GARBAGE PICKUP CHANGES

• President’s Day-02/19 & 02/20, Memorial Day-05/27 & 05/28, Labor Day-09/02 & 09/03, Columbus Day-10/14 & 10/15 &Veteran’s Day-11/11 & 11/12
Pickup will be Tuesday and Wednesday


RECYCLING PICKUP SCHEDULE

Garbage is picked up on Monday, Garbage pick-up on Tuesday
your recycling will be on the 4th Thursday your recycling will be picked up on
of each month. the 2nd Thursday of each month.

January 24, 2008 January 10, 2008
February 28, 2008 February 14, 2008
March 27, 2008 March 13, 2008
April 24, 2008 April 10, 2008
May 22, 2008 May 08, 2008
June 26, 2008 June 12, 2008
July 24, 2008 July 10, 2008
August 28, 2008 August 14, 2008
September 25, 2008 September 11, 2008
October 23, 2008 October 09, 2008
November 26, 2008* November 13, 2008
December 26, 2008** December 11, 2008

* Date Changed to Wednesday Pick-up
**Date Changed to Friday Pick-up

• Commingled, Glass, Plastic, Tin and Aluminum Cans to be put in containers for pick-up by curbside
• Newspaper, Cardboard, Magazines and Junk Mail to be bundled and tied for pick-up by curbside

On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mr. Bray and passed unanimously on roll all vote to approve the 2008 Recycling Schedule.



2008
Holidays-Oxford Township Employees


New Years Day – January 1, 2008-Tuesday
President’s Day – February 18, 2008-Monday
Good Friday – March 21, 2008-Friday
Memorial Day – May 26, 2008-Monday
Fourth of July – July 4, 2008-Friday
Labor Day – September 1, 2008-Monday
Columbus Day – October 13, 2008-Monday
Veteran’s Day – November 10, 2008-Monday
Thanksgiving Day – November 27, 2008-Thursday
Day After Thanksgiving – November 28, 2008-Friday
Christmas Eve-December 24, 2008 Wednesday
Christmas Day – December 25, 2008-Thursday


Plus 5 Personal Days



On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mr. Bray and passed unanimously on roll call vote to approve the 2008 holidays for full-time employees.




APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
JANUARY 2, 2008


Township Attorney: Michael Lavery
Township Treasurer Eileen Kowalick
Township Engineer: Michael Finelli
Township Auditor: William Colantano
Tax and Sewer Collector: Karen Lance*
Municipal Prosecutor: Roger Skoog
Public Defender: Angelo Perrucci, Jr.
Municipal Court Administrator: Gayle Farrell
Deputy Municipal Court Administrator: Mary Ann Liegel
Zoning Officer: Finelli Consulting

* Fulfilling unexpired term of previous tax collector until 12/31/08

APPOINTMENTS TO LAND USE BOARD

Class I Member: Bonnie Riley
Class II Member: Rick Calabrese
Class III Member: N. Angelo Accetturo
Class IV Member: Alex Lazorisak-exp. 12/31/08 Dave Ischinger
Loraine May-exp. 12/31/08

Alternate Member I: James Williams
Alternate Member II: Robert Nyland
Municipal Coordinator to Office on Aging: Peter Yurick
Animal Control Officer: Gary and Betty Wysocki



COMMITTEES WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE:

Finance Committee: Township Committee
Affirmative Action Liaison: Bonnie Riley
Roads, Streets, Garbage and Street Lighting: Bonnie Riley
Public Safety and Police: William Bray
Welfare: Bonnie Riley
Recreation: Bonnie Riley
Liaison to EFR: N. Angelo Accetturo
Liaison to PCFA: N. Angelo Accetturo
Liaison to PRMUA N. Angelo Accetturo
Liaison to Board of Education: William Bray
Liaison to Board of Chosen Freeholders: N. Angelo Accetturo

On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call vote the appointments by the mayor. Mr. Bray voted No on the appointment of Alex Lazorisak to the Land Use Board as a Class IV member.

On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mr. Bray and passed unanimously on roll call vote to authorize Mrs. Riley to offer Dawn Stanchina, $25,500 for the position of Certified Financial Officer.

On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mr. Bray and passed unanimously on roll call vote to pay Eileen Kowalick a salary of $12.73 per hour until CFO is hired.

The Committee set a time to take all Christmas lights down by January 18, 2008 and the Mayor will notify Lou, DPW supervisor of the decision.

Mr. Finelli submitted a letter notifying the Committee of his resignation as the Oxford Township Zoning Officer. The Clerk will put an ad in the newspaper, advertising the position.

On motion by Mr. Accetturo and seconded by Mrs. Riley to give approval to Michael Finelli to start paperwork on the Mt. Pisgah project. . Mr. Bray abstained.
NJDOT appropriated to the Township a grant for $150,000, which the Township will match with ten percent or $15,000

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Nick Guariello asked if the bi-weekly meetings would be continuing in reference to the Oxford Textile Redevelopment and if one Committee member would be meeting with them or the entire Committee. Mr. Bray will be the liaison from the Committee to Oxford Textile and report back to the Committee of the discussions and keep the Committee up-to-date on the project. The workshop meetings will be held on the first and third Monday at 4:00 PM in the Oxford Municipal Building with the Guariello family, Michael Finelli, Michael Lavery and Mr. Bray.

Larinne May asked since there are only three members on the Committee and two own businesses in the redevelopment zone, could this be a conflict of interest? The Mayor asked Mr. Lavery to do research on this.

John DiMaio, Warren County Freeholders congratulated Mayor Bonnie Riley on her appointment. On Saturday, January 5, 2008 at 4:00 PM, the County will have their reorganization meeting at the Warren County Court House.

The Committee had a short recess.

On motion by Mrs. Riley, seconded by Mr. Accetturo and passed unanimously on roll call vote to hire Dawn Stanchina to a four year appointment to the position of CFO for a salary of $25,500 per annum to work approximately twenty hours a week.

Mr. Bray discussed the ground water issue. He said Bob Gallagher of NJDEP indicated that the state is looking to find the impact area; this would be any home where there are four additional impacted homes within 1000 feet. NJDEP wants to do additional testing on Pequest Road, Henry Street and Belvidere Avenue where there are impacted wells.
He stated that the Township should do additional testing at the Township’s expense, testing all wells that have not been tested.

On motion by Mr. Accetturo, seconded by Mr. Bray and passed unanimously on roll call vote, the meeting adjourned at 6:20 PM.


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Sheila L. Oberly, RMC