MONTAGUE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING

February 27, 2007

Minutes

Regular Session begins at 8:00p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Mayor Utter called the meeting to order. Those present were: Mr. Brislin, Mr. Lashendock, Mr. Barbagallo, Mr. Brace, Mr. Utter, Attorney Hinkes and Clerk Francisco.

EXECUTIVE SESSION including employee health benefits, and potential litigation.

WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Montague, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey finds it necessary to discuss matters relating to possible litigation, and employee health benefits; and

WHEREAS, the Township Committee believes it to be in the best interest of the public to discuss such matters in closed session.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Montague County of Sussex ,State of New Jersey that it shall enter closed session to discuss only the matters mentioned above; the result of which may be made public immediately thereafter or at a later date.

February 27, 2007

Attest:

Diana Francisco

Clerk

Mr. Lashendock motioned to enter into executive session. Mr. Barbagallo seconded the motion.

The motion was carried with all in favor.

With no other items to discuss in Executive Session, the Executive session was closed on motion of Mr. Brislin seconded by Mr. Lashendock. The motion was carried with all members in favor.

Mayor Utter stated the meeting was being held in Compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act P.L.1975, C. 231 and has been duly advertised.

All present were asked to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS

Mr. Brislin motioned to amend the agenda by adding a resolution (Health Benefits)

Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

Mr. Brislin motioned to open to the public regarding agenda items only. Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor. There was no comment from the public.

Mr. Brace motioned to close to the public regarding agenda items. Mr.Lashendock seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

MINUTES

Mr. Brislin motioned to adopt the minutes of the executive session minutes of February 13, 2007. Mr. Brace seconded the motion with one correction under litigation. The motion was carried with a unanimous voice vote.

Mr. Lashendock motioned to approve the minutes of regular session of February 13, 2007. The

motion was carried with all in favor.

RESULTS OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Brislin motioned to hereby authorize the Municipal Clerk to close the Municipal Building at his/her discretion. Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

Mr. Brislin motioned that on emergency closing of the Municipal Building the Municipal Office Personnel receive regular compensation. Mr. Barbagallo seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a majority roll call vote. Mr. Brislin- yes, Mr. Lashendock-yes, Mr. Barbagallo-yes, Mr. Brace- no, Mr. Utter-yes.

RESOLUTIONS

R 2007-17A OPPOSITION TO COAH

Mr. Brislin motioned to table the above-mentioned resolution. Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote.

R 2007-18 WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

Mr. Brislin motioned to adopt the above referenced resolution. Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote.

ORDINANCES (first reading)

ORD 2007-005 FEE ORDINANCE CEREMONIES

Mr. Brislin motioned to pass on first reading the above-mentioned ordinance. Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

-COAH-Discussion ensued how it applies to exiting lots, subdivisions and discrepancies in State Statutes as well as the position the Committee would like to take regarding the resolution opposing COAH.

Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance Mr. Brislin motioned to open to the public regarding the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor. A Member of the audience, Gene Crawford, supported adopting the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance. With no other public comment, Mr. Lashendock motioned to

close to the public, Mr.Barbagallo seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor. Mr. Brislin motioned to pass on first reading $28,400.00 Mr. Barbagallo seconded the motion. Concerns regarding of undermining opposition of COAH. The motion was carried with a unanimous roll call vote.

-The committee discussed looking into RCA and look into buying units from other towns. Mr. Brislin motioned to have the Mayor contact Mr. Suljic, the Township Planner regarding RCA and the township's COAH obligations. Mr. Barbagallo seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

-General Agreement Draft - National Park Service Sections 8,and 3.5 needs to be addressed as well as fire protection requirements. Mr. Brislin motioned to table the matter. Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

-Rural Policing-Funding Proposal: Municipal Court Surcharge to offset costs of rural policing was favorable to the Committee. Mr. Brislin motioned to support the proposal, Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried unanimous roll call vote.

-Sheriff's Department Office and Court Security -Mr. Brace reported to the committee that he and Mr. Utter met with Sheriff Untig regarding use of space in the lower level of the Municipal Building and Court Session security at a rate of $58.00 per hour with a minimum of four hours, and suggested we purchase two security hand wands. The committee will continue to move forward with discussions regarding court Security.

NEW BUSINESS

-Dwight Fickes Fund

Mr. Brislin motioned to table discussion. Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

Mr. Brislin motioned to amend the agenda to discuss a letter received by the township deeding property located at 302 Shimer Brook Rd. to the Township as payment of taxes on property and due Community Corporation. Mr. Barbagallo seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

CORRESPONDENCE

-High Point Hill Climb (New Jersey Rock & Bicycle Club) Saturday, May 5, 2007-Mr. Barbagallo motioned to approve race. Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

-Health Screening and Adult Health Clinics- Spring 2007

The above correspondence was acknowledged by the Township Committee.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Mr. Lashendock motioned to open public participation. Mr. Barbagallo seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

-Louanne Cular commented on the Dwight Fickes Fund and has information which she will share with the Township Attorney. Mr. Brislin motioned to have the Township Attorney review information which Mr. Cular will supply. Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor. She also spoke about Frankford Township in the process of meeting

their COAH obligations by purchasing COAH Units from the City of Garfield. Mr. Teufert

inquired about the progress of the Township's web site.

-Alicia Batko requested a letter of support from the Township for Historic Marker Program.

-Mark Krebs commented on employees having to contribute to their spouse and dependents Health Benefits packages.

Mr. Brislin motioned to close public participation. Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

ADJOURN

Mr. Brislin motioned to adjourn . Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 9:40pm.

Submitted by,

Diana Francisco

03-08-07