Mayor Utter called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.Those present were Mr. Brislin, Mr. Lashendock, Mr. Barbagallo, Mr. Brace. Mr. Utter, Attorney Hinkes and Clerk Francisco.

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.

Mr. Brislin motioned to go into executive session to discuss DPW personnel matters.

WHEREAS, The Township Committee of the Township of Montague, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey, finds in necessary to discuss matters relating to personnel, 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 matters mentioned above; the result of which may be made public immediately thereafter of at a later dater.

April 24, 2007
Attest:

Diana Francisco
Clerk

Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a unanimous vote. 

Mayor Utter reconvened the meeting in open session and the governing body continued with the regular order of business.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Lashendock motioned to open to the public comment regarding agenda items.
Mr. Brislin seconded the motion.  The motion was carried with all in favor.

Mr. Teurfert asked if the public would have a chance to ask questions about the budget later during the meeting? The Mayor responded that this will be an introduction of the budget, and will be open to the public for comment at the final reading.
Mr. Brislin motioned to close to the public , Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion.
The motion was carried.

MINUTES:
Executive minutes of 04-10-07: Mr. Lashendock motioned to approve the executive session minutes.  Mr. Brislin seconded the motion.  The motion was carried with all in favor.

ORDINANCES: (first reading)
ORD 2007-006    ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET                                                             APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK
Mr. Brislin motioned to adopt the above ordinance.  Mr. Brace seconded the motion.  The motion was carried by a majority roll call vote.  Mr. Brislin, yes; Mr. Lashendock, yes; Mr. Barbagallo, no; Mr. Brace, yes; Mr. Utter, yes.

RESOLUTIONS

R 2007-21           
INTER LOCAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH SANDYSTON  TOWNSHIP (Road Department)
Mr. Lashendock motioned to table the R 2007-21, Mr. Barbagallo seconded the motion.  The motion was carried with all in favor.

R 2007-25           
TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS
Mr. Brislin motioned to adopt R 2007-25. Mr. Barbagallo seconded the motion.  The motion was carried with all in favor.

R 2007-26           
CHANGE IN MEETING TIMES
Mr. Brislin motioned to adopt R 2007-26 on a 3 month trial basis. Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a majority voice vote, with Mr. Barbagallo opposing.

R 2007-28           
BUDGET SELF EXAMINATION RESOLUTION
Mr. Barbagallo motioned to adopt R 2007-28.  Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion.  The motion was carried with all in favor.

R 2007-29           
INTER LOCAL PLUMBING SUB CODE SERVICES
Mr. Lashendock moved to adopt R 2007-29.  Mr. Barbagallo seconded the motion.  The motion was carried with all in favor.

R 2007-30           
INTER LOCAL ELECTRICAL SUB CODE SERVICES
Mr. Barbagallo moved to adopt R 2007-30.  Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion.  The motion was carried with all favor. 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Introduction of the 2007 Budget- Mr. Brace motioned to approve the introduction of the 2007 Budget.  Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion.  The motion was carried by a majority roll call vote.  Mr. Brislin, yes; Mr. Lashendock, yes; Mr. Barbagallo, no; Mr. Brace, yes; Mr. Utter, yes.

NEW BUSINESS
-Summer Office Hours- Summer hours proposed were Mon. thru Thurs. 8:30am-6:00pm and Municipal offices would be closed on Friday, Memorial Day to Labor Day. The Department of Public Works employee John Bathgate, stated it would interfere with a his secondary employment.   Mr. Brace motioned to table discussion of Summer Office Hours.  Mr. Barbagallo seconded the motion.  The motion was carried with all in favor.

-Special Use Permit- Ball Fields    Mr. Barbagallo motioned approve the Special Use Permit.  Mr. Brace seconded the motion.  The motion was carried with all in favor.

Mr. Brislin motioned to amend the agenda and add High Point Country Club request to repair the roadway shoulders damaged in the Country Club during the winter season. Mr.  Lashendock seconded the motion.  The motion was carried with all in favor.

-CCHP Plowing- Discussion ensued among the Committee regarding damage to property in CCHP during the past winter allegedly caused by  Municipal Plowing.  The Mayor suggested the DPW Foreman identify the properties with the most damage.

APPLICATIONS
-Fire Department - Red Light Permit Application.  Mr. Barbagallo motioned to approve the Red Light Permit application submitted by Mr. David Coss, Fire Chief.  Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion.  The motion was carried with all in favor.

MONTHLY REPORTS
-Fire Department Report ( March) submitted.

CORRESPONDENCE
-OEM Louanne Cular appointed by the Emergency Management Coordinator as Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator.

-OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL S-2463 REQUIRING THE LICENSING OF RETAIL BUSINESSES BY MUNICIPALITIES.  Mr. Brace motion to approve the resolution.  Mr. Barbagallo seconded the motion.  The motion was carried with all in favor.

-NJ DOT - Correspondence from ACenters of Place Funding Program@, was given to Louanne Cular, Grants Administrator, to review.

The above correspondence was acknowledged by the Committee.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
- Mr. Lashendock motioned to open the public participation segment of the meeting. Mr. Brislin seconded the motioned. The motion was carried with all in favor. 
Residents:
 Rhodi Teufert requested use of the parking facility, and chairs  for the Memorial Day Celebration. Mayor Utter requested the Memorial Day Celebration to be placed on the next  next meeting agenda.
-Louanne Cular recommenced that the Township DPW not go onto private properties in High Point Country Club to do repairs.  She also stated she is in support of summer hours.
-Mark Krebs informed the Committee that Mr. Art Gray, Mayor of Port Jervis, passed away recently and suggested a resolution expressing condolences.
- Mayor Utter called for a moment of silence for the Virginia Tech victims and Mayor Art Gray.
With no further comment from the public.  Mr. Brislin motioned to close the public session.  Mr. Brace seconded the motion.  The motion was carried with all in favor.

Mr. Brislin motioned to adjourn.  Mr. Brace seconded the motion.  The motion was carried with all in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40pm.

Submitted by,

Diana Francisco
Clerk