OPENING STATEMENT
Mayor Utter called the meeting to order and stated that the meeting was being held in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act P.L. 1975 C. 231 and has been duly advertised.

FLAG SALUTE All present were asked to salute the flag.

ROLL CALL-Those present were Mr. Brislin, Mr. Lashendock, Mr. Barbagallo, Mr. Brace, Mr. Utter, Attorney Hinkes and Diana Francisco, Clerk.

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

MINUTES- Regular Session 09-25-2007, Executive Session 09-25-2007
Mr. Barbagallo motioned to approve the minutes. Mr. Brislin seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor. Mr. Brislin motioned to approve the executive session minutes. Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
-Administration, Mr. Utter reported that he and Ken O'Connor, Jesse Brace, Ted Brace, Kim Shaffert, Bill Dickson, and Pete Smith worked on the athletic field at the school all day Monday and he thanked them.
-Health and Welfare, Mr. Barbagallo had nothing new to report.
-Public Works, Mr. Lashendock had nothing new to report.
-Public Safety, Mr. Brace requested the Clerk post the Fire Department monthly report.
-Finance, Mr. Brislin reported that the Township Auditor will have the 2004 draft of audit report.
Mr. Brislin also reported that the Township has used 64% of 2007 budget and appears the township is under budget.
Grants Administration was discussed under Correspondence.
Recreation, Mr. Ken O'Connor reported that the Soccer program has had a great turnout for first full weekend and appears to be very successful. Mr. O'Connor requested that the rec. use money which is currently available through the Sussex Bank and money that were raised through girls softball.
Recognize George Zitone for the use of two sets of bleachers for the soccer program.
Mr. Brislin motioned to approve Mr. O'Connor's request for $425.00 as described in the report. Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

BILLS LIST Mr. Brislin motioned to approve payment of the bills. Mr. Barbagallo seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

RESOLUTIONS
R 2007-68 AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF TAX SALE CERTIFICATES BY ASSIGNMENT
Mr. Barbagallo motioned to adopt the above resolution. Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

ORDINANCE (First reading)

ORD 2007-13 ORDINANCE AMENDING DOG LICENSING FEE ORDINANCE
Mr. Lashendock motioned to approve the above referenced ordinance on first reading. Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

ORDINANCES (Second Reading)

Ord 2007-10 ORDINANCE AMENDING FENCE ORDINANCE
Mr. Brislin motioned to open to the public for discussion. Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor. No comment was made by the public. Mr. Brace motioned to close to the public. Mr. Brislin seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor. Mr. Brislin motioned to adopt the above referenced ordinance on first reading. Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Housing Inspection Requirements
Mr. Barbagallo motioned to table discussion and to contact CCHP that it will be discussed at next meeting and request the Housing Inspector to be present at next meeting. Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

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

Fixed Asset Quote
Mr. Barbagallo motioned to table discussion. Mr. Brislin seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

Benekill Debris-
Mr. Barbagallo motioned to add to the letter to the Delaware River Basin Commission requesting their support and cooperation and please respond. Mr. Brislin seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.
Mr. Brislin motioned to table further discussion. Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

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

NEW BUSINESS

Bridge at High Point Country Club
-Ms. Jody Case Kennedy reported to the Committee of the Status of bridge repair. She and Mr. Carlson, members of the CCHP Board of Trustees reported that they are currently waiting for permits, and they have purchased steel for the bridge,
Mr. Brislin motion to have the Clerk correspond with CCHP with support to expedite the project because it is a safety issue and attach the letter from the Fire Department regarding the bridge repair. Mr. Barbagallo seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

Traffic Light Rt. 23
The Clerk reported that she was in contact with Senator Littell's office and awaiting a response. Mr. Brislin motioned to table. Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

Garage Door Price Quotes
EY Garage Doors $6600.00, Advanced Door Sales, $6520.00, North Jersey $8686.00. Mr. Barbagallo motioned to approve Advanced Door Sales price quote if confirmed price is the same as quoted price. Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a roll call vote. Mr. Brisling, yes; Mr. Lashendock, yes; Mr. Barbagallo, yes; Mr. Brace, yes; Mr. Utter, abstained.

REPORTS

Tax Collector Report- $ 100,145.36 For the month of September, year to date, $5,853,958.57
Fire Department Report- posted on board.

Mr.Brislin motioned to accept the reports. Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

CORRESPONDENCE

Montague Fire Department Request for postage and labels for fund raising.
Mr. Brislin motioned to support the fund-raising efforts but to have the Fire Department use the money in their current budget and should they run out of money as we approach the end of the year the Committee will entertain appropriating additional money. Mr. Barbagallo seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

Community Corporation of High Point - Designation of Adams Court. Mr. Barbagallo motioned to forward to the 9-1-1 Coordinator, Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

Frankford Township Mayor - Joint Shared Services Coordinator and Grants Administration.
Mr. Brislin motioned to request Frankford Township Mayor and Committee to reconsider their position regarding renewing the Grants Administrator and Shared Services Coordinator Services. Mr. Barbagallo seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

Transoption Grant 2007-2008 Municipal Initiatives Grant Program
Mr. Brislin motioned to table discussion until next meeting. Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Mr. Barbagallo motioned to open to the public. Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.
The following members of the audience participated.
Ed Zitone asked why Zitone Construction was not asked to give a price quotes for the Athletic Field behind the school after the Township has borrowed their equipment for other jobs and that they have donated their time over many years. The Township attorney explained that it would a conflict of interest due to the fact that George Zitone is a Land Use Board member.

Jody Case Kennedy- Designation of Adams Court and they would consider calling it Paul Adams Court.

Louanne Cular- commented on designation of Adams Court and how the 9-1-1 system works and the problems with Shore Dr. She also passed out an article from the Star Ledger regarding paid Fire Fighters, and legislation which is pending, prohibiting them from volunteering on local Volunteer Fire Departments.

Ms. Laporta- Commented on local speed limits.

CharlesTeufert-Commented on bulk mailing and standard mail, he also recommended the that Township apply for a bulk mailing permit.

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

Mr. Lashendock motioned to go into executive session to discuss matters in litigation and personnel. Mr. Brislin seconded the motion.

WHEREAS, the Township of Montague, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey, finds it necessary to discuss matters relating to litigation and personnel,
WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Montague believes, it to be in the best interest of the public to discuss only those 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 into closed session to discuss only matters mentioned above, the result of which may be made public immediately thereafter or at a later date.

October 9, 2007
Attest:
Diana Francisco
Clerk

The Township Committee returned from executive session and resumed the regular meeting.

Mr. Barbagallo motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Brsilin seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

Submitted by,
Diana Francisco
Clerk

10-19-2007