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

THERE WAS A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR THE VICTIMS OF 9/11.

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

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Lashendock motioned to open to the public regarding agenda items only. Mr. Barbagallo seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor. No comments were made.
Mr. Brislin motioned to close to the public. Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

MINUTES
Regular Session 08-28-2007, Executive Session 08-28-2007
Mr. Barbagallo motioned to approve the minutes with a spelling correction of Mr. Ibold=s name. Mr. Brislin seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
Administration, Finance, Health and Welfare, Public Works, Public Safety, Recreation, Grants Administration.
Mr. O'Connor, the Recreation Committee chairperson, gave his report and commented on a grant application currently listed on the Hamburger Helper web site for the Parks Department of Montague Township. Mr. Barbagallo responded that he had submitted an application to Hamburger Helper for $10,000.00 for park equipment.
Mr. Brislin motioned to have the Clerk obtain a copy of the submitted grant application. Mr.Lashendock seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

BILLS LIST
Mr. Brislin motioned to pay the bills. Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

RESOLUTIONS
R 2007- 64
NJ DOT APPLICATION LOCAL AID INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDDISCRETIONARY AID
Mr. Brislin motioned to adopt Resolution R 2007-64. Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

R 2007-65
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING APPLICATION FOR SUSSEX COUNTY OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION FOR COMPETITIVE COUNTY SPACETAX FUNDS
Mr. Brislin motioned adopt resolution R 2007-65. Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Project Self Sufficiency-Mr. Brace motioned to have space available to Project Self Sufficiency provided that it does not interfere with daily operations. Mr. Brislin seconded the motion. The motion carried with all in favor.

Cellco Partnership- Mr. Brislin motioned to open discussion to the public, discussion to be limited to three minutes per individual. Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor. Several members of the public spoke regarding the topic of a cell tower as it applies to the possible DPW site. After a lengthy discussion, Mr. Brislin motioned to close to the public. Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion. Mr. Brislin motioned to have attorney review the draft letter Dr. D=Ascoli had presented to the Committee. There was not a second on the motion. Mr. Brace motioned to table to the next committee meeting at which time a decision will be made regarding the desire of the Township Committee to have Cellco Partnership pursue DPW site as a possible site for a cell tower. Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

DRJTBC Grant- Montague Insurance Agent George Morville-
Mr. Morville was present to discuss an insurance issue involving the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission Grant. Particularly two items were discussed, a waiver of subrogation and primary additional insured were discussed . Mr. Brislin motioned to respond to the DRJTBC once Mr. Morville and Township=s Attorney William Hinkes can agree with a response. The motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

Speed Study Survey- Mr. Brislin motioned to have the municipal clerk solicit additional quotes from engineers for a speed study survey . Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.
Fixed Asset Price Quotes-Mr. Brislin motioned to table until we receive another price quote. Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

Housing Inspection Requirements- Mr. Brislin motioned to have copies of the responses from CCHP provided to the Construction/Housing Official and to have Don Stambaugh present at the next Township Meeting. Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.
Benekill River Debris - Mayor Utter claimed he was still receiving complaints regarding the Debris. Mr. Brislin motioned to authorize Attorney Hinkes to present township with the legal options regarding the matter. Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.
Recycling- Mr. Lashendock volunteered to man the recycling days temporarily.

New Mrytle Drive- Attorney Hontz reported that Mr. Hinkes had contacted Mr. Clark regarding additional documents regarding New Myrtle Drive and to date the documents have not been provided. Mr. Brislin motioned to table discussion until next meeting. Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

NEW BUSINESS
Bridge - High Point Country Club-Mr. Brislin motioned to table discussion until next meeting. The motion was carried with all in favor.

REPORTS
Blue Ridge Annual Report-The report was accepted and on file in the Clerk's Office.
Fire Department- The report was accepted and on file in the Clerk's Office

CORRESPONDENCE
Beer Keg Registration- After brief discussion no action was taken.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Mr. Brislin motioned to open to the public. Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.
-The following residents had comments and suggestions for the Committee.

Emma Masset Clove Road Speed and 18 wheel trucks using Clove Road illegally and should be enforced by the Township Committee, NJ State Police and Sheriffs Dept. She also commented on housing ordinances regarding occupancy. Should approach congress people regarding Benekill River and losing Commercial Property on Clove Rd..

-Mark Krebs asked what was considered to be a common area.

- Reginald Cole commented that the Valero Gas Station is not in compliance with the resolution passed by the Land Use Board. They were to install a A No left turn sign@ exiting the station. Mr. Cole also commented on the proposed cell tower location.

Mr. Brislin motioned to close the public participation. Mr. Brace seconded the motion.
Mr. Brislin motioned to go into executive session to discuss personnel and litigation. Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

September 11, 2007
Attest:

Diana Francisco
Clerk

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

RESULTS OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Brislin stated that the Committees finding is that DPW at this time is overstaffed by one position. Mr. Brislin motioned to make that finding. Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor. Mr. Brislin motioned to eliminate the position of Driver currently held by Donna Pickerell, effective immediately with two weeks severance pay and credit given for unused sick and unused vacation time. Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a majority roll call vote. Mr. Brislin, yes; Mr. Lashendock, abstained. Mr. Barbagallo, abstained; Mr. Brace, yes; Mr. Utter, yes.

The Township Committee discussed the attendance at the 2007 League of Municipalities. Mr. Brislin motioned to approve the following staff to attend the League Conference in November. Jesse Brace Revak, Deputy OEM, 2 days/1 night; Toni-Lu Martin, Finance Department, 2 days/1 night, Diana Francisco, Clerk, 3 days/nights. Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a majority roll call vote. Mr. Brislin, yes; Mr. Lashendock, yes; Mr. Barbagallo, abstain; Mr. Brace, yes; Mr. Utter, yes.

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

Submitted by,
Diana Francisco
Clerk