OPENING STATEMENT
Mayor Barbagallo called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. and stated that the meeting was being held in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act PL. 1975 C. 231 and has been duly advertised, and that Flag Salute would be dispensed until after Executive Session.

Mr. Utter motioned to go into executive session for the purpose of interviewing engineers for the preparation of tax maps. Mr. Brace seconded the motion, and it was carried with all in favor.

RESOLUTION

R 2008-029A

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 10:4-12

WHEREAS the Township Committee of the Township of Montague, Sussex County, New Jersey, in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., finds it necessary to convene an executive session to discuss matters relating to employment relationship;

NOW THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee will enter executive session. It is anticipated that the deliberation conducted in closed session may be disclosed to the public upon the determination of the Township Committee that the public interest will no longer be served by such confidentiality and if not then legally privileged.

DIANA FRANCISCO, RMC
Municipal Clerk

Mr. Utter motioned to adjourn executive session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brace, and it was carried with all in favor.

The regular session reconvened at 7:00 p.m.

FLAG SALUTE
All present were asked to salute the flag.

ROLL CALL
Those present were Mr. Brace, Mr. Brislin, Mr. Teufert, Mr. Utter, Mr. Barbagallo Attorney Padula, and Diana Francisco, Clerk.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS

MINUTES

RESOLUTIONS

R 2008-026 TRANSFERS
Mr. Brislin motioned to approve the resolution. Mr. Brace seconded the motion, and it was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

R 2008-027 RESOLUTION TO REJECT THE SOLICITED TRACTOR MOWER BIDS
Mr. Brace motioned to approve the resolution. Mr. Tuefert seconded the motion, and it was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

R 2008-028 AUTHORIZATION TO RE-SOLICIT BIDS FOR THE TRACTOR MOWER
Mr. Brace motioned to approve the resolution. Mr. Teufert seconded the motion, and it was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

ORDINANCES

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Coss Lane Drainage Easement - Drainage map submitted by KSM: Mr. Teufert motioned to table until receipt of engineering map. Mr. Brace seconded, and the motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

Municipal Building Back Door Entrance - Mr. Brace motioned to table. Mr. Brace seconded the motion and it was carried with all in favor.

Beerskill Road and Retaining Wall - Mr. Utter motioned to have Attorney Padula review the agreement and report back to the committee. Mr. Brace seconded the motion, and it was carried with all in favor.

NEW BUSINESS

School Grounds Agreement - Ken O'Connor announced that the School Board wishes to enter into a mutual agreement with the Township Committee regarding the ball field. He presented a draft agreement and survey map of the property.

Clove Road Closing - After discussion regarding the time frame and consequences of the County closing Clove Road for bridge repair, it was agreed that Mr. Risco at the County level would be contacted for further explanation.

CORRESPONDENCE

Annual Tax Lien Sale April 17th at 10:30 a.m. - Mayor Barbagallo advised the public.

High Point Hill Climb Time Trial Bicycle Race Request for Approval - Mr. Brace motioned to approve. Mr. Tuefert seconded, and the motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

Mr. Brace made a motion to open to the public. Mr. Tuefert seconded the motion, and it was carried with all in favor.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Reginald Cole expressed his concern over gas consumption by the Fire Department and what he views as a failure by the Township to produce documentation regarding same. Mr. Utter made a recommendation to the Committee to get quotes out for a card reading system.

Mrs. Van Wagner - questioned the Committee about accidents on Clove Road and whether the speed limit was being re-evaluated. She also inquired as to the price of dog licenses and fines.

Mr. Teufert made the following public announcements: Recreation Committee has scheduled July 19th for Montague Day, with a rain date of July 20th. The Montague 250th Committee will be having a meeting April 3. The public is invited and anyone who wants to be involved in planning and coordinating that event can attend.

Mr. Teufert made a motion to close to the public. Mr. Brace seconded the motion, and it was carried with all in favor.

Mr. Teufert made a motion that Committeeman Utter's name be removed from the acceptance of R-2008-022 and change his vote to abstention. The motion was seconded by Mr. Utter, and it was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

Mr. Teufert motioned to go into Executive Session for general personnel issues and attorney-client information. . Mr. Utter seconded, and the motion was carried with all in favor.

RESOLUTION

R 2008-29B

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 10:4-12

WHEREAS the Township Committee of the Township of Montague, Sussex County, New Jersey, in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., finds it necessary to convene an executive session to discuss matters relating to personnel and attorney-client privilege;

NOW THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee will enter executive session. It is anticipated that the deliberation conducted in closed session may be disclosed to the public upon the determination of the Township Committee that the public interest will no longer be served by such confidentiality and if not then legally privileged.

DIANA FRANCISCO, RMC
Municipal Clerk

Mr. Brace motioned to close Executive Session. Mr. Teufert seconded the motion, and the motion was carried with all in favor.

ADJOURN

Submitted by,

Diana Francisco
Municipal Clerk 3/10/08