MONTAGUE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING

December 28, 2004

Minutes

Mayor Butto called the session to order at 8:05 p.m. and opened the meeting, stating that the meeting was being held in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, P>L> 1975, c. 231, and has been duly advertised.

The Clerk was asked to call the roll.

Present were: Committeeman Sarocco, Deputy Mayor Barbagallo, Committeeman Krebs, Mayor Butto,

Atty. Murphy, Clerk Felter

Absent: None

Excused: Committeeman Zitone

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

Approval of Minutes: Regular Session November 9, 2004

Ordinances:

None

Resolutions:

None

Old Business

Speed Limits for Armstrong and Brookhaven Tracts

A motion was made by Committeeman Krebs to have Mr. Murphy, attorney for the Township, prepare an ordinance setting speed limits for the Armstrong and Brookhaven Tracts.

The motion was seconded by Committeeman Sarocco.

The motion was carried by a roll call vote:

Ayes: Committeeman Sarocco, Deputy Mayor Barbagallo,

Committeeman Krebs, Mayor Butto

Nays: None

Purchase of Foreclosed Property-Christopher Justus

Mr. Justus asked the Committee if he could purchase a piece of property owned by the Township that abuts his property. After a brief discussion, the Committee advised him they would take his request under consideration.

New Business

Housing Inspector Position

Action on the above matter was tabled until it could be determined if Mr. Walsh was interested in retaining the position and also he was still living in the area.

County Board of Health

A discussion was held concerning the possibility of entering into an inter-local agreement with another Town in order to reduce the cost of the Board of Health. Further discussion will be held at a later date.

Approval of Vouchers - Payment of Bills:

No vouchers were presented

Correspondence:

None

Public Participation

Deputy Mayor Barbagallo made a motion to open the meeting to public participation.

Committeeman Sarocco seconded the motion.