MONTAGUE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING

JANUARY 23, 2007

Minutes

Regular Session beings at 8:00p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Mayor Utter called the meeting to order. Those present were: Mr. Brislin, Mr. Lashendock, Mr. Barbagallo, Mr. Brace, Attorney Angela and Clerk Francisco.

EXECUTIVE SESSION including personnel, employee health benefits, and potential litigation.

WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Montague, County of Sussex, state of New Jersey finds it necessary to discuss matters relating to possible litigation, and employee health benefits; 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 the matters mentioned above ; the result of which may be made public immediately thereafter or at a later date.

January 23, 2007

Attest:

Diana Francisco

Clerk

Mr. Lashendock motioned to enter into executive session. Mr. Brislin seconded the motion.

The motion was carried with all in favor.

With no other items to discuss in Executive Session, the Executive session was closed on motion of Mr. Brislin seconded by Mr. Barbagallo. The motion was carried with all members in favor.

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 open to the public regarding agenda items only. Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

There was no public comment.

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

Mr. Brislin motioned to approve the minutes of the Executive Sessions from November 28, 2006, December 12, 2006 and December 26, 2006. Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion. The motion was carried by roll call vote. Ayes: Mr. Brislin, Mr. Lashendock, Mr. Utter. Abstain: Mr. Barbagallo and Mr. Brislin.

Mr. Brislin motioned to approve the minutes of the Reorganization meeting and the Executive Session meeting of 01-16-07. Mr. Barbagallo seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

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The DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REPRESENTATIVE : Mr. Zoltowski of the Department of Agriculture was present and explained the Gypsy Moth Spray Program, The areas which the Department of Agriculture intend to spray, the product they intend to use and what the cost is per acre.

After the presentation, Mr. Brislin motioned to open to the public for questions and comments. Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor. There were several members of the public who participated in the question and answer period.

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

RESOLUTIONS:

R 2007-11 RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION TO THE MUNICIPAL CLERK. Mr. Brislin motioned to adopt the above mentioned resolution. Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a majority vote. Ayes: Mr. Brislin, Mr. Lashendock, Mr. Brace and Mr. Utter. Nayes: None, Abstain: Mr. Barbagallo

R 2007-12 REFUND OF ADDED/AMENDED TAXES OVERPAID. Mr. Barbagallo motioned to adopt the above referenced resolution. Mr. Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

R 2007-13 TRANSFER RESOLUTION: Mr. Lashendock motioned to adopt the above mentioned resolution. Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried by unanimous roll call vote.

R 2007-14 PARIS GRANT: Mr. Lashendock motioned to adopt the Paris Grant Resolution.

Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

ORDINANCES:

ORD 2007-002 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR INCLUSIONARY CONTRIBUTION TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONTAGUE.

ORD 2007-003 AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE GROWTH SHARE SECTION OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE AS WELL AS AMENDING THE TOWNSHIP'S FEE ORDINANCE CHAPTER.

Mr. Brislin motioned to table the ordinances until Attorney Hinkes is present to answer questions from the Committee.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

-Computer Consultant- Mr. Lashendock motioned to hire Michael Desocio as a computer consultant for the Township Municipal Office at $85.00 per hour on an as needed basis. Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

-Shared Services-Grant Administrator- Mr. Barbagallo motioned to table discussion. Mr. Brislin seconded the motion. The motion was carried.

-Engineer for Tax Maps- Mr. Barbagallo motioned to appoint Daniel E. Kent, President of Delaware Valley Associates, inc. Augusta, NJ Delaware Valley and Professional Land Surveyor to maintain the Township's Tax Maps. Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

-Auditor Agreement 2004- Mr. Brislin motioned to table discussion regarding agreement. Mr. Lashendock seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.

CORRESPONDENCE-

Public Notice Regarding the FFY 2007 Project Priority List ( Clean Water Financing)

-NJ EA Read Across America-

-2007 New Jersey Youth Art Month

-Land Use Board Member Request- Mr. Brislin motioned to approve $54.00 for a Land Use Course to be attended by Mr. Charles Teufert, Land Use Board Member.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION-

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

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

Mr. Barbagallo motioned to adjourn meeting at 9:30pm. Mr. Brace seconded the motion. The motion was carried with all in favor.