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VERNON TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
REORGANIZATION AND REGULAR MEETING
January 6, 2003

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. STATEMENT:
Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided to the public and the press December 16, 2002 by delivering to the press and posting at the Municipal Building.

3. SALUTE TO THE FLAG

4. ROLL CALL

5. COUNCIL COMMENTS

6. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

7. REORGANIZATION ITEMS
CONSENT AGENDA:
Resolution #R03-01; Interest on Taxes for 2003

Resolution #R03-02; Designation of Official Newspaper for 2003

Resolution #R03-03; Fixing Sum of Notices

Resolution #R03-04; Schedule of Meetings for 2003

Resolution #R03-05; Authorizing the Municipal Tax Assessor and Municipal Attorney to Defend the Township Before Sussex County Board of Taxation for Tax Appeals

Resolution #R02-06; Cash Management Plan for 2003

Resolution #R02-07; Temporary Budget for 2003 Resolution

#R02-08; Authorizing the Township Manager to Negotiate And Award Professional Service Agreements

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE APPOINTMENTS
Township Attorney
Municipal Magistrate
Public Defender
Township Prosecutor
Municipal Auditor
Bond Counsel

APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
1. 4-year term expiring 12/31/06
2. 4-year term expiring 12/31/06
3. Alternate #1, un-expired term expiring 12/31/03
4. Alternate #2, 2-year term expiring 12/31/04

PLANNING BOARD
1. 4-year term expiring 12/31/06
2. 4-year term expiring 12/31/06
3. Class II - 1-year term expiring 12/31/03
4. Class III - 1-year term expiring 12/31/03
5. 4-year un-expired term expiring 12/31/05
6. Alternate #2-2 year term expiring 12/31/04

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
1. 3-year term expiring - 12/31/05
2. Environmental Liaison - 12/31/05
3. 3-year term expiring 12/31/05
4. Ex-Officio

BOARD OF RECREATION
1. 5-year term expiring 12/31/07

SENIOR CITIZEN COMMITTEE
1. 3-year term expiring 12/31/05
2. 3-year term expiring 12/31/05

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
1. 4-year term expiring 12/31/06
2. 1-year term expiring 12/31/03
3. Alternative #2, un-expired term expiring 12/31/03

FARMLAND AND OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION ADVISORY COMM.
1. 2-year term expiring 12/31/04
2. 2-year term expiring 12/31/04

MANAGER'S APPOINTMENTS
Township Engineer's Appointment
Special Police Officer Appointments
Emergency Management Deputy Coordinators
Emergency Planning Council
Constable

8. REGULAR ITEMS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Regular Meetings December 2, 2002 December 16, 2002

CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution #R03-09; Transfer Resolution 2002 Municipal Budget

B. Resolution #R03-10; Cancel Escrow Balances

C. Resolution #R03-11; Approval of Bill List

D. Resolution #R03-12; Authorizing Professional Services Contract - Appointment of Risk Management Consultant

E. Resolution #R03-13; Authorizing Membership Into Statewide Insurance Fund for a Period Commencing January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2005

F. Resolution #R03-14; Raffle Application

G. Resolution #R03-15; Supporting the State of New Jersey's Effort to Protect Critical Water Supplies Within the Highlands Region Utilizing Counties and Municipalities Within the Region as Majority Representatives in the Policy Determinations Process and For the Provisions of An Equitable Means of Compensations for Affected Municipalities

H. Resolution #R03-16; Safe and Secure Communities Program

I. Resolution #R03-17; Opposing Senate Bill S-1941 Which Would Grant State Recognition to Certain Groups as American Indian Tribes

J. Resolution #R03-18; Approval of PBA Contract

INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance #03-01; Amending, in Part, Ordinance # 00-35 Which Provides for and Determines the Range of Compensation of Officers and Employees in the Township of Vernon and Provides for a Pay Plan, Increments and Fringe Benefits for Officers and Employees in the Township of Vernon

B. Ordinance #03-02; An Ordinance Amending Ordinance #02-12 Providing for Fees for a Geographic Information System

SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES
A.. Ordinance #02-38; Repealing §1138 of the Township of Vernon, New Jersey Comprehensive Land Development Subcode

B. Ordinance #02-39; Amending the Code of the Township of Vernon by Amending Chapter 99, Article II, Section 99-8 and 99-12 of "An Ordinance to Prohibit Parking During Certain Periods and Temporarily for Snow Plowing, Snow Removal, Ice Removal and Other Emergencies

MANAGER'S REPORT

ATTORNEY REPORT

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT