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VERNON TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
January 12, 2004

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. STATEMENT:
Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided to the public and the press January 6, 2004 by delivering to the press and posting at the Municipal Building a copy of the "Annual Notice of Meetings" pursuant to the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act.

III. ROLL CALL

IV. SALUTE TO THE FLAG

V. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
A. Resolutions for Separate Action
1. None

B. Old Business

C. New Business

D. Presentations

VI. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

VII. ITEMS FOR ACTION
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Regular Meetings
a. December 22, 2003

2. Executive Session
a. December 22, 2003

3. Special Meetings
a. None

B. Consent Agenda
1. Resolution # R04-08; Approval of Bill List

2. Resolution # R04-09; Supporting Senate Bill S-169 Which Would Impose User Fees on Water Consumption

3. Resolution # R04-10; Authorizing Professional Service Contracts With Various Professionals

4. Resolution # R04-11; A Resolution Approving Participation With the State of New Jersey in a Safe and Secure Communities Program Administered by the Division of Criminal Justice, Department of Law and Public Safety 5. Resolution # 04-12; Authorizing a Professional Services Contract With a Risk Management Consultant

C. Resolutions for Separate Action
1. Listed under "V - Items for Discussion"

D. Introduction of Proposed Ordinances
1. Ordinance # 04-01; Authorizing the Township Manager to Disburse Claims up to $4,500,000.00 Pursuant to NJSA 40A: 5-16 et seq, Provided That Such Claims Be Presented Not Later Than 30 Days From Payment at a Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting for Approval

2. Ordinance # 04-02; Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property Located at part of Block 144, Lot 24 in the Township of Vernon, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey as set Forth in the Contract to Purchase Attached Hereto and Made a Part Hereof

3. Ordinance # 04-03; Authorizing the Mayor and Township Clerk to Sign a Lease Agreement With Catholic Family and Community Services

4. Ordinance # 04-04; Stream Buffer Conservation Zone Ordinance

5. Ordinance # 04-05; An Ordinance Amending Article 18 of the Vernon Township Land Use Subcode Which Provides for a Lot Development Plan

6. Ordinance # 04-06; An Ordinance Amending, In Part, Ordinance 02-12 Establishing Township Fees and Escrows

7. Ordinance # 04-07; Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property Located at Block 232, Lots 11, 11.01 and Part of Lot 12 in the Township of Vernon, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey as set Forth in the Contract to Purchase Attached Hereto and Made a Part Hereof

E. Second Reading and Public Hearing on Proposed Ordinances
1. None

VIII. MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND REPORTS
A. Appointments
1. Registrar
2. Deputy Registrar
3. Emergency Planning Council - EMS
4. Emergency Planning Council - DPW
5. Risk Management Consultant

IX. ATTORNEY REPORT

X. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS

XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION

XII. ADJOURNMENT