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VERNON TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
June 11, 2007

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. STATEMENT:
Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided to the public and the press January 3, 2007 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. CHANGES TO AGENDA

VI. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
A. Consideration of Amendment to the Introduction/Approved 2007 Budget – Set Date for Public Hearing on Amendment on June 25, 2007.

B. Resolutions for Separate Action
1. Resolution #07-97; A Resolution Referring the McAfee Village Redevelopment Plan to the Vernon Township Planning Board for Recommendation.

2. Resolution #07-113; A Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Mayor and Township Clerk to Sign a Contract to Acquire a Sewer Easement from the Vernon Township Police Athletic League, Inc. Block 141, Lot 16.02.

3. Resolution #07-118; Confirming the Appointment of Patricia Lycosky as Acting Manager and Establishing a Stipend for the Appointment Period.

4. Resolution #07-119; Authorizing the Use of the Morris County Cooperative Program for the 2007 NJDOT Local Aid Grant Sand Hill Road and Mac Peek Road Improvements, Phase I.

5. Resolution #07-120; Authorizing the Application for NJ Department of Community Affairs Recreational Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities Grant.

6. Resolution #07-123; Volunteer Fire Department Membership.

7. Resolution #07-125; Supporting for Vernon Township Park and Ride Facility.

C. Old Business
1. None

D. New Business
1. None

E. Presentations & Special Items
1. “Friends of Vernon” Award Presentation – Neil Desmond
2. Robert Benecke – Update to McAfee Village Redevelopment Plan

F. Managers Comments

G. Attorney’s Report

H. Council Comments and Reports

I. Discussion of New Ordinances
1. First reading tonight:
a. Ordinance #07-18; An Ordinance Authorizing the Collection of a Tax of Two (2) Cents Per One Hundred (100) Dollars of Assessed Value, to be Dedicated to the Preservation of Farmland and Other Open Space and, in Part, the Recreational Use of Open Space, Said Tax to be Collected for a Period of Five (5) Years Beginning in the Year 2008.

b. Ordinance #07-21; An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor and Township Clerk to Sign a Lease Agreement with Vernon Township Historical Society a Non-Profit Organization.

c. Ordinance #07-27; An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of a Real Property Easement on Block 145 Lot 1.05 in the Township of Vernon, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey.

d. Ordinance #07-28; An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property Easement on Block 141.04 Lot 2 in the Township of Vernon, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey.

e. Ordinance # 07-29; An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of a Real Property Easement on Block 184 Lot 13 in the Township of Vernon, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey.

2. Future consideration:
a. Ordinance # 07-30; An Ordinance Amending Chapter 447 of the Administrative Code of Vernon Township.

VII. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

VIII. ITEMS FOR ACTION
A. Public Hearing: Approved 2007 Local Municipal Budget
1. Consideration of Amendment to the Introduction/Approved 2007 Budget – Set Date for Public Hearing on Amendment on June 25, 2007.

B. Approval of Minutes
1. Regular Meeting(s)
a. March 12, 2007 (Carew, Oroho, McLaughlin, Desmond) (PDF)

2. Executive Session(s)
a. March 12, 2007 (Carew, Oroho, McLaughlin, Desmond)

3. Special Meetings
a. None

C. Consent Agenda
1. Resolution #07-111; Authorizing Release of Performance Bond Vest-In-Land.

2. Resolution #07-112; Authorizing Release of Performance Bond – Mountain Creek Appalachian “A.”

3. Resolution #07-114; Amendment to the 2007 Temporary Budget. (PDF)

4. Resolution #07-115; Authorizing the Approval of Bill List.

5. Resolution #07-116; Authorizing and Directing the Reinstatement. of Installment Payments for the Woodland Hills Road Assessment on Block 123 Lots 15 & 31 pursuant to NJSA 40:56-35(b).

6. Resolution #07-117; Renewal of Liquor Licenses for Vernon Township 2007-2008

7. Resolution #07-121; Cancellation of US Environmental Protection Agency Federal Grant Receivable and Appropriation Balances.

8. Resolution #07-122; Authorizing the Cancellation of Outstanding Checks Over Six Months Old to Municipal Cash Balances.

9. Resolution #07-124; Authorizing the Release of Performance and Cash Bonds – Cofrancesco Major Subdivision.

D. Resolutions for Separate Action
1. Resolution #07-97; A Resolution Referring the McAfee Village Redevelopment Plan to the Vernon Township Planning Board for Recommendation.

2. Resolution #07-113; A Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Mayor and Township Clerk to Sign a Contract to Acquire a Sewer Easement from the Vernon Township Police Athletic League, Inc. Block 141, Lot 16.02.

3. Resolution #07-118; Confirming the Appointment of Patricia Lycosky as Acting Manager and Establishing a Stipend for the Appointment Period.

4. Resolution #07-119; Authorizing the Use of the Morris County Cooperative Program for the 2007 NJDOT Local Aid Grant Sand Hill Road and Mac Peek Road Improvements, Phase I.

5. Resolution #07-120; Authorizing the Application for NJ Department of Community Affairs Recreational Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities Grant.

6. Resolution #07-123; Volunteer Fire Department Membership

7. Resolution #07-125; Supporting Vernon Township Park and Ride Facility.

E. Introduction of Proposed Ordinances
1. Ordinance #07-18; An Ordinance Authorizing the Collection of a Tax of Two (2) Cents Per One Hundred (100) Dollars of Assessed Value, to be Dedicated to the Preservation of Farmland and Other Open Space and, in Part, the Recreational Use of Open Space; Said Tax to be Collected for a Period of Five (5) Years Beginning in the Year 2008.

2. Ordinance #07-21; An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor and Township Clerk to Sign a Lease Agreement with Vernon Township Historical Society a Non-Profit Organization.

3. Ordinance #07-27; An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of a Real Property Easement on Block 145 Lot 1.05 in the Township of Vernon, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey.

4. Ordinance #07-28; An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property Easement on Block 141.04 Lot 2 in the Township of Vernon, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey.

5. Ordinance #07-29; An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of a Real Property Easement on Block 184 Lot 13 in the Township of Vernon, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey.

F.Second Reading and Public Hearing on Proposed Ordinances
1. Ordinance # 07-19; An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of a Real Property Easement on Block 141.04 Lot 3 in the Township of Vernon, County of Sussex, as set forth in the contract to Purchase the attached Hereto and Made a Part Hereof (Frank Primavera).

2. Ordinance # 07-22; An Ordinance Authorizing the Transfer of Right of Way for Road Purposes and Drainage Easement to the County of Sussex for Block 232 Lot 12 in Vernon Township, State of New Jersey.

3. Ordinance #07-23; An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of a Real Property Easement on Block 148 Lots 3 & 4 in the Township of Vernon, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey as Set Forth in the Contract to Purchase Attached Hereto and Made Part Hereof (Episcopal Diocese of Newark).

4. Ordinance #07-24; Bond Ordinance Providing for the Improvement of Maple Grange Park in and by the Township of Vernon, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, Appropriating $2,100,000 therefore and Authorizing the Issuance of $2,000,000 Bonds or Notes of the Township for Financing Such Appropriation.

5. Ordinance #07-25; Calendar Year 2007 Ordinance to Exceed the Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits and to Establish a CAP Bank (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14).

6. Ordinance #07-26; An Ordinance of the Township of Vernon, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey for the Acquisition of an Easement Upon the Property Known and Described as a Portion of Block 141 Lot 10.01.

IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION

X. ADJOURNMENT