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VERNON TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
July 9, 2007
7:30 P.M.

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. SALUTE TO THE FLAG

IV. ROLL CALL

V. EXECUTIVE SESSION

VI. CHANGES TO AGENDA

VII. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
A. Resolutions for Separate Action
1. Resolution # 07-134; Authorizing and Directing the Mayor and Township Clerk to Sign a Contract to Acquire a Sewer Easement from the Excelsior Group Holding, LLC, Block 148 Lot 14.

2. Resolution #07-135; Authorization for Award of Bid “Recycling Depot.”

3. Resolution #07-145; Authorizing the Application to the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety for An Obey the Signs or Pay the Fines Speed Enforcement Grant of July 1 through July 31, 2007.

4. Resolution #07-146; Authorizing a Contract for the Acquisition of Goods of Services Pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.4 and/or NJSA 19:44A-20.5 from THN Consulting for Environmental Consulting Services for the Bog Turtle Surveyor for the Vernon Town Center Wastewater Collection System – Contract No. 3

5. Resolution #07-147; Authorizing a Contract for the Acquisition of Goods or Services Pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.4 and/or NJSA 19:44A- 20.5 from Harold E. Pellow & Assoc. for Maple Grange Park – Phase II Construction Inspection and Oversight Proposal for Block 93 Lot 2.02 in Vernon Township

6. Resolution #07-148; 2008 Municipal Alliance Committee Grant Application.

7. Resolution #07-149; Authorizing a Contract for the Acquisition of Goods or Services Pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.4 And/Or NJSA 19:44A-20.5 from Hatch Mott MacDonald for Town Center Sewage Pumping Station – Contract No. 4 Construction Administration Services.

8. Resolution #07-154; Authorizing a Professional Service Contract with Fred F. Suljic, P.P.

B. Old Business
1. Discussion of 2007 Capital Budget

C. New Business
1. None

D. Presentations & Special Items
1. None

E. Managers Comments

F. Attorney’s Report

G. Council Comments and Reports

H. Discussion of New Ordinances
1. First reading tonight:
a. Ordinance #07-32; Authorizing the Acquisition of a Real Property Easement on Block 141 Lot 16.02 in the Township of Vernon, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey.

b. Ordinance #07-30; An Ordinance Amending Chapter 447 of the Administrative Code of Vernon Township.

2. Future consideration:
a. None.

VII. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

VIII. ITEMS FOR ACTION
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Regular Meeting(s)
a. March 26, 2007 - Revised (Carew, Oroho, McLaughlin, Desmond, Morrison) (PDF)
b. May 14, 2007 - (Carew, Oroho, McLaughlin, Desmond) (PDF)

2. Executive Session(s)
a. May 14, 2007 - (Carew, Oroho, McLaughlin, Desmond)

3. Special Meetings
a. None

B. Consent Agenda
1. Resolution # 07-137; Authorizing and Directing the Mayor and Township Clerk to Sign a Reimbursement Agreement NJSA 10:67-23.5 With Mountain Creek Association, Inc. for the Year 2004, a Qualified Private Community as Defined by NJSA 40:67-23.2.

2. Resolution #07-138; Authorizing and Directing the Mayor and Township Clerk to Sign a Reimbursement Agreement NJSA 10:67-23.5 With Whispering Woods Homeowners Association for the Year 2006, a Qualified Private Community as Defined by NJSA 40:67-23.2.

3. Resolution #07-139; Authorizing and Directing the Mayor and Township Clerk to Sign a Reimbursement Agreement NJSA 10:67-23.5 With Highland Lakes Country Club and Community Association for the Year 2006, a Qualified Private Community as Defined by NJSA 40:67-23.2.

4. Resolution #07-140; Authorizing and Directing the Mayor and Township Clerk to Sign a Reimbursement Agreement NJSA 10:67-23.5 With The Village of Lake Glenwood for the Year 2006, a Qualified Private Community as Defined by NJSA 40:67-23.2.

5. Resolution #07-141; Authorizing and Directing the Mayor and Township Clerk to Sign a Reimbursement Agreement NJSA 10:67-23.5 With LPOA for the Year 2006, a Qualified Private Community as Defined by NJSA 40:67-23.2.

6. Resolution #07-142; Authorizing and Directing the Mayor and Township Clerk to Sign a Reimbursement Agreement NJSA 10:67-23.5 With Hidden Valley Property Owners Association for the Year 2006, a Qualified Private Community as Defined by NJSA 40:67-23.2.

7. Resolution #07-143; Authorizing and Directing the Mayor and Township Clerk to Sign a Reimbursement Agreement NJSA 10:67-23.5 With Scenic Lakes Community Association for the Year 2006, a Qualified Private Community as Defined by NJSA 40:67-23.2.

8. Resolution #07-144; Authorizing and Directing the Mayor and Township Clerk to Sign a Reimbursement Agreement NJSA 10:67-23.5 With Lake Community Property Owners Association, Inc. for the Year 2006, a Qualified Private Community as Defined by NJSA 40:67-23.2.

9. Resolution #07-150; Authorizing and Directing the Mayor and Township Clerk to Sign a Reimbursement Agreement NJSA 10:67-23.5 With Mountain Creek Association, Inc. for the Year 2005, A Qualified Private Community As Defined By NJSA 40:67-23.2.

10. Resolution #07-151; Authorizing and Directing the Mayor and Township Clerk to Sign a Reimbursement Agreement NJSA 10:67-23.5 With Mountain Creek Association, Inc., for the Year 2006, A Qualified Private Community As Defined by NJSA 40:67-23.2.

11. Resolution #07-152; Authorizing and Directing the Mayor and Township Clerk to Sign a Reimbursement Agreement NJSA 10:67-23.5 with Lake Wallkill for the Year 2006, A Qualified Private Community as Defined by NJSA 40:67-23.2.

12. Resolution #07-153; Authorizing the Approval of Bills List

C. Resolutions for Separate Action
1. Resolution # 07-134; Authorizing and Directing the Mayor and Township Clerk to Sign a Contract to Acquire a Sewer Easement from the Excelsior Group Holding, LLC, Block 148 Lot 14.

2. Resolution #07-135; Authorization for Award of Bid “Recycling Depot.”

3. Resolution #07-145; Authorizing the Application to the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety for an Obey the Signs or Pay the Fines Speed Enforcement Grant of July 1 through July 31, 2007.

4. Resolution #07-146; Authorizing a Contract for the Acquisition of Goods of Services Pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.4 and/or NJSA 19:44A- 20.5 from THN Consulting for Environmental Consulting Services for the Bog Turtle Surveyor for the Vernon Town Center Wastewater Collection System – Contract No. 3

5. Resolution #07-147; Authorizing a Contract for the Acquisition of Goods or Services Pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.4 and/or NJSA 19:44A-20.5 from Harold E. Pellow & Assoc. for Maple Grange Park – Phase II Construction Inspection and Oversight Proposal for Block 93 Lot 2.02 in Vernon Township

6. Resolution #07-148; 2008 Municipal Alliance Committee Grant Application.

7. Resolution #07-149; Authorizing a Contract for the Acquisition of Goods or Services Pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.4 And/Or NJSA 19:44A-20.5 from Hatch Mott MacDonald for Town Center Sewage Pumping Station – Contract No. 4 Construction Administration Services.

8. Resolution #07-154; Authorizing a Professional Service Contract with Fred F. Suljic, P.P.

D. Introduction of Proposed Ordinances
1. Ordinance #07-32; Authorizing the Acquisition of a Real Property Easement on Block 141 Lot 16.02 in the Township of Vernon, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey.

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

E. Second Reading and Public Hearing on 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 #07-31; Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property Located at Part of Block 184 Lots 1.03 and 1.04 and a Fifty Foot Right of Way in the Township of Vernon, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey.

IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Personnel

X. ADJOURNMENT