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VERNON
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
August 13, 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. CHANGES TO AGENDA
A. Town Center Redevelopment Ordinance - (PDF)
VI. ITEMS
FOR DISCUSSION
A. Resolutions for Separate Action
1. 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 Cerenzio & Panaro, P.C. for Gravity Sewer and Force Main - Contract No. 3 and Town Center Sewage Pumping Station - Contract No. 4 Construction Administration Services.
2. Resolution #07-165; Authorizing a Professional Services Contract with ___________________ as Alternate Public Defender for the Year 2007.
3. Resolution #07-170; Authorizing a "Dedication of Rider" to the Budget of the Township of Vernon for Outside Employment of Off Duty Municipal Police Officers Pursuant to 40:A4-39.
4. Resolution #07-172; Authorizing and Directing the Mayor and Township Clerk to Sign a Contract to Acquire the Assets of the United Water Midlantic Utilities Company Commonly Known as United Water Great Gorge, Inc. and United Water Vernon Sewage Transmission Company
5. Resolution #07-173; Authorizing a Professional Services Contract with Stuart R. Koenig for Special Counsel.
6. Resolution #07-174; Authorizing the Mayor and Township Clerk to Waive the Requirement of Payment of Taxes at Legends Resort (Block 231.01 Lot 1) in Order to Install Emergency Electrical Generator on Lift Station located between the Hotel and Treatment Plant as per NJDEP Directive.
7. Resolution #07-177; Authorizing Assignment of Tax Title Liens to Tall Timbers Property Owner Association. (PDF)
8. Resolution #07-178; Authorizing the Transfer of Funds from the Executive Search Contract to the Interim Manager Contract.
9. Resolution #07-179; Authorizing Submission of Site Nomination Form for Vernon Canoe Trail to Skylands Birding and Wildlife Trails.
10. Resolution #07-180; Response to Proposed NJDEP Regulations to Designate Additional Streams and Lakes in Vernon Township as Category One.
11. Resolution #07-181; Authorizing and Directing the Mayor and Township Clerk to Sign a Contract with Bob Viersma & Sons, Inc. for the Maple Grange Community Park Phase II.
B. Old Business
1. None
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 #07-37; An Ordinance to Provide and Determine the Range of Compensation for Officers and Employees in the Township of Vernon Providing a Pay Plan, Increments and Fringe Benefits for Officers and Employees in the Township of Vernon.
b. Ordinance #07-38; An Ordinance Amending §§428-10, 428-15, 428-16 and 428-18 of the Vernon Township Administrative Code and Adding §428-18A to the Vernon Township Administrative Code (Amending Rules Governing Canvassing).
c. Ordinance #07-39; Authorizing the Transfer of Block 232 Lot 12.02 to the Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority.
2. Future consideration:
a. Ordinance # 07-40; Amending the Township Administrative Code of §330-230 (Tree Preservation)
VII. OPEN
TO THE PUBLIC
VIII. ITEMS
FOR ACTION
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Regular Meeting(s)
a. June 11, 2007 - All Present (PDF)
2. Executive Session(s)
a. June 11, 2007 - All Present
b. June 18, 2007 - (Carew, Oroho, McLaughlin, Morrison)
3. Special Meetings
a. May 21, 2007 - (Carew, Oroho, McLaughlin, Desmond) (PDF)
b. June 18, 2007 - (Carew, Oroho, McLaughlin, Morrison) (PDF)
B. Consent Agenda
1. Resolution # 07-166; Tax Overpayment
2. Resolution #07-167; Tax Overpayment
3. Resolution #07-168; Tax Overpayment
4. Resolution #07-169; Tax Overpayment
5. Resolution #07-171; Cancellation of Child Passenger Education Grant Receivable and Appropriation Balances
6. Resolution # 07-175; Volunteer Fire Dept Membership (Whitzell)
7. Resolution # 07-176; Approval of Bill List
C.
Resolutions for Separate Action
1. 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 Cerenzio & Panaro, P.C. for Gravity Sewer and Force Main - Contract No. 3 and Town Center Sewage Pumping Station - Contract No. 4 Construction Administration Services.
2. Resolution #07-165; Authorizing a Professional Services Contract with _______________________ as Alternate Public Defender for the year 2007.
3. Resolution #07-170; Authorizing a "Dedication of Rider" to the Budget of the Township of Vernon for Outside Employment of Off Duty Municipal Police Officers Pursuant to 40:A4-39.
4. Resolution #07-172; Authorizing and Directing the Mayor and Township Clerk to Sign a Contract to Acquire the Assets of the United Water Midlantic Utilities Company Commonly Known as United Water Great Gorge, Inc. and United Water Vernon Sewage Transmission Company.
5. Resolution #07-173; Authorizing a Professional Services Contract with Stuart R. Koenig, Esq. for Special Counsel
6. Resolution #07-174; Authorizing the Mayor and Township Clerk to Waive the Requirement of Payment of Taxes at Legends Resort (Block 231.01 Lot 1) in Order to Install Emergency Electrical Generator on Lift Station located between the Hotel and Treatment Plant as per NJDEP Directive.
7. Resolution #07-177; Authorizing Assignment of Tax Title Liens to Tall Timbers Property Owner Association. (PDF)
8. Resolution #07-178; Authorizing the Transfer of Funds from the Executive Search Contract to the Interim Manager Contract.
9. Resolution #07-179; Authorizing Submission of Site Nomination Form for Vernon Canoe Trail to Skylands Birding and Wildlife Trails.
10. Resolution #07-180; Response to Proposed NJDEP Regulations to Designate Additional Streams and Lakes in Vernon Township as Category One.
11. Resolution #07-181; Authorizing and Directing the Mayor and Township Clerk to Sign a Contract with Bob Viersma & Sons, Inc. for the Maple Grange Community Park Phase II.
D.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinances
1. Ordinance #07-37; An Ordinance to Provide and Determine the Range of Compensation for Officers and Employees in the Township of Vernon Providing a Pay Plan, Increments and Fringe Benefits for Officers and Employees in the Township of Vernon.
2. Ordinance #07-38; An Ordinance Amending §§428-10, 428-15, 428-16 and 428-18 of the Vernon Township Administrative Code and Adding §428-18A to the Vernon Township Administrative Code (Amending Rules Governing Canvassing).
3. Ordinance #07-39; Authorizing the Transfer of Block 232 Lot 12.02 to the Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority.
E. Second Reading and Public Hearing on Proposed Ordinances
1. Ordinance # 07-33; Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property Easement on Block 148 Lot 14 from Excelsior Group Holding, LLC in the Township of Vernon, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey.
2. Ordinance #07-34; Authorizing the Mayor and Township Clerk to sign a Lease Agreement with the Vernon Township PAL.
3. Ordinance #07-35; Authorizing the Acquisition of a Real Property Easement on Block 141 Lot 10.01 from the Valley View Apartments, in the Township of Vernon, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey.
4. Ordinance #07-36; Bond Ordinance Appropriating $1,864,579.00 and Authorizing Issuance of $1,623,900.00 Bonds or Notes of the Township for Various Improvements or Purposes Authorized to be Undertaken by the Township of Vernon, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey (Authorized projects included in Capital Budget excluding Maple Grange Park).
IX.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Personnel
B. Appointment
X. ADJOURNMENT |
