1. Meeting Called to Order Mayor Gotto called this meeting to order at 7:30 PM.

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1 (Rescheduled from 1/26/2015, 2/2/2015) PAGE 1 1. Meeting Called to Order Mayor Gotto called this meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Opening Statement and Roll Call Township Clerk Wollman read the opening statement. Adequate notice of the holding of this meeting of the Howell Township Council was provided for in the following manner: (1) By the posting of a copy of said notice upon the bulletin board in the Township Municipal Building on February 2, (2) By the faxing of a copy of said notice to the Asbury Park Press, Tri Town News and Star Ledger for information and publication on February 2, (3) By the filing of a copy of said form of notice in the Township Clerk's office on February 2, The public will be allowed to attend and will be allowed to participate pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Law. The public is reminded that civility and decorum will be maintained during the meeting. Any contracts awarded at this meeting, or between now and the next meeting will be required to comply with the requirements of Public Law 1975 Chapter 127 (NJAC 17:27). Roll Call: Present: Mayor William J. Gotto, Deputy Mayor Robert Nicastro, Councilman Robert F. Walsh. Also present: Township Manager Jefli-ey Mayfield, Chief Financial Officer Louis Palazzo, Community Development Director James R. Henman, Township Attorney McKenna Torcivia, Township Clerk Penny Wollman. Absent: Councilman Edward J. Guz, Councilwoman Pauline M. Smith. 2. Executive Sessioiz No Executive Session this evening. 3. Pledge ofallegiance Moment of silence to recognize soldiers overseas. Regular Session Councilman Walsh made a motion to go into Regular Session, seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicastro. 4. Acceptance of Minutes of Pi~evious Meetings December 11,2015 Regular Meeting + Executive Session + Public Release Deputy Mayor Nicastro made a motion to accept the above minutes, seconded by Councilman Walsh. 5. Reports of Townslz~ Oj$cials Councilman Walsh commented on the upcoming municipal budget process. Council will discuss Budget Meeting dates at a later time. Mayor Gotto stated that he received a letter from a Freewood Acres resident thanking all that took care of the fire at her home on December 31, Mayor Gotto asked that a letter be sent to the Freewood Acres Fire Department on behalf of the governing body.

2 PAGE 2 Township Clerk Wollman stated that Additional Items placed on the agenda from Preliminary to Final Agenda include: Additions R R R Removed R A. 17 Appointment of Tax Appeal Appraisal Services 7A. 18 Appointment of Municipal Prosecutor 7A.19 Participation in Monmouth County Mutual Aid Agreement - supplemental police protection 7B. 15 Appointment to Farmers Advisory Committee 7A. 10 Relief from Road Opening Moratorium on Clayton Avenue for Akabe Village 9.2 Amend and Supplement Chapter , Planned Mixed Use District 9.5 Rezoning of Block 25, Lots 72 & 73, from ARE-2 to PMU, Planned Mixed Presentation - Recipient of the 2014 Kimberly Smith Arnes DWI Prevention Award for Monmouth County - Honoring Ptl. Michael Maccia 6. Hearing of Citizens Mayor Gotto stated that he will recognize anyone with an agenda or non-agenda matter to discuss. Mayor Gotto stated that he met with Boy Scouts earlier this evening and they brought up an issue about excessive speeding and a cut through on First Street. Signs are posted but not very visual. Mayor Gotto referred this matter to Township Manager Mayfield for Traffic Sgt Markulic. Cathy McKee, 35 Merrick Road, President, Friends of the Howell Library. Ms. McKee stated that they were very happy with all the maintenance work done at the Howell Library. Ms. McKee introduced Diane Reisch, Howell Librarian, who will be retiring on March 31, Ms. ~eisch spoke of all the things that the library has to offer, including a virtual on line library, extensive e-book selection with downloadable magazines and books. Ms. Reisch provided the governing body information regarding on-line Library Programs. Close Public Portion. 7. Consent Agenda Council reviewed and discussed the Consent Agenda. Deputy Mayor Nicastro made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilman Walsh. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. 7A. Resolutions R A.1 Authorize Refund of Senior Citizen Program Fees

3 PAGE 3 7A.2 Authorize Acceptance of Supplemental Performance Guarantee, Brooktree Estates, Block , Lots 1 1 & 12, (Off Aldnch Road East across from Coral Drive), Case No. SD A.3 Authorize Return of Unused Engineering Review and Inspection Fees, Charles Street LLC, Block 146, Lot 9, 10 Charles Street, $682.41, Case No. BA A.4 Authorize Township Officials to apply for the Recycling Tonnage Grant 7A.5 Authorize Exploration of Shared Service Agreement with Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education for the improvement and upgrade of the Football Field at Howell High School 7A.6 Authorize Refund of Construction Permit Application #E , Power Home Remodeling Group, for Block 42.06, Lot 79.02, 93 Cascades Avenue, $ A.7 Authorize Additional Funds for the Balance of 2014, 2014 Appointed Administrative Agent for Affordable Housing, Community Grants, Planning & Housing (CGP&H), $4, A.8 Authorize Additional Funds for the Balance of 2014, 2014 Appointed Tax Appeal Attorney, Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, $10, A.9 Authorize Performance Guarantee Reduction No. 1, Five Points Business Park, Block 169, Lot 1.1 1, Route 33 & Okerson Road, Case No. BA A. 10 Removed from agenda 7A. 11 Authorize Maintenance Guarantee Release and Return of Unused Engineering Inspection Fees, Cyprus Properties, Block 142, Lot 1.05, Route 9 North, (between Exxon and Park N Ride), Case No. SP-922lSP-964 7A.12 Authorize Return of Unused Zoning Board Escrow Fees, Allied Environmental Signage, Block 228, Lot 39.02, 69 Megill Road, $2,673.25, Case No. BA A.13 Authorize Township Officials to execute a Developer's Agreement, Brook Tree Estates (aka Onoshko Estates), Block 54.01, Lots 11 & 12, (Off Aldrich Road East across from Coral Drive), Case No. SD A. 14 Authorize Return of Unused Utility Review Escrow Funds, Megill Road LLC, Block 228, Lot 39.02,69 Megill Road, $833.40, Case No A.15 Authorize Return of Unused Utility Review Escrow Funds, Wholesale Building Specialties, Block 71, Lot 7, Route 9 South, $613.00, Case No A.16 Authorize use of Competitive Contracting for a concession (DCA preapproved for this purpose) Replacement of Existing Bus Shelters with Lighted Solar Powered Bus Shelters 7A.19 Authorize participation in the Monrnouth County Mutual Aid Agreement, Supplemental Police Protection

4 PAGE 4 Motions 7B.1 Renewal, Second Hand Dealer License, Gold on 9, 780 Route 9 S 7B.2 Renewal, Second Hand Dealer License, Bentley Ltd, 5999 Route 9 N 7B.3 Renewal, Second Hand Dealer License, Twin City Jewelers 11,4435 Route 9 7B.4 Renewal, Second Hand Dealer License, The Jewelry Link, 502 New Friendship Road 7B.5 Renewal, Limo Driver License, Albert Allen of Flex Limousine, 55 Salem Hill Road 7B.6 Renewal, Limo Owner License, Robert Bellagamba, Concorde Limousine, 3 Albert Court, Freehold 7B.7 Renewal, Massage Business License, Tammy Geric, The Peace Center Holistic Therapies, 462 Adelphia Road 7B. 12 Renewal, Limo Owner License, Louis Cafarelli, ALC Limousine, 5 18 Laurelwood Court 7B. 13 Renewal, Limo Owner License, Wayneton Hunter, 12 Fort Plains Rd 7B. 14 Renewal, Massage Business License, Ling Spa-Royal Spa, Route 9 North R A. 17 Authorize appointment of 2015 Tax Appeal Appraisal Services Deputy Mayor Nicastro nominated BRB Valuation Consulting and Value Research Group for 2015 Tax Appeal Appraisal Services, seconded by Councilman Walsh. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. R A.18 Authorize appointment of Municipal Prosecutor, period March 1, December 31,2015 Deputy Mayor Nicastro nominated Citta Holzapfel & Zabarsky as Municipal Prosecutor, for the period March 1, December 3 1,201 5, seconded by Councilman Walsh. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. 7B. 8 Appointments to the Municipal Green Team, Term Expirtes 12/31/2015 Council discussion. Council agreed to defer this item to the next Township Council meeting. 7B. 9 Appointment to the Shade Tree Commission, Alternate Member, Unexpir*ed Term Expires 12/31/2018 Councilman Walsh nominated Matthew McGowan as Shade Tree Commission, Alternate Member, Unexpired Term Expires /20 1 8, seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicastro. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto.

5 PAGE 5 7B. 10 Accept Resignation of Environmental Commission member and make appointment to vacancy, Term Expires 12/31/2015 Deputy Mayor Nicastro accepted the resignation of Environmental Commission member Ronald Carnpos and nominated Nicholas Huszar as Environmental Commission member, Term Expires 12/31/2015, seconded by Councilman Walsh. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. 7B.11 Appointments to the Mobile Home Rent Cont~*ol Board Member Tenant, 3 Year Term, Term Expires 12/31/2017 Alternate Member-Tenant, 1 Year Term, Term Expires 12/31/2015 Councilman Walsh nominated Vincent Quatrano as Member Tenant, 3 Year Term, Term Expires 12/31/2017 and nominated Paulette Bradow as Mobile Home Rent Control Alternate Member- Tenant, 1 Year Term, Term Expires , seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicastro. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. 7B.15 Appointment to the Farmers Advisoiy Committee, Member, Unexpired Term Expires 12/31/2016 Councilman Walsh nominated John Walzer as Farmers Advisory Committee Member, Term Expires , seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicastro. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. 7C. Discussion 7C.l Sewer Extension - Route 9 & Freewood Acres Township Council discussed feasibility and costs associated with installing sanitary sewer systems in Freewood Acres and along Route 9. Presentations from Community Development Director James R. Herman; Maser Consulting Representatives Sue Brasefiled, and Jim Priolo; Monmouth County Health Department Representatives Kate Andrews and Alilce Cadott; MRRSA Representative Tom Savino; NJDEP Bureau of Water Enforcement Rich Ambrosia. 8. Public Hearing on Ordinances None 9. Introduction of Ordinances Rezoning of Block 164, Lots 8.01, and 16; and Block 168, Lot 38; (49 Howell Road), fiom SED to ARE-6, Thompson Farm Deputy Mayor Nicastro read Ordinance Introduction Statement. Motion to introduce Ordinance No on first reading by title and to order the same to be published in the 2/7/15 issue of the Asbury Park Press together with notice of its introduction and passage on first reading by title, and that it will be further considered for final passage after public hearing at a meeting of the Township Council to be held on 2/23/15 at 7:30 PM, prevailing time, in the Municipal Building. Councilman Walsh seconded the motion.

6 PAGE 6 Township Clerk Wollman read title of ordinance. An ordinance of the Township of Howell, Monmouth County, New Jersey Rezoning Block 164, Lots 8.01,15.01 and 16; and Block 168, lot 38 from SED to ARE Removed jhom agenda Rezoning of Block 141, Lot 2, (Strickland Road) from HC to R-4 Councilman Walsh read Ordinance Introduction Statement. Motion to introduce Ordinance No on first reading by title and to order the same to be published in the issue of the Asbury Park Press together with notice of its introduction and passage on first reading by title, and that it will be further considered for final passage after public hearing at a meeting of the Township Council to be held on 2/23/15 at 7:30 PM, prevailing time, in the Municipal Building. Deputy Mayor Nicastro seconded the motion. Township Clerk Wollman read title of ordinance. An ordinance of the Township of Howell, Monmouth County, New Jersey rezoning Block 141, Lot 2 from HC to R Rezoning of Block , Lot (352 Asbury Road), Lot 35 (I 8 Vardon Way), Lot 36 (336 Asbury Road); and Block 185, Lot 3 7 (308 Asbury Road); and Block 218, Lot 29 (150 Asbuly ARE-3 to RRC Use Zone Councilman Walsh read Ordinance Introduction Statement. Motion to introduce Ordinance No on first reading by title and to order the same to be published in the 2/7/15 issue of the Asbury Park Press together with notice of its introduction and passage on first reading by title, and that it will be further considered for final passage after public hearing at a meeting of the Township Council to be held on 2/23/15 at 7:30 PM, prevailing time, in the Municipal Building. Deputy Mayor Nicastro seconded the motion. Township Clerk Wollman read title of ordinance. An ordinance of the Township of Howell, Monmouth County, New Jersey Rezoning Block , Lots 28.01,35,36; and Block 185, Lot 37; and Block 218, Lot 29 from ARE3 to RRC use zone Removed fr.om agenda

7 PAGE Rezoning of Block 25, Lots 72 and 73, (5313 Route 9 North & Lanes Mill Road).from ARE3 to HD-1 Deputy Mayor Nicastro read Ordinance Introduction Statement. Motion to introduce Ordinance No on first reading by title and to order the same to be published in the 2/7/15 issue of the Asbury Park Press together with notice of its introduction and passage on first reading by title, and that it will be further considered for final passage after public hearing at a meeting of the Township Council to be held on at 7:30 PM, prevailing time, in the Municipal Building. Councilman Walsh seconded the motion. Township Clerk Wollman read title of ordinance. An ordinance of the Township of Howell, Monmouth County, New Jersey rezoning Block 25, Lots 72 and 73 from ARE-3 to HD Amend Fee Ordinance, Chapter (B) entitled Registration Fees.for Rec~fieation Councilman Walsh read Ordinance Introduction Statement. Motion to introduce Ordinance No. O on first reading by title and to order the same to be published in the issue of the Asbury Park Press together with notice of its introduction and passage on first reading by title, and that it will be further considered for final passage after public hearing at a meeting of the Township Council to be held on 2/23/15 at 7:30 PM, prevailing time, in the Municipal Building. Deputy Mayor Nicastro seconded the motion. Township Clerk Wollman read title of ordinance. An ordinance Amending Article XXIV entitled Recreation and Article XVII entitled Land Use of Chapter 139 entitled Fees and Chapter Fees, Charges and Costs of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of Howell Hearing of Citizens Mayor Gotto recognized Barbara Dixel. Barbara Dixel, The Villages. Mrs. Dixel provided the governing body with a Metedeconk update she received from Rob Karl, Brick Utility Authority. Mrs. Dixel reminded Council that NJAW will hold a public hearing on February 12, 2015 regarding filing a petition regarding water rates. Signage for Eagle Oaks was discussed. Mayor Gotto referred this matter to Councilman Walsh to request a light at Eagle Oaks. 14. Meeting Dates Regular Meeting - Monday, February 23,2015 Executive Session 6:30 P.M. Regular Session 7:30 P.M.

8 PAGE Adjouulzme~zt Councilman Walsh made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicastro. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Walsh, Deputy Mayor Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M. Penny A. Wollman Township Clerk Township of Howell