TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, :30 P.M. (CLOSED) WEDNESDAY 7:00 P.M. (REGULAR) AGENDA

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1 TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, :30 P.M. (CLOSED) WEDNESDAY 7:00 P.M. (REGULAR) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER (ATTENDANCE NOTED) (MAYOR) PRESIDING OFFICER S STATEMENT RE: OPMA (MAYOR) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONDUCTING OF A "CLOSED MEETING" AS DEFINED IN THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT CONCERNING "LEGAL AND PERSONNEL MATTERS". ADJOURN TO CLOSED MEETING REGULAR MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - RESUMPTION OF MARCH 18, 2015 AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (MAYOR) APPROVAL OF MINUTES - REGULAR/CLOSED FEBRUARY 18, 2015 AUCTION - ABANDONED VEHICLE 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY VIN #4T1SK12E8PU ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION RE: AMENDING CHAPTER 13A ENTITLED OPEN SPACE IN PARTICULAR SECTION 7 SUBSECTION F AMENDING CHAPTER 89, SECTION 14 TOWING AND STORAGE CHARGES RE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A PORTION OF PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS FOUR (4) LOTS AND TRAIL CORRIDOR AND EXCESS LAND ON PICATINNY ROAD AND REED ROAD (BLOCK 4601, LOT 1) AS SHOWN ON THE TAX MAP OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF OPEN SPACE TRUST FUNDS TO SATISFY ALL OR A PORTION OF THE PURCHASE PRICE THEREOF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE MANDATING DIRECT DEPOSIT FOR ALL FULL-TIME AND REGULAR PART-TIME MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS PURSUANT TO C. 52:14-15f ET. SEQ "AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS, MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY CONCERNING SALARIES FOR NONUNION PERSONNEL AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 71 SEWERS AND SEWERAGE, ARTICLE II CONNECTION FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES SECTION 15 PAYMENT OF CHARGES SUBSECTION A ORDINANCES - PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL CONSIDERATION RE: AMENDING CHAPTER 88, SCHEDULE IV TO REMOVE PITNEY PLACE AND MADISON COURT FORM CHAPTER 88, SCHEDULE IV (88.2.5) LIFTING THE NO PARKING FROM 1:00 A.M.-6:00 A.M. REPORT OF BID COMMITTEE (ADMINISTRATOR) BID NO. OTE: FAIRCHILD AVENUE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BID NO. OTE: BUTTERWORTH SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT-SAND FILTERS UPGRADE

2 AGENDA MARCH 18, 2015 PAGE 2 RESOLUTIONS RE: AUTHORIZING REFUND DUE TO OVERPAYMENT OF SEWER FEES RE: AUTHORIZING REFUND DUE TO OVERPAYMENT OF SEWER FEES RE: AUTHORIZING REFUND DUE TO PAYMENT MADE IN ERROR AMENDMENT-TEMPORARY BUDGET AUTHORIZING RETURN OF MONIES REMAINING IN THE DEVELOPERS ESCROW ACCOUNT RE: PURCHASE OF 2015 FORD F-450 HEAVY DUTY CAB/CHASSIS - WATER POLLUTION CONTROL UTILITY - NTE: $43, RE: PURCHASE OF STAHL CHALLENGER ST SERVICE BODY - NTE: $13, RE: FURNISH AND INSTALL VARIOUS EQUIPMENT ON A STAHL CHALLENGER ST SERVICE BODY - NTE: $5, AUTHORIZING RETURN OF MONIES REMAINING IN THE DEVELOPERS ESCROW ACCOUNT AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS FOR BID OTE: BUTTERWORTH SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT SAND FILTERS UPGRADE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $531, RE: CHANGE OF CURRENT FUND PETTY CASH CUSTODIAN FROM MARIE PARDO TO JOANN CHESNUT RE: CHANGE OF POLICE AND POLICE-DETECTIVE BUREAU PETTY CASH FUNDS CUSTODIAN FROM POLICE CHIEF DENNIS REILLY TO POLICE CHIEF JOHN MCGUINNESS RE: INCREASE OF PETTY CASH FUND FOR CURRENT FUND FROM $200 TO $ AMENDING RESOLUTION NO TO CORRECT THE CHARGE TO LINE NO. FROM S TO S IN THE AMOUNT OF $66, AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS FOR BID OTE: FAIRCHILD AVENUE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $605, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DEED OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION EASEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF MORRISTOWN, THE TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS AND THE MORRIS COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS RE: PURCHASE OF TWO 2016 FORD UTILITY POLICE INTERCEPTOR SUV S - POLICE DEPARTMENT - NTE: $XX,XXX AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF ATLANTIC STEWARDSHIP BANK IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT NO. 213 FOR 6-10 KAHN ROAD, LLC PROJECT - BLOCK 8602, LOTS 1 & AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE USE OF MORRIS TOWNSHIP SWIMMING POOLS WITH THE GREATER MORRISTOWN YMCA AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO ENTER INTO GROUP USE AGREEMENT FOR THE USE OF MORRIS TOWNSHIP SWIMMING POOLS BY THE GREATER MORRISTOWN YMCA BACKYARD DAY CAMP PROGRAM AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A NONFAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR PLANNING AND LITIGATION SERVICES TO PAUL PHILLIPS, PHILLIPS, PREISS, GRYGEL, LLC, - $138/HR. IN THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $14,000; TOTAL NTE $44, AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A NONFAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR LITIGATION SERVICES TO RICHARD OLLER, OLLER, LUZZI, & BRESLIN, LLC, - $138/HR. NTE $5, RE: PURCHASE OF TWO 2016 FORD UTILITY POLICE INTERCEPTOR SUV S - POLICE DEPARTMENT - NTE: $68,692

3 AGENDA MARCH 18, 2015 PAGE 3 RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED) RE: DISMISSING JUAN CONCEPCION-SUAREZ AS A PROBATIONARY PATROLMAN AND TERMINATING MORRIS COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY ACADEMY TUITION IN RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION- H. SCOTT ROSENBUSH RE: DENYING GRIEVANCE FILED BY MORRIS TOWNSHIP BA LOCAL 133- GRIEVANCE NUMBER PUBLIC COMMENT/INQUIRY GENERAL BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE (CLERK) A. CONSENT CALENDAR (ATTACHMENT A ) B. MATTERS RECEIVED FOR THE RECORD (ATTACHMENT B ) COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE LEONARD D. POSEY FOR AN UNEXPIRED TWO (2) YEAR TERM EXPIRING 12/31/2016 SCOTT SCHUBIGER FOR AN UNEXPIRED TWO (2) YEAR TERM EXPIRING 12/31/2016 COMMENTARY BY TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MAYOR - PROCLAMATION - AUTISM AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE MONTH APRIL, 2015 CONSIDERATION OF MONTHLY REPORTS THE FOLLOWING 2015 REPORTS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATOR: TAX COLLECTOR FEBRUARY 2015-FINANCE JANUARY-FIRE AND POLICE- JANUARY/FEBRUARY-JOINT COURT-JANUARY/FEBRUARY CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT - LIST OF BILLS AND VOUCHERS - $7,241, ADJOURNMENT - NEXT TO CONVENE AT THE 5:00 P.M. CLOSED MEETING ON APRIL 15, 2015 IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 WOODLAND AVENUE.

4 CONSENT CALENDAR MARCH 18, 2015 ATTACHMENT 'A' PAGE 4 1. Granted approval to the Jersey United Soccer Club for the installation of temporary lighting at the Morristown Beard School softball field, Whippany Road. Temporary lighting will be used from 6:00 P.M.- 9:00 P.M. from March 2, 2015 to July 2, The condition of approval is to notify the residents in the area whom may be affected by the temporary lighting. 2. Approved the appointment of Daniel Goss (Firefighter Class 1) as per a letter of recommendation from Fire Chief Scott J. Lovenberg, dated January 27, 2015 at a salary of $62,153 per year, effective April 1, Granted municipal consent to the American Diabetes Association, Center Pointe II, 1160 East, Suite 103, Bridgewater, NJ to hold its annual Northern New Jersey Tour decure, cycling fundraising event that will be held on Sunday, June 7, Funds raised through this event will be used to fund vital research and programs for diabetics. The following Township roadways will be used: (no road closures) Mendham Road, Tempe Wick Road, Mt. Kimble Avenue, Van Buren Road, Spring Valley Road, Loantaka Way, Washington Valley Road. Approval, if required, from Police Chief John McGuinness, Fire Chief Scott Lovenberg, Kevin Breen, Health Officer and William Foelsch, Parks and Recreation Director. 4. Granted permission, to Atlantic Health System to land the Atlantic Ambulance helicopter at Ginty Field, Woodland Avenue on Thursday, April 23, 2015,. Landing to take place between the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 2:30 P.M.. This request is in conjunction with Take Your Child to Work Day, and will allow the children that participate in the program the opportunity to see the emergency helicopter up close. This approval is contingent on the approvals of the FAA, and the issuance of a Certificate of Insurance naming the Township of Morris as additionally insured, accompanied by the Hold Harmless Clause, and the approval, if required, from Police Chief John McGuinness, Fire Chief Scott Lovenberg, and William Foelsch, Parks and Recreation Director. 5. Granted approval to the Morris Township 275 th Anniversary Celebration, Inc. to hold a 5K run on Saturday, May 2, 2015, starting time 9:00 A.M.. The race would begin at Atlantic Health, 475 South Street and finish in Loantaka Park, South Street. The Township roads that would be used are: Southgate Parkway, Laura Lane, Blackberry Lane, Spring Valley Road, and Kitchell Road, with partial lane closures. Morris Township Police Officers will be hired for traffic control. Proceeds of this fund raiser will be donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Matthew Norton will be organizing this event as a Eagle Scout Project. Matt is a member of Boy Scout Troop 333, Church of Latter Day Saints, James Street. He will be assisted by Heather Gardiner, Superhero Events. This approval is contingent on the following: That all property owners along the route must be notified and that proof of notification must be provided to the Police Department and Administrators Office at least 48 hours prior to the event, approval of Insurance naming the Township as an additional insured; accompanied by the Hold Harmless Clause and the approval, from Police Chief John McGuinness, Fire Chief Scott Lovenberg Kevin Breen, Health Officer and William Foelsch, Parks and Recreation Director. 6. Granted permission to Covanta Holding Corporation to hold a Corporate BBQ at their offices, located at 445 South Street, Morristown, NJ on Wednesday, June 24 th, from 5:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., set up will occur on Tuesday, June 23rd. The event will be for approximately 250 employees, a caterer will provide food and beverages, including Beer, (2) 40x80 tents,(8) Aluminum Tents for cooking (includes fire safety kits and fire extinguishers, 5-101bs, 20" tall), (7) 3'x6' Charcoal grills, (1) 3x6 propane grill, and staff for the event. This approval is subject to review and approval (if required) of Police Chief John McGuinness, Fire Chief, Scott Lovenberg, and Kevin Breen Health Administrator.

5 CONSENT CALENDAR MARCH 18, 2015 ATTACHMENT 'B' PAGE 5 MATTERS RECEIVED FOR THE RECORD Petition of Appeals to the Tax Court of NJ for: NAME LOCATION BLOCK LOT LINDSLEY DRIVE ASSO., LLC 25 LINDSLEY DR JOHN ST. ASSO. 4 JOHN ST NYC SKYLINE REALTY, LLC 355 MADISON AVE CELEBRITY OF MORRISTOWN 176 RIDGEDALE AVE CELEBRITY FORD, LLC MONROE STREET BEYER HEALTHCARE 36 COLUMBIA ROAD Petition of Appeals to the Tax Court of Morris County for: LOCATION BLOCK LOT 7 PIPPINS WAY MENDHAM RD KNOLLWOOD DR AMY DRIVE MADISON AVE SCHOOL HOUSE LANE Board of Adjustment Annual Report