TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOWELL JANUARY 7, 2014 REORGANIZATION/WORKSHOP MEETING PAGE 1

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1 REORGANIZATION/WORKSHOP MEETING PAGE 1 1. Meeting Called to Order Mayor Gotto called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. (Reorganization Meeting) 2. 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 December 12, (2) By the faxing of a copy of said notice to the Asbury Park Press, Tri Town News, Star Ledger for publication and information on December 12, (3) By the filing of a copy of said form of notice in the Township Clerk's office on December 12, 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). 3. Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance. By Howell Township Police Honor Guard *Invocation. By Father Euk, Saint Veronica's Church. * Welcome Freeholder Deputy Director Gary J. Rich, Sr., Freeholder Thomas A. Arnone, Freeholder John P. Curley, Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden. Remarks. 4. Ceremonial Oath of Offe administered to Re-elected Township Councilman Robert F. Walsh. By Freeholder Thomas A. Arnone. Remarks by Councilman Robert F. Walsh. 4a. Nominations for Deputy Mayor. Councilwoman Smith nominated Robert Nicastro for Deputy Mayor, seconded by Councilman Guz. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. Oath of Office administered to Deputy Mayor Nicastro by Monrnouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden. Remarks by Deputy Mayor Nicastro. 5. Appoint Municipal Prosecutor. Deputy Mayor Nicastro nominated Sean T. Kean of Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri & Jacobs as Municipal Prosecutor, seconded by Councilwoman Smith. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. 6. Appoint Public Defender. Deputy Mayor Nicastro nominated Suzanne M. Brennan as Primary Public Defender and Jonathan H. Lomurro of Lomurro Davison Eastman & Munoz as Conflicts-Public Defender, seconded by Councilman Walsh. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto.

2 TOWNSHIP~COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOWELL JANUARY 7, 2014 REORGANIZATION/WORKSHOP MEETING PAGE 2 7. Appoint Administrative Agent for Affordable Housing Matters. Deputy Mayor Nicastro nominated Richard Gottesman of Community Grants Planning and Housing as Administrative Agent for Affordable Housing Matters, seconded by Councilman Walsh. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. 8. Appoint Affordable Housing Attorney. Deputy Mayor Nicastro nominated Andrew Bayer of GluckWalrath as Affordable Housing Attorney, seconded by Councilman Walsh. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. I 9. Appoint Affordable Housing Planner. Deputy Mayor Nicastro nominated Richard Gottesman of Community Grants Planning and Housing as Affordable Housing Planner, seconded by Councilman Walsh. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. 10. Appoint Bond CounseL. Deputy Mayor Nicastro nominated Meghan Bennett Clark of Dilworth Paxson as Bond Counsel, seconded by Councilwoman Smith. Roll Call:. Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. 11. Appoint Certified Tree Expert. Deputy Mayor Nicastro nominated Zig Panek of Green Touch Nursery & Landscape as Certified Tree Expert, seconded by Councilman Guz. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. 12. Appoint Consulting Engineer. Deputy Mayor Nicastro nominated CME Associates, T&M Associates, Najarian Associates, Maser Consulting, Grotto Engineering Associates as Consulting Engineer, seconded by Councilman Walsh. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. 13. Appoint Dental Insurance Broker. Deputy Mayor Nicastro nominated John E. White of Dimensions as Dental Insurance Broker, seconded by Councilman Walsh. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. 14. Appoint Labor Attorney. Deputy Mayor Nicastro nominated Matthew J. Giacobbe of Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri & Jacobs LLC as Labor Attorney, seconded by Councilwoman Smith. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. 15. Appoint Real Estate Appraisal Services. Deputy Mayor Nicastro nominated Starmark Appraisals and Value Research Group as Real Estate Appraisal Services, seconded by Councilman Guz. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto.

3 REORGANIZATION/WORKSHOP MEETING PAGE Appoint Risk Management Consultant. Deputy Mayor Nicastro nominated Charles Casagrande of Danskin Insurance Agency as Risk Management Consultant, seconded by Councilman Walsh. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto a. Appoint Special Counsel, Deputy Mayor IYicastro nominated Marriott Callahan Blair; O'Donnell McCord, PC; Dilworth Paxson LLP; and Hiering Gannon and McKenna as Special Counsel, seconded by Councilman Walsh. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. 20. Appoint Tax Appeal Appraisal Services. Deputy Mayor Nicastro nominated Starmark Appraisals and Value Research Group as Tax Appeal Appraisal Services, seconded by Councilman Guz. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, 1Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. 21. Appoint Tax Appeal Attorney. Deputy Mayor Nicastro nominated Sal Alfieri of Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri & Jacobs LLC as Tax Appeal Attorney, seconded by Councilman Walsh. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. 22. Appoint Tax Foreclosure Attorney. Deputy Mayor Nicastro nominated McLaughlin Stauffer & Shaklee as Tax Foreclosure Attorney, seconded by Councilman Walsh. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. 23. Appoint Township Auditor. No Appointment this evening. 24. Appoint Township Planner. Deputy Mayor Nicastro nominated Fred Heyer of Heyer Gruel & Associates as Township Planner, seconded by Councilwoman Smith. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. 25. Appoint Utility Engineer. Deputy Mayor Nicastro nominated Maser Consulting and CME Associates as Utility Engineer, seconded by Councilman Walsh. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. 26. Appoint Wireless Telecommunications Consultant. Deputy Mayor Nicastro nominated FSD Enterprises as Wireless Telecommunications Consultant, seconded by Councilman Walsh. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto Adopt 2014 Township Council Meeting Conduct (Robert's Rules of Order) 28. Adopt 2014 Temporary Budget 29. Set 2014 Tax Payment Dates 30. Adopt Cash Management Plan 31. Reauthorize Petty Cash Accounts

4 REORGANIZATION/WORKSHOP MEETING PAGE Designate Official Newspapers; Asbury Park Press, Tri-Town News, The Star Ledger 33. Appoint Tax Search Official - Susan Davison and Assistant Tax Search Official Antoinette Ferrara 34. Appoint Assessment Search Official - Penny Wollman and Asst Assessment Search Official - Allison Ciranni 35. Appoint Public Agency Compliance Officer - Estitta Bushkin Councilwoman Smith made a motion to adopt Resolutions 27-35, seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicastro. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. IYicastro, Mayor Gotto Community Alliance Councilman Walsh nominated the individuals for Community Alliance in accordance with the 2014 Membership Roster, seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicastro. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. 37. Environmental Commission Mayor Gotto made the following appointments to the Environmental Commission. 3 Year Term Lee Fankhauser (EC Member & Planning Board Member) 3 Year Term Charles Sanders 3 Year term vacant Alternate I, 2 Year Term vacant Chair appointed by Mayor Lee Fan khauser 38. Farmers Advisory Committee Deputy Mayor Nicastro nominated the following individuals for Farmers Advisory Committee, seconded by Councilman Walsh. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. 3 Year Term Elizabeth Crombie 3 Year Terni Arthur G. Giarr~brone 3 Year Term Sandra Jackson 3 Year Term Anthony J. Steinbronn Alternate I, 2 Year Unexpired Term, Exp 12/31/14 vacant Alternate 2, 2 Year Unexpired Term, Exp 12/31/14 vacant 39. Lake Restoration & Wildlife Committee Deputy Mayor Nicastro nominated the following individuals for Lake Restoration & Wildlife Committee, seconded by Councilwoman Smith. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. 5 Year Term Daniel A. Brescia Chair appointed by Township Council Edwin Runyon

5 TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOWELL REORGANIZATION/WORKSHOP MEETING JANUARY 7, 2014 PAGE Mobile Home Rent Control Board Deputy Mayor Nicastro nominated the following individuals for Mobile Home Rent Control Board, seconded by Councilman Walsh. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. Member-Park Owner, 5 Year Term Cindy Lou Jordan Alternate Park Owner, 1 Year Term Robert Ruais Alternate Member, Tenant, 1 Year Term Paulette Bradow Alternate Member, Non-Tenant, 1 Year Term Marianne Sanclimenti Alternate Member, Non-Tenant, 1 Year Term Glenn Cantor Chair appointed by Township Council Gail Panek 41. Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders Deputy Mayor Nicastro nominated the following individual for Monrnouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, seconded by Councilman Walsh. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. 1 Year Term Charles F. Chirico 42. Planning Board Mayor Gotto made the following appointments for the Planning Board. Class II, 1 Year Term - Official of the Township George Gravatt Councilman Walsh nominated the following individuals for the Planning Board, seconded by Councilman Guz. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. Class Ill, 1 Year Term - Councilmember Rob Nicastro Class IV Member, 3 Year Term (& EC Member) Lee Fankhauser (Term concurrent with EC - 3 years) Class IV Member, 4 Year Term Paul Schneider Class IV Member, Unexpired Term - ~ x 12/31/16 p Tom O'Donnell Class IV Member, Unexpired Term - ~ x 12/31/16 p Brian Tannenhaus Councilman Walsh nominated the following individuals for the Planning Board, seconded by Councilman Guz. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. Nays: Mrs. Smith. Alternate 1 Member, 2 Year Term Ken French

6 TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOWELL REORGANIZATION/WOR.KSHOP MEETING JANUARY 7, 2014 PAGE Preservation Task Force Councilman Walsh nominated the following individuals for Preservation Task Force, seconded by Councilwoman Smith. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. Member, 5 Year Term John Armata Alternate 2 Member, 2 Year Term vacant Alternate 4 Member, 2 Year Term vacant 44. Shade Tree Commission Councilman Walsh nominated the following individuals for Shade Tree Commission, seconded by Councilwoman Smith. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. 5 Year Term Ronald Campos Alternate 1 Glenn Cantor Alternate 2 vacant 45. Zoning Board of Adjustment 1 Deputy Mayor Nicastro nominated the following individuals for Zoning Board of Adjustment, seconded by Councilman Walsh. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. 4 Year Term Daniel Cardellichio 4 Year Unexpired Term, Exp John Armata 4 Year Unexpired Term, Exp Thomas J. Posch Alternate 1 Member, Unexp 2 Year Term ~ x 12/31/14 p James Pastorick Alternate 2 Member, 2 Year Term Robert Smith 46. Hearing of Citizens No comments from the public. 47. Meetings Dates Regular Meeting - Tuesday, January 21,2014 Executive Session 6:30 P. M Regular Session 7:00 P.M. 7:20 P.M. Break

7 REORGANIZATION/WORKSHOP MEETING PAGE 7 Mayor Gotto called the meeting back to order at 7:30 P.M. (Workshop Meeting Agenda) 5. Reports of Township Officials Township Clerk Wollman advised that Howell Township will hold a Free Rabies Clinic on Saturday, January 25,2014 from 9:00 AM - Noon at the Public Works Garage, 278 Old Tavern Road. Please bring proof of last rabies vaccination given to your pet. Licenses will be issued. No credit cards accepted; check or exact cash please. Any questions, please call the office at , x2241 or x2152. Township Clerk Wollman advised.of additions or changes that have been placed on the agenda from Preliminary to the Final Agenda: Additions: 7A. 10 Refund of a Park & Ride Permit Fee, David Thetge 7A.11 Addendum to Land Use Approval of for Gamechanger World, 812 Rt 9 S 7C. 1 Development of a Township Wide Snow Removal Policy Remove: 7A. 1 Ratification of the TWU Contract Councilman Guz stated that he, Deputy Mayor Nicastro and Township Manager Filiatreault attended the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee meeting 1 tour. There were question regarding maintenance and upkeep of the building. Township Manager Filiatreault stated that all were in agreement that the building needs attention and asked Code Enforcement and the Construction Code Official to do a CCO inspection and prepare a report. The report will include their findings of deficiencies and their recommendation for upgrades. CDBG grants can be used for improvements to municipal buildings. Councilman Guz stated that he and Mayor Gotto attended the Capital to Coast Bike Path meeting in December which was productive and would be a tremendous enhancement to allow residents to bike from the Reservoir to Manasquan Beach. Mayor Gotto stated.that the Department of Community Development will put together plans of what is needed as the path currently stops at Hospital Road in Wall. Councilman Guz acknowledged the work of Township volunteers who have the best interest of the town and should have some official commemoration or recognition for their contribution to the town. Discussion Item for January 21, Councilwoman Smith asked if we can accommodate the committees to allow them access to the kitchen for refreshments. Township Manager Filiatreault will speak with Fire Code to see if coffee machines are allowed in the conference room.

8 REORGANIZATION/WORKSHOP MEETING PAGE 8 Mayor Gotto questioned a letter received regarding donation of property. Township Manager Filiatreault responded that the Township has started its due diligence and the information was sent to the Tax Assessor, Collector, and Community Development for environmental issues and zoning issues. 6A. Public Comment on Consent Agenda Items No public comment. CouncilmanWalsh made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda Resolutions 7A.2-, 7A.10, Motions 7B. 1-7B.5 (Separate Vote on Resolution7A. 1 I), seconded by Councilwoman Smith. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. Consent Agenda items listed for action this evening: Resolutions: R A.2 Authorize the close out Change Order, Acceptance of the Project, Authorize Final Payment of $38, and Acceptance of the Maintenance Bond for the Community Development Block Grant Project - Improvements to Ford Road - Phase VI - Contract #13-02 R A.3 Authorize the Execution of a Traffic Signal and Sewer Connection Agreement between Centex Homes, LLC and Quick Check Corporation and the Township of Howell as to Paragraphs 5 & 6 of the Agreement R A.4 Authorize Refund of Recreation Program Fees R A.5 Authorize Approval of Certain Purchases through New Jersey State Contracts and/or Purchasing Cooperatives, Blanket Resolution R A.6 Authorize Award of State Contract (T0106), Watch Guard Mobile Video System, Mobile Video System for Police Advanced Electronic Design, d/b/a Patrol PC, $263, R A.7 Authorize Participation in the following Cooperative: Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) R A.8 Authorize Award of State Contract (T-0109, 83904), Quality Communications, for Radio Communication Equipment and Accessories, eight (8) antennas and accessories, $48, R A.9 Authorize Award of State Contract (T-0125), Train's Towers, Inc., for the removal and construction of 150' steel monopole, $200, R A.10 Authorize Refund of Unused Park & Ride Fee, David Thetge, $225.00

9 TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOWELL REORGANIZATION/WORKSHOP MEETING JANUARY 7, 2014 PAGE 9 Motions: 7B. 1 Renewal, Second Hand Dealer License, Bentley Ltd, 5999 Route 9 North 7B.2 Renewal, Second Hand Dealer License, Gold on 9, 780 Route 9 South 7B.3 Renewal, Limo OwnerIDriver Renewal, Albert AlledFlexx Limousine, 55 Salem Hill Road 7B.4 Renewal, Massage Therapist License, Tarnmy Geric, 165 Adelphia Road 7B.5 Renewal, Second Hand Dealer License, NJ Gold Rush, 1581 Route 9 North Executive Session There is a need to go into executive session for subjects to be discussed per N.J.S.A. 10:4-12, specifically under Potential Litigation. The Township Council will reconvene in public session thereafter. Councilwoman Smith made a motion, seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicastro. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. Meeting reconvened 9:15 P.M. Resume 9: 15 P. A40 Council discussion on Resolution 7A.11, Authorize Addendum to Land Use Approval dated September 30,20 13 for GameChanger World, 8 12 Route 9 South, Block 139, Lot 8. Motion from Council to approve Resolution 7A.11 with provisions for security, traffic for a review period of 30 days, at which time this matter will be revisited and request that the Police Department attend the next Township Council Executive Session meeting to brief Council of the events that took place at GameChanger World. Deputy Mayor Nicastro stated that by allowing a 30 Day Review Period, it gives the town extra protection for these events that normally would not be there and to see if there should be any additional restrictions/conditions. Mayor Gotto stated that he wants a complete assessment, parking, how many people in line at the event, traffic condition at the intersection of Route 9, and who was in attendance. Mayor Gotto requested this information by the next executive session. Mayor Gotto also asked to speak to those officers in attendance at the next Council meeting. Councilwoman Smith made a motion to approve Resolution 7A.11 with above provisions, seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicastro. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. Nays: Mr. Walsh. R A. 1 1 Authorize Addendum to Land Use Approval dated September 30, for Gamechanger World, 8 12 Route 9 South, Block 139, Lot 8

10 REORGANIZATION/WORKSHOP MEETING PAGE 10 7C.l Discussion 7C.l Development of a Township Wide Snow Removal Policy Township Council discussed snow removal operations and policies. Mayor Gotto stated that it appears there were more complaints with this last snow storm. Township Manager Filiatreault stated that he had a preliminary debriefing with DPW Director Gravatt and will determine how to fix problem areas. Mayor Gotto asked that a policy be placed on the next agenda. Township Manager Filiatreault stated that a policy will be forwarded to the governing body prior to the next meeting. 8A. Public Hearing on Ordinances 8A.l Land Use, Amend Chapter , Violations and Penalties Public Hearing & Adoption on January 2 1, A. Introduction of Ordinances 9A.l Amend Chapter 139, Fee Ordinance Introduction on January 2 1, In formation Municipal Offices Closed Monday January 20,20 14 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day 11. Hearing of Citizens No public comment. 12. Meeting Dates Regular Meeting - Tuesday, January 21,2014 Executive Session 6:30 P.M. Regular Session 7:00 P.M. 13. Adjournment Deputy Mayor IVicastro made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilman Walsh. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Guz, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walsh, Deputy Mayor Nicastro, Mayor Gotto. Meeting adjourned at 950 P.M. n Township Clerk Township of Howell