FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP REORGANIZATION MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 3, :30 P.M.

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1 FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP REORGANIZATION MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 3, :30 P.M. At 6:05 p.m. the Township Committee met in the Municipal Building to review the agenda for the 2014 Reorganization Meeting. Mayor McMorrow read the following statement: In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Law, (c. 231 P.L. 1975), this meeting was announced on November 13, 2013 by posting a notice on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building reserved for that purpose; by mailing such notice to the offices of the official newspapers of the Township and by filing such notice with the Township Clerk. Committeeman Golub was absent. Mayor McMorrow gave out assignments for the meeting. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER At 6:30 P.M. Mayor McMorrow called the Reorganization Meeting to order. ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT Mayor McMorrow re-read the following statement: In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Law, (c. 231 P.L. 1975), this meeting was announced on November 13, 2013 by posting a notice on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building reserved for that purpose; by mailing such notice to the offices of the official newspapers of the Township and by filing such notice with the Township Clerk. MOMENT OF SILENCE/SALUTE TO FLAG Mayor McMorrow welcomed Konnor Fahy, Zach Simon and Hunter Haber, Boy Scouts from Troop #155 of the West Freehold School, PTO, Monmouth Council, Battleground District to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.. APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN Mr. Ammiano nominated Peter Valesi to serve as Temporary Chairman, seconded by Mr. Cook. VOTE: AYES: Mr. Ammiano, Mr. Cook, Mr. Salkin and Mayor McMorrow Temporary Chairman Valesi asked for a roll call. ROLL CALL On roll call the following Township Committee members were present: Committeeman Anthony J. Ammiano, Committeeman Thomas L. Cook, Committeeman David M. Salkin and Mayor Barbara J. McMorrow Absent: Committeeman Eugene B. Golub

2 Also present: Robert Munoz, Township Attorney, Peter Valesi, Township Administrator, Patricia Hopkins, Public Information Officer, Theresa Patino, Deputy Township Clerk and Teresa Warner, Township Clerk. Chairman Valesi called for the Oath of Office to be administered to Committeewoman McMorrow, for her reelection at the last General Election to a three year term on the Township Committee Monmouth County Freeholder Arnone, administered the Oath of Office to Committeewoman McMorrow. ELECTION OF MAYOR Chairman Valesi called for nominations to fill the Office of Mayor for Mr. Ammiano nominated Mr. Salkin to serve as mayor of Freehold Township in 2014, seconded by Mrs. McMorrow. There were no other nominations. VOTE: AYES: Mr. Ammiano, Mr. Cook, Mrs. McMorrow and Mr. Salkin. OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO MAYOR Township Clerk, Mrs. Warner, administered the oath of office to Mayor Salkin. ELECTION OF DEPUTY MAYOR Mayor Salkin called for nominations to fill the Office of Deputy Mayor for Mr. Cook nominated Mr. Ammiano to serve as deputy mayor in 2014, second by Mrs. McMorrow. There were no other nominations. OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO DEPUTY MAYOR Township Clerk, Mrs. Warner, administered the oath of office to Deputy Mayor Ammiano. R-14-1 REAPPOINTING CATHERINE M. CAMPBELL AND MARY D. TUFANO AS QUALIFIED PURCHASING AGENTS Mrs. McMorrow read R-14-1 and moved it for adoption, seconded by Mr. Ammiano. R-14-2 REAPPOINTING NICOLE SONNENBLICK AS MUNICIPAL COURT

3 PROSECUTOR Mr. Ammiano read R-14-2 and moved it for adoption, seconded by Mr. Cook. R-14-3 REAPPOINTING RICHARD SCIRIA AS MUNICIPAL COURT PUBLIC DEFENDER Mr. Cook read R-14-3 and moved it for adoption, seconded by Mr. Ammiano. R-14-4 REAPPOINTING RONALD KIRK AS CONSTRUCTION OFFICIAL Mrs. McMorrow read R-14-4 and moved it for adoption, seconded by Mr. Ammiano. UPON A MOTION BY MR. AMMIANO, SECONDED BY MRS. MCMORROW, THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS ARE MADE FOR 2014: DAVID M. SALKIN THERESA PATINO MARGARET JAHN RONALD KIRK - POLICE COMMISSIONER - DEPUTY MUNICIPAL CLERK - DOG REGISTRAR - ADA COMPLIANCE OFFICER UPON A MOTION BY MRS. MCMORROW, SECONDED BY MR. COOK, THE FOLLOWING AUTHORIZATIONS ARE MADE FOR 2014: * ANTHONY J. AMMIANO TO SIGN CHECKS IN THE ABSENCE OR DISABILITY OF THE MAYOR * PETER R. VALESI TO SIGN CHECKS IN THE ABSENCE OR DISABILITY OF THE TOWNSHIP TREASURER APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR FOR THE RECORD: ALL ONE YEAR S WILL EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, ALL TWO, THREE, FOUR, AND FIVE YEAR S WILL EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31 OF SUBSEQUENT YEARS.

4 MAYOR SALKIN ANNOUNCES THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS/ REAPPOINTMENTS: A. PLANNING BOARD * A. RICHARD GATTO REAPPOINTMENT CLASS IV MEMBER 4 YEAR * RONALD KIRK REAPPOINTMENT CLASS II MEMBER 4 YEAR * ANTHONY J. AMMIANO NEW APPOINTMENT CLASS I MEMBER/MAYOR S DESIGNEE 1 YEAR TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT (MR. AMMIANO MADE A MOTION, MRS. MCMORROW SECONDED THE MOTION): THOMAS L. COOK NEW APPOINTMENT. CLASS III MEMBER/TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBER) 1 YEAR MAYOR SALKIN ANNOUNCES THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS/ REAPPOINTMENTS: B. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION * CHERYL COOK REAPPOINTMENT CLASS A MEMBER 4 YEAR. * JOSEPH ENGLER REAPPOINTMENT CLASS B MEMBER 4 YEAR * KEVIN KURTZ REAPPOINTMENT CLASS A MEMBER 4 YEAR C. BOARD OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS CHRISTOPHER NOVELLA REAPPOINTMENT ALTERNATE 2 5 YEAR D. SHADE TREE COMMISSION * WILLIAM BRASH REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER 5 YEAR * THOMAS RITCHIE REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER - 5 YEAR APPOINTMENTS BY THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE UPON A MOTION BY MR. AMMIANO, SECONDED BY MRS. MCMORROW, THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS ARE MADE: A. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT * THOMAS APOSTLE - REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER 4 YEAR * COREY FOLTA REAPPOINTMENT ALTERNATE 3 2 YEAR * APRYL KURTZ REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER 4 YEAR * BURT LUNDBERG REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER 4 YEAR

5 B. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL * THOMAS L. COOK REAPPOINTMENT TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE LIAISON 1 YEAR * THOMAS COYLE REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER AT LARGE 2 YEAR * NICHOLAS DINICOLAS NEW APPOINTMENT CHIEF - EAST FREEHOLD FIRE COMPANY 1 YEAR * MARGARET JAHN REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER AT LARGE 2 YEAR FRANK LUCIA REAPPOINTMENT RACEWAY MALL SENIOR PROPERTY MANAGER 2 YEAR * RAY PICCOLINI REAPPOINTMENT COORDINATOR/CHAIRMAN 3 YEAR * DANIEL SPICUZZA NEW APPOINTMENT CHIEF - INDEPENDENT FIRE COMPANY 1 YEAR C. FIRE PREVENTION BOARD * GREGORY BRASS REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER 4 YEAR * NICHOLAS DINICOLAS NEW APPOINTMENT CHIEF - EAST FREEHOLD FIRE COMPANY 1 YEAR * DENNIS CHIP POLO REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER 4 YEAR * DANIEL SPICUZZA NEW APPOINTMENT CHIEF INDEPENDENT FIRE COMPANY 1 YEAR * RALPH REIFER REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER 4 YEAR * JOHN SCHEURER REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER 4 YEAR * ERNEST SCHRIEFER REAPPOINTMENT CHIEF OF POLICE 1 YEAR D. CABLE T.V. ADVISORY COMMITTEE * THOMAS L. COOK REAPPOINTMENT TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE LIAISON 1 YEAR * PAUL HESSLER REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER 3 YEAR * BRIJ SHARMA REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER 3 YEAR E. STREET NAME REVIEW COMMITTEE * THOMAS L. COOK REAPPOINTMENT TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE LIAISON 1 YEAR STEPHEN SOLOWEY REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER/EAST FREEHOLD FIRE COMPANY 1 YEAR F. RENT CONTROL BOARD * DEBRA AURILIA NEW APPOINTMENT MEMBER - UNEXPIRED THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014 ANTHONY GRAZIANO NEW APPOINTMENT MEMBER UNEXPIRED THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014 * RAUL PEREZ NEW APPOINTMENT MEMBER UNEXPIRED THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014

6 APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR MAYOR SALKIN ANNOUNCES THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS/ REAPPOINTMENTS: A. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION * DAVID LIVINGSTON REAPPOINTMENT COMMISSIONER 3 YEAR * BRIJ SHARMA REAPPOINTMENT COMMISSIONER 3 YEAR B. MONMOUTH COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS COORDINATORS COUNCIL * MARIE BAYERLE REAPPOINTMENT ALTERNATE 1 YEAR * PAUL HESSLER NEW APPOINTMENT DELEGATE 1 YEAR C. GYPSY MOTH COORDINATOR * THOMAS RITCHIE DESIGNATED FOR 2014 D. HUMAN RELATIONS COUNCIL * TROY BRAXTON REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER/LAW ENFORCEMENT - 3 YEAR * SHARON BROWN REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER/MINORITIES 3 YEAR * TENG-TENG CHIN KLEINER REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER/MINORITIES - 3 YEAR BARBARA J. MCMORROW REAPPOINTMENT TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE 1 YEAR * LORIN OTTONE REAPPOINTMENT - MEMBER/EDUCATOR 3 YEAR REVEREND JEFF PHILHOWER REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER/CHAIRMAN/ CLERGY 3 YEAR * TODD SMITH REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER AT LARGE 3 YEAR ANN TARNOFF REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER/EDUCATOR 3 YEAR E. MAYOR'S REP. TO GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE JOHN MCGEEHAN REAPPT. 1 YEAR APPOINTMENTS BY THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE UPON A MOTION BY MR. COOK, SECONDED BY MR. AMMIANO, THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS ARE MADE:

7 A. BOARD OF HEALTH * ROBIN LEMESEVSKI REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER 3 YEAR * MICHELE WEISSMAN REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER 3 YEAR B. CLEAN COMMUNITIES ADVISORY BOARD * SCOTT HIGGINS REAPPOINTMENT COORDINATOR - 1 YEAR * FRANK LUCIA REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER/BUSINESS - 1 YEAR * JOSEPH SALKIN REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER/BUSINESS - 1 YEAR * PETER VALESI REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER/GOVERNMENT - 1 YEAR * ROBERT ZUPA REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER/NON-PROFIT - 1 YEAR C. LAKE TOPANEMUS COMMISSION * CHRISTOPHER KEAN NEW APPOINTMENT MEMBER UNEXPIRED THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2015 * JOSEPH REILLY REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER 3 YEAR D. MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE TO PREVENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMMITTEE * ERNEST SCHRIEFER REAPPOINTMENT CLASS II MEMBER/POLICE CHIEF 3 YEAR * SUSAN SWEETMAN REAPPOINTMENT CLASS IV MEMBER/PTA - 3 YEAR AND JOHN MCGEEHAN REAPPOINTED AS CHAIRMAN BY MAYOR SALKIN E. TRANSPORTATION BOARD * JAMES MAURO REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER - 3 YEAR * BARBARA VITALE REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER 3 YEAR F. YOUTH GUIDANCE COUNCIL * GEORGE BAUMANN REAPPOINTMENT LIAISON 3 YEAR * EVE CARUSO REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER 3 YEAR * BARBARA J. MCMORROW REAPPOINTMENT TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBER 3 YEAR G. TOWNSHIP PHYSICIANS * DR. LESLIE SOJKA, MEDICAL DOCTOR - REAPPOINTED FOR 2014 * DR. KENNETH FAISTL, MEDICAL DOCTOR - REAPPOINTED FOR 2014 * DR. MARK WHITE, PSYCHOLOGIST - REAPPOINTED FOR 2014

8 H. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS * THE ASBURY PARK PRESS - REDESIGNATED FOR 2014 * THE NEWS TRANSCRIPT - REDESIGNATED FOR 2014 * THE STAR LEDGER - REDESIGNATED FOR 2014 CONSENT AGENDA - Note: All matters listed under item designated "Consent Agenda" are considered routine by the Township Committee and will be enacted by one (1) motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired of any item, item will be considered separately. R-14-5 AUTHORIZING 2014 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS R-14-6 APPOINTING MARY D. TUFANO AS PUBLIC AGENCY COMPLIANCE OFFICER FOR 2014 R-14-7 REAPPOINTING TERESA WARNER AS FUTURE ASSESSMENT SEARCH OFFICER FOR 2014 R-14-8 REAPPOINTING MARY D. TUFANO AS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE AND PETER R. VALESI AS ALTERNATE FOR 2014 R-14-9 REAPPOINTING FRANCIS BOUTOTE AND FRANK KRAUSE AS CLASS II SPECIAL OFFICERS FOR 2014 R ADOPTION OF TEMPORARY BUDGET FOR 2014 R AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP OF FREEHOLD 2014 CASH MANAGEMENT PLAN R SETTING SALARIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2014 SALARY ORDINANCE R AUTHORIZING HEALTH CARE BENEFITS BUY OUTS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 47, SUBSECTION OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FREEHOLD R AUTHORIZING THE CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN TAX SALE CERTIFICATES DURING 2014 R AUTHORIZING VARIOUS ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN THROUGHOUT

9 2014 BY THE TAX ASSESSOR AND TAX COLLECTOR R R SETTING THE INTEREST RATE ON DELINQUENT TAXES CONSTITUTING AN AGREEMENT WITH CERTAIN STATE CONTRACT VENDORS R ESTABLISHING TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING DATES FOR 2014 Mrs. McMorrow read the Consent Agenda Resolutions and moved them for adoption, seconded by Mr. Ammiano. Mayor Salkin announced the following Sub-Committee assignments for LEGAL, JUSTICE, ETC. Township Attorney Municipal Court Magistrate Prosecutor Public Defender Shade Tree Commission CHAIRMAN: D. SALKIN B. MCMORROW Domestic Violence Program Gypsy Moth Coordinator Community Dispute Resolution Program FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION, ETC. CHAIRMAN: A. AMMIANO Township Administrator Township Clerk D. SALKIN Tax Collector Tax Assessor Personnel Relations Purchasing Labor Relations Insurance Treasurer Auditor Computer Services Communications Benefits Administration Parks and Recreation Environmental Commission SOCIAL SERVICES, PUBLIC WORKS, ETC. CHAIRMAN: T. COOK E. GOLUB Hospital Liaison Streets and Roads Department Cable T.V. Buildings and Grounds Street Name Review Committee Lake Topanemus Commission Water and Sewer Services Emergency Management Automotive Services LAW ENFORCEMENT, SERVICES, ACTIVITIES, ETC. Human Relations Council Transportation Board Public Information Officer Fire Bureau & Prevention First Aid Police Department CHAIRMAN: B. MCMORROW A. AMMIANO Senior Citizens Center Youth Guidance Board of Health Mosquito Control Animal Control Municipal Alliance

10 PLANNING, ZONING, ENGINEERING, ETC. CHAIRMAN: E. GOLUB T. COOK Planning Board Code Enforcement Engineering Historic Preservation Commission Board of Adjustment Rent Control Board Building Inspections Plumbing & Electrical Inspections Master Plan Coordinator Technical Review Committee FRHS Liaison FT Elementary School Liaison PERSONNEL COMMITTEE P. Valesi A. Ammiano B. McMorrow D. Salkin (Alternate) Mayor Salkin welcomed and recognized the dignitaries that were in attendance at the meeting from the Senate, the Assembly, Monmouth County Freeholders, Township/Borough Committeewomen and Committeemen from other towns, past and present Mayor s from Freehold Township and other towns and friends and family. Mayor Salkin asked for any comments or questions from the public. There being none, he asked for comments from the dais. Committeeman Cook spoke of his experiences in 2013 as a Committeeman and the many functions and events he was proud to have attended. He expressed his gratitude to all the volunteers on the boards and commissions and thanked them for their dedication. He thanked the employees for providing a high level of service to our residents. He thanked all the volunteer fire departments and first aid who always respond to emergencies. He thanked his wife for her support of his time spent with his commitment to the community. He thanked the members of the Township Committee for being great teachers and mentors to him. Committeeman Ammiano complimented Mayor McMorrow for an outstanding job as Mayor in He thanked Mr. Davison for all his advice and guidance. He thanked the employees of the Township and the residents whom he serves. He thanked his wife for her support and wished everyone a Happy Health New Year. Mr. Valesi thanked the Governing Body and Mayor McMorrow and said it was an honor to serve them. He thanked the Township employees for a great job, especially the Department of Public Works for clearing the snow the past 1 ½ days. He stated it was an honor to work with Mr. Davison and Mr. Munoz. Mr. Munoz wished the Governing Body a great year and Happy and Health New Year to everyone. Committeewoman McMorrow thanked the residents for re-electing her to another term. She said she is grateful for the opportunity to serve them. She thanked the members of the Police Department who do an outstanding job for us 24/7, along with our volunteer firefighters and our volunteer first aid squad. She thanked the Public Works Department who not only clear our streets of snow but last year they were instrumental in saving a life in the Recycling Center. She reviewed the many events she attended last year as Mayor and said it has been a joy. She thanked the many employees of Freehold Township and the Township Committee for all their support; along with Mr. Valesi and Mr. Davison for all their guidance. She thanked her husband and her friends for their understanding. She wished everyone a Happy and Health New Year.

11 Mayor Salkin thanked everyone for braving the weather to come to the meeting. He said is an honor and privilege to serve as mayor of his home town again. He explained why Freehold Township is a great location and how special it is. He thanked everyone for volunteering either as a coach, civic group, church group, as members of the armed services and as employees of the Township. He thanked the Police Department who serves and protects us 24/7, Department of Public Work employees and Mr. Valesi and Ms. Mladinov in Administration. Our staff is above average. We are 20% smaller than we were five years ago and everyone is working harder and doing more, but we work together as a team. He thanked the Township Committee and Mrs. McMorrow for a tremendous job last year as the Mayor. Lastly he thanked his family. Meeting adjourned at 7:24 pm. Teresa Warner, Township Clerk