* March 2, Workshop Meeting + Executive Session * March 16,201 0 Regular Meeting + Executive Session

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1 PAGE 1 1. Meeting Called to Order Mayor Walsh called this meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Opening Statement and Roll Call Deputy Township Clerk Wollman read the opening statement. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Robert F. Walsh, Deputy Mayor Angela W. Dalton, Councilwoman Susan S. Clark, Councilwoman Pauline M. Smith. Also present: Township Manager Helene Schlegel, Township Attorney McKenna Kingdon, Deputy Township Clerk Penny Wollman, Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Filiatreault, Township Engineer Bill IVunziato. Absent: Councilman William J. Gotto. 2. 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 Litigation- Fox and Hurley vs Township of Howell, Docket No. MON-L ; Personnel- SOA & PBA Negotiations. The Township Council will reconvene in public session thereafter. Councilwoman Smith made a motion, seconded by Deputy Mayor Dalton. Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Dalton, Mayor Walsh. Meeting reconvened 7:40 P.M. 3. Pledge ofallegiance. Moment of silence to recognize soldiers overseas. 4. Acceptance of Minutes of Previous Meetings * March 2, Workshop Meeting + Executive Session * March 16,201 0 Regular Meeting + Executive Session Executive Session Minutes for Public Release * March 2, 2010 * March 16,20 10 Deputy Mayor Dalton made a motion to accept the above referenced minutes. seconded by Councilwoman Clark. Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Dalton, Mayor Walsh. 5. Reports of Township Officials Township Engineer Nuniato reported that the Ford Road project is complete; topping will begin the first week in June. The next phase will go out to bid. Mr. Nunziato stated that there are two upcoming NJDOT projects - 1) Entire length of Route 9 in Howell: 2) Shoulder work on Route 33 and 34, further details will be provided to the governing body when they are available. CFO Filiatreault reported that the Township had a TAN (tax anticipation note) sale for cash flow borrowing,.82% interest rate.

2 PAGE 2 Councilwoman Clark stated that she had attended a benefit for the Child Advocacy Center, a center based in Freehold to help children who have been abused and neglected. Further information can be found at their website, Friends of the Child Advocacy Center. Councilwoman Smith stated that the Mo~lrnouth County Historical Commission hosts a tour around Monmouth County on Saturday, May 1 st from 10:OO AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday, May 2"d from Noon to 5:00 PM. Local Historical Societies participate and will include the MacKenzie House and Ardena School Museum. Councilwoman Smith commented on the Howell Dog Park stating that she has read all the information provided including letters and s from a resident. Councilwoman Smith stated that there are several questions she had about the Dog Park that were asked as well in an such as: Who is going to monitor that dogs are all licensed and have had their shots? Monitor that owners pick up the dog's excrement? Who will police the aggressive dogs from the submissive dogs? Medical care if there is a dog fight - or dog attacks person? Who will fill in holes that the dogs dig / insurance if someone gets hurt. Will children be allowed in the dog park? Questioned the perimeter / policy of the dog park. Councilwoman Smith asked that the dog park be put on hold until all questions are answered. Councilwoman Smith stated that she has not seen an Environmental Report or any Plans for the property. Comment that property was paid for with Green Acres money. Councilwoman Clark suggested that Councilwoman Smith attend the next Recreation Advisory Committee meeting on Thursday, May 13 at 7:30 - Dog Park plans would be available there. Recogrzition - Naming of Park Contest, Soldier Memorial Park, Shawn Drew Pr*oclamation - Arbor Day on Friday, April 30,2010 Pr*oclamation - National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 6,2010 Preserztation - Metedecon k Watershed Protection Alliance, Barbara Dixel, Representative. Mrs. Dixel reported on the Preliminary Watershed Plan Goals and Objectives. The Stakeholder Advisory Committee Kickoff Meeting was held on January 13, The over-riding goal is to preserve the Metedeconk River as a viable water supply source for the region, protect the health of the Bamegat Bay Estuary, eliminate water quality impairments and attain compliance with the surface and water quality standards throughout the watershed. Mrs. Dixel asked that the governing body consider hosting the June Metedeconk Watershed Protection Alliance meeting at Town Hall. Mayor Walsh stated that the governing body will discuss this request later in the meeting.

3 PAGE 3 6. Hearing of Citizens Grace Abramov, 26 Glenmore Road. Ms. Abramov asked if the brush pick up zones are the same as the bulk pick up zones. DPW Director responded that the brush pick up started last month and stated that the schedules are available on the Township's website. Bill Hitzel, 5 Irene Boulevard. Mr. Hitzel expressed concern and asked for some clarification with the Ford Road construction. Mr. Hitzel stated that during the Ford Road construction project, his mature pine tree roots were exposed, and was concerned that the trees will be damaged in the future because of this. Mr. Hitzel also spoke of the subcontractor crushing his flowers and severing the invisible dog fence. Township Attorney Kingdon suggested that Mr. Hitzel file a Notice of Tort Claim with the Township Clerk's Office. Township Engineer Nunziato and DPW Director Jeff Cramer will visit the residence. Barbara Dixel, The Villages. Mrs. Dixel asked for an explanation of Resolution 7A.48 -NJDEP Forestry Grant, 2009 Business Stimulus Fund, for $7,000, and asked what type and where the trees are being planted. DPW Director Cramer responded that the trees will be planted along Cascades Avenue bordering Deenvood Park. Mrs. Dixel questioned Resolution 7A.38- Authorize Dedication of Rider, Gifts and Bequests - Construction of Dog Park. Township Attorney Kingdon responded that there was a discussion to have the Recreation Advisory Committee obtain donations for the dog park. This resolution authorizes the Township to set up an account to accept cash donations for the dog park. Mrs. Dixel requested the governing body pull Resolution 7A.38 stating that there have been bald eagles flylng at the dog park location and also questioned what precautions are being taken for run off of dog waste into streams. Councilwoman Clark stated that this information will be brought back to the Recreation Advisory Committee for discussion. Mayor Walsh suggested that Mrs. Dixel attend the May 13 Recreation Advisory Committee. Vince Laraia, 56C The Villages. Mr. Laraia questioned the impact that the Township's volunteer emergency services may have when the Township passes its budget. Mayor Walsh stated that the Township hasn't discussed the volunteer services during the budget session. Deputy Mayor Dalton stated that there is no proposal to reduce that line item. Close Hearing of Citizens. 8:50 PM 7. Consent Agenda Council reviewed and discussed the Consent Agenda. Deputy Mayor Dalton made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilwoman Clark. Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Dalton, Mayor Walsh. 7A. Resolutions R A. 1 Authorize Refund of Recreation Program Fees

4 PAGE 4 R A.2 Authorize Refund of Construction Permit, Centex Homes, Equestra at Colts Neck Crossing, Block 182, Lot 326, 19 East Milan Boulevard R A.3 Authorize Tax Foreclosure Property List for 2010 R A.4 Authorize Establishment of Procedures for Approving Township Council Regular and Executive Session Meeting Minutes and Release of Same R A.5 Authorize the Return of Escrow Interest Earned, John & Joanne McElwee, Case No R A.6 Authorize the Return of Escrow Interest Earned, Donald Vona, Case No R A.7 Authorize the Return of Escrow Interest Earned, Kennedy Kowalski, Case No R A.8 Authorize the Return of Escrow Interest Earned, Oak Leaf Properties, Case R A.9 No Authorize the Return of Escrow Interest Earned, Vincent Tantillo, Case No R A. 10 Authorize the Return of Escrow Interest Earned, Anthony Leopardi, Case No R A. 1 1 Authorize the Return of Escrow Interest Earned, Cynthia Labella, Case No R A. 12 Authorize the Return of Escrow Interest Earned, David Plantinida, Case No R A. 13 Authorize the Return of Escrow Interest Earned, JVJ Builders, Case No R A.14 Authorize the Return of Escrow Interest Earned, Keith Gruber, Case No R A. 15 Authorize the Return of Escrow Interest Earned, Mordechai Glebhauer, Case No R A.16 Authorize the Return of Escrow Interest Earned, Michael Surgent, Case No R A. 17 Authorize the Return of Escrow Interest Earned, Mark Verdoni, Case No R A. 18 Authorize the Return of Escrow Interest Earned, Nathan Solinsky, Case No R A. 19 Authorize the Return of Escrow Interest Earned, Oakerson 33 Associates, Case No R A.20 Authorize the Return of Escrow Interest Earned, The Cabin, Case No R A.2 1 Authorize the Return of Escrow Interest Earned, Sheet Metal Workers Union, Case No R A.22 Authorize the Return of Certain Guarantees, Manasquan River Park, Section 3, Case No. SD-2779 R A.23 Authorize the Return of Unused Escrow Funds, St. John Development, Block 42, Lot 36, Lakewood Farmingdale Road, Case No. SD-2911 R A.24 Authorize Amendment to Resolution R , Authorize the Return of a Portion of Application Fees, Road Opening Permit # & , NJ American Water Company, Block 137, Lot 52.03, Case No. SP-916

5 PAGE 5 R A.25 Authorize a Waiver from the Road Opening Moratorium, Carmella Narcisi, 12 1 Porter Road R A.26 Authorize Acceptance of Performance Guarantee, Southview at Casino, Casino Drive, Site Improvements, Case No. SD-2890 R A.27 Authorize Return of Unused Sanitary Sewer Inspection Fees, Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts, Route 524, Case No R A.28 Authorize Release of Maintenance Guarantee, Lanes Mill Crossing, Route 9 North, Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Case No. SP-855 R A.29 Action taken by the govei-ning body on April 6, R A.30 Action taken by the govevniizg body on Apvil6, R A.3 1 Action taken by the govevning body on Apvil6, R A.32 Action taken by the govei8ning body on April 6, R A.33 Action taken by the governing body on Apvil6, R A.34 Action taken by the governing body on April 6, R A.35 Action taken bjl the goveiening bod^, on Api-il 6, R A.36 Authorize the Marketing of Recyclable Materials Recovered through a Recycling Program (Leaves) without Public Bidding R A.37 Authorize Acceptance of Project, Payment of Retainage including the Closeout Change Order and Acceptance of Maintenance Bond, Capital to Coast Bike Path, Contract #08-10 R A.38 Authorize Dedication of Rider, Gifts and Bequests - Construction of Dog Park) R A.39 Authorize the Return of the Full Cash Repair Deposit Guarantee, Road Opening Permit # , Nickolas Tuyahov for 6 Burdge Drive R A.40 Authorize Acceptance of Performance Guarantee, Flo TV Inc.1Media Flo USA Wireless Communications, Block 78.10, Lot 37, Clayton Road, Site Improvements, Case No R A.41 Authorize Release of Performance Guarantee, Howell Point Swim Club, Block 168, Lot 4.01, 22 Howell Road, Site Improvements, Case Number R A.42 Authorize Return of Unused Escrow Funds, Fellowship Chapel, Block 42, Lot 70, Newtons Comer Road, Case No. SP-859 R A.43 Authorize Return of Unused Escrow Funds, George Snyder, Block 92, Lot 8.02, Addison Road, Case No. SD-2936 R A.44 Authorize Return of Unused Sewer & Water Review Escrow Funds, Raven Associates, Anchor Concrete, Yellowbrook Road, Block 177, Lots 63.01, 65, & , Case No. SP-772

6 PAGE 6 R A.45 Authorize Return of Unused Sewer & Water Review Escrow Funds, Fellowship Chapel, Block 42, Lot 70,495 Newtons Comer Road, Case No. SP-859 R A.46 Authorize Return of Unused Sewer & Water Review Escrow Funds, FNC Realty Corp, Best Buy, Block 79, Lots 78 & 79, Route 9 South & Friendship Road, Case No. SP-887 R A.47 Authorize Return of Unused Sewer & Water Review Escrow Funds, Frank DeFrancesco, Block 71, Lot 5,6823 Route 9, Case No R A.48 Authorize Acceptance of NJDEP Forestry Grant, 2009 Business Stimulus Fund, for $7, R A.49 Authorize Approval to submit a Grant Application and Execute a Grant Agreement with the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the Reconstruction of Bridge, Echo Lake 7B Motions 7B.1 Renewal of Coin Operated Games License, Scooters, 6782 Route 9 South 7B.2 Renewal of Coin Operated Games License, Hungry Quail, 8 Ramtown Greenville Road 7B.3 Resignation of Benevolent Animal Response Committee Member (B.A.R.C.) Member, Linda Hernandez, Term Expires B.4 Resignation of Recreation Advisory Committee Member, Paul Murray, Term Expires I B.5 Resignation of Economic Development Committee Member, John Forman, Term Expires /20 12 Public Hearing on Ordinances 8~ Land Use, Ant end Application Checklist Mayor Walsh read Ordinance Adoption Statement. Ordinance No introduced and passed on first reading on 4/6/10 and published, according to law, is now being taken up for further consideration and public hearing. Affidavit of publication of this ordinance in the Asbury Park Press on 4/91] 0 is submitted and it is noted that a copy of the ordinance has been posted on the bulletin board in the municipal building and that copies were available to the general public upon request. Deputy Township Clerk Wollman read title of Ordinance. An Ordinance of the Township of Howell, Monmouth County, New Jersey Amending Chapter 188 Land Use Application Checklist

7 PAGE 7 Public Hearing on Ordinance No public comment. Councilwoman Clark made a motion to adopt Ordinance and that notice of its passage and adoption be published in the 4/30/10 issue of the Asbury Park Press, seconded by Deputy Mayor Dalton. Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Dalton, Mayor Walsh. 8A Amend Chapter 265, Snow and Ice Mayor Walsh read Ordinance Adoption Statement. Ordinance No introduced and passed on first reading on 4/6/10 and published, according to law, is now being taken up for further consideration and public hearing. Affidavit of publication of this ordinance in the Asbury Park Press on 4/9/10 is submitted and it is noted that a copy of the ordinance has been posted on the bulletin board in the municipal building and that copies were available to the general public upon request. Deputy Township Clerk Wollman read title of Ordinance. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 265 Entitled Snow and Ice of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of Howell Public Hearing on Ordinance No public comment. Deputy Mayor Dalton made a motion to adopt Ordinance and that notice of its passage and adoption be published in the 4/30/10 issue of the Asbury Park Press, seconded by Councilwoman Clark. Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Dalton, Mayor Walsh. 9A. Introduction of Ordina~zces 9A.l Land Use, Buffers and Screening Deputy Mayor Dalton 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 5/25/10 at 7:30 PM, prevailing time, in the Municipal Building. Councilwoman Smith seconded the motion. Deputy Township Clerk Wollman read title of Ordinance. An Ordinance of the Township of Howell Amending the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of Howell Chapter Entitled Buffers and Screening and Repealing Chapter Entitled Buffers Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Dalton, Mayor Walsh.

8 PAGE 8 9A Laird Use, Community Design Standards, Non-Residential Councilwoman Clark 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 5/25/10 at 7:30 PM, prevailing time, in the Municipal Building. Deputy Mayor Dalton seconded the motion. Deputy Township Clerk Wollman read title of Ordinance. An Ordinance of the Township of Howell Amending Article XXV Community Design Standards of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of Howell Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Dalton, Mayor Walsh. 9A Land Use, Conzmunity Design Standards, Residential Councilwoman Clark read Ordinance Introduction Statement. Motion to introduce Ordinance No on first reading by title and to order the same to be published in the 4/30/10 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 5/25/10 at 7:30 PM, prevailing time, in the Municipal Building. Deputy Mayor Dalton seconded the motion. Deputy Township Clerk Wollman read title of Ordinance. An Ordinance of the Township of Howell Amending Article XIV Design Standards of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of Howell Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Dalton, Mayor Walsh. Discussiolz Defeated Sclzool Board Budgets Both Local and Freehold Regional High School District Budgets were defeated. Mayor Walsh stated he had a conference call with the 7 other Mayors yesterday regarding the FRHSD budget and will bring information back to this governing body. There is a meeting scheduled between the Freehold Regional High School District and constitueilt towns regarding the defeated school district budget on Wednesday, May 5th. Mayor Walsh stated that if the 8 mayors don't agree on the dollar amount to cut from the budget, it will go to the State. May 19 deadline for both FRHSD and Local Board of Education reviews and final cut resolutions. Mayor Walsh reminded the governing body that the Council does not have the final say on what the school districts cut, but can only recommend a dollar amount. The districts have the right to appeal it to the Commissioner.

9 PAGE 9 Township Manager Schlegel asked for direction if there will be two Council members meeting with the local Board of Education regarding their defeated school budget. Also, Mrs. Schlegel questioned the governing body on hiring an auditor for the school budget. Deputy Mayor Dalton and Councilwoman Clark will be the representatives for the review of the Local School Board Budget. Mayor Walsh will be the representative for the review of the FRHSD School Board Budget. Councilwoman Smith stated she would attend, with Mayor Walsh, the FRHSD meeting on May 5. Auditor to Review School Budget Councilwoman Clark made a motion to appoint an Auditor to Review the defeated Local School Board Budget, not to exceed $10,000.00, seconded by Councilwoman Smith. Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Smith, Mayor Walsh. Nays: Mrs. Dalton. Special Meeting - Defeated School Budgets for the School Year Mayor Walsh called for a Special Meeting on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 6:30 PM for the purpose of reviewing the Defeated School Budgets for the School Year. Mayor Walsh asked the Township Clerk to see if Middle School North was available for this special meeting. Metedecon k Watershed Protection Alliance Meeting The Township Council agreed to host the next meeting at Town Hall for the Metedeconk Watershed Protection Alliance. Strategic Planning A dvisoiy Conznzittee Councilwoman Clark stated that a draft resolution has been provided to each Council member which establishes a Strategic Planning Advisory Committee. Councilwoman Clark stated that she felt this Committee should meet for 3 months, every 2 weeks. The Resolution provides general duties and principals for this committee and asked that this resolution be listed on the Township Council's next meeting agenda. Councilwoman Smith requested that Counciln~an Gotto be present for the discussion or action on this resolution. 10. Information Student Gover-runent Day - Tuesday, May 11, Student Govevnnzent Mock Meeting, Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 6100 P.M. 12. Meeting Dates: Workshop Meeting - Tuesday, May 11,2010 Executive Session 6:30 P.M. Regular Session 7:30 P.M. Special Meeting - Tuesday, May 18,2010 6:30 P.M.

10 PAGE 10 Regular Meeting - Tuesday, May 25,2010 Executive Sessioiz 6:30 P.M. Regular. Sessiolz 7.30 P.M. 13. Adjournment Deputy Mayor Dalton made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilwoman Clark. Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Dalton, Mayor Walsh. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. P Res ectfull submitted, Bruce Davis Township Clerk Township of Howell

11 Executive Session Minutes for Public Release EXECUTIVE SESSION 6:30 PM APRIL 27,2010 PAGE 1 Present: Mayor Robert F. Walsh, Deputy Mayor Angela W. Dalton, Councilwoman Pauline M. Smith. Also present: Township Manager Helene Schlegel, Township Attorney McKenna Kingdon, Deputy Township Clerk Penny Wollman. Absent: Councilman William J. Gotto, Councilwoman Susan S. Clark. Litigation Fox and Hurley vs Township of Howell, Docket No. MON-L Discussion. Township Attorney Kingdon reported that Donna Miller has been removed as AST's expert. The trial date was scheduled for May 17, 2010 but due to the expert being removed, the date may be changed. Action To Be Taken. No action to be taken by the governing body this evening. Personnel SOA & PBA Negotiations Discussion. Township Manager Schlegel stated that she is continuing negotiations with the SOA and PBA with regards to the $600,000 cut to the Police Budget and is optimistic that it may be settled by the end of this week. Action To Be Taken. No action to be taken by the governing body this evening. Motion to adjourn, moved by Councilwoman Smith, seconded by Councilwoman Dalton. aye. Meeting adjourned at 7:05 P.M. All Respectfully submitted, --. Bruce Davis Township Clerk Township of Howell