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1 The Township Committee of the Township of Greenwich held a regular meeting on the above date with the following Township Committee members present: Mayor Dan Perez, Deputy Mayor Angelo Faillace, Committeeman Joseph Tauriello, Committeewoman Segal, and Committeeman Callari, Township Engineer Michael Finelli, Township Attorney Brent Carney, and Township Clerk Kimberly Viscomi. The Flag Salute was repeated Sunshine Law "Adequate notice of this meeting was given in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act by: Mailing a schedule of this meeting of the Township Committee to the Express-Times, and Newark Star Ledger newspapers, posting a copy thereof on the Township Bulletin Board, and filing a copy thereof with the Township Clerk". Public Comment This initial public comment period is reserved for public comment on agenda items only. Each member of the public shall be limited to 3 minutes to ensure completion of agenda items in a timely fashion Committeeman Tauriello made a motion, seconded by Committeewoman Segal to open public comment Tracy Herdlein of 431 Daniel Drive Spoke with the Committee regarding the new timing system utilized in Phillipsburg for the Swim Team. She stated that all towns have given donations towards this expense and that she has been since February attempting to receive the money from Greenwich in the amount of $2,500. She informed that the system needs to be paid for by the end of December. Committeeman Callari informed that he attended Recreation meeting and was just made informed of this situation and immediately referred this to the Township Attorney. He has questions as to how to have non-profit give donations to another non-profit. Attorney Carney informed that he is going to need more time to make a determination if it is ok for the Recreation Commission to pay to the swim team the $2,500. As there was no further public comment, Committeeman Tauriello made a motion, seconded by Committeewoman Segal to close public comment. Committeeman Tauriello made a motion, seconded by Committeeman Callari authorizing Attorney Carney to do research and to make a determination if it is allowed to make donation. Upon determination to inform CFO if payment in the amount of $2,500 can be funded and it so authorizing the CFO to pay this amount. 1

2 Mayor Perez presented Eagle Scout Certificates to James Maris, Andrew Knoble, and Benjamin McCormick. Ordinance AN ORDINANCE TO RENAME WASHINGTON STREET AS WASHINGTON STREET/KOBLER WAY Committeeman Tauriello made a motion, seconded by Committeewoman Segal to open public hearing on Ordinance Mayor Perez, Deputy Mayor Faillace, Committeeman Tauriello, Committeeman Callari, Committeewoman Segal and Township Engineer Finelli all gave praises to Gordon and thanked him for all his year of service to the Township as Tax Collector. Gordon Kobler thanked the Township Committee and all those involved and stated that this was the icing on the cake of all the praises he has received. He thanked his family and his friends. Committeewoman Segal made a motion, seconded by Committeeman Tauriello to close public comment on Ordinance Committeeman Tauriello made a motion, seconded by Committeeman Callari to adopt Ordinance

3 Executive Session December 19, 2013 EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances; and exist. WHEREAS, this public body is of the opinion that such circumstances presently NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Greenwich, County of Warren and State of New Jersey as follows: 1. The public shall be excluded from discussion of and action upon the hereinafter-specified subject matter. 2. The general nature of the subject matter to be discussed as follows: Pending Litigation Medarex v. Greenwich Township 3. It is anticipated at this time that the above stated subject matter will be made public at: When a decision has been rendered. 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. Committeeman Faillace made a motion, seconded by Committeewoman Segal to adopt the foregoing Resolution and enter into Executive Session. Committeewoman Segal made a motion, seconded by Committeeman Faillace to come out of Executive Session and reopen the meeting to the public Committeeman Faillace made a motion, seconded by Committeewoman Segal to authorize the Tax Attorney to proceed with the proposals as discussed in executive session. 3

4 Approval of Monthly Minutes: July 18, 2013 Regular / Executive Committeeman Faillace made a motion, seconded by Mayor Perez to approve the July 18 th minutes Segal, Faillace, Perez August 15, 2013 Regular / Executive Committeeman Faillace made a motion, seconded by Committeewoman Segal to approve the August 15 th minutes Segal, Faillace, Perez September 19, 2013 Regular / Executive Committeeman Faillace made a motion, seconded by Committeewoman Segal to approve the September 19 th minutes Segal, Faillace, Perez October 17, 2013 Regular / Executive Committeeman Faillace made a motion, seconded by Committeewoman Segal to approve the October 17 th minutes Segal, Faillace, Perez November 14, 2013 Regular / Executive Committeeman Faillace made a motion, seconded by Committeewoman Segal to approve the November 14 th minutes Segal, Faillace, Perez 4

5 Approval of Monthly Reports Court, Police, Squad Committeeman Faillace made a motion, seconded by Mayor Perez to approve the monthly reports Callari, Segal, Faillace, Perez Tauriello Payment of Bills and Claims Mayor Perez made a motion, seconded by Committeeman Faillace to approve the payment of bills and claims in the amount of $375, Callari, Faillace, Perez Segal Tauriello Chief Financial Officer provided to the Committee her monthly report. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CURRENT FUND APPROPRIATIONS Mayor Perez made a motion, seconded by Committeeman Faillace to approve resolution RESOLUTION RESOLUTION FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR 2012 AUDIT REPORT OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GREENWICH, WARREN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Mayor Perez made a motion, seconded by Committeeman Faillace to approve resolution

6 Resolutions: Refund Tax Overpayment Mayor Perez made a motion, seconded by Committeeman Faillace to approve resolution Refund Tax Lien Redemption Mayor Perez made a motion, seconded by Committeeman Faillace to approve resolution Mayor Perez Staging area for EPA Mayor Perez discussed with the Township Committee the request from the EPA regarding setting up a staging area for construction on township owned property. Deputy Mayor Faillace Committeeman Faillace presented to Mayor Perez and Committeewoman Segal token of appreciation for their service on the Township Committee. Telephone Contract Xtel This item was tabled after review from the Committee lien Affordable Housing Ms. Rotolo request for subordination of affordable housing Committeeman Tauriello made a motion, seconded by Mayor Perez to vote no action to be taken on this request. Economic Development Advisory Committee Committeeman Faillace informed that the State has a new program NJ Economic Act 2013 in which Greenwich Township qualifies for this program. 6

7 Committeeman Tauriello RFQ for 2014 Professionals Professional proposals were received for 2014 consideration. December 19, 2013 Committee Callari Blue Light Application Karl W. McAleer Committeeman Callari made a motion, seconded by Mayor Perez to approve Karl McAleer for blue light permit Kevin Young Red Light Application Committeeman Callari made a motion, seconded by Mayor Perez to approve Kevin Young for red light permit Joseph Mecsey IV Committeeman Callari made a motion, seconded by Mayor Perez to approve Joseph Mecsey IV for red light permit Committeewoman Segal Resolution Promotion of Sean McLaughlin to Sergeant, effective 12/20/13 Mayor Perez made a motion, seconded by Committeewoman Segal to approve resolution Segal, Faillace, Perez 7

8 Township Attorney Resolution Social Media Policy The Township Committee discussed this resolution and decided that there were additional areas that need to be addressed. They also discussed the Face book page for the Police Department that does not adhere to how the social media policy needs to be implemented. Committeeman Callari made a motion, seconded by Committeeman Tauriello to close down the Police department Face book page effective immediately, until all areas are addressed regarding this site and the social media policy that will be in place in the near future. Resolution Authorizing an Agreement by and between the Township of Greenwich and the County of Warren for Local Public Health Services Pursuant to the Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act. Mayor Perez made a motion, seconded by Committeeman Faillace to approve resolution Township Engineer Michael Finelli provided an updated report on the below listed items for the Committee to review and discuss. HIGHLANDS PLAN CONFORMANCE CAPITAL FACILITIES PLANNING PHILLIPSBURG REGIONAL WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (WMP) 2007 NJDOT SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL (SRTS) GRANT PROGRAM 2008 NJDOT SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL (SRTS) GRANT PROGRAM FIRE HOUSE LEASE AREA GREEN ACRES: PASSIVE RECREATIONAL PLAN DEVELOPMENT MUNICIPAL ROADWAY EVALUATION & IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT DUMONT ROAD STREET LIGHTING TOWNSHIP SINKHOLE REMEDIATION CONTRACT GREENWICH TOWNSHIP WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (WMP) TOWNSHIP OPEN SPACE (DOMINGUES PROPERTY) MORRIS CANAL / LOPATCONG CREEK RESTORATION & RELOCATION FEMA LOCAL AID INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING 8

9 1500 WEST AVENUE NJDOT ROW VACATION RAVINE ROAD NUI/ELIZABETHTOWN GAS CO. NEW VILLAGE-WARREN GLEN PIPELINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT RLR CAMERAS: US ROUTE 22 NJDOT 2012 TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT (TE) GRANT PROGRAM DUMONT ROAD RESURFACING: NJDOT FY2013 STATE AID GRANT JCP&L SUBSTATION BUFFER: WASHINGTON STREET TWP. CONSTRUCTION PERMIT/CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (C.O.) CHECKLIST NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS AT WARREN STREET THE OLD SCHOOL (NORTH MAIN STREET) PUMP STATION REPAIR CONTRACT ROUTE 173 BRIDGE OVER THE POHATCONG CREEK OUTDOOR DIGITAL DISPLAY/MESSAGE SIGN 2014 NJDOT TRUST FUND GRANT PROGRAM AGNES HAMLEN MEMORIAL PARK 30.POHATCONG VALLEY GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION (OU2) PROJECT 31.SUPPLEMENTAL SPEED LIMIT & WARNING SIGNAGE STRYKER S ROAD PARKING LOT FOR MORRIS CANAL WALKING PATH Executive Session WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances; and exist. WHEREAS, this public body is of the opinion that such circumstances presently NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Greenwich, County of Warren and State of New Jersey as follows: 1. The public shall be excluded from discussion of and action upon the hereinafter-specified subject matter. 2. The general nature of the subject matter to be discussed as follows: Contract Negotiations, Pending Litigation 3. It is anticipated at this time that the above stated subject matter will be made public at: When a decision has been rendered. 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. 9

10 Committeeman Faillace made a motion, seconded by Committeewoman Segal to adopt the foregoing Resolution and enter into Executive Session. Mayor Perez made a motion, seconded by Committeewoman Segal to come out of Executive Session and reopen the meeting to the public. Mayor Perez made a motion, seconded by Committeeman Faillace to approve the DPW contract as discussed in Executive Session and authorize the Mayor to sign contract with changes to the salary adjusted. Police Contract Committeeman Tauriello made a motion, seconded by Mayor Perez to authorize the Labor Attorney to work with and negotiate the Police contract for the Township. Adjourn As there was no further business, Committeeman Callari made a motion, seconded by Committeeman Tauriello to adjourn the meeting at 12:02 AM Kimberly Viscomi, RMC Township Clerk/Administrator 10

Reading of the Open Public Meetings Act Notice by the Township Clerk

Reading of the Open Public Meetings Act Notice by the Township Clerk Adequate notice of this meeting was given in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act by: 1. Mailing a schedule of this meeting