REGULAR MEETING. Following the flag salute a roll call of committee members present.

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1 REGULAR MEETING The Franklin Township Committee held its regular monthly meeting at 7:01 pm on Monday, March 5, Mayor Jeff DeAngelis opened the meeting in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act Chapter 231, P.L having been duly advertised and a copy posted in the office of the Township Clerk. Following the flag salute a roll call of committee members present. ROLL CALL OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:,,, Jacob, Mike Toretta, Mayor Jeff DeAngelis, (5) Present. Present were: Denise L. Becton, Municipal Clerk, Mike Finelli, Engineer, Raymond Read, OEM, Ron Read, DPW Foreman, Jim Onembo, Zoning/Code Enforcement, Roger Bulava, Recycling. CONSENT AGENDA: (One Roll Call to approve the following agenda items 2-4) 2. MINUTES a. Regular Meeting Minutes of February 5, RESOLUTIONS a. Resolution RE: Budget Transfer b. Resolution RE: Tax Refund B16 L RAFFLES a. RA# RE: Huntington s Disease, #RA2018-2, On-Site Tricky Tray, April 15, 2018 at The Willows b. RA# RE: Huntington s Disease #RA2018-3, On-Site 50/50, April 15, 2018 at The Willows TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN WARREN COUNTY, STATE OF NEW JERSEY RESOLUTION BUDGET TRANSFER APPROPRIATION RESERVES WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-58 and 59 authorizes transfers from certain budget appropriations where it is expected that it will be insufficient, and WHEREAS, it is reasonable expected that certain appropriations will not be sufficient for contemplated expenditures; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer of Franklin Township, County of Warren, State of New Jersey, is hereby instructed to adjust the financial records in accordance with the provision of this Resolution: CURRENT FUND Account: From: To: Employee Group Insurance OE $6,376.50

2 On motion by Dave Guth and seconded by the aforenoted Resolution be adopted as read. Roll Call Vote Yes No Absent/Abstained Dave Guth Mike Toretta Mayor Jeff DeAngelis (5) Yes (0) No (0) Absent Motion carried RESOLUTION NO WHEREAS, an overpayment of taxes was made by the homeowner on Block 16 Lots 20.21, and WHEREAS, the homeowner has requested a refund check be issued, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Committee authorize the Tax Collector to refund the sum of $ to Michael Ziarnowski and Soo Lin, 5 Pohat Ct., Washington, NJ On motion by Dave Guth and seconded by the aforenoted Resolution be adopted as read. Roll Call Vote Yes No Absent/Abstained Dave Guth Mike Toretta Mayor Jeff DeAngelis (5) Yes (0) No (0) Absent Motion carried On motion by Dave Guth and seconded by to approve the Consent Agenda items above, abstained from the meeting minutes only. Unanimous Vote for all other items.

3 Introduction of 2018 Municipal Budget: Introduction of 2018 Municipal Budget, Resolutions , 34 and 35 were presented for adoption (By Title Only). TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN COUNTY OF WARREN STATE OF NEW JERSEY RESOLUTION # WHEREAS, the 2018 Local Municipal Budget was introduced on the 5th day of March, 2018; and, WHEREAS, during the fiscal year 2018 the Township of Franklin has been allocated a state grant for various programs in the amount of $47, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that petition be made herewith to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services that the 2018 Local Municipal Budget include a special item of revenue under the heading of "Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated with Prior Written Consent of Director of Local Government Services-Public and Private Revenues Offset with Appropriations: Clean Communities Program Prior Year Unapprop. $ 12, NJDOT Grant - Additional Maple Ave - PY Unapprop. 26, Recycling Tonnage - Prior Year Unapprop. 8, $ 47, On Motion by and seconded by the aforenoted Resolution be adopted as read. Roll Call Vote Yes No Absent/Abstained Jeff DeAngelis, Mayor (5)Yes (0) No (0) Absent Motion carried TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN COUNTY OF WARREN STATE OF NEW JERSEY RESOLUTION-# WHEREAS, the Township of Franklin is holding a meeting on March 5, 2018, for the purpose of introducing the 2018 Municipal Budget and conducting other matters; and, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Franklin, Warren County, New Jersey, that the Township of Franklin hereby petitions the

4 Capital Improvements 56, Statutory Expenditures 99, Debt Service 299, Reserve for Delinquent Taxes 660, Total 2018 Municipal Budget $2,244, Municipal Tax Rate $0.263 On Motion by and seconded by the aforenoted Resolution be adopted as read. Roll Call Vote Yes No Absent/Abstained Mayor Jeffrey DeAngelis (5)Yes (0) No (0) Absent Motion carried TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN COUNTY OF WARREN STATE OF NEW JERSEY RESOLUTION # WHEREAS, the provisions of the Township of Franklin s open space ordinance allows the township committee to set the open space tax rate annually within a specified range; and, WHEREAS, the township committee desires to set municipal open space tax rate at $0.01 per $100 of assessed valuation for the 2018 calendar year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Franklin that election be made to set the municipal open space tax rate at $0.01 per $100 of assessed valuation for the 2018 calendar year. On Motion by and seconded by the aforenoted Resolution be adopted as read. Roll Call Vote Yes No Absent/Abstained Jeff DeAngelis, Mayor (5)Yes (0) No (0) Absent Motion carried

5 Introduction/Adoption of Additional Resolutions RESOLUTUION RESOLUTION OF THE TONWSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF WARREN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2(b)(3) TO ENTER INTO A INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED COOPERATIVE ENTITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING FIRE APPARATUS WHEREAS, the Franklin Township, is established and operating pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-70 to ; and, WHEREAS, the Franklin Township, is authorized pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2(b)(3) to use alternative procurement methods by entering into nationally recognized cooperative agreement; and; WHEREAS, Houston-Galveston Area Counsel is a regional planning commission and political subdivision of the State of Texas operating under Chapter 391, Texas Local Government Code; and, WHEREAS, Houston-Galveston Area Counsel is authorized to contract with eligible entities for the purchase of goods and services; and, WHEREAS, Houston-Galveston Area Counsel has instituted a cooperative purchasing program under which it contracts with eligible entities; and, WHEREAS, Franklin Township desires to contract with Houston-Galveston Area Counsel; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that: 1. The Franklin Township Fire Department of Franklin Township, Warren County, NJ is hereby authorized to execute complete any necessary paperwork required to enter into an inter-local agreement the Houston-Galveston Area Counsel; 2. All activities under this agreement will be in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations, Ordinances and laws in effect or promulgated during the term of the agreement; 3. The initial period of the agreement shall be for the balance of the Calendar year; 4. The agreement shall thereafter automatically be renewed annually for each succeeding fiscal year, provided that such renewal shall not have the effect of extending the period in which any payments are due under any contract entered into for the purchase of fire apparatus pursuant to this agreement; 5. The purchase of any product will be in accordance with procedures established by the Houston-Galveston Area Counsel and in accordance with the Laws of the State of New Jersey; 6. Any payments made pursuant to the agreement will be in accordance with

6 On Motion by Dave Guth and seconded by Mike Toretta the aforenoted Resolution be adopted as read. Roll Call Vote Yes No Absent/Abstained Jeff DeAngelis, Mayor (5)Yes (0) No (0) Absent Motion carried DISCUSSIONS/APPROVALS/EECUTIONS: New Window Caulking/Order of Additional Windows A quote was provided by JP Group in the amount of $2,379 to prep existing caulk to the brick at the replaced window units. A quote from Easton Glass for the purchase of additional windows as follow: 2 additional operable windows to be installed, one in the OEM office the other in the Tax Collector s Office, Replace all other windows in the Tax Collector s Office, lastly, replace all glass in the Historical Commission s storage room. Total amount of quote $3,315. On Motion by and seconded by to approve the quote for caulking from JP Group $2,379 and the quote from Easton Glass for the purchase of Additional Windows $3,315 from appropriate Bond Monies. Roll Call Vote Yes No Absent/Abstained Jeff DeAngelis, Mayor (5)Yes (0) No (0) Absent Motion carried New Front Doors/Replacement of 2 Community Center Doors A quote was obtained to fix/replace the deteriorating entrance doors on the front of the municipal building from JP Group in the amount of $16,431. If we were to decide to use the existing doors the quote would be $5,986 less from the above quoted price. Quotes, also, received, from JP Group, to replace the Community Center Entrance Door in the amount of $3,987 and the Community Center Side Door in the amount of $3,845. Further discussion to ensue next month and Committeeman Ferri will reach out to additional vendors for additional quotes to compare, accordingly. Resolution Opposing NJDOT Route 80 Rock Mitigation Project through the Delaware Water Gap

7 I WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department oftransportation (NJDOT) intends to build a series of high industrial fences and a GO-foot concrete pyramid called a "rockfall berm" along Route 80 through the Delaware Water Gap; and WHEREAS, the proposed Route 80 Rockfall Mitigation will be built on lands located in Knowlton and Hardwick Townships and the Delaware National Water Gap Park; and WHEREAS, stakeholders Knowlton Township and Hardwick Township have formally opposed the project, and have not given their permission for this project within their boundaries; and WHEREAS, construction of the Route 80 fence is slated to begin in 2020, may last two years, and will cost between $55 and $58 million dollars according to NJDOT estimates; and.' I WHEREAS, the stated intent of the fence and concrete berm is to prevent rockfall; and WHEREAS, the NJDOT's Concept Development Report acknowledges that "NJDOT provided limited rockfall event data, and the actual frequency of rock activity is unknown" for this project; and WHEREAS, there are no documented rockfall events nor any recollections of significant rockfall events over the last ten years within Area "D" portion of the project where the concrete pyramid is to be placed; and WHEREAS, there are 70 to 80 motor vehicle accidents on Route 80 in this section of Route 80 annually due to speed and poor road conditions yet this project involves Ino road improvements; and WHEREAS, two years of construction on Route 80 will have significant negative impact on residents and on emergency personnel's ability to get to nearby hospitals; and WHEREAS, the Delaware Water Gap is a nationally prominent scenic wonder and a gateway to the one of the most widely used National Parks in the nation; and WHEREAS, the proposed project will directly impact the viewshkd ofthe Appalachian Trail, which has an entrance at the Delaware Water Gap Park; and WHEREAS, the income generated by tourism to the Delaware Water Gap and the scenic value of Northwest New Jersey will likely be negativelvimpacted by the proposed fence; and WHEREAS, the millions of dollars appropriated for this non-essential project could be better directed to creating a safe passageway on Route 80 itself through the Delaware Water Gap. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IS RESOLVED on this 26nd day of February 2018, the Warren County Governing Officials Association opposes the current NJDOT Route 80 Rockfall Mitigation Project and requests the assistance of the following elected representatives in halting the current NJDOT project. 1) U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer 2) U.S. Senator Cory Booker 3) U.S. Senator Bob Menendez 4) State Senator Steven Oroho 5) State Assemblyman Parker Space 6) State Assemblyman Harold Wirths 7) Warren County Freeholders Ed Smith, Jason Sarnoski, and Rick Gardner BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Warren County Governing Officials Association encourages the NJDOT

8 Renewal of Woolf Farms, LLC, Farming of Beidleman Road Property, Block 16 Lot 9.02 Attorney Benbrook reviewed the previous/expiring contract and advised, via , that we can extend this agreement with Mr. Woolf for one more term, by Resolution, and not seek additional Bids before renewing. On Motion by and seconded by Mike Toretta to renew this contract for an additional 3 year term accordingly with Mr. Woolf. Roll Call Vote Yes No Absent/Abstained Jeff DeAngelis, Mayor (5)Yes (0) No (0) Absent Motion carried OLD BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF: Final Reading and Adoption of Ordinance Salary Ordinance On motion by and seconded by Dave Guth to open the Public Hearing. No Public Comments On motion by Mike Toretta and seconded by to close the Public Hearing and adopt. Ordinance Salary Ordinance On motion by Committeeperson and seconded by Mayor Jeff DeAngelis the aforenoted Ordinance be adopted. Roll Call Vote Yes No Absent/Abstain Jeff DeAngelis, Mayor (5) Yes (0) No (1) Absent Motion carried REPORTS/UPDATES:

9 We have been advised in a June 16, from NJDEP that there are three (3) options with regard to the most recent grant allotment received for $19,000 via correspondence from the NJDEP dated, 2/12/14. a. Don't accept the grant and don't do any additional work and see what comes out of the new Waster Management Planning Act regulations. b. Submit a new scope of work which includes a request for funding for septic density zoning. c. Complete septic density zoning without funding from the State. This matter was discussed at the July 7, 2014 TC Meeting, and the Committee decided to choose Option "a" as outlined above. Based upon that decision, our office, via letter dated July 15, 2014 notified the NJDEP of the Township's decision. A copy of this letter was provided to the Township for their information and records. 2. Pohatcong Valley Groundwater Contamination (OU2) Potable Water Main Extension Project As prompted by Mayor Butler, our Office has been in recent contact with Theresa Hwilka, EPA, regarding the Township applying for and securing reimbursement for the Township's expenses/fees associated with this Project to date. Although there has not been much work conducted recently, this Project dates back to 2012, and the Township has not applied, nor secured any reimbursement on this Project to date. Dawson Bloom of our Office has made contact with Ms. Hwilka, who has provided both a Form and instructions relative to the Township providing the EPA with the required supporting information to apply for reimbursement. I would recommend that the Township move forward towards developing the information necessary to make the required submission to the EPA to secure the Township's appropriate reimbursement for this Project. Authorization for this work was provided at the March 2, 2015 TC meeting. Our Office recently compiled all the information, including the EPA Task Breakdown Spreadsheet, and supporting Vouchers for submittal to the EPA for Reimbursement. We submitted this information to Dawn Stanchina for her use in submitting the Reimbursement request to the EPA. The amount of funds expended totaled $9, I spoke with Mayor Butler at the LUB meeting on 4/1/15 and she indicated that the Twp. had just received an e- mail from Theresa Hwilka, EPA, which indicated that their review of our submission was both complete and satisfactory and that the Twp. would be receiving their reimbursement check ASAP. As per a prior from Mayor Butler, the Township has received their initial Reimbursement check from the EPA. The EPA was scheduled to conduct an updated Public Information Meeting to interested/impacted Township Residents, which was scheduled for 10/26/15 at the Municipal Building. I am unaware of the turnout for the Meeting. Our office recently reached out to the EPA to get an update on the status of this project as it has been quiet for some time now. The response we received on May 5, 2016 was as follows: We are currently getting ready to conduct some additional remedial design

10 Report should be completed around December 30, 2016 and the 100% Design Report by January 31, Therefore, assuming no budgetary constraints, the project could potentially go to construction sometime in The Township recently received a cover letter from the EPA which notified the Township of the pending submission of the Draft Final Design Plans and specifications. The letter requested that the Township have our office review these documents. The EPA requested comments from the Township (our office) by December 9, A hard copy original of the Draft Final Design Plans (95% complete), dated November 2016, along with a CD was received by the Township during the week of November 28, Our office has just, as of 12/2/16, obtained this information. At the December 2016 Committee Meeting, the Township Committee authorized our office to review this information and to forward a review letter to the EPA. We proceeded accordingly and forwarded a review letter, dated January 19, 2017 with supporting, marked up plans to the EPA. At the February 6, 2017 Committee Meeting, the Township requested that our office develop the back-up documentation for purposes of a submittal to the EPA for reimbursement. We have assembled what we believe to be all of the necessary supporting Information and will be coordinating and working with both Denise B. and Dawn S. to submit this information to the EPA. A conference call between myself and John Tobia, P.E., CH2MHill, and other EPA/project reps occurred on March 9, Our review letter, dated January 19, 2017, was reviewed in detail during the conference call. Most of the issues were discussed and resolved. A revised set of plans reflecting both our prior comments and comments from the Water Co. were received by our office on March 29, Our office is currently in the process of reviewing this information and will provide a letter to the EPA and CH2MHill in the near future. Our office forwarded our latest set of review comments to John Tobia, P.E., CH2Mhill, on April 24, This memo reflects miscellaneous review comments based upon the 95% complete Final Design drawings. In addition to the comments provided regarding the Final Design drawings (referenced above), our office has also been in contact with Sonny Read, Fire Chief, regarding the proposed hydrant locations. CH2MHill has been coordinating with New Jersey American Water Co. (NJAWCo) regarding the location and spacing of all of the proposed hydrants within the Franklin Township section of the water main extension project. The latest set of marked up Plans indicating all of the proposed hydrants has been previously forwarded to Sonny Read for his review and comment. It is our understanding that John Tobia, P.E., spoke in detail with Sonny Read on April 25, 2017 regarding the number and location and type of hydrants. We believe that all of Sonny Read s comments will be incorporated into the final design plans. The TC should be advised that they will need to provide an official approval letter for both the number and location of all the proposed

11 conjunction with the commencement of construction of the project. Mr. Belardo indicated that construction is scheduled to commence in the Spring of I met Mr. Belardo and other representative from Arcadis on Wednesday, September 20 th, I reviewed the street opening permit requirements of the Township with them. I have since forwarded a complete street opening permit form to Arcadis. It is also my understanding that this group, along with EPA rep. s, met with Mayor DeAngelis at another time. There is another Public Information Session scheduled for Franklin Township on Wednesday, October 25 th, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building. As this project continues to move forward and closer to construction, I believe it is important for as many interested parties as possible to attend this meeting/session. A Public Information Session was held on October 25 th, 2017 at the Municipal Building. I was not able to attend this meeting. Mayor DeAngelis, at the 11/6/17 Committee Meeting, provided an update to the Township Committee regarding some details from the 10/25/17 Public Information Session. Apparently, there were many questions raised and approximately 70 people were in attendance. One of the main topics discussed was the issue of a mandatory hook-up and a grace period. The Committee should be aware that our office issued a Street Opening Permit for a future monitoring well associated with the OU2 Project. This monitoring well has been installed adjacent to the realigned portion of Millbrook Road in the area that was the previous road ROW. The work involved was completed on 11/6/17. Our office continues to coordinate with Arcadis regarding the project and the various issues associated with the pending start of construction. Our office has been providing review services associated with the pending Street Opening permit applications. It is my understanding that escrow monies were to be submitted by Rio Tinto to cover the fees generated by our office for our review work. Tree and brush clearing is slated to begin very soon. Rio Tinto has hired Montana Construction as the General Contractor for the project. Montana Construction will be utilizing the American Legion Hall (adjacent to the Greenwich Municipal Bldg) as their construction office. The process of issuing individual street opening permits will be commencing shortly. The township will be copied on all of this information as it is developed. As of the date of this report, construction is slated to commence in mid-april. I will continue to keep the Committee apprised as the project moves forward. 3. New Salt Shed at DPW Yard As discussed at a 2016 Committee meeting, our office was to coordinate with the DPW in conjunction with the Township s intent to construct a new Salt Shed at the DPW Property. I previously met with Rich (Footer) and Joe to discuss the proposed location, size, type and other miscellaneous parameters associated with the new Salt Shed. We are currently in the process of soliciting estimates from various building suppliers for the new Salt Shed. As of the date of this report we are still waiting for additional estimates. As

12 2018. I will provide budget information for this project to the township should you request same NJDOT State Aid Program Our office and the Township recently received a letter, dated July 25, 2017, from the NJDOT announcing the start of the 2018 Program. As we have discussed many times over the past years, the Municipal Aid Program has been very beneficial to Franklin Township with over a million dollars being awarded over the past years. Since we did not receive a grant through the 2017 Program, I am sure that the Township intends to file at least one application through the 2018 Program. As you recall, last year s application was for Stewartsville Road and I will assume that we will resubmit this Road again. We should consider potentially adding a second applicant should a good candidate be selected. The applications are required to be submitted (via SAGE) on or before October 6, The Committee authorized our office to proceed with the development of an application for Stewartville Road at the August 7 th, 2017 Committee Meeting. Our office has been developing the application and it is close to being in a position for submittal to the NJDOT via SAGE. As previously discussed, the Township must adopt a Resolution for the submittal and execution of a Grant Agreement with the NJDOT, as part of the application submittal process. Resolution # for Stewartsville Road was approved at the September 11 th, 2017, Meeting. Our office completed the application and it was submitted to the NJDOT, via SAGE, prior to the October 6 th, 2017 deadline. I am pleased to report that the Township was awarded a grant through this program for the resurfacing of Stewartsville Road in the amount of $160,000. Please be advised that there could potentially be a shortfall between the actual costs and the grant amount. Our office estimated a total cost, including inspections and testing, of $234,285. We requested $198,000 and received $160,000. This shortfall will need to be reviewed and discussed further as we look ahead into 2018 and the potential timing for the construction start of the project. A discussion ensued to coordinate this Project with the OU2, water main installation, as this paving will be severely impacted. To install the water main a trench will have to be dug, once the waterline is installed that part of the road will then be paved by the DOT. With Grant monies received and coordinating efforts with the DOT, we can pave the other portion of the. On motion by and seconded by to authorize the Engineer s Office to start the process of the Grant work with the DOT accordingly. Roll Call: Yes No Absent/Abstained Mayor, Jeff DeAngelis (5) Yes (0) No (0) Absent Motion carried

13 this ordinance development should be any great expense to the Township. The DPW was going to do most of the inventory work which would generate the majority of the time associated with accomplishing this task. Denise B. was also going to contact General Code to determine what information they have and what help they might be able to provide the Township in the development of this Ordinance. This matter was discussed at the March 6, 2017 Committee Meeting relative to the status of the DPW and their inventory of the existing signage. The DPW had nearly completed the inventory effort at that time. Denise B. was also in the process of checking with the General Code regarding what they had previously developed and what would constitute an updated Ordinance. To date, I do not believe that General Code has responded. Kevin Benbrook has provided a sample ordinance for our use and reference. Once General Code responds to Denise, we should be in a very good position to complete the update to Chapter 129 of our Ordinance. Also, as a reminder to all, this Ordinance will need to be sent to the NJDOT for their approval. Our office recently forwarded certain sections of Chapter 129 to Ron Read for his review and/or completion as some of this information was not either supplied or applicable as per the most recent information provided to our office by the DPW. Once this information is received, it will be incorporated into the Ordinance as agreed upon at the 4/3/17 Committee meeting, Kevin Benbrook, Esq. is going to prepare the initial draft of the new ordinance for our office to review prior to it being sent to the NJDOT for approval. The Township Committee decided against entering into any contract with General Code for the purposes of the development of this section of the Township Ordinances. Trevor Lamperti, of our office, recently met with Ron Read to review the balance of information to complete the outstanding sections of Chapter 129. Our office is in the process of transferring the data, obtained from Ron Read, into the applicable sections within Chapter 129. Once this is complete, we will forward a final draft of the Ordinance to Attorney Benbrook for final review and Ordinance preparation. Prior to the August 7 th, 2017 Meeting, our office forwarded a draft version of the proposed Ordinance to both Kevin Benbrook and Denise B. for their information. Attorney Benbrook has developed an Ordinance (#2017-6) which represents the update for Township Chapter 129: Vehicles and Traffic Section. This Ordinance was introduced with a first reading at the October 2 nd, 2017 Committee Meeting. A Public Hearing and Second Reading of this Ordinance took place at the November 11, 2017, Committee Meeting where the Ordinance was adopted. Based upon the fact that the Ordinance has now been adopted, it should be sent to the NJDOT for their information and approval. 6. Township Walking Path / Rec Trail: Old Smith Farm Property This matter was discussed at the July 10 th, 2017 TC meeting. I was asked to forward a number of historical plans which were previously developed by our office for the Township. I sent out an to everyone on July 24 th, 2017 which included three (3) different versions and configurations of a Walking Path within and around the property. As per my cover , the most current plan which was sent, dates back to April This project was discussed at some length at the August 7 th, 2017 Committee

14 pedestrian crossing signs, other signage, and numerous administrative requirements and agreements between the Township and the County. The Township s alternative to constructing the parking lot directly off of Asbury- Broadway Road would be to construct the parking lot with access being provided from Bryan Road. The exact location of the parking lot would need to be discussed and reviewed as there are a number of different potential locations available along Bryan Road. I discussed this alternative design with Bill Gleba who acknowledged and supported the concept. Based upon the number of unanswered questions at this time, I did not proceed any further. I will be making a recommendation to the Township Committee regarding what I believe to be the best location for a parking lot off of Bryan Road. Should it be approved, we would be in a position to move forward with the design. This project was discussed at length at the October 2 nd, 2017 Committee meeting. The issue of the rights to access the Rocky Brook development have been since confirmed VIA a subsequent from my office. The location of the parking lot was also confirmed in that it would not be located off of Bryan Road and would be across from the elementary school with access from Asbury Broadway Road. Other miscellaneous issues and design features were also discussed. The Township then authorized our office to proceed in developing the plans for the Walking Path and Parking Lot in an effort to get them out to Bid. Our office has completed the majority of the field survey work. This information was then utilized in moving forward with the design process and the development of construction plans for the project. We are currently moving forward towards the completion of the design and construction drawings. Subsequent to that, I will forward same to the Township Committee for their approval. After approval by the Township Committee, our office will provide the two (2) primary 3 rd party review agencies, the Warren County Planning (Engineering) Department and the Warren County Soil Conservation District with formal applications for their review and approval. Our office attended a meeting with the County Engineers office to review and discuss the improvements they will be requiring along Asbury-Broadway Road. We have been incorporating those improvements into the project design and construction plans. We continue to make good progress and will hopefully be submitting the plans to the required review agencies (Warren County Planning & the WCSCD) in the near future. I will continue to keep the Committee apprised as the project moves forward. 7. Pohatcong Creek: Township Riparian Mitigation for NJDOT Route 173 Bridge Project:Greenwich Township (No change since last month s Report) This matter was discussed at some length at the November 6 th, 2017 Committee Meeting. This project is for the required Wetlands Mitigation associated with the Route 173 bridge replacement project in Greenwich Township. As I explained, the NJDOT has targeted an area on Township property (the Old Smith Farm) for this mitigation work. Coincidentally, we are in the midst of the Walking Path project (ref. report item #9 above) on the same property. As agreed upon, the Township would like to meet with some representatives from the NJDOT to discuss this project and its potential benefit and enhancement to the Walking Path Project. I have had an exchange of s with Vandna Patel, NJDOT, regarding setting up a meeting with the NJDOT and a sub-committee of the

15 involved and has provided necessary services to both temporally secure the wall as well as to insure that the impacted resident is still able to access their home. Since this is a matter of Public Health and Safety for both the community (maintaining the integrity and the drivability of Millbrook Rd) and the impacted resident, this should be treated as an emergent condition and will need to be addressed ASAP. We will continue to coordinate with the DPW, Denise B., Mayor DeAngelis, and Kevin Benbrook, in order to facilitate the most expeditious and cost effective method for the repair of this wall. Please be advised that if the wall is not repaired ASAP, Millbrook Road will fail and we will lose this section of the road. This would be very problematic from a traffic flow and emergency services stand point. Engineer Finelli advised, that at this time, the wall appears stable and cones have been placed on Millbrook Road. Two estimates have been received, to date, as follows, one more quote to follow: a. Tom Bartha $116,990 b. B&L Contracting $124,000 On motion by and seconded by Mike Toretta, the wall repair, being an Emergent Public Safety Issue, to proceed forward with repairs as an Emergency Declaratory Dispensive Bidding, paying this project off $10,000 a year for the next 10 years through a BAN (Bond Anticipation Note). Roll Call: Yes No Absent/Abstained Mayor, Jeff DeAngelis (5) Yes (0) No (0) Absent Motion carried Roger Bulava Recycling Mr. Bulava informed the committee that after speaking with numerous Electronic Recycling Companies, and declining this program, SAMR, has agreed to take part in our Spring Clean Up for Next month we will request proposals for the trash component of Spring Clean Up. Jim Onembo Code Enforcement/Zoning Mr. Onembo updated the committee as to various Zoning/Code Enforcement matters. Mercantile Licenses for 2018 are almost all renewed. We might want to consider increasing our fees next year for late fees. Rossini s Supermarket property has been sold, clean up has started, use of property is undefined at this time. T&M Pallet, a complaint was received as to the piles of pallets being too high. Weather permitting, these piles will be addressed. Vacated and Abandoned properties, although only about 15% are registered, with the township, how should we proceed with those maintenance companies not responding to register per our Ordinance? The township attorney does not want to put a lien on those properties, Mayor DeAngelis would like to entertain a second opinion as to how to proceed. DPW REPORT Ron Read

16 On motion by Jeff DeAngelis and seconded by Mike Toretta to approve Jon Nelson as a Full-Time Permanent Employee and provide benefits effective 2/27/2018; Health/Dental/Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment. Roll Call: Yes No Absent Abstained Mayor, Jeff DeAngelis (5) Yes (0) No (0) Absent Motion carried Open Space Commission Committeeman Guth attended his first Open Space Meeting on February 26 th. Mr. Guth would like to understand how much money can come from Open Space Funds for Maintenance and Equipment. Mayor DeAngelis explained that if the item is used solely for Open Space than 100% otherwise if a piece of equipment is shared between Open Space and Township purposes then it would be a percentage of funds, accordingly to the use. Lastly, a survey mailer was considered to be mailed to see if Township Residents had any ideas for Open Space Projects. Committeeman Toretta is disappointed that we don t do Farmland Preservation anymore. Mayor DeAngelis informed, at this time, the committee isn t interested to entertain anymore preservation. Franklin Township Youth Association No one present Fire Department/OEM Raymond Read Mr. Read informed that this past storm, Riley, they had no communication between the Fire Department and the DPW. This is a safety issue that was brought up before. The Fire Department works on the DPW channel and Fire and EMS works through the County. A warming/charging station was set up at the firehouse in New Village for those residents still without power. Water can be picked up at the Greenwich Shop Rite, as well. At one point 75% of township roads were closed during this storm. The DPW did a great job keeping up with the roads. There was a near miss at the intersection of Montana Road and Rt. 57 when a wind burst came down the hill swept fire fighters off their feet and knocked down a pole/wires landing on top of a firetruck with four fire fighters in the truck. Luckily, no one was injured and no damage to the fire truck, due to the way the pole fell on the hose mount. Mr. Read will be looking to be reimbursed through the State for this storm for overtime for full-time and volunteers. Mr. Read also advised he will be attending a Table Top Meeting at Merrill Creek as to Damn Breaching. Franklin Township Community Center Eddy Patient Report submitted Township Committee Reports:

17 Mike Toretta Nothing further to report. Jeff DeAngelis, Mayor Mayor DeAngelis addressed technology upgrades received from our IT Person. Although, we can t address all at one time, priority should be placed as follows: a. Backup Solution-DATTO; Hardware Cost $1100 (one time cost) Implementation Service Cost $650 (one time cost) Monthly Monitoring and Cloud Based Business Continuance Services $150 a month b. Hosting Services; $5 a month per mailbox (2 needed) c. Replace the existing Firewall; Hardware $1250 (one time cost) and Implementation Service Cost $625 (one time cost) On motion by and seconded by Dave Guth to purchase the Backup Solution, Hosting and Replace existing Firewall out of Capital Roll Call: Yes No Absent/Abstained Mayor, Jeff DeAngelis (5) Yes (0) No (0) Absent Motion carried Mayor DeAngelis also addressed the need to replace the roadside mower, ambulance, and pumper tanker. A discussion ensued as to the best approach to purchase this equipment and the impact it will have on the tax payers. A Bond Ordinance appears to be the best approach, allowing for a 1 cent tax increase in 2019 and another 1 cent tax increase in The cost to replace the roadside mower would be $150,000, Pumper Tanker $600,000 and an Ambulance $240,000. On motion by Jeff DeAngelis and seconded by to purchase the mower, tanker, ambulance through a Bond Ordinance in the amount of $990,000. Roll Call: Yes No Absent/Abstained Mayor, Jeff DeAngelis (5) Yes (0) No (0) Absent Motion carried OPEN PUBLIC SESSION Karen Chiu Ms. Chiu gave kudos to the DPW for their new full-time hire. An awesome job by the DPW and Fire Department with these past storms, they put their lives in danger.

18 MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT: On motion by and seconded by Jeff DeAngelis, hearing no objection, meeting stands adjourned at 8:58 pm. Roll Call: Yes No Absent Abstained Mayor, Jeff DeAngelis (5) Yes (0) No (0) Absent Motion carried Respectfully submitted, Denise L. Becton Municipal Clerk