Present: Mayor Space, Committee members Jeffrey Parrott and Bill DeBoer, Administrator Clerk James Doherty and CFO Michelle LaStarza.
Mayor Space announced this meeting is held in compliance with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act and has been properly advertised. He led those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance and salute to the flag.
The Township Committee reviewed proposed budget figures with the Administrator, Mr. Jim Doherty.
Mr. Doherty reviewed the proposed salary levels for employees in 2004. The governing body expressed consensus for the proposed plan.
Land Use Board Clerk Typist/Recording Secretary
Mr. DeBoer moved to hire Stella Salazar to the position of Land Use Board Clerk Typist/Recording Secretary for calendar year 2005, at a salary of $14,000, in accordance with Mr. Doherty’s recommendation. Mr. Space seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: Space, DeBoer. Nays: None
Abstain: Parrott. Absent: None
Administrative & Executive Recording Secretary
Mr. Parrott moved to hire Michelle LaStarza to the position of Administrative & Executive Recording Secretary for calendar year 2005, at a salary of $2,500, in accordance with Mr. Doherty’s recommendation. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: Space, DeBoer, Parrott Nays: None. Abstain: None Absent: None
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 2005-04 (salary ranges)
Mr. Parrott moved to introduce on first reading, Ordinance 2005-04, entitled “ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE, COUNTY OF SUSSEX AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY FOR THE YEAR 2005”. Final Hearing date set for January 27, 2005. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: Space, DeBoer, Parrott Nays: None. Abstain: None Absent: None.
Budget review continued at this time. The members of the governing body reviewed the proposed budget of the First Aid Squad, and found it to be acceptable as proposed.
Review turned to the Public Works Department budget. DPW Supervisor Bob Wagner joined the meeting at this time. Staffing needs and capital purchases were reviewed.
Review turned to proposed revenues for the year.
FINANCIAL RESOLUTIONS
Mr. DeBoer moved to approve the Resolution authorizing transfer of budget appropriation reserves, dated January 13, 2005. Mr. Parrott seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: Space, DeBoer, Parrott Nays: None. Abstain: None Absent: None. Mr. DeBoer moved to approve the payment of the Bill List dated January 13, 2005. Mr. Parrott seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: Space, DeBoer, Parrott Nays: None.
Abstain: None Absent: None
OPEN PUBLIC SESSION
Mayor Space opened the meeting to the public at this time for any questions or comments involving the good and welfare of the community. No one came forward. The meeting was closed to the public.
There being no further business to come before the governing body, Mr. Parrott made a motion, seconded by Mr. DeBoer, to adjourn. A voice vote was unanimously in favor.
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James Doherty
Administrator Clerk