OATH OF OFFICE
Mr. Doherty read the "Statement Of Determination" of the Board of County Canvassers, for the Election held on November 2, 2004.
Mr. Doherty administered the Oath of Office to Committeeman-elect Jeff Parrott for a three-year term as Committee Member of the Township of Wantage.
ROLL CALL OF TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR THE YEAR 2005
Upon roll call, Present: Space, DeBoer, Parrott. Absent: None
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT: MAYOR FOR THE YEAR 2005
Mr. Doherty opened the floor for Committee nominations to the position of Mayor for 2005.
Mr. DeBoer moved to name Parker Space as Mayor for the year 2005. Mr. Parrott Seconded the motion. Upon roll call,
Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None. Abstain: None Absent: None
Mr. Space assumed the Mayor’s chair at this time.
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT COMPLIANCE
Mayor Space stated, "This meeting is being held in compliance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, Public Laws of 1975, Chapter 231. It has been properly advertised and certified by the Clerk".
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Space led all persons present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT: DEPUTY MAYOR FOR THE YEAR 2005
Mayor Space opened the floor for nominations to the position of Deputy Mayor for 2005.
Mr. DeBoer moved to name Jeff Parrott to the position of Deputy Mayor for the year 2005. Mayor Space seconded the motion. Upon roll call,
Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None. Abstain: None Absent: None
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
LAND USE BOARD
Mayor Space announced his appointments to the Land Use Board, as follows:
Mayor Parker Space, Class I member, for a term running thru 12/31/05
Joanne Kanapinski, Class II member, for a term running thru 12/31/05
Fred Hough, Class IV member, for a term running thru 12/31/08
Mike Cecchini, Class IV member, for a term running thru 12/31/08
Diane Mylecraine, Alternate #1, for a term running thru 12/31/06
Victoria Gill, Alternate #2, for a term running thru 12/31/06
Paul Grau, Alternate #3 for a term running thru 12/31/05
Angelo Cillaroto, Alternate #4, for a term running thru 12/31/05
Mayor Space opened the floor to the Committee, for the Class III appointment to the Land Use Board, for a one-year term running through 12/31/05.
Mr. Parrott moved to appoint William DeBoer to the Class III seat on the Land Use Board for the year 2005. Mayor Space seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None. Abstain: None Absent: None
BOARD OF RECREATION COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Space announced his appointment to the Board of Recreation Commissioners, as follows: Don Henry, for an unexpired term running thru 12/31/05
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Mayor Space announced his appointment to the Economic Development Commission, as follows: Thomas Zummo, Regular Member, for a term running thru 12/31/07
At this time, Mayor Space announced that he would recuse himself from the meeting for the following appointment.
Deputy Mayor Parrott announced his appointment to the Economic Development Commission, as follows: Lori Day, Regular Member, for a term running thru 12/31/07.
Mayor Space offered the following nominations for appointment to the various boards, agencies and commissions of the Township, as follows:
BOARD OF HEALTH: Joe Greenaway, Regular member, for a term running thru 12/31/09
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Emergency Management Coordinator Joseph Konopinski thru 12/31/06
Deputy Coordinator #1 Joe Liebmann thru 12/31/05
Deputy Coordinator #2 Ed Vander Berg thru 12/31/05
F.A.S., EMC member Stan Gardner thru 12/31/05
F.A.S., EMC Alternate Bill Haynes thru 12/31/05
Damage Assessment Nick Frasche thru 12/31/05
Fire Chief, EMC member Scott Haggerty thru 12/31/05
Facilities, EMC Member Bob Crum thru 12/31/05
Communications, EMC Member Bill Gebhard thru 12/31/05
DPW Supt., EMC Member Bob Wagner thru 12/31/05
Sanitarian, EMC Member Mike Plaza thru 12/31/05
Finance/Resource Mgt., EMC Member Michelle LaStarza thru 12/31/05
Resource Management Earl Snook thru 12/31/05
Mayor, EMC Member Parker Space thru 12/31/05
Public Information Officer Jim Doherty thru 12/31/05
Media New Jersey Herald thru 12/31/05
Evacuation Leroy Little thru 12/31/05
Operations, EMC Member Art Labaseur thru 12/31/05
Operations, EMC Member John Du Pont thru 12/31/05
Mr. Parrott moved to accept the Mayor’s nominations to the Board of Health and Emergency Management Council, and appoint the individuals named above. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None. Abstain: None Absent: None
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Space offered his nominations for professional appointments of the Township in 2005, as follows:
Township Attorney: Richard Clark, Laddey Clark Law Firm thru 12/31/05
Township Bond Counsel: Edward McManimon, McManimon & Scotland thru 12/31/05
Township Auditor: Earl Snook, Ferraioli, Wielkotz, Cerullo & Cuva thru 12/31/05
Township Prosecutor: William Haggerty thru 12/31/05
Township Public Defender: James P. Sloan thru 12/31/05
Township Engineer: Harold E. Pellow 3 year appointment thru 12/31/06
Township Judge: Craig Dana thru 12/31/05
Mr. DeBoer moved to accept the Mayor’s nominations for professional appointments to the individuals named above. Mr. Parrott seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None. Abstain: None Absent: None
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Space presented his nominations for appointment to the various positions of Township Government for the year 2005, as follows:
Principal Public Works Manager: James R. Doherty for calendar year 2005
Municipal CFO: Michelle LaStarza for calendar year 2005
PERS/PFRS Certifying Agent: Michelle LaStarza for calendar year 2005
Tax Search Officer: Marcia Snyder for calendar year 2005
Animal Control Officer: BB Bajda for calendar year 2005
Recycling Coordinator: James Doherty for calendar year 2005
Assessment Search Officer: James Doherty for calendar year 2005
Acting Violations Clerk Marcia Snyder for calendar year 2005
Risk Management Consultant: William Nestor for calendar year 2005
Officer Designated to Certify
Approval of Subdivision of Land: James Doherty for calendar year 2005
Mayor’s Representative to SWAC: Douglas Ricker Jr. for calendar year 2005
Mr. Parrott moved to accept the Mayor’s nominations, and appoint the individuals named above. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None. Abstain: None Absent: None
RECOGNITION OF LINE OFFICERS
At this time, Mayor Space recognized the 2005 Line Officers present, representing the Wantage Fire Department and Wantage First Aid Squad.
Mr. Doherty administered the Oath of Office to the Line Officers present.
Mayor Space offered words of encouragement and praise for all of the Line Officers present, and made particular note of his pride in newly-designated Fire Chief Scott Haggerty, a lifelong resident, a lifelong friend of Mr. Space, and a third generation firefighter of Wantage Township.
The members of the governing body and the audience joined with Mayor Space in a round of applause for the efforts and accomplishments of Wantage Township’s emergency responders.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Space requested that the Committee review the Consent Agenda. There being no one present wishing an item on the consent agenda to be discussed and considered separately, the governing body approved the consent agenda as follows.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RESOLUTION
Mr. Parrott moved to adopt A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES resolution for various professional services as Township Attorney - Litigation, Township Prosecutor, Township Bond Counsel, Township Public Defender, Township Engineer, Township Auditor and Insurance Consultant, as per the attached resolution. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None. Abstain: None Absent: None
TEMPORARY BUDGET
Mr. Parrott moved to adopt the 2005 local temporary budget for the Township of Wantage, as per the attached resolution. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None
RATES OF INTEREST
Mr. Parrott moved to establish the rate of interest to be charged for non-payment of taxes and utilities, on or after the date when they would become delinquent, as per the attached resolution. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None
Abstain: None Absent: None
OVERPAYMENT/UNDERPAYMENT OF TAXES
Mr. Parrott moved to authorize the Tax Collector to cancel of record any overpayment or underpayment of taxes and utilities in the amount of $10.00 or less for the calendar year 2005, in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A 40A: 5-17.1. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None. Abstain: None Absent: None
CASH MANAGEMENT PLAN
Mr. Parrott moved to adopt the Cash Management Plan of the Township of Wantage for 2005. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call,
Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None. Abstain: None Absent: None
OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES
Mr. Parrott moved to designate banks as the Official Depositories for Township funds in 2005, as per the attached resolution. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None. Abstain: None Absent: None
MEETING DATES
Mr. Parrott moved to establish the meeting nights of the Mayor and Committee for calendar year 2005, as per the attached resolution. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None. Abstain: None Absent: None
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT COMPLIANCE
Mr. Parrott moved to approve a resolution of compliance with the Provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act for 2005, as per the attached text of resolution. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None. Abstain: None Absent: None
OFFICIAL SIGNATORIES
Mr. Parrott moved to establish the Mayor and/or Deputy Mayor, Administrator Clerk, and Township Chief Finance Officer as the authorized individuals for withdrawal of funds from Township Depositories. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION P.A.C.O.
Mr. Parrott moved to name James R. Doherty as the Public Agency Compliance Officer for Affirmative Action, in compliance with P.L. 1975, Ch. 127. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None. Abstain: None Absent: None
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS
Mr. Parrott moved to designate the New Jersey Herald, the New Jersey Sunday Herald, and the Newark Star Ledger as official newspapers of the Township of Wantage for the year 2005. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None
Abstain: None Absent: None
DEFENSE AGAINST TAX APPEALS
Mr. Parrott moved to authorize the Township Attorney and the Township Tax Assessor to defend the Township of Wantage against all tax appeals filed during calendar year 2005, as per the attached resolution. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None. Abstain: None Absent: None.
ESTABLISHING LEGAL HOLIDAYS FOR 2005
Mr. Parrott moved to establish Legal Holidays to be observed within the Township of Wantage for calendar year 2005, as per the attached resolution. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None. Abstain: None Absent: None
INSURANCE BONDS FOR 2005
Mr. Parrott moved to approve the Insurance Bonds for various municipal officials and the Blanket Bond covering all Bondable officials for calendar year 2005. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None. Abstain: None Absent: None
PURCHASING AUTHORITY OF THE ADMINISTRATOR CLERK
Mr. Parrott moved to authorize the Administrator Clerk to have discretionary spending authority of up to $5,000 on any given purchase or project during calendar year 2005, with any proposed expenditure above this amount being brought to the governing body for authorization prior to the issuance of a purchase order. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call,
Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None. Abstain: None Absent: None
STATEWIDE INSURANCE FUND REPRESENTATIVE FOR 2005
Mr. Parrott moved to confirm the Administrator Clerk as the Wantage Township Commissioner for the Statewide Insurance Fund for calendar year 2005. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None. Abstain: None Absent: None
SAFETY/LOSS PREVENTION REPRESENTATIVE FOR 2005
Mr. Parrott moved to confirm the Administrator Clerk as the Wantage Township Safety & Loss Prevention Representative for the Statewide Insurance Fund for calendar year 2005. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None. Abstain: None Absent: None
AUTHORIZING THE TREASURER TO PAY BILLS BETWEEN MEETINGS
Mr. Parrott moved to authorize the Treasurer to pay bills involving statutory requirements and contractual obligations, as of their due dates, rather than waiting until the next available regularly scheduled meeting, as per the attached resolution. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
EMERGENCY 911 COORDINATOR FOR 2005
Mr. Parrott moved to appoint Joseph Konopinski as the Emergency 911 Coordinator for 2005. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call,
Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space. Nays: None. Abstain: None Absent: None
MAYOR'S STATEMENT
Mayor Space addressed the Committee and the public with remarks concerning priorities and goals for the Township of Wantage in 2005. Mayor Space thanked the public for supporting him as he continues working for Wantage Township’s interests, stating that he is honored to do so. Mayor Space thanked his wife and family for their continued support. Mayor Space stated his belief that difficult decisions will be facing the community in order to keep taxes stable. Mayor Space advised all members of the public to be aware of the upcoming school referendum, and to become educated on the issue so that an informed vote can be cast. Mayor Space also expressed his belief that public support of local businesses is an important part of a stable local economy.
COMMITTEE COMMENTS
Mayor Space invited each member of the Committee to offer remarks concerning 2005 Committee goals and priorities.
Mr. DeBoer stated that it was an honor to serve Wantage Township, and offered his congratulations to Mr. Space for assuming the role of Mayor. Mr. DeBoer stated that he looked forward to working with Mayor Space this year. Mr. DeBoer agreed that the School Referendum would be an important issue for the public this year, stating that it will be important to balance the needs of our children with the needs of our senior citizens. Mr. DeBoer suggested investigating the possibility of donating the Township’s old ambulance to assist with recovery efforts on behalf of victims of the Earthquake and Tsunami in Southeast Asia. By motion of Mr. Parrott, seconded by Mr. DeBoer with all voting in favor, the members of the governing body endorsed this plan of action once the new ambulance is delivered. Mr. Doherty and Mr. Parrott stated they would coordinate the investigation into whether or not this donation would be feasible.
Mr. Parrott thanked the members of the Wantage public for voting to return him to office for a second term, noting that when he started on the Committee he was “the rookie”, and now starting his second term, the is “the veteran”. Mr. Parrott expressed his thanks for the support of his wife, Lisa, and their children Connor, Carson, and Carley. Mr. Parrott stated his agreement with Mayor Space and Mr. DeBoer that a prime goal of the governing body will be to maintain local tax stability, and he thanked his colleagues and the Township Administrator for their efforts in this regard, to date. Mr. Parrott stated his pride in the fact that the governing body maintains an open door policy for promotion of local business, which is good for the community. Mr. Parrott expressed his hopes that the excellent working relationship between Wantage Township and the County of Sussex would continue, and stated his belief that Freeholder Hal Wirths, a Wantage resident, would be able to help safeguard that relationship. Mr. Parrott also expressed appreciation for the efforts of Mr. Rich Zeoli on behalf of the Township of Wantage. Mr. Parrott expressed his points of concern and interest in 2005. Mr. Parrott cited the concern over funding of education costs in New Jersey as a matter that all local elected officials must deal with in the coming year. Mr. Parrott also expressed a desire to have the Township of Wantage adopt a resolution endorsing the Rededication of High Point Monument. Mr. Parrott expressed a desire to continue supporting and promoting the project for preservation of the Lusscroft Farm in Wantage Township, and fulfillment of the Well Data Project of Wantage Township. Mr. Parrott expressed eagerness to continue working with his colleagues, Mayor Space and Mr. DeBoer, in 2005 for the best interests of the Wantage community.
OPEN PUBLIC SESSION
Mayor Space opened the meeting to the public, for any questions or comments involving the good and welfare of the community.
Mr. Hal Wirths, Wantage resident and Sussex County Freeholder, offered congratulations to the Wantage governing body on their organization meeting for 2005, and expressed his belief that the excellent working relationship between Wantage and the County would continue this year.
Mr. Rich Zeoli, Sussex County Republican Party Chairman, offered congratulations to the Wantage governing body as well. Mr. Zeoli stated his belief that the efforts and accomplishments of Wantage Township to stabilize taxes and promote open space preservation serves as a model for the entire county.
There being no one else present wishing to address the governing body at this time, Mayor Space closed the meeting to the public and the governing body returned to the regular order of business.
There being no further items before the governing body for their consideration at this time, Mr. DeBoer moved to adjourn the Organization meeting. Mr. Parrott seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space. Nays: None. Abstain: None Absent: None
Mayor Space declared this meeting to be adjourned.Respectfully submitted,James R. Doherty, Administrator Clerk
TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE RESOLUTION
Authorizing Official Municipal Signatories of the Township of Wantage for 2005
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Wantage, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, that the following Township Officials are hereby designated as those authorized to sign checks and warrants for the withdrawal of funds from the official depositories of the Township of Wantage for the year 2005:
Mayor Parker Space (and/or Deputy Mayor Jeff Parrott)
Administrator Clerk James Doherty
Chief Finance Officer Michelle La Starz
TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE RESOLUTION
Authorizing the Tax Collector to cancel of record any overpayment
or underpayment of taxes and/or utilities for 2005
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Wantage, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, that the Tax Collector be and she is hereby authorized to cancel of record any overpayment or underpayment of taxes and/or utilities in the amount of $10.00 or less for the calendar year 2005, in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A 40A:5-17.1.
TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE RESOLUTION
Authorizing Official Depositories of Municipal Funds
of the Township of Wantage for 2005
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Wantage, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, that the following Banks be and they are hereby designated as depositories for the funds of the Township of Wantage for the calendar year 2005:
New Jersey Cash Management Fund
The Bank of New York/National Community Division
Sussex Bank
Lakeland State Bank
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Wantage be and she is hereby authorized to invest and reinvest the Township’s Funds in the above-designated official depositories, in accordance with the statutory duties of the office of Chief Finance Officer and the Municipal Ordinances governing said duties.
TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE RESOLUTION
Naming Affirmative Action P.A.C.O. for 2005
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Wantage, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, in accordance with P.L. 1975 C. 127 (N.J.A.C. 17:27), does hereby designate the Public Agency Compliance Officer of the Township of Wantage in Sussex County, New Jersey for the year 2005, to be: James R. Doherty, Township Administrator Clerk, 888 Route 23, Wantage, NJ 07461, Tel: (973) 875-7192, Fax: (973) 875-0801
TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE RESOLUTION
Open Public Meetings Act - Resolution of Compliance
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Wantage desire to continue to keep the public informed of its activities and comply with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
(A) The Mayor and Committee of the Township of Wantage, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, hereby announce that they shall hold their regular 2005 meetings and the 2006 Organization Meeting at the Municipal Building, 888 State Highway Route 23, in the Township of Wantage at the dates and times set forth on the schedule attached hereto and made a part hereof.MAYOR AND COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE
(B) The newspapers, to which all notices required by the aforesaid Act are to be sent, shall be the New Jersey Herald, and the Newark Star Ledger.
(C) The public place at which all notices shall be posted shall be the bulletin board situated in the Wantage Municipal Building.
(D) Any person requesting copies of any regular meeting schedule or revision and any advance written notice of any regular, special or rescheduled meeting, in accordance with the aforesaid act, shall be charged in accordance with the existing fee schedule of the Township of Wantage for each and every notice to be so mailed. No notice shall be mailed to any person unless prepayment of the aforesaid annual charge has been received. The Clerk, upon request for notice of regular and special meeting shall estimate the number of special meetings to be called, based on the previous year, and require of person(s) seeking notice, to deposit the appropriate sum with the Clerk. If said sum be expended at the rate set forth, applicants will be requested by the Township Clerk to deposit a reasonable sum for additional notices. No refunds will be made of unexpended amounts. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any notices requested by the news media shall be mailed to the news media, free of charge.
(E) The rules of procedure by which this body operates are hereby amended to provide that at the commencement of every meeting, the presiding person shall announce publicly, and shall cause to be entered in the Minutes, a statement to the effect that adequate notice of the meeting has been provided, specifying the time, place and manner in which such notice was provided; or, if adequate notice was not provided, the nature of the urgency and importance of the matter to be discussed and the substantial harm to the public interest likely to result in the event of a delay; that the meeting will be limited to discussion of such matter of urgency and importance; the time, place and manner in which notice of the meeting was provided; and either that the need for such a meeting could not reasonably have been foreseen at the time when adequate notice could have been provided and specifying the reason why such could not have been foreseen or alternately that such need could have reasonably been foreseen at a time when adequate notice could have been provided, that such notice was not provided and the reason therefore.
(F) The Clerk shall forthwith post a copy of this resolution and schedule included herewith upon the bulletin board of the Municipal Building and transmits copies thereof to the newspapers designated herein.
SCHEDULE OF 2005 MEETINGS AND FIRST 2006 REGULAR MEETING
LOCATION: Wantage Township Municipal Building, 888 State Route 23, Wantage, New Jersey 07461
Work Sessions are held, when needed, on the dates and times shown. The Work Session, when held, consists of discussion of matters before the Township Committee without any action being taken.
DATE: TYPE OF MEETING TIME
January 6, 2005 Organization Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting immediately thereafter.
January 13, 2005 Budget Work Session 9:00 a.m.
January 20, 2005 Budget Work Session 9:00 a.m.
January 27, 2005 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
February 10, 2005 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.February 24, 2005 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
March 10, 2005 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
March 31, 2005 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
April 14, 2005 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
April 28, 2005 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
May 12, 2005 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
May 26, 2005 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
June 9, 2005 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
June 30, 2005 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
July 14, 2005 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
August 11, 2005 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
September 8, 2005 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
September 29, 2005 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
October 13, 2005 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
October 27, 2005 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
November 10, 2005 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
December 8, 2005 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
January 5, 2006 Organization Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting - immediately following Organization Meeting
TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE RESOLUTION
Fixing the Rate of Interest To Be Charged On Delinquent Taxes for 2005
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 54:4-67 permits the governing body of each municipality to fix the rate of interest to be charged for non-payment of taxes or assessments subject to any abatement or discount for the late payment of taxes as provided by law; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 54:4-67 has been amended to permit the fixing of said rate of 8% per annum on the first $1,500.00 of the delinquency and 18% per annum on any amount in excess of $1,500.00, and allows an additional penalty of 6% to be collected against a delinquency in excess of $10,000.00 on properties that fail to pay the delinquency prior to the end of the calendar year;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Wantage, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, as follows:
1. The Tax Collector is hereby authorized and directed to charge 8% per annum on the first $1,500.00 of taxes becoming delinquent after due date and 18% per annum on any amount of taxes in excess of $1,500.00, becoming delinquent after the due date, and if the total amount due on December 31, is in excess of $10,000.00, an additional penalty of 6% shall be charged against the delinquency.TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE RESOLUTION
2. There will be a ten (10) day grace period for quarterly tax payments. However, any payments not paid within the ten day grace period will be charged interest from the due date.
3. The Tax Collector is hereby authorized to proceed in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:4-123, “Receiver of Rents and Income from Real Property in the Municipality for Collection and Satisfaction of Delinquent Taxes”, as provided by statute, for collection of delinquent taxes.
4. The Township Clerk shall provide a certified copy of this resolution to the Tax Collector, Township Attorney, and Township Auditor for the Township of Wantage.
Authorizing Township Attorney and Township Tax Assessor to Represent the Township of Wantage for Tax Appeals filed for 2005
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Wantage, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, that the Township Attorney Richard Clark, and the Township Tax Assessor Melissa Rockwell, be and they are hereby officially authorized to represent the Township of Wantage for Tax Appeals filed for 2005, for the purpose of correcting the Township of Wantage Tax List including but not limited to rollback complaints, added and omitted assessment complaints, and such other appeals as are necessary to correct the assessment for the Township of Wantage,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Attorney and the Township Tax Assessor be and they are hereby designated as the agents of the Township of Wantage for the purpose of entering into and signing settlements of the foregoing matters by stipulation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Township Attorney and the Township Tax Assessor shall be compensated for their services in the defense and representation of the Township, with respect to Tax Appeals filed for 2005, in accordance with the existing employment contract on file for the Township Attorney and Township Tax Assessor, respectively, in effect for calendar year 2005.
CASH MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE SUSSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
PURPOSE: It is in the best interest of the Township of Wantage to earn additional revenue through the investment and prudent management of its cash receipts. Public Law 1983, Chapter 8, approved January 18, 1983, is an act concerning the Local Fiscal Affairs Law and amends N.J.S.A. 40A:5-2 and N.J.S.A. 40A:5-14, and requires that each municipality shall adopt a cash management plan. The following shall constitute the Cash Management Plan for the Township of Wantage, which shall deposit and manage its fund pursuant to this Plan.
DEFINITIONS
1. Chief Financial Officer shall mean the Chief Financial Officer and/or Treasure of the Township of Wantage.DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES:
2. Fiscal year shall mean the twelve-month period ending December thirty-one.
3. Cash Management Plan shall mean that plan as approved by resolution of the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Wantage, Sussex County, New Jersey.
At least once each fiscal year at its organization meeting, the Mayor and Committee shall by resolution, designate the depositories for the Township in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:5-14.
AUDIT REQUIREMENT:
The Cash Management Plan shall be subject to the annual audit conducted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-14.
AUTHORITY TO INVEST:
The Mayor and Committee shall designate the Township Chief Financial Officer, who shall make and be responsible for municipal deposits and investments.
INVESTMENT INSTRUMENT:
The Chief Financial Officer shall invest at his/her discretion in any investment instruments as approved by the Sate of New Jersey, Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services and in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:5-15.1.
RECORDS AND REPORTS:
1. The Chief Financial Officer shall report all investment in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:5-15.2.CASH FLOW:
2. At a minimum, the Chief Financial Officer shall:
A. Keep a record of all investments.
B. Keep a cash position record that reveals, on a daily basis, the status of the Township’s cash in its bank accounts.
C. Report investments to the Mayor and Committee at regularly scheduled meetings of the governing body.
D. Report monthly to the Mayor and Committee as to the status of cash balances in bank accounts, revenue collection, interest rates and interest earned.
1. The Chief Financial Officer shall ensure that the Township’s accounting system provides regular information concerning the Township’s cash position and investment performance.
2. All moneys shall be turned over to the Chief Financial Officer and deposited in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:5-15.
3. The Chief financial Officer is authorized and directed to invest surplus funds of the Township as the availability of the fund permit., In addition, it shall be the responsibility of the Chief Financial Officer to minimize the possibility of idle cash by depositing the Township’s moneys in interest-bearing accounts wherever practical and in the best interest of the Township of Wantage.
TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 et. seq. Allows for a municipality to award a contract without public advertising for bids and bidding thereof under certain circumstances, and
WHEREAS, the Township has a need for assistance during the course of this calendar year involving various professional services, and
WHEREAS, the services being solicited are essential to the security of the community, and
WHEREAS, the governing body of the Township of Wantage is of the opinion that the circumstances for professional service contractual arrangements, as required by NJSA 40A:11-5(1) are satisfied in this situation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Wantage, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, that the following contracts be and they are hereby approved without the need for public advertisement of bids and bidding thereof:
Awarded to: Richard Clark, of the law firm Laddey Clark Law Offices of Sparta, NJ
Services: Township Attorney dealing with Litigation
Duration: calendar year of 2005.
Amount: Varies based on service per fee schedule attached to contractAwarded to: Edward McManimon, of the law firm McManimon & Scotland of Newark, NJ
Services: Township Bond Counsel.
Duration: calendar year of 2005.
Amount: Varies based on service per fee schedule attached to contract
Awarded to: Harold Pellow of the Engineering Firm of Harold E. Pellow and Associates, of Augusta, N.J.
Services: Township Engineer.
Duration: calendar year of 2004 thru 2006.
Amount: Varies based on service per fee schedule attached to contract
Awarded to: Earl Snook, of the Accounting & Auditing firm
Ferraioli, Wielkotz, Cerullo & Cuva of Newton, N.J.
Services: Township Auditor.
Duration: calendar year of 2005.
Amount: Varies based on service per fee schedule attached to contract
Awarded to: William Haggerty, of the law firm Dolan & Dolan of Newton, N.J.
Services: Township Prosecutor.
Duration: calendar year of 2005.
Amount: Varies based on service per fee schedule attached to contract
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Municipal Clerk is hereby directed to post a copy of this resolution on the bulletin board of the Township Hall, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1), the Township Clerk is hereby directed to publish a brief public notice stating the nature, duration, service and amount of the contracts herein awarded, and that said contract and this resolution are on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Municipal Clerk.
TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township Of Wantage, that the following dates shall be recognized as official Township Holidays for calendar year 2005, during which municipal offices shall be closed to the public in recognition of the said Holidays:
Friday, December 31, 2004: New Year’s Day (Celebrated)TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE RESOLUTION
Monday, January 17, 2005: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, February 21, 2005: President’s Day
Friday, March 25, 2005: Good Friday
Monday, May 30, 2005: Memorial Day
Monday, July 4, 2005: Independence Day
Monday, September 5, 2005: Labor Day
Monday, October 10, 2005: Columbus Day
Thursday, November 24, 2005: Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 25, 2005: Day After Thanksgiving
Monday, December 26, 2005: Christmas Day (Celebrated)
WHEREAS, all claims of payment by the Township Of Wantage, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey, are required to be first submitted to the Township Committee for consideration before payment is made, and
WHEREAS, due to the nature of certain claims, and timing of the particular meeting involved, certain claims should be paid when presented which are statutory and regular in nature, rather than held for the next meeting of the Township Committee due to the nature of said bills,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township Of Wantage, as follows:
1. The Township Of Wantage does hereby approve of the payment between meetings of the following enumerated claims for payment, when the same are presented to the Township Committee and Chief Finance Officer of the Township Of Wantage:
a. Township of Wantage payroll accounts and payroll agency accounts
b. Sussex/Wantage Regional Board of Education
c. High Point Regional High School
d. Sussex County Treasurer (County Taxes only)
e. Banks for investment purposes, interfund transfers, and/or debt service payment
f. Township Attorney (normal retainer)
g. Township Auditor (normal retainer)
h. Land Use Board Attorney (normal retainer)
i. Township Prosecutor (normal retainer)
j. Telephone Utility Companies (normal monthly billings)
k. Health Benefits premiums and Dental Insurance premiums
l. Life Insurance premiums
m. U.S. Postmaster and/or Sussex/Wantage Postmaster
n. Electric Utility Companies (normal monthly billings)
o. Petty Cash
p. Insurance Advisors and Premiums
q. Reissue of checks after a stop payment has been enforced
r. Sussex County – Permit Fees and Application Fees
s. 10% Bid Bond Returns
t. Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority bills
u. State of New Jersey – Application Fees, Permit Fees, NJDEP License Fees, State Surcharges
2. That the Chief Finance Officer be and she is hereby authorized and directed to prepare the proper vouchers for payment of the above recited accounts when the same is properly presented to her for payment, and that thereafter said claim shall be listed on the List of Bills to be approved by the Township Committee.
3. A certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Chief Finance Officer and to the Township Auditor of the Township Of Wantage.