MINUTES FOR THE ORGANIZATION MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE, HELD AT THE WANTAGE TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 888 STATE HIGHWAY ROUTE 23, WANTAGE, N.J., ON JANUARY 5, 2006.

Administrator Clerk Jim Doherty called the meeting to order.

OATH OF OFFICE
Mr. Doherty read the "Statement Of Determination" of the Board of County Canvassers, for the Election held on November 8, 2005.

Mr. Doherty administered the Oath of Office to Committeeman-elect Bill DeBoer for a three-year term as Committee Member of the Township of Wantage.

ROLL CALL OF TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR THE YEAR 2006
Upon roll call, Present: DeBoer, Parrott, Space. Absent: None

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT: MAYOR FOR THE YEAR 2006
Mr. Doherty opened the floor for Committee nominations to the position of Mayor for 2006.
Mr. Space moved to name Jeffrey Parrott as Mayor for the year 2006. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None. Mr. Parrott assumed the Mayor’s chair at this time.

OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT COMPLIANCE
Mayor Parrott 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 Parrott led all persons present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag.

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT: DEPUTY MAYOR FOR THE YEAR 2006
Mayor Parrott opened the floor for nominations to the position of Deputy Mayor for 2006.
Mr. DeBoer moved to name Parker Space to the position of Deputy Mayor for the year 2006. Mayor Parrott seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.

BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES

LAND USE BOARD
Mayor Parrott announced his appointments to the Land Use Board, as follows:
Parker Space, Class I member, for a term running thru 12/31/06
Joanne Kanapinski, Class II member, for a term running thru 12/31/06
James Smith, Class IV member, for a term running thru 12/31/09
Paul Grau, Class IV member, for a term running thru 12/31/09
Larry Bono, Alternate #3 for a term running thru 12/31/07
Angelo Cillaroto, Alternate #4, for a term running thru 12/31/07
Mayor Parrott opened the floor to the Committee, for the Class III appointment to the Land Use Board, for a one-year term running through 12/31/06.

Mr. Parrott moved to appoint William DeBoer to the Class III seat on the Land Use Board for the year 2006. Mayor Parrott seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.

BOARD OF RECREATION COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Parrott announced his appointment to the Board of Recreation Commissioners, as follows: Don Henry, for an unexpired term running thru 12/31/10

BOARD OF HEALTH
Mayor Parrott announced his appointments to the Board of Health, as follows: Gloria Li Trenta, Regular member, for a term running thru 12/31/10

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Mayor Parrott announced his appointment to the Emergency Management Committee as follows:

Emergency Management Coordinator Joseph Konopinski thru 12/31/06
Deputy Coordinator #1 Joe Liebmann thru 12/31/06
Deputy Coordinator #2 Ed Vander Berg thru 12/31/06
F.A.S., EMC member Stan Gardner thru 12/31/06
F.A.S., EMC Alternate Bill Haynes thru 12/31/06
Damage Assessment Nick Frasche thru 12/31/06
Fire Chief, EMC member Scott Haggerty thru 12/31/06
Facilities, EMC Member Bob Crum thru 12/31/06
Communications, EMC Member Bill Gebhard thru 12/31/06
DPW Supt., EMC Member Bob Wagner thru 12/31/06
Sanitarian, EMC Member Mike Plaza thru 12/31/06
Finance/Resource Mgt., EMC Member Michelle LaStarza thru 12/31/06
Resource Management Earl Snook thru 12/31/06
Mayor, EMC Member Jeffrey Parrott thru 12/31/06
Public Information Officer Jim Doherty thru 12/31/06
Media New Jersey Herald thru 12/31/06
Evacuation Leroy Little thru 12/31/06
Operations, EMC Member Art Labaseur thru 12/31/06
Operations, EMC Member John Du Pont thru 12/31/06
Mr. DeBoer moved to accept the Mayor’s nominations to the Board of Recreation Commissioners, Board of Health and Emergency Management Committee, and appoint the individuals named above. Mr. Space seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Parrott offered his nominations for professional appointments of the Township in 2006, as follows:
Township Attorney: Richard Clark, Laddey Clark Law Firm thru 12/31/06
Township Bond Counsel: Edward McManimon, McManimon & Scotland thru 12/31/06
Township Auditor: Earl Snook, Ferraioli, Wielkotz, Cerullo & Cuva thru 12/31/06
Township Prosecutor: William Haggerty thru 12/31/06
Township Public Defender: James P. Sloan thru 12/31/06
Township Engineer: Harold E. Pellow 3 year appointment thru 12/31/06
Township Judge: Craig Dana 3 year appointment thru 12/31/07

Mr. Space moved to accept the Mayor’s nominations for professional appointments to the individuals named above. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.


MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS

OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mayor Parrott presented his nominations for appointment to the Open Space Advisory Committee for the year 2006 as follows:
Mr. Mike Garrett, 98 Pond School Road
Mr. Scott Sargent, 50 Dyer Road
Mr. Rudy Solar, 152 Mount SaleM Road
Mr. Rich Sytsema, 800 Route 23
Mr. Robb Thompson, 19 More Road
Mr. Thomas P. Davis, 63 Walnut Street
Mr. Space 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.
Mr. DeBoer moved to nominate Lisa Parrott, 25 Possum Glen Road to the Open Space Advisory Committee. Mr. Space seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Space. Nays: None. Abstain: Parrott. Absent: None.

RECOGNITION OF LINE OFFICERS
At this time, Mayor Parrott recognized the 2006 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.

Fire Chief Haggerty took a moment to thank his line officers for a job well done and to thank the Township for the new Pumper Tanker recently purchased.
The members of the governing body and the audience joined with Mayor Parrott in a round of applause for the efforts and accomplishments of Wantage Township’s emergency responders.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Parrott 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. Space 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. Space moved to adopt the 2006 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. Space 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. Space 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 2006, 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. Space moved to adopt the Cash Management Plan of the Township of Wantage for 2006. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.

OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES
Mr. Space moved to designate banks as the Official Depositories for Township funds in 2006, 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. Space moved to establish the meeting nights of the Mayor and Committee for calendar year 2006, 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. Space moved to approve a resolution of compliance with the Provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act for 2006, 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. Space 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. Space 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. Space 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 2006. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None.

DEFENSE AGAINST TAX APPEALS
Mr. Space 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 2006, 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 2006
Mr. Space moved to establish Legal Holidays to be observed within the Township of Wantage for calendar year 2006, 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 2006
Mr. Space moved to approve the Insurance Bonds for various municipal officials and the Blanket Bond covering all Bondable officials for calendar year 2006. 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. Space 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 2006, 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 2006
Mr. Space moved to confirm the Administrator Clerk as the Wantage Township Commissioner for the Statewide Insurance Fund for calendar year 2006. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.

SAFETY/LOSS PREVENTION REPRESENTATIVE FOR 2006
Mr. Space moved to confirm the Administrator Clerk as the Wantage Township Safety & Loss Prevention Representative for the Statewide Insurance Fund for calendar year 2006. 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. Space 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 2006
Mr. Space moved to appoint Joseph Konopinski as the Emergency 911 Coordinator for 2006. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None.

MAYOR'S STATEMENT
Mayor Parrott addressed the Committee and the public with remarks concerning priorities and goals for the Township of Wantage in 2006.

Mayor Parrott thanked his wife and family for their continued support; Mr. Space for an outstanding job as Mayor this past year and for working hard and making himself available for the public; Mr. DeBoer for his support and congratulated him on his re-election and stated that he is a man of character as is Mr. Space and Mr. Doherty, Township Administrator; Freeholder Wirths, for being one of the hardest working politicians he knows , always doing the “peoples work” and looking out for the County as well as the Township; the public for their time and effort given by sitting on our various Boards, Committees and Volunteer Fire and Rescue operations. Mayor Parrott thanked the residents and stated that he hopes their attendance at these meetings shows that this governing body is always looking out for the best interests of the residents of Wantage Township and truly listens to the public’s comments and concerns.

Mayor Parrott explained that his plans for 2006 begin with completion the revaluation program and to continue working with the Land Use Board to meet our COAH obligations. Mayor Parrott stated that the five acre requirement for new development was passed some years ago to try to management the growth of Wantage Township and offset the results of the Highland Bill to maintain our rural character. Mayor Parrott stated that he will remain committed to public safety and will meet with the State police three to four times per year in this endeavor.

Mayor Parrott assured the public that he and the Committee are committed to making responsible business decisions and do not spend the Township’s money any differently than the public would spend their own. The Township has a capital plan, a road improvement plan and recently financed our debt obligations to keep the payments schedule at an even rate; Mayor Parrott explained that this prudent approach is necessary due to the decrease of state aid available for schools, a major portion of the overall tax rate. Mayor Parrott will continue his commitment to work with the School Boards to help maintain state funding.

Mayor Parrott ended by stating that he will always listen to the taxpayer and while there is no proven theory for success, there is a proven theory for failure; and that is to try to please all of the people all of the time. Mayor Parrott informed the public that he will not be able to please everyone, but he will listen to each and everyone and do what is best for the benefit of the all entire Township for next year while he is Mayor.

COMMITTEE COMMENTS
Mayor Parrott invited each member of the Committee to offer remarks concerning 2006 Committee goals and priorities.

Mr. Space thanked the Committee and residents for having the honor of serving as Mayor over the past year and thanked his wife for her support. Mr. Space stated that he and Mr. DeBoer will work with the Land Use board to help businesses establish in Wantage but at the same time attempt to keep Wantage Township a place you would like to call home. Mr. Space stated that this Committee has no hidden agenda and all he, Mayor Parrott and Mr. DeBoer are all where they want to be which lead to the success of 2005 and will continue in 2006.

Mr. DeBoer informed the public that while it is a pleasure to sit on the Committee, it also requires a lot of work and time away from home. For her support and patience, Mr. DeBoer thanked his wife. Mr. DeBoer thanked his supporters, the Republican Club and their Chair, Mr. Rick Zeoli for his re-election along with Freeholder Wirths. Mr. DeBoer stated that he would like to see the Committee work with the school boards on much needed improvements to our schools, but in a manner which is affordable to the taxpayers.

Mayor Parrott stated that although it is not on the Agenda he would like to hear from Administrator Jim Doherty, who works very hard for the Township, his thoughts for 2006.

Mr. Doherty stated that his main goal is to help the Committee with budget preparation for the coming year. Although the revaluation theoretically should have no affect on the tax rate in itself, it would have an impact if there were a large increase in municipal spending. While Wantage is growing, the need arises to increase services and that becomes difficult when trying to keep the tax rate at an even level. Mr. Doherty advised that when a Committee promises a flat tax rate it is just making a promise for the short term good of the taxpayers. After using surplus year after year, those promises result in a large spike in later years. In Wantage Township, the Committee strives to keep spending increases at a level which results in a more stable tax rate. Mr. Doherty thanked everyone for their support.

OPEN PUBLIC SESSION
Mayor Parrott opened the meeting to the public, for any questions or comments involving the good and welfare of the community.

Mr. Jim DeFalco of 117 Route 284 voiced a complaint about a property across the street from him. Mr. Doherty informed Mr. DeFalco that the Housing Inspector has made a request to the Land Use Attorney for an interpretation on whether the activities of the property in question fall under the right to farm. Once the Township has been informed of this interpretation, perhaps the Township will be able to take action on Mr. DeFalco’s behalf. Mr. Nicholas Irons of 121 Route 284 also complained about the same neighbor, Farber Farms. He presented the Committee with photographs which show points of concern. Mr. Irons stated that they are not looking for Farber to be fined, but only to be brought into compliance.

Freeholder Hal Wirths offered his congratulations to the Committee and his appreciation to our first responders. In light of recent mining tragedy, it is nice to see that Mr. Space is a volunteer fireman, Mr. DeBoer a volunteer first squad member and Mayor Parrott a volunteer to our recreation programs. Mr. Wirths stated that the Wantage Township Committee has character, runs as a well-oiled machine and is an asset to Sussex County. Mr. Wirths stated that Wantage has one of the largest areas of open space, and if the Open Space Advisory Committee works aggressively to implement an open space tax, and he will work for the Committee to see that any funding from the County is made available to Wantage.

There being no one else present wishing to address the governing body at this time, Mayor Parrott thanked the public for attending the meeting and closed the meeting to the public. 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. Space seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None.
Mayor Parrott declared this meeting to be adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,
James R. Doherty, Administrator Clerk

TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE RESOLUTION

Approving Temporary Budget for 2006

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-1 et seq. deals with state regulation of local budget matters and these regulations require a temporary budget be adopted covering the first quarter of the fiscal year, and
WHEREAS, the total appropriations exclusive of capital improvements, debt service, deferred charges and reserve for uncollected taxes amounted to $3,705,454 in the 2005 municipal budget,
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the governing body of the Township of Wantage, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey that the 2006 temporary budget be adopted in the amount of $926,363.

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Mayor and Committee of the Township Of Wantage, New Jersey, at a meeting held on January 5, 2006.
_______________________________ James R. Doherty, Administrator/Clerk


TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE RESOLUTION

Authorizing Official Municipal Signatories of the Township of Wantage for 2006

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 2006:

Mayor Jeff Parrott (and/or Deputy Mayor Parker Space)
Administrator Clerk James Doherty
Chief Finance Officer Michelle La Starza

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Wantage, New Jersey, at a meeting held on January 5, 2006

_______________________________
James R. Doherty, Administrator/Clerk

TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE RESOLUTION

Authorizing the Tax Collector to cancel of record any overpayment or underpayment of taxes and/or utilities for 2006

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 2006, in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A 40A:5-17.1.

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Wantage, New Jersey, at a meeting held on January 5, 2006

_______________________________
James R. Doherty, Administrator/Clerk

TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE RESOLUTION
Authorizing Official Depositories of Municipal Funds of the Township of Wantage for 2006

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 2006:
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.

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Wantage, New Jersey, at a meeting held on January 5, 2006

_______________________________
James R. Doherty, Administrator/Clerk

WANTAGE RESOLUTIONNaming Affirmative Action P.A.C.O. for 2006

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 2006, to be:
James R. Doherty
Township Administrator Clerk
888 State Highway Route 23
Wantage, NJ 07930
Tel: (973) 875-7192
Fax: (973) 875-0801

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Wantage, New Jersey, at a meeting held on January 5, 2006

_______________________________
James R. Doherty, Administrator/Clerk

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 2006 meetings and the 2007 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.

(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.

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Wantage, New Jersey, at a meeting held on January 5, 2006 _______________________________
James R. Doherty, Administrator/Clerk

SCHEDULE OF 2006 MEETINGS AND FIRST 2007 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 5, 2006 Organization Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting immediately thereafter.
January 12, 2006 Budget Work Session 9:00 a.m.
January 19, 2006 Budget Work Session 9:00 a.m.
January 26, 2006 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
February 9, 2006 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.February 23, 2006 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
March 9, 2006 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
March 30, 2006 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
April 13, 2006 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
April 27, 2006 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
May 11, 2006 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
May 25, 2006 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
June 8, 2006 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
June 29, 2006 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
July 13, 2006 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
August 10, 2006 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
September 14, 2006 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
September 28, 2006 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
October 12, 2006 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
October 26, 2006 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
November 9, 2006 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
November 30, 2006 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
December 14, 2006 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
December 28, 2006 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.
January 4, 2007 Organization Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting - immediately following Organization Meeting

WANTAGE RESOLUTION
Fixing the Rate of Interest To Be Charged On Delinquent Taxes for 2006

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.
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.

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Wantage, New Jersey, at a meeting held on January 5, 2006

_______________________________
James R. Doherty, Administrator/Clerk

WANTAGE RESOLUTION
Authorizing Township Attorney and Township Tax Assessor to Represent the Township of Wantage for Tax Appeals filed for 2006

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 2006, 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 2006, in accordance with the existing employment contract on file for the Township Attorney and Township Tax Assessor, respectively, in effect for calendar year 2006.
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Wantage, New Jersey, at a meeting held on January 5, 2006

_______________________________
James R. Doherty, Administrator/Clerk

CASH MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ
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 Treasurer of the Township of Wantage.
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.

DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES
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.
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.

CASH FLOW

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.

WANTAGE PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Wantage, New Jersey, have entered into a professional services agreement, without public advertising for bids, under the provision of professional service as defined in N.J.S.A. Title 40A:11-5 et seq., as follows:

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 2006.
Amount: Varies based on service per fee schedule attached to contract

Awarded to: Edward McManimon, of the law firm McManimon & Scotland of Newark, NJ
Services: Township Bond Counsel.
Duration: calendar year of 2006.
Amount: Varies based on service per fee schedule attached to contract

Awarded to: Harold E. 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 2006.
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 2006.
Amount: Varies based on service per fee schedule attached to contract

Awarded to: Frank Covelli, of Professional Insurance Associates, Inc. of Carlstadt, N.J.
Services: Health Benefits Consultant
Duration: calendar year of 2006.
Amount: Commission based on service agreement with North Jersey HIF

Awarded to: Anthony Cucinotta of Windham Financial Services of Wantage, N.J.
Services: Dental Benefits Consultant
Duration: calendar year of 2006.
Amount: Commission based on service agreement with Delta Dental

Awarded to: William Nestor, of Country Insurance Associates of Wantage, N.J.
Services: Risk Management Consultant
Duration: calendar year of 2006.
Amount: Commission based on service contract with Statewide Insurance Fund

Awarded to: Charles Schaffer of Charles Schaffer Associates of Newton, N.J.
Services: Architect Consultant
Duration: calendar year of 2006.
Amount: Varies based on service per fee schedule attached to contract

The resolution and contracts relative to these agreements are on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Township Administrator/Clerk, 888 State Highway 23, Wantage, N.J. James R. Doherty Administrator/Clerk

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 contract award for these services complies with requirements set forth by N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.4 et seq., as shown on the attached Pay to Play Compliance Statement; 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 2006.
Amount: Varies based on service per fee schedule attached to contract

Awarded to: Edward McManimon, of the law firm McManimon & Scotland of Newark, NJ
Services: Township Bond Counsel. Duration: calendar year of 2006.
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 2006.
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 2006.
Amount: Varies based on service per fee schedule attached to contract

Awarded to: Frank Covelli, of Professional Insurance Associates, Inc. of Carlstadt, N.J.
Services: Health Benefits Consultant Duration: calendar year of 2006.
Amount: Commission based on service agreement with North Jersey HIF

Awarded to: Anthony Cucinotta of Windham Financial Services of Wantage, N.J.
Services: Dental Benefits Consultant Duration: calendar year of 2006.
Amount: Commission based on service agreement with Delta Dental

Awarded to: William Nestor, of Country Insurance Associates of Wantage, N.J.
Services: Risk Management Consultant Duration: calendar year of 2006.
Amount: Commission based on service contract with Statewide Insurance Fund

Awarded to: Charles Schaffer of Charles Schaffer Associates of Newton, N.J.
Services: Architect Consultant Duration: calendar year of 2006.
Amount: Varies based on service per fee schedule attached to contract

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, the Township Clerk is hereby directed to post a copy of this resolution on the bulletin board of the Township Hall, and publish a brief public notice stating the nature, duration, service and amount of the contracts herein awarded, and stating that said contract and this resolution are on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Municipal Clerk.

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Wantage, New Jersey, at a meeting held on January 5, 2006
_______________________________
James R. Doherty, Administrator/Clerk

2006 COMPLIANCE STATEMENT: PAY TO PLAY

Awarded to: Richard Clark, of the law firm Laddey Clark Law Offices of Sparta, NJ
Services: Municipal Attorney
Pay to Play Status: This firm has disclosed that they have not made any reportable contributions applicable under the requirements set forth by N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.5 et seq. As such, the award of contract herein is consistent with the requirements of said statute.

Awarded to: Edward McManimon, of the law firm McManimon & Scotland of Newark, NJ
Services: Bond Counsel
Pay to Play Status: This firm has disclosed that they have not made any reportable contributions applicable under the requirements set forth by N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.5 et seq. As such, the award of contract herein is consistent with the requirements of said statute.

Awarded to: Harold Pellow of the Firm of Harold E. Pellow and Associates, of Augusta, N.J.
Services: Township Engineer.
Pay to Play Status: This firm has disclosed that they have not made any reportable contributions applicable under the requirements set forth by N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.5 et seq. As such, the award of contract herein is consistent with the requirements of said statute.

Awarded to: Earl Snook, of Ferraioli, Wielkotz, Cerullo & Cuva of Newton, N.J.
Services: Township Auditor.
Pay to Play Status: This firm has disclosed that they have not made any reportable contributions applicable under the requirements set forth by N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.5 et seq. As such, the award of contract herein is consistent with the requirements of said statute.

Awarded to: William Haggerty, of the law firm Dolan & Dolan of Newton, N.J.
Services: Township Prosecutor.
Pay to Play Status: This firm has disclosed that they have not made any reportable contributions applicable under the requirements set forth by N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.5 et seq. As such, the award of contract herein is consistent with the requirements of said statute.

Awarded to: Frank Covelli, of Professional Insurance Associates, Inc. of Carlstadt, N.J.
Services: Health Benefits Consultant
Pay to Play Status: The contract award for these services in aggregate is below the $17,500 threshold. Such award is exempt from the requirements set forth by N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.5 et seq

Awarded to: Anthony Cucinotta of Windham Financial Services of Wantage, N.J.
Services: Dental Benefits Consultant
Pay to Play Status: The contract award for these services in aggregate is below the $17,500 threshold. Such award is exempt from the requirements set forth by N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.5 et seq

Awarded to: William Nestor, of Country Insurance Associates of Wantage, N.J.
Services: Risk Management Consultant
Pay to Play Status: The contract award for these services in aggregate is below the $17,500 threshold. Such award is exempt from the requirements set forth by N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.5 et seq

Awarded to: Charles Schaffer of Charles Schaffer Associates of Newton, N.J.
Services: Architect Consultant
Pay to Play Status: This firm has disclosed that they have not made any reportable contributions applicable under the requirements set forth by N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.5 et seq. As such, the award of contract herein is consistent with the requirements of said statute.

____________________________________________________ _______________
James R. Doherty, Administrator Clerk, Wantage Township, NJ Date

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 2006, during which municipal offices shall be closed to the public in recognition of the said Holidays:

Monday, January 2, 2006: New Year’s Day (Celebrated)
Monday, January 16, 2006: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, February 20, 2006: President’s Day
Friday, April 14, 2006: Good Friday
Monday, May 29, 2006: Memorial Day
Tuesday, July 4, 2006: Independence Day
Monday, September 4, 2006: Labor Day
Monday, October 9, 2006: Columbus Day
Thursday, November 23, 2006: Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 24, 2006: Day After Thanksgiving
Monday, December 25, 2006: Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 26, 2006: Day After Christmas Day

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Township committee of the Township of Wantage, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, at a meeting held on January 5, 2006. __________________________________
James R. Doherty, Administrator Clerk

WANTAGE RESOLUTION
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 clam 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.

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Township committee of the Township of Wantage, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, at a meeting held on January 5, 2006.
__________________________________
James R. Doherty, Administrator Clerk

TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, THAT JOSEPH KONOPINSKI BE AND HE IS HEREBY APPOINTED TO SERVE AS THE EMERGENCY 911 COORDINATOR OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2006

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Wantage, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, at a meeting held on January 5, 2006. ____________________________________
James R. Doherty, Administrator Clerk