MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE, HELD AT THE WANTAGE TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 888 STATE HIGHWAY 23, WANTAGE, N.J. ON THE DATE OF JUNE 8, 2006

Mayor Jeffrey Parrott called the workshop session to order at 7:05 p.m., and requested the Clerk to call the roll. Upon roll call, the following members of the governing body were present: Mayor Parrott, Committee members DeBoer, Space. The following members were absent: None.
Also present: Township Attorney, Michael Garofalo; Township Planner, David Troast, Township Engineer, Harold Pellow; Township Land Use Board Chairman, Jim Smith, Township Planning Board Member and Secretary, Joanne Kanapinski.

Mayor Parrott stated, “This meeting is being held in compliance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, P.L. 1975, Chapter 231. It has been properly advertised and certified by the Clerk”.

Mayor Parrott led the assembly in the Salute to the Flag.

Mayor Parrott opened the meeting and Administrator, Jim Doherty suggested that the governing body consider entering into closed executive session, as the planned discussion affects existing litigation.

As there were members of the public present at the meeting, Mayor Parrott opened the meeting to the public rather than have the few residents wait until the end of the workshop session to voice their concerns. A resident asked that the growth share be explained in detail and Mayor Parrott explained that the growth share ordinance is on the agenda for the regular meeting and invited the residents to return at 8:00 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Space made a motion to enter into executive session, as follows:
WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act, P. L. 1975, Chapter 231 permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances; and WHEREAS, this public body is of the opinion that such circumstances presently exist; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Wantage, that the public shall be excluded from discussion of the following matter involving pending litigation and attorney client privilege, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Minutes will be kept on file in the municipal clerk’s office, and once the matter involving the confidentiality of the above no longer requires that confidentiality, then the minutes shall be made public.
Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None

After meeting in closed executive session, Mayor Parrott declared the meeting reconvened into regular session.

Mayor Parrott opened the meeting to the public at this time, for any questions or comments involving the good and welfare of the community.

As there was no one who wished to come forward, Mayor Parrott closed the meeting to the public and returned to the regular order of business.

There being no other items for the consideration of the governing body at this time, Mr. Space moved to adjourn the workshop session. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None
Mayor Parrott declared this workshop session to be adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Mayor Jeffrey Parrott called the regular meeting to order at 8:05 p.m., and requested the Clerk to call the roll. Upon roll call, the following members of the governing body were present: Mayor Parrott, Committee members DeBoer, Space. The following members were absent: None. Also present: Township Attorney Michael Garofalo

Mayor Parrott stated, “This meeting is being held in compliance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, Public Laws 1975, Chapter 231. It has been properly noticed and posted to the public, and certified by the Clerk."

Mayor Parrott led the assembly in the Salute to the Flag.

CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Parrott requested that the members of the Committee Review the Consent Agenda. There being no Committee member present wishing to comment on the proposed Consent Agenda, Mayor Parrott requested approval of the Consent Agenda.

REPORTS
Mr. Space moved to approve the following reports for filing:
• Tax Collector Report for May 2006
• Municipal Clerk Report for May 2006
• Board of Health Report for May 2006
• Registrar’s Report for May 2006
• Construction Department Report for May 2006
Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None

RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Space moved to approve payment of bills for the meeting of June 8, 2006. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None

Mr. Space moved to approve liquor license renewals in Wantage Township for 2006-07. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None

Mr. Space moved to supporting proposed legislation in NJ State Assembly for Gang Deterrence. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None

Mr. Space moved to amend the existing 2006 Salary Resolution by including a $1400 stipend for Mike Flood, pro-rated for July through December, upon successful completion of Animal Control certification, in compliance with the requirements of the collective bargaining agreement between Union Local 911 and the Township of Wantage. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None

Mr. Space moved to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to submit an application for funding from the State of New Jersey Department of Transportation for Blair Road Improvements Section III. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None

Mr. Space moved to authorize refund $500 to Douglas Cestone for Developer Fee paid in error on Block 136 Lot 9. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None

Mr. Space moved to authorize refund of $500 to Bruce Morse for Developer Fee paid in error on Block 66 Lot 7&8. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None

Mr. Space moved to authorize municipal endorsements for final round of Farmland Preservation applications in Wantage Township for 2007 funding round. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Mr. Doherty informed the Committee that the Municipal calendars will be mailed within the next week, and Wantage Township flags are now available for sale.

Mr. Doherty informed the Committee that the resolution for approval this evening gives renewal to all Wantage Township liquor license holders except W&I Inc (formerly Heater’s) and CT Productions (formerly Glenn Brook). W&I has been inactive for more than two consecutive full licensing terms, so the owner needs to get a special ruling from the State of NJ before the Township can renew that license; CT Productions needs to obtain a Tax Clearance Certificate from the NJ Division of Taxation before the Township can consider their renewal.

Mr. Doherty asked the Committee to review the attached proposal for amending the Township fee schedule which includes exemptions from building permit fees for non-profit organizations up to $400.

Mr. DeBoer, made a motion to introduce on first meeting ORDINANCE 2006-13 “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER VII OF THE GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE, TO PROVIDE WAIVER OF BUILDING AND HOUSING FEES FOR ELIGIBLE CHARITABLE AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND DISABLED PERSONS”, final hearing set for June 29, 2006. Mr. Space seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None

Mr. Parrott asked that the July 13 meeting be moved to July 20, 2006. The Committee agreed by consensus, and asked Mr. Doherty to advertise the change.

Mr. Doherty asked the Committee to see the attached letter of request from Henry & Betsy Hopper, asking for return of $35 fee when their dog was taken into custody by the Township Animal Control Officer. Mr. Doherty informed the Committee that he does not endorse return of the fee. The Committee agreed by consensus not to refund fee, as the Sheriff’s Office attested to the fact that the animal was running at large when they arrived at the residence.

Mr. Doherty asked the Committee to see the letter dated May 24, 2006 from Richard Honig on behalf of Sussex South Associates regarding vacating Black Dirt Road. Mr. Doherty hopes to have input from Land Use Board and/or Harold Pellow on this matter for the Committee’s consideration at a future meeting.

ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Mayor Parrott requested Mr. Garofalo to give the Attorney’s Report. Mr. Garofalo informed the Committee that tax appeal hearings will be held from Tuesday through Friday of next week.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Parrott informed the Committee that Art Jacobs and Diane Snure, Sussex/Wantage School Boards Members, have been working diligently to receive funds back from state, have redirected medical benefits, and are looking into alternate funding sources for completion of the needed roof repairs.

Mayor Parrott informed the Committee that he has been in contact with Richard Hehmeyer of the Trust for Public Land, to set up a meeting to discuss a possible purchase of lands located on Lower Unionville Road, through their group or other consortiums available for such funding purposes.

Mayor Parrott offered the Committee clarification of the exit tax he had discussed at a previous meeting for residents leaving the State of New Jersey.

OLD BUSINESS
None

NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance 2006-12: Growth Share Ordinance
General discussion took place regarding the introduction of this ordinance and subsequent review and analysis upon receiving input from the public. Mr. Doherty stated his understanding that it was the desire of the governing body to defeat the proposed ordinance 2006-12 as introduced, and then consider re-introduction of a revised draft of that ordinance.

Mr. Space made a motion to defeat ORDINANCE 2006-12 entitled “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GROWTH SHARE ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE.” Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None

Mr. Garofalo highlighted significant changes made to the original ordinance which led to the defeat. General discussion took place regarding the need for a growth ordinance and how to best accomplish this mandated COAH requirement.

Mr. DeBoer made a motion to introduce on first reading ORDINANCE 2006-12, entitled “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GROWTH SHARE ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE.” Final hearing set for July 20, 2006. Mr. Space seconded the motion. Upon roll call,
Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Space made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Wantage held on May 25, 2006 (regular and executive). Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None

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

Ed Caparuscio, Lake Neepaulin, expressed his unhappiness with the Committee’s decision to extend the effective date of the Growth Share Ordinance.

John Quinlan, resident and builder, Wantage Township, thanked the Committee for taking his comments under consideration.

Skip Ferguson, builder, Wantage Township, expressed his thoughts against forcing a builder to construction affordable housing units within their developments rather than pay for units to be built elsewhere.

As there was no one else who wished to come forward, Mayor Parrott closed the meeting to the public and returned to the regular order of business.

There being no other items for the consideration of the governing body at this time, Mr. DeBoer moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Space seconded the motion.

Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None

Mayor Parrott declared this meeting to be adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

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James R. Doherty, Administrator/Clerk

RESOLUTION REGARDING SALARIES AND WAGES OF EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2006

AMENDMENT #2
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Wantage, that the salaries and wages for the Township officers, employees, positions and persons so named for the year 2006, retroactive to January 1, 2006 unless otherwise indicated below, shall be as follows:

DEPARTMENT & POSITION	SALARY
Township Committee Jeffrey Parrott	3,200	Annual
Township Committee Bill De Boer	3,200	Annual
Township Committee Parker Space	3,200	Annual
Administrator Clerk/Assessment Search Officer Jim Doherty	110,859	Annual
Assistant Township Clerk Christine Von Oesen	43,382	Annual
Chief Finance Officer Michelle LaStarza	43,470	Annual
Chief Finance Officer Interlocal Adjustment Michelle LaStarza	35	Per Hour
A&E Recording Secretary Michelle LaStarza	2,588	Annual
Clerk Typist (Full Time) Nancy Van Horn	32,468	Annual
Clerk Typist (Part Time) Arlene De La Osa	14,976	Annual
Tax Assessor Melissa Rockwell	39,584	Annual
Tax Assessment Clerk Kim Moore	37,364	Annual
Clerk Typist (Part Time) Colleen Ragnetti	8,580	Annual
Tax Collector/Tax Search Officer Marcia Snyder	51,165	Annual
Assistant Tax Collector Melissa Caton	32,468	Annual
Township Attorney Richard Clark	70,380	Annual
Judge of the Municipal Court Craig Dana	33,332	Annual
Court Administrator Cathy Nestel	46,368	Annual
Deputy Court Administrator Cheryl Fredericks	34,704	Annual
Acting Violations Clerk Marcia Snyder	326	Annual
Court Attendant (per session) Dennis Negele	83.95	Per Session
Constable #1 Dennis Negele	36.34	Per Hour
Constable #2 John Abate	16.51	Per Hour
Public Defender Jim Sloan	3,000	Annual
Planning/Zoning Board Secretary Joanne Kanapinski	29,262	Annual
Land Use Clerk Typist/Recording Secretary Stella Salazar	14,490	Annual
Attorney of the Planning Board Glenn Kienz	12,513	Annual
Health, Recreation And Welfare
Board of Health Secretary Jeanne McBride	5,000	Annual
Registrar of Vital Statistics Christine Von Oesen	3,230	Annual
Recreation Secretary Jeanne McBride	5,000	Annual
Animal Control Officer Bernice Bajda	17.32	Per Hour
Deputy Animal Control Officer Bob Crum	2,507	Annual
Deputy Animal Control Officer John Abate	1,400	Annual
Deputy Animal Control Officer Dave Stewart	1,400	Annual
Deputy Animal Control Officer Mike Flood (Pro-rated July-Dec)	1,400	Annual
Code Enforcement, Zoning, Public Safety & Construction
Construction Official Ed Vander Berg (Includes Plumbing Subcode, Fire Subcode, and Fire Official)	64,688	Annual
Assistant Construction Official Nick Frasche	1,035	Annual
Electric Sub code Official Bob Schultz	16,966	Annual
Electric Inspector Robert K. Rogers Jr. (effective 5/15/06)	30.00	Per Hour
Plumbing Inspector John Wyckoff	30.00	Per Hour
Building Sub code Official Nick Frasche (Includes Code Enforcement Officer, Zoning Officer and Housing Officer)	74,971	Annual
Housing Inspector Kevin Kervatt (Includes Assistant Code Enforcement Officer, Assistant Zoning Officer, and Fire Inspector)	54,084	Annual
Construction Department Clerk Typist Kristy Lockburner	25,584	Annual
Construction Department Senior Clerk Typist Rosanne Werner	33,586	Annual
Construction & Fire Prevention Clerk Typist Sue Kubie	12.32	Per Hour
Part Time Construction Clerk Typist Melissa Caton	2,691	Annual
Emergency Management Coordinator Joe Konopinski	3,623	Annual
Department of Public Works
Bob Wagner, Supervisor	60,250	Annual
Mark Little, Assistant Supervisor	20.45	Per Hour
John Card, Mechanic	19.86	Per Hour
Richard Fairweather, Senior Road Repairer	19.74	Per Hour
David Stewart, Senior Road Repairer	19.42	Per Hour
Walter Yetter, Senior Road Repairer	19.69	Per Hour
William (Bob) Crum, Laborer	17.19	Per Hour
Chantz DeGroat, Laborer	16.80	Per Hour
John Abate, Laborer	16.51	Per Hour
Larry Caton, Laborer	15.67	Per Hour
Mel Slyker, Laborer	15.67	Per Hour
Rick Vealey, Laborer	14.49	Per Hour
Michael Flood, Laborer	14.00	Per Hour
Amy Heater, Custodian/Laborer	15.67	Per Hour