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 4, 2007.

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 7, 2006.

Mr. Doherty administered the Oath of Office to Committeeman-elect Parker Space 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 2007
Mr. Doherty opened the floor for Committee nominations to the position of Mayor for 2007.
Mr. Parrott moved to name William DeBoer as Mayor for the year 2007. Mr. Space 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.
Mr. DeBoer assumed the Mayor’s chair at this time.

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

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT: DEPUTY MAYOR FOR THE YEAR 2007
Mayor DeBoer opened the floor for nominations to the position of Deputy Mayor for 2007.
Mr. Parrott moved to name Parker Space to the position of Deputy Mayor for the year 2007. Mayor DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.

BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES

LAND USE BOARD
Mayor DeBoer announced his appointments to the Land Use Board, as follows:
Bill DeBoer, Class I member, for a term running thru 12/31/07
Joanne Kanapinski, Class II member, for a term running thru 12/31/07
Ronald Slate, Class IV member, for a term running thru 12/31/10
Diane Mylecraine, Alternate #1 for a term running thru 12/31/08
Victoria Gill, Alternate #2, for a term running thru 12/31/08

Mayor DeBoer opened the floor to the Committee, for the Class III appointment to the Land Use Board, for a one-year term running through 12/31/07.

Mr. Parrott moved to appoint Parker Space to the Class III seat on the Land Use Board for the year 2007. Mayor DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.

BOARD OF RECREATION COMMISSIONERS
DeBoer announced his appointment to the Board of Recreation Commissioners, as follows:
Duane Armstrong, for a full term running thru 12/31/11.

BOARD OF HEALTH
DeBoer announced his appointments to the Board of Health, as follows:
Dr. Arthur Braunwell, Regular member, for a term running thru 12/31/11.

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

Emergency Management Coordinator Joseph Konopinski thru 12/31/09
Deputy Coordinator #1 Ed Vander Berg thru 12/31/07
Deputy Coordinator #2 Art Labaseur thru 12/31/07
F.A.S., EMC member Mike Puskas thru 12/31/07
F.A.S., EMC Alternate Allen Breach thru 12/31/07
Damage Assessment Nick Frasche thru 12/31/07
Fire Chief, EMC member Leo Kinney thru 12/31/07
Facilities, EMC Member Bob Crum thru 12/31/07
Communications, EMC Member Bill Gebhard thru 12/31/07
DPW Supt., EMC Member Bob Wagner thru 12/31/07
Sanitarian, EMC Member Mike Plaza thru 12/31/07
Finance/Resource Mgt., EMC Member Michelle LaStarza thru 12/31/07
Resource Management Earl Snook thru 12/31/07
Mayor, EMC Member Bill DeBoer thru 12/31/07
Public Information Officer Jim Doherty thru 12/31/07
Media New Jersey Herald thru 12/31/07
Evacuation Leroy Little thru 12/31/07
Operations, EMC Member Donald R. Slate thru 12/31/07
Operations, EMC Member John Du Pont thru 12/31/07

Mr. Parrott 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 DeBoer offered his nominations for professional appointments of the Township in 2007, as follows:
Township Public Defender: James P. Sloan thru 12/31/07
Township Judge: Craig Dana – confirming the 3rd year of a 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. Parrott seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.

Mayor DeBoer explained that in compliance with the requirements for filing of disclosure forms under Pay to Play statutes, the appointments for Township Attorney, Bond Counsel, Auditor, Architect,, Prosecutor, and Engineer shall be held over until the January 25, 2007 meeting of the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Wantage.


MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS

TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENT

Mayor DeBoer presented his nominations for appointment to the various positions of Township Government for the year 2007, as follows:

Officer Designated to Certify
Approval of Subdivision of Land: James Doherty for calendar year 2007
Recycling Coordinator: James Doherty for calendar year 2007
Principal Public Works Manager: James R. Doherty for calendar year 2007
Assessment Search Officer: James Doherty for calendar year 2007
Municipal CFO: Michelle LaStarza for calendar year 2007
PERS/PFRS Certifying Agent: Michelle LaStarza for calendar year 2007
Tax Search Officer: Marcia Snyder for calendar year 2007
Acting Violations Clerk Marcia Snyder for calendar year 2007
Animal Control Officer: BB Bajda for calendar year 2007
Risk Management Consultant: William Nestor for calendar year 2007
Health & Dental Benefits Consultant: Frank Covelli for calendar year 2007
Mayor’s Representative to SWAC: Douglas Ricker Jr. for calendar year 2007

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

OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mayor DeBoer presented his nominations for appointment to the Open Space Advisory Committee for the year 2007 as follows:
Mr. Mike Garrett, 98 Pond School Road
Mr. Scott Sargent, 50 Dyer Road
Mr. Rudy Solar, 152 Mount SaleM Road
Mr. Thomas P. Davis, 63 Walnut Street
Ms. Diane Snure, 150 Mt. Salem Road
Mr. Ken Nelson, 2 Volcanic Hill Road
Mr. Douglas Ricker Jr., Beemer Road

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


RECOGNITION OF LINE OFFICERS
At this time, Mayor DeBoer 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 for the Fire Department:
Leo Kinney, Wantage Township Chief;
Charlie Rokosny, Wantage Deputy Chief;
John Cannici, Colesville Assist. Chief;
Don Slate, Beemerville Assistant Chief;
Larry Bono, Colesville Captain;
Orin Babckock, Fire Police Captain;
Justin Vander Groef, Beemerville 1st Lieutenant;
Ty Klymas, Beemerville 2nd Lieutenant.

Officers present for the Wantage First Aid Squad:
Michael Puskas, Captain;
Robert Kohle, 1st Lieutenant;
Cesar Santana, 2nd Lieutenant;
Cathy Toth, Training Officer;
Allen Breach, President;
Bill Haynes, Vice President;
Joyce Breach, Treasurer;
Ruth Haynes, Chief Financial Officer;
Krina Hemsworth, Secretary and
William DeBoer, Engineer.

The members of the governing body and the audience joined with Mayor DeBoer in a round of applause for the efforts and accomplishments of Wantage Township’s emergency responders. Mayor DeBoer, having served on the First Aid Squad for over 15 years, personally thanked our volunteers for all their sacrifices to keep our citizens safe.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor DeBoer 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 Public Defender and Health/Dental Benefits Consultant professional services, as per the attached resolution. Mr. Space seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None

TEMPORARY BUDGET
Mr. Parrott moved to adopt the 2007 local temporary budget for the Township of Wantage, as per the attached resolution. Mr. Space 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. Space 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 2007, in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A 40A: 5-17.1. Mr. Space 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 2007. Mr. Space 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 2007, as per the attached resolution. Mr. Space 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 2007, as per the attached resolution. Mr. Space 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 2007, as per the attached text of resolution. Mr. Space 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. Space 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. Space 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 2007. Mr. Space 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 2007, as per the attached resolution. Mr. Space seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.

ESTABLISHING LEGAL HOLIDAYS FOR 2007
Mr. Parrott moved to establish Legal Holidays to be observed within the Township of Wantage for calendar year 2007, as per the attached resolution. Mr. Space seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.

INSURANCE BONDS FOR 2007
Mr. Parrott moved to approve the Insurance Bonds for various municipal officials and the Blanket Bond covering all Bondable officials for calendar year 2007. Mr. Space seconded the motion. 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 2007, with any proposed expenditure above this amount being brought to the governing body for authorization prior to the issuance of a purchase order. Mr. Space seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Resolution

STATEWIDE INSURANCE FUND REPRESENTATIVE FOR 2007
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 2007
Mr. Parrott moved to confirm the Administrator Clerk as the Wantage Township Commissioner for the Statewide Insurance Fund for calendar year 2007. Mr. Space 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. Space seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None.

EMERGENCY 911 COORDINATOR FOR 2007
Mr. Parrott moved to appoint Joseph Konopinski as the Emergency 911 Coordinator for 2007. Mr. Space seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None.

MAYOR'S STATEMENT
Mayor DeBoer addressed the Committee and the public with remarks concerning priorities and goals for the Township of Wantage in 2007.

Mayor DeBoer thanked his wife for all her support and for spending countless hours alone while he is on Township business. Mayor DeBoer thanked Mr. Doherty, Administrator/Clerk for the great job he does for the Township. Mayor DeBoer thanked Mike Garofalo, Township Attorney, who will be appointed at our next meeting, for doing a fine job as our Municipal Attorney. Mayor DeBoer thanked Jeff Parrott and Parker Space for their support, stating that it has been a pleasure working with them; and that regardless of any differences in opinion, there is never a question as to their continued desire to improve Wantage Township while keeping the best interest of the taxpayers in mind. Mayor DeBoer informed the public that in 2006 Mr. Space and the Open Space Advisory Committee recommended an open space tax referendum on the ballot which was voted in with overwhelming approval. Mayor DeBoer plans to continue to preserve the rural beauty of Wantage Township. Mayor DeBoer thanked Assemblyman Guy Gregg, Freeholder Hal Wirths, and Republican Chairman Rich Zeoli, for their continued support as evidenced by their attendance at tonight’s meeting.

COMMITTEE COMMENTS
Mr. Space thanked his wife and family for their support and the residents of Wantage Township for his re-election. Mr. Space stated that he has lived here his entire live, his family has lived here for generations, and he will work to make sure his children and all residents feel Wantage Township is a place their family would like to live for many generations to come. Mr. Space stated that his involvement with Open Space and the Land Use Board are just some of the many efforts he puts 100% of himself into for Wantage Township.

Mr. Parrott thanked his wife and family for their continued support and thanked our volunteers who help bond our community to make Wantage Township what it is today. Mr. Parrott informed the public that there are all indications that school funding will remain flat again next year and he and the governing body will work diligently and continue our efforts with the Trust for Public Land for open space preservation and toward other prudent measures to keep taxes down. Mr. Parrott stated that he believes having our Municipal Attorney, Administrator, and Freeholder live in our Township enables our governing body to address real issues on an everyday basis. Mr. Parrott also thanked Assemblyman Gregg, Freeholder Wirth and Rich Zeoli for their willingness to always hear and respond to any concerns he has brought forth to them. Mr. Parrott also acknowledged Chris O’Halleran for attending and commended his knowledge of budgets and the needs of our residents.

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

Assemblyman Gregg, Freeholder Wirths and Rich Zeoli congratulating the Mayor and Committee for their appointments and for governing Wantage Township in a way that should be seen a role model for all municipalities in an effort to keep New Jersey both beautiful and affordable.

Mr. Ron Slate commended the governing body for doing a great job. Ed Caporuscio, 38 Arrowhead Drive, wished the Committee a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and also thanked them for a job well done.

There being no one else present wishing to address the governing body at this time, Mayor DeBoer 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. Space moved to adjourn the Organization meeting. Mr. DeBoer seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Ayes: DeBoer, Parrott, Space Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None.

Mayor DeBoer declared this meeting to be adjourned at 7:30pm and requested a 10 minute recess before beginning the regular meeting.

Respectfully submitted,
James R. Doherty, Administrator Clerk

TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE RESOLUTION

Approving Temporary Budget for 2007

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.

TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE RESOLUTION

Authorizing Official Municipal Signatories of the Township of Wantage for 2007

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 2007:

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

TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE RESOLUTION

Authorizing the Tax Collector to cancel of record any overpayment or underpayment of taxes and/or utilities for 2007

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 2007, 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 2007

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 2007:

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 2007

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 2007, to be:
  James R. Doherty
  Township Administrator Clerk
  888 State Highway Route 23
  Wantage, NJ 07930
  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,

The Mayor and Committee of the Township of Wantage, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, hereby announce that they shall hold their regular 2007 meetings and the 2008 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.

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.

The public place at which all notices shall be posted shall be the bulletin board situated in the Wantage Municipal Building.

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.

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.

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.

MAYOR AND COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE
SCHEDULE OF 2007 MEETINGS AND FIRST 2008 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 4, 2007 Organization Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting immediately thereafter.

January 11, 2007 Budget Work Session 9:00 a.m.

January 18, 2007 Budget Work Session 9:00 a.m.

January 25, 2007 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.

February 8, 2007 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.

February 22, 2007 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.

March 8, 2007 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.

March 29, 2007 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.

April 12, 2007 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.

April 26, 2007 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.

May 10, 2007 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.

May 31, 2007 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.

June 14, 2007 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.

June 28, 2007 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.

July 12, 2007 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.

August 9, 2007 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.

September 13, 2007 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.

September 27, 2007 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.

October 11, 2007 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.

October 25, 2007 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.

November 8, 2007 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.

November 29, 2007 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.

December 13, 2007 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.

December 27, 2007 Work Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 8:00 p.m.

January 3, 2008 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 2007

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:

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.
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.

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.

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.

TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE RESOLUTION

Authorizing Township Attorney and Township Tax Assessor to Represent the Township of Wantage for Tax Appeals filed for 2007

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Wantage, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, that the Township Attorney Michael Garofalo, 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 2007, 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 2007, in accordance with the existing employment contract on file for the Township Attorney and Township Tax Assessor, respectively, in effect for calendar year 2007.

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
Chief Financial Officer shall mean the Chief Financial Officer and/or Treasurer of the Township of Wantage.
Fiscal year shall mean the twelve-month period ending December thirty-one.
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
The Chief Financial Officer shall report all investment in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:5-15.2.
At a minimum, the Chief Financial Officer shall:

Keep a record of all investments.
Keep a cash position record that reveals, on a daily basis, the status of the Township’s cash in its bank accounts.
Report investments to the Mayor and Committee at regularly scheduled meetings of the governing body.
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
The Chief Financial Officer shall ensure that the Township’s accounting system provides regular information concerning the Township’s cash position and investment performance.
All moneys shall be turned over to the Chief Financial Officer and deposited in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:5-15.

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 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: Frank Covelli, of Professional Insurance Associates, Inc. of Carlstadt, N.J.
Services: Health Benefits Consultant Duration: calendar year of 2007.
Amount: Commission based on service agreement with North Jersey HIF

Awarded to: Frank Covelli, of Professional Insurance Associates, Inc. of Carlstadt, N.J.
Services: Dental Benefits Consultant Duration: calendar year of 2007.
Amount: Commission based on service agreement with North Jersey HIF

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.

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 2007, during which municipal offices shall be closed to the public in recognition of the said Holidays:

Monday, January 1, 2007: New Year’s Day
Monday, January 15, 2007: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, February 19, 2007: President’s Day
Friday, April 6, 2007: Good Friday
Monday, May 28, 2007: Memorial Day
Wednesday, July 4, 2007: Independence Day
Monday, September 3, 2007: Labor Day
Monday, October 8, 2007: Columbus Day
Thursday, November 22, 2007: Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 23, 2007: Day after Thanksgiving
Monday, December 24, 2007: Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 25, 2007: Christmas Day

TOWNSHIP OF 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:

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:

Township of Wantage payroll accounts and payroll agency accounts
Sussex/Wantage Regional Board of Education
High Point Regional High School
Sussex County Treasurer (County Taxes only)
Banks for investment purposes, interfund transfers, and/or debt service payment
Township Attorney (normal retainer)
Township Auditor (normal retainer)
Land Use Board Attorney (normal retainer)
Township Prosecutor (normal retainer)
Telephone Utility Companies (normal monthly billings)
Health Benefits premiums and Dental Insurance premiums
Life Insurance premiums
U.S. Postmaster and/or Sussex/Wantage Postmaster
Electric Utility Companies (normal monthly billings)
Petty Cash
Insurance Advisors and Premiums
Reissue of checks after a stop payment has been enforced
Sussex County – Permit Fees and Application Fees
10% Bid Bond Returns
Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority bills
State of New Jersey – Application Fees
Permit Fees
NJDEP
License Fees
State Surcharges

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.

A certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Chief Finance Officer and to the Township Auditor of the Township Of Wantage.

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 2007