FREDON TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES APRIL 10, 2024

This REGULAR MEETING of the Fredon Township Committee was called to order by Chairman Deitz at          7:01 P.M. Chairman Deitz advised those present that this meeting was being held in compliance with provisions of P.L. 1975, Chapter 231, Sections 4 & 13, as noticed to the New Jersey Herald and Sunday Herald in January 2024.

ATTENDING:           Ms. Corcella, Mr. Nichols, Mr. Plock, Mr. Deitz

ABSENT:       Mr. Lazzaro

Chairman Deitz invited those present to participate in a flag salute.

CORRESPONDENCE: Upon MOTION by Committeeperson Plock, with second by Committeeperson Corcella, action was moved to waive reading of correspondence since list of same had been posted and copies made available for public inspection.

All in favor. Motion carried.

CONSENT AGENDA:

Mayor Deitz asked if anyone wished to have any items separated. No response.

* MINUTES OF TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING:  March 27, 2024

* RESOLUTION 2024-48: BEAR BROOK VALLEY FIREWORKS  MAY 3, 2024

* RESOLUTION 2024-50: RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 19-25, 2024

AS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK

* RESOLUTION 2024-51: RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FREDON APPROVING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF DARREN RAYMOND, MAI  SCGREA OF THE REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL FIRM OF ASSOCIATED APPRAISAL GROUP IN THE MATTER OF REVERSE TAX APPEAL  FOR BLOCK 404 LOT 29 AND BLOCK 404 LOT 29.01

Upon MOTION by Committeeperson Plock, with second by Committeeperson Corcella, action was moved to approve adoption of the Consent Agenda.

All in favor (Committeeperson Plock abstained from minutes). Motion carried.

VOUCHERS & RESOLUTION 2024-49:  Upon MOTION by Committeeperson Plock, with second by Committeeperson Corcella, action was moved to approve vouchers presented by CFO, Kerri Womack.

ROLL CALL: Ms. Corcella, aye; Mr. Nichols, aye; Mr. Plock, aye; Mr. Deitz, aye. Motion carried.

Claims are listed on the attached schedule, which is made a part of the minutes of this meeting as a supplemental record.

RESOLUTIONS 2024-48, 2024-49, 2024-50, and 2024-51, as annexed, were introduced and passed at this Regular Meeting of the Fredon Township Committee.

CAPITAL ORDINANCE 2024-02: CAPITAL ORDINANCE  APPROPRIATING $205,904.00 FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FISCAL YEAR 2024 TRUST FUND GRANT/MUNICIPAL AID PROGRAM,  AND $78,836.00 FROM THE TOWNSHIP OF FREDON GENERAL CAPITAL FUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND  FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO PHIL HARDIN ROAD SECTION I

Mayor Deitz advised that discussion and consideration of First Reading would be held on Ordinance 2024-02. No public input will be held at this time. Public Hearing and final adoption are scheduled to be held at the Regular meeting April 24, 2024.

Upon MOTION by Committeeperson Nichols, with second by Committeeperson Plock, action was moved on ORDINANCE 2024-02.

ROLL CALL: Ms. Corcella, aye; Mr. Nichols, aye; Mr. Plock, aye; Mr. Deitz, aye. Motion carried.

Discussion was held about Animal Control Services after the retirement of Alan Decarolis May 31, 2024.

At this time, Mayor Deitz amended the order of the agenda to open the floor to the public.

Sandra and Ed Potocki discussed the continuing concerns over fireworks displays affecting the lives of people in the neighborhood and produced a video of a December 2023 display.

Committeeman Plock explained restrictions had been put in place and Celebration Fireworks had adhered to the restrictions.

Mayor Deitz explained reasonable changes had been made to the procedures.

Committeeman Nichols stated the Sussex County Fire Marshall, present at the fireworks displays, recorded the start and end time in his reports.

Sussex County Republican Committee Executive Director, James Baldini, introduced himself and discussed future events in the municipality.

The meeting was closed to the public.

MOTION: Upon MOTION by Committeeperson Plock, with second by Committeeperson Corcella, action was moved to approve a shared service agreement with the Township of Newton Animal Control, pending attorney review of shared services agreement, for $4958 for the time period June 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.

ROLL CALL: Ms. Corcella, aye; Mr. Nichols, aye; Mr. Plock, aye; Mr. Deitz, aye. Motion carried.

MOTION: Upon MOTION by Committeeperson Plock, with second by Committeeperson Corcella, action was moved to approve Air Pro HVAC Maintenance Agreements in the amount of  $2.330.00 for the Municipal Building and Municipal Garage HVAC systems.

ROLL CALL: Ms. Corcella, aye; Mr. Nichols, aye; Mr. Plock, aye; Mr. Deitz, aye. Motion carried.

Discussion was held about changes to the Recreation Commission Policies and Procedures manual.

MOTION: Upon MOTION by Committeeperson Plock, with second by Committeeperson Corcella, action was moved to approve the Recreation Commission Facility Use policy changes, with the stipulation that a minimum $250 security deposit for cleaning would be required for groups that apply and intend to have food at their event.  All in favor.  Motion carried

There being no further business before the Committee, upon Motion by Committeeperson Nichols, with second by Committeeperson Plock, this meeting was adjourned at 7:37 P.M. All approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Suzanne Boland, RMC

Municipal Clerk