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FREDON TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES APRIL 13, 2023

Meeting date: 
Thursday, April 13, 2023

This REGULAR MEETING of the Fredon Township Committee was called to order by Mayor Flora at 7:01 P.M.

Mayor Flora 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 2023.

ATTENDING:                       Mr. Lazzaro, Mr. Nichols, Mr. Flora

ABSENT:                              Mr. Deitz, Mr. Plock

Mayor Flora invited those present to participate in a flag salute.

CORRESPONDENCE:    None

CONSENT AGENDA:

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

* MINUTES OF TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETINGS: March 23, 2023; March 30, 2023;       April 3, 2023

* Raffle License #446    L.O.O.M. #432 Newton

* Resolution 2023-41 Redemption of Certification of Sale No. 17-00002

* Resolution 2023-42 Bear Brook Valley Fireworks April 27, 2023

Upon Motion by Committeeman Nichols, with second by Committeeman Lazzaro, action was moved to approve adoption of the Consent Agenda. All in favor. Motion carried.

VOUCHERS:  Upon Motion by Committeeman Nichols, with second by Committeeman Lazzaro, action was moved to approve vouchers presented by Patrick Bailey, CFO.

ROLL CALL:             Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Nichols, aye; Mr. Flora, 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.

RESOLUTION 2023-36: 2023 FREDON TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUDGET

Raymond A. Sarinelli, Jr. from Nisivoccia, LLP, the Township auditor’s office, was present for discussion. Mr. Sarinelli mentioned that many years of being fiscally conservative had enabled a minimal tax rate increase of 2.25%, even though inflation is currently near 8%.

Mayor Flora opened the meeting to the public for comments. There was no one with comments. Mayor Flora closed the public hearing.

MOTION:     Upon Motion by Committeeman Lazzaro, with second by Committeeman Nichols, action was moved to approve the budget and tax Resolution 2023-36 for the 2023 Fredon Township Municipal Budget.

ROLL CALL:             Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Nichols, aye; Mr. Flora, aye; Motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Upon Motion by Committeeman Nichols, with second by Committeeman Lazzaro, action was moved on a RESOLUTION (as annexed) to move into EXECUTIVE SESSION at 7:12 P.M. All approved. Upon motion of Committeeman Lazzaro, with second by Committeeman Nichols, members of the Committee moved out of EXECUTIVE SESSION at 7:32 P.M. Mayor Flora advised that a matter regarding capital projects funding was discussed. No decisions were made, and the subject would be revealed at the appropriate time.

ORDINANCE 2023-03:  Fredon Capital Ordinance for $169,260 for Fredon Greendell Road Resurfacing

Mayor Flora advised that discussion and consideration of Second Reading would be held on Ordinance 2023-03 as read by title. Copy has been posted and copies have been available for the public. Affidavit of publication has been received.

Mayor Flora opened discussion to the public. There was no public comment.

Upon Motion by Committeeman Lazzaro, with second by Committeeman Nichols, action was moved on ORDINANCE 2023-03.

ROLL CALL:             Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Nichols, aye; Mr. Flora, aye; Motion carried.

MOTION:     Upon Motion by Committeeman Nichols, with second by Committeeman Lazzaro, action was moved to approve the proposal by Combustion Service Corp through Ed-data #10392 for Natural Gas Conversion for $15,825.00 .

ROLL CALL:             Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Nichols, aye; Mr. Flora, aye; Motion carried.

MOTION:     Upon Motion by Committeeman Lazzaro, with second by Committeeman Nichols, action was moved to approve reallocating $56,726.75 from the 2023 DPW Operating Budget to complete Fredon Greendell Road.

ROLL CALL:             Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Nichols, aye; Mr. Flora, aye; Motion carried.

At this time the meeting was opened to the public. With no one present with comments, the meeting was closed to the public.

There being no further business before the Committee, upon Motion by Committeeman Nichols, with second by Committeeman Lazzaro, this meeting was adjourned at 7:35 P.M. All approved.

Respectfully submitted,

 

Suzanne Boland, RMC

Municipal Clerk