FREDON TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES APRIL 27, 2023
This REGULAR MEETING of the Fredon Township Committee was called to order by Chairman Flora at 7:10 P.M. Committeeman 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. Deitz, Mr. Lazzaro, Mr. Plock, Mr. Flora
ABSENT: Mr. Nichols
Committeeman Flora invited those present to participate in a flag salute.
CORRESPONDENCE: Upon MOTION by Committeeman Deitz, with second by Committeeman Plock, 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:
Chairman Flora asked if anyone wished to have any items separated. No response.
* MINUTES OF TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING: April 13, 2023
* REPORTS:
a. Animal Control/Licensing
b. Board of Health
c. Code Enforcement/Zoning
d. Construction
e. Tax Assessor
g. Tax Collector
RESOLUTION 2023-43: REDEMPTION OF CERTIFICATION OF SALE NO. 2022-001
Upon Motion by Committeeman Deitz, with second by Committeeman Plock, action was moved to approve adoption of the Consent Agenda.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Deitz, aye (abstain minutes); Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Plock, aye (abstain minutes);
Mr. Flora, aye; Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2023-43, as annexed, was introduced and passed at this Regular Meeting of the Fredon Township Committee.
Discussion was held about the tax payment to the County.
VOUCHERS: Upon Motion by Committeeman Plock, with second by Committeeman Lazzaro, action was moved to approve vouchers presented by Patrick Bailey, CFO.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Deitz, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Plock, aye; Mr. Flora, aye; Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2023-44: GOVERNING BODY CERTIFICATION OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT
ROLL CALL: Mr. Deitz, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Plock, aye; Mr. Flora, aye; Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2023-44, as annexed, was introduced and passed at this Regular Meeting of the Fredon Township Committee.
RESOLUTION 2023-45: CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN 2022 REPORT OF AUDIT
ROLL CALL: Mr. Deitz, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Plock, aye; Mr. Flora, aye; Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2023-45, as annexed, was introduced and passed at this Regular Meeting of the Fredon Township Committee.
MOTION: Upon Motion by Committeeman Deitz with second by Committeeman Plock action was moved to approve agreement with AirPro for annual HVAC Maintenance Contract for $2,170.00.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Deitz, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Plock, aye; Mr. Flora, aye; Motion carried.
MOTION: Upon Motion by Committeeman Lazzaro, with second by Committeeman Plock action was moved to approve summer hours starting Tuesday May 30 , 2023 and ending September 1, 2023 7am to 4pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and 7am to 12 noon Friday.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Deitz, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Plock, aye; Mr. Flora, aye; Motion carried.
Discussion was held about state mandated lead testing for rental units. Certification cost will be investigated and an ordinance will be drafted to amend the Fredon Township Code to reflect the new legislation.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Upon Motion by Committeeman Deitz, with second by Committeeman Plock, action was moved on a RESOLUTION (as annexed) to move into EXECUTIVE SESSION at 7:30 P.M. All approved. Upon motion of Committeeman Lazzaro, with second by Committeeman Plock, members of the Committee moved out of EXECUTIVE SESSION at 7:58 P.M. Mayor Flora advised that a matter regarding the possible litigation was discussed. No decisions were made and the subject would be revealed at the appropriate time.
MOTION: Upon Motion by Committeeman Plock with second by Committeeman Deitz action was moved to table Land Use Board Ordinance 2022-09 and 2022-10 for further clarification.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Deitz, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Plock, aye; Mr. Flora, aye; Motion carried
Discussion was held about capital funding projects.
MOTION: Upon Motion by Committeeman Deitz with second by Committeeman Plock, action was moved to approve the municipal clerk to initiate the bond process for a 5 year $1.5 million bond for various capital projects.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Deitz, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Plock, aye; Mr. Flora, aye; Motion carried.
Mayor Flora opened the floor to the public. Jim Weber requested an update on the short term rental at 14 Westbrook. Sussex County Board of Health and the Department of Community Affairs construction official examined the complaints and responded that neither had reason to issue a violation. The Fire Marshall and Fire Department will reinspect the property which has not passed the Smoke and CO detector certification. Mr. Weber stated his hope that short-terms rentals will be addressed in the Reexamination of the Master Plan that is currently being undertaken by the Land Use Board.
There being no further business before the Committee, upon Motion by Committeeman Deitz, with second by Committeeman Plock, this meeting was adjourned at 8:32P.M. All approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Suzanne Boland RMC
Municipal Clerk