FREDON TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 24, 2024
This REGULAR MEETING of the Fredon Township Committee was called to order by Chairman Deitz at 7:00 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: January 10, 2024
* RESOLUTION 2024-29: Voucher Approval List CFO Certification
*REPORTS:
- Animal Control
- Adv. Board of Health
- Code Enforcement/Zoning
- Municipal Court
- Land Use Board
- Recreation Commission
- Tax Assessor
- Tax Collector
Upon MOTION by Committeeperson Plock, with second by Committeeperson Corcella, action was moved to approve adoption of the Consent Agenda.
ROLL CALL: Ms. Corcella, aye; Mr. Nichols, aye; Mr. Plock, aye; Mr. Deitz, aye.
Motion carried.
VOUCHERS: 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.
RESOLUTION 2024-30: AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BEAR BROOK VALLEY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE SNOW PLOWING SERVICES FOR A 3 YEAR TERM EFFECTIVE JANUARY 25, 2024
Upon MOTION by Committeeperson Plock, with second by Committeeperson Corcella, action was moved on RESOLUTION 2024-30.
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, the decision on funding FY-2024 NJDOT Trust Fund Grant for Phil Hardin Road - Section I was tabled for discussion with the CFO, Kerri Womack.
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 Peddler’s License application submitted by Ashon Hackett.
All in favor. Motion carried
At this time, the meeting was opened to the public.
DPW Supervisor, Matt Lambert, requested that the annual allowance for boot reimbursement be increase from $150 to $250. A resolution will be on the next agenda for amending the personnel policy manual for the requested change. All in favor.
Gherin Fracasso, on behalf of Bear Brook Village Homeowners Association, thanked the committee for agreeing to provide snow plowing services for Bear Brook Village.
The meeting was closed to the public.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Upon Motion by Committeeperson Plock, with second by Committeeperson Corcella, action was moved on a RESOLUTION (as annexed) to move into EXECUTIVE SESSION at 7:20 P.M. All approved.
Upon motion by Committeeperson Plock, with second by Committeeperson Corcella, members of the Committee moved out of EXECUTIVE SESSION at 7:37 P.M.
Mayor Deitz advised that a personnel matter was discussed. No decisions were made and the subject would be revealed at the appropriate time.
There being no further business before the Committee, upon Motion by Committeeperson Plock, with second by Committeeperson Corcella, this meeting was adjourned at 7:38 P.M. All approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Suzanne Boland, RMC
Municipal Clerk