FREDON TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 13, 2021
This REGULAR MEETING of the Fredon Township Committee was called to order by Chairman Flora at 7:01 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 2021.
ATTENDING: Mr. Deitz, Mr. Lazzaro, Mr. Masi, Mr. Flora, Mr. Richardson (via phone)
ABSENT: None
Comitteeman Flora invited those present to participate in a flag salute.
CORRESPONDENCE: Upon MOTION by Committeeman Masi with second by Committeeman Deitz 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: August 26, 2021
Upon Motion by Committeeman Richardson, with second by Committeeman Deitz, action was moved to approve adoption of the Consent Agenda.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Deitz, aye; Mr. Masi, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Richardson, abstain; Mr. Flora, aye; Motion carried.
VOUCHERS: Upon Motion by Committeeman Masi, with second by Committeeman Richardson, action was moved to approve vouchers presented by Patrick Bailey, CFO.
Mr. Lazzaro requested clarification for Fredon Volunteer Fire Department reimbursement. Mr. Masi expressed disapproval of a year of receipts being submitted at once.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Deitz, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Masi, aye; Mr. Richardson, 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.
MOTION: Upon Motion by Committeeman Richardson, with second by Committeeman Deitz action was moved to approve the for Bella Contracting Corp quote for aluminum canopies for the Civic Center for $1,825.00.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Deitz, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Masi, aye; Mr. Richardson, aye; Mr. Flora, aye; Motion carried.
Discussion was held about the meeting with Mayor Flora, Committeeman Lazzaro, Sussex County Commissioners and the Sussex County Engineer regarding the Puder Road bridge.
MOTION: Upon Motion by Committeeman Richardson, with second by Committeeman Masi action was moved to approve finalizing the terms of agreement for Shared Services with the County of Sussex for the repair of the Puder Road Bridge.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Deitz, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Masi, aye; Mr. Richardson, aye; Mr. Flora, aye; Motion carried.
Discussion was held about the terms of the Solid Waste Recycling Bid and the referendum process.
MOTION: Upon Motion by Committeeman Masi, with second by Committeeman Deitz, action was moved to table the Bid Specifications for Solid Waste & Recycling until more information is gathered about the referendum process.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Deitz, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Masi, aye; Mr. Richardson, aye; Mr. Flora, aye; Motion carried.
MOTION: Upon Motion by Committeeman Masi with second by Committeeman Deitz action was moved to approve drafting an RFP for Broadband Access which would utilize the American Rescue Plan funding.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Deitz, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Masi, aye; Mr. Richardson, aye; Mr. Flora, aye; Motion carried.
Discussion was held about the Extracurricular Activities Policy at Kittatinny Regional High School which excludes students that are homeschool from participating.
Discussion was held about the Cannabis Cultivation Ordinance being drafted by the Land Use Board.
At this time, Mayor Flora opened the meeting to the public.
Mr. George Plock of 492 Ridge Road affirmed his support for utilizing the American Relief Plan funding for Broadband access stating it would be a boon to real estate in the township.
With no one further present with comments, the meeting was closed to the public.
There being no further business before the Committee, upon Motion by Committeeman Richardson, with second by Committeeman Deitz, this meeting was adjourned at 8:26 P.M. All approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Suzanne Boland
Municipal Clerk