FREDON TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
This REGULAR MEETING of the Fredon Township Committee was called to order by Committeeman Flora at 7:00 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. Richardson (via phone), Mr. Flora
ABSENT: None
Committeeman 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:
Committeeman Flora asked if anyone wished to have any items separated. No response.
* MINUTES OF TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETINGS: September 13, 2021
* REPORTS:
- Animal Licensing
- Board of Health
- Code Enforcement/Zoning
- Construction Department
- Fire Company
- Joint Municipal Court
- Recreation
- Tax Assessor
- Tax Collector RESOLUTION 2021 – 63: AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF CURBSIDE RECYCLING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH BLUE DIAMOND DISPOSAL, INC.
Upon Motion by Committeeman Masi, with second by Committeeman Deitz, action was moved to approve adoption of the Consent Agenda.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Deitz, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Masi, aye; Mr. Richardson, aye; Mr. Flora, aye. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2021-63 as annexed, was introduced and passed at this Regular Meeting of the Fredon Township Committee.
VOUCHERS: Upon Motion by Committeeman Richardson, 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. 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 Masi with second by Committeeman Deitz, action was moved to approve drafting an agreement for Shared Services with Sussex County for the Puder Road Project.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Deitz, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Masi, aye; Mr. Richardson, aye; Mr. Flora, aye. Motion carried.
Discussion was held about streamlining the specifications for the Recycling and Solid Waste bid package before approval at the next regular meeting on October 14, 2021.
Discussion was held about the status of cannabis ordinance being drafting by the Land Use Board professionals and reviewed by the subcommittee of the Land Use Board.
Discussion was held about an RFP for Broadband access to utilize the funding from the American Rescue Plan. A draft will be ready at the next regular meeting on October 14, 2021.
MOTION: Upon Motion by Committeeman Masi with second by Committeeman Deitz, action was moved to approve replacing the Fredon Township Civic Center lock system not to exceed $12,214.16
ROLL CALL: Mr. Deitz, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Masi, aye; Mr. Richardson, aye; Mr. Flora, aye. Motion carried.
MOTION: Upon Motion by Committeeman Lazzaro, with second by Committeeman Masi, action was moved to approve $10.00 training request submitted by Suzanne Boland related to her position.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Deitz, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Masi, aye; Mr. Richardson, aye; Mr. Flora, aye. Motion carried.
At this time, the meeting was opened to the public. Mr. George Plock of 492 Ridge Road requested clarification about the Solid Waste and Recycling bid award process and the municipality’s role in the State of New Jersey’s cannabis licensing application.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Upon Motion by Committeeman Lazzaro, with second by Committeeman Masi, action was moved on a RESOLUTION (as annexed) to move into EXECUTIVE SESSION at 7:55 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Deitz, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Masi, aye; Mr. Richardson, aye;
Mr. Flora, aye; Motion carried.
Upon Motion by Committeeman Richardson, with second by Committeeman Lazzaro, members of the Committee moved out of EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:06 P.M. Mayor Flora advised that a matter regarding personnel 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 Committeeman Richardson, with second by Committeeman Deitz, this meeting was adjourned at 8:09 P.M. All approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Suzanne Boland RMC
Municipal Clerk