Township Committee
Meeting Minutes, July 25, 2019
Meeting date:
Thursday, July 25, 2019
This REGULAR MEETING of the Fredon Township Committee was called to order by Chairman Smith at 7:00 P.M.
Chairman Smith 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 2019.
ATTENDING: Mr. Flora, Mr. Masi, Mr. Richardson, Mr. Smith
ABSENT: Mr. Green
Chairman Smith invited those present to participate in a flag salute.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Chairman Smith noted he investigated how the participating municipalities paid for the 911 Shared Service concluding that distribution of payment was equitable. Committeeman Richardson confirmed payment was divided equally.
Chairman Smith noted that speeding is an issue in small communities with no municipal police. Committeeman Flora suggested risers/tables. Committeeman Smith proposed contacting the Township Engineer to see if risers/tables were viable on township roads.
Upon MOTION by Committeeman Masi with second by Committeeman Richardson, 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 Smith asked if anyone wished to have any items separated. No response.
* MINUTES OF TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING: July 11, 2019
* RESOLUTIONS:
- RESOLUTION 2019-57: SALARY RESOLUTION
- RESOLUTION 2019-58: AMENDING THE 2019 BUDGET INSERTION OF A
SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE FOR “2019 CLEAN COMMUNITIES GRANT”
* REPORTS:
- Advisory Board of Health
- Construction Department
- Dog Licensing
- Joint Municipal Court
- Keepers of Coursen’s Corners
- Land Use Board
- Tax Assessor
- Tax Collector
Upon Motion by Committeeman Richardson with second by Committeeman Masi, action was moved to approve adoption of the Consent Agenda.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Flora, aye (abstained from minutes); Mr. Masi, aye; Mr. Richardson, aye;
Mr. Smith, aye; Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2019-57 and RESOLUTION 2019-58 as annexed, were introduced and passed at this Regular Meeting of the Fredon Township Committee.
VOUCHERS: Upon Motion by Committeeman Richardson with second by Committeeman Masi action was moved to approve vouchers presented by Deborah Bonanno, CFO.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Flora, aye; Mr. Masi, aye; Mr. Richardson, aye; Mr. Smith, 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.
Committeeman Flora initiated a discussion about a Fredon resident who would like to organize a fundraiser for the Fredon Volunteer Fire Department at Lodestar Park. He stated the individual had held an event but had not advertised it so lost money. However, the resident still intends to make a donation to the fire department. Committeeman Smith noted that the individual is welcome to use any facility in the township but must follow proper procedure, provide insurance, etc. for facility use and understand the township will not be responsible for parking, security, etc. Committeeman Richardson suggested that the resident interested in organizing fundraisers attend the fire departments weekly meeting to discuss with the membership.
Committeeman Flora reported that Fredon School’s decrease in staff was not reflected in the increased budget. Chairman Smith noted that losing Fredon School would be a tragedy however the lack of communication and collaboration makes the school vulnerable to consolidation plans. There was much discussion.
Chairman Smith opened the meeting to the public at this time. There being no comments from the public,
Mayor Smith closed the meeting to the public at this time.
There being no further business before the Committee, upon Motion by Committeeman Richardson, with second by Committeeman Flora, this meeting was adjourned at 7:31 P. M. All approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Suzanne Boland
Deputy Municipal Clerk