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Township Committee

Meeting Minutes, March 26, 2020
Meeting date: 
Thursday, March 26, 2020
This REGULAR MEETING of the Fredon Township Committee was called to order by Chairman Flora at 7:15 P.M.
 
Chairman 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 2020.
 
ATTENDING:            Mr. Green, Mr. Lazzaro, Mr. Masi, Mr. Richardson (via phone), and Mr. Flora
 
ABSENT:                   None
 
CORRESPONDENCE:       Upon MOTION by Committeeman Green with second by Committeeman Masi, 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 MEETING:   March 12, 2020
 
* RESOLUTIONS:
 
  1. 2020-31:    PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2020 AS “CHILD ABUSE
PREVENTION MONTH”
 
  1. 2020-34:    APPROVING A COOPERATIVE PLAN WITH THE TOWNSHIPS OF  STILLWATER AND HAMPTON FOR EACH MUNICIPALITY’S                         REGISTRAR TO BE DEPUTIZED TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE PARTICIPATING MUNICIPALITIES
* REPORTS:
  1. Advisory Board of Health
  2. Animal Control Officer
  3. Construction Department
  4. Dog Licensing Official
  5. Joint Municipal Court
  6. Keepers of Coursen’s Corners
  7. Recreation Commission
  8. Tax Assessor
  9. Tax Collector
Upon Motion by Committeeman Masi, with second by Committeeman Green, action was moved to approve adoption of the Consent Agenda.
ROLL CALL:             Mr. Green, (abstain from minutes) aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Masi, aye; Mr. Richardson, (abstain from minutes) aye; Mr. Flora, aye; Motion carried.
 
RESOLUTIONS 2020-31 and 2020-34 as annexed, were introduced and passed at this Regular Meeting of the Fredon Township Committee.
 
VOUCHERS:  Upon Motion by Committeeman Green, with second by Committeeman Lazzaro, action was moved to approve vouchers presented by Deborah Bonanno, CFO.
ROLL CALL:             Mr. Green, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Masi, aye; Mr. Richardson, abstain; 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.
 
RESOLUTION 2020-32:      TRANSFER OF 2019 BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS
Upon Motion by Committeeman Green, with second by Committeeman Lazzaro, action
was moved on RESOLUTION 2020-32.
ROLL CALL:             Mr. Green, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Masi, aye; Mr. Richardson, aye: Mr. Flora, aye; Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2020-32 as annexed, was introduced and passed at this Regular Meeting of the Fredon Township Committee.
 
MOTION:      Upon Motion by Committeeman Lazzaro, with second by Committeeman Green, action was moved to authorize Mayor Flora to sign the Service Electric/Altice continuation of existing contract document. 
ROLL CALL:             Mr. Green, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Masi, aye; Mr. Richardson, aye: Mr. Flora, aye; Motion carried.
 
Some discussion was held on the budget documents provided by CFO Deborah Bonanno and Acting DPW Supervisor Matthew Lambert.  It was noted that the difference between the two proposals was in capital funding for the fire company.  Chairman Flora commented that the $71,000.00 line item for the fire company needs to be repurposed.  Committeeman Green added that the DPW wish list needs to be prioritized. 
 
Mayor Flora and Committeeman Green will conference with Ms. Bonanno prior to the next meeting. 
 
MOTION:      Upon Motion by Committeeman Lazzaro, with second by Committeeman Masi action was moved to table the budget discussion until the next meeting of the Township Committee on April 9, 2020. 
ROLL CALL:             Mr. Green, 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 Green, action was moved to direct the clerk to obtain a quote from Blue Diamond for increasing the tonnage collected for bulk pick-up and if above the bid threshold to continue the collection as has been done in the past several years. 
ROLL CALL:             Mr. Green, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Masi, aye; Mr. Richardson, aye: Mr. Flora, aye; Motion carried.
 
MOTION:      Upon Motion by Committeeman Richardson, with second by Committeeman Masi action was moved to continue the operation of the Municipal facilities as they have in the past week, closing to the public, working from home, working separately, and practicing social distancing.   Return to regular operation will be determined at a later date. 
ROLL CALL:             Mr. Green, aye; Mr. Lazzaro, aye; Mr. Masi, aye; Mr. Richardson, aye: Mr. Flora, aye; Motion carried.
 
The clerk reported that there is an ongoing response issue with smoke detector inspections.  Residents are calling two and three times as they have not been called about scheduling the inspection.  Committeeman Richardson, the Fire Company liaison will address the matter with the Fire Chief. 
 
Committeeman Richardson reported that there was an exposure and confirmed Covid-19 infection identified in a Fire Company member.  Discussion was held regarding possible exposure for other fire company members.  Committeeman Lazzaro stated that there is no testing for first responders per the Sussex County Health Department.  Mayor Flora commented that he believed that the first responders should be tested, based on the potential exposure. 
 
Mayor Flora opened the meeting to the public at this time.  There being no public 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 Masi, this meeting was adjourned at 8:02 P.M. All approved.
 
Respectfully submitted,
 
Debra Prommel
Acting Municipal Clerk