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Minutes: April 3, 2014

A. OPENING OF REGULAR MEETING

1. Call to Order

A regular meeting of the Randolph Township Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Loveys. This meeting is held pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act. Adequate notice of the meeting has been provided by posting written notice of the time, date, location, and to the extent known, the agenda of the meeting in Randolph Township. This notice was posted on the bulletin board within Town Hall, it was filed with the Township Clerk, and it was provided to those persons or entities requesting notification. Notice was also provided to the Randolph Reporter and the Morris County Daily Record on December 5, 2013 by e-mailing them the annual resolution adopted by the Council on December 5, 2013. The annual resolution, including this meeting date, was advertised in the Randolph Reporter, the official paper of the Township of Randolph, and the Daily Record on December 12, 2013.

2. Roll Call

PRESENT:
Councilman Forstenhausler
Councilman Hirniak
Councilman Napoliello
Deputy Mayor Veech
Mayor Loveys

ABSENT:
Councilwoman Carey
Councilman Guadagno

Also present: Interim Township Manager Darren Carney, and Ed Buzak and Keli Gallo from the Law Office of Edward Buzak.

3. Mayor Loveys led the Pledge of Allegiance.

B. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION

1. Proclamation—New Jersey’s 350th Anniversary

Deputy Mayor Veech reported that this year is the 350th anniversary of New Jersey. She read the Proclamation and presented it to the Landmarks Committee.

WHEREAS, the year 2014 will mark the 350th anniversary of the charter conveying all the lands between the Connecticut River and the east side of the Delaware River from Charles II to James, Duke of York; and

WHEREAS, the year 2014 will also mark the 350th anniversary of the execution of deeds of release by the said James, Duke of York, to John Lord Berkeley, Baron of Stratton and Sir George Carteret of Saltrum, of these lands, which said tract of land is hereafter to be called by the name or names of Nova Caesarea or New Jersey: and the right of Government therein; and

WHEREAS, the year 2014 will also be the 350th anniversary of the signing and publication by John Lord Berkeley and Sir George Carteret of “The Concessions and Agreements of the Lords Proprietors of the Province of New Caesarea or New Jersey to and with all the Adventurors and all such as shall settle or plant here” a declaration of the organic law of the Colony and truly “The Magna Carta of New Jersey”; and

WHEREAS, the foregoing events mark the beginning of the separate history of New Jersey as a Colony; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and desirable that we commemorate these beginnings of our State together with its subsequent history and its present and future role in the family of the United States for the benefit of all the people of New Jersey and the Nation, with particular focus on the Core Values that have shaped our State and Randolph Township.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor & Council of Randolph Township, County of Morris celebrate the 350th anniversary of the establishment of New Jersey as a colony and authorizes the Randolph Township Landmarks Committee to develop a plan for this commemoration that will promote the maximum involvement of our residents, neighborhoods, businesses, schools and civic organizations and institutions in the celebrations; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council urges all its citizens to reflect upon the significance of this event and the role that our State and development of our nation and to participate in this important commemoration.

2. Proclamation—Recognizing April as National Autism Awareness Month

Mayor Loveys reported that members from the Autism Speaks group at Randolph High School as well as Co-Advisors, Ms. Danielle Cartaxo and Ms. Leah Steen, were present. He read the Proclamation and presented it to the group.

WHEREAS, autism is a pervasive developmental disorder affecting the social, communication, and behavioral skills of those affected by it; and

WHEREAS, as more health professionals become proficient in diagnosing autism, more children are being diagnosed on the autism spectrum, resulting in rates as high as 1 in 68 children nationally and 1 in 45 in New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, while there is no cure for autism, it is well-documented that if individuals with autism receive treatment early in their lives, it often is possible for those individuals to lead significantly improved lives; and

WHEREAS, individuals with autism often require a lifetime of specialized and community supported services to ensure their health and safety and to support families’ resilience as they manage the psychological and financial burdens autism presents; and

WHEREAS, the Randolph High School Autism Speaks Club, is spearheading an awareness effort in order to educate parents, professionals, and the general public about autism and its effects.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, James Loveys, Mayor of the Township of Randolph, in the County of Morris, New Jersey, do hereby proclaim April 2014 as RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH in Randolph, and urge all employees and residents to participate in our municipality’s Autism Awareness Month in order to become better educated on the subject of autism spectrum disorders.

The President of the Randolph High School Autism Speaks club introduced herself and other members of the club. On behalf of the club, she thanked the Council for the Proclamation and for their willingness to support National Autism Awareness Month, and distributed blue light bulbs to the Council members.

3. Supporting a Free Democratic & Independent Ukraine—R-105-14

Councilman Hirniak made a motion to adopt Resolution R-105-14. Deputy Mayor Veech seconded the motion, and the following role call vote was taken:

AYES:
Councilman Forstenhausler
Councilman Hirniak
Councilman Napoliello
Deputy Mayor Veech
Mayor Loveys

NAYS: None

ABSENT:
Councilwoman Carey
Councilman Guadagno

Councilman Hirniak explained that last year the Township Council began a program to develop a sister city relationship between Randolph Township and a comparable municipality in Ukraine. On behalf of the Township Council, Councilman Hirniak presented a Resolution memorializing the Council’s support for the fight for democracy in Ukraine and in memory of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice during the recent, bloody struggle there. He presented it to Father Roman Mirchuk from the Ukrainian-American Cultural Center of NJ, and Ukrainian Consul General Igor Sybiga. Councilman Hirniak read the Resolution and presented them with a plaque.

WHEREAS, the United States of America provides its citizens with the guaranties of life, liberty, and the inalienable right to pursue happiness and our Nation is a beacon for all of the oppressed people of the world, who dream of securing these guaranties; and

WHEREAS, included in this multitude of people who have come and enriched this Nation with their love of liberty and the desire to fulfill their dreams are over one million people from Ukraine who have left their mother country because of oppressive and odious fascist and communist regimes; and

WHEREAS, Ukraine survived these regimes and became an independent member of the community of nations in 1991, upon the dissolution of the Soviet Union, and became a country at peace with itself, its people and its neighbors, with its borders recognized by the countries of the world; and

WHEREAS, the people of Ukraine have come to our shores over the past one and a half centuries, many of whom have settled in our State of New Jersey, our County of Morris and our Township of Randolph; and

WHEREAS, at that time, Ukraine turned to the United States of America and to other free, western nations for guidance and assistance in developing as a truly democratic nation, oriented toward the West; and

WHEREAS, over twenty years of such efforts have culminated in recent civil strife, during which scores of Ukrainians died in the defense of their dream to have a democratic country and the vast majority of Ukraine’s citizens have clearly demonstrated a desire to align their country’s future with the West; and

WHEREAS, Ukraine’s sovereignty and borders have now been compromised by a neighboring state which aspires to recreate old regimes that have been discredited by history; and

WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States of America has proclaimed this attack on Ukraine to be a clear and unacceptable violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity; and

WHEREAS, it is axiomatic that no one is truly free, unless and until we are all free.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the governing body of the Township of Randolph:

Supports the efforts by Ukraine to exercise its independent and sovereign rights, free from outside intervention.
Condemns, in the strongest terms, the recent invasion of Ukraine and military seizure by a neighboring state of Ukraine’s rightfully sovereign and internationally acknowledged territory.
Calls upon the countries and citizens of the world to condemn these actions and insist that such lands be immediately returned to Ukraine.
Expresses its deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of those who have given their lives in defending Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence.

Assemblyman Bucco presented Father Roman Mirchuk and Ukrainian Consul General Igor Sybiga a Senate and General Assembly Citation from the State of New Jersey recognizing their efforts for independence and democracy.

Ukrainian Consul General Igor Sybiga thanked Councilman Hirniak, the Mayor and Council, and Assemblyman Bucco for their solidarity and the prepared Resolution and Citation. He also thanked the Ukrainian-American community and the residents of the Township of Randolph for their support of a free democratic and independent Ukraine.

On behalf of the Ukrainian-American Community of Morris County, Father Roman Mirchuk thanked the governing body of Randolph Township for initiating the Resolution. He stated that it means a lot to the Ukrainian-American community that their fellow Americans in New Jersey and in Randolph Township support them, and he thanked everyone.

Freeholder Krickus stated that the Morris County Freeholders will be passing their Resolution the following week.

C. RECEPTION IN LOBBY

Reception took place in lobby from 7:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. The Regular Council Meeting was reopened at 7:45 p.m.

D. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Judith Stewart of 114 Everdale Road felt that the Township Council was fortunate to have Ukrainian-American Councilman Hirniak as a member, and therefore able to support the Ukrainian community.

Seeing no one further from the public, the public portion was closed.

E. PRESENTATION—FREEHOLDER BUDGET

Freeholder Director Mastrangelo distributed copies of the 2014 Morris County Budget. He presented the following highlights:

Two years—lower taxes, lower debt, lower spending
For the second consecutive year, a 0% tax increase in county operating taxes after 15 years of increases
A 0.5% total tax cut with reduction of $1.2M in open space tax, $5.1M in 2 years, while preserving all aspects of the program
Total spending is below 2012 level
Debt reduced $8.3M, planned $64M reduction in 5 years
All while maintaining essential services

Freeholder Deputy Director Scapicchio presented the following highlights of the 2014 Capital Budget:

$14.2M funding for roads and bridges
- $7.5M for bridges
- $6.1M for roads, county funding $2.2M, 55% increase in 2014 and up from $745K three years ago
Additional pot hole repair equipment
$2.5M allocated for Law and Public Safety Initiatives
Education: $2.1M CCM/$1.3M Morris Vo-Tech
$1.0M Park Commission/$1.0M to Morris View Healthcare Center and Senior Citizen and Disabled Transportation

Freeholder Director Mastrangelo reported the strong financial structure of the county, including that the AAA rating was reaffirmed, and maintained with:

Conservative fiscal policies limiting spending growth
Reasonable contract terms, addressing long term health care liabilities
Stronger financial position with debt reduction plan tied to capital spending controls and...
Prudent use of surplus/county regeneration of surplus which grew by $7.3M
Long term financial planning

Freeholder Krickus explained the 2014 Strategic Planning, including:

Measure “actual” instead of budget
Track, measure performance vs. actual spending/staffing
Department Heads to receive monthly actual measures
Freeholder Board to review on quarterly basis

Freeholder Krickus also explained the Risks/Opportunities to the 2014 Morris County Budget:

Risks to budget
- Managed Medicaid funding reduction potential to Morris View
- Exposure to Solar bond guarantees
- Failure by State Legislature to renew Salary Cap (expires April 2014), health Benefit Contribution (expires May 2015)
- Continued increase in pension costs due to legislative inaction and/or unfavorable arbitration rulings
Opportunities to budget
- Potential for savings from self-insurance health plan
- Operational reviews identifying efficiencies and savings
- Passage of Governor’s proposals on sick pay and civil service reform

There was some discussion about:

Solar panels
The reconfiguration of Sussex Turnpike, West Hanover Avenue, and Brookside Rd
Route 10 project with the State and its impact on the county project for the entrance/exit to County College of Morris
The intersections at Center Grove Road and Route 10 and the Dover-Chester Road and Route 10

F. MANAGER’S REPORT

Interim Manager Darren Carney reported the following:

There was a construction status meeting for the library addition. The project is still on schedule and completion is expected by the end of April.
The first quarter water reports for 2014 were received. Despite the number of water main breaks this past season, the township has only had 3% of unaccounted for water. Ralph Carchia and his staff in the Water Department work quickly and efficiently to repair those breaks.
He attended a meeting with Mayor Loveys and Mark Caputo with some of the NJDEP staff and their consultants including the Acting Assistant Commissioner. They discussed their Fenimore gas abatement options; they’re going to visit the surrounding municipalities to pitch their plan to treat it on-site instead of removing it from the site.
Raritan Headwaters Association is going to conduct a stream cleanup in Randolph on April 26th. The township is supporting that through the Clean Communities grant.

Councilman Hirniak commended Ralph Carchia and the staff of the Water Department for the low percentage of unaccounted for water.

G. COMBINED ACTION RESOLUTIONS

Mayor Loveys asked if in Item #7 it is a required signature. Darren Carney explained that as part of the cleanup of the 42 Bennett Avenue site, the township has to submit to NJDEP the remedial action work plan. There are some statutory deadlines for certain projects; investigation of the site began in 2008/2009. By the second week in May the document needs to be submitted to the NJDEP to show that the township is following the cleanup at that site.

Councilman Napoliello made a motion to accept the Combined Action Resolutions. Deputy Mayor Veech seconded the motion, and the following roll call vote was taken:

AYES:
Councilman Forstenhausler
Councilman Hirniak
Councilman Napoliello
Deputy Mayor Veech
Mayor Loveys

NAYS: None

ABSENT:
Councilwoman Carey
Councilman Guadagno

1. Refund Outside Tax Sale Certificate for Block 44, Lot 1—US Bank Customer—$49,170.11

R-103-14

WHEREAS, Outside Tax Sale Certificate #1989 held by US Bank Cust. for BV001 Trust, assessed to Ten East Realty, LLC, Block 44, Lot 1, 989 Route 10; and

WHEREAS, the above mentioned Tax Sale Certificate has been redeemed through the Tax Collector, including principal and interest in the amount of $70.11, and premium in the amount of $49,100.00.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Randolph, County of Morris, that the Treasurer be instructed to refund $49,170.11 to US Bank Cust. for BV001 Trust holder of Tax Sale Certificate #1989.

2. Refund Outside Tax Sale Certificate for Block 53, Lot 96 to Pro Capital Fund—$61,510.04

R-104-14

WHEREAS, Outside Tax Sale Certificate #1929 held by Pro Capital Fund I, assessed to Peter/Sharon Jones, Block 53, Lot 96, 37 Dogwood Trail; and

WHEREAS, the above mentioned Tax Sale Certificate has been redeemed through the Tax Collector, including principal and interest in the amount of $61,510.04.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Randolph, County of Morris, that the Treasurer be instructed to refund $61,510.04 to Pro Capital Fund I, holder of Tax Sale Certificate #1929.

3. Refund Escrow Funds for 48 West Hanover Ave to Chabad of Randolph—$1,000.00

R-106-14

WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Department received escrow funds from Chabad of Randolph, 48 West Hanover Avenue, Randolph, NJ, Block 166, Lot 1.01, and in the amount of $1,000.00; and

WHEREAS, the project has been completed and closed out and there are no outstanding payments due.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Randolph, County of Morris, State of New Jersey that it is recommended by Darren Carney, Planning and Zoning Administrator the remaining escrow funds in the amount of 1,000.00 be refunded to Chabad of Randolph, 48 West Hanover Avenue, Randolph, NJ 07869.

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Darren Carney, Planning & Zoning Administrator

4. Refund Registration Fee for Teen Travel Camp to Mike Merkle—$995.00

R-107-14

WHEREAS, Mike Merkle registered his child for Teen Travel Camp and paid the fee of $995.00; and

WHEREAS, his daughter will not be attending the Teen Travel Camp due to a family illness.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Randolph, County of Morris, State of New Jersey that it is recommended by Russ Newman, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services that $995.00 be refunded to Mike Merkle, 11 Kings Ridge Rd., Randolph, NJ 07869.

5. Extending the Contract for Electrical Inspection Services by One Year to Building Inspection Underwriters, Inc.

R-108-14

WHEREAS, bids have been advertised and received on March 28, 2013, 11:00 A.M., in accordance with Local Public Contracts Law for Electrical Subcode Inspection Services from June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014 with the option to extend for two one year periods ending May 31, 2016; and

WHEREAS, via R 132-13 the Township of Randolph awarded a one year contract to Building Inspection Underwriters, Inc. of Feasterville, PA for Electrical Subcode Inspection Services from June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014 with the option to extend for two one year periods ending May 31, 2016; and

WHEREAS, the fee bid for all three years is 100% of the sub code inspections fees; and

WHEREAS, the Construction Official recommends the extension of the contract for one year from June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015 with the option to extend for one additional year beginning June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council, Township of Randolph, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that the contract with Building Inspection Underwriters, Inc. of Feasterville, PA for Electrical Subcode Inspection Services be extended for one year from June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015 for the percentage of 100% of the subcode inspections fees per their bid proposal, with the option to extend for one additional year beginning June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016.

CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

Dated: April 3, 2014

As required by N.J.S.A. 40A:4-57, N.J.A.C. 5:30-14.5, and any other applicable requirement, I, Darren Maloney, Director of Finance of the Township of Randolph, has ascertained that funds will be available in the 2014 Budget, Electrical Inspections, to award a contract to Building Inspection Underwriters, Inc. for electrical inspection services.

__________________________________
Darren Maloney
Chief Financial Officer
Budget Account: 01-201-22-200-300 (not to exceed $70,000)

6. Awarding a Contract for Emergency Medical Services and Medical Transportation Services to Atlantic Ambulance Corp

R-109-14

WHEREAS, the Township of Randolph advertised for Emergency Medical Services and Medical Transportation Services and received bids on March 26, 2014; and

WHEREAS, 1 bid was received; and

WHEREAS, the sole bid was received from Atlantic Ambulance Corporation, Morristown, NJ with a markup/premium above the Medicare/Medicaid base rate of $0.00; and

WHEREAS, the Chief of Police and Purchasing Agent recommend the award of the contract to Atlantic Ambulance Corporation as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Randolph desires to award a five-year contract for the Emergency Medical Services and Medical Transportation Services to Atlantic Ambulance Corporation of Morristown, NJ beginning April 14, 2014 thorugh April 13, 2019.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council, Township of Randolph, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that a five-year contract (April 14, 2014 - April 13, 2019) be awarded to Atlantic Ambulance Corporation of Morristown, NJ for the Emergency Medical Services and Medical Transportation Services project for the markup/premium above the Medicare/Medicaid base rate of $0.00 per their bid proposal.

7. Authorizing Township Manager Stephen Mountain to Sign NJDEP Documents Associated with the EA Porter—42 Bennett Ave Site Remediation

R-110-14

WHEREAS, Township Manager John Lovell has retired and his replacement, Stephen Mountain will assume the position on April 14, 2014; and

WHEREAS, there are several NJDEP documents associated with the EA Porter—42 Bennett Avenue Site Remediation that must be signed by the Township Manager. These documents are as follows:

Classification Exception Area/Well Restriction Area (CEA/WRA) Fact Sheet Form
Receptor Evaluation (RE) Form
Alternative or New Remediation Standard and/or Screening Level Application Form
Remedial Action Work Plan Form
Remedial Action Report Form
Remedial Investigation Form
Preliminary Assessment/Site Investigation Form

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Township of Randolph do hereby authorize Stephen Mountain to sign the above listed agreements on behalf of Randolph Township.

8. Refund Road Opening Cash Bond for 68 Lawrence Road—Jeffrey Bird—$600.00

R-111-14

WHEREAS, the Engineering Department has received a request from Jeffrey Bird for the refund of a $600.00 cash road surcharge posted for the purpose of providing gas service at 68 Lawrence Rd., Randolph;

WHEREAS, the Road Opening Surcharge consisted of a $600.00 cash surcharge, which was received and deposited with the Finance Department on December 13, 2013 and;

WHEREAS, the Applicant was required to post this surcharge in conjunction with the connection of a natural gas line at 68 Lawrence Rd. within the Township Right of way, and;

WHEREAS, the pavement within 68 Lawrence Rd. did not require opening or excavation to facilitate this connection;

WHEREAS, the Engineering Department has inspected the work, and found that 68 Lawrence Rd. was not opened or excavated;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Randolph, County of Morris, State of New Jersey that it is recommended by Raffaele Carchia, Engineering Administrator that the Cash Road Opening Surcharge in the amount of $600.00 be refunded to Jeffrey Bird, 68 Lawrence Rd., Randolph, NJ 07869.

9. Authorize Manager to Sign TWA Permit for Extension of Sanitary Sewer—Kensington Square

R-112-14

WHEREAS, Kensington Square at Randolph, (the “Applicant”) has submitted to the Township of Randolph (the “Township”) an application for the extension of sanitary sewer service to the applicant’s property, Lots 21 and 22, Block 101, on the Official Tax Map of the Township of Randolph (the “Property”) for premises situated on Old Shunpike Road, Randolph, New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, the applicant has requested that the Township endorse said application to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP); and

WHEREAS, the application must be submitted to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to obtain a TWA approval for the construction of the gravity sewer main for this project; and

WHEREAS, sanitary sewer system internal to the project site will be operated and maintained by the developer; and

WHEREAS in order for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to consider the application, the same must be endorsed by the Township among others; and

WHEREAS the Township desires to authorize the execution of the endorsement of the said application,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Randolph, County of Morris, State of New Jersey;

The Township Manager is herby authorized and directed to execute the appropriate endorsements for the Treatment Works Approval, together with other appropriate officers and employees of the Township of Randolph, and hereby authorized to take all actions necessary to effectuate the purpose.
This resolution shall take effect immediately.

10. Authorize Engineer to Sign Bureau of Safe Drinking Water (BSWD) Permit for Extension of Water—Kensington Square

R-113-14

WHEREAS, Kensington Square at Randolph, (the “Applicant”) has submitted to the Township of Randolph (the “Township”) an application for the allocation and extension of potable water service to the applicant’s property, Lots 21 and 22, Block 101, on the Official Tax Map of the Township of Randolph (the “Property”) for premises situated on Old Shunpike Road, Randolph, New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, the applicant has requested that the Township endorse said application to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP); and

WHEREAS, the applicant’s development results in a daily demand of 17,610 gallons per day (GPD), or 0.018 MGD; and

WHEREAS, the Township has executed an agreement to amend its contract with the Morris County Municipal Utility Authority (MCMUA); and

WHEREAS, the amended contract with the MCMUA will provide the Township with sufficient firm capacity to service the Applicant’s development (among other projects);

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Randolph, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, as follows:

1. The Township Council authorizes the Township Engineer to sign said application submitted by the Applicant, subject to the following conditions:

a) All application and review fees shall be paid by the Applicant.

2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.

11. Social Affairs Permit, Randolph Lions Club, on May 17, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Randolph Community Center, 28 Calais Rd., Randolph

12. Social Affairs Permit, Randolph Chemical Engine Co. #2, on May 31, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., 340 Route 10, Randolph

13. Social Affairs Permit, St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church, on May 30, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., May 31, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and June 1, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., 1447 Sussex Tpke., Randolph

H. UPCOMING EVENTS

April 27th Trail Trek—specific trail is yet to be determined.
May 31st Beefsteak Fundraiser at Company 2 firehouse on Route 10.

I. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING

1. Ordinance No. 8-14: Amending Police Promotional Process

BE IT RESOLVED that an Ordinance entitled “FIRST AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 8-14 AMENDING AND REPLACING SECTION 2-328, PROMOTIONAL PROCESS FOR SERGEANTS AND LIEUTENANTS, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RANDOLPH” be read by title on second reading and a hearing held thereon.

Interim Manager Darren Carney explained that this was originally scheduled for the previous meeting; however, there were two minor revisions.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Seeing no one from the public, the public portion was closed.

BE IT RESOLVED that an Ordinance entitled “FIRST AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 8-14 AMENDING AND REPLACING SECTION 2-328, PROMOTIONAL PROCESS FOR SERGEANTS AND LIEUTENANTS, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RANDOLPH” be passed on final reading and that a Notice of Final Passage of said Ordinance be published in the official designated newspaper according to law.

Deputy Mayor Veech made a motion to adopt the ordinance. Councilman Forstenhausler seconded the motion, and the following roll call vote was taken:

AYES:
Councilman Forstenhausler
Councilman Hirniak
Councilman Napoliello
Deputy Mayor Veech
Mayor Loveys

NAYS: None

ABSENT:
Councilwoman Carey
Councilman Guadagno

2. Ordinance No. 9-14: Amending Fee Schedule—Health Department Screenings

BE IT RESOLVED that an Ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A, FEE SCHEDULE, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RANDOLPH” be read by title on second reading and a hearing held thereon.

Interim Manager Darren Carney explained that the Ordinance amends the fee schedule as related to the cancer screenings; the last increase was in May 2011.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Seeing no one from the public, the public portion was closed.

BE IT RESOLVED that an Ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A, FEE SCHEDULE, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RANDOLPH” be passed on final reading and that a Notice of Final Passage of said Ordinance be published in the official designated newspaper according to law.

Deputy Mayor Veech made a motion to adopt the ordinance. Councilman Forstenhausler seconded the motion, and the following roll call vote was taken:

AYES:
Councilman Forstenhausler
Councilman Hirniak
Councilman Napoliello
Deputy Mayor Veech
Mayor Loveys

NAYS: None

ABSENT:
Councilwoman Carey
Councilman Guadagno

J. ORDINANCES:INTRODUCTIONS

1. Ordinance No. 10-14: Amending Chapter 24, Health and Sanitation, and Appendix A, Fee Schedule, of the Revised Ordinances of the Township of Randolph Regarding Body Art Establishments

Interim Manager Darren Carney explained that currently there are no regulations on body art establishments. A tattoo parlor has moved into town and there was a need to create regulations. The Ordinance also references the state regulations, sets up an annual license, and inspection procedures for the Health Department. Body art includes tattooing, body piercing, and permanent cosmetics under state regulations.

BE IT RESOLVED that an Ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24, HEALTH AND SANITATION, AND APPENDIX A, FEE SCHEDULE, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RANDOLPH REGARDING BODY ART ESTABLISHMENTS” be introduced, read by title by the Township Clerk and passed on first reading.

BE IT RESOLVED that said Ordinance shall be further considered for final passage at the meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Randolph on the 1st of May 2014 at 7:00 o’clock in the evening, prevailing time, at the Municipal Building in said Township, at which time and place all persons interested shall be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said Ordinance.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Clerk be authorized and directed to advertise said Ordinance in full or by summary with the Notice of Introduction thereof in the official designated newspaper according to law.

There was a short discussion on the number of establishments in the town & Health Officer Mark Caputo reported that there is currently one.

Councilman Napoliello made a motion to introduce the ordinance. Councilman Forstenhausler seconded the motion, and the following roll call vote was taken:

AYES:
Councilman Forstenhausler
Councilman Hirniak
Councilman Napoliello
Deputy Mayor Veech
Mayor Loveys

NAYS: None

ABSENT:
Councilwoman Carey
Councilman Guadagno

2. Ordinance No. 11-14: Amending Chapter 24, Health and Sanitation, and Appendix A, Fee Schedule of the Revised Ordinances of the Township of Randolph Regarding Tanning Facilities

Interim Manager Darren Carney explained that the Ordinance creates a section within the Health Code for regulating tanning facilities; it references the state requirements, and also amends Appendix A, the Fee Schedule to set up fees for the annual inspection of these facilities.

BE IT RESOLVED that an Ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24, HEALTH AND SANITATION, AND APPENDIX A, FEE SCHEDULE OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RANDOLPH REGARDING TANNING FACILITIES” be introduced, read by title by the Township Clerk and passed on first reading.

There was a short discussion on the number of facilities in town & Health Officer Mark Caputo reported that there are five or six. He explained that tanning facilities are slightly different than body art establishments; it is a state registration. Currently there is unequal enforcement in Randolph by the state. There was also discussion on the fee for tanning facilities vs. body art establishments.

Deputy Mayor Veech made a motion to introduce the ordinance. Councilman Forstenhausler seconded the motion, and the following roll call vote was taken:

AYES:
Councilman Forstenhausler
Councilman Hirniak
Councilman Napoliello
Deputy Mayor Veech
Mayor Loveys

NAYS: None

ABSENT:
Councilwoman Carey
Councilman Guadagno

3. Ordinance No. 12-14: Amending Appendix A, Fee Schedule, of the Revised Ordinances of the Township of Randolph Regarding Recreation

Interim Manager Darren Carney explained that the Ordinance relates to Randolph Park swimming fees.

BE IT RESOLVED that an Ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A, FEE SCHEDULE, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RANDOLPH, MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY” be introduced, read by title by the Township Clerk and passed on first reading.

Deputy Mayor Veech made a motion to introduce the ordinance. Councilman Forstenhausler seconded the motion, and the following roll call vote was taken:

AYES:
Councilman Forstenhausler
Councilman Hirniak
Councilman Napoliello
Deputy Mayor Veech
Mayor Loveys

NAYS: None

ABSENT:
Councilwoman Carey
Councilman Guadagno

K. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Judith Stewart of 114 Everdale Road felt it was important for all of Ordinance No. 12-14 to be included when it is up for final passage. Mrs. Stewart also felt the fee for individual non-residents was too low. She felt the relationship for individual and family non-residents is very inconsistent with the relationship for residents.

Jim McConnell of 45 Carrell Road asked if the contract for emergency medical services and medical transportation was the same as the contract with the previous provider. Mayor Loveys explained that the contract was bid very similar to the original contract in which the township had entered into.

Seeing no one further from the public, the public portion was closed.

L. COUNCIL COMMENTS

Councilman Hirniak expressed his gratitude to his colleagues on the Council for their help and cooperation in working with him to coordinate the event held earlier in the evening and their support of Ukraine.

Mayor Loveys reported that he met with the EDC. Jim Jones and Lindsay Santa Maria presented at the township EDC meeting trends that the Morris County EDC sees.

Councilman Napoliello reported that he and the Mayor met with the Chairperson of the Municipal Alliance Committee. The MAC is looking for a replacement for one of the members who resigned. They’re also going to look at the Ordinance and compare it to the MAC by-laws. Mayor Loveys reported that in April 2011 a Resolution was passed and there was some concern raised that the by-laws of the MAC which had been revised in February 2011 weren’t quite consistent so it is being addressed. The MAC will be revising their by-laws; the county requires the alliances to review their by-laws annually.

M. ADJOURNMENT

Councilman Napoliello made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Councilman Forstenhausler seconded the motion, and the following roll call vote was taken:

AYES:
Councilman Forstenhausler
Councilman Hirniak
Councilman Napoliello
Deputy Mayor Veech
Mayor Loveys

NAYS: None

ABSENT:
Councilwoman Carey
Councilman Guadagno