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Minutes: March 16, 2017

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 Carey. 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 2, 2016 by emailing them the annual resolution adopted by the Council on December 1, 2016. The annual resolution, which included this meeting date, was advertised in the Randolph Reporter, the official newspaper of the Township of Randolph on December 8, 2016, and the Daily Record on December 6, 2016.

2. Roll Call

PRESENT:
Councilman Guadagno
Councilman Loveys
Councilman Napoliello
Councilman Tkacs
Deputy Mayor Forstenhausler
Mayor Carey

ABSENT: Councilwoman Veech

Also present: Township Manager Mountain, and Ed Buzak from the Law Office of Edward Buzak.

3. Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Carey led the Pledge of Allegiance.

B. PRESENTATION/PROCLAMATIONS

1. Proclamation for American Red Cross Month—March 2017

Since no representatives from the American Red Cross were present, the proclamation was held for a later date.

C. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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

D. MANAGER’S REPORT

Manager Mountain reported the following:

• Storm Clean-Up—He commended the employees of Public Works, Parks, and Water & Sewer departments for their efforts in keeping the roads clear during Tuesday’s snow and ice storm and the post storm clean up. This was an all hands on deck storm event and the crews did a great job keeping our roads safe and passable.
• Cell Tower Update—Verizon has advised the town of their intent to move ahead with the contract for placing an antenna on the tower to be constructed behind the municipal building. They are presently completing the due diligence their corporate counsel requires prior to signing the contract. Gaelic Communications, LLC, a tower construction company, has already signed the contract for the tower construction and they are awaiting Verizon to move forward with the plans for the tower which would need to be approved by the Planning Board.
• Road Inventory—He is working with Public Works and Engineering departments on the 2017 road inventory in preparation for working with the Infrastructure Work Group on the roads to be recommended for resurfacing in this year’s road program. He anticipates sitting down with the Work Group the week of March 27 and to have the recommendation for the Council’s consideration available for the April 6 Council meeting. The township will be looking to introduce the ordinance funding the road program at the April 27th Council meeting.
• Calais Road Park Design RFP—The Request for Proposal for the Calais Road park design went out as scheduled on March 3. The mandatory pre-proposal meeting took place on Wednesday. All seven firms who were sent invitations to submit proposals attended and appear very interested in competing for the project. We expect to meet with the finalists for the project the week of April 10 and for a recommendation to be presented to the Council at the April 27 meeting.
• Upcoming Meetings with Morris County Engineer and State DOT—He and Paul Ferriero will be meeting with the Morris County Engineer to review the closeout of the Sussex Turnpike improvement project and the open items which need to be addressed, including the no turn on red at Millbrook Avenue. He, Paul, and the Mayor will also be meeting at the end of the month with representatives of the DOT to discuss Route 10. This is a preliminary meeting to attempt to narrow the gap between their proposed plan and what the township feels needs to be incorporated into their plans for the Route 10 intersection improvement project. Once the plan is closer, a follow up meeting will be scheduled that will include representatives from TAC and possibly the state elected officials. The project is not scheduled until 2019; they want to provide their input early in the process in order to affect the changes needed.

E. 2017 MUNICIPAL BUDGET INTRODUCTION AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Manager Mountain thanked Darren Maloney for his efforts and assistance throughout the budget process. He also thanked the staff for their input, and the Council for their support and guidance.

The Manager provided the following information:

• The township ended 2016 in a very strong financial position; the budget reflects that fiscal strength.
• A number of objectives were focused upon:
  • Maintain the high level of service
  • Infrastructure
  • Maintain a stable municipal tax levy
• He will provide a more detailed presentation of the budget at the public hearing on April 27th.
• A few items related to the introduction of the budget:
  • This budget came well within the state mandated 2% levy cap
  • The total operating budget is $31,923,135.00
  • The water and sewer budget is $7,962,392.00
  • The budget, as proposed, contains no service reductions or major changes from the service levels that were part of the 2016 budget
  • One reason the township is in such a strong financial position is due to the Council’s continued, conservative policies.
  • The township has benefitted from stable municipal revenues; there has been growth in the municipal tax base over the last couple of years.
  • Appropriations are scheduled to remain at level thresholds. The expense side of the budget drivers are salary and wage; the new leaf hauling policy; sanitation; statutory charges-pension contributions, insurance-health, liability and group, and worker’s compensation; and a small change in debt service associated with the Board of Ed funded public works facility agreement.
  • Revenues—continued stability on the revenue side as well as the ratable base.
  • Built into the budget is a continued reserve for tax appeals
  • The 2016 average residential property was assessed at $335,400; in 2017 the post-revaluation average residential property is assessed at $487,500. The municipal tax rate is proposed at 0.509; when the post-revaluation average assessed value, the average residential property tax payer will pay $21.55 less in taxes in 2017. That does not mean that all tax payers will see a tax decrease.
  • Water budget totals $3,650,891.00
  • Sewer budget totals $4,346,501.00
  • The water and sewer budget contains funding for several major projects including the Shuman Woodland waterline extension project, the completion of phase 3 of the Butterworth improvement project, and the upgrade of the Meadowbrook pump station. These projects will be supported by the built up reserves in both funds in anticipation of these infrastructure initiatives.

Councilman Guadagno noted that on the second yellow page of the budget book, the grand total for the 2017 assessed value is missing a number. Manager Mountain will have the figure corrected to $4,293,593,841.

Councilman Guadagno commented that he has gotten good reviews from the revaluation. Residents have asked him how much their taxes will go up this year, and he does not know how to answer them. Manager Mountain replied that residents can go to the township website, and follow the link to the consultant’s website; there is a formula in which the new assessment can be entered, and it will calculate the projected tax impact for 2017. There is no way to make a general reply as to the tax impact for this year due to the revaluation; Manager Mountain suggested that residents call him or the Tax Assessor.

Councilman Loveys stated that he felt it was a good budget.

Deputy Mayor Forstenhausler also felt it was an excellent budget, and commended the Manager and the CFO.

Councilman Guadagno stated that the infrastructure should continue to be a priority. He also commended the township staff for the creation of the budget, as well as the Manager and CFO.

Mayor Carey concurred with the previous comments from Council members, and felt it was a very strong budget.

Manager Mountain noted that at the conclusion of the budget process, they needed to incorporate the decision to collaborate with the schools on the acquisition of the property on Millbrook Avenue. The budget was adjusted on the expenditure side to build into the Capital for the plan; the offset was handled through a small increase from surplus, as well as the tweaking of the amount put toward the reserve for tax appeals. These changes do not affect the bottom line of the budget, but it does affect a few of the numbers within the budget.

MUNICIPAL BUDGET NOTICE

Section 1.
Municipal Budget of the Township of Randolph, County of Morris for the Fiscal Year 2017. Be it Resolved, that the following statements of revenues and appropriations shall constitute the Municipal Budget for the year 2017.
Be it Further Resolved, that said Budget be published in the Randolph Reporter/Daily Record In the issue of March 23rd, 2017.
Summary of Current Fund Section of Approved Budget:

Appropriations within CAPS $25,989,216.00
Appropriations excluded from CAPS $10,898,431.00
Reserve for Uncollected Taxes $2,997,880.00
Total General Appropriations $39,885,527.00
Less Anticipated Revenues Other Than Current Property Tax $18,945,881.00
Difference Amounts to be Raised by Taxes for Support of the Municipal Budget as follows:
Local Tax for Municipal Purposes Including Reserve for Uncollected Taxes $19,497,105.00
Minimum Library Tax $1,442,541.00

Councilman Guadagno made a motion to approve the 2017 Municipal Budget. Deputy Mayor Forstenhausler seconded the motion, and the following roll call vote was taken:

AYES:
Councilman Guadagno
Councilman Loveys
Councilman Napoliello
Councilman Tkacs
Deputy Mayor Forstenhausler
Mayor Carey

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Councilwoman Veech

F. COMBINED ACTION RESOLUTIONS

Councilman Napoliello made a motion to approve the Combined Action Resolutions. Councilman Guadagno seconded the motion, and the following roll call vote was taken:

AYES:
Councilman Guadagno
Councilman Loveys
Councilman Napoliello
Councilman Tkacs
Deputy Mayor Forstenhausler
Mayor Carey

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Councilwoman Veech

1. Release of 50% of Application Fee of $3,049.51 and Remaining Escrow Funds of $6,242.50, Plus Interest, from 108 Dover Chester Rd, Block 44, Lot 16 to 108 Dover Chester Road, LLC

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WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Department received an $6,099.03 application fee and $7,000.00 escrow funds from 108 Dover Chester, LLC for 108 Dover Chester Road, Block 44, Lot 16; and

WHEREAS, the applicant has withdrawn its application prior to public hearing and is requesting a refund of the application fee in the amount of $3049.51 (50 percent of original application fee), and remaining escrow funds in the amount of $6,242.50 plus interest.

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 that the application fee $3,049.51(50 percent of original application fee), and remaining escrow funds in the amount of $6,242.50 plus interest be refunded to 108 Dover Chester Road, LLC, 109 Oakdale Road, Chester, NJ 07930.

2. Refund Partial Registration for Summer Day Camp Program for Children to Ronak and Sonal Shah—$1,525.00

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WHEREAS, Ronak and Sonal Shah registered their children for the Summer Day Camp program and paid the fee of $1,550.00; and

WHEREAS, their children will not be attending Summer Day Camp as they registered their children for the incorrect camp.

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 $1,525.00 be refunded to Ronak and Sonal Shah, 8 Brandywine Ct., Randolph, NJ 07869.

3. Release Road Opening Cash Bond for the Purpose of Connecting to the Township Water Service at 7 Nuko Terrace to John Boniface—$500.00

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WHEREAS, the Engineering Department has received a request from John Boniface for the release of a $500.00 cash road opening bond posted for the purpose of connecting to the township water service at 7 Nuko Terrace, Randolph NJ 07869; and

WHEREAS, the Road Opening Bond consisted of a $500.00 cash bond, which was received and deposited with the Finance Department on October 12, 2016; and

WHEREAS, the Applicant was required to post this cash bond to guarantee the connecting to the township water service at 7 Nuko Terrace, Randolph, NJ 07869, within the Township Right of Way; and

WHEREAS, the Engineering Department has inspected the road opening work, and found it to be acceptable.

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 Bond in the amount of $500.00 be refunded to John A. Boniface at 7 Nuko Terrace Randolph NJ 07869.

4. Authorizing Appropriation Reserve Transfers per N.J.S.A. 40A:4-59 from Revenue Administration O&E to Finance O&E—$300.38

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WHEREAS, per N.J.S.A. 40A:4-59, a municipality may during the first three months of a fiscal year transfer amounts from appropriation reserves where there are excess balances to appropriation reserves that are deemed to have insufficient balance; and

WHEREAS, there is a need to transfer amounts from the following appropriation reserves with excess balances to the following appropriation reserves that are deemed to have insufficient balances:

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Randolph Township Council, County of Morris, State of New Jersey that the above appropriation transfers be made.

5. Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the 2016 Morris County Trail Construction Grant for the Heritage Trail Extension

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WHEREAS, Randolph Township applied for the 2016 Morris County Trail Construction Grant for the Heritage Trail Extension; and

WHEREAS, the grant has been approved by the Morris County Park Commission; and

WHEREAS, both parties agree to the terms of this agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the Trails Construction Grant Agreement between the County of Morris and the Township of Randolph.

6. Assigning a Professional Services Agreement for the Development of the Randolph Trails Master Plan to Greener by Design, LLC—$19,265.00

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WHEREAS, the Township of Randolph solicited proposals via a non-fair and open process for the Development of the Randolph Trails Master Plan in 2016; and

WHEREAS, on December 1, 2016, via R 360-16, a Professional Services Agreement was awarded to Spinelli & Pinto Consulting, LLC of Chester, NJ for $19,265; and

WHEREAS, on February 10, 2017, Spinelli & Pinto Consulting, LLC sent the Township the attached letter advising their firm has merged with Greener by Design, LLC of New Brunswick NJ and they wish to assign all rights, payments and contracts to Greener by Design, LLC; and

WHEREAS, Greener by Design, LLC has submitted to the Purchasing Agent all required documentation that would allow for this assignment of contract; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Anti Pay-to-Play Legislation, Greener by Design, LLC has submitted to the Township the Political Contribution Disclosure Form, Stockholder Disclosure Certification and Business Entity Disclosure Certification as required; and

WHEREAS, all other terms and conditions of the original solicitation and professional services agreement remain the same.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council, Township of Randolph, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that the professional services agreement awarded to Spinelli & Pinto Consulting, LLC of Chester, NJ for the Development of the Randolph Trails Master Plan for the not to exceed amount of $19,265 per their proposal, beginning December 12, 2016 until the project is fully completed is hereby assigned to Greener by Design, LLC of New Brunswick, NJ.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other rights and payments are also hereby assigned to Greener by Design, LLC of New Brunswick, NJ.

7. Authorizing Mayor to Sign the 2016 Morris County Open Space Trust Fund Grant for the Mount Freedom Golf Location

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WHEREAS, Randolph Township applied for the 2016 Morris County Open Space Trust Fund Grant for the project titled Mount Freedom Golf; and

WHEREAS, the Grant Agreement is between the County of Morris and the Township of Randolph; and

WHEREAS, both parties agree to the terms of this agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the Open Space Grant Agreement for the Mount Freedom Golf between the County of Morris and the Township of Randolph.

8. Awarding Contracts for Supplying Waterworks Specialties for the Period of April 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018 to HD Supply Waterworks LTD and Kennedy Culvert & Supply Co. Inc.

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WHEREAS, the Township of Randolph advertised for Supplying Waterworks Specialties in accordance with Local Public Contracts Law and received bids on February 17, 2017; and

WHEREAS, 2 bids were received; and

WHEREAS, bids were received from the following:

HD Supply Waterworks LTD, Edison, NJ;
Kennedy Culvert & Supply Co., Inc., Totowa, NJ; and

WHEREAS, HD Supply Waterworks LTD submitted a bid and was the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the items highlighted in yellow in its column on the attached spreadsheet (and indicated by ** in the MFG# & BRAND BIDDING COLUMN); and

WHEREAS, Kennedy Culvert & Supply Co., Inc. submitted a bid and was the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the items highlighted in yellow in its column on the attached spreadsheet (and indicated by ** in the MFG# & BRAND BIDDING COLUMN); and

WHEREAS, for items 42-45 HD Supply Waterworks LTD provided alternative brands for items that are required to be Mueller brand, therefore those items are not awarded to them; and

WHEREAS, Kennedy Culvert & Supply Co., Inc. provided pricing for Mueller brand for items 42 c, d, e, f, and g so those items will be awarded to them; and

WHEREAS, there will be no awards for items 42 a, b, 43, 44, 45; and

WHEREAS, there were tie bids for Items 231 b and 231 d; and

WHEREAS, a name pull was conducted with three Township employees present for the two tie items and Kennedy Culvert & Supply Co., Inc.’s name was drawn for both items; and

WHEREAS, for items 228 a, b, c, d, and e, Kennedy Culvert & Supply Co., Inc. changed the length of the pipe on their proposal form from 13' to 14' and the Engineering Administrator/W&S has determined that the pipe length makes no practical difference therefore these items (228 a, b, c, d, and e—the longer pipe for the cheaper price) are awarded to Kennedy Culvert & Supply Co., Inc.; and

WHEREAS, a number of items had no bids by either bidder per the attached spreadsheet and are therefore not being awarded as part of this contract and will not be rebid; and

WHEREAS, the Engineering Administrator/W&S and the Purchasing Agent recommend the award of contracts to HD Supply Waterworks LTD and to Kennedy Culvert & Supply Co., Inc. as the lowest responsive, responsible bidders for those highlighted items in their respective columns on the attached spreadsheet.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council, Township of Randolph, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that contracts be awarded as stated above and per the attached spreadsheet to HD Supply Waterworks LTD of Edison, NJ and to Kennedy Culvert & Supply Co., Inc. of Totowa, NJ for Supplying Waterworks Specialties for the Township of Randolph for the contract term of April 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the governing body of the Township of Randolph pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5(b) regarding the certification of available funds, shall either certify the full maximum amount against the budget at the time the contract is awarded, or no contract amount shall be chargeable or certified until such time as the goods or services are ordered or otherwise called for prior to placing the order, and a certification of availability of funds is made by the Chief Financial Officer via an authorized Purchase Order.

9. Raffle License, On-Premise 50/50, Greek Orthodox Church Community Center, 1447 Sussex Tpke., on May 12, 2017 from 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

10. Raffle License, Tricky Tray, Greek Orthodox Church Community Center, 1447 Sussex Tpke., on May 12, 2017 from 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

G. UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Freeholder’s Budget Subcommittee—2017 Public Budget Meeting on Wednesday, March 22nd from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.—Knox Conference Room, 5th Floor, Administration and Records Building, 10 Court St., Morristown—RSVP 973-285-6010
2. Randolph Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Committee—“Randolph Business After Hours,” Thursday, March 23rd from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at M&T Bank, 128 Center Grove Rd., (former A&P Shopping Center)
3. Council Only—Informational Meeting on Morris County’s Emergency Medical Services Program at the Emergency Operations Center, Safety Complex, 3rd Floor, 500 West Hanover Ave., Parsippany, NJ—6:00 p.m. on April 3rd and April 5th—RSVP 973-285-6010
4. Randolph Area Chamber of Commerce Monthly Networking Luncheon on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at LaStrada on Route 10 from 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

H. ORDINANCES: INTRODUCTION

1. Ordinance No. 04-17: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Finance and Taxation of the Revised Ordinances of the Township of Randolph by the Addition of Article V, Hotel and Motel Room Occupancy Tax

Manager Mountain explained that the Council discussed this Ordinance at the last meeting. It allows for the township to establish a hotel/motel occupancy tax up to the state-allowed limit of 3% for the occupancy of each room. There is no entity in the township which this would currently apply to, but there is the potential for the development of one in the coming years.

BE IT RESOLVED, that an Ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18, FINANCE AND TAXATION OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RANDOLPH BY THE ADDITION OF ARTICLE V, HOTEL AND MOTEL ROOM OCCUPANCY TAX” 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 6th of April 2017 at 7 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.

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

AYES:
Councilman Guadagno
Councilman Loveys
Councilman Napoliello
Councilman Tkacs
Deputy Mayor Forstenhausler
Mayor Carey

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Councilwoman Veech

I. DISCUSSION ITEMS

1. Review of Township Debt/Open Space/Recreation Trust Fund

Darren Maloney distributed a debt service schedule for the township, the water, the sewer, and the open space. He noted that the total debt service significantly decreases in 2018. Darren reviewed the notes and bonds with the Council.

Councilman Guadagno clarified that there would be enough in the water and sewer funds to add new projects related to infrastructure. Manager Mountain stated that they will be looking at the water rates to determine if the forecast for the next six years can be sustained, or whether adjustments need to be made; the sewer utility has more balance in terms of surplus due to the anticipation of the Butterworth projects.

Darren explained that the debt service for open space is paid through the open space trust fund; it is not reflected in the budget or the sewer budget. He explained the 2018 projects and the projected amounts to be borrowed. Variables include project costs, ratables, and interest rates. Manager Mountain added that this is something that is reviewed in every budget year.

Councilman Guadagno asked what Darren Maloney considered the growth rate of Randolph’s assessments. Darren responded that he has kept the growth rate flat.

J. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Judith Stewart of 114 Everdale Road noted that on page 2 of 5 in the pink pages, one of the lieutenants is listed differently than the others, with his last name, first.

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

K. COUNCIL COMMENTS

Councilman Guadagno commended the Public Works crew on the cleanup after the recent snow storm. He added that he felt the 2017 budget was the best he has seen, and thanked Manager Mountain and the others involved in the process.

Councilman Napoliello reported that the Board of Health indicated there would be some mosquito control in Randolph Township. There will be no meeting in April due to Passover. There will be a male cancer screening on April 26th, and a female cancer screening on June 7th. He noted that March is colorectal cancer awareness month; there will be a program at Morristown Medical Center Health Pavilion on March 23rd from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Deputy Mayor Forstenhausler explained that he exchanged emails with Manager Mountain during the recent snow storm; the fire companies were standing by at the fire houses in case there were any calls. During the snow storm there was a call which he responded to, and he felt the roads were in good shape. Deputy Mayor Forstenhausler asked the Manager to contact Chief Moschella to have him thank the fire fighters who stayed at the fire houses during the storm. The Deputy Mayor reiterated that the Fire Department is all volunteer. Manager Mountain also thanked the EMT personnel for their efforts during the storm.

Mayor Carey reported the following:

• She and several Council members attended the ribbon cutting at the International Martial Arts Studio; it has also been expanded to adult fitness.
• She attended the EDC meeting. Dr. Iacono, the new President at CCM, presented at the meeting. He was very interested in collaborating with the township, and also outreach to the community.
• She was a guest at the Kiwanis meeting. She explained that she was unaware that the Freedom Festival and parade cost $16,000; they had questions about the festival which she passed on to Manager Mountain.
• The Library Board met, and the new Director is easing into her position very well. She is reviewing policies to see if they need updating, as well as updating the technology for staff scheduling.
• The Randolph Education Foundation invited the Mayor and some stakeholders to reevaluate the annual Rock Star event. They have gotten feedback that it is too expensive, so they are looking to make it more affordable and accessible; they may hold it in the Randolph High School commons and the auditorium in the future. They are also considering changing when it is held, and were asking for input.
• She attended the Relay for Life kickoff meeting; Councilman Tkacs agreed to chair the Township Council team this year. The event will be held Saturday, June 10th through the 11th at the Veterans Memorial Park in Parsippany.
• She attended the Chamber of Commerce luncheon; it was well attended. She talked with Dr. Voynick who explained that his new building will be state of the art, and the old building will be turned into a pet day care center, and boarding facility. It will be a “no fear facility” in which the dogs and cats are totally separated.

Councilman Guadagno asked for a short description of the new Library Director. Mayor Carey explained that the new Director, Lore Reinhart, has been the Children’s Librarian for 16 years.

L. EXECUTIVE SESSION

WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 (N.J.S.A. 10:4-12) permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting under certain circumstances; and

WHEREAS, this public body is of the opinion that such circumstances presently exist.

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

1. The public shall be excluded from the Executive portion of the meeting.

2. The general nature of the subject matter to be discussed is as follows:

Bond Counsel Recommendation

3. As nearly as now can be ascertained, the matter or matters to be discussed at this time will be disclosed to the public at such time and under such circumstances as are prescribed by law.

4. At the conclusion of the Executive Session, the Council will reconvene in public session for the purpose of taking formal action.

Councilman Guadagno made a motion to move into Executive Session at 8:25 p.m. Deputy Mayor Forstenhausler seconded the motion, and the following roll call vote was taken:

AYES:
Councilman Guadagno
Councilman Loveys
Councilman Napoliello
Councilman Tkacs
Deputy Mayor Forstenhausler
Mayor Carey

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Councilwoman Veech

Councilman Guadagno made a motion to close the Executive Session at 8:50 p.m. Councilman Napoliello seconded the motion, and the following roll call vote was taken:

AYES:
Councilman Guadagno
Councilman Loveys
Councilman Napoliello
Councilman Tkacs
Deputy Mayor Forstenhausler
Mayor Carey

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Councilwoman Veech

M. ADJOURNMENT

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

AYES:
Councilman Guadagno
Councilman Loveys
Councilman Napoliello
Councilman Tkacs
Deputy Mayor Forstenhausler
Mayor Carey

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Councilwoman Veech