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Minutes: October 19, 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
Councilwoman Veech
Deputy Mayor Forstenhausler
Mayor Carey

Also present: Township Manager Mountain, and Keli Gallo from the Law Office of Edward Buzak

3. Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Carey led the Pledge of Allegiance.

B. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS

1. Verizon Wireless Representatives—Supplemental Wireless Antenna Network Proposal/Right of Way Agreement—Ordinance (#20-17)

Greg Niece, from Verizon Wireless, explained that they made a presentation to the work group approximately one year ago. Since then, there have been negotiations between Verizon Wireless and the Township; there is a draft agreement in place. He distributed and explained photos of operational nodes (combination of the equipment box with radios and the antenna) in New Jersey, the same as what is planned for Randolph. Mr. Niece explained that the work group was very specific with what equipment they wanted. Another representative explained the different types of equipment. Mr. Niece distributed photos of an existing location, Roxbury High School, which showed where the pole would be and its elevation, as well as the specifics related to the antenna and equipment.

Mayor Carey asked the number of antennas that would eventually be in Randolph. Mr. Niece was not sure, and explained that Randolph is covered pretty well with the towers at the firehouses. There is a site that will soon be online that will test the system and determine the areas where there are gaps in the signal, as well as where there is high demand, such as a school building. There are two currently at Roxbury High School, with a third scheduled.

Councilwoman Veech asked for Attorney Keli Gallo to explain for the public’s understanding, how this works with townships and how it is mandatory by law. Attorney Gallo explained that there has been a law passed, and that there are certain things townships can require Verizon to do while they are installing the antennas, such as reimbursement for police detail, insurance, indemnifications, but townships do not have the right to tell Verizon they cannot install them. She explained that in the agreement between the township and Verizon, there is language requires them to make these blend in with the neighborhood as much as possible.

There was some discussion about the look of the poles and cabinets. Manager Mountain and Keli Gallo explained that Verizon will work with the township to accommodate aesthetic preferences.

Manager Mountain explained that the ordinance is on the agenda for introduction. Once the ordinance is adopted, the agreement between Verizon and the township will be signed.

C. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Judith Stewart of 114 Everdale Road noted that one of the ordinances is related to an asphalt zipper, and asked what it was. Manager Mountain explained the type of equipment.

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

D. MANAGER’S REPORT

Manager Mountain reported the following:

Communications Tower Update—the development of the communications tower at the municipal building is on hold, waiting for one or more of the cellular carriers to sign an agreement to be located on the tower. Verizon Wireless won the bid for the first co-location space below the top space controlled by the tower company, Gaelic Communications; they have not yet signed a lease agreement with the township or Gaelic. AT&T recently expressed interest in having an antenna on the tower. A follow-up bid will be issued in the coming months to allow carriers (including AT&T) who did not respond to the initial request for bids, to submit cost proposals for co-location on the tower. In the meantime, if Verizon Wireless should sign an agreement with the township or Gaelic, the project can move forward with only Verizon.
Capital Project Update
- Butterworth Phase 3—this is the last phase of the Butterworth/Mount Freedom Sewer project. It includes a pump station and main extension for Old Shunpike Road, Harvey Terrace, Carellen Place, Nuko Terrace, and Jason Lane. This project will permit residences and businesses in the Mount Freedom area located between Church road and Harvey Terrace to connect to the existing sanitary sewer line in Sussex Turnpike. It was released for bid this week and the contract for the project is expected to be awarded at the January 18th Council meeting. Construction will begin late winter/early spring 2018 with a completion date expected in early 2019.
- Meadowbrook Water Main Replacement/Road Resurfacing Project—the 2018 capital budget will contain a request for funding for the existing water main which runs the length of the roadway from Old Chimney to Rickland Drive. The project is proposed to be completed over a three year period and will include drainage and curbing improvements as well as the resurfacing of the road. The water line portion of the project will be funded by the Water Utility and the paving work will be funded through the annual road resurfacing budget. An ordinance funding the design and survey work necessary to ready the project for bid in 2018 is on this agenda.
- Woodlawn Shuman Sewer Extension—this project is scheduled to be bid in March, with completion expected in the summer of 2018. This project will extend sewer lines to Woodlawn Terrace and Shuman Road. An ordinance providing for the funding of the design and survey work is on this agenda.
- Freedom Park Basketball Court Resurfacing/Access Drive-Overflow Parking Improvements—design work and specification development is underway. This project will be put out to bid in January, with a bid award anticipated in March, and completion expected in the summer of 2018.
- Freedom Park Turf Field Improvements—design work is underway for the proposed replacement of the existing field turf and the installation of a new turf field. The subsurface drainage portion of the new field project will be specified and bid out locally. Whether the installation of the replacement turf and the new turf can be contracted through a national cooperative pricing contract is being researched. The construction is anticipated to take place between June and August 2018.
- EA Porter Site Work—Paul Ferriero is working with Ecolscience to complete the design specifications for the site work on this project. The project is expected to go out for bid in December and to award the contract in late January/early February. Township staff is working with Dover to finalize plans to provide for a looping of the water line serving the property. Dover is requiring this improvement as part of the water permit for the project. This work will be scheduled to parallel the on-site improvements during the summer of 2018. Since this aspect of the project was not anticipated when the cost sharing agreement was finalized with Habitat for Humanity, the Manager will be working with representatives to factor these costs into the Memorandum of Understanding for the project.

Councilwoman Veech asked if the design of the EA Porter site will be presented to the Council. Manager Mountain replied that the design of the physical structures would be for Habitat for Humanity to determine, but the design specifications that are underway are just subsurface items. The Manager felt that Habitat for Humanity would not have a problem sharing their design with the Council. He explained that the entire project is expected to be completed and turned over to Habitat for Humanity at the end of 2019 or early 2020, if all goes well.

E. COMBINED ACTION RESOLUTIONS

Item #7, transfer of plenary liquor license from Skyhil to Skylands—Councilwoman Veech asked if there was a new record holder. Manager Mountain explained that the resolution memorializes the transfer of the liquor license from the former owner to the new owner.

Item #9, cancellation of the unused balances for various water capital improvements—Councilwoman Veech asked what the majority of the balances was from. Manager Mountain explained that there were several projects, but there were extensive savings for the Shuman Road & Woodlawn Terrace water main project since the majority of the work was done in-house.

Item #10, amending the 2017 Capital Budget—Councilman Guadagno asked if there was a dollar amount. Manager Mountain explained that it is amending the budget to reflect the changes on the projects which are part of the resolutions; the asphalt zipper is adding $16,000, the Meadowbrook water is adding $80,000, and Woodlawn Terrace/Shuman Road is adding $17,500. Councilman Guadagno requested that in the future the amount was listed in the title.

Councilwoman Veech 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
Councilwoman Veech
Deputy Mayor Forstenhausler
Mayor Carey

NAYS: None

1. Authorizing the Extension of a Contract with Air Systems Maintenance for Preventive Maintenance/Repair of HVAC Equipment on Township Buildings/Complexes for the Final Contract Period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 at the Same Price of $49,955.00

R-254-17

WHEREAS, the Township of Randolph advertised for the Preventive Maintenance/Repair of HVAC Equipment of Township Buildings/Complexes project for the period of January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 with the option to extend for one two-year period or two one-year periods in accordance with Local Public Contracts Law and received bids on November 10, 2015; and

WHEREAS, on November 19, 2015 via R 314-15 the Township of Randolph Council awarded a one-year contract for preventive maintenance/repair of HVAC equipment of Township buildings/complexes to Air Systems Maintenance, Inc. of Kenilworth, NJ for the period of January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 with the option to extend for one two-year period or two one-year periods for the price of $49,955; and

WHEREAS, on October 6, 2016 via R 262-16 the Township of Randolph Council extended the contract for the one year period of January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 at the price of $49,955 with the option to extend for one more one-year period at the price of $49,955; and

WHEREAS, the Buildings & Grounds Coordinator recommends the extension of the contract to Air Systems Maintenance, Inc. of Kenilworth, NJ for the final one-year period from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 at the same price ($49,955); and

WHEREAS, the Finance Officer has certified to the availability of funds for this project from account 01-201-26-310-305 (2018—pending adoption).

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council, Township of Randolph, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that the contract with Air Systems Maintenance, Inc. of Kenilworth, NJ for the Preventive Maintenance/Repair of HVAC Equipment of Township Buildings/Complexes project be extended for the final one year period at the same price ($49,955) from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.

CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

Dated: October 19, 2017

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 for the Township of Randolph, have ascertained that funds will be available in the 2018 General Budget, Building and Grounds, O&E (pending adoption) to award a contract to Air System Maintenance for HVAC equipment maintenance, per its response to a Township solicitation for bids.

Darren Maloney
Chief Financial Officer
Budget Accounts: 01-201-26-310-305—2018 (not to exceed $49,955-pending adoption)

2. Refund Remaining Portion of Escrow Funds for Block 19, Lot 1, 1021 Route 10 to Route 10 Randolph, LLC, BTS Landscaping—$1,365.01

R-255-17

WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Department received escrow funds from Rt. 10 Randolph, LLC, BTS Landscaping, 2 Gold Mine Road, Block 19 Lot 1, 1021 Route 10, and in the amount of $5,500.00; 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 $1,365.01 plus interest be refunded to Rt. 10 Randolph, LLC, BTS Landscaping, 2 Gold Mine Road., Flanders, NJ 07836.

Darren Carney, Planning & Zoning Administrator

3. Refund Total Amount of Tax Sale Certificate #2054 for Block 45, Lot 33, 22 Canfield Avenue to TWR as CST for Ebury Fund 2 NJ, LLC—$63,211.19

R-256-17

WHEREAS, Tax Sale Certificate #2054 held by TWR as cst for Ebury Fund 2 NJ LLC., and assessed to Ruggiere, Mark known as, Block 45, Lot 33 and also known as 2 Canfield Ave., and;

WHEREAS, the above mentioned Tax Sale Certificate has been redeemed, by Foundation Title who represents the buyer of 2 Canfield Ave. The redemption includes principal and interest in the amount of $24,211.19 and the return of the premium in the amount of $39,000.00.

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 the total amount of $63,211.19 to TWR as cst for Ebury Fund 2 NJ LLC, PO Box 54908, New Orleans, LA 70154.

4. Cancellation of Outstanding Checks Issued in 2015 and 2016—$1,594.83

R-257-17

WHEREAS, the attached list of checks issued in 2015 and 2016 are currently outstanding; and

WHEREAS, the Finance Department has sent numerous letters with no response; and

WHEREAS; it is recommended by the Finance Director that the checks outstanding from the following accounts be cancelled:

General Account $1,594.83

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Randolph, Morris County, New Jersey that the Finance Director be instructed to cancel the attached list of outstanding checks.

5. Release Road Opening Cash Bond for the Purpose of Repaving the Existing Driveway at 28 Lake Shore Dr., South, Block 210, Lot 8 to Valsburg Trucking Co.—$500.00

R-258-17

WHEREAS, the Engineering Department has received a request from Valsburg Trucking Co. for the release of a $500.00 Road Opening Cash Bond posted for the purpose of repaving the existing driveway at 28 Lake Shore Drive South, Randolph, NJ 07869 Block 210, Lot 8; and

WHEREAS, the Road Opening Bond consisted of a $500.00 Cash Bond, which was received and deposited with the Finance Department on August 29, 2017; and

WHEREAS, the applicant was required to post this cash bond to guarantee the repaving of the existing driveway at 28 Lake Shore Drive South, 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 Road Opening Cash Bond in the amount of $500.00 be refunded to Valsburg Trucking Co. at 175 Rockwood Road, Florham Park, NJ 07932.

6. Authorizing the Settlement of Tax Appeal for Block 42, Lot 118, 86 Canfield Avenue to DeMarco c/o High Grade Beverage/Joseph HGB Realty/DeMarco, Anthony et al.

R-259-17

WHEREAS, appeals of the real property tax assessments of the following property have been filed in the Tax Court of New Jersey:

PROPERTY OWNER	BLOCK	LOT	ADDRESS
DeMarco c/oHigh Grade Beverage/Joseph HGB Realty/DeMarco, Anthony et al.	42	118	86 Canfield Ave.

; and

WHEREAS, the property owners and the Township have agreed to a settlement for the pending appeals; and

WHEREAS, the property owners have agreed to waive pre-judgment interest due on any refunds payable as a result of the proposed settlement provided that the refund is made within sixty (60) days of the date of entry of Judgment by the Tax Court; and

WHEREAS, the settlement of this matter, as set forth herein, is in the best interest of the Township of Randolph and is recommended by the Township Tax Expert and should, therefore, be settled pursuant to the terms set forth herein.

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

The settlement of the following tax appeals filed at the Tax Court of New Jersey is hereby authorized as follows:

PROPERTY OWNER	YEAR	ORIGINAL ASSESSMENT	PROPOSED SETTLEMENT
Demarco c/o High Grade Beverage	2009	$3,517,500	$3,217,500
Demarco c/o High Grade Beverage	2010	$3,517,500	$3,217,500
Demarco c/o High Grade Beverage	2011	$3,517,500	$3,517,500
Joseph HGB Realty LLC & Elizabeth	2012-2016	$3,517,500	$3,517,500
DeMarco, Anthony et al	2017	$4,538,000	$4,538,000

Upon receipt of the Tax Court Judgment, the Township Tax Collector is hereby authorized to refund the amount due and to be paid within sixty days of the issuance of the Judgment by the Tax Court of New Jersey.
This resolution shall take effect immediately or as otherwise provided by law.

7. Authorizing the Person-to-Person Transfer of Plenary Liquor License No. 1432-33-008-008 from Skyhil Corp to GL CRU Skylands, LLC

R-260-17

WHEREAS, GL CRU Skylands, LLC (“Applicant”) has submitted an application together with supporting documentation and affidavits for a person-to-person transfer (“Application”) of a Plenary Retail Consumption Liquor License No. 1432-33-008-008 (“Liquor License”) from Skyhil Corporation (“Licensee”) to Applicant in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Township of Randolph (“Township”) and the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”); and

WHEREAS, Notice of the Application was published in the Randolph Reporter on June 1, 2017 and June 8, 2017; and

WHEREAS, a police background check has been completed, including a fingerprint check, with a determination of no criminal history; and

WHEREAS, the Applicant has disclosed information as to the source of funds for acquiring the Liquor License from the current Licensee satisfactory to the Township; and

WHEREAS, the Licensee has submitted a Consent to Transfer Liquor License; and

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Taxation has approved and issued an Alcoholic Beverage Retail Licensee Clearance Certificate (Transfer) and;

WHEREAS, the Township has not received any objections to the transfer of the Liquor License to the Applicant; and

WHEREAS, all applicable requirements to transfer a liquor license per N.J.S.A. 33:1 et seq., N.J.A.C. 13:2-7.1 et seq., and the Township of Randolph Revised Ordinances 4-1 et seq. have been met, including the payment of all required fees.

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

The Person-to-Person transfer of the Plenary Retail Consumption Liquor License No. 1432-33-008-008 from Skyhil Corporation to GL CRU Skylands, LLC is hereby authorized and approved.
The Mayor and Township Clerk, together with all other appropriate elected and appointed officials and professionals, are hereby authorized and directed to take any and all steps necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately.

8. Release of Stabilization Bond for Block 81, Lot 67, 115 Dover Chester Rd., to Michael Kapp—$1,000

R-261-17

WHEREAS, the Engineering Department has received a request from Michael J. Kapp, Jr. or the release of a $1,000.00 Stabilization Bond posted for the purpose of ensuring grass growth and stabilization to Block 81, Lot 67, 115 Dover Chester Road, Randolph NJ 07869; and

WHEREAS, the Stabilization Bond consisted of a $1,000.00 cash bond, which was received and deposited with the Finance Department on January 13, 2017; and

WHEREAS, the Applicant was required to post this Stabilization Bond to guarantee the grass growth and stabilization at 115 Dover Chester Road, Randolph NJ 07869, within the Township Right of Way; and

WHEREAS, the Engineering Department has inspected the Right-of-Way 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 Stabilization Bond in the amount of $1,000.00 be refunded to Michael J. Kapp, Jr. at 115 Dover Chester Road, Randolph NJ 07869.

9. Cancelling Unused Balances in Ordinances #14-13, #15-14, #02-16, and #07-17 for Various Water Capital Improvements—$247,791.25

R-262-17

WHEREAS, certain Water Capital Improvement Authorization balances in Ordinances #14-13, #15-14, #02-16 and #07-17 remain dedicated to various water capital improvements; and

WHEREAS, these capital improvements were fully funded by the water department’s capital improvement fund; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to formally cancel these balances for a total of $247,791.25.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Township Council, Township of Randolph, County of Morris, State of New Jersey that the Finance Director is instructed to cancel any unexpended and dedicated balances in Ordinances #14-13—Replace CCM Waterline ($15,170.49) and Purchase Pick-up Truck ($964.55), #15-14—Purchase Pick-up Truck ($9,371.90), #02-16—West Hanover Water Main, ($14,416.27), and #07-17—Shuman Road/Woodlawn Water Main ($207,868.04) for a total of $247,791.25.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Township Council, Township of Randolph, County of Morris, State of New Jersey that these canceled balances be returned to the water capital improvement fund.

10. Amending the 2017 Capital Budget to Insert Various Capital Improvements

R-263-17

WHEREAS, the Township of Randolph desires to amend its 2017 Capital Budget by inserting herein various capital improvements.

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

Amendment No. 1
2017 Capital Budget
Township of Randolph
County of Morris, New Jersey

PROJECT	ESTIMATED COST	CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND	GENERAL BONDS	OTHER
Asphalt Zipper	$138,000	$23,455	$22,545	$92,000
Meadowbrook Water Project	$80,000	$80,000	$0	$0
Woodlawn Terrace/Shuman Road Sewer Project	$17,500	$17,500	$0	$0

11. Awarding a Contract for DPW Winter Chemicals to Innovative Municipal Products, Inc.—Not to Exceed $89,600.00

R-264-17

WHEREAS, the Township of Randolph advertised for the DPW Winter Chemicals project in accordance with Local Public Contracts Law and received bids on October 13, 2017; and

WHEREAS, 2 bids were received; and

WHEREAS, bids were received from the following in the order listed and for the bid prices shown:

Innovative Municipal Products (US) Inc., Glenmont, NY -
Agriculturally Based Enhancer (ABE): $1.39 per gallon,
Liquid Magnesium Chloride (LMC): $1.17 per gallon;

Winter Technologies LLC, Ringwood, NJ -
Agriculturally Based Enhancer (ABE): $3.16 per gallon,
Liquid Magnesium Chloride (LMC): $1.17 per gallon; and

WHEREAS, it is anticipated that 35,000 gallons of each will be purchased for a contract total of $89,600; and

WHEREAS, the Public Works Director and the Purchasing Agent recommend the award of the contract to Innovative Municipal Products (US) Inc. as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Randolph desires to award a contract for the DPW Winter Chemicals to Innovative Municipal Products (US) Inc. of Glenmont, NY in the amount of $89,600 (ABE: $1.39/gallon; Liquid Magnesium Chloride: $1.17/gallon) for the contract period of November 1, 2017 through October 31, 2018; and

WHEREAS, the Finance Officer has certified to the availability of funds for this project from 01-201-26-301-301 and 10-115-02-000-002.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council, Township of Randolph, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that a contract be awarded to Innovative Municipal Products (US) Inc. of Glenmont, NY for the DPW Winter Chemicals project for the not to exceed price of $89,600 (ABE: $1.39/gallon; Liquid Magnesium Chloride: $1.17/gallon) per their bid proposal.

CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

Dated: October 19, 2017

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 for the Township of Randolph, have ascertained that funds will be available in the 2017 General Budget, Snow Removal, O&E and the Township’s snow trust fund to award a contract to Innovative Municipal Productions for winter chemicals, per its response to a Township solicitation for bids.

Darren Maloney
Chief Financial Officer
Budget Accounts: 01-201-26-301-301 (not to exceed $40,000)
10-115-02-000-002 (not to exceed $49,600)

F. UPCOMING EVENTS

Randolph Township Fire Department 4th Battalion in Ironia, Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, October 22nd from 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
NJ League of Municipalities, Wastewater Quality Availability Act on October 30th from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Conference Center, Mercer, West Windsor
VFW—Veteran’s Day Ceremony, Saturday, November 11th at 11:00 a.m., 103 Carrell Road
Council Only—Annual Fire Inspection and Dinner—November 11th—Meeting at Company #2 Millbrook Fire Station on Route 10 at 1:30 p.m. and ending at same at 5:00 p.m. followed by dinner at Picatinny Arsenal at 6:00 p.m.—RSVP by Oct. 2nd
Annual Vozza Dinner at the League of Municipalities, Tuesday, November 14th at the Ram’s Head Inn, 6:15 p.m.
Council Only—NJLM Convention—Atlantic City—November 14th to the 16th with the MCLOM Luncheon on November 15th at the Sheraton Convention Center Hotel at 12:00 p.m. in the Pearl Room
Randolph Area Chamber of Commerce Event at LaStrada Restaurant, 110 Route 10 E, Randolph, on Tuesday, November 16th at 11:45 a.m.—Guest speaker: Thomas Vetter Planning, Topic: College Planning
Randolph Business After Hours—Quarterly Networking event at County College of Morris on November 30th, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.—RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this e-mail address).
Holiday Tree Lighting—Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center on Calais Road
Senior Holiday Luncheon, December 5, 2017 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Community Center—RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this e-mail address)
Recreation Volunteer Awards, Thursday, December 5th at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center—RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this e-mail address)
Crimestoppers on December 11 in Ledgewood (added at meeting)

G. ORDINANCES: INTRODUCTIONS

1. Ordinance #20-17: An Ordinance Granting Non-Exclusive Permission and Consent to Verizon Wireless to Use All of the Public Rights-of-Way and Parts Thereof in the Township of Randolph, Morris County, New Jersey for the Construction, Installation, Operation, Repair, Maintenance and Replacement of Wireless Communications Facilities

Manager Mountain explained that this authorizes the Mayor to execute the right of way agreement for the Verizon Wireless construction, installation, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the equipment that was presented earlier in the meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED, that an Ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING NON-EXCLUSIVE PERMISSION AND CONSENT TO VERIZON WIRELESS TO USE ALL OF THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND PARTS THEREOF IN THE TOWNSHIP OF RANDOLPH, MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, OPERATION, REPAIR, MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES” 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 16th of November 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.

Councilman Guadagno explained that the reason he would like the wires to be underground was so that in the event of a storm in which the wires get knocked down, there would be no need to call for someone to repair the wires to resume service. He explained that he thought the project was great; he just wanted to make sure there will not be ongoing maintenance.

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

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

NAYS: None

2. Ordinance #21-17: An Ordinance of the Township of Randolph Appropriating $80,000 from the Water Capital Improvement Fund for the Meadowbrook Water Project—$80,000

Manager Mountain explained that this ordinance provides for the design and survey work associated with the Meadowbrook water line project that he described earlier in his Manager’s report.

BE IT RESOLVED, that an Ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RANDOLPH APPROPRIATING $80,000 FROM THE WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE MEADOWBROOK WATER PROJECT—$80,000” be introduced, read by title by the Township Clerk and passed on first reading.

Councilman Guadagno clarified that this project will take at least three years; Manager Mountain stated that it will be completed in phases.

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

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

NAYS: None

3. Ordinance #22-17: An Ordinance of the Township of Randolph Appropriating $108,000 Including $16,000 from the General Capital Improvement Fund, $46,000 due from Denville Township and $46,000 due from Rockaway Township for the Purchase of an Asphalt Zipper—Not to Exceed $108,000

Manager Mountain explained that this is a supplemental ordinance. The ordinance adopted earlier in the year for funding the asphalt zipper was solely for funding the Randolph portion, it did not take into account the monies the township would be collecting from the other towns; that ordinance also anticipated a lower cost for the project. This ordinance provides for the supplement of the additional cost for the asphalt zipper. It also includes the funding from Denville Township and Rockaway Township, as well as the additional $16,000 for Randolph’s portion, a total of $46,000. He explained that previously the $30,000 partially in cash and partially with debt borrowing; the debt portion is remaining the same, the difference is being supplemented with cash.

BE IT RESOLVED, that an Ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RANDOLPH APPROPRIATING $108,000 INCLUDING $16,000 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND, $46,000 DUE FROM DENVILLE TOWNSHIP AND $46,000 DUE FROM ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ASPHALT ZIPPER—NOT TO EXCEED $108,000” be introduced, read by title by the Township Clerk and passed on first reading.

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

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

NAYS: None

4. Ordinance #23-17: An Ordinance of the Township of Randolph Appropriating $17,500 from the Sewer Capital Improvement Fund for the Woodlawn Terrace/Shuman Road Sewer Project

Manager Mountain explained that this is the second of the soft cost Ordinances for the design work associated with the Woodlawn Terrace/Shuman Road sewer project.

BE IT RESOLVED, that an Ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RANDOLPH APPROPRIATING $17,500 FROM THE SEWER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE WOODLAWN TERRACE/SHUMAN ROAD SEWER PROJECT” be introduced, read by title by the Township Clerk and passed on first reading.

Councilman Guadagno asked if the $17,500 covered the entire project; Manager Mountain stated that it did.

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

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

NAYS: None

H. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Tyler Barth of 4 Country Lane asked if it was correct that in 2018 the recycling was going back to the way it was previously done. Mayor Carey explained that it is going back to the previous schedule of every-other-week. Mr. Barth asked what the motivation was for changing the schedule. Mayor Carey explained that there was a lot of feedback from residents throughout the year that it was difficult to remember, and that they preferred the previous schedule. She asked if Mr. Barth had a particular issue. He stated that he did not, but preferred the schedule instituted in 2017. The Mayor explained that since there was no additional charge to go back to the previous schedule, and it was what many residents wanted, the Council voted to change the recycling schedule for 2018.

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

I. COUNCIL COMMENTS

Councilman Guadagno stated that he would like to add a stop sign to the intersection of Quaker Church Road/Franklin Road and South Morris Street to make it a three-way stop. He felt that a stop sign added on South Morris Street heading south toward Route 10 would be beneficial since the slight hill makes it a blind spot for those heading east and west on Quaker Church Road/Franklin Road. Manager Mountain explained that there was a discussion on this at the infrastructure work group; Paul Ferriero stated at that meeting that he understood the desire for the change, but it would have to go through the county since both are county roads. The state would also have to provide input since the intersection is so close to the state highway. Paul stated that he would begin the process by addressing it with the county. Councilman Loveys suggested bringing the suggestion before the Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) before proceeding with the county. As liaison to the TAC, Councilman Napoliello will report it at the next TAC meeting. Manager Mountain stated that he would also make Officer Rich Biase aware of the request.

Councilman Loveys noted that there was an event not on the agenda, Operation Take Back, which will be held on October 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Acme. Members from the Prosecutor’s Office will be there to collect unused and unwanted medications. Manager Mountain added that it has been advertised on the electronic signs, the Randolph events email, and it will be on social media.

Councilman Loveys reported that approximately 90 people attended the opioid forum that was held at Randolph High School on October 11; the principal of the high school and some teachers attended. He felt it was well received by those in attendance; all of the speakers were good. Mayor Carey added that the teachers received educational credits for attending.

Councilman Tkacs reported that he and Deputy Mayor Forstenhausler attended the Casino Night at Shongum Firehouse; it was a successful, well attended event.

Councilwoman Veech reported that the Chamber of Commerce luncheon was well attended, with standing room only. One of the IT specialists from Linkedin was there helping attendees with their Linkedin profiles. She was pleased to see several new businesses in attendance as well.

Councilwoman Veech also reported that she and the other Council members attended the grand opening of RE/MAX. She added that Rosie’s Trattoria plans to have a grand re-opening in the near future. Councilwoman Veech stated that crossing Sussex Turnpike between RE/MAX and Rosie’s Trattoria was rather dangerous, and asked if a calming device could be placed there.

Councilwoman Veech expressed her concern with the number of landscapers in the area that drive their tractors into the street without much caution; she wondered if there was something that could be done to reach landscapers and advise them to be more careful.

Deputy Mayor Forstenhausler reported that he attended the Morris Park Alliance award ceremony at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum with several other Council members. Randolph Township received three awards, for the Parks Master Plan, the Community Center, and the Yellow Card system for athletics.

Deputy Mayor Forstenhausler also attended the Safety Committee meeting and the infrastructure subcommittee meeting on October 17.

Mayor Carey reported that she attended the Lion’s Club Frank Sinatra fundraiser at the Randolph Diner before going to Casino Night at the Shongum Firehouse. The Lion’s Club fundraiser was a good event, and was sold out.

Mayor Carey also reported that she and Deputy Mayor Forstenhausler attended an event at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum hosted by County Clerk Ann Grossi honoring Morris County firefighters who are also veterans. There were ten Randolph residents recognized.

Mayor Carey attended the Library Board meeting; they met with architect, Ben Horton, who is working on the gazebo. She referred them to Manager Mountain to discuss next steps.

Councilman Napoliello asked about Wawa coming to Randolph. Manager Mountain explained that their application was submitted to the technical review committee; there are still items to address to complete the application. Since there are variances associated with the application, it will ultimately go to the Board of Adjustment. The hearing has not yet been established, but it will likely be in January or February.

Mayor Carey added that there were some rumors on social media about Weiss not moving into the former A&P space; however, those rumors are unfounded. Manager Mountain explained that Weiss continues to move forward, they expect to be open in the first quarter of 2018.

J. EXECUTIVE SESSION

There was no Executive Session.

K. ADJOURNMENT

Deputy Mayor Forstenhausler made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 p.m. Councilman Napoliello seconded the motion, and the following roll call vote was taken:

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

NAYS: None