TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE

FEBRUARY 24, 2009 MINUTES

The Tewksbury Township Committee met in a work session on the above date at the MunicipalBuilding, Mountainville, NJ.

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM, roll call held and a quorum established.

Mayor Louis DiMare presided.

Other officials in attendance were Township Committee members Robert Hoffman, William Mennen, Shaun Van Doren and William Voyce.

Jesse Landon, Township Administrator andRoberta Brassard, Municipal Clerk were in attendance.

There were approximately four members of the public in attendance.

1.Open Public Meetings Statement

The Open Public Meetings Statement was read by Mayor DiMare.

2.Flag Salute

Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the American flag.

3.Executive Session

At 7:30 PM Dr. Voyce moved adoption of the following Resolution, seconded by Mr. Mennen. The motion was approved. Ayes: DiMare, Hoffman, Mennen, Van Doren, Voyce. Nays: None.

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RESOLUTION #43-2009

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE TEWKSBURY TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE

BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-13 and 10:4-12 that the Tewksbury Township Committee hold a closed session to discuss Personnel.

It is expected that the discussion undertaken in closed session can be made public at the time official action is taken.

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Louis DiMare

Mayor

4.Reconvened

The meeting reconvened at 8:00 PM.

5.Public Participation

Carmen Natale noted that the Bark in the Park for 2008 was cancelled and rescheduled for May of 2009. He stated that the event normally requires approximately $1,000.00 and questioned if there would be funds available for the event for 2009. Mr. Landon noted that the funds should be available through the temporary budget.

Discussion followed regarding the dog costume parade that was held in previous years.

6.Actions to be taken

Consent Agenda

Mr. Mennen moved adoption of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Hoffman. A roll call vote was taken and the motion was approved. Ayes: DiMare, Hoffman, Mennen, Van Doren, Voyce. Nays: None.

RESOLUTION #44-2009

TO RECOGNIZE BRIAN CONNER

WHEREAS, Brian Conner is commencing his thirty first year serving the Department of Public Works of the Township of Tewksbury; and

WHEREAS, Brian Connerhas a record of dedicated service to the community; and

WHEREAS, Brian Connerhas worked countless hours to serve the citizens of the Township of Tewksbury by keeping the community infrastructure maintained and safe; and

WHEREAS, Brian Conner currently holds the position of General Foreman in the Department of Public Works and has been involved in all areas of the Department which include the maintenance and repair of roads, drainage, sanitary sewers, park, buildings and grounds, snow and ice removal, storm damage and needed emergency response to effectively serve the citizens of the Township of Tewksbury and the Borough of Califon.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Tewksbury, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey hereby recognizes Brian Connerfor his dedicated and superior service to the Township.

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Louis DiMare

Mayor

RESOLUTION #45-2009

TO RECOGNIZE PETER SAMSKI

WHEREAS, Pete Samski is commencing his thirty first year serving the Department of Public Works of the Township of Tewksbury; and

WHEREAS, Pete Samskihas a record of dedicated service to the community; and

WHEREAS, Pete Samskihas worked countless hours to serve the citizens of the Township of Tewksbury by keeping the community infrastructure maintained and safe; and

WHEREAS, Pete Samski currently holds the position of Public Works employee and has been involved in all areas of the Department of Public Works which include the maintenance and repair of roads, drainage, sanitary sewers, park, buildings and grounds, snow and ice removal, storm damage and needed emergency response to effectively serve the citizens of the Township of Tewksbury and the Borough of Califon.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Tewksbury, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey hereby recognizes Pete Samskifor his dedicated and superior service to the Township.

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Louis DiMare

Mayor

RESOLUTION #46-2009

TO RECOGNIZE DAN FECHTMAN

WHEREAS, Dan Fechtman is commencing his twenty fifth year serving the Department of Public Works of the Township of Tewksbury; and

WHEREAS, Dan Fechtmanhas a record of dedicated service to the community; and

WHEREAS, Dan Fechtmanhas worked countless hours to serve the citizens of the Township of Tewksbury by keeping the community infrastructure maintained and safe; and

WHEREAS, Dan Fechtman currently holds the position of Public Works employee and has been involved in all areas of the Department of Public Works which include the maintenance and repair of roads, drainage, sanitary sewers, park, buildings and grounds, snow and ice removal, storm damage and needed emergency response to effectively serve the citizens of the Township of Tewksbury and the Borough of Califon.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Tewksbury, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey hereby recognizes Dan Fechtmanfor his dedicated and superior service to the Township.

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Louis DiMare

Mayor

RESOLUTION #47-2009

TO RECOGNIZE MARK VAN DOREN

WHEREAS, Mark Van Doren is commencing his twenty fourth year serving the Department of Public Works of the Township of Tewksbury; and

WHEREAS, Mark Van Dorenhas a record of dedicated service to the community; and

WHEREAS, Mark Van Dorenhas worked countless hours to serve the citizens of the Township of Tewksbury by keeping the community infrastructure maintained and safe; and

WHEREAS, Mark Van Doren currently holds the position of Public Works employee and has been involved in all areas of the Department of Public Works which include the maintenance and repair of roads, drainage, sanitary sewers, park, buildings and grounds, snow and ice removal, storm damage and needed emergency response to effectively serve the citizens of the Township of Tewksbury and the Borough of Califon.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Tewksbury, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey hereby recognizes Mark Van Doren for his dedicated and superior service to the Township.

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Louis DiMare

Mayor

RESOLUTION #48-2009

TO RECOGNIZE PRESTON HOAGLAND

WHEREAS, Preston Hoagland is commencing his eighteenth year serving the Department of Public Works of the Township of Tewksbury; and

WHEREAS, Preston Hoaglandhas a record of dedicated service to the community; and

WHEREAS, Preston Hoaglandhas worked countless hours to serve the citizens of the Township of Tewksbury by keeping the Township owned vehicles and equipment maintained and safe; and

WHEREAS, Preston Hoaglandcurrently holds the position of Mechanic and has been involved with the repair and maintenance of all vehicles and equipment owned and operated by the Township of Tewksbury and has aided in the oil and chip operations and snow removal operations.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Tewksbury, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey hereby recognizes Preston Hoagland for his dedicated and service to the Township.

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Louis DiMare

Mayor

RESOLUTION #49-2009

TO RECOGNIZE GARY CONNER

WHEREAS, Gary Conner is commencing his sixteenth year serving the Department of Public Works of the Township of Tewksbury; and

WHEREAS, Gary Connerhas a record of dedicated service to the community; and

WHEREAS, Gary Connerhas worked countless hours to serve the citizens of the Township of Tewksbury by keeping the community infrastructure maintained and safe; and

WHEREAS, Gary Connercurrently holds the position of Public Works employee and has been involved in all areas of the Department of Public Works which include the maintenance and repair of roads, drainage, sanitary sewers, park, buildings and grounds, snow and ice removal, storm damage and needed emergency response to effectively serve the citizens of the Township of Tewksbury and the Borough of Califon.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Tewksbury, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey hereby recognizes Gary Conner for his dedicated and superior service to the Township.

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Louis DiMare

Mayor

RESOLUTION #50-2009

TO RECOGNIZE FLOYD DIPPLE

WHEREAS, Floyd Dipple is commencing his thirteenth year serving the Department of Public Works of the Township of Tewksbury; and

WHEREAS, Floyd Dipple has a record of dedicated service to the community; and

WHEREAS, Floyd Dipplehas worked countless hours to serve the citizens of the Township of Tewksbury by keeping the community infrastructure maintained and safe; and

WHEREAS, Floyd Dipplecurrently holds the position of Public Works employee and has been involved in all areas of the Department of Public Works which include the maintenance and repair of roads, drainage, sanitary sewers, park, buildings and grounds, snow and ice removal, storm damage and needed emergency response to effectively serve the citizens of the Township of Tewksbury and the Borough of Califon.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Tewksbury, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey hereby recognizes Floyd Dipple for his dedicated and superior service to the Township.

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Louis DiMare

Mayor

RESOLUTION #51-2009

TO RECOGNIZE ROLAND TIGER

WHEREAS, Roland Tiger is commencing his eleventh year serving the Department of Public Works of the Township of Tewksbury; and

WHEREAS, Roland Tigerhas a record of dedicated service to the community; and

WHEREAS, Roland Tigerhas worked countless hours to serve the citizens of the Township of Tewksbury by keeping the community infrastructure maintained and safe; and

WHEREAS, Roland Tigercurrently holds the position of Public Works employee and has been involved in all areas of the Department of Public Works which include the maintenance and repair of roads, drainage, sanitary sewers, park, buildings and grounds, snow and ice removal, storm damage and needed emergency response to effectively serve the citizens of the Township of Tewksbury and the Borough of Califon.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Tewksbury, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey hereby recognizes Roland Tiger for his dedicated and superior service to the Township.

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Louis DiMare

Mayor

RESOLUTION #52-2009

TO RECOGNIZE KEVIN PYATT

WHEREAS, Kevin Pyatt is commencing his fifth year serving the Department of Public Works of the Township of Tewksbury; and

WHEREAS, Kevin Pyatthas a record of dedicated service to the community; and

WHEREAS, Kevin Pyatthas worked countless hours to serve the citizens of the Township of Tewksbury by keeping the community infrastructure maintained and safe; and

WHEREAS, Kevin Pyatt currently holds New Jersey State issued S-1 and C-1 Licenses and is now the licensed operator of the Oldwick Sewer and Hunters Glen Sewer Systems; and

WHEREAS, Kevin Pyattcurrently holds the position of Assistant Foreman in the Department of Public Works and has been involved in all areas of the Department which include the maintenance and repair of roads, drainage, sanitary sewers, park, buildings and grounds, snow and ice removal, storm damage and needed emergency response to effectively serve the citizens of the Township of Tewksbury and the Borough of Califon.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Tewksbury, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey hereby recognizes Kevin Pyatt for his dedicated and superior service to the Township.

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Louis DiMare

Mayor

RESOLUTION # 53-2009

TRANSFERS

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Tewksbury, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey that the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to make the following transfers.

2008 Current Fund
From: / To:
Township Committee OE / 2,000.00 / Bartles OE / 4,000.00
Bartles S&W / 2,000.00
4,000.00 / 4,000.00

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Louis DiMare

Mayor

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Claims as submitted by the CFO
  • Minutes of 2/10/09
  • Executive Session minutes of 2/10/09
  • Correspondence List
  • Authorization to have Mayor sign Findings & Determinations for 3/20/09 Tewksbury Women’s Club Raffle
  • Authorization to have Mayor sign Findings & Determinations for 5/16/09 Tewksbury Education Foundation Raffle

7.Work Session Topics

TewksburyAthletic Association (TAA) shed at Oldwick Fields

Charlie Garrett was present to request that the TAA be allowed to installa 24’ x 48’ shed at the Oldwick Fields to replace the existing shed. The shed will be used to house TAA equipment which is currently stored in individual’s personal garages. It could also be used as a storage area for DPW equipment that is used for repair and maintenance of the field, and one-third of the shed will house a snack bar which will be open for the sale of drinks and snacks during games. Mr. Garrett stated that selling food from the snack bar will help to raise funds for the TAA and help to offset the related costs of the various programs. It is hoped that it will also generate funds to help with funding the lining of fields. He stressed that the TAA will work in relationship with the Township and will turn the shed over to the Township once it is installed. The TAA is not asking for any money for the shed, but is requesting that the old shed be removed and the site prepped by means of some grading and the delivery of ¾” stone on the site. He estimated that the work would take 1-1.5 days utilizing a three man DPW crew.

Mr. Van Doren noted that the information distributed by the TAA mistakenly stated that the matter was approved by the Tewksbury Historical Society, when it was, in fact, heard by the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC).

Mr. Garrett stated that the HPC granted approval for the basic design, but the TAA now wishes to have windows on the façade. He stated that a revised plan will be submitted to the HPC for approval. It was added that the shed will not have water or electric although it will be

stubbed out for same.

Mr. Van Doren stated that the TAA needs to have a clear plan with regard to the disposal of waste after the weekends’ games.

In response to a question from Dr. Voyce Bret Lewisstated that the TAA received bids for building the structure which is essentially a large pole barn. The company that was chosen is from Ohio and the barn will be built on a concrete floor utilizing 2x4 trusses. It is estimated that the erection of the barn will take 5-6 days to complete and shingles to match the Rom-Tec will be utilized. If windows are approved by the HPC, they will be double hung windows.

In response to a question from Mr. Hoffman, it was stated that there are no related drainage issues and the floor will be properly sloped.

In response to a question from Dr. Voyce, Mr. Landon stated that the DPW is aware of the work involved and will be able to accomplish the task.

Mr. Landon noted that the builder should get the necessary permits and the associated fees will be waived.

Discussion followed regarding the matter of sharing fees for renting the snack bar space.

Mr. Garrett added that the TAA might, in the future, utilize a grill so that hot dogs and/or hamburgers could be cooked and sold.

Mayor DiMare opined that the matter seemed to be a win/win situation and saw no problem with the request.

Mr. Van Doren made a motion to approve the plans for the shed as submitted by the TAA for the Oldwick athletic fields, that the builder obtain the necessary permits and the fees be waived, and that the TAA appear before the HPC with regard to installing the windows on the street- facing side of the shed.

Mr. Mennen seconded the motion adding that the DPW undertake the demolition of the existing shed and the site be prepared with ¾” stone in advance of the pouring of the concrete slab.

The above noted motion was approved. Ayes: DiMare, Hoffman, Mennen, Van Doren, Voyce. Nays: None.

It was noted that volunteers will paint the shed.

8.Township Committee Comments

Dr. Voyce noted that he attended a Boy Scout ceremony recently at which the Country’s oldest serving Cub Master of 60 years was honored.

In response to a question by Mr. Van Doren, Ms. Brassard explained the matter of PARIS grant funding. It was noted that Tewksbury will not be applying for funding as the initial needs assessment was not completed. Mr. Mennen was noted that the County received $2,000,000.00 but funding may be pulled back by State agencies. He opined that the program is “sort of falling apart.”

Mr. Hoffman questioned the status of the Special Use Permit Ordinance.
He stated that the fire companies and rescue squads are working together on vehicle extrication matters.

All Township busses passed the inspections earlier today.

Mayor DiMare stated that he attended the Cub Scout Arrow of Light ceremony and was pleasantly surprised with the number of families and youth that participate in the program.

He added that he is going to start a Mayor’s Open House and avail himself to the public on Saturday mornings from 9:00 – 11:00 AM in Mountainville.

Mr. Landon stated that the school has invited the Mayor and/or Mr. Mennen to attend a budget hearing on 3/11/09 at the PoliceAdministrationBuilding at 3:30 PM.