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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stanhope, NJ - June 23, 2010
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
WORK SESSION AND
AGENDA MEETING
May 11, 2010
8:00 P.M.
MAYOR'S STATEMENT AS TO COMPLIANCE WITH P.L. 1975
Adequate Notice of this Meeting has been provided according to the Open Public Meetings Act, Assembly Bill 1030. Notice of this Meeting was included in the Annual Meeting Notice sent to the New Jersey Herald and the Daily Record on January 4, 2010 and was placed on the Official Bulletin Board in the Municipal Building.
In the event the Mayor and Council have not addressed all items on this Agenda by 11:00 PM and they are of the opinion that they cannot complete the Agenda in a reasonable time period, the Mayor and Council may exercise their option to continue this meeting at an agreed to date, time and place within ten (10) days of this meeting. Please turn off all cell phones for the duration of this Meeting.
ROLL CALL
Council Members:
Councilman Murphy - present Councilman Graham – present
Councilwoman Santucci – present Councilman Vance - present
Councilwoman Maio – present Councilman Benson – present
Mayor Kuncken – present
ENGINEER’S REPORT
High Street/Plane Street Reconstruction/Water Main Replacement
Engineer Keller presented the plans for the project to the governing body and public. Engineer Keller reported a site walk was held on April 20, 2010 to discuss the proposed improvements with residents. Based upon these discussions, the following plan revisions were incorporated into the design:
(a) Only a portion of the existing slate sidewalk slabs will be maintained at 7 High Street. In addition, their driveway apron and drop curb will be replaced.
(b) The existing, discontinuous sidewalk segments at 5, 7, 9 and 11 Plane Street will only be replaced if so requested by the homeowner. These will be included in the contract quantities as “If and Where Directed” items.
Engineer Keller reported High Street will have sidewalks replaced on both sides of the street and two shade trees will be planted on the island. There was concern that the trees would block the view of oncoming traffic, but Engineer Keller said they would not be a hazard. Assistant Fire Chief Donald Drake asked if there would be sufficient turning radius for fire trucks around the island. Engineer Keller responded affirmatively. The four inch water mains will also be replaced on the east side of the roadway.
Councilman Vance noted there are three (3) dead trees to be removed on High Street. Councilman Vance inquired about the High Street speed bumps. Engineer Keller said the same type of speed bumps will be installed.
Engineer Keller stated Plane Street will be milled and resurfaced and a new storm sewer will be installed with a new inlet between 9 and 11 Plane. The four inch water mains will also be replaced.
The construction plans and specifications are complete and will be submitted to the NJDOT Local Aid office for review and approval. The next step involves setting a date to advertise the project and setting a bid opening date. Mr. Keller will coordinate the date with the Administrator and Clerk.
Councilwoman Maio asked Mr. Keller for the anticipated start date and project completion date. Mr. Keller said if the contract is awarded at the first July Council Meeting he believes the project will start in August, and the construction period is sixty days. Mr. Keller feels the project will be completed in forty-five days.
Mayor Kuncken noted the High Street and Plane Street project is the 2010 DOT $200,000.00 project. Mr. Keller said it is the largest grant received by Stanhope so far.
Gloria Spencer, 8 High Street, asked if the sidewalk will remain at its current elevation. Engineer Keller responded affirmatively.
Peggy Findley, owner of 5 High Street, asked if the large elevation difference will remain between the sidewalk and street in front of 5 High Street. Engineer Keller responded that because there is a retaining wall the conditions will not change. Mayor Kuncken said Mr. Keller and Ms. Findley can revisit the conversation if the owner would like to change that element of her property.
Water Allocation Permit Renewal
Engineer Keller reported his concern about the NJDEP’s decision to reduce the Borough’s maximum water allocation limit from 22.32 million gallons per month to 20 million gallons per month, a 10.4 percent decrease. The anticipated ten-year demand is 17.4 million gallons per month, but once allocation is lost it is very difficult to be restored, particularly with the Highlands Regional Master Plan identifying this area as in a water deficit. Mr. Keller said he discussed his concerns with the Mayor and Administrator and subsequently with Mr. Jan Gheen, Section chief, Northern Permitting of the NJDEP. Mr. Gheen was helpful in discussing potential options to support the maintaining of the current maximum monthly allocation. Mr. Keller asked the governing body for feedback and was given permission to respond.
Councilman Vance asked Mr. Keller to discuss the status of Main Street lighting. Mr. Keller confirmed that five (5) new 70 watt fixtures were installed from Church Street south. Mayor Kuncken and Councilwoman Maio both said the lower wattage makes a noticeable difference. Councilman Vance asked the Administrator if he had any resident response to the lower wattage. Administrator Stewart replied he has received all positive comments. Mayor Kuncken said Peggy Spooner said the brightness definitely decreased, but one light still shines in her bedroom window. A shield will be installed street side to eliminate the problem.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Mr. Stewart reported he submitted the Borough’s 2010-2011 MEL Employment Practices Risk Control Update qualifying the Borough for the MEL Employment Practices Liability policy deductible and rate incentives. The deductible and rate incentive saves the Borough $20,000.
The Administrator also reported he will be meeting with County Shared Services Coordinator Keith Armstrong on Friday to discuss sharing services of a Certified Recycling Coordinator and a Fire Inspector.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Memorial Day Parade
All governing body members with the exception of Councilman Benson, who will be away, will march in the Memorial Day Parade.
Housing Monitor
Councilman Graham reported COAH requires that each municipality designate a primary person assuming responsibility for providing monitoring information to COAH. Arlene Fisher is Stanhope’s designated Housing Liaison. The Housing Monitor is provided with a password to log onto the COAH website and manage the Borough’s information.
COAH
Councilman Graham reported the Community Development Committee (Mayor Kuncken, Councilman Vance, the Administrator and Councilman Graham) met and discussed the COAH Housing Plan. The plan consists of two parts. One part is a set of numbers that would be used if the governing body chooses to opt-into the Highlands Regional Master Plan. The second plan uses a different set of numbers if the governing body does not opt-into the Highlands Regional master Plan. The deadline for submitting the plan to COAH is June 8, 2010. The governing body will be sending this plan to the Land Use Board for adoption and to make it a part of Stanhope’s Master Plan. The Land Use Board must hold a public hearing before adopting the Housing Plan. The Land Use Board scheduled the public hearing for June 14, 2010. The Clerk will speak with Borough Attorney Stein and ask him to call COAH to discuss the meeting date. Should the Land Use Board have to adopt the Housing Plan before June 8, 2010 a special meeting will be scheduled.
Lenape Valley Regional High School Defeated Budget
Mayor Kuncken spoke about Lenape Valley Regional High School’s defeated budget and that because it is a regional school all three municipalities (Byram, Stanhope and Netcong) must agree on the budget before it can be adopted. Mayor Kuncken reported each town sent two representatives (Mayor Kuncken and Councilman Benson represented Stanhope) who met with two Lenape Valley Board of Education members, Mr. Palik, Mr. Klink (Business Administrator) and the President of the Lenape Valley Teachers Association. The results of that meeting are all employees agreed to a 2010/2011 wage freeze that resulted in a $190,000.00 savings in the budget. The amount of $150,000.00 will be returned to tax payers and $40,000.00 will be used to restore the freshman sport programs previously cut. Each municipality polled its governing body and received favorable feedback on the proposed budget. If more cuts were necessary it would have directly impacted educational areas of Math and English. After discussion it was decided to take action tonight by resolution to accept the Lenape Valley Board of Education’s proposal.
Stanhope School Defeated Budget
Councilman Vance recused himself from the Stanhope School discussion. Mayor Kuncken gave an overview of the joint meeting with the Stanhope Board of Education on May 6, 2010. The results of that meeting were that the Board of Education would give one tax point or $36,000.00 back to the taxpayers and any additional funds received between now and September would be used to fund the school’s library/media center. A letter received this afternoon from Gina Thomas, President of Stanhope’s Board of Education asked for an alternate proposal. The Board of Education asked if $13,000.00 be returned to the taxpayers (an amount equal to approximately 10% of the proposed tax levy increase) and $23,000 in teacher association givebacks toward providing staffing for the library/media center. Councilman Graham said he was disappointed in the Board of Education’s proposal. He suggested giving $30,000.00 to the taxpayers and keeping $6,000.00 to help staff the library/media center. After discussing the alternate proposal the governing body agreed to take action on the resolution calling for $36,000.00 to reduce the tax levy.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinances for Introduction [Public Hearing May 25, 2010]
Mayor Kuncken offered the following ordinances for Introduction:
Ordinance 2010-03 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF STANHOPE, IN THE COUNTY OF SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $250,000 THEREFORE AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $237,500 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH FOR FINANCING SUCH APPROPRIATION.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF STANHOPE, IN THE COUNTY OF SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY (not less than two thirds of all the members thereof affirmatively concurring), AS FOLLOWS:
The improvement described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance is hereby authorized as a general improvement to be made or acquired by The Borough of Stanhope, New Jersey. For the said improvement or purpose stated in said Section 3, there is hereby appropriated the sum of $250,000, said sum being inclusive of all appropriations heretofore made therefore and including the sum of $12,500 as the down payment for said improvement or purpose required by law and now available therefore by virtue of provision in a previously adopted budget or budgets of the Borough for down payment or capital improvement purposes.
For the financing of said improvement or purpose and to meet said $250,000 appropriation not provided for by application hereunder of said down payment, negotiable bonds of the Borough are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of $237,500 pursuant to the Local Bond Law of New Jersey. In anticipation of the issuance of said bonds and to temporarily finance said improvement or purpose, negotiable notes of the Borough in a principal amount not exceeding $237,500 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to and within the limitations prescribed by said Local Bond Law.
a) The improvement hereby authorized and purpose for the financing of which said obligations are to be issued is the improvement of the water supply and distribution system in and by the Borough, including the rehabilitation of water mains, together with all structures, equipment, site work, work and materials necessary therefore or incidental thereto, all as shown on and in accordance with the plans and specifications therefore on file or to be filed in the office of the Borough Clerk and hereby approved.
The estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued for said purpose is $237,500.
The estimated cost of said purpose is $250,000, the excess thereof over said estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued therefor being the amount of the said $12,500 down payment for said purpose.
The following additional matters are hereby determined, declared, recited and stated:
The said purpose described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance is not a current expense and is a property or improvement which the Borough may lawfully acquire or make as a general improvement, and no part of the cost thereof has been or shall be specially assessed on property specially benefitted thereby.
The period of usefulness of said purpose within the limitations of said Local Bond Law, according to the reasonable life thereof computed from the date of the said bonds authorized by this bond ordinance, is forty (40) years.
The supplemental debt statement required by said Local Bond Law has been duly made and filed in the office of the Borough Clerk and a complete executed duplicate thereof has been filed in the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey, and such statement shows that, while the net debt of the Borough determined as provided in said Local Bond Law is not increased by this bond ordinance, the gross debt of the Borough as defined in said Local Bond Law is increased by the authorization of the bonds and notes provided for in this bond ordinance by $237,500, and the said obligations authorized by this bond ordinance will be within all debt limitations prescribed by said Local Bond Law.
An aggregate amount not exceeding $35,000 for interest on said obligations, costs of issuing said obligations and other items of expense listed in and permitted under section 40A:2-20 of said Local Bond Law may be included as part of the cost of said improvement and is included in the foregoing estimate thereof.
This bond ordinance authorizes obligations of the Borough solely for purposes described in paragraph (h) of section 40A:2-7 of said Local Bond Law, and the said obligations authorized by this bond ordinance are to issued for a purpose which is self-liquidating within the meaning and limitations of section 40A:2-45 of said Local Bond Law and are deductible, pursuant to paragraph of (c) of section 40A:2-44 of said Local Bond Law, from the gross debt of the Borough.
All bond anticipation notes issued hereunder shall mature at such times as may be determined by the Chief Financial Officer, provided that no note shall mature later than one year from its date. The notes shall bear interest at such rate or rates and be in such form as may be determined by the Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer shall determine all matters in connection with the notes issued pursuant to this bond ordinance, and the Chief Financial Officer’s signature upon the notes shall be conclusive evidence as to all such determinations. All notes issued hereunder may be renewed from time to time subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. §40A:2-8. The Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to sell part or all of the notes from time to time at public or private sale and to deliver them to the purchasers thereof upon receipt of payment of the purchase price plus accrued interest from their dates to the dates of delivery thereof. The Chief Financial Officer is directed to report in writing to the governing body of the Borough at the meeting next succeeding the date when any sale or delivery of the notes pursuant to this bond ordinance is made. Such report must include the principal amount, interest rate and maturities of the notes sold, the price obtained and the name of the purchaser.
The full faith and credit of the Borough are hereby pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on the said obligations authorized by this bond ordinance. Said obligations shall be direct, unlimited obligations of the Borough, and, unless paid from revenues of the water supply and distribution system of the Borough, the Borough shall be obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable property within the Borough for the payment of said obligations and interest thereon without limitation of rate or amount.
The capital budget or temporary capital budget of the Borough is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith and the resolutions promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing all detail of the amended capital budget or temporary capital budget and capital program as approved by the Director, Division of Local Government Services, are on file with the Borough Clerk and are available for public inspection.
This bond ordinance shall take effect twenty (20) days after the first publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by said Local Bond Law.
On motion by Councilman Vance, seconded by Councilwoman Maio, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, the above ordinance was adopted.
Roll Call: Councilwoman Santucci - yes Councilman Graham - yes
Councilwoman Maio – yes Councilman Vance - yes
Councilman Murphy – yes Councilman Benson – yes
On motion by Councilwoman Maio, seconded by Councilman Vance, and unanimously carried by voice vote, the Mayor and Council instructed the Borough Clerk to post the ordinance, and authorized publication of same. The Mayor and Council further ordered that May 25, 2010 shall be fixed for the date of public hearing and final adoption of the above referenced ordinance.
Ordinance 2010-04 BOND ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $500,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $285,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH, FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS OR PURPOSES AUTHORIZED TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE BOROUGH OF STANHOPE, IN THE COUNTY OF SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF STANHOPE, IN THE COUNTY OF SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all the members thereof affirmatively concurring), AS FOLLOWS:
The several improvements described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance are hereby respectively authorized as general improvements to be made or acquired by The Borough of Stanhope, New Jersey. For the said several improvements or purposes stated in said Section 3, there are hereby appropriated the respective sums of money therein stated as the appropriations made for said improvements or purposes, said sums being inclusive of all appropriations heretofore made therefore and amounting in the aggregate to $500,000 including the aggregate sum of $15,000 as the several down payments for said improvements or purposes required by law and more particularly described in said Section 3 and now available therefore by virtue of provision in a previously adopted budget or budgets of the Borough for down payment or for capital improvement purposes and including also, in the case of the improvement or purpose described in paragraph (a) of said Section 3, the sum of $200,000 received or expected to be received by the Borough from the New Jersey Department of Transportation as a grant-in-aid of financing said improvement or purpose.
For the financing of said improvements or purposes and to meet the part of said $500,000 appropriations not provided for by application hereunder of said down payments and grant, negotiable bonds of the Borough are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of $285,000 pursuant to the Local Bond Law of New Jersey. In anticipation of the issuance of said bonds and to temporarily finance said improvements or purposes, negotiable notes of the Borough in a principal amount not exceeding $285,000 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to and within the limitations prescribed by said Local Bond Law.
The improvements hereby authorized and the several purposes for the financing of which said obligations are to be issued, the appropriation made for and estimated cost of each such purpose, and the estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued for each such purpose, are respectively as follows:
IMPROVEMENT OR PURPOSE APPROPRIATION
AND ESTIMATED COST ESTIMATED MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF BONDS AND NOTES
(a) Improvement of High Street and Plane Street in and by the Borough, by the construction or reconstruction therein of new roadway pavements at least equal in useful life or durability to a roadway pavement of Class B reconstruction (as such term is used or referred to in section 40A:2-22 of said Local Bond Law), together with all sidewalks, curbing, lighting, signage, drainage facilities, landscaping, equipment, site work, work and materials necessary therefor or incidental thereto, all as shown on and in accordance with the plans and specifications therefor on file or to be filed in the office of the Borough Clerk and hereby approved, the $455,000 hereby appropriated therefor being inclusive of the sum of $200,000 received or expected to be received by the Borough from the New Jersey Department of Transportation as a grant-in-aid of financing said improvement or purpose $455,000 $242,200
(b) Improvement of various roads in and by the Borough by the resurfacing thereof to provide a roadway pavement at least equal in useful life or durability to a roadway pavement of Class B construction (as used or referred to in Section 40A:2-22 of said Local Bond Law), including without limitation James Street, Maryann Terrace, Young Drive, Lenape Drive, Woods Avenue and the lower portion of Linden Road, together with all structures, equipment, work and materials necessary therefore or incidental thereto, all as shown on and in accordance with the plans and specifications therefore on file or to be filed in the office of the Borough Clerk and hereby approved 45,000 42,800
Totals $500,000 $285,000
Except as otherwise stated in paragraph (a) above with respect to the said $200,000 grant-in-aid of financing the purpose described in said paragraph, the excess of the appropriation made for each of the improvements or purposes aforesaid over the estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued therefore, as above stated, is the amount of the said down payment for said purpose.
The following additional matters are hereby determined, declared, recited and stated:
The said purposes described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance are not current expenses and each is a property or improvement which the Borough may lawfully acquire or make as a general improvement, and no part of the cost thereof has been or shall be specially assessed on property specially benefited thereby.
The average period of usefulness of said purposes within the limitations of said Local Bond Law and taking into consideration the respective amounts of the said obligations authorized for the several purposes, according to the reasonable life thereof computed from the date of the said bonds authorized by this bond ordinance, is ten (10) years.
The supplemental debt statement required by said Local Bond Law has been duly made and filed in the office of the Borough Clerk and a complete executed duplicate thereof has been filed in the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey, and such statement shows that the gross debt of the Borough as defined in said Local Bond Law is increased by the authorization of the bonds and notes provided for in this bond ordinance by $285,000, and the said obligations authorized by this bond ordinance will be within all debt limitations prescribed by said Local Bond Law.
Amounts not exceeding $50,000 in the aggregate for interest on said obligations, costs of issuing said obligations, engineering costs and other items of expense listed in and permitted under Section 40A:2-20 of said Local Bond Law may be included as part of the costs of said improvements and are included in the foregoing estimate thereof.
The funds from time to time received by the Borough on account of the grant referred to in Section 1 of this bond ordinance shall be used for financing the improvement or purpose described in Section 3(a) of this bond ordinance by application thereof either to direct payment of the costs of said improvement or purpose, or to payment or reduction of the authorization of the obligations of the Borough authorized by this bond ordinance. Any such funds so received may, and all such funds so received which are not required for direct payment of such costs shall, be held and applied by the Borough as funds applicable only to the payment of obligations of the Borough authorized by this bond ordinance.
All bond anticipation notes issued hereunder shall mature at such times as may be determined by the Chief Financial Officer, provided that no note shall mature later than one year from its date. The notes shall bear interest at such rate or rates and be in such form as may be determined by the Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer shall determine all matters in connection with the notes issued pursuant to this bond ordinance, and the Chief Financial Officer’s signature upon the notes shall be conclusive evidence as to all such determinations. All notes issued hereunder may be renewed from time to time subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:2-8. The Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to sell part or all of the notes from time to time at public or private sale and to deliver them to the purchasers thereof upon receipt of payment of the purchase price plus accrued interest from their dates to the dates of delivery thereof. The Chief Financial Officer is directed to report in writing to the governing body of the Borough at the meeting next succeeding the date when any sale or delivery of the notes pursuant to this bond ordinance is made. Such report must include the principal amount, interest rate and maturities of the notes sold, the price obtained and the name of the purchaser.
The full faith and credit of the Borough are hereby pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on the said obligations authorized by this bond ordinance. Said obligations shall be direct, unlimited obligations of the Borough, and the Borough shall be obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable property within the Borough for the payment of said obligations and interest thereon without limitation of rate or amount.
The capital budget or temporary capital budget of the Borough is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith and the resolutions promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing all detail of the amended capital budget or temporary capital budget and capital program as approved by the Director, Division of Local Government Services, are on file with the Borough Clerk and are available for public inspection.
This bond ordinance shall take effect twenty (20) days after the first publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by said Local Bond Law.
On motion by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Graham, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, the above ordinance was adopted.
Roll Call: Councilwoman Santucci - yes Councilman Graham - yes
Councilwoman Maio – yes Councilman Vance - yes
Councilman Murphy – yes Councilman Benson – yes
On motion by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Vance, and unanimously carried by voice vote, the Mayor and Council instructed the Borough Clerk to post the ordinance, and authorized publication of same. The Mayor and Council further ordered that May 25, 2010 shall be fixed for the date of public hearing and final adoption of the above referenced ordinance.
RESOLUTIONS
Mayor Kuncken offered the following resolutions which were read by title:
Resolution 100-10 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $2,221,255 BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE BOROUGH OF STANHOPE, IN THE COUNTY OF SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF STANHOPE, IN THE COUNTY OF SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY, AS FOLLOWS:
Pursuant to a bond ordinance of the Borough of Stanhope, in the County of Sussex (herein called “local unit”), entitled: “Bond ordinance providing for improvement of Musconetcong Avenue in and by the Borough of Stanhope, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, appropriating $443,000 therefor, and authorizing the issuance of $269,000 bonds or notes of the Borough, for financing such appropriation”, finally adopted on August 27, 2002 (#2002-8), Bond Anticipation Notes of the local unit in a principal amount not exceeding $58,000 shall be issued for the purpose of temporarily financing the improvement or purpose described in Section 3 of said bond ordinance, including (to any extent necessary) the renewal of any Bond Anticipation Notes heretofore issued therefor.
Pursuant to a bond ordinance of the local unit entitled: “Bond ordinance providing for the improvement of Kelly Place and Waterloo Road in and by the Borough, for various improvements or purposes authorized to be undertaken by the Borough of Stanhope, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, appropriating $206,000 therefor and authorizing the issuance of $100,900 bonds or notes of the Borough for financing such appropriation”, finally adopted on February 25, 2003 (#2003-1), Bond Anticipation Notes of the local unit in a principal amount not exceeding $30,000 shall be issued for the purpose of temporarily financing the improvement or purpose described in Section 3 of said bond ordinance, including (to any extent necessary) the renewal of any Bond Anticipation Notes heretofore issued therefore.
Pursuant to a bond ordinance of the local unit entitled: “Bond ordinance appropriating $183,500, and authorizing the issuance of $173,000 bonds or notes of the Borough, for various improvements or purposes authorized to be undertaken by the Borough of Stanhope, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey”, finally adopted on November 25, 2003 (#03-10), Bond Anticipation Notes of the local unit in a principal amount not exceeding $82,055 shall be issued for the purpose of temporarily financing the improvement or purpose described in Section 3 of said bond ordinance, including (to any extent necessary) the renewal of any Bond Anticipation Notes heretofore issued therefor.
Pursuant to a bond ordinance of the local unit entitled: “Bond ordinance providing for the acquisition of new and additional vehicular equipment for use by the Borough of Stanhope, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, appropriating $142,000 therefor and authorizing the issuance of $72,300 bonds or notes of the Borough for financing such appropriation”, finally adopted on September 28, 2004 (#13-04), Bond Anticipation Notes of the local unit in a principal amount not exceeding $24,000 shall be issued for the purpose of temporarily financing the improvement or purpose described in Section 3 of said bond ordinance, including (to any extent necessary) the renewal of any Bond Anticipation Notes heretofore issued therefor.
Pursuant to a bond ordinance of the local unit, entitled: “Bond ordinance providing for the acquisition of a new and additional fire truck by the Borough of Stanhope, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, appropriating $600,000 therefor and authorizing the issuance of $571,000 bonds or notes of the Borough for financing such appropriation”, finally adopted on June 28, 2005 (#2005-9), Bond Anticipation Notes of the local unit in a principal amount not exceeding $426,000 shall be issued for the purpose of temporarily financing the improvement or purpose described in Section 3 of said bond ordinance, including (to any extent necessary) the renewal of any Bond Anticipation Notes heretofore issued therefor.
Pursuant to a bond ordinance of the local unit entitled: “Bond ordinance providing for the acquisition of new and additional fire fighting equipment by the Borough of Stanhope, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, appropriating $50,000 therefor and authorizing the issuance of $47,600 bonds or notes of the Borough for financing such appropriation”, finally adopted on June 28, 2005 (#2005-10), Bond Anticipation Notes of the local unit in a principal amount not exceeding $36,000 shall be issued for the purpose of temporarily financing the improvement or purpose described in Section 3 of said bond ordinance, including (to any extent necessary) the renewal of any Bond Anticipation Notes heretofore issued therefor.
Pursuant to a bond ordinance of the local unit entitled: “Bond ordinance making a supplemental appropriation of $200,000 for improvement of the sanitary sewerage system in and by the Borough heretofore authorized to be taken by the Borough of Stanhope, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, and authorizing the issuance of $200,000 bonds or notes of the Borough for financing such supplemental appropriation”, finally adopted on June 28, 2005 (#2005-12), Bond Anticipation Notes of the local unit in a principal amount not exceeding $104,000 shall be issued for the purpose of temporarily financing the improvement or purpose described in Section 3 of said bond ordinance, including (to any extent necessary) the renewal of any Bond Anticipation Notes heretofore issued therefor.
Pursuant to a bond ordinance of the local unit entitled: “Bond ordinance providing for the acquisition of new and additional police equipment by the Borough of Stanhope, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, appropriating $70,000 therefor and authorizing the issuance of $66,600 bonds or notes of the Borough for financing such appropriation”, finally adopted on December 19, 2006 (#2006-13), Bond Anticipation Notes of the local unit in a principal amount not exceeding $55,600 shall be issued for the purpose of temporarily financing the improvement or purpose described in Section 3 of said bond ordinance, including (to any extent necessary) the renewal of any Bond Anticipation Notes heretofore issued therefor.
Pursuant to a bond ordinance of the local unit entitled: “Bond ordinance providing for the improvement of Elm Street and Grove Road and Grove Road in and by the Borough of Stanhope, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, appropriating $265,000 therefor and authorizing the issuance of $259,000 bonds or notes of the Borough for financing such appropriation”, finally adopted on March 27, 2007 (#2007-2), Bond Anticipation Notes of the local unit in a principal amount not exceeding $231,000 shall be issued for the purpose of temporarily financing the improvement or purpose described in Section 3 of said bond ordinance, including (to any extent necessary) the renewal of any Bond Anticipation Notes heretofore issued therefor.
Pursuant to a bond ordinance of the local unit entitled: “Bond ordinance providing for the acquisition of new and additional equipment by the Borough of Stanhope, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, appropriating $30,000 therefor and authorizing the issuance of $38,000 bonds or notes of the Borough for financing such appropriation”, finally adopted on May 29, 2007 (#2007-5), Bond Anticipation Notes of the local unit in a principal amount not exceeding $34,000 shall be issued for the purpose of temporarily financing the improvement or purpose described in Section 3 of said bond ordinance, including (to any extent necessary) the renewal of any Bond Anticipation Notes heretofore issued therefor.
Pursuant to a bond ordinance of the local unit entitled: “Bond ordinance providing for the improvement of the Municipal Building in and by the Borough of Stanhope, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, appropriating $236,000 therefor and authorizing the issuance of $224,700 bonds or notes of the Borough for financing such appropriation”, finally adopted on May 29, 2007 (#2007-6), Bond Anticipation Notes of the local unit in a principal amount not exceeding $198,700 shall be issued for the purpose of temporarily financing the improvement or purpose described in Section 3 of said bond ordinance, including (to any extent necessary) the renewal of any Bond Anticipation Notes heretofore issued therefor.
Pursuant to a bond ordinance of the local unit entitled: “Bond ordinance providing for the improvement of various roads in and by the Borough of Stanhope, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, appropriating $250,000 therefor and authorizing the issuance of $238,000 bonds or notes of the Borough for financing such appropriation”, finally adopted on June 26, 2007 (#2007-9) (joined by the Borough with #2007-12), Bond Anticipation Notes of the local unit in a principal amount not exceeding $224,000 shall be issued for the purpose of temporarily financing the improvement or purpose described in Section 3 of said bond ordinance, including (to any extent necessary) the renewal of any Bond Anticipation Notes heretofore issued therefor.
Pursuant to a bond ordinance of the local unit entitled: “Bond ordinance amending a bond ordinance of the Borough of Stanhope, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, heretofore adopted, making a supplemental appropriation of $75,000 for the improvement of various roads in and by the Borough and authorizing the issuance of $71,000 bonds or notes of the Borough for financing such supplemental appropriation”, finally adopted on May 20, 2008 (#2008-2), Bond Anticipation Notes of the local unit in a principal amount not exceeding $69,000 shall be issued for the purpose of temporarily financing the improvement or purpose described in Section 3 of said bond ordinance, including (to any extent necessary) the renewal of any Bond Anticipation Notes heretofore issued therefor.
Pursuant to a bond ordinance of the local unit entitled: “Bond ordinance providing for the improvement of Main Street and Grove Road in and by the Borough of Stanhope, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, appropriating $335,000 therefor and authorizing the issuance of $326,900 bonds or notes of the Borough for financing such appropriation”, finally adopted on May 20, 2008 (#2008-3), Bond Anticipation Notes of the local unit in a principal amount not exceeding $152,900 shall be issued for the purpose of temporarily financing the improvement or purpose described in Section 3 of said bond ordinance, including (to any extent necessary) the renewal of any Bond Anticipation Notes heretofore issued therefor.
Pursuant to a bond ordinance of the local unit entitled: “Bond ordinance providing for the improvement of various roads in and by the Borough of Stanhope, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, appropriating $250,000 therefor and authorizing the issuance of $238,000 bonds or notes of the Borough for financing such appropriation”, finally adopted on September 30, 2008 (#2008-9), Bond Anticipation Notes of the local unit in a principal amount not exceeding $89,000 shall be issued for the purpose of temporarily financing the improvement or purpose described in Section 3 of said bond ordinance, including (to any extent necessary) the renewal of any Bond Anticipation Notes heretofore issued therefor.
Pursuant to a bond ordinance of the local unit entitled: “Bond ordinance providing for the improvement of the sanitary sewerage system in and by the Borough of Stanhope, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, appropriating $126,000 therefor and authorizing the issuance of $120,000 bonds or notes of the Borough for financing such appropriation”, finally adopted on September 30, 2008 (#2008-11), Bond Anticipation Notes of the local unit in a principal amount not exceeding $120,000 shall be issued for the purpose of temporarily financing the improvement or purpose described in Section 3 of said bond ordinance, including (to any extent necessary) the renewal of any Bond Anticipation Notes heretofore issued therefor.
Pursuant to a bond ordinance of the local unit entitled: “Bond ordinance providing for the improvement of the water supply and distribution system in and by the Borough of Stanhope, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey, making an initial appropriation of $60,000 therefor and authorizing the issuance of $57,000 bonds or notes of the Borough for financing such appropriation”, finally adopted on July 21, 2009 (#2009-07), Bond Anticipation Notes of the local unit in a principal amount not exceeding $57,000 shall be issued for the purpose of temporarily financing the improvement or purpose described in Section 3 of said bond ordinance, including (to any extent necessary) the renewal of any Bond Anticipation Notes heretofore issued therefor.
Pursuant to a bond ordinance of the local unit entitled: “Bond ordinance appropriating $421,900, and authorizing the issuance of $230,000 bonds or notes of the Borough, for various improvements or purposes authorized to be undertaken by the Borough of Stanhope, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey”, finally adopted on July 21, 2009 (#2009-08), Bond Anticipation Notes of the local unit in a principal amount not exceeding $230,000 shall be issued for the purpose of temporarily financing the improvement or purpose described in Section 3 of said bond ordinance, including (to any extent necessary) the renewal of any Bond Anticipation Notes heretofore issued therefor.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 40A:2-26 of the Local Bond Law of New Jersey, particularly paragraph (f) thereof and in lieu of the sale of more than one issue of bonds as provided for in said Local Bond Law, the several issues of bonds of this local unit authorized pursuant to bond ordinances of the local unit hereinabove in Sections 1 to 18 described, shall be combined into a single and combined issue of bonds in the principal amount of $2,221,255.
The following matters in connection with said Bond Anticipation Notes are hereby determined:
All notes issued hereunder shall mature at such times as may be determined by the chief financial officer or treasurer (the “chief financial officer”) of the local unit, provided that no note issued pursuant to Sections 1 to 18 hereof shall mature later than (i) one year from the date of the first such note issued pursuant to the respective ordinances referred to in said Sections, and (ii) three years from the date of the first note issued pursuant to each such respective ordinance unless the local unit shall have paid and retired amounts of such notes sufficient to allow it, in accordance with provisions of Section 40A:2-8 of the Local Bond Law, to renew a portion thereof beyond the third anniversary date of the first of such notes;
All notes issued hereunder shall bear interest at such rate or rates as may be determined by the chief financial officer of the local unit; and
The notes shall be in the form prescribed by resolution heretofore adopted by the governing body of this local unit determining the form of Bond Anticipation Notes issued pursuant to the Local Bond Law, and any such notes may be signed or sealed by officers of the local unit in any manner permitted by Section 40A:2-25 of said Local Bond Law notwithstanding that said form or resolution may otherwise provide.
The chief financial officer of the local unit is hereby authorized and directed to determine all matters in connection with said notes not determined by this or a subsequent resolution, and the chief financial officer’s signature upon said notes shall be conclusive as to such determinations.
The chief financial officer of the local unit is hereby authorized to sell said Bond Anticipation Notes from time to time at public or private sale in such amounts as chief financial officer may determine at not less than par and to deliver the same from time to time to the purchasers thereof upon receipt of payment of the purchase price plus accrued interest from their dates to the date of delivery thereof and payment therefor.
The chief financial officer of the local unit is hereby authorized and directed to do all other matters necessary, useful, convenient or desirable to accomplish the delivery of said notes to the purchasers thereof as promptly as possible, including (i) the preparation, execution and dissemination of a Preliminary Official Statement and Final Official Statement with respect to said notes, (ii) preparation, distribution and publication, if necessary, of a Notice of Sale with respect to said notes, (iii) execution of a Continuing Disclosure Undertaking, with respect to said notes in accordance with Rule 15c2 12 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and (iv) execution of an arbitrage and use of proceeds certificate certifying that, among other things, the local unit, to the extent it is empowered and allowed under applicable law, will do and perform all acts and things necessary or desirable to assure that interest paid on said notes is not included in gross income under Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
Any instrument issued pursuant to this resolution shall be a general obligation of the local unit, and the local unit’s faith and credit are hereby pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said obligations and, unless otherwise paid or payment provided for, an amount sufficient for such payment shall be inserted in the budget and a tax sufficient to provide for the payment thereof shall be levied and collected.
The chief financial officer of the local unit is authorized and directed to report in writing to the governing body at the meeting next succeeding the date when any sale or delivery of notes pursuant to this resolution is made, such report to include the amount, description, interest rate and maturity of the notes sold, the price obtained and the name of the purchaser.
This resolution shall take effect immediately.
On motion by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Graham and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote the foregoing resolution was duly adopted. Councilman Benson clarified the resolution by explaining the resolution rolls up bands of bond anticipation notes and renews them.
Roll Call:
Councilman Murphy – yes Councilman Graham - yes
Councilwoman Santucci – yes Councilman Vance – yes
Councilwoman Maio – yes Councilman Benson – yes
Resolution 101-10 AWARD OF CONTRACT TO OMLAND ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE SPARTA ROAD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Borough of Stanhope is seeking to undertake the replacement of the existing 8-inch cast iron water main in Sparta Road from Lenape Drive (South) to the former northern terminus of the water main due to continued water main breaks; and
WHEREAS, the Borough wishes to proceed with the preparation of bid specifications, bidding and award of the project, and construction of the project; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has submitted a Proposal to prepare the Survey and Mapping; Design of Water Main Replacement and Preparation of Bid Documents and Project Administration for the Sparta Road Water Main Replacement Project, which Proposal is attached hereto as Addendum A; and
WHEREAS, the Borough desires to retain Omland Engineering Associates, Inc. for said services;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Stanhope, New Jersey as follows:
That the Borough Administrator is hereby authorized to execute a contract on the Borough’s behalf with Omland Engineering Associates, Inc., 54 Horsehill Road, Cedar Knolls, New Jersey for the Survey and Mapping; Design of Reconstruction; and Preparation of Bid Documents for the Roadway Reconstruction and Water Main Replacement Project for High and Plane Street.
This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “professional service” in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law.
Award of this contract is contingent upon the certification as to the availability of funds by the Chief Financial Officer.
The term of service shall be from the date of acceptance of the Professional Services Agreement until its completion, in full accord with the terms and conditions thereof. The total fee for this service shall not exceed $46,350.00.
Notice of this action shall be published in the New Jersey Herald within ten (10) days of the passage thereof.
On motion by Councilman Vance, seconded by Councilwoman Maio and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote the foregoing resolution was duly adopted. Mayor Kuncken reported this project was originally thought to be part of the large water tower project, but repeated breaks in the line are occurring and can not wait so it will be remedied with a capital project in 2010.
Roll Call:
Councilman Murphy – yes Councilman Graham - yes
Councilwoman Santucci – yes Councilman Vance – yes
Councilwoman Maio – yes Councilman Benson – yes
Resolution 102-10 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH
OF STANHOPE CERTIFYING THE GENERAL FUND TAX LEVY
FOR THE LENAPE VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2010-2011
WHEREAS, the Borough of Stanhope is within the Lenape Valley Regional High School district; and
WHEREAS, the budget of the Lenape Valley Regional High School district for the 2010-2011 high school year was voted upon on April 20, 2010; and
WHEREAS, said budget was defeated by the voters; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19A:22-37 the governing bodies of each of the municipalities included in the district, after consultation with the Board of Education shall determine the amount which, in the judgment of the body or bodies is necessary to be appropriated for each item appearing in the budget and certify to the County Board of Taxation the totals of the amount so determined to be necessary for the general fund expenses; and
WHEREAS, the minimum tax levy for the Lenape Valley Regional High School district pursuant to the provisions of the comprehensive Education Improvement and Financing Act of the 1996 is $6,542,409; and
WHEREAS, the original tax levy on the ballot for the base budget was $9,368,689; and
WHEREAS, after consultation with the Board of Education the governing body has determined that the amount of reduction to the tax levy for the base budget shall be $150,000 and that the amount of tax levy being certified by the governing body for the base budget shall be $9,218,689; and
WHEREAS, the sum of $150,000 shall be a deduction in the following Board of Education’s budget line items:
LINE ITEM DESCRIPTION AMOUNT REASON
11-000-251-100 Salaries Fiscal Services $8,833 Reductions can be
(Board Office) made without
11-000-240-103/104 Salaries Principal/ $41,059 negatively impacting
Asst Principal/Dir Guidance the education of
11-000-230-100 Salaries General Admin $6,987 students.
(Superintendent’s Office)
11-000-221-102 Salaries Supervisors $12,462
11-140-100-101-A Salaries Teachers $80,659
WHEREAS, the revised budget is sufficient to provide a thorough and efficient education;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Stanhope that it does hereby certify to the Sussex County Board of Taxation the sum of $9,218,689 as the amount to be raised by the tax levy for the Lenape Valley Regional High School Board of Education for the budget year 2010-2011.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to deliver a certified copy of this resolution by May 19, 2010, to the Sussex County Board of Taxation as a certification of the amount of taxes to be assessed, levied and collected to support the Lenape Valley Regional High School District.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to provide a copy of this Resolution to the Secretary of the Lenape Valley Regional Board of Education, to the Clerk of the Borough of Netcong, Clerk of the Township of Byram, and the Executive County Superintendent.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough Council hereby certifies the revised budget is sufficient to provide a thorough and efficient system of education for the students of the Lenape Valley Regional High School District and does not in any way threaten the stability of said School District.
On motion by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Graham and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote the foregoing resolution was duly adopted. Mayor Kuncken reported this resolution fulfills the obligation by calling out line items and reductions can be made without negatively impacting the education of students. Councilman Benson commented that this is what can be accomplished when all parties seriously work together and levy the dollar.
Roll Call:
Councilman Murphy – yes Councilman Graham - yes
Councilwoman Santucci – yes Councilman Vance – yes
Councilwoman Maio – yes Councilman Benson – yes
Resolution 103-10 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF STANHOPE AUTHORIZING REFUND OF OVERPAYMENT OF ANIMAL LICENSE NEUTER FEE
WHEREAS, the following homeowner applied for and received a dog license from the Borough of Stanhope, paying the base fee of $10.00 plus $3.00 for an un-neutered dog; and
WHEREAS, the homeowner returned the next day with paperwork showing that the dog had been neutered and requested a refund of the $3.00 neuter fee; and
WHEREAS, the funds had been deposited and the Borough was unable to merely reverse the transaction;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Stanhope, that a warrant be drawn to the homeowner listed below in the designated amount representing a refund of Animal License Neuter Fees paid:
Homeowner Amount
Edward & Donna Wrobleski $3.00
1 Main Street
Stanhope, New Jersey 07874
On motion by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilwoman Maio and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote the foregoing resolution was duly adopted.
Roll Call:
Councilman Murphy – yes Councilman Graham - yes
Councilwoman Santucci – yes Councilman Vance – yes
Councilwoman Maio – yes Councilman Benson – yes
Resolution 104-10 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF STANHOPE AUTHORIZING REFUND OF REDEMPTION MONIES
TO OUTSIDE LIEN HOLDER
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector has received payment for the redemption of Tax Title Lien No. 2009-10, representing 2008 property taxes and/or utility charges on Block 11501, Lot 2, COO18, known as 118 Alpine Court, assessed to Deborah Breitweiser, and;
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector certifies that reimbursement is now required to be made to the following lien holder for the required redemption amounts as shown below:
To Lienholder: US Bank Cust for CCTS Capital, LLC
2 Liberty Place
50 South 16th Street, Suite 1950
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Redemption Amount: Tax Title Lien #2009-10 and
Interest to Date of Meeting $ 6,885.28
Premium Paid by Lienholder 0.00
Total From Current Fund: $ 6,885.28
Total From Tax Premium Account 0.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Stanhope, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey, that the Borough Treasurer be authorized to prepare the necessary check as stated above and to forward same to the lien holder.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Borough Chief Financial Officer/Tax Collector.
On motion by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilwoman Maio and unanimously carried by voice vote the foregoing resolution was duly adopted.
Resolution 105-10 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF STANHOPE AUTHORIZING REFUND OF REDEMPTION MONIES
TO OUTSIDE LIEN HOLDER
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector has received payment for the redemption of Tax Title Lien No. 2007-22, representing 2006 property taxes and/or utility charges on Block 11702, Lot 4, known as 258 US Highway 206, assessed to Christostomos Dimitriou, and;
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector certifies that reimbursement is now required to be made to the following lien holder for the required redemption amounts as shown below:
To Lienholder: Jesse Wolosky
1 Vista Drive
Sparta, NJ 07871
Redemption Amount: Tax Title Lien #2007-22 and
Interest to Date of Meeting $ 21,420.64
Premium Paid by Lienholder 0.00
Total From Current Fund: $ 21,420.64
Total From Tax Premium Account 0.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Stanhope, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey, that the Borough Treasurer be authorized to prepare the necessary check as stated above and to forward same to the lien holder.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Borough Chief Financial Officer/Tax Collector.
On motion by Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilwoman Santucci and unanimously carried by voice vote the foregoing resolution was duly adopted.
Resolution 106-10 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF STANHOPE AUTHORIZING REFUND OF REDEMPTION MONIES
TO OUTSIDE LIEN HOLDER
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector has received payment for the redemption of Tax Title Lien No. 2007-13, representing 2006 property taxes and/or utility charges on Block 11203, Lot 11, known as 22-24 Main Street, assessed to Roberta A. Olson, and;
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector certifies that reimbursement is now required to be made to the following lien holder for the required redemption amounts as shown below:
To Lienholder: Jesse Wolosky
1 Vista Drive
Sparta, NJ 07871
Redemption Amount: Tax Title Lien #2007-13 and
Interest to Date of Meeting $ 5,023.27
Premium Paid by Lienholder 500.00
Total From Current Fund: $ 5,023.27
Total From Tax Premium Account 500.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Stanhope, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey, that the Borough Treasurer be authorized to prepare the necessary check as stated above and to forward same to the lien holder.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Borough Chief Financial Officer/Tax Collector.
On motion by Councilwoman Maio, seconded by Councilman Graham and unanimously carried by voice vote the foregoing resolution was duly adopted.
Resolution 107-10 RESOLUTION EXEMPT FIREMAN CERTIFICATE GARY L. CARD
WHEREAS, the Chief of the Stanhope Borough Fire Department has certified that Gary L. Card, a member of the Stanhope Fire Department, has served the required number of years as an active fireman and is entitled to a certificate of exemption pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-59; and
WHEREAS, the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-59 require the Certificate to be duly executed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Municipality in which the fireman serves, as well as by the Clerk of said municipality; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Stanhope wishes to duly authorize the issuance of the Certificate of Exemption to Gary L. Card;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Stanhope, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey, that the Mayor and Clerk be in the same are hereby authorized and directed to duly execute a Certificate of Exemption for Fireman Gary L. Card; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough Clerk shall duly file the Certificate of Exemption with the Sussex County Clerk, the New Jersey State Fireman’s Association, the Stanhope Borough Fire Department and Fireman Gary L. Card.
On motion by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilman Graham and unanimously carried by voice vote the foregoing resolution was duly adopted.
Resolution 108-10 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH
OF STANHOPE CERTIFYING THE GENERAL FUND TAX LEVY
FOR THE STANHOPE SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2010-2011
WHEREAS, the Stanhope Borough Board of Education operates a K-8 local school district; and
WHEREAS, the budget of the Stanhope Borough Board of Education School District for the year 2010-2011 was voted upon on April 20, 2010; and
WHEREAS, said budget was defeated by the voters; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:22-37, the Governing Body of the municipality after consultation with the Board of Education shall determine the amount which, in the judgment of the Governing Body is necessary to be appropriated for each item appearing in the budget and certify to the County Board of Taxation the totals of the amount so determined to be necessary for the general fund expenses and appropriations to the capital reserve account; and
WHEREAS, the minimum tax levy for the Stanhope Borough Board of Education School District pursuant to the provisions of the Comprehensive Education Improvement and Financing Act of 1996 is $3,027,908.00; and
WHEREAS, the original tax levy on the ballot for the base budget was $3,484,588.00; and
WHEREAS, after consultation with the Board of Education, the Governing Body has determined that the amount of reduction to the tax levy for the base budget shall be $36,000.00 and the amount of tax levy being certified by the Governing Body for the base budget shall be $3,448,588.00; and
WHEREAS, the sum of $36,000.00 shall be a deduction in the following Board of Education’s budget line items:
LINE ITEM REDUCTION AMOUNT OF REDUCTION REASON
11-000-251-100-000-000 $3,752.00 Reduction can be
11-000-240-103-000-000 3,520.00 made without
11-000-219-104-000-000 3,051.00 negatively impacting
11-000-291-280-000-000 10,000.00 upon the education of
11-401-100-100-000-000 8,845.00 students.
11-204-100-106-000-000 1,625.00
11-190-100-106-000-000 3,557.00
11-130-100-101-001-000 825.00
11-120-100-101-001-000 825.00
WHEREAS, the revised budget is sufficient to provide a thorough and efficient education;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Stanhope that it does hereby certify to the Sussex County Board of Taxation the sum of $3,448,588.00 as the amount to be raised by the tax levy for the Stanhope Borough Board of Education for the budget year 2010-2011.
On motion by Councilwoman Maio, seconded by Councilman Benson and carried by the following roll call vote, the foregoing resolution was duly adopted.
Roll Call:
Councilman Murphy – no Councilman Graham - no
Councilwoman Santucci – yes Councilman Vance – abstained
Councilwoman Maio – yes Councilman Benson – yes
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Resolution 109-10 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF
STANHOPE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF BILLS
WHEREAS, the Chief Finance Officer has certified that funds are available in the proper account; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Finance Officer has approved payment upon certification from the Borough Department Heads that the goods and/or services have been rendered to the Borough;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Stanhope that the current bills list, dated May 11, 2010 and on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Chief Finance Officer and approved by the Chief Finance Officer for payment, be paid.
On motion by Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Benson, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, the above resolution was adopted.
Roll Call: Councilwoman Santucci - yes Councilman Graham – yes
Councilwoman Maio – yes Councilman Vance - yes
Councilman Murphy – yes Councilman Benson – yes
AGENDA ITEMS
All items listed on the Agenda for May 25, 2010 were approved.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Mayor Kuncken opened the meeting to the public after advising attendees that there is a five (5) minute time limit for each speaker.
Peggy Findley, 88 Main Street, asked about the pressure relief valves on water heaters and if the town installs them for residents. The Administrator noted the town does not install them and stated the DPW did not remove the pressure relief valve from the Whistling Swan.
Seeing no one further from the public wishing to speak, Mayor Kuncken closed the public portion of the meeting.
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