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January 14, 2025 Work Session & Agenda Meeting Minutes

February 26, 2025

MAYOR AND COUNCIL
WORK SESSION AND AGENDA MEETING MINUTES
January 14, 2025      6:00 P.M.

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CALL TO ORDER

SALUTE TO COLORS

Mayor Wronko invited all those present to stand in a salute to the colors.

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 8, 2025, and was placed on the Official Bulletin Board in the Municipal Building.

Furthermore, notice of the change in the meeting time was sent to the New Jersey Herald and Daily Record on January 9, 2025, 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 10:00 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. Please turn off all cell phones for the duration of this Meeting.

ROLL CALL

Council Members:

Councilwoman Kuncken – present
Councilman Simpson – present
Councilman Riccardi – absent
Councilman Thornton – present
Councilman Romano – present
Councilman Wachterhauser – present

Mayor Wronko – present

CLOSED SESSION

1. The general nature of the subject matter(s) to be discussed is as follows:

1 – Contract
1 – Potential Litigation

2 – Attorney-Client

2. It is anticipated at this time that the above stated subject matter(s) will be made public at the conclusion of each individual specified subject matter.

3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

On motion by Councilman Romano, seconded by Councilman Simpson, and unanimously carried by voice vote, the foregoing resolution was adopted.

The Mayor and Council went into Closed Session at 6:02 P.M.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

At the conclusion of the Closed Session, the Mayor and Council reconvened the public meeting at 6:55 P.M. with all present.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Lake Musconetcong Regional Planning Board – Administrator McNeilly stated a follow-up memo has been received from the Lake Musconetcong Planning Board which states the 2025 funding request of $19,955.18 does not include the $750 contribution request for the herbicide treatment. This item needs to be discussed as part of the budget discussions.

Cannabis – Administrator McNeilly asked the governing body if they would like to discuss the cannabis issue at the February Work Session Meeting and then possibly have an ordinance for introduction prepared for the February 25th meeting. Administrator McNeilly stated the discussion would be for the governing body to discuss the cannabis issue with the Borough Attorney to reaffirm which classifications would be allowed or not allowed within the Borough, permitted locations, and how many licenses would be issued. Attorney Leo stated this would require three (3) ordinances. There would be one for zoning, one for classification and one for the number of licenses. The governing body agreed to discuss the cannabis issue at the February Work Session.

Morris JIF – Administrator McNeilly reviewed Stanhope’s Safety Record Report. The report provides information on workmen’s compensation claims and this includes the DPW, Police, Fire, Office Staff, Volunteers, and the Ambulance Squad. One page of the report provides the data for the last three years for 2022 (0 claims), 2023 (0 claims) and 2024 (1 claim). This is the type of list where you want to be on the bottom. Administrator McNeilly stated he is very proud of the fact that the culture we have here has grown over the years. Fifteen years ago, there were problems with many safety issues. The equipment used and the training and education provided across all the different disciplines has brought us to a level where we are today. These efforts keep the people we care about safe, and it has a positive impact on the insurance rates.

Millennium Strategies – Administrator McNeilly stated he has received the 2025 agreement from Millennium Strategies and there is no cost increase. A resolution will be prepared for the January 28th meeting agenda.

DPW Large Dump Truck – Administrator McNeilly stated the large dump truck, which was ordered in 2024, should be arriving in late February.

Ryan Home Presentation – Administrator McNeilly stated the Ryan Home Presentation has been scheduled to take place at the American Legion on January 28th. The Ryan Homes team will make a presentation similar to the one which was presented to the Mayor and Council in November. Administrator McNeilly stated he will bring the sound system to the Legion so everyone can be heard. Mayor Wronko stated he will post the meeting information on Facebook. Councilman Wachterhauser stated he is of the opinion the meeting needs to be announced so the residents are aware. A question-and-answer period should be provided so that Ryan Homes can directly answer the public’s questions or concerns. Mayor Wronko stated it will be helpful if the school superintendent is present to answer questions as well. Councilman Wachterhauser stated it might be beneficial to have the school superintendent and/or a school board representative speak to the public and state the school capacity and the growth plan. Mayor Wronko stated he will reach out to the school. Administrator McNeilly stated the Borough is in a good position right now. There was an open session presentation which was constructive. This will be a second open session presentation to provide information to the public for a project that is not even at the application stage as yet. Ryan Homes has agreed to conduct a question-and-answer period at the presentation. This presentation will be part of the Mayor and Council Regular Meeting. Eric Keller, Borough Engineer, will also be in attendance to help answer any questions. Ellen Horak, Borough Clerk, stated she will advertise the meeting start time change to 6:00pm. The presentation will be placed last on the agenda.

WORK SESSION

Veteran Banners – Councilman Wachterhauser stated he posted the Veteran Banner sale online and he provided the American Legion Commander with the information. Their meeting is being held this evening as well. Two residents have already contacted Councilman Wachterhauser for the information. The superintendent from the school has also been provided with the information in the hope that he can distribute it. Councilwoman Kuncken stated the American Legion Commander is very interested in the program and has stated the governing body members are welcome to attend a Legion meeting to provide more detailed information. The due date for the orders is February 28th in order to have them ready for Memorial Day. The manufacturer can print others throughout the year as needed. Councilman Romano stated, as soon as people see the banners, more orders will be requested. The banners are guaranteed not to fade for three years with continuous use. The biggest issue that can destroy the banners is wind. The banners need to be hung very taught on the brackets. There is no guarantee. Administrator McNeilly asked if Councilman Wachterhauser could obtain a sample banner that could be hung up now. Councilwoman Kuncken stated the Legion wants to hang a flag in front of the Legion, but they will have to figure out a way to do that. Councilman Wachterhauser stated at this time the banners will be hung on the Borough’s light poles. Hanging them on utility poles would require special permission from the State and utility companies. The funds are going toward the Stanhope Foundation. If it happens that a flag is damaged, the Foundation may be able to replace it.

Keeping of Chickens – Councilman Thornton asked Mayor Wronko to discuss the issues with the keeping of chickens within the Borough. This is a hot topic among the residents. Administrator McNeilly stated this is a public health and safety issue. Chickens are ground-fed animals which will attract predators and rodents. We have had meetings where residents voiced their concerns about animals in the dumpsters at Stanhope House and an issue with rats was linked back to a home that was putting out birdseed. Birdseed and chicken feed are very similar and would be in very tight spaces. The ordinance states chickens can be kept on five acres or more. This was not to exclude someone from having them, but it is to allow for a spacer from human interaction. A quarter acre lot or an eighth of an acre does not provide enough space to keep chickens. Councilman Thornton stated there are many comments online. One commenter stated they owned two acres. Councilman Thornton is of the opinion some of the commenters may have a Stanhope mailing address but do not reside in Stanhope. Administrator McNeilly stated there is so much more involved with raising chickens than just having them provide eggs. The waste has to be dealt with too along with the other issues discussed. It is a big commitment, and cleanliness is an issue.

NEW BUSINESS

RESOLUTIONS

Mayor Wronko offered the following resolutions which were read by title.

Resolution 038-25 Resolution Authorizing Compliance with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s “Enforcement Guidance on the Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-5 as amended by P.L. 2017, c.183 requires the governing body of each municipality and county to certify that their local unit’s hiring practices comply with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s “Enforcement Guidance on the Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,” as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq., (April 25, 2012) before submitting its approved annual budget to the Division of Local Government Services in the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs; and

WHEREAS, the members of the governing body have familiarized themselves with the contents of the above-referenced enforcement guidance and with their local unit’s hiring practices as they pertain to the consideration of an individual’s criminal history, as evidenced by the group affidavit form of the governing body attached hereto.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Stanhope, County of Sussex, New Jersey hereby states that it has complied with N.J.S.A. 40A:4-5, as amended by P.L. 2017, c.183, by certifying that the local unit’s hiring practices comply with the above-referenced enforcement guidance and hereby directs the Clerk to cause to be maintained and available for inspection a certified copy of this resolution and the required affidavit to show evidence of said compliance.

On motion by Councilwoman Kuncken, seconded by Councilman Romano and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, the foregoing resolution was duly adopted.

Roll Call:

Councilwoman Kuncken – yes
Councilman Simpson – yes
Councilman Riccardi – absent
Councilman Thornton – yes
Councilman Romano – yes
Councilman Wachterhauser – yes

Resolution 039-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE BOROUGH OF STANHOPE FOR THE YEAR 2025

WHEREAS, the Borough of Stanhope has a need for professional services for the year 2025 of Borough Attorney, Borough Labor Attorney, Bond Attorney, Borough Engineer, Borough Planner, Borough Auditor, Conflict Counsel and Municipal Advisor; and

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has determined and certified in writing that the value of the position of each of the agreements will exceed $17,500.00; and

WHEREAS, the anticipated term of each contract is one year; and

WHEREAS, Laddey, Clark & Ryan, LLP has submitted a proposal to provide legal services as Borough Attorney and as Labor Attorney for the year 2025; and

WHEREAS, Robert Beinfield, Esq. of the firm Hawkins, Delafield and Wood has submitted a proposal to provide legal services as Borough Bond Attorney for the year 2025; and

WHEREAS, Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. has submitted a proposal indicating that it will provide engineering services as Municipal Engineer and Municipal Planner for the Borough of Stanhope for the year 2025; and

WHEREAS, Nisivoccia & Company, LLP has submitted a proposal indicating that it will provide auditing services as Municipal Auditor for the Borough of Stanhope for the year 2025; and

WHEREAS, Robert Morgenstern, Esq. has submitted a proposal indicating that he will provide legal services to the Borough as Conflict Counsel for the year 2025; and

WHEREAS, Phoenix Advisors is hereby retained as Municipal Advisor for the year 2025 to assist with the issuance of Bond Anticipation Notes; and

WHEREAS, each of the aforesaid professionals has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification certifying that they have not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Borough of Stanhope in the previous one year and that the contract will prohibit said professional from making any reportable contribution through the term of the contract; and

WHEREAS, each of the aforesaid professionals has completed and submitted a Political Contribution Disclosure Form; and

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of the Borough of Stanhope has certified the availability of funds for these contracts pursuant to NJAC 5:30-5.4;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Stanhope that the Mayor and Clerk be and the same are hereby authorized to execute individual agreements with each Borough Professional named herein above; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this resolution; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notice of the above contract shall be published by the Borough in accordance with the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law.

On motion by Councilman Thornton, seconded by Councilman Simpson and carried by a majority of the following roll call vote, the foregoing resolution was duly adopted.

Roll Call:

Councilwoman Kuncken – abstain
Councilman Simpson – yes
Councilman Riccardi – absent
Councilman Thornton – yes
Councilman Romano – yes
Councilman Wachterhauser – yes

CONSENT AGENDA (All items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the Borough Council and were enacted by one motion of the Borough Council with no separate discussion.)

Resolution 040-25 RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION 191-24, AUTHORIZING BUDGET TRANSFERS BETWEEN 2024 APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS

WHEREAS, by Resolution 191-24, adopted on December 10, 2024, the Mayor and Council adopted a budget transfer between appropriation accounts; and

WHEREAS, a similar Resolution 193-24, was also adopted, when it should have been a replacement for Resolution 191-24; and

BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Stanhope, in the County of Sussex, State of New Jersey that Resolution 191-24 is hereby rescinded due to the replacement of Resolution 193-24.

Resolution 041-25 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AMENDMENT OF THE FAIR HOUSING ACT (FHA) AS PROPOSED BY THE NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ATTORNEYS (NJILGA) 

WHEREAS, the current standards embodied in the New Jersey Fair Housing Act (“FHA”) impose unrealistic burdens on municipalities as demonstrated by the fact that the FHA calls for the imposition of a statewide affordable housing obligation of 84,698 just for Round 4 on municipalities that issued only 99,956 Certificates of Occupancy for all housing units in the 2010-2020 period that was used to establish prospective need obligations for Round 4; and

WHEREAS, the imposition of unrealistic obligations does not create the realistic opportunity for the construction of more affordable housing; and

WHEREAS, the imposition of excessive obligations disincentivizes municipalities to comply voluntarily with the Mount Laurel doctrine – an overarching goal of all three branches of government; forces municipalities to overdevelop, thereby turning our Garden State into the garden apartment state; and places the cost of the obligation on the shoulders of taxpayers of municipalities, faced with the prospect of uncontrolled overdevelopment, are left no choice but to implement expensive compliance techniques; and

WHEREAS, even-handed justice requires that the obligations imposed by our laws must be realistic in order to justify imposing an obligation of constitutional dimension on municipalities to create a realistic opportunity for affordable housing; and

WHEREAS, the unrealistic obligations imposed by the current laws can be easily addressed by redefining the manner in which the regional need is calculated to be faithful to a principle embodied in the FHA despite its many changes over almost 40 years; and

WHEREAS, more specifically, the FHA has consistently defined the prospective need to include “a projection of housing needs based on development and growth which is reasonably likely to occur in a region or a municipality, as the case may be, as a result of actual determination of public and private entities” N.J.S.A. 52:27D-304 (j); and

WHEREAS, a determination of the number of new residential housing units, adjusted to remove tear down/rebuilds, represents a far more solid foundation to project “development and growth which is reasonably likely to occur” than the FHA’s current formula, which is based on “household change”; and

WHEREAS, establishing prospective need for affordable units based on 20 percent of residential housing units actually constructed over a prior ten-year period accords with New Jersey’s long-standing policies of empowering municipalities to cure the abuse of exclusionary zoning with traditional inclusionary zoning; and

WHEREAS, the demand for market-rate housing is a reasonable basis for determining whether and to what extent a realistic opportunity for the creation of affordable housing may exist, and the issuance of certificates of occupancy for new residential units is a reliable indicator of such demand; and

WHEREAS, a standard aimed at ensuring that the number of affordable housing units in our state will increase commensurately with the number of market units constructed will put the doctrine on a sustainable trajectory that will avoid the doctrine from crumbling under its own weight by forcing municipalities to try to address overwhelming obligations; and

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Institute of Local Government Attorneys (”NJILGA”) has expressed its support for an amendment to the FHA by which “development and growth which is reasonably likely to occur” would be based upon the net number of new housing units constructed over each ten-year period for which the state’s affordable housing rounds are established; and

WHEREAS, for the above reasons, the Borough Council of the Borough of Stanhope has determined that its prospective need, and the prospective need for all New Jersey municipalities for the fourth round and all future rounds of affordable housing obligations, should be calculated using NJILGA’s proposed net housing unit/Certificate of Occupancy based methodology rather than the current FHA methodology based on “household change,” and that NJILGA’s proposed FHA amendment should be enacted by the New Jersey Legislature as soon as possible;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Stanhope, in the County of Sussex, State of New Jersey that the New Jersey Legislature is hereby requested to enact the amendment to the Fair Housing Act that has been recommended by the New Jersey Institute of Local Government Attorneys; and

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough Clerk of the Borough of Stanhope is also hereby directed to send a copy of this signed, dated Resolution within five (5) days after its adoption, by mail and email to the following additional listed persons and entities:

New Jersey Institute for Local Government Attorneys
P.O. Box 5389
Clinton, New Jersey 08809
Attention: Peter Jost, Esq.
jpeter@jpjlegal.com

Senator Parker Space
One Wilson Drive, Suite 2B
Sparta, New Jersey 07871
senspace@njleg.org

Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia
One Wilson Drive, Suite 2B
Sparta, New Jersey 07871
aswfantasia@njleg.org

Assemblyman Michael Inganamort
One Wilson Drive, Suite 2B
Sparta, New Jersey 07871
asminganamort@njleg.org

Resolution 042-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REFUND FOR DUPLICATE PAYMENT FOR 4th QUARTER 2024 TAXES

WHEREAS, on October 28, 2024, Boston National Title Agency on behalf of Derek Leslie Jr. & Angel Cavallaro, had paid 4th quarter 2024 real estate taxes in the amount of $2,650.17 for block 11008 Lot 9, also known as 3 Hill Road; and

WHEREAS, subsequently on November 7, 2024, Derek Leslie, Jr. & Angel Cavallaro’s mortgage company paid the 4th quarter 2024 real estate taxes via Corelogic’s bulk payment; and

WHEREAS, a refund of this duplicate payment in the amount of $2,650.17 must be returned.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tax Collector be authorized to execute the documents necessary to refund Derek Leslie Jr. & Angel Cavallaro, 3 Hill Road, Stanhope, NJ 07874 in the amount of $2,650.17 which represents said duplicate payment; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Borough Chief Financial Officer and the Borough Tax Collector.

Resolution 043-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF REDEMPTION MONIES TO OUTSIDE LIEN HOLDER

WHEREAS, at the Municipal Tax Sale held on October 30, 2024, a lien was sold on Block 11601 Lot 22, also known as 36 Young Drive, for 2023 delinquent sewer and water charges; and

WHEREAS, this lien which is known as Tax Sale Certificate #24-00025 was sold to Bala Partners, LLC at 0% interest and a Premium of $600.00; and

WHEREAS, Jean L. Kay, property owner, has effected a redemption of certificate #24-00025 in the amount of $848.71; and

WHEREAS, the Tax Collector certifies that the reimbursement is now required to be made for the required redemption amounts as shown below:

Redemption Amount: Outside Lien #24-00025 and Interest $848.71
Premium Paid by Lienholder   600.00
Total From Current Fund: $848.71
Total From Tax Premium Account   600.00

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Stanhope, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey that the Governing Body acknowledges that Bala Partners, LLC is entitled to the redemption in the amount of $1,448.71; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer be authorized to issue a check in the total amount of $1,448.71 for the total redemption of certificate #24-00025 payable to Bala Partners, LLC, PO Box 303, Pottersville, NJ 07979; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Borough Chief Financial Officer and the Borough Tax Collector.

Resolution 044-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF REDEMPTION MONIES TO OUTSIDE LIEN HOLDER

WHEREAS, at the Municipal Tax Sale held on October 30, 2024, a lien was sold on Block 10903 Lot 12, also known as 6 Hickory Drive, for 2023 delinquent sewer and water charges; and

WHEREAS, this lien which is known as Tax Sale Certificate #24-00007 was sold to Bala Partners, LLC at 0% interest and a Premium of $600.00; and

WHEREAS, 6 Hickory, LLC, property owner, has effected a redemption of certificate #24-00007 in the amount of $412.20; and

WHEREAS, the Tax Collector certifies that the reimbursement is now required to be made for the required redemption amounts as shown below:

Redemption Amount: Outside Lien #24-00007 and Interest $412.20
Premium Paid by Lienholder   600.00
Total From Current Fund: $412.20
Total From Tax Premium Account   600.00

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Stanhope, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey that the Governing Body acknowledges that Bala Partners, LLC is entitled to the redemption in the amount of $1,012.20; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer be authorized to issue a check in the total amount of $1,012.20 for the total redemption of certificate #24-00007 payable to Bala Partners, LLC, PO Box 303, Pottersville, NJ 07979; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Borough Chief Financial Officer and the Borough Tax Collector.

On motion by Councilman Romano, seconded by Councilman Thornton and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, the foregoing resolutions were duly adopted.

Roll Call:

Councilwoman Kuncken – yes
Councilman Simpson – yes
Councilman Riccardi – absent
Councilman Thornton – yes
Councilman Romano – yes
Councilman Wachterhauser – yes

Mayor’s Acceptance of Resignation

Resolution 045-25 MAYOR’S ACCEPTANCE OF THE RESIGNATION OF MICHAEL BALOGH FROM THE STANHOPE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION WITH COUNCIL CONCURRENCE

BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Stanhope that they do hereby concur with the Mayor’s acceptance of Michael Balogh’s resignation as a member on the Environmental Commission, effective immediately.

On motion by Councilwoman Kuncken, seconded by Councilman Simpson and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, the foregoing resolution was duly adopted.

Mayor’s Appointment

Resolution 046-25 Resolution Approving the Mayor’s Appointment to the Recreation Advisory Committee With Council Concurrence

Mayor’s appointment to the Recreation Advisory Committee as follows:

Darren Large, Alternate #1, unexpired 5-year term, term to expire 12-31-2027

BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Stanhope, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey, that they do hereby concur with the Mayor’s appointment of Darren Large as Alternate #1 member of the Recreation Advisory Committee, to fill an unexpired 5-year term, said term to expire December 31, 2027.

On motion by Councilman Romano, seconded by Councilman Simpson and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, the foregoing resolution was duly adopted.

PAYMENT OF BILLS

Resolution 047-25 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 January 14, 2025, 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 Romano, seconded by Councilman Thornton and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, the foregoing resolution was duly adopted.

Roll Call:

Councilwoman Kuncken – yes
Councilman Simpson – yes
Councilman Riccardi – absent
Councilman Thornton – yes
Councilman Romano – yes
Councilman Wachterhauser – yes

AGENDA ITEMS

All items listed on the Agenda for January 28, 2025, were approved.

CITIZEN’S TO BE HEARD

Mayor Wronko opened the meeting to the public after advising attendees that there is a five (5) minute time limit for each speaker.

Seeing no one from the public wishing to speak, Mayor Wronko closed the public portion of the meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

On motion by Councilman Romano, seconded by Councilwoman Kuncken and unanimously carried by voice vote the meeting was adjourned at 7:23 P.M.

Approved:
Linda Chirip
Deputy Clerk for
Ellen Horak, RMC
Borough Clerk

Filed Under: Minutes: Mayor and Council

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  • Shade Tree Commission

Trash Collection and Recycling

Recycling is collected every Wednesday morning. Garbage is collected every Thursday morning. Items may be put out for pickup the night before collection.


  • More Information About Trash Collection
  • View the Full Borough Calendar

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Borough of Stanhope

77 Main Street
Stanhope, NJ 07874
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Phone: 973-347-0159
Fax: 973-347-6058

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