MAYOR AND COUNCIL

WORK SESSION AND AGENDA MEETING

March 8, 2016 at 6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

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 6, 2016 and was placed on the Official Bulletin Board in the Municipal Building.

Furthermore, notice of the meeting time change was sent to the New Jersey Herald and Daily Record on March 1, 2016 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 Depew – absent; Councilwoman Thistleton – present; Councilwoman Kuncken – present; Councilman Thornton – present; Councilman Romano – present; Councilwoman Zdichocki – present;
Mayor Maio – present

CLOSED SESSION
WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231 P.L. 1975 permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances; and

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Stanhope, County of Sussex, New Jersey as follows:

1. The public shall be excluded from discussion of and action upon the hereinafter-specified subject matter(s).

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

1 – Potential Litigation (10 Mountain Terrace)

3. 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.

4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

On motion by Councilwoman Kuncken, seconded by Councilman Thornton, and unanimously carried by voice vote, the foregoing resolution was adopted.

The Mayor and Council went into Closed Session at 6:04 P.M.

At the conclusion of the Closed Session, the Mayor and Council reconvened the public meeting at 6:15 P.M. with all present.

Mayor Maio called a five minute recess. The meeting reconvened at 6:20 PM.

SALUTE TO COLORS
Mayor Maio invited all those present to stand in a salute to the colors.

ENGINEER’S REPORT
Mayor Maio asked Engineer Keller for an update on various projects.

Route 183 Sidewalk – Mr. Keller spoke about the Route 183 sidewalk project. Administrator McNeilly informed the Governing Body about a concern of Mr. Grafe’s regarding snow removal on the sidewalk. The plowing of the road will result in a large amount of snow being pushed to the sidewalk. The entire length of the sidewalk will have the same problem. Administrator McNeilly suggested placing a sign indicating “sidewalk closed” to resolve the issue.

Sagamore Road – Mayor Maio asked the status of the Sagamore Road mill and resurface project.

Administrator McNeilly responded the cost was approximately $60,000. Council noted this issue was previously discussed and it was agreed that the problem was to be resolved. Administrator McNeilly stated the quote received was for the entire road. Mayor Maio clarified they are resolving the issue in the area that was done with “unacceptable stone” not from Maple Terrace through Sagamore Road. Mr. Keller stated he did not inspect the portion past Spencer Street. Mayor Maio asked Mr. Keller to inspect the portion of Sagamore Road from Spencer Street through the cul de sac and to provide the cost to mill and pave that section of the road.

Main Street Lights – Mayor Maio asked if the additional lights can be accommodated in the existing transformer. Mr. Keller responded he has not yet spoken to the contractor who did the work. He will continue to try and get a hold of the contractor.

Route 206 Access Level – Mr. Keller recapped a previous discussion about the road being classified as an Access Level II which does not permit access to the highway when there is an alternate access available. He prepared an access level change report to NJDOT which also includes a request for a speed limit change to have the 35mph speed limit start sooner on the road. This issue was generated by Mr. Singh’s request to have the access level designation changed for his property. At that time it was realized that the access level designation would affect every property that fronts Route 206 from Acorn Street to the municipal boundary. Mr. Keller reviewed the report with the Administrator and sent a copy to Dennis McConnell and Mr. Stein for their review. Once he receives any comments they may have, he will submit the document to the DOT.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Website – Administrator McNeilly stated meetings have been held with four different companies for the redesign of the website and email. Two of the companies are local and two are national companies. Pricing and options have been obtained for three of the four companies. Administrator McNeilly will compile the data for comparison once all the information is available. The funding has already been authorized.

DPW – Administrator McNeilly stated catch basin repairs are being done. The port-a-john will be delivered in March prior to the Easter Egg Hunt. The rental will be for eight months and is scheduled to be removed on October 28^th.

WORK SESSION
Fingerprinting (Recreation Commission) – Mayor Maio stated she spoke with Police Chief Pittigher regarding fingerprinting for the Recreation Commission members. Mayor Maio is of the opinion if the fingerprinting is going to be required it should be done in-house. Administrator McNeilly stated there will be costs associated with the fingerprinting which have not been provided for in the budget. Administrator McNeilly stated he will gather information from Mr. Stein, Chief Pittigher and JIF.

St. Clare’s Advisory Board – Mayor Maio stated she was invited to a meeting at St. Clare’s last Monday. St. Clare’s established an advisory board which was required by the State of NJ when they purchased St. Clare’s. The advisory board is to be comprised of elected officials from all of the towns that the hospital serves. The board is going to be divided by the service area for St. Clare’s Denville and the service area of St. Clare’s Dover General. They have committed to reopening Dover General with a more active emergency room. The prenatal care equipment located at Dover General is newer and exceeds what is available in Denville. The hospital has committed to purchasing $20 million in new equipment. Mayor Maio stated the members of the advisory group have been asked to determine the needs of our community with respect to the hospital. Mayor Maio has begun to compile a list and asked for additional suggestions. Mayor Maio stated she would like to have a walk in clinic located in Stanhope.

Stanhope Trails – Mayor Maio stated she, Administrator McNeilly, Eric Keller, John Rogalo and Mike Balough attended a meeting with representatives from Hopatcong State Park. Melissa Castellon is the new Superintendent of the State Park and Josh Osowski is the Regional Supervisor who replaced Steve Ellis. The meeting was held at Borough Hall and the trail plan which was created by the Environmental Commission was reviewed. All the issues and problems the Borough has encountered in the past were discussed including the Tannery property and the trail along the back of the Plaster Mill. After the meeting Mr. Keller left for another appointment but the rest of the attendees walked from the Tannery almost to the turnaround pond and back. Ms. Castellon and Mr. Osowski were extremely positive. They asked for the Borough to redo the map and include signage, areas for benches and anything we may want to include along the trailway. They asked for copies of the letters of violation which the Borough received. Ms. Castellon is going to take the lead on this project and she will contact the NJDEP who issued the violations. Ms. Castellon is prepared to give her approval for the project. Mayor Maio stated the walk also included a visit to the park behind the gas station to discuss the plans for this area. A letter of understanding would be required for this area indicating whatever improvements are made will be maintained. Mayor Maio stated this was a very positive meeting and hopefully this plan will move forward. Mr. Rogalo and Mr. Balough are updating the map and they will attend the next Mayor and Council meeting to discuss the Clean-Up Day.

2016 Municipal Budget – Mayor Maio stated Dana Mooney, CFO, has provided the members of the Governing Body with a final copy of the budget. The end result is an increase of 1.56% in the levy. An average home in the Borough has a value of $191,300 which will result in a $33.13 increase for the year. The tax rate last year was 1.115% and this year the tax rate is 1.311%. Mayor Maio stated this is a good budget and it has the approval of the Borough Auditor. The budget is included on tonight’s agenda for introduction. Mayor Maio asked the Governing Body if they had any questions. There were none.

Administrator McNeilly stated the new process worked well. The Department Heads were surprised to receive a budget letter in the middle of July but handled it well. The goal for 2017 is to have the temporary capital budget in place sooner than in the past. Mayor Maio thanked Administrator McNeilly.

Delaware Avenue – Mayor Maio stated a letter was received from a resident on Delaware Avenue voicing a complaint. Mayor Maio stated this is the second letter received and the resident has also sent correspondence to Mayor Maio at home. Mayor Maio has spoken with Arlene Fisher, Zoning Official, regarding the complaint.

Administrator McNeilly stated he received a letter from Ms. Fisher which states the Swiencki’s filed a complaint in 2015 regarding a property maintenance issue for the neighbor’s property. At that time a violation notice was sent to the neighbor in question. The issue of the garbage cans being located too close to the neighboring property was corrected. A zoning application and a construction permit were submitted in October 2015 requesting permission to build a carport to house two classic vehicles. The application was denied because the location of the carport did not meet the setback requirements. A revised plan was submitted and approved in December. The carport has not been built to date.

Administrator McNeilly stated Ms. Fisher inspected the property today and there were two cars in the driveway with car covers. There was a white jeep and a black truck parked on the other side, not in an approved driveway. The fencing does have sections which have collapsed over the winter. The parking of cars in the front yard and the collapsed fence are new violations. Last year the owners did provide insurance and registration information for the two vehicles and they were informed the vehicles had to be in compliance with the ordinance or they would have to get rid of them. They will have to remove the vehicles because they did not build the carport. A violation is being issued and sent requiring the removal of the vehicles in the driveway, those parked in the illegal driveway and the repair of the fence. The cars were permitted to stay in the driveway temporarily while the carport was to be built.

Administrator McNeilly stated Ms. Fisher addressed the issue when it was first reported and has followed up on it. Much discussion took place regarding the ordinance which requires the vehicles to be licensed. Ms. Fisher’s letter indicates she was shown proof of insurance and registration for the vehicles. The letter of complaint states the vehicles do not have license plates. Administrator McNeilly stated he will speak with Ms. Fisher to clarify the issue. Mayor Maio stated she would like to know the action which will be taken in addition to the violation being sent. Councilwoman Kuncken stated Mr. & Mrs. Swiencki need to receive feedback regarding the status of their complaint. Mayor Maio asked Administrator McNeilly to send a letter to Mr. & Mrs. Swiencki to let them know the Zoning Official is working on the issue.

NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCES
Mayor Maio offered the following ordinance for Introduction which was read by title:

Ordinance for Introduction and First Reading [Public Hearing on March 22, 2016]

Ordinance 2016-01
CALENDAR YEAR 2016 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF STANHOPE, COUNTY OF SUSSEX, NJ TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14)

WHEREAS, the Local Government Cap Law, N.J.S. 40A: 4-45.1 et seq., provides that in the preparation of its annual budget, a municipality shall limit any increase in said budget up to 0% unless authorized by ordinance to increase it to 3.5% over the previous year’s final appropriations, subject to certain exceptions; and,

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.15a provides that a municipality may, when authorized by ordinance, appropriate the difference between the amount of its actual final appropriation and the 3.5% percentage rate as an exception to its final appropriations in either of the next two succeeding years; and,

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Stanhope in the County of Sussex finds it advisable and necessary to increase its CY 2016 budget by up to 3.5% over the previous year’s final appropriations, in the interest of promoting the health, safety and welfare of the citizens; and,

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council hereby determines that a 3.5% increase in the budget for said year, amounting to $120,671.93 in excess of the increase in final appropriations otherwise permitted by the Local Government Cap Law, is advisable and necessary; and,

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council hereby determines that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Stanhope, in the County of Sussex, a majority of the full authorized membership of this governing body affirmatively concurring, that, in the CY 2016 budget year, the final appropriations of the Borough of Stanhope shall, in accordance with this ordinance and N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14, be increased by 3.5%, amounting to $120,671.93, and that the CY 2016 municipal budget for the Borough of Stanhope be approved and adopted in accordance with this ordinance; and,

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that any that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years; and,

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this ordinance as introduced be filed with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services within 5 days of introduction; and,

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this ordinance upon adoption, with the recorded vote included thereon, be filed with said Director within 5 days after such adoption.

On motion by Councilwoman Kuncken, seconded by Councilman Thornton, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, the foregoing ordinance was introduced.

Roll Call:
Councilman Depew – absent; Councilwoman Thistleton – yes; Councilwoman Kuncken – yes; Councilman Thornton – yes; Councilman Romano – yes; Councilwoman Zdichocki – yes

On motion by Councilman Romano, seconded by Councilwoman Zdichocki, and unanimously carried by voice vote, the Mayor and Council instructed the Borough Clerk to post the ordinance and authorized publication of same.

RESOLUTIONS
Mayor Maio offered the following resolutions which were read by title:

Resolution 052-16
Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Stanhope
Introducing the 2016 Municipal Budget

BE IT RESOLVED that the attached Statements of Revenues and Appropriations shall constitute the Municipal Budget for the 2016 calendar year; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a Summary of said Budget shall be published in the New Jersey Herald and the public hearing and final adoption shall be held on April 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building at which time and place objections to the 2016 Municipal Budget may be presented by taxpayers or other persons of interest.

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

Roll Call:
Councilman Depew – absent; Councilwoman Thistleton – yes; Councilwoman Kuncken – yes; Councilman Thornton – yes; Councilman Romano – yes; Councilwoman Zdichocki – yes

On motion by Councilwoman Kuncken, seconded by Councilwoman Zdichocki and unanimously carried by voice vote, the Mayor and Council instructed the Borough Clerk to post the resolution and authorized publication of same.

Resolution 053-16
(TABLED) RECOMMENDING SUBMISSION OF THE BOROUGH OF STANHOPE’S HOUSING ELEMENT AND FAIR SHARE PLAN DATED MARCH 7, 2016, PREPARED BY WILLIAM HAMILTON, PLANNER, TO THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY

WHEREAS, the Borough of Stanhope, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey, filed a declaratory judgment action in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Docket No. SSX-L-428-15, seeking, inter alia, judicial approval of its affordable housing plan and immunity from builder’s remedies suits; and

WHEREAS, the Borough Council finds it is prudent to submit to the Court the Borough’s March 7, 2016 draft Housing Element and Fair Share Plan for approval; and

WHEREAS, the Land Use Board of the Borough of Stanhope has reviewed the March 7, 2016 Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, prepared by William Hamilton, Planner, and believes the Plan is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Borough of Stanhope’s Master Plan Amendment and adoption and implementation of the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan are in the public interest and protect public health and safety and promote the general welfare; and

WHEREAS, upon Court approval of the Borough’s Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, the Land Use Board shall hold a noticed public hearing to adopt such Plan;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough Council of the Borough of Stanhope, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey, hereby approves of submission of the March 7, 2016 Housing Element and Fair Share Plan for approval by the Superior Court of New Jersey.

Motion was made by Councilman Romano, seconded by Councilwoman Kuncken.

Mayor Maio stated the Governing Body and the Land Use Board have not received a copy of the plan in order to review it. Administrator McNeilly stated the plan must be submitted by April 4^th. Mayor Maio stated the Land Use Board can review the plan at their next scheduled meeting this Monday. The Governing Body can then discuss the plan at their next scheduled meeting.

On motion by Councilman Romano, seconded by Councilman Thornton and unanimously carried by voice vote, Resolution 053-16 was tabled.

Resolution 054-16
RESOLUTION REGARDING MOUNTAIN TERRACE RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT AND BLOCK 11403, LOT 4

WHEREAS, the Borough of Stanhope heretofore publically bid for a contract for the reconstruction of Maple Terrace and Mountain Terrace; and

WHEREAS, a contract was awarded for the roadway reconstruction project; and

WHEREAS, due to the roadway reconstruction project, various driveways were required to be reconstructed in order to properly connect with the reconstructed public roadway; and

WHEREAS, the property at 10 Mountain Terrace, Block 11403, Lot 4 required an extensive reconstruction of its driveway as part of the roadway project; and

WHEREAS, in lieu of the Borough reconstructing the driveway at 10 Mountain Terrace, Block 11403, Lot 4, the owners have provided an estimate for a private contractor to undertake the work in the amount of $3,900.00; and

WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has reviewed the estimate and found it to be fair and reasonable for the work to be performed; and

WHEREAS, the property owners have executed a release to the Borough in the amount of $3,900.00;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Stanhope that payment be issued to the owners of 10 Mountain Terrace, Block 11403, Lot 4 in the amount of $3,900.00 in lieu of the Borough reconstructing the owner’s driveway as part of the Maple Terrace and Mountain Terrace roadway reconstruction project.

On motion by Councilwoman Kuncken, seconded by Councilman Romano and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, the foregoing resolution was duly adopted with the following stipulation. The release must include notification that there is to be no work done on the Borough’s side of the curb and if any damage is done, the homeowner will be responsible for making repairs to the satisfaction of the Borough Engineer.

Roll Call:
Councilman Depew – absent; Councilwoman Thistleton – yes; Councilwoman Kuncken – yes; Councilman Thornton – yes; Councilman Romano – yes; Councilwoman Zdichocki – yes

Resolution 055-16
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE THE PERFORMANCE BOND OF REIVAX CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR THE JAMES STREET ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council had deemed it necessary for Reivax Contracting Corporation to submit a performance bond prior to the commencement of the James Street Roadway Reconstruction Project; and

Whereas, Reivax Contracting Corporation did produce and the Borough did accept a performance bond guaranteeing the quality and completeness of the work; and

WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has inspected the project site and deemed the project has been completed in general compliance with the contract; and

WHEREAS, the Borough Attorney has advised the Mayor and Council that a maintenance bond be required in the amount of $352,447.15 to be effective for one year from the date of issuance to ensure the quality of the work.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Stanhope, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey, at the concurrence of the Borough Attorney do hereby authorize the release of the performance bond to Reivax Contracting Corporation for the James Street Roadway Reconstruction Project.

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

Roll Call:
Councilman Depew – absent; Councilwoman Thistleton – yes; Councilwoman Kuncken – yes; Councilman Thornton – yes; Councilman Romano – yes; Councilwoman Zdichocki – yes

Resolution 056-16
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF MAINTENANCE BOND OFFERED BY REIVAX CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR JAMES STREET ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council heretofore authorized the release of a performance bond submitted by Reivax Contracting Corporation; and

Whereas, Reivax Contracting Corporation has substantially completed the James Street Roadway Reconstruction Project; and

WHEREAS, Reivax Contracting Corporation has offered to the Borough a Maintenance Bond in the amount of $352,447.15, which amount has been specified by the Borough Attorney; and

WHEREAS, the Borough Attorney has reviewed and approved of the form of said Maintenance Bond.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Stanhope, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey, that the Borough does hereby accept the Maintenance Bond issued by Reivax Contracting Corporation in the amount of $352,447.15 for the James Street Roadway Reconstruction Project.

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

Roll Call:
Councilman Depew – absent; Councilwoman Thistleton – yes; Councilwoman Kuncken – yes; Councilman Thornton – yes; Councilman Romano – yes; Councilwoman Zdichocki – 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 057-16
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STANHOPE HOSE COMPANY NO. 1 TO
CONDUCT A BUCKET DROP

WHEREAS, the members of Stanhope Hose Company No. 1 wish to hold a “Bucket Drop” on Thursday, June 30^th from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 1^st from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, July 2^nd from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 3^rd from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the intersection of Brooklyn Road (County Route 602) and Route 183 and on Linden Avenue between McKinley Street and Route 183 in the Borough of Stanhope with rain dates of Friday, July 8^th from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, July 9^th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 10^th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 39:4-60 requires charitable organizations to obtain municipal approval before soliciting contributions within municipal roadway; and

WHEREAS, charitable organizations are also required to obtain a Charitable Solicitation permit from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (hereinafter, “NJDOT”); and

WHEREAS, the NJDOT application must be accompanied by a certified copy of a municipal resolution approving the solicitation; and

WHEREAS, the Borough’s Chief of Police has reviewed the Fire Department’s solicitation plan and has found same to be acceptable and in accordance with the NJDOT’s guidelines; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Stanhope, in the County of Sussex, and State of New Jersey hereby approves the Stanhope Hose Company No. 1’s request to hold a “Bucket Drop” on Thursday, June 30^th from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 1^st from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, July 2^nd from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 3^rd from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the intersection of Brooklyn Road (County Route 602) and Route 183 and on Linden Avenue between McKinley Street and Route 183 in the Borough of Stanhope with rain dates of Friday, July 8^th from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, July 9^th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 10^th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This resolution is subject to the approval of the Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

Resolution 058-16
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF REDEMPTION MONIES
TO OUTSIDE LIEN HOLDER

WHEREAS, the Tax Collector has received payment for the redemption of Tax Title Lien No. 2015-022, representing 2014 property taxes and/or utility charges on Block 11501, Lot 2, C0114, known as 7114 Dell Place, assessed to Robert J Scuto, 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 BV001 Trust & Creditors
50 S. 16^th Street, Suite 1950
Philadelphia, PA 19102-2513

Redemption Amount: Tax Title Lien #2015-022 and
Interest to Date of Meeting $ 1,774.71
Premium Paid by Lienholder 1,200.00

Total From Current Fund: $ 1,774.71
Total From Tax Premium Account 1,200.00

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.

Resolution 059-16
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF REDEMPTION MONIES
TO OUTSIDE LIEN HOLDER

WHEREAS, the Tax Collector has received payment for the redemption of Tax Title Lien No. 2015-016, representing 2014 property taxes and/or utility charges on Block 11301, Lot 15 known as 14 Bedford Ave, assessed to Harry T & Michele M Rachel, 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 Pro Cap 4 & CRDTRS
50 South 16^th St, Suite 2050
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Redemption Amount: Tax Title Lien #2015-016 and
Interest to Date of Meeting $ 1,526.64
Premium Paid by Lienholder 1,000.00

Total From Current Fund: $ 1,526.64
Total From Tax Premium Account 1,000.00

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.

Resolution 060-16
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF REDEMPTION MONIES
TO OUTSIDE LIEN HOLDER

WHEREAS, the Tax Collector has received payment for the redemption of Tax Title Lien No. 2015-012, representing 2014 property taxes and/or utility charges on Block 11103, Lot 25, known as 6 Hill Rd, assessed to David Rivera, 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 Pro Cap 4 & CRDTRS
50 South 16^th St, Suite 2050
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Redemption Amount: Tax Title Lien #2015-012 and
Interest to Date of Meeting $ 1,186.16
Premium Paid by Lienholder 900.00

Total From Current Fund: $ 1,186.16
Total From Tax Premium Account 900.00

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

Resolution 061-16
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF REDEMPTION MONIES
TO OUTSIDE LIEN HOLDER

WHEREAS, the Tax Collector has received payment for the redemption of Tax Title Lien No. 2015-028, representing 2014 property taxes and/or utility charges on Block 11602, Lot 19, known as 20 James St, assessed to Janice Sangillo, 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 Pro Cap 4 & CRDTRS
50 South 16^th St, Suite 2050
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Redemption Amount: Tax Title Lien #2015-028 and
Interest to Date of Meeting $ 2,512.70
Premium Paid by Lienholder 1,400

Total from Current Fund: $ 2,512.70
Total From Tax Premium Account 1,400.00

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

Roll Call:
Councilman Depew – absent; Councilwoman Thistleton – yes; Councilwoman Kuncken – yes; Councilman Thornton – yes; Councilman Romano – yes; Councilwoman Zdichocki – yes

Mayor’s Appointment

Resolution 062-16
Mayor’s Appointment of Maria Grizzetti to the Borough of
Stanhope Recreation Commission

Mayor’s appointment to the Recreation Commission as follows:

Maria Grizzetti as Alternate #1 to fill an unexpired term, said term to expire 12/31/2017

BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Stanhope that they do hereby concur with the Mayor’s appointment of Maria Grizzetti as Alternate #1 to the Recreation Commission, to fill an unexpired 5-year term, with said term to expire December 31, 2017.

On motion by Councilwoman Thistleton, seconded by Councilwoman Kuncken and unanimously carried by voice vote, the foregoing resolution was duly adopted.

PAYMENT OF BILLS

Resolution 063-16
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 March 8, 2016 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 Thornton, seconded by Councilwoman Zdichocki and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, the foregoing resolution was duly adopted.

Roll Call:
Councilman Depew – absent; Councilwoman Thistleton – yes; Councilwoman Kuncken – yes; Councilman Thornton – yes; Councilman Romano – yes; Councilwoman Zdichocki – yes

AGENDA ITEMS
All items listed on the Agenda for March 22, 2016 were approved.

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

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

ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Councilman Romano, seconded by Councilwoman Kuncken, and unanimously carried by voice vote the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 P.M.

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

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