Old Bridge Township, New Jersey - January 3, 2005 Minutes

A reorganization meeting of the Township Council was held on Monday, January 3, 2005 in the Municipal Complex. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by President Baker who asked all present to participate in a salute to the flag which was followed by a short prayer. President Baker also asked for a moment of silence for all our troops who are in harms way as well as a moment for the victims of the tsunami which occurred in Asia on December 26th.

Township Clerk Rose-Marie Saracino announced that this meeting was being held in conformance with the open public meetings act, notice has been given to the newspaper and notice of the meeting has been posted in public places. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Monday, January 10th.

Roll call by Clerk Saracino showed the following answering present: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

OATH OF OFFICE – Three New Police Officers

President Baker: We are going to swear in three new police officers this evening.

Mayor Phillips: Less than one year ago, we were here swearing in seven new police officers. At that time, you as the Council gave us the right and privilege to bring the police force up to 104 officers. Tonight, we are going to maintain the level of the department at 104 officers. Due to some retirements and anticipated retirements, the Chief of Police did what the Council requested, he conducted a new test, which consisted of a written, physical, oral and psychological tests and from that a new list was compiled and from that list the Chief has selected the top three candidates. Now I am going to turn this over to Chief Collow to tell you about each candidate, who hopefully will be the next three members of the Old Bridge Township police force.

Chief Collow: As Chief of Police it was always explained to me to always accept and take on new people. Again, I thank Mayor Phillips who as he said last January, that we would keep my force up to full strength. Once again, the Mayor and the Council have kept their commitment to this department by re-staffing my department from those members lost through attrition. We gave a new entrance examination which consisted of written, physical agility, psychological, as well as extensive background check and this was a lengthy process, but as Chief I am proud to say that these men are the top candidates and I really admire and respect the job that they did and the commitment that they have made here. They are coming on board at a time when the police community has never been responsible for so much. The calls for our service, the work that we do is ever increasing and I will always have plenty of work for them.

I would like to welcome them to serve along side of the other men and women of the Old Bridge Township police force who I think is one of the finest departments in the State of New Jersey. I look at police work as a calling, as something we want to do. I look forward to them having a long career with us and we welcome them tonight.

Clerk Rose-Marie Saracino individually swore-in the following police officer candidates: Gary Bracht, Timothy Snee, Gregory Morris

President Baker: We offer our congratulations to all of you and you can start your celebration this evening with a photo session in the lobby. We are extremely proud of you.

President Baker: On behalf of the Council and Administration, I would like to thank all those people who submitted their resumes and I would also like to thank all those who have served on the boards and for some reason have decided not to serve again.

COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS

RESOLUTION NO. 1

RESOLUTION APPOINTING HODULIK & MORRISON, P.A. AS AUDITOR FOR A TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2005

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that:

WHEREAS, Hodulik & Morrison, P.A. be appointed auditors for the Township of Old Bridge for a term ending June 30, 2005.

Moved by Councilman Butler, seconded by Councilman Gillespie and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None

ABSTAIN: Councilman Maher

ABSENT PODIUM: Councilman Testino

Prior to the roll call vote President Baker asked if there were any other nominations. Seeing no hands, he closed the nominations.

BOND COUNCIL
Motion

Motion to table made by Councilman Gillespie, seconded by Councilman Butler and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None

ABSENT PODIUM: Councilman Testino

Prior to the roll call vote the following discussion took place:

Councilman Gillespie: The person who was listed on the agenda as the bond counsel was not the one from last year, but from the previous year. I would like to table this and revisit it at a later date. We went through all of last year without having appointed a permanent bond counsel and we can continue on that basis for the short term.

RESOLUTION NO. 2

APPOINTING DEPUTY TOWNSHIP CLERK STELLA WARD

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that:

Stella Ward be appointed as Deputy Township Clerk for a term ending December 31, 2007.

Moved by Councilman Butler, seconded by Councilman Gillespie and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

Prior to the roll call vote President Baker asked if there were any other nominations. Seeing no hands he closed the nominations.

RESOLUTION NO. 3

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – TERM EXPIRES 12/31/07

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that:

Peter Davis and Rajendra Patel be appointed to the Economic Development Corporation with a term ending December 31, 2007.

Moved by Councilman Gillespie, seconded by Councilman Butler, and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker

NAYS: None

Prior to the roll call vote President Baker asked if there were any other nominations. Seeing no hands he closed the nominations.

ETHICS BOARD

MOTION

Motion to table made by President Baker, seconded by Councilman Greene and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker

NAYS: None.

Prior to the roll call vote the following discussion took place:

President Baker: With regard to the Ethics Board, after a discussion with Mr. Greene we both concur, and we would like to thank Tom Nemeth, Joe Mannucci, and Lynn West-Marshall for submitting their resumes, but I am going to request that we table this and wait for the report from the committee with their recommendations.

Councilwoman Panos: Does that mean that our Ethics Board is ineffective?

Attorney Convery: No, anyone in the position presently continues to serve until a successor is appointed. I would recommend that you consider taking action as soon as possible once the committee reaches a conclusion.

President Baker: We expect to have a conclusion by the end of the first quarter.

Councilman Calogera: The end of the first quarter would bring us to April. I would like to see if we could get a commitment to do this within 30-45 days which is more reasonable. It is not a good thing for us to be sitting without a working committee.

President Baker: I see no reason why 45 days cannot be accomplished.

RESOLUTION NO. 4

HUMAN RELATIONS – TERM EXPIRES 12/31/07

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that John Grossmann be appointed to the Human Relations Committee for a term ending December 31, 2007.

Moved by Councilman Volkert, seconded by Councilman Calogera and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

Prior to the roll call vote President Baker asked if there were any other nominations. Seeing no hands he closed the nominations.

RESOLUTION NO. 5

HUMAN RELATIONS – TERM EXPIRES 12/31/05

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Joseph Mannucci, Jr. be appointed to the Human Relations Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2005.

Moved by Councilman Volkert, seconded by Councilman Butler and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

Prior to the roll call vote President Baker asked if there were any other nominations. Seeing no hands he closed the nominations.

RESOLUTION NO. 6

OPEN SPACE/COUNCIL – TERM EXPIRES 12/31/05

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Edward Testino and Lucille Panos be appointed to the Open Space Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2005.

Moved by Councilman Gillespie, seconded by Councilman Butler and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

Prior to the roll call vote President Baker asked if there were any other nominations. Seeing no hands he closed the nominations.

RESOLUTION NO. 7

OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE – TERM EXPIRES 12/31/05

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Bryan A. Hoffmann be appointed to the Open Space Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2007.

Moved by Councilman Gillespie, seconded by Councilman Butler and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

Prior to the roll call vote the following discussion took place:

Councilman Calogera: I would like to nominate Debbie DePew.

Mayor Phillips: I have spoken with Debbie and she does not want to be appointed again.

Councilman Calogera: I withdraw my nomination.

President Baker asked if there were any other nominations. Seeing no hands he closed the nominations.

RESOLUTION NO. 8

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE – TERM EXPIRES 12/31/07

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Michael Ruffley and Larry Ross be appointed to the Parking and Transportation Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2007.

Moved by Councilman Maher, seconded by Councilman Testino and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

Prior to the roll call vote President Baker asked if there were any other nominations. Seeing no hands he closed the nominations.

RESOLUTION NO. 9

PLANNING BOARD COUNCIL – TERM EXPIRING 12/31/05

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Robert Volkert, councilman, be appointed to the Planning Board for a term expiring December 31, 2005.

Moved by Councilman Gillespie, seconded by Councilman Testino and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

Prior to the roll call vote the following discussion took place:

Councilman Gillespie: After having served for one year, it is my intention not to be reappointed, but I would like to place in nomination Bob Volkert .

President Baker asked if there were any other nominations. Seeing no hands he closed the nominations.

RESOLUTION NO. 10

PUBLIC DEFENDER – TERM EXPIRES 12/31/05

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Marc Schram be appointed as the Public Defender for a term expiring December 31, 2005

Moved by Councilman Gillespie, seconded by Councilman Testino and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

Prior to the roll call vote President Baker asked if there were any other nominations. Seeing no hands he closed the nominations.

RESOLUTION NO. 11

RECREATION COMMITTEE – TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2006

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Frances DiRocco, Kerry Frew, Robert Larson, Denis Kilduff, Irene O’Kane, Joseph Dunn, Robert Pepe and Isaac Crosson be appointed to the Recreation Department for a term expiring December 31, 2006.

Moved by President Baker, seconded by Councilman Butler and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

Prior to the roll call vote, President Baker read a letter of resignation from the Chairman of the Recreation Board Gerard Haran; it represents everyone who has served and no longer can.

President Baker asked if there were any other nominations. Seeing no hands he closed the nominations.

RESOLUTION NO. 12

RECREATION COMMITTEE – TERM EXPIRES 12/31/05

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Jody F. Huss be appointed to the Recreation Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2005.

Moved by President Baker, seconded by Councilman Butler and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

Prior to the roll call vote President Baker asked if there were any other nominations. Seeing no hands he closed the nominations.

RESOLUTION NO. 13

RECREATION COMMITTEE – COUNCIL - TERM EXPIRES 12/31/05

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Richard Greene, Kevin Calogera be appointed to the Recreation Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2005.

Moved by President Baker, seconded by Councilman Butler and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Gillespie, Maher, Testino, Volkert, President Baker.

NAYS: None

ABSTAIN: Councilmen Greene, Calogera

ABSENT PODIUM: Councilwoman Panos

Prior to the roll call vote President Baker asked if there were any other nominations. Seeing no hands he closed the nominations.

RESOLUTION NO. 14

RECREATION COMMITTEE – COUNCIL – TERM EXPIRES 12/31/05

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that William Baker be appointed to the Recreation Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2005.

Moved by Councilman Calogera, seconded by Councilman Testino and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Gillespie, Maher, Testino, Volkert, President Baker.

NAYS: None

ABSTAIN: Councilmen Greene, Calogera

ABSENT PODIUM: Councilwoman Panos

RESOLUTION NO. 15

RENT STABILIZATION HOME OWNER – TERM EXPIRES 12/31/07

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Stuart Simon be appointed to the Rent Stabilization Board as Homeowner Member for a term expiring December 31, 2007.

Moved by Councilman Butler, seconded by Councilman Testino and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

Prior to the roll call vote President Baker asked if there were any other nominations. Seeing no hands he closed the nominations.

RESOLUTION NO. 16

RENT STABILIZATION TENANT – TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2007

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Navnitlal Shah appointed to the Rent Stabilization Board as an Tenant Member for a term expiring December 31, 2007.

Moved by Councilman Butler, seconded by Councilman Testino and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

Prior to the roll call vote President Baker asked if there were any other nominations. Seeing no hands he closed the nominations.

RESOLUTION NO. 17

RENT STABILIZATION – LANDLORD – TERM EXPIRES 12/31/07

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Anthony Spirito be appointed to the Rent Stabilization as Landlord Member for a term expiring December 31, 2007.

Moved by Councilman Butler, seconded by Councilman Gillespie and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

Prior to the roll call vote President Baker asked if there were any other nominations. Seeing no hands he closed the nominations.

RESOLUTION NO.18

RENT STABILIZATION – LANDLORD – TERM EXPIRES 12/31/06

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Sara Foglio be appointed to the Rent Stabilization Board as Landlord Member for a term expiring December 31, 2006.

Moved by Councilman Butler, seconded by Councilman Gillespie and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 19

RENT STABILIZATION, ALTERNATE HOMEOWNER – TERM EXPIRES 12/31/07

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Reginald Springer be appointed to the Rent Stabilization as an Alternate Homeowner for a term expiring December 31, 2007.

Moved by Councilman Butler, seconded by Councilwoman Panos and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

Prior to the roll call vote President Baker asked if there were any other nominations. Seeing no hands he closed the nominations.

RESOLUTION NO. 20

RENT STABILIZATION BOARD ALT. TENANT – TERM EXPIRES 12/31/07

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Dwayne Fields be appointed to the Rent Stabilization Board as Alternate Tenant for a term expiring December 31, 2007

Moved by Councilman Butler, seconded by Councilman Calogera and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

Prior to the roll call vote President Baker asked if there were any other nominations. Seeing no hands he closed the nominations.

RESOLUTION NO. 21

TAX ASSESSMENT OFFICER – TERM ENDING 12/31/05

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Rose-Marie Saracino be appointed as Tax Assessment Officer for a term expiring December 31, 2005.

Moved by Councilman Testino, seconded by Councilman Butler and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

Prior to the roll call vote President Baker asked if there were any other nominations. Seeing no hands he closed the nominations.

RESOLUTION NO. 22

TAX SEARCH OFFICER – TERM EXPIRES 12/31/05

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Carol Sereda be appointed as Tax Search Officer for a term expiring December 31, 2005.

Moved by Councilman Butler, seconded by Councilman Testino and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

Prior to the roll call vote President Baker asked if there were any other nominations. Seeing no hands he closed the nominations.

RESOLUTION NO. 23

UTILITIES AUTHORITY – REGULAR MEMBER - TERM EXPIRES 01/31/10

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Rocco Donatelli be appointed to the Utilities Authority as a regular member for a term expiring January 31, 2010.

Moved by Councilman Butler, seconded by Councilman Testino and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

Prior to the roll call vote President Baker asked if there were any other nominations. Seeing no hands he closed the nominations.

RESOLUTION NO. 24

UTILITIES AUTHORITY – ALTERNATE MEMBER – TERM EXPIRES 01/31/10

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Michela Lane be appointed to the Utilities Authority as an Alternate for a term expiring January 31, 2010.

Moved by Councilman Butler, seconded by Councilman Gillespie and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

Prior to the roll call vote President Baker asked if there were any other nominations. Seeing no hands he closed the nominations.

RESOLUTION NO. 25

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTEMENT – TERM EXPIRES 12/31/08

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Harold Reck and Drake Pallister be appointed to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a term expiring December 31, 2008.

Moved by Councilman Calogera, seconded by Councilman Maher and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

Prior to the roll call vote President Baker asked if there were any other nominations. Seeing no hands he closed the nominations.

RESOLUTION NO. 26

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, ALT. #1 – TERM EXPIRING 12/31/06

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that James O’Kane be appointed to the Zoning Board of Adjustment as First Alternate for a term expiring December 31, 2006.

Moved by Councilman Volkert, seconded by Councilman Testino and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

Prior to the roll call vote President Baker asked if there were any other nominations. Seeing no hands he closed the nominations.

RESOLUTION NO. 27

DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that The Home News Tribune is the official newspaper of the Township of Old Bridge for a term expiring December 31, 2005.

Moved by Councilman Butler, seconded by Councilman Gillespie and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker

NAYS: None.

ABSENT PODIUM: Councilman Calogera

Prior to the roll call vote President Baker asked if there were any other nominations. Seeing no hands he closed the nominations.

RESOLUTION NO. 28

DESIGNATING SECONDARY OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that designating the Star Ledger as the Secondary Official Township Newspaper for a term expiring December 31, 2005

Moved by Councilman Butler, seconded by Councilman Gillespie and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker

NAYS: None.

ABSENT PODIUM: Councilman Calogera

Prior to the roll call vote President Baker asked if there were any other nominations. Seeing no hands he closed the nominations.

RESOLUTION NO. 29

CASH MANAGEMENT PLAN

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the following shall serve as the cash management plan of the Township of Old Bridge for the year 2005.

The Chief Financial Officer is directed to use this cash management plan as the guide in depositing and investing Old Bridge Township funds.

The following are authorized as suitable investments:

Interest bearing bank accounts and certificates of deposit in authorized banks, listed below, for deposit of local unit funds.

Government money market mutual funds as comply with N.J.S.A.40A:5-15(e).
Any federal agency or instrumentality obligation authorized by Congress that matures within 397 days from the date of purchase, and has a fixed rate of interest not dependent on any index or external factors.
Bonds or other obligations of the local unit or school district of which the local unit is a part.
Any other obligations with maturities not exceeding 397 days, as permitted by the Division of Investments.
Local government investment pools which comply with N.J.S.A.5.1(e) and conditions set by the Division of Local Government Services.
New Jersey State Cash Management Fund
Repurchase agreements (repos) of fully collateralized securities which comply with N.J.S.A. 40A:5-15.1(a)

The following Government Unit Depository Protection Act approved banks are authorized depositories for deposit of funds:

Amboy National Bank First Union
Sun Bank Provident Bank
NJ Arm Penn Federal Savings & Loan
Sovereign Bank North Fork Bank
The Bank of New York Bank of America
Columbia Savings Bank MBIA
Kearney Federal Savings NJ Proceeds Management Plan
N.J. Cash Management Hudson United Bank
Commerce Bank Wachovia Bank
Cenlar FSB USARBOUR Financial/Amherst Securities
P.N.C.

Also, the following brokerage firms and dealers with whom the designated officials may deal, should be included:

First Albany Corp. Fleet Securities CIDC Oppenheimer & Co.
PNC Capital Markets Chase Manhattan Bank Commerce Capital
Amherst Securities Salomon Smith Barney TGH Securities

Each month, the Chief Financial Officer shall prepare a report for the Township Council that consists of the following:

A summary of all investments made or redeemed
Any and all financial institutions holding local unit funds
The class or type of securities purchased of funds deposited
Income earned on deposits and investments
Market value of investments & disclosure and how the value was determined
A listing of accounts or deposits that do not earn interest

The approved cash management policy is an integral part of this document. A copy of the plan is available in the Clerk’s office.

Any official involved with the selection of depositories, investments, brokers/dealers shall disclose any material business or personal relationship to the governing body and to the Local Finance Board. (or local ethics board if applicable)

Any official who in the course of his or her duties deposits or invests in accordance with the plan shall be relieved of any liability for loss of investment.

The Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Old Bridge and his designees are hereby authorized and directed to deposit and/or invest the funds referred to in the Plan.

Moved by Councilman Maher, seconded by Councilman Butler and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker

NAYS: None

ABSTAIN: Councilman Testino

ABSENT PODIUM: Councilman Calogera

Prior to the roll call vote President Baker asked if there were any other nominations. Seeing no hands he closed the nominations.

2005 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

POSITION, APPOINTMENT, TERM EXPIRES

Cable TV
Eugene McLaughlin 12/31/05
Danny Vulpis 12/31/05
Arron Krebs 12/31/05
Patrick Gillespie Sr. 12/31/05

Cultural & Heritage
Lisa Cooney 12/31/07
Debbie Sinowell 12/31/07
Doreen Siringano 12/31/06

Environmental
Blanche Hoffman 12/31/07
Rachael Kodash 12/31/07
Perry Simone 12/31/07

Environmental
Alt Gary Szelc 12/31/06

Environmental
Alt. Debra Marquis 12/31/05

Environmental
High School Christopher Flynn - Rozanski 12/31/05

Fair Rent
Land Lord Anthony Spirito 12/31/05
Sara Foglio 12/31/05

Fair Rent
Tenant Tracy Hildreth 12/31/05
Patricia Reid 12/31/05
Navnital Shah 12/31/05

Fair Rent
Homeowner Reginald Springer 12/31/05

POSITION, APPOINTMENT, TERM EXPIRES

Fair Rent
Homeowner Stuart Simon 12/31/05
Eileen Powers 12/31/05

Historic Preservation
Carol Kosobucki 12/31/07
Ann Miller 12/31/07
Robert Weiss 12/31/07

Human Relations
Reginald Springer 12/31/07
Inell Springer 12/31/07
Cindy Maher 12/31/07

Human Relations
Frances White 12/31/05

Library
Alt. Barbara Cannon 12/31/05

Planning Board
Class II Eugene Dunlop 12/31/05

Planning Board
Designee George Koehler 12/31/05

Planning Board
Class IV James Collender 12/31/08

Planning Board
Alt. #2 Tom Talbert 12/31/06

Affirmative Action Officer
Natasha Turchan 12/31/05

MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS WITH COUNCIL CONCURRENCE

RESOLUTION NO. 30

CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF DR. JOAN GEORGE TO THE LIBRARY BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/2009.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that

The Township Council hereby confirms the Mayor’s appointment of Dr. Joan George to the Library Board for a term ending December 31, 2009.

Moved by Councilman Testino, seconded by Councilman Gillespie and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None

RESOLUTION NO. 31

CONFIRMING MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF TARA FLYNN-ROZANSKI TO THE LIBRARY BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/06

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that

The Township Council hereby confirms the Mayor’s appointment of Tara Flynn-Rozanski to the Library Board for a term expiring December 31, 2006.

Moved by Councilman Testino, seconded by Councilman Gillespie and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None

RESOLUTION NO. 32

CONFIRMING MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF WENDY MAY, AMELIA PELLICONE AND JAMIE LYNN COHEN TO THE YOUTH GUIDANCE COMMITTEE FOR A TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that

The Township Council hereby confirms the Mayor’s appointment of Wendy May, Amelia Pellicone and Jamie Lynn Cohen to the Youth Guidance Committee for a term ending
December 31, 2007

Moved by Councilman Testino and seconded by Councilman Butler and so ordered on the following roll vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None

RESOLUTION NO. 33

CONFIRMING MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL JACOBS AS DIRECTOR OF POLICE FOR A TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that

The Township Council hereby confirms the Mayor’s appointment of Michael Jacobs as Director of Police for a term expiring December 31, 2007.

Moved by Councilman Gillespie, seconded by Councilman Butler and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None

Prior to the roll call vote the following discussion took place.

Mayor Phillips: As provided in our ordinances, we have a position which I have filled this last year, which on the organizational chart is called Director, Department of Police. We have worked all year to determine that we have one police chief and that is Tom Callow. From an administrative and legal standpoint we do have this department. At this time I would like to recommend our business administrator, Michael Jacobs to fill that position.

Councilman Calogera: I have no problem with Mr. Jacobs nomination. I would just like to know, for the public’s knowledge, does this entail any additional salary or compensation?

Mayor Phillips: Under our ordinance it is very specific that the Director of the Department of Police, by ordinance, receives no salary. I must say this, at the time when the Council reviews the salaries of the different department heads, I intend to recognize Mr. Jacobs for not only the work he is doing, but also for the responsibilities that he is assuming. I think he is doing a wonderful job.

Councilman Calogera: Again, I have no problem with Mr. Jacobs and I appreciate your response.

Motion

Motion to adjourn Reorganization Meeting and take a five minute recess made by President Baker, seconded by Councilman Butler and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

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William Baker, Council President

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Rose-Marie Saracino, Township Clerk

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OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL

AGENDA MEETING

January 3, 2005

An agenda meeting of the Township Council was held on Monday evening, January 3, 2005 in the Municipal Complex, following the Reorganization Meeting. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 p.m., by President Baker.

Township Clerk Rose-Marie Saracino call the roll with the following answering present: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Volkert, President Baker. (Councilwoman Panos & Councilman Testino were absent from the podium)

ORDINANCE FOR FIRST READING

FR-1 Accepting the streets within Cedar Ridge Development for use as public roads.

Move-up

Councilman Calogera: Has this anything to do with a request from Sayreville to co-sponsor a resolution regarding the adoption of streets?

Michael Jacobs: I believe their resolution was opposing legislation which was going to expand the condo reimbursement act, this is not the same and not part of this.

FR-2 Ordinance to amend Section 2-14.9 Special Law Enforcement Officers, Restricting full-time employees from serving effective February 2005 (first time appointments)

Move-up

CONSENT AGENDA

C-1 Rescinding resolution #558-04, release of performance guarantee, Town Center – failure to comply with requirement within specific time.

C-2 Resolution establishing the interest on Delinquent Taxes

C-3 Paying off balance of the outstanding Bond Anticipation Notes from the Open Space Trust Fund in the amount of $1,085,796.00 for Cedar Ridge II (Cert.#1302) (Affirm. Act)

Councilman Greene: I need clarification. This item says that we are paying off a balance of outstanding notes by way of using money from the Open Space Trust Fund and it is to go to pay for Cedar Ridge II. This is a judgment call and I would defer to the finance director. Normally when you have bond anticipation notes, you roll them over into long term debt. Bond anticipation notes are issued for a period of less than one year, and using the word anticipation, you would anticipate issuing long term debt for the particular purpose, and it would in turn, be paid out over a period of 20-25 years. This is a judgment call on the part of administration where instead of issuing long term debt for this purpose they are taking the money out of the Open Space Trust Fund and I would like an explanation. Also, if that is the case, I would like to know how much will be left in that trust fund when this $1.1 million dollars is taken out and is there a sufficient amount of money left to pay for the Nike Base purchase and the property along Englishtown Road which we agreed to purchase a short time ago?

Finance Director Shah: After we use the $1.1 million dollars, we will have $939,000.00 as a balance in the fund and then we will be adding another $330,000.00, in the first part of fiscal year 2005, so there is sufficient funds to pay for other projects. As far as I know, for the Nike Site, we are not intending to use Open Space funds.

Mayor Phillips: The question comes down to, if we borrow it we have to pay the interest on it and do a debt service on it. Fortunately, we have the cash position. If there ever comes a day when we want to make an acquisition and we do not have the cash on hand we can always leverage that. To borrow now and pay interest on it over 25 years when we do have the cash available to us does not make sense. If there is ever time we want to make an acquisition and we do not have the money then I will come back to you and say let’s borrow the money. For right now, we will take the cash on hand and not have to pay the debt service on $1 million dollars for 25 years.

Councilman Greene: I am not questioning this. In fact I think it is a good move to make the purchase without incurring the interest. I just wanted your position to be out there and I wanted to make sure I understood your rationale. I do not have a problem with this.

Mayor Phillips: We intend to make future acquisitions and I am going to try and get as much money from other sources as I can. You have a much better chance of getting money if you do not have $3 million in cash sitting in your bank account.

Councilman Calogera: I agree with you too, Mayor.

C-4 Interlocal Agreement between Old Bridge Township and Sayreville to utilize their jail cells while Old Bridge jail cells are under construction.

Councilwoman Panos: This interlocal agreement with Sayreville for the jail cells, there appears to be a typo in the dates for the terms of this agreement. I just want to point this out so there is not a problem later on.

C-5 Resolution to cancel appropriation balance for Information and Assistance Grant in the amount of $1,000.00 for Receivable and $1,225.00 for Appropriation as per County reduction in funding.

C-6 Resolution authorizing the approval for Risk Manager for the Joint Insurance Fund

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Linda Seiler: Expressed disappointment in the Council in the way that appointments were made. It appears that the same people are being appointed time after time for periods up to ten years and tonight is no different especially in the area of those positions that are most influential and powerful in this town. From the list of names you can see people who are politically connected getting reappointed again and again. I wrote a letter to the Council President, at his request, questioning term limits and appointments. I have yet to receive a response and it is over a year. I followed up with several other letters and I did receive a response from Mr. Gillespie and your comment was that you did not agree. I don’t understand how you as a Council can do the same thing over and over again, appointing your friends. I applied for a position on the MUA and I knew that I did not have a chance to get it because it is one of the most coveted positions and it is a paid position. There is something wrong here. You are supposed to be representing all of Old Bridge and it seems that you put your politics ahead of the people and fair representation. I would like to reopen this issue and get an answer.

President Baker: I often get answers that I don’t like and told things that I don’t agree with and I often get responses that disappoint me. I hear your pain and disappointment. I can tell you all the resumes were reviewed and this Council picked the best qualified people.

Linda Seiler: Were there discussions about these resumes prior to this meeting?

President Baker: Sure.

Linda Seiler: That is illegal.

President Baker: No, it is not and I am not going to debate this all night with you. I understand your pain and frustration that you were not appointed. I think I have captured your point.

Linda Seiler: Will you get back to me?

President Baker: No.

Reginald Springer: I wish to thank the Council and the Mayor for accepting my resume. I have always been involved in these kinds of activities and it gives me great pleasure to contribute to the township.

Councilman Testino Does the parking lot at Inverness help the bus stop problem?

Inell Springer: With regard to the parking, I have noticed that many people who parked at Inverness Drive when it was free are now parking on Nathan Drive instead of using the parking lot.

Michael Jacobs: We have received a number of complaints about that. We surveyed the neighborhood and agreed to institute by parking permit only for the area immediately around the parking lot to discourage that activity.

Inell Springer: Hovnanian is building in this area, they have a lot of debris blowing around. It looks untidy and we have the speeding problem there too.

President Baker: What is the street name?

Inell Springer: Trans Old Bridge Road. Also, because of the divider placed there due to the construction, it has made the street narrow and people are driving through there very fast.

President Baker: We will have the Chief of Police address that matter.

Kiran Desai: I am here to speak about the Tsunami which occurred in Southeast Asia. There is an Indian organization that has started to collect money for these people and this money will be use 100% for this disaster and the people who lost everything. So anyone who wants to contribute they can to the Tsunami Relief Fund and I will provide to the TV Station web site all the information required.

Mayor Phillips: I spoke with Mr. Desai before the meeting and I was very moved by President Bush and former Presidents Bush and Clinton for getting together and speaking out to help these people. I agree that a donation is our best bet rather than doing a food drive.

Councilman Testino: Could we have Mr. Desai back on next Monday night and have him re-announce this information when the meeting is being televised.

Kiran Desai: I will be glad to come back next Monday, and tomorrow I will provide the information to Mr. Jacobs so he can put it on the website.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

Councilman Greene: I would like to thank the staff of the Clerk’s office and the staff of the Mayor’s office who compiled these resumes and put them together for us. They did a real nice job and made the Council’s job easier in selecting the candidates for appointment. I would like to single out the Suburban for credit. Earlier this evening we appointed two official newspapers, that is for advertisement purposes. As far as coverage, the Suburban is the newspaper that really covers Old Bridge and I know a lot of residents look for that paper every week, so I just wanted to make sure that they were not overlooked tonight.

MOTION

Motion to adjourn at 9:15 p.m. made by President Baker, seconded by Councilman Testino and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

______________________________
William Baker, Council President

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Rose-Marie Saracino, Township Clerk

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