Present were:

Mayor Barbara Cannon	Russell J. Azzarello, Director	John Vincenti
Patrick Gillespie, President	Kevin Calogera, Councilman	Michael D'Agnes
Peter Davis, VP	Edward Testino, Councilman	Kiran Desai
Mark Proudman, Treasurer	Dave Merwin	Alayne Shepler

 

 

Absent were:

Robin Rosen, Secretary	Roman Sohor	Susan Gieser
Rocky Donatelli	Larry Redmond, Councilman

 

The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m.

Salute to the flag was followed by roll call.

Statement was made that the meeting was held in accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Meeting Act.

A motion was made by Larry Redmond, seconded by Peter Davis and unanimously agreed upon for approval of the September Treasurer's Report.

A motion was made by Kiran Desai, seconded by Kevin Calogera and unanimously agreed upon to accept the November 2002 Bill List and November 2002 Treasurer's Report.

A motion was made by Kiran Desai, seconded by Dave Merwin and unanimously agreed upon to accept the October 2002 Bill List and the October 2002 Treasurer's Report.

A motion was made by Kevin Calogera, seconded by Kiran Desai and unanimously agreed upon to accept the October 23, 2002 meeting summary with the amendment.

A motion was made by Dave Merwin, seconded by Kevin Calogera and unanimously agree upon to accept the November 13, 2002 meeting minutes.

Patrick Gillespie discussed the resolutions that were included in the packet relating to the Raritan Bay Medical Center.

A motion was made by Dave Merwin, seconded by Peter Davis and unanimously agree upon to endorse the resolution for the acceptance of the Hospital Master Plan.

The resolution for the empty property formerly known as the Home Depot on Route 9 was discussed. The proposed use is for a flea market.

Mayor Cannon stated that we had a flea market there about 20 - 25 years ago and it did not prove to be very positive.

There is a lot of density in the area and it could prove to become a hang-out for local youths. These places are magnets for kids that have no where to go.

Kevin Calogera suggested that we look into a sports entertainment center.

A motion was made by Kevin Calogera, seconded by Dave Merwin and unanimously agree upon to table the resolution for the flea market proposed in the Home Depot building on Route 9.

Mr. Azzarello explained to the Board that discussions have been held with the Township Attorney about trying to make the old town hall/senior center located on Route 9 and Route 34 a redevelopment area to offer some incentives to the business that wants to locate there.

Through a redevelopment designation we could offer some tax abatements of PILOT to the new coming business. We could also include the Getty Station in that area and and encourage them to do some face lifting to their site.

The purchase price to the town is $350,000 contingent upon approvals. The property has been vacant for at least seven years.

Mr. Gillespie stated that he felt this resolution was justified to bring before the board because of the peculiar nature of the site in the way the highways intersect.

Mr. Vincenti stated that the town is currently negotiating a settlement with the Sommers property, which is directly across from the senior property, and he is concerned that if we spot zone that it could potentially be used against us in the valuation of the Sommers property.

A motion was made by Peter Davis, seconded by Patrick Gillespie, with Larry Redmond, Kevin Calogera and Kiran Desai abstaining, for the resolution on the designation of a redevelopment zone for the former town hall senior center, with the additional findings of the property being underutilized and the very limited highway access along with the purchase price. The motion carried.

A motion was made by Patrick Gillespie, seconded by Larry Redmond and unanimously agree upon to change the January 22, 2003 meeting to January 8, 2003, and also change the meeting schedule for 2003 from the fourth Wednesday of the month to the second Wednesday of the month.

A motion was made by Patrick Gillespie, seconded by Kevin Calogera and unanimously agree upon to go into executive session.

A motion was made by Patrick Gillespie, seconded by Kiran Desai and unanimously agree upon to go out of executive session.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.