MINUTES OF THE HARDYSTON TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 5, 2000.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ross at 7:00 P.M. with the opening statement that the meeting had been duly advertised and met all the requirements of the Sunshine Law. Also present were: Councilman Kievit, Councilman Lasinski, Councilman Worflar, Councilwoman Hamilton, Manager John Eskilson and Clerk Louanne Cular.

SALUTE THE FLAG:

PRESENTATIONS - VOLUNTEERS - Several awards were given out for volunteers for their efforts in the flood of 2000.

CONSENT AGENDA: ALL MATTERS LISTED BELOW ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE IN NATURE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THE ITEMS. IF ANY DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT PARTICULAR ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.

Monthly Reports: None

Minutes:
1. Regular Minutes of 11/21/00
2. Executive Session Minutes of 11/21/00
3. Regular Minutes of 11/28/00
4. Executive Session Minutes of 11/28/00

Licenses: None

A motion was made by Kievit to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Worflar. All in favor with Hamilton abstaining on the Minutes of 11/21/00.. Motion carried.

ORDINANCES None
1st READING:

ORDINANCES: None
2ND READING:

NEW BUSINESS:

A. Resolution authorizing the execution of NJDEP Consent Statement - Upper Walden Village: BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Hardyston that the Township Manager is hereby authorized to execute the following contracts/leases/agreements:

1. Statement of Consent - NJDEP - Upper Walden Village.

A motion was made by Lasinski to approve the resolution as presented, seconded by Kievit. All in favor. Motion carried.

B. Resolution - Support of Sussex Law Enforcement Training Facility:

A motion was made by Kievit to approve the resolution as presented, seconded by Hamilton. All in favor. Motion carried.

C. Resolution authorizing the Township Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with the Township of Sparta.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Hardyston that the Township Manager is hereby authorized to execute the following contracts/leases/agreements:

1. Interlocal Service Agreement with the Township of Sparta.

A motion was made by Kievit to approve the resolution as presented, seconded by Lasinski. All in favor. Motion carried.

D. Resolution enforcing the regulation of traffic in the Township of Hardyston, County of Sussex:

WHEREAS, the Crystal Springs Community Association has filed a written request with the Township that Subtitle 1 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes of New Jersey be applicable to the following internal streets which were constructed subsequent to the adoption of Ordinance 96-11:

Crystal Springs Boulevard
Clubhouse Road

WHEREAS, the Council of the Township of Hardyston deems that enforcement of traffic regulations on the aforesaid streets will benefit the citizens of Crystal Springs and the citizens of Hardyston Township.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Township of Hardyston, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey, that the Township Manager is hereby authorized to forward said request for Title 39 enforcement authority to the New Jersey Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Engineering for review and approval to proceed with ordinance establishing Title 39 enforcement authority.

A motion was made by Kievit to approve the resolution as presented, seconded by Hamilton. All in favor. Motion carried.

E. Resolution supporting proposed improvements to State Highway 23 in the Township of Hardyston: WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Transportation has determined that certain improvements are needed to, and along, State Highway 23 in the Township of Hardyston from the West Milford Township municipal boundary to the Franklin Borough municipal boundary; and

WHEREAS said improvements are necessary to improve safety conditions and improve traffic flow along State Highway 23; and

WHEREAS, details of said improvements can be found in drawings prepared by the New Jersey Department of Transportation dated February 2000; and

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Transportation has consulted with the Township of Hardyston, the County of Sussex and area businesses and residents regarding the proposed improvements to State Highway 23; and

WHEREAS, several modifications to the New Jersey Department of Transportation plans dated February 2000 have been proposed by the Township and the public including:

1. the addition of a right turn lane on Holland Mountain Road at the intersection of State Highway 23;

2. the extension of the proposed center turn lane to the intersection of State Highway 23 and East Shore Trail at Summit Lake;

3. reconsideration of certain road openings and parking configurations created by the expansion of the current State right of way.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Hardyston that it hereby supports the improvements to State Highway 23 proposed by the New Jersey Department of Transportation found in plans dated February 2000 subject to the modifications noted above; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Council urges the New Jersey Department of Transportation to expedite planning and funding of this project in the interest of public safety; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the Honorable James Weinstein - NJDOT Commissioner, the Honorable Robert E. Littell - Senator 24th District, the Honorable E. Scott Garrett - Assemblyman 24th District, the Honorable Guy Gregg - Assemblyman 24th District, the Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce Transportation Integration Effort (T.I.E.) Committee.

A motion was made by Kievit to approve the resolution as presented, seconded by Lasinski. All in favor. Motion carried.

Correspondence List :

1. NJ State League of Municipalities
2. Resolution - Township of Fredon
3. Resolution - Township of Vernon
4. Resolution - Township of Vernon
5. North Jersey District Water Supply Commission
6. NJ Energy Choice
7. North Jersey District Water Supply Commission
8. Resolution - Town of Newton
9. Angelo J. DiPuma
10. Void
11. Ted S. Pankiewicz
12. Harold E. Pellow & Assoc.
13. Cerenzio & Panaro
14. NJ GASP
15. NJ Future
16. COAH
17. Upper Delaware Watershed Management Project
18. Statewide Kindness Awareness Campaign
19. Washington Update
20. Lehman Brothers

A motion was made by Kievit to approve the correspondence list as presented, seconded by Worflar. All in favor. Motion carried.

MANAGERS REPORT: Manager John Eskilson gave a verbal and written report on the following items:

1999 Tax Lien Sale
Mason Dump Truck Delivery
Upcoming Meetings

BILLS TO BE PAID: None to be paid.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: A motion was made and seconded to open the meeting to the public. All in favor. Motion carried. The public commented on: Dedication of Silver Grove Rd. Bridge, Christmas Tree Lighting, Recreation Committee, Route 23 and Snufftown Rd.

A motion was made and seconded to close the meeting to the public. All in favor. Motion carried.

ADJOURN: A motion was made by Lasinski to adjourn, seconded by Kievit. All in favor. Motion carried.

ATTEST______________________
Louanne Cular RMC/CMC
Municipal Clerk