Regular Meeting
of the Roxbury Mount Arlington Study Commission
Roxbury
Recreation Office
72 Eyland
Avenue, Succasunna, NJ 07876
7:00pm,
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Minutes
1. CALL TO ORDER
The representative from the NJ Department of Community
Affairs, George Haeuber called the meeting to order at 7pm
2. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT
George Haeuber read, "This meeting has been
advertised and is being conducted in accordance with the provisions of the
“Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act,” P.L. 1975, c. 231.
3. FLAG SALUTE
George Haeuber led the meeting attendees in reciting the
Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag.
4. INTRODUCTION OF
REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE
George Haeuber, introduced the attending members of
“Roxbury TEAM and Mount Arlington TEAM” representative committee.
Mark Absalon, absent
Nancy Absalon
Marlene Ackerman
Maureen Castriotta
Craig Heard
Gayle Livecchia, absent
Virginia Mushinski
Ralph Nappi
Gene Paradiso
Chris Rogers
5. ROXBURY MOUNT
ARLINGTON STUDY COMMISSION
The representative from the NJ Department of Community
Affairs, George Haeuber, announced the selection of the Roxbury Mount Arlington Study Commission:
Maureen Castriotta
Paula Danchuk, absent
Jerry Frisco
Craig Heard
Gene Paradiso
Chris Raths – Roxbury Municipal Appointment
Vincent Reilly
Chris Rogers
Steven Sadow – Mount Arlington Municipal Appointment
Laurel Whitney
Alternate #1 Nancy
Absalon
Alternate #2 Larry
Millus
Alternate #3 Fred
Hall – Roxbury Municipal Appointment, absent
Alternate #4 Anthony
Fernandez – Mount Arlington Municipal Appointment
NJ Department of Community Affairs Representative –
George Haeuber
NJ Department of Education Representative – Dr. Rosalie
Lamonte
6. OATH OF OFFICE
Hunterdon County Freeholder Rob Walton administered the
Oath of Office to the newly elected commission members. Paula Danchuk and Fred Hall were absent.
7. ELECTION OF AN INTERIM CHAIRPERSON
The representative from the NJ Department of Community,
George Haeuber conducted the election of an Interim Chairperson.
·
Gene Paradiso nominated Craig Heard. Jerry Frisco made the second.
·
All in favor, none opposed
8. ELECTION OF AN INTERIM VICE CHAIRPERSON
Chairperson Craig Heard conducted the election of an
Interim Vice Chairperson.
·
Chris Rogers nominated Gene Paradiso. Laurel Whitney made the second.
·
All in favor, none opposed
9. ELECTION OF AN INTERIM SECRETARY
Craig Heard conducted the election of an Interim Secretary.
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Maureen Castriotta nominated Chris Rogers. Gene Paradiso made the second.
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All in favor, none opposed
10. NEW BUSINESS
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Craig Heard recognized the petitioners for all
of their work to form the commission
·
Craig Heard thanked Gina Genovese of Courage to
Connect for guiding the petitioners through the process
·
Craig Heard reminded the commission members that
we are subject to the Open Public Records Act and the Open Public Meetings Act
·
Craig Heard introduced the NJ Department of
Community Affairs Representative George Haeuber and the NJ Department of
Education Representative Dr. Rosalie Lamonte
·
Discussion occurred regarding what the next
steps would be for the commission
·
Dr Rosalie Lamonte discussed the information
that her office could supply to the commission
·
George Haeuber gave his opinion on the use of
alternates. He suggested that alternates
would not be able to vote during meetings.
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A committee was formed to produce a draft set of
bylaws. The committee members
include: Nancy Absalon, Gene Paradiso
and Laurel Whitney.
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A committee was formed to produce a draft
mission statement. The committee members
include: Chris Raths, Steve Sadow and
Jerry Frisco.
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A committee was formed to produce a plan for a
website, email addresses and social media.
The committee members include Maureen Castriotta, Larry Millus and Chris
Rogers
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Craig Heard asked for members to consider
serving on a grant committee
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Craig Heard reminded the commissioners to only
speak to the press on your own behalf
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Craig Heard reminded the commissioners that the
chairperson will communicate progress of the commission on behalf of the
commission
·
Gene Paradiso suggested recording future
meetings. Conversation occurred as to
how to accomplish that.
·
Chris Rogers will create name placards for the
next meeting
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Steve Sadow requested that Craig Heard send a
letter to the Mount Arlington Mayor and Council regarding meeting on borough
property
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Chris Rogers asked the chairperson for the next
meeting date. 7pm on May 6th
was selected as the next meeting date at the Roxbury Recreation Building.
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Craig Heard instructed Chris Rogers to send
legal notices to the Roxbury Register and the Daily Record for the May 6th
meeting
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Consensus
was made to wait to create email accounts until the next meeting
9. ELECTION OF AN INTERIM TREASURER
Craig Heard conducted the election of an Interim Treasurer.
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Craig Heard nominated Laurel Whitney. Gene Paradiso made the second.
·
All in favor, none opposed
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Craig Heard instructed Laurel Whitney to open a
bank account under the commission’s name.
The chairperson and the treasurer will be the signers.
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George Haeuber clarified that if commissioners
were replaced by alternates, new alternates could be selected by the current
commission
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Discussion regarding a physical address
occurred.
11. PUBLIC COMMENT
Craig Heard opened the hearing to the public for
comments.
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Bob Maderos from Ledgewood spoke about the
possible use of the Roxbury VFW for a mailing address and meeting
location. He will speak to the VFW
leadership and get back to the commission
12. ADJOURN
Craig Heard adjourned the hearing upon the conclusion of
public comments. Gene Paradiso made the
motion and Chris Rogers made the second.
All in favor none opposed.
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