Minutes 4-1-15

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.

·         Maureen Castriotta nominated Chris Rogers.  Gene Paradiso made the second.

·         All in favor, none opposed

10.  NEW BUSINESS

·         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.

·         A committee was formed to produce a draft set of bylaws.  The committee members include:  Nancy Absalon, Gene Paradiso and Laurel Whitney.

·         A committee was formed to produce a draft mission statement.  The committee members include:  Chris Raths, Steve Sadow and Jerry Frisco.

·         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

·         Craig Heard asked for members to consider serving on a grant committee

·         Craig Heard reminded the commissioners to only speak to the press on your own behalf

·         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

·         Steve Sadow requested that Craig Heard send a letter to the Mount Arlington Mayor and Council regarding meeting on borough property

·         Chris Rogers asked the chairperson for the next meeting date.  7pm on May 6^th was selected as the next meeting date at the Roxbury Recreation Building.

·         Craig Heard instructed Chris Rogers to send legal notices to the Roxbury Register and the Daily Record for the May 6^th meeting

·         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.

·         Craig Heard nominated Laurel Whitney.  Gene Paradiso made the second.

·         All in favor, none opposed

·         Craig Heard instructed Laurel Whitney to open a bank account under the commission’s name.  The chairperson and the treasurer will be the signers.

·         George Haeuber clarified that if commissioners were replaced by alternates, new alternates could be selected by the current commission

·         Discussion regarding a physical address occurred.

11. PUBLIC COMMENT

Craig Heard opened the hearing to the public for comments.

·         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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