Meeting Minutes October 11, 2017

Regular Meeting of the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission

Roxbury Recreation Office

72 Eyland Avenue, Succasunna, NJ 07876

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

7pm to 10pm

 

MINUTES

 

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. NJ Open Public Meetings Law

a. 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

4. Roll Call

Paula D.    Fran D. (7:25)   Melissa F.    Jerry F.   Craig H.   Larry M.     Gene P.    Vincent R.    Laurel W.   Dan K.    Bob D.   Nancy A.    Lee L.    John E.    Roger J.

5. Introduction of Elected Officials and/or Recognition of Their Representatives

6. Election and Installation of Officers, If Applicable

7. Introduction of Guest Speaker or Presentation, If Applicable

1. Consultants - Introduction
   8. Public Comments on Agenda Items Only (Limited to 3 Minutes per Person)
   9. Secretary’s Report
   a. 2017-XX  RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission approves the minutes for September 13, 2017. NOTE: see attached - TABLED
   Motion:            seconded:       
   Paula D.   Fran D.   Melissa F.   Jerry F.   Vincent R.   Laurel W.   Dan K.   Bob D.   Nancy A.      Lee L.   Gene P.   Craig H. Yeas: _  ___ Nays: _______   Abstain:
   10. Treasurer’s Report
   a. Bank Account Balance - enclosed ($4826.41)

1. Donations - $0.00
2. Expenditures - $0.00
3. 2017-26 RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission approves the Treasurer’s Report for period September 13, 2017 to October 10, 2017. See attached 
   Motion:  Jerry   seconded: Vincent               
   Paula D.   Fran D.   Melissa F.   Jerry F.   Larry M.   Vincent R.   Laurel W.   Dan K.   Bob D.   Nancy A.      Lee L.   Gene P.   Craig H.    Yeas: ALL_  Nays: _______
   11. Chairman’s Report

• Committee reports – Status, Target Completion Date
  • Conduct Committee review – Baseline, Analysis, Conclusions/Recommendations  
  • Provide Final Committee Report to Data Collection Committee Chair
• Update on Study Commission
• Introduction of Consultant Team
• July meeting check list – see attached
• Consolidation of OPRA denials from MTA / Subpoena application
• Commission vacancies – Roxbury Municipal position – Bob to move to Voting Member, need to replace Alternate position
  12. Committee Reports
  a. Data Collection – Chair Craig Heard (all completed reports must be forwarded to Craig & Gene)
  b. Municipal Government – Chair Laurel Whitney (complete)
  c. Education – Chair Gene Paradiso
  d. Finance/Administration – Chair Jerry Frisco   
  e. DPW / Utilities – Chair Paula Danchuk (final review)
  f. Police/Fire/EMS – Chair Larry Millus   
  g. Personnel – Chair Vincent Reilly
  h. Shared / Social Services – Chair Jerry Frisco   
  i. Grants Committee – Chair Jerry Frisco
  13. Resolutions
  EXECUTIVE Session
  2017-XX RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission - enter into Executive Session to discuss -
  Motion:                    seconded:             
  Paula D.   Fran D.   Melissa F.   Jerry F.   Larry M.   Vincent R.   Laurel W.   Dan K.   Bob D.    Nancy A.     Lee L.   Gene P.   Craig H.  Yeas: __ __   Nays: _______
  
  
  2017-XX RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission approves the
  Motion:                         seconded:                
  Paula D.   Fran D.   Melissa F.   Jerry F.   Larry M.   Vincent R.   Laurel W.   Dan K.   Bob D.   Nancy A.      Lee L.   Gene P.   Craig H.  Yeas: ______   Nays: _______
  14. Old/Unfinished Business
  15. New Business

1. Discuss with Consultants – LLC insurance, access to Commission flip drive
2. Put together a report of all MTA denied OPRA items – Gene & Craig
3. Review OPRA report with MTA Mayor and/or re-submit with Subpoena, contact Lawyer
   2017-XX RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission -
   Motion:                        seconded:             
   Paula D.   Fran D.   Melissa F.   Jerry F.   Larry M.   Vincent R.   Laurel W.   Dan K.   Bob D.    Nancy A.      Lee L.   Gene P.   Craig H.  Yeas: __     __   Nays: _______
   2017-XX RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission approves
   Motion:                     seconded:             
   Paula D.   Fran D.   Melissa F.   Jerry F.   Larry M.   Vincent R.   Laurel W.   Dan K.   Bob D.   Nancy A.      Lee L.   Gene P.   Craig H.  Yeas: _    ___   Nays: _______
    
   16. Public Comment
    
   
   
   17. Adjournment     7:51   pm
   Motion:  Jerry            seconded:   Vincent             
   Paula D.   Fran D.   Melissa F.   Jerry F.   Larry M.   Vincent R.   Laurel W.   Dan K.   Bob D. Nancy A.   Lee L.   Gene P.   Craig H.  Yeas: ALL__  Nays: _______

Agenda November 8, 2017 Meeting

Regular Meeting of the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission

Roxbury Recreation Office

72 Eyland Avenue, Succasunna, NJ 07876

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

7pm to 10pm

 

AGENDA

 

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. NJ Open Public Meetings Law

a. 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

4. Roll Call

Paula D.    Fran D.   Melissa F.    Jerry F.   Craig H.   Larry M.   Gene P.   Vincent R.   Laurel W.   Dan K.    Bob D.   Nancy A.    Lee L.    John E.    Roger J.

5. Introduction of Elected Officials and/or Recognition of Their Representatives

6. Election and Installation of Officers, If Applicable

7. Introduction of Guest Speaker or Presentation, If Applicable

1. Walter Luers – OPRA Discussion
   8. Public Comments on Agenda Items Only (Limited to 3 Minutes per Person)
   9. Secretary’s Report
   a. 2017-27 RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission approves the minutes for September 13, 2017 & October 11, 2017.   NOTE: see attached 
   Motion:            seconded:       
   Paula D.   Fran D.   Melissa F.   Jerry F.   Larry M.    Vincent R.   Laurel W.   Dan K.   Bob D.   Nancy A.     Lee L.   Gene P.   Craig H. Yeas: _  ___ Nays: _______   Abstain:
   10. Treasurer’s Report
   a. Bank Account Balance - enclosed ($9826.41)

1. Donations - $7500.00 Courage to Connect NJ Grant
2. Expenditures - $2500.00 First payment to independent consultant
3. 2017-28 RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission approves the Treasurer’s Report for period August 16, 2017 to October 31, 2017.   See attached 
   Motion:            seconded:                
   Paula D.   Fran D.   Melissa F.   Jerry F.   Larry M.   Vincent R.   Laurel W.   Dan K.   Bob D.   Nancy A.      Lee L.   Gene P.   Craig H. Yeas: __ __  Nays: _______
   11. Chairman’s Report

• Committee reports – Status, Target Completion Date
  • Conduct Committee review – Baseline, Analysis, Conclusions/Recommendations  
  • Provide Final Committee Report to Data Collection Committee Chair
• Update on Study Commission
• July meeting check list – see attached
• Outstanding OPRA denials from MTA
• Commission vacancies – Roxbury Municipal position
  12. Committee Reports
  a. Data Collection – Chair Craig Heard (all completed reports must be forwarded to Craig & Gene)
  b. Municipal Government – Chair Laurel Whitney (complete)
  c. Education – Chair Gene Paradiso
  d. Finance/Administration – Chair Jerry Frisco   
  e. DPW / Utilities – Chair Paula Danchuk (final review)
  f. Police/Fire/EMS – Chair Larry Millus   
  g. Personnel – Chair Vincent Reilly
  h. Shared / Social Services – Chair Jerry Frisco   
  i. Grants Committee – Chair Jerry Frisco
  13. Resolutions
  EXECUTIVE Session
  2017-XX RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission - enter into Executive Session to discuss -
  Motion:                    seconded:             
  Paula D.   Fran D.   Melissa F.   Jerry F.   Larry M.   Vincent R.   Laurel W.   Dan K.   Bob D.    Nancy A.     Lee L.   Gene P.   Craig H.  Yeas: __ __   Nays: _______
  2017-XX RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission - Close Executive Session and return to OPEN -
  Motion:                    seconded:             
  Paula D.   Fran D.   Melissa F.   Jerry F.   Larry M.   Vincent R.   Laurel W.   Dan K.   Bob D.    Nancy A.     Lee L.   Gene P.   Craig H.  Yeas: __ __   Nays: _______
   
  14. Old/Unfinished Business
   
   
  15. New Business

1. Review report of all MTA denied OPRA items – Gene & Craig
2. Review OPRA report with MTA Mayor and, pursue assistance with Lawyer
   2017-XX RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission -
   Motion:                        seconded:             
   Paula D.   Fran D.   Melissa F.   Jerry F.   Larry M.   Vincent R.   Laurel W.   Dan K.   Bob D.    Nancy A.      Lee L.   Gene P.   Craig H.  Yeas: __     __   Nays: _______
   2017-XX RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission approves
   Motion:                     seconded:             
   Paula D.   Fran D.   Melissa F.   Jerry F.   Larry M.   Vincent R.   Laurel W.   Dan K.   Bob D.   Nancy A.      Lee L.   Gene P.   Craig H.  Yeas: _    ___   Nays: _______
    
   16. Public Comment
    
    
    
    
   17. Adjournment       :     pm
   Motion:                    seconded:               
   Paula D.   Fran D.   Melissa F.   Jerry F.   Larry M.   Vincent R.   Laurel W.   Dan K.   Bob D. Nancy A.   Lee L.   Gene P.   Craig H.  Yeas: __   ___  Nays: _______