Agenda, July 24, 2019 Meeting

Regular Meeting of the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission

Roxbury Senior Center

72 Eyland Avenue, Succasunna, NJ 07876

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

7pm to 10pm

 

AGENDA

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. NJ Open Public Meetings Law

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.    

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

• Gina Genovese– Founder/President of Courage-to-Connect NJ
• Mark Magyar – Director Policy & Communication, NJ Senate Democratic Office, NJ Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney

8. Public Comments on Agenda Items Only (Limited to 3 Minutes per Person)

9. Secretary’s Report

Review Agenda Items

a. 2019-14 RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission approves the minutes for January 9, 2019.   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:

b. 2019-15 RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission approves the minutes for June 26, 2019.   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: 

c. 2019-16 RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission approves the minutes for July 11, 2019.   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:

2019-17 RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission approves the final payment to Management Consultants, as submitted by invoice

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:

2019-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: _______   Abstain:

 

10. Treasurer’s Report

1. Bank Account Balance -  $ 5988.97  
2. Donations - $0.00
3. Expenditures – $21.17 for GoDaddy Domain Renewal, 159.49 for Network Solutions Email hosting and $2500 for Consultant payment.

2019-XX RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission approves Treasurer’s Report 

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:

 

 

11. Chairman’s Report-Update DISCUSSION and decision on plan to proceed.

• Top Level Summary – Final
• Address Public Misinformation
• Provide update on Laracy Associates, LLC Consultant’s Report
  • Projected Proposal property tax analysis – before MTA Equalization
    1. 2019 Commission Projection
    2. 2019 Municipal Consultant Projection
  • Projected Proposal property tax analysis – after MTA Equalization
    1. 2019 Commission Projection
    2. 2019 Municipal Consultant Projection
• Discuss conversations with Mark Magyar
• Update OPRA details – DCA data, Emails and Notification file (Roxbury and Mount Arlington).
• Provide update on DCA Report – 3 months overdue with final draft
• Review Management Consultants Report revision still work in progress– no Final payment
  12. Committee Reports – ALL REPORTS ARE FINALIZED
  a. Data Collection – Chair Craig Heard
  b. Municipal Government – Chair Laurel Whitney
  c. Education – Chair Gene Paradiso  
  d. Finance/Administration – Chair Jerry Frisco  
  e. DPW / Utilities – Chair Paula Danchuk
  f. Police/Fire/EMS – Chair Larry Millus
  g. Personnel – Chair Vincent Reilly   
  h. Shared / Social Services – Chair Jerry Frisco
  EXECUTIVE Session
  2019-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: _______   Abstain:
  2019-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: _______   Abstain:
  14. Old/Unfinished Business
  15. New Business
  16. Public Comment (3 Minutes per)
  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: _______   Abstain:

Notice: There will be a closed social gathering with commissioners in attendance on 7/21

No transactional discussions or voting will take place

Agenda, July 11th meeting

Regular Meeting of the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission

Roxbury Recreation Office

72 Eyland Avenue, Succasunna, NJ 07876

THURSDAY, July 11, 2019

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.    

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

8. Public Comments on Agenda Items Only (Limited to 3 Minutes per Person)

9. Secretary’s Report

Review Agenda Items

a. 2019-XX RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission approves the minutes for January 9, 2019.   NOTE: see attached, - Tabled

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:

 

b. 2019-XX RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission approves the minutes for June 26, 2019.   NOTE: see attached, - Tabled

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

1. Bank Account Balance -  $
2. Donations - $0.00
3. Expenditures – None

2019-XX RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission approves Treasurer’s Report 

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:

11. Chairman’s Report-Update

• Review Management Consultants Report – Final Draft
• Provide update on DCA Report
• Update OPRA details – DCA data, Emails and Notification file (Roxbury and Mount Arlington).
• Provide update on Laracy Associates, LLC Consultant’s Report
• Discuss future steps
• Reminder – attendance to July 21 appreciation social
  12. Committee Reports – ALL REPORTS ARE FINALIZED-TOP LEVEL SUMMARY MODIFIED
  a. Data Collection – Chair Craig Heard
  b. Municipal Government – Chair Laurel Whitney
  c. Education – Chair Gene Paradiso  
  d. Finance/Administration – Chair Jerry Frisco  
  e. DPW / Utilities – Chair Paula Danchuk
  f. Police/Fire/EMS – Chair Larry Millus
  g. Personnel – Chair Vincent Reilly   
  h. Shared / Social Services – Chair Jerry Frisco
   
  2019-XX RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission approves the final payment to Management Consultants, as submitted by invoice
  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:

EXECUTIVE Session

2019-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: _______   Abstain:

2019-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: _______   Abstain:

14. Old/Unfinished Business

15. New Business

 

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: _______   Abstain:

Agenda *Special* Meeting June 26

Special Meeting of the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission

Roxbury Recreation Office

72 Eyland Avenue, Succasunna, NJ 07876

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

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.    

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

8. Public Comments on Agenda Items Only (Limited to 3 Minutes per Person)

9. Secretary’s Report

a. 2019-09 RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission approves the minutes for January 9, 2019.   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

1. Bank Account Balance -  $8,669.63 As of May 31, 2019
2. Donations - $0.00
3. Expenditures – None
   
   

2019-10 RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission approves Treasurer’s Report 

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:

 

2019-11 RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission approves acceptance of  donation(s) totaling $               . 

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:

11. Chairman’s Report-Update

• Review Management Consultants Report – Final Draft
• Provide update on DCA Report
• Engage Consultant to document tax savings from Consolidation
• Update OPRA details- Roxbury and Mount Arlington).
  12. Committee Reports – ALL REPORTS ARE FINALIZED-TOP LEVEL SUMMARY MODIFIED
  a. Data Collection – Chair Craig Heard
  b. Municipal Government – Chair Laurel Whitney
  c. Education – Chair Gene Paradiso  
  d. Finance/Administration – Chair Jerry Frisco  
  e. DPW / Utilities – Chair Paula Danchuk
  f. Police/Fire/EMS – Chair Larry Millus
  g. Personnel – Chair Vincent Reilly   
  h. Shared / Social Services – Chair Jerry Frisco
   
  2019-12 RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission approves the appointment of ______________________________________ as a Consultant, with the task of finalizing the financial results of Consolidation 
  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:

EXECUTIVE Session

2019-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: _______   Abstain:

2019-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: _______   Abstain:

14. Old/Unfinished Business

15. New Business

2019-13 RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission approves the re-scheduling of our Regular July to July 11

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:

 

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: _______   Abstain: