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TOWNSHIP OF MAHWAH
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2004

The meeting was called to order at 10:36PM by Council President Richter immediately following the Work Session Meeting.

Present: Councilmembers Alderisio, DiGiulio, Kelly, Paton, Richter and Roth
Absent: Councilmember Calandrillo

Also present were the Business Administrator Brian Campion, Township Attorney Menelaos Toskos, and Deputy Municipal Clerk Mary C. Ross

APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS
On a motion by Roth, seconded by Kelly, the Bills and Claims, previously signed, totaling $310,966.07 were approved. Roll call vote: Alderisio, yes; Calandrillo, absent; DiGiulio, yes; Kelly, yes; Paton, yes; Roth, yes; Richter, yes. All in favor. Motion carried. A list of Bills and Claims is on file in the Municipal Clerk’s Office.

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
On a motion by Paton, seconded by DiGiulio, the Public Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2004, were approved. Roll call vote: Alderisio, yes; Calandrillo, absent; DiGiulio, yes; Kelly, yes; Paton, yes; Roth, yes; Richter, yes. All in favor. Motion carried.

On a motion by Paton, seconded by DiGiulio, the Public Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2004, were approved. Roll call vote: Alderisio, yes; Calandrillo, absent; DiGiulio, yes; Kelly, yes; Paton, yes; Roth, yes; Richter, yes. All in favor. Motion carried.

On a motion by Paton, seconded by Roth, the Public Meeting Minutes of August 26, 2004, were approved. Roll call vote: Alderisio, yes; Calandrillo, absent; DiGiulio, yes; Kelly, yes; Paton, yes; Roth, yes; Richter, yes. All in favor. Motion carried.

On a motion by Roth, seconded by Alderisio, the Public Meeting Minutes of September 30, 2004, were approved. Roll call vote: Alderisio, yes; Calandrillo, absent; DiGiulio, yes; Kelly, abstain; Paton, abstain; Roth, yes; Richter, yes. All in favor. Motion carried.

On a motion by Roth, seconded by Alderisio, the Public Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2004, were approved. Roll call vote: Alderisio, yes; Calandrillo, absent; DiGiulio, yes; Kelly, yes; Paton, yes; Roth, yes; Richter, yes. All in favor. Motion carried.

REPORT OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL AND MUNICIPAL CLERK
DiGiulio stated the Beautification Committee will be meeting on January 10, 2005.

Public Meeting Minutes
December 16, 2004
Page 2

REPORT OF THE MAYOR AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
The Business Administrator stated that the Governor announced the Department of Transportation Grants including $135,000.00 for the Township to continue the paving of MacArthur Boulevard.

PUBLIC PORTION
On a motion by Roth, seconded by Alderisio, the meeting was open to the public at 10:56PM. All in favor. Motion carried.

Mr. Allan Kidd of 111 Miller Road mentioned the bags of dog waste left along Sargent Court, and that he was very upset to hear this is happening. Mr. Kidd cited it spreads germs, etcetera and that Mr. John Lane should pick the bags of dog waste up and put them in a bucket and dispose of them. This is a Property Maintenance Issue.

Mr. Kidd stated in regards to the Seized Drug Funds that Council should use some of this money for Defense Work imposed on the Police Department by Police Chief Batelli.

On a motion by Roth, seconded by Kelly, the meeting was closed to the public at 11:00PM. All in favor. Motion carried.

CONSENT AGENDA
Resolutions #198-04A through #208-04A were approved under the Consent Agenda. Resolutions are attached to and made part of these Meeting Minutes.

RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #209-04A and 210-04A were removed from the Consent Agenda and voted on individually. Resolutions are attached to and made part of these Meeting Minutes.

REPORTS OF SUBCOMMITTEES
Roth stated the Business Long Term Planning Finance Committee stated the Township is about to review their Banking Organization Affiliations and a report from the Chief Financial Officer is forthcoming with suggestions for new Township Banking Affiliations.

Paton stated he was advised by Council that a Contract Negotiation Ordinance and information are forthcoming. Paton wished all a Happy Christmas and New Year.

Kelly wished all a Happy Holiday Season. Council as a whole concurred. Richter added her best wishes for our Troops, and those hospitalized and forgotten.

Public Meeting Minutes
December 16, 2004
Page 3

PUBLIC PORTION
On a motion by Paton, seconded by Roth, the meeting was open to the public at 11:10PM. All in favor. Motion carried.

On a motion by Roth, seconded by Kelly, the meeting was closed to the public at 11:11PM. All in favor. Motion carried.

On a motion by Roth, seconded by Kelly, the meeting was adjourned at 11:12PM. All in favor. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Kathrine G. Coletta, RMC/CMC
Municipal Clerk

KGC/mcr

Township of Mahwah, NJ