BOROUGH OF MOUNTAIN LAKES COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
7:30 p.m.
M I N U T E S
1. CALL TO ORDER; OPENING STATEMENT: This meeting is being held in compliance with
Public Law 1975, Chapter 231, Sections 4 and 13, as notice of this meeting and the agenda
thereof had been reported to The Citizen and the Morris County Daily Record on January 3, 2007
and posted in the municipal building.
2. ATTENDANCE AND FLAG SALUTE
All Council members were present.
Also in attendance were Borough Attorney Marty Murphy, Borough Manager Gary Webb and Borough Clerk Christina Whitaker.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Resolution R111-07
WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Mountain Lakes, County of Morris, State of New
Jersey finds it necessary to discuss matters relating to,
· Potential Litigation/Fred Kanter
· Release of Executive Session Minutes
WHEREAS, the Borough Council believes it to be in the best interest of the public to discuss such matters in closed session.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Mountain Lakes, that it shall enter Executive Session to discuss only those matters mentioned above; the results of which will be disclosed when the matters are resolved and upon vote of the Governing Body to release the minutes.
Motion by Councilman Shaw, second by Deputy Mayor Davis, to enter into Executive Session with all members in favor signifying by “Aye”. (7:35 p.m.)
Motion by Councilman Urankar, second by Councilwoman Wilson, to close the Executive Session and return to the public portion of the meeting with all members in favor signifying by “Aye”. (8 p.m.)
4. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Jackson reminded everyone that tomorrow was September 11th, the sixth anniversary of the terrorist attack on America. He asked Council and members of the public to take a few minutes to reflect and visit the 911 Memorial at Birchwood Lake.
Councilman Shaw presented the Mayor with a check mounted on a plaque given to the Borough from the Morris County Joint Insurance Fund in the amount of $926,238, which represented the savings the Borough received by being a member in the Fund
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Jackson explained the Council’s policy of limiting each speaker to 5 minutes and no yielding of time to another person.
Mayor Jackson read the following statement before opening the public comment portion of the meeting:
“Mr. Kanter has served a written notice of his intent to make a tort claim against the Borough of Mountain Lakes claiming that the Borough, its employees, and elected officials are engaged in conduct that he alleges is harassing. On the advice of counsel any questions directed to us at
this meeting by Mr. Kanter will be reviewed by our legal counsel; and if
appropriate, will be responded to in writing. It is our considered judgment this procedure will minimize disruption and protect the interest of the public.”
Fred Kanter – Hanover Road
Mr. Kanter asked the Council to change its policy and allow him an additional 10 minutes to speak.
Mr. Kanter reiterated his past claims regarding police enforcement measures. He also accused the Borough Attorney, Manager, and Clerk of failing to do their jobs properly.
Mr. Kanter objected to measures taken by the Recreation Director and Beach Director regarding non-resident use of the beaches.
6. ORDINANCES
15-07
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 237 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF MOUNTAIN LAKES TO PROVIDE FOR MANDATORY WATER CONNECTION AND AMENDING THE WATER CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS.
If adopted this ordinance shall take effect after publication and passage as provided by law.
Public Hearing
Mayor Jackson opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to be heard, Mayor Jackson closed the public hearing.
Introduced: August 27, 2007 Adopted:
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Council Member |
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2nd |
Yes |
No |
Abstain |
Absent |
By |
2nd |
Yes |
No |
Abstain |
Absent |
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Gormally |
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X |
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Emr |
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X |
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X |
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Shaw |
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X |
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X |
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Davis |
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X |
X |
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X |
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Wilson |
X |
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X |
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X |
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Urankar |
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X |
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X |
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Jackson |
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X |
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16-07
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 173 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF MOUNTAIN LAKES AND ESTABLISHING A RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR “SPECIAL USE” FACILITIES
Following introduction, the above ordinance will be published in
accordance with the law and a public hearing will be held on
September 24, 2007.
The ordinance is a duplicate of ordinance 14-07 adopted on July 5, 2007.
It was determined that the special meeting held on July 5, 2007 was not advertised properly. Mr. Murphy recommended the Council reintroduce the ordinance and hold another public hearing at the September 24th meeting.
Introduced: September 10, 2007 Adopted:
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Council Member |
By: |
2nd |
Yes |
No |
Abstain |
Absent |
By |
2nd |
Yes |
No |
Abstain |
Absent |
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Gormally |
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X |
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Emr |
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Shaw |
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X |
X |
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Davis |
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X |
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Wilson |
X |
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X |
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Urankar |
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X |
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Jackson |
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17-07
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 06-07 - THE SALARY, WAGE AND COMPENSATION OF THE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF MOUNTAIN LAKES, IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY.
Following introduction, the above ordinance will be published in accordance with the law and a public hearing will be held on September 24, 2007.
Introduced: September 10, 2007 Adopted:
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Council Member |
By: |
2nd |
Yes |
No |
Abstain |
Absent |
By |
2nd |
Yes |
No |
Abstain |
Absent |
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Gormally |
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X |
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Emr |
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X |
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Shaw |
X |
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X |
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Davis |
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X |
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Wilson |
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X |
X |
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Urankar |
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X |
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Jackson |
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18-07
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF MOUNTAIN LAKES (unauthorized drop-off of newspapers)
Following introduction, the above ordinance will be published in accordance with the law and a public hearing will be held on September 24, 2007.
The Council discussed how the ordinance would deal with the issue of enforcement.
Mayor Jackson said the registration method could be burdensome to the Clerk and the Borough.
Councilman Urankar said he thought it was a littering issue and the municipal ordinance addressing littering should be enforced in these cases.
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Council Member |
By: |
2nd |
Yes |
No |
Abstain |
Absent |
By |
2nd |
Yes |
No |
Abstain |
Absent |
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Gormally |
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X |
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Emr |
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X |
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Shaw |
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X |
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