Agenda: January 1, 2018 (R)
Township Council Reorganization Meeting
Time: 12:00 p.m.
- Call to Order
- Statement: Adequate notice of this reorganization meeting was provided to the public and the press on January 5, 2017, and was posted at the municipal building in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A.10:4-7.
- Salute to the Flag
- Roll Call
- Swearing in Council Member Jean Murphy
- Swearing in Council Member John Auberger
- Swearing in Council Member Mark Van Tassel
- Swearing in of Fire Department Chiefs and Assistants
- Outgoing Council President Comments
- Council President and Vice President Nominations & Selection
- Incoming Council President Comments
- Appointment of Municipal Attorney
- Resolution #18-01: Appointment of Municipal Attorney
- Mayor’s Comments
- Announcement of Mayor’s Appointments
- Consent Agenda (View Resolutions)
- Resolution #18-02: Designation of Official Newspaper for 2018
- Resolution #18-03: Designating Meeting Dates of the Township Council for the 2018 Calendar Year
- Resolution #18-04: Resolution to Adopt a Cash Management Plan-2018
- Resolution #18-05: Reauthorizing Petty Cash Funds for Calendar Year 2018
- Resolution #18-06: Establishing Interest Rates for Delinquent Property Taxes and Assessments
- Resolution #18-07: Authorizing the Municipal Tax Assessor and the Special Municipal Attorney to Defend the Township before the Sussex County Board of Taxation for Tax Appeals
- Resolution #18-08: Appointment of Public Agency Compliance Officer
- Resolution #18-09: Appointing Township Business Administrator as ADA Coordinator
- Resolution #18-10: Appointment of Municipal Court Judge
- Resolution #18-11: Authorizing Signatures on Township Checks Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-16
- Resolution #18-12: Appointments of Class Two Special Police Officers
- Resolution #18-13: Authorizing Award of Contract for Offsite Fuel between the Township of Vernon and Bob Baldwin Transportation, Inc.
- Resolution #18-14: Authorizing the Township of Vernon to Enter into an Agreement with Statewide Insurance Fund
- Resolution #18-15: Resolution Appointing Risk Management Consultant
- Resolution #18-16: Resolution Appointing Fund Commissioner
- Resolution #18-17: Authorizing Stipend for 2018 Transcription Services in the Amount Not to Exceed $3,000.00
- Resolution #18-18: Authorizing the Renewal Contract for 2018 Recording Secretary for the Land Use Board in the Amount Not to Exceed $2,000.00
- Resolution #18-19: Authorizing a Contract with Munidex to Maintain the Township’s Vital Statistic Software for 2018
- Resolution #18-20: Authorizing a Contract with Municipal Software, Inc. to Maintain the Township’s Accounting Software for 2018
- Resolution #18-21: Removing the Bills List from the Agenda
- Resolution #18-22: Authorizing the Award of Contract for Professional Services for Updating the Tax and Zoning Maps
- Resolution #18-23: Authorizing the Mayor to Offer an Incentive to Employees Who Enroll in an Alternate Health or Prescription Plan
- Resolution #18-24: Authorizing a Memorandum of Agreement with Signature Information Solutions for “Inquiry Only” Access to Certain Tax Collectors Tax and/or Utility Records Via Edmunds and Associates
- Resolution #18-25: Authorizing a Memorandum of Agreement with Accurate Abstracts for “Inquiry Only” Access to Certain Tax Collectors Tax and/or Utility Records Via Edmunds and Associates
- Resolution #18-26: Authorizing a Memorandum of Agreement with Valtech Research for “Inquiry Only” Access to Certain Tax Collectors Tax and/or Utility Records Via Edmunds and Associates
- Resolution #18-27: Authorizing a Memorandum of Agreement with Action Title Research for “Inquiry Only” Access to Certain Tax Collectors Tax and/or Utility Records Via Vital Communications
- Resolution #18-28: Authorizing a Memorandum of Agreement with Priority Search Services, LLC for “Inquiry Only” Access to Certain Tax Collectors Tax and/or Utility Records Via Edmunds and Associates
- Resolution #18-29: Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Vernon, County of Sussex, and State of New Jersey Appointing Deputy Custodians of Records
- Resolution #18-30: Refund Overpayment Due to State Tax Court Judgement (Crocker) Block 84.03 Lot 45 (2016)
- Resolution #18-31: Refund Overpayment Due to State Tax Court Judgement (Crocker) Block 84.03 Lot 45 (2015)
- Resolution #18-32: Awarding a Contract Utilizing MCCPC #46 to Atlantic Switch and Generator to Provide Semi-Annual Maintenance Service for Township-Owned Generators
- Resolution #18-33: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Shared Services Agreement with Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority (SCMUA) for the Provision of Certified Recycling Professional Services to Certify and Submit the 2016 Recycling Tonnage Report to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
- Resolution #18-34: Authorizing Alternative Public Defenders and Prosecutors
- Resolution #18-35: A Resolution Authorizing Non-Fair and Open Contract for Real Estate Auction Services to Max Spann Real Estate & Auction Co. to Conduct Auction & Sale of Real Property
- Resolution #18-36: Continuation of the Beautification Committee
- Resolution #18-37: Continuation of the Greenway Action Advisory Committee
- Resolution #18-38: Continuation of the Arts Advisory Committee
- Resolution #18-39: Continuation of the Economic Development Committee
- Resolution #18-40: Approving Active Volunteer Fireman for Membership in the New Jersey State Firemen’s Association (Schamble)
- Resolution #18-41: Approving Active Volunteer Fireman for Membership in the New Jersey State Firemen’s Association (Eubanks)
- Resolution #18-42: Approving Active Volunteer Fireman for Membership in the New Jersey State Firemen’s Association (Wyer)
- Resolution #18-43: Appointment of Members to Vernon Township Municipal Utilities Authority
- Resolution #18-44: Appointment of Members to Municipal Land Use Board
- Resolution #18-45: Authorizing Professional Services Contract with Edmunds and Associates in the Amount Not to Exceed $3,405.00
- Resolution #18-46: Authorizing the Award of Contract with Goldtype Business Machines to Maintain and Service the Township’s Police Department NJDMV/NCIC/ATS License System Connection at the Police Department for 2018
- Resolution #18-47: Authorizing the Award of Contract with Watchguard to Maintain and Service the Township’s Police Department Employee Body Camera System at the Police Department for 2018
- Resolution #18-48: Authorizing the Award of Contract with Atlas Business Solutions to Maintain and Service the Township’s Police Department Employee Scheduling System at the Police Department for 2018
- Resolution #18-49: Authorizing the Award of Contract with KML Technology to Maintain and Service the Township’s Police Department 911 Primary Source Answering Point System at the Police Department for 2018
- Resolution #18-50: Authorizing the Award of Contract with Lawsoft to Maintain and Service the Township’s Police Department Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System at the Police Department for 2018
- Resolution #18-51: Authorizing the Award of Contract with LJ Security to Maintain and Service the Township’s Police Department Pole Barn Security System at the Municipal Building for 2018
- Resolution #18-52: Authorizing the Award of Contract with Porter Lee to Maintain and Service the Township’s Police Department Property and Evidence System at the Police Department for 2018
- Resolution #18-53: Authorizing the Award of Contract with PowerDMS to Maintain and Service the Township’s Police Department Internal Messaging and Documentation System at the Police Department for 2018
- Resolution #18-54: Authorizing the Award of Contract for 2018 Alternate Court Attendant for the Municipal Court in the Amount Not to Exceed $500.00
- Resolution #18-55: Authorizing the Award of a Contract for 2018 Between the Township of Vernon and Spatial Data Logic for Geologic Software Support in the Amount of $13,000.00
- Resolution #18-56: Authorizing Contract with Microsystems-NJ, LLC, for the Year 2018 in the Amount Not to Exceed $3,000.00
- Resolution #18-57: Authorizing the Renewal of Contract for Maintaining Township Website
- Resolution #18-58: Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Interlocal Service Agreement with the Vernon Township Municipal Utilities Authority for the Services of a Chief Financial Officer
- Resolution #18-59: Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Interlocal Service Agreement with the Vernon Township Municipal Utilities Authority for Administrative Services
- Resolution #18-60: Resolution Authorizing Interlocal Services Agreement for the Services of the Department of Public Works
- Resolution #18-61: Resolution Authorizing Agreement with the Vernon Police Athletic League to Administer and Run Recreation Programs
- Resolution #18-62: Authorizing Subscription for Web-Based Form Solution with SeamlessGov in the Amount Not to Exceed $7,275.00
- Resolution #18-63: Authorizing the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to Sign an Agreement with the County of Sussex for Nutrition Site Premises for Senior Citizens
- Resolutions Requiring Separate Action
- Resolution #18-64: Adoption of 2018 Temporary Municipal Budget
- Resolution #18-65: 2018 Salary for Non-Union Full Time Employee (Business Administrator)
- Resolution #18-66: Authorizing the Award of Contract for Professional Services
- Resolution #18-67: Authorizing the Award of Contract for Professional Services for Qualified Purchasing Agent
- Resolution #18-68: Authorizing the Award of Contract for Professional Services for Appeal, Appraisal and Consulting Services
- Resolution #18-69: 2018 Salary for Non-Union Full Time Employee (Animal Control Officer)
- Resolution #18-70: Authorizing the Award of Contract for Professional Services (Special Counsel)
- Appointments
- Fire Chiefs
- Vernon Fire Dept.: Chief Ron Krystofik
- Vernon Fire Dept.: Assistant Chief Jason Alba
- McAfee Fire Dept.: Chief Ken Clark
- McAfee Fire Dept.: Assistant Chief Dan Gross
- Highland Lakes Fire Dept.: Chief Chris Herring
- Highland Lakes Fire Dept.: Assistant Chief Tom Ferry
- Pochuck Valley Fire Dept.: Chief Tom Van Leuven
- Pochuck Valley Fire Dept.: Assistant Chief John Cosh
- Vernon Township Ambulance Squad 2018 Officers
- Chief: Peggy Warnett
- Assistant Chief: TBA
- Mountain Lt.: Linda Alzate
- Valley Lt.: Alyse Watson
- President: Mike Emmerich
- Vice President: Carol Monzo
- Treasurer: Andrea Cocula
- Secretary: TBA
- Special Police Officer Appointments (Class 1)
- Kurt Reinhardt
- Michael Sauer
- James Vette
- Douglas Vince
- Emergency Management Coordinator
- Ken Clark
- Public Comments
- Council Comments
- Council President Comments
- Adjournment