MEETING
OF:
WORKSHOP MEETING
DATE OF
MEETING:
APRIL 7, 2009
TIME OF
MEETING:
7PM
PAGE
NO.
1
The Workshop Meeting of the Butler Mayor and Council was opened by Mayor
Joseph Heywang who indicated that the meeting was being held in compliance with
the Open Public Meetings Act having been duly advertised and
posted.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilman Stephen Regis, Councilman
Robert Fox, Council President Robert Alviene, and Councilwoman Judy Woop.
EXCUSED: Councilman Raymond
Verdonik
ABSENT: None
1. REVIEW OF 2009
BUDGET
The budget was reviewed and several questions were answered. Councilman
Fox would like one more finance meeting before the
introduction.
Introduction will take place at April 17, 2009
meeting.
2. REQUEST FROM CHIEF CARD – CHAPTER 65 ALARM
SYSTEMS
The ordinance needs to be reviewed and amended.
3. REQUEST FROM CHIEF EARL DEAN – WETDOWN FOR NEW
FIRE TRUCK
Approval was granted for August 15, 2009.
4. LETTER FROM KINNELON RE: 1150 ROUTE 23N –
WATER/SEWER
Mr. Jay Patel requested permission from Kinnelon to hook into the Butler water and sewer
system. A letter was received, by him, from John Whitehead, Supt. of
Public Works, Kinnelon suggesting that he see the availability for connection
from Bed, Bath & Beyond. The Governing body denied the connections
based on information provided from Ed Becker, Water Dept. Supt. and Borough
Administrator Jim Lampmann.
5. NEW MEMBER FIRE DEPARTMENT – KINNEY HOSE –
ALLISON SLIKER
Approved.
R2009-40 AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT UNDER STATE
CONTRACT JEEP GRAND CHEROKK LAREDO 4X4 FOR THE ELECTRIC
UTILILTY
Moved:
Fox
Second: Elliott
Voted Aye: Regis, Fox, Alviene, Woop,
Elliott
Voted Nay: None
R2009-40 adopted.
R2009-41 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAREY AVE LOOP WATER
MAIN REPLACEMENT
Moved:
Fox
Second: Alviene
Voted Aye: Regis, Fox, Alviene, Woop,
Elliott
Voted Nay: None
R2009-41 adopted.
A letter was received from Chief Card regarding parking
on Valley
Road. The police will review the parking
situation further and notify the Governing Body if they feel parking regulations
should be amended.
The Clothing Bin applications were reviewed by Borough
Clerk Carol Ashley and Borough
Attorney Robert Oostdyk. A resolution will be presented for approval at
the April Council Meeting.
Borough Administrator, Jim Lampmann, notify the
Governing Body that a 55 gallon drum was found behind the houses on Arch St. The
NJDEP is present investigating the situation.
Mayor Heywang informed the Council of the 2009 Clean
Communities entitlement which is $9,172.68.
OPEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION
No comments.
Motion to go into Executive session for potential
litigation: Fox
Second: Regis
All in favor.
Meeting reopened.
Adjournment:
8:20PM
Adopted:
MAYOR JOSEPH P. HEYWANG
Attest:
Carol M. Ashley, RMC/CMC
Municipal Clerk
Dated: