June 4, 2021 Meeting (Postponed from 6/1/2021

STILLWATER TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING

June 4, 2021  – Regular Meeting

A REGULAR MEETING of the Stillwater Township Committee was called to order by Mayor Chammings at 4:00 p.m. noting the meeting date was moved from June 1, 2021 and was sent, time and place to the New Jersey Herald and posted at the Town Hall on the official Stillwater Township website and Facebook page and advised those present that this meeting was being held in compliance with provisions of P.L. 1975, Chapter 231, Sections 4 & 13. Mayor Chammings added the meeting was being held virtually on Zoom and this meeting was also advertised with the link in the New Jersey Herald, the Stillwater Township website (www.stillwatertownshipnj.com) on the Stillwater Township Face Book page. PRESENT: Committeewoman Rumsey, Deputy Mayor Scott, Mayor Chammings, Municipal Clerk Lynda Knott and Attorney Angelo Bolcato ABSENT: Committeeman Fisher

Roll Call was taken and the flag was saluted.

Mayor Chammings called for nominations to fill the seat of William Morrison. Mr. Scott nominated Mr. Paul Barta, seconded by Mrs. Rumsey. Mayor Chammings called for additional nominations. There were no other nominations so nominations were closed. Roll Call Vote: Mrs. Rumsey, yes, Mr. Scott, yes, Mr. Fisher yes, Mayor Chammings, yes.

RESOLUTION 2021-081 RESOLUTION APPOINTING SUCCESSOR TO THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, William Morrison filed a written resignation with the Township Clerk for his position as Committee Member for the Township of Stillwater effective May 4, 2021; and

WHEREAS, the term of this position does not expire until December 31, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Morrison’s successor on the Stillwater Township Committee must be appointed in accordance with the Municipal Vacancy Law, N.J.S.A. 40A-16-1 et seq.; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Morrison was elected as a Republican; and

WHEREAS, the Municipal Vacancy Law requires that the Stillwater Township Republican Municipal County Committee shall present to the Township Committee three (3) names for the selection of a successor to fill the vacancy; and

WHEREAS, on May 18, 2021, the Stillwater Township Republican Municipal County Committee submitted three (3) names to the Township Committee to fill the vacancy; and

WHEREAS, said person will serve until a person to fill the unexpired term is elected in the next general election, and is qualified; and

WHEREAS, the Township Committee has considered all three candidates; and

WHEREAS, the Township Committee is desirous of deciding on one of those candidates;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Stillwater, in the County of Sussex, State of New Jersey, that the Mayor and Committee does hereby select Paul Barta as successor to the position on the Township Committee formerly held by William Morrison and he/she shall serve until a successor is elected in the next general election, and qualified to serve.

This Resolution shall take effect immediately.

A copy of this Resolution shall be placed on file with the Clerk of the Township.

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase in this resolution is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this resolution.

A motion was made by Mr. Scott to adopt the Resolution 2021-081 seconded by Mrs. Rumsey. Roll Call Vote: Mrs. Rumsey, yes, Mr. Scott, yes, Mr. Fisher yes, Mayor Chammings, yes.

Mr. Paul Barta was sworn in by Municipal Clerk Lynda Knott and then joined the Township Committee at the dais.

Mr. Scott reported Mr. Barta would be replacing him as Class III Member of the Planning Board. Mr. Barta is already a Planning Board member and only his class with change. This change will create an vacancy on board.

MINUTES: May 18, 2021 Regular and Executive Session Minutes

A motion was made by Mr. Scott to adopt the regular and executive minutes of May 18, 2021, seconded by Mr. Fisher. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Barta, abstained, Mrs. Rumsey, yes, Mr. Scott, yes, Mayor Chammings, yes.

BILLS LIST #8: $238,241.37

RESOLUTION 2021-082 Authorizing Payment of Bills

WHEREAS, the Chief Finance Officer has certified that funds are available in the proper account; and

WHEREAS, the Chief Finance Officer has approved payment upon certification from the Township Department Heads that the goods and/or services have been rendered to the Township;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Stillwater that the current bill lists, dated June 4, 2021 and on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Chief Finance Officer and approved by the Chief Finance Officer for payment, be paid.

A motion was made by Mr. Scott to adopt the Resolution 2021-082, seconded by Mrs. Rumsey. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Barta, yes, Mrs. Rumsey, yes, Mr. Scott, yes, Mayor Chammings, yes.

ORDINANCE 2021-05 BOND ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,376,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $767,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP, FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS OR
PURPOSES AUTHORIZED TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP OF STILLWATER, IN THE COUNTY OF SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY.

Mayor Chammings asked to make a statement prior to any discussion. Mayor Chammings discussed that the fire department had put together a five-year comprehensive plan and the closing of Swartswood Fire Department and losing two of their vehicles to other municipalities may have had impact on that comprehensive plan. Mayor Chammings gave a detailed history of the time period from the 2020 budget meeting where Mr. Morrison had said to Chief Sugar he should replace two trucks for one now instead of waiting until 2023 through the vehicle presentation by the fire department. Mayor Chammings said on April 20, 2021 the township committee had voted to finally adopt Ordinance 2021-05 which included the proposed fire truck and other items such as DPW equipment and road projects. The only reason the ordinance was on the agenda now is to correct an administrative procedural error. Since being informed of the error and the need to revote the ordinance Mayor Chammings spoke to Mr. Barta who had concerns for voting without knowing facts about what the ordinance included. Mayor Chammings feels Mr. Barta should be given all relevant documents, minutes, meeting tapes etc. and speak to individuals involved in the decision making before voting

Mayor Chammings wanted to say on record that she tried to meet with Mr. Fisher before the last meeting and did not hear back from him. Mayor Chammings said the clerk received a text from Mr. Fisher informing he would not be able to make the meeting that evening, Mayor Chammings texted Mr. Fisher today asking what time he could be here and they would hold the meeting until then. Mr. Fisher texted Mayor Chammings back ten minutes before the meeting to say go ahead without me. I cannot make it.

Mayor Chammings said at this time she would like to make a motion to table Ordinance 2021-05 to the next Township Committee meeting, seconded by Mr. Barta. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Barta, yes, Mrs. Rumsey, yes, Mr. Scott, yes, Mayor Chammings, yes.

Mr. Scott said the next scheduled Township Committee Meeting is June 15, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Scott said he would like to move the meeting from June 15^th to June 22, 2021 to allow Mr. Barta time to review the materials for Bond Ordinance 2021-05 and it also interferes with graduation and he would like to make sure all could attend. A motion was made by Mr. Scott to move the next Township Committee meeting to June 22, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., seconded by Mrs. Rumsey. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Barta, yes, Mrs. Rumsey, yes, Mr. Scott, yes, Mayor Chammings, yes.

AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA Meetings with County Engineers and Climate Energy Grant will be added to discussions.

OPEN PUBLIC SESSION:

Seeing no one from the public who wished to speak this portion of the meeting was closed.

OLD BUSINESS:
DISCUSSION ITEMS:

Update on 992 Fairview Lake road (block 2401 Lot 37) Mayor Chammings reported she spoke with a local LSRP and they felt all the boxes of documents held by the State would be useful to bring 992 Fairview Lake Road into compliance by the DEP. Mayor Chammings said the township will have to get quotes for LSRPs and it is helpful to have discussed the property with several LSRPs.

NEW BUSINESS:

RESOLUTION 2021-083 RESOLUTION URGING THE LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR TO ENACT A LAW BANNING SINGLE USE PLASTIC AND PAPER BAGS

Mr. Scott said he would like to table this resolution to do more investigation because he has been hearing pros and cons.

A motion was made by Mr. Scott to table Resolution 2021-083, seconded by Mrs. Rumsey. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Barta, yes, Mrs. Rumsey, yes, Mr. Scott, yes, Mayor Chammings, yes.

DISCUSSION ITEMS:

Town Hall Re-opening: Mayor Chammings noted the Town Hall re-opened this week and the only question remaining is masks? Mr. Scott and Mrs. Rumsey are in favor of a voluntary mask policy and after discussion there will be a voluntary mask policy.

Mr. Rumsey said at the last meeting when the COVID policy was rescinded it also eliminated the 20% remote work time the employees have had since returning to town hall in May of 2020. Mrs. Rumsey said she met with the town hall employees and they would really appreciate being allowed to continue the remote work time though the summer. Mrs. Rumsey feels the employees work hard, get their work done and deserve to have the remote time this summer. Mrs. Rumsey said town hall is always covered and the remote time has worked well for all.

A motion was made by Mrs. Rumsey to allow the Town Hall employees to continue to work 20% remotely until September 7, 2021, seconded by Mr. Scott. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Barta, yes, Mrs. Rumsey, yes, Mr. Scott, yes, Mayor Chammings, yes.

Kittatinny Youth Football light request: Mr. Scott reported the Kittatinny Youth Football would like to having temporary lighting until 8:00 p.m. from the end of October through November (approximately six weeks). Mr. Bolcato said he was directed to amend and existing ordinance but there was no existing ordinance so will draft an Ordinance for the township committee to review. Mayor Chammings also asked the Recreation Commission to provide a letter of support for the lighting to the Township Committee.

DPW Contract Negotiations: Mr. Scott reported he and Mr. Fisher had their first 2022-2024 DPW Collective Bargaining Agreement meeting.

Climate/Energy Grant: Mr. Rumsey reported she and the clerk had a zoom meeting with Sustainable Jersey and the Environmental Defense Fund’s Energy Grant Intern and went over what information the township needs to submit to allow the Intern to see what upgrade programs Stillwater will be eligible for windows, doors, lighting, etc.

Sussex County Engineering: Mayor Chammings and Mrs. Rumsey met with the County Engineers at two locations in town where cross walks were requested. The County is hoping to have the cross walk from the community center to Stillwater Park before summer camp begins this August. The other cross walk will be on the other side of town near Garrison’s General Store. Mayor Chammings felt the meeting was very productive and Mrs. Rumsey agreed.

OPEN PUBLIC SESSION

Mr. and Mrs. Tuohy, former owners of 947A Old School House Road, who now reside at 3407 Hemlock Farms, Lords Valley, PA, asked about the complaints against them made by former neighbors and where they stand. Mayor Chammings said she has seen the proof the Tuohy’s have from their planning board application and knows they followed all procedures requested. Mrs. Rumsey thanked the Tuohys for their e-mail and their story was so different than what was presented by former neighbors and she supports the Tuohys and is sorry for what they have endured. Mr. and Mrs. Tuohy thanked the governing body and said if they had any further questions to please contact them.

Ms. Kathleen Marshall, 1015 County Road 619, voiced her concerns regarding a F___ Biden sign on a resident’s home. Mrs. Marshall feels this should be considered hate speech and not be allowed to be seen by anyone but especially children. The Township Committee agrees the flag is in poor taste but are not sure if this matter is something they control. The flag may be protected under the first amendment for free speech. Mr. Bolcato will do some research for the governing body on what if anything can be done. Mayor Chammings also asked the Clerk to see if any other municipalities have adopted a hate speech resolution.

ATTORNEY’S REPORT – Mr. Bolcato welcomed Mr. Barta on his appointment to the Township Committee.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: 6:30 p.m. held in Town Hall

After the reading of the following Resolution to enter into Executive Session, a motion was made by Mr. Scott, seconded by Mr. Barta and carried by roll call vote to adopt the resolution permitting the Committee to go into Executive Session at 5:30 p.m.

WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting under certain circumstances; and

WHEREAS, this public body is of the opinion that such circumstances presently exist.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Stillwater, in the County of Sussex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. The public shall be excluded from that portion of this meeting.

2. The general nature of the subject matter to be discussed is as follows: Personnel

3. As nearly as can now be ascertained, the matter or matters to be discussed at this time will be disclosed to the public when such matters are resolved.

By a motion was made by Mr. Scott, seconded by Mrs. Rumsey to conclude Executive Session at 6:40p.m., unanimously carried by voice vote.

There being no further business to attend to, a motion was made by Mr. Scott, seconded by Mr. Barta to conclude the meeting at 06:41 p.m., unanimously carried by roll call vote.

Respectfully submitted,

Lynda Knott, Township Clerk

resently exist.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Stillwater, in the County of Sussex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. The public shall be excluded from that portion of this meeting.

2. The general nature of the subject matter to be discussed is as follows: Personnel, Litigation/Potential Litigation and Attorney-Client

3. As nearly as can now be ascertained, the matter or matters to be discussed at this time will be disclosed to the public when such matters are resolved.

By a motion was made by Mrs. Rumsey, seconded by Mr. Scott to conclude Executive Session at 7:05p.m., unanimously carried by voice vote.

Roll Call was taken and the flag was saluted.

MINUTES: June 4, 2021 Regular and Executive Session Minutes

A motion was made by Mrs. Rumsey to adopt the regular and executive minutes of June 4, 2021, seconded by Mr. Barta. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Barta, yes, Mrs. Rumsey, yes, Mr. Scott, yes, Mr. Fisher abstained, Mayor Chammings, yes.

 

REPORTS: DPW Report of May 2021

Building Department Report of May 2021

Registrar’s Report of May 2021

Recreation Commission Report of May 2021

Sussex County Board of Health Report May 2021

Convenience Center Report of May 2021

Fire Department Report Year-To-Date

A motion was made by Mr. Scott to adopt the reports as presented, seconded by Mrs. Rumsey. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Barta, yes, Mrs. Rumsey, yes, Mr. Scott, yes, Mr. Fisher yes, Mayor Chammings, yes.

BILLS LIST #10: $702,034.36

RESOLUTION 2021-084 Authorizing Payment of Bills

WHEREAS, the Chief Finance Officer has certified that funds are available in the proper

account; and

WHEREAS, the Chief Finance Officer has approved payment upon certification from

the Township Department Heads that the goods and/or services have been rendered to the

Township;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Stillwater that the current bill lists, dated June 22, 2021 and on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Chief Finance Officer and approved by the Chief Finance Officer for payment, be paid.

A motion was made by Mr. Scott to adopt the Resolution 2021-084, seconded by Mrs. Rumsey. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Barta, yes, Mrs. Rumsey, yes, Mr. Scott, yes, Mr. Fisher yes, Mayor Chammings, yes.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Mr. Scott reported

Mr. Fisher had no update on the Crandon Lakes potential access road.

Mr. Barta had no report because the Planning Board Meeting was cancelled.

Mrs. Rumsey said the Stillwater Board of Education had a very short meeting to hire a part-time employee.

Mrs. Rumsey read the Fire Department Report in Chief Sugars absence:

Good Afternoon Stillwater Township Committee, 

I would like to apologize for my absence as this is the first Township Committee meeting I have to miss since I became Chief of the Department.  I unfortunately have to work at 7pm tomorrow night as I did not anticipate the change in date for this meeting.  As of 1353 hours Monday June 21st Stillwater Fire and EMS has been dispatched to 200 EMS calls and 82 Fire calls year to date.  Ambulance 42-53 went in for service and had some minor air leaks repaired and the two main batteries replaced which were under warranty.  All apparatus is currently in service.  We have our Golf Outing coming up this Friday and our annual roadside fund drive coming up next month.  I would like to Congratulate Committeeman Paul Barta on to the Township Committee and look forward to working well with him and the entire Committee going forward as we have in the past.  If you have any questions, please reach out to me and have a great meeting.

Mrs. Rumsey reported the Community Center is very active with scout meetings, PTA meetings, dinner dances etc.

Mrs. Rumsey said the public safety meetings will resume now and will be touching base with CERT Coordinator Marcia Brandley to schedule.

Mayor Chammings reported LACE vaccine site noting Marsha Bradley volunteered for 127 hours!! Mayor Chammings reported the Governor’s Executive Orders that all students have in person learning starting in September – no exceptions. Students who cannot attend school will have to be home schooled. The Governor has also lifted the outdoor mask mandate and Mayor Chammings would like to discuss whether the DPW or Recycling Center employees still have to wear masks since they work outside.

Mayor Chammings said the OEM Mitigation Plan is almost complete and asked the clerk to have the Annex signed by the municipal engineer when he is in town tomorrow. Mayor Chammings also reported she has been working on FEMA reimbursements for the Isaias and Orlena storms and thanks Sussex County Deputy Coordinator in the office of Emergency Management Steven Sugar for his help with completing the Plan.

Mayor Chammings also reported she attended the Court of Honor for Eagle Scout Jack Ericson. Jack Ericson’s Eagle Scout project was the lacrosse rebounding wall in Veterans Memorial Park. Mayor Chammings would like to have a proclamation to present to Jack in June or July.

AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA None

OPEN PUBLIC SESSION:

Alicia Gardner, Recreation Commission Secretary and Member, reported fellow Recreation Commission Member Tara Tosti will be providing the township with a quote from her employer for camera for the community center.

Kathy Draghi, 1016 County Route 619 asked when will the boards be meeting in person at town hall. Mayor Chammings said the Environmental Commission had discussed meeting in person. Some were hesitant and so they participated via Zoom. Mayor Chammings was in Town Hall for those who wished to participate in person and she had one member who came down. Mayor Chammings said she and Mr. Scott will address the subject at the Planning Board meeting tomorrow and suggested Mrs. Draghi bring it up at the Zoning Board of Adjustment Board meeting.

Seeing no one from the public who wished to speak this portion of the meeting was closed.

OLD BUSINESS:
DISCUSSION ITEMS:

Update on 992 Fairview Lake road (block 2401 Lot 37) Mayor Chammings reported she spoke with Cheryl Kraus from Congressman Josh Gottheimer’s office received some paperwork from the DEP for this property. Mayor Chammings asked Ms. Kraus to follow through with the DEP’s abatement of the lien of the property. Mayor Chammings also noted Kathy Wunder found some information in an old Environmental Commission folder from 1992.

NEW BUSINESS:

RESOLUTION 2021-076 AUTHORIZING REFUND OF RECREATION COMMISSION
STILLWATER DAY VENDOR FEE

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that the following individual has paid Stillwater Day vendor fees to participate in Stillwater Day; and

WHEREAS, the Recreation Commission voted to cancel Stillwater Day 2021;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of Stillwater Township that a refund be issued in the amount of $25.00.

Name & Address Funding Amount

Shaun Garber Recreation Fees $25.00

950 Millbrook Road

Newton, NJ 07860

A motion was made by Mrs. Rumsey to adopt the Resolution 2021-076, seconded by Mr. Fisher. Roll Call Vote: Mrs. Rumsey, yes, Mr. Scott, yes, Mr. Fisher yes, Mayor Chammings, yes.

RESOLUTION 2021-077 Mayor’s Acceptance of the Resignation of Kathryn Wunder as Full-Time Principle Clerk Typist with Committee concurrence

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Stillwater they do hereby concur with the Mayor’s acceptance of the resignation of Kathryn Wunder as Principal Clerk Typist effective July 31, 2021.

A motion was made by Mr. Fisher to adopt the Resolution 2021-077 with regrets and best wishes, seconded by Mrs. Rumsey. Roll Call Vote: Mrs. Rumsey, yes, Mr. Scott, yes, Mr. Fisher yes, Mayor Chammings, yes.

RESOLUTION 2021-078 Mayor’s Acceptance of the Resignation of William Morrison as Township Committee Member with Committee concurrence

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Stillwater they do hereby concur with the Mayor’s acceptance of the resignation of William Morrison as Township Committee Member effective May 4, 2021.

A motion was made by Mr. Fisher to adopt the Resolution 2021-078, seconded by Mr. Scott. Roll Call Vote: Mrs. Rumsey, yes, Mr. Scott, yes, Mr. Fisher yes, Mayor Chammings, yes.

RESOLUTION 2021-079 Mayor’s Appointment of Thomas Dixon as Part-Time Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer with Committee Concurrence

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of
Stillwater they do hereby concur with the Mayor’s appointment of the of Thomas Dixon
as part-time Zoning Officer/Code Enforcement Official for 10 hours per week at the rate of $40 per
hour effective June 8, 2021.

Mayor Chammings noted Mr. Dixon’s office hours will be Tuesday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Wednesday 8:30 to noon.

A motion was made by Mrs. Rumsey to adopt the Resolution 2021-079, seconded by Mr. Scott. Roll Call Vote: Mrs. Rumsey, yes, Mr. Scott, yes, Mr. Fisher abstained, Mayor Chammings, yes.

Mr. Fisher said his abstention vote was because he was not in attendance during Mr. Dixon’s interview.

RESOLUTION 2021-080 Authorizing the Township of Stillwater to enter into an Ambulance Sharing Agreement with Fredon Township

WHEREAS, the Stillwater Area Volunteer Fire Company has requested that the Township, as a convenience to members of the emergency services tripod, should consider allowing Stillwater Township and Fredon Township to borrow certain ambulances from each other for the purposes of municipal operations; and

WHEREAS, the Township Committee has agreed the agreement will be beneficial for both municipalities; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stillwater Township Committee that the Township is hereby authorized to enter into an ambulance sharing Agreement with Fredon Township.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Township Clerk are authorized to sign the required documents and agreements.

This Resolution shall be effective immediately.

A motion was made by Mr. Scott to adopt the Resolution 2021-080, seconded by Mrs. Rumsey. Roll Call Vote: Mrs. Rumsey, yes, Mr. Scott, yes, Mr. Fisher, no, Mayor Chammings, yes.

Mr. Fisher said he voted no because he feels township vehicles are too expensive to lend.

DISCUSSION ITEMS:

June 1, 2021 Meeting: Mayor Chammings said she feels there is a lot of business to attend to in June and waiting for the 15^th for a meeting could create problems that would have to wait until mid-July to address. Mayor Chammings noted the township committee needs to interview candidates for receptionist and also respond to the Stillwater Republican County Committee’s recommendations and the three names given to them to replace Mr. Morrison.

A motion was made by Mrs. Rumsey to schedule a regular meeting for June 1, 2021, seconded by Mr. Scott. Roll Call Vote: Mrs. Rumsey, yes, Mr. Scott, yes, Mr. Fisher, no, Mayor Chammings, yes.

Town Hall Re-opening: Mrs. Rumsey expressed her desire for town hall to reopen on June 1, 2021 to the public. Mrs. Rumsey noted masks will be worn and the reception door should remain closed so the public does not enter the office areas of town hall. Mr. Scott also believes June 1^st is a good time to reopen and seconds Mrs. Rumsey’s motion. Mayor Chammings said she hoped to have this conversation at the June 1^st meeting in order to review and modify the Return to Work Policy which was adopted and made part of the employee handbook. Mayor Chammings wanted to say for the record she feels the employees worked diligently at home during COVID and feels they did a phenomenal job. Mr. Bolcato noted this would give the Township Committee the opportunity to remove what sections of the policy they want rescinded and be able to keep other parts. Mrs. Rumsey said the entire Return to Work policy should be rescinded. Mayor Chammings said that would mean no employee could do remote work and she hoped to have the full-time employees keep their one remote day through the summer. Mr. Fisher said two of the full-time employees have their own offices and the other has a large area. Mayor Chammings noted they all share common areas and the copier, fax machine etc. and restated her desire to see the remote day continue through the summer. Mr. Scott called for a vote.

A motion was made by Mrs. Rumsey to adopt the re-open Town Hall to the public on June 1, 2021 and rescind the COVID Return to Work policy in full, seconded by Mr. Scott. Roll Call Vote: Mrs. Rumsey, yes, Mr. Scott, yes, Mr. Fisher, yes, Mayor Chammings, no.

Kittatinny Youth Football light request: Mr. Scott reported the Kittatinny Youth Football would like to having temporary lighting until 8:00 p.m. from the end of October through November (approximately six weeks). Mr. Scott said they were trying to do this the right way after having to remove their temporary lighting last year. Mr. Scott feels this change to the park policy is good for the kids and noted the noise ordinance starts at 10:00 p.m. Mayor Chammings said the township committee would have to amend Ordinance 2016-012 and possible the lighting ordinance as well to accommodate the request. Mr. Bolcato will look at the ordinances and recommend changes to allow the lighting to be used.

OPEN PUBLIC SESSION

Kathy Draghi, 1016 County Road 619, asked if the ambulance lending had been discussed during public session so the public could weigh in. Mayor Chammings noted that is why there are open public sessions. Mrs. Rumsey explained the township committee’s reasons for the agreement noting the agreement replaces the “hand-shake” used for years and holds the borrowers responsible to repairs and/or other things that may happen while using Stillwater’s ambulance.

Stanley Zeveney, 948 Old School House Road, asked what action has been taken on his complaint on 947A Old School House Road. Mayor Chammings answered at the last meeting the township committee appointed Michael Vreeland, Stillwater’s Municipal Engineer, as conflict zoning officer and he was coming to pick up the file from Joseph Golden and going to do an inspection of the property so he could address the complaint.

Louis Sylvester, 945 Old School House Road, expressed his concerns about the new owner of 947A Old School House Road inviting strangers into the township to look at the property to invest in the new owner’s cannabis business. Mr. Sylvester asked how a commercial business could occur in a residential area and said the township committee should act. Mr. Sylvester also wanted to add a complaint about the old owners violating the zoning permit by removing more trees needed for a home and driveway as permitted by the permit.

Mayor Chammings asked Mr. Sylvester to allow Mr. Vreeland to review and inspect the property and decide how to proceed.

ATTORNEY’S REPORT – Mr. Bolcato had nothing further to report.

There being no further business to attend to, a motion was made by Mr. Scott, seconded by Mrs. Rumsey to conclude the meeting at 08:48 p.m., unanimously carried by roll call vote.

Respectfully submitted,

Lynda Knott, Township Clerk