The 1/12/2009 Township Committee meeting minutes have been posted.

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The January 12, 2009 Township Committee meeting minutes have been posted.

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Reports and Communications

--Mayor

Mayor Stave reported the Township Committee had a Budget Meeting on Saturday, January 10, 2009 which lasted approximately six (6) hours and a lot of progress had been made. Among the decisions that were made were to freeze the salaries of the Township Committee for the third year in a row, eliminate the mailing of the bi-annual Township newsletter. It will be formatted to be posted on the Township’s web site and print some copies for Town Hall and the Library for those residents who do not have internet capability. The Township is also looking at ways to reduce the use of paper wherever possible. All of the documents the Township Committee receives on a weekly basis will no longer be copied. Also, whenever office supplies are ordered for Town Hall, they will always be the plain “vanilla”, no colored paper clips variety, etc. Mayor Stave added the Township Committee is getting a lot of good ideas on ways to cut costs from its boards and committees as well as its staff.

Mayor Stave also reported she has asked the new Chair of the Board of Health, Dr. Daniel Notterman and the outgoing Chair, Cheryl Coyle, to attend the Township Committee meeting on January 26, 2009 to report to the Township Committee, the licensing of cats in the Township. The public is encouraged to attend the meeting as they will be discussing the reasons why this is necessary.

Mayor Stave will be meeting with the web master within the next few weeks to discuss how to make the Township’s web site more resident friendly to find pending and adopted ordinances as well as other items. Ms. Stave stated the Township is striving to make communications more clearly to its residents.

--Members of Committee

Mr. Panconi reported he had his monthly meeting with the Fire Company last week and they have a new Chief who was not aware of the format that Mr. Panconi usually needs his information to report to the Township Committee, therefore, Mr. Panconi did not have his chart of fire alarms this month. Mr. Panconi reported there had been 13 calls for the month of December, four (4) of the calls were during the day and of those four (4) calls, one Public Works employee had made four (4) of the calls and the other employee had made three (3) of the four (4) calls. Nine calls were during the weekend and in the evening. Five (5) of the calls were alarm calls. Mr. Panconi reported he did not have a breakdown if any of the alarm calls were false alarm calls. For 2008 the Fire Department had a total of 219 calls.

Mr. Stannard reported he had his monthly meeting with Police Chief Edward Kahler. They discussed a number of investigations that are going on. Chief Kahler discussed his needs and wants for the 2009 Budget. Chief Kahler is well-prepared for the Budget hearings. Mr. Stannard commended Chief Kahler for keeping the Township Committee updated on various items.
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Cranbury Township Resolution # R 01-09-004-A

A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A SAFETY DELEGATE AND
TO THE MID JERSEY MUNICIPAL JOINT INSURANCE FUND

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Cranbury Township Resolution # R 01-09-004-A

A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A SAFETY DELEGATE AND
TO THE MID JERSEY MUNICIPAL JOINT INSURANCE FUND

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Cranbury Township Resolution # 01-09-006-A

A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF CRANBURY AND RONALD GHRIST, C.P.A., R.M.A. FOR FINANCIAL CONSULTING SERVICES
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Reports from Township Staff and Professionals

Monthly Report from Police Chief Edward Kahler

Chief Kahler reported total summonses was 131; cell phone violations: 8, DWI: 7, Speeding: 11. Expenditures, highest to lowest: Shift Coverage, Training and Shift Extensions. Chief Kahler gave the following “Report by Bureau”: Traffic Bureau: In December, the Traffic Bureau conducted numerous intoxicated driving patrols. The patrols netted four (4) intoxicated drivers. The patrols were paid for using grant funds from the New Jersey Division of Highway Safety.
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Reports from Township Staff and Professionals
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Ms. Venanzi reported the Library Board of Trustees and the School Board are continuing to work on a lease agreement with the School Board. Currently, the “sticking point” is the issue of insurance for the Library. Ms. Stave asked the terms of any monetary amount. Ms. Venanzi indicated there is a monetary amount the Library must pay the school; $58,000 for the year. Ms. Venanzi requested the closings be posted on the Township’s web site.
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Updates on Township Projects

Ms. Smeltzer, Township Administrator, reported currently the Township covers the Library for Workers Compensation for its employees. The reason they are not covered for other items is due to the fact that they are on the School’s property. Ms. Stave suggested the Township’s Attorney take a look at the proposed lease just to have another “set of eyes”. Mr. Stannard added, anyone that serves as a volunteer on the Library Board and any other Board, should have an “umbrella policy” on their homeowner’s policy to make sure if they are sued that it covers service as a volunteer or officer.

Ms. Smeltzer reported the Township’s Fair Share and Housing Plan had been delivered on December 31, 2008 by the Township’s COAH Consultant, Ms. Mary Beth Lonergan.

Ms. Smeltzer reported the Township’s Traffic Consultant, Andrew Feranda, is presently reviewing Dr. Alexander’s parking space issue and will report to the Township Committee at the January 26th Township Committee.

Ms. Smeltzer reported on the Regulation Ball Field: At this point in time the Township is working with the Township Attorney and Jeff Graydon, Zoning Officer is contributing his expertise in working with Hatch Mott MacDonald to discuss creating a final punch list for the contractor. Mr. Cody asked if the contractor has been paid in full. Ms. Smeltzer explained the contractor has a very substantial Performance Bond being held by the Township until the contractor satisfies the Township’s requirements for the field.
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http://www.cranburytownship.org/TC_minutes011209.pdf