MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
JANUARY 14, 2008 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Palmeri Calls the Meeting to order and announces the meeting is being broadcast live on Channel 34.
Roll Call
Salute to Flag
Open Public Meetings’ Act Statement
“Notice of this Meeting in compliance with the open Public Meetings’ Act, Chapter 231 of the Laws of 1975, has been given by posting a notice of the scheduled dates of all the Conference and Regular Meetings of the Mayor and Council of the Township of Fairfield on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building and in the office of the Municipal Clerk and by serving notice thereof to the Star Ledger and the Progress on
December 12, 2007.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
2. PRESENTATION OF A PLAQUE FOR 2007 WEST ESSEX KNIGHTS VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM AND CHEERLEADERS
Interim Director of Athletics- Robert Storm
Head Football Coach – David Drozjock
Assistant Coaches – Christopher Benacquista, Robert Bonnett, Jason Freda,
Timothy Glenn, Ronald Rowe, Robert Lenoy, Greg Vaccaro
Athletic Trainer – John Mascola
Strength Coach – William Wosilius
Cheerleading Coordinator – Melissa Pomaco, Toni Castiglia
Managers – Briana Bednarski, Gabriella Pacillo, Michelle Melecio
Equipment Manager-Michael Vidovich
Video Manager- David Hochberg
Ryan Logan Matthew Freda Ryan Convery
Jared Rakotci Kyle Kovats Cory Atkins
Joe Lisella John Earle Anthony Romandetto
C.J.Balz Jeff Goerge Ryan Higgins
Dominic Gaiser Joe Muglia Andrew Cross
Mike Cimilluca Joe Michura Jon Struss
Adrian Kaici Joe Stigliano Tim Pierce
Mike Agrifolio Anthony Hayek Dan Keegan
Mike Rieckert John LoCascio Ryan McCormack
Tom Bianchi Dan Malet Joe Russo
Andrew Valeriani Dan Silverman Paul LaMagna
Paul Rando Marc DiMitri Eddie Murphy
Brian Flynn Mike Cardace Mike Tomaselli
Mik DiGiulio Alex Zaccaro Brandon Convery
Nick Malet Greg O’Neill Joe Rolli
Rich Pacelli Anders Aronson David Gomez
Chris Casolaro Angelo Domenick Anthony Bower
Doug Geraghty Bobby Fritz Tim Naspo
Josh Sigler PJ Castiglia Dimitri Rentzis
Steve Collin John Gareffa
CHEERLEADERS
Michelle Trainor (Captain) Kristin Binkevitz (Captain) Kelly Petry
Nicole D’Angelo Emily Lyons Kelly Graham
Radha Vakharia Priscilla Chen Nicole Ridings
Casey Campos Renata Luzzi Brittany Direnzo
Alexa Martin Katrina Shababb
3. PRESENTATION OF A PLAQUE FOR 2007 WEST ESSEX GIRLS
VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY TEAM
Nikki Berse Cristina Ciampi Fatima Meka
Robin Miller Giovanna Monaco Samara Schlossman
Sam Serpe Cara Silverman Jen Silverstein
Alison Cassera Jenel Conde Gianna D’Urso
Breada Farrell Noell Gomez Michelle Hagel
Annie Mecca Heather Barretta Gia Nappi
Lizzy Storey Jen Weissbach Jenna Fiore
Kristen McClain Krista Milinkovich Kelly Mosser
Head Coach: Jill Cosse
Assistant Coach: Diane Simmons, Katie Storey, Amanda Procaccino
Nicole Massella Erica Klein, Jarrod Cappello
4. PROCLAMATION TO DAVID PACCAGNINI, EAGLE SCOUT, TROOP 7
5. COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Palmieri Police Department, Library Board
Council President Mastrangelo Municipal Alliance Committee, Pool Commission
Councilman LaForgia Recreation Department, Fire Department
Councilman Gasparini Finance Department, Planning Board
Councilman McGlynn Environmental Commission, Dept. of Public Works
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Engineering Department Resolution
a. Authorization to Execute an Agreement Between the Township of Fairfield
and New Jersey Department of Transportation Jurisdictional Agreement #4607
b. Authorization for 2007 Tonnage Grant Application
Municipal Clerks’ Department Resolutions
c. Surrender of Plenary Retail Consumption License (Hotel/Motel Exception)
0707-36-023-001 BRE/Prime Properties, LLC for Premises Located at 690 Route 46 East, Fairfield, New Jersey
d. Approving a New Liquor License for Crestline Hotels & Resorts d/b/a Crowne
Plaza-Fairfield
Finance Department Resolutions
e. Authorizing 2007 Appropriation Reserve Transfers N.J.S.A.40A:4-59
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion on Volunteer Background Check Appeals Process
b. Discussion to Amend Recreation Registration Policy
c. Discussion of Recreation Sponsorship Program
d. Discussion of 2008 Budget
e. Police Building Review Team
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION
10. ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEXT MEETING DATE
Next Mayor and Council meeting (Regular Meeting) January 28, 2008 at 7:00PM
11. ADJOURNMENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
AUTHORIZATION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings’ Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(B) (1-9) permits the exclusion of the public from a Meeting of the Mayor and Council in certain circumstances: and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Township of Fairfield are of the opinion that such circumstances exist.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Fairfield, County of Essex, State of New Jersey that:
1. The public shall be excluded from discussion of any action on the closed Session of the Meeting of the Mayor and Council of January 14, 2008
2. The general nature of the subject matter to be discussed in Executive Session
a. Litigation- Update on PBA Claim
b. Personnel-Police Department Policy Amendment
c. Contracts-Professional Service Agreements
3. It is anticipated at this time that the above-stated subject matter will be made public as soon thereafter as it is deemed in the public interest to do so;
4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
Adjournment into Executive Session
12. ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE