TOWNSHIP OF MANSFIELDBURLINGTON COUNTY

MEETING MINUTES October 8, 2014

Executive Session6:00 PM

The regular meeting of the Mansfield Township Committee was held on the above shown date with the following in attendance: Mayor Robert Higgins, Committeeman Sean Gable, Committeewoman Janice DiGiuseppe, Committeeman Arthur Puglia, Solicitor Michael Magee, and Clerk Linda Semus. Deputy Mayor Fred Clark was not in attendance.

           Mayor Higgins called the meeting to order followed by the following opening statement.

               Public notice of this meeting pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act NJSA 10:4-6 to 10:4-21 has been satisfied. Notice of this meeting was properly given in the annual notice, which was adopted by the Mansfield Township Committee on January 2, 2014. Said Resolution was transmitted to the Burlington County Times and the Trenton Times, filed with the Clerk of the Township of Mansfield, posted on the official bulletin board at the Municipal Complex, filed with the members of this body and mailed to each person who has prepaid any charge fixed for such service. All of the mailing, posting, and filing having been accomplished as of January 8, 2014.

A motion was offered by Committeeman Puglia and second by Committeewoman DiGiuseppe go into executive session by adoption of the following resolution. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 2014-10-1RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION

WHEREAS, Section 7 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 213, P.L. 1975 [NJSA 10:4-12(B)] permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances; and, WHEREAS, this public body is of the opinion that such circumstances presently exists; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Mansfield, County of Burlington and State of New Jersey as follows:the public shall be excluded from discussion of, action on and reviewing the Minutes ofthe hereinafter specified matters.

1. The general nature of the subject matter to be discussed is as follows: pending litigation, contract negotiations, and personnel.

3. It is anticipated at this time that the above subject matter will be made public when thematter has been resolved and approved for release by the Township Solicitor.

Regular Meeting 7:30PM

            The regular meeting of the Mansfield Township Committee was held on the above shown date with the following in attendance Mayor Robert Higgins, Committeeman Sean Gable, Committeewoman Janice DiGiuseppe, Committeeman Arthur Puglia, CFO Joseph Monzo, Engineer Tim Staszewski, Attorney Michael Magee, Clerk Linda Semus, and Deputy Clerk Barbara Crammer. Deputy Mayor Clark was not in attendance.

A motion was offered by Committeeman Puglia and second by Committeeman Gable to come out of executive session.

Mayor Higgins called the regular meeting to order followed by the Salute to the Flag and a moment of silence.

Attorney Magee explained that the discussion in executive session included pending litigation, litigation, contract negotiations, and personnel.

ENGINEER’S REPORT

Engineer Staszewski referred to the agenda item for the proposal for construction management and contract administration services for the on-going water main project. He provided the proposal to the Committee and asked for questions. With no comments or questions, a motion was offered by Committeewoman DiGiuseppe and second by

1

Committeeman Gable to award the proposal. Motion carried on a Roll Call Vote, recorded as follows:

AYE: DIGIUSEPPE, GABLE, PUGLIA, HIGGINSNAY: NONE ABSENT: CLARK ABSTAIN: NONE

Engineer Staszewski said he has a meeting with the applicant tomorrow in regard to White Pine Road to discuss the contribution of their portion of the road project. There seems to be some disagreement with what responsibilities they incur from the Land Use Board approval. These should be worked out at that meeting.

The water main project at this building remains on-going. They have crossed the front of the building and are now ready to wrap around the corner to the Fire Department to the fire hydrant. Committeeman Gable was concerned about the location of the hydrant. Engineer Staszewski said the plan indicates it to be adjacent to the old one. There had been a concept plan for the reconfiguration of the parking lot but was never approved or revised. Therefore, the hydrant can be moved. He suggested meeting with Jef Jones to locate it. Committeeman Gable explained that, with the addition of the police station and the handicapped parking spots, having the entrance and exit driveways near the hydrant may be too close. He will provide Engineer Staszewski a plan that had been drawn up.

Engineer Staszewski said we are still waiting for delivery of the materials for the Lynnwood Pump Station. Since there was a six week projected delivery from the award of the contract, this is about the time they should be delivered. He had been asked to do some fact finding about the original construction. Engineer Staszewski said he did speak to the design engineers and project managers who were involved in the project. He was told the pump station was built per plan and any changes that may have happened to the pump station must have been done after that time. He felt we should have discussion with the operator of the pump station as they deal with the day to day on-goings and would have more information. He said he did reach out to the original contractor but has not received a return phone call. However, he doesn’t believe they would own up to any responsibility as their maintenance obligation has passed.

There is to be a pre-construction meeting for the fire protection riser project next week. Once that is held, it should move forward.

Committeewoman DiGiuseppe questioned the time frame for the Lynnwood Farms project and wanted to know what we will do if they don’t have the parts within the next month. Engineer Staszewski said, if it is the fault of the contractor, we can void the contract for not performing. Committeeman Puglia asked if there would be a penalty. Engineer Staszewski felt the only penalty that could be assessed would be liquidated damages on the contract. He said he would refer this to Attorney Magee who said that the only remedy would be to go to another vendor.

A motion was offered by Committeewoman DiGiuseppe and second by Committeeman Gable to accept the Engineer’s report. Motion carried.

FINANCEa. Best PracticeCFO Monzo explained that, in 2011, the DCA was required to promulgate a best practice

inventory that is sent to all municipalities in New Jersey. There were 88 questions on the first inventory. This year, there are 50 questions across various categories, including budget, insurance, and health benefits. He explained that there are two requirements. One is for him, the Chief Financial Officer, to fill the document out electronically and send it to the DCA by October 17th. The second requirement is that it be included on a Governing Body agenda for discussion. No formal action is required. CFO Monzo said our score was 88%. It is tied to State Aid. If a town scores less than 80%, there is a penalty on the December State Aid payment. We have not been penalized based on our answers the first four years nor will we be in 2014. The Committee had been provided a copy of the document that he filled out and asked for any questions. Mayor Higgins asked the Committee if they had any questions. There were none.

2

ORDINANCEORDINANCE 2014-16

AN ORDINANCE BY MANSFIELD TOWNSHIP AUTHORIZING, PURSUANT TO NJSA 40A:12-14(c) A LEASE OF A PORTION OF MANSFIELD TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL COMPLEX TO THE

BURLINGTON COUNTY SPCA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION HUMANE POLICE, A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED FOR PUBLIC PURPOSE REASONS

BE IT ORDAINED by the Mansfield Township Committee as follows:Section 1. Findings. The Committee hereby makes the following findings:A. Mansfield is the owner of Mansfield Township Municipal Complex, (Complex) which is the

former Millennium Building. The Complex houses certain of Mansfield’s departments, including administrator’s office, clerk’s office, finance, tax office, zoning office, construction office, municipal court and fire prevention, and others. The Complex also contains excess space, however, that is not needed at the present time for a municipal purpose.

B. The Burlington County SPCA Law Enforcement Division Humane Police. (“BCHP”) is a non-profit corporation of the State of New Jersey that develops, manages and advocates for the humane treatment of animals in Burlington County.

C. The importance to the public health, safety, welfare and morals of providing humane treatment to animals has been recognized by the State of New Jersey and by Mansfield for decades.

D. BCHP is a locally-based non-profit corporation that has fostered and promoted this essential public service for existing and prospective members of the Mansfield community, and enhances the quality of life in the Municipality.

E. It is anticipated that thousands of animals have benefited, and will continue to benefit, from the public purposes served by BCHP’s activities.

F. The activities of BCHP promote the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the Mansfield community.

G. It is the intent of the Mansfield Township Committee to lease to BCHP that portion of the Complex which is not otherwise presently needed by Mansfield for other purposes, in furtherance of the above-described public benefits provided by BCHP.

Section 2. Lease Authorized. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-14(c) and N.J.S.A. 40A:12-15(i), the Committee hereby authorizes the lease to BCHP of a portion of the Complex for the purpose of supporting and enabling the humane treatment of animals, management and advocacy services provided by BCHP. The lease shall be subject to the following conditions:

A. Term: Initial term of one (1) year, beginning upon execution of the lease agreement authorized herein and ending on October 31, 2015.

B. Consideration: Four thousand two hundred dollars ($4,200) per year beginning on November 1, 2014, payable in equal monthly installments of three hundred fifty dollars ($350.00) per month.

C. Insurance: BCHP shall insure the leased portion of the Complex for: general comprehensive liability; fire insurance coverage; the contents of the leased portion of the Complex; and any liability associated with the use of the leased portion of the Complex by BCHP and its officers, agents, and employees. BCHP shall provide certificates of insurance acceptable to Mansfield prior to the use and occupancy of the leased portion of the Complex.

D. Indemnification: BCHP shall hold harmless and indemnify Mansfield, its officers, employees and agents from and against any cost, expense, loss, claim or liability whatsoever, including attorney’s fees, for injury to Mansfield or loss or damage to Mansfield’s property caused by, arising out of or resulting from: (a) the negligence or wrongful misconduct of BCHP, its officers, employees, and agents regarding the leased portion of the Complex; (b) the failure by BCHP or its officers, employees or agents to comply with applicable law regarding the leased portion of the Complex or the terms of the lease authorized herein; (c) the performance or non-performance of BCHP’s obligations under the lease authorized herein; or (d) BCHP’s use or occupancy of the leased portion of the Complex. BCHP shall not be required to indemnify or hold Mansfield harmless for any cost, expense, loss, claim or liability caused by Mansfield’s negligence or wrongful misconduct.

E. Other terms and conditions: Such other terms and conditions reasonably recommended by the Mansfield Attorney and approved by the Mansfield Township Committee..

Section 3. Mansfield Administrator Responsible for Enforcement of Lease. The Mansfield Administrator is hereby designated as the municipal official responsible for enforcement of the lease being authorized herein.

Section 4. Annual Report. For each calendar year, or portion thereof, the lease herewith authorized is in effect, BCHP shall be required to submit to the Mansfield Administrator a report containing the following information:

A. The activities to which the leasehold was put during that year;B. The activities taken by BCHP in furtherance of the public purposes as identified in Section 1 of

this ordinance;C. The approximate value or cost, if any, of the activities undertaken by BCHP in furtherance of such

public purposes;D: An affirmation of the continued federal and state tax exempt status of BCHP.Section 5. Execution of Documents. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute

any and all such documents and undertake any and all such acts as necessary and prudent to effectuate to the terms of this ordinance, including the execution of a lease agreement with BCHP pursuant to the terms hereof and as approved by the Mansfield Attorney as to form and substance.

3

Section 6. Severability. If any section, paragraph, subsection, clause or provision of this ordinance shall be adjudged by the Courts to be invalid, such adjudication shall apply only to the section, paragraph, subsection, clause or provision so adjudged and the remainder of this ordinance shall be deemed valid and effective.

Section 7. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication, as required by law.

Mayor Higgins said the Burlington County SPCA has agreed to rent some space upstairs and this should occur in November. He thanked Committeeman Gable with his assistance in securing the lease. The Public Works department has cleaned the area out.

A motion was offered by Committeeman Gable to introduce the ordinance and hold the public hearing on October 22. The motion was second by Committeeman Puglia and carried.

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION 2014-10-2

RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MANSFIELD, IN THE COUNTY OF BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $6,500,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE TOWNSHIP’S GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2014 TO CURRENTLY REFUND CERTAIN BONDS OF THE TOWNSHIP FOR DEBT SEVICE SAVINGS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE FORM, MATURITY DATES AND OTHER DETAILS OF SAID REFUNDING BONDS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF SAID REFUNDING BONDS AND OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MANSFIELD, IN THE COUNTY OF BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY (not less than a majority of all members thereof affirmatively concurring as follows) AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Authority for Resolution. Pursuant to the provisions of the Local Bond Law, the Township has heretofore adopted a Refunding Bond Ordinance which authorizes the issuance of negotiable General Obligation Refunding Bonds in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $6,500,000, and the Township hereby determines to issue said General Obligation Refunding Bonds of the Township in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $6,500,000 to be designated “General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2014” (the “Refunding Bonds”).

Section 2. Authorization of Refunding Bonds. In accordance with the provisions of the Local Bond Law and the Ordinance, the Township shall issue the Refunding Bonds for the purpose of (i) providing funds to refund on an advance or current basis all, or a portion of, the Township’s outstanding $5,890,000 General Obligation Bonds issued in 2006 and maturing in the years 2017 through 2025 (the “Refunded Bonds”) at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount outstanding of the Refunded Bonds and interest through the redemption date for the Refunded Bonds and to pay the costs related to the issuance of the Refunding Bonds and the expenses related to redeeming the Refunded Bonds; and (ii) pay certain costs and expenses incidental to the issuance and delivery of the Refunding Bonds, including, as required, printing, underwriting, accounting, legal and rating agency fees, as more fully set forth in the Ordinance.

Section 3. Details of Refunding Bonds. (a) The Refunding Bonds shall be payable with respect to principal and interest in any coin or currency of the United States of America which, at the respective dates of payment thereof, is legal tender for the payment of public and private debts, shall be issued in fully registered book-entry only form without coupons payable to a Securities Depository (as hereinafter defined) or registered assigns, and each shall be in the denomination of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof, and shall be issued substantially in the form as provided in this resolution, with such omissions, insertions and variations as are proper, as determined by the Chief Financial Officer to the Township (the “Chief Financial Officer”), in consultation with Capehart & Scatchard, P.A, bond counsel to the Township (“Bond Counsel”) and

4

Phoenix Advisors, financial advisors to the Township (the “Financial Advisors”). The Refunding Bonds shall be numbered consecutively from “REF-1” upwards.

(b) RBC Capital Markets, LLC is hereby authorized to act as underwriter (the “Underwriter”) at a cost not to exceed $5.50 per bond. The Chief Financial Officer, together with Bond Counsel and the Financial Advisor, are authorized to negotiate the terms of a Bond Purchase Agreement to be submitted by the Underwriter for the purchase of the Refunding Bonds (the “Bond Purchase Agreement”). The Refunding Bonds are hereby authorized to be sold to the Underwriter in accordance with the terms of the Bond Purchase Agreement and this section. The Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Bond Purchase Agreement on behalf of the Township and the signature of the Chief Financial Officer thereon shall conclusively bind the Township to the terms set forth therein. In connection with a negotiated sale of the Refunding Bonds, the Chief Financial Officer is further authorized to apply for a credit rating and develop, deem final and distribute a Preliminary official statement and to print and distribute an Official Statement in connection with the sale of the Refunding Bonds. The Refunding Bonds shall mature in each of the years and shall bear interest at the rates of interest per annum from the dated date until such Refunding Bonds shall be paid or discharged as shall be set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement.

(c) Interest on the Refunding Bonds shall be payable as shall be set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement (each an “Interest Payment Date”) in each year until maturity or earlier redemption, by wire transfer of the Township or a duly appointed paying agent (the “Paying Agent”) to the registered owners thereof whose names appear on the registration books of the Township maintained by the Township or a duly appointed Paying Agent, fifteen (15) days preceding each Interest Payment Date (the “Record Date”), at their addresses as shown therein.

(d) There is hereby delegated to the Chief Financial Officer, subject to the limitations contained herein and in the Local Bond Law and in consultation with the Bond Counsel and Financial Advisors the power to determine and carry out the following:

1) the sale of the Refunding Bonds at private sale, provided that the purchase price paid by the Underwriter thereof shall not be less than one hundred percent (100%) of the principal amount of the Refunding Bonds so sold;

2) the dated date, the maturity dates and the Interest Payment Dates; provided that no Refunding Bonds shall mature later than September 1, 2025;

3) the principal amount of the Refunding Bonds to be issued, provided that such amount shall not exceed $6,500,000;

4) the principal amount of each maturity of the Refunding Bonds;

5) the interest rates on the Refunding Bonds;

6) direction for the application and investment of the proceeds of the Refunding Bonds;

7) the terms of redemption of the Refunding Bonds; and

8) any other provisions deemed advisable by the Chief Financial Officer not in conflict with the provisions hereof or of the Local Bond Law.

The Chief Financial Officer shall execute a certificate evidencing the determinations or other actions taken pursuant to the authority granted hereunder, and any such certificate shall be conclusive evidence of the actions or determinations of the Chief Financial Officer as to the matters stated therein.

Section 4. Appointment of Escrow Agent and Verification Agent and Authorization of Escrow Deposit Agreement.

5

(a) The Township Committee hereby appoints T.D. Bank, National Association to serve as escrow agent (the “Escrow Agent”) with respect to the Refunded Bonds.

(b) To the extent required, Jack J. Maley, Jr. is hereby appointed as verification agent (the “Verification Agent”) for the purpose of verifying the accuracy of the mathematical calculation of the adequacy of the deposit to provide for the payment of the Refunded Bonds on the date of issuance of the Bonds.

(c) A portion of the proceeds of the sale of the Refunding Bonds shall be deposited in an escrow fund to be held by the Escrow Agent in trust to accomplish the refunding of the Refunded Bonds at the respective Redemption Prices on the respective Redemption Dates pursuant to an escrow deposit agreement (the “Escrow Deposit Agreement”). The Chief Financial Officer, in consultation with Bond Counsel, is hereby authorized and directed to approve the Escrow Deposit Agreement with respect to the Refunded Bonds, to be dated the date of the closing on the Refunding Bonds, and to be executed by the Township and the Escrow Agent. The Chief Financial Officer and the Mayor shall be, and each hereby is authorized and directed on behalf of the Township to execute and deliver the Escrow Deposit Agreement. Any moneys in such fund may be invested as provided in the Local Bond Law and any moneys in excess of the amounts required for such purpose may be used for any lawful purpose of the Township.

Section 5. Payment of Refunding Bonds. The principal of the Refunding Bonds, when due, shall be payable upon presentation and surrender thereof at the Township’s offices, 3135 Rt. 206 South, Columbus, NJ 08022, or the principal corporate trust office of any duly appointed Paying Agent.

Section 6. Execution of Refunding Bonds. The Refunding Bonds shall be executed in the name of the Township by the manual or facsimile signatures of the Mayor and the Chief Financial Officer and the seal of the Township shall be affixed, imprinted or reproduced thereon and attested by the manual signature of the Township Clerk. If any officer whose signature appears on the Refunding Bonds ceases to hold office before the delivery of the Refunding Bonds, his or her signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes. In addition, any Refunding Bond may bear the signature of, or may be signed by, such persons as at the actual time of the signing of such Refunding Bond shall be the proper officers to sign such Refunding Bond although at the date of such Refunding Bond such persons may not have been officers.

Section 7. Registration of Refunding Bonds. The Township or any Paying Agent shall maintain and keep books for the registration and transfer of the Refunding Bonds. The Paying Agent shall act as agent for the Township for the transfer of any of the Refunding Bonds.

Section 8. Form of Refunding Bonds. Subject to the provisions of this resolution, the Refunding Bonds shall be in substantially the form attached hereto as Appendix A, with such omissions, insertions, endorsements and variations as may be required by the circumstances and be required or permitted by this resolution or as may be consistent with this resolution and necessary or appropriate to conform to the rules and requirements of any governmental authority or any usage or requirement of law with respect thereto.

Section 9. Book-Entry System.

(a) The Refunding Bonds shall be initially issued in book-entry form in the form of one certificate for the aggregate principal amount of Refunding Bonds maturing in each year and, when issued, will be registered in the name of and held by Cede & Co., as registered owner and nominee for DTC, which is hereby appointed as Securities Depository for the Refunding Bonds (the “Securities Depositories”). Except as provided in Section 9(c) hereof, all of the outstanding Refunding Bonds shall be registered in the name of and held by Cede & Co., as registered owner and nominee for DTC.

(b) As long as DTC or its nominee, Cede & Co., is the registered owner of the Refunding Bonds, payments of the principal of and interest on the Refunding Bonds will be made by the Township or a Paying Agent directly to DTC or its nominee, Cede & Co., which will credit payments of principal of and interest on the Refunding Bonds to the participants of DTC as listed on the records of DTC as of the Record Dates, which participants will in turn credit such payments to

6

the beneficial owners of the Refunding Bonds. During any period in which DTC, or any successor thereto, shall act as Securities Depository for the Refunding Bonds, the Township or any Paying Agent shall have no responsibility or obligation to broker-dealers, banks or other financial institutions (“Participants”) from time to time for which DTC holds Refunding Bonds as Securities Depository, or to any person on behalf of which a Participant holds an interest in the Refunding Bonds. Without limiting the immediately preceding sentence, the Township or any Paying Agent shall have no responsibility or obligation with respect to (i) the accuracy of the records of DTC, Cede & Co. or any Participant with respect to any ownership interest in the Refunding Bonds, (ii) the delivery to any Participant or any other person, other than a registered owner of the Refunding Bonds, as shown in the registration records kept by the Township or any Paying Agent, of any notice with respect to the Refunding Bonds, except as otherwise specifically provided herein, or (iii) the payment to any Participant or any other person, other than a registered owner of the Refunding Bonds, as shown in the registration records kept by the Township or any Paying Agent, of any amount with respect to principal of and interest on the Refunding Bonds. The Township or any Paying Agent may treat and consider the person in whose name each Refunding Bond is registered in the registration records kept by the Township or any Paying Agent as the absolute owner of such Refunding Bond for the purpose of payment of principal of and interest with respect to such Refunding Bonds, for other matters with respect to such Refunding Bond, for the purpose of registering transfers with respect to such Refunding Bond, and for all other purposes whatsoever. The Township or any Paying Agent shall pay all principal of and interest on the Refunding Bonds only to or upon the order of the respective registered owners thereof, as shown in the registration records kept by the Township or any Paying Agent, or their respective attorneys duly authorized in writing, and all such payments shall be valid and effective to fully satisfy and discharge the Township’s obligations with respect to payment of principal of and interest on the Refunding Bonds to the extent of the sum or sums so paid. No person other than a registered owner of the Refunding Bonds, as shown in the registration records kept by the Township or any Paying Agent, shall receive a certificate Refunding Bond evidencing the obligation of the Township to make payments of principal of and interest pursuant hereto. Upon delivery by DTC to the Township or any Paying Agent of written notice to the effect that DTC has determined to substitute a new nominee in place of Cede & Co., the word “Cede & Co.” shall refer to such new nominee of DTC.

(c) (1) DTC may determine to discontinue providing its services with respect to the Refunding Bonds at any time by giving notice to the Township and any Paying Agent and discharging its responsibilities with respect thereto under applicable law.

(2) The Township, in its sole discretion and without the consent of any other person, may terminate the services of DTC with respect to the Refunding Bonds if the Township determines that:

(A) DTC is unable to discharge its responsibilities with respect to the Refunding Bonds, or

(B) A continuation of the requirement that all of the outstanding Refunding Bonds be registered in the registration records kept by the Township or any Paying Agent in the name of Cede & Co., or any other nominee of DTC, is not in the best interest of the beneficial owners of the Refunding Bonds.

(3) Upon termination of the services of DTC with respect to the Refunding Bonds pursuant to the subsection 9(c)(2)(B) hereof, or upon the discontinuance or termination of the services of DTC with respect to the Refunding Bonds pursuant to subsection 9(c)(1) or subsection 9(c)(2)(A) hereof after which no substitute Securities Depository willing to undertake the functions of DTC hereunder can be found which, in the opinion of the Township, is willing and able to undertake such functions upon reasonable and customary terms, the Township is obligated to deliver Refunding Bond certificates to the beneficial owners of the Refunding Bonds and the Refunding Bonds shall no longer be restricted to being registered in the registration records kept by the Township or any Paying Agent in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of DTC, but may be registered in whatever name or names registered owners transferring or exchanging Refunding Bonds shall designate.

Section 10. Award of Refunding Bonds. The Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized and directed, in consultation with the Financial Advisors and Bond Counsel to negotiate the terms of the Bond Purchase Agreement to be submitted by the Underwriter for the purchase of

7

the Refunding Bonds. The Refunding Bonds are hereby authorized to be sold to the Underwriter in accordance with the terms of the Bond Purchase Agreement. The Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Bond Purchase Agreement on behalf of the Township.

Section 11. Official Statement. The Financial Advisors, Bond Counsel and the Underwriter are hereby authorized and directed to prepare the Preliminary Official Statement (the “Preliminary Official Statement”) to be used in connection with the marketing of the Refunding Bonds. The distribution by the Township in consultation with the Underwriter and Bond Counsel of a Preliminary Official Statement to be used in connection with the marketing of such Refunding Bonds by the Underwriter is hereby approved.

The Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized on behalf of the Township to approve and “deem final” the Preliminary Official Statement prepared in connection with the offering and sale of the Refunding Bonds for the purposes of Rule 15c2-12, as amended and supplemented (the “Rule”), promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, with the exception of certain information permitted to be omitted thereby, in consultation with Bond Counsel.

Upon the sale of the Refunding Bonds to the Underwriter, the Preliminary Official Statement shall be modified, in consultation with Bond Counsel, to reflect the effect of the Bond Purchase Agreement and any other revisions not inconsistent with the substance thereof deemed necessary or advisable by Bond Counsel and the Underwriter, and said Preliminary Official Statement deemed “final” by the Township in accordance with the Rule as so modified shall constitute the final Official Statement (the “Final Official Statement” and together with the Preliminary Official Statement, the “Official Statement”).

The Official Statement prepared with respect to the issuance of the Refunding Bonds, in final form, is hereby authorized to be executed on behalf of the Township by the Mayor or the Chief Financial Officer and delivered to the purchaser of the Refunding Bonds, for its use in connection with the sale, resale and distribution of the Refunding Bonds, where and if applicable. The Mayor and the Chief Financial Officer are hereby authorized and directed to deliver any certificates necessary in connection with the distribution of the Official Statement.

Section 13. Delivery of Refunding Bonds. The Refunding Bonds, in registered form shall, as soon as practicable, be prepared, executed and delivered in definitive form to the Underwriter at the expense of the Township, upon payment in full of the purchase price for the Refunding Bonds.

Section 14. Cost of Issuance. The Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to pay the firms set forth in Appendix B not to exceed the amounts set forth therein. Additional fees for firms other than those set forth in Appendix B or fees in excess of the amounts set forth in Exhibit B shall be approved separately by the Township Committee.

Section 15. Actions to be Taken on Behalf of the Township. The Mayor, Chief Financial Officer, Township Clerk and officers of the Township are each hereby authorized and directed to do all matters necessary, useful, convenient or desirable to accomplish the delivery of the Refunding Bonds to the Underwriter as promptly as possible and in accordance with the provisions hereof, including the execution of closing documentation including an arbitrage and use of proceeds certificate certifying that, among other things, the Township, to the extent it is empowered and allowed under applicable law, will do and perform all acts and things necessary or desirable to assure that interest paid on the Refunding Bonds is excludable from gross income under Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

Section 16. Continuing Disclosure. The Township hereby agrees to comply with the secondary market disclosure requirements of the Rule and agrees to covenant to such compliance in a Continuing Disclosure Certificate (the “Continuing Disclosure Certificate”). In connection therewith, the Chief Financial Officer, in consultation with Bond Counsel, is hereby authorized and directed to enter into and execute the Continuing Disclosure Certificate, evidencing the contractual undertaking of the Township to comply with the requirements of the Rule and to deliver the Continuing Disclosure Certificate to the Underwriter in connection with the offer and sale of the Refunding Bonds. The Mayor, the Chief Financial Officer, the Township Clerk or any

8

other Township official are each hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver all certificates, documents and agreements in connection therewith and to file budgetary, financial and operating data on an annual basis and notices of certain enumerated events as required to comply with and in accordance with the provisions of the Rule.

(b) To facilitate the preparation of the Official Statement authorized under Section 11 hereof, the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to conduct a disclosure audit which will (i) summarize the results of the Issuer's prior compliance with its secondary market disclosure obligations and (ii) compare those results to the statements made by the Issuer in its official statements regarding past compliance (the "Disclosure Audit"). Such Disclosure Audit may be undertaken directly or through the engagement of a disclosure specialist to complete the Disclosure Audit; provided that the award of any contract in connection therewith meets the requirements of the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.). Any action taken by the Chief Financial Officer, or any other officer of the Township, with respect to the Disclosure Audit and the engagement of a disclosure specialist is hereby ratified and confirmed.

Section 17. Prior Action. All action taken to date by the officers, employees, and agents of the Township with respect to the sale of the Refunding Bonds, be and the same hereby are approved, ratified, adopted and confirmed and the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized and directed to execute any such documents evidencing such action.

Section 18. Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

CFO Monzo explained that we had passed an Ordinance for the refunding of $6.5 million in outstanding bonds. We are now required to pass a resolution which will allow us to go to market and sell these refunding bonds. CFO Monzo will discuss with a rating agency our financial condition so we can get a bond rating, so bonds can go to market. Mayor Higgins asked if there were any questions and there were none.

A motion was offered by Committeeman Puglia to adopt Resolution 2014-10-2 Committeewoman DiGiuseppe asked for some clarity whether this was regarding refinancing the debt we already have to get a better rate. CFO Monzo clarified, yes our expectation for even the worst case scenario is to expect to save about $20,000 a year over the course of the remaining years of the bond. Committeewoman DiGiuseppe seconded the motion. Motion carried on a Roll Call Vote, recorded as follows:

AYES: PUGLIA, DIGIUSEPPE, GABLE, HIGGINSNAY: NONE ABSENT: CLARK ABSTAIN: NONE

RESOLUTION 2014-10-3

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTE A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF

TRANSPORTATION FOR AXE FACTORY ROAD

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Mansfield, County of Burlington formally approves the grant application for the above stated project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to submit an electronic grant application identified as MA2015 Improvements to Axe Factory Road to the New Jersey Department of Transportation on behalf of Mansfield Township.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the grant agreement on behalf of Mansfield Township and that their signature constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves the execution of the grant agreement.

9

Engineer Staszewski discussed submission of DOT local aid application at the last meeting. This is our typical grant submission that we do on a yearly basis. This year the committee elected to do a section of Axe Factory Road. This is a resolution memorializing that to action. Mayor Higgins asked if the committee had any questions. There were none.

A motion was offered by Committeeman Puglia and second by Committeeman Gable to adopt Resolution 2014-10-3. Motion carried on a Roll Call Vote, recorded as follows:

AYES: PUGLIA, GABLE, DIGIUSEPPE, HIGGINSNAYS: NONE ABSENT: CLARK ABSTAIN: NONE

BILL LISTCommitteewoman DiGiuseppe questioned whether all the escrow accounts are up to the

percentage they are supposed to be in order to be paid. CFO Monzo explained that if there is a bill on the list for an applicant they have sufficient money to be paid. There are some outstanding bills for professionals that are not being paid because there is no money in their account. They have all been sent letters and have been instructed to pay us either through the township or the solicitor. If there is ever a bill on the bill list for an applicant that means there is money in their account.

A motion was offered by Committeewoman DiGiuseppe and second by Committeeman Puglia to approve the bill list. Motion carried on a Roll Call Vote, recorded as follows:

AYE: DIGIUSEPPE, PUGLIA, GABLE, HIGGINSNAY: NONE ABSENT: CLARK ABSTAIN:NONE

MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 10 AND 24 2014 (regular minutes)APRIL 23 2014, MAY 28 2014, AUGUST 13 2014, AND SEPTEMBER 10 2014 (Exec. Minutes)JUNE 11 2014 (Committeeman Puglia absent)

Motion offered by Committeeman Gable and second by Committeeman Puglia to approve minutes of September 10 and 24 2014. Motion carried.

Motion offered by Committeewoman DiGiuseppe and second by Committeeman Gable to approve minutes of April 23 2014, May 28 2014, August 13 2014, and September 10 2014. Motion carried.

Motion offered by Committeeman Gable and second by Committeewoman DiGiuseppe to approve minutes of June 11 2014. Motion carried (Committeeman Puglia abstained). Roll Call Vote as follows:

AYE: GABLE, DIGIUSEPPE, HIGGINSNAY: NONE ABSENT: CLARK ABSTAIN: PUGLIA

Mayor Higgins asked if minutes of July 9 2014 were corrected. Clerk Semus responded yes.

Motion offered by Committeewoman DiGiuseppe and second by Committeeman Puglia to accept the minutes of July 9 2014. Motion carried.

DISCUSSIONApplication – Use of Mansfield Township Parks/Facilities PermitMayor Higgins questioned if this was a bonfire. Clerk Semus responded yes it is and

explained that she has received correspondence from the Recreation Coordinator asking to put a note on the application that they need to pick up all the nails or anything they are leaving behind. Last year a lot of nails that were burned were not picked up, so I will make sure to put a note on there. A motion is offered by Committeeman Gable with the stipulation that they clean up the area and second by Committeeman Puglia giving Northern Burlington High School Football team permission to use the community park. Motion carried.

Mansfield-Springfield Senior Citizens Mayor Higgins explained that Deputy Mayor Clark (who is absent) was supposed to

discuss the request for an increase in budget funds for 2015. Mayor Higgins questioned whether

10

it was for $300 and Clerk Semus answered yes. Mayor Higgins does not believe a motion needs to be made now and that they just need to ask CFO Monzo to make sure to included it in the 2015 budget. At that time, they can make a decision. CFO Monzo stated that he already has a formal copy of the request and it is in the 2015 budget folder. When we get to deliberation, it will be up for discussion.

Fire Company RequestAdministrator Fitzpatrick stated that Mr. Borgstrom was unable to attend this evening

to discuss what he would like to do with the storage cube on behalf of the Fire Company. In Mr. Borgstrom absence, Administrator Fitzpatrick summarized the letter Mr. Borgstrom furnished Administrator Fitzpatrick: What he is looking to do is move the steel storage cube from the old building over to this building. It would be used for firefighter training. Administrator Fitzpatrick further explained that what Mr. Borgstrom is looking to do is to move the steel storage cube which will allow them to do training and he’s also looking to put in a horseshoe pit on the side as per the diagram you have inside your packet. Mayor Higgins asked if the committee had any comment. Committeewoman DiGiuseppe said she had a couple of questions. Committeewoman DiGiuseppe stated that she had no problem with the storage cube and she does not necessarily have a problem with the horseshoe pit, but she would like to have some information about it such as purpose and intent. Are they asking for restricted use by the fireman only? It is all on public property where they are asking for it to be placed. Will any residents or employees be permitted to use it if they feel like playing? Committeewoman DiGiuseppe would just like some answers. Administrator Fitzpatrick stated that the letter that Mr. Borgstrom sent does answer those questions and asked if the committee would like him to go over the letter. Mayor Higgins asked Administrator Fitzpatrick if he could share with everyone what is in the letter. Administrator Fitzpatrick stated the following:

“The steel storage cube the fire company owns would be used for several types of firefighting training evaluations. None of which would involve live fire. To practice search and rescue, hose line advancement, ventilation, and ground ladder work. This container would be painted to match the exterior color of the building, will require no site work, or utilities and will be locked when not in use. The container is far more hazardous at its present location than it would be if it was here on site. It was originally purchased for storage when we were at the Atlantic Avenue location but is now needed as a training adjunct. I want to stress that we are a volunteer organization and everything we do to help our members remain proficient at the art of firefighting is vitally important. The horseshoe and quait pits are vital physical activity that again allows our volunteers to be physically active in a convenient location. Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of firefighter fatalities so helping our members stay fit and being physically active is important. We could use the horseshoe pits in Mansfield Community Park but, that would require locating there for such an activity reducing the speed at which we respond to call for services. These pits will not have an expense on the township as a boy scouts have volunteered to do this as an eagle scouts project. So, as far as risk, there are always horseshoe pits open to the public and the park on East Main Street. The fact that our volunteers spend countless hours training in responding to emergencies with this time away from their families, allowing a team oriented activity at the facility is essential to the recruitment and retention of our volunteers. We should be striving to ensure that this priceless service is respected and treated as a gift to the community. Sincerely Douglas Borgstrom”.

Mayor Higgins questions if any committee member has any comments. Committeeman Gable states that he thinks it is a good idea. He believes that if you have recreation for the volunteer firemen it gives them something to do and if there was a fire, they were right here. He thinks this is a good idea and he supports it one hundred percent. Mayor Higgins questions whether there are any other comments. There are none. Mayor Higgins states that in the future Administrator Fitzpatrick needs to put a copy of any letters he wants to go over in the packet so the committee has a chance to go over it ahead of time. Administrator Fitzpatrick apologized and stated that it just came to him today since Mr. Borgstrom advised that his original plan was to attend the meeting and the situation changed.

Mayor Higgins does not have a problem moving the storage cube over here, but his concern is they might be infringing on public works area of the building and he thinks it would be better situated someplace other than against the building. Committeeman Gable thinks they should work it out with Township Superintendent, Jef Jones. The fireman and Jef can work it out. Mayor Higgins agrees that is what they should be doing. Mayor Higgins informs Administrator Fitzpatrick to meet with Jef and see if we can find an area other than against the building. Administrator Fitzpatrick questions that if Jef is okay with it being against the building can we still put it there? Mayor Higgins states that if Jef is okay with it he will live

11

with it, and if everyone else is, but his preference is that it not be against the building. Administrator Fitzpatrick questions again if Jef says that he wants it there, is it okay for it to be there? Mayor Higgins is not saying he disagrees and Committeeman Gable states that whatever Jef says would be fine. Mayor Higgins questions that as far as the horseshoe pits is everyone okay with it? Committeewoman DiGiuseppe says that she wants to be sure it is just strictly restricted to the fireman. Is this correct? Administrator Fitzpatrick says yes to the volunteers. Committeewoman DiGiuseppe questions whether anyone else has access to it. Mayor Higgins states that yes, it is necessary that no one else has access to it. We do not want other people parking over in that area. Mayor Higgins asks if the committee is comfortable allowing them to build the horseshoe pits. Committee agrees. Mayor Higgins explains to Administrator Fitzpatrick that he must meet with Jef and pass along the information.

5K Run – Columbus Home and School AssociationAdministrator Fitzpatrick states that everyone has the letter in their packet which

explains that they are looking to do a 5K on Saturday March 28 th 2015 to raise money for the elementary school in Mansfield Township. It came with a marking of the actual race course and Jennifer Pieloch is asking if in fact there is any problems in putting this together and if there is any permits that she needs to obtain to do such. Mayor Higgins questions if anyone on the committee has any questions. There are none.

A motion is offered by Committeeman Puglia and second by Committeeman Gable to approve the 5K Run. Motion carried.

Lease Agreement – Municipal Complex Second FloorMayor Higgins states that this is a lease agreement that goes along with the Ordinance

that was introduced tonight. Mayor Higgins questions if everyone on the committee has had a chance to review it and asks if anyone has any questions. Committeewoman DiGiuseppe states that she would like the square footage filled in. Attorney Magee states that there were two blanks that we found out the information about tonight that includes the area they are renting and the diagram so he can make those changes and send it to the clerk in the morning.

A motion is offered by Committeeman Gable and second by Committeeman Puglia to approve the Lease Agreement. Motion carried on a Roll Call Vote, recorded as follows:

AYE: GABLE, PUGLIA, DIGIUSEPPE, HIGGINSNAY: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: CLARK

Villages of Mapleton – Loan Program from COAH Trust FundMayor Higgins states that two weeks ago there was a meeting with some representatives.

At that point in time, there was to be discussed, a loan program from the COAH trust fund. Committeeman Gable questions if this is the Mapleton court stipulation money that we received the two-hundred twenty some thousand dollars years ago? Attorney Magee states no it’s the COAH account and we met with the head of the association of affordable homes in Mapleton. Mapleton are the only affordable homes in Mansfield and their Solicitor, as well as, our affordable administrator discussed a variety of issues and one of the main issues that came up was establishing some type of a program in the form of grants, loans, and variety of financial mechanisms that the township should consider for the affordable homes through the trust fund for issues that will help maintain those units during their lifespan such as roofs, air conditioning units, things of that nature. Allen Fox who represents the association sent the Mayor, Solicitor Magee and CGP&H some suggestions for the committee to consider for establishing some type of a program to assist these homeowners with some ongoing maintenance issues. Mayor Higgins states that at this point in time these units are getting older and there will be certain improvements that have to be made and I believe COAH does not allow those items to be added on to the resale value. Attorney Magee states that is correct. Mayor Higgins states that the concern is that it takes away an incentive for them to do those improvements and if that happens if they leave the property or walk away from it we are going to be stuck with those improvements to make them marketable. The intent is to designate some funds from the COAH trust and hopefully establish a revolving trust and/or if we wanted to do grants we could but I’m not to that point yet. Committeeman Gable asks if it can all be approved by the state. Attorney Magee responds absolutely and we were in agreement that it should benefit the buyer. Mayor Higgins states that at this point we just want to make the rest of the committee aware that we

12

will not enter into an agreement yet and we are going to bring it before the committee before we go any further.

Property Maintenance IssuesMayor Higgins included in the packet is an ordinance from a local municipality. Many

municipalities, as a result of the condition of vacant properties, it appears that some municipalities have adopted an ordinance to try to come up with a mechanism to try to collect the fees or collect monies to deal with the costs of maintain the vacant properties. At this point and time, the Mayor asks the Township Administrator to contact a couple of the local municipalities who have adopted these type of ordinances to give them a better idea whether or not they are effective. We need a little more information and we are asking that Administrator Fitzpatrick gather more information for the Committee for the next Township meeting.

Temperature Control – Municipal ComplexMayor Higgins speaks to the residents stating that many people who attend our meetings

realize that we are not always happy with the temperature, in particular this room. We have asked the Township Administrator to pull out all the maintenance agreements and he has had several meetings with the parties involved Basically, last week we were not happy with the direction it was going so all parties that were involved with the design and insulation of air conditioning and heating system received a letter putting them on notice that we have every intention of getting this issue resolved. Attorney Magee states that is absolutely correct. Attorney Magee thinks we have put them on a very short leash and request that they contact the Administrator when they would like to meet and to let them know if this situation is not taken care of we were going to take care of it and draw against their bond.

PUBLIC COMMENTCharles and Carol Daly, 1 Manchester Court, said it is 90 days later. They moved to the

community and love the house they live in but, with the construction of the church the farmer built a berm and hence flooded their yard. He came here last time and worked with the engineer and Michael but it has been dead end after dead end. He said he feels undirected unsupported by the township and by the committee. He does not know what to do about it. Mr. Daly went on to say that he spoke to the agricultural board and went to the Board of Health in the County. He had his property treated for mosquitos and today they had someone out after spending countless hours while his property is being destructed. He feels he has had no help or guidance from anyone, in his opinion, in this room. Mr. Daly said the Mayor was there and he stood on the mound, but their yard is still flooding. There are mosquitos in the backyard. Their septic is being compromised and now they are saying the farmer has 30 days to allow the water to drain. Would the township approve drainage that allowed that development to go in; that allowed them to pay several hundred thousand dollars for that house and now they are left to handle it. Carol Daly, said she does not know why the township has not fined him at this point. She said he should’ve been fined. She feels that the farmer is a vigilante, and nobody is doing anything about it. Mrs. Daly said that everyone agrees that their yard is messed up. She said she is at a breaking point and the township needs to fix this and they need an end date. She said her husband and herself have spent endless hours trying to fix this and they have gotten nowhere with anyone. She said that her septic is compromised and her yard is growing. Mrs. Daly explained that they cannot put a fence up and they have two dogs that cannot even go in their yard because it’s halfway flooded. Their trees are coming down now. The whole back row of trees. She wants to know who is paying for the damage. Attorney Magee states that the staff and he have been involved in this. When he was made aware of the problems, letters were sent to Orleans. He said he thinks it was three weeks ago this Friday, that they met with Orleans out there to try and figure out where the problem lies. He said it was him, Jef Jones, Michael Fitzpatrick, and two representatives from Orleans, because there were a couple of problems associated with the Daly’s development and drainage. One of them was that some of the swales further up the Daly’s street where some of the mounds systems in the rear property were being compromised. The problem affects down their street to homes 1, 3, and the association. It was obvious that the grade was changed from what the original grade was when we were out there. Orleans indicated on that Friday that they have received approval to allow sheet flow drainage onto the adjoining property. Attorney Magee said he requested that they provide us with those plans and with the drainage calculations. He said he knows the Daly’s do not want to hear this, but he wanted to let them know what has been going on and he has no excuse for the Daly’s frustration. Attorney Magee said he would agree with the Daly’s, but there are several reasons why this process has taken so long and there is no excuse for it. However, not withstanding that they sent the plans on Tuesday of the following

13

week. Those plans were reviewed to see, in fact, what was and what was not approved. He said we think that some of the things are in the file some are not in the file but what the township is getting calculations that show that there is going to be less water going in that area after they developed then what had been occurring prior to the development. So based upon that information that was supplied, Stout and Caldwell approved a certain drainage plan that allowed for the water to continue to flow in that direction. He said his understanding is that their water was collecting on the farmer’s side at some point. The farmer did this in a reaction to what was occurring on his property and now we’re trying to get to the bottom of it. At some point, the township was directed to the agricultural department because of what had occurred there in terms of the crops being planted. He said the township was initially told, the farmer was allowed to do that because it was under his right to farm but that is inconsistent with municipal ordinances which say that you are not allowed to create standing water or stagnant water on an adjoining property. So during the course of all this we were trying to get answers, just like the Daly’s were trying to get answers. He said the township was told today by Kurt Hendricks that the health department was addressing the issue when he came out to treat for mosquitos. This is because we were told that the health department was out there so Attorney Magee said he is a little bit confused as to why the health department when they were out there the first time, didn’t do what they are doing now. The problem is that we do not have a municipal health department we have to rely upon the county. There are property maintenance issues. The property maintenance issue was the direction the township was going to figure out who was responsible for this issue and to cite that person. Attorney Magee said the township was told that we could not cite the farmer because of the right to farm, but that would not be entirely accurate and the board of health is doing what needs to be done. He said he has no answers why they were not involved sooner. Mr. Daly states that the only thing that he can say is that it is frustrating as a tax payer and a homeowner that he’s had to drive this entire process. He said he has been fair and patient and he feels like he’s been abandoned. He said he has not been directed or told where to go and from his own hunting and pecking he’s found it today. Administrator Fitzpatrick said that he has spent a lot of time on this and he has done his best in pointing Mr. Daly in the right direction. He said that he told Mr. Daly that he would need to get the water tested and yes, Mr. Daly hunted and pecked sure because that is his property. He said he feels Mr. Daly’s pain, but he is taken aback because he has done his best to try and help the Daly’s. Mr. Daly said that he agrees, but Administrator Fitzpatrick’s lack of knowledge of this community and how it works in relationship with who to go to, it’s like the blind leading the blind. Mr. Daly said that he needs an end date. He said his yard is a disaster and his trees are all gone. He wants to know who is taking care of that. Mrs. Daly would like to know who is responsible for the damage to their yard. She said their septic has been sitting in swamp land for ninety days. What long term damage could they have potentially to their septic system? She said that this in unfair and she would like the farmer fined. The yard was perfect when they bought the house. She said they are tax payers and they want this fixed. Mr. Daly asked if he was being unreasonable. Committeeman Puglia questions whether Kurt Hendricks gave the farmer thirty days. Mrs. Daly responds yes, today. Thirty days from today. She said so they have thirty more days of water, thirty more days of their yard getting worse. Committeeman Puglia states that government does not move quickly like people would like it to move, but he thinks we should give Kurt thirty days and we will keep monitoring. Mrs. Daly asked if the development was having drainage issues why were they able to get a C/O for their house. Committeeman Puglia states that it seems like the farmer caused the problem not the developer, so now we have to deal with it and Kurt is giving him a thirty day notice. Attorney Magee said after the thirty days Kurt will take them to court. Mrs. Daly questions who is going to handle the repairs and the damage that was done to their yard? Mayor Higgins states that Attorney Magee needs to address that. There is nothing in the world we could say that would make up for what you have gone through. He said he has only been involved within the last two weeks. Mayor Higgins said he sent an email asking what was going on and that this is not getting done to anyone’s satisfaction. He said that he went out there the next day and then started making phone calls. Now the board of health was not there before. Obviously it was not perfect, and it’s a disappointment that they came back and said we were the ones who should have been making the decision. That does not help the Daly’s and does not help us. All we can do is take the direction that he is giving us now and push it. Now in all honesty when we spoke last week with the Township Administrator, and I think you were there the other day when the department of agriculture was out there, they told us it was a right to farm issue. When the Administrator told me that I said no way because, I spoke to the planners and they said he had a right to farm but this is not the way to go about it. There is a permit process and there’s all kinds of things that you have to do and he doesn’t have the ability to stop the flow of water. From there I made a phone call to other people in the county and we

14

were making progress and when the department of agriculture individual was there he said it was unprecedented in this county. He had nothing to draw on. Administrator Fitzpatrick stated yes, his is relatively new to his position, but not a whole lot of people had experience in this. He struggled, we all struggled. Mr. Daly explains that Administrator Fitzpatrick was responsive. Mayor Higgins said okay he was responsive he was trying and it’s not like we were not trying. I mean we were pulling every professional that we knew talking to them. You’re right sometimes it is not good enough and it has caused frustration. I’m embarrassed, I’m sure Michael is embarrassed, I’m sure everybody is embarrassed. Yes, we would like to get this resolved as quickly as possible. As Art mentioned yes, it doesn’t always work to the time tables it does in local business. I do apologize. I am embarrassed and that is all I can say, but we are not going to let this ball drop. We are going to do everything we can. We are going to do everything we can to find out who is responsible for fixing your property. Mr. Daly said that it is not even about that. Michael and I talk every day and do we really need to? I mean it has been a lot of time spent on this just because one person who wants to be obstinate. Nobody should be able to be that way in this world. Mayor Higgins said yes and we did try to sit down with him too. Mr. Daly says he did too. He said that he went up there and he asked what can I do for you, and yes I love your farm. I think it’s great. I love farming. That is why I bought a house in this township, but not for it to be flooded out. Mayor Higgins stated that the one thing they could not do is go over and destroy his property. Mr. Daly said yes I was ready to do it, but I said to myself that is not the way to handle this. I don’t want to make it worse, I want to make it better.

Susan Henry, 28 Oaklynn Drive, questions whether there will be a warranty on the brackets for the pumping station. Engineer Staszewski said it is two years. Ms. Henry asked if there is a lifespan for the sewage systems. Engineer Staszewski said it is difficult to say. Ms. Henry said it will soon be a year that this has been broken. CFO Monzo said it has only been from June or July that they have been involved in it and put out the quote out. Ms. Henry said she just wanted to say that it’s been ten months and in December it will be a year. She said that is all and thank you.

MAYOR AND COMMITTEE COMMENTSCommitteewoman DiGiuseppe states that the new scoreboard that was broken by a

homerun ball that hit the light. It needs to be repaired and it may involve a control panel. The recreation committee would like to know if they can make that repair against the baseball trust. CFO Monzo said that they can but he would like to see the prices and quotes relative to the repair, so there is not an issue with a violation of the public contract law. He said, if it is that severe it may cost more than five thousand four hundred dollars. Committeewoman DiGiuseppe questions whether they can pay for it, if it is under the threshold that can be paid against their trust. CFO Monzo said yes.

MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENTA motion was offered by Committeeman Puglia and second by Committeewoman

DiGiuseppe to adjourn. Motion carried.

PREPARED BY: RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:

_________________________ __________________________________Ashley Jolly Linda Semus, RMCAdministrative Assistant Municipal Clerk

Approved: October 22, 2014

15

16