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KATHY JANACOLA she stated she is an independent not running for office. She believes that this is grandstanding and this is all about politics. She doesn't want to hear all of this. She believes that some people only come here during an election.
PAT WOOD – PRESIDENT AFSCME LOCAL 3304-C appeared on behalf of the Clerical Workers’ Union and goes on to state that she was there this evening to make sure that Council and the Mayor received our suggestions. She goes on to say that 80 percent of the employees live, work, and shop here, and care what we do here. She stated that we do our best for the taxpayers and are proud of what we do. Our Union is willing to work with you to find solutions and that’s why we’ve sent suggestions that may save up to a quarter of a million dollars. She stated that they’d like to offer their help; thus, they’ve provided many suggestions based on their many years of experience. She also stated that they do not receive health benefits upon retirement. Council Vice President Rivere, Councilwoman Updegrave, and Council President Kafton thanked all the members of AFSCME that put together this information for the Township.
PAUL MAYEROWITZ – 91 CYPRESS POINTE LANE Resolution 168R-10 the release of the performance guarantees for Four Seasons at South Knolls he believes this does the residents a disservice. Township Clerk Eden stated that T & M does inform all homeowners and if there were any problems the homeowners would be advised. He believes that it would be better to inform the residents upon making these decisions because sometimes there are differing opinions. Regarding the snow removal he goes on to say that a lot of that information has been provided which would enable a rough estimate very easily. Council President Kafton stated that he wants to know down to the penny.
JOHN GASKILL – 25 NORTH LAKESIDE DRIVE asked how come the snow removal costs are not incorporated in to our payroll process. Administrator Del Turco stated we have to follow State mandate on this. He goes on to explain why we maintain separate time and truck data. The consumption of salt and contractor cost is much more easily obtained. Normally, the Town aggregates the cost for the entire season maybe we can get a better cost accounting technique involved. Mr. Gaskell goes on to read a letter from the Mayor regarding COAH and would like to know if Council sees any problem with it. Council President Kafton asked if there are COAH meetings every month. Attorney Gilmore stated that he’d like to see the letter and he will not render a decision regarding the letter, however, he stated that the date on the letter is important. He stated that the attorneys could get together to try to reach a settlement. He goes on to say that there is no date or reference to any specific matter. Councilman Bressi stated that it was given to him by the Mayor during a court ordered mediation and he was not pleased with it, he told him he was not pleased with it and he then asked Mr. McGuckin whether this was legal document he goes on to explain what he felt the meaning of the letter was. Attorney Gilmore stated that this is common practice during mediation. Council President Kafton goes on to say he believes this is unethical. Attorney Gilmore stated that he doesn’t believe so. Council President Kafton asked why he, the Mayor, would be asking for confidential meetings and believes it’s inappropriate to hold a private meeting that no one knows about to make an agreement prior to a regular meeting and he believes this is unethical. Attorney Gilmore stated that he doesn’t even know if this meeting took place. Council President Kafton stated that Mr. Bressi got this letter and confirmed this is a real letter and is clearly unethical. Councilman Martin asked if Council President Kafton has ever had a Township meeting in his real estate office and perhaps they should present a list of those meetings to the Ethic’s Board. Council President Kafton asked if Attorney Gilmore has any information. Attorney Gilmore stated that Mr. McGuckin didn’t answer his phone. He goes on to say that any one at any time can present a complaint to the Ethics Board; however that doesn’t mean it will go anywhere.
JOHN SUTTLES – 402 MEADOWOOD DRIVE wanted to know if 178R-10 is an emergency Resolution. He stated that he downloaded the Agenda to his computer three hours ago and it was not on the agenda then and he has noticed that this has happened six