August 11, 2016
Regular Meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Hanover, County of
Morris and State of New Jersey was held on Thursday, August 11, 2016, at 8:50 o’clock
in the evening, prevailing time, at the Municipal Building, 1000 Route 10, in said
Township.
PRESENT: Mayor Ronald Francioli, Deputy Mayor Ferramosca, Members
Coppola, Brueno and Gallagher
ABSENT:
------------------------------------------------------------------------STATEMENT BY PRESIDING OFFICER:
Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in accordance with the Open
Public Meetings Act by posting written notices and agenda of the meeting on the bulletin
board in the Municipal Building, 1000 Route 10, Township of Hanover and by hand
delivering, mailing or faxing such notice and agenda to the following newspapers:
HANOVER EAGLE
MORRIS COUNTY’S DAILY RECORD
THE STAR LEDGER
and by filing same with the Township Clerk.
(Signed) Ronald F. Francioli, Mayor
---------------------------------------------------------------PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
-------------------------------------------------------------OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Motion to open made by Member Ferramosca and seconded by Member Gallagher and
unanimously passed.
Motion to close made by Member Brueno and seconded by Member Gallagher and
unanimously passed.
-------------------------------------------------------------APPROVAL OF TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MINUTES:
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 14, 2016 and Bid Committee Minutes of
August 2, 2016 have been presented to the members of the Committee prior to this
meeting by the Township Clerk.
Member Coppola moved that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 14,
2016 and Bid Committee Minutes of August 2, 2016 be accepted and approved as
presented by the Township Clerk. The motion was seconded by Member Gallagher and
was unanimously passed.
-------------------------------------------------------------DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
The following reports were presented and ordered filed as received:
Property Maintenance
Finance
Police Department
Construction Department
Township Engineer
Public Works

E. DeSimoni
S. Esposito
M. Roddy
S. Donlon
G. Maceira
B. Foran

August Reports
July 2016 Reports (2 Reports)
All activities by PD for June
Occupancy & Building Report
Status Reports as of July
All projects during June & July

All reports are on file in the Business Administrator’s Office.
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PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE:
ORDINANCE NO. 21-2016
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
HANOVER AUTHORIZING THE PERFORMANCE OF MONUMENT/GRAVESTONE
RESTORATION WORK INCLUDING RELATED APPURTENANCES AT THE
WHIPPANY BURYING YARD, THE EMPLOYMENT OF A FIRM SPECIALIZING IN
THE RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF INTERMENT MONUMENTS AND
MARKERS AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $50,000.00
FROM THE 2016 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND AND ALL PRIOR YEARS, THE
2016 CURRENT FUND BUDGET AND LANDMARK COMMISSION TRUST
ACCOUNT FOR THE FINANCING OF THE GRAVESTONE RESTORATION
PROJECT
Proof of Publication that the Ordinance and the Notice of Introduction for
Ordinance 21-16 appeared in full in the July 20, 2016 issue of the Daily Record in
accordance with the law.
Motion to open public hearing made by Member Coppola and seconded by
Member Brueno and unanimously passed.
Mayor: This should be noted that the Landmark Commission took a great deal of
time and effort to put together a grant application before the County as George is
aware, he is the Liaison to our Landmark Commission for this grant, the money that this
Ordinance will provide is from Municipal funds at this juncture. Unfortunately, in our
discussions with the County we met with them on one occasion to go into why our grant
application for such a critically important historic piece of Hanover and the region was
not considered. It came down to some technical issues not the fault or the responsibility
of our Landmark Commission but in my determination more of the County’s trying to
interpret their own grant application. So, I commend the Landmark Commission for this
and again the money that we are spending from Municipal now we will be looking in
2017 for another grant submission to recover those dollars but it is time critical that we
spend the dollars now on that Whippanong Cemetery and begin to get those stones
restored; every day that goes by there is more destruction. Thank you George.
Public hearing closed by Member Coppola and seconded by Member Francioli and
unanimously passed.
Now on Adoption, Be it resolved, that an Ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HANOVER AUTHORIZING THE
PERFORMANCE OF MONUMENT/GRAVESTONE RESTORATION WORK
INCLUDING RELATED APPURTENANCES AT THE WHIPPANY BURYING YARD,
THE EMPLOYMENT OF A FIRM SPECIALIZING IN THE RESTORATION AND
PRESERVATION OF INTERMENT MONUMENTS AND MARKERS AND FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $50,000.00 FROM THE 2016 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT FUND AND ALL PRIOR YEARS, THE 2016 CURRENT FUND
BUDGET AND LANDMARK COMMISSION TRUST ACCOUNT FOR THE FINANCING
OF THE GRAVESTONE RESTORATION PROJECT ” be passed on final reading and
that a Notice of the final passage of the Ordinance be published in the August 17th,
2016 issue of the Daily Record.
Motion made by Member Coppola and seconded by Member Francioli and
unanimously passed.
So Adopted.
------------------------------------------------------------INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NO. 22-2016

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
HANOVER AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE NO. 1-2016
ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE STONEY BROOK COMMUNITY
FARM AND GARDEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND SETTING FORTH THE DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE” WITH THE INCLUSION
OF NEW PROVISIONS
WHEREAS, the Stoney Brook Community Farm and Garden Advisory
Committee has requested that Section 63-2.A. entitled “Election of Officers and
Organization” under Ordinance No. 1-2016 be amended and supplemented to include
the positions of Financial Secretary and Community Farm Manager/Supervisor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Township Committee of
the Township of Hanover in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey as follows:
Section 1. Section 63-2.A. entitled “Election of Officers and Organization.”
Is hereby amended and supplemented with the following new SubSections:
“63-2.A.1 Upon its formation, following the adoption of this Ordinance, the Advisory
Committee shall meet to organize. The regular members shall elect a
Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. In addition, the Chairperson shall
designate from among its regular or ex-officio members, a Recording Secretary
and a Financial Secretary. These four (4) officers shall serve one (1) year terms of
office. It shall be the responsibility of the Chairperson to set the meeting schedule
after conferring with the members, establish an agenda for each meeting and
conduct the meetings in an orderly and timely fashion. The Advisory Committee shall
prepare and adopt by-laws and such other rules and regulations to govern its
procedural operations and the operations of the Community Farm and Garden.
“63-2.A.2 The Recording Secretary shall be responsible for maintaining
correspondence and preparing written minutes of all Advisory Committee meetings.
However, in accordance with Township policy, before any correspondence or
memoranda is sent to a third party under the auspices of the Advisory Committee, any
draft letter or memoranda shall be submitted to the Business Administrator for his
review and approval.”
“63-2.A.3. The Financial Secretary shall be responsible in maintaining the financial
records of the Advisory Committee as it pertains to any annual or seasonal plot rental
fees or other charges that are collected for the operation of the Community Farm and
Garden. The Financial Secretary shall submit all deposits to the Township’s Chief
Municipal Finance Officer and provide him/her with any financial documents or records
that may be needed by the Finance Department.
“63-2.A.4. In order to assist the Advisory Committee with adequate supervision over the
operation of the Community Farm and Garden, the Advisory Committee may designate
one or more volunteer or paid Garden Managers who will provide supervisory, technical
and administrative assistance. The Garden Manager(s) will report directly to the
Advisory Committee concerning all Community Farm and Garden activities.”
“63-2.A.5. Subsequent to its initial formation, the Advisory Committee shall meet in
January of each year to reorganize and to determine when it shall meet and how often.
In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act at N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., the
Advisory Committee shall publish a notice in two (2) local newspapers, posted on the
Township’s official bulletin board and web site and filed with the Municipal Clerk. The
annual notice shall contain the dates, times and locations of each meeting to be held
during the forthcoming years.
Section 2. In case, for any reason, any section or provision of this
Ordinance shall be held to be unconstitutional or invalid, the same shall not affect any
other section or provision of this Ordinance, except so far as the section or provision so
declared unconstitutional or invalid shall be severed from the remainder or any portion
thereof.

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Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the
provisions of this ordinance are, to the extent of such inconsistency, hereby repealed.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect in accordance with the law.
The Ordinance will be further considered for Public Hearing and Final Passage at
the September 8th, 2016 meeting of the governing body and at that time any person
wishing to be heard will be given the opportunity to speak. The Ordinance and the
Notice of Introduction will be published in full in the Daily Record in accordance with the
law.
Motion on introduction made by Member Ferramosca and seconded by Member
Coppola and unanimously passed.
So Introduced
ORDINANCE NO. 23-16
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
HANOVER IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY IN
ACCEPTING A DEED OF DEDICATION FOR A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY
DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 9202, LOT 15 ON THE HANOVER TOWNSHIP TAX MAP
WHEREAS, an application was made by Laurel Estates, LLC (now known
and referred to as Hanover Ridge) for preliminary and final site plan approval to
construct 16 detached single family dwellings on property located at 60-66 North
Jefferson Road and designated as Lot 15 in Block 9202 on the Township Tax Map; and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with the approval as memorialized in
Resolution of Approval of the Hanover Planning Board, dated January 28, 2014,
Hanover Ridge was required to issue a deed of dedication for a portion of the property;
and
WHEREAS, Hanover Ridge has provided a Deed of Dedication as
required by the Resolution of Approval, appended hereto and made a part of this
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Deed of Dedication has been reviewed and approved by
the Township Attorney and Township Engineer; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Hanover desires to formally accept the Deed
of Dedication.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Township Committee of
the Township of Hanover in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey as follows:
Section 1. The Deed of Dedication for a portion of property designated as Block
9202, Lot 15 on the Township of Hanover Tax Map and appended hereto, is hereby
accepted by the Township of Hanover.
Section 2. Hanover Ridge (formerly known as Laurel Estates) shall be provided
with a copy of this Ordinance and shall record a copy of the Deed of Dedication with
the Morris County Clerk’s office within sixty (60) days of the passage of this Ordinance.
Hanover Ridge shall provide Hanover Township with a copy of the Deed of Dedication
once recorded.
Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with
the provisions of this ordinance are, to the extent of such inconsistency, hereby
repealed.
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shall be held to be unconstitutional or invalid, the same shall not affect any other section
or provision of this Ordinance, except so far as the section or provision so declared
unconstitutional or invalid shall be severed from the remainder or any portion thereof.
Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect in accordance with the law.
The Ordinance will be further considered for Public Hearing and Final Passage at
the September 8th, 2016 meeting of the governing body and at that time any person
wishing to be heard will be given the opportunity to speak. The Ordinance and the
Notice of Introduction will be published in full in the Daily Record in accordance with the
law.
Motion on introduction made by Member Ferramosca and seconded by Member
Gallagher and unanimously passed.
So Introduced
ORDINANCE NO. 24-2016
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
HANOVER PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF
CONCRETE SIDEWALKS, APRONS AND GRANITE BLOCK CURBS ON THE
WESTERLY SIDE OF SOUTH JEFFERSON ROAD AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS
BEGINNING AT UKRAINE ROAD TO A POINT 300’ SOUTH OF THE
INTERSECTION OF EDEN LANE WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF HANOVER,
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $75,000.00 FROM THE 2016 CURRENT FUND
BUDGET, SIDEWALK ACCOUNT AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVYING OF
ASSESSMENTS UPON THE SEVERAL PROPERTIES
FRONTING ON THE IMPROVEMENT
WHEREAS, in order to ensure the safety of pedestrians, it is the intention
of the Township Committee to construct and install concrete sidewalk, aprons and
granite block curbs on the westerly side of South Jefferson Road at various locations
beginning at Ukraine Road to a point 300’ south of the intersection of Eden Lane.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Township Committee of
the Township of Hanover, County of Morris and State of New Jersey as follows:
Section 1. The Township of Hanover shall construct and install concrete
sidewalks, aprons, granite block curbs and other related and incidental miscellaneous
work on the westerly side of South Jefferson Road at various locations beginning at
Ukraine Road to a point 300’ south of the intersection of Eden Lane. The property
owners along South Jefferson Road to be affected by the construction of new concrete
sidewalks, aprons and granite block curbs fronting on the improvement are as follows:
Block 2403, Lot 3, Block 2602, Lots 1 and 3, Block 2903, Lot 22 and Block 2904, Lots 5,
6, 9 and 11 as disclosed on the Tax Assessment Maps of the Township of Hanover.
Section 2. The total estimated cost of the improvements described in
Section 1. above is $75,000.00. There is hereby appropriated from the 2016 Current
Fund Budget, Sidewalk Account the sum of $75,000.00 to underwrite the cost of the
improvements.
Section 3. Fifty (50%) percent of the aforesaid cost of the installation of
the concrete sidewalks, aprons and granite curbs and other related and incidental
miscellaneous work shall be contributed by the Township at large and 50% of the
aforesaid cost of the installation of the concrete sidewalks, aprons and granite block
curbs shall be paid by assessments which shall be levied against the several properties
fronting on the improvement in the manner prescribed and pursuant to the authority of
R.S. 40:65-1, et seq. The estimated cost of the concrete sidewalks, aprons and granite
block curbs and other related and incidental miscellaneous work is $75,000.00.

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Section 4. Such assessments shall bear interest from the time of
confirmation at the same rate and with the same penalties for nonpayment as
assessments for local improvements in the municipality, and from the confirmation
thereof shall be a first and paramount lien upon the real estate assessed to the same
extent and be collected and enforced in the same manner as assessments for local
improvements.
Section 5. The owner or owners of any land upon which any assessment
for said improvement shall have been made may pay such assessment in ten (10)
yearly installments with legal interest on the unpaid balance of the assessment. The
first of said installments shall be due and payable sixty (60) days after the confirmation
of the assessment and each subsequent annual installment and interest shall be
payable on a like date in each successive year thereafter; provided that any person
assessed shall have the privilege of paying the whole or any assessment or any
balance of installments with accrued interest thereon at one time. If any such
installment shall remain unpaid for thirty (30) days after the time when the same shall
become due, the whole assessment or balance due thereon shall become and be
immediately due, shall draw interest at the rate imposed upon the arrearage of taxes,
and be collected in the manner, provided for by law. Such assessment shall remain a
lien upon the land described therein until the same with all installments and accrued
interest thereon, shall be paid and satisfied.
Section 6. The Township Engineer is hereby declared to be the municipal
officer in charge of the improvement and shall keep an accurate account of the cost of
said improvement and shall assess the proportion of costs hereby established in this
ordinance to be assessed against the several properties in proportion to their respective
frontage of said improvement, and file a report thereof, under oath with the Township
Clerk. The Township Committee shall there after consider the same for confirmation in
the manner prescribed by law.
Section 7. Notice of the pendency of this Ordinance shall be given to all
owners of real estate affected hereby, and a hearing shall be afforded them prior to final
passage. The notice may be served upon all owners residing in the Township of
Hanover personally or by leaving the same at their usual place of residence with a
member of the family above the age of fourteen (14) years. In the case of infants and
incompetents, such notice shall be served upon their guardian; when any real estate is
held in trust, upon the trustee; when held by joint tenants in common or by the entirety,
upon anyone such tenant. If the owner of any such real estate is a nonresident of the
municipality, the notice may be served upon him personally, or upon his agent in charge
of the property, or upon the occupant thereof, or mailed to the nonresident owner at his
last post office address.
If the owner is unknown, or if, for any reason, service can not be made
as here and above directed, the notice shall be published in a newspaper circulating in
the municipality at least once, and not less than thirty (30) days before the improvement
is made by the municipality. Notices to the owner or owners of several distinct parcels
of real estate may be inserted in the publication.
Proof by Affidavit of Service of such notice shall be filed within ten (10)
days thereafter with the officer in charge of the records of the tax liens of the
municipality, but failure to file such proofs shall not invalidate the proceedings if service
has been made as hereinbefore provided.
The notice shall state the time and place at which this Ordinance shall be
considered, which shall be prior to any passage of this Ordinance, and shall be served
or published ten (10) days prior to the date fixed for hearing.

Section 8. This Ordinance shall take effect in accordance with law.
The Ordinance will be further considered for Public Hearing and Final Passage at
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wishing to be heard will be given the opportunity to speak. The Ordinance and the
Notice of Introduction will be published in full in the Daily Record in accordance with the
law.
Motion on introduction made by Member Ferramosca and seconded by Member
Gallagher and unanimously passed.
So Introduced
ORDINANCE NO. 25-2016
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF HANOVER AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 166
OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP ENTITLED, LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT
LEGISLATION, BY AMENDING THE REGULATIONS FOR THE WC – WHIPPANY
CENTER ZONE DISTRICT

WHEREAS, the current zoning regulations of the Township of Hanover include a
WC – Whippany Center zone district: and
WHEREAS, the WC zone district was originally created in order to encourage the
redevelopment of the properties in the district for a planned mixed-use center; and
WHEREAS, the WC zone district has been partially redeveloped under the
current WC zone standards; and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee believes that the WC zone regulations
should be amended in order to promote completion of the planned redevelopment
originally envisioned for the district;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Township Committee of the
Township of Hanover in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey that Chapter 166
of the Code of the Township of Hanover, Land Use and Development, is hereby
amended as follows:
Section 1. Paragraph E in Section 166-186.14, Permitted accessory uses, in Article
XXXIC, WC Whippany Center District, is hereby amended to read as follows:
E.

Outdoor dining facilities accessory to a permitted restaurant use. Such facilities
shall be subject to the provisions of §166-119.5, provided that §166-119.5C shall
not be construed to require setbacks and buffers between outdoor dining facilities
and residential uses which are located in the WC district and further provided that
the requirements of §166-119.5H shall not apply, but shall be superseded by the
requirements in this article.

Section 2. Subsection B of Section 166-186.16, Prohibited uses, in Article XXXIC, WC
Whippany Center District, is hereby amended to read as follows:
B.

The display of goods for sale outside the confines of a building and any business
conducted outside the confines of a building, including but not limited to drive-in or
drive-through uses, except that drive-in and drive-through banks and pharmacies
and outdoor dining accessory to a permitted food service establishment shall be
permitted and regulated as set forth in this article.

Section 3. Subsection A of Section 166-186.18, Development standards for planned
commercial development, in Article XXXIC, WC Whippany Center District, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
§ 166-186.18 Development standards for planned commercial development.
The following development standards shall apply to planned commercial development
within the WC Zone District:

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A.

Minimum tract area: nine contiguous acres, which minimum acreage shall include
all of the property within the WC Zone District, excluding: 1) the rights-of-way of
Route 10 and Troy Hills Road, 2) the property owned by the Morristown and Erie
Railroad, and 3) Lot 7.01 in Block 7402 on the tax maps, currently developed and
used for a cellular telecommunications monopole, antennas and related
equipment. This requirement anticipates the vacation of the School Street right-ofway, and its inclusion within the planned commercial development.

Section 4. Paragraph (2) in Subsection B of Section 166-186.18, Development
standards for planned commercial development, in Article XXXIC, WC Whippany Center
District, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(2) Within the planned commercial development tract, individual lots shall be
permitted, and such lots may have different owners. The required floor area
ratio, coverage and yard setback requirements shall not apply to such
individual lots, but only to the total development tract, unless specifically
indicated otherwise in this article.
Section 5. Paragraph (1)(b) in Subsection E of Section 166-186.18, Development
standards for planned commercial development, in Article XXXIC, WC Whippany Center
District, is hereby deleted and the current Paragraph (1)(c) is renumbered as Paragraph
(1)(b).
Section 6. In case, for any reason, any section or provision of this Ordinance shall be
held to be unconstitutional or invalid, the same shall not affect any other section or
provision of this Ordinance, except so far as the section or provision so declared
unconstitutional or invalid shall be severed from the remainder or any portion thereof.
Section 7. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this
ordinance are, to the extent of such inconsistency, hereby repealed.
Section 8. This ordinance shall take effect in accordance with the law.
The Ordinance will be further considered for Public Hearing and Final Passage at
the September 8th, 2016 meeting of the governing body and at that time any person
wishing to be heard will be given the opportunity to speak. The Ordinance and the
Notice of Introduction will be published in full in the Daily Record in accordance with the
law.
Motion on introduction made by Member Ferramosca and seconded by Member
Coppola and unanimously passed.
So Introduced
The Ordinance will be further considered for Public Hearing and Final Passage at
the September 8th, 2016 meeting of the governing body and at that time any person
wishing to be heard will be given the opportunity to speak. The Ordinance and the
Notice of Introduction will be published in full in the Daily Record in accordance with the
law.
Motion on introduction made by Member Ferramosca and seconded by Member
Coppola and unanimously passed.
So Introduced
-------------------------------------------------------------RESOLUTIONS AS A CONSENT AGENDA:
Mr. Giorgio: For the record; at the request of the Township Committee item J
[AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF THE TWO (2) YEAR SITE IMPROVEMENT
MAINTENANCE BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF $111,395.00 TO WHIPPANY VILLAGE,
LLC AS IT RELATES TO THE COMPLETION OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CVS
PHARMACY AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT 5-11 TROY HILLS ROAD, 420 AND 476

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ROUTE 10 AND 10 SCHOOL STREET] will be deleted at this time and a motion to
delete was made by Member Ferramosca and seconded by Member Gallagher and all
in favor.
Second request deals with Item E which will be taken as a separate vote after we do the
consent agenda: [PROMOTING PATROLMAN JOHN SCHAUDER TO THE RANK AND
POSITION OF SERGEANT EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 AND ESTABLISHING
HIS COMPENSATION AT $112,239.00 PER ANNUM UNDER STEP 1 OF THE
SERGEANT’S STEP CLASSIFICATION GUIDE AS SET FORTH IN SALARY
ORDINANCE NO. 21-2014].
Mr. Giorgio: Gentleman, as a consent agenda gentleman you will be voting on
resolutions A, B, C, D, F, G, H, I, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, and T ~ Motion made by
Member Coppola and seconded by Member Brueno and unanimously passed. (Member
Ferramosca voted No but realized he made a mistake and agreed on the consent
agenda excluding J & E.)
Separate Vote on Item E which is: (out of sequence because of how it appears on the
Agenda)
RESOLUTION NO. 151-2016
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE PROMOTING JOHN SCHAUDER
TO THE RANK AND POSITION OF SERGEANT EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
AND ESTABLISHING HIS COMPENSATION AT $112,239.00 PER ANNUM UNDER
STEP 1 OF THE SERGEANT’S STEP CLASSIFICATION GUIDE AS SET FORTH IN
SALARY ORDINANCE NO. 21-2014
WHEREAS, the Hanover Township Police Department’s organization
chart provides for five (5) sergeant positions; and
WHEREAS, with the promotion of Sergeant David White to the position of
Lieutenant effective September 1, 2016, one of the five (5) sergeant positions is vacant;
and
WHEREAS, in order to maintain adequate supervision within all bureaus
of the Police Department, including its platoon organization, it is essential to the proper
operation of the Department that a patrolman be promoted to the rank of sergeant; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118. and Section 53-3.1 under
Chapter 53 of the Code of the Township entitled “Township Committee as Appropriate
Authority Under Law”, the Township Committee is deemed the appropriate authority in
the appointment of such members, officers and personnel as shall be deemed
necessary for the efficiency and routine day-to-day operations of the Police Department,
and therefore has the final authority under law to determine promotions in the Police
Department; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Police Department’s Policies and
Procedures, under Chapter 18 of Volume 2, the promotional process for the rank of
sergeant began on March 15, 2015 with the performance of oral examinations and
culminated with the posting of test scores on April 7, 2016; and
WHEREAS, in an e-mail memorandum dated April 7, 2016 to Township
Committeeman and Director of Public Safety George F. Coppola, Captain Shawn
Waldron presented the top six (6) candidates with their final scores for the position of
Sergeant; and
WHEREAS, subsequently on the same day, the Captain of Police advised
the six (6) candidates as to their ranking in the promotional process and advised them
that the promotional list will remain active for two (2) years until April 7, 2018; and

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WHEREAS, by resolution dated July 14, 2016, Patrolman Robert
Carpenter, the officer who received the second highest test score, was promoted to
sergeant; and
WHEREAS, the third highest score for the position of sergeant was
attained by Patrolman John Schauder; and
WHEREAS, Patrolman Schauder commenced employment with the
Township as a law enforcement officer on September 29, 2003; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the final test scores established through
the Police Department’s promotional process, as set forth in the Department’s Policies
and Procedures, it is the intention of the Township Committee, as the Appropriate
Authority, to appoint John Schauder to the position of Sergeant effective September 1,
2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of
the Township of Hanover in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey as follows:
1. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118 and Section 53-3.1 of Chapter 53 of
the Code of the Township entitled Police Department, and in
accordance with the final promotional scores for the position of
sergeant, the governing body, as the Appropriate Authority, hereby
appoints and promotes Patrolman John Schauder to the rank and
position of Sergeant effective Thursday, September 1, 2016.
2. Sergeant Schauder shall be compensated at the base salary of
$112,239.00 per annum under Step 1 of the Sergeant’s Step
Classification Guide as set forth in Ordinance No. 21-2014.
3. That certified copies of this resolution shall be transmitted to the Chief
of Police, the Township’s Chief Municipal Finance Officer and
Sergeant Schauder for reference and information purposes.
Motion made by Member Coppola to take vote on Item E and seconded by Member
Gallagher.
VOTE: TAG Yes; JLF Yes; BB No; GFC Yes; RFF Yes.
Four Ayes and One Nay
RESOLUTION NO. 147-2016
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ADVANCEMENT IN GRADE AND
COMPENSATION FOR PATROLMEN RICHARD CAMASTA AND MICHAEL
BYRNES IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT HAVING RECEIVED SATISFACTORY JOB
PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Police Department’s Job Performance
Evaluation System, the employee named below has received satisfactory job
performance evaluations from the Chief of Police, and subject to Township policy, is
entitled to advance in grade and compensation based on their anniversary date as
described below; and
WHEREAS, the Township's Chief Municipal Finance Officer has certified
that the advancement in grade and compensation for the officer mentioned below is
correct.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of
the Township of Hanover in the County of Morris that the individuals named below, in
accordance with the current Collective Negotiations Agreement with the Policeman’s
Benevolent Association, PBA Local No. 128 and Salary Ordinance No. 21-14 shall be
advanced in grade and compensation on his anniversary date as follows:

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POLICE:
Patrolman Richard Camasta
Schedule A (PBA) – Step 2

$68,633.00 per annum
Effective Date: 09/01/16

Patrolman Michael Byrnes
Schedule A (PBA) – Step 2

$68,633.00 per annum
Effective Date: 09/01/16

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution shall
be transmitted to the Township's Chief Municipal Finance Officer and Chief of Police for
their reference and action.
RESOLUTION NO. 148-2016
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
HANOVER APPOINTING BRIAN PILLION AS SUPERVISOR OF THE PARK
MAINTENANCE DIVISION IN THE PUBLIC WORKS, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
AND PARK MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT FOR A SIX (6) MONTH
PROBATIONARY PERIOD COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 AND ENDING
FEBRUARY 1, 2017 AND ESTABLISHING HIS COMPENSATION AT $66,241.00 PER
ANNUM UNDER JOB GROUP IX IN ACCORDANCE WITH SCHEDULE “B” AND
SALARY RANGE GUIDE “D” OF SALARY ORDINANCE NO. 9-16
WHEREAS, on April 8, 2010, the Township Committee adopted
Ordinance No. 12-10 which created a new Department of Public Works, Buildings and
Grounds and Park Maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the governing body also adopted a companion ordinance,
Ordinance No. 13-10 on April 8, 2010 which established a table of organization for the
newly created Department mentioned above in order to provide effective operations and
the efficient delivery of services to the residents of Hanover Township and the public in
general; and
WHEREAS, in order to maintain departmental organization and chain of
command pursuant to the new table of organization, Ordinance No. 13-10 created four
(4) new supervisory positions; namely, the Supervisor of the Buildings and Grounds
Division, the Supervisor of the Park Maintenance Division, the Supervisor of the Road
Division; and, the Supervisor of the Sanitation Division; and
WHEREAS, with the retirement of William Brittle as Supervisor of the Park
Maintenance Division on July 1, 2016, a need exists to fill the vacant position in order
to provide for the proper supervision and management of the employees of the Park
Maintenance Division; and
WHEREAS, on June 29, 2016, a notice entitled “Employment OpportunityJob Vacancy” was posted on the bulletin boards at the Public Works Department
Garage notifying all employees of the vacant supervisory position and that any
employee wishing to apply for the position should submit a letter of interest to the
Business Administrator by Friday, July 8, 2016; and
WHEREAS, a total of six (6) employees submitted letters indicating
interest to fill the position; and
WHEREAS, on July 11, 2016, the Business Administrator, Human
Resource Specialist and Superintendent of Public Works, Buildings and Grounds and
Park Maintenance Department interviewed the six (6) candidates; and
WHEREAS, the candidates were rated on their job knowledge, experience
and expertise as well as their overall skills and abilities in performing their current duties
and tasks; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the interviews, the Business Administrator,
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employee of the Department possesses the necessary work experience, job
qualifications and expertise matching the job description for the position of Supervisor of
the Park Maintenance Division and should be appointed to fill the vacancy; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pillion has been an employee of the Public Works
Department since September 3, 1996 and currently serves as a Laborer II/Sanitation
Collector II/Truck Driver I; and
WHEREAS, the position of Supervisor of the Park Maintenance Division is
classified under Job Group IX, Schedule “D” pursuant to Salary Ordinance No. 9-2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of
the Township of Hanover in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey as follows:
1. In accordance with the recommendation of the Business Administrator,
Human Resource Specialist and the Superintendent of the Public
Works, Buildings and Grounds and Park Maintenance Department, the
governing body hereby appoints and promotes Brian Pillion, residing
at 10 Hillcrest Road in Whippany, New Jersey 07981 to the position of
Supervisor of the Park Maintenance Division for a six (6) month
probationary period commencing on Thursday, September 1, 2016 and
ending on Wednesday, February 1, 2017.
2. In accordance with Schedule “B” and Salary Range Guide “D” of
Salary Ordinance No. 9-2016, Mr. Pillion, as a management
employee, shall be compensated at $66,241.00 per annum under Job
Group IX. Since he is within the range guide, Mr. Pillion shall only be
eligible to receive the annual cost of living adjustment if and when
Salary Guides “C” and “D” are adjusted at any time by the governing
body and only upon receiving a satisfactory job performance
evaluation from the Superintendent. Mr. Pillion shall not be eligible to
receive compensatory time as a management employee.
3. Mr. Pillion shall be subject to the requirements of the Employee Job
Performance Evaluation System as described in full under Section 6118. Of Chapter 61 of the Code of the Township entitled Salaries and
Compensation; Personnel Policies. In the event that Mr. Pillion
receives an unsatisfactory job performance evaluation during the
probationary period, Mr. Pillion may be returned to his former position
or an equivalent position at the conclusion of the probationary period or
sooner, whichever is applicable.
4. That certified copies of this resolution shall be transmitted to Mr.
Pillion, the Superintendent and the Township’s Chief Municipal
Finance Officer for reference and information purposes.
RESOLUTION NO. 149-2016
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
HANOVER SUPPORTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMITTEEMAN AND
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY GEORGE F. COPPOLA IN THE PROMOTION OF
ONE (1) SERGEANT TO THE RANK AND POSITION OF LIEUTENANT, ONE (1)
PATROLMAN TO THE RANK AND POSITION OF SERGEANT AND THE HIRING OF
ONE (1) REPLACEMENT PATROLMAN IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE APPROVED
AUTHORIZED MANPOWER STRENGTH OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the manpower strength of the Hanover Township Police
Department was authorized and approved by the Township Committee at thirty (30)
sworn law enforcement officers; and
WHEREAS, the current organization structure of the Police Department
consists of the following:

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One (1) Chief of Police
One (1) Captain of Police
Two (2) Lieutenants
Five (5) Sergeants
Four (4) Patrolmen Assigned to the Detective Bureau; and
Seventeen (17) Patrolmen; and
WHEREAS, since April, 2016, the Police Department has experienced
major personnel changes as a result of retirements requiring the promotion of other
officers to fill supervisory and management positions and the hiring of two (2) new
replacement Patrolmen; and
WHEREAS, with the pending retirement of Lieutenant James Peslis
effective September 1, 2016, a need exists to promote one (1) sergeant to the rank and
position of lieutenant, one (1) patrolman to the rank and position of sergeant, and the
hiring of one (1) new patrolman in order to maintain the authorized strength of the Police
Department at thirty (30) law enforcement officers; and
WHEREAS, Committeeman George F. Coppola, in his role as Director of
Public Safety, recommends that the Township Committee formally support and endorse
the promotion of Sergeant David White to the rank and position of Lieutenant and the
promotion of Patrolman John Schauder to the rank and position of Sergeant so that
the Police Department has the ability to provide adequate management and supervision
of its officers and all law enforcement operations; and
WHEREAS, with the proposed promotion of a patrolman to the rank and
position of sergeant, Committeeman Coppola also recommends that one (1)
replacement patrolman be hired in order for the Patrol Division to perform its community
related duties and responsibilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of
the Township of Hanover in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey as follows:
1. In accordance with the recommendation of Committeeman and
Director of Public Safety George F. Coppola, the governing body
supports and endorses the promotion of Sergeant David White to the
rank and position of Lieutenant and the promotion of Patrolman John
Schauder to the rank and position of Sergeant effective September 1,
2016.
2. In order to maintain the approved authorized strength of the Hanover
Township Police Department at thirty (30) sworn law enforcement
officers, the Township Committee also approves the hiring of one (1)
replacement patrolman.
3. Pursuant to the regulations governing the appointment of police
officers under Article II entitled “Appointments” set forth in Chapter 53
of the Code of the Township entitled Police Department, the Chief of
Police is authorized and directed to begin the process for the hiring of
one (1) replacement patrolman.
4. That certified copies of this resolution to the Chief of Police and Chief
Municipal Finance Officer for reference and information purposes.
INTRODUCED AND SPONSORED BY COMMITTEEMAN GEORGE F. COPPOLA
RESOLUTION NO. 150-2016
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE PROMOTING DAVID WHITE TO
THE RANK AND POSITION OF LIEUTENANT EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

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AND ESTABLISHING HIS COMPENSATION AT $133,539.00 PER ANNUM UNDER
THE LIEUTENANT’S CLASSIFICATION GUIDE AS SET FORTH IN SALARY
ORDINANCE NO. 19-2015
WHEREAS, the Hanover Township Police Department’s organization
chart provides for two (2) Lieutenant positions; and
WHEREAS, with the retirement of Lieutenant James Peslis effective
September 1, 2016, his position will be vacated; and
WHEREAS, in order to maintain adequate supervision within all bureaus
of the Police Department, including its platoon organization, it is essential to the proper
operation of the Department that a Sergeant be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118. and Section 53-3.1 under
Chapter 53 of the Code of the Township entitled “Township Committee as Appropriate
Authority Under Law”, the Township Committee is deemed the appropriate authority in
the appointment of such members, officers and personnel as shall be deemed
necessary for the efficiency and routine day-to-day operations of the Police Department,
and therefore has the final authority under law to determine promotions in the Police
Department; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Police Department’s Policies and
Procedures, under Chapter 18 of Volume 2, the promotional process for the rank of
Lieutenant began on June 21, 2016 with the performance of oral examinations and
culminated with the posting of test scores on June 23, 2016; and
WHEREAS, in a memorandum dated June 23, 2016 to the Township
Committeeman, Chief Mark Roddy submitted the names and final ranking of the three
(3) candidates for promotion to the rank and position of Lieutenant; and
WHEREAS, subsequently on the same day, the Chief of Police advised
the three (3) candidates as to their ranking in the promotional process and advised them
that the promotional list will remain active for two (2) years until June 23, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the second highest score for the position of Lieutenant was
attained by Sergeant David White; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant White commenced employment with the Township
as a law enforcement officer on August 5, 1996; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the final test scores established through
the Police Department’s promotional process, as set forth in the Department’s Policies
and Procedures, it is the intention of the Township Committee, as the Appropriate
Authority, to appoint David White to the position of Lieutenant effective September 1,
2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of
the Township of Hanover in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey as follows:
1. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118 and Section 53-3.1 of Chapter 53 of
the Code of the Township entitled Police Department, and in
accordance with the final promotional scores for the position of
Sergeant, the governing body, as the Appropriate Authority, hereby
appoints and promotes Sergeant David White to the rank and position
of Lieutenant effective Thursday, September 1, 2016.
2. Lieutenant White shall be compensated at the base salary of
$133,539.00 per annum under the Lieutenant’s Classification Guide as
set forth in Ordinance No. 19-2015.

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3. That certified copies of this resolution shall be transmitted to the Chief
of Police, the Township’s Chief Municipal Finance Officer and
Lieutenant White for reference and information purposes.
RESOLUTION NO. 152-2016
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP
OF HANOVER AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A SHARED SERVICES
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF HANOVER AND THE
TOWNSHIP OF EAST HANOVER CONCERNING A SHARED VIOLATIONS
BUREAU AND MUNICIPAL COURT WITH THE TOWNSHIP OF HANOVER
SERVING AS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR A FIVE (5) YEAR PERIOD
COMMENCING ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2021 AND
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND TOWNSHIP CLERK TO EXECUTE
THE AGREEMENT, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 40A:65 -1 ET SEQ.
WHEREAS, the "Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act",
N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 et seq. (the "Act"), authorizes local units of this State to enter into
a contract with any other local unit or units for the joint provision within their several
jurisdictions of any service which any party to the agreement is empowered to render
within its own jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 2B:12-1(c) allows two or more municipalities to
provide jointly for courtrooms, chambers, equipment, supplies and employees for
their municipal courts and to agree to appoint the same persons as judge, municipal
prosecutor, municipal public defender and certified court administrator without
establishing a joint municipal court; and
WHEREAS, by resolutions dated April 14, 2011 and June 6, 2011, the
Townships of Hanover and East Hanover respectively, authorized the execution of a
five (5) year Violation Bureau and Municipal Court Shared Services Agreement for the
period beginning September 1, 2011 and terminating on August 31, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Hanover and the Township of East Hanover,
collectively referred to as the "Parties," desire to renew the Violations Bureau and
Municipal Court Shared Services Agreement, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 2B:12-1(c),
in order to conserve resources and to provide for a more efficient and more
economically sound municipal court operation and system; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Hanover shall continue to serve as the lead
agency with East Hanover Township using the facilities of the lead agency; and
WHEREAS, this arrangement is in the spirit of inter-municipal cooperation,
and in furtherance of the principles underlying the Act; and
WHEREAS, the terms and conditions governing the joint provision of the
contemplated services, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2B:12-1(c), are set forth in a proposed
Shared Services Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of this
resolution as if set forth in full; and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Hanover
wishes to authorize the Township of Hanover to enter into the attached renewed
Shared Services Agreement, and to authorize the Mayor and Township Clerk to
execute the Agreement on behalf of Hanover Township.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township
Committee of the Township of Hanover in the County of Morris and State of New
Jersey, as follows:
1.
That the Township of Hanover is hereby authorized to renew
the attached Shared Services Agreement with the Township of East
Hanover for the provision of a shared Violations Bureau and Municipal
Court in accordance with N.J.S.A. 2B:12-1(c). The Township of Hanover

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shall serve as the lead agency with the Township of East Hanover utilizing
the facilities of the lead agency.
2.
The term of the renewed Shared Services Agreement shall
be five (5) years commencing on September 1, 2016 and terminating on
August 31, 2021. Except, however, either Township may withdraw from
the shared Violations Bureau and Municipal Court by adopting a resolution
providing for such withdrawal. However, no such resolution may be
adopted until after twenty-four (24) months of this Agreement has elapsed
and which resolution shall provide a minimum of nine (9) months written
notice of the proposed withdrawal to the other member municipality
participating in the Shared Violations Bureau and Municipal Court.
3.
That the Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized
to execute the renewed Shared Services Agreement on behalf of
Hanover Township.
4.
That the Shared Services Agreement shall not become
effective until (i) the governing bodies of both Parties have adopted
Resolutions authorizing the execution of said Agreement; (ii) the full
execution of the Agreement by the duly authorized representatives of the
Parties; and (iii) the approval of the agreement by the Superior Court of
New Jersey and the New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts, if
required.
5.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:65-5, a copy of the Shared Services
Agreement shall be available for public inspection immediately following the
adoption of this Resolution.
6.
That certified copies of this resolution shall be transmitted to the
Mayor and Council of East Hanover Township, to the Morris County Assignment
Judge, the Manager of the Morris-Sussex Vicinage and the Township’s Chief
Municipal Finance Officer.
RESOLUTION NO. 153-2016
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL
OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE MORRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL JOINT INSURANCE
FUND AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND TOWNSHIP CLERK TO
EXECUTE THE RENEWAL AGREEMENT FOR A THREE (3) YEAR PERIOD
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDING JANUARY 1, 2020 AT 12:01 A.M.
WHEREAS, the Township of Hanover is a member of the Morris County
Municipal Joint Insurance Fund (Fund); and
WHEREAS, membership in the Fund terminates as of December 31, 2016
unless earlier renewed by agreement between the Municipality and the Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee believes that it is in the best interest
of the taxpayers of the Township to renew membership for an additional three (3) year
period commencing January 1, 2017.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of
the Township of Hanover in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey as follows:
1. The Township of Hanover agrees to renew its membership in the
Morris County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund and to be subject to the
By-Laws, Rules and Regulations, coverages and policies and
operating procedures thereof as presently existing or as modified from
time to time by lawful acts of the Fund.

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2. The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the
renewal agreement which is attached hereto and made a part of this
resolution.
3. Renewal in the Fund shall be for a three (3) year period commencing
January 1, 2017 and ending January 1, 2020 at 12:01 a.m.
4. That a certified copy of this resolution shall be transmitted to the
Executive Director of Public Entity Risk Management Administration,
Inc., the administrative organization of the Fund and the Township’s
Fund Commissioner for reference and action purposes.
RESOLUTION NO. 154-2016
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
HANOVER AUTHORIZING REDUCED BEE MEADOW SWIMMING POOL
MEMBERSHIP RESIDENT AND NON-RESIDENT FEES BEGINNING ON AUGUST 1,
2016 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2016 ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ORDINANCE NO. 4-2016
WHEREAS, during its July 19, 2016 meeting, the Board of Recreation
Commissioners approved reduced resident and non-resident Bee Meadow Swimming
Pool membership fees for the period beginning August 1, 2016 and ending on
September 5, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee concurs with the recommendation of the
Board of Recreation Commissioners and hereby approves the reduced Bee Meadow
Swimming Pool membership fees all in accordance with the resident and non-resident
pool membership fees established by Ordinance No. 4-2016 as adopted on February
11, 2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the
Township of Hanover in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey as follows:
1. The following reduced resident and non-resident Bee Meadow Swimming Pool
fees for the period beginning August 1, 2016 through September 5, 2016 are
hereby adopted and approved by the governing body:
RESIDENT
FEE
FAMILY
$340.00
TWO PERSON
$295.00
SINGLE
$230.00
SENIOR COUPLE $210.00
/GRANDCHILD
$265.00
SENIOR SINGLE $135.00
/GRANDCHILD
$190.00
ASSOCIATE
$185.00

REDUCED
FEE
$204.00
$177.00
$138.00
$126.00
$159.00
$ 81.00
$114.00
$110.00

NON-RESIDENT REDUCED
FEE
FEE
FAMILY
$555.00
$333.00
TWO PERSON
$485.00
$291.00
SINGLE
$410.00
$246.00
SENIOR COUPLE $380.00
$228.00
SENIOR SINGLE $305.00
$183.00
ASSOCIATE
$365.00
$219.00

DISCOUNT
AMOUNT
$136.00
$118.00
$ 92.00
$ 84.00
$106.00
$ 54.00
$ 76.00
$ 74.00
DISCOUNT
AMOUNT
$222.00
$194.00
$164.00
$152.00
$122.00
$ 146.00

2. That certified copies of this resolution shall be transmitted to the
Superintendent of the Recreation and Park Administration Department and the Chief
Municipal Finance Officer for reference and action purposes.

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RESOLUTION NO. 155-2016
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEVELOPER'S
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN HANOVER RIDGEDALE, LLC AND THE
TOWNSHIP CONCERNING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A QUICKCHEK
CONVENIENCE STORE/GASOLINE STATION, AUTOZONE AUTO PARTS RETAIL
STORE, MAIN RETAIL BUILDING, TWO (2) RESTAURANT/COMMERCIAL
BUILDINGS, OFF-STREET PARKING AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS ON
PROPERTY LOCATED AT HANOVER AND RIDGEDALE AVENUES IN THE CEDAR
KNOLLS SECTION OF THE TOWNSHIP AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 12.01 IN
BLOCK 1702 AND LOT 8 IN BLOCK 1701, AS SET FORTH ON THE TAX MAP OF
THE TOWNSHIP OF HANOVER WHICH EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT IS
SUBJECT TO THE RECEIPT OF THE CASH AND PERFORMANCE SURETY
BONDS, AND ANY OTHER INSTRUMENTS AS DESCRIBED IN THE DEVELOPER’S
AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, Hanover Ridgedale, LLC, as applicant, applied to the
Planning Board of the Township of Hanover for preliminary and final site plan and
preliminary and final major sub-division approval to construct a QuickChek
Convenience/Gasoline Station, AutoZone Auto Parts Retail Store, Main Retail Building
with Three (3) retail areas and two (2) Commercial Buildings, off-street parking areas
and driveways, storm water management facilities, associated utilities, landscaping and
other related site improvements on property located at Hanover and Ridgedale Avenues
in the Cedar Knolls Section of the Township and designated as Lot 12.01 in Block 1702
and Lot 8 in Block 1701 as set forth on the Tax Map of the Township of Hanover; and
WHEREAS, by resolution adopted by the Planning Board on March 8,
2016 and memorialized on February 16, 2016, Hanover Ridgedale, LLC received
preliminary and final site plan and preliminary and final major sub-division and variance
and exceptions approval subject to conditions which were outlined in the February 16,
2016 resolution; and
WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing to develop the project in multiple
phases including roadway widening improvements along Hanover Avenue and
intersection improvements at Ridgedale and Hanover Avenues as well as the
construction of a signalized shared driveway with the development and the Morris
County Department of Public Works Garage; and
WHEREAS, under State law, Township Ordinances, and Planning Board
rules, regulations and requirements, the granting of final approval to said site plan is
contingent upon the Developer having completed all such improvements within and
without Block 1702, Lot 12.01 and Block 1701, Lot 8, in accordance with the
requirements of said preliminary and final approvals or furnishing performance
guarantees in lieu thereof to be approved by the Township and conditioned upon
satisfactory completion by the Developer of all such improvements as provided in
N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53 and the execution of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Developer desires to improve said Site in accordance with all
applicable requirements, including those set forth in this agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the
Township of Hanover in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey as follows:
1. The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
execute a Developer's Agreement by and between the Township of Hanover and
Hanover Ridgedale, LLC, the Developer, concerning the construction of an QuickChek
Convenience/Gasoline Station, AutoZone Auto Parts Retail Store, Main Retail Building
with Three (3) retail areas and two (2) Commercial Buildings, off-street parking areas
and driveways, storm water management facilities, associated utilities, landscaping and
other related site improvements on property located at Hanover and Ridgedale Avenues
in the Cedar Knolls Section of the Township and designated as Lot 12.01 in Block 1702
and Lot 8 in Block 1701 as set forth on the Tax Map of the Township of Hanover.

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However, the Mayor and Township Clerk shall not execute the Developer’s Agreement
until the following instruments and guarantees are first submitted to the Township, and
only after the Township Engineer has reviewed and accepted all of the pertinent
documents and plans required for approval before construction activities commence,
including but not limited to any other State or County approvals that may be required. In
addition, where an approval of a site plan or a variance is subject to certain stated
conditions, or where the approval was made subject to the approval of other
governmental units, N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.15(a)(5) requires that the applicant for a building
permit must furnish a “statement that all required State, County and local prior
approvals have been given:”
A. The Developer shall be responsible in submitting a total performance
guarantee of $2,171,885.00 which includes submission to the Township
Clerk of a certified check or cash in the amount of $217,188.00
representing the cash performance guarantee as required pursuant to the
Township's Ordinance and paragraph 5(a) of the Developer's Agreement.
And, submission to the Township Clerk of a Performance Surety Bond or
Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit in the amount of $1,954,697.00 as a
performance guarantee for completion of the improvements provided
for in Schedule "A" attached to the Developer's Agreement, and all in
accordance with paragraph 5(a) of said Agreement.
B. In accordance with paragraph 5(c) of the Developer's Agreement, and the
Township Engineer's Schedule "A", the Developer has deposited with the
Township inspection fees to cover the cost of Township engineering,
review, inspection and supervision of all improvements and deposited fees
to cover the cost of the Hanover Sewerage Authority inspecting the
sanitary sewer facilities subject to the provision of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53.h as
part of the Limited Site Improvement Construction and Grading
Agreement.
C. Submission of a Certificate of Insurance to the Township Clerk naming
the Township of Hanover as "an additional insured", all in accordance with
paragraph 16 of the Developer's Agreement.
D. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-8.1-8.7 and Section 166.48.1 of
Chapter 166 of the Code of the Township entitled Land Use and
Development Legislation, the Developer shall be responsible to pay a
Mandatory Development Fee for Affordable Housing in the amount of 2%
of the equalized assessed value of any non-residential property as
determined by the Municipal Tax Assessor.
E. In accordance with paragraph 24 of the Developer’s Agreement, the
Developer is subject to the terms of the Township’s tree regulations as
described in full in the Township’s Code. Compliance with the tree
regulations shall be determined prior to the release of the cash bond,
performance surety bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit.
F. Furthermore, the Developer shall comply with all the requirements and
conditions more specifically outlined in full in the attached Developer's
Agreement and Schedule "A".
G. The Developer’s Agreement shall not be signed by the Mayor and
Township Clerk until the Township Engineer has received all of the cash
and surety performance bonds, any other fees as required at the time of
signing, and the conveyance of any applicable deeds of dedication,
conservation easements or any other pertinent documents, drawings and
plans needed for approval prior to the commencement of any
construction activities.
2. That certified copies of this resolution shall be transmitted to the Township
Engineer, the Construction Official, the Township's Chief Municipal Finance Officer, the

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HSA Executive Director and Hanover Ridgedale, LLC for reference and action
purposes.
RESOLUTION NO. 156-2016
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
HANOVER AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICER TO ISSUE A
REFUND CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $300.00 TO LEONARD SORRESSE, JR. AS
A RESULT OF PAYING A “C” VARIANCE FILING FEE TO THE BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT RELATED TO CASE NO. 1799 FOR A RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
ADDITION ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 26 RUNNYMEADE COURT IN THE
WHIPPANY SECTION OF THE TOWNSHIP AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 8 IN BLOCK
7102 AS SET FORTH ON THE TAX MAP OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HANOVER

WHEREAS, Leonard Sorresse, Jr. submitted an application to the Board
of Adjustment seeking approval to add a master suite above an existing garage on a
single family dwelling located at 26 Runnymeade Court in the Whippany Section of the
Township and designated as Lot 8 in Block 7102 as set forth on the Tax Map of the
Township of Hanover; and
WHEREAS, during the technical review process, it was determined that a
“C” Variance was not required and therefore, the applicant should be refunded his
$300.00 application fee for the “C” Variance filing; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of
the Township of Hanover in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey as follows:
1. The Township’s Chief Municipal Finance Officer is hereby authorized
and directed to issue a refund check in the amount of $300.00 to
Leonard Sorresse, Jr. residing at 26 Runnymeade Court in the
Whippany Section of the Township and designated as Lot 8 in Block
7102 in view of the fact that a “C” Variance is not required as it relates
to Board of Adjustment Case No. 1799 pertaining to an addition of a
master suite above an existing garage located on the single family
dwelling described herein.
2. That certified copies of this resolution shall be transmitted to the
Township’s Chief Municipal Finance Officer and the Secretary to the
Board of Adjustment for reference and action purposes.
RESOLUTION NO. 157-2016
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FINAL CASH BOND RELEASE IN THE
AMOUNT OF $35,548.00 PLUS A PORTION OF THE INTEREST PURSUANT TO P.L.
1985, C. 315 TO FOREST HILL DEVELOPERS, L.L.C., THE DEVELOPER,
REGARDING THE COMPLETION OF THE PHASE I CONSTRUCTION OF EIGHTEEN
(18) SINGLE FAMILY HOMES ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH
WESTERLY SIDE OF TROY HILLS ROAD NEAR GROVE PLACE (ON THE FORMER
ROWE INTERNATIONAL, INC. PROPERTY), IN WHIPPANY, AND ALSO KNOWN
AS LOT 1 IN BLOCK 7801 AS SET FORTH ON THE TAX MAP OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF HANOVER
WHEREAS, on January 20, 2004, the Planning Board of the Township of
Hanover took the following actions with respect to the applications of Forest Hill
Developers, L.L.C. (hereinafter referred to as Forest Hill): (1) granted preliminary and
final major subdivision approval for the creation of eighteen (18) lots for single family
homes plus a parcel consisting of 5.2304 acres to be dedicated to the Township for
open space purposes; and (2) preliminary major subdivision approval for the creation of
a fifty (50) lot residential subdivision plus a remaining parcel to be dedicated to the
Township of Hanover on property located on the north westerly side of Troy Hills Road
near Grove Place (on the former Rowe International, Inc. property); and

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WHEREAS, the construction of the development resulted in two Phases.
Phase I dealt with the construction of eighteen (18) single family homes and the
dedication of a parcel to the Township for open space purposes while Phase II dealt
with the construction of thirty-two (32) single family homes plus a remainder parcel
consisting of 1.9377 acres also to be dedicated to the Township for open space
purposes; and
WHEREAS, by resolution dated June 24, 2004, the Township Committee
authorized the execution of a Developer’s Agreement by and between the Township
and Forest Hills Developers, L.L.C. for the Phase I construction of eighteen (18)
single family homes including certain improvements on the above referenced property;
and
WHEREAS, by resolution dated July 9, 2009, the Township Committee
approved Bond Reduction No. 3 by releasing the performance surety bond in the
amount of $319,932.00; and
WHEREAS, the Township Engineer recommended however, that the
remaining cash portion of the total performance guarantee in the amount of $35,548.00
should be retained on deposit in a TD North Bank Escrow Account; and
WHEREAS, in a letter dated August 8, 2016 to the Mayor and Township
Clerk, the Township Engineer now recommends that the cash portion of the total
performance guarantee in the amount of $35,548.00 plus a portion of the interest be
released to the Developer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the
Township of Hanover in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey as follows:
1. In accordance with the Township Engineer’s August 8, 2016 letter, the
governing body hereby releases the cash portion of the total performance guarantee in
the amount of $35,548.00 to the Developer plus a portion of the interest pursuant to P.L.
1985, c. 315. The cash portion, is deposited in TD Bank North Escrow Account No.
7200150538.
2. That a certified copy of this resolution shall be transmitted to the Township
Engineer, the Construction Official, the Township's Chief Municipal Finance Officer, and
Forest Hill Developers L.L.C. for reference and action purposes.
RESOLUTION NO. 158-2016
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FINAL CASH BOND RELEASE IN THE
AMOUNT OF $11,873.00 PLUS A PORTION OF THE INTEREST PURSUANT TO P.L.
1985, C. 315 TO FOREST HILL DEVELOPERS, L.L.C., THE DEVELOPER,
REGARDING THE COMPLETION OF THE PHASE II CONSTRUCTION OF THIRTYTWO (32) SINGLE FAMILY HOMES ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH
WESTERLY SIDE OF TROY HILLS ROAD NEAR GROVE PLACE (ON THE FORMER
ROWE INTERNATIONAL, INC. PROPERTY), IN WHIPPANY, AND ALSO KNOWN
AS LOT 1 IN BLOCK 7801 AS SET FORTH ON THE TAX MAP OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF HANOVER

WHEREAS, on January 20, 2004, the Planning Board of the Township of
Hanover took the following actions with respect to the applications of Forest Hill
Developers, L.L.C. (hereinafter referred to as Forest Hill): (1) granted preliminary and
final major subdivision approval for the creation of eighteen (18) lots for single family
homes plus a parcel consisting of 5.2304 acres to be dedicated to the Township for
open space purposes; and (2) preliminary major subdivision approval for the creation of
a fifty (50) lot residential subdivision plus a remaining parcel to be dedicated to the
Township of Hanover on property located on the north westerly side of Troy Hills Road

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near Grove Place (on the former Rowe International, Inc. property); and
WHEREAS, the construction of the development resulted in two Phases.
Phase I dealt with the construction of eighteen (18) single family homes and the
dedication of a parcel to the Township for open space purposes while Phase II dealt
with the construction of thirty-two (32) single family homes plus a remainder parcel
consisting of 1.9377 acres also to be dedicated to the Township for open space
purposes; and
WHEREAS, on August 21, 2007, the Planning Board granted amended
preliminary and final major subdivision approval for Phase II to amend and bifurcate the
previously approved construction of Phase II (32 lots) into an amended Phase II (12
lots) and an amended preliminary major subdivision approval for a new Phase III to
consist of twenty (20) lots; and
WHEREAS, by resolution dated November 19, 2007, the Township
Committee authorized the execution of a Developer’s Agreement by and between the
Township and Forest Hills Developers, L.L.C. for the Phase II construction of twelve
(12) single family homes including certain improvements on the above referenced
property; and
WHEREAS, by resolution dated August 23, 2012, the Township
Committee approved the release of the performance surety bond and bond rider in the
amount of $106,853.00; and
WHEREAS, the Township Engineer recommended however, that the
remaining cash portion of the total performance guarantee in the amount of $11,873.00
should be retained on deposit in a TD North Bank Escrow Account; and
WHEREAS, in a letter dated August 8, 2016 to the Mayor and Township
Clerk, the Township Engineer now recommends that the cash portion of the total
performance guarantee in the amount of $11,873.00 plus a portion of the interest be
released to the Developer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of
the Township of Hanover in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey as follows:
1. In accordance with the Township Engineer’s August 8, 2016 letter, the
governing body hereby releases the cash portion of the total performance guarantee in
the amount of $11,873.00 to the Developer plus a portion of the interest pursuant to P.L.
1985, c. 315. The cash portion is deposited in TD Bank North Escrow Account No.
0007760845119.
2. That a certified copy of this resolution shall be transmitted to the Township
Engineer, the Construction Official, the Township's Chief Municipal Finance Officer, and
Forest Hill Developers L.L.C. for reference and action purposes.
RESOLUTION NO. 159-2016
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF THE PERFORMANCE SURETY
BOND AND BOND RIDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $281,899.00 AND THE REMAINING
BALANCE OF $24,973.05 REPRESENTING ENGINEERING INSPECTION FEES TO
FOREST HILL DEVELOPERS, L.L.C., THE DEVELOPER, REGARDING THE
COMPLETION OF THE PHASE III CONSTRUCTION OF TWENTY (20) SINGLE
FAMILY HOMES ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH WESTERLY SIDE OF
TROY HILLS ROAD NEAR GROVE PLACE (ON THE FORMER ROWE
INTERNATIONAL, INC. PROPERTY), IN WHIPPANY, AND ALSO KNOWN AS LOT 1
IN BLOCK 7801 AS SET FORTH ON THE TAX MAP OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF HANOVER
WHEREAS, on January 20, 2004, the Planning Board of the
Township of Hanover took the following actions with respect to the applications of

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Forest Hill Developers, L.L.C. (hereinafter referred to as Forest Hill): (1) granted
preliminary and final major subdivision approval for the creation of eighteen (18) lots for
single family homes plus a parcel consisting of 5.2304 acres to be dedicated to the
Township for open space purposes; and (2) preliminary major subdivision approval for
the creation of a fifty (50) lot residential subdivision plus a remaining parcel to be
dedicated to the Township of Hanover on property located on the north westerly side of
Troy Hills Road near Grove Place (on the former Rowe International, Inc. property); and
WHEREAS, by resolution dated June 24, 2004, the Township Committee
authorized the execution of a Developer’s Agreement by and between the Township
and Forest Hills Developers, L.L.C. for the Phase I construction of eighteen (18)
single family homes on the above referenced property; and
WHEREAS, on July 9, 2004, Forest Hills Developers, L.L.C. entered
into a Developer’s Agreement with the Township governing Phase I of the project; and
WHEREAS, on August 21, 2007, the Planning Board granted amended
preliminary and final major subdivision approval for Phase II to amend and bifurcate the
previously approved construction of Phase II (32 lots) into an amended Phase II (12
lots) and an amended preliminary major subdivision approval for a new Phase III to
consist of twenty (20) lots; and
WHEREAS, by resolution adopted on May 24, 2011, the Planning Board
granted final major subdivision approval for Phase III which provides for the construction
of twenty (20) single family homes on 9.96 acres of land; and
WHEREAS, this resolution governs and authorizes the execution of a
Developer’s Agreement by the Mayor and Township Clerk for the Phase III construction
only of the twenty (20) new residential units; and
WHEREAS, by resolution dated August 23, 2012, the Township
Committee approved a reduction of the performance surety bond in the amount of
$542,584.00 to $281,899.00 and the reduction of the 10% cash bond from $60,287.00
to $31,321.00; and
WHEREAS, in a letter dated August 8, 2016 to the Mayor and Township
Committee, the Township Engineer now recommends that the performance surety bond
and the bond rider in the amount of $281,899.00 be released to the Developer including
the remaining balance of $24,973.05 held in a trust account which funds represented
Engineering Inspection fees; and
WHEREAS, the Township Engineer also recommends that the remaining
cash bond in the amount of $31,321.00 be retained in order to satisfy required sanitary
sewer work. The Developer has authorized the Township to pay for the sanitary sewer
work from the cash bond. And, remaining funds will be returned to the Developer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the
Township of Hanover in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey as follows:
1. In accordance with the Township Engineer’s August 8, 2016 letter, the
governing body hereby releases to the Developer the Surety Performance
Bond and Bond Rider dated September 12, 2012 submitted by the
International Fidelity Insurance Company in the amount of $281,899.00.
2. The remaining balance of Engineering Inspection fees deposited in a Trust
Account, Account No. 252-7025-499 in the amount of $24,973.05 is also
released to the Developer.
3. With the permission of the Developer, the remaining cash bond in the
amount of $31,321.00 shall be retained by the Township in order to satisfy
outstanding sanitary sewer work. Any remaining funds shall be returned
to the Developer at the conclusion of the work.

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4. That a certified copy of this resolution shall be transmitted to the Township
Engineer, the Construction Official, the Township’s Chief Municipal
Finance Officer, and Forest Hill Developers L.L.C. for reference and
action purposes.
RESOLUTION NO. 160-2016
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF
A CONTRACT TO TC LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC., THE LOWEST
RESPONSIBLE AND RESPONSIVE BIDDER, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$97,891.00 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE TOWNSHIP’S
STONEY BROOK COMMUNITY FARM AND GARDEN, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR AND TOWNSHIP CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE
COMPANY
WHEREAS, the Township Committee believes that a need exists to create
a Community Farm and Garden that will permit residents to grow fresh local produce for
themselves and provide fresh vegetables to community food pantries for distribution to
those in need; and
WHEREAS, the Township has designated a portion of Township property
located on Fanok Road for the development of its Community Farm and Garden; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Hanover, acting in conformity with N.J.S.A.
40A:11-1 et seq., publicly advertised for bids on July 13, 2016 for the development and
construction of a Community Farm and Garden; and
WHEREAS, on August 2, 2016, pursuant to public advertising, the
Township's Bid Reception Committee received and opened a total of three (3) sealed
competitive bids out of three (3) prospective bidders; and
WHEREAS, the Township Engineer, acting within his authority and in
conformity with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. has carefully examined all the bid documents for
the development and construction project described above and has determined that the
lowest competitive bid submitted by TC Landscape Construction Group, Inc. for the
furnishing of all labor, equipment and material necessary to develop and construct the
Community Farm and Garden is in total conformance with the Township’s July 13, 2016
Specification, and does not include any exceptions, deviations or deficiencies, and is
therefore deemed the lowest responsible and responsive bidder; and
WHEREAS, in a letter dated August 8, 2016 to the Township Committee,
the Township Engineer recommended that the governing body award a contract for the
Community Farm and Garden Project described herein to TC Landscape Construction
Group, Inc. which bidder submitted the lowest competitive bid in the amount of
$97,891.00 for performance of the work described in the Township’s July 13, 2016
Specification; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available for the Community Farm and
Garden Project through the Township’s Open Space Trust Fund Account, Line Item 2543509-499, all in accordance with requirements of the Local Budget Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-l
et seq.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the
Township of Hanover in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey as follows:
1. A contract is hereby awarded to:
TC Landscape Construction Group, Inc.
729 Marie Street
Toms River, New Jersey 08753

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for the furnishing of all labor, equipment and material necessary to develop and construct
the Community Farm and Garden which is in total conformance with the Township’s July
13, 2016 Specification which was utilized by the Township in connection with the bidding
process as set forth in the advertisement for bids, said contract being awarded on the
basis that it shall not exceed $97,891.00. Upon commencement of the work, TC
Landscape Construction Group, Inc. shall be responsible in providing sufficient
personnel, and to continue in completing the project in an expeditious fashion, all in
accordance with requirements of the Township's Specification. In addition, TC
Landscape Construction Group, Inc. shall be required to submit a satisfactory work or
progress schedule to the Township Engineer.
2.
The Township's Chief Municipal Finance Officer has certified that
sufficient funds are available through the Open Space Trust Fund Account, Line Item No.
254-3509-499 for the furnishing of all labor, equipment and material in the development
and construction of the Community Farm and Garden.
3.
The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a
contract on behalf of the Township of Hanover with TC Landscape Construction Group,
Inc. in an amount not to exceed $97,891.00.
4. A certified copy of this resolution shall be transmitted to the Township
Engineer, the Chief Municipal Finance Officer and TC Landscape Construction Group,
Inc. their reference and information.
RESOLUTION NO. 161-2016
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
HANOVER AUTHORIZING THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR, IN HIS CAPACITY
AS THE TOWNSHIP’S QUALIFIED PURCHASING AGENT, TO ISSUE A PURCHASE
ORDER IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,367.00 TO CORE ELEMENTS GYM,
LLC IN FURNISHING AND INSTALLING HYDRAULIC AND NON-HYDRAULIC
URBANIX BLADE LINE OUTDOOR GYM EQUIPMENT TO BE INSTALLED ON THE
TOWNSHIP’S CONNECTIVITY TRAIL LOCATED AT CENTRAL PARK
WHEREAS, the Township has initiated the Mayor’s Wellness Program to
promote a healthy lifestyle for residents and members of the public to stay fit and
healthy by eating properly and doing activities such as walking, jogging and bicycling;
and
WHEREAS, the Township has developed a Pedestrian and Bicycle Connectivity
Framework Plan in establishing a town-wide network of on-road and off-road pedestrian
and bicycle trails that has a two-fold purpose; first, by providing a transportation
alternative in accessing jobs, commercial centers, schools and parks; and secondly, to
provide individuals with the ability to use the trail system for outdoor physical fitness and
the enjoyment of our environment; and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with the Mayor’s Wellness Program and the
Township’s Connectivity Framework Plan, the Township plans to install outdoor gym
equipment along a portion of the Township’s trail system at Central Park as an incentive
to users of the trail system to stay physically fit; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law at N.J.S.A.
40A:11-6.1, the Township Engineer prepared a Request for Quotation (RFQ) dated
June 29, 2016 seeking proposals for the furnishing and installation of outdoor hydraulic
line and non-hydraulic line Urbanix Outdoor Fitness Solutions Gym Equipment by Core
Elements or approved equal; and
WHEREAS, the RFQ sought a lump sum base bid for eight (8) outdoor hydraulic
and three (3) outdoor non-hydraulic pieces of equipment and an alternate bid item for
installation; and

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WHEREAS, the RFQ stipulated that the Township would award a contract to the
lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on the lowest total bid price for either
the base bid or the base bid plus the alternate bid item; and
WHEREAS, the Township Engineer sent the RFQ to three (3) vendors
requesting a response by Friday, July 22, 2016; and
WHEREAS, on July 22, 2016, only one (1) written Proposal and Quotation was
received from Core Elements Gym, LLC in the lump sum amount of $26,417.00 for the
base bid and $8,950.00 for the alternate bid item; and
WHEREAS, in a memorandum dated July 26, 2016 to the Business
Administrator, the Township Engineer recommended that the outdoor gym equipment
project be awarded to Core Elements Gym, LLC for the base bid and alternate bid
item.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the
Township of Hanover in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey as follows:
1. In accordance with the Township Engineer’s July 26, 2016 memorandum, a
copy of which is attached and made a part of this resolution as if set forth in
full, the governing body hereby approves the purchase and installation of the
outdoor hydraulic line and outdoor non-hydraulic line Urbanix Blade Line gym
equipment in the lump sum amount of $26,417.00 plus the alternate bid item
in the amount of $8,950.00.
2. The Business Administrator, in his capacity as the Township’s Qualified
Purchasing Agent, is hereby authorized and directed to issue a Purchase
Order to Core Elements Gym, LLC located at 492-C Cedar Lane, Suite 216
in Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 in the total amount not to exceed $35,367.00.
3. That certified copies of this resolution shall be transmitted to the Township
Engineer, the Chief Municipal Finance Officer and Core Elements Gym, LLC
for reference and information purposes.
RESOLUTION NO. 162-2016
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE EXTENDING THE
GRACE PERIOD FOR PAYMENT OF THE THIRD QUARTER TAXES FOR
2016 FROM AUGUST 1, 2016 TO AUGUST 12, 2016
WHEREAS, the date of mailing the Township of Hanover’s Tax
Bills has been delayed due to circumstances beyond the control of the
Township of Hanover; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the spirit and intent of N.J.S.A.
54:4-64, taxpayers should be given adequate notice of taxes due, before
invoking any payment of interest for delinquency, under the provisions of
N.J.S.A. 54:4-67.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township
Committee of the Township of Hanover in the County of Morris and State of
New Jersey as follows:
1. That the Township’s taxes due August 1, 2016 will not be
considered delinquent and delinquent interest shall not be charged against a
taxpayer if the payment of such taxes is received by the Township on or
before August 12, 2016; effectively setting a zero percent interest rate during
this period.

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2. If the tax payment, due August 1, 2016, is not paid on or before
August 12, 2016, interest, as established by a resolution of the Township
Committee dated January 12, 2016, shall be charged from August 1, 2016.
3. That a certified copy of this resolution shall be transmitted to the
Township’s Tax Collector for his reference and action.

RESOLUTION NO. 163*2016
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF REDEMPTION MONEYS TO AN
OUTSIDE LIENHOLDER
WHEREAS, at the Township of Hanover Municipal Tax Sale held on
December 3, 2012, a lien was sold on Block 1502, Lot 21, Qualifier C0041 also known
as 205 Vista Drive, Cedar Knolls, New Jersey 07927, for 2011 delinquent taxes; and
WHEREAS, this lien, known as Tax Sale Certificate 2012-7, was sold to
Glenn Carter for a 0% redemption fee and a $100.00 premium paid; and
WHEREAS, Shawn McCauhey, owner has affected redemption of
Certificate 2012-7 in the amount of $2,856.03.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Certified Municipal
Finance Officer be authorized to issue a check in the amount of $2,856.03, payable to
Glenn Carter, 34 Briarcliff Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 for the redemption of Tax
Sale Certificate 2012-7.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Municipal Finance Officer be
authorized to issue a check in the amount of $100.00 (Premium) to the aforementioned
lien holder.
RESOLUTION NO. 164-2016
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF ANY SPECIAL
ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF ANY COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY
PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948)

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local
Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the
Budget of the county or municipality when such item shall have been made available by
law and the amount thereof was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget;
and
WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of an item of
appropriation for equal amount.
Section l.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee of the
Township of Hanover hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government
Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the year 2016,
which item is now available as a revenue from:
County of Morris:
Municipal Alliance – Supplemental Funding

$2,000.00

Section 2.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a like sum of $2,000.00 be and the same is
hereby appropriated under the caption of:

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Other Operations Excluded from "CAPS":
State and Federal Programs Offset by Revenues:
Municipal Alliance – Supplemental Funding: OE

$2,000.00

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that two certified copies of this resolution be
forwarded to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services.
RESOLUTION NO. 165-2016
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF ANY SPECIAL
ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF ANY COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY
PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948)

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local
Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the
Budget of the county or municipality when such item shall have been made available by
law and the amount thereof was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget;
and
WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of an item of
appropriation for equal amount.
Section l.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee of the
Township of Hanover hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government
Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the year 2016
which item is now available as a revenue from:
3M Foundation – Contribution

$2,550.00

Section 2.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a like sum of $2,500.00 be and the same is
hereby appropriated under the caption of:
Other Operations Excluded from "CAPS":
Reserve 3M Foundation

$2,550.00

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that two certified copies of this resolution be
forwarded to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services.

RESOLUTION NO. 165-2016
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee, of the Township of
Hanover, County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that the following tax
overpayments, as certified by Silvio Esposito, Collector of Taxes, be and are hereby
refunded:
BLOCK

LOT

1101

6

QUAL. #

NAME

Branch Eichler LLC
Tara Investors LLC
101 Eisenhower Parkway
Roseland, NJ 07068-1607
Attn: Daniel Pollak
Location: 10 Wing Dr

AMOUNT

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Reserve for Tax Appeals

$11,008.00

2302

1 & 1.01

Branch Eichler LLC
Gemini Investors LLC
101 Eisenhower Parkway
Roseland, NJ 07068-1607
Attn: Daniel Pollak
Location: 241 Cedar Knolls Road
& Jori Lane
Reserve for Tax Appeals
$33,156.00

6101

1

Garippa Lotz & Giannuario
& BRE/HV Properties LLC
66 Park Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
Attn: Brian Fowler
Location: 115-131 Route 10
101 Route 10
Reserve for Tax Appeals

$230,897.00

-------------------------------------------------------------PAYMENT OF BILLS:
The governing body approved a grand total disbursement of $8,912,778.05 for
the payment of all bills as of this Regular Township Committee Meeting. A copy of the
“Bills Payment List – by Vendor” is hereby approved and made a part of this resolution
as if set forth in full. Moved by Member Ferramosca and seconded by Member
Gallagher and unanimously passed.
A copy of the Bill Payment List – by Vendor has been incorporated in the
Supplemental Minute Book – Payment of Bills which is on file in the Township Clerk’s
office.
-------------------------------------------------------------RAFFLES:
RL-2938 – Villa Walsh Academy Home School Assoc – on premise raffle
RL-2939 – Villa Walsh Academy Home School Assoc – Tricky Tray
RL-2940 – Villa Walsh Academy Home School Assoc – on premise raffle
RL-2941 – Villa Walsh Academy Home School Assoc – 50/50 off premise
RL-2942 – Columbian Foundation – off premise 50/50
RL-2943 – St. John the Baptist Ukr. Catholic Church – 50/50 on premise
RL-2944 – Two Kids Foundation, Inc. – 50/50 on premise
RL-2945 – Whippany Fire Company – 50/50 on premise
RL-2946 – Whippany Park High School Booster Club – 50/50 on premise
RL-2947 – Junior Matrons of Morristown – off premise
RL-2948 - Whippany Park Music Booster -50/50 on premise
Member Coppola abstained on 2944 due to his membership with the Two Kids
Foundation.
Motion for approval made by Member Francioli and seconded by Member Brueno and
unanimously passed.
-------------------------------------------------------------OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Motion made to open made by Member Ferramosca and seconded by Member Coppola
and unanimously passed.
Motion to close made by Member Brueno and seconded by Member Gallagher and
unanimously passed.

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-------------------------------------------------------------PRESENTATION MADE BY MAYOR FRANCIOLI ~ TAXES
MAYOR: I would like to give a little bit of an explanation on a question that has come
before each and every member of this Township Committee either in person or by
phone etc. is on the Hanover Township taxes; and we have all gotten our tax bills and
we are concerned and have questions regarding some aspects of it.
First of all let me start off by explaining the tax bill in general in 2014 and 2015 Hanover
Township Municipal Taxes were zero no increase, now some may say “Mr. Mayor that
is not so, my taxes went up x amount of dollars,” we want to explain how the taxing
process works.
PRESENTATION:
The First slide shows you how municipal taxes for the Township portion were spent this
year. I will tell you that the Municipal taxes this year were 0.46% this is where your
.05% of taxes for your municipality how it was broken down and distributed. As you can
see from General Government 12%; Capital Improvements 13%; Public Works
Functions 14%; Insurance 15%; Public Safety 20%; School/State Aid 1%; Land Use
Administration 1%; Library 2%; Health and Community Awareness 2%; Construction
Code 2%; Solid Waste 2%; Utilities 4%; Parks and Recreation 4% ~ That makes up
100% of the .05% of the increase.
I want to keep this a simple way ~ so if someone says “well that’s nice, but still my taxes
went up x amount of dollars, why?”
(Next slide) In showing you this next slide ~ we as a municipality are only one portion of
your taxes and the reason let me defend the municipalities position and even at a ½%
this year, this year the municipality paid back $3,666,624.00 in successful tax appeals.
This is money that we had to return to property owners in your Township by law. If we
did not have to do that we would not have incurred that .05% that we are talking about,
and we would be really close or below the zero. We would be giving our homeowners
back money! But having said that there is one other point I want to show you where
100% of your taxes went.
The fact of the matter is that in paying back this $3,666,624.00 Hanover’s portion of that
was only $879,090.00 because we paid back refunds for the entire taxing body of the
municipality, meaning schools, other entities etc., so of the $3 million that we had to
give back we were only truly responsible for $879,090.00 the balance of all of that
money that we still had to pay back as a municipality was because the schools are not
responsible to pay back on tax appeals and comes back to us, I am not trying to
complicate things I’m trying to explain our position.
Let’s go back to this pie chart and understand where your dollar went on this ~ if you
look at the Local Tax portion, it is .46% that’s that small yellow sliver that you see on the
lower left and the Open Space Local Tax this year almost accounted by almost 0%, you
can certainly free to go to their meetings and attend their sessions and discuss their
budgets with them; your Fire Taxes in District 2 (Whippany) went up 6.82%; District 3
(Cedar Knolls) went up 2.56%; County Taxes 6.39% even though they said they didn’t
have an increase. Local School Taxes (Elementary & Middle School) 3.25% increase
and finally your Regional High School (Hanover Park & Whippany Park) 8.89%. Now
that combined gave you the total tax of each one of our residents, each one of our
businesses in Town etc. Again, we on the Township Committee each year do try to
keep the taxes under control we have a good amount of ratables coming in to offset our
municipal costs and expenses again, had we not had to pay back a significant amount
of tax appeals in total this year we might very well have been 0 or less than 0 again.
What we strive for in the coming year budget sessions are coming up soon, the
Township Committee is always focused on trying to keep the tax rate flat for our
residents and we will make every effort to do that. If you have concerns, if you have
interests, attend the meetings of your Board of Education, Fire Companies they do
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your questions I’m sure they will give you more detailed explanation at this time. So
rather than to belabor it, I hope that helps ~ for now.
On that note, I am going to open the floor for the balance of the Township Committee.
OTHER BUSINESS
Member Ferramosca: It’s all about roads and continues to be about roads complete to
date where we are in terms of our plan? We have completed 10 to date. Those of you
who know the area I’m not going into those roads that were needed to be done and
have been done. The next major road that was planned is Ridgedale Avenue, we were
prepared to do Ridgedale Avenue. The project was awarded, however, Judge
Minkowitz on August 1st, upheld the award to go forward but the State has directed that
all State projects, aide projects, be suspended until the transportation trust fund is
reauthorized. So, we essentially are on hold awaiting $125,000.00 from the State to
commence that. In addition we plan on doing 5 roads, and I’m going to announce these
roads the first road is Cedar Knolls Road, Park Avenue from South Jefferson Road to
Whippany Road. You will see concrete repairs beginning next week. Forest Way from
Popular Way to Palm Court; in addition Evergreen will be completed. Across from
where we are seated, Ukraine Road the entire length will be completed, that work will
be done and paid for by the developer of the QuickChek operation it is expected to be
milled and paved on Thursday and Friday August 18th and 19th, it will be managed for
safety by our Police during all times of construction but the road will be accessible at all
times.
In addition, many of you have asked questions about what is going on South Jefferson
Road, well you have heard us talk about the connectivity trail that’s a leg of the
connectivity trail being built. So that work that is now underway will be completed on or
about October 1st so that will be a significant opportunity to move from Central Park all
the way into the Patriot’s Path locations. That’s a great addition to our path system.
South Jefferson Road sidewalk ~ there has been a recommendation and an award was
given out to do sidewalk installation on South Jefferson Road. It will be a continuation
from QuickChek site to complete up to Eden Lane.
Gerry Maceira: These are missing sidewalks on portions of South Jefferson Road.
Mr. Ferramosca: So we are going to go from Route 10 with sidewalks all the way to
Eden Lane. There is a small patch that we need to do.
Member Gallagher: I just want to begin with something a little bit different tonight,
Friday August 5th we went to Hanover Township PD with a small group of kids, it’s no
secret that a lot of my daughter’s friends like going to the PD and hanging out with the
guys and we see a lot of people, pizza, cupcakes and chips, coffee. Well our new Chief
said bring them when I’m here, so I just want to say Chief you made an unbelievable
impression on many of our kids they had a great time, they had a pizza party in the
squad room with all the guys, they called it a pizza party ~ I want you to know a lot of
people reached out to me and asked what program is that? It’s phenomenal we should
do more of that. Thank you Chief on behalf of all the kids that we are trying to help all
the time you are a very positive influence and I appreciate you guys taking the time.
I’m just going to give you a couple of numbers I thought I would break them up now so
when we have the Reorganization Meeting in January I’m not the longest, I just want to
give you some numbers about the DPW. They collected 395 tons of sanitation in June,
125 yards of grass and 75 yards of brush. These guys are busy, they are really busy all
the time I said on Facebook the other day when someone complemented them they are
like a machine they really are fantastic.
The only other thing I want to report believe it or not is that our schools are ready, our
crosswalks, our new signs that we purchased, Lt. Loock worked with Brian Foran we
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Superintendent came right into the mix. We are working together well, we are ready for
the school year and I just want to thank you guys again for all your support.
Mayor: I met Mike last night and I’m glad he was attending that meeting and I guess
you guys were discussing some additional parking issues etc.,
Member Coppola: I just want to mention briefly on this Landmark Commission I think
the fact that the Burying Yard is the oldest historical registered site in Morris County it’s
very significant unfortunately due to the traffic the rumblings and everything that is going
on Route 10 in that area the stones are really detraining that’s how old they are. I think
it is good that we are working on this project and I’m really hoping that next year when
we get the clarification on the grant that will allow us to recoup what we are using right
now. If we don’t start doing something those stones are really going to fall apart. Too
much history to loose, right back to the Revolutionary War, I really appreciate the fact
that the Township Committee moved those funds so they can start working on the
project.
I don’t think their explanation really satisfies me. If anyone knew, when we met with Mr.
Giorgio and Mr. Fariello and Mike Czuchnicki the Chairman, I’m not sure what they told
us, they seem to have a little egg on their face because everything they said we had to
do was actually done, so for whatever reason. The group said they all went to the burial
yard and this was their assessment.
Member Brueno: We concluded our summer concerts. Unfortunately, we got rained
out twice, and we did have the air conditioned auditorium at MJS so the concerts went
on as planned. Hopefully, next year, we will have better weather. Please mark your
calendar Saturday, September 10th Hanover Township Day rain date is Sunday
September 11th and with this scorching weather we are having please note the reduced
fees at Bee Meadow Pool which took place August 1 st, so if you think of joining or were
away in June and July give the Rec Center a call and they can tell you what the reduced
fees are and you can take advantage of the pools over the next few days, it’s not going
to be safe to be outside otherwise.
Mayor: With the weather tomorrow it is going to be in the 100’s ~ Township is aware of
it, Office of Emergency Management said if we have issues that we are prepared to
deal with it with cooling centers right here in our building and it will take any other
actions they need to take to help the residents. It’s under control.
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Motion to adjourn at 9:23 made by Member Ferramosca and seconded by
Member Gallagher and unanimously passed.
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
TOWNSHIP OF HANOVER
COUNTY OF MORRIS
STATE OF NEW JERSEY

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Joseph A. Giorgio, Township Clerk

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