Our next Town Council regular meeting is Monday, March 25, 2019 beginning at 7:00pm.
Congratulations to Deputy Mayor and Mrs. Flynn on their new arrival – Norah Grace Flynn, 7 lbs., 13 oz., 20 ½ inches. Mom, Dad, and Baby are all doing well!
Thank you to everyone for kind words of concern post-op during my recovery – I appreciate your kindness.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Lorraine’s office has prepared the minutes from the March 11, 2019 Regular meeting for your consideration and approval.
PRESENTATIONS
1. National Donate Life Month - A representative from the NJ Sharing Network will be in attendance so the Mayor may present a proclamation proclaiming April as “National Donate Life Month”.
2. Nancy Woods – Nancy will be recognized for her many years of dedicated and steadfast service to the community.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This is for those that wish to address the Town Council but do not plan on staying for the whole meeting. There is a note to the public on the agenda to please keep their comments to a maximum of 5 minutes and limited to one turn at the microphone. This allows ample time for all whom wish to speak and keeps the meeting moving forward. The public can speak on any matter.
COUNCIL & MANAGER REPORTS
Each Councilmember can give an update on various items or Board/Commission actions that have taken place recently.
ORDINANCES
There is one ordinance for public hearing:
Ordinance 2019-1 will amend the regulations for generators. This ordinance was referred to the Planning Board and they deem it not inconsistent with the Master Plan and offered no further comments.
OLD BUSINESS
Resolution #86-2019 will authorize entering into a shared services agreement with the County of Sussex related to pedestrian warning beacon along County Route 519.
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution #90-2019* will appoint Adam Vough of the DPW as Municipal Recycling Coordinator.
Resolution #91-2019* will authorize a required disclosure contract with PALL Corporation for engineering technical support and inspection for the Microfiltration System at the Morris Lake Filtration Plant.
Resolution #92-2019* will release a performance bond for the Gordon Newton Associates, LLC project at 222 High Street based on the recommendation of the Town Engineer.
Resolution #93-2019* will authorize officials to sign checks for the court.
Resolution #94-2019* will authorize salary adjustments for those employees not covered by collective bargaining agreements (non-union).
Resolution #95-2019* will certify the self-examination of the 2019 budget.
Resolution #96-2019* will authorize doing a reverse auction for our electrical supply.
Resolution #97-2019* will authorize doing a reverse auction our electrical supply for our lighting accounts.
Resolution #98-2019* will approve bills and vouchers for payment.
Resolution #99-2019* will approve appropriation reserve transfers for accumulated absences and snow removal.
Resolution #100-2019* will award a contract to SESI for a geotechnical survey for the pool.
Resolution #101-2019* will appoint Matthew Morris, P.P., of Harold E. Pellow & Associates, Inc., as the Town’s Conflict Planner for the KWest Properties, LLC project at 134 Spring Street.
Resolution #102-2019* will authorize payment of vacation and sick time due to Jose Morales upon his retirement.
RESOLUTION
Resolution #103-2019 will accept the certified list of qualifying 2018 LOSAP participants for the Newton First Aid Squad.
INTERMISSION
DISCUSSION
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
COUNCIL & MANAGER COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
THE WEEK IN REVIEW
Morris Lake is 2 inches above the top of the spillway as of March 18, 2019.
Have a great weekend!
Yours in Service,
TSRJR

Our next Town Council regular meeting is Monday, March 11, 2019 beginning at 7:00pm.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Lorraine’s office has prepared the minutes from the February 9th Budget meeting and the February 25th Regular meeting for your consideration and approval.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This is for those that wish to address the Town Council but do not plan on staying for the whole meeting. There is a note to the public on the agenda to please keep their comments to a maximum of 5 minutes and limited to one turn at the microphone. This allows ample time for all whom wish to speak and keeps the meeting moving forward. The public can speak on any matter.
COUNCIL & MANAGER REPORTS
Each Councilmember can give an update on various items or Board/Commission actions that have taken place recently. I have a proclamation to be noted for the record.
ORDINANCES
There is one ordinance for public hearing:
Ordinance 2019-2 will establish a CAP Bank. This is an annual procedure.
OLD BUSINESS
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution #78-2019* will authorize credits due to water and sewer utility accounts.
Resolution #79-2019* will authorize submitting a strategic plan for the Municipal Alliance for the 2020 grant cycle.
Resolution #80-2019* will authorize a required disclosure contract with Convergint Technologies for the police department.
Resolution #81-2019* will approve bills and vouchers for payment.
Resolution #82-2019* will authorize the purchase of more road salt from Morton Salt using the Sussex County Co-op.
Resolution #83-2019* will authorize refund of redemption monies to an outside lienholder for Block 17.03, Lot 4 also known as 100 Sussex Street.
Resolution #84-2019* will authorize a refund to Newton West Ltd., due to a State Tax Court judgment.
Resolution #85-2019* will authorize an agreement with Vanessa Henderson, Esq. to be our Deputy Municipal Public Defender.
Resolution #86-2019* will authorize entering into a shared services agreement with the County of Sussex related to the pedestrian warning beacon along County Route 519.
Resolution #87-2019* will authorize a credit due the utility account at 196 Spring Street.
Resolution #88-2019* will award the bid for cleaning services to Chelbus Cleaning Co., Inc.
INTRODUCTION OF 2019 BUDGET
Resolution #89-2019 will approve the introduction of the 2019 Budget.
INTERMISSION
DISCUSSION
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
COUNCIL & MANAGER COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
THE WEEK IN REVIEW
Morris Lake is 1 ½ inches above the top of the spillway as of March 4, 2019.
Congratulations and well-wishes on the retirement of Nancy Woods from the Greater Newton Chamber of Commerce. Many of us attended her recognition dinner this week. Thank you Nancy for everything!
Routine business discussed at the Parking Authority meeting this week. Next month we will talk about the possibility of property acquisition for additional downtown parking.
Interviews have been concluded for the position of Deputy Municipal Court Administrator. I will keep you posted on the hiring process for same.
Met with Lisa Fairclough and Brian Fairclough to talk about all of the exciting real estate transactions going on thus far in 2019 – this will be an extremely busy and exciting year for development and construction!
There will be no newsletter next week as I will be out of the office Tuesday-Friday.
Have a great weekend! Enjoy the Saint Patrick’s Day employee party and parade!
Yours in Service,
TSRJR

Our next Town Council regular meeting is Monday, March 11, 2019 beginning at 7:00pm.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW
Morris Lake is 1 ½ inches above the top of the spillway as of February 25, 2019.
Work continues on the Parking Analysis and the Master Plan revisions with J. Caldwell & Associates.
The 2019 budget will be on for introduction at our next regular Town Council meeting.
Bids were received this week for Cleaning Services and Pump Maintenance Services. Our staff and professionals are reviewing same.
Quotes were solicited for repair of the roof at Town Hall and Police Department. They have been shared on the Google Drive. Same will be included as part of the 2019 capital budget.
Plans are being formulated for additional recreational activities this summer for residents. I will keep you posted. Some events will be held at Memory Park while others will include bus trips to various destinations in the region.
Don’t forget the annual county St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be on Saturday, March 16th at 11:30am.
Tickets are still available for the GNCC annual awards dinner next Thursday evening. Nancy Woods will be honored for her many years of dedicated service.
Have a great weekend!
Yours in Service,
TSRJR