October 23, 2007 – 7:00 P.M.

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Invocation – Councilman Prasad

4. Roll Call

5. Proclamations: Smile Week

Make a Difference Day

6. Mayor’s Report

7. Deputy Mayor’s Report

8. Public Discussion (5 minutes per speaker)

9. Council Comments

10. Council Discussion Items:

a) Hampton Chase HOA Status Report (Dahmer Rd./S. Middlebush Rd. area)

b) Preservation of Higgins Farm – Ordinance to be Introduced on 11/08/07

c) Butler Road Proposed Trail Segment

d) New Municipal Ethics Guidelines (Vassanella) – Discussion scheduled for 11/20 Council Meeting.

11. Approval of Minutes - All Approved.

a) Executive Sessions – 08/14/07; 09/25/07; 10/02/07 (Financial Oversight)

b) Work Session/Regular Meetings – 09/25/07

c) Special Meeting (Financial Oversight) – 10/02/07

12. Approval of Warrants - Approved

13. Public Hearing and Adoption of Ordinances on Second Reading

a) Ordinance No. 3718 – Amend Code Chapter 112, Development, Section 112-4, Definitions – Amending Definition of “Setback”. – Adopted.

b) Ordinance No. 3720 – Amend Code Chapter 62, Salaries and Compensation, Section 62-4, Annual Compensation for Managerial and Exempt Employees and Section 62-5, Annual Compensation for full-time White Collar Municipal Employees. – Adopted.

c) Ordinance No. 3721 – Amend Code Chapter 46, Personnel Policies, Section 46-12, Medical Insurance Coverage and Section 46-13, Retirement Benefits. – Adopted.

d) Ordinance No. 3722 – Accept Deed of Dedication and Deed of Conservation Easement in connection with Franklin Commons Retail, LLC (Block 521.02, Lots 5.02, 5.03, 5.04 & 5.05 – Clarke Street/Schoolhouse Road). – Adopted.

14. Introduction of Ordinances on First Reading

a) Ordinance No. 3724 – Ordinance Amending Code Chapter 246, Telecommunications Services – Article IV, AboveNet Communications, Inc. Public Hearing and further consideration is scheduled for November 20, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers – Introduced.

b) Ordinance No. 3725 – Ordinance Amending Code Chapter 246, Telecommunications Services – Article V, AT&T. Public Hearing and further consideration is scheduled for November 20, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers – Introduced.

c) Ordinance No. 3726 – Authorize Execution of Kingston School Lease with Youth Recreational Group. Public Hearing and further consideration is scheduled for November 20, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers – Introduced.

15. Consent Agenda Resolutions – Adopted, except where noted.

a) Resolution #07-534 – Authorize Refund of Tax Overpayments.

b) Resolution #07-535 – Amend Resolution #07-489 – Add Vinyl Flooring for IT Department – Carpet Showcase – Additional Amount Not to Exceed $3,991.00.

c) Resolution #07-536 – Authorize Reduction of Performance Guarantee – A. Beverly Built Homes – PLN2004-0050 – Block 171.01/Lots 166-171 – Lillian Avenue – Letter of Credit #05-001 from $18,537.40 to $5,561.22 – Checks 4061 & 4042 from $4,954.40 to $1,486.22.

d) Resolution #07-537 – Authorize Fireworks Display – The Palace – November 10, 2007 – 8:30 pm to 9:30 p.m. – Hunterdon Medical Center Charity Event.

e) Resolution #07-538 – Authorize Raffle/Bingo Licenses.

f) Resolution #07-539 – Authorize Release of Winter Bond – David Brywka – BRA06-039 – Block 52, Lot 3.01 – 35 Central Avenue - $500.00.

g) Resolution #07-540 – Authorize Release of Planning/Building Escrows.

h) Resolution #07-541 – Excuse Councilwoman Teresa Danile from November and December 2007 Council Meetings.

i) Resolution #07-542 - Authorize Reduction of Performance Guarantee – A. Beverly Built Homes – PLN2005-0026 – Block 171.01/Lots 166-171 & 190-196 – Lillian Avenue – Letter of Credit #06-001 – Site Improvements – From $19,068.00 to $5,720.40.

j) Resolution #07-543 – Authorize Reduction of Performance Guarantee – Joel Mann LLC – ZBA2005-0196 – Block 6, Lot 29 – 4222 Route 27 – Check #217 – Site Improvements – From $57,802.02 to $17,340.61.

k) Resolution #07-544 – Authorize Payment of Short Term Disability Premiums to The Standard in the amount not to exceed $130,000.00 for the period of November 1, 2007 to June 30, 2009. – Removed from Agenda for technical reasons.

16. 2007 Board/Commission Appointments – None made.

a) Nominations for One (1) Teen-Age Private School Non-Voting Male Member of the Advisory Recreation Council, for a one-year term ending December 31, 2007.

b) Nominations for One (1) Planning Member of the Municipal Cross-Acceptance Committee, for an unexpired one-year term ending December 31, 2007.

c) Nominations for One (1) Non-Senior Citizen Resident Member of the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee for a one-year term ending December 31, 2007.

d) Nominations for One (1) Open Space Advisory Committee Member of the Trails Advisory Committee for an unexpired four-year term ending December 31, 2007.

e) Nominations for One (1) Trails Advisory Committee for an initial four-year term ending December 31, 2010.

17. Executive Session: Personnel – Tax Assessor Candidate

18. Adjournment