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Gerardryan
Citizen
Username: Gerardryan
Post Number: 831
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, June 14, 2002 - 12:58 pm: |     |
The next meeting of the Maplewood Township Committee will be Tuesday, June 18, at 8PM in Maplewood Town Hall on Valley Street, and will be simulcast on Comcast Channel 35. The agenda for the meeting is below. If you have any questions, post them here and I will try and get them answered.
Jerry Ryan
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AGENDA
TOWNSHIP OF MAPLEWOOD
JUNE 18, 2002
1. SALUTE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG
2. STATEMENT
3. ROLL CALL
4. PROCLAMATION - Elks Handicapped Children's Support
Week
5. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development Advisory Committee
6. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENTS
1. Construction Code Official - May 2002
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO GOVERNING BODY -
Maplewood Dog Club
8. GR/BL ORDINANCE ON FINAL PASSAGE
(Read by Title)(Ord. No. 2190-02)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 257-56
OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
MAPLEWOOD ENTITLED "HANDICAPPED
PARKING"
(Statement by Chair that the Ordinance has been published,
copies posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal
Building and copies made available to the general public
in accordance with the law)
HEARING
MOTION
SECOND - Roll Call
9. PUBLIC COMMENT
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. Township Administrator - Michele Meade
B. Township Attorney - Roger J. Desiderio
C. Chief Financial Officer
D. Township Engineer - Douglas Ball
E. Township Clerk - Elizabeth J. Fritzen
11. REPORTS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
13. CONSENT AGENDA
14. PUBLIC COMMENT
15. ADJOURNMENT - To meet again July 2, 2002
CONSENT AGENDA
JUNE 18, 2002
1. Resolution Number 78-02
RENEWAL OF A.B.C. CONSUMPTION
LICENSES
2. Resolution Number 79-02
RENEWAL OF A.B.C. DISTRIBUTION
LICENSES
3. Resolution Number 80-02
RENEWAL OF A.B.C. CLUB LICENSES
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 7, 2002
June 4, 2002
5. Approval for the Maplewood Civic Association to conduct
the annual 4th of July Celebration.
6. Approval for a Block Party on Kendal Avenue between
E. Cedar and St. Lawrence to be held on Saturday June
22nd, with a rain date of Sunday June 23, 2002 from
3:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.
7. Approval for Colavita USA - Team Colavita to hang a
banner in Maplewood Village to advertise their Bike Tour
to be held July 7, 2002 from 8:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M.
8. Approval of the following Car Lots
Chrysler Jeep of Essex
DCH Essex LLC
9. Bills and Claims
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Lseltzer
Citizen
Username: Lseltzer
Post Number: 967
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, June 14, 2002 - 1:13 pm: | |
There's been too much unanimity on the township committee Jerry. I think you should vote against this Bike Tour banner thing.
Larry Seltzer
Citizen |
Joecool
Citizen
Username: Joecool
Post Number: 36
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Friday, June 14, 2002 - 2:49 pm: | |
Where is the additional lot for Chrysler Jeep going? |
Gerardryan
Citizen
Username: Gerardryan
Post Number: 832
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, June 14, 2002 - 3:23 pm: | |
It's not additional, it's renewal of existing.
-jerry |
Mwsilva
Real Name
Username: Mwsilva
Post Number: 61
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Friday, June 14, 2002 - 3:26 pm: | |
What is the 'GR/BL ORDINANCE'? |
Gerardryan
Citizen
Username: Gerardryan
Post Number: 833
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, June 14, 2002 - 3:35 pm: | |
If you are asking what the GR/BL means: the clerk generally codes who is going to move and second an ordinance by the initials of the members of the Township Committee... so this would be an ordinance I would move and Burt Leibman would second. The mover is generally the person who initially suggested the ordinance, or the chair of the TC standing committee that the ordinance belongs with (both in this case :-), and the seconder is another member of that committee.
If you are asking, what is the ordinance, it's an ordinance to create handicapped parking spaces in three lots in town where they need to be created. |
Mwsilva
Real Name
Username: Mwsilva
Post Number: 62
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Friday, June 14, 2002 - 3:40 pm: | |
Oh, now I understand. Don't you just love code talk? |
Timmeh
Citizen
Username: Timmeh
Post Number: 385
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Friday, June 14, 2002 - 5:52 pm: | |
Is one for Timmeh? |
Mwsilva
Real Name
Username: Mwsilva
Post Number: 81
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 19, 2002 - 11:08 am: | |
Question, where in the posted Agenda for the Township of Maplewood, June 18, 2002, did it list that a discussion and motion to stop the business of the B&B would be held?
I’ll read it again, but had I known it was going to become a motion to halt the business, I would have come down to address the Town Council.
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Rcarter31
Citizen
Username: Rcarter31
Post Number: 107
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 19, 2002 - 12:06 pm: | |
Mwsilva,
It started in #9, then in 10b with the attorney's talk through of where things stood and what is going on, etc.
Best Regards,
Ron Carter |
Jgberkeley
Supporter
Username: Jgberkeley
Post Number: 2152
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 19, 2002 - 12:57 pm: | |
Hi Ron!
Hold on to your boots. I agree with your answer! #9 and 10b.
I do not know your position on the B&B, but as I was watching that as it developed I was looking for my shoes and keys to rush down to address the Council. My wife was correct, and it was all over before I could have gotten there safely.
I think Art is a victim of a campaign, and the campaign has found a way to drag lawyers into this and now it is a legal thing. The Town Council has to be on the side of the law. So they are.
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Dave
Supporter
Username: Dave
Post Number: 3197
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 19, 2002 - 1:13 pm: | |
Is it true that the anti-BnB attorney is a Democratic District leader? Isn't there a conflict there, if it's true? |
Ajc
Citizen
Username: Ajc
Post Number: 272
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 19, 2002 - 1:47 pm: | |
On my Birthday and this Father's Day, my daughter Erin asked me how I was doing with my neighbors. I told her I hoped that someday we can get back to the way it use to be. I said there seems to be a lot of hate in this world....too much!
Her answer was one we had all heard recently somewhere, and I believe it went like this:
*** Until they love their children more than they hate their neighbor's, it will never end.***
I say give it more time, and lets hope it will all work out! |
Dave
Supporter
Username: Dave
Post Number: 3198
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 19, 2002 - 2:02 pm: | |
Correction: it's Art's neighbor who is a district leader. |
Rcarter31
Citizen
Username: Rcarter31
Post Number: 108
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 19, 2002 - 3:06 pm: | |
Jgberkeley,
And you hold onto your own boots:
I agree with Vic on this one!
I truly feel Maplewood would thrive as a destination spot for people from all over the world if it had a variety of well run and "good neighbor" bed and breakfasts.
Given our nearness to NYC and how close we are to so many corporate headquarters, (I've heard that one big trend, given the constraints on corporate travel, is a desire by corporate travelers to stay in B&Bs instead of hotels. I would expect that many corporate travel functions will soon require it as a cost saver.) this has all the elements of solid, economic growth written on it!
Art and any other owner needs to have a supportive and yet strong town ordinance that clearly covers hours, outside parties, etc.
What he needs is to not have to be going after other forms of business and have a strong, constant flow of B&B guests who are there for what most B&B guests want: The same peace and quiet his neighbors or my neighbors or your neighbors want.
The other part of that "better picture" in my mind is a "restaurant row of foods of the world" along Springfield. Now that we've not checkmated the efforts of the restauranteurs who are currently trying, let's get them some solid competition that grows the traffic and turnover for even more and grows our ratables as well!
Given our goals around a diverse community that to me links a lot of needs and opportunities.
By the way, it's OK with me if the Village wants in on the "foods of the world thing."
I don't mind 'cause it's "one town."
Best Regards,
Ron Carter |
Ajc
Citizen
Username: Ajc
Post Number: 273
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 19, 2002 - 3:10 pm: | |
Dave,
What kind of power does that give him? Does this mean he is one of the boys?? I better be careful, no, I think my District better be careful..... |
Ajc
Citizen
Username: Ajc
Post Number: 274
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 19, 2002 - 3:24 pm: | |
Hey Ron,
I like it when someone repeats my conversation! You know my feelings on how important SA is to the town. Lets do business...... |
Edmay
Citizen
Username: Edmay
Post Number: 356
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 19, 2002 - 11:23 pm: | |
Ron said it well and it is worth repeating :
I agree that Maplewood would thrive as a destination spot for people from all over the world if it had a variety of well run and "good neighbor" bed and breakfasts.
Given our nearness to NYC and how close we are to so many corporate headquarters, (I've also heard that one big trend, given the constraints on corporate travel, is a desire by corporate travelers to stay in B&Bs instead of hotels. I would expect that many corporate travel functions will soon require it as a cost saver.) this has all the elements of solid, economic growth written on it!
Art and any other owner needs to have a supportive and yet strong town ordinance that clearly covers hours, outside parties, etc.
What he needs is to not have to be going after other forms of business and have a strong, constant flow of B&B guests who are there for what most B&B guests want: The same peace and quiet his neighbors or my neighbors or your neighbors want.
Ed May
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Ajc
Citizen
Username: Ajc
Post Number: 277
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, June 20, 2002 - 10:53 pm: | |
Ed May,
Very well said, something I have been saying for years about the benefits of B&B’s in our community. If we spent 1% of the time on B&B’s, that the TC and the Springfield Avenue Partnership has spent on SA over the past ten years, we would now be generating between six to ten million a year into our local economy. This is in addition to the increase in property values, and the development of every available piece of commercial property in town. Yes, SA too!
Lets also talk about game playing, vs. playing it straight! It appears Jerry and I enjoy talking about facts; well here are some more facts.
A year and a half ago, I personally gave Vic and Burt and the rest of the EDC committee detailed reports on the value of expanding the bed and breakfast industry in Maplewood. At that time I chaired the B&B Study Committee for the EDC. On occasion Jerry also had attended these meetings. Did they demonstrate any interest then about the development of the B&B business in Maplewood, NO! Did they offer to, as Vic has stated, “Broker Meetings for eight months” with me, about my neighbor problems? No!
In the beginning of all this, I didn't even knew there was a problem brewing until after members of the TC and my neighbors had already had meetings about it. They even went so far as putting in place a plan on how to raid my property, chase away my guests, and issue summons to me.
In Maplewood, I like to think we’re all kind of neighbors to one and other. I also believe most people would agree that our neighbors in Maplewood are generous, openly friendly, helpful, courteous, and gentle people. They volunteer often, and they involve themselves in community activities. They don't hate, they love. They don't look for fights; they look for ways to solve the problems. Good neighbors negotiate, not instigate problems. In the face of any problems we might face, I still believe we have the best community in the state.
Conversely, I have come to learn that we also have an increasing number of petty problems, often over minor issues. Unless, someone in authority puts a concerted effort forth, these little problems become big ones. (I mean getting both sides together around the table.) When neighbors have problems we should treat them like family problems. Would you sit down with just one son against another? I hope not!
The system in town to deal with complaints is all wrong!!!! To begin with it’s covert. Complaints come in and the code enforcement officers, and/or the police department immediately investigate them. Mostly no effort is made to contact the other side to mediate a quick and fair solution. Yes, the police may come to someone’s door, or there might even be a warning issued, but no real effort to get to the bottom of the problem.
There needs to be a sense of fairness demonstrated for both sides of a complaint. There are always two sides… a simple form to fill out requesting mediation would be all that is needed.
If I ever serve on the TC, the first thing I would do is form a special committee of trained volunteers, (mediators) for the purpose of working things out like; all neighbor complaints, creating a disturbance, noise complaints, littering, loitering, harassment, parking, trespassing, theft of services, simple assault, disorderly conduct, bad checks, the list is endless. I have previously checked with other communities who had great success with similar programs. What is wrong with our TC that they don’t offer us some relief in this very important area of fostering cooperation between our neighbors?
The truth is why wait, I think I’ll just do it myself… I already have all the details worked out in writing from other communities… Would anyone on MOL want to serve with me on the “Maplewood Community Mediation Committee?” I would like six men, and six women with experience in assisting parties to resolve contested issues, and who have, or are willing to receive training as a mediator. If interested, please e-mail me at LesSaisons@comcast.net, or call me at 973-762-8518.
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Timmeh
Citizen
Username: Timmeh
Post Number: 389
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, June 20, 2002 - 11:07 pm: | |
Timmeh! |
Ajc
Citizen
Username: Ajc
Post Number: 278
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Friday, June 21, 2002 - 1:26 am: | |
Timmeh,
I'm sorry, but you need to finish your classes at Seth Boyden before you start your training. Hang in there young man. Someday, you too can be Mayor! |
Ajc
Citizen
Username: Ajc
Post Number: 280
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Friday, June 21, 2002 - 11:24 am: | |
Well....... No comments? |
Timmeh
Citizen
Username: Timmeh
Post Number: 391
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Friday, June 21, 2002 - 2:25 pm: | |
Timmeh! |
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