Meeting Minutes August 14, 2012 Page 1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Hillsborough, in the County of Somerset, State of New Jersey, held in the Municipal Complex at 7:30 p.m. on the above date. Upon call of the roll, the following Committee members were recorded present: Committeeman Doug Tomson, Committeeman Frank DelCore, Deputy Mayor Gloria McCauley and Mayor Carl Suraci. Also, in attendance were Township Attorney Albert E. Cruz, Township Administrator/Acting Township Clerk Michael A. Merdinger and Assistant to Mayor/Administrator Betsy Hollenbach. Committeeman Robert Wagner was absent. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Following roll call, Mayor Suraci advised that notice of this meeting was made in accordance with Section 5 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Public Law 1975, by posting on the bulletin board at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex and notifying the officially designated newspapers that this meeting would take place at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex at 7:30 p.m. on August 14, 2012. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Approval of the June 26, 2012 Executive Session Minutes Upon motion by Committeeman Tomson, seconded by Committeeman DelCore, the minutes of the June 26, 2012 Executive Meeting was approved upon the call of the roll. Yes –DelCore, Tomson, McCauley Abstain – Suraci • Approval of the July 24, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes Upon motion by Deputy Mayor McCauley, seconded by Committeeman Tomson, the minutes of the July 24, 2012 Regular Meeting was approved upon the call of the roll. Yes – DelCore, Tomson, McCauley, Suraci REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE LIAISONS, AND RECEIPT OR REPORTS, PETITIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS Committeeman DelCore Committeeman DelCore stated that the previous day, he and Deputy Mayor McCauley had the honor of attending a forum set up by Congressman Leonard Lance here in Hillsborough to discuss tax laws pending that will affect small businesses. Committeeman DelCore thanked Congressman Lance for holding the forum with Hillsborough businesses and for his continued time and energy here in Hillsborough. Committeeman DelCore also thanked Planet Earth Biodiesel on Roycefield Road for hosting the event at their facility. Committeeman DelCore added that there were about 20 businesses in attendance.
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Meeting Minutes August 14, 2012
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Hillsborough,
in the County of Somerset, State of New Jersey, held in the Municipal Complex at 7:30 p.m. on
the above date.
Upon call of the roll, the following Committee members were recorded present: Committeeman
Doug Tomson, Committeeman Frank DelCore, Deputy Mayor Gloria McCauley and Mayor
Carl Suraci. Also, in attendance were Township Attorney Albert E. Cruz, Township
Administrator/Acting Township Clerk Michael A. Merdinger and Assistant to
Mayor/Administrator Betsy Hollenbach. Committeeman Robert Wagner was absent.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Following roll call, Mayor Suraci advised that notice of this meeting was made in accordance
with Section 5 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Public Law 1975, by posting on
the bulletin board at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex and notifying the
officially designated newspapers that this meeting would take place at the Hillsborough
Township Municipal Complex at 7:30 p.m. on August 14, 2012.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• Approval of the June 26, 2012 Executive Session Minutes
Upon motion by Committeeman Tomson, seconded by Committeeman DelCore, the minutes of
the June 26, 2012 Executive Meeting was approved upon the call of the roll.
Yes –DelCore, Tomson, McCauley
Abstain – Suraci
• Approval of the July 24, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor McCauley, seconded by Committeeman Tomson, the minutes
of the July 24, 2012 Regular Meeting was approved upon the call of the roll.
Yes – DelCore, Tomson, McCauley, Suraci
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE LIAISONS, AND RECEIPT OR REPORTS,
PETITIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS
Committeeman DelCore
Committeeman DelCore stated that the previous day, he and Deputy Mayor McCauley
had the honor of attending a forum set up by Congressman Leonard Lance here in
Hillsborough to discuss tax laws pending that will affect small businesses.
Committeeman DelCore thanked Congressman Lance for holding the forum with
Hillsborough businesses and for his continued time and energy here in Hillsborough.
Committeeman DelCore also thanked Planet Earth Biodiesel on Roycefield Road for
hosting the event at their facility.
Committeeman DelCore added that there were about 20 businesses in attendance.
Committeeman DelCore also mentioned that the Economic and Business Development
Commission (EBDC) will be holding their 4th quarter Business Networking event on Wed, Sept
26 at KWG Industry located at 330 Roycefield Road from 6 – 8 pm.
Committeeman DelCore reminded businesses to bring their business cards to share at
the event.
Committeeman DelCore also recognized and congratulated Buck Sixt, the township’s
Director of Public Works, who was recently appointed by Governor Christie to the State Safety
Board.
Committeeman DelCore stated that our Department of Public Works has a tremendous
track record of safety and was happy that Mr. Sixt was recognized for that accomplishment.
Committeeman Tomson
Committeeman Tomson announced that the Recreation Department’s extended
summer camp for the last two weeks in August remains open if anyone is still interested.
Committeeman Tomson stated he, Deputy Mayor McCauley, and Committeeman
DelCore attended the Recreation Summer Camp Talent Show at Auten Road and added how
much they enjoyed it.
Committeeman Tomson said that over 100 children participated in the talent show and
thanked the local businesses that donated prizes for the event.
Committeeman Tomson said that the Annual Camp Out was a great event with over
200 members of the community attending.
Committeeman Tomson thanked Committeeman Wagner and Rob Peason who manned
the grills for over five hours cooking the food.
Committeeman Tomson also thanked the Recreation Department and all the volunteers
for running such a successful event again this year.
Committeeman Tomson announced that AARP will be holding a mature adult driving
seminar called 55Alive on August 22nd and 24th and that information regarding the class is
available on the township website or call the Social Services office.
Committeeman Wagner
Committeeman Wagner was not present.
Deputy Mayor McCauley
Deputy Mayor McCauley thanked Congressman Leonard Lance for taking time to come to
Hillsborough to speak to the local businesses.
Deputy Mayor McCauley also thanked the Somerset Business Partnership and Gene
Strupinsky, Hillsborough’s Business Advocate, for organizing the event.
Deputy Mayor McCauley announced that the Sustainable Recertification was submitted for
the August 8th deadline.
Deputy Mayor McCauley thanked the Zoning Officer / Assistant Township Planner, David
Kois who spearheaded the submission and the front office staff for the help they gave.
Deputy Mayor McCauley stated that the township looks forward to the response and
moving forward to Silver certification.
Deputy Mayor McCauley announced that the Fall Credit Card Grant Application process
will open September 4th, applications are due October 4th and any group interested should visit the
township website or the Clerk’s office for a copy of the application.
Deputy Mayor McCauley mentioned that applications are being sought for the Leadership
Somerset Program which is open to adults who live or work in Somerset County. For more
information, contact Leadership Somerset at 908-231-7040 of check out the County website.
Mayor Suraci
Mayor Suraci announced that Hillsborough Township has been awarded $99,943.53 through
the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Fund Grant program for the 2012
Fiscal Year.
Mayor Suraci stated that under the Safe Corridors Act, the Highway Safety Fund is
generated by fines and penalties imposed and collected in designated portion of state highways
known as Safe Corridors.
Mayor Suraci added that these grants are intended to promote public safety are distributed
to municipalities that are responsible for law enforcement along those Safe Corridors.
Mayor Suraci added that the permissible uses for the grant funds include enforcement
equipment procurement, software systems and salaries.
Mayor Suraci said that the township committee welcomes any grant money that Hillsborough
can get.
Mayor Suraci stated that he wanted to personally thank Congressman Lance for coming to
Hillsborough and conducting the “listening session” with our business leaders.
Mayor Suraci thanked Deputy Mayor McCauley and Committeeman Delcore for
participating as well.
Mayor Suraci also thanked the following members of Hillsborough’s Military Order of the
Purple Heart Committee and the Parks & Recreation Department who organized the Purple Heart
Plaque Dedication on Tuesday, August 7th : James Kopley, Ted Dima, Committeeman Bob Wagner,
Ron Skobo, Ken Meaney and Rich Resavy.
Mayor Suraci added his thanks to Congressman Lance, Assemblyman Ciattarelli and
Freeholder Caliguire for attending the dedication of the Purple Heart monument in the Garden of
Honor.
Mayor Suraci explained that on August 7th, throughout the United States, services were held
to remember and honor Purple Heart Medal recipients.
Mayor Suraci said that Hillsborough was honored to have been chosen as the site for this
ceremony and to be home for the Purple Heart monument, which is located in the Township’s
Garden of Honor.
Mayor Suraci thanked all those who served and continue to serve the United States of
America.
Mayor Suraci stated that he wanted to clear up some confusion that seems to have occurred
since the last Township Committee meeting regarding the County-wide Police Department. Mayor
Suraci explained that the police consolidation plan as originally put forth was dead on arrival as a
result of one major flaw - it assumed 100% county-wide participation. With even one municipality
not joining the projections were not accurate.
Mayor Suraci added that Hillsborough is not against regionalized or consolidated police
services – the township simply requested that further exploration in smaller scale shared services be
undertaken as that seems to be a more feasible approach.
Mayor Suraci stated that the Township Committee is definitely interested in options that will
result in saving money for our taxpayers.
Mayor Suraci mentioned that the township currently has a shared court in place since the
beginning of this year with Montgomery and welcome shared service opportunities that make sense
for the residents of Hillsborough.
Mayor Suraci reminded residents about the Hamilton Road resurfacing project is underway
and it is anticipated that this will be complete within the next week or so.
Mayor Suraci added that Wertsville Road between Amwell Road and Longhill Road remains
closed as well as Homestead Road remains closed for Bridge replacement.
Mayor Suraci reminded residents to check out the Friday eNews, the Township website and
subscribe to Nixle for the latest information on road projects.
Mayor Suraci announced that Saturday, September 15th at 11am, the township will hold the
building dedication ceremony here at the complex and more details will be announced in the future
at the meeting and on the township website.
Mayor Suraci also announced that the Township Committee Meeting on August 28th has been
cancelled and the next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 11th at 7:30pm.
Consideration #1
Committeeman DelCore added that the Annual Rotary Fair is running tonight, August 14th
through Sunday, August 19th by the Lowes parking lot.
PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS / APPOINTMENTS
• Proclamation honoring Michael Merdinger for his many years of service to
Hillsborough Township
WHEREAS, Michael Merdinger, a long-time Flagtown resident, has been serving as Hillsborough
Township’s Administrator and Acting Clerk;
WHEREAS, Mr. Merdinger has been a dedicated civil servant and volunteer in Hillsborough Township
over the last thirty-six years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Merdinger was a member of the Township Committee in 1979 and again from 1981 to 1984,
and also served as Hillsborough Township Mayor in 1984; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Merdinger served 17 years on the Township’s Planning Board in various capacities
including Secretary, Vice Chairman, and Chairman; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Merdinger has served on the Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority since 1987,
including serving as Chairman for 10 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Merdinger is the current president of the Flagtown Fire Company where he has been a
volunteer firefighter for 36 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Merdinger has also been an active member of the Hillsborough Rotary Club for the past 31
years; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of
Hillsborough, that Mr. Michael Merdinger is hereby recognized for his outstanding service to the residents of
Hillsborough as Township Administrator and Acting Clerk as well as his many years of volunteerism
throughout the community.
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that we, the Mayor and the Township Committee of the Township of
Hillsborough, thank Mr. Michael Merdinger for his dedication and community service and wish him all the
best in his future endeavors.
Mayor Suraci and the rest of the Township Committee members presented Mr. Merdinger
with a commemorative clock/plaque for his years of service to Hillsborough Township.
• Proclamation honoring Eagle Scout – Joseph DeLorenzo
WHEREAS, Joseph DeLorenzo, a 2012 Hillsborough High School graduate and a member of Boy
Scout Troop 186, has earned the status of Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, we, the Township Committee of the Township of Hillsborough, recognize the many hours
Joseph devoted to attaining the status of Eagle Scout, working with diligence and making sacrifices in
order to achieve this highly coveted position; and
WHEREAS, Joseph has served the Boy Scouts in an exemplary manner and is deserving of the honor bestowed
upon him; and
WHEREAS, Joseph’s Eagle Scout Leadership Project involved repairing a retaining wall at the Elk’s Camp
Moore for Special Children in Haskell, New Jersey; and
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WHEREAS, Joseph serves as an example to the youth of Hillsborough Township through his high level of
personal and academic achievement, leadership, and community service, and we are very proud that Joseph is a
member of our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that we, the members of the Hillsborough Township
Committee, do hereby recognize and extend our sincere congratulations to Joseph DeLorenzo for having
achieved the status of Eagle Scout, an honor for both him and for those who have guided him, with best wishes
for a bright future.
• Proclamation honoring Evan Edelman on being named the Star Ledger Somerset
County and the Courier News Baseball Player of the Year
WHEREAS, Evan Edelman, a 2012 Hillsborough High School graduate and member of the
Hillsborough High School Varsity Baseball team, has been named the Star Ledger Somerset County
Baseball Player of the Year and Courier News Baseball Player of the Year; and
WHEREAS, we, the Township Committee of the Township of Hillsborough, recognize the many years
Evan has devoted to improving his athletic skills throughout his youth and making sacrifices in order
to achieve this highly acclaimed honor; and
WHEREAS, Evan was a member of the 2012 Hillsborough High School Raiders Varsity Baseball team which
won the Somerset County Championship, the New Jersey Group 4 North 2 Sectional Championship, and were
runners up in the New Jersey Group 4 State Championships; and
WHEREAS, Evan has been playing baseball since he was 5 years old and was a member of the Hillsborough
High School Baseball team for all four years of high school; and
WHEREAS, Evan finished the season with a 7 – 3 record with five complete games in 11 starts, including
wins in the North 2 Group IV and Somerset County finals and was named MVP in the County finals; and
WHEREAS, Evan had a 1.44 earned run average in 72 innings with 57 strike outs and hit a .290 with 10
RBIs; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that we, the members of the Hillsborough Township
Committee, do hereby recognize and extend our sincere congratulations to Evan Edelman for being named both
the Star Ledger Somerset County Baseball Player of the Year and the Courier News Baseball Player of the
Year, an honor for both him and for those who have guided him, with best wishes for a bright future.
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that we, the Mayor and the Township Committee of the Township of
Hillsborough, wish Evan Edelman success as he continues his baseball career at the College of New Jersey.
NEW BUSINESS
• None at this time
PUBLIC COMMENT ON NEW BUSINESS AND MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS
• Special Assessment for the Claremont Sewer Extension Project
Mayor Suraci announced that the Township Committee’s public hearing on the Report of the
Tax Assessor recommending a Special Assessment for the Claremont Sewer Extension Project would
now take place.
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Mayor Suraci stated that on July 9, 2012, the Tax Assessor held a public meeting on the Tax
Assessor’s draft report.
Mayor Suraci continued by saying that on July 26, 2012, the Tax Assessor finalized the Report,
and this public hearing was scheduled.
Mayor Suraci said that notice of the public hearing was published twice in The Hillsborough
Beacon, posted in five prominent places within the Township, and notice of the public hearing and the
final Report was provided to all affected property owners.
Mayor Suraci added that the public hearing will proceed as follows:
1.) Dr. Glen Belnay, the Township Health Officer would summarize why the sanitary
sewer extension was necessary and the steps taken to obtain approval for the
extension.
2.) Susan Brasefield, the Project Manager, would summarize the bidding process and
the construction of the Project.
3.) Albert Cruz, the Township Attorney, would summarize the report.
Mayor Suraci stated that after the presentations, the hearing would be opened to the public and
asked attendees that when speaking at the microphone, to state their name, address and if they or a
prior owner of their property signed the Sanitary Extension Assessment Agreement.
Mayor Suraci also explained that after the public hearing was concluded, the Township
Committee would either:
1. Adopt the Report as presented
2. Modify the Report
3. Reject the Report and return it to the Tax Assessor for further consideration
Dr. Glen Belnay, Hillsborough Township’s Health office, gave a summary of the history of why
the sewer project was undertaken.
Dr. Belnay explained that back in the late 1970’s, the township was receiving many complaints
regarding failing septic systems along the Millstone River Road where house in those developments
were built from 1959-1961.
Dr. Belnay stated that replacement septic systems were used to replace failing systems since it
was a very long distance to extend the sewer lines at that time.
Dr. Belnay went on to explain that the properties were small ranging from .5 to 1 acre which is
too small for the new septic systems and added that now the requirement is that a property must be at
least 2 acres to have a septic system.
Dr. Belnay stated that due to the small lot sizes, the high water table, surface water issues and
many other health issues that were occurring, in 2006 the township requested the Department of
Environment Protection (DEP) to add the Claremont Development to the Somerset County Wastewater
Management Plan so the township would be able to do the much needed sewer project.
Dr. Belnay stated that it was essential that the project happen due to public health issues and
the DEP voted unanimously to allow the development to be added to the plan.
Ms. Susan Brasefield, the Project Manager, gave a summary of the project.
Ms. Brasefield stated that they began working with the DEP in 2006 to get all permits and
funding under the NJEIT for lower interest rates.
Ms. Brasefield said the project consists of gravity sewers that are approximately 16,500 feet in
length that provide sewer laterals for the homes in the Claremont area, which are pumped to the
pumping station on Onka Road and connects to the Hillsborough Municipal Authority off
Hillsborough Road.
Ms. Brasefield explained that the low bid for the project was $3.3 million and the final cost was
$3.7 million.
Ms. Brasefield stated that the project was started in April 2010 and completed in November
2011.
Ms. Brasefield added that the DEP has given their final approvals to the project and that the 20
year payback period has begun.
Mr. Albert Cruz, the township attorney, gave a summary of the Tax Assessor’s report.
Mr. Cruz stated that there were two iterations of the report; the first draft was sent to all
property owners then a public hearing was held on July 9th following which the report was
supplemented with comments and responses from that hearing.
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Mr. Cruz stated that the updated report was then sent again to all affected property owners
with notices placed in the local newspapers and five postings in throughout the township.
Mr. Cruz explained that the report gives an executive summary that summarized the project
and assessment, a discussion of how the tax assessment process operates and how the Tax Assessor
came to the conclusion, discussion of the public hearing, and findings of facts that show the basis for
which the Tax Assessor recommendation.
Mr. Cruz continued by explaining that the assessment has been determined to be $24,200.00 per
household.
Mr. Cruz stated that there are exhibits in the report and discussed the last exhibit that shows the
payment schedule totaling $24,200.00 with an interest rate of 1.5% on unpaid principal.
Mr. Cruz emphasized that if payment is made in full, there is no interest charged and interest is
only charged at the same rate that the township pays on the bond obligation.
Mayor Suraci asked to have a motion to open the public hearing on the Report of the Tax
Assessor Recommending a Special Assessment for the Claremont Sewer Extension Project.
Committeeman Tomson moved to open the public hearing. Said motion was seconded by
Deputy Mayor McCauley and carried unanimously upon call of the roll.
There were no comments from the dais so Mayor Suraci asked if there were any comments
from the public.
Mr. Frank McCarthy, 39 Franklin Drive, asked for an explanation of why the residents are
paying to fix the entire road after it was cut to lay the pipes for the sewers.
Mr. Cruz explained that residents are not being assessed for road improvements or paying for
the road maintenance and referred the resident to the exhibit in the Tax Assessor’s report.
Committeeman DelCore explained that the $24,200 does not include any road paving costs and
referred the resident to exhibit C.
Mr. Nick Trassi, 7 Theodora Drive, asked what if more houses are added to the sewer extension
and would the residents get a credit for the additional money that the township could receive.
Mr. Cruz explained that it would be a huge undertaking if the project was extended but if it did
any new people getting benefit from the extension would pay for their part.
Mr. Trassi asked if the current residents who are paying for the sewer expansion would receive
some of the money that the new residents would be paying.
Mr. Cruz and Committeeman DelCore said that there is no way to know that because an
expansion would be very unlikely and there is no way to know what that cost would be but it would
certainly be taken under consideration.
Mr. Tom O’Donnell, 33 Anne Street, stated that he supported that this project was done and
that he believes it was certainly worth the $24,200.00 compared to what it would have cost for a new
septic system.
Mr. O’Donnell addressed a concern that the Roycebrook Country Club may want to be part of
the wastewater plan in the future and stated that he believed there was a clause in the original
agreement that the current residents paying for the sewers should benefit from that.
Mr. O’Donnell addressed a concern with the use of comps in determining the assessment as
stated in the tax assessors report and his concern on the language that there could be reassessments in
the future.
Mr. Cruz stated that those concerns go beyond the scope of the report and the report does say
that there will not be a reassessment in 2013 but does explain that there may be in the future just as is
the case with any house in Hillsborough.
Mr. O’Donnell also expressed concern that the report is looking for two payments this year and
suggested that the first payment should be in December and the second next year.
Mr. Cruz stated that the township is governed under that bond Ordinance which states that the
township must collect two payments this year and added that the Tax Collector could extend the grace
period for the second payment into next year.
Mayor Suraci stated that he did speak to the Tax Collector prior to the meeting and the Tax
Collector said they would extend the grace period for the residents into 2013.
Mr. O’Donnell finished by asking for Mr. Cruz to clarify the wording that was in the original
agreement regarding the residents benefiting from future houses connecting to the system.
Mr. Bob McDonald, 65 Claremont Drive, asked how the billing process would be handled and
would like to be able to pay the tax assessment bill online like he does his property taxes.
Mr. Cruz said he would speak to the Tax Collector regarding allowing payment online.
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Mr. Doug Eden, 55 Anne Street, asked if some houses had signed a statement to not be
included in the project.
Mr. Cruz stated the resolution lists all the addresses the participated in the sewer hook up and
was not aware of any statement that was signed by residents not interested in participating in the
sewer hook up.
Mr. Eden also asked if the land or the home is assessed at a higher value due to having sewers.
Ms. Debra Blaney, Township Tax Assessor, stated that initially it would be the land value
however if the future sales showed an increase in value due to improvements, then the house
improvement value would be increased.
Mr. Eden addressed his concern that their assessments would be going up just because they
now have sewers.
Committeeman DelCore and Mayor Suraci explained that the property/home assessments
would not be going up due to the new sewers; if they increase it would be due to an increase in home
values just as with the entire township.
Mr. Tom O’Donnell, 33 Anne Street, again addressed the dais to have the lawyer and/or
township committee to research to see if there is a document that was signed by residents on streets
that were not interested in participating and that the residents that did participated be considered if
any additional houses are added in the future.
Mr. O’Donnell was told that Mr. Merdinger would look into the issue of the document which
Mr. Merdinger stated he did believe exists and that the committee would certainly consider the current
residents if more streets wanted to join in the future.
Committeeman DelCore moved to close the public hearing. Said motion was seconded by
Deputy Mayor McCauley and carried unanimously upon call of the roll.
Committeeman DelCore suggested that the township committee jump ahead in the agenda to
take a vote now on Consideration #1 regarding Tax Assessor’s report.
Mr. Cruz said that it would be acceptable to vote on the report now.
Mayor Suraci read the following resolution:
1. Resolution authorizing the adoption of the July 26, 2012 report of the Tax Assessor
recommending a Special Assessment for the Claremont Area Sewer Extension Project
to be assessed to the Properties benefited by the Construction of Sanitary Sewers.
WHEREAS, the Township of Hillsborough Mayor and Committee held a public hearing on
August 14, 2012, for the purpose of considering the Report of the Tax Assessor Recommending
a Special Assessment for the Claremont Area Sewer Extension Project apportioning the costs
among properties benefiting from the construction of sanitary sewers; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Committee considered the Tax Assessor’s Report and exhibits
accompanying same, and all persons present at the public hearing having been given an
opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, the Report recommends that each property be assessed as follows: