MAYOR'S NEWSLINE

May 2006

IMPORTANT EVENTS - PAST AND FUTURE
And staff contacts for more information
Also consult the calendar
For Seminar details, contact David Harkness ext. 18.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Scholarship Competition Annual League/Affiliate Advisory Meeting Housing Conference Forms on the way High Performance Redevelopment Conference League 2006 Federal Directory Available

FROM THE PRESIDENT
By Herbert Stiles, Mayor, Elmer

Keeping municipal officials educated and up-to-date on timely and key issues is one of the most important service functions the League provides to its membership. The League seminar program is a year-round service in addition to the important education sessions held during the Annual Conference.

During the year, the League offers more than 30 training programs to help local officials get the information they need to meet the constantly changing issues and challenges for better local governance.

In the next few months, the League is sponsoring many seminars on crucial topics that will impact local officials and government functions. Two seminars on the "Open Public Records Act," in cooperation with the Municipal Clerks Association, will be held in May. In addition, the League has scheduled a summit to address and resolve the property tax crisis for May 10, at the National Guard Armory in Lawrenceville. Additional seminars for May and June include "Grant Writing Strategies" and "High Performance Redevelopment." Officials get current information on municipal issues and important continuing education credits for professional license renewal requirements.

Plan on attending these timely sessions and be sure to send your professional staff. Additional seminar information can be found at www.njslom.org/seminars.html or contact Sue DeLany at extension 11.

EXECUTIVE BOARD

LEAGUE AND AFFILIATED ASSOCIATIONS HOLD ANNUAL MEETTING
-Contact Bill Dressel ext. 22

The League held its Annual Affiliate Advisory/Pre-Conference Planning meeting on April 4, 2006 at the Holiday Inn in Jamesburg, New Jersey. More than 50 Affiliate officers and representatives heard an update from Department of Community Affairs Deputy Commissioner Charles Richman on issues of interest to municipal officials and local government. The Affiliate representatives were able to discuss any issue or concern with League staff and the Division Director.

The Conference Planning meeting provided the Affiliates with up-to-date information on housing, event services, and shuttle bus information. It provided the opportunity to exchange information on key conference-related topics and events. The meeting helped set the stage for a well-coordinated conference and better working relationship with all 19 Affiliated Associations.

91st ANNUAL CONFERENCE HOUSING FORMS COMING
-Contact Dee Kotch ext. 15

Municipal housing forms for the 91st Annual Conference will be mailed to all Municipal Clerks in early June. Non-municipal forms will be available in the June issue of New Jersey Municipalities magazine. Be sure to get your housing requests in early to help ensure your requirements get first consideration. For more information, contact the League office.

LEAGUE HIGH PERFORMANCE REDEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
-Contact www.njslom.org/seminars.html or
Sue DeLany ext. 11

The League, in cooperation with the US Green Building Council NJ Chapter will hold a High Performance Redevelopment Conference on June 7, 2006, at the Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Township, New Jersey. Learn how municipalities are working with the private sector to redevelop properties by integrating "green" building technologies. Contact the League for registration information

2006 FEDERAL DIRECTORY AVAILABLE
-Contact Becky Wright at ext. 10

The updated directory includes important contact information on all branches of the Federal Government. Contact the League to order your copy.

FUTURE MUNICIPAL LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
-Contact Michael Darcy ext. 16 or mdarcy@njslom.com

Scholarship Committee Chairwoman Mayor Phyllis Marchand, of Princeton Township has been busy as more than 50 mayors participated in the annual Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition. Mayors from across the state made the competition a great success as they submitted excellent entries from high school juniors and seniors.

The top three winners will be determined and announced in early May. A full list of participating mayors is attached and the full text of the three winning essays will appear in the October issue of the League magazine. Participating students will receive a certificate and each winner is provided a $1,000 scholarship from the League, presented by the hometown mayor.

QUALITY NEW JERSEY'S
17TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
-Contact www.qnj.org

Registration is now open for Quality New Jersey's 17th Annual Conference, May 16, at the Mercer County Community College Conference Center in West Windsor.

The program includes the presentation of the Governor's Award for Performance Excellence - Bronze Level to Reimbursement Services Inc., Jersey Shore University Medical Center, and Virtua Health. Presentations will be made by Governor Jon Corzine or Gary Rose (Head of the Governor's Office of Economic Growth and Chair of the Governor's Economic Council).

Also featured are: presentation of QNJ recognition awards; breakout sessions (business, government, education, and healthcare); networking; and recognition of judges, examiners, volunteers and QNJ members.

The registration form and agenda can be downloaded from the above web site.

NJ DEP TRAINING ON UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS/VAPOR INTRUSION
-Contact www.cookce.rutgers.edu

The NJDEP will host a program on Underground Storage Tanks on May 9, and a sessi

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MAYOR'S NEWSLINE May 2006 Offices: 407 West State St. Trenton, New Jersey 08618 609-695-3481 Fax 695-0151 E-Mail mdarcy@njslom.com www.njslom.com   IMPORTANT EVENTS - PAST AND FUTURE And staff contacts for more information Also consult the calendar For Seminar details, contact David Harkness ext. 18. May 3 League Seminar "Open Public Records Act Update" at Holmdel May 4 League Seminar "Open Public Records Act Update" at Cherry Hill May 9 League Seminar "Grant Writing Strategies, Techniques & Content" at Holmdel May 10 League Summit "Mayor's 3rd Annual Property Tax Summit" at Lawrenceville May 29 Memorial Day June 7 League Summit "High Performance Redevelopment: A Conference and Marketplace for New Jersey Properties" at Monroe June 14 Flag Day INSIDE THIS ISSUE Scholarship Competition Annual League/Affiliate Advisory Meeting Housing Conference Forms on the way High Performance Redevelopment Conference League 2006 Federal Directory Available FROM THE PRESIDENT By Herbert Stiles, Mayor, Elmer Keeping municipal officials educated and up-to-date on timely and key issues is one of the most important service functions the League provides to its membership. The League seminar program is a year-round service in addition to the important education sessions held during the Annual Conference. During the year, the League offers more than 30 training programs to help local officials get the information they need to meet the constantly changing issues and challenges for better local governance. In the next few months, the League is sponsoring many seminars on crucial topics that will impact local officials and government functions. Two seminars on the "Open Public Records Act," in cooperation with the Municipal Clerks Association, will be held in May. In addition, the League has scheduled a summit to address and resolve the property tax crisis for May 10, at the National Guard Armory in Lawrenceville. Additional seminars for May and June include "Grant Writing Strategies" and "High Performance Redevelopment." Officials get current information on municipal issues and important continuing education credits for professional license renewal requirements. Plan on attending these timely sessions and be sure to send your professional staff. Additional seminar information can be found at www.njslom.org/seminars.html or contact Sue DeLany at extension 11. EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICERS HERBERT D. STILES, JR., President;   Mayor, Elmer DAVID M. DEL VECCHIO, 1st Vice President   Mayor, Lambertville GENE FEYL, 2nd Vice President   Mayor, Denville ROBERT L. BOWSER, 3rd Vice President   Mayor, East Orange MEMBERS JAMES ANZALDI   Mayor, Clifton JOAN BOAS   Deputy Mayor, Mount Holly THOMAS J. BYRNE III   Mayor, Spring Lake PETER A. CANTU   Mayor, Plainsboro LAWRENCE G. CHIARAVALLO   Mayor, South Belmar CHUCK CHIARELLO    Mayor, Buena Vista GUISEPPE CHILA   Mayor, Woolwich DANIEL N. CORANOTO   Committee Mem., Hampton Twp. SUZANNE C. DAPKINS   Deputy Mayor, Long Hill JOHN DEAN DERIENZO    Mayor, Haworth MALCOLM C. FRASER   Mayor, Cape May Point CORDELIA O. FULLER    Council Member, Chatham GLEN D. GILMORE   Mayor, Hamilton Twp. (Mercer) JERRAMIAH HEALY    Mayor, Jersey City SHARPE JAMES   Mayor, Newark (Ex-Officio) MARTIN MARKS   Mayor, Scotch Plains TIMOTHY MCDONOUGH   Mayor, Hope GARY PASSANANTE   Mayor, Somerdale DOUGLAS M. RAINEAR    Deputy Mayor, Upper Deerfield   Twp. JOSEPH TEMPESTA   Mayor, West Caldwell DANIEL VAN PELT   Mayor, Ocean Twp. (Ocean) RUDOLPH J. WENZEL, JR.   Mayor, Washington Twp. (Bergen) LOUISE WILSON   Mayor, Montgomery Executive Staff William G. Dressel, Jr.   Executive Director Michael J. Darcy, CAE   Assistant Executive Director       LEAGUE AND AFFILIATED ASSOCIATIONS HOLD ANNUAL MEETTING -Contact Bill Dressel ext. 22 The League held its Annual Affiliate Advisory/Pre-Conference Planning meeting on April 4, 2006 at the Holiday Inn in Jamesburg, New Jersey. More than 50 Affiliate officers and representatives heard an update from Department of Community Affairs Deputy Commissioner Charles Richman on issues of interest to municipal officials and local government. The Affiliate representatives were able to discuss any issue or concern with League staff and the Division Director. The Conference Planning meeting provided the Affiliates with up-to-date information on housing, event services, and shuttle bus information. It provided the opportunity to exchange information on key conference-related topics and events. The meeting helped set the stage for a well-coordinated conference and better working relationship with all 19 Affiliated Associations. 91st ANNUAL CONFERENCE HOUSING FORMS COMING -Contact Dee Kotch ext. 15 Municipal housing forms for the 91st Annual Conference will be mailed to all Municipal Clerks in early June. Non-municipal forms will be available in the June issue of New Jersey Municipalities magazine. Be sure to get your housing requests in early to help ensure your requirements get first consideration. For more information, contact the League office. LEAGUE HIGH PERFORMANCE REDEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE -Contact www.njslom.org/seminars.html or Sue DeLany ext. 11 The League, in cooperation with the US Green Building Council NJ Chapter will hold a High Performance Redevelopment Conference on June 7, 2006, at the Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Township, New Jersey. Learn how municipalities are working with the private sector to redevelop properties by integrating "green" building technologies. Contact the League for registration information 2006 FEDERAL DIRECTORY AVAILABLE -Contact Becky Wright at ext. 10 The updated directory includes important contact information on all branches of the Federal Government. Contact the League to order your copy. FUTURE MUNICIPAL LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION -Contact Michael Darcy ext. 16 or mdarcy@njslom.com Scholarship Committee Chairwoman Mayor Phyllis Marchand, of Princeton Township has been busy as more than 50 mayors participated in the annual Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition. Mayors from across the state made the competition a great success as they submitted excellent entries from high school juniors and seniors. The top three winners will be determined and announced in early May. A full list of participating mayors is attached and the full text of the three winning essays will appear in the October issue of the League magazine. Participating students will receive a certificate and each winner is provided a $1,000 scholarship from the League, presented by the hometown mayor. QUALITY NEW JERSEY'S 17TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE -Contact www.qnj.org Registration is now open for Quality New Jersey's 17th Annual Conference, May 16, at the Mercer County Community College Conference Center in West Windsor. The program includes the presentation of the Governor's Award for Performance Excellence - Bronze Level to Reimbursement Services Inc., Jersey Shore University Medical Center, and Virtua Health. Presentations will be made by Governor Jon Corzine or Gary Rose (Head of the Governor's Office of Economic Growth and Chair of the Governor's Economic Council). Also featured are: presentation of QNJ recognition awards; breakout sessions (business, government, education, and healthcare); networking; and recognition of judges, examiners, volunteers and QNJ members. The registration form and agenda can be downloaded from the above web site. NJ DEP TRAINING ON UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS/VAPOR INTRUSION -Contact www.cookce.rutgers.edu The NJDEP will host a program on Underground Storage Tanks on May 9, and a session on Vapor Intrusion on June 14. Contact Rutgers for program costs, and agenda and registration details at the above web site.