MAYOR'S NEWSLINE

December 2004

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

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Thanks to Conference Volunteers Mayors' Hall of Fame Inductees Innovation in Governance Winners Elected Officials Seminars Attend 13th Annual Mayors' Legislative Day

FROM THE PRESIDENT
By Peter Cantu, Mayor, Plainsboro

The 89th Annual Conference was again a great success as it provided local leaders with new ideas and information to help them do a better job of local governance. Our conference continues to be the largest in the nation, with the most educational sessions, exhibits and networking opportunities for municipal attendees. Nearly 22,000 local officials received a full update on key issues they will face in the coming year.

During the business meeting on Friday November 19, 2004, the League membership elected Mayor Gene Feyl of Denville Township to the office of 3rd vice president. You can view a full list of the Executive Board below. I will rely on these new board members, and those re-elected to the board, for insight and assistance throughout the coming year. There will be full information on the new board members in upcoming issues of New Jersey Municipalities magazine.

Also, at the business meeting, the membership passed several resolutions, which will guide League policy over the next year. See a full list of resolutions on the League web site and in the January issue of New Jersey Municipalities.

EXECUTIVE BOARD

THANK YOU CONFERENCE VOLUNTEERS
-Contact Bill Dressel, ext 22

Many conference delegates wonder how the League is able to conduct the country’s largest municipal conference with a full time staff of just 17. The answer is you! In the back of the conference program, you will see a listing of mayors who served on various committees. Although the list is extensive, it cannot possibly include all the mayors who work to make our conference successful every year. Mayors play an integral role by helping to produce sessions, moderating, working on committees and auditing important sessions. Your dedicated service enables nearly 22,000 attendees to come together for one week of invaluable learning and networking each year. Thank you for making the 89th Annual Conference a great success.

SEMINAR FOR NEWLY ELECTED
AND RE-ELECTED OFFICIALS
-Contact David Harkness ext 18

Every year the League offers this important program in two locations throughout the state to help serve the needs of municipal officials who are new to their positions or want a timely update on issues. Each seminar includes a special roundtable designed to specifically update and answer questions from newly elected mayors. Attend these programs and get the information and answers you need about your new responsibilities. See page one of this newsline or, calendar on our web site for locations.

ATTEND THE 13th ANNUAL
MAYORS LEGISLATIVE DAY
-Contact David Harkness ext. 18

Legislative Day to be held January 26 at the State House Annex in Trenton. This is a great way to kick off your administration by hearing about the State’s legislative agenda from Acting Governor and Senate President Richard Codey, Administration officials and key members of the Senate and Assembly. There will also be the notable Elected Officials Hall of Fame induction.

NEW LEAGUE PUBLICATION AVAILABLE
-Contact Becky Wright at ext. 10

ANNUAL MAYORS' HALL OF FAME
-Contact Michael Darcy ext. 16 or mdarcy@njslom.com

These mayors were inducted to the Mayors' Hall of Fame during the Mayors' Box Luncheon on Wednesday November 17 in the Crown Ballroom of the Sheraton Hotel.

Hon. Carl W. Block, Stafford Township
Hon. Donald M. Pennock, Audubon Park Borough
Hon. Chuck Chiarello, Buena Vista Township
Hon. Janice S. Mironov, East Windsor Township
Hon Austin H. Kutscher, Flemington Borough
Hon Sandra L. Love, Gloucester Township
Hon. Alfred W. Schweikert, High Bridge Borough
Hon. Aldo A. Palombo, North Wildwood City
Hon. Mimi Letts, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township
Hon. Ronald S. Dancer, Plumsted Township

INNOVATION IN GOVERNANCE AWARD WINNERS
-Contact Brian Bauerle
Department of Community Affairs
609-292-6420

The League and Department of Community Affairs presented awards in four categories, in the third annual Innovation in Governance award competition during the mayors’ box luncheon on November 17. The winners are:

Shared Services Between a Municipality and Local School District- (two winning programs)
Woodbridge Township/School District shared computer resource program. Montgomery Township/School District shared MIS coordinator.

Shared Services Between Municipalities that Improve and Address Public Safety - Manchester Township joint agency initiative to improve public safety and reduce costs with Lakehurst Borough.

Shared Services Between Municipalities to Improve Public Works Operations - Stanhope Borough initiative to share services for fleet maintenance with the Township of Sparta.

Regionalization of Services by Municipalities- (two winning programs) Upper Freehold Township provides Animal Control Services to Upper Freehold, Allentown Borough, Millstone Township, Roosevelt Borough, Englishtown Borough, Plumsted Township, Wrightstown Borough, North Hanover Township and Washington Township ( Mercer County). In addition, Cape May County joint County-municipal Cooperative Storm Drain Marking Project includes Cape May Point Borough, Lower Township, Middle Township, North Wildwood City, Sea Isle City

MAYOR'S NEWSLINE December 2004 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 For Seminar details, contact David Harkness ext. 18. Dec. 2 League Seminar “Division of Taxation Update on Programs Impacting Local Governments” at Holmdel Dec. 3 League Seminar “Pay to Play Restrictions” at Cherry Hill Jan. 14 League Seminar "Division of Taxation Update on Programs Impacting Local Governments" at Cherry Hill Jan. 26 League Seminar "13th Annual Mayors Legislative Day" at Trenton Jan. 29 League Seminar "Newly and Reelected Officials" at Rochelle Park Feb. 5 League Seminar “Newly and Reelected Officials” at Cherry Hill Feb 8. League Seminar “Fiscal Update 2005” at Cherry Hill INSIDE THIS ISSUE Thanks to Conference Volunteers Mayors' Hall of Fame Inductees Innovation in Governance Winners Elected Officials Seminars Attend 13th Annual Mayors' Legislative Day FROM THE PRESIDENT By Peter Cantu, Mayor, Plainsboro The 89th Annual Conference was again a great success as it provided local leaders with new ideas and information to help them do a better job of local governance. Our conference continues to be the largest in the nation, with the most educational sessions, exhibits and networking opportunities for municipal attendees. Nearly 22,000 local officials received a full update on key issues they will face in the coming year. During the business meeting on Friday November 19, 2004, the League membership elected Mayor Gene Feyl of Denville Township to the office of 3rd vice president. You can view a full list of the Executive Board below. I will rely on these new board members, and those re-elected to the board, for insight and assistance throughout the coming year. There will be full information on the new board members in upcoming issues of New Jersey Municipalities magazine. Also, at the business meeting, the membership passed several resolutions, which will guide League policy over the next year. See a full list of resolutions on the League web site and in the January issue of New Jersey Municipalities. Finally, you can access the executive director’s report on the state of the League through your conference program, the December issue of the magazine and at www.njslom.org. You will see that your League is an organization in excellent condition. EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICERS PETER A. CANTU, President;   Mayor, Plainsboro HERBERT D. STILES, JR,   1st Vice President   Mayor, Elmer DAVID M. DEL VECCHIO,    2nd Vice President   Mayor, Lambertville GENE FEYL, 3rd Vice President   Mayor, Denville MEMBERS JAMES ANZALDI   Mayor, Clifton WILLIAM W. BAIN, JR.   Mayor, Deptford JOAN BOAS   Deputy Mayor, Mount Holly ROBERT BOWSER   Mayor, East Orange THOMAS J. BYRNE III   Mayor, Spring Lake LAWRENCE G. CHIARAVALLO   Mayor, South Belmar CHUCK CHIARELLO    Mayor, Buena Vista DANIEL N. CORANOTO   Deputy Mayor, Hampton Twp. SUZANNE C. DAPKINS    Mayor, Long Hill JOHN DEAN DERIENZO    Mayor, Haworth MALCOLM C. FRASER   Mayor, Cape May Point 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. JO_ANNE SCHUBERT    Mayor, South Bound Brook JOSEPH TEMPESTA   Mayor, West Caldwell DANIEL VAN PELT   Mayor, Ocean Twp. (Ocean) RUDOLPH J. WENZEL, JR.   Mayor, Washington Twp. (Bergen) Executive Staff William G. Dressel, Jr.   Executive Director Michael J. Darcy, CAE   Assistant Executive Director       THANK YOU CONFERENCE VOLUNTEERS -Contact Bill Dressel, ext 22 Many conference delegates wonder how the League is able to conduct the country’s largest municipal conference with a full time staff of just 17. The answer is you! In the back of the conference program, you will see a listing of mayors who served on various committees. Although the list is extensive, it cannot possibly include all the mayors who work to make our conference successful every year. Mayors play an integral role by helping to produce sessions, moderating, working on committees and auditing important sessions. Your dedicated service enables nearly 22,000 attendees to come together for one week of invaluable learning and networking each year. Thank you for making the 89th Annual Conference a great success. SEMINAR FOR NEWLY ELECTED AND RE-ELECTED OFFICIALS -Contact David Harkness ext 18 Every year the League offers this important program in two locations throughout the state to help serve the needs of municipal officials who are new to their positions or want a timely update on issues. Each seminar includes a special roundtable designed to specifically update and answer questions from newly elected mayors. Attend these programs and get the information and answers you need about your new responsibilities. See page one of this newsline or, calendar on our web site for locations. ATTEND THE 13th ANNUAL MAYORS LEGISLATIVE DAY -Contact David Harkness ext. 18 Legislative Day to be held January 26 at the State House Annex in Trenton. This is a great way to kick off your administration by hearing about the State’s legislative agenda from Acting Governor and Senate President Richard Codey, Administration officials and key members of the Senate and Assembly. There will also be the notable Elected Officials Hall of Fame induction. NEW LEAGUE PUBLICATION AVAILABLE -Contact Becky Wright at ext. 10 The League has compiled “Building Economic Development at the Local Level: A Municipal Primer.” Use this publication as an essential tool for attracting and retaining the businesses that make your community a desirable place to visit, work and live! Contact the League office for more information or fill out the publication form.   ANNUAL MAYORS' HALL OF FAME -Contact Michael Darcy ext. 16 or mdarcy@njslom.com These mayors were inducted to the Mayors' Hall of Fame during the Mayors' Box Luncheon on Wednesday November 17 in the Crown Ballroom of the Sheraton Hotel. Hon. Carl W. Block, Stafford Township Hon. Donald M. Pennock, Audubon Park Borough Hon. Chuck Chiarello, Buena Vista Township Hon. Janice S. Mironov, East Windsor Township Hon Austin H. Kutscher, Flemington Borough Hon Sandra L. Love, Gloucester Township Hon. Alfred W. Schweikert, High Bridge Borough Hon. Aldo A. Palombo, North Wildwood City Hon. Mimi Letts, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Hon. Ronald S. Dancer, Plumsted Township INNOVATION IN GOVERNANCE AWARD WINNERS -Contact Brian Bauerle Department of Community Affairs 609-292-6420 The League and Department of Community Affairs presented awards in four categories, in the third annual Innovation in Governance award competition during the mayors’ box luncheon on November 17. The winners are: Shared Services Between a Municipality and Local School District- (two winning programs) Woodbridge Township/School District shared computer resource program. Montgomery Township/School District shared MIS coordinator. Shared Services Between Municipalities that Improve and Address Public Safety - Manchester Township joint agency initiative to improve public safety and reduce costs with Lakehurst Borough. Shared Services Between Municipalities to Improve Public Works Operations - Stanhope Borough initiative to share services for fleet maintenance with the Township of Sparta. Regionalization of Services by Municipalities- (two winning programs) Upper Freehold Township provides Animal Control Services to Upper Freehold, Allentown Borough, Millstone Township, Roosevelt Borough, Englishtown Borough, Plumsted Township, Wrightstown Borough, North Hanover Township and Washington Township ( Mercer County). In addition, Cape May County joint County-municipal Cooperative Storm Drain Marking Project includes Cape May Point Borough, Lower Township, Middle Township, North Wildwood City, Sea Isle City and Wildwood Crest Borough.