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Oriole Grads
Dan was the first four-time state placewinner in Hartford history. He was the
catalyst for our wrestling success as Hartford finished 3rd in the State his senior year,
4.5 points out of first. He was a 3x WLT Champ and Regional Champ. Dan
finished with a 114-10 record including 66 falls. After graduation he received a
scholarship to wrestle at UW Parkside and enjoyed a highly successful college career.
He was killed in car accident in the Spring of his senior year just months before
graduation. The annual MVP award is given in his honor.
Timm is the son of long-time Hartford wrestling coach Joe McDaniel. Timm was
Hartford's first individual state wrestling champion as a junior, pictured here against
Milwaukee Hamilton in 1984. McDaniel finished 2nd as a sophomore in his first trip
to state and 5th as a senior. He finished with a 119-17-1 prep mark. Upon
graduation he went to Indiana State but the wrestling program was dropped. He
attended UW Madison before ending his career at Adams State College in Alamosa, CO. It was
at Adams State that he won the 1990 National Championship while leading his team to the
National Team Title.
Dale like his brother Dan never won a state title but was also a four-time state
placewinner. Dale finished with an outstanding 135-12-1 prep record. Dale like
Dan attended UW Parkside, but ended up joining his teammate Timm McDaniel at Adams State.
It was at Adams State that Dale reached the pinnacle of wrestling and won the
National Championship. He is currently teaching and is the head wrestling coach at
Alliance, NE
Brian Purtell capped off an outstanding prep career with the state championship his
senior year. He defeated a formidable Muskego opponent in the semifinals with a
great headlock. As a junior he was 3rd in the state. In his three year varsity
career he was 3x WLT Champ, 3x Regional Champ and a 2x Sectional Champ while finishing
with a 108-7 career prep record.
In 1988 Casetta was one of three Hartford State Champions, along with Brian Purtell
and Dennis Hall. Aaron was a three time state placewinner finishing 5th as a frosh
at 105 lbs., 1st at 132lbs. and 4th at 145 lbs. Casetta's prep career included being
a 4x WLT Champ, 4x Regional Champ and 2x Sectional Champ, while finishing with a 139-11
prep record. Aaron like two Orioles before him went to Adams State in Alamosa, CO.
He had an outstanding career earning All-American honors four times while finish
2nd once.
Hall...prep career
Dennis Hall burst on the scene in Wisconsin wrestling as a freshman and defeated a
two-time senior state champion in the state finals. Hall went on to a
brilliant prep career earning three individual state titles. As a sophomore,
Hall tied Steve Hoffmann of WB East in the Wisconsin Little Ten Conference dual and than
lost a close decision to Hoffmann in the state quarterfinals. He went on to finish
5th that year. Dennis Hall finished with a 146-1-1 prep record including 110
falls. During his high school years he was also a three-time Junior National Greco
Champion and World Team member. He was Wisconsin's first Dream Team
Dennis Hall...international
After a brilliant prep career, Dennis Hall attended the University of
Wisconsin on a full scholarship for one year. He realized that in
order for him to reach his full potential as an international Greco wrestler
he would need to train differently than the collegiate athlete. He
trained, traveled and competed with the US Greco team. He has won the US
Greco Championships from 1992-98. He qualified for the 1992 Barcelona
Games, finishing 8th. He made the '96 Games in Atlanta and finished
2nd. In the World Championships held in non-Olympic years he has
finished 3rd in 1994, 6th in 1997 and won the World Greco Championship in
1995. He was named USA Wrestling Man of the Year in 1995! He
lives in Stevens Point, WI and is on the UW -Stevens Point Coaching Staff.
He also was a member of the 2004 Olympic Team. He is now retired and
conducting clinics.
2nd in State
After finishing 3rd in 1988, Hartford brought home the runner up trophy with a 2nd place
finish in the WIAA State Tournament. Accepting the trophy with Coach Don Kreuser are
1989 prep All-Americans and Oriole captains, Aaron Casetta and Dennis Hall.
Hartford enjoyed a period of ten straight years in the top ten from 1983-1992.
After a 4th place finish in 1989, Hartford' senior co-captain Marc Casetta was poised to
win his first state title and secure a team victory when he took to the mat against Greg
Bisch of Baraboo. Casetta scored a technical fall and locked up Hartford's state
wrestling championship. Casetta finished with a prep career mark of 110-29-3 with 57
career falls including a school record 21 technical falls.
Steve Best was a two-time state champion in 1990 and 1991. He finished 6th as a
sophomore. He followed Marc Casetta in 1990 with a state championship of his own in
Hartford's state title run. His prep record stands at 136-16 with 83 career falls.
He was a prep All-American and Wisconsin Wrestler of the Year in 1991.
Following his Hartford career, he went to the University of Wisconsin on
scholarship. He was a National Qualifier for the Badgers. Steve went on to St.
Cloud State as a graduate assistant. After teaching for two years in
Texas, he returned in 2001 to teach and coach at Hartford High School.
Jim was the dominant big man in 1989-91. But by all standards he was not a big man.
At 5'9", he possessed great balance and competitiveness. He finished 3rd as a
sophomore and went on to two state titles in 1990 and 1991. He won 77 straight
matches on his way to a 130-13 record which included 87 career falls. For two years
in a row he met his respected nemesis Myles Weaver of Oregon in the quarter finals on
Thursday night as was able to get by this worthy opponent on his way to the state crown.
State Team Champions
Hartford crossed the final hurdle-in 1990 with its second hat trick in three years.
Hartford crowned three individual state champions, as they had in 1988 and was led
by the inspirational effort of co-captain Shawn Becker who came back from a first round
loss to the state champion to finish 5th. This championship brought to fruition the
work and dedication of many people in the Hartford community, including the efforts of the
Hartford Wrestling Club and dedicated youth, middle and high school coaches.
State Finalists
For the fifth year in a row Hartford finished in the top five at the WIAA Individual State
Tournament. Four state qualifiers all scored points with seniors Eric Kreuser
finishing second at 130 lbs. and Wayde Eichmann winning the 103 lb.state championship.
Senior Greg Zimmerman and sophomore Gary Schaumburg also scored points in the 4th place
Wayde made the most of his first full season on the varsity
finishing 35-5. He ironically finished 3rd in the Regional, 2nd in the Sectional,
and 1st at State. Eric is the nephew of head coach Don Kreuser and finishes with a
84-31-3 career mark. Eric currently is teaching in Horicon.
Jason Strupp qualified for the state tournament for four straight years. In 1997 as
a junior he had his most successful trip as he went on to the 119 lb. state championship.
Strupp finished 4th as a senior but finished his outstanding prep career with a 137-13
record which included 98 career falls. He was a four-time Sectional Champion and
three-time Wisconsin Little Ten Champion and was the 1997 WLT Wrestler of the Year.
State Placewinners
Hartford finished 3rd in the WIAA State Individual Tournament. The Orioles qualified
seven and had six guys score points with four placewinners. Jason Strupp claimed the
119 lb. state championship. Other Hartford placewinners were: Dan Janichek 5th at 152 lbs.
(left), Ryan Brown 4th at 189 lbs. (center), and Troy Kahle 5th at 135 lbs. (right).
Other point getters were Travis Needham and Josh Purtell. Strupp finished
36-3, Janichek 32-16, Brown 36-10, Kahle 36-9, and Needham 38-6. A week latter at
Hartford's first trip to team state, Hartford defeated Fond du lac and than dropped a two
point decision to River Falls. This Final Four finish was the highest finish to date
in the team tournament.
WIAA State Individual Champions
The Orioles failed to qualify for Team State but had a
tremendous Regional and Sectional none the less. Number 2 rated
Milton won the Regional with #4 rated Hartford a solid second.
Hartford did make its presence known in the toughest Sectional in the
state with five Sectional Champions. These five went on to all place and
lead the Orioles to a top finish in the WIAA State Individual Tournament.
Top five scoring: Hartford 91, Milton 86, Wisconsin Rapids 61.5,
Menomonie and Chippewa Falls 58. Note Milton went on to defeat 7x state
champion Rapids in the team tournament finals.
State Placewinners (left-right): Brad Becker - 2nd at
140, Kyle Becker - 2nd at 145, Craig Becker -4th at 103, Mike Schmidt
-3rd at 189 and Ryan Abbott -3rd at 130!
Coaching Staff: Don Kreuser, Steve Best, Joe Spudich, Aaron
Cassetta and Mike Cummings, Phil Grimm (missing)
Brad Becker
Brad set the standard for intensity in his four year career at
Hartford. He finished with a school and conference best record of
155-11 including 108 career falls. He was named WLT Wrestler of the
Year his final two seasons as he finished 2nd in the state as a junior and
senior. He led his team to the top team finish in 2002 WIAA
Individual State Tournament. He was an unselfish team player and
moved up a weight class on any and all occasions for the best interest of
the team. Brad's contributions were recognized as he was voted team MVP on
three occasions and was the recipient of the Reynold's Memorial Trophy for
commitment as a senior.
Ryan Abbott
Ryan is one of the most gifted athletes to compete for Hartford High
school as he excelled in three sports...All State Football, State
Placewinner in Track and 2004 State Wrestling Champion. Ryan
qualified for state three years, placing 3rd, 5th and capping his senior
year with the state championship. His career record stands at 141-15
with 93 career falls. He was selected as the Reynold's Memorial
Trophy winner his senior year for commitment to the the program.
WIAA State Individual Tournament Champions
After finished 3rd in 2003, 2nd in 2004 the Orioles were poised to
take make a run again at the top spot in the team scoring as conducted by
the Wisconsin Wrestling Coaches Association. Powered by four state
finalists for the first time in school history, the Orioles outdistanced
Wisconsin Rapids and Arrowhead, both teams that finished in the final
state dual meet the week later. It was the first time four Orioles
won over forty wins. State champ Craig Becker went 44-2, Cody
Zimmerman 44-2, Jon Schmidt 44-2 and Christian Polega 40-2.
Craig Becker
Craig reached the top of the mountain with the first state title
for the Becker Family. He was a 4x Wisconsin Little Ten Champion and
a 3x State Placewinner. He set school and conference records with
160-13 career mark. He had 102 career falls as well. Craig was
also named a prep All-American.
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Montville Township Committee Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 7:00 p.m.
Montville Township Municipal Building, 195 Changebridge Road, Montville, New Jersey
7:00 p.m. – Statement of Open Public Meetings Act Compliance read by Chairwoman Deborah Nielson: "As required by the Open Public Meetings Act, adequate Notice of this meeting has been provided which Notice specified the time and place of the meeting to the extent known at that time. The Notice was posted on the bulletin board at the Municipal Building, mailed to The Daily Record, The Star Ledger, and The Citizen as well as other newspapers and it was placed on file in the Township Clerk's office. This meeting has been properly noticed to the public in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act."
Roll call Township Committee:
Present: Committeeman Art Daughtry
Committeeman James Sandham, Jr.
Committeewoman Jean Bader
Committeeman Tim Braden
Chairwoman Deborah Nielson
Also present: Frank Bastone, Township Administrator & Acting Township Clerk
Frances Vanderhoof, Director of Finance
Anthony Barile, Township Engineer
Adam Brewer, Management Specialist
Thomas Mazzaccaro, DPW/Water & Sewer Director
Robert Oostdyk, Township Attorney
Committeeman-Elect Don Kostka
Absent: Gertrude Atkinson, Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-CES-112409 PROVIDING FOR A MEETING NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE NEW JERSEY OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12: Property Acquisition – Changebridge Road Extension. Litigation – Meadows @ Montville; Anticipated Litigation. Contract Negotiations – White Collar; Animal Control Contracts.
Motion: Sandham. Second: Braden. All in favor. Resolution adopted.
At 7:00 p.m. – Closed Session. At 8:00 p.m. – Public Session.
Chairwoman Nielson read the Statement of Open Public Meetings Act Compliance again for the record.
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance led by Committeeman Sandham.
PRESENTATION – LOWE'S: Presentation by James Kelly, applicant's attorney; and Kevin Boswell, applicant's engineer. Kelly stated there are some items the Board of Adjustment felt the governing body should review. We are coordinating with the County the change in designation of the sewer service area. We will send that on to you to be memorialized. We are putting together the applications for water and sewer extensions.
Boswell referenced his letter/drawings dated July 31, 2009, and displayed rendering of the site plan for Lowe's Improvement Center as well as the other retail buildings. The plan shows a new access to be constructed on Route 46 West. We submitted our revised application to the NJDOT. Displayed plan of offsite improvements on Bloomfield Avenue and Chapin Road. Also proposed is to make Chapin Road one-way to Route 46 and a cul-de-sac at the southern end of Maple Avenue.
The residents of Pine Brook were very concerned during our application about "cut-through" traffic. We will agree to pay for the cost of some sort of device to be placed within the roadway of Maple Avenue at the last house. In the alternate, if the Township Committee is of mind, that traffic calming – some sort of barricade is the preferred route – we will also finance the installation of speed tables. Recommendation of the Zoning Board of Adjustment – implement 5-ton truck limit on Bloomfield Avenue. That is also the jurisdiction of the Township Committee, and we will abide by whatever your recommendation is.
Committeeman Sandham asked if they are going to change the curbing at Route 46/Chapin Road. Boswell answered yes – part of making Chapin Road one-way, we are proposing to remove the bump and have a full-protected lane exiting Chapin Road onto Route 46. We will sign it that it is a one-way.
Sandham asked what was going to happen on Van Winkle. Boswell answered it is a two-way – it will stay the same.
Discussion regarding traffic percentages, etc. Township Committee will be provided with a summary statement from the Board of Adjustment's traffic engineer, Mr. Keller.
Chairwoman opened the meeting up to the public regarding this matter. She reminded the public in attendance that this information is up on the website, and they are welcome to submit comments.
John Swauger, 48 Bloomfield Avenue, Pine Brook – concerned about traffic coming from Hook Mountain Road to Bloomfield Avenue. We get enough traffic now. There is a 5-ton limit on the road now that is not enforced, so truck traffic will not be limited at all. Why can't that access be limited to emergency vehicles only and only as an alternate exit to Chapin?
Gregory Krisak, 4 Redding Place, Towaco, asked why they can put speed tables in when I have been told that the Township does not allow them. Nielson stated you are correct, it has been the recommendation of our professionals not to put speed tables in other places in the municipalities. No final decision has been made.
Sylvia Walits, 16 Maple Avenue, Pine Brook, stated the exiting out of Chapin Road is going to cause a problem.
Mr. Mughal, 13 Margaret Drive, Pine Brook, stated there are a lot of kids in the neighborhood. Concerned about the additional traffic, speed, and the Route 80 east side. You mentioned cul-de-sacs.
Boswell stated they are proposing to construct a cul-de-sac at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Bloomfield Avenue and are offering to barricade or dead-end Maple Avenue at the last house before you get to New Maple Avenue – if that is what the Township Committee authorizes us to do.
Marie Eggers, 30 Maple Avenue, Pine Brook, stated in May 2005, some residents in the area did want to put a cul-de-sac in front of our home. A committee was formed. The DOT sent a letter in July 2006 rejecting the closure of Maple Avenue.
Herb Eggers, 30 Maple Avenue, Pine Brook, asked why can't the access only be from Route 46? Why do we need it on Chapin Road? Why are we talking about traffic improvements so far away from this property?
Art Weber, 3 John Street, Pine Brook, stated most of us don't want speed tables. Maple Avenue should have dead-end.
Ron Cain, 41 Bloomfield Avenue, Pine Brook, stated cul-de-sacs are not the answer to control traffic. Everyone was told the access would be Route 46. Speed bumps are a problem.
Janine Olsen, 3 Adamary Place, Pine Brook, asked if widening the road has been looked at or widening the lane – Route 46. Nielson stated, thank you, we will address that.
Nielson asked the Township Attorney what the Township Committee is charged with jurisdictionally. The Board of Adjustment approved the site plan with certain configurations. The Township Committee was charged with certain road vacations, etc. I understand there are still concerns from residents. What is our scope of authority?
Robert Oostdyk, Township Attorney, stated some of this is the jurisdiction of the Board of Adjustment. Some of the public road issues are under your jurisdiction.
Boswell stated we believe the issue of ingress/egress was resolved at the Board of Adjustment. In a response to public concern, it was modified. At the end, when it got to the issue of some of the local roads, the zoning board sensed there was a history to some of it, and it should go before the Township Committee.
Nielson stated it seems the preferable solution is to have the main ingress/egress from Route 46 to avoid the neighborhood. I am not sure if that is within our prevue if you have an approval from the Board of Adjustment. I need to get that clarified by our professionals.
Boswell stated we were specifically asked to modify our application to eliminate utilization of Bloomfield Avenue for ingress/egress. We declined. We felt it would adversely impact the application. The board deliberated on that decision. It was very specifically our application to have ingress/egress on Bloomfield Avenue.
Daughtry asked do we have specific authority to change ingress/egress to the site.
Oostdyk will provide a written opinion on that.
NO. 1 – PERFORMANCE BOND DEFAULT – GARDENVIEW OFFICE CORP.: Public hearing cancelled due to compliance. Anthony Barile, Township Engineer, stated the paving was done within the deadline.
Chairwoman Nielson opened the public hearing.
Truscha Quatrone, 4 Majorca Road, Towaco, asked about the application fee for an addition. Bastone answered it is $25 per $1,000 cost of addition.
Robert Lefkowitz, 81 Windsor Drive, Pine Brook, stated the ordinance is not fair because most people just ignore the fees. There are garage sales going on every weekend with no permits, no fence, addition, tree removal, or grading permits are being obtained, etc. Some minority of the people obey the law and pay for their permits. I think the town bears some responsibility for this. The town doesn't seem to be that interested in pursuing it. I also know that some towns charge a fee for getting a certificate of occupancy for selling a home. Permit noncompliance would come up then. This would give more incentive for people to get permits in the first place.
Nielson stated your last comment is good, and we will take it under advisement.
Bastone stated this ordinance is the fees that are just being amended. We do have enforcement and cite people for not taking out permits when they are supposed to. If anyone knows of issues, we will investigate it.
Mike O'Brien, 92 Pine Brook Road, Towaco, stated the fee for the installation of a plumbing fixture – people don't know there is this fee. Is it new construction?
Bastone stated you don't need a permit to replace a faucet – it is for a new toilet or sink, etc. It needs to be installed properly. Committeeman Braden stated these fees are part of your building permit where you would apply for an addition or a bathroom renovation. They pay for the cost of the inspector who goes out to ensure they are installed property.
Hearing no further comments, Chairwoman Nielson closed the public hearing. Motion: Bader. Second: Sandham. All in favor. Motion approved.
Motion to adopt ordinance: Sandham. Second: Daughtry. Discussion: Daughtry asked about the burial permit $1. Sandham stated it is probably just so there is a record. Roll call vote – Daughtry, yes; Sandham, yes; Bader, yes; Braden, yes; Nielson, yes. Ordinance adopted.
Mike O'Brien, stated as you know, I do have a problem with this ordinance. What is the definition of a not for profit organization? Oostdyk stated it is a nonprofit organization.
O'Brien asked what "every" organization (Section 12.40.030) means. Are there exemptions granted? Are any organizations currently granted an exemption from filing a financial disclosure form and are still using Township facilities? Bastone stated what we are referring to is the Township's policy for use of Township facilities. O'Brien asked so every group that is using a Township facility is filing a financial disclosure? Bastone answered to my knowledge, yes. O'Brien asked what is a facility? Bastone answered it is a facility as defined in the policy for use of Township facilities. There is a list in that policy. O'Brien asked if the pavilion or baseball fields are a "facility." It seems a little inconsistent. You have a fee for the use of facilities, and you have to pay to sit in the pavilion. Bastone stated he believes the pavilion is on the list, but he would have to check on. Bastone will give Mr. O'Brien a copy of the policy.
Hearing no further comments, Chairwoman Nielson closed the public hearing. Motion: Sandham. Second: Daughtry. All in favor. Motion approved.
Sandham stated what we are talking about here is when a group wants to use a particular facility. It gives them the right to use that without paying the fee for "for" profit organizations. What this does is gives nonprofits the right to use it without a fee. We want proof that these are in fact nonprofit organizations. Maybe for clarification we should put in the ordinance every nonprofit organization and change the wording of the report to a statement of revenue and expenses instead of a profit and loss statement.
Motion to adopt ordinance with the change in wording of profit and loss to revenue and expense: Sandham. Second: Braden. Roll call vote – Daughtry, yes; Sandham, yes; Bader, abstain; Braden, yes; Nielson, yes. Ordinance adopted.
Robert Lefkowitz, 81 Windsor Drive, Pine Brook, stated this week he received an alert from Nixle. It worked, and I think it is a good addition.
Hearing no further comments, Chairwoman Nielson closed the public portion. Motion: Bader. Second: Sandham. All in favor. Motion approved.
NO. 1 – ADMINISTRATOR: Bastone reported the Borough of Lincoln Park has withdrawn from the joint municipal court study. We are now down to just Kinnelon and ourselves. I will report in the future on that.
Revaluation – we received a letter from Morris County Board of Taxation with an order to conduct a revaluation to be effective for 2012. We have 45 days if we wish to talk about challenging this order. I have this on for closed session for 12/8, and we will be talking about the pros and cons of complying with the report or the potential to request a delay. Our Finance Officer and Tax Assessor will be in attendance at that meeting also.
Health Benefits – As you know, the Township is leaving the State Health Benefits Plan and joining North Jersey Employee Municipal Benefits Fund to save taxpayer dollars. We received notification today from the State that since the Township withdrew, they are also withdrawing the Library. Due to that, we will have to enroll all full-time Library employees in the NJEMBF. The library has been notified.
Sewer connection fees – the issue of sewer connection fees has been raised recently. The setting of maximum sewer connection fees is set by State statute. I have provided you with a copy of that along with members of the public who are interested in that. I have asked Mr. Mazzaccaro, Water & Sewer Director, to address how the fees are established and administered.
Mazzaccaro reported on his memo dated 11/20/09 on how fees are established and the time requirements for connection. I also indicated the current status of connections in Area 18. The fee is frozen by ordinance at the time the project was started. It is valid through the 180-day post-construction period. In my opinion, extensions should not be granted because it would not be fair to all the people who complied throughout the years. There is a provision for hardships, which would go through the Health Department. There are payment plans. This is by ordinance, and things can be changed by ordinance.
Sandham stated the interest rate on the payment plan is 12%. That seems to be a high rate of interest. By ordinance, can we bring that down, given these economic times?
Mazzaccaro stated in the beginning, we did not want to become a financial institution. We suggest to people that they first go to a bank. 12% on $5,000 for five years is not a lot. There are administrative costs, recording costs, etc. That 12% is included in that. Most people pay it off. The 12% also applies to unpaid water and sewer charges, so it is not unusual. The payment plans are approved by the Township Committee, so you could make adjustments.
Sandham stated not if it is an ordinance. Oostdyk stated he would have to check the mechanism for the interest rate – if it is by ordinance, etc.
NO. 2 – ATTORNEY: No report.
NO. 3 – FINANCE: Frances Vanderhoof, Finance Director, reported she rolled over some bond anticipation notes this week for the Water & Sewer Department at a rate of 1.25% for one year.
NO. 4 – ENGINEER: Anthony Barile, Township Engineer, reported on the status of Camp Dawson. The guiderail and fence has been installed. Most of the signage is installed. Public Works is looking to complete the remaining striping, landscaping, and the remaining signs within the next week, weather permitting. Nielson stated she was asked to request more reflectors on the guiderails.
NO. 1 – PLAUSHA PARK WATER SYSTEM: Bastone reported they have a letter from the Plausha Park Water Company requesting that the Township take it over. If the system is abandoned, the recommendation is that we put together a plan to extend the Township's water system to include the 61 homes in the Plausha Park Water Company. The cost of the new system can be addressed through assessments to the homeowners, etc. It could also be considered for a Morris County Community Development Grant Application. The recommendation is that I sit down with Mr. Mazzaccaro, and we meet with the water company to come up with a plan.
Nielson asked do we have a petition or anything from all 61 homeowners?
Glenn Marsnick, 7 Forest Place, Towaco, Treasurer, Plausha Park Water Company, stated we have a situation with our water that is concerning us. The system is over 100 years old. Our costs are starting to overtake us. We are here tonight to hear the information, etc. Personally, I would like to see it happen.
Nielson asked that our professionals come up with a timeframe and a plan within the next two months and to work with the Plausha Park representatives.
Mazzaccaro stated their system is not going to be usable. Everything would eventually have to be decommissioned. We would install all new lines, etc. It is very close to our system. It would be a part of the Township water system.
Mazzaccaro and Bastone will work on a plan. Mr. Marsnick will be the contact person.
Rory O'Rourke, 25 Barney Road, Towaco, stated it is $425,000 to maintain the system. Our biggest cost right now is our water testing. Ten or 15 years ago we took water from Montville for about a month while we repaired our system. It is not a bad system. I would think the town wouldn't necessarily demolish – in the later years if there are more droughts, it wouldn't be bad to have.
NO. 1 – CONCESSION STANDS: Bastone reported that Mr. Braden was going to discuss the subject with the Recreation Commission – that the Township Attorney's recommendation was that the stands either had to be leased to a sports organization or it has to go out to bid. Braden stated the Recreation Commission recommends granting the request to the Soccer Association to operate the concession stand at Community Park. The association has communicated that they will allocate all of the proceeds for the installation of lights on fields 5 and 6. This will be kept in a separate account.
Nielson stated for the record, there has not yet been permission for lighting on fields 5 and 6. There will be public hearings – as long as the Soccer Association understands. Braden stated that has been communicated to them.
Motion made by Committeeman Braden: Move forward on entering into a lease with the Soccer Association for the Community Park concession stand. Second: Sandham. Roll call vote – Daughtry, yes; Sandham, yes; Bader, yes; Braden, yes; Nielson, yes. Motion approved.
NO. 2 – METRO PARK ENVIRONMENTAL: Bastone reported they have proposals to conduct environmental work and a survey on the balance of the property. Subdividing the property – we have checked with Green Acres, and that does not appear to be a problem. So, the solution to this would be to save the money here, subdivide the parcel, and only have the wetlands delineation on the portion we want to develop. Oostdyk stated the subdivision would be done by a deed. Township Committee agreed.
NO. 3 – CAPITAL BUDGET: Bastone reported he provided answers to questions and put everything together regarding the six-year capital plan. Are there any particular issues with any of the responses? I know there are policy decisions to be made. Put on future agenda.
NO. 4 – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT APPLICATION: Bastone reported the applications are due by January 8. Discussed with Department Heads. My recommendation is to make application for a new Dial-A-Ride vehicle. Township Committee agreed.
NO. 5 – BOARD/COMMISSION COMPOSITION: Bastone reported on Jim Sandham's recommendations: Realignment of one position on the Board of Adjustment and the Recreation Commission so terms are properly staggered. Residents' with Disabilities Advisory Committee – change to up to seven members. Long-Term Financial Planning Committee – create a Chamber of Commerce liaison position. Township Committee ok with all. RDAC and LTFPC has to be done by ordinance.
Braden stated the Design Review Committee members are appointed every year. Is there a way to extend those terms so they don't have to go through the process every year? Oostdyk stated the advisory committees are one-year terms. We could change it. Nielson stated she thinks it's good that they are one year. I know it is onerous to fill out the forms every year. Perhaps for those advisory committees we should have an abbreviated form. Braden stated he will talk to the Chair.
Daughtry requested the liaisons to the boards and commissions to immediately notify the chairs that people up for reappointment may be affected by the term realignment. Also, get recommendations from the chairs.
NO. 7 – RECREATION & OPEN SPACE INVENTORY (ROSI): Bastone stated Adam Brewer has been working on this along with the Land Conservancy. We submitted the ROSI. The State has come back with additions to the ROSI. Of the ten properties that are at issue, we need to add nine of them (listed on the chart) to the ROSI. We cannot get open space funding until this is done.
Nielson stated you are sure, because there are restrictions once they get on the ROSI.
Adam Brewer, Management Specialist, stated these were all properties that the State actually identified through tax records. Nielson stated I just want to make sure that there are not storm water or other improvements on there. Brewer stated yes.
Township Committee consensus - accept recommendation.
NO. 8 – EVALUATION FORM: Daughtry stated he and Mayor Nielson reviewed the form. Bastone and Daughtry will go over the form, as there are redundant items. Sandham would like clarification in the criteria/rating system.
NO. 9 – TRAILS GRANT: Bastone stated we have the ability to make application for a trails grant. The deadline is December 15. The recommendation is to provide handicap accessibility parking and a ramp down to a handicap accessible dock at Masar Pond. Sandham stated the RDAC is very much in favor of doing this. Township Committee all agreed. Resolution for December 8.
NO. 10 – PUBLIC CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL: Nielson stated this a portion of an ordinance that was deleted in 2005. There has been discussing about allowing, on a very limited basis, beer and wine at municipal functions at the Senior House. The permit would require approval by the Township Committee. It also allows BYOB at some of these functions.
Sandham stated in section one we should put facilities instead of property and refer to specific policies. Also, change request to 45 days in advance.
Township Committee discussed possible other changes. Braden stated the original ordinance worked for years. If there are problems, they will show themselves, and we can take another look at.
Committeewoman Bader stated she will not support it at all. She doesn't see the need for alcohol in public facilities.
Ordinance with amendments referred to by Mr. Sandham is offered for adoption with on first reading with second reading and public hearing scheduled for December 8, 2009, at 8 p.m. Motion: Daughtry. Second: Braden. Roll call vote – Daughtry, yes; Sandham, yes; Bader, no; Braden, yes; Nielson, yes. Motion approved.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONSENT AGENDA NO. 2009-CA19: Motion: Sandham. Second: Daughtry. Roll call vote – Daughtry, yes; Sandham, yes; Bader, yes; Braden, yes; Nielson, yes. Resolution adopted.
WHEREAS, certain cash bonds have been posted with the Township of Montville to secure the performance of obligations; and
WHEREAS, the Engineering Department has verified that the improvements, the installation of which were secured by the cash bonds, have been installed in a satisfactory manner and has recommended the release of cash bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Montville, County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that the following cash performance bonds shall be released:
H. & L. Walker
12 Hemlock Drive
Montville, NJ
Block 7, Lot 10
Soil Stabilization
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6 Ryan Court
Towaco, NJ
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the Chief Financial Officer.
WHEREAS, TMB Cobuzio/Montville Views (J. Marinaro), the developers of property known as Block 82, Lots 5 and 10, has, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53, the Municipal Land Use Law, notified the Township that certain off-track improvements have been completed and has requested to be released from liability under the Performance Guarantee being held by the Township; and
WHEREAS, the Township Engineer has inspected all improvements of which such notice has been given and has recommended that certain repairs be made prior to the release of the Performance Guarantee covering such improvements; and
WHEREAS, the repairs to be made are as set forth in a memorandum dated October 1, 2009 prepared by the Engineering Department; and
WHEREAS, the developer has contracted with Grimal Enterprises to complete the repair items required by the Township Engineer; and
WHEREAS, Grimal Enterprises has agreed to complete the repairs based upon the agreement by the developer to release $18,000.00 of the money being held as a Performance Guarantee to Grimal Enterprises; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Marinaro, on behalf of the developer, has authorized, in writing, the Township to release $18,000.00 to Grimal Enterprises from the money being held in escrow so that the repairs required by the Township Engineer can be completed; and
WHEREAS, the Township Engineer has recommended waiving a Maintenance Guarantee because the project was completed a substantial time ago and because of the repairs the developer has agreed to do.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Montville, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, as follows:
Section 1. The Township of Montville releases TMB Cobuzio/Montville Views (J. Marinaro) from liability under the cash Performance Guarantee posted in conjunction with Planning Board Application No. PMSP/F88-39, Block 82, Lots 5 & 10, subject to final inspection by the Township Engineer, and the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to release the following Performance Guarantee being held by the Township upon notification by the Township Engineer of successful completion of such repairs:
- Cash in the amount of $18,000.00 to be released to Grimal Enterprises; and
- Cash in the amount of $8,556.73 to be released to Joseph Marinaro.
Section 2. The requirement for a Maintenance Guarantee is hereby waived.
Section 3. The following road is hereby accepted as a public road in conjunction with this development:
- Ashland Drive (Msgr. Ferritto Way); and
- Ellerhausen Drive.
Section 4. The Township Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the attorney for the developer, the Township Finance Officer, and the Land Use Administrator.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM C – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHAPTER 159 APPROPRIATION: 2009 Municipal Budget: Revenue title: NJ Solid Waste Award $25,411.50. Appropriation title: Recycling Tonnage Grant $25,411.50. Local Match - source: None.
WHEREAS, the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act (Highlands Act), 13:20-et seq., finds and declares that protection of the New Jersey Highlands is an issue of State level importance because of its vital link to the future of the State's drinking water supplies and other significant natural resources; and
WHEREAS, the Highlands Act creates a coordinated land use planning system requiring the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council (Highlands Council) to prepare and adopt a Regional Master Plan for the Highlands Region; and
WHEREAS, the Highlands Act Requires that within nine to 15 months after the effective date of the Regional Master Plan, September 8, 2008, each municipality located wholly or partially in the Preservation Area shall submit revisions to the municipal master plan, development regulations and other regulations, as applicable to the development and use of land in the Preservation Area, as may be necessary to conform them with the goals, requirements and provisions of the Regional Master Plan (Plan Conformance); and
WHEREAS, The Township of Montville is located in the Highlands Region with lands lying within the Preservation Area, as defined by the Highlands Act; and
WHEREAS, the Highlands Council prepared and distributed to the Highlands municipalities Plan Conformance Guidelines outlining the process and procedures for petitioning the Highlands Council for Plan Conformance; and
WHEREAS, the Highlands Council's Plan Conformance Guidelines also require that a Petition for Plan conformance be filed with the Highlands Council no later than December 8, 2009, which includes a comprehensive package of planning and implementation documents that meet the requirements of the Highlands Act, the Regional Master Plan and the Highlands Plan Conformance Guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Montville hereby authorizes the submission of a Petition for Plan Conformance to the Highlands Council for that portion of our jurisdiction lying within the Preservation Area in accordance with the Highlands Act, the Regional Master Plan, and the Highlands Plan Conformance Guidelines.
Motion: Daughtry. Second: Sandham. Discussion: Nielson stated this is the preservation area. 28% of the municipality is within the preservation area. The Highlands Act requires us to conform to the Highlands Master Plan for the preservation area by December 8, 2010.
Township Committee consensus they are not happy with aspects of the Highlands Act. Would like to memorialize that in a resolution. Do we have to opt-in on this tonight? Oostdyk answered yes, to the preservation area.
Nielson stated she feels there are serious issues with the Highlands Act. She requested the Township Committee go on record petitioning the State to make changes or perhaps repeal the act. Would like to put forth in a resolution for next meeting.
Roll call vote – Daughtry, yes; Sandham, yes; Bader, no; Braden, no; Nielson, yes. Resolution adopted.
WHEREAS, three bids were received for the Redevelopment & Pump Replacement Indian Lane Well No. 2 Project (Contract 2008.25); and
WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bid of $73,900.00 was received from William Stothoff Co., and;
WHEREAS, the amount bid is within the established budget for the project and the Township Engineer has recommended the award to William Stothoff Co.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Montville, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that William Stothoff Co. shall be awarded the Contract for the Redevelopment & Pump Replacement Indian Lane Well No. 2 Project (Contract 2008.25) in an amount of $73,900.00.
Motion: Sandham. Second: Bader. Roll call vote – Daughtry, yes; Sandham, yes; Bader, yes; Braden, yes; Nielson, yes. Resolution adopted.
WHEREAS, Cross Roads Pavement Maintenance, LLC is the contractor for the 2009 Supplemental Road Resurfacing Program; and
WHEREAS, Anthony P. Barile, Jr., P.E., the Township Engineer, has recommended that the 2009 Supplemental Road Resurfacing Program be accepted by the Township and that final payments be made; and
WHEREAS, Cross Roads Pavement Maintenance, LLC is required to post a Maintenance Bond and required to file an Affidavit of Release of Claims and Liens as a condition of final release.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Montville, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that the Township of Montville accepts as final the 2009 Supplemental Road Resurfacing Program and releases to Cross Roads Pavement Maintenance, LLC final payment in full; and be it further
RESOLVED that this release is conditioned upon 1) receipt of a 10% Maintenance Bond from Cross Roads Pavement Maintenance, LLC in a form approved by the Township Attorney and 2) receipt of an Affidavit from Cross Roads Pavement Maintenance, LLC as to release of all claims and liens.
Motion: Braden. Second: Daughtry. Roll call vote – Daughtry, yes; Sandham, yes; Bader, yes; Braden, yes; Nielson, yes. Resolution adopted.
WHEREAS, Bulk Storage, Inc. is the contractor for the Salt Storage Building Project; and
WHEREAS, the Township Engineer has recommended that the Salt Storage Building Project be accepted by the Township, and that final payments be made; and
WHEREAS, Bulk Storage, Inc. is required to post a Maintenance Bond and required to file an Affidavit of Release of Claims and Liens as a condition of final release.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Montville, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that the Township of Montville accepts as final the Salt Storage Building Project and releases to Bulk Storage, Inc. final payment in full subject to receipt of the Affidavit of Release of Claims and Liens; and be it further
RESOLVED that Maintenance Bond No. 0469415 issued by International Fidelity Insurance Company in the amount of $466,860.00 is hereby accepted.
Motion: Daughtry. Second: Nielson. Roll call vote – Daughtry, yes; Sandham, yes; Bader, yes; Braden, yes; Nielson, yes. Resolution adopted.
NO. 5 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVING THE LISTING OF BILLS AND SIGNING OF CHECKS: Listing of bills with addendum and amendment to Unified Data corporation $2,830.00 amount changed to approved; and the Mayor and Township Clerk are authorized to sign the checks. Motion: Sandham. Second: Daughtry. Roll call vote – Daughtry, yes; Sandham, yes; Bader, yes; Braden, yes; Nielson, yes. Resolution adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 2009-35 OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONTVILLE, MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING A CAPITAL EXPENDITURE FROM THE OPEN SPACE DEDICATED TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000: Bonnieview.
Ordinance is offered for adoption on first reading with second reading and public hearing scheduled for December 8, 2009, at 8 p.m. Motion: Bader. Second: Daughtry. Roll call vote – Daughtry, yes; Sandham, yes; Bader, yes; Braden, yes; Nielson, yes. Motion approved.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROCESSING OF CERTAIN TAX SALE CERTIFICATE REDEMPTIONS: Block, 109, Lot 27, Lien Redemptions Certificate #08-00013, $586.67. To CCTS Capital, LLC.
Motion: Motion: Daughtry. Second: Braden. Roll call vote – Daughtry, yes; Sandham, yes; Bader, yes; Braden, yes; Nielson, yes. Resolution adopted.
Committeeman Braden – no report.
Committeewoman Bader wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Committeeman Sandham stated they need someone to swear-in the new elected official at the reorganization meeting. Also, suggested inviting Chris Christie to the meeting.
At the League of Municipalities, there was a forum on red tape. I asked Mr. Bastone to put this out to the Department Heads and put forth a list to send to Trenton. Also, there was discussion on e-government at the League. Would like to discuss at a future meeting for the possibility of increasing efficiency, etc.
Committeeman Daughtry spoke regarding a retired police officer and the new health benefits policy regarding dependents. Mr. Bastone will follow up.
Relay for Life – received letter from Campagna with concerns. Would like to address that. I would like Committeeman Braden to chair this year.
Goals and objectives – scheduled for the first meeting of the year. Want to make sure everyone has a copy and that everyone who has comments, please get them to me.
Chairwoman Nielson reported she was contacted by a member of the Board of Education regarding the Every Drop Counts program. They are interested in pursuing this program. They are asking if the Township Committee would consider subsidizing this program. Also, she informed me that the program is now copyrighted, so they are not able to utilize some or all of it. Would like the Administrator to find out what this means – the copyrighting.
Planning Board/Board of Adjustment professional fees. There is some interest by both boards in having the same professionals for both boards so there is some synergy and perhaps some cost reduction. They are requesting a letter to the chairs of both boards from the Township Committee to suggest reviewing the professionals – engineers/planners - for the upcoming year. Oostdyk stated he and Mr. Bastone will give advice to Linda White administratively. Nielson stated and also the chairs.
Sustainability issues. Have a group of people interested in going forward with me on this to achieve some efficiency in energy usage. This is part of the sustainability certification process.
Meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m. Motion: Daughtry. Second: Sandham. All in favor. Motion approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Gertrude H. Atkinson, Township Clerk
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Rent Holiday Studio London, zone 1 #IN8
Size20 m²
Floor No.1
- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Pets allowed
- Washer/dryer
- Towels
- Family/child friendly
|Inverness Terrace, W2 3JT London, United Kingdom
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Medium Studio Apartment for max 2 people (#IN8) is in Bayswater (zone 1). Bayswater benefits from a fantastic location bordering Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, is an area of West London in the City of Westminister. This is a perfect choice for tourists and holidaymakers.
This is a PRIVATE FLAT with its own kitchen and en-suite bathroom. NOT SHARED WITH OTHERS.
FREE WIFI CONNECTION. TAX INCLUDED. BILLS ARE INCLUDED, but NOT ELECTRICITY (the apartment has an electricity meter, which will be topped up by a client on pay as you go system)
Floor: 1st Floor
Self-contained fully equipped kitchen with Fridge/Freezer, Microwave, Cooker/Oven, Vacuum Cleaner (communal use - hallway area), Cutlery and Kitchenware
Washing machine
Private bathroom with a soap and a roll of toilet paper
Double bed
Fresh Bed Linen and Towels on ARRIVAL
Furniture: wardrobe, chairs, chest of drawers, dining table/coffee table TV
ADDITIONAL ITEMS (on request):
Iron and ironing board
Additional set of keys
Washing machine liquids and detergents
Children accessories
Parking and storage spaces
Wheelchair access
Airport transfers
Bayswater Tube Station, zone 1, District and Circle lines: 2 min. walk
Queensway Tube Station, zone 1, Central line: 4 min. walk
Lancaster Gate Tube Station, zone 1, Central line: 13 min. walk
Paddington Station, zone 1 (Bakerloo, Circle, District, Hammersmith & City lines - Heathrow Express - Crossrail - National Rail): 13 min. walk
Local and Night Buses walking distance
Several Buses to all major parts of Central London
Minicab (local taxi service) walking distance
Whiteleys Shopping Centre: 3 min. walk
Tesco Express, Sainsbury's, Costcutter: 3 min. walk
Tesco Express and Local Sainsbury's, 2 min. walk
Portobello Market Road: walking distance
Local Food&Wine groceries shops walking distance
Restaurants, pubs and other various shops, walking distance
Pharmacy, walking distance
Launderette, walking distance
• Check in time: from 2pm – 8pm.
• Late check in: After 8pm. Additional fee: £20.00. This fee is automatically added to the total bill, which you must pay in full on arrival.
• Early check in: before 2pm. Additional Fee: £20.00 Subject to availability. This fee is automatically added to the total bill, which you must pay in full on arrival.
• Checkout time: before 11 am.
• Smoking IS NOT permitted in the apartments or in any other area of the property.
• You can come with your pet. Additional fee: £30.00. Please inform us about it before the booking is confirmed.
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Not worth the price. I've stayed in cleaner, better serviced & maintained apartments/rooms then 10 Stanley. Its dirty unhygienic it's not worth your money!!! Kitchen /cleaning utensils minimal and I'm not to complain but falsely advertised! No toilet paper or fresh towels supplied.
The hostess was not Irene, appeared with a small delay someone else to give us the keys and tell us something of the apartment.
La anfitriona no era Irene, apareció con un pequeño retraso otra persona para darnos las llaves y comentarnos alguna cosa del apartamento.
The studio is small, ideal for two people; we were four (the maximum allowed) and we were a bit 'tight. However, considering its function, which is to provide support for our visit to London, the studio is not bad: it is equipped with appliances and WiFi, just as described, is located in zone 2 and there are bus stops and metro; the neighborhood is very quiet and there is everything from the supermarket, to the bars, clubs etc. Also the man who gave us the keys was very kind.
I recommend it for a week!
Il monolocale è piccolo, ideale per due persone; noi eravamo in quattro (il massimo consentito) e siamo stati un po' stretti. Tuttavia, considerando la sua funzione, ovvero fornire un appoggio per la nostra visita a Londra, il monolocale non è male: è fornito di elettrodomestici e WiFi, proprio come descritto, è situato in zona 2 e ci sono fermate degli autobus e della metro; il quartiere è molto tranquillo e c'è di tutto, dal supermercato, ai diversi bar, locali etc. Inoltre l'uomo che ci ha consegnato le chiavi è stato gentilissimo.
Per una settimana lo consiglio!
the apartment is located in zone 3, but however the tube line is within walking distance and is well connected to central London. The area is full of market and all in all not bad, although I do not know how it is at night since we came back up to 21.00. The apartment was not the ultimate in cleanliness, in fact it was full of dust, but the thing that has been weighing on the sofa bed they slept in my children that was completely broken .... just be thrown away, buckled and rusty ... Ivan, the boy sent by Irene to fix the situation was very kind and tried to fix the best network .... but unfortunately without success. All in all, apart from the inconvenience and the smell of damp and mold in the entrance hall, our stay in London was amazing and London is lovely !!!
l'appartamento si trova in zona 3, ma tuttavia la linea tube si trova a breve distanza ed è ben collegata con il centro di Londra. La zona è piena di market e tutto sommato non è male, anche se non so come sia di notte in quanto massimo alle 21.00 noi siamo rientrati. L'appartamento non era il massimo della pulizia, anzi era pieno di polvere, ma la cosa che più è pesata è stato il divano letto su cui hanno dormito i mie bambini che era completamente rotto....proprio da buttare, inarcato e arrugginito...Ivan, il ragazzo mandato da Irene a sistemare la situazione è stato molto gentile ed ha cercato di sistemare al meglio la rete....ma purtroppo senza esito. Tutto sommato, a parte gli inconvenienti e la puzza di umidità e di muffa nell'androne, il nostro soggiorno a Londra è stato stupendo e Londra è incantevole!!!
exepcional situation, very quiet, 2 minutes walk from the station i of a 24 h supermarket area.
It is located in a house that has been divided in several studies. This has 4 hotplates, but the fume extractor does not work, the bed was broken i every 2 x3 well we had to put the mattress that was falling. The banjo was very young: if you are taller than 185cm wide i you are something not enter. The second day there we had to call us to be lit warm water in 30 minutes it was fixed. The rest ok: Ok cleaning, heating ok, ok neighbors.
is what you see in the picture plus a banjo 1 x 3m.
situacion exepcional, zona muy tranquila, a 2 minutos andando de la estacion i de un supermercado 24 h.
Se encuentra en una casa que ha sido dividida en varios estudios. Este dispone de 4 fogones, pero el estractor de humos no funciona, la cama estaba rota i cada 2 x3 teniamos que colocar bien el somier que se caia. El banyo era muy chico: si mides mas de 185cm i eres algo ancho no entras. El segundo dia tubimos que llamar para que nos encendieran el agua caliente, en 30 minutos estaba solucionado. El resto ok: limpieza aceptable, calefaccion ok, vecinos ok.
es lo que se ve en la foto mas un banyo de 1 x 3m.
Apartment as photos. A little dirty.
Appartamento come da foto. Un po sporco.
The apartment very correct with all amenities. But the input side street is an authentic guarrada full of bags piled garbage and not collected. At the entrance when it rains, you have to put bricks to avoid getting wet shoes.
El apartamento muy correcto con todas las comodidades. Pero la calle lateral de entrada es una auténtica guarrada, llena de bolsas de basura amontonadas y no recogidas. En la entrada cuando llueve, hay que poner ladrillos para no mojarse los zapatos.
The location is great, near Notting Hill and Hyde Park. Underground stations, buses and supermarkets are very nearby. Reception was friendly.
The apartment was not what we expected. It is very small and has only the most basic kitchen utensils. No kitchen or tea towel, no hand towels. The "chairs" are two very small plastic stools.
Electricity was complicated: we had to take a stick out of the meter and charge it in the supermarket.
All in all we had a great time in London, but next time we won't stay here again.
Our stay was very enjoyable. The proximity to the train station was only about 5 minutes, and the room was comfortable and satisfied our needs. We had enough room inside to relax. Some minor corrections could be made - no forks in the silverware set; no battery in the wall clock; wifi was inoperative for 2 of the 7 days. These inconveniences were overcome by our trip preparation. All in all, not a bad apartment.
good evening,
We spent one week in the apartment Irene during our stay in London.
It is conveniently located next to Hide Park in a residential area with a shopping street where you can find all 50m
the apartment is on the top floor overlooking the courtyard side so it is very quiet
it is fine for a couple but a bit tight for 4 because the extra bed is not comfortable and the kitchen equipment is very minimalist range for 4 ... 2!
But it remains a detail and value for money is very good!
We had read comments on the antiquated bathroom, she certainly is not new but very functional with a large shower and clean although there are some unavoidable traces of mold in a shower room without windows!
We did not meet directly Irene but the welcome was perfect and explanations too!
Londoner good stay ...
Nous avons passé 1 semaine dans l'appartement d'Irène lors de notre séjour à Londres.
Il est idéalement situé à coté de Hide Parc dans un quartier résidentiel avec une rue commerçante où l'on trouve tout à 50m
l'appartement est au dernier étage et donne coté cour donc c'est très calme
il est très bien pour un couple mais un peu juste pour 4 car le lit d'appoint n'est pas confortable et l'équipement cuisine est très minimaliste... 2 fourchette pour 4 !
Mais cela reste un détail et rapport qualité prix c'est très bien !
Nous avions lu des commentaires sur la salle de bains vétuste, certes elle n'est pas neuve mais très fonctionnelle avec une grande douche et propre même si il y a quelques traces de moisissures inévitables dans une pièce d'eau sans fenêtre !
Nous n'avons pas rencontrer Irène directement mais l'accueil était parfait et les explications aussi !
bon séjour Londonien...
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- noun - a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
- A game played with rackets and a light ball by two players or two pairs of players on a rectangular court, as of grass, clay, or asphalt, divided by a net.
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- noun - an outdoor ball game
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TEMPE, Ariz. - The 21st-ranked Arizona State baseball team, donning their new black and copper hats and jerseys, defeated USC 5-1 on Friday night in front of 3,040 fans at Packard Stadium in Tempe, Ariz.
The Sun Devils (21-13, 7-6) have won four straight Pac-12 games and five of their past six contests.
Right-hander Brady Rodgers (6-1) once again controlled the game from the mound in the win, giving up just one earned run while walking none and striking out seven in eight innings pitched.
Right-hander Robert Ravago walked the leadoff batter to start the ninth, but induced a groundout and struck out the final Trojan batter to close out the frame.
Deven Marrero hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning and James McDonald added an RBI single after Joey DeMichele tripled, to push the Devils' advantage to four, 5-1.
Andrew Aplin led off the first inning with a single and DeMichele followed up with a base hit two batters later to put runners on first and third for Abe Ruiz, who came through with a two-run double to put the Devils on top early, 2-0.
The Trojans (19-12, 5-7) got their only run of the game off an RBI single in the top of the fifth inning to cut the Devils' lead to one, 2-1.
Right-hander Andrew Triggs (3-4) took the loss after allowing five earned runs on nine hits in 6 2/3 innings pitched.
The Sun Devils continue their three-game Pac-12 series against USC with a 6:30 p.m. tilt on Saturday at Packard Stadium. Tim Healey and Seth Dhaenens will have the call on The Fan AM 1060 and FoxSportsArizona.com will stream it live online.
Game notes: Aplin has now reached base successfully in 16 consecutive games.


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One thousand, one hundred seventy-four registrants from 46 of the 50 United States and 29 countries. More than 80 technical classes and workshops, taught by 47 of the brightest minds in the SharePoint universe. Forty-five Microsoft partners displaying all manner of add-ons and extensions to the SharePoint platform. All that adds up to the most successful SPTechCon to date, held last week in Cambridge, Mass., just a stone's throw across the Charles River from downtown Boston.
As Microsoft SharePoint evangelist Steve Fox noted in his keynote address, SPTechCon has momentum. He made a point to highlight the outstanding faculty -- many Microsoft Certified Masters and MVPs were on hand -- and urged attendees to seek them out, which they did.
The great thing about the SharePoint speaker community is that they love to talk about SharePoint. So, whether it was after a session, during a coffee break, or riding up in an elevator, attendees were able to avail themselves of the experts and get answers to their questions.
I'd like to acknowledge a few folks who went above and beyond the call, to help SPTechCon continue to be a first-rate event. First there is Mauro Cardarelli, who took over a full-day workshop when the original speaker dropped out the day before the event. His session went so smoothly you'd have thought he had months to prepare. And even when he was held up in traffic getting to the hotel that morning, so Susan Lennon -- a well-known speaker who was at the conference as an attendee herself -- jumped in to "tap dance" with a smooth Q&A session until Mauro arrived. And Bill English, who gave the second keynote, realized during his talk that his mention of "managing up" a SharePoint deployment could be extended into another session, and he created just that on-site (foregoing much of a speaker party to work up slides). It drew nearly 50 people!
That shows you just how dedicated SharePoint speakers are to share their knowledge with folks who are new to the software (to say nothing of the discussions with more advanced users). And, during the lunches, it was enlightening to sit among the attendees and hear a business user from one company discussing his issues with an IT administrator from another company, each trying to gain more insight into the other's roles, and how they can bring that knowledge back to their jobs to get their own teams working together better.
SharePoint is not a developer tool, nor is it an end user productivity suite, or a complex deployment for IT adminstrators. It is, in fact, all of those things. And only when all facets are working together do the true benefits of SharePoint become realized.
That's what attendees are coming to expect from SPTechCon, and that's what we plan to continue to provide. By listening to attendees and speakers, we're working to continue to make SPTechCon a "must attend" technical conference (yes, we know the hotel was too small, so things were a little tight. Next year, bigger hotel -- more space, more classes, more ELEVATORS!). But, by the looks of the numbers, we're doing something right. And we thank all of you -- attendees, speakers and sponsors.
We look forward to seeing you in San Francisco at the next SPTechCon, Feb. 7-9. As an aside, Boston's SPTechCon sold out about five weeks before the event. My advice for San Francisco is to book early!
-- David
Monday, October 25, 2010
Final Thoughts on SPTechCon Boston
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- gvaro said...
Well done on the Conference Dave and the rest of the BZ Media Team! By far one of the best conference experiences I have been able to be a part of. And thanks, yet again, for allowing us to host the Boston Area SharePoint Users Group there!
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College Hockey:This Week In The ECAC West: Feb. 2, 2007
Rollin', Rollin', Rollin'
The Neumann Knights keep rolling through league play. Tied for first with Manhattanville, Neumann is currently riding a three game winning streak after losing its only league contest to Utica four weeks ago.
"It's definitely not easy," said Neumann coach Dennis Williams. "At any point, if you lose two you are right back in the middle again. It is important for us to keep level headed. We are not there yet and need to keep working."
The Knights rolled in to a very frigid Hobart last weekend and came away with a four point weekend sweep. The two teams played to a tie in their previous meeting in Aston, PA back on December 1st.
On Friday, Mike Hedden and Mark Van Vliet each chipped in a goal through the first two periods, and goaltender Mike Collichio pitched a shutout to seal the 3-0 win.
"It was a game that we stressed the importance of winning just for the fact that we tied them the first game," said Williams. "It came down to a head to head series, and it was nice to get that win to put the pressure back on them Saturday. That was one of the coldest games I have ever been in."
One key to the Knights success so far this season has been the tremendous scoring production of its top six players. Combined, the players have put in 83 goals and 149 assists.
Neil Trimm leads the way with 15 goals and 39 assists and is at the top of the national scoreboard with an amazing 2.57 points per game. Not far behind are Mark Van Vliet (15g-28a-43p), Mike Hedden (22g-20a-42p), Kyle Casey (15g-20a-35p), and Matt Ward (11g-21a-32p).
Mike Hedden proved to be the Statesmen killer last week, tallying three goals and two assists in the two games.
"We have guys that have been able to put the puck in net for us," said Williams. "They are all playing with a lot of confidence. They see the net as almost soccer nets. They are upset if they don't put it in."
"But we need to try and foster some balance a bit, because we are getting all of our scoring from six guys," continued Williams. "We need to get some other guys getting the confidence from putting the puck in the net."
On Saturday, Hobart came out with a big jump and carried play for much of the game. Hedden scored first for Neumann eight minutes in to the game, and the Statesmen tried to play catchup the rest of the game. But the Knights had an answer every time Hobart got close and held on to a hard fought 4-3 victory.
"To be honest, [Hobart] dictated the play all night and outplayed us," said Williams. "They outworked us, but it just so happens that we were able to find the net there a few times. They didn't quit and kept coming right to the end. It's nice that we found a way to win."
Besides Hedden, the other bright star for Neumann over the weekend was netminder Mike Collichio, who made 64 saves on 67 shots during the course of the two games.
"Mike played great for us again," said Williams. "He is stopping all the ones that he should, and is stopping about ninety percent of the ones he shouldn't. That gives all of our guys confidence. When you have a good goalie back there, they are not afraid to take those chances. It elevates their game."
Collichio has been the workhorse in net for the Knights, logging 1,155 minutes over the course of nineteen games so far, while posting stellar stats of .911 save percentage and 2.49 goals against average.
Life doesn't get any easier for Neumann over the next two weeks with tilts at Elmira and home against Manhattanville.
"We are right back at it. You can't let up. This is where good teams want more," added Williams.
Down the Stretch
With only three weekends of regular season play remaining, the teams of the ECAC West have hit the home stretch. Here is a quick rundown of what each team has to do as the season winds down.
While only one team is mathematically eliminated from the regular season title, in reality it is down to a two horse race between Manhattanville and Neumann.
They are currently tied with seventeen points, but Manhattanville has a game in hand. Both face Elmira for a pair of games, with the Valiants extra game against Utica.
But the race for the title could very well come down to next weekend when Manhattanville travels to Aston, PA to take on the Knights for a weekend tilt. All the marbles will be on the line.
Third through sixth places are a much tighter affair. The most coveted position is third place, which gains that team a bye in the quarterfinal round of the newly formatted ECAC West playoffs.
Utica currently holds third place, two points up on fourth place Elmira and three points ahead of fifth place Hobart. But Hobart and Elmira both have a game in hand compared to Utica.
The Pioneers have the easiest remaining schedule, with one game against Manhattanville followed by a pair each against Lebanon Valley and Hobart. While that schedule may look somewhat easy on paper, all but one of the Hobart games is on the road instead of the friendly confines of The Aud.
Elmira, just two points back, has a much rougher road to travel. The Soaring Eagles host Neumann at the Thunderdomes this weekend, split a home-and-home weekend with Hobart, and then travel to Manhattanville to finish the season.
That is by far the most difficult schedule of the three teams contending for third place.
Currently bringing up the rear of this middle pack is Hobart, three points out of fourth place and five points out of third place. The Statesmen have six games remaining, but they are against the third place (Utica), fourth place (Elmira), and sixth place (Lebanon Valley) teams.
Even with that relatively easy schedule, it would take a monumental collapse by Utica to give Hobart a shot at third place.
Lebanon Valley holds the dubious honor of being winless in league play so far this season. While not mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, with a pair of games against each of Hobart and Utica remaining, the Flying Dutchmen have almost certainly sewn up last place.
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BERKELEY, Calif.Freshman Lisa Rutledge and junior Marisa DaLee combined for 30 of Arizona's 45 kills, leading the 18th-ranked Cats to a 15-10, 15-3, 15-10 sweep of California in Berkeley Saturday night.
Arizona improved to 12-5 on the year with the win, 6-3 in the Pac-10, tied for third at the halfway mark of the league's season. The Cats have never finished better than fourth in the conference. Cal fell to 7-10 and 3-6.
Rutledge and DaLee out-hit California, 30 kills to 25. The Cats held the Bears to an .029 hitting percentage, the lowest mark by an Arizona opponent this season. Sophomore Dana Burkholder led all players in both assists (31) and digs (11).
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Huskies Finish Seventh At NCAA Championships
Varsity eight, varsity four both finish sixth in the Grand Finals; Husky 2V8 second in Petite Final
Schedule & Boats: NCAA Championship Finals
First race for the Huskies begins at 7:25 a.m; Varsity Eight Grand Final at 9:05 a.m.
Schedule & Boatings: NCAA Semifinals
Day 2 for the Huskies at the NCAA Championships comes with significantly more as stake for the programs looking to advance to the Grand Finals
Schedule & Boatings: NCAA Championships
The Huskies start their championship journey Friday morning at Lake Mercer in New Jersey
Lauber, Goodger, Jackson Earn All-Pac-12 Honors
Huskies preparing for NCAA Championships, beginning on Friday.
International Rowing Experience: Selected to train with the USRowing U-23 squad that is in the midst of selections for the World Championships in Amsterdam.
Husky Rowing Experience:
2012 (Senior) - Rowed for the senior shell in the Seattle Times Women's Eight at the Class Day Regatta ... Rowed three seatfor the women's varsity eight to win the 2012 Windermere Cup ... Sat in the three seat of the varsity eight that earned a bronze medal at the Pac-12 Championships ... Rowed three seat in the Varsity Eight shell that placed sixth in the Grand Finale race at the NCAA Championships.Named to the 2012 All Pac-12 Rowing Team.
2011 (Junior) - Sat 7-seat in the varsity eight that competed at the NCAA Championships in Gold River, Calif. ... Rowed seven seat for the women's varsity eight that won the Women's Windermere Cup, defeating Cambridge and Oklahoma
2010 (Sophomore) - Rowed in the JV Eight that were silver medalists at the Pac-10 Championships and won the Erickson Memorial Cascade Cup at the Windermere Cup/Opening Day Regatta...member of the Varsity Eight for the first two races of the season that defeated Wisconsin at the Stanford Invitational.


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After the most popular holidays, there are four holidays that are less widely used by private employers. They are Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Columbus Day and Veterans Day.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY. This holiday which is also known as MLK Day for short, celebrates the birth of Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January and is the newest national holiday. Although provided by the federal government as a holiday from its start, MLK Day was very slow to be accepted by the individual U.S. states as a state holiday. It wasn't until 2000, that all 50 U.S. states recognized MLK Day as a holiday. In addition, paid holiday surveys note that only between 27 – 38% of private employers recognize this day as a paid holiday.
PRESIDENTS' DAY. According to paid holiday surveys, between 30-34% of U.S. employers provide Presidents' Day as a paid holiday.
COLUMBUS DAY. This holiday, celebrated on the second Monday of October, is observed to remember Christopher Columbus' arrival to the Americas on October 12, 1492.
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According to paid holiday survey data, approximately 16% of U.S. businesses observe Columbus Day as a paid holiday.
VETERANS DAY. The Veterans Day holiday has been observed on Nov. 11. According to survey data, approximately 21% of private employers observe Veterans Day as a paid holiday.
In addition to the above mentioned holidays, there are an additional number of religious holidays that may be observed by some employers and/or might be requested as time off by certain employees if the employer doesn't observe them. Because approximately 76% of Americans are of the Christian faith, Christmas and Easter are the two most significant holidays for U.S. companies.
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Most companies follow the federal and state holiday schedules with the most common holidays being New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. In addition, employers often choose some of the following days to supplement the six traditional days. They include New Year's Eve, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Veterans Day, the Day after Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve.
Furthermore, as an alternative or supplement to designated holidays, some employers grant employees certain personal or floating holidays. In general, there are no restrictions on using these leave days. Employers with a diverse workforce often adopt this strategy to accommodate the religious needs of employees.
NOTE: Survey data was taken from (1) SHRM 2011 Holiday Schedules (Nov. 4, 2010), (2) BLR/HR Daily Advisory – Survey taken during 2011.


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But we are still not moving.
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