Minutes

Of the

Cranbury Township

Municipal Alliance Committee

On Drug Abuse and Alcoholism

Cranbury, New Jersey

Middlesex County

April 20, 2004

TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING

The scheduled meeting of the Cranbury Township Municipal Alliance Committee was held on April 20, 2004 in the Town Library, 23 North Main Street, in Cranbury Township at 12:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER

With a quorum present, Joan Rue, Acting Chairperson, called session to order at 12:15 p.m. and acted as Chairperson thereof, and Kathleen S. Wasson acted as Secretary of the meeting.

STATEMENT OF ADEQUATE NOTICE

Pursuant to the Sunshine Law, adequate notice in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-6) was provided on January 7, 2003 of this meeting's date, time and place and agenda was mailed to the news media, posted on the Township bulletin board, mailed to those requesting personal notice, and filed with the Municipal Clerk.

MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE

Acting Chairperson Joan Rue, Debbie Marra, Christine Orcutt, Jean Golisano, Carol Malouf, Fay Kobland, attended. Also in attendance was Cranbury resident Colleen Marsh and PTO President Jane Holland.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE

Sam Venanzi and Zara Stasi.

MINUTES

Minutes of March 16, 2004 were unanimously approved, motion by Chris Orcutt; second by Jean Golisano.

OLD BUSINESS

• Joan reviewed the information contained in the County Needs Assessment submitted on behalf of the MA.

NEW BUSINESS

• Joan asked prospective new members to submit a letter of intent to the Township Administrator, Fred Carr, in order to facilitate their appointment to the MA.

• Joan will soon be attending a mandatory meeting for all County municipal alliance members - NCADD meeting, she invited others to attend.

• On May 20^th, at 6 p.m., every alliance in the County will meet with County Coordinator Doug Breen. Others are invited to attend.

• Zara said that an activity night for 6, 7 and 8^th graders will take place in the gym, with lots of activities, and the Cranbury School Jazz Band and Princeton Studio Band will play. It will be called the Jamfest and will be held on May 7th. The bands will play in the auditorium and it is open to the public. The event in the gym is open only to the students. Joan asked whether the Alliance would like to devote some funds to providing food at this event. Jane Holland arrived, and spoke about plans for this event. Jane asked for approximately $125.00 to fund Rita’s Ices, which the kids specifically asked to have. Some of the money made from this event will be used to fund the 8^th grade trip. Captain Kahler and Officer Owen said that they will attend, and Jane does not believe that they will charge for their time. Motion by Chris Orcutt to fund at least $125.00 and up to a maximum of $200.00 toward the Jamfest. The vote was unanimous in favor of approval. Jane also spoke about family nights planned for next year – pumpkin carving night, a sing-a-long with John McClernan, cookie decorating night. They will also be working with the student council to come up with ideas for dances, activity nights, etc. for next year. Chris Orcutt said that a family dance night would work well for the younger grades.

• 11 resumes were received from applicants for the MA Coordinator position. Copies will be distributed to the Alliance members with a copy of the job description. There will be a meeting May 4^th to discuss the applicants. No meeting May 18^th. The next regular meeting is June 8^th.

• Chris said that planning is going well for the Drug Free Fair, to be held on May 15th. She informed the members of the activities planned. The MA would like to have a table – Jean will handle this. Debbie suggested providing general information about the MA. Chris suggested recruiting for new members. The Alliance will pay for the clown and donate extra funds for this event again this year.

• Chris Orcutt will handle the pool party again this year.

• Chris Orcutt moved to appropriate $250.00 each for the post-prom and post-graduation parties at Princeton High School again this year. Second by Jean Golisano; the vote was unanimous in favor of approval.
• JoAnn Charwin has found a program for girls which will be implemented next year, with a structured curriculum. She does not need funds this year. Joan suggested tying in some follow-up parent meetings to go along with this program. Carol suggested parent information meetings.

ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING

There being no further business, on motion duly made, seconded, and carried, the meeting was thereupon adjourned at 1:25 p.m.

CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY

I, undersigned, do hereby certify:

That I am the duly elected and acting secretary of the Cranbury Township Municipal Alliance Committee on Drug Abuse and Alcoholism; and

That the foregoing minutes of the Municipal Alliance Committee on Drug Abuse and Alcoholism, held on April 20, 2004, consisting of pages, constitute a true and accurate copy of the minutes of the said meeting.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name of said Committee this day of , 2004.

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Kathleen S. Wasson Secretary