Documents describing action underlying the settlement agreement (20220829-4.txt)
Dear Ms. Fania:
Please accept this as my request for government records under both OPRA and the common law right of access. Thank you very much for your commitment to transparent government.
BACKGROUND:
In your August 29, 2022 response to my prior OPRA request, you disclosed a July 26, 2022 "Settlement Agreement" that was captioned "The Communications Workers of America Local 1040/AFL-CIO v. The Township of Raritan." The caption, however, does not list any case or docket number or the tribunal within which the captioned action was (or still might be) pending. If there is or was an action before any tribunal to which the settlement agreement pertains, I would like to know the name of the tribunal and the docket, case or file number the tribunal assigned to it.
RECORDS REQUESTED:
1. Township Committee resolution (or page from public meeting minutes) approving or ratifying the Settlement Agreement.
2. The minutes of the July 19, 2022 Township Committee closed session.
3. The resolution or motion that appointed an attorney to represent the Township in the matter of "The Communications Workers of America Local 1040/AFL-CIO v. The Township of Raritan."
4. All detailed legal services invoices submitted by the attorney representing the Township in the matter of "The Communications Workers of America Local 1040/AFL-CIO v. The Township of Raritan."
5. The petition, complaint or other filing that initiated the matter known as "The Communications Workers of America Local 1040/AFL-CIO v. The Township of Raritan."
6. The Township's responsive pleading in the matter known as "The Communications Workers of America
Good afternoon Mr. Paff,
Your request is in process. Please be mindful that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A et. seq. a custodian shall grant or deny access as soon as possible, but no later than seven (7) business days after the request is received unless a shorter time period is provided by statute, regulation or executive order. Day one (1) is the day following the custodian’s receipt of the request.
Our departments are working diligently to provide access in a timely manner.
Please feel free to reach out to me any time if you have additional questions.
Warm regards,
Lisa
Lisa Fania, RMC
Township Clerk/Board of Health Secretary
Township of Raritan
One Municipal Drive
Flemington, NJ 08822
908-806-3682
[email address]
-----Original Message-----
From: John Paff <[OPRA #35001 email]>
Sent: Monday, August 29, 2022 7:21 PM
To: OPRA <[Raritan Township request email]>
Subject: OPRA request - Documents describing action underlying the settlement agreement (20220829-4.txt)
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Dear Ms. Fania:
Please accept this as my request for government records under both OPRA and the common law right of access. Thank you very much for your commitment to transparent government.
BACKGROUND:
In your August 29, 2022 response to my prior OPRA request, you disclosed a July 26, 2022 "Settlement Agreement" that was captioned "The Communications Workers of America Local 1040/AFL-CIO v. The Township of Raritan." The caption, however, does not list any case or docket number or the tribunal within which the captioned action was (or still might be) pending. If there is or was an action before any tribunal to which the settlement agreement pertains, I would like to know the name of the tribunal and the docket, case or file number the tribunal assigned to it.
RECORDS REQUESTED:
1. Township Committee resolution (or page from public meeting minutes) approving or ratifying the Settlement Agreement.
2. The minutes of the July 19, 2022 Township Committee closed session.
3. The resolution or motion that appointed an attorney to represent the Township in the matter of "The Communications Workers of America Local 1040/AFL-CIO v. The Township of Raritan."
4. All detailed legal services invoices submitted by the attorney representing the Township in the matter of "The Communications Workers of America Local 1040/AFL-CIO v. The Township of Raritan."
5. The petition, complaint or other filing that initiated the matter known as "The Communications Workers of America Local 1040/AFL-CIO v. The Township of Raritan."
6. The Township's responsive pleading in the matter known as "The Communications Workers of America
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Dear Ms. Fania,
Do you have an update on the status of this request?
Yours sincerely,
John Paff
I will respond to you tomorrow. I honestly thought I did.
-----Original Message-----
From: John Paff <[OPRA #35001 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 5:13 PM
To: Lisa Fania <[email address]>
Subject: RE: OPRA request - Documents describing action underlying the settlement agreement (20220829-4.txt)
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Dear Ms. Fania,
Do you have an update on the status of this request?
Yours sincerely,
John Paff
-----Original Message-----
Good afternoon Mr. Paff,
Your request is in process. Please be mindful that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A et. seq. a custodian shall grant or deny access as soon as possible, but no later than seven (7) business days after the request is received unless a shorter time period is provided by statute, regulation or executive order. Day one (1) is the day following the custodian’s receipt of the request.
Our departments are working diligently to provide access in a timely manner.
Please feel free to reach out to me any time if you have additional questions.
Warm regards,
Lisa
Lisa Fania, RMC
Township Clerk/Board of Health Secretary
Township of Raritan
One Municipal Drive
Flemington, NJ 08822
908-806-3682
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Good afternoon Mr. Paff,
I apologize for the delay, as I forgot to respond to this subsequent request. Your request is in process and the records have been forwarded to the Township Attorney for review prior to release. I am seeking an extension until Tuesday, September 20, 2022 due to attorney review. Please advise if this is satisfactory. Thank you for cooperation.
Lisa
Lisa Fania, RMC
Township Clerk/Board of Health Secretary
Township of Raritan
One Municipal Drive
Flemington, NJ 08822
908-806-3682
[email address]
-----Original Message-----
From: Lisa Fania
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 5:15 PM
To: John Paff <[OPRA #35001 email]>
Subject: RE: OPRA request - Documents describing action underlying the settlement agreement (20220829-4.txt)
I will respond to you tomorrow. I honestly thought I did.
-----Original Message-----
From: John Paff <[OPRA #35001 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 5:13 PM
To: Lisa Fania <[email address]>
Subject: RE: OPRA request - Documents describing action underlying the settlement agreement (20220829-4.txt)
CAUTION:
This email originated from outside of our email domain. Do not click on links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. If unsure, do not reply to this email and call the sender directly.
Dear Ms. Fania,
Do you have an update on the status of this request?
Yours sincerely,
John Paff
-----Original Message-----
Good afternoon Mr. Paff,
Your request is in process. Please be mindful that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A et. seq. a custodian shall grant or deny access as soon as possible, but no later than seven (7) business days after the request is received unless a shorter time period is provided by statute, regulation or executive order. Day one (1) is the day following the custodian’s receipt of the request.
Our departments are working diligently to provide access in a timely manner.
Please feel free to reach out to me any time if you have additional questions.
Warm regards,
Lisa
Lisa Fania, RMC
Township Clerk/Board of Health Secretary
Township of Raritan
One Municipal Drive
Flemington, NJ 08822
908-806-3682
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[OPRA #35001 email]
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Mr. Paff,
Please see the attached regarding your OPRA request.
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.
Warm regards,
Lisa
Lisa Fania, RMC
Township Clerk/Board of Health Secretary
Township of Raritan
One Municipal Drive
Flemington, NJ 08822
908-806-3682
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