Proposed Recreational Area for Clark Reservoir
Dear Union County,
This is a request for public records made under OPRA and the common law right of access. I am not required to fill out an official form. Please acknowledge receipt of this message.
Records requested:
All communications between Union County and Township of Clark on the proposed recreational area on the Clark Reservoir. For clarification, this is referencing the land on Madison Hill Road in Clark that will be turned into a recreation area as part of the Clark Reservoir dredging project.
Yours faithfully,
James M
Dear Mr. M,
Please see the acknowledgment below.
Zoraida Mosquera
Confidential Secretary
Office of the Clerk of the Board
Union County Administration Building, 6^th Floor
10 Elizabethtown Plaza
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
Phone: 908.527.4142 / Fax: 908.558.0915 / Email: [1][Union County request email]
To: James M
From: James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk of the Board
Date: 5/21/2024
Re: Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Request(s) Acknowledgment
This office received your OPRA Request for All communications between
Union County and Township of Clark on the proposed recreational area on
the Clark Reservoir. For clarification, this is referencing the land on
Madison Hill Road in Clark that will be turned into a recreation area as
part of the Clark Reservoir dredging project on 5/21/2024. OPRA requires
that a response be provided within 7 business days, beginning the first
business day after receipt of the request. We will have a response
prepared by 5/31/2024. Records are typically provided to requestors in
electronic format, for which there is usually no cost. However, the County
will advise of any fees before the charge is incurred.
OPRA ordinarily grants immediate access to budgets, bills, vouchers,
contracts (including collective negotiations agreements and individual
employment contracts), and public employee salary and overtime
information. While the County makes every effort to provide immediate
access to such documents, processing may take longer depending on the
amount of records requested, medium requested, if documents are in use, if
redaction is required or documents are in storage, or if the request
requires extensive work to complete. The same is true for requests for
non-immediate access documents. When additional time is needed to process
a request, the County provides requestors with written updates
accordingly.
If no records are available, or the record(s) are exempt in accordance
with OPRA, the County will advise accordingly; if your OPRA request is
denied, you have a right to appeal the decision. You may file your appeal
with the New Jersey Government Records Council (GRC) or the New Jersey
Superior Court, as provided by N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6 and 7. For additional
information on the appeal process, please visit:
[2]http://www.nj.gov/grc/register/appeal/. Thank you in advance for your
anticipated cooperation and patience while we work to fulfill your OPRA
request.
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Dear Mr. M,
In accordance with OPRA, to process your May 21, 2024, OPRA request,
please clarify the time frame and the county employee(s) whose
communications you seek.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Zoraida Mosquera
Confidential Secretary
Office of the Clerk of the Board
Union County Administration Building, 6^th Floor
10 Elizabethtown Plaza
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
Phone: 908.527.4142 / Fax: 908.558.0915 / Email: [1][Union County request email]
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Dear Opra,
Requesting any communication between the Township of Clark and any County Commissioners and also between the Township of Clark and any Union County Parks and Recreation employees.
Requesting this information no later than June 10th if possible.
Yours sincerely,
James M
Mr. M
Thanks for your clarification. As for time frame what I need is the time frame for the records your seeking.
Zoraida Mosquera
Confidential Secretary
Office of the Clerk of the Board
Union County Administration Building, 6th Floor
10 Elizabethtown Plaza
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
Phone: 908.527.4142 / Fax: 908.558.0915 / Email: [Union County request email]
Dear Opra,
The timeframe I would like is any communication from January 1, 2021 to present.
Yours sincerely,
James M
Dear Mr. M,
I’m writing to advise some additional time is needed to review and respond
to your June 11, 2024, OPRA request for communications between the
Township of Clark and any County Commissioners and any Union County Parks
and Recreation employees regarding the Clark Reservoir, January 1, 2021,
to present. Respectfully, we expect to provide a response by July 2, 2024.
Thank you for your anticipated understanding and patience while we work to
complete your OPRA request. – Marlena
Marlena M. Russo, RMC
OPRA Compliance Manager
Office of the Clerk of the Board
Union County Administration Building, 6^th Floor
10 Elizabethtown Plaza
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
Phone: 908.527.4178 / Fax: 908.558.0915 / Email: [1][Union County request email]
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Dear Mr. M,
I’m writing to advise some additional time is needed to complete a records
search as to your June 11, 2024, OPRA request for communications between
the Township of Clark and any County Commissioners and any Union County
Parks and Recreation employees regarding the Clark Reservoir, January 1,
2021, to present. Respectfully, we expect to provide a response by July
12, 2024.
Thank you for your anticipated understanding and patience while we work to
complete your OPRA request. – Marlena
Marlena M. Russo, RMC
OPRA Compliance Manager
Office of the Clerk of the Board
Union County Administration Building, 6^th Floor
10 Elizabethtown Plaza
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
Phone: 908.527.4178 / Fax: 908.558.0915 / Email: [1][Union County request email]
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Dear Mr. M,
I’m writing to advise some additional time is needed to complete a final
records search as to your June 11, 2024, OPRA request for communications
between the Township of Clark and any County Commissioners and any Union
County Parks and Recreation employees regarding the Clark Reservoir,
January 1, 2021, to present. Respectfully, we expect to provide a response
by July 16, 2024.
Thank you for your anticipated understanding and patience while we work to
complete your OPRA request. – Marlena
Marlena M. Russo, RMC
OPRA Compliance Manager
Office of the Clerk of the Board
Union County Administration Building, 6^th Floor
10 Elizabethtown Plaza
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
Phone: 908.527.4178 / Fax: 908.558.0915 / Email: [1][Union County request email]
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I will provide a further update by week’s end. Thank you for your
patience. – Marlena
Marlena M. Russo, RMC
OPRA Compliance Manager
Office of the Clerk of the Board
Union County Administration Building, 6^th Floor
10 Elizabethtown Plaza
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
Phone: 908.527.4178 / Fax: 908.558.0915 / Email: [1][Union County request email]
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From: Opra
Sent: Friday, July 12, 2024 5:03 PM
To: 'James M' <[OPRA #61990 email]>
Subject: 6/11/24 OPRA Request #555-2024 Update - Communications re: Clark
Reservoir
Importance: High
Dear Mr. M,
I’m writing to advise some additional time is needed to complete a final
records search as to your June 11, 2024, OPRA request for communications
between the Township of Clark and any County Commissioners and any Union
County Parks and Recreation employees regarding the Clark Reservoir,
January 1, 2021, to present. Respectfully, we expect to provide a response
by July 16, 2024.
Thank you for your anticipated understanding and patience while we work to
complete your OPRA request. – Marlena
Marlena M. Russo, RMC
OPRA Compliance Manager
Office of the Clerk of the Board
Union County Administration Building, 6^th Floor
10 Elizabethtown Plaza
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
Phone: 908.527.4178 / Fax: 908.558.0915 / Email: [2][Union County request email]
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Dear Mr. M,
This email is a formal and complete response to your June 11, 2024, OPRA
request for communications between the Township of Clark and any County
Commissioners and any Union County Parks and Recreation employees
regarding the Clark Reservoir, from January 1, 2021, to present.
After a thorough search, attached please find the responsive documents.
(Please be advised that cell/home phone numbers, home address and personal
email address were redacted in accordance with N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1. (19) -
personal identifying information.)
Thank you for your understanding and patience while we worked to complete
your OPRA request. – Marlena
Marlena M. Russo, RMC
OPRA Compliance Manager
Office of the Clerk of the Board
Union County Administration Building, 6^th Floor
10 Elizabethtown Plaza
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
Phone: 908.527.4178 / Fax: 908.558.0915 / Email: [1][Union County request email]
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