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NORTH HANOVER TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 20, 2020, 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Mayor DeBaecke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE: ROLL CALL: Mayor DeBaecke Deputy Mayor Doyle Committeeman DeLorenzo Committeeman Kocubinski Committeeman O’Donnell Absent: None Also Present: Township Clerk Picariello and Township Attorney Roselli
SUNSHINE STATEMENT: “The provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act have been met. Notice of this meeting has been transmitted by email to the Courier Post, Burlington County Times and The Trenton Times as well as given to those having requested same and posted on the Township bulletin board located in the foyer of the municipal building”. PUBLIC COMMENT AS IT RELATES TO AGENDA ITEMS Mayor DeBaecke opened the meeting to the public. There were no public comments this evening. MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT Proposed By: Deputy Mayor Doyle Seconded By: Committeeman DeLorenzo REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE There was no correspondence this evening. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT JOINT LAND
USE BOARD Mayor DeBaecke made the following appointment: · Alternate #2 – Patricia Mellor – unexpired term ending December 30, 2020 ENGINEER’S REPORT Engineer Hirsh was not present this evening. No report was given. DEPARTMENT REPORTS FOR JANUARY
2020
a.
Tax Collector
b.
Construction, Zoning & Mobile Homes
c.
North Hanover & Chesterfield Courts
d.
Jacobstown Volunteer Fire Company
e.
Police Department
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
· February 6, 2020 – Regular/Budget Meeting
BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR APPROVAL
CONSENT AGENDA DEFINED:
All Resolutions listed on today’s consent agenda are to be considered as one vote by Township Committee and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately.
2020-43 Resolution Appointing Temporary Clerical Assistance for the North Hanover Township Administrative Offices RESOLUTION 2020-43 TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER COUNTY OF BURLINGTON APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY
CLERICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE NORTH HANOVER TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICES
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. Title 40 and Title 40A provide for the Appointment of Certain Officers, Appointees, and Employees to be appointed in Township Positions to carry out the lawful duties and responsibilities of the Township; and
WHEREAS, the Township Salary Ordinance provides for the rate of Compensation, Salary, or Wages of Certain Officers, Appointees and Employees of said Township.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following Officers, Appointees, and Employees are hereby appointed for their respective terms, as follows:
Temporary Clerical Assistance ~ Anne McVicker Effective Date of Employment: 03/24/2020 – as needed
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above named position will be compensated at a rate of $15.00 per hour, not to exceed 35 hours per week.
2020-44 Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Jacob Sopko RESOLUTION 2020-44 TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER COUNTY OF BURLINGTON RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF JACOB SOPKO BE IT RESOVLED, by the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover that we hereby accept the resignation of Jacob Sopko. as a Full-Time Police Officer for the Township of North Hanover effective February 27, 2020.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the following: 1. Personnel File Jacob Sopko 2. Chief Financial Officer 3. Chief of Police
2020-45 Resolution Appointing Full-Time Police Officer RESOLUTION 2020-45 TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER COUNTY OF BURLINGTON APPOINTMENT OF FULL-TIME
POLICE OFFICER
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. Title 40 and Title 40A provide for the Appointment of Certain Officers, Appointees, and Employees to be appointed in Township Positions to carry out the lawful duties and responsibilities of the Township; and
WHEREAS, the Township Salary Ordinance provides for the rate of Compensation, Salary, or Wages of Certain Officers, Appointees and Employees of said Township.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following Officers, Appointees, and Employees are hereby appointed for their respective terms, as follows:
Full-Time
Police Officer ~
Ryan Laird
Effective Date of Employment: 3/02/2020 at Step I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above named position will be compensated as per the Bargaining Agreement, Salary Ordinance and Salary Resolution.
2020-46 Resolution Approving Blue Light Permit Application
RESOLUTION 2020-46
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
APPROVAL OF BLUE LIGHT
PERMIT APPLICATION
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:24-5 ET Seq. an applicant for permit authorizing the use of blue emergency warning lights may be considered eligible only if the applicant is an active member in good standing of a volunteer fire company, first aid or rescue squad, or a county or municipal Office of Emergency Management volunteer whose official duties include responding to a fire or emergency call; and . WHEREAS, Alexander J. Gaudreau has met the qualification for a Blue Light Permit and it is the recommendation of the Fire Chief to approve this applicant for a Blue Light Permit.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover, County of Burlington, that in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:24 et. seq. it hereby approve Alexander J. Gaudreau for a Blue Light Permit and hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute the Blue Light Permit Application.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded
to the Jacobstown Volunteer Fire Department Chief.
2020-47 Resolution Approving Blue Light Permit Application
RESOLUTION 2020-47
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
APPROVAL OF BLUE LIGHT
PERMIT APPLICATION
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:24-5 ET Seq. an applicant for permit authorizing the use of blue emergency warning lights may be considered eligible only if the applicant is an active member in good standing of a volunteer fire company, first aid or rescue squad, or a county or municipal Office of Emergency Management volunteer whose official duties include responding to a fire or emergency call; and . WHEREAS, Kieran Callaghan has met the qualification for a Blue Light Permit and it is the recommendation of the Fire Chief to approve this applicant for a Blue Light Permit.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover, County of Burlington, that in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:24 et. seq. it hereby approve Kieran Callaghan for a Blue Light Permit and hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute the Blue Light Permit Application.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded
to the Jacobstown Volunteer Fire Department Chief.
NON-CONSENT AGENDA 2020-48 Resolution Accepting Quote From Nass-Tech Mechanical, LLC for Heating Improvements to the Municipal Building. RESOLUTION 2020-48 TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER COUNTY OF
BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTE FROM NASS-TECH MECHANICAL, LLC FOR HEATING
SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
WHEREAS,
the
Township of North Hanover desires to make heating systems improvements
to the Municipal Building
located in North Hanover Township; and
WHEREAS,
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1, authorizes the solicitation of quotations, if
practicable; and
WHEREAS,
the
Township has reviewed the quotes received and recommends the lowest
quote submitted by Nass-Tech Mechanical, LLC; and
WHEREAS, the
Township of North Hanover has sufficient funding in place as evidenced
by the Chief Financial Officers certification of the availability of
funds.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
by the Township Committee of the Township of North
Hanover, County of Burlington County, State of New Jersey hereby accepts
the lowest quote by Nass-Tech Mechanical, LLC, for Heating System
Improvements to the Municipal Building in the amount of $13,700.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized
to issue said purchase order aforesaid on behalf of the Township.
2020-49 Resolution Accepting Quote From Moffat Construction Co. Inc. for Schoolhouse Road Park Concession Stand Repairs
RESOLUTION 2020-49 TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER COUNTY OF
BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTE FROM MOFFAT CONSTRUCTION CO. INC. FOR
SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD PARK CONCESSION STAND REPAIRS
WHEREAS,
the
Township of North Hanover desires to make repairs to the concession
stand located in the Schoolhouse Road Park; and
WHEREAS,
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1, authorizes the solicitation of quotations, if
practicable; and
WHEREAS,
the
Township has reviewed the quotes received and recommends the lowest
quote submitted by Moffat Construction Co. Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the
Township of North Hanover has sufficient funding in place as evidenced
by the Chief Financial Officers certification of the availability of
funds.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
by the Township Committee of the Township of North
Hanover, County of Burlington County, State of New Jersey hereby accepts
the lowest quote by Moffat Construction Co. Inc., LLC, for Repairs to
the Schoolhouse Road Concession Stand in the amount of $3,275.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized
to issue said purchase order aforesaid on behalf of the Township.
2020-50 Resolution Amending Chapter 19 Entitled “Fees” of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of North Hanover RESOLUTION 2020-50 TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER COUNTY OF BURLINGTON AMENDING CHAPTER 19
ENTITLED ‘FEES’ OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
NORTH HANOVER
WHEREAS, Ordinance 2006-01 was duly adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover on February 23, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the ordinance allows for any amendments to Chapter 19, entitled “Fees” to be adopted by majority vote of the governing body without the need for formal ordinance procedures; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Body has determined that the fees for Off-Duty Police Officers and related expenses should be adjusted as follows: Section 19-030.1 M. MISCELLANEOUS FEES Off-Duty Police Officer Pay and Related Expenses Contracts signed at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of assignment:
Officers hourly rate $70.00 per hour Monday-Friday** $97.50 per hour Saturday/Sunday $97.50 per hour Holiday
Administrative costs $15.00 per hour* * In the event Chief of Police arranges with Police agencies from surrounding communities for assistance in providing an off-duty detail, the $15.00 per hour administrative fee shall be paid such that North Hanover Township shall receive $9.00 per hour for costs associated with scheduling, invoicing and related administrative duties and $6.00 shall be paid to the assisting community. Patrol Vehicle
$150.00 per vehicle per day for the first eight (8) hours of a
duty assignment plus $50.00 per vehicle for each four (4) hour increment
above the initial eight (8) hours ** 1. If job exceeds eight (8) hours in a day, the police officer(s) shall
receive $97.50 per hour worked after eight (8) hours
2. If a private employer or entity cancels a job at least two (2) hours prior to the scheduled start time, it will not be responsible for any rate for officer time for said cancellation 3. If a private employer or entity cancels a job with less than two (2) hours’ notice, it will be charged for four (4) hours as follows: a. $280.00 per police officer b. $60.00 administrative fee; and c. $150.00 per police vehicle per day.
4. For purposes of this section, the term “day” is defined as a twenty-four (24) hour period commencing 12 midnight to 11:59:59 PM. A new day commences at 12 midnight, thereby requiring an additional police vehicle fee of $150.00 at 12 midnight if a police vehicle is utilized beyond 11:59:59 PM.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover, County of Burlington, that the change in the fees for Off-duty Police Officers and related expenses be and are hereby approved and adopted; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take immediately upon its adoption.
DISCUSSION
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Zoning Ordinance Chapter 16, 16-200.1 (C)
“Poultry or Livestock Shelter” – Mayor DeBaecke reviewed the discussion
at the JLUB meeting. He
noted the intent was to change the set back from 100 feet to 25 feet.
Committeeman O’Donnell noted even with 2 acres of property, as
written, the ordinance does not allow chickens.
He would like to make it more realistic. Attorney Roselli inquired would there be a zone limit.
Mayor DeBaecke noted it is not a problem in this agricultural
community and it was affecting several residents.
Attorney Roselli gave scenarios of issues that could arise and
could have to be re-addressed at a later date.
Committeeman O’Donnell excused himself at 7:20 p.m.
Attorney Roselli will have an introduction ready for next
meeting.
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE “COMMENTS” Committeeman DeLorenzo made note that the former mobile home owner of Spartan Village eliminated trailers from one park and added the spots to another he owned. Deputy Mayor Doyle thanked the EMTS who helped his father in law. Mayor DeBaecke noted he spoke with Freeholder Hines and she indicated another round of Park grants would be issued at a later date. He solicited Committee member assistance in being the 2020 census contact. Committeeman Kocubinski stated he would take on the role. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Questions, comments or statements from members of the public in attendance. Mayor DeBaecke opened the meeting to the public. There were no public comments this evening. MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT Proposed By: Committeeman DeLorenzo Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Doyle EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION 2020-51 Authorizing a Closed Session Meeting to discuss the following matter(s) pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 and N.J.S.A. 10:4-12; Contract Matters, Personnel Matters and Litigation matters
RESOLUTION 2020-51
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
AUTHORIZING A CLOSED SESSION MEETING WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act, P.L. 1975, Chapter 231 and P.L. 2001, C. 404, permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee of North Hanover Township wishes to go into a closed Executive Session and is of the opinion that such circumstances presently exist which should not be discussed in public, and WHEREAS. the Open Public Meetings Act pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 and N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 permits the Township Committee to discuss certain matter(s) in private, and in this case for the purpose of the Township Committee to discuss contract negotiations, litigation and personnel matters in this regard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by Township Committee of North Hanover Township that it will go into an Executive Session for the purpose of the Township Committee to discuss Contract Matters, Litigation and Personnel matters. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the results of such discussion may be revealed at such time as the matter(s) are resolved and/or a contract(s) is signed and/or the negotiations are formally settled. Interested parties may contact the Township Clerk anytime during normal business hours for periodic updates as to the availability in this regard. TABLED INDEFINITELY
BACK TO PUBLIC SESSION
MOTION TO ADJOURN
7:30 pm Proposed By: Committeeman DeLorenzo Seconded By: Committeeman Kocubinski
Respectively submitted,
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Mary Picariello, RMC/CMR/CTC
Township Clerk
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