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NORTH HANOVER TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
REORGANIZATION MINUTES
JANUARY 2, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Township Clerk called the
meeting to order at 7:00 pm
FLAG SALUTE:
Township Clerk led the salute to the flag
ROLL CALL:
Committeeman
DeLorenzo
Committeeman O’Donnell
Committeeman Kocubinski
Committeeman Elect DeBaecke
Absent:
None
Also Present:
Township Clerk Picariello
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 Times, 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”.
OATH OF OFFICE FOR TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELECT:
Township Clerk called for Committeeman Elect Ronald DeBaecke to be sworn
into office. Mr. Mark
Roselli, Esquire administered the Oath of Office.
Everyone extended a round of applause.
Township Clerk called for Committeeman Elect Christopher Doyle to be
sworn into office. Mr. Mark
Roselli, Esquire administered the Oath of Office.
Everyone extended a round of applause.
CLERK CALLS FOR NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR 2020
The Township Clerk called for nominations for Mayor 2020:
BRENDAN O’DONNELL FOR MAYOR
RONALD DEBAECKE FOR MAYOR 2020
Motion for Ronald DeBaecke as Mayor passes.
Ronald DeBaecke came forward to be sworn in as Mayor for 2020.
Attorney Roselli administered the oath of office.
NEW MAYOR CALLS FOR NOMINATIONS FOR DEPUTY MAYOR 2020
Mayor DeBaecke called for nominations for Deputy Mayor 2020
JOHN KOCUBINSKI FOR DEPUTY MAYOR
CHRISTOPHER DOYLE FOR DEPUTY MAYOR
Motion for Christopher Doyle as
Deputy Mayor passes.
Christopher Doyle came forward to be sworn in as Deputy Mayor for 2020.
Attorney Roselli administered the oath of office.
Mayor DeBaecke and Committeeman O’Donnell presented the following
Proclamation to Benjamin Palombi:
PROCLAMATION IN
RECOGNITION OF BENJAMIN pALOMBI, TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER JVFC FIRE
CHIEF
WHEREAS,
the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover would like to
recognize Chief Benjamin Palombi for his honorable service to the
Township of North Hanover as Fireman, Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief and
Fire Chief, and
WHEREAS, Benjamin Palombi
has dedicated his life to public service, for over 34 years and has
resided in North Hanover Township for 18 years, and
WHEREAS, Benjamin Palombi
has demonstrated excellence in critical emergency response and began his
public service life as a Police Officer in 1985 with the Florence
Township Police Department, where he retired as a Police Sergeant, in
2010, and
WHEREAS,
Benjamin Palombi served as
Honorary Commander of the Joint Base McGuire, Dix, Lakehurst in 2016 and
2017; and
WHEREAS, Benjamin Palombi
began his fire service career in 2010, with the Jacobstown Volunteer
Fire Company, and quickly rose through the ranks as an Assistant Chief
(2012), Deputy Chief (2013) and Chief (2014), and
WHEREAS,
under Benjamin Palombi’s leadership, the JVFC
saw various building improvements, an Ambulance up fit, power
stretchers, new Fire Truck and a new Chief’s Truck, due to his fiscally
responsible management, and
WHEREAS, Benjamin Palombi
has provided excellent stewardship of his resources, leadership, abiding
love and compassion for our citizens and uncompromised devotion to duty,
and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and
Township Committee, of the Township of North Hanover, desires to express
their appreciation to Benjamin Palombi for his acts of selflessness and
for his many years of service as a fireman and fire chief for the
Township of North Hanover.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED
by Ronald I. DeBaecke Jr, Mayor of the Township of North Hanover, in the
County of Burlington, State of New Jersey, that the appreciation of the
Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover are hereby
expressed.
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED
that this Proclamation be duly embossed, signed by the Mayor, publicly
presented to Benjamin Palombi on January 2, 2020, and recorded in the
official records of the Township of North Hanover, as a tribute to
Benjamin Palombi by an appreciative and thankful Township Committee.
Everyone extended
a round of applause.
Committeeman DeLorenzo also expressed appreciation to the Chief’s wife,
Deborah Palombi.
NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF TOWNSHIP ATTORNEY
Mayor DeBaecke called for nominations for Township Attorney:
MR. MARK ROSELLI, ESQUIRE
Mayor DeBaecke welcomed Attorney Roselli back after 19 years of service.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Members of the public wishing to
address the Township Committee must state their name and address for the
record.
Mayor DeBaecke opened the meeting to the public.
There were no comments from the public this evening.
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT
Proposed By: Committeeman Kocubinski
Seconded By: Committeeman DeLorenzo
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE LIAISON POSITIONS FOR 2020:
Mayor DeBaecke announced the following positions:
·
Appointment of Police Commissioner
- Christopher Doyle
·
Appointment of Public Works Commissioner – Lou DeLorenzo
·
Appointment of Landfill Commissioner/Recycling Commissioner
- Lou DeLorenzo
·
Appointment of Recreation Commissioner – Christopher Doyle
·
Appointment of Mobile Home Commissioner – Brendan O’Donnell
·
Appointment of Sub-Standard Housing Commissioner – Ronald DeBaecke
·
Appointment of County Land Use Office Liaison – John Kocubinski
·
Appointment of Liaison to Jacobstown Fire Company – Brendan O’Donnell
·
Appointment of Liaison to Small Cities Grant Matters – John Kocubinski
·
Appointment of Military Liaison – Christopher Doyle
·
Appointment of COAH Liaison – Ronald DeBaecke
·
Appointment of Administrative Liaison – Brendan O’Donnell
Mayor DeBaecke made the following appointments:
Joint Land Use Board:
·
Class I - Mayor DeBaecke –
Term 1/1/2020 – 12/31/2020
·
Class II – Joseph Greene – Term 1/1/2020 – 12/31/2020
·
Class IV- David Forsythe – Term 1/1/2020 – 12/31/2023
·
Alternate #1 – Russ Comisky – Term 1/1/2020 – 12/31/2022
·
Alternate #2 - Vacant
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT CLASS III- COMMITTEEMAN O’DONNELL
CONSENT AGENDA DEFINED:
All matters 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.
2020-01
Resolution Appointing Various Members of the Township
Professional Staff and
Authorizing Professional Service Agreements for the year of 2020
Under the Fair and Open
Process
2020-20
Resolution Providing for the Appointment of Certain Officers,
Appointees and Employees
2020-03
Resolution Fixing the Date, Time and Place of Regular Meetings
and Board of Health Meetings of the Township of North Hanover Committee
making Provisions Relative to Scheduled Holidays, Special and Emergency
Meetings and Adopting Certain Procedures and Forms
2020-04
Resolution Establishing the 2020 Temporary Municipal Operating
Budget
2020-05
Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds and Investing Funds
2020-06
Resolution of the Township of North Hanover Fixing the Rate of
Interest to be Charged on Delinquent Taxes or Assessments and any other
Municipal Charges/Fees
2020-07
Resolution of the Township of North Hanover Authorizing the
Filing of Tax Appeals by the Township Tax Assessor to the County Board
of Taxation
2020-08
Resolution Naming Legal Depositories
2020-09
Resolution Naming Legal Depository for Certificates of Deposit
2020-10
Resolution Designating Legal Newspapers
2020-11
Resolution Adopting a Cash Management Plan for 2020
2020-12
Resolution Authorizing the Tax Collector to Conduct a Standard
Tax Sale in 2020
2020-13
Resolution Authorizing the Tax Collector to Process Property Tax
Refund and Cancellation of Refund or Delinquency of Less Than Ten
Dollars ($10.00)
2020-14
Resolution Appointing a Risk Management Consultant – Burlington
County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
2020-15
Resolution Appointing Labor Attorney to the Burlington County
Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
2020-16
Resolution Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to Pay Certain
Bills in Advance of the Regular Township Committee Meetings
2020-17
Resolution Approving the use of Roberts Rules of Order for
Township Committee
Meetings for Parliamentary Procedures
2020-18
Resolution Appointing Fund Commissioner and Alternate Fund
Commissioner to the Burlington County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
2020-19
Resolution Appointing a Claims Coordinator for the Burlington
County Joint Insurance Fund
2020-20
Resolution Appointing a Safety Coordinator for the Burlington
County Joint Insurance Fund
2020-21
Authorizing the Municipal Clerk to Execute all Bingo and Raffle
Games of
Chance Applications that Meet All Provisions Pursuant to Statute
for the 2020
Calendar Year
2020-22
Resolution Authorizing Renewal of the Term of a Shared Services
Agreement with Bordentown, Chesterfield, New Hanover and Springfield
Townships Concerning Extra Duty Assignment of Police Officers
2020-23
A Resolution Authorizing an Exchange of Construction Code
Services
2019-24
Resolution Authorizing Prosecutor Koustsouris with the Authority
to name an Alternate Prosecutor in his Temporary Absence
2020-25
Resolution Adopting Rules and Regulations Governing Members of
the North Hanover Township Police Department
2020-26
Resolution to Appoint Special Law Enforcement Officers
JACOBSTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
Mayor DeBaecke called forward members of the Jacobstown Volunteer Fire
Company to be sworn in.
Attorney Roselli swore in various members of the JVFC.
Everyone extended a round of applause.
Mayor DeBaecke thanked the members and wished everyone good luck.
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE COMMENT
Committeeman Kocubinski wished everyone a safe and happy new year.
He noted the last few years have been a pleasure to serve and
work with the current Township Committee.
He noted the difficulties opposing the forthcoming pipeline
installation. He thanked
Chief Palombi and all the volunteers and noted his sincere appreciation
for their service. He
states he is hopeful, regardless of party affiliation, for a successful
year.
Committeeman O’Donnell echoed Committeeman Kocubinski and noted Township
meetings are hardly ever partisan and in fact the record reflects that.
He is disappointed that there is disagreement over honorary
titles. Regardless, he will
continue to serve his constituents as he knows the rest of the Township
Committee will.
Committeeman DeLorenzo wished everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year.
He stated Committeeman O’Donnell did a great job as Deputy Mayor
the last two years. He
noted the Township Committee works as a group and accomplished a lot.
He was disappointed with the outcome of the pipeline.
Deputy Mayor Doyle wished everyone a Happy New Year.
He expressed appreciation of the Township Committee operating as
a team. He noted his utmost
respect for each Committee member.
He thanked Chief Palombi for a tremendous job and looks forward
to working with the new Chief.
He thanked all the volunteers in the Community and his wife for
his time away from his family. He also thanked Clerk Picariello for all
that she does and congratulated Mayor DeBaecke.
Mayor DeBaecke wished everyone a Happy and Healthy New year.
He thanked the voters for their trust and his fellow Committee
members for their support in his role as Mayor.
He expressed appreciation for the employees who help to make
North Hanover affordable.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
Proposed by: Deputy Mayor
Doyle
Seconded by: Committeeman O’Donnell
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT:
7:23 PM
Respectively submitted,
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Mary Picariello, RMC/CMR/CTC
Township Clerk
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