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Committeeman Kocubinski

Committeeman O’Donnell

Committeeman Elect Debaecke

Committeeman Elect Doyle

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”.

The Township Clerk called for Committeeman Elect Ronald DeBaecke to be sworn into office.

Assemblyman Ronald Dancer swore Mr. Ronald Debaecke into office. Everyone extended a round of

applause. The Township Clerk called for Committeeman Elect Christopher Doyle to be sworn into

office. Assemblyman Ronald Dancer swore Mr. Christopher Doyle into office. Everyone extended a

round of applause

The Township Clerk called for nominations for Mayor 2017:

Committeeman O’Donnell expressed concerns regarding lack of communication. Committeeman

DeLorenzo noted everyone is entitled to opinion

Committeeman Debaecke proposed to appoint Lou DeLorenzo for Mayor 2017, seconded by

Committeeman Doyle. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

Committeeman Kocubinski proposed a motion to appoint Brendan O’Donnell for Mayor 2017, seconded by

Committeeman O’Donnell. Motion Defeated.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

Assemblyman Dancer administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Delorenzo.

Mayor DeLorenzo called for nominations for Deputy Mayor 2017.

Committeeman Kocubinski proposed to appoint Brendan O’Donnell for Deputy Mayor 2017, seconded by

Committeeman O’Donnell. Motion Defeated.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

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Committeeman O’Donnell stated he felt he was the better candidate. Committeeman Kocubinski noted

the experience.

Committeeman Doyle proposed to appoint Ronald DeBaecke for Deputy Mayor 2017, seconded by

Mayor DeLorenzo. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

Assemblyman Dancer administered the Oath of Office to Deputy Mayor DeBaecke

Mayor DeLorenzo opened the meeting up to the public. There were no comments from the public.

MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT

Proposed By: Committeeman Kocubinski

Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Debaecke

Committeeman O’Donnell proposed to appoint Lou Garty Esquire, seconded by Committeeman Kocubinski.

Motion Defeated.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

Deputy Mayor Debaecke proposed to appoint Mark Roselli Esquire, seconded by Committeeman Doyle.

Motion carried.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

Committeeman O’Donnell felt Attorney Roselli was not always responsive.

Deputy Mayor DeBaecke proposed to appoint Environmental Resolutions Inc., seconded by Committeeman

Doyle. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

Committeeman O’Donnell proposed to appoint Alaimo Engineering, seconded by Committeeman Kocubinski.

Motion Defeated.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

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Committee O’Donnell noted ERI was not responsive.

Committeeman Doyle proposed to appoint Andrew Smith Esquire, seconded by Deputy Mayor

DeBaecke.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

Committeeman Kocubinski proposed to appoint Committeeman O’Donnell, seconded by Committeeman

O’Donnell. Motion defeated.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

Deputy Mayor DeBaecke proposed to appoint Committeeman Doyle, seconded by Mayor DeLorenzo. Motion

carried.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

Committeeman O’Donnell noted his experience with negotiations and budget matters. Deputy Mayor

DeBaecke noted Committeeman Doyle’s twenty-three years in Law Enforcement. Committeeman Kocubinski

noted the Liaison does not direct the Department and noted Committeeman O’Donnell’s prior police negotiation

work. Committeeman Doyle noted no disrespect but he has shared in the Administrative process with much a

larger Police Departments and is confident of his abilities.

Committeeman Doyle proposed to appoint Deputy Mayor DeBaecke, seconded by Committeeman O’Donnell.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

Committeeman O’Donnell proposed to appoint Mayor DeLorenzo, seconded by Committeeman Kocubinski.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

Committeeman Kocubinski proposed Deputy Mayor DeBaecke, seconded by Committeeman O’Donnell.

Motion defeated.

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COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

Deputy Mayor DeBaecke proposed Committeeman Kocubinski, seconded by Committeeman Doyle. Motion

carried.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

Committeeman O’Donnell noted Deputy Mayor DeBaecke’s experience on the Recreation Committee.

Deputy Mayor DeBaecke proposed to appoint Committeeman O’Donnell, seconded by Committeeman

Kocubinski.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

Committeeman Kocubinski proposed to appoint Mayor DeLorenzo, seconded by Committeeman O’Donnell.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

Committeeman O’Donnell proposed to appoint Mayor DeLorenzo, seconded by Deputy Mayor DeBaecke.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

Deputy Mayor DeBaecke proposed Committeeman O’Donnell, seconded by Committeeman Kocubinski.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

Committeeman O’Donnell proposed to appoint Committeeman Kocubinski, seconded by Deputy Mayor

DeBaecke.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

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Deputy Mayor DeBaecke proposed to appoint Committeeman Doyle, seconded by Mayor DeLorenzo. Motion

carried.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

Committeeman O’Donnell proposed to appoint Committeeman Kocubinski, seconded by Committeeman

Kocubinski. Motion defeated.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

Committeeman O’Donnell noted Committeeman Kocubinski’s past experience. Deputy Mayor DeBaecke

noted Committeeman Doyle’s service in the Marines and two tours of Duty in Iraq.

Deputy Mayor DeBaecke proposed to appoint Mayor DeLorenzo, seconded by Committeeman Kocubinski.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

Deputy Mayor DeBaecke proposed to appoint Committeeman O’Donnell, seconded by Committeeman Doyle.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

Committeeman Kocubinski noted point of order with regard to the Class III appointment. He noted this

was not a Mayoral appointment but a general consensus of the Township Committee. Attorney Roselli

concurred.

Mayor DeLorenzo made the following appointments:

Joint Land Use Board:

Mayor DeLorenzo – Term 1/1/2017 to 12/31/2017

Joseph Green – Term 1/1/2017 to 12/31/2017

James Durr – Term 1/1/2017 to 12/31/20

Jack Smylie – Term 1/1/2017 to 12/31/2018

Committeeman O’Donnell proposed to appoint Committeeman Kocubinski, seconded by Committeeman

Kocubinski. Motion defeated.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

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Committeeman Doyle proposed to appoint Deputy Mayor DeBaecke, seconded by Mayor DeLorenzo. Motion

carried.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

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.

2017-01 Resolution Appointing Various Members of the Township Professional Staff and

Authorizing Professional Service Agreements for the year of 2017 Under the Fair

and Open Process

2017-02 Resolution Providing for the Appointment of Certain Officers, Appointees and

Employees

2017-03 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

2017-04 Resolution Establishing the 2017 Temporary Municipal Operating Budget

2017-05 Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds and Investing Funds

2017-06 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

2017-07 Resolution of the Township of North Hanover Authorizing the Filing of Tax

Appeals by the Township Tax Assessor to the County Board of Taxation

2017-08 Resolution Naming Legal Depositories

2017-09 Resolution Naming Legal Depository for Certificates of Deposit

2017-10 Resolution Designating Legal Newspapers

2017-11 Resolution Adopting a Cash Management Plan for 2017

2017-12 Resolution Authorizing the Tax Collector to Conduct a Standard Tax Sale in 2017

2017-13 Resolution Authorizing the Tax Collector to Process Property Tax Refund and

Cancellation of Refund or Delinquency of Less Than Ten Dollars ($10.00)

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2017-14 Resolution Appointing a Risk Management Consultant – Burlington County

Municipal Joint Insurance Fund

2017-15 Resolution Appointing Labor Attorney to the Burlington County Municipal Joint

Insurance Fund

2017-16 Resolution Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to Pay Certain Bills in

Advance of the Regular Township Committee Meetings

2017-17 Resolution Approving the use of Roberts Rules of Order for Township Committee

Meetings for Parliamentary Procedures

2017-18 Resolution Appointing Fund Commissioner and Alternate Fund Commissioner to

the Burlington County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund

2017-19 Resolution Appointing a Claims Coordinator for the Burlington County Joint

Insurance Fund

2017-20 Resolution Appointing a Safety Coordinator for the Burlington County Joint

Insurance Fund

2017-21 Authorizing the Municipal Clerk to Execute all Bingo and Raffle Games of

Chance Applications that Meet All Provisions Pursuant to Statute for the 2017

Calendar Year

2017-22 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

2017-23 A Resolution to Affirm the Township of North Hanover’s Civil Rights Policy

with Respect to All Officials, Appointees, Employees, Prospective Employees,

Volunteers, Independent Contractors and Members of the Public that come into

Contact with Municipal Employees, Officials and Volunteers

2017-24 A Resolution Authorizing an Exchange of Construction Code Services

2017-25 Resolution Authorizing Prosecutor Andrew Smith Esquire with the Authority to

name an Alternate Prosecutor in his Temporary Absence

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

Mayor DeLorenzo called forward members of the Jacobstown Volunteer Fire Company. Township Solicitor,

Mark Roselli swore in the members of the fire company. Everyone extended a round of applause.

Committeeman Kocubinski noted the Committee is elected to represent all of the residents. He stated the

Reorganization meeting is not a ceremony of triumph for one person or political party but a promise to serve

impartially and justly for everyone. He stated those elected to office are required to live up to the highest

standards. He noted the financial integrity of North Hanover Township continues to be a struggle with

declining tax revenues and state aid. He noted touch choices are ahead and would like to see a treasury flush

with money to spend on good things or reduce the tax burden to residents. He noted the current Township Debt

and feels ratable need to be increased. He states an Economic Development Advisory Committee needs to be

created to explore and promote economic redevelopment. He stated life is like a turning wheel that never stops

and every individual needs three things to succeed. Passion, persistence and flexibility. He wished everyone

peace, harmony and a great year.

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Committeeman O’Donnell noted this was the most partisan meeting he had ever attended. He does not like the

feeling. He hopes going forward the lines of communication are open in the future.

Committeeman Doyle thanked the residents for the honor to serve. He noted his time in the service and the

rules he lives by. He will perform his duties with justice, judgment, dependability, initiative, decisiveness, tact,

integrity, enthusiasm, caring, unselfishness, courage, knowledge, loyalty and endurance. He will serve the way

government is supposed to serve. He will communicate with everyone and noted work needs to be shared and

done. He looks forward to the year ahead. He thanked his family, wife, friends and members of the Township

Committee.

Deputy Mayor DeBaecke thanked everyone for attending. He thanked his family, children and his partner. He

thanked Assemblyman Dancer for his attendance. He thanked the residents of North Hanover for entrusting

him. He will work diligent to ensure North Hanover continues to be a safe, affordable, fiscally responsible and

a pleasant place to call home.

Mayor DeLorenzo noted he takes his position very serious and is honored to serve as Mayor for the third time.

He welcomed to new members to the Township Committee. He stated he will work hard to keep taxes low and

maintain the country life style. He will continue to try to address the abandoned shopping district. He noted

this has been hard in the past but believes we need to continue efforts. He believes with communication

anything is possible. He noted in 2016 North Hanover Township was designated the most desirable

communities in New Jersey. He believes the beautiful farms, park and road improvements have added to that.

He thanked the former Mayor James Durr for his service. He also thanked former Mayor Deborah Butler for her

service. He noted without their efforts North Hanover Township would never have been number one. He

thanked everyone and wished them a healthy and happy new year.

Proposed by: Committeeman O’Donnell

Seconded by: Deputy Mayor DeBaecke

Respectively submitted,

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Mary Picariello

Acting Township Clerk