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Deputy Mayor Debaecke

Committeeman Doyle

Committeeman Kocubinski

Absent: Committeeman O’Donnell

Also Present: Acting Municipal Clerk Picariello and Township Attorney Roselli

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”.

Clerk Picariello announced an addendum to the Agenda. She reported that Pastor Edward Hlad

and Pastor John DeMarco would be having their ceremonial swearing in as the new Police

Chaplains. Clerk Picariello asked that they come forward and Mayor DeLorenzo swore them in.

Chief Theordore Wells gave an overview of the chaplaincy program and the intent to address the

communities’ needs with regards to an opioid program.

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

evening.

MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT

Proposed By: Committeeman Kocubinski

Seconded By: Deputy Mayor DeBaecke

There was no correspondence this evening.

Engineer Hirsh noted that he has reached out to the County again, with regards, to the Paulson

Road Bridge replacement and is awaiting a call back. He reported base plans for Jones Mill road

were being worked on. He reported, as a result of the last public comment, he took a look at the

signage on Crosswicks-Ellisdale and Provinceline Road. He stated there was no Provinceline

road signage and this was being handled.

a. Tax Collector

b. Construction, Zoning & Mobile Homes

c. North Hanover & Chesterfield Courts

d. Jacobstown Volunteer Fire Company

e. Police Department

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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.

2017-47 Resolution Authorizing Refund of Tax Sale Premium

amount of $15,745.67.

$10,400.00, for said lien.

North Hanover that, as requested by the Tax Collector, it hereby authorizes a refund of tax sale

premium, in the amount of $10,400.00 to MTAG Cust for Empire VII ; for Lien 15-00002, Block

500 Lot 16.1, commonly known as 270 Jacobstown-Chesterfield Road.

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2017-48 Resolution Approving Blue Light Permit Application

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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

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the recommendation of the Fire Chief to approve this applicant for a Blue Light Permit.

Township of North Hanover, County of Burlington, that in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:24 et.

seq. it hereby approve Trevor Ingram for a Blue Light Permit and hereby authorizes the Mayor to

execute the Blue Light Permit Application.

Jacobstown Volunteer Fire Department Chief.

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2017-49 Resolution Approving Blue Light Permit Application

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

the recommendation of the Fire Chief to approve this applicant for a Blue Light Permit.

Township of North Hanover, County of Burlington, that in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:24 et.

seq. it hereby approve Chelsie Peterson for a Blue Light Permit and hereby authorizes the Mayor

to execute the Blue Light Permit Application.

Jacobstown Volunteer Fire Department Chief.

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2017-50 Resolution Approving Blue Light Permit Application

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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

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the recommendation of the Fire Chief to approve this applicant for a Blue Light Permit.

Township of North Hanover, County of Burlington, that in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:24 et.

seq. it hereby approve Jake Vuyvich for a Blue Light Permit and hereby authorizes the Mayor to

execute the Blue Light Permit Application.

Jacobstown Volunteer Fire Department Chief.

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2017-51 Resolution Approving Blue Light Permit Application

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

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recommendation of the Fire Chief to approve this applicant for a Blue Light Permit.

Township of North Hanover, County of Burlington, that in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:24 et.

seq. it hereby approve James Wirth for a Blue Light Permit and hereby authorizes the Mayor to

execute the Blue Light Permit Application.

Jacobstown Volunteer Fire Department Chief.

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2017-52 Resolution Appointing Part-Time Police Officer

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Officers, Appointees, and Employees to be appointed in Township Positions to carry out the

lawful duties and responsibilities of the Township; and

Salary, or Wages of Certain Officers, Appointees and Employees of said Township.

Employees are hereby appointed for their respective terms, as follows:

per the Bargaining Agreement, Salary Ordinance and Salary Resolution.

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2017-53 Resolution Authorizing a Street Opening Permit

referred to as “PSE&G”, has submitted an application for a Street Opening Permit for 22 Rahilly

Road between Diane Lane and Monmouth Road; and

Environmental Resolutions Inc. has reviewed said application and recommends approval by the

Township Committee; and

of a Street Excavation Permit.

North Hanover that the application for a Street Excavation Permit to PSE&G for the location

known as 22 Rahilly Road between Diane Lane and Monmouth Road is hereby approved subject

to receipt of payment of the applicable fee’s, $50.00 Permit Fee, $500.00 Escrow Agreement and

$3,000.00 Surety Maintenance Bond and Engineers Recommendations.

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2017-54 Resolution Authorizing Approval for Submission of a Grant Application to New

Jersey Department of Transportation, Municipal Aid Grant Program for Jones

Mill Road Improvements Phase II

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Committee formally approves the grant application for the above stated project; and

submit an electronic grant application identified as MA-2017-Resurfacing of Jones Mill Road

Phase II-00363 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation on behalf of the Township of

North Hanover; and

the grant agreement on behalf of the Township of North Hanover and that their signature

constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves the

execution of the grant agreement.

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2017-55 Resolution Authorizing Approval for Submission of a Grant Application to New

Jersey Department of Transportation, Municipal Aid Grant Program for

Jacobstown-Arneytown Road Improvements Phase IV

RESOLUTION 2017-55

TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER

COUNTY OF BURLINGTON

formally approves the grant application for the above stated project; and

electronic grant application identified as MA-2017-Resurfacing of Jacobstown-Arneytown Road

Phase IV-00360 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation on behalf of the Township of

North Hanover.

grant agreement on behalf of the Township of North Hanover and that their signature constitutes

acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves the execution of the

grant agreement.

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Deputy Mayor DeBaecke gave an overview of the current contract. He noted the current

contractor is interested in an extension. There was a general consensus to move forward with the

extension.

Mayor DeLorenzo noted correspondence with regard to the CDBG program. He asked

Committeeman Kocubinski to look into as he is the Liaison to Small Cites. Engineer Hirsh gave

a brief explanation of the program and stated he would look into North Hanover’s previous

involvement. Committeeman Kocubinski stated he would explore.

Committeeman Kocubinski noted there were not enough players signed up for baseball. There

will be consideration of involving Mansfield and Springfield. He reported the Easter Egg Hunt

recreation advisory member received some information. He noted we would need to make an

application to GSA and directed Clerk Picariello to fill out the application.

Committeeman Doyle noted an up-coming meeting regarding the JB DML water testing and

gave an explanation. He noted there are still no concerns for residents of North Hanover. He

also reported that Police Contract negotiations were going well and nearing the end. He

extended a warm thank you to the EMS for their awesome response when his father in law took

ill. He noted the response was quick, professional and caring. He informed the Committee that

professionally done and the importance of them being in our area and thanked the military for

their service.

Deputy Mayor DeBaecke stated the materials for the new sign, in front of the Municipal

Building, have been ordered. He noted the recent snow event and his conversations with the

contractor. He was pleased.

Mayor DeLorenzo stated he would move forward with the snow fencing that the previous Mayor

had begun. He is pleased with Herman’s brush removal services. He also noted is pleasure with

the Curbside Recycling program.

Questions, comments or statements from members of the public in attendance.

Mayor DeLorenzo opened the meeting to the public.

Ralph Ruocco – Chesterfield-Arneytown Road – Mr. Ruocco heard rumors regarding base

housing. Mayor DeLorenzo stated he had heard nothing regarding his concern. Committeeman

Kocubinski stated that would be surprising and suggested contacting Congressman McArthur.

Helen Boehm – Ms. Boehm expressed concern regarding the Harrison Road signage. The public

works contractor would look into.

Mr. Gusikowski – Paulson Road – Mr. Gusikowski noted it was never on that side of the road

before. He stated it was recently moved. Mayor DeLorenzo stated this would be addressed.

Wayne Voorhees – JVFC President – Mr. Voorhees, on behalf of the Fire Company, thanked

Committeeman Doyle for his kind words. He stated he would personally deliver the message to

those members involved. Committeeman Doyle stated it was a good feeling receiving the fine

service.

MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT

Proposed By: Deputy Mayor DeBaecke

Seconded By: Committeeman Kocubinski

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2017-56 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 Matter, Personnel and

Litigation matters

404, permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances; and

closed Executive Session and is of the opinion that such circumstances presently exist which

should not be discussed in public, and

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.

Township that it will go into an Executive Session for the purpose of the Township Committee to

discuss Contract Matters, Litigation and Personnel matters.

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.

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Proposed By: Committeeman Doyle

Seconded By: Deputy Mayor DeBaecke