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Deputy Mayor DeBaecke

Committeeman Doyle

Committeeman Kocubinski

Committeeman O’Donnell

Also Present: Acting Municipal Clerk Mary 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”.

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

evening.

MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT

Proposed By: Deputy Mayor DeBaecke

Seconded By: Committeeman Kocubinski

Clerk Picariello reviewed the following items:

Principal Public Works Manager.

Engineer Hirsh reviewed pending items and submitted a written report. He noted the Paulson

Road Bridge is still awaiting repair and he would reach out for a date certain. He reviewed the

NJDOT grant awards and noted he has submitted a proposal. Mayor DeLorenzo expressed

concerns with the condition of Jones Mill Road.

a. Tax Collector (and Year End)

b. Construction, Zoning & Mobile Homes (and Year End)

c. North Hanover, Wrightstown & Chesterfield Courts

d. Jacobstown Volunteer Fire Company (and Year End)

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.

2017-26 Resolution Accepting the Resignation of John Fletcher, Greg Byles and Darlene

Morrow from the Recreation Advisory Committee

that we hereby accept the resignation of John Fletcher, Greg Byles and Darlene Morrow as

members of the Recreation Advisory Committee for the Township of North Hanover effective

January 1, 2017.

following:

1. Twan Berben, Chair Recreation Advisory Committee

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2017-27 Resolution Appointing Recreation Advisory Committee Members

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

responsibilities of the Township; and

individuals or by term expirations; and

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

Twan Berben Chairman - Term 1/1/2017-

12/31/2017

Soccer/Registration

12/31/2019 (3 Year)

Joe Tartaglia Vice Chairman – Term 1/1/2017-

12/31/2017

12/31/2017 (3 Year)

Nancy Manucia Secretary – chosen by recreation

members each year

12/31/2018 (3 Year)

John Kocubinski Twp. Committee Liaison

Recreation Commissioner

12/31/2017 (1 Year)

Matthew Johnson Fields 12/31/2018 (3 Year)

Tony Benedetti NBIAA Rep

Baseball/Softball

12/31/2018 (3 Year)

Allison Zirilli Cheerleading/Football

contact/Community Events/Adult

Rec/Sponsorship

12/31/2017 (3 Year)

Darren Doherty Basketball 12/31/2018 (3 Year)

Marie Benedetti Community Events 12/31/2018 (3 Year)

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2017-28 Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Michael C. Taylor

that we hereby accept the resignation of Michael C. Taylor as a Full-Time Police Officer for the

Township of North Hanover effective January 4, 2017.

following:

2. Personnel File of Michael C. Taylor

3. Chief Financial Officer

4. Chief of Police

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2017-29 Resolution Appointing Full-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

Compensation, 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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2017-30 Resolution Authorizing the Burlington County Division of Mosquito Control to

Administer Aerial Surveillance and Treatment Program

authorize the Burlington County Division of Mosquito Control to apply pesticides from aircraft

to control mosquitoes over portions of North Hanover Township; and

that all pesticides used are registered with the NJDEP for aerial application by the State and the

USEPA; and

understands that the areas being treated are only those found to have a significantly high

mosquito population and may present either a public health nuisance of disease factor;

Township of North Hanover that it hereby approves and authorizes the Burlington County

Division of Mosquito Control to administer aerial surveillance and a treatment program to North

Hanover Township and hereby authorizes the Mayor and/or Township Clerk to execute the

document to authorize said services;

following:

1. Burlington County Department of Public Works Division of Mosquito Control

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2017-31 Resolution Authorizing the Summer Recreation Camp Co-Director to Pay in

Advance of a Township Committee Meeting Certain Summer Camp Expenditures

Directors to make purchases for the Summer Recreation Camp Program; and

Township Committee meeting in which approval for said purchases would be typically granted;

that the Co-Directors for the 2017 Summer Recreation Camp Program hereby have the consent of the

Township Committee to make the following purchases in advance of a Township Committee meeting of

which indicates a dollar amount not to exceed:

Island Beach State Park $500

Great Adventure $1,000

Cape May Zoo $100

Land of Make Believe $1,500

Tilt Studios $2,500

Stratosphere $600

Thunderbird Lanes $1,000

Fun Plex $4,000

Coco Keys $2,000

Holiday Skating $1,000

Jersey Pirates $800

Chucky Cheese $2,000

Movies $2,000

Crystal Springs $2,000

BJ’s $1,000

Sarah Sam’s $2,000

Splash Zone $1,000

Miscellaneous Fees (Tolls, parking, etc) $500

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2017-32 Resolution Authorizing Execution of Contract for Animal Control Services with

Jan E. Bilyk

Control for North Hanover Township; and

services requested by the Township of North Hanover.

Hanover Township that the attached Contract be entered into with Jan E. Bilyk effective

February 1, 2017 to expire at midnight on January 31, 2018.

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following:

1. Mary Picariello, Acting Township Clerk

2. Jack Bruno, Chief Financial Officer

3. Bud Wells, Chief of Police

4. Jan E. Bilyk

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2017-33 Resolution Authorizing Township Clerk to Execute the Annual Dog License

Maintenance Agreement for the Munidex System

called Munidex; and

maintenance agreement be executed to oversee said software;

North Hanover, County of Burlington, State of New Jersey, that the Township Clerk is authorized by the

Township Committee to sign the form document submitted by Munidex Inc. in order to accomplish the

necessary maintenance of our municipal dog licensing for the 2017 calendar year.

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2017-34 Resolution Approving Maintenance of Website for North Hanover Township

maintenance of the website for North Hanover Township; and

the year 2017 for the cost of $5,200; and

Christine Webster to maintain the North Hanover Township website for the year 2017, in the amount of

$5,200; and

North Hanover, County of Burlington, State of New Jersey, that the Township Committee hereby agree to

retain Christine Webster for the maintenance of the North Hanover Township website for the year 2017 in

the amount of $5,200.00; and

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to Christine Webster and the Chief Financial Officer of North Hanover Township.

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2017-35 Resolution Authorizing the Award of Professional Services Contract for Special

Counsel for Affordable Housing Litigation to Parker McCay, P.A.

litigation in the Township of North Hanover, in the County of Burlington, State of New Jersey;

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of these legal services to the Township for a period expiring December 31, 2017; and

Parker McCay, PA. as Special Counsel for Affordable Housing litigation and approve the

Township’s entry into a Professional Services Agreement; and

pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40:A11-1, et seq.; and

that there are sufficient funds available in Account#T-16-56-801-001 in an amount not to exceed

$10,000.00, as evidenced by the Chief Financial Officer’s Certification, for the purpose of

awarding this contract.

“Professional Services” without public advertising for bids and bidding therefore, provided that

the Resolution authorizing the contract and the contract itself be available for public inspection

in the office of the Municipal Clerk and that notice of the awarding of the contract be published

in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality.

Township of North Hanover that is does hereby approve of the awarding of the aforesaid

Professional Services contract and the Mayor and Township Clerk are authorized to execute a

contract, in a form legally acceptable to the Township Attorney, between the Township of North

Hanover and Parker McCay PA, 9000 Midlantic Drive, Suite 300, Mt. Laurel, New Jersey

08054, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00

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2017-36 Resolution Authorizing Schoolhouse Road Park Improvements Contract Change

Order No. One (1)

contract with Thor Construction Group, LLC, 39 Girard Avenue, West Long Branch, New Jersey

07764, in the amount of $95,154.00, for the Schoolhouse Road Park Improvements; and

increases the contract amount by $4,388.00 to reflect an adjustment of the actual construction

quantities; and

Hanover Township, County of Burlington, State of New Jersey:

1. Change Order Number 1, in the amount of $4,388.00 is hereby approved to

amend the contract with Thor Construction Group LLC. to a final contract amount

of $99,542.00.

2. The Mayor of North Hanover Township is hereby authorized to sign the attached

Change Order Number 1.

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2017-37 Resolution Accepting the Proposal from Environmental Resolutions Inc. for the

NJDOT FY 2015/2016 Municipal Aid Projects

engineering services for the NJDOT FY 2015-2016 Municipal Aid Projects; and

Environmental Resolutions Inc. Engineers for Improvements to Phase I of Jones Mill Road and Phase III

of Jacobstown-Arneytown Road, in an amount not to exceed $47,900.00; and

of Availability of Funds;

hereby accept the proposal from Environmental Resolutions Inc. Engineers, in an amount not to exceed

$47,900.00 to provide engineering services for the Phase I of Jones Mill Road and Phase III of

Jacobstown-Arneytown Road – Base Plan, Bid Documents and Construction Services.

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There was discussion regarding the current contract and expiration. There was a general

consensus to extend and have resolution prepared for the next meeting.

Clerk Picariello reviewed the class hosted by the BCJIF. There was a general consensus that

all would attend.

There was a general consensus to allow Deputy Mayor DeBaecke and Committeeman Doyle

to attend.

Committeeman Kocubinski noted there are four openings on the Recreation Advisory

Committee. He noted those that have resigned served the Committee well. He also noted the

need for a future discussion to have a paid person for Community Events. Committeeman

Kocubinski discussed the funding of the Summer Recreation Program. He stated the 2018

program would have to reviewed in order to determine tuition for next year. He noted the

request in passing resolutions in support of the Pinelands against the Pipeline. He gave a brief

synopsis of the request. Attorney Roselli noted he would be reviewed the Resolutions presented.

Committeeman O’Donnell noted his attendance at the JVFC meeting and noted there would be

some Capital Improvement needs.

Committeeman Doyle noted his meeting with the Police Chief and there would be some Capital

Budget needs there also. He noted the contract negotiations were on-going.

Deputy Mayor DeBaecke noted residents’ concerns regarding the plowing of cul-de-sacs. He

stated he reached out to the contractor and they would be mindful. He noted this is difficult, on

occasion, for the contractor whose concern is not to damage anyone’s mailboxes. He also noted

the condition of the signs out front and was currently obtaining pricing.

Mayor DeLorenzo noted the area of North Hanover, in the Pinelands, is very small and

jurisdiction is under the base. He stated the farmers have needed the support of the residents. He

stated North Hanover is in need of the farmers to support the efforts of North Hanover opposing

the pipeline. He stated the Pipeline people are contacting the Farmers for lease agreements on

the land. He noted the snow removal job was well done.

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

OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT

Mayor DeLorenzo opened the meeting to the public.

Christine Germann – 66 Mary Street – Ms. Germann expressed her concerns regarding the

Pipeline Resolutions. She also noted the Municipal Pineland Council and the need to attend

these meetings. This Council can make recommendations to the Commission. Mayor

DeLorenzo stated he would consider.

Ralph Ruocco – Chesterfield- Arneytown Road – Mr. Ruocco expressed the need for a voice

regarding the Pinelands and to continue the fight. He thanked the Committee for the free rabies

clinic but noted it was congested. Clerk Picariello noted volunteers were welcome and Mr.

Ruocco expressed an interest.

Pat Wossell – 10 Crosswicks-Ellisdale Road – Ms. Wossel expressed her displeasure with the

conduct at the Reorganization meeting. Mayor DeLorenzo concurred and Committeeman

O’Donnell gave a brief explanation. She also expressed concerns over the mailing of the last

Newsletter. She directed concerns over the signage on Provinceline Road to the Township

Engineer and Engineer Hirsh stated he would look into. Ms. Wossell reiterated her concerns

regarding her 911 call incident in 2016. Committeeman Doyle gave a possible explanation and

stated he would gather information and report back.

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Mr. Robert – owner Fireball Mountain – He stated he would like to see the Country Fair

comeback and noted the local business alliance would like to help. He would also like to

volunteer for the Recreation Advisory Committee. Deputy Mayor DeBaecke noted he would be

a great asset to the Recreation Advisory Committee.

Stan Waskewicz – 145 Cookstown-New Egypt Road – He noted he was a new resident and did

not realize there was a Country Fair and felt it would be great. He noted he has multiple contacts

with food venders and that he applied to the Recreation Committee.

Ralph Ruocco – Chesterfield-Arneytown Road – He also noted his displeasure with the conduct

at the Reorganization meeting. He noted the 911 cellular call is a serious issue and stated

something needs to be done. Committeeman Doyle he would do his best to get to the bottom of

it.

Al Dempster – Larrison Road – Mr. Dempster expressed concern over the 911 call. He stated

the 911 cell tax was going to the States general budget.

MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT

Proposed By: Committeeman O’Donnell

Seconded By: Committeeman Kocubinski

2017-38 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; 2015 Contract I Road Improvement

Program Potential Litigation Matter, 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 2015 Contract I Road Improvement Program Potential Litigation Matter, Potential

Contract Matter, 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: Deputy Mayor DeBaecke

Seconded By: Committeeman Doyle