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Deputy Mayor DeBaecke

Committeeman Doyle

Committeeman Kocubinski

Committeeman O’Donnell

Absent: None

Also Present: Clerk Picariello and Substitute Township Attorney Greigel

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 Doyle

Clerk Picariello reviewed letter from Mr. William Tilton with regards to the introduction of

Ordinance 2017-07. Clerk Picariello gave an overview of previous discussions. Deputy Mayor

DeBaecke reviewed and inspected Davis Court. He noted no damage on the four storm drains

there. Mayor DeLorenzo noted the entire Committee has the letter.

Engineer Hirsh was not present this evening. Deputy Mayor DeBaecke stated the Provinceline

stated the punch list for Jones Mill Road was being completed.

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2017-07 An Ordinance of the Township of North Hanover, Burlington County Amending

the Code of the Township of North Hanover by Adding New Section Entitled

“Maintenance of Sidwalks, Driveway Aprons and Curbs”

North Hanover in the County of Burlington, State of New Jersey that the Code of the Township

replacement of certain sidewalks and curbs throughout the Township. It being the further intent

of the Township Committee that sidewalk and curb replacements be done by the abutting

property owner for all sidewalks and curbs requiring repair or removal both presently and as the

need arises and after the completion of any sidewalk replacement program. It is the purpose of

this section to establish a procedure whereby sidewalks and curbs will be replaced, assigning the

responsibility to the abutting landowner, and assessing for costs where the Township is forced to

replace the sidewalk and curb.

a. “Street" shall mean any road, highway, public way, public alley, easement or other right-ofway

accepted or maintained by the township as a public street including unimproved areas within

the right-of-way, or any road or access way which, while not accepted or maintained by the

township, is open to use by the public, as well as any State or county road or highway over

which the township has acquired jurisdiction by agreement.

b. “Sidewalk” shall mean any surface provided for the exclusive use of pedestrians, including the

area between the curb of any street and the property line adjacent thereto, or, if there is no curb,

the area between the edge of the street and the property line adjacent thereto, and shall include

the public right-of-way along such street or sidewalk and shall include the paved area between

the curb and right-of-way line at driveways commonly known as a "driveway apron".

a. Where the lands of any owner abut a street, it shall be the responsibility of such

property owner to keep the area between the property line and the street line, including

the sidewalk, driveway apron and curb as the case may be, in good repair. The street

line for the purposes of this article is designated as the edge of the paved surface of the

street.

by the property owner's actions or the actions of the property owner's lessee, tenant, employees,

agents or occupants of the property.

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paragraph C above is kept in such a state of disrepair as to endanger the health and general

welfare of the citizens of the township, the appropriate Township official may order the property

owner to repair the area upon notice in writing to be served upon the owner of or occupant of

such lands requiring the necessary specified work to such sidewalk or curb to be done by such

owner within a period of 30 days from the date of service of such notice, such notice to be served

postage prepaid to the address of the property owner as provided by the tax assessor. If his/her

address cannot be ascertained, then the notice may be inserted for four weeks, once a week, in an

official newspaper of the township.

or neglect to abate or remedy the condition within thirty (30) days following receipt of notice

pursuant to paragraph D, it shall be lawful for the appropriate Township official, upon filing of

proof of service or publication of the aforesaid notice with the Township’s Municipal Clerk and

Township Administrator and upon the Township Administrator’s direction, to cause the required

work to be done and paid for out of the monies of the Township available for that purpose. Upon

completion of the work, the amount expended therefore shall be certified by the Chief Financial

Officer to the Township Committee. The Township Committee upon receipt of the certification

of charges shall by resolution certify the amount of the cost of such work and shall create same

as a lien upon the lands abutting the sidewalk or curb where such work was done. Said lien shall

become an assessment for local improvements to the same extent and manner as local

improvement liens are in the Township and shall be collected in the manner provided by law for

the collection of such other assessments and shall bear interest at the same rate.

Nothing herein shall prohibit the Township from commencing an action to recover the amount

expended against the owner of land in any court having competent jurisdiction thereof. A

certified copy of the aforesaid amount shall in such action be prima facie evidence of the

existence of the debt due from the owner/occupant to the Township.

declared to be an independent section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase, and the finding or

holding of any such portion of this Ordinance to be unconstitutional, void, or ineffective for any

cause, or reason, shall not affect any other portion of this Ordinance. All ordinances or parts of

ordinances inconsistent with or in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent

of such inconsistency.

any publication as may be required by the law.

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2017-08 An Ordinance of the Township of North Hanover, Burlington County Rescinding

and Replacing Ordinance 2008-04 (An Ordinance Establishing Chapter 15-080.12

(B) and Amending Ordinance 2009-10 (An Ordinance Amending Chapters 19-

030.3 and 19-030.4)

North Hanover in the County of Burlington, State of New Jersey that Ordinance 2008-04

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establishing Chapter 15-080.12 (B) of the Township Code of North Hanover and Ordinance

2009-10 amending Chapters 19-030.3 and 19-030.4 of the Township Code of North Hanover are

hereby amended as follows:

North Hanover which provided for the assessment of fee for revisions to the Official Tax Map

required by certain site plan applications be and is hereby rescinded and replaced as follows:

(1) Purpose.

(a) It is the purpose of this subsection to impose upon developers/applicants the costs incurred by

North Hanover Township in updating its municipal Tax Map/GIS database as a result of the

approval of various site plans, subdivisions or the creation of any new lots within North Hanover

Township. Said costs are directly related to the development process, and therefore North

Hanover Township hereby determines that they should be borne by the developer/applicant.

(b) Tax Map/GIS database update fees: each applicant and/or developer, for any approval that

results in the creation of any new lot(s), revision of any existing lot(s) and/or other alterations to

the Tax Map/GIS database, shall be responsible for paying all reasonable charges incurred by

North Hanover Township in updating said Tax Map/GIS database. These costs shall include, but

not be limited to, update to the GIS database, revisions to existing Tax Map plates,

creation/addition of new tax map plates, appropriate revisions to the Key Map(s), reprographic

services for applicable Township, county and state submission copies, as well as any reasonable

shipping and handling fees involved.

(2) Costs.

(a) Once final site plan, subdivision and/or new lot approval has been received, an escrow

account shall be established by the applicant and maintained by North Hanover Township for the

express purpose of maintaining the Tax Map/GIS database. No construction permit shall be

issued until said escrows as outlined below are posted with the Township:

[1] Minor subdivisions: $75 per lot.

[2] Major subdivisions are further broken down as follows:

[a] One to 25 lots: $55 per lot.

[b] Twenty-six to 75 lots: $50 per lot.

[c] Seventy-six to 125 lots: $45 per lot.

[d] One hundred twenty-six to 175 lots: $40 per lot.

[e] One hundred seventy-six or more lots: $35 per lot.

[f] Commercial site plan: $800.

[g] Condominium site plan: $1,000 plus $20 per unit for residential condominium

projects.

[h] Each lot/Tax Map revision due to deed discrepancies, lot line adjustments, easement

detailing, ownership labeling, acreage calculation and labeling, street name changes and

other minor revisions: $55 per lot or per change.

[3] If the initial escrow account is insufficient to cover the cost for revisions to the Tax Map/GIS

database, then the developer/applicant shall be required to replenish the escrow account in such

amounts as are required to satisfy the total cost of the revisions. In the event that the

developer/applicant fails to do so, the Township shall have the option of revoking the

construction permit and/or failing to issue a final certificate of occupancy or approval until such

time as the applicant complies. If any portion of the escrow account remains unused following

the appropriate revisions to the Tax Map/GIS database, it shall be refunded to the

developer/applicant.

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(b) In the event that any application for development is denied and the application is no longer

pending before the respective Township board, then any portion of the aforementioned fee which

has not been expended by the engineer responsible for maintaining the Tax Map/GIS database

shall be refunded to the applicant.

(c) In addition to the maintenance fees noted, each approved applicant must supply a map of the

new subdivision or new lot in a scale suitable for inclusion on the North Hanover Township Tax

Map/GIS database. Said map must be submitted in both electronic and hard copy formats and

must be compliant with current New Jersey Map Filing Law guidelines (N.J.S.A. 46-23.1).

Township Code of North Hanover entitled “Fees and Escrow for Applications Submitted to the

Joint Land Use Board for Subdivisions, Site Plans, and Residential and Commercial

Development” is hereby amended as follows (deletions have strikethrough and additions are

bolded and underlined):

A. The application fees as set forth herein are nonrefundable flat fees and shall cover

direct administrative expenses associated with processing the application at issue.

B. An escrow account is hereby established to cover the costs of professional

services, including engineering, legal, planning, professional salaried personnel

and consultants retained to evaluate material submitted with the application, and

other expenses connected with the review of the submitted materials, except for

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Municipal Clerk for public examination and acquisition. Copies are available for inspection or

acquisition during regular weekday working hours and arrangements have been made for the

publication of said proposed Ordinance in pamphlet or other similar form which will be available

for purchase from the Township Clerk.

law.

hearing on the adoption of this Ordinance to the County Planning Board, and to all others

entitled thereto pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S. 40:44D-15. Upon adoption of this Ordinance,

after public hearing thereon, the Township Clerk is further directed to publish notice of passage

thereof and file a copy of this Ordinance as finally adopted with the County Planning Board as

required by N.J.S. 40:55D-16 and with the Township Tax Assessor.

for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion

shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect

the validity of the remaining portions.

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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.

2017-102 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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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 Casey Campbell 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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2017-103 Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Guiston DeBlasio

that we hereby accept the resignation of Giuston DeBlasio as a Full-Time Police Officer for the

Township of North Hanover effective June 23, 2017.

following:

1. Personnel File of Giuston DeBlasio

2. Chief Financial Officer

3. Chief of Police

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2017-104 Resolution Appointing a Part Time Police Officer

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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2017-105 Resolution Appointing a Full Time Police Officer

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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2017-106 Resolution Authorizing Refund of Overpayment of Taxes

that, as requested by the Tax Collector, it hereby authorizes a refund of overpayment of 2017

taxes in the amount of $903.98 to Corelogic Tax Service LLC, for Block 610 Lot 7.16

commonly known as 19 Carlyle Drive.

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2017-107 Resolution Authorizing the Burlington County Department of Solid Waste to

Continue to Provide Recycling and Solid Waste Disposal Services for the Years

of 2017 Through 2021

13:1E-1 et seq.,, the County has developed, implemented ad financed a solid waste management

system consisting of a number of facilities for the disposal or recycling of solid waste generated

within the geographic boundaries of the County, pursuant to the Burlington County District Solid

Waste Management Plan; and

of the system through the disposal or processing of solid waste, recyclables and household and

small quantity generator hazardous waste collected by or on behalf of North Hanover Township;

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utilize the system; and

will provide the Solid Waste Services and North Hanover Township will deliver solid waste,

recyclables and household and small-quantity generator hazardous waste originating within its

geographic boundaries that is collected by North Hanover Township or on its behalf to the

system for processing and/or disposal; and

the making and execution of this service contract;

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mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter contained and of the undertakings of each party to

the other, the parties hereto, intending to be bound hereby, mutually covenant, promise and agree

pursuant to the attached terms and conditions as set forth with this Resolution.

Township is hereby authorized to execute said agreement.

forwarded to the following:

1. Burlington County Department of Solid Waste

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2017-108 Resolution Accepting the Proposal from Environmental Resolutions Inc.

Engineers for Annual Maintenance of Township Tax Map

services for the Annual Maintenance of the Township Tax Maps; and

Block and Lot changes and additional streets added since; and

Environmental Resolutions, Inc. Engineers for the Annual Maintenance of the Township Tax Maps, in an

amount not to exceed $1,500.00; and

of Availability of Funds;

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

$1,500.00 to provide engineering services for the Annual Maintenance of the Township Tax Maps.

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2017-109 Resolution Authorizing Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Between the

Township of North Hanover and Houston-Galveston Area Council for

Participation in their Cooperative Pricing System

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purchasing agreement offered by Houston-Galveston Area Council (hereinafter “H-GAC”) for

the purchase of goods and services; and

Government Code, offers eligible registered public entities the ability to make purchases for

goods and services through competitively solicited contracts awarded by a public agency on

behalf of itself and Participating Public Agencies (hereinafter the “Act”); and

to perform governmental functions and services, including the purchase of goods and services;

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purchasing program under which it contracts with eligible entities under the Act; and;

under the Act, that its governing body has authorized that the Township enter into a Cooperative

Purchasing Agreement with H-GAC on July 6, 2017 and that it desires to contract with H-GAC

on the terms set forth in the Interlocal Contract for Cooperative Purchasing; and

procurement efficiencies through the use of the Interlocal Contract for Cooperative Purchasing

offered by H-GAC.

Township of North Hanover, County of Mercer and State of New Jersey that it does hereby

approve the use of the Interlocal Contract for Cooperative Purchasing program offered by

Houston-Galveston Area Council by the Township of North Hanover for the purchase of goods

and services from this national cooperative, as authorized by applicable law.

execute any Interlocal Contract for Cooperative Purchasing agreement and such other documents

that are necessary to effectuate the Cooperative Pricing Agreement.

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There were no discussion items this evening.

Committeeman Kocubinski noted the next Recreation Advisory Board meeting would be in

August.

Committeeman O’Donnell stated he was working with Chief Palombi and would possibly be

applying for some grant funding.

Deputy Mayor DeBaecke asked for the Committee’s consideration in passing a Resolution

opposing the Elcon Waste facility. He gave an overview and there was a general consensus to

move forward. He also noted he assisted in completing the new sign at the Municipal Building.

Mayor DeLorenzo hoped everyone had a nice Fourth of July. He thanked everyone who

expressed concern during his wife’s illness.

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

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 Doyle

2017-110 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; Personnel Matters, Contract

Negotiation Matters, and Litigation matters

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Proposed By: Deputy Mayor DeBaecke

Seconded By: Committeeman Doyle