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Deputy Mayor DeBaecke

Committeeman Doyle

Committeeman Kocubinski

Committeeman O’Donnell

Absent: None

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”.

Mayor DeLorenzo and Deputy Mayor DeBaecke presented proclamation to Nick Rader from

Herman’s Trucking. Mayor DeLorenzo read the proclamation into the record. Deputy Mayor

DeBaecke announced that Comisky Masonry had an emergency and was unable to attend.

Deputy Mayor DeBaecke read the proclamation into the record. The entire Township

Committee expressed their gratitude.

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 O’Donnell

Clerk Picariello reviewed the following:

Improvement Program.

noted the Park project is complete and a final punch list was being worked on. He stated the

park looks great. He stated the NJDOT bids were received and the award was taking place this

evening. He believes mid-May for the start of construction. He also stated he was awaiting the

survey schedule for the Provinceline Road project. Once the survey is done, he can determine if

the utility poles will need to be moved but does not anticipate too many.

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COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

2017-03 An Ordinance to Establish Salaries for Various Officials of the Township of

North Hanover, Burlington County, State of New Jersey, and Regulating Payment

the Manner of Payment of Same

SECTION 1. The annual rate (unless otherwise specified) of

compensation, salary, wages of the following officers,

appointees and employees of North Hanover Township is hereby

fixed in the following schedule:

Township Committee 2,500 - 7,000

Municipal Clerk 5,000 - 60,000

Deputy Municipal Clerk 0 - 15,000

Tax Assessor 7,000 - 26,000

Tax Collector 10,000 - 35,000

Chief Financial Officer 10,000 - 60,000

Accounts Payable Clerk/Finance Assistant 5,000 - 40,000

Construction Code Official 8,000 - 16,000

Building Sub Code Official/Inspector 5,000 - 15,000

TACO/Zoning Secy/Coah Liaison/JLUB Secy 5,000 - 40,000

Plumbing Sub Code Official/Inspector 3,000 - 10,000

Fire Sub Code Official/Inspector 3,000 - 10,000

Electric Sub Code Official/Inspector 5,000 - 10,000

Mobile Home Inspector 1,500 - 4,000

Zoning Officer 1,500 - 4,000

Emergency Management Coordinator 0 - 2,500

Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator 0 - 2,500

Recycling Coordinator 0 - 2,500

Clean Communities Coordinator 0 - 500

Police Clerk 15,000 - 32,000

Police Chief 50,000 - 90,000

Assessors Clerk 0 - 5,000

Deputy Tax Collector 0 - 5,000

Secretary Board of Health 0 - 400

Recreation Secretary 0 - 400

Dog Registrar 0 - 200

Deputy Dog Registrar 0 - 200

Discovery Clerk 100 - 3,000

Municipal Judge 15,000 - 38,000

Court Administrator/Violations Clerk 20,000 - 60,000

Deputy Court Admin/Violations Clerk 12,000 - 40,000

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Joint Land Use Board Secretary 50 - 100

Sound Recorder Court 30 - 100

Conflict Public Defender 125 - 250

Conflict Judge 325 - 700

Summer Recreation Lifeguard 75 - 150

Custodian 8.25 - 16.00

Maintenance/Grounds Keeper 8.25 - 16.00

DPW Laborer Part Time 8.25 - 16.00

Treasurer 8.25 - 30.00

Laborer Waste Facility 8.25 - 16.00

Waste Facility Supervisor 8.25 - 16.00

Special Police Officers 8.25 - 25.00

Summer Recreation Co-director 20.00 - 40.00

Summer Recreation Bus Driver 10.00 - 25.00

Summer Recreation Instructors 15.00 - 40.00

Summer Recreation Nurse 10.00 - 40.00

Summer Recreation Aids 10.00 - 25.00

Summer Recreation Asst. Aids 8.25 - 20.00

Summer Recreation Sr Counselor 8.25 - 12.00

Summer Recreation Jr Counselor 8.25 - 12.00

Court Sound Recorder – MIN 3 Hrs 8.25 - 16.00

SECTION 2. The Overtime rate (unless otherwise specified) of compensation, salary, wages of

the following officers, appointees, and employees of the Municipal Courts of North Hanover

Township, Wrightstown Borough and Chesterfield Township for Special Sessions and sessions

under the Alcohol Education Rehab Funding are paid at the following overtime rate ranges:

Municipal Judge 300 - 800

Public Defender 250 - 500

Court Administrator/Violations Clerk 20.00 - 40.00

Deputy Court Admin/Violations Clerk 10.75 - 30.00

Court Sound Recorder 10.75 - 30.00

SECTION 3. All Ordinances inconsistent with the above are hereby repealed.

SECTION 4. This Ordinance and the salaries herein are subject to all Federal Laws, rulings, and

guidelines concerning prices and wages.

SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall take effect after its final passage and publication according to

law and shall be effective as of January 1, 2017 or date of hire or appointment if after January 1,

2017.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

2017-04 An Ordinance of the Township of North Hanover, in the County of Burlington,

New Jersey, Providing for Various Capital Improvements of and for the

Township, Appropriating $156,000 Therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of

$148,200 in General Improvement Bonds or Notes of the Township to Finance

Same.

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ordinance is hereby authorized to be undertaken by the Township as a general improvement. For

the improvement or purpose described in Section 3 hereof, there is hereby appropriated the sum

of $156,000, including the sum of $7,800 as the down payment required by the Local Bond Law.

The down payment has been made available by virtue of provision for down payment or for

capital improvement purposes in one or more previously adopted budgets.

by application of the down payment or otherwise provided for hereunder, negotiable bonds or

notes are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of $148,200, pursuant to the

Local Bond Law. In anticipation of the issuance of the bonds, negotiable bond anticipation notes

are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to and within the limitations prescribed by the Local

Bond Law.

the bonds or notes are to be issued are as follows:

I. Purpose. Acquisition of two (2) SUV Vehicles for the Police

Department, as set forth in a list on file in the office of the Township Clerk, including all work

and related materials necessary thereof or incidental thereto.

Appropriated and Estimated Cost: $124,000

Estimated Maximum Amount of Bonds or Notes: $117,800

Period or Average Period of Usefulness: 5 years

Amount of Down Payment: $6,200

II. Purpose. Improvements to the Township Buildings and Grounds,

including but not limited to repair and improvements to municipal garage roof, as set forth in a

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list on file in the office of the Township Clerk, including all work and related materials

necessary thereof or incidental thereto.

Appropriated and Estimated Cost: $8,000

Estimated Maximum Amount of Bonds or Notes: $7,600

Period or Average Period of Usefulness: 10 years

Amount of Down Payment: $400

III. Purpose. Acquisition of Equipment including but not limited to

computers and related equipment, as set forth in a list on file in the office of the Township Clerk,

including all work and related materials necessary thereof or incidental thereto.

Appropriated and Estimated Cost: $24,000

Estimated Maximum Amount of Bonds or Notes: $22,800

Period or Average Period of Usefulness: 5 years

Amount of Down Payment: $1,200

(b) The estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued

for the improvement or purpose is as stated in Section 2 hereof.

(c) The estimated cost of the improvement or purpose authorized

herein is equal to the amount of the appropriation herein made therefor.

as may be determined by the chief financial officer; provided that no note shall mature later than

one year from its date. The notes shall bear interest at such rate or rates and be in such form as

may be determined by the chief financial officer. The chief financial officer shall determine all

matters in connection with notes issued pursuant to this bond ordinance, and the chief financial

officer's signature upon the notes shall be conclusive evidence as to all such determinations. All

notes issued hereunder may be renewed from time to time subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A.

40A:2-8(a). The chief financial officer is hereby authorized to sell part or all of the notes from

time to time, at not less than par and accrued interest, at public or private sale and to deliver them

to the purchasers thereof upon receipt of payment of the purchase price plus accrued interest

from their dates to the date of delivery thereof. The chief financial officer is directed to report in

writing to the governing body at the meeting next succeeding the date when any sale or delivery

of the notes pursuant to this bond ordinance is made. Such report must include the amount, the

description, the interest rate and the maturity schedule of the notes sold, the price obtained and

the name of the purchaser.

Township is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this bond ordinance to the extent

of any inconsistency herewith. In the event of any such inconsistency and amendment, the

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resolution in the form promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the

amended capital budget or amended temporary capital budget (as applicable) and capital

program as approved by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services is on file

with the Clerk and is available there for public inspection.

recited and stated:

(a) The improvements or purposes described in Section 3 of this bond

ordinance are not current expenses. They are improvements or purposes the Township may

lawfully undertake as general improvements, and no part of the cost thereof has been or shall be

specially assessed on property specially benefited thereby.

(b) The period of usefulness of the improvement or purpose, within the

limitations of the Local Bond Law, is 5.25 years.

(c) The Supplemental Debt Statement required by the Local Bond Law has

been duly prepared and filed in the office of the Clerk, and a complete executed duplicate thereof

has been filed in the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the

Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey. Such statement shows that the

gross debt of the Township as defined in the Local Bond Law is increased by the authorization of

the bonds and notes provided in this bond ordinance by $148,200, and the obligations authorized

herein will be within all debt limitations prescribed by that Law.

(d) An aggregate amount not exceeding $7,000 for items of expense listed

in and permitted under N.J.S.A. 40A:2-20 is included in the estimated cost indicated herein for

the improvement or purpose.

(e) The Township reasonably expects to commence the acquisition of the

improvement or purpose described in Section 3 hereof, and to advance all or a portion of the

costs in respect thereof, prior to the issuance of bonds or notes hereunder. To the extent such

costs are advanced, the Township further reasonably expects to reimburse such expenditures

from the proceeds of the bonds or notes authorized by this bond ordinance, in an aggregate

amount not to exceed the amount of bonds or notes authorized in Section 1 hereof.

hereof, exclusive of the State Grant already appropriated herein, shall be applied either to direct

payment of the cost of the improvements or to payment of the obligations issued pursuant to this

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bond ordinance. The amount of obligations authorized hereunder shall be reduced to the extent

that such funds are so used.

punctual payment of the principal of and the interest on the obligations authorized by this bond

ordinance. The obligations shall be direct, unlimited obligations of the Township, and the

Township shall be obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable real property within

the Township for the payment of the obligations and the interest thereon without limitation as to

rate or amount.

to take any action necessary or refrain from taking such action in order to preserve the

tax-exempt status of the bonds and notes authorized hereunder as is or may be required under the

Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder (the

"Code"), including compliance with the Code with regard to the use, expenditure, investment,

timely reporting and rebate of investment earnings as may be required thereunder.

publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by the Local Bond Law.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

2017-05 An Ordinance of the Township of North Hanover, in the County of Burlington,

New Jersey, Providing for the Cost of Acquisition of an Ambulance

Appropriating $102,000 Therefore and Authorizing the Issuance of $23,000 in

General Improvement Bonds or Notes of the Township to Finance Same.

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ordinance is hereby authorized to be undertaken by the Township as a general improvement. For

the improvement or purpose described in Section 3 hereof, there is hereby appropriated the sum

of $102,000, said sum being inclusive of all appropriations heretofore made therefor and

including the sum of $49,000 from the Township’s accounts held for capital improvement

purposes in one or more previously adopted budgets and the sum of $30,000 received by the

Township from the Jacobstown Fire Company for the purposes set forth in Section 3.

covered by application of the down payment or otherwise provided for hereunder, negotiable

bonds or notes are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of $23,000, pursuant to

the Local Bond Law. In anticipation of the issuance of the bonds, negotiable bond anticipation

notes are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to and within the limitations prescribed by the

Local Bond Law.

the bonds or notes are to be issued is the acquisition of an ambulance vehicle for use by the

Township’s Fire Department including customization and related equipment to allow the

vehicles to be used for its intended use, and including all work and related materials necessary

therefor and incidental thereto.

(b) The estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued for

the improvement or purpose is as stated in Section 2 hereof.

(c) The estimated cost of the improvement or purpose authorized

herein is equal to the amount of the appropriation herein made therefor.

times as may be determined by the chief financial officer; provided that no note shall mature

later than one year from its date. The notes shall bear interest at such rate or rates and be in such

form as may be determined by the chief financial officer. The chief financial officer shall

determine all matters in connection with notes issued pursuant to this bond ordinance, and the

chief financial officer's signature upon the notes shall be conclusive evidence as to all such

determinations. All notes issued hereunder may be renewed from time to time subject to the

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provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:2-8(a). The chief financial officer is hereby authorized to sell part or

all of the notes from time to time, at not less than par and accrued interest, at public or private

sale and to deliver them to the purchasers thereof upon receipt of payment of the purchase price

plus accrued interest from their dates to the date of delivery thereof. The chief financial officer is

directed to report in writing to the governing body at the meeting next succeeding the date when

any sale or delivery of the notes pursuant to this bond ordinance is made. Such report must

include the amount, the description, the interest rate and the maturity schedule of the notes sold,

the price obtained and the name of the purchaser.

the Township is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this bond ordinance to the

extent of any inconsistency herewith. In the event of any such inconsistency and amendment, the

resolution in the form promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the

amended capital budget or amended temporary capital budget (as applicable) and capital

program as approved by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services is on file

with the Clerk and is available there for public inspection.

recited and stated:

(a) The improvements or purposes described in Section 3 of this bond

ordinance are not current expenses. They are improvements or purposes the Township may

lawfully undertake as general improvements, and no part of the cost thereof has been or shall be

specially assessed on property specially benefited thereby.

(b) The period of usefulness of the improvement or purpose, within the

limitations of the Local Bond Law, is 10 years.

(c) The Supplemental Debt Statement required by the Local Bond Law has

been duly prepared and filed in the office of the Clerk, and a complete executed duplicate thereof

has been filed in the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the

Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey. Such statement shows that the

gross debt of the Township as defined in the Local Bond Law is increased by the authorization of

the bonds and notes provided in this bond ordinance by $23,000, and the obligations authorized

herein will be within all debt limitations prescribed by that Law.

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(d) An aggregate amount not exceeding $5,000 for items of expense listed

in and permitted under N.J.S.A. 40A:2-20 is included in the estimated cost indicated herein for

the improvement or purpose.

(e) The Township reasonably expects to commence the acquisition of the

improvement or purpose described in Section 3 hereof, and to advance all or a portion of the

costs in respect thereof, prior to the issuance of bonds or notes hereunder. To the extent such

costs are advanced, the Township further reasonably expects to reimburse such expenditures

from the proceeds of the bonds or notes authorized by this bond ordinance, in an aggregate

amount not to exceed the amount of bonds or notes authorized in Section 1 hereof.

hereof shall be applied either to direct payment of the cost of the improvements or to payment of

the obligations issued pursuant to this bond ordinance. The amount of obligations authorized

hereunder shall be reduced to the extent that such funds are so used.

punctual payment of the principal of and the interest on the obligations authorized by this bond

ordinance. The obligations shall be direct, unlimited obligations of the Township, and the

Township shall be obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable real property within

the Township for the payment of the obligations and the interest thereon without limitation as to

rate or amount.

Township to take any action necessary or refrain from taking such action in order to preserve the

tax-exempt status of the bonds and notes authorized hereunder as is or may be required under the

Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder (the

"Code"), including compliance with the Code with regard to the use, expenditure, investment,

timely reporting and rebate of investment earnings as may be required thereunder.

publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by the Local Bond Law.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

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2017-06 An Ordinance of the Township of North Hanover, in the County of Burlington,

New Jersey, Providing for the Certain Road Improvements to Township Roads,

Appropriating $450,000 Therefore and Authorizing General Improvement Bonds

or Notes of the Township to Finance Same.

ordinance is hereby authorized to be undertaken by the Township as a general improvement. For

the improvement or purpose described in Section 3 hereof, there is hereby appropriated the sum

of $450,000, inclusive of $416,000 in grant monies received from the New Jersey Department of

Transportation and further including the sum of $1,700 as the down payment required by the

Local Bond Law. The down payment has been made available by virtue of provision for down

payment or for capital improvement purposes in one or more previously adopted budgets.

by application of the down payment or otherwise provided for hereunder, negotiable bonds or

notes are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of $32,300, pursuant to the

Local Bond Law. In anticipation of the issuance of the bonds, negotiable bond anticipation notes

are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to and within the limitations prescribed by the Local

Bond Law.

bonds or notes are to be issued is the Jacobstown-Arneytown Road Project – Phase III and the

Jones Mill Road Improvements Project - Phase I, a summary of which is one file in the Office of

the Township Clerk, and further including all work and related materials necessary therefor and

incidental thereto.

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(b) The estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued for

the improvement or purpose is as stated in Section 2 hereof.

(c) The estimated cost of the improvement or purpose authorized

herein is equal to the amount of the appropriation herein made therefor.

as may be determined by the chief financial officer; provided that no note shall mature later than

one year from its date. The notes shall bear interest at such rate or rates and be in such form as

may be determined by the chief financial officer. The chief financial officer shall determine all

matters in connection with notes issued pursuant to this bond ordinance, and the chief financial

officer's signature upon the notes shall be conclusive evidence as to all such determinations. All

notes issued hereunder may be renewed from time to time subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A.

40A:2-8(a). The chief financial officer is hereby authorized to sell part or all of the notes from

time to time, at not less than par and accrued interest, at public or private sale and to deliver them

to the purchasers thereof upon receipt of payment of the purchase price plus accrued interest

from their dates to the date of delivery thereof. The chief financial officer is directed to report in

writing to the governing body at the meeting next succeeding the date when any sale or delivery

of the notes pursuant to this bond ordinance is made. Such report must include the amount, the

description, the interest rate and the maturity schedule of the notes sold, the price obtained and

the name of the purchaser.

Township is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this bond ordinance to the extent

of any inconsistency herewith. In the event of any such inconsistency and amendment, the

resolution in the form promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the

amended capital budget or amended temporary capital budget (as applicable) and capital

program as approved by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services is on file

with the Clerk and is available there for public inspection.

recited and stated:

(a) The improvements or purposes described in Section 3 of this bond

ordinance are not current expenses. They are improvements or purposes the Township may

lawfully undertake as general improvements, and no part of the cost thereof has been or shall be

specially assessed on property specially benefited thereby.

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(b) The period of usefulness of the improvement or purpose, within the

limitations of the Local Bond Law, is 20 years.

(c) The Supplemental Debt Statement required by the Local Bond Law has

been duly prepared and filed in the office of the Clerk, and a complete executed duplicate thereof

has been filed in the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the

Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey. Such statement shows that the

gross debt of the Township as defined in the Local Bond Law is increased by the authorization of

the bonds and notes provided in this bond ordinance by $32,300, and the obligations authorized

herein will be within all debt limitations prescribed by that Law.

(d) An aggregate amount not exceeding $54,400 for items of expense

listed in and permitted under N.J.S.A. 40A:2-20 is included in the estimated cost indicated herein

for the improvement or purpose.

(e) The Township reasonably expects to commence the acquisition of the

improvement or purpose described in Section 3 hereof, and to advance all or a portion of the

costs in respect thereof, prior to the issuance of bonds or notes hereunder. To the extent such

costs are advanced, the Township further reasonably expects to reimburse such expenditures

from the proceeds of the bonds or notes authorized by this bond ordinance, in an aggregate

amount not to exceed the amount of bonds or notes authorized in Section 1 hereof.

hereof, exclusive of the State Grant already appropriated herein, shall be applied either to direct

payment of the cost of the improvements or to payment of the obligations issued pursuant to this

bond ordinance. The amount of obligations authorized hereunder shall be reduced to the extent

that such funds are so used.

punctual payment of the principal of and the interest on the obligations authorized by this bond

ordinance. The obligations shall be direct, unlimited obligations of the Township, and the

Township shall be obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable real property within

the Township for the payment of the obligations and the interest thereon without limitation as to

rate or amount.

to take any action necessary or refrain from taking such action in order to preserve the

tax-exempt status of the bonds and notes authorized hereunder as is or may be required under the

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Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder (the

"Code"), including compliance with the Code with regard to the use, expenditure, investment,

timely reporting and rebate of investment earnings as may be required thereunder.

publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by the Local Bond Law.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

2017-77 Authorizing Adoption of the 2017 Municipal Budget

Mayor DeLorenzo noted the entire Committee worked hard on the budget. He stated there

would be a zero percent increase. He noted surplus was used and total spending was down. He

stated this was a tight run budget. Deputy Mayor Debaecke noted he was pleased with the

process and although not everyone was agreeable, he was grateful they were able to work

together. Committeeman O’Donnell noted that he would be voting no this evening because of

his belief is that reoccurring revenues should match reoccurring expenses. He noted it was not

his intent to diminish or disrespect the hard work that was put into the budget process.

Committeeman Kocubinski noted this was zero based budgeting and a lot of hard work.

Mr. Ralph Ruocco – Chesterfield-Arneytown Road – Mr. Ruocco discussed the User Friendly

Budget and congratulated the Committee for their work on the Budget. He asked for financial

consideration to fight the pipeline. Mayor DeLorenzo noted fighting the pipeline was not just

monetary and there is always careful consideration financially. He also noted the Township

Committee is adamantly opposed. Committeeman O’Donnell noted there were not “dedicated”

monies but the legal line item was increased. He stated there was no hesitation to spend monies

as it relates to the pipeline and is also opposed. He noted he is not going to spend frivolous and

the Township was doing what it can. Deputy Mayor DeBaecke noted there were funds

expended. He noted the filing of appeals and briefs. He also stated we piggy backed on the

other suits. He noted a maximum tax increase would only amount to $50,000 and towns were

spending hundreds of thousands. He noted the need to be mindful of all the residents and not

just those affected by the pipeline. Committeeman Doyle noted he is opposed to the pipeline and

tries to determine what makes the most sense when expending funds. He noted other towns

expended great sums and have gotten nowhere. He appreciates Committeeman Kocubinski’s

efforts on behalf of the Committee. He noted he does the best he can with the time he has and

does not wish to be fiscally irresponsible. Committee O’Donnell asked Mr. Ruocco for any

ideas he has. Attorney Greigel discussed multiple legal arguments and the reasoning behind

them. He stated North Hanover has no novel argument to justify expending large sums of money

and it is a team effort. Committeeman Kocubinski noted the paramount issue is the public

safety, health and welfare. He noted the towns in Burlington County have made a lot of effort.

He also stated multiple letters to legislators have gone unanswered. He noted Assembly Ronald

Dancer was engaged in the fight. He noted other cases were still pending and other opportunities

could present themselves at a later date. He said he was astonished that so few residents were

involved. Mr. Ruocco inquired as to the health benefits received by Mayor DeLorenzo. Mayor

DeLorenzo gave an explanation.

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COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

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.

2017-84 Resolution Authorizing the Release of Escrow

Smile Center% Jonas Singer, Esquire $1739.00

these accounts as project(s) are deemed complete, and

aforementioned balances are the escrow fees due to the applicant(s).

North Hanover, County of Burlington, that the above named escrow accounts be released

based upon the recommendations of the Joint Land Use Board Secretary and Chief Finance

Officer; and

Chief Financial Officer and the Joint Land Use Board.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

2017-85 Resolution Authorizing the Award of Professional Services Contract for Financial

Advisor for Financial Advisory Services to NW Financial Group, LLC

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

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

NW Financial Group, LLC as Financial Advisors 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#C-04-71-199-000 in an amount not to exceed

$15,000.00, 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 NW Financial Group LLC, 709 Stokes Road, Suite 201, Medford, New Jersey

08055, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

2017-86 Resolution Awarding Bid and Contract for 2017 Road Improvement Program

Contract One and Alternate Bid No. I and Alternate Bid No. 2

North Hanover Township; and

receiving sealed bids in accordance with the Specifications, Proposal and Contract Documents

prepared by the Township Engineer; and

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Asphalt Company, the apparent lowest responsible bidder and has determined that the bid proposal

is in compliance with the bid specification requirements; and

the Chief Financial Officers certification of the availability of funds.

North Hanover, County of Burlington County, State of New Jersey that an award is hereby issued

to Earle Asphalt with offices at 1800 Route 34, Bldg. 2, Suite 205, Wall, NJ 07719, for 2017

Road Improvement Program Contract I, Alternate #1 and Alternate #2 located in the Township of

North Hanover in the amount of $386,313.13 representing Items 1 through 20 of the base bid

specifications, Items A1.1 through A1.18 of Alternate Bid No. 1 specifications and Items A1.1

through A1.18 of Alternate Bid No. 2 specifications.

to sign the aforesaid contract on behalf of the Township.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

2017-87 Resolution Approving Amendment to Settlement Agreement with Fair Share

Housing Council

entered into a Mount Laurel Settlement Agreement (“Agreement”) with Fair Share Housing

Center (“FSHC) which fully satisfied the prior round and third round obligation by 128

affordable family rental units located in three 100% affordable apartment complexes known as

Millstream Apartments North, Millstream Apartments South and Maplewood in North Hanover

Township; and

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Purchaser intends to thoroughly renovate the affordable rental units and desires to convert Rental

Unit G-1 in the Millstream South complex to a Management Office and laundry facility.

However, if the one (1) unit conversion is permitted by the Township, FSHC and the Court, the

three apartment complexes will collectively contain 127 affordable family rental units as

opposed to the 128 apartments that currently exist; and

is acceptable to both the Township and FSHC and approval of the conversion is hereby sought

from the Court; and

of the conversion from the Court; and

documenting the foregoing and setting forth the other terms and conditions is attached hereto and

made a part hereof as Exhibit “A”. The terms of the Amendment are incorporated by reference

herein as if set forth herein at length; and

of the First Amendment to Settlement Agreement and to authorize its execution by the Mayor

and Municipal Clerk.

Township of North Hanover that the proposed Settlement Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit

“A” is hereby approved as to form and content and that the Mayor and Municipal Clerk be and

are hereby authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Township.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

registration fees for vacant properties

Deputy Mayor DeBaecke explained the purpose and reasoning for this ordinance. There

was a general discussion and consensus to move forward with an introduction.

Committeeman Kocubinski noted the recreation committee had no quorum Tuesday. He stated

the plans for Memorial Day were moving forward. He inquired as to the ceremony at the

cemetery and the joint base.

Committeeman O’Donnell discussed the PEOSH inspection, at the firehouse, and that all items

were corrected. He stated several local businesses and neighbors donated time and materials.

He also noted members of the Fire Company also donated their time and materials to other

repairs. He noted the appreciation for these members of the Community. He also noted Chief

Palombi is an honorary base commander and is attending the “fly away” program in Colorado.

Committeeman Doyle noted he drove around town to note problems with the 2015 Road

Improvement Program Contract I. He stated the police department received recognition from

one of the residents and expressed appreciation.

Deputy Mayor DeBaecke noted the park is done and looks forward to the opening ceremony. He

noted he toured the Town with the Engineer and the final punch list is being put together.

Committeeman Doyle mentioned curbs in Marion Hills. Deputy Mayor DeBaecke said this was

noted.

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Mayor DeLorenzo is hoping the rain will help the grass seed at the Park. He noted he was

putting his tractor in the Parade.

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

Mayor DeLorenzo opened the meeting to the public. There was no public comment this evening.

MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT

Proposed By: Deputy Mayor DeBaecke

Seconded By: Committeeman O’Donnell

2017-88 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; Police Department Personnel Matters,

Contract Negotiation Matters, 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 Police Department Personnel 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.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

Proposed By: Committeeman Kocubinski

Seconded By: Deputy Mayor DeBaecke

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