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Deputy Mayor DeBaecke

Committeeman Doyle

Committeeman Kocubinski

Committeeman O’Donnell

Absent: None

Also Present: Clerk Picariello and Township Attorney Roselli

Mayor DeLorenzo announced that Resolutions 2017-137 and 154 would be postponed to a later

meeting for further review.

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 the following items:

native plants that support bee populations and create habitat for all pollinators

Engineer Hirsh noted Earle Asphalt was finishing up the punch list for Jones Mill Road. He

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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There was discussion concerning Purchase Order 17-00873. There was a general consensus to

hold off the bill list until further questions were answered.

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2017-13 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 16 of the Township of North Hanover Code,

County of Burlington, State of New Jersey for Clustering without a Planned Unit

Residential Development (PURD) in a R-A Zoning District

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2017-14 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15 and Chapter 16 of the Township of North

Hanover Code, County of Burlington, State of New Jersey for Clustering with a

Planned Unit Residential Development (PURD) in a R-A Zoning District

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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.

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2017-148 Resolution Authorizing the Municipal Clerk to Execute and Distribute Mercantile

Applications and Licenses for 2018

execution of all such business licenses for North Hanover Township pursuant to the provisions of

Chapter 4:030 of the Municipal Code of North Hanover Township and with the consent of the

Township Committee.

Township of North Hanover that it hereby authorizes the Municipal Clerk to distribute the annual

Mercantile License Applications and to then execute them based upon the provisions as set forth

in Chapter 4:030 of the Municipal Code of North Hanover Township.

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2017-149 Resolution Authorizing Approval for Submission of a Grant Application to New

Jersey Department of Transportation, Municipal Aid Grant Program for

Improvements to Schoolhouse Road

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

submit an electronic grant application identified as MA-2018-Schoolhouse Road Improvements -

00483 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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2017-150 Resolution to Amend Resolution 2017-89 Establishing Salaries for Various

Officials of the Township of North Hanover, Burlington County, New Jersey

of Burlington, State of New Jersey, as follows:

The hourly rate of compensation, salary, wages of the following officers, appointees, and

employees of the Township of North Hanover is hereby fixed in the following schedule payable

bi-weekly, monthly, or annually:

Mary Picariello Tax Collector $33,660.00

Mary Picariello Township Clerk $53,040.00

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2017-151 Resolution Urging Congress, as Federal Income Tax Reform Advances, to Protect

the Deductibility of State and Local Taxes

a reason. While some of those reasons may no longer serve the public’s interest, others remain fair and

effective tools that promote the general welfare; and

than 100 years. In 1913, the first federal income tax form allowed taxpayers to deduct state and local

taxes, one of only six deductions allowed at the time. Even the federal Civil War tax in 1862 included a

deduction for SALT; and

support public services that benefit all citizens, such as K-12 schools, law enforcement and public safety,

transportation and infrastructure, and vital community and public health services; and

benefit from the SALT deduction. The SALT deduction is claimed by taxpayers of all income levels. The

deduction is especially important for middle income homeowners, as fifty percent of the deductions

claimed by taxpayers making $50,000 to $100,000 are for property taxes; and

low tax states are generally more dependent on the federal government, receiving more in federal funding

than they pay in federal taxes. According to one study, Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana are among

the most subsidized states, receiving about $3 in federal spending for every $1 contributed in taxes; while

New Jersey, New York and Illinois are among the states that receive less than $1 from the federal

government for every $1 paid in federal taxes; and

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the standard deduction were doubled. A recent study commissioned by the National Association of

Realtors found that homeowners with adjusted gross incomes (AGI) between $50,000 and $200,000

would see an average tax increase of $815 if SALT were eliminated and the standard deduction were

doubled; and

claim the deduction (44 million) deduct property taxes (40.7 million) and mortgage interest (35.4

million). Eliminating SALT will diminish the value of the mortgage interest deduction, resulting in a 10%

decline in home values in the immediate term;

Hanover urges New Jersey’s U.S. Senators, Robert Menendez and Cory Booker, and US Congressman

Rep. Thomas MacArthur to oppose, with voice and vote, any proposal to eliminate the fair and reasonable

SALT deductibility provision from the Federal Tax Code; and

representatives in Congress, all other Members of the House of Representatives representing New Jersey

taxpayers and municipalities, and to the New Jersey State League of Municipalities.

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2017-152 Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Letter of Intent to Participate in the

Burlington County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

the Burlington County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Project and is requesting the participation

of the Burlington County Municipalities;

Township of North Hanover that it does hereby authorize the Township of North Hanover’s

participation in the Hazard Mitigation Update Project; and

of Intent to participated in the project.

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2017-153 Resolution Authorizing Consent to New Jersey Department of Environmental

Protection Permit for Tara D. Bruni Enterprises, LLC

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North Hanover has made application to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

(“NJDEP”) for a Treatment Works Approval Permit concerning Block 903, Lot 48; and

has recommended execution of the same.

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

consents to the proposed project and hereby authorizes the Township Engineer to execute the NJDEP

Statements of Consent on behalf of the Township.

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2017-154 Resolution Disqualifying Arawak Paving Company as the Lowest Responsible

Bidder Pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-4 for 2017 Road Improvement Program

Contract Two and Alternate Bid No. 1 for the Reconstruction of Provinceline

Road

Contract Two and Alternate Bid No. 1 for the Reconstruction of Provinceline

Road

Committeeman Doyle reviewed his concerns regarding Departmental purchasing. There

were various concerns expressed and there was a general consensus to give some thought and

re-discuss at a later time. The goal was to ensure fiscal responsibility and efficiency.

Attorney Roselli offered some comments. Clerk Picariello was directed to send a memo to

department heads reminding them of the current policy.

Committeeman O’Donnell reported on a recent fire and commended the Jacobstown Volunteer

Fire Department.

Committeeman Doyle noted the recent contract negotiation with the FOP and thanked

Committeeman O’Donnell for his hard work.

Mayor DeLorenzo thanked the Fire Department for their hard work and commended Committee

O’Donnell on his hard work.

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

Mayor Delorenzo opened the meeting to the public.

Mr. Wayne Voorhees – President, JVFC – Mr. Voorhees noted that his department sends a cover

letter with their requisitions in order to give an explanation of the purchase. He feels it is

helpful.

MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT

Proposed By: Deputy Mayor DeBaecke

Seconded By: Committeeman Kocubinski

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2017-155 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; Potential Litigation 2015 Road

Improvement Program Contract One, 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 Potential Litigation 2015 Road Improvement Program Contract One, 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 O’Donnell

Seconded By: Committeeman Doyle