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NORTH HANOVER TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
April 4, 2019, 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER Mayor DeBaecke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE: Led by Mayor DeBaecke
ROLL CALL: Mayor DeBaecke Deputy Mayor O’Donnell Committeeman Doyle Committeeman Kocubinski
Absent: Committeeman DeLorenzo
Also Present: Clerk Mary Picariello and Substitute Township Attorney Griegel
SUNSHINE STATEMENT: “The provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act have been met. 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”.
EAGLE SCOUT PRESENTATION –
MARCUS DETLOFF
Marcus Detloff introduced himself to the Township Committee.
He noted he was a Sophmore at Northern Burlington.
He gave an overview of his Eagle project.
He stated it would be a flag drop and would be serviced monthly
in conjunction with the ROTC at the school.
There were various questions asked by the Township Committee.
Marcus expects the project to be complete in the middle of May.
There was a general consensus to move forward.
Marcus Detloff would reach out to meet with Mayor, at a later
date, to pick an appropriate spot to locate it.
PUBLIC COMMENT AS IT RELATES TO AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor DeBaecke opened the meeting to the public. There were no public comments this evening.
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT Proposed By: Committeeman Doyle Seconded By: Committeeman Kocubinski
REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE
1.
State of New Jersey NJDOT FY 2019 – Clerk
Picariello noted the FY2019 NJDOT award was issued for Springfield Road
in an amount of $73,990.00.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Engineer Hirsh stated the Park project quotes should be in by next
meeting. He stated the 2015
NJDOT project drainage improvements were done.
He was awaiting the schedule for paving.
The Schoolhouse Road project letter has not been received but he
has received verbal permission to go out to bid.
He stated he is waiting on the Maintenance Bond for Provinceline
Road and noted the Meany Road guardrail has been completed.
Committeeman Kocubinski inquired, on behalf of the Recreation
Advisory, if there was enough money in the grant to fix the field on
Green Acres. Engineer Hirsh
stated that could be determined after quotes are received for the
restrooms. Mayor DeBaecke
noted he did ask Engineer Hirsh that last week.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
· March 21, 2019 – Regular Meeting
BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR APPROVAL
Committeeman Doyle inquired about the snow bill. Deputy Mayor O’Donnell noted it was in order.
ORDINANCE – ADOPTION 2019-01 Ordinance to Exceed the Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits and to Establish a Cap Bank Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14
ORDINANCE 2019-01
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
CALENDAR YEAR 2019
ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14)
WHEREAS,
the Local Government CAP Law, N.J.S.
40A:4-45.1 et seq., provides that in the preparation of its annual
budget, a municipality shall limit any increase in said budget to
2.5% unless authorized by ordinance to increase it to 3.5%
over the previous year’s final appropriations, subject to certain
exceptions; and
WHEREAS,
N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.15a provides that a
municipality may, when authorized by ordinance, appropriate the
difference between the amount of its actual final appropriation and the
2.5%
percentage rate as an exception to its final appropriations in either of
the next two succeeding years; and
WHEREAS,
the
Township Committee of the
Township of North
Hanover in the County of Burlington finds it
advisable and necessary to increase its CY 2019 budget by
up to 3.5% over the previous year=s
final appropriations, in the interest of promoting the health, safety
and welfare of the citizens; and
WHEREAS,
the
Township Committee of the
Township of North
Hanover in the County of Burlington hereby
determines that a
3.5%
increase in the budget for said year, amounting to $ 26.953.60
in excess of the increase in final appropriations otherwise
permitted by the Local Government CAP Law, is advisable and necessary;
and,
WHEREAS,
the
Township Committee of the
Township North
Hanover of in the County of Burlington hereby
determines that any amount authorized herein above that is not
appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an
exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding
years.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED,
by the
Township Committee of the
Township of North
Hanover in the County of Burlington, a majority of
the full authorized membership of this governing body affirmatively
concurring, that, in the CY 2019 budget year, the final
appropriations of the
Township
of
North Hanover shall, in
accordance with this ordinance and N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14, be increased
by 3.5%, amounting to $ 94,337.60,
and that the CY 2019 municipal budget for the
Township of North Hanover be approved and adopted
in accordance with this ordinance; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED,
that any amount authorized
herein above that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall
be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next
two succeeding years; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED,
that a certified copy of this
ordinance as introduced be filed with the Director of the Division of
Local Government Services within 5 days of introduction; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED,
that a certified copy of this ordinance upon adoption, with the recorded
vote included thereon; be filed with said Director within 5 days after
such adoption.
MAYOR OPENS THE MEETING TO THE
PUBLIC
There were no public comments this evening.
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC
HEARING Proposed By: Committeeman Kocubinski Seconded By: Deputy Mayor O’Donnell
MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2019-01
ORDINANCE – ADOPTION 2019-02 Ordinance of the Township of North Hanover, County of Burlington, State of New Jersey, Appropriating $20,000.00 from the Capital Improvement Fund to Provide for the Purchase of Fire Company Vehicle
ORDINANCE 2019-02
COUNTY OF BURLINGON
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER, COUNTY OF BURLINGTON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY APPROPRIATING $20,000.00 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIRE COMPANY VEHICLE
BE IT ORDAINED by the
Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover, in the County of
Burlington, State of New Jersey, as follows:
SECTION 1.
$20,000.00 is hereby
appropriated from the Capital Improvement Fund of the Township of North
Hanover, in the County of Burlington, New Jersey (the “Township”) to
provide for the purchase of Fire Company Vehicle and accessory equipment
therefor and incidental thereto.
SECTION
2.
Said acquisitions are lawful capital improvements of the Township
having a period of usefulness of at least five (5) years.
Said improvements and acquisitions shall be made as general
improvements, no part of the cost of which shall be assessed against
property specially benefited.
SECTION 3.
This ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and
publication according to law.
MAYOR OPENS THE MEETING TO THE
PUBLIC
There were no public comments this evening.
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC
HEARING Proposed By: Committeeman Kocubinski Seconded By: Deputy Mayor O’Donnell
MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2019-02
CONSENT AGENDA DEFINED:
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.
2019-59 Resolution Appointing Emergency Management Coordinator
RESOLUTION 2019-59
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
APPOINTMENT OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. Title 40 and Title 40A provide for the Appointment of Certain Officers, Appointees and Employees to be appointed in Township Positions to carry out the lawful duties and responsibilities of the Township; and
WHEREAS, the Township Salary Ordinance provides for the rate of Compensation, Salary or Wages of Certain Officers, Appointees and Employees of said Township.
WHEREAS, North Hanover Township Committee has recognized the statutory need to fill the position of Emergency Management Coordinator in order to conduct the day-to-day operations of North Hanover Township.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by North Hanover Township Committee hereby appoints Richard Mellor as the Emergency Management Coordinator effective June 1, 2018, for a three year term expiring June 1, 2021.
NON-CONSENT AGENDA
None
DISCUSSION
·
CDBG Fiscal Years 2021-2023 – Clerk Picariello
noted our participation in the program and the request to continue. This
program is to assist residents in various aspects of homeownership and
repair. After discussion,
there was a discussion to move forward.
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE “COMMENTS” Committeeman Kocubinski noted the recent Recreation Advisory Committee meeting. He stated the first softball game is April 11th. He noted Memorial Day Parade would be May 25th and the Recreation Committee would like Myron shut down for staging. Committeeman Doyle noted that should not be a problem. Committeeman Kocubinski noted the Easter Egg hunt on April 20th and a tentative date for Movie night is September 20th.
Committeeman Doyle noted a family emergency and thanked the Emergency Services for their fine work.
Mayor DeBaecke expressed pleasure in the up-coming events and noted a Color Run would be happening at the Park in the near future.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Questions, comments or statements from members of the public in attendance.
Mayor DeBaecke opened the meeting to the public.
Mr. Paul Reuter – 8 Ivy Lane – Mr. Reuter expressed various concerns over the legalization of Marijuana and would like the Township Committee to pass an Ordinance to prevent it. He noted there were 60 towns that have acted. Mayor DeBaecke noted this would be looked into. Committeeman Doyle noted he was against recreational use but supported it for Medical purposes. Committeeman Kocubinski noted regulations as it relates to preserved farms and that would need to be look into. He stated State Law would supersede Local laws.
Mr. Emmons – 607 Hanover Drive – He thanked the Township Committee for their service. He stated there is a drainage issue, on the front of his property, since the paving. He has concerns over mosquitos and noted he has lost his yard because of swamp like conditions. He is looking for solutions. He wanted to dig a ditch. After discussion, the current Engineer would be out to take a look and report back.
Mr. Carmichael – 610 Hanover Drive - Mr. Carmichael expressed concerns over the drainage at his driveway. Mayor DeBaecke noted the prior engineer did look and noted the catch basin was clogged. Mr. Carmichael expressed other concerns. Mayor DeBaecke asked Engineer Hirsh to look into. There was additional concern expressed over Streeker Road intersection. Mayor DeBaecke noted it was tight but it was engineered and would be looked into. Deputy Mayor O’Donnell noted previous concerns and there were modifications made.
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT Proposed By: Committeeman Doyle Seconded By: Deputy Mayor O’Donnell
EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION 2019-60 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, Contract Negotiation and Litigation matters
RESOLUTION 2019-60
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
AUTHORIZING A CLOSED SESSION
MEETING
WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act, P.L. 1975, Chapter 231 and P.L. 2001, C. 404, permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances; and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee of North Hanover Township wishes to go into a closed Executive Session and is of the opinion that such circumstances presently exist which should not be discussed in public, and
WHEREAS. the Open Public Meetings Act pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 and N.J.S.A. 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by Township Committee of North Hanover Township that it will go into an Executive Session for the purpose of the Township Committee to discuss Contract Matters, Litigation and Personnel matters.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the results of such discussion may be revealed at 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.
MOTION TO TABLE INDEFINITELY
BACK TO PUBLIC SESSION
MOTION TO ADJOURN
7:55pm Proposed By: Committeeman Doyle Seconded By: Committeeman Kocubinski
Respectively submitted,
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Mary Picariello, RMC/CMR/CTC |