Board of Health 2nd QTR
NORTH HANOVER TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
April 18, 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 DeLorenzo
Committeeman Doyle
Committeeman Kocubinski
Absent:
None
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”.
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 DeLorenzo
REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE
1.
NJDOT FY 2019 Municipal Aid Schoolhouse Road phase
2 – Clerk Picariello Reported that no aid for this project was awarded.
2.
Office of the Secretary of State, Department of
State, New Jersey Complete Count Commissions Public Hearing – Clerk
Picariello reviewed the hearing.
Deputy Mayor O’Donnell noted he would be able to attend.
3.
JCPL – 2019 Distribution Vegetation Overhang
Removals – Clerk Picariello reported the McGuire Substation area would
be trimmed.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Engineer Hirsh was not present but submitted a written report.
It was noted the NJDEP Stormwater report would be due May 1st.
The quotes for the park have not yet been received.
The FY2019 NJDOT project plans and specifications were being
worked on for bidding. The
Provinceline Road contract would be closed in May.
The Hanover Drive issues were reviewed.
Engineer Hirsh was soliciting quote for the area of 607 Hanover
Drive. It was also reported
the problem at 614 Hanover was due to the driveway being in need of
repair and not the road resurfacing.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS FOR MARCH
2019
a.
Tax Collector
b.
Construction, Zoning & Mobile Homes (and February)
c.
North Hanover Courts
d.
Jacobstown Volunteer Fire Company
e.
Police Department
COMMITTEE
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Committeeman DeLorenzo
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Committeeman Doyle
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Committeeman Kocubinski
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Deputy Mayor
O’Donnell
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Mayor DeBaecke
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MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
·
April 4, 2019
– Regular Meeting
COMMITTEE
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Committeeman DeLorenzo
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Committeeman Doyle
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Committeeman Kocubinski
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Deputy Mayor
O’Donnell
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Mayor DeBaecke
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BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR APPROVAL
COMMITTEE
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Committeeman DeLorenzo
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Committeeman Doyle
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Committeeman Kocubinski
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Deputy Mayor
O’Donnell
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Mayor DeBaecke
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ORDINANCE – INTRODUCTION
2019-03
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
ORDINANCE
2019-03
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
AN
ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH SALARIES FOR VARIOUS OFFICIALS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
NORTH HANOVER, BURLINGTON COUNTY, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AND REGULATING
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:
TITLE
PER ANNUM
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
-
40,000
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
TITLE
PER MEETING OR SESSION
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
TITLE
PER HOUR
Custodian
8.60
-
16.00
Maintenance/Grounds Keeper
8.60
-
16.00
DPW Laborer Part Time
8.60
-
16.00
Treasurer
8.60
-
30.00
Laborer Waste Facility
8.60
-
16.00
Waste Facility Supervisor
8.60
-
16.00
Special Police Officers
8.60
-
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
8.60
-
20.00
Summer Recreation Sr Counselor
8.60
-
12.00
Summer Recreation Jr Counselor
8.60
-
12.00
Court Sound Recorder – MIN 3 Hrs
8.60
-
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:
TITLE
PER SESSION
Municipal Judge
300
-
800
Public Defender
250
-
500
TITLE
PER HOUR
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, 2019 or date of hire or
appointment if after January 1, 2019.
MOTION TO INTRODUCE
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Committeeman DeLorenzo
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Committeeman Doyle
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Committeeman Kocubinski
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Deputy Mayor O’Donnell
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Mayor DeBaecke
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SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 2,
2019 AT 7:00 P.M.
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.
2019-61
Resolution Authorizing Refund of Tax Sale Premium
RESOLUTION 2019-61
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND
OF TAX SALE PREMIUM
WHEREAS, Tax Sale Certificate#17-00004 was redeemed on
April 2, 2019; and
WHEREAS, TFS CUST FOR FIG CAP INV NJ 13 paid tax sale
premium, in the amount of $3,300.00, for said lien.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the
Township of North Hanover that, as requested by the Tax Collector, it
hereby authorizes a refund of tax sale premium, in the amount of
$3,300.00 to the TFS CUST FOR FIG CAP INV NJ 13 ; for Lien 17-00004,
Block 901 Lot 2, commonly known as 269 Jacobstown-New Egypt Road.
COMMITTEE
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ABSENT
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Committeeman DeLorenzo
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Committeeman Doyle
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Committeeman Kocubinski
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Deputy Mayor O’Donnell
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Mayor DeBaecke
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2019-62
Resolution Amending and Supplementing the Manual of Rules and
Regulations for the Township of North Hanover Police Department
RESOLUTION 2019-62
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE MANUAL OF RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Township of North Hanover has adopted a
Manual of Rules and Regulations for the Township of North Hanover Police
Department; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118 and Rule
1:1.2 of the Manual, the Township may by Resolution amend or revoke any
of the rules, regulations, or procedures previously adopted, and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee desires to adopt the
Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P.) numbered and entitled as follows:
Number
Entitled
61
Immigrant Communities Policy
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of
the Township of North Hanover, County of Burlington, that the above
changes to the Manual of Rules and Regulations for the Township of North
Hanover Police Department here hereby adopted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that in the event that any
portion of this resolution is determined to be invalid, such
determination shall not affect he remaining portions of the resolution,
which are hereby declared to be severable.
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COMMITTEE
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ABSENT
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Committeeman DeLorenzo
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Committeeman Doyle
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X
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Committeeman Kocubinski
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X
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Deputy Mayor O’Donnell
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Mayor DeBaecke
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NON-CONSENT AGENDA
2019-63
Resolution Authorizing the Township of North Hanover to Execute
an Agreement with the Burlington County Cooperative Participation in the
Community Development Act of 1974
RESOLUTION 2019-63
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE BURLINGTON COUNTY COOPERATIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974
BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED,
by the North Hanover Township Committee, County of Burlington and State
of New Jersey to authorize an Agreement with the County of Burlington
for cooperative participation in the Community Development Act of 1974.
SECTION I.
Certain federal funds are available to Burlington County under
Title I of
the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1987, Public Law 93-383, as amended; and
SECTION II.
It is necessary to establish a
legal basis for the County and its people to benefit from this Program;
and
SECTION III.
An Agreement has been proposed
under which the Township of North Hanover and the County of Burlington
in cooperation with the other municipalities will establish an
Interlocal Services Program pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:8a-1 et seq., and
SECTION IV.
It is in the best interest of the Township of North Hanover that
the Agreement entitled “Agreement between the County of Burlington and
certain municipalities located therein for the establishment of a
cooperative means of conducting certain community development
activities”, a copy of which is on file at the Municipal Clerk’s Office.
SECTION V.
The Township of North Hanover
shall enter into the Agreement with the County of Burlington mentioned
with all supplements and agreements thereto.
The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute
the Agreement on behalf of North Hanover Township and affix thereunto
the Official Seal.
SECTION VI.
All resolutions or parts of
resolutions which are inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed in the
extent of their inconsistency.
SECTION VII.
This Resolution shall take
effect immediately after passage and publication as provided by law.
COMMITTEE
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Committeeman DeLorenzo
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Committeeman Doyle
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Committeeman Kocubinski
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Deputy Mayor
O’Donnell
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Mayor DeBaecke
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2019-64
Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Fire Command Vehicle for the
Jacobstown Volunteer Fire Department Under State Contract No. 88728
RESOLUTION 2019-64
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF FIRE COMMAND VEHICLE FOR THE
JACOBSTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT UNDER STATE CONTRACT NO. 88728
WHEREAS,
the Township of North Hanover, pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-12(a) and
N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.29(C), may by Resolution and without advertising for
bids, purchase any goods or services under the State of New Jersey
Cooperative Purchasing Program for any State contracts entered on behalf
of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department
of Treasury; and
WHEREAS,
the Township has reviewed the State contracts for the purchasing of 2019
Ford F150 4x4 Crew Cab Vehicle, in an amount of $47,136.00 from Winner
Ford having an address at 250 Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 under
State Contract #88728; and
WHEREAS,
the Township of North Hanover has sufficient funding in place as
evidenced by the Chief Financial Officers certification of the
availability of funds.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
by the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover, County of
Burlington County, State of New Jersey hereby authorizes and approves of
the purchase of said vehicle from Winner Ford having an address at 250
Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 under State Contract #88728, in the
amount of $47,136.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to issue said
purchase order to Winner Ford, 250 Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 to
the attention of Michael Drahuschak on behalf of the Township.
COMMITTEE
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ABSENT
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Committeeman DeLorenzo
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Committeeman Doyle
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X
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X
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Committeeman Kocubinski
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X
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Deputy Mayor
O’Donnell
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Mayor DeBaecke
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2019-65
Resolution Authorizing the Preparation of Estimated Tax Bills for
the Year of 2019
RESOLUTION 2019-65
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
PREPARATION OF ESTIMATED TAX BILLS FOR THE YEAR OF 2019
WHEREAS, the Division of
Local Government Services, State of New Jersey has the authority by
State Statue to examine, review and then certify all local government
budgets to the County Board of Taxation for the purpose of real estate
taxation, and
WHEREAS, the Burlington
County Board of Taxation has not yet received certification of the North
Hanover Township’s budget and cannot strike a tax rate until such
certification is received from the State of New Jersey and will
therefore cause the delay in receiving state funding, and
WHEREAS, the Township
Committee has determined that there will be insufficient cash flow to
support operations in August 2019 unless third quarter revenue is
received on time, and
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector
and the Chief Financial Officer have reviewed and computed an estimated
tax levy in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:4-66.3,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
that the Township Committee of the North Hanover Township, County of
Burlington, State of New Jersey, hereby authorized that:
1.
The Tax
Collector is directed to prepare and issue estimated tax bills
for the Municipality of North Hanover
Township for the third quarter
2019, in accordance with the provisions
of N.J.S.A. 54:4-66.2et seq.
2.
The entire
estimated tax levy for 2019 is hereby set at $9,607,231.60
3.
The Tax
Collector takes any additional steps necessary to immediately
implement this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
the Municipal Clerk provides a certified copy of this resolution
to the Tax Collector.
COMMITTEE
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Committeeman DeLorenzo
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X
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Committeeman Doyle
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X
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X
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Committeeman Kocubinski
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X
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Deputy Mayor
O’Donnell
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X
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Mayor DeBaecke
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DISCUSSION
There were no items of discussion this evening.
2019 BUDGET ADOPTION
2019-57
Authorizing Adoption of the 2019 Municipal Budget
·
Comments from Mayor/Township Committee or CFO
Mayor DeBaecke noted the full Committee worked well on planning the
budget. He noted there
would be no tax increase.
He stated the favorable Moody’s report indicates the Townships financial
stability. All Committee
members present expressed appreciation for the hard work put in crafting
the budget.
§
Mayor Opens the Floor For Public Comment
There were no public comments this evening.
§
Mayor Closes the Floor From Public Comment
MOTION TO ADOPTION 2019
MUNICIPAL BUDGET
COMMITTEE
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Committeeman DeLorenzo
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Committeeman Doyle
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Committeeman Kocubinski
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X
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Deputy Mayor
O’Donnell
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X
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Mayor DeBaecke
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TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE “COMMENTS”
Committeeman Kocubinski stated the Easter Egg hunt is scheduled for
Saturday and noted the impending weather.
Mayor DeBaecke stated in the past it was moved to the Bowers
buildings.
Committeeman Doyle wished everyone a Happy Easter.
He also stated he spoke with Chief Wells and they are working on
a National Night Out program and it would be August 6th.
The details would follow later.
Committeeman DeLorenzo apologized for his nonattendance at the last
meeting due to a personal issue.
Deputy Mayor O’Donnell stated the JVFC new stipend program was working
well.
Mayor DeBaecke wished everyone a Happy Easter and hopes the egg hunt
would be able to happen.
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 - He noted his attendance two weeks ago
concerning an ordinance regarding the legalization of Marijuana and his
opposition. He stated he
would keep attending the meetings.
Mayor DeBaecke noted he was speaking with the Township Attorney
and would present something to the Township Committee and it was being
worked on. Committeeman
DeLorenzo noted the agricultural aspect could be a problem and locally
we could be overridden by the State.
Committeeman Kocubinski concurred and noted it would be
interesting how the Laws come together.
Mr. Reuter noted his concerns over Public Safety being taxed and
the growers should be held responsible for that
cost. Mayor DeBaecke and
Committeeman DeLorenzo also noted that was a concern and it was being
looked into. Clerk
Picariello gave an overview of the class of licensing being issued.
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT
Proposed By: Committeeman
DeLorenzo
Seconded By: Committeeman
Doyle
EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION
2019-66
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;
Contract Matters,
Personnel Matters and Litigation matters
RESOLUTION 2019-66
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.
TABLED INDEFINITELY
COMMITTEE
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NAYS
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ABSENT
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Committeeman DeLorenzo
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X
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Committeeman Doyle
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X
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Committeeman Kocubinski
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X
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X
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Deputy Mayor
O’Donnell
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X
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X
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Mayor DeBaecke
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X
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BACK TO PUBLIC SESSION
MOTION TO ADJOURN
7:18 pm
Proposed By: Committeeman Doyle
Seconded By: Committeeman Kocubinski
Respectively submitted,
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Mary Picariello, RMC/CMR/CTC
Township Clerk
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