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NORTH HANOVER TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
September 19, 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: Township Clerk Picariello and Township Attorney Roselli
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 DeLorenzo Seconded By: Committeeman Doyle
MAYORAL PROCLOMATION PATRIOT DAY – Mayor DeBaecke noted his attendance at the September 11th Patriot Walk at the School. He read his proclamation into the record.
REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE
1.
Elected Officials Liability Seminar – Clerk
Picariello noted the BCJIF has now rescheduled their meetings and it
interferes with Township Committee meetings.
There was a general consensus to cancel the meeting of December 5th
so the Township Committee could attend the elected official training.
A special meeting would be considered if the work load was in
need of one.
2.
Clerk Picariello noted there was late
correspondence received from Northern Burlington School District.
She noted the Township Committee was invited to the ground
breaking. Committeeman
Kocubinski noted he would attend.
The rest of the Township Committee stated they would check their
schedule and let the Clerk know before the RSVP date.
ENGINEER’S REPORT Engineer Hirsh reported the one quote for the baseball field was received for the FY 2016 Municipal Park Grant. He noted the FY 2015/2016 NJDOT project was being closed out. He stated the FY2018 NJDOT project punch list was issued and he was awaiting a schedule from the contractor. He noted the FY2019 NJDOT project bids were received and the project award was on the agenda. He stated he was working on quotes for the various drainage issues.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS FOR AUGUST
2019
a.
Tax Collector
b.
Construction, Zoning & Mobile Homes
c.
North Hanover Courts
d.
Jacobstown Volunteer Fire Company
e.
Police Department
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
· September 5, 2019 – Regular Meeting
· September 5, 2019 – Executive Session
BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR APPROVAL
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.
2019-110 Resolution Amending Resolution 2019-109-A Entitled “Appointment of a Full-Time Police Officer”
RESOLUTION 2019-110
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2019-109-A ENTITLED “APPOINTMENT OF
FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER”
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.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following Officers, Appointees, and Employees are hereby appointed for their respective terms, as follows:
Full-Time
Police Officer ~
Mark O’Brien
Effective Date of Employment: 9/06/2019 at Step III
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above named position will be compensated as per the Bargaining Agreement, Salary Ordinance and Salary Resolution.
2019-111 Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Alexander Mangone
RESOLUTION 2019-111
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION
OF ALEXANDER MANGONE
BE IT RESOVLED, by the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover that we hereby accept the resignation of Alexander Mangone as a Part-Time Police Officer for the Township of North Hanover effective September 26, 2019.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the following:
1. Personnel File Alexander Mangone 2. Chief Financial Officer 3. Chief of Police
2019-112 Resolution Authorizing Execution of Contract for Animal Control Services with John E. Bilyk
RESOLUTION 2019-112
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
CONTRACT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES WITH JOHN E. BILYK
WHEREAS,
the Township of North Hanover desires to retain the services of Animal
Control for North Hanover Township; and
WHEREAS,
Jan E. Bilyk qualifies as a professional in this field able to provide
the services requested by the Township of North Hanover.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
Township Committee of North Hanover Township that the attached Contract
be entered into with Jan E. Bilyk effective February 1, 2019 to expire
at midnight on January 31, 2020.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the following:
1.
Mary Picariello,
Township Clerk
2.
Jack Bruno,
Chief Financial Officer
3.
Bud Wells, Chief
of Police
4.
Jan E. Bilyk
2019-113 Resolution Chapter 159 Requesting Approval of Items of Revenue and Appropriation N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 for the State of New Jersey Department of Transportation – FY 2019 Municipal Aid Program
RESOLUTION 2019-113
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
CHAPTER
159 REQUESTING APPROVAL OF ITEMS OF REVENUE AND APPROPRIATION N.J.S.A.
40A:4-87 FOR THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION – FY
2019 MUNICIPAL AID PROGRAM
WHEREAS, R.S.40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of a county or municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget; and
WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of an item of appropriation for equal amount; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the
Township Committee of the
Township of
North Hanover in the
County of
Burlington hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local
Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in
the budget of the year 2019
in the sum of
$ 73,990.00, which item
is now available as a revenue from the
State of New Jersey Department
of Transportation – FY 2019 Aid Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the sum of $ 73,990.00 the same is hereby appropriated under the following caption:
Operations-Excluded from
“CAPS”:
Public and Private Programs off-set by Revenues:
State of New
Jersey Department of Transportation – Springfield Avenue
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that two certified copies of this resolution be provided to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services for his use in this regard.
2019-114 Resolution Authorizing Refund of Overpayment of Taxes
RESOLUTION 2019-114
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF OVERPAYMENT OF TAXES
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 overpayment of 2019 taxes, in the amount of $3,097.77 to Corelogic Tax Services, for Block 610 Lot 7.07 commonly known as 8 Carlyle Drive.
2019-115 Resolution Canceling Taxes
RESOLUTION 2019-115
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION CANCELING TAXES
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Veteran Affairs has classified David Abell as 100% Permanently and Totally Disabled; and
WHERAS, by application from Donald Kosul, Tax Assessor in the Township of North Hanover, the said exemption is granted from September 3, 2019; and
WHERAS, N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.30a – Allows for the exemption from taxation from real and personal property for any citizen and resident of the State who has a total or 100% permanent disability as defined by this statue.
WHEREAS, the following taxes must be canceled and any monies paid by the owner should be refunded.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following taxes be canceled:
BLOCK 301 LOT 5.07 2019 $3,261.32 2020 1st half $5,017.35
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED FURTHER, that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Burlington County Board of Taxation, the Treasurer of Burlington County, the Municipal/Regional School Board to advise them of the action taken by the Township Committee on this matter.
NON-CONSENT AGENDA
2019-116 Resolution Awarding Bid and Contract for NJDOT FY 2019 Municipal Aid Road Improvement Project for Springfield Road
RESOLUTION 2019-116
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION AWARDING BID AND CONTRACT FOR
NJDOT
FY2019 MUNICIPAL AID ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR SPRINGFIELD ROAD
WHEREAS,
the Township of North Hanover desires to improve various roads
throughout North Hanover Township; and
WHEREAS,
the Township of North Hanover issued a Notice to Bidders for purposes of
receiving sealed bids in accordance with the Specifications, Proposal
and Contract Documents prepared by the Township Engineer;
and
WHEREAS,
on September 10, 2019, bids were received as follows:
Company
Base Bid
Earle Asphalt Company
$75,113.13
PO BOX 556
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
Diamond Construction
$127,904.00
35 Beaverson Blvd – Suite 12C
Brick, NJ 08723
WHEREAS,
the Township Engineer has reviewed the bid proposal submitted by Earle
Asphalt Company, the apparent lowest responsible bidder and has
determined that the bid proposal is in compliance with the bid
specification requirements; 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 that an award is hereby issued to
Earle Asphalt Company with offices at PO BOX 556, Farmingdale, NJ 07727,
for NJDOT FY 2019 Road Improvement Program of Springfield Road located
in the Township of North Hanover in the amount of $75,113.13
representing Items 1 through 12 of the base bid specifications.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the Mayor and/or Township Clerk is hereby authorized to sign the
aforesaid contract on behalf of the Township.
2019-117 Resolution Adopting Technology Risk Management Standards in Compliance with the New Jersey Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund’s Cyber Risk Management Plan’s Tier One Requirements
RESOLUTION 2019-117
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING
TECHNOLOGY RISK MANAGEMENT STANDARDS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE NEW JERSEY
MUNICIPAL EXCESS LIABILITY JOINT INSURANCE FUND’S CYBER RISK MANAGEMENT
PLAN’S TIER ONE REQUIREMENTS
Whereas,
the North Hanover
Township is a member of the
Burlington County Joint Insurance Fund which secures insurance
protection through the New Jersey Municipal Excess Liability Joint
Insurance Fund (NJ MEL); and
Whereas,
through its membership in the Burlington County Joint Insurance Fund,
the Township of North
Hanover enjoys cyber liability
insurance coverage to protect the Township of North Hanover from
the potential devastating costs associated with a cyber related claim;
and
Whereas,
in an attempt to prevent as many cyber related claims as possible, the
NJ MEL developed and released to its members the NJ MEL Cyber Risk
Management Plan; and
Whereas,
the NJ MEL Cyber Risk Management Plan outlines a set of best practices
and standards broken out into Tier 1 & Tier 2 standards that if adopted
and followed will reduce many of the risks associated with the use of
technology by the Township of North Hanover; and
Whereas,
in addition to the reduction of potential claims, implementing the
following best practices and standards will
enable the Township of North
Hanover to claim a reimbursement of a paid insurance deductible in the
event the member files a claim against
the Township of North
Hanover’s cyber insurance policy, administered through
Burlington County Joint
Insurance Fund and the Municipal Excess Liability Joint
Insurance Fund;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved,
that the Township of North Hanover does hereby adopt the following best
practices and standards, a copy of which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference, in accordance with Tier 1 of the NJ
MEL Cyber Risk Management Plan;
·
System and data back‐up
·
Security and system
patching:
·
Defensive software:
·
Security Awareness Training:
·
Incident Response Plan
Be It Further Resolved,
that a copy of this resolution along with all required checklists and
correspondence be provided to the NJ MEL Underwriter for their
consideration and approval
2019-118 Resolution Adopting Technology Risk Management Standards in Compliance with the New Jersey Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund’s Cyber Risk Management Plan’s Tier Two Requirements
RESOLUTION 2019-118
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
A
RESOLUTION ADOPTING TECHNOLOGY RISK MANAGEMENT STANDARDS IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE NEW JERSEY MUNICIPAL EXCESS LIABILITY JOINT INSURANCE FUND’S
CYBER RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN’S TIER TWO REQUIREMENTS
Whereas,
the
North
Hanover Township is a member of the
Burlington County Joint
Insurance
Fund
which secures insurance protection through the New Jersey Municipal
Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund (NJ MEL);
and
Whereas,
through its membership in the
Burlington County Joint Insurance fund
the
North Hanover Township
enjoys cyber liability insurance coverage to protect the Township of
North Hanover
from
the potential devastating costs associated with a cyber related claim;
and
Whereas,
in an attempt to prevent as many cyber related claims as possible, the
NJ MEL developed and released to its members the NJ MEL Cyber Risk
Management Plan; and
Whereas,
the NJ MEL Cyber Risk Management Plan outlines a set of best practices
and standards broken out into Tier 1 & Tier 2 standards that if adopted
and followed will reduce many of the risks associated with the use of
technology by the Township of North Hanover ; and
Whereas,
in addition to the reduction of potential claims, implementing the
following best practices and standards will
enable
the Township of North Hanover to claim a reimbursement of a paid
insurance deductible in the event the member files a claim against
Township of North Hanover’s
cyber insurance policy, administered through
Burlington County Joint
Insurance Fund
and
the Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund;
Now
Therefore Be It Resolved,
that the Township of North Hanover does hereby adopt the following best
practices and standards, a copy of which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference, in accordance with Tier 2 of the NJ
MEL Cyber Risk Management Plan;
·
Server
Security
·
Limiting Access Privileges
·
Acceptable Use of Internet and Email
·
Protection of Data
·
Passwords Policy
·
Appropriate level of Technology Support
·
Leadership has Expertise to Support Technology Decision Making
And, Be It Further Resolved, that a copy of this resolution along with all required checklists and correspondence be provided to the NJ MEL Underwriter for their consideration and approval
2019-119 Resolution Authorizing Pay Estimate No. Five (5) Final to Arawak Paving Company, Inc. in Connection with the 2015 Road Resurfacing Project Contract I
RESOLUTION 2019-119
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAY
ESTIMATE NO. FIVE (5) FINAL TO ARAWAK PAVING COMPANY, INC.
IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2015 ROAD RESURFACING PROJECT CONTRACT I
WHEREAS,
the Township of North Hanover project Engineers, Remington and
Vernick Engineer , has reviewed the Arawak Paving Company
Inc.’s Payment Certificate No. 5 Final,
representing the final payment in the total amount of $61,313.79,
for the 2015 Road Resurfacing Project Contract I; and
WHEREAS, the Township's
Engineer has determined that the condition of the improvement is
satisfactory; and
WHEREAS, it is the
recommendation of the Township’s Engineer that the Township of North
Hanover authorize the release of final payment on voucher in the total
amount of $61,313.79 to Arawak Paving Company, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention
of the Township Committee to approve the release of final payment on
voucher in the amount referenced herein, in accordance with the Township
Engineer’s recommendations.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
by the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover, that the
Township authorizes the release final payment on voucher in the total
amount of $61,313.79 to Arawak Company, Inc.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that
copies of this resolution shall be provided to the Finance Director and
the Township Engineer for their information and attention.
2019-120 Resolution Releasing the Performance Bond for the 2015 Road Resurfacing Program Contract I and Accepting Maintenance Bond #0194889M
RESOLUTION 2019-120
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
A RESOLUTION RELEASING THE PERFORMARNCE
BOND FOR THE 2015 ROAD RESURFACING PROGRAM CONTRACT I AND ACCEPTING
MAINTENANCE BOND #0194889M
WHEREAS, Remington, Vernick and Arango Engineers, and Affiliates, Inc. has inspected the Arawak Paving Companies work with the 2015 Road Resurfacing Program Contract I in North Hanover Township, New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, the Township's Engineer has determined that the condition of the improvements is satisfactory; and
WHEREAS, the Township's Engineer has determined that the condition of the improvements is satisfactory, and with due regard to the passage of time; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Township’s Engineer that the Township of North Hanover release the Berkley Insurance Company of Performance Surety Bond #0194889 , in the amount of One Million Two Hundred Twenty-three Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars and 00/100 cents ($1,223,800.00) and accept the Berkley Insurance Company two (2) year Maintenance Bond #0194889M4 in the amount of One Million Three Hundred Fifteen Thousand Six Hundred Eight-Nine Dollars and 53/100 cents ($1,315,689.53), provided that the release of the Performance Bond is contingent upon the payment of all outstanding escrow invoices.
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Township Committee and in the best interest of the Township of North Hanover to release the Performance Bond and accept a two year Maintenance Bond in the amount referenced herein, contingent upon the payment of all outstanding escrow invoices, in accordance with the Township Engineer’s recommendations.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover, that the performance bond #0194889 be released for the 2015 Road Resurfacing Program Contract I described above and accept a two (2) year maintenance bond of $1,315,689.53 as well.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution shall be provided to the Finance Director, the Township Engineer, and Arawak Paving Company for their information and attention.
2019-121 Resolution Authorizing Pay Estimate No. Four (4) Final to Earle Asphalt Company in Connection with the 2017 Road Improvement Project Contract I (NJDOT)
RESOLUTION 2019-121
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAY
ESTIMATE NO. FOUR (4) FINAL TO
EARLE ASPHALT COMPANY IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2017 ROAD
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CONTRACT I (NJDOT)
WHEREAS, the Township of North Hanover’s Engineers, Environmental Resolutions, Inc. has reviewed the Earle Asphalt Companies Payment Certificate No. 4 Final, representing the final payment in the amount of $17,425.00 for the 2017 Road Improvement Program Contract I; and
WHEREAS, the Township's Engineer has determined that the condition of the improvements are satisfactory; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Township’s Engineer that the Township of North Hanover authorize the final payment on voucher in the total amount of $17,425.00, to Earle Asphalt Company; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Township Committee to approve the payment on voucher in the amount referenced herein, in accordance with the Township Engineer’s recommendations.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover, that the Township authorizes the release the final payment on voucher in the total amount of $17,425.00 to Earle Asphalt Company.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution shall be provided to the Finance Director and the Township Engineer for their information and attention.
2019-122 Resolution Authorizing Pay Estimate No. One (1) to Earle Asphalt Company in Connection with the Schoolhouse Road Improvement Project (2018 NJDOT)
RESOLUTION 2019-122
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAY
ESTIMATE NO. ONE (1) TO EARLE ASPHALT COMPANY IN CONNECTION WITH THE
SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (2018 NJDOT)
WHEREAS,
the Township of North Hanover’s Engineers, Environmental Resolutions
, Inc., has reviewed the Earle Asphalt Company
Payment Certificate No. 1, representing the partial payment in
the total amount of $142,970.66, for the Schoolhouse Road Improvement
Project; and
WHEREAS, the Township's
Engineer has determined that the condition of the improvement is
satisfactory; and
WHEREAS, it is the
recommendation of the Township’s Engineer that the Township of North
Hanover authorize the release of partial payment on voucher in the total
amount of $142,970.66 to Earle Asphalt Company, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention
of the Township Committee to approve the release of partial payment on
voucher in the amount referenced herein, in accordance with the Township
Engineer’s recommendations.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
by the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover, that the
Township authorizes the release partial payment on voucher in the total
amount of $142,970.66 to Earle Asphalt Company.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that
copies of this resolution shall be provided to the Finance Director and
the Township Engineer for their information and attention.
2019-123 Resolution Authorizing the Submission of the 2019 Burlington County Municipal Park Development Grant Application
RESOLUTION 2019-123
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
BURLINGTON COUNTY
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE 2019 BURLINGTON COUNTY
MUNICIPAL PARK DEVELOPMENT GRANT APPLICATION
WHEREAS,
the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders has approved the Open
Space, Recreation, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund (“Trust
Fund”) and established a Municipal Park Development Program (“Program”)
to provide grant funds in connection with municipal acquisition of lands
for County park, recreation, conservation and farmland preservation
purposes, as well as for municipal public park and recreation
development purposes; and
WHEREAS,
the Governing Body of North Hanover Township, Burlington County, State
of New Jersey desires to obtain County Municipal Park Development
Program funds in the amount of $249,426.67
to fund Schoolhouse Road Park Improvements, Schoolhouse Road,
Jacobstown, New Jersey 08562, Block 501,Lots 18 and 36; and
WHEREAS,
the total cost of the project including all matching funds is estimated
to be
$249,426.67; and
WHEREAS,
the Township of North Hanover is the owner of and controls the project
site.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY The North Hanover Township Committee
that;
1.
Ronald DeBaecke Jr., Mayor, is authorized to (a) make an application to
the County of Burlington for Municipal Park Development Program Funds,
(b) provide additional application information and furnish such
documents as may be required for the Municipal Park Development Program
and (c) act as the municipal contact person and correspondent of the
above named municipality;
2.
The Township of North Hanover is committed to this project and will
provide the balance of funding necessary to complete the Schoolhouse
Road Park Project in the
form of non-county matching funds as required in the Policy and
Procedures Manual for the Program; and
3.
If awarded a grant by the County of Burlington under the Municipal Park
Development Program, the municipality will use the approved funds in
accordance with the Municipal Park Development Program Policy and
Procedure Manual, and applicable federal, state, and local government
rules, regulations and statutes thereto; and
4.
Ronald DeBaecke Jr, Mayor, is hereby authorized to sign and execute any
required documents, agreements, and amendments thereto with the County
of Burlington for the approved Funds; and
5.
This resolution shall take effect immediately.
______________________________
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Ronald DeBaecke Jr., Mayor
Mary
Picariello, Township Clerk
DISCUSSION There were no discussion items this evening.
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE “COMMENTS” Committeeman Kocubinski stated the Senior picnic was a success and it was enjoyed by all.
Committeeman Doyle offered his apologies for being late to the picnic but enjoyed it. He also expressed his gratitude to the armed services and first responders in remembrance of 911.
Committeeman DeLorenzo expressed the same sentiment and noted the picnic was enjoyable.
Deputy Mayor O’Donnell noted he authorized the JVFC to purchase to new power stretchers for the ambulances. This will be paid for out of the EMS fund at no cost to taxpayers.
Mayor DeBaecke noted his attendance at the schools Patriot Day celebration. He spoke at the assembly and walked with the students. He expressed pleasure with the Senior picinic. He stated the flu shot clinic would be held September 25th and the Community Yard Sale will be September 29th.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Questions, comments or statements from members of the public in attendance.
Mayor DeBaecke opened the meeting to the public. There were no public comments this evening. MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT Proposed By: Committeeman DeLorenzo Seconded By: Committeeman Doyle
EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION 2019-124 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 Court Personnel Matter, Contract Matters, Personnel Matters and Litigation matters
RESOLUTION 2019-124
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 Court Personnel Matter, 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.
BACK TO PUBLIC SESSION
MOTION TO ADJOURN
8:03 pm Proposed By: Committeeman Doyle Seconded By: Committeeman DeLorenzo
Respectively submitted,
_________________
Mary Picariello, RMC/CMR/CTC |