NORTH HANOVER TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 16, 2021 - 7:00 P.M.
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CALL TO ORDER Mayor Doyle called the meeting to order at
7:00 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE: Led by Mayor
Doyle
ROLL CALL: Mayor Doyle
Deputy Mayor DeBaecke
Committeeman Forsyth
Committeeman
Kocubinski
Absent: Committeeman
O’Donnell
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 Doyle 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
Kocubinski
REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE
1.
Plumsted
Fire District termination of Fire Marshall – Clerk Picariello noted official
notice of termination has been given.
This will take affect March 31st.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Engineer Hirsh noted
solicitation of quotes for Ellisdale/Provinceline Road have been sent out. The FY2019 Municipal Parks Grant project
parking lot has been completed. He is
working on quotes for the gazebo structure.
The FY2021 NJDOT project contract was submitted to Attorney Roselli for
review. He noted his proposal for the
FY2022 NJDOT project has been submitted.
He noted he would contact the Public Works contractor to repair the
inlets on Edwards Drive. He also stated
the plan for Spartan Village drainage is complete and he is requesting the farm
owner to address.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS FOR OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2021
a. Tax Collector
b. Construction, Zoning &
Mobile Homes
c. North Hanover Court (July-November
21)
d. Jacobstown Volunteer Fire
Company
e. Police Department
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MOTION |
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ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
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Deputy Mayor DeBaecke |
X |
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X |
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Committeeman Forsyth |
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X |
X |
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Committeeman Kocubinski |
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X |
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Committeeman O’Donnell |
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X |
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Mayor Doyle |
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MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
·
December
2, 2021 – Regular Meeting
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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
AYES |
NAYS |
ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
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Deputy
Mayor DeBaecke |
X |
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X |
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Committeeman
Forsyth |
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X |
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Committeeman
Kocubinski |
X |
X |
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Committeeman
O’Donnell |
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X |
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Mayor
Doyle |
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·
December
2, 2021 – Executive Session
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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
AYES |
NAYS |
ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
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Deputy
Mayor DeBaecke |
X |
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X |
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Committeeman
Forsyth |
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X |
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Committeeman
Kocubinski |
X |
X |
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Committeeman
O’Donnell |
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X |
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Mayor
Doyle |
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X |
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BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR APPROVAL
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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
AYES |
NAYS |
ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
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Deputy
Mayor DeBaecke |
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X |
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Committeeman
Forsyth |
X |
X |
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Committeeman
Kocubinski |
X |
X |
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Committeeman
O’Donnell |
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X |
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Mayor
Doyle |
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X |
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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.
2021-155 Resolution Approving Mobile Home License Renewals
RESOLUTION
2021-155
TOWNSHIP
OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION APPROVING MOBILE HOME LICENSE RENEWALS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 4-040 of the Revised General
Ordinance of the Township, the Township Committee has the authority to either
issue a mobile home license or issue the license on conditions or deny the
license; and
WHEREAS, the Mobile Home Inspector has checked the
applications and ascertained that the requirements of Chapter 4-040 have been
met;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township
Committee of the Township of North Hanover, County of Burlington, that in
accordance with Chapter 4-040 and based upon the Mobile Home Inspector’s
certification, the governing body authorizes the following Mobile Home Parks
and Mobile Homes Outside Mobile Home Parks to be issued a Mobile Home License
Renewal for the year 2021:
Parks: South’s Mobile
Home (52), Spartan Village (221), Deep Well Terrace (46), Hanover Village (99),
California Village (129), Wagon Wheel Estates (41), Townsend (9), Wiggins (3),
Mobile Homes Outside Parks:
Ronald Miller (1), Mr. & Mrs. Fred Vitale (1), Dr. Youg Sup Sim (2),
Ronnie L. Miller (1), Ferdinand Bruzesse (1), Else Turner (1)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this
resolution be forwarded to the Mobile Home Inspector for his/her files.
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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
AYES |
NAYS |
ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
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Deputy Mayor DeBaecke |
X |
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X |
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Committeeman Forsyth |
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X |
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Committeeman Kocubinski |
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X |
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Committeeman O’Donnell |
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Mayor Doyle |
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X |
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2021-156 Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Ryan Donnelly
RESOLUTION 2021-156
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF
BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION
OF
RYAN DONNELLY
BE
IT RESOVLED,
by the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover that we hereby
accept the resignation of Ryan Donnelly. as a Part-Time Fire Sub Code Officer
for the Township of North Hanover effective December 31, 2021.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the following:
1.
Personnel
File Ryan Donnelly
2.
Chief
Financial Officer
3.
Construction
Official
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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
AYES |
NAYS |
ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
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Deputy
Mayor DeBaecke |
X |
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X |
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Committeeman
Forsyth |
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X |
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Committeeman
Kocubinski |
X |
X |
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Committeeman
O’Donnell |
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X |
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Mayor
Doyle |
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2021-157 Resolution Appointing a Part-Time Fire Sub Code Official
RESOLUTION 2021-157
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY
OF BURLINGTON
APPOINTMENT
OF PART-TIME FIRE SUB CODE OFFICIAL
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:
Fire Sub Code Official ~ Gregory
Huber
Effective Date of Employment: 01/01/2022
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above-named position will be compensated as per
the Salary Ordinance and Salary Resolution at a rate of $1,171.65 per annum.
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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
AYES |
NAYS |
ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
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Deputy Mayor DeBaecke |
X |
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X |
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Committeeman Forsyth |
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X |
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Committeeman Kocubinski |
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X |
X |
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Committeeman O’Donnell |
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X |
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Mayor Doyle |
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X |
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2021-158 Resolution Appointing a Part-Time EMT Supervisor
RESOLUTION 2021-158
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY
OF BURLINGTON
APPOINTMENT
OF PART-TIME EMT SUPERVISOR
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:
EMT Supervisor ~ Alyssa Golembeski
Effective Date of Employment: 01/01/2022
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above-named position will be compensated as per
the Salary Ordinance and Salary Resolution at a rate of $28.00 per hour not to exceed
30 hours per week.
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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
AYES |
NAYS |
ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
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Deputy Mayor DeBaecke |
X |
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X |
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Committeeman Forsyth |
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X |
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Committeeman Kocubinski |
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X |
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Committeeman O’Donnell |
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Mayor Doyle |
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2021-159 Resolution Appointing Recreation Advisory Committee Member
RESOLUTION 2021-159
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY
OF BURLINGTON
APPOINTMENT RECREATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER
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 Recreation Advisory Committee has vacancies created by resignations of
individuals or by term expirations; and
WHEREAS,
it is the desire of the North Hanover Township Committee to fill the vacancies
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following Officers, Appointees, and
Employees are hereby appointed for their respective terms, as follows: RECREATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Brook J. Loftus,
term expiring December 31, 2024.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that
this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
AYES |
NAYS |
ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
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Deputy Mayor Doyle |
X |
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X |
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Committeeman Forsyth |
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X |
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Committeeman Kocubinski |
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X |
X |
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Committeeman O’Donnell |
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X |
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Mayor DeBaecke |
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X |
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2021-160 Resolution Appointing Part-Time Police Officer
RESOLUTION 2021-160
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY
OF BURLINGTON
APPOINTMENT
OF PART-TIME POLICE OFFICERS
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:
Special Police Officer Class II
~ Connor Boyle
Effective Date of Employment: 12/17/2021
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above-named position will be compensated as per
the Bargaining Agreement, Salary Ordinance and Salary Resolution and contingent
upon successful completion of physiological evaluation.
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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
AYES |
NAYS |
ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
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Deputy Mayor DeBaecke |
X |
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X |
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Committeeman Forsyth |
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X |
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Committeeman Kocubinski |
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X |
X |
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Committeeman O’Donnell |
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Mayor Doyle |
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NON-CONSENT AGENDA
NONE
DISCUSSION
·
Catch
Basin Clean Out – Clerk Picariello noted the contractor who visited the
school. She stated that the clean
community grant fund is available for 3 Days of cleaning. Committeeman Forsyth noted the quote is
charging for drive time. Clerk
Picariello noted the Public Works contractor recommended Streeker, Larrison and
Warren. After discussion, it was
recommended to get another quote and revisit in the new year.
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE “COMMENTS”
Deputy Mayor DeBaecke noted
the tree lighting event went well. He
wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Mayor Doyle also expressed
pleasure with the tree lighting event.
He thanked everyone for a good year and wished everyone Happy Holidays.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Questions, comments or
statements from members of the public in attendance.
Mayor Doyle opened the
meeting to the public.
Mr. Wayne Voorhees – 226
Cookstown-New Egypt Road – Mr. Voorhees noted it was a good year for the
Township. He noted the elected officials
are a pleasure and work so well together
regardless of political affiliation. He
stated Washington DC could take a lesson.
Mayor Doyle expressed
appreciation for Mr. Voorhees comments.
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC
COMMENT
Proposed By: Deputy Mayor
DeBaecke
Seconded By: Committeeman
Kocubinski
EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION
2021-161 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 Matter, Personnel and Litigation matters
RESOLUTION 2021-161
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 FOP
Contract 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.
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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
AYES |
NAYS |
ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
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Deputy
Mayor DeBaecke |
X |
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X |
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Committeeman
Forsyth |
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X |
X |
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Committeeman
Kocubinski |
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X |
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Committeeman O’Donnell |
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X |
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Mayor
Doyle |
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MOTION TO ADJOURN TO ENTER
INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION 7:27
pm
Proposed By: Deputy Mayor DeBaecke
Seconded By: Committeeman Forsyth
Respectively
submitted,
___________________
Mary Picariello,
RMC/CMR/CTC
Township
Clerk