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NORTH HANOVER TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
August 19, 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 Committeeman Forsyth Committeeman Kocubinski Committeeman O’Donnell
Absent: Deputy Mayor DeBaecke
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: Committeeman O’Donnell Seconded By: Committeeman Kocubinski
REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE
1.
Note of Appreciation from Ray Zirilli, Summer Camp
Director – Clerk Picariello stated Mr. Zirilli thanked the Township
Committee for their continued support of the program.
He noted it was a successful camp.
2.
Letter of Concern 9 Laurel Drive – Clerk Picariello
stated a neighboring resident sent a letter to the Township Committee
regarding the VRBO in the neighborhood.
The resident had multiple concerns.
The Mayor noted it was understood and was being worked on.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
- Engineer Hirsh stated he was still awaiting pricing for
the batting cage netting.
He noted the FY2019 Parks grant project parking lot was not yet finished
and it was tentatively scheduled for next week.
He told the contractor the Movie night was scheduled for
September 17th.
He noted he was still awaiting award notice for the FY2021 Local
Recreation Improvement grant.
Engineer Hirsh stated the revised the plan and specs for the
FY2021 NJDOT project and is awaiting approval to bid and awaiting award
notice on the FY2022 NJDOT grant.
He stated the spoke with the roof contractor and metal work
should being tomorrow or Monday; a credit would be given for the damaged
lights. The Pre-Con meeting
for the Hanover drainage project was scheduled for Monday, August 23rd.
He noted the Provinceline paving was completed and he would be
conducting a field investigation on Monday for the area previously
repaired.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS FOR JULY
2021
a.
Tax Collector
b.
Construction, Zoning & Mobile Homes
c.
North Hanover Courts
d.
Jacobstown Volunteer Fire Company
e.
Police Department
f.
Buildings and Grounds
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
· August 5, 2021 – Regular
· August 5, 2021 – Executive Session
BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR APPROVAL
ORDINANCE – ADOPTION 2021-05 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2021-02 entitled “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”
ORDINANCE
2021-05
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2021-02 ENTITLED “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”
BE IT ORDAINED that Ordinance 2021-02 entitled “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” is hereby amended by the addition of two new positions and rates of pay as follows (additions are bolded and underlined; deletions have strikethrough):
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 HOUR Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) $15.00 - $25.00
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Supervisor $18.00 - $30.00
SECTION 2: All Ordinances inconsistent with the above are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3: This Ordinance and the salaries herein are subject to all Federal Law, rulings, and guidelines concerning prices and wages. SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall take effect after its final passage and publication according to law.
Mayor Doyle opened the meeting to the public. There were no public comments this evening.
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC
HEARING Proposed By: Committeeman O’Donnell Seconded By: Committeeman Forsyth
MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2021-05
ORDINANCE – ADOPTION 2021-06 An Ordinance of the Township of North Hanover Amending chapter 2 of the “Revised General Ordinances of the Township of North Hanover” Entitled “Administration” by adding a New Section 2-053, Entitled “Emergency Medical Personnel for the Township of North Hanover”
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
ORDINANCE No. 2021-06
BE IT ORDAINED
by the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover that Chapter
2 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of North Hanover is
hereby amended to add a new Section 2-053, entitled “Emergency Medical
Personnel for the Township of North Hanover,” to read as follows:
SECTION 1.
2-053.
Emergency Medical Personnel for the Township of North Hanover.
2-053.1
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Supervisor.
There is created in the Township of North Hanover the position of
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Supervisor. The compensation for the
position of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Supervisor shall be as
designated by the Township Committee in its annual salary ordinance.
2-053.2 Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT). There is created in the Township of North Hanover the
position of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). The compensation for the
position of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Supervisor shall be as
designated by the Township Committee in its annual salary ordinance
SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with or in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
SECTION 3. If any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be adjudged invalid, such adjudication shall apply only to the section, paragraph, subdivision, clause or provision so adjudged and the remainder of the Ordinance shall remain valid and effective.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication
according to law.
Mayor Doyle opened the meeting to the
public. There were no
public comments this evening.
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC
HEARING Proposed By: Committeeman O’Donnell Seconded By: Committeeman Forsyth
MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2021-06
ORDINANCE – INTRODUCTION 2021-07 An Ordinance Amending the Code of the Township of North Hanover to Include Penalty Provision and to Prohibit Short Term Rental Properties
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-07
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER TO INCLUDE A PENALTY
PROVISION AND TO PROHIBIT SHORT TERM RENTAL PROPERTIES
WHEREAS,
the purpose of this Ordinance is to establish a penalty provision in the
Code of the Township of North Hanover in accordance with N.J.S.A.
40:49-5 and a penalty procedure and authorize rules and regulations
thereunder for Short Term Rental Property Prohibition in the Township of
North Hanover; and
WHEREAS,
the New Jersey Legislature has, pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 40:52-1(d) and (n), specifically authorized municipal
corporations, including the Township of North Hanover, to regulate
“furnished and unfurnished rented housing or living units and all other
places and buildings used for sleeping and lodging purposes, and the
occupancy thereof” and the “rental of real property for a term of less
than one hundred seventy-five (175) consecutive days for residential
purposes by a person having a permanent place of residence elsewhere”;
and
WHEREAS,
in recent years, there has arisen a proliferation of internet and other
media advertising often on websites dedicated to the rental of Dwelling
Units for short terms and for a period of less than one hundred
seventy-five (175) days (“Short Term Rental”); and
WHEREAS,
the Township’s experience, as well as common experiences, dictates the
conclusion that a Short Term Rental frequently results in a public
nuisance, noise complaints, sanitation issues, overcrowding and illegal
parking within residential neighborhoods of the Township, and
essentially converted residential dwelling units into illegal de-facto
hotels, motels, boarding houses and other commercial enterprises, in
violation of the Township’s zoning and other code provisions, as well as
state statutes; and
WHEREAS,
the Township desires to deter the cyber-social phenomenon of any Owner
renting his/her residential Dwelling Unit(s) on various websites, as
well as the listing of Short-Term Rental(s) by website businesses, of
any Dwelling Units(s) that constitute an illegal business operating in
violation of the Township’s Zoning and Land Use Codes and other public
nuisance ordinances; and
WHEREAS,
the Township additionally wishes to prevent overcrowding, which occurs
as a result of a Person(s) effort to reduce the per-occupant cost of the
Short-Term Rental(s) which would unlawfully permit the Township’s
occupancy limits to be exceeded; and
WHEREAS,
property owners and/or their agents have permitted commercial
boarding-house type Short Term Rental(s) and overcrowded conditions and
other public nuisances, in order to unlawfully create a commercial
enterprise and income, in violation of the Township’s Zoning Code and to
maximize their profit(s); and
WHEREAS,
common problems also frequently associated with such Short-Term
Rental(s) include overcrowding, excessive noise, unruly behavior,
obscene language, fighting, littering, parking of vehicles on lawns,
public urination, sanitation issues, poor maintenance of the property
and grounds; and
WHEREAS,
the Township Committee believes it is the
best interest of the Township of North Hanover to include a penalty
provision and Short-Term Rental Property Prohibition in the Township
Code.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED,
by the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover, in the
County of Burlington, State of New Jersey, that Chapters 1 and 4 f the
Revised General Ordinances of the Township of North Hanover be and are
hereby amended to include a new Section 1-035 entitled “Penalty” and a
new Section 4-090 entitled “Short Term Rental Property Prohibited Uses”
as follows (deleted sections have strikethrough; added sections are
bolded and underlined):
SECTION 1.
1-035
Penalty.
1-035.1
Maximum penalty.
For violation of any provision of any chapter of this Code or any other
ordinance of the Township where no specific penalty is provided
regarding the section or sections violated, the maximum penalty, upon
conviction, shall be a fine not exceeding $2,000; or imprisonment in the
county jail or in any place provided by the Township for the detention
of prisoners, for any term not exceeding 90 days; or by a period of
community service not exceeding 90 days; or any combination thereof.
1-035.2
Separate violations. Except as otherwise provided, each and
every day in which a violation of any provision of this chapter or any
ordinance of the Township exists shall constitute a separate violation.
1-035.3
Application. The maximum penalty stated in this article is not
intended to state an appropriate penalty for each and every violation.
Any lesser penalty, including a nominal penalty or no penalty at all,
may be appropriate for a particular case or violation.
SECTION 2.
4-090
Short Term Rental Property Prohibited Uses.
4-090.1
Short Term Rental Property Prohibited Uses. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary contained in the Township Code, it shall be
unlawful for an Owner, lessor, sub-lessor, any other person(s) or
entity(yes) with possessory or use right(s) in a Dwelling Unit, their
principals, partner or shareholders, or their agents, employees,
representative and other person(s) or entity(ies), acting in concert or
a combination thereof, to receive or obtain actual or anticipated
consideration for soliciting, advertising, offering, and/or permitting,
allowing, or failing to discontinue the use or occupancy of any Dwelling
Unit, as defined herein, for a period of one seventy-five (175) days or
less.
Nothing in this Ordinance will prevent
formation of an otherwise lawful occupancy of a Dwelling Unit for a
rental period of more than one hundred seventy-five (175) days.
4-090.2
Definitions. Unless otherwise specified herein, the
following definitions shall be used for terms within this section:
ADVERTISE OR ADVERTISING
Any form of solicitation, promotion and
communication for marketing, used to solicit, encourage, persuade or
manipulate viewers, readers or listeners into contracting for goods
and/or services in violation of this Ordinance, as same may be viewed
through various media including but not limited to, newspapers,
magazines, flyers, handbills, pamphlets, commercials, radio, direct
mail, internet websites, or text or other electronic messages for the
purpose of establishing occupancies or uses of rental property, for
consideration, which are prohibited by this Ordinance.
CONSIDERATION
Soliciting, charging, demanding,
receiving or accepting any legally recognized form of consideration
including a promise or benefit, a quid-pro-quo, rent, fees, other form
of payment, or thing of value.
DWELLING UNIT
Any structure, or portion thereof,
whether furnished or unfurnished, which is occupied in whole or in part,
or intended, arranged or designed to be occupied, for sleeping,
dwelling, cooking, gathering and/or entertaining, as a residential
occupancy, by one or more persons. This definition includes an
apartment, condominium, building, co-operative, converted space or
portions thereof, that is offered to use, made available for use, or is
used for accommodations, lodging, cooking, sleeping, gathering and/or
entertaining of occupants and/or guest(s), for consideration, for a
period of one hundred seventy-five (175) days or less.
HOUSEKEEPING UNIT
Constitutes a family-type situation,
involving one or more persons, living together that exhibit the kind of
stability, permanency and functional lifestyle equivalent to that of a
traditional family unit, as further described in the applicable reported
and unreported decisions of the New Jersey Superior Court.
OCCUPANT
Any individual using, inhabiting,
living, gathering, entertaining, being entertained as a guest, or
sleeping in a Dwelling Unit, or portion thereof, or having other
permission or possessor right(s) within a Dwelling Unit.
OWNER
Any person(s) or entity(ies),
association, limited liability company, corporation or partnership or
any combination, who legally use, possess, own, lease, sub-lease or
license (including an operator, principal, shareholder, director, agent
or employee, individual or collectively) that has charge, care, control
or participates in the expenses and/or profit of a Dwelling Unit
pursuant to a written or unwritten agreement, rental, lease, license,
use, occupancy agreement or any other agreement.
PERSON
An individual, firm, corporation,
association, partnership, limited liability company, association, entity
and any person(s) and/or entity(ies) acting in concert or any
combination therewith.
RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY
The use of a Dwelling Unit by an
Occupant(s).
4-090.3
Permitted Uses. The residential occupancy of an otherwise
lawful and lawfully occupied Dwelling Unit for a period of one hundred
seventy-five (175) days or less by any person who is a member of the
Housekeeping Unit of the Owner, without consideration, such as house
guests, is permitted.
4-090.4
Advertising Prohibited. It shall be unlawful to
advertise, solicit or promote by any means actions in violation of this
Ordinance.
4-090.5
Enforcement, Violations and Penalties.
A.
The provisions of this Ordinance shall be enforced by the
Zoning Officer, Building Code Official, Fire Official, Health
Department, Police Department, Department Head, or Sub-Code or Code
Official, as their jurisdiction may arise or other persons designated by
the Township Committee, to issue municipal civil infractions directing
alleged violators of this Ordinance and/or to appear in court or file
civil complaints.
B.
A violation of this Ordinance is hereby declared to be a
public nuisance per se and is hereby further found and declared to be
offensive to the public health, safety and welfare.
C.
Any person found to have violated any provision of this
Ordinance without regard to intent or knowledge, shall be liable for the
maximum civil penalty, upon adjudicated violation or admission of a fine
not exceeding $1250.00. Each day of such violations shall be a new and
separate violation of this ordinance.
D.
The penalty imposed herein shall be in addition to any and
all other remedies that may accrue under any other law, including, but
not limited to, eviction proceedings and/or injunction, reasonable
attorney’s fees or other fees and costs, in the Township’s Municipal
Court or the Superior Court of New Jersey in the vicinage of Burlington
County or in such other Court or tribunal of Competent jurisdiction, by
either summary disposition or by zoning or construction code municipal
proceeding.
SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with or in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
SECTION 4. If any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be adjudged invalid, such adjudication shall apply only to the section, paragraph, subdivision, clause or provision so adjudged and the remainder of the Ordinance shall remain valid and effective.
SECTION 5.
This ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication
according to law.
MOTION TO INTRODUCE
MAYOR SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 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.
2021-112 Resolution Authorizing Street Opening Permit
RESOLUTION 2021-112
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STREET
OPENING PERMIT
WHEREAS,
Al
Davis of Public Service Electric & Gas Co., hereinafter referred to as
“PSEG”, has submitted an application for a Street Opening Permit for 471
Sykesville Road; and
WHEREAS,
pursuant to Chapter 12 the Township Engineer, Joseph Hirsh of
Environmental Resolutions Inc. has reviewed said application and
recommends approval by the Township Committee;
and
WHEREAS,
pursuant to Chapter 19 “Fees” a fee of $50 is required prior to the
issuance of a Street Excavation Permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
by the Township Committee of
the Township of North Hanover that the application for a Street
Excavation Permit to PSEG for the location known as
471 Sykesville Road is
hereby approved subject to receipt of payment of the applicable fee.
2021-113 Resolution Authorizing Street Opening Permit
RESOLUTION 2021-113
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STREET
OPENING PERMIT
WHEREAS,
Al
Davis of Public Service Electric & Gas Co., hereinafter referred to as
“PSEG”, has submitted an application for a Street Opening Permit for 5
Jacobstown-Arneytown Road; and
WHEREAS,
pursuant to Chapter 12 the Township Engineer, Joseph Hirsh of
Environmental Resolutions Inc. has reviewed said application and
recommends approval by the Township Committee;
and
WHEREAS,
pursuant to Chapter 19 “Fees” a fee of $50 is required prior to the
issuance of a Street Excavation Permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
by the Township Committee of
the Township of North Hanover that the application for a Street
Excavation Permit to PSEG for the location known as
5 Jacobstown-Arneytown Road is
hereby approved subject to receipt of payment of the applicable fee.
2021-114 Resolution Amending and Supplementing the Manual of Rules and Regulations for the Township of North Hanover Police Department
RESOLUTION 2021-114
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
56-A
Body Worn Cameras
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
2021-115 Resolution Appointing a Detective for the North Hanover Township Police Department
RESOLUTION 2021-115
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
APPOINTMENT OF A DETECTIVE FOR THE NORTH HANOVER TOWNSHIP POLICE
DEPARTMENT
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 of North Hanover has entered into a contract with the North Hanover Township Police Association that 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: Detective ~ Mark O’Brien
Effective Date of
Employment/Position:
9/01/2021
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above-named position will be compensated as per the Bargaining Agreement, Salary Ordinance and Salary Resolution.
Attorney Roselli noted the current Detective will no longer be serving as such.
NON-CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Doyle expressed appreciation to the Employees for their hard work with the budget and noted there were no recommendations and had the auditing firm had complete cooperation of the staff.
2021-116 Resolution Accepting the 2020 Municipal Audit
RESOLUTION 2021-116
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
ACCEPTING THE 2020 MUNICIPAL AUDIT
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40:A5-4
requires the Governing Body of every local unit to have made an annual
audit of its books, accounts and financial transaction, and
WHEREAS, the Annual Report of
Audit for the year 2020 has
been filed by a Registered Municipal Accountant with the Municipal Clerk
as per the requirements of N.J.S.A. 40A:5-6, and a copy has been
received by each member of the Governing Body, and
WHEREAS, R.S.
52:27BB-34 authorizes the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey
to prescribe reports pertaining to the local fiscal affairs; and
WHEREAS, the Local Finance
Board has promulgated N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5, a regulation requiring that the
governing body of each municipality shall, by resolution, certify to the
Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey that all members of the
Governing Body have reviewed, as a minimum, the sections of the annual
audit entitled:
General Comments and Recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the members of the
Governing Body have personally reviewed, as a minimum, the Annual Report
of Audit, and specifically the sections of the Annual Audit entitled:
Comments and Recommendations as evidenced by the group affidavit form of
the Governing Body, and
WHEREAS, such Resolution of
Certification shall be adopted by Governing Body no later than
forty-five days after the receipt of the annual audit, pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5; and, and
WHEREAS, all members of the
Governing Body have received and have familiarized themselves with, at
least, the minimum requirements of the Local
Finance Board of the State of New Jersey, as stated aforesaid
and have subscribed to the affidavit, as provided by the Local
Finance Board, and
WHEREAS, failure to comply
with the promulgation’s of the Local Finance Board of the State of New
Jersey may subject the members of the local Governing Body to the
penalty provisions of R.S. 52-27BB-52 to wit: R.S. 52:27BB-52 – “A local
officer or member of a local Governing Body who, after a date fixed for
compliance, fails or refuses to obey an order of the Director (Director
of Local Government Services), under the provisions of this Article,
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, may be fined not
more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisoned for not more
than one year, or both, in addition shall forfeit his office”.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
that the Governing Body of North Hanover Township, hereby states that it
has complied with N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5 and does hereby submit a certified
copy of this Resolution and required affidavit to said Board to show
evidence of said compliance.
DISCUSSION Mayor Doyle noted soccer registration was going well. The total was 114 and he was pleased to see the kids getting back out. He thanked the recreation advisory committee. He noted movie night was scheduled for September 17th.
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE “COMMENTS” Committeeman Kocubinski thanked Attorney Roselli for his work on Ordinance 2021-07.
Committeeman O’Donnell noted the ambulance seems to be functioning well and calls are being answered quickly and on-time.
Committeeman Forsyth noted the tree stumps were taken care of at the park and is expecting an estimated for tree trimming on Steward Road.
Mayor Doyle noted he was pleased with the audit. He stated he was pleased with Ordinance 2021-07 and thanked Attorney Roselli. He noted this is a quiet, peaceful community. Attorney Roselli noted a cease and desist letter was issued today. It was not a permitted use.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Questions, comments or statements from members of the public in attendance.
Mayor Doyle opened the meeting to the public.
Ms. D’Amato thanked the Committee for addressing the issue. She inquired as to when the letter went out. Attorney Roselli noted it was sent from the zoning office today. She also inquired about the property on Jacobstown-Arneytown Road with the fence. She noted it opens into the roadway. Committeeman O’Donnell noted there was dumping on there and the NJDEP is involved. Clerk Picariello stated she would notify the Police Department to address.
Mr. Vito D’Amato – 4 Birch Court – He would like to be filled in as to what is going on at the property. Committeeman O’Donnell noted there was a report of illegal dumping. Mayor Doyle noted it was being cleaned up. He also inquired with Attorney Roselli concerning the time period for the VRBO. He noted we will await a response, if no response we will file a complaint with the Municipal Court. Mr. D’Amato thanked Attorney Roselli for his work.
Mr. Watson – Spartan Village – He thanked the Township Committee for addressing the tree issue. He again expressed concern over the flooding. He noted he called the NJDEP and still has not heard back from them. He was hoping the Committee could follow up. Engineer Hirsh noted Burlington County stated they have no jurisdiction and would provide contacts numbers if needed. He noted Spartan Village and the farm owner would need to work out a resolution. Clerk Picariello noted the NJDEP will respond and she would also reach out to her contact.
Ms. Danielle Aulletto – Spartan Village – She stated she also spoke with the County. She noted she followed up with the NJDEP and was told the water department moved it to another Department. She noted there still is no resolution and hope that the Committee could put some pressure out there.
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT Proposed By: Committeeman O’Donnell Seconded By: Committeeman Kocubinski
EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION 2021-117 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; Emergency Vehicle Contract Matter, Contract Matters, Personnel Matters and Litigation matters
RESOLUTION 2021-117
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 Emergency Vehicle 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.
MOTION TO ADJOURN TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
7:39 pm Proposed By: Committeeman O’Donnell Seconded By: Committeeman Forsyth
Respectively
submitted,
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Mary Picariello, RMC/CMR/CTC
Township Clerk
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