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NORTH HANOVER TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
February 4, 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 Committeeman O’Donnell
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”.
Mayor Doyle noted an addendum to the Agenda this evening. He stated Resolution 2021-44-A was being added to the non-consent Agenda.
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: Deputy Mayor DeBaecke
REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE There was no correspondence this evening.
ENGINEER’S REPORT Engineer Hirsh stated the Schoolhouse Road survey has been postponed due to the weather. He stated it was rescheduled for next week. He stated the tentative schedule for Sykesville drainage was set for February 24th. He noted he was working on quotes for the drainage repairs on Hanover Drive and expects to quote early March.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
· January 21, 2021 – Regular Meeting
· January 21, 2021 – 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.
2021-40 Resolution Canceling Taxes
RESOLUTION 2021-40
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION CANCELING TAXES
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Veteran Affairs has classified Brad DeVinney 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 December 9, 2020; 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 401 LOT 12 2020 $ 403.48 2021 1st Half $3,458.71
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.
2021-41 Resolution Authorizing Refund of Tax Sale Premium Due to Foreclosure
RESOLUTION#2021-41
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX
SALE PREMIUM DUE TO FORECLOSURE
WHEREAS, Tax Sale Certificate #19-00001 was sold on
October 24, 2019 and was foreclosed on January 19, 2021 by certificate
holder Fidelity Asset Management, LLC; and
WHEREAS, Fidelity Asset Management LLC paid a tax sale
premium, in the amount of $8,000.00, for said Lien; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-33, if the
certificate is redeemed within five years from the date of the sale, the
premium will be returned to the purchaser of the certificate, if not
redeemed, the premium payment is then paid over to the Treasurer of the
Municipality as miscellaneous revenue not anticipated;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of
the Township of North Hanover that, as requested by the Tax Collector,
it hereby authorizes the return of tax sale premium, in the amount of
$8,000.00 to the North Hanover Township Treasurer, for Lien 19-00001,
Block 501 Lot 34, commonly known as 18 Jacobstown-Cookstown Road.
NON-CONSENT AGENDA
2021-42
Resolution Accepting Quote from Earle Asphalt Company for
Drainage Improvements on Sykesville Road
RESOLUTION 2021-42
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTE FROM EARLE ASPHALT COMPANY FOR DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS ON SYKESVILLE ROAD
WHEREAS,
the Township of North Hanover desires to make drainage improvements on
Sykesville Road located in North Hanover Township; and
WHEREAS,
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1, authorizes the solicitation of quotations, if
practicable; and
WHEREAS,
the Township has reviewed the quotes received and recommends the lowest
quote submitted by Earle Asphalt Company; 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 accepts the lowest quote
by Earle Asphalt Company, for Drainage Improvements to Sykesville Road
in the amount of $5,160.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to issue said
purchase order aforesaid on behalf of the Township.
2021-43
Resolution Authorizing an Extension to Contract by and between
the Township of North Hanover and JB Lawn and Land Care, LLC for the
Provision of Grass Cutting and Maintenance of North Hanover Township
Property and Recreation Fields within the Township of North Hanover
RESOLUTION 2021-43
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN
EXTENSION TO CONTRACT
BY AND BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF
NORTH HANOVER AND
JB LAWN AND LAND CARE, LLC
FOR THE PROVISION OF GRASS
CUTTING AND MAINTENANCE OF NORTH HANOVER TOWNSHIP PROPERTY AND
RECREATION FIELDS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
WHEREAS, the Township of North Hanover (hereinafter “Township”) previously awarded by way of public bid by way of Resolution No. 2019-55 adopted March 21, 2019, a contract (hereinafter “Contract”) to JB Lawn and Land Care, LLC having an address at 1058 Provinceline, Allentown, NJ 08501 (hereinafter “Contractor”) for the provision of Grass Cutting and Maintenance services for the Township property and Recreation Fields for an initial term of April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2021; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the initial Contract and the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., the term of the Contract can be extended by the Township for up to two (2), one-year additional terms, under the same terms and conditions of the awarded contract, including price, unless a different price is accepted by the Township Committee in accordance with the requirements of the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law; and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee hereby finds that the services being provided by the Contractor are being performed in an effective and efficient manner; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the paragraph IV of the Contract, the Township wishes to extend the term of the Contract for an additional one-year term, commencing April 1, 2021 and terminating March 31, 2022 under the same terms and conditions, in effect under the contract of the April 1, 2019 until March 31, 2021 Contract; and
WHEREAS, the Contractor has consented to the extension of the Contract under the same terms and conditions of the 2019/2021 contract, which was set forth in an agreement executed by the parties at $20,000.00;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
by the Township
Committee of the Township of North Hanover, County of Burlington, State
of New Jersey that it does hereby authorize a one year extension to the
Contract with JB Lawn and Land Care, LLC having an address at
1058 Provinceline Road, Allentown, NJ 08501
by extending the term of the
contract for one year term; with the contract prices as set forth herein
above; with all other terms and conditions of the contract remaining the
same.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to JB Lawn and Land Care, LLC
2021-44
Resolution Memorializing Approval of Installation and Repayment
Agreements with Public Service Electric and Gas
RESOLUTION 2021- 44
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING APPROVAL OF INSTALLATION AND REPAYMENT AGREEMENTS WITH PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS
WHEREAS,
Public Service Electric & Gas (hereinafter “PSEG”) offers energy
conservation programs in its electric and/or gas territory that are
government entities with annual peak demands equal to or less than 200
kW; and
WHEREAS,
the Township of North Hanover is a PSEG customer and qualifies for this
program; and
WHEREAS,
PSEG presented the Township will three proposals dated December 13, 2020
to install certain energy conservation measures in the Township
Municipal Building, the Jeanette Bowers Community Center; and the
Jacobstown Volunteer Fire and EMS building; and
WHEREAS,
pursuant to the proposal and the conservation program, the Township
agreed to have a PSEG designee, that being Tri-State Light & Energy,
Inc. perform the necessary work to install the energy conservation
measures; and
WHEREAS,
pursuant to the
terms of the Installation and Repayment Agreement, the Township is
required to contribute 30% of the total project cost for each project as
its contribution to the work being performed, which will be paid over
thirty-six months, interest free, through an additional charge on the
Township’s PSEG utility bill, upon completion of the work; and
WHEREAS,
the Township received three proposals as follows: (1) Jacobstown
Volunteer Fire and EMS Building – total project cost of $18,214.28; (2)
Township Municipal Building – total project cost of $57,984.94; and (3)
Jeanette Bowers Community Center – total project cost of $29,115.99; and
WHEREAS,
the Township
Committee, being of the belief that the program and the installation of
the energy conservation measures, were in the best interest of the
Township and are improvements that over time, with cost savings
associated with the improvements, will pay for Township’s contribution
to the cost of same, voted at its January 21, 2021 meeting to approve
the contracts and authorize the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the
Township of North Hanover; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this
resolution is to memorialize the Township Committee’s voice vote
approving the contracts and authorizing the Mayor to execute the three
contracts with PSEG for the services outlined hereinabove.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover that it does hereby approve of the three Installation and Repayment Agreements with Public Service Electric & Gas for the installation of energy conservation measures at the Municipal Building, the Jeanette Bowers Community Center and the Jacobstown Volunteer Fire and EMS Building and by this resolution, the Township Committee does hereby memorialize its approval of the agreements and its authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreements on behalf of the Township of North Hanover.
ADDENDUM
RESOLUTION 2021-44-A
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP
OF NORTH HANOVER TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE PRICING AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A.
40A:11-11 authorizes contracting units to establish a Cooperative
Pricing Agreement for its administration; and
WHEREAS, the County of Burlington, hereinafter referred to
as “Lead Agency,” has offered voluntary participation in a Cooperative
Pricing System for the purchase of goods and services; and
WHEREAS, on February 4, 2021, the governing body of the
Township of North Hanover, County of Burlington, State of New Jersey,
duly considered participation in a Cooperative Pricing System for the
provision and performance of goods and services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
TITLE
This RESOLUTION shall be known and may
be cited as the Cooperative Pricing Resolution of the Township of North
Hanover.
AUTHORITY
Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5), the Mayor
and Municipal Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a Cooperative
Pricing Agreement with the Lead Agency.
CONTRACTING UNIT
The Lead Agency shall be responsible for
complying with the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law
(N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) and all other provisions of the revised
statutes of the State of New Jersey.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This resolution shall take effect
January 1, 2021.
DISCUSSION There were no items for discussion this evening.
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE “COMMENTS” Committeeman Forsyth noted the snow contractor did a good job with the storm. He noted he helped out with the storm and wanted to make sure everyone was fine with him helping. There was a general consensus to allow and the Committee thanked Committeeman Forsyth.
Deputy Mayor DeBaecke thanked the snow contractor and noted they did a good job. He thanked Committeeman Forsyth for his work.
Mayor Doyle stated the blood drive was scheduled, at the JVFC, on February 16th. He noted he would be attending a virtual seminar on February 9th, regarding over burden communities. He also apologized for the inconvenient closing of the waste facility on Tuesday, due to the storm. He thanked Committeeman Kocubinski, whom would be attending a JBMDL virtual seminar, on March 1st, on his behalf. He offered prayers to the recently deceased FBI Agents and the US Marshall who was shot in Maryland.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Questions, comments or statements from members of the public in attendance.
Mayor Doyle opened the meeting to the public. There were no comments this evening.
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT Proposed By: Committeeman O’Donnell
Seconded By: Committeeman Forsyth
EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION 2021-45 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; Plumsted EMS Contract Matter, Police Contract Matter, NJNG Contract Matter, Personnel, Contract Negotiation and Litigation matters
RESOLUTION 2021-45
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 Plumsted EMS Contract matter, Police Contract matter, NJNG 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
7:19 pm Proposed By: Deputy Mayor DeBaecke Seconded By: Committeeman Forsyth
Respectively submitted,
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Mary Picariello, RMC/CMR/CTC
Township Clerk
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