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NORTH HANOVER TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
June 17, 2021, 7:00 P.M.
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CALL TO ORDER Deputy Mayor DeBaecke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE: Led by Deputy Mayor DeBaecke
ROLL CALL: Deputy Mayor DeBaecke Committeeman Forsyth Committeeman Kocubinski Committeeman O’Donnell
Absent: Mayor Doyle
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 Deputy Mayor DeBaecke 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 O’Donnell
REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE There was no correspondence this evening.
ENGINEER’S REPORT Engineer Hirsh stated the pickle ball court stripping was completed by Chesterfield Township. He noted the Local Recreation Grant was submitted and we were still awaiting awards to be issued. He stated the roof shingles have been replaced on both buildings and we were awaiting the gutters. The bids for the Hanover Court drainage are due July 8th. He stated the paving for the parking lot in the park should begin the week of June 28th but was still awaiting a schedule. Deputy Mayor DeBaecke stated he would like to put out a few things before they start and Engineer Hirsh stated he would arrange.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS FOR MAY
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
· June 3, 2021 – Regular
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.
2021-89 Resolution Amending Resolution 2021-2 Entitled “Resolution Providing for the Appointment of Certain Officers, Appointees and Employees”
RESOLUTION 2021-89
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
rESOLUTION
AMENDING resolution 2021-2 ENTITLED” RESOLUTION providing for the
appointment of certain officers, appointees and employees”
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:
POSITION
APPOINTEE
Certifying Officer I
Jack Bruno**
Certifying Officer II
Joseph Greene**
Accounting Assistant /Treasurer
Joseph Greene
Human Resource Official/Affirmative Action
Officer
Joseph Greene**
Assessing Clerk
Alexandra DeGood**
Deputy Twp. Clerk
Alexandra DeGood**
Secretary Pro Tem
Mary Picariello**
Municipal Researcher
Mary Picariello**
Improvement Search Officer
Mary Picariello**
Tax Search Officer
Mary Picariello**
Deputy Tax Collector
Alexandra DeGood**
Registrar of Vital Statistics
Mary Picariello**
Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics
Alexandra DeGood**
PACO (Public Agency Compliance
Officer)
Mary Picariello**
Municipal Court Administrator
Rita Williams
Deputy Court Administrator
Jose Mercado
Violations Clerk
Vacant
Court Recorder/Data Entry Clerk
Arleen Collins
Substitute Court Recorder/Data Entry
Clerk
Vacant
Police Clerk
Susan Reilly
Dog Registrar
Mary Picariello
COAH Administrative Agent/Liaison
Alexandra DeGood
Mobile Home Inspector
Alexandra DeGood
Technical Assistant to Construction
Official
Alexandra DeGood
Zoning Officer/Secretary
Alexandra DeGood
Township Historian
James Durr**
Recycling Coordinator
Mary Picariello**
Clean Communities Coordinator
Alexandra DeGood
Indoor-Air Quality Prog. Coordinator
Twan Berben**
BCMJIF Fund Commissioner
Mary Picariello**
Alternate Fund Commissioner
John Kocubinski **
NHT Safety Coordinator
Mary Picariello**
Landfill Custodian
Carl Reynolds
Landfill Custodian
Melvin John Farrell
Landfill Custodian
Troy Farrell
Board of Health Secretary
Mary Picariello**
Senior Citizens Coordinator
Mary Picariello**
Public Buildings/Custodian ~ Part Time
Twan Berben Public Buildings/Custodian Supervisor ~ Part Time John Schoch
Recreation Secretary
Courtney Szymanski
Emergency Management Coordinator
Richard Mellor
Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator
Benjamin Palombi
Right-to-Know Officer
Richard Mellor **
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that employees whose positions are
established by ordinance and/or State Statute remain in their respective
positions without the necessity to be reappointed.
** DENOTES NON-PAYING POSITIONS
2021-90
Resolution of the Township Committee of the Township of North
Hanover Adopting Employee Handbook for the Township of North Hanover –
Motion made by Committeeman
O’Donnell; seconded by Committeeman Kocubinski to table until the August
5th meeting.
2021-91
Resolution of the Township Committee of the Township of North
Hanover Adopting Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual -
Motion made by Committeeman
O’Donnell; seconded by Committeeman Kocubinski to table until the August
5th meeting.
2021-92 Resolution Authorizing Approval for Submission of a Grant Application to New Jersey Department of Transportation, Municipal Aid Grant Program MA-2022 for Improvements to Schoolhouse Road Project Phase Four (4)
RESOLUTION
2021-92
TOWNSHIP OF
NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF
BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION authorizing
APPROVAL FOR submission of A GRANT APPLICATION to NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION, MUNICIPAL AID GRANT PROGRAM ma-2022 FOR IMPROVEMENTS
TO SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD project phase FOUR (4)
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVed that the North Hanover Township Committee formally approves the grant application for the above stated project; and
BE IT further RESOLVed
that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to submit an electronic
grant application identified as MA-2022-Schoolhouse Road Phase Four to
the New Jersey Department of Transportation on behalf of the Township of
North Hanover; and
BE IT further RESOLVed
that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the grant
agreement on behalf of the Township of North Hanover and that their
signature constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions of the
grant agreement and approves the execution of the grant agreement.
2021-93 Resolution Approving 2021-2022 Alcoholic Beverage Control Licenses in the Township of North Hanover, County of Burlington, State of New Jersey
RESOLUTION 2021-93
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2021-2022 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
LICENSES IN THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER, COUNTY OF BURLINGTON, STATE
OF NEW JERSEY
WHEREAS, applications
have heretofore been filed with the State of New Jersey, Division of
Alcoholic Beverage Control
to renew Alcoholic Beverage Licenses; and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has reviewed said
applications and recommends renewal without reservation; and
WHEREAS, the
applications appear to be in proper form, municipal fees have been paid
and are subject to review and approval by the Division of Alcoholic
Beverage Control;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of North
Hanover, in the County of Burlington and State of New Jersey, that the
following Alcoholic Beverage Licenses in the Township of North Hanover
for the period from July 1, 2021 until
June 30, 2022, are hereby renewed effective the 1st day
of July, 2021, to the following licensees for the licensed premises at
the address indicated.
PLENARY RETAIL COMSUMPTION LICENSES
0326-33-002-004
Matrix Hanover Golf, LLC
133 Larrison Road
North Hanover, NJ 08562
0326-33-001-007
Tara D. Bruni Tavern LLC
1 Cookstown-New Egypt Road
North Hanover, NJ 08562
PLENARY RETAIL DISTRIBUTION LICENSE
0326-44-003-004
Nickerson Inc., t/a Henry’s Liquor Store
173 Cookstown-New Egypt Road
North Hanover, NJ 08562
NON-CONSENT AGENDA 2021-82 Resolution Appointing a Part-Time Police Officer(CARRIED)
RESOLUTION 2021-82
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 ~ Tyler O’Brien
Effective: June 14, 2021
BE IT RESOLVED, that the above-named position will be compensated as per the Bargaining Agreement, Salary Ordinance and Salary Resolution.
TABLED INDEFINITLEY
2021-94 Resolution Approving the Public Display of Fireworks for the Township of North Hanover Family Celebration Night
RESOLUTION 2021-94
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
APPROVING THE PUBLIC DISPLAY OF
FIREWORKS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER FAMILY NIGHT CELEBRATION
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Township of North Hanover
to approve the public display of fireworks for the North Hanover Family
Night Celebration; and
WHEREAS, a proposal
was submitted to the North Hanover Township Committee for consideration;
and
WHEREAS, the North
Hanover Township Committee desires to accept the proposal from
Celebration Fireworks Inc., in the amount of $4,500.00; and
WHEREAS, after
authorization is approved, the Fire Official will then be able to
issue a permit for the public display of fireworks.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of
the Township of North Hanover, County of Burlington, State of New
Jersey, that approval is granted for the public display of fireworks for
the North Hanover Family Night Celebration to be held on Friday,
September 17, 2021, with a rain date of Saturday, September 18, 2021.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the Fire Official is hereby requested to issue a permit
pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:18-2.7.
2021-95 Resolution Authorizing Pay Estimate No. One to Roof Management Inc. In Connection with the Roof Replacement Project for the North Hanover Township Municipal Building and the Jeannette Bowers Community Center
RESOLUTION 2021-95
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING PAY ESTIMATE NO. ONE TO ROOF MANAGEMENT, INC IN CONNECTION
WITH THE ROOF REPLACMENT PROJECT FOR THE NORTH HANOVER TOWNSHIP
MUNICIPAL BUILDING AND THE JEANETTE BOWERS COMMUNITY CENTER
WHEREAS,
the Township of North Hanover’s Engineers, Environmental
Resolutions, Inc., has reviewed the Roof Management, Inc.
Payment Certificate No. 1, representing payment in the total
amount of $69,188.00, for the Roof Replacement 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 the payment on voucher in the total amount
of $69,188.00 to Roof Management, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention
of the Township Committee to approve the release of 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 payment in the total amount of $69,188.00 to
Roof Management, 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.
2021-96 Resolution Amending Resolution 2021-87 entitled “A Resolution Approving the Participation with the State of New Jersey Safe and Secure Communities Program Administered by the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Office of the Attorney General
RESOLUTION 2021-96
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2021-87 ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION APPROVING
PARTICIPATION WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY SAFE AND SECURE COMMUNITIES
PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC
SAFETY, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL”
WHEREAS, the North Hanover
Township Committee wishes to apply for funding for a project under the
Safe and Secure Communities Grant Program 21-0326 for the period of May
18, 2021 through May 17, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the
Committee of North Hanover Township has reviewed the accompanying
application and has approved said request; and
WHEREAS. the project
is a joint effort between the
New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Office of the
Attorney General and North Hanover Township for the purpose described in
the application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
by Township Committee of North Hanover Township that
1.
As a matter of
public policy North Hanover Township wishes to participate to the
fullest extent possible with the Department of Law and Public Safety.
2.
The Grant is to
be in the amount of $16,200.00, to which the Township of North Hanover
shall make a match of $88,362.08 for a total project cost of $104,562.08
3.
The New Jersey
Department of Law and Public Safety, Office of the Attorney General
shall be responsible for the receipt and review of the applications for
said funds.
4.
The Township of
North Hanover is hereby authorized to accept and does accept the sub
award of the grant funds; and
5.
The Township of
North Hanover accepts the grant funds for the specific purpose described
in the Grant Application
2021-97 Amending Resolution 2021-70 entitled “Authorizing the Summer Recreation Camp Director to Pay in Advance of a Township Committee Meeting Certain Summer Camp Expenditures”
RESOLUTION 2021-97
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
AMENDING RESOLUTION 2021-70 ENTITLED
“AUTHORIZING THE SUMMER RECREATION CAMP DIRECTOR TO PAY IN ADVANCE OF A
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING CERTAIN SUMMER CAMP EXPENDITURES”
WHEREAS,
from time to
time there arises the need for the Summer Recreation Camp Director to
make purchases for the Summer Recreation Camp Program; and
WHEREAS,
at times said purchases necessitate a need to be purchased in advance of
a Township Committee meeting in which approval for said purchases would
be typically granted;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
that the Township Committee of North
Hanover that the Director for the 2021 Summer Recreation Camp Program
hereby have the consent of the Township Committee to make the following
purchases in advance of a Township Committee meeting of which indicates
a dollar amount not to exceed:
EXPENDITURES FOR SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM
BJ’S
$1,000
Sarah Sam’s
$5,000
The Rink
$3,000
Get Air
$3,000
Fun Plex
$5,000
Laurel Lanes
$2,000
Movies
$2,000
Chucky Cheese
$2,000
Charleston Swim Club
$1,800
Miscellaneous Fees (Tolls, parking,
etc.)
$ 500
Total
$25,300
DISCUSSION · NJLM Conference – Clerk Picariello noted the NJLM conference will be held in person this year. Deputy Mayor DeBaecke noted the Committee would attend and to move forward with reservations.
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE “COMMENTS” Committeeman Forsyth expressed concern over the intersection of Meany Road and the accidents. Deputy Mayor DeBaecke noted not much more we can do and the County made some improvements. Attorney Roselli noted to continue sending letters to the County regarding the intersection.
Deputy Mayor DeBaecke noted he was pleased the Recycling was picked up. He hopes the regular schedule will resume.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Questions, comments or statements from members of the public in attendance.
Deputy Mayor DeBaecke 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
EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION 2021-98 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; EMS Contract Matter, , Contract Matters, Personnel Matters and Litigation matters
RESOLUTION 2021-98
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 EMS 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
7:21 pm Proposed By: Committeeman O’Donnell Seconded By: Committeeman Kocubinski
Respectively
submitted,
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Mary Picariello, RMC/CMR/CTC
Township Clerk
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