NORTH HANOVER TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
May 20, 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 DeBaecke
Committeeman Forsyth
Committeeman Kocubinski
Committeeman O’Donnell
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 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 O’Donnell
REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE
There was no correspondence this evening.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Engineer Hirsh reported that the FY2019 Municipal Parks grant project was awaiting a tree clearing scheduled. He noted he would be submitting the FY 2021 Local Recreation Improvement grant on May 24th. He was also awaiting the punch list schedule for the FY2020 NJDOT project. He was still waiting for approval to bid the FY2021 NJDOT project. He stated he would submit for Phase IV of Schoolhouse Road for the FY2022 NJDOT grant. He would be conducting a pre-con meeting for the roof project on May 24th. He stated he would be investigating a drainage complaint on Edwards Drive and believes the backside of the inlets need to be looked at. He anticipates bidding Hanover Court drainage next week. He stated he met with NJNG and Upper Freehold regarding the repaving of Provinceline Road. He anticipates milling and paving in the fall of 2021.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS FOR APRIL
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
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Mayor Doyle |
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MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
· May 6, 2021 – Regular
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Mayor Doyle |
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· May 6, 2021 – Executive Session
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Committeeman O’Donnell |
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Mayor Doyle |
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BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR APPROVAL
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ORDINANCE – ADOPTION
2021-02 An Ordinance to Establish Salaries for Various Officials of the Township of North Hanover, Burlington County, State of New Jersey, and Regulating Payment the Manner of Payment of Same
ORDINANCE
2021-02
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
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
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 ANNUM
Township Committee 2,500 - 7,000
Municipal Clerk 5,000 - 60,000
Deputy Municipal Clerk 0 - 15,000
Tax Assessor 7,000 - 30,000
Tax Collector 10,000 - 40,000
Chief Financial Officer 10,000 - 60,000
Accounts Payable Clerk/Finance Assistant 5,000 - 40,000
Construction Code Official 8,000 - 20,000
Building Sub Code Official/Inspector 5,000 - 15,000
TACO/Zoning Secy/Coah Liaison/JLUB Secy 5,000 - 40,000
Plumbing Sub Code Official/Inspector 3,000 - 10,000
Fire Sub Code Official/Inspector 3,000 - 10,000
Electric Sub Code Official/Inspector 5,000 - 10,000
Mobile Home Inspector 1,500 - 4,000
Zoning Officer 1,500 - 4,000
Emergency Management Coordinator 0 - 2,500
Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator 0 - 2,500
Recycling Coordinator 0 - 2,500
Clean Communities Coordinator
0
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500
Police Clerk
15,000 -
40,000
Police Chief 50,000 - 100,000
Assessors Clerk 0 - 5,000
Deputy Tax Collector 0 - 5,000
Secretary Board of Health 0 - 400
Recreation Secretary 0 - 400
Dog Registrar 0 - 200
Deputy Dog Registrar 0 - 200
Discovery Clerk 100 - 3,000
Municipal Judge 15,000 - 38,000
Court Administrator/Violations Clerk 20,000 - 60,000
Deputy Court Admin/Violations Clerk 12,000 - 40,000
TITLE
PER MEETING OR SESSION
Joint Land Use Board Secretary 50 - 100
Sound Recorder Court 30 - 100
Conflict Public Defender 125 - 250
Conflict Judge 325 - 700
Summer Recreation Lifeguard 75 - 150
TITLE
PER HOUR
Custodian 12.00 - 20.00
Custodian Supervisor 18.00 - 25.00
Maintenance/Grounds Keeper 12.00 - 20.00
DPW Laborer Part Time 12.00 - 16.00
Treasurer 12.00 - 30.00
Laborer Waste Facility 12.00 - 16.00
Waste Facility Supervisor 12.00 - 16.00
Special Police Officers 12.00 - 25.00
Summer Recreation Co-director 20.00 - 40.00
Summer Recreation Bus Driver 11.10 - 25.00
Summer Recreation Instructors 15.00 - 40.00
Summer Recreation Nurse 11.10 - 40.00
Summer Recreation Aids 11.10 - 25.00
Summer Recreation Asst. Aids 11.10 - 20.00
Summer Recreation Sr Counselor 11.10 - 12.00
Summer Recreation Jr Counselor 11.10 - 12.00
Court Sound Recorder – MIN 3 Hrs 12.00 - 16.00
SECTION 2. The Overtime rate (unless otherwise specified) of compensation, salary, wages of the following officers, appointees, and employees of the Municipal Courts of North Hanover Township for Special Sessions and sessions under the Alcohol Education Rehab Funding are paid at the following overtime rate ranges:
TITLE
PER SESSION
Municipal Judge 300 - 800
Public Defender 250 - 500
TITLE
PER HOUR
Court Administrator/Violations Clerk 20.00 - 40.00
Deputy Court Admin/Violations Clerk 12.00 - 30.00
Court Sound Recorder 12.00 - 30.00
SECTION 3. All Ordinances inconsistent with the above are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. This Ordinance and the salaries herein are subject to all Federal Laws, rulings, and guidelines concerning prices and wages.
SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall take effect after its final passage and publication according to law and shall be effective as of January 1, 2021 or date of hire or appointment if after January 1, 2021.
MAYOR OPENS THE MEETING TO THE
PUBLIC
There were no public comments this evening.
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC
HEARING
Proposed By: Deputy Mayor DeBaecke
Seconded By: Committeeman O’Donnell
MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2021-02
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Mayor Doyle |
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ORDINANCE – ADOPTION
2021-03 An Ordinance of the Township of North Hanover, Burlington County, State of New Jersey, Appropriating$275,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund to Provide for Various Capital Improvements
ORDINANCE 2021-03
COUNTY OF BURLINGON
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER, COUNTY OF BURLINGTON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY APPROPRIATING $275,000.00 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO PROVIDE FOR VARIOUS CAPTIAL IMPROVEMENTS
BE IT ORDAINED by the
Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover, in the County of
Burlington, State of New Jersey, as follows:
SECTION 1.
$275,000.00 is hereby
appropriated from the Capital Improvement Fund of the Township of North
Hanover, in the County of Burlington, New Jersey (the “Township”) to
provide for various capital improvements and accessory equipment
therefor and incidental thereto as follows:
Police
Vehicles
$ 23,000.00
Drainage
Imp.
$ 40,000.00
Water
Treatment Imp. $
10,000.00
Ambulance
Remount $
110,000.00
Generator
Conversion
And
Replacement
$ 65,000.00
Microphones
$ 2,000.00
Fire
Treatment Gear
$ 25,000.00
SECTION
2.
Said acquisitions are lawful capital improvements of the Township
having a period of usefulness of at least five (5) years.
Said improvements and acquisitions shall be made as general
improvements, no part of the cost of which shall be assessed against
property specially benefited.
SECTION 3.
This ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and
publication according to law.
MAYOR OPENS THE MEETING TO THE
PUBLIC
There were no public comments this evening.
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC
HEARING
Proposed By: Deputy Mayor DeBaecke
Seconded By: Committeeman O’Donnell
MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2021-03
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Deputy Mayor DeBaecke |
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Committeeman Kocubinski |
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Mayor Doyle |
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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.
2021-76 Resolution Authorizing Street Opening Permit
2021-77 Resolution Authorizing Street Opening Permit
2021-78 Resolution Appointing Emergency Management Coordinator
RESOLUTION 2021-78
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
APPOINTMENT OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
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.
WHEREAS, North Hanover Township Committee has recognized the statutory need to fill the position of Emergency Management Coordinator in order to conduct the day-to-day operations of North Hanover Township.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by North Hanover Township Committee hereby appoints Richard Mellor as the Emergency Management Coordinator effective June 1, 2021, for a three-year term expiring June 1, 2024.
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Deputy Mayor DeBaecke |
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2021-79 Resolution Authorizing Refund of Overpayment of Taxes
RESOLUTION 2021-79
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 2020 taxes, in the amount of $403.48 and overpayment of 2021 taxes, in the amount of $1,729.36 to CoreLogic, for Block 401 Lot 12 commonly known as 21 Myron Blvd.
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NON-CONSENT AGENDA
2021-80 Resolution to Establish Salaries for Various Officials of the Township of North Hanover, Burlington County, New Jersey
RESOLUTION 2021-80
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH
SALARIES FOR VARIOUS OFFICIALS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER,
BURLINGTON COUNTY,
NEW JERSEY
BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of North Hanover Township, County of Burlington, State of New Jersey, as follows:
The annual rate of compensation, salary, wages of the following officers, appointees, and employees of the Township of North Hanover is hereby fixed in the following schedule payable bi-weekly or annually:
PER
ANNUM
Ronald DeBaecke
Township Committee
4,999.00
David Forsyth Township Committee 4,999.00
Christopher Doyle Township Committee 4,999.00
John Kocubinski Township Committee 4,999.00
Brendan O’Donnell Township Committee 4,999.00
Mary Picariello Municipal Clerk 57,412.21
Robert Duff Officer in Charge 82,636.32
Alexandra Degood COAH Administrative Agent/Liaison
Const Tech Asst/JLUB/Zoning Secy 33,169.34
Mary Picariello Tax Collector 36,434.67
John Bruno Jr. Chief Financial Officer 30,474.86
John Bruno, Jr. Annual Financial Statement 7,000.00
Joseph Greene Accounting Assistant/Treasurer 38,572.54
Donald Kosul Tax Assessor 27,420.18
Jeffrey K. Jones Construction Official 16,679.50
Jeffrey K. Jones Building Inspector 13,083.60
Harry W. Case Electrical Inspector 9,233.98
Christopher Rose Plumbing Inspector 9,025.93
Doug Borgstrom Fire Inspector 6,595.81
Ryan Donnelly SubCode 1,171.65
Lewis Korngut Municipal Judge 22,900.00
Rita Williams Court Administrator 51,553.01
Jose Mercado Dpy Court Administrator 35,019.86
Susan Reilly Police Clerk 36,204.49
Richard Mellor Emergency Management Coordinator 2,500.00
Benjamin Palombi Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator 1,553.00
Alexandra DeGood Zoning Officer 2,000.00
Alexandra Degood Mobile Home Inspector 2,000.00
Alexandra Degood Clean Communities Coordinator 500.00
Courtney Szymanski Secretary Recreation 400.00
The hourly rate of compensation, salary, wages of the following officers, appointees, and employees of the Township of North Hanover is hereby fixed in the following schedule payable bi-weekly, monthly, or annually:
PER HOUR
Ellen Ganopoulos P/T Court Recorder 14.86
Twan Berben Custodian 14.65
John Schoch Custodian Supervisor 19.75
Carl Reynold Laborer Waste Facility 15.81
John Farrell Laborer Waste Facility 15.24
Troy Farrell Laborer Waste Facility 15.07
James Sneddon Laborer Waste Facility 14.77
Michael Zelinski P/T Police Officer 19.60
Roger Wilson P/T Police Officer 14.79
Nandor Palmai P/T Police Officer 15.39
The per session or meeting rate of compensation, salary, wages of the following officers, appointees, and employees of the Township of North Hanover is hereby fixed in the following schedule payable bi-weekly, monthly, or annually:
PER SESSION
OR MEETING
Alexandra Degood JLUB Secretary 52.00
Rita Williams Call out – Court 25.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above listed salaries shall be effective as of January 1, 2021 for employees on the payroll on January 1, 2021. All employees appointed to a position after January 1, 2021 shall have the salary or wage effective the date of hire or appointment.
As amended:
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Mayor Doyle |
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DISCUSSION
·
Cannabis
Ordinance
After discussion, there was a general consensus to opt out and the issue would be re-visited at a later date. The Committee would like to see what the rules and regulations will be.
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Opening
of Township Buildings
After discussion, there was a general consensus to reopen June 1st, following CDC guidelines and Governor’s executive orders. The Bowers building would remain closed until roofing project was completed. There would be payment windows installed as soon as possible and public restrooms would remain closed due to staffing issues.
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Soccer
program
Mayor Doyle reviewed the program which now would be handled by Northern Burlington Soccer Club. There was a general consensus to move forward.
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE “COMMENTS”
Mayor Doyle noted the outstanding efforts of the Police Department in bringing a 16-year-old missing child home.
Deputy Mayor DeBaecke noted he was looking forward to the Memorial Day parade.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Questions, comments or statements from members of the public in attendance.
Mayor Doyle opened the meeting to the public.
Mr. Wayne Voorhees – He noted the delay in Recycling. Clerk Picariello stated an email blast was done and this will be an on-going issue due to Driver shortages.
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT
Proposed By: Deputy Mayor DeBaecke
Seconded By: Committeeman Kocubinski
EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION
2021-81 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 2021-81
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.
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MOTION TO ADJOURN TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE
SESSION
8:06 pm
Proposed By: Deputy Mayor DeBaecke
Seconded By: Committeeman Forsyth
Respectively
submitted,
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Mary Picariello, RMC/CMR/CTC
Township Clerk