NORTH HANOVER TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 17, 2022 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 Forsyth
Committeeman DeBaecke
Committeeman Kocubinski
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: Committeeman
O’Donnell
Seconded By: Committeeman
Forsyth
REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE
There was no correspondence
this evening.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Engineer Hirsh reported that
the FY 2021-2022 Local Improvement Grant award notice was received and he is
awaiting the agreement. He stated the FY
2020 NJDOT project still has some ponding and expects it to be repaired on
Phase III. The concrete and inlet work
for the NJDOT FY 2021 project will begin mid-March. He also stated the plans are complete for the
NJDOT FY 2022 project and will submit for approval to bid. Mayor DeBaecke inquired if the missing
sidewalk on schoolhouse could be finished in the next phase. Engineer Hirsh noted he could get it done
within the grant monies.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS FOR JANUARY 2022
a. Tax Collector
b. Construction, Zoning &
Mobile Homes
c. North Hanover Court
d. Jacobstown Volunteer Fire
Company
e. Police Department
f.
Buildings/Grounds
Supervisor – No Report
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ABSENT |
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Committeeman DeBaecke |
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X |
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Deputy Mayor 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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MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
·
February
3, 2022 – Regular Meeting
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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
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ABSENT |
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Committeeman
DeBaecke |
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Deputy
Mayor Forsyth |
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X |
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Committeeman
Kocubinski |
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X |
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Committeeman
O’Donnell |
X |
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X |
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Mayor
Doyle |
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X |
X |
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BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR APPROVAL
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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
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NAYS |
ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
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Committeeman
DeBaecke |
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X |
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Deputy
Mayor 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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ORDINANCE – ADOPTION
2022-01 An Ordinance of the Township of North
Hanover Amending Ordinance 2015-07 Amending Ordinance 2011-02, Chapter 2 of the
“Revised General Ordinances of the Township of North Hanover, 1994"
Entitled “Administration” by amending Section 2-052, Entitled “Emergency
Medical Services Third-Party Billing Plan Fees
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
ORDINANCE
No. 2022-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
NORTH HANOVER AMENDING ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 2015-07 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
2011-02, CHAPTER 2 OF THE “REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH
HANOVER, 1994" ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION” BY AMENDING SECTION 2-052,
ENTITLED “EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES THIRD-PARTY BILLING
WHEREAS, in order
to support North Hanover Township’s Emergency Medical Services, the Township
bills for ambulance and transportation services provided by the Jacobstown
Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 and the Township of North Hanover; and
WHEREAS, pursuant
to Ordinance 2011-01 these rates shall be reviewed on an as needed basis and
said funds will be used for the sole purpose of supporting general operating
expenses of Jacobstown Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 and North Hanover Township
for providing emergency medical services, as determined by the municipality;
and
WHEREAS, in
accordance with Ordinance 2011-02, as amended by Ordinance No. 2015-07, the
Township Committee of North Hanover Township has adopted the billing fees for
ambulance services and wishes to amend same.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the
Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover in the County of Burlington
and State of New Jersey, that Section 2-052.1 A be and is hereby amended as
follows (additions are bolded and underlined; deletions have strikethrough):
SECTION 1. 2-052 Emergency Medical Services Third-Party
Billing Plan Fees
2-052.1 A. The following fees shall be charged for emergency medical
transportation related services
provided by Jacobstown Volunteer Fire Company No. 1:
1. There shall be a fee of $800.00 825.00
for ambulance transportation.
2. There shall be a fee of $17.00 per laden mile for Basic Life
Support (BLS) mileage (one way).
3. There shall be a fee of $75.00 for
oxygen administration.
4. There shall be a fee of $95.00 for Automatic External
Defibrillator (AED) pads.
5. There shall be a fee of $35.00 for disposable cervical
collars.
6. There
shall be a fee of $125.00 for Epi-Pen per dose.
7. There
shall be a fee of $75.00 for Narcan per dose.
8. There
shall be a fee of $75.00 for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
therapy.
9. There shall
be a fee of $250.00 for refusal for MVA (motor vehicle accident).
10. There shall
be a fee of $125.00 for refusal for medical call.
B. No
changes.
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 OPENS THE MEETING TO
THE PUBLIC
There were no public
comments.
MOTION
TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
Proposed By: Committeeman DeBaecke
Seconded By: Committeeman O’Donnell
MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2022-01
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Committeeman DeBaecke |
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X |
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Deputy Mayor 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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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.
2022-48 Resolution
Appointing Per Diem EMT’s
RESOLUTION 2022-48
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY
OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION
APPOINTING PER DIEM EMT’S
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:
PER DIEM EMT ~ Elliott M.
Anderson
PER DIEM EMT ~ Matthew R. Nathan
PER DIEM EMT ~ Justin M. Riley
PER DIEM EMT ~ Madilyn Newsom
PER DIEM EMT ~ Christine Golembeski
Effective Date of Employment: 02/17/2022
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above-named positions will be compensated as per
the Salary Ordinance and Salary Resolution at a rate of $18.00 per hour not to
exceed 24 hours per week.
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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
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AYES |
NAYS |
ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
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Committeeman DeBaecke |
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X |
X |
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Deputy Mayor Forsyth |
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X |
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Committeeman Kocubinski |
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X |
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Committeeman O’Donnell |
X |
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X |
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Mayor Doyle |
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2022-49 Resolution Authorizing Approval of a
Fire Company Members Enrollment into NJ State Jersey State Fireman’s
Association
RESOLUTION
2022-49
TOWNSHIP OF
NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF
BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF A FIRE COMPANY MEMBERS ENROLLMENT INTO NEW JERSEY STATE
FIREMEN’S ASSOCIATION
BE
IT RESOVLED,
by the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover that we hereby
approve and authorize the following Fire Company members to enroll in the New
Jersey State Firemen’s Association:
Alexander T. Lydon
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the Township Committee hereby authorized the Township Clerk to certify
said membership applications.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the following:
1.
Fire
Chief
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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
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NAYS |
ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
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Committeeman DeBaecke |
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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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X |
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Mayor Doyle |
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NON-CONSENT AGENDA
2022-50 Resolution Authorizing the Extension of the Non-Fair and
Open Contract for North Hanover Township with Herman’s Landscaping for Brush
Removal Services
TOWNSHIP
OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY
OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSTION OF THE NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR NORTH HANOVER TOWNSHIP WITH HERMAN’S LANDSCAPING
FOR BRUSH REMOVAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Township of
North Hanover previously awarded by way of Resolution 2020-55 a contract for
management and administration of the Township’s brush removal services as a
non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 or 20.5 as appropriate;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of
the initial Contract; 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 pricing; 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 paragraph
one (1) of the Contract, the Township wishes to extend the term of the Contract
for an initial one-year term, commencing April 1, 2022 and terminating March
31, 2023, under the same terms and conditions, in effect under the contract of
April 1, 2020 and ending at midnight March 31, 2022; and
WHEREAS Herman’s Landscaping Supply
has consented to the extension of the Contract under the same term and
conditions of the 2020/2022 contract, which was set forth in an agreement
executed by the parties; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
that the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover authorizes a
one-year extension to the Contract with Herman’s Landscaping Supply effective April
1, 2022;
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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
AYES |
NAYS |
ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
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Committeeman DeBaecke |
X |
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X |
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Deputy Mayor 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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X |
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2022-51 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
RESOLUTION 2022-51
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
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
22-0326 for the period of May 18, 2022 through May 17, 2023; 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 $88,051.76 for a total project cost of $104,251.76
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
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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
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NAYS |
ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
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Committeeman
DeBaecke |
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X |
X |
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Deputy
Mayor Forsyth |
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X |
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Committeeman
Kocubinski |
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X |
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Committeeman
O’Donnell |
X |
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X |
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Mayor
Doyle |
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X |
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DISCUSSION
There were no items for
discussion.
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE “COMMENTS”
Mayor Doyle noted the recent
motorcycle accident and thanked the mutual aid partners for their assistance.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Questions, comments or
statements from members of the public in attendance.
Mayor Doyle opened the
meeting to the public. There were no public
comments this evening.
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC
COMMENT
Proposed By: Committeeman
DeBaecke
Seconded By: Committeeman
Forsyth
EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION
2022-52 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 2022-52
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 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.
TABLED
INDEFINITLEY
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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
AYES |
NAYS |
ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
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Committeeman
DeBaecke |
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X |
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Deputy
Mayor 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 |
X |
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X |
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Mayor
Doyle |
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X |
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MOTION TO ADJOURN 7:12
pm
Proposed
By: Committeeman DeBaecke
Seconded
By: Committeeman Kocubinski
Respectively
submitted,
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Mary
Picariello, RMC/CMR/CTC
Township
Clerk