NORTH HANOVER TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 3, 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
Absent: Committeeman
O’Donnell
Also Present: Township Clerk Picariello and Township
Attorney Mark 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
DeBaecke
Seconded By: Committeeman
Kocubinski
REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE
There was no correspondence
this evening.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Engineer Hirsh submitted a
written report. Clerk Picariello noted
Engineer Hirsh updated the online grant application for the FY 2021-2022 Local
Improvement Grant. She also reported The
FY2021 NJDOT project pre-con meeting was
held on March 1st and construction will begin mid-March.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
·
February
17, 2022 – Regular Meeting
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Committeeman DeBaecke |
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Deputy Mayor Forsyth |
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Committeeman Kocubinski |
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Committeeman O’Donnell |
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Mayor Doyle |
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·
February
24, 2022 – Special Budget Workshop
COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
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NAYS |
ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
Committeeman
DeBaecke |
X |
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Deputy
Mayor Forsyth |
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X |
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Committeeman
Kocubinski |
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Committeeman
O’Donnell |
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Mayor
Doyle |
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BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR APPROVAL
COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
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NAYS |
ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
Committeeman
DeBaecke |
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X |
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Deputy
Mayor Forsyth |
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Committeeman
Kocubinski |
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Committeeman
O’Donnell |
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Mayor
Doyle |
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ORDINANCE – INTRODUCTION
2022-02 An Ordinance of the Township of North
Hanover , Burlington County, New Jersey Providing for Local Enforcement of the
New Jersey Fire Code
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
ORDINANCE
No. 2022-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER, BURLINGTON
COUNTY, NEW JERSEY PROVIDING FOR LOCAL ENFORCEMNT OF THE NEW JERSEY FIRE CODE
WHEREAS,
the Uniform Fire Safety Act, (P.L. 1983, c.383) was enacted for the purpose of
establishing a system for the enforcement of minimum fire safety standards
throughout the State of New Jersey; and
WHEREAS,
the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs has promulgated minimum fire
safety standards which have been made part of the Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C.
5:70.1 et seq.); and
WHEREAS,
the Uniform Safety Act authorizes municipalities to provide for local
enforcement of these standards and to establish local enforcement agencies for
that purpose; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest
of the Township of North Hanover to have the Uniform Fire Code enforced
locally.
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, as follows:
SECTION 1. ENFORCMENT OF
UNIFORM FIRE CODE
A. LOCAL
ENFORCEMENT
Pursuant to Section 11 of the
Uniform Fire Safety Act (P.L. 1983, c.383), the New
Jersey Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C. 5:70-1 et seq.) shall be locally
enforced in the
Township of North Hanover.
B. AGENCY DESIGNATION
The local enforcing agency
shall be the Township Bureau of Fire Prevention which
is hereby created therein. The Bureau of Fire Prevention shall hereinafter be known as the local
enforcing agency.
C. DUTIES
(1) The local enforcing agency shall enforce the Uniform Fire
Code in all buildings, structures, and premises
with the established boundaries of the Township of North Hanover, other
than one- and two-unit owner-occupied dwellings used exclusively for
dwelling purposes and buildings, structures, and premises
owned or operated by federal government, intestate agencies, or the state.
(2) The local enforcing agency shall
faithfully comply with all pertinent requirements of the Uniform Fire
Safety Act and the Uniform Fire Code.
D. ORGANIZATION
(1) The Bureau of Fire Prevention established by this article
shall be under the direct supervision and control of a Fire Official who shall be appointed
by and report to the Township Committee.
(2) The Bureau of Fire Prevention shall have
at least one paid Fire Official and such paid inspectors as may be
necessary to properly enforce the Uniform Fire
Code.
(3) The Township Committee shall hereby be
permitted to appoint a temporary Fire Official in the
absence of duly appointed Fire Official.
E. APPOINTMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS, TERMS OF OFFICE, REMOVAL
(1) Appointment and Qualification of the Fire Official. The Fire
Official shall be certified by the State and
appointed by the Township Committee.
(2) Appointment and qualification of
inspectors and other employees. Inspectors and other employees of
the local enforcing agency shall be appointed by
the Township Committee upon recommendation of the Fire Official. All life hazard
inspectors shall be certified by the State.
(3) Removal from office. The Fire Official,
inspectors and other employees of the local enforcing agency shall be
subject to removal by the Township Committee pursuant to any applicable
state or federal law, or local ordinances.
F. LIFE HAZARD USES
The Bureau of Fire Prevention
established herein shall carry out the periodic inspections
of life hazard uses required by the Uniform Fire Code on behalf of the Commissioner
of the Department of Community Affairs.
G. NON-LIFE HAZARD USES
(1) In addition to the registrations required by the Uniform
Fire Code, non-life hazard uses shall also register with
the North Hanover Township Bureau of Fire Prevention. These uses shall be
inspected once per year and pay an annual fee as set forth below:
Type of Fee Fee
A-Assembly
A-1 Eating establishment with occupancy less
than 50 persons $100
A-2 Takeout food service (no seating) $100
A-3 Recreation centers, multipurpose rooms
with occupancy
less than 50
persons $125
A-4 Libraries with occupancy less than 50
persons $125
A-5 Senior centers with occupancy less than 50
persons $125
B-Business/Professional
B-1 1- and 2-story less than 5,000 square feet
per floor $100
B-2 1- and 2-story more than 5,000 square feet
but
less than
10,000 square feet per floor $125
B-3 1- and 2-story more than 10,000 square
feet per floor $150
B-4 3- to 5-story less than 5,000 square feet
per floor $200
B-5 3- to 5-story more than 5,000 square feet
less than
10,000
square feet per floor $250
B-6 3- to 5-story over 10,000 square feet per
floor $300
R-Retail
M-1 1- and 2-story less than 5,000 square feet $125
M-2 1- and 2-story more than 5,000 square feet
but less
than 10,000
square feet per floor $150
M-3 1- and 2-story more than 10,000 square
feet per floor $175
M-4 3- to 5-story less than 5,000 square feet
per floor $200
M-5 3- to 5-story more than 5,000 square feet
but less than
10,000
square feet per floor $250
M-6 3- to 5-story over 10,000 square feet per
floor $300
M-Manufacturing
F-1 1- and 2-story less than 5,000 square
feet $125
F-2 1- and 2-story more than 5,000 square
feet but less than 10,000 square feet per
floor $150
F-3 1- and 2-story more than 10,000 square
feet per floor $175
F-4 3- to 5-story less than 5,000 square feet
per floor $200
F-5 3- to 5-story more than 5,000 square feet
but less than
10,000
square feet per floor $250
F-6 3- to 5-story over 10,000 square feet per
floor $300
S-Storage
S-1 1- and 2-story less than 5,000 square
feet $125
S-2 1- and 2-story more than 5,000 square
feet but less than
10,000
square feet per floor $150
S-3 1- and 2-story more than 10,000 square
feet per floor $175
S-4 3- to 5-story less than 5,000 square feet
per floor $200
S-5 3- to 5-story more than 5,000 square feet
but less than
10,000
square feet per floor $250
S-6 3- to 5-story over 10,000 square feet per
floor $300
(2) Failure to pay the required annual
non-life-hazard use registration fee(s) within 60 days from the date of issuance
will result in the issuance of a written order by the Fire Official
to make such payment in addition to the imposition of a penalty in an amount equal to the unpaid
fee(s). These penalties will be in addition to non-life-hazard use fee(s) due and must be paid within
30 days after issuance by the Fire Official of the written order to abate the
violation and pay the penalty. If the total fee(s) and penalties are not paid within 30 days of
the issuance of the written order, the Fire Official may institute a civil penalty action by
a summary proceeding in the North Hanover Township Municipal Court or New Jersey
Superior Court under the New Jersey Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999, N.J.S.A. 2A:58-10
et seq., and this section.
F. PERMITS AND
CERTIFICATE OF FIRE CODE STATUS
(1) The application fees for permits listed in N.J.A.C.
5:70-2.7 (b) shall be as provided by State regulation.
(2) The cost for the issuance of certificate
of Fire Code status shall be $35.
H. FEES FOR SMOKE DETECTOR AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS
Fees for certificate of smoke
detector and carbon monoxide (CSCCMAC), as required by N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.3, shall
be based upon the amount of time remaining before the change of occupant is expected,
as follows:
(1) Requests for CSDCMAC received more than
10 business days prior to change of occupant:
$35.00.
(2) Requests for a CSDCMAC received four to
10 business days prior to the change of occupant:
$70.00.
(3) Requests for a CSDCMAC received fewer
than four business days prior to the change of occupant:
$125.00.
I. BOARD OF APPEALS
Pursuant to §§15 and 17 of
the Uniform Fire Safety Act, any person aggrieved by any
action of the local enforcing agency shall have the right to appeal to the Construction Board of Appeals of Burlington County.
J. ENFORCEMENT, VIOLATIONS, AND PENALTIES
Enforcement, violations, and
penalties shall be as established in conformity with the
Uniform Fire Safety Act, the Uniform Fire Code and all other laws of the State of New
Jersey.
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
immediately upon final passage and publication according to law.
MOTION TO
INTRODUCE
COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
AYES |
NAYS |
ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
Committeeman DeBaecke |
X |
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Deputy Mayor Forsyth |
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X |
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Committeeman Kocubinski |
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Committeeman O’Donnell |
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Mayor Doyle |
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SET PUBLIC
HEARING FOR MARCH 17, 2022 AT 7:00 P.M.
ORDINANCE – INTRODUCTION
2022-03 An Ordinance Amending the Township
Code of the Township of North Hanover by Creating the Part-Time Positions of
“Fire Official” and “Fire Inspector” and Establishing Requisite Duties, Responsibilities and Salary
Ranges for said Positions
ORDINANCE
2022-03
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH
HANOVER
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE TOWNSHIP CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER BY CREATING THE
PART-TIME POSITIONS OF “FIRE OFFICIAL” AND “FIRE INSPECTOR” AND ESTABLISHING
REQUISITE DUTIES, RESPONSBILITIES AND SALARY RANGES FOR SAID POSITIONS
WHEREAS the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover believes
that it is in the best interest of the Municipality to create new part-time
positions entitled “Fire Official” and “Fire Inspector” for the North Hanover
Township Bureau of Fire Prevention; and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee further desires to establish the duties,
responsibilities, and salary range for said positions.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Committee of the Township
of North Hanover as follows:
SECTION 1. The positions
of “Fire Official” and “Fire Inspector” be and are hereby established as
part-time positions and the salary ranges of the employee appointed to said
positions are hereby fixed in the following schedule, subject to appointment by
resolution of the Township Committee:
TITLE PER
HOUR
FIRE OFFICIAL (INCLUDING
FIRE INSPECTOR) Range
$26.00-$35.00
FIRE INSPECTOR (NON-FIRE
OFFICIAL) Range
$20.00-$25.00
SECTION 2: Duties and
Responsibilities: The Fire Official shall be appointed by and report to the
Township Committee and shall be responsible for the supervision and control of
the North Hanover Township Bureau of Fire Prevention. The Fire Official shall
ensure that inspectors or other employees that may be employed to work within
the Bureau of Fire Prevention have the requisite certifications, where
required, and necessary work experience. The Fire Official shall ensure that
the Bureau of Fire Prevention is complying with all pertinent requirements of
the Uniform Fire Safety Act and Uniform Fire Code. The Township Committee shall
appoint the Fire Inspector, upon recommendation of the Fire Official. The Fire
Inspector shall conduct such inspections as required and at the direction of
the Fire Official. Such inspections shall be conducted in accordance with the
requirements of the Uniform Fire Safety Act and the Uniform Fire Code.
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 immediately after its final passage and publication according to law.
MOTION TO INTRODUCE
COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
AYES |
NAYS |
ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
Committeeman DeBaecke |
X |
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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 |
X |
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Committeeman O’Donnell |
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X |
Mayor Doyle |
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X |
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SET PUBLIC
HEARING FOR MARCH 17, 2022 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.
2022-53 Resolution Appointing Per Diem EMT’s
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 ~
Adriana Roberts
PER DIEM EMT ~ Martin
Scozzaro
Effective Date of Employment: 03/04/2022
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.
COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
AYES |
NAYS |
ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
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 |
Mayor Doyle |
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2022-54 Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Connor Boyle
RESOLUTION 2022-54
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF
BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION
OF
CONNOR BOYLE
BE
IT RESOVLED,
by the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover that we hereby
accept the resignation of Connor Boyle. as a Part-Time Police Officer for the
Township of North Hanover effective February 18, 2022.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the following:
1.
Personnel
File Connor Boyle
2.
Chief
Financial Officer
3.
Chief
of Police
COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
AYES |
NAYS |
ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
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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Mayor
Doyle |
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2022-55 Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Roger Wilson
RESOLUTION 2022-55
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF
BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION
OF
ROGER WILSON
BE
IT RESOVLED,
by the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover that we hereby
accept the resignation of Roger Wilson. as a Full-Time Police Officer for the
Township of North Hanover effective February 27, 2022.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the following:
4.
Personnel
File Roger Wilson
5.
Chief
Financial Officer
6.
Chief
of Police
COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
AYES |
NAYS |
ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
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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2022-56 Resolution Approving Sale of Surplus Municipal Property by way of Public Auction
RESOLUTION
NO. 2022-56
RESOLUTION
APPROVING SALE OF SURPLUS MUNICIPAL PROPERTY BY WAY OF PUBLIC AUCTION
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Local
Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-36 requires that the sale of surplus
municipal property be authorized by resolution duly adopted by the governing
body and publication of same pursuant to law; and
WHEREAS, the Township
Committee has received a proposal for auction services for sale of municipal
property, deemed to be surplus property and of no benefit to the Township of
North Hanover; and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee
desires to dispose of said surplus property by way of public auction as set
forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
by the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover, in the County of
Burlington, State of New Jersey that Township is hereby authorized to dispose
of the following surplus property through the process of public auction to be
conducted by Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. on Saturday, March 19, 2022 (severe
weather date Sunday, March 20, 2022), commencing at 9:15 a.m. at BackAcres
Farm, 443 Chesterfield-Jacobstown Road, Chesterfield, New Jersey:
Year Make Model Serial # Misc. Minimum
Starting
Bid
2004 Ford E-450/553 1FDXE45PX4HA69875 Ambulance $800.00
Chassis
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the
Township Committee of North Hanover Township reserves the right to reject any
and all bids if the undisclosed reserve is not met.
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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
AYES |
NAYS |
ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
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 |
Mayor Doyle |
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X |
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NON-CONSENT AGENDA
2022-57 Resolution Approving Professional Services Contract for
Auctioneer Services
RESOLUTION
NO. 2022-57
TOWNSHIP
OF
RESOLUTION
APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR AUCTIONEER SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Township
Committee is desirous of auctioning surplus municipal property by way of public
auction pursuant to New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-36;
and
WHEREAS, the Township
Committee has received a proposal for auction services for sale of surplus
municipal property from Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., PO Box 607, Wayland, New
York 14572; and
WHEREAS, the Local Public
Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. authorizes the awarding of a contract
for professional services without public advertising where the services to be
performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and
it is not possible to obtain bids for such needed services; and
WHEREAS,
the Township Committee desires to dispose of said surplus property by way of
public auction and to execute a contract with Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. for
said service in accordance with the terms of its written proposal, a copy of which
is on file with the Township Finance Office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
by the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover, in the County of
Burlington, State of New Jersey that Township it does hereby approve a contract
with Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. regarding the above-referenced auctioneer
services, in accordance with its written proposal, a copy of which is on file
with the Township Finance Office and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized
to execute said contract on behalf of the Township of North Hanover.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the
Township Committee of North Hanover Township that a copy of this resolution be
provided to Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., the CFO and that a notice of adoption of
this resolution be published according to law.
.
COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
AYES |
NAYS |
ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
Committeeman DeBaecke |
X |
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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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X |
Mayor Doyle |
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X |
X |
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DISCUSSION
·
Implementation
of P.L. 2021, c. 182 – Lead Based Hazards in Rental Housing – Clerk Picariello
noted the regulations will be forth-coming concerning inspections.
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE “COMMENTS”
Mayor Doyle offered his prayers
to the people of Ukraine.
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: Deputy Mayor
Forsyth
EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION
2022-58 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 Matters, Personnel and Litigation matters
RESOLUTION 2022-58
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.
MOTION
TO TABLE INDEFINITLEY
COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
AYES |
NAYS |
ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
Committeeman
DeBaecke |
X |
|
X |
|
|
|
Deputy
Mayor Forsyth |
|
X |
|
|
|
|
Committeeman
Kocubinski |
X |
X |
|
|
|
|
Committeeman O’Donnell |
|
|
|
X |
||
Mayor
Doyle |
|
|
X |
|
|
|
BACK TO
PUBLIC SESSION
MOTION
TO ADJOURN 7:17 pm
Proposed
By: Committeeman DeBaecke
Seconded
By: Committeeman Kocubinski
Respectively
submitted,
____________________
Mary
Picariello, RMC/CMR/CTC
Township
Clerk
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