NORTH HANOVER TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 19, 2022 7:00 P.M.
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CALL TO ORDER Deputy
Mayor Forsyth called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE: Led by Deputy Mayor Forsyth
ROLL CALL: Deputy Mayor Forsyth
Committeeman DeBaecke
Committeeman Kocubinski
Committeeman O’Donnell
Absent: Mayor
Doyle
Also Present: Deputy Township Clerk DeGood 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
Deputy Mayor Forsyth 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
O’Donnell
REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE
1.
New
Jersey FY2023 DOT grant program – Engineer Hirsh noted we previously discussed
Stewart Road and would like to decide by next meeting. He stated awards are typically around 200,000
and the application is due July 1st.
Committeeman O’Donnell noted Clerk Picariello had talked to Upper
Freehold and expects an answer next week.
Committeeman DeBaecke noted an area on Jacobstown-Arneytown Road. Engineer Hirsh stated he would look at the
Road map.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Engineer Hirsh reported he
was still awaiting the top soil and seeding of the new parking lot area. He stated the Meany Road project was
completed. He noted the annual
stormwater report was completed. He
reported Phase IV on Schoolhouse Road was still awaiting approval from the
NJDOT. Engineer Hirsh noted he was
prepared for a draft ordinance with regards to Meany Road and Route 528 for
next meeting. He also stated
Crosswicks-Ellisdale from Extonville Road to Provinceline speed limit needs to
be reduced.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS FOR APRIL 2022
a. Tax Collector
b. Construction, Zoning &
Mobile Homes
c. North Hanover Court
d. Jacobstown Volunteer Fire
Company
e. Police Department
f.
Fire
Official
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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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MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
·
May
5, 2022 – Regular Meeting
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COMMITTEE |
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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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Committeeman
O’Donnell |
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Mayor
Doyle |
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BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR APPROVAL
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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
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ABSENT |
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Committeeman
DeBaecke |
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X |
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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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.
2022-83 Resolution Appointing a Risk
Management Consultant – Burlington County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
RESOLUTION 2022–83
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A RISK
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
BURLINGTON COUNTY MUNICIPAL
JOINT INSURANCE FUND
WHEREAS, the Governing Body of North Hanover Township is a member
of the Burlington County Municipal
Joint Insurance Fund, a self-insurance pooling fund; and
WHEREAS, the
Bylaws of said Fund allow each municipality to appoint a RISK MANAGEMENT
CONSULTANT to perform various professional services as detailed in the bylaws;
and
WHEREAS, the
Bylaws indicate a fee not to exceed six percent (6%) of the municipal
assessment with expenditure represents reasonable compensation for the services
required; and
WHERAS, Barclay
Insurance Group has agreed to a fee not to exceed three- and one-half percent (3.5%) of the municipal assessment
and was included in the cost considered by the governing body; and
WHEREAS,
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (1) (m), specifically exempts the hiring of insurance
consultants from competitive bidding as an extraordinary unspecifiable service;
and
WHEREAS, the
experience, knowledge of public insurance and risk management issues and
judgmental nature required of a Risk Management Consultants are clearly an
extraordinary unspecifiable service which therefore render competitive bidding
impractical;
NOW THEREFORE, BE
IT RESOLVED that the Governing Body of North Hanover Township does hereby
appoint Steve Walsh of Barclay Insurance Group as its Risk Management
Consultant in accordance with 40A:11-5; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that the Governing Body is hereby authorized and directed to
execute the Consultant’s Agreement annexed hereto and to cause a notice of this
decision be published according to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1), (a), (1).
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COMMITTEE |
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ABSENT |
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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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2022-84 Resolution Amending Resolution
2022-81 Entitled “Resolution Providing for the Appointment of Certain Officers,
Appointees and Employees”
RESOLUTION
2022-84
TOWNSHIP
OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY
OF BURLINGTON
A
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2022-81 ENTITLED “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 58,560.46
Robert Duff Officer
in Charge 84,289.05
Alexandra Degood COAH
Administrative Agent/Liaison
Const
Tech Asst/JLUB/Zoning Secy 33,832.73
Mary Picariello Tax
Collector 37,163.37
John Bruno Jr. Chief
Financial Officer 31,084.36
John Bruno, Jr. Annual
Financial Statement 7,000.00
Joseph Greene Accounting
Assistant/Treasurer 39,343.99
Donald Kosul Tax
Assessor 27,968.59
Jeffrey K. Jones Construction
Official 17,013.09
Jeffrey K. Jones Building
Inspector 13,345.28
Harry W. Case Electrical
Inspector 9,418.66
Christopher Rose Plumbing
Inspector 9,206.45
Doug Borgstrom Fire
Inspector 6,727.73
Gregory Huber Fire
Sub Code
1,171.65
Lewis Korngut Municipal
Judge 23,358.00
Rita Williams Court
Administrator 52,584.07
Vacant Dpy
Court Administrator 35,019.86
Susan Reilly Police
Clerk 36,928.58
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
Lacey Smith P/T Clerk Typist
13.00
Ellen Ganopoulos P/T
Court Recorder 15.16
Kelly Greene Custodian 18.00
Twan Berben Custodian Supervisor 19.00
Effective
2/17/22
Carl Reynold Laborer
Waste Facility 16.13
John Farrell Laborer
Waste Facility 15.55
Troy Farrell Laborer
Waste Facility 15.38
James Sneddon Laborer
Waste Facility 15.07
Michael
Zelinski P/T Police
Officer 20.00
Connor
Boyle P/T Police
Officer 14.50
Robert
Gancarz Fire
Official (including Inspector) 26.00
Alyssa
Golembeski EMT Supervisor 28.00
Georgette Pagliocca Emergency Medical Technician
20.00
Frank Angello Emergency Medical
Technician 20.00
Matthew Taylor Emergency Medical
Technician 20.00
Harry
Zielinski Per Diem
EMT 18.00
James
Hill Per Diem EMT
18.00
Stephen
Kynik Per Diem EMT 18.00
Jason
Faas Per
Diem EMT
18.00
Kara
Eckelburg Per Diem EMT
18.00
Elliot
Anderson Per Diem EMT 18.00
Matthew
Nathan Per Diem EMT 18.00
Justin
Riley Per Diem
EMT 18.00
Madilyn
Newsom Per Diem EMT 18.00
Christine
Golembeski Per Diem EMT 18.00
Ariana
Roberts Per Diem
EMT 18.00
Martin
Scozzaro Per Diem EMT 18.00
Raymond
Zirilli III Summer
Recreation
Director/Bus
Driver/Teacher 37.00
Courtney
Gauze Summer
Recreation Nurse 25.00
Jennifer
Bucko Summer
Recreation Teacher 20.00
Kelci
O’Dell Summer
Recreation Jr. Counselor 15.00
Andrew
DeLara Summer
Recreation Jr. counselor 15.00
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, 2022 for employees on the payroll
on January 1, 2022. All employees appointed to a position after January 1, 2022
shall have the salary or wage effective the date of hire or appointment.
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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
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ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
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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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NON-CONSENT AGENDA
2022-85 Resolution Accepting Quote from Cold Springs
Capital
RESOLUTION
2022-85
TOWNSHIP OF
NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTE FROM COLD SPRINGS CAPITAL
WHEREAS, the Township of North Hanover desires to
power wash the Township Municipal Building, Green Acres Park Tennis Courts and
Basketball Courts located on Schoolhouse Road 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 Neuls Tree Service; 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 Cold Springs Capital , for power washing services located on Schoolhouse Road in the North
Hanover Township for an amount not to exceed
$2,055.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer is hereby
authorized to issue said purchase order aforesaid on behalf of the Township.
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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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Committeeman Kocubinski |
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Committeeman O’Donnell |
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Mayor Doyle |
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2022-86 Resolution Accepting Quote from Neuls
Tree Service
RESOLUTION
2022-86
TOWNSHIP OF
NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTE FROM NEULS TREE SERVICE
WHEREAS, the Township of North Hanover desires to trim
and/or remove tree’s on Stewart 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 Neuls Tree Service; 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 Neuls Tree Service , for tree trimming and/or removal
located on Stewart Road in the North Hanover Township for an amount not to
exceed $1,800.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer is hereby
authorized to issue said purchase order aforesaid on behalf of the Township.
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COMMITTEE |
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ABSENT |
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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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2022-87 Resolution Accepting Quote from Highway
Equipment Company of New Jersey, Inc.
RESOLUTION
2022-87
TOWNSHIP OF
NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTE FROM HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY
INC.
WHEREAS, the Township of North Hanover desires to purchase
a Harley Rake for maintenance of Township of North Hanover recreation fields;
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 Highway Equipment Company of New
Jersey Incorporated; 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 Highway Equipment Company of New Jersey Inc. , for purchase
of a Land Pride PR1660 Harley Rake for the maintenance of North Hanover
Township’s recreation fields for an amount not to exceed $12,825.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer is hereby
authorized to issue said purchase order aforesaid on behalf of the Township.
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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
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ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
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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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X |
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Mayor Doyle |
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DISCUSSION
There were no items for discussion.
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE “COMMENTS”
Committeeman O’Donnell stated
he received an email from the cemetery for their Memorial Day Ceremony and they
were wandering what the head count would be.
He expressed concerns over a conflict with their parade. Committeeman DeBaecke noted Alexandra would
ascertain the hours so that a decision could be made. Committeeman O’Donnell would forward the
email to Alexandra for follow-up.
Committeeman DeBaecke stated
he was excited about Memorial Day and the pending ceremonies.
Deputy Mayor Forsyth stated
he was looking forward to it also.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Questions, comments or
statements from members of the public in attendance.
Deputy Mayor Forsyth opened
the meeting to the public.
Mr. Vito D’Amato – 4 Birch
Court – He made inquiries regarding the 100-acre cluster Ordinance. Committeeman DeBaecke noted he was working on
it; his best guess is 10-15 farms. Mr.
D’Amato wanted to know what the Committee was doing concerning preservation. Committeeman DeBaecke noted he was working
with the legislatures to get the funding formula changed to help make better
offers. Mr. D’Amato inquired to the
Committee’s expectations. Attorney
Roselli stated the Committee was not at liberty to discuss. Engineer Hirsh reviewed the procedures for
public comment at the JLUB meeting.
Attorney Roselli explained why the Township Committee could not speak on
the matter. He also explained the
process of appealing a JLUB application.
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT
Proposed By: Committeeman
DeBaecke
Seconded By: Committeeman
O’Donnell
EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION
2022-88 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 Potential North Hanover Township/87SFS Contract Matter, Potential North
Hanover Township/Burlington County Professional Firefighters Association IAFF
Local 3091 Contract Matter, Contract Matter, Personnel and Litigation matters
RESOLUTION 2022-88
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
Potential North Hanover Twp/87SFS Contract Matter, Potential North Hanover
Township/Burlington County Professional Firefighters Association IAFF Local
3091 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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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
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ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
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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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X |
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Mayor
Doyle |
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MOTION
TO ADJOURN TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION 7:33pm
Proposed
By: Committeeman DeBaecke
Seconded
By: Committeeman O’Donnell
Respectively submitted,
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Mary Picariello, RMC/CMR/CTC
Township Clerk