NORTH HANOVER TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 18, 2022, 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
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: Deputy Mayor
Forsyth
REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE
1. North Hanover Summer
Recreation – Clerk Picariello read the letter into the record. Director Zirilli thanked the Township
Committee for their support of the program.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Engineer Hirsh was not
present this evening.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS FOR JULY 2022
a. Tax Collector
b. Construction, Zoning &
Mobile Homes
c. North Hanover Court
d. Jacobstown Volunteer Fire
Company
e. Fire Official
f.
Police
Department
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MOTION |
2ND |
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 |
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X |
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Mayor Doyle |
X |
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X |
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MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
·
June
16, 2022 – Regular Meeting
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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 |
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Committeeman
Kocubinski |
X |
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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·
August
4, 2022 – Regular Meeting
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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 |
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Committeeman
Kocubinski |
X |
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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·
August
4, 2022 – Executive Session
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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 |
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Committeeman
Kocubinski |
X |
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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BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR APPROVAL
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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
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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X |
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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.
2022-125 Resolution Authorizing Refund of
Overpayment of Taxes
RESOLUTION
2022-125
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 2022 taxes, in the amount of $2,482.74
for Block 301 Lot 5.01 commonly known as 102 Chesterfield Arneytown Road and
2022 taxes in the amount of $526.94 for Block 301 Lot 5.02 commonly known as 98
Chesterfield Arneytown Road to Title Evolution.
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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
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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X |
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2022-126 Resolution Accepting the Resignation of
Kelly Greene
RESOLUTION 2022-126
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF
BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION
OF
KELLY GREENE
BE
IT RESOVLED,
by the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover that we hereby
accept the resignation of Kelly Greene, as Custodian for the Township of North
Hanover effective August 17, 2022.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the following:
1.
Personnel
File Kelly Greene
2.
Chief
Financial Officer
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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
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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X |
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2022-127 Resolution Appointing Part-Time
Custodian
RESOLUTION 2022-127
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY
OF BURLINGTON
APPOINTMENT
OF PART-TIME CUSTODIAN
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:
Part-Time Custodian ~ Lacey Nicole
Smith
Effective Date of Employment:
08/22/2022
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above-named position will be compensated at a
rate of $18.00 per hour, not to exceed 6 hours per week.
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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
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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X |
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2022-128 Resolution Accepting the Resignation of
Adriana Roberts
RESOLUTION 2022-128
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF
BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION
OF
ADRIANA ROBERTS
BE
IT RESOVLED,
by the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover that we hereby
accept the resignation of Adriana Roberts, as a Per Diem Emergency Medical
Technician for the Township of North Hanover effective August 20, 2022.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the following:
1.
Personnel
File Adriana Roberts
2.
Chief
Financial Officer
3.
EMT
Supervisor
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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
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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X |
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2022-129 Resolution Accepting the Resignation of
Adriana Yenchik from the Recreation Advisory Committee
RESOLUTION 2022-129
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION
OF
ADRIANA YENCHIK FROM THE RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BE
IT RESOVLED,
by the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover that we hereby
accept the resignation of Adriana Yenchik as a member of the Recreation
Advisory Committee for the Township of North Hanover effective August 5, 2022.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to
the following:
1.Alexandra DeGood, Chair
Recreation Advisory Committee
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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
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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X |
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2022-130 Resolution Authorizing Refund of Overpayment
of Taxes
RESOLUTION
2022-130
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 2022 taxes, in the amount of $320.61 to DiPaola Thomas & Joyce, for Block 500 Lot 65 commonly known as Chesterfield-Sykesville road.
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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
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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X |
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NON-CONSENT AGENDA
2022-131 Resolution Accepting the 2021 Municipal
Audit
RESOLUTION 2022-131
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
ACCEPTING
THE 2021 MUNICIPAL AUDIT
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40:A5-4 requires the Governing Body of every
local unit to have made an annual audit of its books, accounts and financial
transaction, and
WHEREAS, the Annual Report of Audit for the year 2021 has been filed by a Registered Municipal
Accountant with the Municipal Clerk as per the requirements of N.J.S.A.
40A:5-6, and a copy has been received by each member of the Governing Body, and
WHEREAS,
R.S. 52:27BB-34 authorizes the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey
to prescribe reports pertaining to the local fiscal affairs; and
WHEREAS, the Local Finance Board has promulgated N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5,
a regulation requiring that the governing body of each municipality shall, by
resolution, certify to the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey that
all members of the Governing Body have reviewed, as a minimum, the sections of
the annual audit entitled: General
Comments and Recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Governing Body have personally
reviewed, as a minimum, the Annual Report of Audit, and specifically the
sections of the Annual Audit entitled: Comments and Recommendations as
evidenced by the group affidavit form of the Governing Body, and
WHEREAS, such Resolution of Certification shall be adopted by
Governing Body no later than forty-five days after the receipt of the annual
audit, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5; and, and
WHEREAS, all members of the Governing Body have received and have
familiarized themselves with, at least, the minimum requirements of the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey, as
stated aforesaid and have subscribed to
the affidavit, as provided by the Local Finance Board, and
WHEREAS, failure to comply with the
promulgation’s of the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey may
subject the members of the local Governing Body to the penalty provisions of
R.S. 52-27BB-52 to wit: R.S. 52:27BB-52 – “A local officer or member of a local
Governing Body who, after a date fixed for compliance, fails or refuses to obey
an order of the Director (Director of Local Government Services), under the
provisions of this Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon
conviction, may be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or
imprisoned for not more than one year, or both, in addition shall forfeit his
office”.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
Governing Body of North Hanover Township, hereby states that it has complied
with N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5 and does hereby submit a certified copy of this
Resolution and required affidavit to said Board to show evidence of said
compliance.
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COMMITTEE |
MOTION |
2ND |
AYES |
NAYS |
ABSTAIN |
ABSENT |
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Committeeman DeBaecke |
X |
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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2022-132 Resolution Accepting Quote from Neul’s
Tree Service
RESOLUTION
2022-132
TOWNSHIP OF
NORTH HANOVER
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTE FROM NEULS TREE SERVICE
WHEREAS, the Township of North Hanover desires to
remove tree’s located on Schoolhouse Road and in the Green Acres Park 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 removal located on
Schoolhouse Road and Green Acres Park located in North Hanover Township for an
amount not to exceed $2,300.00
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 |
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 |
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Committeeman Kocubinski |
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X |
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Committeeman O’Donnell |
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X |
X |
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Mayor Doyle |
X |
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X |
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DISCUSSION
There were no discussion
items this evening.
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE “COMMENTS”
Deputy Mayor Forsyth noted
the tree trimming on Stewart was recently completed. He noted they did a good job. He was hopeful it was safer for the traveling
public.
Mayor Doyle noted summer went
by quickly. He was pleased the camp and
country fair went well. He extended his
thoughts to Joe Hirsh whom was taking care of somethings this evening on the
passing of his mother.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Questions, comments or
statements from members of the public in attendance.
Mayor Doyle opened the
meeting to the public.
Ms. Nancy Morrow – 16 Patty
Drive – Ms. Morrow complimented Twan Berben on his work at the Senior Center.
Tom DeSample – 886
Provinceline Road – Mr. DeSample inquired about the traffic study from last
meeting and he wanted to continue the discussion. Clerk Picariello reminded Mr. DeSample that
Engineer Hirsh stated he was going to put additional signage as a condition of
the approval and he wanted to review additional reports. Clerk Picariello noted Engineer Hirsh would
best be able to answer his additional questions at the next meeting.
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC
COMMENT
Proposed By: Committeeman
DeBaecke
Seconded By: Committeeman
O’Donnell
EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION
2022-133 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 2022-133
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 |
X |
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X |
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Deputy
Mayor Forsyth |
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X |
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|
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Committeeman
Kocubinski |
|
X |
|
|
|
|
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Committeeman O’Donnell |
X |
X |
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Mayor
Doyle |
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X |
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MOTION TO ADJOURN 7:21
pm
Proposed
By: Committeeman DeBaecke
Seconded
By: Deputy Mayor Forsyth
Respectively submitted,
___________________
Mary Picariello, RMC/CMR/CTC
Township Clerk