NORTH HANOVER TOWNSHIP

TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

MAY 18, 2023 7:00 P.M.

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IN PERSON

CALL TO ORDER Mayor Forsyth called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

FLAG SALUTE: Led by Mayor Forsyth

ROLL CALL: Mayor Forsyth

Deputy Mayor O’Donnell

Committeeman DeBaecke

Committeeman Kocubinski

Absent: Committeeman Doyle

Also Present: Township Clerk Mary 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 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: Deputy Mayor O’Donnell

REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE

1. County of Burlington Community Development Program – Clerk Picariello noted North Hanover was not selected for the grant.

2. State of New Jersey Pinelands Commission review of Ordinance 2023-02 – Clerk Picariello noted the Commission review stated the Ordinance was in conformity.

3. Clerk Picariello also stated North Hanover was awarded a grant, from the NJDEP, for Stormwater compliance assistance.

ENGINEER’S REPORT

Engineer Hirsh noted the RFQ was issued for the inlet repair at 609 Hanover Drive and was due May 26^th. He stated the FY2019 Municipal Parks grant project was rebid and they were due May 23^rd. He stated he was working on design plans, specifications and final construction estimate for Stewart Road/ Ivy Lane project. He noted the FY24 NJDOT grant applications are due July 1^st.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS FOR APRIL 2023

1. Tax Collector

2. Construction, Zoning & Mobile Homes

3. North Hanover Court

4. Jacobstown Volunteer Fire Company

5. Fire Official

6. Police Department

MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

• May 4, 2023 – Regular Meeting

BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR APPROVAL

ORDINANCE – ADOPTION

2023-04 An Ordinance to Establish Salaries for Various Officials of the Township of North Hanover, Burlington County, State of New Jersey, and Regulating Payment the Manner of Payment of Same

ORDINANCE 2023-04

COUNTY OF BURLINGTON

TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER

AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH SALARIES FOR VARIOUS OFFICIALS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER, BURLINGTON COUNTY, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AND REGULATING THE MANNER OF PAYMENT OF SAME

SECTION 1. The annual rate (unless otherwise specified) of compensation, salary, wages of the following officers, appointees and employees of North Hanover Township is hereby fixed in the following schedule:

TITLE PER ANNUM

Township Committee 2,500 - 7,000

Municipal Clerk 5,000 - 60,000

Deputy Municipal Clerk 0 - 15,000

Tax Assessor 7,000 - 30,000

Tax Collector 10,000 - 40,000

Chief Financial Officer 10,000 - 60,000

Accounts Payable Clerk/Finance Assistant 5,000 - 45,000

Construction Code Official 8,000 - 20,000

Building Sub Code Official/Inspector 5,000 - 15,000

TACO/Zoning Secy/Coah Liaison/JLUB Secy 5,000 - 40,000

Plumbing Sub Code Official/Inspector 3,000 - 10,000

Fire Sub Code Official/Inspector 3,000 - 10,000

Electric Sub Code Official/Inspector 5,000 - 10,000

Mobile Home Inspector 1,500 - 4,000

Zoning Officer 1,500 - 4,000

Emergency Management Coordinator 0 - 2,500

Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator 0 - 2,500

Recycling Coordinator 0 - 2,500

Clean Communities Coordinator 0 - 500
Police Clerk 15,000 - 40,000

Police Chief 50,000 - 110,000

Assessors Clerk 0 - 5,000

Deputy Tax Collector 0 - 5,000

Secretary Board of Health 0 - 400

Recreation Secretary 0 - 400

Dog Registrar 0 - 200

Deputy Dog Registrar 0 - 200

Discovery Clerk 100 - 3,000

Municipal Judge 15,000 - 38,000

Court Administrator/Violations Clerk 20,000 - 60,000

Deputy Court Admin/Violations Clerk 12,000 - 40,000

TITLE PER MEETING OR SESSION

Joint Land Use Board Secretary 50 - 100

Sound Recorder Court 30 - 100

Conflict Public Defender 125 - 250

Conflict Judge 325 - 700

Summer Recreation Lifeguard 75 - 150

TITLE PER HOUR

Clerk Typist 13.00 - 20.00

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 15.00 - 25.00

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Supervisor 18.00 - 30.00

Custodian 12.00 - 20.00

Custodian Supervisor 18.00 - 25.00

Maintenance/Grounds Keeper 12.00 - 20.00

DPW Laborer Part Time 12.00 - 17.00

Treasurer 12.00 - 30.00

Laborer Waste Facility 12.00 - 17.00

Waste Facility Supervisor 12.00 - 17.00

Fire Official (including Fire Inspector) 26.00 - 35.00

Fire Inspector (Non-Fire Official) 20.00 - 25.00

Special Police Officers 12.00 - 25.00

Summer Recreation Co-director 20.00 - 40.00

Summer Recreation Bus Driver 11.10 - 25.00

Summer Recreation Instructors 15.00 - 40.00

Summer Recreation Nurse 11.10 - 40.00

Summer Recreation Aids 11.10 - 25.00

Summer Recreation Asst. Aids 11.10 - 20.00

Summer Recreation Sr Counselor 11.10 - 15.00

Summer Recreation Jr Counselor 11.10 - 15.00

Court Sound Recorder – MIN 3 Hrs 12.00 - 16.00

SECTION 2. The Overtime rate (unless otherwise specified) of compensation, salary, wages of the following officers, appointees, and employees of the Municipal Courts of North Hanover Township for Special Sessions and sessions under the Alcohol Education Rehab Funding are paid at the following overtime rate ranges:

TITLE PER SESSION

Municipal Judge 300 - 800

Public Defender 250 - 500

TITLE PER HOUR

Court Administrator/Violations Clerk 20.00 - 40.00

Deputy Court Admin/Violations Clerk 12.00 - 30.00

Court Sound Recorder 12.00 - 30.00

SECTION 3. All Ordinances inconsistent with the above are hereby repealed.

SECTION 4. This Ordinance and the salaries herein are subject to all Federal Laws, rulings, and guidelines concerning prices and wages.

SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall take effect after its final passage and publication according to law and shall be effective as of January 1, 2023 or date of hire or appointment if after January 1, 2023.

MAYOR OPENS THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC

There were no public comments this evening.

MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

Proposed By: Committeeman DeBaecke

Seconded By: Committeeman Kocubinski

MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2023-04

ORDINANCE – INTRODUCTION

2023-05 An Ordinance of the Township of North Hanover Amending the Township’s Municipal Code for Purposes of Prohibiting Improper Disposal of Materials into the Municipal Stormwater Sewer System Operated by the Township of North Hanover

ORDINANCE 2023-05

COUNTY OF BURLINGTON

TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER AMENDING THE TOWNSHIP’S MUNICIPAL CODE FOR PURPOSES OF PROHIBITING THE IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS INTO THE MUNICIPAL STORM SEWER SYSTEM OPERATED BY THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANVOER

SECTION 1. Purpose

An ordinance to prohibit the spilling, dumping, or disposal of materials other than stormwater to the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) operated by the Township of North Hanover, Burlington County, so as to protect public health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe penalties for the failure to comply.

SECTION 2. Definitions

For the purpose of this ordinance, the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein unless their use in the text of this Chapter clearly demonstrates a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural number include the singular number, and words used in the singular number include the plural number. The word “shall” is always mandatory and not merely directory.

a. Municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4)– a conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, manmade channels, or storm drains) that is owned or operated by [insert name of municipality] or other public body, and is designed and used for collecting and conveying stormwater.

b. Person – any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, or political subdivision of this State subject to municipal jurisdiction.

c. Stormwater – water resulting from precipitation (including rain and snow) that runs off the land’s surface, is transmitted to the subsurface, is captured by separate storm sewers or other sewerage or drainage facilities, or is conveyed by snow removal equipment.

SECTION 3. Prohibited Conduct

The spilling, dumping, or disposal of materials other than stormwater to the municipal separate storm sewer system operated by Township of North Hanover, Burlington County is prohibited. The spilling, dumping, or disposal of materials other than stormwater in such a manner as to cause the discharge of pollutants to the municipal separate storm sewer system is also prohibited.

SECTION 4. Exceptions to Prohibition

The following are exceptions to the prohibition:

a. Water line flushing and discharges from potable water sources.

b. Uncontaminated ground water (e.g., infiltration, crawl space or basement sump pumps, foundation or footing drains, rising ground waters).

c. Air conditioning condensate (excluding contact and non-contact cooling water).

d. Irrigation water (including landscape and lawn watering runoff).

e. Flows from springs, riparian habitats and wetlands, water reservoir discharges and diverted stream flows.

f. Residential car washing water, and residential swimming pool discharges.

g. Sidewalk, driveway and street wash water.

h. Flows from fire-fighting activities.

i. Flows from rinsing of the following equipment with clean water:

(i) Beach maintenance equipment immediately following their use for their intended purposes; and

(ii) Equipment used in the application of salt and de-icing materials immediately following salt and de-icing material applications. Prior to rinsing with clean water, all residual salt and de-icing materials must be removed from equipment and vehicles to the maximum extent practicable using dry cleaning methods (e.g., shoveling and sweeping). Recovered materials are to be returned to storage for reuse or properly discarded.

(iii) Rinsing of equipment, as noted in the above situation is limited to exterior, undercarriage, and exposed parts and does not apply to engines or other enclosed machinery.

SECTION 5. Enforcement

This ordinance shall be enforced by the Township Police Department and/or Zoning Officer of the Township of North Hanover, County of Burlington.

SECTION 6. Penalties

Any person(s) who continues to be in violation of the provisions of this ordinance, after being duly notified, shall be subject to the general penalties set forth in Section 1-035 of the Municipal Code of the Township of North Hanover.

SECTION 7. Severability

Each section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase of this Ordinance is declared to be an independent section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase, and the finding or holding of any such portion of this Ordinance to be unconstitutional, void, or ineffective for any cause, or reason, shall not affect any other portion of this Ordinance.

SECTION 8. Repealer

All provisions of any other ordinance which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.

SECTION 9. Effective date:

This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption and any publication as may be required by law.

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Vote on Introduction of Ordinance:

SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 15, 2023 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.

2023-82 Resolution to Establish Salaries for Various Officials of the Township of North Hanover, Burlington County, New Jersey

RESOLUTION 2023-82

TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER

COUNTY OF BURLINGTON

A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH SALARIES FOR VARIOUS OFFICIALS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER, BURLINGTON COUNTY,

NEW JERSEY

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of North Hanover Township, County of Burlington, State of New Jersey, as follows:

The annual rate of compensation, salary, wages of the following officers, appointees, and employees of the Township of North Hanover is hereby fixed in the following schedule payable bi-weekly or annually:

PER ANNUM

Ronald DeBaecke Township Committee 4,999.00

David Forsyth Township Committee 4,999.00

Christopher Doyle Township Committee 4,999.00

John Kocubinski Township Committee 4,999.00

Brendan O’Donnell Township Committee 4,999.00

Mary Picariello Municipal Clerk/Tax Collector 97,638.31

Robert Duff Chief of Police 104,550.00

Alexandra Degood COAH Administrative Agent/Liaison

Const Tech Asst/JLUB/Zoning Secy 34,509.38

John Bruno Jr. Chief Financial Officer 31,084.36

John Bruno, Jr. Annual Financial Statement 7,000.00

Joseph Greene Accounting Assistant/Treasurer 40,130.87

Jeffrey K. Jones Construction Official 17,353.35

Jeffrey K. Jones Building Inspector 13,612.18

Harry W. Case Electrical Inspector 9,607.03

Frank Kopec Plumbing Inspector 9,233.90

Doug Borgstrom Fire Inspector 6,862.28

Gregory Huber Fire Sub Code 1,195.08

Lewis Korngut Municipal Judge 23,825.16

Rita Williams Court Administrator 53,635.75

Kaitlyn Chambers Dpy Court Administrator 35,000.00

Susan Reilly Police Clerk 37,667.15

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 13.26

Ellen Ganopoulos P/T Court Recorder 15.46

Lacey Smith Custodian 18.36

Twan Berben Custodian Supervisor 19.38

Carl Reynold Laborer Waste Facility 16.64

John Farrell Laborer Waste Facility 15.85

Troy Farrell Laborer Waste Facility 15.68

Michael Zelinski P/T Police Officer 20.40

Robert Gancarz Fire Official (including Inspector) 26.52

Georgette Pagliocca EMT Supervisor 25.50

Justin Riley Emergency Medical Technician 20.00

Matthew Taylor Emergency Medical Technician 20.40

Harry Zielinski Per Diem EMT 18.36

James Hill Per Diem EMT 18.00

Alissa Deluca Per Diem EMT 18.00

Alexander Gaudreau Per Diem EMT 18.00

Kara Eckelburg Per Diem EMT 18.36

Stephen Kynik Per Diem EMT 18.36

James Mckenzie Per Diem EMT 18.00

Douglas Servis Per Diem EMT 18.00

Ashlee Walsh Per Diem EMT 18.00

Ariana Roberts Per Diem EMT 18.00

Martin Scozzaro Per Diem EMT 18.36

Raymond Zirilli III Summer Recreation

Director/Bus Driver/Teacher 37.00

Courtney Gauze Summer Recreation Nurse 25.00

Jennifer Lobue Summer Recreation Teacher 20.00

Srinitya Tadisna Summer Recreation Jr. Counselor 15.00

Kaeli Morrow 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, 2023 for employees on the payroll on January 1, 2023. All employees appointed to a position after January 1, 2023 shall have the salary or wage effective the date of hire or appointment.

2023-83 Resolution Supporting the New Jersey Forest Fire Service and Fuels Mitigation Projects Using Prescribed Fire and Other Treatments

RESOLUTION 2023-83

TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER

COUNTY OF BURLINGTON

RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE NEW JERSEY FOREST FIRE SERVICE AND

FUELS MITIGATION PROJECTS USING PRESCRIBED FIRE AND OTHER

TREATMENTS

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service (hereinafter "Forest Fire Service"), a division of the Department of Environmental Protection, has been protecting the residents of this State from catastrophic wildfires since its inception in 1906; and

WHEREAS, wildfires pose a significant threat to human life and to improved Property within the Pinelands National Reserve; and

WHEREAS, the Forest Fire Service has had success mitigating the threats from wildfires using techniques such as prescribed fire and mechanical fuel reduction; and

WHEREAS, the Forest Fire Service recently contained a 11,129-acre wildfire in Washington, Shamong, and Hammonton Townships; 418-acre and 1607-acre wildfires along Route 539 in Little Egg Harbor Township; and a 257-acre wildfire in Washington Township; and

WHEREAS, the governing body desires to support the Forest Fire Service and its efforts in mitigating threats from wildfires using ongoing mitigation projects utilizing prescribed fire, mechanical fuel reduction, as well as the maintenance and construction of new and established fire breaks.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover, County of Burlington, State of New Jersey as follows:

1. That the Township Committee supports the New Jersey Forest Fire Service and its efforts in mitigating threats from wildfires using ongoing mitigation projects, utilizing prescribed fire, mechanical fuel reduction, and the maintenance and construction of new and established fire breaks, which provide safety to the residents of the Township.

2) That a certified copy or this resolution shall be forwarded to New Jersey Department of

Environmental Protection, New Jersey Forest Fire Service and Governor Murphy.

2023-84 Resolution Authorizing Refund of Overpayment of Taxes

RESOLUTION 2023-84

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 2023 taxes, in the amount of $1,070.30 to LeJambre, Margaret, for Block 401 Lot 26 commonly known as 181 Monmouth Road.

2023-85 Resolution Appointing Recreation Advisory Committee Member

RESOLUTION 2023-85

TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER

COUNTY OF BURLINGTON

APPOINTMENT RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER

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 Recreation Advisory Committee has vacancies created by resignations of individuals or by term expirations; and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the North Hanover Township Committee to fill the vacancies

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following Officers, Appointees, and Employees are hereby appointed for their respective terms, as follows: RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Jennifer Lobue, term expiring December 31, 2025.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

NON-CONSENT AGENDA

2023-86 Resolution Authorizing Release of Escrow

RESOLUTION 2023-86

TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER

COUNTY OF BURLINGTON

AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF ESCROWS

WHEREAS, the following accounts have a balance in the escrow account:

Name Block/Lot Balance

Eastern Construction (T-25-56-827-001) 610/8 $1,571.50

WHEREAS, the professionals have indicated that no monies are due these accounts.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover, County of Burlington, that the above-named escrow account be released; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Chief Financial Officer.

2023-87 Resolution Accepting the Proposal from Environmental Resolutions Inc. Engineers for the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Tier A Compliance

RESOLUTION 2023-87

TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER

COUNTY OF BURLINGTON

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM ENVIRONMENTAL RESOLUTIONS INC. ENGINEERS FOR THE STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN TIER A COMPLIANCE

WHERAS, Environmental Resolutions Inc. has submitted a proposal dated February 21, 2023 for engineering services for the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Tier A Compliance ; and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Township Committee to accept the proposal from Environmental Resolutions Inc. Engineers for the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Tier A Compliance , in an amount not to exceed $4,000.00; and

WHERAS, funds are available to accept said proposal, as evidenced by the attached Certification of Availability of Funds;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township of North Hanover that it does hereby accept the proposal from Environmental Resolutions Inc. Engineers, in an amount not to exceed $4,000.00 to provide services for the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Tier A Compliance.

DISCUSSION

• 2022-2023 Elected Officials Training – Clerk Picariello noted the changes in the training. She informed the Committee to check their emails for access to the training.

TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE “COMMENTS”

Mayor Forsyth noted the Memorial Day parade May 27^th at noon.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Questions, comments or statements from members of the public in attendance.

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: Deputy Mayor O’Donnell

EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION

2023-88 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 Court Personnel Matter, Contract Matter, Personnel and Litigation matters

RESOLUTION 2023-88

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 Court Personnel 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.

MOTION TO ADJOURN TO ENTER INTO EXECTIVE SESSION 7:20 pm

Proposed By: Committeeman DeBaecke

Seconded By: Deputy Mayor O’Donnell

Respectively submitted,

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Mary Picariello, RMC/CMR/CTC

Township Clerk