NORTH HANOVER TOWNSHIP

TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

JUNE 15, 2023 7:00 P.M.

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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 Doyle

Committeeman Kocubinski

Absent: Committeeman DeBaecke

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”.

BURLCO JIF: 2024 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL PRESENTATION

The BCJIF Executive Director, Paul Forlenza and North Hanover Township Risk Management Consultant, Steve Walsh, made a presentation to the Township Committee. They reviewed the status of the fund and discussed the worldwide insurance crisis. They noted the issues with the reinsurance costs driving 42% of their budget. It was noted North Hanover Township’s membership is expiring and the renewal would be for a three-year cycle.

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: Deputy Mayor O’Donnell

Seconded By: Committeeman Doyle

REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE

1. Burlington County Roadway Safety Improvements – Clerk Picariello noted the County would be restriping on the County Roads beginning in June and ending in November.

ENGINEER’S REPORT

Engineer Hirsh reported the Hanover Drive inlet would be started on June 26^th. He stated he is awaiting solar sign pricing for Meany Road and exploring changing the speed limits. Mayor Forsyth has noted there has been a decrease in accidents. He also stated he was awaiting quotes for the front doors of the Municipal Building. He noted the tennis courts project would begin shortly. He stated phase v of Schoolhouse Road is scheduled for July 7^th. Clerk Picariello noted the cracks in the parking lot and inquired if the contractor could seal the cracks. Engineer Hirsh stated he would take care of it. Engineer Hirsh noted core testing on Stewart Road. He stated he would be seeking NJDOT approval to go out to bid. He noted the FY24 NJDOT grant application was being prepared.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS FOR MAY 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

• June 1, 2023 – Regular Meeting

BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR APPROVAL

ORDINANCE – ADOPTION

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.

MAYOR OPENS THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC

MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

Proposed By: Deputy Mayor O’Donnell

Seconded By: Committeeman Kocubinski

ALL IN FAVOR

MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2023-05

ORDINANCE – INTRODUCTION

2023-06 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2021-03 Entitled “ An Ordinance of the Township of North Hanover, County of Burlington, State of New Jersey Appropriating $275,000.00 from the Capital Improvement Fund to Provide for Various Capital Improvements”

ORDINANCE 2023-06

COUNTY OF BURLINGON

TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2021-03 ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER, COUNTY OF BURLINGTON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY APPROPRIATING $275,000.00 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO PROVIDE FOR VARIOUS CAPTIAL IMPROVEMENTS “

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

SECTION 1. $275,000.00 is hereby appropriated from the Capital Improvement Fund of the Township of North Hanover, in the County of Burlington, New Jersey (the “Township”) to provide for various capital improvements and accessory equipment therefor and incidental thereto as follows:

Police Vehicles $ 23,000.00

Drainage Imp. $ 40,000.00

Water Treatment Imp. $ 10,000.00

Ambulance Remount $ 110,000.00

Generator Conversion

And Replacement $ 55,000.00

Police Speed $ 10,000.00

Awareness

Monitor and related

equipment

Microphones $ 2,000.00

Fire Treatment Gear $ 25,000.00

SECTION 2. Said acquisitions are lawful capital improvements of the Township having a period of usefulness of at least five (5) years. Said improvements and acquisitions shall be made as general improvements, no part of the cost of which shall be assessed against property specially benefited.

SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication according to law.

MOTION TO INTRODUCE

:

SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 20, 2023 AT 7:00 P.M.

ORDINANCE – INTRODUCTION

2023-07 An Ordinance of the Township of North Hanover, County of Burlington, State of New Jersey Appropriating $64,653.99 from the Capital Improvement Fund to Provide for the Purchase of a Police Vehicle as a Capital Improvement”

ORDINANCE 2023-07

COUNTY OF BURLINGON

TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER, COUNTY OF BURLINGTON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY APPROPRIATING $64,653.99 FROM THE CAPITAL FUND BALANCE TO PROVIDE FOR PURCHASE OF A POLICE VEHICLE AS A CAPTIAL IMPROVEMENT

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

SECTION 1. $64,653.99 is hereby appropriated from the Capital Fund Balance of the Township of North Hanover, in the County of Burlington, New Jersey (the “Township”) to provide for the Purchase of a Police Vehicle – 2023 Police Interceptor

SECTION 2. Said acquisitions are lawful capital improvements of the Township having a period of usefulness of at least five (5) years. Said improvements and acquisitions shall be made as general improvements, no part of the cost of which shall be assessed against property specially benefited.

SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication according to law.

MOTION TO INTRODUCE

SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 20, 2023 AT 7:00 P.M.

ORDINANCE – INTRODUCTION

2023-08 An Ordinance of the Township of North Hanover, County of Burlington, State of New Jersey Amending the Township’s Municipal Code for Purposes of Regulating Outdoor Refuse Containers and Dumpsters

ORDINANCE 2023-08

TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER

COUNTY OF BURLINGTON

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER, COUNTY OF BURLINGTON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDING THE TOWNSHIP’S MUNICIPAL CODE FOR PURPOSES OF REGULATING OUTDOOR DUMPSTERS AND REFUSE CONTAINERS

SECTION 1. Purpose

An ordinance requiring dumpsters and other refuse containers that are outdoors or exposed to stormwater to be covered at all times and prohibits the spilling, dumping, leaking, or otherwise discharge of liquids, semi-liquids or solids from the containers to the municipal separate storm sewer system(s) operated by the Township of North Hanover, Burlington County and/or the waters of the State 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 the Township of North Hanover, Burlington County, 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. Refuse container – any waste container that a person controls whether owned, leased, or operated, including dumpsters, trash cans, garbage pails, and plastic trash bags.

d. Stormwater – means 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.

e. Waters of the State – means the ocean and its estuaries, all springs, streams and bodies of surface or ground water, whether natural or artificial, within the boundaries of the State of New Jersey or subject to its jurisdiction.

SECTION 3. Prohibited Conduct

Any person who controls, whether owned, leased, or operated, a refuse container or dumpster must ensure that such container or dumpster is covered at all times and shall prevent refuse from spilling out or overflowing.

Any person who owns, leases or otherwise uses a refuse container or dumpster must ensure that such container or dumpster does not leak or otherwise discharge liquids, semi-liquids or solids to the municipal separate storm sewer system(s) operated by the Township of North Hanover, Burlington County.

SECTION 4. Exceptions to Prohibition

The following are permitted exceptions to the prohibited conduct:

a. Permitted temporary demolition containers.

b. Litter receptacles (other than dumpsters or other bulk containers).

c. Individual homeowner trash and recycling containers.

d. Refuse containers at facilities authorized to discharge stormwater under a valid NJPDES permit.

e. Large bulky items (e.g., furniture, bound carpet and padding, white goods placed curbside for pickup)

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.

MOTION TO INTRODUCE

SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 20, 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.

2023-94 Resolution Accepting Resignation of Srinitya Tadisna

RESOLUTION 2023-94

TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER

COUNTY OF BURLINGTON

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION

OF SRINITYA TADISNA

BE IT RESOVLED, by the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover that we hereby accept the resignation of Srinitya Tadisna. as a Summer Recreation Junior Camp Counselor for the Township of North Hanover effective June 1, 2023.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the following:

1. Personnel File Srinitya Tadisna

2. Chief Financial Officer

3. Summer Camp Director

2023-95 Resolution Appointing Junior Camp Counselor for the Summer Recreation Camp

RESOLUTION 2023-95

TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER

COUNTY OF BURLINGTON

APPOINTMENT OF JUNIOR CAMP COUNSELOR FOR THE SUMMER RECREATION CAMP

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 ~ Samuel Benedetti

Effective Date of Employment: 06/26/2023

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above-named position will be compensated at a rate of $15.00 per hour.

2023-96 Resolution Extending Timeframe Set Forth in Resolution 2023-43 Designating North Hanover Urban Renewal LLC as Conditional Redeveloper for Block 602 Lot 9.02

RESOLUTION TC 2023-96

TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER

COUNTY OF BURLINGTON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY

RESOLUTION EXTENDING TIMEFRAME SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION 2023-43 DESIGNATING NORTH HANOVER URBAN RENEWAL, LLC AS CONDITIONAL REDEVELOPER FOR BLOCK 602, LOT 9.02

WHEREAS, the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. (the “Redevelopment Law”) authorizes municipalities to determine whether certain parcels of land located therein constitute an area in need of redevelopment; and

WHEREAS, on October 16, 2003, the Township Committee of North Hanover Township adopted Resolution #2003-108, directing the Joint Land Use Board to undertake a preliminary investigation to determine whether the properties identified as Block 600, Lots 1, 2, 4, 5; Block 601, Lots 401, 8, 9; Block 602, Lots 1-3, 7-9, 12-16; Block 605, Lot 1; Block 606, Lot 1; Block 607, Lot 1; Block 608, Lots 1, 2, 5, 7, 8; Block 609, Lots 2-7; Block 900, Lots 1-5; Block 901, Lots 1, 1.01, 2 and 5; and Block 902, Lots 1-4, 2.01, 24-25 (collectively referred to as the "Redevelopment Study Area") qualified as an area in need of redevelopment pursuant to the Redevelopment Law; and

WHEREAS, in response to Resolution #2003-108, the Joint Land Use Board engaged in the preparation of a preliminary investigation and because of their investigation, the Joint Land Use Board recommended that Block 602, Lots 10, 11; Block 610, Lots 17-18, 23-27 be added to the Redevelopment Study Area study; and

WHEREAS, based upon the Joint Land Use Board recommendation, the Township Committee adopted Resolution 2005-89 on September 28, 2005, and agreed to expand the study area to include the additional parcels; and

WHEREAS, the Township Committee received and reviewed a preliminary investigation study of the Redevelopment Study Area, including the additional lots, and the report and recommendations of the Joint Land Use Board, pursuant to Joint Land Use Board Resolutions 2005-10 and 2005-17, finding that certain areas within the Redevelopment Study Area, including Block 602, Lot 9 (now Lot 9.02) qualified as areas in need of redevelopment according to the criteria set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A;12A-5 et seq., and as more fully detailed in the Wrightstown Sykesville Road Redevelopment Study dated May 5, 2005 and prepared by Remington & Vernick Engineers, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution 2005-105, the Township Committee accepted the recommendations of the Joint Land Use Board and on October 6, 2005, designated multiple blocks and lots within the Redevelopment Study Area as areas in need of redevelopment, including Block 602, Lot 9.02 (formerly designated as Lot 9); and

WHEREAS, on July 21, 2022, pursuant to Resolution 2022-117, the North Hanover Township Committee, acting as the Redevelopment Entity pursuant to the Redevelopment Law, conditionally designated North Hanover Urban Renewal, LLC as Conditional Redeveloper of Block 602, Lot 9.02 (hereinafter the “Redevelopment Property”); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 2022-117, North Hanover Urban Renewal, LLC was provided one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of adoption of the resolution to execute a Conditional Redeveloper’s Agreement, subject to the Township adopting a redevelopment plan for the Redevelopment Property, and unless extended by the Township Committee; and

WHEREAS, the Township Committee adopted the redevelopment plan for the Redevelopment Property on February 2, 2023, by Ordinance 2023-01: and

WHEREAS, on February 16, 2023, the Township Committee extended the initial one hundred twenty (120) day period, which expired, for an additional one hundred fifty (150) days from November 18, 2022, that being April 17, 2023, for the negotiation and execution of a Conditional Redeveloper Agreement for purposes of establishing a framework for the negotiation and execution of a redevelopment agreement; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to further extend the time period for the negotiation and execution of a Conditional Redeveloper Agreement with North Hanover Urban Renewal, LLC, for an additional ninety (90) days, to July 16, 2023.

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

1. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated by reference as if fully repeated herein.

2. The designation of North Hanover Urban Renewal, LLC as Conditional Redeveloper of the Redevelopment Property within the Redevelopment Study Area pending the negotiation, approval by vote of the Township Committee and execution of a redevelopment agreement with the Township of North Hanover is hereby extended for an additional ninety (90) days and until to July 16, 2023.

3. The within designation is expressly contingent upon the execution of a Conditional Redeveloper Agreement and in accordance with the terms thereof and is also made for the limited period set forth herein, unless further extended by the Township Committee.

4. The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Conditional Redeveloper Agreement subject to final negotiation of the form of same, with such changes, omissions or amendments as the Township Attorney deems appropriate in consultation with the Township’s professionals.

NON-CONSENT AGENDA

2023-97 Resolution Authorizing Approval for Submission of a Grant Application to New Jersey Department of Transportation, Municipal Aid Grant Program for Improvements to Ivy Lane and Chestnut Drive

RESOLUTION 2023-97

TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER

COUNTY OF BURLINGTON

authorizing APPROVAL FOR submission of A GRANT APPLICATION to NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, MUNICIPAL AID GRANT PROGRAM FOR Improvements To IVY LANE AND CHESTNUT DRIVE

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVed that the Township Committee of North Hanover Township formally approves the grant application for the above stated project.

BE IT further RESOLVed that the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to submit an electronic grant application identified as MA – 2024 – Improvements to Ivy Lane and Chestnut Drive- 00318 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation on behalf of the Township of North Hanover, which includes Ivy Lane and Chestnut Drive.

BE IT further RESOLVed that the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the grant agreement on behalf of the Township of North Hanover and that their signature constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves the execution of the grant agreement.

2023-98 Resolution Approving 2023-2024 Alcoholic Beverage Control Licenses in the Township of North Hanover, County of Burlington, State of New Jersey

RESOLUTION 2023-98

TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER

COUNTY OF BURLINGTON

RESOLUTION APPROVING 2023-2024 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL

LICENSES IN THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HANOVER, COUNTY OF BURLINGTON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY

WHEREAS, applications have heretofore been filed with the State of New Jersey, Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control to renew Alcoholic Beverage Licenses; and

WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has reviewed said applications and recommends renewal without reservation; and

WHEREAS, the applications appear to be in proper form, municipal fees have been paid and are subject to review and approval by the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of North Hanover, in the County of Burlington and State of New Jersey, that the following Alcoholic Beverage Licenses in the Township of North Hanover for the period from July 1, 2023 until June 30, 2024, are hereby renewed effective the 1^st day of July, 2023, to the following licensees for the licensed premises at the address indicated.

PLENARY RETAIL COMSUMPTION LICENSES

0326-33-002-004 Matrix Hanover Golf, LLC

133 Larrison Road

North Hanover, NJ 08562

0326-33-001-007 Tara D. Bruni Tavern LLC

1 Cookstown-New Egypt Road

North Hanover, NJ 08562

PLENARY RETAIL DISTRIBUTION LICENSE

0326-44-003-004 Nickerson Inc., t/a Henry’s Liquor Store

173 Cookstown-New Egypt Road

North Hanover, NJ 08562

DISCUSSION

• FFY22 SLCGP Application – Clerk Picariello noted she applied for a Cyber grant through the New Jersey Department of Homeland Security and was awaiting award.

TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE “COMMENTS”

Committeeman Doyle offered prayers to Committeeman DeBaecke and his family.

Mayor Forsyth offered his prayers to Committeeman DeBaecke and his family. Mayor Forsyth inquired as to the condition of the fence near the batting cage. Attorney Roselli gave an explanation for the curving of the fence.

Clerk Picariello noted Committeeman DeBaecke did testify before the Senate economic and appropriations committee regarding the farmland preservation bill. The bill was voted (5-0) and will be moving forward to the senate for a full vote and then to the governor for his signature.

Deputy Mayor O’Donnell noted he spoke with Committeeman DeBaecke and stated it would take two years before checks could be issued. He commended Committeeman DeBaecke on his hard work on the bill and his representation of North Hanover.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

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

Mayor Forsyth opened the meeting to the public.

Mr. Wayne Voorhees – Mr. Voorhees stated he would like to offer a prayer before meetings he attends. After a brief discussion, there was a general consensus to allow.

MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT

Proposed By: Deputy Mayor O’Donnell

Seconded By: Committeeman Doyle

EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION

2023-99 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 2023-99

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

MOTION TO ADJOURN 7:59 pm

Proposed By: Committeeman Doyle

Seconded By: Deputy Mayor O’Donnell

Respectively submitted,

_________________________

Mary Picariello, RMC/CMR/CTC

Township Clerk