MEDFORD TOWNSHIP

REORGANIZATION AND REGULAR AGENDA

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

January 5, 2009 7:30 P.M.

           

            The Medford Township Council Reorganization and Regular Agenda Meeting of the above date was convened by Mayor Myers, followed by the salute to the flag and reading of the Open Public Meetings Act Statement.

           

COUNCIL ROLL CALL

 

            Mr. Joseph Lynn                                                          Present

            Mr. Robert Martin                                                        Present

            Mrs. Mary Anne O’Brien                                             Present

            Deputy Mayor David J. Brown, Jr.                               Present

            Mayor Christopher Myers                                            Present

 

            PROFESSIONALS PRESENT

 

            Michael Achey, Township Manager

            Richard Hunt, Township Solicitor

            Stephen Addezio, Public Safety Director

            Anthony Canale, Chief of Police

            William Kirchner, Township Engineer’s Office

           

            MINUTES

 

            Public Session and Executive Session Minutes  – December  9, 2008

 

            Mr. Martin moved for approval of the Public Session and Executive Session minutes of December 9, 2008.  The motion was seconded by Mrs. O’Brien.

 

            Roll call vote for approval as follows:  Mr. Lynn, aye, Mr. Martin, aye, Mrs. O’Brien, aye, Deputy Mayor Brown, aye, and Mayor Myers, aye.

 

            SWEARING IN CEREMONY

 

            ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO COUNCIL MEMBER  - 

 

            Joseph J. Lynn, Jr.

 

            Mr. Hunt, Township Solicitor, administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Lynn who was accompanied by his wife.  Congratulations were extended to Mr. Lynn by all present.

 

 

 

            ELECTION OF MAYOR AND DEPUTY MAYOR

 

            Mayor Myers moved to elect David J. Brown, Jr. as Mayor for 2009, seconded by Mr. Lynn.

           

            The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.

 

            Mayor Myers thanked Council for their support.  He listed some of the accomplishments during his term as Mayor, and also outlined items to be worked on in the future. Mayor Myers objects to unfunded mandates which put the burden on local governments.  He stated he will continue to work against these mandates.

 

            Mayor Myers stated that great effort is spent on cutting taxes, while maintaining services at a high level.  Mayor Myers praised the Police Department as being one of the best.  He gave credit to the Fire Department, EMS and also the many volunteers in Medford.

           

            ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW MAYOR   

 

            Assemblyman Scott Rudder, former Mayor and Councilman, administered the oath of office to Mayor Brown.  Mayor Brown was accompanied by his wife and other family members. Congratulations were extended by all present. Mayor Brown took over the gavel and continued with the agenda.

 

            Mayor Brown stated that he is humbled and honored to assume the position as Mayor.  He further stated that he will do his best to earn the trust of the residents and thanked the other Council members for their support.  Mayor Brown outlined the issues he will concentrate on during his term.  They include: reviewing the budget, promoting the village and growth of business, utilizing shared services and revenue generating with smart growth.  Mayor Brown also recognized the Public Safety Department as one of the best.

 

            Mrs. O’Brien moved to elect Robert Martin as Deputy Mayor for 2009, seconded by Mr. Lynn.

           

            The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.

 

            ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW DEPUTY MAYOR 

 

            Assemblyman Scott Rudder administered the oath of office to Deputy Mayor Martin.  Deputy Mayor Martin’s family members were present to congratulate him on his appointment.

 

 

 

            RECESS  7:50 P.M.

 

            Mayor Brown called for a short recess to allow the public to congratulate Council members on their new positions.

           

            Meeting resumed at 8:10 P.M.

 

            COUNCIL ROLL CALL  2009

 

            Mr. Joseph Lynn                                                          Present

            Mr. Christopher Myers                                     Present

            Mrs. Mary Anne O’Brien                                             Present

            Deputy Mayor Robert Martin                                       Present

            Mayor David Brown                                                     Present                                                

            MANAGER’S REPORT

 

1.    Bill List           

 

Mr. Achey presented the bill list for payment.

 

Mr. Achey had previously entertained and answered questions with regard to the payment of the bills.  There being no further questions, the bill list was approved for payment as presented.

 

            ENGINEER’S REPORT

 

            NONE                                    

 

SOLICITOR’S REPORT

 

            NONE

 

            PUBLIC

 

            NONE

           

            RESOLUTIONS

 

            RESOLUTION 1-2009 “Approve 2009 Temporary Budget”

        

Mr. Lynn moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Deputy Mayor      Martin.

 

Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

            There were no public comments.

 

            The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon            by all Council present.

              

   RESOLUTION 2-2009 “Appointing Township Attorney” - Richard W. Hunt, Esquire – Parker McCay, P.A.”

 

Deputy Mayor Martin moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mrs. O’Brien.

 

            Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

            There were no public comments.

 

            Mr. Myers thanked Mr. Hunt for a job well done.

 

            The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon            by all Council present.

 

   RESOLUTION 3-2009 “Designating Bank Depository”

 

   Mrs. O’Brien Martin moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Deputy

   Mayor Martin.

 

            Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

            There were no public comments.

 

            The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon            by all Council present.

 

  RESOLUTION 4-2009 “Establishing Meeting Dates - 2009”

 

Mr. Lynn moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mrs. O’Brien.

 

            Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

            There were no public comments.

 

            The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon            by all Council present.

 

 

 

 

 

   RESOLUTION 5-2009 “Designating Official Newspapers” – Central Record and Burlington

   County Times

 

Deputy Mayor Martin moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr.   Lynn.

 

            Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

            There were no public comments.

 

            The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon            by all Council present.

 

   RESOLUTION  6-2009 “Appointing Township Engineer” - Christopher J. Noll –

   Environmental Resolution, Inc.

 

Mr. Myers moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Deputy Mayor   Martin.

 

            Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

            There were no public comments.

 

            The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon            by all Council present.

 

   RESOLUTION 7-2009 “Appointing Public Defender” -  James D. Fattorini, Esquire

 

Mrs. O’Brien moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Lynn.

 

            Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

            There were no public comments.

 

            The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon            by all Council present.

 

   RESOLUTION 8-2009 “Appointing Township Auditor”- Robert Nehilla – Bowman &

   Company

 

Mr. Lynn moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Myers.

 

            Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

            There were no public comments.

 

            The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon            by all Council present.

 

   RESOLUTION 9-2009 “Appointing Municipal Prosecutor and Substitute Municipal

   Prosecutors – George M. Morris, Esquire – Parker McCay, P.A.

   Substitute Prosecutors - John E. Collins, Esquire & Joseph A. Carita, Esquire and

   Frank P.Cavallo, Jr., Esquire”

                                  

   Deputy Mayor Martin moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by

   Mrs. O’Brien.

  

            Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

            There were no public comments.

           

            The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon            by all Council present.

 

   RESOLUTION 10-2009 “Authorizing Execution of Checks”

 

   Mr. Myers moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mrs. O’Brien.

 

            Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

            There were no public comments.

 

            The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon               by all Council present.

 

   RESOLUTION 11-2009 “Establishing Interest Rate – Delinquent Taxes”

 

   Mr. Myers moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Deputy Mayor

   Martin.

 

            Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

            There were no public comments.

 

            The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon            by all Council present.

 

 

 

 

   RESOLUTION 12-2009 “Authorizing Refunds for Duplicate Tax or Utility Payment

   Overpayments”

 

   Mr. Lynn moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mrs. O’Brien.

 

            Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

             There were no public comments.

 

             The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon                         by all Council present.

 

    RESOLUTION 13-2009 “Appointing Risk Management Consultant for the

    Burlington County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund” – T. C. Irons Insurance Agency.

 

    Mrs. O’Brien moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr.

    Myers.

 

    Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

             There were no public comments.

 

             The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon             by all Council present.            

 

    RESOLUTION 14-2008 “Appointing Risk Management Consultant for the Municipal

    Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund” – T. C. Irons Insurance Agency.

 

    Deputy Mayor Martin moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by

    Mrs. O’Brien.

 

             Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

             There were no public comments.

 

             The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon                         by all Council present.

 

    RESOLUTION 15-2009 “Adopting the Year 2009 Cash Management Plan of the

    Township of Medford”.

 

    Deputy Mayor Martin moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mrs.

    O’Brien.

 

             Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

             There were no public comments.

 

             The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon                           by all Council present.

  

   RESOLUTION 16-2008 “Appointing Capehart & Scatchard as Bond Counsel”

 

   Mrs. O’Brien moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Myers.

 

            Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

            There were no public comments.

 

            The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon            by all Council present.

 

   RESOLUTION 17-2008 “Appointing First Alternate Township Engineer” – Alaimo Group 

 

   Mr. Lynn moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr.Myers.

 

            Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

            There were no public comments.

 

            The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon                        by all Council present.

 

             RESOLUTION 18-2009 “Appointing M&R Wildlife Removal, Inc. as Animal Control Officer”

 

             Mrs. O’Brien moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Deputy Mayor          Martin.

 

            Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

            There were no public comments.

 

            The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon                         by all Council present.

 

   RESOLUTION 19-2008 “Appointing Township Planner – Alaimo Group”

 

  Mr. Myers moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mrs. O’Brien.

 

           Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

           There were no public comments.

 

            The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon            by all Council present.

 

   RESOLUTION 20-2009 “Appointing Affordable Housing Administrative Agent” – Triad        Associates

 

   Deputy Mayor Martin moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mrs.              O’Brien.

 

            Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

            There were no public comments.

 

            The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon                           by all Council present.

 

  RESOLUTION 21-2009 “Appointing Special Projects Engineer” – Pennoni Associates, Inc.

 

  Mr. Lynn moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mrs. O’Brien.

 

           Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

           There were no public comments.

 

           The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon                           by all Council present.

 

  RESOLUTION 22-2009 “Approving 2008 Appropriation Reserve Transfers”

 

  Mrs. O’Brien moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Lynn.

 

           Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

           There were no public comments.

 

           The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon                           by all Council present.

 

RESOLUTION 23-2009 “Contact Person for the Employment Practices Liability Attorney

Consultation Service – Burlington County Municipal JIF”

 

Deputy Mayor Martin moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by

Mr. Lynn.

 

         Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

         There were no public comments.

 

         The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon               by all Council present.

 

RESOLUTION 34-2009 “Appointing Conflict Engineer” – Remington, Vernick & Arango

Engineers.

 

Mr. Lynn moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Myers.

 

         Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

         There were no public comments.

 

         The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon              by all Council present.

 

        Regular Agenda Items

 

            Ordinances For First Reading

 

ORDINANCE 2009-1 “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF FRIENDS

MEETING HOUSE PROPERTY AT BLOCK 1901, LOT 7.01”

 

Mr. Lynn moved for approval of the ordinance, advertisement and set date of

January 27, 2009, for public hearing, seconded by Deputy Mayor Martin.

 

            Roll call vote for approval as follows: Mr. Lynn, aye, Mr. Myers, aye, Mrs.       O’Brien, aye, Deputy Mayor Martin, aye, and Mayor Brown, aye.

 

         Ordinances for Public Hearing

 

         NONE

 

         RESOLUTIONS

 

RESOLUTION 24-2009 “Authorizing Execution of Agreement for Acquisition of the Friends Meeting House Property at Block 1901, Lot 7.01”

 

Deputy Mayor Martin moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mrs.  O’Brien.

 

         Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

         There were no public comments.

 

         The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon              by all Council present.

 

         Resolutions 25-2009, 26-2009 and 27-2009 will be discussed in Executive Session

 

RESOLUTION 28-2009 “2009/2010 “Cops in Shops” -  The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Enforcing the Underage Drinking Laws State Block Grant Program:  Resolution Approving Participation with the State of New Jersey Division of Alcoholic  Beverage Control Program”

 

Mrs. O’Brien moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Deputy Mayor Martin.

 

         Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

         There were no public comments.

 

         Council was advised that the grant is for $5000.

 

         The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon              by all Council present.

 

RESOLUTION 29-2009 “Approving Request for Final Release of Maintenance Guarantee, Jasticon, 631 Gravelly Hollow Road, SPR-5570F”

 

Mr. Lynn moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Myers.

 

         Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

         There were no public comments.

 

         The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon              by all Council present.

 

RESOLUTION 30-2009 “Rejecting Bid for Solid Waste Collection Services”

 

Mr. Myers moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mrs. O’Brien.

 

         Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

         There were no public comments.

 

         Mr. Lynn inquired if this would be going out for bid again.

 

         Council was advised that this is a good example of where hiring a private company

         would not be cost effective for the township.   

 

         The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon

         by all Council present.

 

RESOLUTION 31-2009 “Approving Request for Final Release of Performance Guarantee, Mobil on the Run (Lukoil), SPR-5465AFA”

 

Mrs. O’Brien moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Myers.

 

         Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

         There were no public comments.

 

         The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon              by all Council present.

 

RESOLUTION 32-2009 “Waiving Requirement for Posting of Maintenance Guarantee, Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross, SPR-5460F”

 

Mr. Lynn moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Deputy Mayor Martin.

 

         Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

         There were no public comments.

 

         The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon              by all Council present.

 

RESOLUTION 35-2009 “Approving Change Order Number #1, W.J.Gross, Inc. Utility Department  Maintenance Garage, Medford Township Sewage Treatment Plant”

 

Mr. Myers moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mrs. O’Brien.

 

         Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

         There were no public comments.

 

         The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon              by all Council present.

 

COMMUNICATION

 

            NONE

                                               

            OLD BUSINESS

 

            NONE

 

           

            NEW BUSINESS

 

            1.  New Appointments to EMS (Station 258) – Karen Ballard and William Fow

 

            Mr. Myers moved to accept the appointments to the EMS, seconded by Mrs. O’Brien with all Council in agreement.

 

            2.  Social Affair Permit for St. Mary of the Lakes School

 

            Mr. Lynn moved to accept the application for the social affair permit, seconded by Mrs. O’Brien with all Council in agreement.

           

            PUBLIC

           

            NONE

 

            Mr. Myers moved to close the public portion of the meeting, seconded by Mrs. O’Brien. 

 

            The motion to close the public portion of meeting was duly made, seconded and            affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.

 

            Executive Session

 

            Mr. Myers made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:37 PM to discuss contract negotiations, seconded by Mr. Lynn with all Council in agreement. 

 

            Mayor Brown advised that action may or may not be takes.

 

            RECONVENING OF MEETING

 

            Mayor Brown reconvened the meeting at 10:06 P.M. with action to be taken on the following resolutions: 

 

         RESOLUTION 25-2009 “Authorizing Execution of Agreement Between the Township of Medford and Burlington County Fire Fighters Association, International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 3091, A.F.L. – C.I.O. – C.L.C. (“IAFF”)

 

          Deputy Mayor Martin moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mrs.  

          O’Brien.

 

          Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

           There were no public comments.

 

           The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon

           by all Council present.

 

           RESOLUTION 26-2009 “Authorizing Execution of Agreement between the Township of       Medford and the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace Agricultural          Implement Workers of America and its UAW Local 1612 (“UAW”)  

            

            Deputy Mayor Martin moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Myers.

 

           Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

           There were no public comments.

 

           The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon 

           by all Council present.

 

            RESOLUTION 27-2009 “Authorizing Execution of Agreement between the Township of      Medford and Anthony Canale to serve as Chief of Police”.

 

Mr. Lynn moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Myers.

 

             Mayor Brown opened the meeting for public comments.

 

            There were no public comments.

 

            The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon            by all Council present.

 

            ADJOURNMENT

 

            There being no further business, Mr. Myers moved that the meeting be adjourned at 10:12 P.M., seconded by Deputy Mayor Martin with all members in agreement.

 

Respectfully submitted,

                                               

 

Joyce F. Frenia, RMC

Township Clerk

 

Next meeting scheduled for: January 13, 2009