MEDFORD TOWNSHIP

REORGANIZATION AND REGULAR AGENDA

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

January 5, 2010 7:30 P.M.

           

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

           

COUNCIL ROLL CALL

 

            Mr. Joseph Lynn                                                          Present

            Mr. Christopher Myers                                                 Present

            Deputy Mayor Martin                                                   Present

            Mayor Brown                                                               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  15th, 2009

 

            Deputy Mayor Martin moved for approval of the Public Session and Executive Session minutes of December 15th, 2009.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Lynn.

 

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

 

            SWEARING IN CEREMONY

 

            ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO COUNCIL MEMBERS - 

 

            David Brown, Christopher Myers, Joseph J. Lynn, Jr.

 

            Assemblyman Scott Rudder administered the Oath of Offices to Mr. Dave Brown, Mr. Christopher Myers and Mr. Joseph J. Lynn, Jr.  Congratulations were extended to all.

 

 

 

 

            ELECTION OF MAYOR AND DEPUTY MAYOR

 

            Mayor Brown moved to elect Robert Martin as Mayor for 2010, seconded by Mr. Myers.

           

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

 

            Mayor Brown 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 Brown stated that great effort is spent on cutting taxes, while maintaining services at a high level.  Mayor Brown praised Mr. Achey and his staff for all their hard work.

 

 Mayor Brown remarked about the Police Department as being one of the best along with giving credit to the Fire Department, EMS and also the many volunteers in Medford.

           

            ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW MAYOR   

 

            Burlington County Chosen Freeholder Mary Ann O’Brien, former Councilwoman, administered the oath of office to Mayor Martin.  Mayor Martin was accompanied by his wife and other family members. Congratulations were extended by all present. Mayor Martin took over the gavel and continued with the agenda.

 

            Mayor Martin 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.  

 

            Councilman Lynn moved to elect Chris Myers as Deputy Mayor for 2010, seconded by Mr. Brown.

           

            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 

 

            Burlington County Chosen Freeholder Mary Ann O’Brien administered the oath of office to Deputy Mayor Myers.  

 

 

 

           

 

           

            COUNCIL ROLL CALL  2010

 

            Mr. David Brown                                                         Present

            Mr. Joseph Lynn                                                          Present

            Deputy Mayor Christopher Myers                                Present

            Mayor Robert Martin                                                   Present                                                

            MANAGER’S REPORT

 

  1. The Council presented former Councilperson Mary Ann O’Brien with a

Proclamation and a plaque for her service to the Township of Medford as a

member of council.

 

 2.  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.  Councilperson Lynn recused himself from voting on purchase order numbers 09-02521 and 09-02544.  There being no further questions, the bill list was approved for payment as presented.

 

  1. Mr. Achey called Chief Canale to the microphone to tell Council and the public of

a recent CPR save by members of the police department.  The Chief explained that on December 30, 2009 at a Lenape High School basketball game a 47 year old spectator had a cardiac emergency.  Patrolman Haggerty and Patrolman Robey were present and able to perform CPR and utilize the AED to revive the man’s heart. 

           

Chief Canale also took this time to thank the Council and the residents of Medford for their support with the Nixle System.  The Township of Medford

is one of three U.S. cities that will receive a $10,000 award for their participation

with the Nixle program.

 

            ENGINEER’S REPORT

 

            NONE                                    

 

SOLICITOR’S REPORT

 

            NONE

 

           

 

 

 

PUBLIC

 

Dottie Spellman, 113 Skeet Road, spoke on behalf of Bill Layton and the Republican Party wishing congratulations to Councilperson Brown and Deputy Mayor Myers on their reelection and the election of Councilperson Lynn.

 

Bob McKeon, 2 Conestoga Court, questioned why a 9 year veteran of the Zoning Board was not being reappointed.  Mr. McKeon also made suggestions for the appointment procedures for the 2011 year.

 

Jim Bennett, Nelson Drive, congratulated Chief Canale on the Nixle Program.  Mr. Bennett was upset with the snow removal from the snow storm and the response from the Township.

           

            RESOLUTIONS

 

            RESOLUTION 1-2010 “Approve 2010 Temporary Budget”

        

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

 

Mayor Martin 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 2-2010 “Appointing Township Attorney” - Richard W. Hunt, Esquire – Parker McCay, P.A.”

 

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

 

            Mayor Martin opened the meeting for public comments.

 

            There were no public comments.

 

Deputy Mayor Myers thanked Mr. Hunt for all his hard work  Mayor Martin expressed the same.

 

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

 

  

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 3-2010 “Designating Bank Depository”

 

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

   Mayor Myers.

 

            Mayor Martin 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 4-2010 “Establishing Meeting Dates - 2010”

 

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

 

            Mayor Martin 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 5-2010 “Designating Official Newspapers” – Burlington

   County Times and The Central Record

 

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

 

            Mayor Martin 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  6-2010 “Appointing Township Engineer” - Christopher J. Noll –

   Environmental Resolution, Inc.

 

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

 

            Mayor Martin opened the meeting for public comments.

 

            There were no public comments.

 

Deputy Mayor Myers expressed the Council’s appreciation of Mr. Noll’s hard work.

 

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

 

   RESOLUTION 7-2010 “Appointing Public Defender” -  James D. Fattorini, Esquire

 

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

 

            Mayor Martin 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 8-2010 “Appointing Township Auditor”- Robert Nehilla – Bowman &

   Company

 

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

 

            Mayor Martin opened the meeting for public comments.

 

            There were no public comments.

 

            Deputy Mayor Myers thanked Mr. Nehila for all his work.

 

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

 

   RESOLUTION 9-2010 “Appointing Municipal Prosecutor and Substitute Municipal

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

   Substitute Prosecutors - John E. Collins, Esquire & Frank P.Cavallo, Jr., Esquire”

                                  

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

   Mr. Lynn.

  

            Mayor Martin 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 10-2010 “Authorizing Execution of Checks”

 

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

 

            Mayor Martin 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 11-2010 “Establishing Interest Rate – Delinquent Taxes”

 

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

   Brown.

 

            Mayor Martin 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 12-2010 “Authorizing Refunds for Duplicate Tax or Utility Payment

   Overpayments”

 

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

 

            Mayor Martin 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 13-2010 “Appointing Risk Management Consultant for the

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

 

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

 

    Mayor Martin 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 14-2010 “Appointing Risk Management Consultant for the Municipal

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

 

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

    Myers.

 

             Mayor Martin 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 15-2010 “Adopting the Year 2010 Cash Management Plan of the

    Township of Medford”.

 

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

 

             Mayor Martin 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 16-2010 “Appointing Capehart & Scatchard as Bond Counsel”

 

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

 

            Mayor Martin 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 17-2010 “Appointing First Alternate Township Engineer” – Alaimo Group 

 

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

 

            Mayor Martin 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 18-2010 “Appointing M&R Wildlife Removal, Inc. as Animal Control Officer”

 

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

 

            Mayor Martin 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 19-2010 “Appointing Township Planner – Alaimo Group”

 

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

 

           Mayor Martin 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 20-2010 “Appointing Affordable Housing Administrative Agent” – Triad        Associates

 

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

 

            Mayor Martin 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 21-2010 “Appointing Conflicts Engineer” – T & M Associates, Inc.

 

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

 

           Mayor Martin 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 22-2010 “Approving 2009 Appropriation Reserve Transfers”

 

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

 

           Mayor Martin 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 23-2010 “Contact Person for the Employment Practices Liability Attorney

Consultation Service – Burlington County Municipal JIF”

 

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

 

         Mayor Martin 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 24-2010 “Appointing Special Projects Engineer” – Maser Consulting

P.A..

 

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

Brown.

 

         Mayor Martin 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

 

            NONE

 

         Ordinances for Public Hearing

 

         ORDINANCE 2009-29 “An Ordinance of the Township of Medford, County of Burlington, State of New Jersey, Establishing Minimum and Maximum Salaries and Wages for Officers and Employees of the Township of Medford”.

 

         Mr. Brown moved to open the hearing to the public, seconded by Mr. Lynn.

 

         No public comment.

 

         Deputy Mayor Myers moved to close the public portion, seconded by Mr. Brown.

 

Roll call vote to close the public portion as follows:            Mr. Brown, aye, Mr. Lynn, aye, Deputy Mayor Myers, aye, and Mayor Martin, aye.

           

   Roll call vote to close the public portion as follows:         Mr. Brown, aye, Mr. Lynn, aye, Deputy Mayor Myers, aye, and Mayor Martin, aye.

 

         RESOLUTIONS

 

RESOLUTION 25-2010 “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”

 

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

 

         Mayor Martin opened the meeting for public comments.

 

         There were no public comments.

           

         Deputy Mayor Myers asked if this resolution was to make application.  Mr. Achey

         replied yes.

 

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

 

         Resolutions 26-2010 “Authorizing the Purchase of Certain Municipal Property from the Evesham Fire District”

 

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

 

         Mayor Martin opened the meeting for public comments.

 

         There were no public comments.

 

         Director Addezio commented that the vehicle is in good shape and will be used by the fire police.

 

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

 

COMMUNICATION

 

            NONE

                                               

            OLD BUSINESS

 

            NONE

           

            NEW BUSINESS

 

            NONE

           

            PUBLIC

                                   

            Deputy Mayor Myers commented that the Township is equipped for a 15” to 16”         

            of snow.  Council has asked the Manager to look into alternative ways to handle

            snow removal.

 

            ADJOURNMENT

 

            There being no further business, Mr. Brown moved that the meeting be adjourned at 8:38 P.M., seconded by Deputy Mayor Myers with all members in agreement.

 

Respectfully submitted,

                                               

 

Katherine E. Burger, CFO/RMC

Township Clerk

 

Next meeting scheduled for: January 12, 2010