MEDFORD TOWNSHIP

REORGANIZATION AND REGULAR AGENDA

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

January 8, 2008  7:30 P.M.

           

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

           

COUNCIL ROLL CALL

 

            Mr. David Brown                                                         Present

            Mrs. Lisa Post                                                              Present

            Mr. Walter Urban                                                         Present

            Deputy Mayor Christopher Myers                                Present

            Mayor Scott Rudder                                                     Present

 

            PROFESSIONALS PRESENT

 

            Michael Achey, Township Manager

            Richard Hunt, Township Solicitor

            Christopher Noll, Township Engineer

           

            MINUTES

 

            Public Session and Executive Session Minutes  – December 11, 2007

 

            Deputy Mayor Myers moved for approval of the Public Session and Executive Session minutes of December 11, 2007.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Urban.

 

            Roll call vote for approval as follows:  Mr. Brown, aye, Mrs. Post, aye, Mr. Urban, aye, Deputy Mayor Myers, aye, and Mayor Rudder, aye.

 

            Councilwoman Lisa Post and Councilman Walter Urban stepped down from their positions.  Mayor Rudder extended thanks to them from the Council for their dedicated service to the township and its residents. 

 

            SWEARING IN CEREMONY

 

            ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW COUNCIL        MEMBERS  -  Robert Martin and Mary Ann O’Brien

 

            Mr. Hunt, Township Solicitor, administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Martin and Mrs. O’Brien who were accompanied by family members.  Congratulations were extended to the new Council members by all present.

 

 

 

 

            Mayor Rudder called for a short recess to allow the public to welcome the new Council members.

 

            Mayor Rudder stated it has been a privilege to have served as Mayor for the third time, and he listed some of the projects which were accomplishments during the past year.

 

Among these were accomplishments were:

 

Land Preservation

Holding Local Property Taxes Without Any Increases

Competitive Sourcing of Services

    

            ELECTION OF MAYOR AND DEPUTY MAYOR

 

            Mayor Rudder moved to elect Christopher Myers as Mayor for 2008, seconded by Mr. Brown.

           

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

 

            Mr. Myers thanked Council for their support and confidence in electing him Mayor. He stated he was Mayor in 2004 during the flood and expressed his hope that he isn’t faced with another situation like the flood.  He said that this horrific event would not have been as successful resolved without the assistance of the trained and dedicated volunteers and workers.  The Mayor is concerned with good government and holding the taxes in spite of state mandates for services which are unfunded by the state.  Mr. Myers also congratulated outgoing Mayor Scott Rudder for his recent election to the State Assembly.

 

            Mayor Rudder moved to elect David Brown as Deputy Mayor for 2008, seconded by Mr. Martin.

           

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

 

            Mr. Brown stated he is looking forward to working with Mayor Myers, Council and the Medford staff.  He said that Medford is a great place to live

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

            SWEARING IN CEREMONY

 

            ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW MAYOR AND             DEPUTY MAYOR 

 

            Mr. Richard Hunt, Township Solicitor, administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Myers and Deputy Mayor Brown.  Family and friends were present to offer congratulations to the new Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

 

            COUNCIL ROLL CALL  2008

 

            Mr. Bob Martin                                                            Present

            Mrs. Mary Ann O’Brien                                               Present

            Mr. Scott Rudder                                                         Present

            Deputy Mayor David Brown                                         Present

            Mayor Christopher Myers                                            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

 

             ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION

 

            NONE

           

ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING

 

NONE

 

           

            RESOLUTIONS

 

            RESOLUTION 1-2008 “Approve 2008 Temporary Budget”

        

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

 

            Mayor Myers 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 2-2008 “Appointing Township Attorney” - Richard W. Hunt, Esquire – Parker McCay, P.A.

 

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

 

            Mayor Myers 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 3-2008 “Designating Bank Depository”

 

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

 

            Mayor Myers 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 4-2008 “Establishing Meeting Dates - 2008”

 

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

 

            Mayor Myers 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 5-2008 “Designating Official Newspapers” – Central Record and Burlington

   County Times

 

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

 

            Mayor Myers 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  6-2008 “Appointing Township Engineer” - Christopher J. Noll –

   Environmental Resolution, Inc.

 

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

 

            Mayor Myers 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 7-2008 “Appointing Public Defender” -  James D. Fattorini, Esquire

 

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

 

            Mayor Myers 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 8-2008 “Appointing Township Auditor”- Robert Nehilla – Bowman &

   Company

 

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

 

            Mayor Myers 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 9-2008 “Appointing Municipal Prosecutor and Substitute Municipal

   Prosecutors – Frank P. Cavallo, Jr., Esquire – Parker McCay, P.A.

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

                                  

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

   Mayor Brown.

 

            Mayor Myers 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 10-2008 “Authorizing Execution of Checks”

 

   Deputy Mayor Brown moved for approval of the resolution, seconded

   by Mr. Rudder.

 

            Mayor Myers 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 11-2008 “Establishing Interest Rate – Delinquent Taxes”

 

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

 

            Mayor Myers 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 12-2008 “Authorizing Refunds for Duplicate Tax or Utility Payments

   Overpayments”

 

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

   Brown.

 

             Mayor Myers 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 13-2008 “Appointing Risk Management Consultant for the

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

 

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

    Martin.

 

    Mayor Myers 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.

 

    Mr. Rudder moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Martin.

 

             Mayor Myers 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 15-2008 “Adopting the Year 2008 Cash Management Plan of the

    Township of Medford.

 

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

 

             Mayor Myers 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”

 

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

   Mayor Brown.

 

            Mayor Myers 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 & Special Project Engineer” – Alaimo Group 

 

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

   Martin.

 

            Mayor Myers 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 18-2008 “Appointing M&R Wildlife Removal, Inc. as Animal Control Officer”

 

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

 

            Mayor Myers 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 “Appointments to the Zoning Board”

 

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

  Brown.

 

           Mayor Myers 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 20-2008 “Appointments to the Planning Board”

 

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

   Rudder.

 

            Mayor Myers 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 24-2008 “Appointing Special Projects Engineer” – Pennoni Associates, Inc.

 

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

  Mayor Brown.

 

           Mayor Myers 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

 

            RESOLUTION 21-2008 “Contact Person for the Employment Practices Liability Attorney

           Consultation Service Burlington County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund” – Dawn Bielec & Katherine Burger.

 

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

           O ’Brien.

 

           Mayor Myers 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 22-2008 “Authorizing Award of Contract for Computer Services” – Admiral  

            Integration, Inc.

 

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

 

           Mayor Myers 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 23-2008 “Authorizing Settlement Resolving Litigation” – Medford     Convalescent & Nursing Center vs. Medford Township.

 

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

 

             Mayor Myers 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 24-2008 was heard at the Reorganization Portion of the Meeting

           

COMMUNICATION

 

            NONE

                                               

            OLD BUSINESS

 

            NONE

 

            NEW BUSINESS

 

            NONE

 

            PUBLIC

           

            NONE

 

            Mr. Rudder moved to close the public portion of the meeting, seconded by        Deputy Mayor Brown. 

 

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

 

            ADJOURNMENT

 

            There being no further business, Deputy Mayor Brown moved that the meeting be         adjourned at 8:11 P.M., seconded by Mr. Rudder with all members in agreement.

 

            Respectfully submitted,

                                               

 

            Joyce F. Frenia, RMC

            Township Clerk

 

            Next meeting scheduled for: January 22, 2008