REORGANIZATION MEETING
and
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA MEETING
of
JANUARY 10, 2006
7:30 P.M.
The Medford Township Council Reorganization and Regularly
scheduled meetings of the above date was convened by Mayor
Urban, followed by the salute to the flag and reading
of the Open Public Meetings Act Statement.
2005 COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Mr. David Brown Present
Mr. Christopher Myers Present
Mr. Scott Rudder Present
Deputy Mayor Post. Present
Mayor Walter Urban Present
PROFESSIONALS PRESENT
Alan Feit, Township Manager
Richard Hunt, Township Solicitor
William Kirchner, Township Engineer's Office
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEWLY APPOINTED COUNCIL MEMBERS David Brown, Christopher Myers and Scott Rudder
Mr. Hunt administered the oath of office to the elected Council Members.
Family and friends were present to extend congratulations.
NOMINATIONS & ELECTION OF MAYOR & DEPUTY MAYOR
FOR 2006
Mr. Myers moved to nominate, Mrs. Lisa Post for the position of Mayor for the year 2006, seconded by Mr. Rudder.
Roll call vote to appoint Mrs. Lisa Post as Mayor are as follows: Mr. Brown, aye, Mr. Myers, aye, Mrs. Post, aye, Mr. Rudder, aye, and Mayor Urban, aye.
Motion was carried with Mrs. Lisa Post being appointed Mayor for the year 2006.
The oath of office was administered by Township Solicitor, Richard Hunt to Mayor Post. Mayor Post's sister-in-law and friends were present to extend their congratulations to her.
Mayor Urban thanked Council, Mr. Feit, the professionals, his wife and the residents for their confidence and support during the past year. Mayor Urban expressed that it had been an honor and privilege to have served as Mayor for the year 2005. Mayor Urban spoke of the accomplishments that had been achieved during the year 2005. These include the following:
1. Settlement of Medford Crossing North and South.
2. Jennings Mill Agreement which allows for 529 age restricted
homes.
3. Open Space and Farmland acquisition of fourteen hundred
fifty acres.
4. Appeal to the Department of Education for school tax
relief.
5. Public Safety National Night.
6. First city wide Homeland Security drill
7. Veteran's Celebration honoring 250 WWII Veterans.
Following her appointment, Mayor Post continued with the remainder of the evening's agenda items. She expressed her thanks to Mr. Urban for a job well done in his tenure as Mayor. She stated that she appreciates the opportunity to serve as Mayor for 2006.
Mayor Post called for nominations for Deputy Mayor.
Mr. Myers moved to nominate Scott Rudder, Deputy Mayor for the year 2006, seconded by Mr. Brown.
Roll call vote to appoint Scott Rudder as Deputy Mayor are as follows: Mr. Brown, aye, Mr. Myers, aye, Mr. Urban, aye, Mr. Rudder, aye, and Mayor Post, aye.
Motion was carried with Mr. Rudder being appointed Deputy Mayor for the year 2006.
The oath of office was administered to Deputy Mayor
Rudder by
Township Attorney, Richard Hunt. Friends and family wished
Mr. Rudder success in the coming year.
A brief recess was taken at this time to permit family
and friends the opportunity to extend congratulations
to all of Council.
Mayor Post called the meeting to order and proceeded with
the meeting agenda.
2006 COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Mr. David Brown Present
Mr. Christopher Myers Present
Mr. Walter Urban, Jr. Present
Deputy Mayor Scott Rudder Present
Mayor Lisa A. Post Present
MINUTES
Approval of Agenda and Executive Session Minutes of
December 13, 2005.
Approval of Agenda and Executive Session Minutes for Special
Public Meeting of January 5, 2006.
Deputy Mayor Rudder moved for approval of the minutes listed above. The motion was seconded by Mr. Myers. Roll call vote for approval as follows: Mr. Brown, aye, Mr. Myers, aye, Mr. Urban, aye, Deputy Mayor Rudder, aye, and Mayor Post, aye.
MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Bill List
Mr. Feit presented the bill list for payment.
Mr. Feit 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
ORDINANCE 2006-1 "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. Urban moved for approval of the ordinance, advertisement and set date of February 14, 2006, for public hearing, seconded by Mr. Brown.
Roll call vote for approval as follows: Mr. Brown, aye, Mr. Myers, aye, Mr. Urban, aye, Deputy Mayor Rudder, aye, and Mayor Post, aye.
ORDINANCE 2006-2 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MEDFORD, COUNTY OF BURLINGTON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING CODE ENTITLED 'PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT'"
Mr. Myers moved for approval of the ordinance, advertisement and set date of February 14, 2006, for public hearing, seconded by Mr. Brown.
(A Public Notice was printed in the Burlington County Times on Saturday, January 14, 2006 which changed the date of the second reading and final passage of this ordinance from the scheduled meeting of Tuesday, February 14, 2006 to the scheduled meeting of Tuesday, January 24, 2006.)
Mr. Myers issued a report on the above named ordinance and the explained the process followed by the review committee to bring this before Council. He stated the review committee had interviewed Fire Chiefs, Police Department personnel and former Police Chiefs for their input and suggestions. He stated that the township has grown and is moving forward. The committee's opinion is that there is too much work at the Police Department for one person to handle. The suggestion solution is to employ a civilian as head of the Department of Public Safety with a separate position for the Chief of Police. Mr. Myers stated this prepares Medford Township for all options, while allowing the professionals to do their jobs more efficiently.
Mr. Brown stated he agrees with the recommendations of the committee.
Mayor Post and Deputy Mayor Rudder thanked Mr. Brown and Mr. Myers for the time they had devoted to the committee.
Mr. Myers expressed that the process will move forward to fill the position for the Chief of Police. A search will then be started for the position of Public Safety Director.
Roll call vote for approval as follows: Mr. Brown, aye,
Mr. Myers, aye, Mr. Urban, aye, Deputy Mayor Rudder, aye,
and Mayor Post, aye.
ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING
NONE
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION 3-2006 "APPOINTING TOWNSHIP ATTORNEY"
(Richard W. Hunt, Esquire)
Mr. Urban moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Myers.
Mayor Post 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 4-2006 "DESIGNATING BANK DEPOSITORY"
(Commerce Bank)
Mr. Urban moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Myers.
Mayor Post 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 5-2006 "ESTABLISHING MEETING DATES -
2006"
Mr. Urban moved for approval of the resolution, seconded
by Mr. Myers.
Mayor Post 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 6-2006 "DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS"
(The Central Record & Burlington County Times)
Mr. Urban moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Myers.
Mayor Post 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 7-2006 "APPOINTING TOWNSHIP ENGINEER"
(Christopher J. Noll, PE, Environmental Resolutions Inc.)
Mr. Myers moved for approval of the resolution, seconded
by Mr. Brown.
Mayor Post 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 8-2006 "APPOINTING PUBLIC DEFENDER"
(James D. Fattorini, Esquire)
Mr. Myers moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Brown.
Mayor Post 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 9-2006 "APPOINTING TOWNSHIP AUDITOR"
(Bowman & Company, Robert Nehilla)
Mr. Myers moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Brown.
Mayor Post 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 10-2006 "APPOINTING MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR
AND SUBSTITUTE MUNICIPAL PROSECUTORS"
Mr. Myers moved for approval of the resolution, seconded
by Mr. Brown.
Mayor Post 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 11-2006 "APPOINTING CONFLICT ENGINEER/SPECIAL
PROJECTS ENGINEER"
Deputy Mayor Rudder moved for approval of the resolution,
seconded by Mr. Urban.
Mayor Post 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 12-2006 "AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CHECKS"
Deputy Mayor Rudder moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Urban.
Mayor Post 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 13-2006 "ESTABLISHING INTEREST RATE -
DELINQUENT TAXES"
Deputy Mayor Rudder moved for approval of the resolution,
seconded by Mr. Urban.
Mayor Post 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 14-2006 "AUTHORIZING REFUNDS FOR DUPLICATE
TAX OR UTILITY PAYMENTS OR OVERPAYMENTS"
Deputy Mayor Rudder moved for approval of the resolution,
seconded by Mr. Urban.
Mayor Post 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 15-2006 "APPOINTING RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
FOR THE BURLINGTON COUNTY MUNICIPAL JOINT INSURANCE FUND"
Mr. Brown moved for approval of the resolution, seconded
by Mr. Myers.
Mayor Post 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 16-2006 "APPOINTING RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
FOR THE MUNICIPAL EXCESS LIABILITY JOINT INSURANCE FUND"
Mr. Brown moved for approval of the resolution, seconded
by Mr. Myers.
Mayor Post 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 17-2006 "ADOPTING THE YEAR 2006 CASH MANAGEMENT
PLAN OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MEDFORD"
Mr. Brown moved for approval of the resolution, seconded
by Mr. Myers.
Mayor Post 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 18-2006 "APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITIZENS
ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY BOARD" (BY MAYOR).
Mr. Urban moved for approval of the resolution, seconded
by Mr. Brown.
Mayor Post 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 19-2006 "APPOINTMENTS TO CULTURAL ARTS
COMMISSION"
Mr. Urban moved for approval of the resolution, seconded
by Mr. Brown.
Mayor Post 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 20-2006 "APPOINTMENTS TO THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION"
Mr. Urban moved for approval of the resolution, seconded
by Mr. Brown.
Mayor Post 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 21-2006 "APPOINTMENTS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL
AND OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMISSION"
Mr. Myers moved for approval of the resolution, seconded
by Mr. Brown.
Mayor Post 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 22-2006 "APPOINTMENTS TO THE HISTORIC
ADVISORY BOARD"
Mr. Brown moved for approval of the resolution, seconded
by Mr. Myers.
Mayor Post 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 23-2006 "APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING
BOARD"
Mr. Brown moved for approval of the resolution, seconded
by Mr. Myers.
Mayor Post 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 24-2006 "APPOINTMENTS TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY
ADVISORY BOARD"
Deputy Mayor Rudder moved for approval of the resolution,
seconded by Mr. Brown.
Mayor Post 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 25-2006 "APPOINTMENTS TO THE RECREATION
ADVISORY BOARD"
Deputy Mayor Rudder moved for approval of the resolution,
seconded by Mr. Brown.
Mayor Post 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 26-2006 "APPOINTMENTS TO THE SENIOR CITIZENS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE"
Deputy Mayor Rudder moved for approval of the resolution,
seconded by Mr. Brown.
Mayor Post 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 27-2006 "APPOINTMENTS TO THE SHADE TREE
ADVISORY BOARD"
Mr. Brown moved for approval of the resolution, seconded
by Mr. Urban.
Mayor Post 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 28-2006 "APPOINTMENTS TO THE ZONING BOARD"
Mr. Brown moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Urban.
Mayor Post 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 29-2006 "AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT
FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES"
Mayor Post stepped down and requested Deputy Mayor Rudder
to proceed with this resolution.
Mr. Myers moved for approval of the resolution, seconded
by Mr. Brown.
Deputy Mayor Rudder opened the meeting for public comments.
There were no public comments.
Roll call vote for approval as follows: Mr. Brown, aye, Mr. Myers, aye, Mr. Urban, aye, and Deputy Mayor Rudder, aye.
RESOLUTION 30-2006 "APPOINTING CAPEHART SCATCHARD
AS BOND COUNSEL"
Mr. Urban moved for approval of the resolution, seconded
by Mr. Brown.
Mayor Post 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 31-2006 "AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF
FINANCIAL OFFICER"
Mr. Urban moved for approval of the resolution, seconded
by Mr. Brown.
Mayor Post 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 32-2006 "AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT
FOR COMPUTER SERVICES"
Mr. Urban moved for approval of the resolution, seconded
by Mr. Brown.
Mayor Post 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 33-2006 "APPROVING 2005 APPROPRIATION
RESERVE TRANSFERS"
Deputy Mayor Rudder moved for approval of the resolution,
seconded by Mr. Brown.
Mayor Post 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 34-2006 "APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER
1, QC LABORATORIES, 2005 GROUNDWATER MONITORING PROGRAM,
MEDFORD SANITARY LANDFILLS"
Deputy Mayor Rudder moved for approval of the resolution,
seconded by Mr. Brown.
Mayor Post 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 35-2006 "AUTHORIZING ADOPT-A -HIGHWAY
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION"
Mayor Post moved for approval of the resolution, seconded
by Mr. Myers.
Mayor Post 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 36-2006 "AUTHORIZING MEDFORD TOWNSHIP
TO CO-SIGN LOAN DOCUMENTS FOR RESTORATION OF BREAKNECK
DAM"
Mr. Myers moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Brown.
Mayor Post 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 37-2006 "AUTHORIZING MEDFORD TOWNSHIP
TO CO-SIGN LOAN DOCUMENTS FOR RESTORATION OF DAMS AT CAMP
OCKANICKON"
Mr. Brown moved for approval of the resolution, seconded
by Mr. Myers.
Mayor Post opened the meeting for public comments.
There were no public comments.
Due to a conflict, Mayor Post abstained from voting
on this resolution. Motion for approval was duly made,
seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all other Council
Members present.
RESOLUTION 38-2006 "AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH COMMERCE
RISK CONTROL SERVICES TO COORDINATE ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING
SERVICES"
Mr. Urban moved for approval of the resolution, seconded
by Mr. Brown.
Mayor Post 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 39-2006 "APPROVE 2006 TEMPORARY BUDGET"
Mr. Brown moved for approval of the resolution, seconded
by Mr. Myers.
Mayor Post 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
Mr. Urban announced that Mr. Alan Feit would be retiring at the end of January 2006. A temporary manager will be in place until a replacement is hired for the position.
Mayor Post inquired if in the absence of Mr. Feit if Mr. Hunt and his firm could compile information from the department heads to the Council members.
Mr. Hunt agreed to do this with the help of his staff.
OLD BUSINESS
NONE
NEW BUSINESS
Application for Volunteer Firefighters
Junior Member - Richard Palmer-Shover
Junior Member - Billy Fow
Junior Member - Matthew Plowman
Mr. Myers moved for approval of the application for Junior Firefighter personnel, seconded by Mr. Urban.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
PUBLIC
Terry Palmer, 30 Allen Avenue, expressed her thanks to Mr. Feit for his dedicated years of service to Medford. She said she will miss him and wished him well.
George Majesco, 376 Tavistock Drive, a representative of the Senior Citizens Group, thanked Mr. Feit for all his assistance to the seniors. He added that with the help of Mr. Feit and the Recreation Department, a full fledged program is now in place for the seniors. Mr. Majesco wished Mr. Feit the best of luck.
Mr. Urban moved to close the public portion of the meeting, seconded by Mr. Myers.
The motion to close the public portion of meeting was
duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all
Council present at 8:28 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business Mr. Myers moved that the meeting be adjourned at 8:32 P.M., seconded by Mr. Brown with all members in agreement.
Respectfully submitted,
Joyce F. Frenia, RMC
Township Clerk
Next meeting scheduled for January 24, 2006