MEDFORD TOWNSHIP
COUNCIL MEETING
January 23, 2007 7:30 P.M.
The Medford Township 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
The oath of office was administered to Deputy Mayor Myers.
A brief recess was taken at this time to permit an opportunity to extend congratulations to the new Deputy Mayor.
Mayor Rudder called the meeting back to order and proceeded with the meeting agenda.
Public Session Minutes – January 4, 2007
Mr. Brown moved for approval of the Public Session minutes of January 4, 2007. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Post.
Roll call vote for approval as follows: Mr. Brown, aye, Mrs. Post, aye, Mr. Urban, aye, Deputy Mayor Myers, aye, and Mayor Rudder, aye.
MANAGER’S REPORT
1. Mr. Achey advised council that we had received an Honorable Mention Award from the Municipal Public Information Contest for effectively communicating with their citizens.
2. Mr. Achey also wanted to congratulate Ryan Willitts for obtaining his license for S4 Wastewater Treatment which is the highest license that can be obtained. All Council congratulated Ryan on a job well done.
3. 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.
4. Mr. Urban brought up the issue of the Gypsy Moth and where do we stand with the issue. Mr. Achey and Mr. Noll had done some research both on BTK and Dimilin.
Mr. Noll had advised that BTK is the one presently approved and Dimilin has some restriction and cannot be used within 250’ of a waterway. Dimilin has not been approved by the State as yet and a decision should be made this week.
Mayor Rudder had mentioned about Medford working with several municipalities to drive down cost. Mr. Achey stated that this is being looked into already.
Mrs. Post asked that the public be notified in time when we are going to spray. Mr. Achey stated all notification would be done in a prompt manner to notify citizens.
Mr. Noll advised that the state will advise us when to use the Dimilin.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Mr. Noll explained Resolution 32-2007 dealing with Medford Crossing North and South is basically the amendment that entails limiting the Cycle – Let System.
Mr. Noll asked if any further questions were needed that he was more than willing to answer them.
SOLICITOR’S REPORT
Mr. Hunt had requested that Resolution 2006-37and Resolution 2006-38 be discussed in Executive Session prior to consideration.
PUBLIC
Mr. Tom Venti, 111 E. Lake Blvd, Medford, NJ had questions about the spraying for the Gypsy Moth and had asked how it would be applied and if it would harm the wildlife. Mr. Noll advised that the Dimilin would not be sprayed by the lake and it would be applied by aircraft and would not affect the wildlife.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
ORDINANCE 2007-2 “AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MEDFORD CHAPTER 109 THEREOF, ENTITLED “PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS”
Mr. Myers moved for approval of the ordinance, advertisement and set date of February 27, 2007, for public hearing, seconded by Mr. Brown.
Roll call vote for approval as follows: Mr. Brown, aye, Mrs. Post, aye, Mr. Urban, aye, Deputy Mayor Myers, aye and Mayor Rudder, aye.
ORDINANCE 2007-3 “AMENDING SECTION 5-29 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MEDFORD ENTITLED: “CULTURAL ARTS COMMISION”
Mr. Urban moved for approval of the ordinance, advertisement and set date of February 27, 2007, for public hearing, seconded by Mr. Brown.
Roll call vote for approval as follows: Mr. Brown, aye, Mrs. Post, aye, Mr. Urban, aye, Deputy Mayor Myers, aye and Mayor Rudder, aye.
ORDINANCE 2007-4 “AMENDING SECTION 5-31.1 OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE ENTITLED “PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD”
Mrs. Post moved for approval of the ordinance, advertisement and set date of February 27, 2007, for public hearing, seconded by Mr. Brown.
Roll call vote for approval as follows: Mr. Brown, aye, Mrs. Post, aye, Mr. Urban, aye, Deputy Mayor Myers, aye and Mayor Rudder, aye.
ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING
SECOND READING 2007-1 “AUTHORIZING PUBLIC SALE OF BLOCK 715, LOT 8”
Mr. Brown moved for adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Mr. Urban.
Mayor Rudder opened the meeting to the public.
There were no public comments.
Mr. Myers moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Urban.
Roll call vote to close the public portion as follows: Mr. Brown, aye, Mrs. Post, aye, Mr. Urban, aye, Deputy Mayor Myers, aye, and Mayor Rudder, aye.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 22-2007 “Appointments to the Citizens Architectural Advisory Board” (By Mayor)”
Mr. Myers moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mrs. Post.
Mayor Rudder 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 23-2007 “Appointments to the Cultural Arts Commission”
Mr. Urban moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Brown.
Mayor Rudder 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 24-2007 “Appointments to the Economic Development Commission”
Mr. Brown moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Urban.
Mayor Rudder 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 25-2007 “Appointments to the Environmental and Open Space Advisory Commission”
Mrs. Post moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Myers.
Mayor Rudder 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 26-2007 “Appointments to the Historic Advisory Board”
Mrs. Post moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Brown.
Mayor Rudder 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 27-2007 “Appointments to the public safety advisory board”
Mrs. Post moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Brown.
Mayor Rudder 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 28-2007 “Appointments to the shade tree advisory board”
Mrs. Post moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Brown.
Mayor Rudder 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 29-2007 “Appointments to the Traffic Advisory Board”
Mrs. Post moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Brown.
Mayor Rudder 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 30-2007 “approving request for final release, highbridge phase ii, section iii, pbc-1275f3”
Mr. Myers moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Brown.
Mayor Rudder 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 22-2007 “approving request for release of performance guarantee, medford crossings north and south, pbc-1346, pbc-1346F & pbc-1347”
Mr. Brown moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Urban.
Mayor Rudder 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 32-2007 “Consenting to the proposed water quality management (WQM) plan amendment entitled medford crossings north and south”
Mr. Urban moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Myers.
Mayor Rudder 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 33-2007 “appointing chief financial officer”
Mrs. Post moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Myers.
Mayor Rudder 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 34-2007 “The office of juvenile justice and delinquency prevention (ojjdp) enforcing the underage drinking laws state block grant program; resolution approving participation wwith the state of new jersey division of alcoholic beverage control program”
Mr. Rudder moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Urban.
Mayor Rudder 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 35-2007 “resolution of final approval of burlington county farmland preservation program application for property known as the indian acres tree farm”
Mr. Brown moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Myers.
Mayor Rudder 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 37-2007 “APPOINTING CONFLICT ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT MEDFORD TOWNSHIP”
To be held after Executive Meeting per Mr. Richard Hunt.
RESOLUTION 38-2007 “Authorizing Commodity-Demand Regional Water Sales Agreement By and Among New Jersey-American Water Company, Inc, Mount Holly Water Company and the Township of Medford”
To be held after Executive Meeting per Mr. Richard Hunt.
COMMUNICATION
NONE
OLD BUSINESS
NONE
NEW BUSINESS
Application for Volunteer Firefighters – Wayne Gaskill (Station 252)
Mr. Urban moved to approve the above application, seconded by Mr. Myers.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
PUBLIC
NONE
Mr. Myers moved to close the public portion of the meeting, seconded by Mr. Brown.
The motion to close the public portion of meeting was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING
Mayor Rudder advised that the purpose of the Executive Session is to discuss litigation and legal issues.
Resolution 36 -2007 “Authorizing Executive Session”
Mr. Myers moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Brown.
The motion for approval to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:55 P.M. was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
Mayor Rudder provided that action will not be taken in Executive Session.
RECONVENING OF MEETING
Mayor Rudder reconvened the meeting at 8:50 P.M.
He reported legal issues had been discussed in Executive Session and that no action had taken place.
RESOLUTION 37-2007 “APPOINTING CONFLICT ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT MEDFORD TOWNSHIP”
Mr. Myers moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Urban.
Mayor Rudder opened the meeting for public comments.
There were no public comments.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted on by all Council present.
RESOLUTION 38-2007 “Authorizing Commodity-Demand Regional Water Sales Agreement By and Among New Jersey-American Water Company, Inc, Mount Holly Water Company and the Township of Medford”
Mr. Urban moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Myers.
Mayor Rudder opened the meeting for public comments.
There were no public comments.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted on by all Council present.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business Mr. Brown moved that the meeting be adjourned at 8:55P.M., seconded by Mrs. Post with all members in agreement.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Lou Bergh
Deputy Clerk
Next meeting scheduled for: February 13, 2007