MEDFORD TOWNSHIP

COUNCIL MEETING

February 9th, 2010

  

The Medford Township Council Meeting of the above date was convened by

Mayor Martin, followed by the salute to the flag and reading of the Open Public Meetings Act Statement.

           

COUNCIL ROLL CALL

 

            Mr. David J. Brown                                                      Present

Mr. Joseph J. Lynn, Jr.                                                 Present

            Deputy Mayor Myers                                                   Present

            Mayor Robert Martin                                                   Present

           

            PROFESSIONALS PRESENT

 

            Michael Achey, Township Manager

            Richard Hunt, Township Solicitor

            Christopher Noll, Township Engineer

                                   

            MINUTES

 

            Public Session Minutes  – January 30th, 2010

 

            Deputy Mayor Myers moved for approval of the Public Session Minutes of January 30th, 2010.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Lynn

 

            MANAGER’S REPORT

 

            Freeholder Mrs. O’Brien administered the oath of office to Councilwoman Fay joined by her husband and son. 

 

            Councilwoman Fay thanked the other Council members for her opportunity to serve Medford Township. 

 

            New roll call was administered: Mr. Brown, aye, Mr. Lynn, aye, Mrs. Fay, aye, Deputy Mayor Myers, aye and Mayor Martin, aye.

 

            Mr. Achey commented on the amount of snow and thanked the Director of Public Safety and Chief for their assistance with the Public Works Department.  The EOC was open and Mayor Martin and Councilwoman Fay saw the operation first hand.  The employees all worked well together.

 

            The bill list was approved by Mr. Brown with Deputy Mayor Myers seconding the motion.  Mr. Lynn recused himself from P.O. #’s 09-02561 and 10-00043.

 

            ENGINEER’S REPORT

 

            Mr. Noll advised council in reference to the change order for the Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade, items were scheduled for future but better to do now.

 

            Mr. Noll updated council on Hartford and Route 70 that the Pinelands approval is scheduled for next month and that we are still waiting for DOT comments.

 

            A 30 day extension was issued for the Solar Project.  Also asked for additional information from some of the bidders and plan to award March 9th, 2010.

 

SOLICITOR’S REPORT

 

            Mr. Hunt discussed amending our ethics code to include educational training for council members.  The plan is to introduce at the February 23, 2010.

 

            Mr. Hunt advised Council on Resolution 57-2010 award of contract for Union Fire House Renovations.

 

            PUBLIC

 

            Rick Ragan, 30 Jackson Road, addressed Council on solar questions.  He advised them that the Bridge Commission has a second bond meeting on February 18th, 2010 with good financing means, which might benefit the Township better than a PPA.

 

            Mr. Ragan stated that he and Mr. Stahl have 26 acres available across the street from the proposed solar field.

 

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION

 

            Ordinance 2010-2 “AMENDING CHAPTER 410B OF THE MEDFORD TOWNSHIP LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE ENTITLED “HIGHWAY MANAGEMENT ZONE”

 

            Mr. Brown moved for approval of the ordinance, advertisement and set date of March 9th, 2010 for public hearing, seconded by Lynn.

 

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

           

ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING

 

NONE

 

           

RESOLUTIONS

 

Resolution 40-2010 “AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF BURLINGTON FOR THE PROCESSING, DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING OF SOLID WASTE”

           

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 41-2010 “APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 3, C & t associates, inc., medford township sewage treatment plant building infrastructure project”

 

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 asked if this was unseen at the time of bid.  Mr. Noll stated it was more cost effective to do it now.

 

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

 

Resolution 42-2010 “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE BURLINGTON COUNTY SHARED SERVICES FORUM”

 

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 43-2010 “APPROVING REQUEST FOR PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE REDUCTION NO. 3 NEW FREEDOM ESTATES PBC-1322”

 

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 45-2010 “amending resolution 33-2010 appointments to the environmental and open space advisory COMMISSION”

 

Mrs. Fay 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 50-2010 “AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT (mEDFORD iNVESTORS, LLC)”

 

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 51-2010 “AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT (MEDFORD SUPERMARKETS PROP., LLC)”

 

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 52-2010 “AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC PROPERTIES MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS”

 

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 53-2010 “APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #1, ARAWAK PAVING COMPANY, INC. 2009 LOCAL ROAD PROGRAM”

 

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

 

         Mayor Martin opened the meeting for public comments.

 

         There were no public comments.

 

         Mr. Lafferty, Project Manager from Alaimo & Associates, advised council that this is the final change order price.

 

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

 

Resolution 54-2010 “AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES WITH ZONING BOARD PROFESSIONALS”

 

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 55-2010 “AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES WITH PLANNING BOARD PROFESSIONALS”

 

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

 

         Mayor Martin opened the meeting for public comments.

        

         Lisa Post, 20 Golfview Drive, Planning Board Secretary, thanked Council

 

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

 

Resolution 56-2010 “AMEND 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. Mrs. Fay abstained.

 

Resolution 57-2010 “AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR UNION FIRE HOUSE RENOVATIONS”

 

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 gave a brief overview of how this project evolved.

 

         Deputy Mayor Myers commented on the length of time this project has been needed. Director Addezio advised anticipated completion time is 365 days.

 

         Mr. Brown asked how long these upgrades should last.  Director Addezio responded about 25 years before a refurbish of this magnitude would be needed

 

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

 

Resolution 59-2010 “PROVIDING GRACE PERIOD FOR PAYMENT OF THE FIRST QUARTER 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.

 

COMMUNICATION

 

            NONE

           

OLD BUSINESS

 

            NONE

 

            NEW BUSINESS

 

            Raffle permits for St Mary of the Lakes PTA were approved by Deputy Mayor Myers seconded by Mr. Brown.  Mrs. Fay recused herself from this approval.

 

            New Volunteers for Union Fire Company (Station 251), Kevin Kidawa and Lisa Lowden were approved by Mr. Brown, seconded by Deputy Mayor Myers.

 

            EMS – (Station 258) Robert Brandt approved by Mr. Brown, seconded by Deputy Mayor Myers.

 

            PUBLIC

           

            NONE

 

            EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING

 

            Mayor Martin advised that the purpose of the Executive Session is to discuss COAH Litigation.

 

           

 

 

 

 

Resolution 58-2010 “Authorizing Executive Session”

 

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

 

            The motion for approval to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:30 PM was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.

 

            Mayor Martin provided that action will not be taken in Executive Session.

 

            RECONVENING OF MEETING

 

            Mayor Martin reconvened the meeting at 8:35 P.M.

 

            RESOLUTION

 

            RESOLUTION 60-2010 “SUPPORTING GOVERNOR CHRISTIE’S EXECUTIVE ORDERS HALTING COAH ACTION AND PROHIBITING UNFUNDED MANDATES”

 

   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.

           

ADJOURNMENT

 

            There being no further business, Deputy Mayor Myers moved that the meeting be adjourned at 8:48 P.M. seconded by Mr. Lynn with all members in agreement.

 

Respectfully submitted,

                                               

 

Katherine E. Burger

Township Clerk/CFO

 

Next meeting scheduled for: February 23rd, 2010