TOWNSHIP OF MEDFORD

COUNCIL MEETING

February 24, 2009  7:30 P.M.

  

The Medford Township Council 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 J. Lynn, Jr.                                     Present

            Mr. Christopher Myers                                     Absent

            Mrs. Mary Ann O’Brien                                             Present

            Deputy Mayor Robert Martin                                       Present

            Mayor David J. Brown, Jr.                                           Present

 

            PROFESSIONALS PRESENT

 

            Michael Achey, Township Manager

            Richard Hunt, Township Solicitor

            Charles Walton, Township Engineer’s Office

           

            MINUTES

 

            Public Session and Executive Session Minutes  – February 10, 2009

 

            Deputy Mayor Martin moved for approval of the Public Session and Executive Session minutes of February 10, 2009.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Lynn.

 

            Roll call vote for approval as follows:  Mr. Lynn, aye, Mrs. O’Brien, aye, Deputy Mayor Martin, aye, and Mayor Brown, aye.

 

            MANAGER’S REPORT

 

1.  Proclamation - Honoring Welcome Home Committee

 

      Mayor Brown read a proclamation honoring the “Welcome Home Committee”. This  committee welcomes home the modern war veterans from the Medford area.  Homecoming events are sponsored to celebrate and honor their service.  The committee members present to receive this proclamation were Nino DePasquale, Dottie Spellman and Colonel Joseph A. Bartasius.  A thank you was extended to another member Michael Panarella who was unable to attend. 

 

Deputy Mayor Martin thanked the committee for taking on the responsibility of recognizing the veterans and their families.

 

2.    Proclamation – NEA’S Read Across America Day – March 2, 2009

 

      Mayor Brown read the proclamation recognizing “Read Across America Day” which is a national celebration to promote reading by students.  This day would have been the 105th birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss.

 

      Councilwoman O’Brien will be reading to the children at the Pinelands Library, and Mayor Brown will read to the students at Allen School.

 

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.  Detective Richard Meder

 

            Mr. Achey informed Council that Detective Richard Meder has successfully completed a program at the FBI Academy. 

 

            Council extended congratulations to Detective Meder on this accomplishment.

 

            ENGINEER’S REPORT

 

            NONE                        

 

SOLICITOR’S REPORT

 

            NONE

 

            PUBLIC

 

            Mr. Edward Gann, 11 Robinson Road, President of the Old Taunton Colony Club, inquired if the railroad ties at the right-of- way to the lake could be replaced.

 

            Mr. Achey advised Mr. Gann, that if this could be resolved without violating the court order regarding the nearby Elmer property, he would look into the issue.

             

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION

 

            NONE

 

 

 

ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING

 

ORDINANCE 2009-3 “AMENDING SECTION 412 1 (2) A OF THE “PI PLANNED INDUSTRIAL” DISTRICT WITHIN THE LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MEDFORD TO SET THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS LOCATED WITHIN CEMETERIES AND SECTION 203, “DEFINITIONS”

 

            Mrs. O’Brien moved for adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Deputy Mayor Martin.

 

            Mayor Brown opened the meeting to the public.

 

            There were no public comments.

 

             Deputy Mayor Martin moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Lynn.

 

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

           

            Roll call vote for approval as follows: Mr. Lynn, aye, Mrs. O’Brien, aye, Deputy Mayor Martin, aye, and Mayor Brown, aye.

           

            RESOLUTIONS

 

            RESOLUTION 72-2009 “AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF 2008 PROPERTY TAX ON TOWNSHIP OWNED PROPERTIES”

           

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

 

            Mayor Brown 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 73-2009 “APPROVING THE TOWNSHIP OF MEDFORD’S APPLICATION FOR NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF ARCHIVES AND RECORD MANAGEMENT, PUBLIC ARCHIVES RECORDS INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT (PARIS) GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING”

           

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

 

            Mayor Brown 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 74-2009 “APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 1, ARAWAK PAVING COMPANY 2008 ROAD PROGRAM”

           

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

 

            Mayor Brown 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 75-2009 “AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A TREATMENT WORKS APPROVAL APPLICATION AND RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE INFLUENT SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, BLOCK 303, LOT 2.02”

           

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

 

            Mayor Brown 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 76-2009 “APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 1, B&B CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC, JACKSON ROAD WATERMAIN EXTENSION”

           

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

 

            Mayor Brown 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 77-2009 “CONFIRMING THAT QUALIFIED FIRM HAS BEEN RETAINED BY THE APPLICANT FOR LEGAL SERVICES”

           

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

 

            Mayor Brown 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 78-2009 “CONFIRMING THAT QUALIFIED FIRM HAS BEEN RETAINED BY THE APPLICANT FOR BOND COUNSEL SERVICES”

           

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

 

            Mayor Brown 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 79-2009 “CONFIRMING THAT QUALIFIED FIRM HAS BEEN RETAINED BY THE APPLICANT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES”

 

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

 

            Mayor Brown 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 80-2009 “AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A LOAN FROM THE NEW JERSEY ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING PROGRAM AND COFIRMING THAT THE TOWNSHIP ENGINEER IS AUTHORIZED TO ACT AS AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF MEDFORD TOWNSHIP”

           

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

 

            Mayor Brown 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 81-2009 “AUTHORIZING SALE OF HARDSHIP SEWER CONNECTION PERMIT, 214 OLD MARLTON PIKE (BLOCK 905, LOT 7)”

           

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

 

            Mayor Brown 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 82-2009 “AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP TO UTILIZE COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING TO IDENTIFY A VENDOR CAPABLE OF PROVIDING SPECIALIZED SOFTWARE FOR UTILITY BILLING”

           

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

 

            Mayor Brown 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 83-2009 “AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES WITH PLANNING B0ARD PROFESSIONALS”

           

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

 

            Mayor Brown 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 84-2009 “AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL PROPERTY FROM THE BOROUGH OF RUNNEMEDE”

           

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

 

            Mayor Brown 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

 

            Mayor Brown commented on the wonderful performance by the “United States

Army Field Band” that was held recently in the new gymnasium at Shawnee High School.  The Mayor thanked the Burlington County Times, the Cultural Arts Commission and the Recreation Department for their part in bringing this concert to Medford.

 

            Veterans, returning from a tour of duty in Iraq, were recognized by all the people in attendance for their dedicated service.

           

            OLD BUSINESS

 

            NONE

 

            NEW BUSINESS

 

            1.  Application for Medford Emergency Medical Services (Station 258) –                                      Matthew Williams

 

            Mrs. O’Brien moved to accept the application, seconded by Deputy Mayor Martin with all members present in agreement.

 

            PUBLIC

           

            NONE

 

            Mrs. O’Brien moved to close the public portion of the meeting, seconded by Mr. Lynn. 

 

            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 Brown advised that the purpose of the Executive Session is to discuss legal issues. 

 

            Resolution 85-2009 “Authorizing Executive Session”

 

            Medford Village East

            Medford COAH

           

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

 

            The motion for approval to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:02 P.M. was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.

 

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

 

            RECONVENING OF MEETING

 

            Mayor Brown reconvened the meeting at 8:40 P.M.

 

            He reported legal issues had been discussed in Executive Session and that no action had taken place.

 

            ADJOURNMENT

 

            There being no further business, Deputy Mayor Martin moved that the meeting be adjourned at 8:42 P.M., seconded by Mrs. O’Brien with all members in agreement.

 

Respectfully submitted,

                                               

 

Joyce F. Frenia, RMC

Township Clerk

 

Next meeting scheduled for: March 10, 2009