MEDFORD TOWNSHIP

COUNCIL MEETING

February 27, 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                                                         Absent

            Deputy Mayor Christopher Myers                                Absent

            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 –  February 20, 2007

 

            Mrs. Post moved for approval of the Public and Executive Session minutes of               February 20, 2007.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Brown.

 

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

 

            MANAGER’S REPORT

 

            1.  Proclamation recognizing March as “Women’s History Month”

 

             Mayor Rudder read the proclamation recognizing March as Women’s History Month.  The recipient was unable to attend tonight’s meeting.

 

      2.   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

 

            1.  Mr. Noll stated a bid is being advertised for the Jackson Woods slurry seal project.  After the award of the bid, the project is expected to be completed by the end of May.

 

            2.  Mr. Noll also outlined the Resolutions which are on tonight’s agenda dealing with firms that have been retained for professional services for the Environmental Infrastructure Financing Program.  This program authorizes work to be done at the sewage treatment plant.                          

           

                  3.  Mr. Noll described several items which he is addressing.  These include a Waste Water Management Plan amendment which requires a Buffer Conservation Zone Ordinance.  This needs to be submitted to the state by March 10th. 

 

                  Two other items of interest which are to be submitted by Mr. Noll are the Storm Water Management Ordinance and the Waste Water Management plan update.

           

SOLICITOR’S REPORT

 

            NONE

 

            PUBLIC

 

            NONE

             

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION

 

            NONE            

 

            ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING

 

ORDINANCE 2007-2 “AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MEDFORD CHAPTER 109 THEREOF, ENTITLED “PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS”

 

            Mr. Brown moved for adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Mrs. Post.

 

            Mayor Rudder opened the meeting to the public.

 

            There were no public comments.

 

             Mr. Brown moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Mrs. Post.

 

            Roll call vote to close the public portion as follows:         Mr. Brown, aye, Mrs. Post, aye, and Mayor Rudder, aye.

           

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

           

ORDINANCE 2007-3 “AMENDING SECTION 5-29 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MEDFORD ENTITLED: “CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION”

 

            Mrs. Post moved for adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Mr. Brown.

 

            Mayor Rudder opened the meeting to the public.

 

            There were no public comments.

 

             Mr. Brown moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Mrs. Post.

 

            Roll call vote to close the public portion as follows:         Mr. Brown, aye, Mrs. Post, aye, and Mayor Rudder, aye.

           

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

           

ORDINANCE 2007-4 “AMENDING SECTION 5-31.1 OF THE OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE ENTITLED “PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD”

 

            Mr. Brown moved for adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Mrs. Post.

 

            Mayor Rudder opened the meeting to the public.

 

            There were no public comments.

 

            Mr. Brown moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Mrs. Post.

 

            Roll call vote to close the public portion as follows:         Mr. Brown, aye, Mrs. Post, aye, and Mayor Rudder, aye.

           

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

           

            RESOLUTIONS

 

            RESOLUTION 50-2007 “A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MEDFORD ADOPTING A FORM REQUIRED TO BE USED FOR THE FILING OF NOTICES OF TORT CLAIM AGAINST THE TOWNSHIP OF MEDFORD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE NEW JERSEY TORT CLAIMS ACT, N.J.S.A. 59:8-6”

           

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 51-2007 “FILING VACANCY ON THE PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD”

           

Mr. Brown 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 52-2007 “FILING VACANCY ON THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION”

           

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 53-2007 “AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR GRADING AND DRAINAGE PROJECT AT MEDFORD SEWER TREATMENT PLANT”

           

Mr. Brown 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 54-2007 “AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR POLICE MOTOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE”

           

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 55-2007 “AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF UNIFORMS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL”

           

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

 

            Mayor Rudder opened the meeting for public comments.

 

            PUBLIC

 

            Raymond McCarty advised that he had read that several towns are doing away with the Public Safety Director position and putting affairs are under the Police Chief.

 

            Mayor Rudder advised of savings to the township which exceed $300,000 since instituting the office of Public Safety Director.

 

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

 

            RESOLUTION 56-2007 “A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING RENEWAL OF THE GARDEN STATE PRESERVATION TRUST”

           

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 57-2007 “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF INTERLOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE BOROUGH OF MEDFORD LAKES”

           

Mr. Brown 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 59-2007 “AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A LOAN FROM THE NEW JERSEY ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING PROGRAM”

           

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 60-2007 “AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF BURLINGTON FOR THE PROCESSING, DISPOSAL AND RECYC LING OF SOLID WASTE”

           

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

 

            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 61-2007 “FILLING VACANCY ON THE ZONING 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 63-2007 “RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THAT QUALIFIED FIRM HAS BEEN RETAINED BY THE APPLICANT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES”

           

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 64-2007 “RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THAT QUALIFIED FIRM HAS BEEN RETAINED BY THE APPLICANT FOR LEGAL SERVICES”

 

            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 65-2007 “RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THAT QUALIFIED FIRM HAS BEEN RETAINED BY THE APPLICANT FOR BOND COUNSEL SERVICES”

           

 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.

           

COMMUNICATION

 

            Mrs. Post reminded Council of the EMS banquet to be held on Saturday, March 3, 2007.

                       

            OLD BUSINESS

 

            NONE

 

            NEW BUSINESS

 

            1.  Volunteer Junior Firefighter Application – Robert Brusco, Jr.

 

            Mrs. Post moved to accept the Junior Firefighter application, seconded by Mr. Brown with all Council in agreement.

 

            PUBLIC

           

            NONE 

 

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

Mrs. Post. 

 

            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 property acquisition. 

 

            Resolution 62-2007 “Authorizing Executive Session”

 

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

 

            The motion for approval to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:48 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 8:12 P.M.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

            ADJOURNMENT

 

            There being no further business Mrs. Post moved that the meeting be adjourned at 8:16 P.M., seconded by Mr. Brown with all members in agreement.

 

Respectfully submitted,

                                               

 

Joyce F. Frenia, RMC

Township Clerk

 

Next meeting scheduled for: March 13, 2007