MEDFORD TOWNSHIP
COUNCIL MEETING
March 13, 2007 7:30 P.M.
A motion was made by Mr. David Brown to appoint Mrs. Lisa Post as acting Mayor to conduct tonight’s meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Walter Urban with all present in agreement.
The Medford Township Meeting of the above date was convened by Acting Mayor Post, 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 Absent
Mayor Scott Rudder Present (by Telecommunication)
PROFESSIONALS PRESENT
Michael Achey, Township Manager
Richard Hunt, Township Solicitor
Charles Walton, Township Engineer’s Office
MINUTES
Public Session and Executive Session Minutes of February 27, 2007
Mr. Brown moved for approval of the Public Session and Executive Session minutes of February 27, 2007. The motion was seconded by Mr. Urban.
Roll call vote for approval as follows: Mr. Brown, aye, Mrs. Post, aye, Mr. Urban, aye, and Mayor Rudder, aye.
MANAGER’S REPORT
1. Swearing In Ceremony
Swearing in of Lieutenant Thomas Switick, Sergeant Robert Zane, Patrolman
Ronald Henry and Patrolwoman Gina Sambucci.
Chief Kehoe welcomed everyone present for a ceremony for the promotion of Lieutenant Thomas Switick and Sergeant Robert Zane and the swearing in of two new Police Officers, Patrolman Ronald Henry and Patrolwoman Gina Sambucci.
Chief Kehoe spoke of the many accomplishments of Lieutenant Switick and Sergeant Zane. Chief Kehoe also welcomed the two new officers, and stated he is confident they are capable to fulfill their new duties.
The oath of office was issued by Acting Mayor Post.
Lieutenant Thomas Switick was accompanied by his wife, Mary, three sons, parents and mother-in-law.
Sergeant Robert Zane was accompanied by his wife, Tara and daughters Abigail and Catherine.
The parents and two sisters of Patrolman Ronald Henry were present to witness his swearing in ceremony.
Patrolwoman Gina Sambucci, was accompanied by her parents.
Many Police Officers, family and friends were in attendance to extend congratulations to these officers.
2. Annual Report from Cultural Arts Committee
Anthony Femiano, of the Cultural Arts Committee, gave a brief report to Council on the activities the committee had organized during the past year. Several of the activities included:
The Navy Band Concert
Young Artist’s Concert
Arbor Day Program
911 Ceremony
Visions of Pinelands
Mr. Urban, who is the Council liaison to the group, expressed his thanks to Mr. Femiano and the committee for their dedication and hard work.
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.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
NONE
SOLICITOR’S REPORT
NONE
PUBLIC
NONE
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
ORDINANCE 2007-5 “ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 140 OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”
Mr. Brown moved for approval of the ordinance, advertisement and set date of April 10, 2007 for Public hearing, seconded by Mr. Urban.
Roll call vote for approval as follows: Mr. Brown, aye, Mrs. Post, aye, Mr. Urban, aye, and Mayor Rudder, aye.
ORDINANCE 2007-6 “ORDINANCE TO CREATE MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE BOARD”
Mr. Urban moved for approval of the ordinance, advertisement and set date of April 10, 2007 for Public hearing, seconded by Mr. Brown.
Roll call vote for approval as follows: Mr. Brown, aye, Mrs. Post, aye, Mr. Urban, aye, and Mayor Rudder, aye.
ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING
NONE
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION 66-2007 “RESCINDING RESOLUTION 43-2007 AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES”
Acting Mayor Post moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Brown.
Acting 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 67-2007 “APPROVING REQUEST FOR FINAL RELEASE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE, CHRIS BRADLEY, PBC-1327F”
Mr. Brown moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Urban.
Acting 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 68-2007 “APPOINTING THE CONSTRUCTION CODE OFFICIAL”
Mr. Urban moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Brown.
Acting 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 69-2007 “APPROVING CHANGES TO PURCHASE ORDER FOR PIERCE LADDER TRUCK AND PUMPER”
Mr. Brown moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Acting Mayor Post.
Acting Mayor Post opened the meeting for public comments.
Steven Addezio, Public Safety Director, advised Council that with the remaining funds set aside for this equipment, additional features were added. The truck is expected to be delivered in early May. Representatives will offer training on the equipment to selected fire department personnel who will then train the other firefighters. A weekly pictorial update has been provided to the township, so the progress on the construction of the equipment could be tracked.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
RESOLUTION 70-2007 “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE BURLINGTON COUNTY SHARED SERVICES FORUM”
Mr. Urban moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Brown.
Acting Mayor Post opened the meeting for public comments.
There were no public comments.
Mr. Urban stated that looking into shared services has been a priority, and is a means to save tax payer’s money.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
RESOLUTION 71-2007 “DECLARING THE GYPSY MOTH A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND AUTHORIZING A GYPSY MOTH PROGRAM”
Acting Mayor Post moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Brown.
Acting Mayor Post opened the meeting for public comments.
There were no public comments.
Mr. Urban questioned if a response had been received regarding funding from the state for this spraying project.
Mr. Achey has not had a response.
Mr. Achey said there is a small window of time when the spraying can be done. He stated that it depends on the size of the leaves and caterpillars and also the weather conditions.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
COMMUNICATION
Mr. Brown extended congratulations to the Shawnee High School Boy’s Basketball team on winning the Group 3 Division title.
OLD BUSINESS
NONE
NEW BUSINESS
Union Fire Company (Station 251)
1. Volunteer Junior Firefighter Application – James F. Noel
Mr. Brown moved to accept the application for the Junior Fighter, seconded by Mr. Urban with all members of Council in agreement.
Medford EMS (Station 258)
1. Appointment Nadine Bonomo
2. Appointment Antonio Lowther
Mr. Brown moved to accept the application for the EMS applications, seconded by Mr. Urban with all members of Council in agreement.
Acting Mayor Post expressed her thanks to the new volunteers for their service to the residents.
PUBLIC
1. Terry Palmer, Allen Avenue, stated her concerns with the traffic on Cherry Street exiting from St. Mary’s School. She is worried because of the numerous children in the area and the high rate of speed of many of the drivers using the Cherry Street exit.
Mr. Steven Addezio agreed to look into the situation.
Mr. Urban 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
Acting Mayor Post advised that the purpose of the Executive Session is to discuss litigation and land acquisition. Action will not be taken.
RESOLUTION 72-2007 “AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE SESSION”
Mr. Urban moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Brown.
The motion for approval to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:18 P.M. was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
Acting Mayor Post provided that action will not be taken in Executive Session.
RECONVENING OF MEETING
Acting Mayor Post reconvened the meeting at 8:48 P.M.
She reported litigation and land acquisition issues had been discussed in Executive Session and that no action had taken place.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business Mr. Brown moved that the meeting be adjourned at 8:50 P.M., seconded by Mr. Urban with all members in agreement.
Respectfully submitted,
Joyce F. Frenia, RMC
Township Clerk
Next meeting scheduled for: March 27, 2007