COUNCIL MEETING
March 23, 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
Mrs. Victoria Fay 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
William Kirchner, Township Engineer
George Morris, Solicitor
MINUTES
Public
Session and Executive Minutes – March 9, 2010
Deputy Mayor Myers moved for approval of the Public Session Minutes and Executive Session of March 9, 2010. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brown.
MANAGER’S REPORT
Council presented Mr. Achey with a
plaque in honor of his retirement for his years of dedicated service to
Mr. Achey thanked everyone.
Presentation of K-9 Vest
Chief Canale introduced Connie Foust and Lynne Reilly of the Golden Retriever Club. They had contacted the Medford Police Department about securing a K-9 Vest for Porter, whose partner is Patrolman McKemey.
Chief Canale gave an explanation of the Oath of an Office which was followed by the Mayor swearing in new officers, Patrolman Dogostino, Patrolman Humble Patrolman Ruskowski and Patrolman Troy Chenier to Sergeant.
Police Officers and family where in attendance to congratulate them all.
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.
Mr. Brown approved the bill list seconded by Deputy Mayor Myers.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
None
SOLICITOR’S REPORT
None
PUBLIC
None
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
None
ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE 2010-3 “AMENDING THE
CODE OF THE
Mrs. Fay moved for adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Deputy Mayor Myers.
Mayor Martin opened the meeting to the public.
No public comment was made.
Deputy Mayor Myers moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Brown.
Roll call
vote to close the public portion as follows: Mr. Brown, aye, Mr. Lynn, aye,
Mrs. Fay, aye, Deputy Mayor Myers, aye and Mayor Martin, aye.
Roll call
vote for approval as follows: Mr. Brown, aye, Mrs. Fay, aye, Mr. Lynn, aye,
Deputy Mayor Myers, aye and Mayor Martin, aye.
ORDINANCE 2010-4 “AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE TO REQUIRE ETHICS TRAINING FOR ALL ELECTED AND APPOINTED MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS”
Mr. Brown moved for adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Mr. Lynn.
Mayor Martin opened the meeting to the public.
Mary Ann
Mangiapane,
Council advised no cost to taxpayers.
Deputy Mayor Myers moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Brown.
Roll call
vote to close the public portion as follows: Mr. Brown, aye, Mr. Lynn, aye,
Mrs. Fay, aye, Deputy Mayor Myers, aye and Mayor Martin, aye.
Roll call
vote for approval as follows: Mr. Brown, aye, Mrs. Fay, aye, Mr. Lynn, aye,
Deputy Mayor Myers, aye and Mayor Martin, aye.
ORDINANCE 2010-5 “ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWNSHIP CODE BY REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 136 ENTITLED “TOWING OF VEHICLES”
Deputy Mayor Myers moved to carry Ordinance to the next meeting while the township attorney reviews insurance requirements, seconded by Mr. Brown
Mayor Martin opened the meeting to the public.
There where no public comment.
Mr. Brown moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Deputy Mayor Myers.
Roll call
vote to close the public portion as follows: Mr. Brown, aye, Mr. Lynn, aye,
Mrs. Fay, aye, Deputy Mayor Myers, aye and Mayor Martin, aye.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 90-2010 “APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER #1, PACT TWO, RBC
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT”
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
91-2010 “authorization to submit recycling tonnage grant application to new
jersey department of environmental protection”
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 92-2010 “rejecting all bids for township-wide revaluation”
Mrs. Fay moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Deputy Mayor Myers.
Mayor Martin opened the meeting for public comments.
Mr. Buoni, 20 Woodthrush Trail, asked Council if this means you are cancelling revaluation.
Deputy Mayor Myers advised that it will be held off until next year.
Deputy Mayor Myers said a press release will be coming out.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
Resolution 93-2010 “award of powEr purchase agreement
Mr. Myers moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Brown.
Mayor Martin opened the meeting for public comments.
There were no public comments.
Deputy Mayor Myers gave an explanation as to why and how this project came about.
Deputy Mayor Myers advised that a PPA is no cost to the township. The first year the township will save $122,535. The next step is to put solar on every township building.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
Resolution 94-2010 “authorizing award of contract for resurfacing of tennis courts at headwater”
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 95-2010 “AMEND TEMPORARY BUDGET”
Deputy Mayor Myers 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 96-2010 “Creating of Budget Subcommitte”
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.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
Resolution 98-2010 “appointing acting township manager”
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.
Deputy Mayor Myers advised that we will have a complete and competitive process as in the past.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
COMMUNICATION
Mr. Brown advised 5/29 is the returning Vet Committee 5K race, 5/15/10 is “Blast from the Past Car Show”, 6/6 is the Art Festival and 6/19 Relay for Life.
OLD BUSINESS
NONE
NEW BUSINESS
NONE
PUBLIC
Chris Desantis,
remarked to Council that everyone is aware of what is going on in
Deputy Mayor Myers stated we are looking at the solar, and not in favor of raising taxes.
Deputy Mayor Myers asked him to meet after the meeting with Mr. Achey and he will have Assemblyman Rudder or Addiego call him back.
Mr. Bill Stauts, 12
Mr. Stauts also wanted the status of the Hartford & Rt 70 Project.
Mr. Kirchner anticipated DOT approval in April and we will go out to bid in May.
Mr. Earl Stahl,
EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING
Mayor Martin advised that the purpose of the Executive Session is to discuss Land Acquisition, Contract Negotiations, Personnel and Attorney Client Privilege.
Resolution 97-2010 “Authorizing
Executive Session”
Deputy Mayor Myers moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Lynn.
The motion for approval to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:27 PM was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
Mayor Martin provided that action may or may not be taken in Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Brown moved that the meeting be adjourned at 8:54 P.M. seconded by Mrs. Fay with all members in agreement.
Respectfully submitted,
Katherine E. Burger
CFO/Township Clerk
Next meeting scheduled for: April 13, 2010