MEDFORD TOWNSHIP

MEDFORD TOWNSHIP

COUNCIL MEETING

March 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 Absent

Mr. Walter Urban Present

Deputy Mayor Christopher Myers Present

Mayor Scott Rudder Present

PROFESSIONALS PRESENT

Richard Hunt, Esquire, Township Solicitor

Christopher Noll, P.E., Township Engineer

Katherine Burger, CFO (Standing in for Mr. Michael Achey)

MINUTES

Public Session and Executive Session Minutes – March 13, 2007

Mr. Urban moved for approval of the Public Session and Executive Session minutes of March 13, 2007. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brown.

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

MANAGER’S REPORT

1. Annual Report by Joseph Lynn of the Recreation Advisory Board

Mr. Lynn, Chairman of the Recreation Advisory Board, presented Council with a yearly report on the activities of the Board.

The Board consists of ten people, including a student from Shawnee High School.

Several of their achievements during the past year include:

1. Approval of the turf field for Bob Bende Park

2. Completion of the Canoe Launch which will officially open in mid-September

3. Renovation of Cranberry Hall for Seniors

Goals for the future include:

1. Establishment of a Teen Facility

2. “Code of Conduct” for participants and attendees at sporting events

Long Range Goals include:

1. Indoor Facility for Recreation

2. Increase in available gym space

3. Outdoor Amphitheatre for the Arts

Mr. Lynn spoke of the success of the many programs due to the open dialogue with the MYAA, the cooperation of the Recreation Department and the dedication and hard work of the many volunteers. Mr. Lynn thanked Council for their continued support of the recreational programs.

Council relayed what a phenomenal job is being done for recreational programs and thanked all the Committee Members and the many volunteers.

2. Annual Report by Andrea Rolleri of Historic Advisory Board

Mrs. Lois Kirby spoke, on behalf of the Historic Advisory Committee, for Andrea Rolleri who was unable to attend.

Mrs. Kirby expressed her desire for a memorial to Mrs. Betty Trumbower who passed away recently. Mrs. Trumbower was a long time member of the Historic Advisory Board having served for over thirty years. The Manager’s office is looking into this request.

Mrs. Kirby advised that the main goal of the Historic Advisory Board is the review of applications for any exterior work to be done to residences and businesses in the Historic District of Medford. She further stated that thirty-seven applications were reviewed by the board last year. The board has several concerns which include:

1. Weekend carpenters who often work without the required permits

2. Unauthorized signage

Mrs. Kirby stated that an important project being worked on at the present time is the creation of a “Visual Glossary for Historic Buildings in the Village”. This would advise residents of styles and architectural details for historic buildings.

Mrs. Kirby was advised of a meeting to be held next Thursday regarding the Dr. Still house and a Planning Board meeting on March 28 which will discuss signage.

Council thanked Mrs. Kirby and the Board for their dedication in helping to maintain the Historic ambiance of Medford Village.

Mr. Stauts advised that the meeting on the Stiles House would be held at the Friends’ Meeting House on Thursday evening at 7:30 P.M.

3. St. Peter’s Church Incident

Deputy Mayor Myers advised Council of an incident at St. Peter’s Church where the AED defibrillator and quick response of a nurse in attendance at the church helped to revive a woman who was unconscious. Deputy Mayor Myers asked Mr. Addezio for further information.

Mr. Addezio stated the incident occurred on Sunday, March 18^th, and with the help of the nurse and the quick response of the EMS, the woman was assisted and is now out of the hospital. He expressed how the availability of the defibrillator is so crucial in these cases.

4. Bill List

Mrs. Burger 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.

5. Award

Mrs. Burger informed Council of an award being given to Mr. Steven Addezio by the New Jersey Work Zone Safety Awareness Conference. This award will be presented on April 4, 2007 at Rider University.

Mr. Addezio stated this has to do with traffic control and safety awareness.

ENGINEER’S REPORT

1. Announced the resolution awarding the contract for the slurry seal for Jackson Woods Development which will be completed by May 31, 2007.

2. Mr. Noll advised that there are sinkholes in the Upper Birchwood Lake culvert pavement on North and South Lakeside Drive East. The township is still waiting for funds from FEMA. These sinkholes are in immediate need of repair. The work was started on Friday and will take about two weeks to complete.

Mr. Urban inquired about the status of the work at Birchwood Lakes.

Mr. Noll advised that things are going well and the work should be completed shortly. The lakes are expected to be raised by May 1, 2007.

Mayor Rudder inquired about another flooding concern in Birchwood Lakes.

Mr. Noll stated that this problem is at 194 South Lakeside Drive East.

Mrs. Burger advised that this is accounted for in the 2007 capital budget, but that access is required from the homeowner prior to the commencement of the repairs.

SOLICITOR’S REPORT

NONE

PUBLIC

NONE

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION

NONE

ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING

NONE

RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTION 73-2007 “RE-APPOINTMENT OF REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS”

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