COUNCIL MEETING
May 16, 2011
The Medford Township Council Meeting of the above date was convened by
Mayor Myers, followed by the salute to the flag and reading of the Open Public Meetings Act Statement.
COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Mr. David J. Brown Absent
Mr. Dominic Grosso Present
Mr. Bob Martin Absent
Deputy Mayor Sander Present
Mayor Christopher Myers Present
PROFESSIONALS PRESENT
Katherine
Burger,
George Morris, Township Solicitor
Christopher Koutsouris, Conflict Solicitor
Christopher Noll, Township Engineer
Mayor Myers announced that there was a sign in sheet on the front table with Mrs. Burger if anyone wished to speak during the Public Session. Mayor Myers stated that Council will here comment on the school budgets first and then take a vote on same. After this Council will take comment on agenda items or any other topics from the public and then move onto the business items on the agenda.
MINUTES
Public
Session and Executive Minutes – April 7th, 8th and 18th, 2011.
Deputy Mayor Sander moved for approval of the Public Session and Executive minutes of April 7, 8, and 18, 2011. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grosso.
MANAGER’S REPORT
Bill List
Mrs. Burger presented the bill list for payment.
Mr. Addezio and Mrs. Burger had previously entertained and answered questions with regard to the payment of the bills
Mr. Grosso moved for approval of the bill list, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sander.
There being no further questions, the bill list was approved for payment as presented by all members of Council present.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Mr. Noll stated there is a change order on the agenda for Jackson Road Water Main Project for a wet tap.
Mr. Noll stated there is a Treatment Works Approval Application on the agenda for a single family dwelling on Old Marlton Pike.
Mr. Noll
advised Council on the
Mr. Noll also stated there is a maintenance bond release on the agenda for Jersey Pools since all of the work has been completed.
SOLICITOR’S REPORT
Mr. Hunt stated that Judge Hogan released his decision on Friday and ruled in the Township’s favor.
Mayor Myers asked to proceed with a frivolous lawsuit being filed to recoup money spent from the Township for all legal fees. Mayor Myers stated that Mrs. Fay admitted she did not live in the Township and filed suit anyway. Mayor Myers asked that Mr. Morris brief him on the procedure for such a lawsuit.
Mr. Morris stated that his firm had begun drafting a letter today to Mrs. Fay and her attorney requesting that she dismiss the remaining claims of her suit that have no merit based on Judge Hogan’s ruling. Mr. Morris stated there is a twenty eight day time period for Mrs. Fay to drop the claim or the Township may file suit.
Mayor Myers stated this is one way for the Township to recover expenses.
PUBLIC
Prior to
public comment, Mayor Myers commented that the
Dr. DelRossi, Superintendent Medford Township Board of Education, stated that 2,528 voters voted yes for the local school budget.
Dr. DelRossi stated he was at the meeting to speak on behalf of the students.
Dr. DelRossi talked about more voters participating. Dr. DelRossi stated there were one hundred more yes votes than last years school vote.
Dr. DelRossi commented on a personal note that he feels the election was negatively impacted by the referendum question.
Dr. DelRossi stated this is the fourth consecutive year the school budget has been under the CAP.
Dr.
DelRossi stated if the school budget contains a zero increase the district will
be forced to privatize assistants in the district; most of which are
Dr.
DelRossi stated while the rest of the elementary districts that the Mayor spoke
of in the Lenape district are building programs, we here in
Dr.
DelRossi referenced the latest addition of South Jersey Magazine and an article
that lists the top towns to call home.
In
Dr.
DelRossi commented to Council, not to cut off the hand that feeds you. He then stated that he has to point at the
three seated on Council because that is who has the authority. Dr. DelRossi asked Council to do the right
thing, not what is the political or popular thing to do.
Dr. DelRossi stated that the school district budget was defeated by fifty percent and yet Council wants to reduce the budget by one hundred percent with no compromise. Dr. DelRossi stated he has met with his staff and he can not fathom the cuts that need to be made to make up $720,000.00. Dr. DelRossi pointed out that the Township’s budget failed as well and that the Township is guaranteed a two percent CAP and the Township chose to raise another one and one half percent and asked if the Council plans to have a zero budget as well.
Mayor Myers stated the Council’s intention is to have a zero increase. Mayor Myers stated that there are a number of items in play for the Township budget, one of which is the Medford Crossing Project. Mayor Myers stated he met with a lot of people over the weekend and is awaiting the recommendation from the Ad-hoc Committee.
Mayor Myers stated he had a couple of questions for Dr. DelRossi since he was here. Mayor Myers asked Dr. DelRossi if there have been any Union concessions.
Dr. DelRossi commented that he cannot comment as there are ongoing negotiations.
Mayor Myers commented the Township is looking at changes to health benefits and contributions.
Mayor Myers asked Dr. DelRossi how many teachers would come out of the $720,000.00 figure.
Dr. DelRossi replied that the Board of Education has to make that decision and a new teacher with benefits costs the district approximately $62,500.00 and if you divide that into $720,000.00. Mr. Olsen’s Department will be looking at a $100,000.00 reduction.
Bryan McGair, Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Medford Board of Education, stated he was speaking as the Finance Director and a resident.
Mr. McGair
stated the finance wool is being pulled over the tax payer’s eyes. Property tax is the issue. Mr. McGair stated there is no property tax
issue in
Mr. McGair stated approximately thirty out of six hundred districts receive funding. Thirty districts receive seven billion dollars out of eleven million dollars, leaving the rest of the districts to vie for four billion dollars.
Mr. McGair
gave examples of the cost per pupil over the last four years for several school
districts; $11,757 for Medford, $24,306
for Asbury Park, $21,859 for Hoboken City, $19,337 for Camden, $19,301 for
Pleasantville, $19,058 for Newark and $18,882 for Pemberton Township. Mr. McGair then stated who’s children are
being short changed per pupil and administrative cost. Mr. McGair commented on
Mayor Myers asked if there was any data to show these figures.
Mr. McGair stated Medford Township Schools do not have a spending problem they have an inept and archival spending system.
Mr. McGair asked Council and fellow residents to take a stand now against the politicians in Trenton who currently do not have the political will, backbone or desire to address this very problem that is bankrupting the suburban communities of this state and the dismantling of one of the highest achieving school districts in this State, the Medford Township School District.
Mayor Myers asked Mr. McGair to
explain the
Mr. McGair stated it is time as a
community to put pressure on the State of
Mayor Myers suggested the Township communicate with the Board of Education and their attorneys to assist in getting the Constitution opened up for the change in Abbott District funding. Mayor Myers stated it is a double tax and rewarding for poor performance.
Mr. McGair stated the Governor is addressing the Abbott District by stating the State will not give additional funding as requested. Mr. McGair commented that hopefully the Governor wins this battle, but there is still a problem with the Abbott districts receiving sixty percent of the funding and it is crushing the taxpayers.
Deputy Mayor Sander stated everyone here should be aware that the Governor has tried to seat Justices on the Supreme Court and it has been held up by the Senate. The Senate will not vote on either confirmation or non-confirmation of the Governor’s appointments to the Court. This is in part due to their rulings on matters such as these and what needs to be done is to obtain five more Senators to the Minority Part and eight more Assemblyman to enact changes such as these.
Mr. McGair stated he concurred with Deputy Mayor Sander and thinks that all should ask candidates running for office at the next election what is their feeling on Abbott School Districts.
Dr. Etter, President, Medford School Board, commented that Council has heard from the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Finance about cuts that have been made over the years. Dr. Etter stated the school district has done a lot on their own to cut cost for years, such as bio-diesel fuel, solar power on buildings, four buildings with geothermal heating and cooling, fee schedules for student teachers, rental of available classrooms and will be advertising on school buses.
Mayor Myers asked if the Board knows the expected revenue for the advertising.
Dr. Etter replied the amount of revenue is unknown at this time.
Dr. Etter also stated the district is currently talking with BCIT about providing bus service for their school.
Mayor Myers asked who currently provides busing for BCIT.
Dr. Etter stated BCIT currently provides their busing in house.
Dr. Etter brought a list of twenty
two shared services that
Dr. Etter asked for compromise with the budget and it not be taken down to zero.
Sean Clancy, 16 Tybourne Court, stated he was here to talk about the school budget and the budget should not be decreased by another seven hundred thousand dollars. The money is needed for books and computers in the classrooms and reduction of staff. The staff has good work ethics and other districts are continually growing and our district is going backwards. Mr. Clancy stated the district cannot afford to purchase new textbooks and brought one of his books with him to show Council the condition of the textbook. Mr. Clancy stated the schools need for computers because the world revolves around computers.
Mayor Myers asked how many
computers
Someone from the audience shouted out there are no teachers.
William Love, 8 Barberry Mews, commented that great towns are made from great schools.
Mr. Love stated
Mr. Love stated in the current school budget five staff members have already been cut.
Mr. Love stated the young man talked about computers. Mr. Love stated a school can have all the computers in the world but if there are no teachers the computers are no good.
Mr. Love stated the
Mr. Love stated core keeps being cut out of the budget and there is no more core to cut. This year the fact is not one cent of the tax increase is due to increased spending.
Mr. Love stated the budget shouldn’t be before Council for two reasons. The first reason is the tax levy is below the two percent CAP. Mr. Love asked why Town Council should decide anything and maybe the budget should go to the State.
Mayor Myers asked Mr. Love his thoughts on Abbott Districts.
Mr. Love responded to Mayor Myers with look beyond Abbott Districts. Look at surrounding towns like Tabernacle and Shamong.
Mr. Love stated he called Legislators to attend the meeting and was told there was a conflict and they could not attend. Mr. Love stated Scott Rudder and Dawn Addiego should be here tonight.
Dr. DelRossi stated it falls on
deaf ears in
Mayor Myers stated if a program is going to be passed then it needs to be funded.
Mr. Love stated this group is talking tonight about this year’s budget and the year after that and the year after that. What is cut will never be able to be recovered. Mr. Love stated by default there will probably be a tax increase next year.
Mr. Love distributed at least seventy five charts, showing a lot of cuts. Mr. Love stated there are three line items that are up that the School Board has no control over.
Mayor Myers stated he wants assurance that over time there will be changes. Mayor Myers also stated he appreciated the budget input.
Deputy Mayor Sander asked if there has been any discussion about school vouchers and how it would impact the schools as the governor has proposed.
Dr. Etter explained he perceives this proposal as students from underachieving districts will be able to go to a better district.
Bryan McGair stated School vouchers under the School Choice Program, the receiving district gets the school aid from the sending district. The State has reneged on state aid in the past. The pathway of communication with the State Department of Education does not exist. Senators need to get involved.
Melissa Maver, 27 Ohio Trail,
stated she would like to speak on a personal note. Ms. Maver stated her husband talked her into
moving to
Ms. Maver stated solar panels have been installed at zero cost to the taxpayer.
Mayor Myers commented about the zero cost.
Sean Herb,
Carol Herb, 7 Boswell Court,
stated that she is a member of the staff of the
Ms. Herb read a statement from the
Ms. Herb stated the Council is charged with making a decision for the voters and the people to young to vote.
Ms. Herb stated the district has already cut six hundred and fifty thousand dollars from the budget.
Ms. Herb stated her children have been blessed by some of the best teachers around.
Ms. Herb stated property values will decline.
Salvatore Cocivera, 2 Bear Head Road, commented that a lot of people talk about superior education.
Mr. Cocivera stated he has sat
through several Board of Education meetings and has heard some of the
suggestions for savings. Mr. Cocivera
stated two hundred and forty five positions could be privatized. Mr. Cocivera went on to state that the
average salary for these positions is fourteen thousand dollars and seventy
seven percent of these positions are held by
Mr. Grosso commented that he had the opportunity to meet with the School Board and the School Superintendent. Mr. Grosso expressed the innovative cuts made by the District.
Mr. Grosso stated he has three sons
who have attended the school system in
Mr. Grosso stated he appreciates the hard effort of the School Board, and his sons have become fine young men by some of the teachers in this room and helped him be a better parent.
Mr. Grosso feels the people have said enough and they cannot pay any longer. Mr. Grosso stated there are three “S” in his book, schools, clean streets and safety(police).
Mr. Grosso
commented that this is not going away for years to come. Mr. Grosso remarked that Council hears it and
didn’t need the vote to tell us. Mr.
Grosso commented that it is not necessarily the schools but what people have to
pay to live in the State of
Chris DeSana, 3 Greatbridge
Court, stated he has called the State of
Mr. DeSana commented he saw Mr. Love’s presentation and thinks he does great work.
Mr. DeSana stated the cost for Kindergarten through Eighth Grade healthcare is six million dollars. Mr. DeSana then stated if the teachers paid thirty percent like federal employees there would be one million eight hundred thousand dollars.
Mr. DeSana commented he thinks people in this town are figuring this out thanks to the Governor.
Mr. DeSana also commented that the School Union has control and controls seats in the Supreme Court.
Mr. DeSana stated there is plenty of money out there to be had from the K-8 school budget, municipal budget and 9th – 12th grade budget.
Nancy Kasputis, 9 Midbridge Drive, stated there was an article in Sunday’s edition of the Burlington County Times about the Rancocas Valley District. Ms. Kasputis stated the high school budget was voted down and the two towns have met with the school board and have agreed not to cut budgets. Ms. Kasputis stated the reason for the school budget defeat was the municipal vote being part of the ballot that day. Ms. Kasputis stated she brought the article to Council’s attention to say that the school and the Township can come to some agreement. Ms. Kasputis asked Council to reconsider their vote on the budget.
Ms.
Kasputis stated she is an eleven year resident and teacher for the
Ms. Kasputis commented in the past couple of years education and educators have been getting a bad rap. Ms. Kasputis stated teaching is an art. Everyone should be aware of the countless hours and dedication by all of the staff in the district.
Ms. Kasputis stated the budget cuts the district has already endured has impacted the children not the teachers and power professionals.
Terri Palmer, Allen Avenue, commented that she does not believe for one minute that the school budget would have failed if the Township question had not been on the ballot.
Ms. Palmer stated the school administration did a good job on the budget this year. Ms. Palmer stated she has offered legitimate cuts to the school administration that would not affect the children.
Ms. Palmer
commented there is consistency by having the same assistant with the students
daily. Ms. Palmer also commented that
control and consistency are lost by outsourcing. Ms. Palmer stated as a school bus driver she
has personally seen other districts that have outsourced bussing ripping the
mirrors off of
Ruth Reed, 151 Hartford Road, asked Council about Dr. DelRossi stating that the district has a lot of shared services.
Mayor Myers commented twenty two.
Ms. Reed then posed a question to Council of, did you really think the local school budget would pass with the municipal question on the budget?
Deputy Mayor Sander responded yes.
Ms. Reed stated at the meeting of May 6th, did Council already decide that evening what cut Council would like.
Mayor Myers stated there would be no decision until the public hearing tonight and by default go to zero as the voters asked.
Luke
Majewski, 5 Dewberry Court, stated he is a student at
Mr. Majewski commented that he is not much of an athlete, but found drama. Mr. Majewski’s little brother is not much of an athlete either and does not want to see the program go away.
Mayor Myers asked what play is this year.
Mr. Majewski responded the “Wizard of Oz”.
Mr. Grosso stated speaking of his son, reminded him of himself and thinks that everyone deserves a chance with the arts.
Mayor Myers commented that voters were heard and Council is willing to listen to more public comment. Mayor Myers also stated that Council is willing to split the difference to a $350,000.00 cut. The Mayor also made a suggestion to look at employee give backs. The Township is taking a hard look and would like the school to as well.
Emma Luling,
5 Oniontown Road, stated she is a student at
Ms. Luling stated she is struggling with math and there are twenty five students in class and it is hard to get the extra help.
Ms. Luling commented she has little sisters will not have sports and drama.
Jenn
Luling,
Ms. Luling stated we are your future and don’t let us down and we won’t let you down.
Gail Weisberg, 3 Wellington Court, stated she is a resident, educator and President of Teachers Education Association.
Ms. Weisberg commented the voters also voted on the Lenape Budget and know one has spoken on their behalf and asked that Council not make any further cuts.
Ms. Weisberg stated that both groups sat across the table from one another and the teachers union gave one million dollars in cuts last year to save jobs. Ms. Weisberg stated the union is in contract negotiations this year and can not discuss publicly.
Mayor Myers explained it is an unsustainable model.
Wendy McKenna, 117 Pine Valley Drive, stated she has numbers but the numbers are different.
Ms. McKenna stated eight years ago when her family was looking for a place to live while she was six months pregnant. There were ten things that were important to her and her husband in finding a place to live.
1. Excellent Schools
2. Young families
3. Low crime
4. Many hard working families who value education like the McKennas
5. Convenient accessibility to cities
6. Open Space
7. Community activities(Fireworks)
8. Fair, honest and reputable community leaders
9. Quaint, small town feel
10. Not to built up with to many condos/apartments
Some of the towns the McKenna’s had
on their list were Haddonfield,
Ms. McKenna stated if the district continues to suffer these losses then it will not see the signs for excellence.
Ms. McKenna stated she teaches in the school and it saddens her to see what is happening.
Debbie Droke, 76 North Lakeside Drive West, acknowledged the young men and women that spoke in front of Council.
Ms. Droke asked that Council not cut an additional $750,000.00.
Ms. Droke spoke about solar initiatives and generating income thru advertising.
Ms. Droke remarked that the community voting the budget down is forcing outsourcing. Students already have to pay for extra circular activities.
Skylar McClane, 5 Townsend Court and Rebecca Denney, 1 Cobbler Court, spoke about if teachers are laid off then class sizes will increase and students will not get assistance. The schools can not afford basic supplies such as staples and worn out text books. Ms. McClane stated the drama programs helped her through tough times.
Jeff Reuter, 508 McKendimen Road, stated he has ten years working for the Department of Education. Mr. Reuter has witnessed what happens to districts that are continuously underfunded and property values decline. Mr. Reuter stated it is up to the citizens and governing body to standup and not allow the districts to be a volleyball in the game of politics. Mr. Reuter urged Council not to make any cuts.
Patricia Emerle, 14 Evergreen, stated she is a mom of four.
Ms. Emerle commented that the referendum being added on election day put a
skew on people’s votes.
Ms. Emerle stated she was impressed by Mr. McGair’s presentation. Ms. Emerle
commented she found the Township’s presentation to have the voters makeup for
the mistakes and a lack of accountability.
Kristine Adler, 10 Mill Run Court, stated the school budget was defeated in 2010
but there have not been school budgets defeated year after year.
Ms. Adler stated she has attended almost every school budget meeting since last
year.
Ms. Adler commented that she feels a lot of people over look the budget. Ms.
Adler stated the voters continue to vote in the school board members who prepare
the budget. Ms. Adler commented on State and Federal mandates.
Ms. Adler stated she called the legislators, emailed the governing body and called
School Board Meetings.
Ms. Adler commented on the advertising initiative not being approved by the
State.
Mayor Myers offered to write a letter to the Governor on behalf of the School
District for advertising regulations.
Ms. Adler asked Council to fund the full two percent because they will not be able
to recoup the difference. Ms. Adler also requested that Council give the district
time to work on their initiatives.
Jennifer D’Angelo, 32 Georgia Trail, stated this was her first Council Meeting.
Ms. D’Angelo stated her seven year old daughter came home this morning upset
that she may have to walk to school. Ms. D’Angelo commented that she had the
opportunity to attend these schools and had music and wants her children to have
the same.
Jenn Luling, 5 Oniontown Road, stated she works in human resources and has
worked with outsourcing. Ms. Luling stated when services are outsourced there is a loss of personal service.
Ms. Luling
stated her family came to
Ms. Luling also remarked that the School Board submitted a responsible budget.
Ms. Luling stated she does not believe the people who voted the budget down didn’t understand what they were voting on. Ms. Luling then asked where are those people today.
Laura Saunders, Taunton Boulevard, stated she is listening to everyone tonight and it makes her think about reality. Ms. Saunders stated Mr. Grosso spoke about reality.
Ms. Saunders commented that the school budget was defeated last year marginally and this year by half. Ms. Saunders then commented that there are two major reasons we are here, one being state mandates that cannot be controlled and secondly, the model. Ms. Saunders asked if concessions were taken last year.
Mayor Myers stated concessions were taken. Mayor Myers stated the town is only twelve percent of the tax bill.
Mr. McGair stated the Medford School District Budget is forty nine percent of the tax bill.
Ms. Saunders asked Council to uphold the vote.
William Love, 8 Barberry Mews, commented that tonight’s meeting was informative. Mr. Love asked if the School Board is ready to look for $350,000.00 in cuts. Mr. Love then suggested to Council that they caucus for a few minutes.
Cynthia
Cullen,
Deborah Walker, 7 Bronte Court, stated she is firmly behind both districts.
Ms. Walker stated the reality of what kids have already lost is what Council has heard from the kids tonight. Ms. Walker told Council to show the residents where they stand for their children.
Council Comments:
Mayor Myers stated he would recommend $350,000.00 be added instead of a zero cut. Mayor Myers commented on Abbott School Districts and asked that union talks produce concessions in the model.
Deputy Mayor Sander thanked everyone for coming to the meeting and giving their input. Deputy Mayor Sander thanked the children for speaking and those who spoke on the opposing side.
Deputy Mayor Sander remarked about wasteful spending in though the district presented a tight budget.
Deputy
Mayor Sander commented he has had children in the schools and moved to
Deputy Mayor Sander stated Council is here to represent the 4,600 voters who voted no and didn’t want a compromise as well as the people here tonight.
Deputy Mayor Sander stated there is $2.7 million of unused sick time in the contract.
Mr. Grosso stated he appreciates everyone’s comments. Mr. Grosso commented that the children and students are very courageous.
Mr. Grosso stated he values education and classroom size.
Mr. Grosso stated he heard a lot of testimony from some very smart people. Mr. Grosso proposed and suggested a “Joint Education Committee” be formed with people such as the gentleman who worked for the Department of Education and Mr. Love serving on the committee.
Mr. Grosso remarked about remembering his run on Council from 1992 to 2000 and believes the school budget failed twice.
Council voted on Resolution 131-2011 and 132-2011.
Continuation of Public Comment:
Mayor Myers announced that the budget will not be acted upon as introduced. Mayor Myers stated Council is waiting for input from the Blue Ribbon Committee.
Randy Pace, 46 Woodthrush Trail, asked Council if they have received a date from the State for budget adoption.
Mrs. Burger responded that the State has not given a date and asked the Township to keep them informed of their progress.
Chris DeSana, 3 Greatbridge Court, asked if there was a tally on the Mrs. Fay issue.
Mrs. Burger stated at one time it was $5,000.00 and that she just received another bill today but did not know the figure.
Mr. DeSana spoke about a phased approach for people and change the model. Mr. DeSana asked if there is another retirement such as a 401K instead of pensions.
Mr. Morris responded no, but two to three years ago the State implemented a plan that is only for certain job classifications.
Mr. DeSana stated until the taxpayers get all the people(teachers, police, municipal workers) to get counterparts on an even playing field people are going to be back in this room year after year.
Deputy Mayor Sander remarked about the need for changes in the Constitution.
Mr. DeSana stated he has been asking Mrs. Burger’s Office for the revenue stream for the last ten years.
Terri Palmer, Allen Avenue, stated there was a letter in the Central Record from the Medford Republican Committee.
Ms. Palmer asked how Mr. Grosso was put on Council. Ms. Palmer then gave Council three names and information to look at.
Marlene Lieber, LaRue Lane, asked Council if they plan on taking action after the Executive Session.
Mayor Myers stated there would not be an Executive Session due to the time.
Donna
Symons, Ashley Court, stated that she saw on the agenda that a Police Chief
was appointed. Ms. Symons also stated she read a
Mrs. Burger responded yes.
Ms. Symons asked aren’t the figures awfully low.
Mrs. Burger responded the figures represent a half year.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
NONE
ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING
NONE
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 120-2011 “aUTHORIZING THE TAX COLLECTOR TO PREPARE AND
ISSUE EXTIMATED TAX BILLS”
Mr. Grosso moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sander.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
Resolution 121-2011 “authorizing layoff of firefighters”
Deputy Mayor Sander moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Grosso.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
Resolution 122-2011 “appointing additional alternate municipal prosecutor”
Mr. Grosso moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sander.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
Resolution 123-2011 “approving change order number 1 final, rtw
construction,
Deputy Mayor Sander moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Grosso.
Mr. Noll stated there was an adjustment in field quantities and added a wet trap.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
Resolution 124-2011 “ratifying branch agreement between
Mr. Grosso moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sander.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
Resolution 125-2011 “authorizing award of contract 2010 road improvement program”
Deputy Mayor Sander moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Grosso.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
Resolution 126-2011 “authorizing execution of a treatment works
approval application for block 903.01,
Mr. Grosso moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sander.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
Resolution 127-2011 “resolution in opposition to senate bill no. 1351”
Deputy Mayor Sander moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Grosso.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
Resolution 128-2011 “Approving request for final release of
maintenance guarantee
Mr. Grosso moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sander.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon
by all Council present.
Resolution 129-2011 “a resolution to read the medford township 2011 year municipal budget by title only in accordance with n.j.s.a. 40A:4-8”
Mayor Myers moved to carry the resolution, seconded by Mr. Grosso.
The motion to carry was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
Resolution 131-2011 “certifying the 2011-2012 lenape regional high school district tax levy”
Mayor Myers moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Grosso.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
Resolution 132-2011 “determining the amount necessary to be
appropriated for the budget of the
Mayor Myers moved for approval of the resolution with the amount amended to $350,000.00, seconded by Mr. Grosso.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
COMMUNICATION
NONE
OLD BUSINESS
NONE
NEW BUSINESS
NONE
EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING
Mayor Myers advised there would be no Executive Session.
Resolution 133-2011 “Authorizing
Executive Session”
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Grosso moved that the meeting be adjourned at 10:42 P.M. seconded by Deputy Mayor Sander with all members in agreement.
Respectfully submitted,
Katherine E. Burger
Township Clerk/CFO
Next meeting scheduled for: June 6, 2011