MEDFORD TOWNSHIP

COUNCIL MEETING

May 22, 2007  7:30 P.M.

           

            The Medford Township Meeting of the above date was convened by Deputy Mayor Myers, 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                Present

            Mayor Scott Rudder                                     Present  (By telecommunication)

 

            PROFESSIONALS PRESENT

 

            Michael Achey, Township Manager

            Richard Hunt, Township Solicitor

            Christopher Noll, Township Engineer

           

            MINUTES

 

            Public Session and Executive Session Minutes  – May 8, 2007

 

            Mr. Brown moved for approval of the Public Session and Executive Session Minutes of  May 8, 2007.  The motion was seconded by Mrs. Post.

 

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

 

            MANAGER’S REPORT

 

            1.  Proclamation for Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month.

 

            2.  Proclamation for Celebrate New Jersey.

 

            3.  Proclamation for designating the week of June 3, 2007 as Management Week.

 

            4.  Proclamation for designating the week of May 19, 2007 as Emergency Medical Services Week.

 

            5.  Proclamation for National Emergency Medical Services for Children Day.

 

            Deputy Mayor Myers read the above proclamations into the record.  He stated that they are all worthy causes.  He thanked the personnel who work with the Emergency Services teams, especially the volunteers.

 

            6.  Proclamation for National Work Safety Awareness Dedicated to Woodrow Pinkerton.

 

            Mr. Pinkerton’s family was present to receive the proclamation honoring Mr. Pinkerton by dedicating the “Work Zone Safety Award” in his honor.

 

            Fire Police Captain Chris Cannatella presented an award, given by the Work Zone Safety Partnership, to the Pinkerton family.  He expressed thanks to Mr. Pinkerton for his dedication, and said how much he is missed.  Ms Christine Nelson, from the Work Zone Safety Partnership was also present for the award ceremony.

 

            7.  Award for National Work Zone Safety Awareness to the Director of Public Safety, Stephen Addezio.

 

            Deputy Mayor Myers presented Director of Public Safety, Steven Addezio, with a Work Zone Safety Award for his efforts to identify and correct deficiencies in the area of work zone safety.  Chief James Steel was present to witness the award ceremony. Congratulations were extended to Director Addezio.

 

1.    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 advised Council that the Upper and Lower Birchwood Lakes had been filled, and commented that they look “great”.

 

            2.  Mr. Noll stated that the repairs due to the flood are continuing.

 

            Mr. Urban inquired about the repairs to the Hinchman/Breakfront Roads and was advised by Mr. Noll that the work should be completed this week.

 

SOLICITOR’S REPORT

 

            Mr. Hunt requested that Resolution 116-2007 be tabled and discussed in executive session.  This resolution deals with public property maintenance.

 

 

            PUBLIC

 

            NONE

 

             ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION

 

            NONE            

 

            ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING

 

ORDINANCE 2007-12 “AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MEDFORD ENTITLED: “PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS”

 

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

 

            Deputy Mayor Myers opened the meeting to the public.

 

            There were no public comments.

 

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

 

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

           

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

           

ORDINANCE 2007-13 “CALENDAR YEAR 2007 MODEL ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMIT AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14)”

 

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

 

            Deputy Mayor Myers opened the meeting to the public.

 

            There were no public comments.

 

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

 

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

           

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

           

            RESOLUTIONS

 

            RESOLUTION 110-2007 “RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF A UTILITY OPENING PERMIT FOR ROUTE 70 IN MEDFORD, NEW JERSEY”

           

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

 

            Deputy Mayor Myers 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 111-2007 “APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #1, FINAL, FOR BOB BENDE SYNTHETIC TURF FIELD PROJECT”

           

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

 

            Deputy Mayor Myers opened the meeting for public comments.

 

            There were no public comments.

 

            Mr. Urban stated he has heard several favorable comments about the turf fields.

 

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

 

            RESOLUTION 112-2007 “APPROVING REQUEST FOR PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE REDUCTION NO. 1,  JOHNSON’S CORNER FARM, SPR-5603”

           

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

 

            Deputy Mayor Myers 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 113-2007 “AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES FOR THE E-PROCUREMENT PILOT PROGRAM AND WAIVER REQUESTS”

           

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

 

            Deputy Mayor Myers opened the meeting for public comments.

 

            There were no public comments.

 

            Mrs. Post advised that this resolution is a result of the Rutger’s University Study that was done recently.  She thanked Patricia Schofield, Katherine Burger, Thomas Thorn and Steven Addezio for their part in instigating and handling this program.

 

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

 

            RESOLUTION 114-2007 “APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #1, FINAL, FOR SANITARY SEWER LINING PHASE IV”

           

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

 

            Deputy Mayor Myers 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 115-2007 “2007 BUDGET BY TITLE ONLY”

           

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

 

            Deputy Mayor Myers 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 116-2007 “AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC PROPERTIES MAINTENANCE”

           

 Mrs. Post moved to table this resolution for discussion in executive session, seconded by Mr. Brown.

 

            Deputy Mayor Myers 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 118-2007 “TABLE ADOPTION OF THE 2007 BUDGET”

           

Mr. Urban moved to table the adoption of the budget until June 26, 2007, seconded by Mr. Brown.

 

            Deputy Mayor Myers opened the meeting for public comments.

 

            There were no public comments.

 

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

 

COMMUNICATION

 

            Mrs. Post requested Mr. Achey to inquire about funding for the Dr. Still house from the Recreation Department.  She stated that the State is close in their negotiations to purchase the farm.

 

            Deputy Mayor Myers thanked Beth Richmond and the recreation department for their work to make the “Antique Car Show” such a memorable event.  

 

            Mr. Urban related that the “Paint Your Town” affair had been very successful with Diane Rappisi winning the first place award.    

                                   

            OLD BUSINESS

 

            NONE

 

            NEW BUSINESS

 

            NONE

 

            PUBLIC

                                   

            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 land acquisition issues. 

 

            RESOLUTION 117-2007 “AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE SESSION”

 

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

 

            The motion for approval to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:58 P.M. was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.

 

            Deputy Mayor Myers provided that action may or may not be taken in Executive Session.

 

            RECONVENING OF MEETING

 

            Deputy Mayor Myers reconvened the meeting at 8:25 P.M.

 

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

 

            RESOLUTION 116-2007 “AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC PROPERTIES MAINTENANCE”

           

 Mrs. Post moved for approval of the resolution by awarding the base bid and Alternate A and Alternate E bids, seconded by Mr. Urban.

 

            Deputy Mayor Myers 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.

 

            ADJOURNMENT

 

            There being no further business Mr. Brown moved that the meeting be adjourned at 8:30 P.M., seconded by Mr. Urban with all members in agreement.

 

Respectfully submitted,

                                               

Joyce F. Frenia, RMC

Township Clerk

 

Next meeting scheduled for: JUNE 12, 2007