COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 20, 2011
The Medford Township Council Meeting of the above date was convened by
Deputy Mayor Sander followed by the salute to the flag and reading of the Open Public Meetings Act Statement.
COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Mr. David J. Brown Present
Mr. Dominic Grosso Present
Mr. Robert Martin Present
Deputy Mayor Sander Present
Mayor Myers Absent
PROFESSIONALS PRESENT
Christopher Schultz, Township Manager
Richard Hunt, Township Solicitor
William H. Kirchner, Engineer
MINUTES
Public
Session for May 16, 2011 and Public Session and Executive Minutes – June 6,
2011
Mr. Grosso moved for approval of the Public Session Minutes for May 16, 2011 and June 6, 2011 and Executive Session Minutes of June 6, 2011. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brown.
MANAGER’S REPORT
Mr. Schultz 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 Mr. Grosso.
Mr. Schultz stated the Smoking Ordinance was revised and circulated and will be listed for further discussion at the next Council meeting.
Mr. Schultz remarked that it’s a less strict version than was presented last year.
Deputy Mayor Sander asked what the change was.
Mr. Schultz stated in the area that the children are playing.
Mr. Schultz gave an update on the
Shared Services meeting that was held at
Mr. Schultz stated another meeting would be held on July 15, 2011 at the Medford Lakes Country Club at 1:00 PM.
Mr. Schultz stated that they are focusing on the current State Health Benefits Program in which the municipalities cannot tier their employees and also opportunities for Shared Services.
Mr. Schultz remarked that he is
observing the first few Township meetings before making recommendations for a
new agenda process, which he would like to implement in the fall.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Mr. Kirchner handed out a monthly engineering report to Christopher Schultz, Township Manager and Council.
Mr. Kirchner gave an update on Hartford Road/Route 70 project which is scheduled for completion in August.
SOLICITOR’S REPORT
No Report
RESOLUTION
Deputy Mayor Sander announced Council would hear resolution 144-2011 now for approval as he needed to leave and four votes are required.
Resolution 144-2011 “approve 2011 emergency
temporary budget”
Mr. Grosso moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Brown.
Roll call vote for approval as follows: Mr. Brown, aye, Mr. Grosso, aye, Mr. Martin, aye, and Deputy Mayor Sander, aye.
PUBLIC
Mr. Brown continued the meeting for Deputy Mayor Sander at 7:50 PM.
Marlene Lieber, 2 LaRue Lane had stated again that she would like to have the comments reinstated after each resolution before Council takes action.
Mrs. Lieber asked if action would be taken after Executive Session.
Christine Balentine, 5 LaRue Lane asked why the Township is having a Emergency Meeting in July about the Sewer Plant.
Mr. Hunt explained that it was about the Rossi.
Mike Panarella, 49 Georgia Trail inquired again about the sledding hill being established by the library.
Mr. Brown remarked this had been talked about for years.
Mr. Brown stated this should be taken up with the Recreation Advisory Board.
Mr. Panarella remarked about how Mr. Martin, a Vietnam Vet is being crucified by the papers and it’s disgusting what has been written.
Mr. Panarella also brought up about Medford Crossing and how it will be a magnet for more children.
Mr. Randy Pace, 46 Woodthrush Trail asked about the Solar Power Project and where is it at.
Mr. Hunt stated that the hearing on July 7th will make things clear concerning the ROSI.
Mr. Pace stated the clarification for this project came from the results of Mr. Addezio and Kathy Burger meeting with DEP.
Mr. Grosso advised Mr. Pace you had asked for a status, Mr. Hunt gave you a status and if you have something you disagree with that can be trusted in a different way.
Mr. Pace asked that the new manger please look further into this for an independent review.
Terri
Palmer, Allen Avenue asked why
Council stated they would check into it, as they had no idea why Mount was by the Dam.
Ms. Palmer stated something is wrong with the water and it should be looked into.
Council advised that they would check into this.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
ORDINANCE 2011-9 “AMENDING
CHAPTER 82 OF THE MEDFORD TOWNSHI CODE ENTITLED”HOUSING STANDARS”SO AS TO
ACCEPT AND ADOPT THE NEW JERSEY STATE HOUSING CODE (1980 REVISION)
Mr. Grosso moved for approval of the ordinance, advertisement and set date of July 18, 2011 for public hearing, seconded by Mr. Brown.
Roll call vote for approval as follows: Mr. Brown, aye, Mr. Grosso, aye, Mr. Martin, aye, and Deputy Mayor Sander, aye.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 143-2011
“filling vacancy on the recreation advisory board”
Mr. Martin 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 145-2011
“approving a change order greater than twenty percent pursuant to n.j.a.c.
5:30-9”
Mr. Grosso moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Martin.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
Resolution 146-2011 “
approving change
order #1 a.c. sChultes, inc. rehabilitation of wells 14 and 16”
Mr. Martin 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.
COMMUNICATION
NONE
OLD BUSINESS
NONE
NEW BUSINESS
NONE
EXECUTIVE SESSION
MEETING
Mr. Brown advised the purpose of the Executive Session is to discuss Contract Negotiations, Medford Village East – Litigation and Potential Litigation.
Resolution 147-2010 “Authorizing Executive Session”
Mr. Grosso moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Martin.
The motion for approval to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:00 PM was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
Mr. Brown provided that action may or may not be taken in Executive Session.
RECONVENING OF
MEETING
Mr. Brown reconvened the meeting at 9:05 PM.
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
148-2011 “RATIFYING THE FORMATION OF A BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE
PROPOSED
Mr. Grosso moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Martin.
Mr. Brown 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. Martin moved that the meeting be adjourned at 9:07 PM seconded by Mr. Grosso with all members in agreement.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Lou Bergh
Deputy Township Clerk
Next meeting scheduled for: July 18, 2011