MEDFORD TOWNSHIP

COUNCIL MEETING

July 31, 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

 

            Katherine E. Burger, Deputy Manager

            Richard Hunt, Township Solicitor

            Robert Nehila, Township Auditor

            Chris Noll, Township Engineer

                       

MINUTES

 

            Agenda Minutes and Executive Minutes for June 22, 2010

            Agenda Minutes for July 3rd, 2010

 

Deputy Mayor Myers moved for approval of the Agenda Minutes and Executive Minutes for June 22, 2010 and Agenda Minutes for July 3rd, 2010. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brown.

 

            MANAGER’S REPORT

 

Mrs. Burger presented the bill list for payment.

 

Mrs. Burger 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

 

Mr. Noll advised in reference to Introduction of Ordinance 2010-27 per the request of the Economic Development Committee and Pinelands which will provide a simplified permit process which will allow certain applications to go through without Pinelands approval and could be done internally.  One example would be change of use for a business.

 

Mr. Noll reported on the Solar Field. The clearing of the land, installation of panels should start in August along with getting PPA approval and permits. Hope to have it up and running towards the end of the year.

 

Mr. Noll stated that we are working on other RFP’s for other municipal facilities.

 

Mr. Noll updated on the Hartford and Route 70 project, revised plans are up to the state with plans to go to bid in August and awarding late September beginning of October.

 

Mr. Noll stated that there were two resolutions on for grant approvals. One for another phase of Fairview Road and the other is for a Bikeway Project for Jackson Road.

 

Mr. Noll advised that Resolution 174-2010 was needed as we did not get the bids we anticipated for soil removal.  We will go out to bid again and if this bid does not go as anticipated we will have the right to negotiate.

 

 

SOLICITOR’S REPORT

 

Mr. Hunt stated that he would address items as they come up on the agenda. 

 

Mr. Hunt advised that we have two Bond Ordinances on the agenda and they require a 4 to 1 vote for passage.

           

            PUBLIC

 

            Paul Davis, 6 N. Wendover, questioned about the estimated tax bills and asked if he was getting his VA deduction as it was not stated.  Mrs. Burger stated she would take his phone number and have the Tax Collector call him on Monday.  He also wanted to know when he would be getting his final bill and was advised by Mayor Martin when the budget is passed.

 

Mr. Davis also asked about the Abbott School District and felt that information should be put out to the public in reference to this.

 

            Peg Malmos, 7 Cove Lane inquired about State Health benefits cost.

 

            Mrs. Burger explained about insurance plan.

 

            Ms. Malmos is tired of tax increases.

           

            Deputy Mayors Myers explained that a discussion has not been made in reference to the Budget yet and a decision will follow after Executive Session.

 

            John Venti, 115 Park Court, East stated he could not find the budget publicized.

 

            Mr. Venti stated he went to the library to look at the budget and felt that it should be more detailed than what is put out to the public. Example was S/W and O/E.

 

            Mrs. Burger stated that she would be more than happy for him to come in and she would explain it to him in more detail.  Mrs. Burger explained the copy submitted to the library is how the state requires the budget to be presented.

 

            Randy Pace, 46 Woodthrush Trail, suggested to Council about privatizing schools and stop paying taxes to the State.

 

            Mr. Pace also brought up Citizens Campaign which is free of charge for Seminars and Training.

 

            Mr. Pace had informed Council that he is seeking an investigation with the State of New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission.

 

            Mr. Pace also let Council know about the ELEC website in reference to campaign contributions by Parker McCay.

 

Chris Buoni, 20 Woodthrush Trail, remarked to Council that they were incorrect about a tax increase.  He referred to the raise in taxes by the increase of water and sewer fees and also the school budget.

 

Mr. Buoni stated to Council that Mayor Martin should not have voted on the school budget.

 

Mr. Buoni stated that we did not go out for bids on health benefits and we should of.

 

Mr. Buoni questioned Rick Hunt, Chris Noll and Alaimo’s bills and argued about $2,000.00 charge for copies of bills.

 

Deputy Mayor Myers asked what the alternative is.

 

Mr. Buoni also questioned the check registers and amounts of checks for miscellaneous and general.

 

 

John Fiore, 8 Birchwood Drive followed up on the safety improvements on Jackson Road, crosswalks.

 

Mr. Lynn inquired if there is still money available through the Association to put towards the bridge.  Mr. Fiore state yes.

 

Laura Saunders, 178 Taunton Blvd thanked Mary Lou Bergh and Kathy Burger for all their help for information that she required in reference to the sewer plant.

 

Ms. Saunders had asked questions regarding sewer treatment plant.

 

Deputy Mayor Myers advised her that he would contact her on the subject.

 

Ms. Saunders asked when the audit is done on billings and was advised yearly.

 

Christine Balentine, 5 LaRue Lane inquired why Deputy Mayor Myers and Mrs. Fay voted against the introduced budget.

 

Mr. Myers said he doesn’t believe in raising taxes.

 

Chris Buoni, 20 Woodthrush Trail asked to understand scope of original project and than change orders.

 

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION

 

ORDINANCE 2010-26 “ACCEPTING DONATION OF HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYLES”

 

            Deputy Mayor Myers for approval of the ordinance, advertisement and set date of August 24, 2010 for public hearing, seconded by Mr. Brown.

                       

            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 2010-27 “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE MEDFORD TOWNSHIP LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR A SIMPLIFIED PERMITTING SYSTEM IN THE PINELANDS AREA OF MEDFORD TOWNSHIP”

 

            Mrs. Fay for approval of the ordinance, advertisement and set date of August 24, 2010 for public hearing, seconded by Mr. Lynn.

 

            Roll call vote for approval as follows: Mr. Brown, aye, Mrs. Fay, aye, Mr. Lynn, aye, Deputy Mayor Myers, aye and Mayor Martin, aye.

 

ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING

 

ORDINANCE 2010-17 “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 71, SECTION 27 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MEDFORD REGARDING FEES FOR REPRODUCTION OF STANDARD SIZED PRINTED PUBLIC RECORDS”

 

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

 

            Mayor Martin opened the meeting to the public.

           

            There was no public comment.

           

             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, Mrs. Fay, aye, Mr. Lynn, aye, Deputy Mayor Myers, aye and Mayor Martin, aye.

 

ORDINANCE 2010-18 “AMENDING SECTION 901 OF MEDFORD TOWNSHIP LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO UPDATE FEES FOR PLANNING AND ZONING APPLICATIONS”

 

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

 

            Mayor Martin opened the meeting to the public.

           

            There was no public comment.

           

             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, Mrs. Fay, aye, Mr. Lynn, aye, Deputy Mayor Myers, aye and Mayor Martin, aye.

 

ORDINANCE 2010-19 “ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT FOR ACCESS OVER BLOCK 6602 LOTS 8.01, 8.02 AND 19”

 

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

 

            Mayor Martin opened the meeting to the public.

           

            There was 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, Mrs. Fay, aye, Mr. Lynn, aye, Deputy Mayor Myers, aye and Mayor Martin, aye.

 

ORDINANCE 2010-20 “AMENDING ARTICLE XII, SECTION 5-80 AND

5-81 OF CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MEDFORD ENTITLED “DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY”

 

            Deputy Mayor Myers moved for adoption of the ordinance, seconded by

Mrs. Fay.

 

            Mayor Martin opened the meeting to the public.

           

            There was 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, Mrs. Fay, aye, Mr. Lynn, aye, Deputy Mayor Myers, aye and Mayor Martin, aye.

 

            ORDINANCE 2010-21 “AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MEDFORD, IN THE COUNTY OF BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS AND RELATED EXPENSES FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IN AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP, APPROPRIATING $3,470,000 THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,470,000 IN GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE THE SAME”

 

            Mr. Lynn moved for adoption of the ordinance, seconded by

Mr. Brown.

 

            Mayor Martin opened the meeting to the public.

           

            There was no public comment.

           

             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, Mrs. Fay, aye, Mr. Lynn, aye, Deputy Mayor Myers, aye and Mayor Martin, aye.

 

           

 

 

 

ORDINANCE 2010-22 “AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MEDFORD, IN THE COUNTY OF BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2009-27 OF THE TOWNSHIP FINALLY ADOPTED ON NOVEMBER 10, 2009 PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS AND RELATED EXPENSES FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IN AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP, APPROPRIATING $3,500,000 THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,500,000 IN GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE THE SAME”

 

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

Deputy Mayor Myers.

 

            Mayor Martin opened the meeting to the public.

           

            There was no public comment.

           

             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, Mrs. Fay, aye, Mr. Lynn, aye, Deputy Mayor Myers, aye and Mayor Martin, aye.

 

 

            ORDINANCE 2010-23 “CALENDAR YEAR 2010 MODEL ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A 40A: 4-45.14)”

 

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

Mr. Lynn.

 

            Mayor Martin opened the meeting to the public.

           

            Mr. Buoni, 20 Woodthrush Trial wanted to know what would this mean if we didn’t do this.

 

            Mr. Nehila explained it would go to surplus.

 

            Karen Brown wanted an explanation of this Ordinance.

 

            Mr. Nehila explained a synopsis of this Ordinance.

           

             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, Deputy Mayor Myers, aye and Mayor Martin, aye. Mrs. Fay, nay.

 

            ORDINANCE 2010-24 “ACCEPTING DONATION OF BLOCK 709

 LOT 3”

 

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

Mr. Lynn.

 

            Mayor Martin opened the meeting to the public.

           

            There was no public comment.

           

             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,

Mrs. Fay, aye, Mr. Lynn, aye, Deputy Mayor Myers, aye and Mayor Martin, aye.

 

            ORDINANCE 2010-25 “ORDINANCE  AMENDING SECTION 613 OF THE CODIFIED MEDFORD TOWNSHIP LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AFFORDABLE HOUSING ORDINANCE PROVISIONS””

 

            Mr. Lynn moved for adoption of the ordinance, seconded by

Mr. Lynn.

 

            Mayor Martin opened the meeting to the public.

           

            There was no public comment.

           

             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,

Mrs. Fay, aye, Mr. Lynn, aye, Deputy Mayor Myers, aye and Mayor Martin, aye

 

RESOLUTIONS

 

Resolution 162-2010 “APPOINTMENTS TO SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE”

           

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

 

Mayor Martin opened the meeting for public comments.

 

Mrs. Fay thanked the committee and enjoys being the liaison.

 

Sue Roggio thanked everyone.

 

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

 

Resolution 163-2010 “APPROVING REQUEST FOR FINAL RELEASE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE SELF STORAGE SITE BLOCK 4105, LOT 1.03 SPR-5565F”

 

Mr. Lynn moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mrs. Fay.

 

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 164-2010 “Authorizing Award of Contract for Chemicals”

 

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.

 

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

 

Resolution 165-2010 “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MEDFORD TOWNSHIP TO APPLY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE 2011 MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE PROGRAM”

 

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.

                       

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

 

Resolution 166-2010 “APPROVING RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSES 2010-2011”

 

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 167-2010 “RESCINDING RESOLUTION 66-1990 AUTHORIZING MEDFORD TOWNSHIP TO ENTER INTO AN EMERGENCY WATER AGREEMENT WITH EVESHAM TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY”

 

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

 

         Mayor Martin opened the meeting for public comments.

        

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

 

Resolution 168-2010 “AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH PLANNING BOARD ATTORNEY”

 

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

 

Mayor Martin opened the meeting for public comments.

 

Chris Buoni, 20 Woodthrush Trail inquired if it was true that this new attorney was more than the past attorney.

 

The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present, except Mrs. Fay who voted nay.

 

Resolution 169-2010 “AUTHORIZING THE MEDFORD TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD TO CONDUCT A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER CERTAIN PROPERTIES ARE IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT”

 

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

 

Mayor Martin opened the meeting for public comments.

 

Randy Pace, 46 Woodthrush Trail wanted to know what this is going to cost the Township.

 

Earl Stahl, 25 Fostertown Road inquired if this gives the opportunity to add properties to the list.

 

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

 

Resolution 170-2010 “Authorizing Award of Contracts for

Co-location of Cellular Equipment on Municipal Water Towers”

 

Deputy Mayor Myers moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mrs. Fay.

 

Mayor Martin opened the meeting for public comments.

 

There where no public comments.

 

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

 

Resolution 171-2010 “AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS TO FAIRVIEW ROAD – PHASE II FROM TALLOWOOD DRIVE TO BREAKNECK ROAD”

 

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

 

Mayor Martin opened the meeting for public comments.

 

There where no public comments.

 

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

 

Resolution 172-2010 “AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR TRUST FUNDS UNDER THE LOCAL BIKEWAY PROGRAM FOR THE JACKSON ROAD BIKEWAY PROJECT FROM BIRCHWOOD LAKE TO ROBIN HOOD DRIVE”

 

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

 

Mayor Martin opened the meeting for public comments.

 

There where no public comments.

 

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

 

Resolution 173-2010 “resolution rejecting towing application from non-qualified applicant”

 

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

 

Mayor Martin opened the meeting for public comments.

 

Mark Allen Morton, 710 Main Street, Lumberton stated in the OPRA requests; all applications contained fatal flaws, and asked if the Solicitor reviewed as per Local Public Contracts Law.

 

Mr. Hunt had stated that this has been going on long enough. 

 

Mr. Hunt advised council you can take action on the Ordinance and not let it go into effect for 15 days to allow review.

 

Deputy Mayor Myers remotioned for this action to take place seconded by Mr. Brown.

 

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

 

Resolution 174-2010 “resolution rejecting soil removal bid”

 

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

 

Mayor Martin opened the meeting for public comments.

 

There where no public comments.

 

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

 

Resolution 175-2010 “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND ESTABLISHING LIEN FOR EXPENSES PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 26:3-54, N.J.S.A. 40:48-1.1 AND N.J.S.A.”

 

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

 

Mayor Martin opened the meeting for public comments.

 

There where no public comments.

 

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

 

Resolution 176-2010 “Approving the 2010 Municipal Budget”

 

Deputy Mayor Myers moved resolution to Executive Session, seconded by Mr. Brown

 

Mayor Martin opened the meeting for public comments.

 

There where no public comments.

 

The motion for approval would be approved after Executive Session.

 

COMMUNICATION

 

Shawnee High School Battle of the Bands tonight for simulators in the High Schools.

 

Ft. Medford Park if you had not seen it please make sure you do when you have a chance.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

NONE

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

New Volunteer Fire - Union Fire (Station 251) - Fire Police – Michael Panarella

         New Volunteer Fire - Union Fire (Station 251) – Matthew Atkinson (already an EMS   member)

         Volunteer EMS (Station 258) – Jenna DiBernardo 

         New Applications: Medford Emergency Medical Services (Station 258) –

         Christina Marino, Rayn Giarraputo and Matthew Delancy  

 

         Raffle Permit RL-79 and RL-80 for Shawnee Corners Club

 

Deputy Mayor Myers moved for approval of Michael Panarella, Matthew Atkinson, Jenna DiBernardo, Christina Marion, Rayn Giarraputo and Matthew Delancy applications, and Raffle Permit for Shawnee Corners Club, seconded by Mr. Lynn.

 

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

 

PUBLIC

 

John Venti, 115 Park Court East stated that Cherry Hill and Merchantville merging school districts and wanted to know who would initiate this. 

 

Mayor Martin advised the school boards.

 

Steve Madosky, 116 Dixontown Road advised council about the community meeting with Sgt Chenier and Lt. Waterman and what goes on behind the scenes.  Thanked Chief.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING

 

Mayor Martin advised that the purpose of the Executive Session is to discuss Personnel and Litigation/MVEA.

 

Resolution 177-2010 “Authorizing Executive Session”

 

Deputy Mayor Myers moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mrs. Fay.

 

The motion for approval to adjourn to Executive Session at 1:47 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.

 

RECONVENING OF MEETING

 

Mayor Martin reconvened the meeting at 2:00 PM.

 

RESOLUTION 178 “Amending Resolution 149-2010 to Deferred 2009 Local School and Regional High School Taxes”

 

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

 

Mayor Martin opened the meeting for public comments.

 

There where no public comments.

 

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

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 179 “TO AMEND 2010 BUDGET OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MEDFORD, COUNTY OF BURLINGTON”

 

Deputy Mayor Myers moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mrs. Fay.

 

Mayor Martin opened the meeting for public comments.

 

There where no public comments.

 

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

 

Resolution 176-2010 “Approving the 2010 Municipal Budget”

 

Deputy Mayor Myers moved for approval as amended pending state approval of the resolution, seconded by Mrs. Fay with a 0 tax increase.

 

Mayor Martin opened the meeting for public comments.

 

Mr. Lynn stated when the budget was introduced a month ago he was unrested with his decision and was glad he had time to think about it.

 

Karsten Malmos, 7 Cove Lane stated that this was his first Council meeting, lived here for 30 years and believes a budget can not be involved without raising taxes.

 

Randy Pace, 46 Woodthrush Trail thanked Council for all their hard work and looking at what ever they had to do to get a 0 tax increase.

 

Roll call vote to close the public portion as follows: Mr. Brown, aye, Mrs. Fay, aye, Mr. Lynn, aye, Deputy Mayor Myers, aye and Mayor Martin, aye.

           

ADJOURNMENT

 

There being no further business, Deputy Mayor Myers moved that the meeting be adjourned at 2:20 PM seconded by Mrs. Fay with all members in agreement.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

           

Mary Lou Bergh

Deputy Township Clerk

 

Next meeting scheduled for: August 24th, 2010