MEDFORD TOWNSHIP

MEDFORD TOWNSHIP

COUNCIL MEETING

September 28, 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 Absent

Mayor Robert Martin Present

PROFESSIONALS PRESENT

Stephen Addezio, Acting Township Mgr/Dir of Public Safety

Richard Hunt, Township Solicitor

Christopher Noll, Township Engineer

MINUTES

Agenda Minutes and Executive Minutes for September 14, 2010

Mr. Brown moved for approval of the Agenda Minutes and Executive Minutes for September 14, 2010. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Fay.

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

MANAGER’S REPORT

Council presented a proclamation Honoring Eric Costello.

Mrs. Fay gave a synopsis of the projects completed by Eric at Cranberry Park.

Council presented a proclamation honoring the Ewen Family/David Silver.

Congressman Adler’s Office presented a Congressional Record and Flag to the Ewen family.

Council presented proclamations to M.Y.A.A. U-9 Baseball Travel Team Middle Atlantic Region Champions.

Mr. Addezio presented the bill list for payment.

Mr. Addezio 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 made a motion to approve bill list seconded by Mr. Lynn. Mr. Lynn recused himself from PO#10-02098.

ENGINEER’S REPORT

Mr. Noll advised Council that Hartford and Route 70 is out to bid. To date twelve vendors have picked up bid packages

Mr. Noll also stated that Lake Pine Dam embankment clearing project is complete and he will have DEP come in and certify the project.

SOLICITOR’S REPORT

Mr. Hunt made reference to Resolution 215-2010, 23 Holly Drive, seems to be moving in a positive direction and there is a potential buyer.

Mrs. Hunt explained that Resolution 217-2010 modifies a prior resolution, extending the date until October 20, 2010.

PUBLIC

Janet Jackson Gould, 121 N. Lakeside Drive East, Chairperson of the Friends of the Arts organization wanted to make some points in reference to the Mac Center.

Mrs. Gould gave a synopsis of how the Mac Center came to be and how the cost of the building is handled by the township and the Friend of the Arts Organization.

Mary Scout, 7 Stonycroft Court inquired if the Resolution that was tabled at last meeting pertaining to the Dispatchers will be on the Agenda tonight.

Mayor Martin indicated that it would not be discussed tonight.

Laura Saunders, 178 Taunton Blvd commends the police department for the Pedestrian Crosswalk Grant.

Ms. Saunders indicated she has been addressing Council for the past 2 months about the 40% Sewer and Water rate increase.

Ms. Saunders presented Council with a copy of an article from the Asbury Press about using surplus.

Mr. Noll presented facts to Ms. Saunders regarding 20% of the residents supporting cost when in fact there are 5200 total sewer connections and 4,700 residential connections.

Christine Balentine, 5 LaRue Lane asked Council why they are involved with the redevelopment of Medford Village East.

Mrs. Balentine asked Council if Mr. Samost still owns the property. She also asked why Mr. Samost can’t find a developer.

Mr. Hunt explained that it is in a redevelopment zone so the Township has to be involved.

Mrs. Balentine stated that dispatch should go to the County as we are paying twice.

Randy Pace, 46 Woodthrush Trail, directed a question to Mr. Hunt about receiving $400K for legal fees for Bankruptcy.

Mr. Pace inquired how much have we spent on legal fees for this project. Mr. Pace then responded about two million dollars and thinks we are losing.

Mr. Pace feels the lease contract is illegal.

Mr. Pace brought up ELEC filings, and then commented that this was already discussed.

Chris Buoni, 20 Woodthrush Trail stated to Council that he just saw someone’s Civil Rights violated by not giving equal time to all speakers.

Mr. Buoni stated he had seen Randy Pace be stopped in 4 minutes and 50 seconds.

Mr. Buoni stated to Council that $6 million deficit and $70 million in debt is reckless.

Mr. Hunt interjected that we are not going to comment on frivolous lawsuits.

Mr. Buoni asked why we spent over $2 million for a building.

Mr. Addezio told Mr. Buoni that he called him today to go over the figures.

Mr. Buoni asked for an accounting of legal fees.

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION

ORDINANCE 2010-32 “AMENDING SECTION 509 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE ENTITLED: DRAINAGE, FLOODWATER PROTECTION AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT”

Mrs. Fay moved for approval of the ordinance, advertisement and set date of October 26, 2010 for public hearing, seconded by Mr. Brown.

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

ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING

NONE

RESOLUTIONS

Resolution 212-2010 “APPROVING REQUEST FOR FINAL RELEASE OF MAINENANCE GUARANTEE JOHNSON’S CORNER FARM SPR-5603f”

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