COUNCIL MEETING
October 17, 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. Robert Martin Present
Deputy Mayor Sander Present
Mayor Myers Present
PROFESSIONALS PRESENT
Mr. Christopher Schultz, Township Manager
Ms. Elizabeth Garcia, Township Solicitor
Mr. Christopher Noll, Township Engineer
MINUTES
Minutes
and Executive Minutes for September 6, 2011
Deputy Mayor Sander moved for approval of the Minutes and Executive Minutes September 6, 2011. The motion was seconded by Mr. Martin.
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. Martin approved the bill list, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sander.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Mr. Noll stated there are three items on the agenda related to engineering.
Mr. Noll stated Ordinance 2011-15 is on the agenda as a request from the Pinelands Commission. The request was reviewed by the Planning Staff and referred to the Planning Board. The Pinelands Commission will reimburse the towns for any expenses incurred.
Mr. Noll stated he has spoken to the contractor regarding Resolution 211-2011 and the contractor plans to have all items completed prior to the expiration date.
Mr. Noll also commented on Resolution 212-2011.
SOLICITOR’S REPORT
No Report
PUBLIC
Dave DeMeo, 1 Pine Road, stated he came to the meeting to discuss the property
at 185 Route 70. Mr. DeMeo stated there was a problem with the sewer line and
there was a leak and it caved in the driveway. Mr. DeMeo stated the Utility
Department had the pipe videoed and the probe went thru the pipe. Mr. DeMeo
stated he was told the pipe would be lined and it has not been.
Mr. Noll stated temporary repairs were made and two sections need to be replaced
or lined. Mr. Noll stated this project can be completed once the Capital Budget is
approved.
George Youngkin, 13 Regent Court, stated he wanted the records of the Council
Meeting to reflect that he is opposed to the Medford Crossing Project.
Mr. Youngkin commented that he attended the “Medford Works” festival and it was a great event. Mr. Youngkin stated the Township should have more positive events.
Chris Buoni, 20 Woodthrush Trail, stated he received the Management letters for the 2009 and 2010 Audits.
Mayor Myers asked if Mr. Buoni had emailed his questions before hand to be looked at so an answer could be provided.
Mr. Buoni replied he did not send the questions prior to the meeting.
Mr. Buoni asked about one of the comments in the 2009 Management Letter regarding POET billing. Mr. Buoni asked another question about the Medford Dam Project being a comment in the 2010 Management Letter.
Chris Balentine, LaRue Lane, asked if there would be any action after the Executive Session in relation to Medford Crossing.
Mayor Myers stated no action would be taken and that Medford Crossing will not be discussed.
Mrs. Balentine asked what happens with Ordinance 2011-5 and 2011-6.
Mayor Myers stated the ordinances have been referred to the Planning Board for their review and if the ordinances are found to be consistent with the Master Plan then they will be forwarded to Council to take action.
Frank Czekay, 305 Tavistock Drive, stated he would like to revisit the cell tower leases. Mr. Czekay asked if the Township received any other requests for information, particularly a request from Tower Economics. Mr. Czekay presented a letter that was addressed to Deputy Mayor Sander at his home address.
Mr. Grosso asked why the Deputy Mayor would be contacted and not the Mayor.
Deputy Mayor Sander moved to close the public portion, seconded by Mr. Grosso.
ORDINANCES FOR
INTRODUCTION
None
ORDINANCES FOR
PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE 2011-15 “An Ordinance Amending the Land
Development Ordinance of the Township of Medford, County of Burlington and
State of New Jersey”
Mr. Grosso moved for approval of the ordinance, advertisement and set date of November 21, 2011for public hearing, seconded by Mr. Martin.
Roll call vote for approval as follows: Mr. Martin, aye, Mr. Grosso, aye, Deputy Mayor Sander, aye and Mayor Myers, aye.
CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution 208-2011 “Corrective Action Plan for 2010 Audit”
2. Resolution 209-2011 “Authorizing Use of Ballistic Vest by the Burlington County Sheriff’s Office”
3.
Resolution 210-2011 “Authorizing Execution of Shared
Services Agreement with the
4.
Resolution 211-2011 “Authorizing Township
Council’s Intent to Call Letter of Credit Posted by Stagecoach Stop, SPR-5643”
5.
Resolution
212-2011 “Approving Request for Final Release of Maintenance Guarantee
6.
Resolution
213-2011 “Authorization to Cancel 2010/2011 Property Tax and Sewer Fees of
Delinquent Amounts less than $10.00”
Mr.
Martin moved for approval of all the resolutions, seconded by Deputy Mayor
Sander.
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
Resolution
214-2011 “Authorizing Executive Session”
Mayor Myers announced there would be not be an Executive Session this evening.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Grosso moved that the meeting be adjourned at
7:50PM seconded by Mr. Martin with all members in agreement.
Respectfully submitted,
Katherine E. Burger
CFO/ Township Clerk
Next meeting scheduled for: November 7, 2011