MEDFORD TOWNSHIP
May 10, 2012
7:30 PM
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 61-2012 - “Adopting the 2012 Year Municipal Budget.” Council held the public hearing at the 4/26/12 Council meeting.
Note: Adoption is subject to State
Review and Approval of Budget. If State
has not provided
approval by meeting date, action is tabled
pending State approval.
Resolution 69-2012
– “Authorizing
Resolution 70-2012 – “Authorizing and Establishing a Lien for Expenses Pursuant to NJSA 26:3-54, NJSA 40:48-1.1 and NJSA 40:48-2.5 with Respect to Property at 23 Holly Drive” The Township is seeking reimbursement in the amount of $19,448.91 in expenses incurred for legal fees, engineering, demolition, utility service disconnection, tree removal and capping of the well.
Resolution 71-2012 –
“Authorizing the Closing of Roads in
Resolution 72-2012 – “Authorizing
the Purchase of Energy Generation Services for Public Use” At the 4/26/12
Council meeting, Council approved Resolution 67-2012 authorizing EMEX, LLC to
conduct an online auction for the purpose of the purchase of energy generation
service for public use which is permitted through the Local Unit Technology
Pilot Program and Study Act (P.L. 2001, c. 30). Annual
estimated savings is $40,000.00. The auction is scheduled
for 12:00 PM on 5/10/12 and the results will not be known until that
afternoon. If everything is in order,
this action can proceed with the Manager announcing the low bidder.” If not, this item will be tabled.
MANAGER’S REPORT
Police Department Recognition:
Browns Mills $1.7 Million Student Loan
Scam, Etc.
This case was
recently reported on (see attached) and involved a large fraud case which our
Police Department conducted and turned over to feds. The case started in
2007. In addition several of our Police
Officers were recently recognized by the FOP. Below are the officers and
their awards. They did some great work this year.
Unit Award of Merit
Det. Ronald Henry
Det. Robert Carbone
Det. William Knecht
Life Saving Award
Ofc. George Jackson
Ofc. Ryan Witczak
Life Saving Award
Ofc. Ryan Witczak
Outstanding Police Work
Ofc. Joseph Canuso
Cpl. Shawn McVeigh
Det. Robert Carbone
Award of Merit
Det.
William Knecht
Arbor Day Award (33rd
The Township has
received
Public Service Recognition Week
May 6 –May 12 is
Public Service Recognition Week. As
Township Manager, I would just like to thank our public servants who do serve
the Township in these challenging times.
National Bike Month
May is national bike
month.
Brush Ordinance Amendment
Status
At the 4/26/12 Council meeting, the Manager and Council discussed amending the
ordinance to address requirements for collecting brush in the future. This is just to update Council on the various
comments received and next steps.
Proclamation: Pinelands Striders Month – June 2012
The Pineland Striders over the past several years have supported Gems Memorial which is dedicated to preserving the memory of four local young women whose lives were lost in a car accident because of a drunk driver. The vision of the Precious Gems Memorial brings awareness of the perils of drunk driving to the community and helps to fund training local law enforcements on death notifications.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Water/Sewer Rate Engineer Review
Council previously discussed the water/sewer rate concerns
relative to a previous Council’s decision to increase rates. The Township Engineer was then charged with
analyzing the rates relative to the operations to assist with determining an
appropriate surplus level and possibly lowering the rates.
In addition,
previous Council also increased sump pump inspection fees from $25 to $75
dollars. In reviewing this there was no
basis for the increase that the Manager is aware. The Manager is therefore recommending that
Council consider amending the fee back to $50 and extending the certification
period from 30 days to 90 days. The extension of time would add value to the
fee but also permit inspections to last longer in a market in which closings
may be delayed beyond the current certification period.
4th of
July Event
Due to budget cuts, the 2010 and 2011 annual fireworks
event was cancelled. Medford Celebrates
Inc. (MCI) was then formed in an effort to fund raise to hold the event. MCI has announced it has received sufficient
contributions/pledges to proceed with the event for 2012. In addition, the 2011 Council originally
consented to alcohol being permitted at the venue should contributions from
particularly beer distributors be provided.
The 2012 Council was informed of this upon taking office and sustained
that decision. In addition, the
Township Attorney has opined if Council continues to consent to permitting
alcohol (i.e. beer) for the event the Township park ordinance will need to be
amended and a draft is attached for consideration.
Memorial Day Grand
Marshall
It has been the tradition for the Recreation
Advisory Board to recommend to the Township Council a citizen to serve as the
honorary grand
MYAA Field Use
At the 4/26/12 Township meeting, Council discussed the use of the facilities by MYAA as it related to the draft MOA provided to MYAA. Council directed that feedback by MYAA be requested and provided prior to the next Township meeting.
Public Contract
Review Task Force Status
The Task Force
Member(s) will be providing a status update to Township Council.