10-05-10 Council Meeting

October 5, 2010
Regular Meeting

The Regular Meeting of the Evesham Township Council was called to order by Mayor Brown at 6:30p.m. The meeting was held in the Meeting Room of the Evesham Township Municipal Complex at 984 Tuckerton Road, Marlton, NJ 08053.

Flag Salute.

Mayor Brown announced that the meeting was being held in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act. Notice was sent to The Central Record and The Burlington County Times, posted on the Bulletin Board and sent to those who requested notification.

ROLL CALL: Present: Croft, Hackman, Howarth, McKenna(via telephone),

Mayor Brown

Absent: XXX

Also Present: Township Manager Czerniecki, Township Solicitor

Drollas, Township Engineer Staszewski, Township Clerk Bonfrisco, Deputy Township Clerk Friddell

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Regular Meeting – September 21, 2010

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilwoman Hackman, it was moved to approve the above listed minutes.

Recorded Vote: AYE: Croft, Hackman, Howarth, McKenna, Brown

NAYE: XXX

ABSTAIN: XXX

Motion Carried: 5-0.

Proclamations

Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day – October 10, 2010

Mayor Brown read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Police Chief Mike Barth.

Ravitz Shop Rite Stores – Business of the Month

Mayor Brown read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Shawn and Steve Ravitz, representing the Ravitz Family Shop Rite, thanking them for their continued support of the community.

Leslie Drummond, representing the Yellow Ribbon Club, together with a representative of the Warriors’ Watch Riders of NJ thanked the Ravitz family for their support of the troops. The Warriors’ Watch Riders presented the Ravitz family with a certificate of excellence.

Mayor Brown stated that he had an opportunity to meet General Odierno, and tell him of the work of the Yellow Ribbon Club. The General commended the action, speaking of the importance of packages from home to the troops.

Steve and Shawn Ravitz stated they are proud to work together with the Township and local organizations and thanked the Township for its support of their store.

WORK SESSION

Energy Summit Summary

Township Manager Czerniecki summarized the Energy Summit held on September 28^th with the local and regional schools, MUA, and Fire District, briefing Council on three concepts which emerged from the summit.

He explained the potential and problems of solar farms; the need to tie into a retail meter and the potential for a long term lease with a private company.

He suggested further exploring the use of biodiesel and its cost effectiveness and environmental benefits, as well as the concept of a Municipal Cooperative Pricing Council.

Preliminary Public Comment

There being no comments, public comment was closed.

Worksession Continued –

Review of Drainage Improvement Projects

Township Manager Czerniecki stated that the contracts on this evening’s agenda will impact public safety by improving various road surfaces which tend to flood and become dangerous in snow and ice.

Township Engineer Staszewski reviewed each of the projects and the desire to have them completed prior to winter icing.

ORDINANCES – SECOND READING

Ordinance No. 23-10-2010 – An Ordinance of the Township of Evesham Amending Chapter 22 of the Code of the Township of Evesham, Entitled “Personnel Policies” to Add a New Section 22-15, Entitled Employee Health Benefits

On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Howarth, it was moved to open the public hearing on Ordinance No. 23-10-2010.

Recorded Vote: Aye: All Ayes.

Nay: XXX

Motion Carried: 5-0.

There being no comments, Mayor Brown called for a vote to close public hearing.

On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Howarth, it was moved to close the Public Hearing.

Recorded Vote: Aye: All Ayes.

Nay: XXX

Motion Carried: 5-0.

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilwoman Hackman, it was moved to adopt Ordinance No. 23-10-2010 on second and final reading.

Recorded Vote: Aye: Croft, Hackman, Howarth, McKenna, Brown

Nay: XXX

Motion Carried: 5-0.

Ordinance No. 24-10-2010 – Amending Section 150-34, Schedule III of the Code of the Township of Evesham to Prohibit Stopping or Standing on a Portion of Willow Bend Road

On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Howarth, it was moved to open the public hearing on Ordinance No. 24-10-2010.

Recorded Vote: Aye: All Ayes.

Nay: XXX

Motion Carried: 5-0.

There being no comments, Mayor Brown called for a vote to close public hearing.

On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Howarth, it was moved to close the Public Hearing.

Recorded Vote: Aye: All Ayes.

Nay: XXX

Motion Carried: 5-0.

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilwoman Hackman, it was moved to adopt Ordinance No. 24-10-2010 on second and final reading.

Recorded Vote: Aye: Croft, Hackman, Howarth, McKenna, Brown

Nay: XXX

Motion Carried: 5-0.

Ordinance No. 25-10-2010 – An Ordinance of the Township of Evesham Amending Chapter 11 of the Code of the Township of Evesham Governing the Operations of the Golf Course Utility (Indian Spring) – Amending Section 11-2 Thereof Providing and Establishing a New Fee Schedule for Golf Course Membership Rates

On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Howarth, it was moved to open the public hearing on Ordinance No. 25-10-2010.

Recorded Vote: Aye: All Ayes.

Nay: XXX

Motion Carried: 5-0.

There being no comments, Mayor Brown called for a vote to close public hearing.

On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Howarth, it was moved to close the Public Hearing.

Recorded Vote: Aye: All Ayes.

Nay: XXX

Motion Carried: 5-0.

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilwoman Hackman, it was moved to adopt Ordinance No. 25-10-2010 on second and final reading.

Recorded Vote: Aye: Croft, Hackman, Howarth, McKenna, Brown

Nay: XXX

Motion Carried: 5-0.

ORDINANCES – FIRST READING

Ordinance No. 26-11-2010 – An Ordinance of the Township of Evesham, in the County of Burlington, New Jersey, Authorizing and Approving a Loan in the Amount of $1,200,000, as Co-Borrower Together with the Marlton Lakes Civic Association, to Finance the Cost of Restoration of a Dam Known as Upper or Flamingo Lake Dam; Authorizing a Loan Agreement and a Co-Borrower Agreement; and Authorizing the Issuance of General Improvement Bonds or Notes of the Township to Finance the Same

On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Howarth, it was moved to introduce Ordinance No. 26-11-2010, with second reading and public hearing on November 9, 2010.

Council Comments: None

Recorded Vote: Aye: Croft, Hackman, Howarth, McKenna, Brown

Nay: XXX

otion Carried: 5-0.

CONSENT AGENDA

Resolution No. 272-2010 – Award of Contract for Professional Engineering Services – Municipal (MS4) Stormwater Permitting Services – Revisions to Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) Waste Ordinances

Resolution No. 273-2010 – Award of Contract for Professional Engineering Services – Johnston Tract – Block 30, Lot 2 – County Grant Application

Resolution No. 274-2010 – Award of Contract – Professional Appraisal Services – Tax Appeal – Marlton Plaza Associates – 201 Route 73 South – Block 24.21, Lot 1

Resolution No. 275-2010 – Award of Contract – Drainage Improvements to Baker Boulevard

Resolution No. 276-2010 – Award of Contract – Drainage Improvements to Pelham Road

Resolution No. 277-2010 – Award of Contract – Drainage Improvements to Country Lakes Drive

Resolution No. 278-2010 – Award of Contract – Drainage Improvements Tara Terrace

Resolution No. 279-2010 – Award of Concession Contract – Radio Frequency Identification Services (RFID Tags for Residential Solid Waste Collection)

Resolution No. 280-2010 – Award of Contract – 2010 Leaf Disposal/Recycling with Transportation Hauling Option – Department of Public Works – Contract Period November 8, 2010 to November 7, 2011

Resolution No. 281-2010 – Renewal of Contract for Purchase and Annual Use of Propane for the Evesham Township Public Works Department – Contract Period December 4, 2010 to December 3, 2011

Resolution No. 282-2010 – A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 237-2010 – Authorizing the Award of Contract for the Purchase of Parts and Equipment for Computer Networks Through the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program I-NJCP – (Howard Computers)

Resolution No. 283-2010 – Amendment to Contract – Blue Barn, Municipal Building & Park Garage Solar System and Authorization of Change Order No. 1 with Respect Thereto

Resolution No. 284-2010 – Authorizing Participation in a Shared Services Agreement for Utilization of the Burlington County, Department of Public Safety, Division of Central Communications/911 Call Service

Resolution No. 285-2010 – Resolution Authorizing the Township of Evesham to Enter into First Addendum to Redevelopment Agreement with Fieldstone Associates, L.P. for Property Known as Tax Block 26, Lot 7.01 – Former Municipal Building, 125 East Main Street

Resolution No. 287-2010 – Resolution Authorizing Application for a Grant From the County of Burlington Under the Municipal Park Development Program and Authorizing the Execution of Documents Related Thereto

Resolution No. 288-2010 – Insertion of Special Items of Revenue in the Budget, Chapter 159, P.L. 1948 – Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant - $8,437.00

Resolution No. 289-2010 – Creation of Lien to Cover Cost of Improvements to a Certain Block and Lot – Block 13.05, Lot 6

Resolution No. 290-2010 – Creation of Liens to Cover Cost of Improvements to Certain Block and Lots – Block 11.27, Lot 6; Block 13.14, Lot 21; Block 13.64, Lot 43; Block 46, Lot 12

Resolution No. 291-2010 – Temporarily Waiving Provisions of Chapter 150-34 of the Code of the Township of Evesham Regulating No Stopping or Standing – Crown Royal Parkway

Resolution No. 292-2010 – Resolution Amending Resolution No. 270-2010 Entitled Release of Performance Guarantee – Virtua Health, Phase II & III (Alliance Elder Care/Care One) – Block 16, Lot 3 – (Route 70 & Evesboro Medford Road) – On-Site Improvements

Resolution No. 293-2010 – Release of Maintenance Guarantee – The Sanctuary, Section II – Basin 3 Relief Pipe – Site Improvements

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilwoman Hackman, it was moved to adopt Resolution Nos. 272-2010 through 285-2010 and 287-2010 through 293-2010.

Mayor Brown called for any separations.

Township Manager Czerniecki requested Council separate and table Resolution No. 293-2010.

There being no further separations, Mayor Brown called for a vote on the remaining Consent Agenda.

Recorded Vote on Resolution Nos. 272-2010 through 285-2010 and 287-2010 through 292-2010.

Recorded Vote: Aye: Croft, Hackman, Howarth, McKenna, Mayor Brown

Nay: XXX

Abstain: XXX

Motion Carried 5-0.

Resolution No. 293-2010

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilwoman Hackman, it was moved to table Resolution No. 293-2010.

Council Comment: None.

Recorded Vote on Resolution No. 293-2010:

Aye: Croft, Hackman, Howarth, McKenna, Mayor Brown

Nay: XXX

Abstain: XXX

Motion Carried 5-0.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

STAFF COMMENTS

None.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

Councilman McKenna complimented this year’s Fall Festival.

Councilwoman Hackman also complimented the Fall Festival, as well as the activities of the Twinning Association.

Township Manager Czerniecki recognized Monica Vandenberg, Communications and Special Services Manager, for her contribution to those events.

Mayor Brown thanked Ms. Vandenberg and the volunteers involved.

Mayor Brown stated that NJDOT funding was restored for road projects.

On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Howarth, it was moved to adjourn the meeting.

Recorded Vote: AYE: All Ayes.

NAY: XXX

ABSTAIN: XXX

Motion Carried 5-0.

Meeting adjourned at 7:17p.m.

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Carmela Bonfrisco, Township Clerk Randy Brown, Mayor

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Lori A. Friddell, Recording Secretary

Submitted: October 20, 2010

Approved : _____________________