01-03-11 Reorganization Meeting

January 3, 2011
Reorganization Meeting

The Reorganization Meeting of the Evesham Township Council was called to order by Township Clerk Bonfrisco at 4:20p.m. The meeting was held in the Meeting Room of the Evesham Township Municipal Complex at 984 Tuckerton Road, Marlton, NJ 08053.

Flag Salute.

Township Clerk Bonfrisco 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.

An invocation was given by Msg. Richard D. LaVerghetta of St. Joan of Arc Parish.

Administration of Oaths of Office

Mayor Randy Brown was sworn into office by David Akers.

Mayor Brown thanked his wife and family for their support and for allowing him to commit so much time to the office of Mayor. He thanked his friend David Akers for participating at the meeting.

Councilwoman Deborah K. Hackman was sworn into office by Senator Dawn Marie Addiego. Councilwoman Hackman stated she was humbled to be elected to serve her first full term on Council. She thanked her husband and family for their support, as well as Township Manager Czerniecki, fellow Council members and the voters.

Council-Elect Steve Zeuli was sworn into office by his wife. He thanked his family and friends for their support, stating it is an honor to serve the people of Evesham.

ROLL CALL: Present: Croft, Hackman, Howarth, Zeuli, Mayor Brown

Absent: XXX

Also Present: Township Manager Czerniecki, Township Clerk Bonfrisco, Deputy Township Clerk Friddell

NOMINATION OF DEPUTY MAYOR & OATH OF OFFICE

On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Councilman Croft, it was moved to nominate Joe Howarth as Deputy Mayor.

Council Comment: Mayor Brown publicly thanked Deputy Mayor Howarth for attending many events and being an active Deputy Mayor.

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

NAYE: XXX

ABSTAIN: XXX

Motion Carried: 5-0.

Councilman Howarth was sworn into office as Deputy Mayor by Senator Dawn Marie Addiego.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL REMARKS

Councilman Croft welcomed and congratulated Councilman Zeuli.

Deputy Mayor Howarth thanked Mayor and Council for the nomination of Deputy Mayor. He welcomed Councilman Zeuli and thanked the people of Marlton, stating it is an honor to serve the Township.

Mayor Brown commended Township Manager Czerniecki’s leadership as well as the work of the Department Heads and staff. In recognition of former Councilman McKenna, Mayor Brown stated that he will miss his fiscal leadership and thanked him for having served.

Mayor Brown thanked his wife, son and daughter for their support.

Mayor Brown thanked the Evesham Celebrations Foundation, the Senior Citizen’s Club, the Marlton Recreation Council and all volunteers that work to make Evesham a great community.

Mayor Brown outlined his goals for 2011, including being fiscally conservative with flat taxes, excellent service, improved passive and active recreation and community events.

He stated the Township will be progressive with vendors, noting that Council will appoint one year professional contracts with a six month review to ensure vendors are held accountable and being fiscally responsible.

Mayor Brown called for recess at 4:45p.m.

Council reconvened at 5p.m.

RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION NO. 1-2011 – APPOINTMENT OF TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilwoman Hackman, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 1-2011, inserting the name John Gillespie and the firm of Parker McCay, P.A.

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

NAYE: XXX

ABSTAIN: XXX

Motion Carried: 5-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 2-2011 – APPOINTMENT OF CONFLICT/BACKUP SOLICITOR

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilwoman Hackman, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 2-2011, inserting the name Anthony Valenti, Esq. and the firm Caplan, Valenti and Murray, P.C.

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

Naye: XXX

Abstain: XXX

Motion Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 3-2011 – APPOINTMENT OF BOND COUNSEL

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilwoman Hackman, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 3-2011, inserting the name Brian Kowalski and the firm of Capehart & Scatchard.

Council Comments: None.

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

Naye: XXX

Abstain: XXX

Motion Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 4-2011 – APPOINTMENT OF LABOR COUNSEL

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilwoman Hackman, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 4-2011, inserting the name Chris Connors and the firm Dasti, Murphy, McGuckin, Ulaky Cherkos & Connors.

Council Comments: None.

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

Naye: XXX

Abstain: XXX

Motion Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 5-2011 – APPOINTMENT OF COAH ATTORNEY

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilwoman Hackman, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 5-2011, inserting the name Ron Morgan and the firm Parker McCay, P.A.

Council Comments: None.

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

Naye: XXX

Abstain: XXX

Motion Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 6-2011 – APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL AUDITOR

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilwoman Hackman, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 6-2011, inserting the name Bob Nehila and the firm of Bowman and Company, LLP.

Council Comments: None.

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

Naye: XXX

Abstain: XXX

Motion Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 7-2011 – APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDER

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilwoman Hackman, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 7-2011, inserting the name Richard J. Nocella, Esq.

Council Comments: Mayor Brown stated he has received positive feedback and great comments on Mr. Nocella’s work.

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

Naye: XXX

Abstain: XXX

Motion Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 8-2011 – APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilwoman Hackman, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 8-2011, inserting the name Daniel Gee and the firm of Parker Young & Antinoff, LLC.

Council Comments: None.

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

Naye: XXX

Abstain: XXX

Motion Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 9-2011 – APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY SUBSTITUTES FOR MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilwoman Hackman, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 9-2011, inserting the name Andrew Smith, Esq. and the firm of Smith, Marcino and Bowman, PC.

Council Comments: None.

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

Naye: XXX

Abstain: XXX

Motion Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 10-2011 – APPOINTMENT OF FINANCIAL ADVISOR

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilwoman Hackman, it was moved to table Resolution No. 10-2011.

Council Comments: None.

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

Naye: XXX

Abstain: XXX

Motion Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 11-2011 – APPOINTMENT TO THE EVESHAM MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY – REGULAR MEMBER – FIVE YEAR TERM

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilwoman Hackman, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 11-2011, inserting the name Joseph DeJulius.

Council Comments: None.

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

Naye: XXX

Abstain: XXX

Motion Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 12-2011 – APPOINTMENT TO ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - REGULAR MEMBER – UNEXPIRED FOUR YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2013

On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Howarth, it was moved to table Resolution No. 12-2011.

Council Comments: None.

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

Naye: XXX

Abstain: XXX

Motion Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 13-2011 APPOINTMENTS TO THE MARLTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION (MEDAC)

On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Howarth, it was moved to table Resolution No. 13-2011.

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

Naye: XXX

Abstain: XXX

Motion Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 14-2011 - APPOINTMENTS TO THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilwoman Hackman, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 14-2011, inserting the names as follows:

Charles Allbee               Mary Allbee
Barbara Mirsky               Rabbi Ilene Schneider
Leonore Madonia            Joan Ferranti

Joseph Dietz Michele Fleming-Waters

Michele Fleming-Waters William C. Poulson

Joanne Sanferraro Joan Morello

Council Comments: None.

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

Naye: XXX

Abstain: XXX

Motion Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 15-2011 - APPOINTMENTS TO SHADE TREE ADVISORY COMMISSION

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilwoman Hackman, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 15-2011, inserting the name Angie Patel.

Council Comments: None.

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

Naye: XXX

Abstain: XXX

Motion Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 16-2011 - APPOINTMENTS TO SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilwoman Hackman, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 16-2011, inserting the names as follows:

Jane Roth Katherine Tighe

Elmer Heppard Jean McCollum

Earl Phillips Joseph Wasik

Harvey London

Council Comments: None.

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

Naye: XXX

Abstain: XXX

Motion Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 17-2011 - APPOINTMENTS TO TOWN WATCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE

On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Howarth, it was moved to table Resolution No. 17-2011.

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

Naye: XXX

Abstain: XXX

Motion Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 18-2011 - DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL TOWNSHIP NEWSPAPERS

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilwoman Hackman, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 18-2011, inserting the names of The Central Record and The Burlington County Times.

Council Comments: None.

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

Naye: XXX

Abstain: XXX

Motion Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 19-2011 – CASH MANAGEMENT PLAN - DESIGNATION OF BANK DEPOSITORIES

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilwoman Hackman, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 19-2011.

Council Comments: None.

Recorded Vote: Aye: Croft, Hackman, Howarth, Zeuli

Naye: XXX

Abstain: Mayor Brown

Motion Carried 4-0-1.

RESOLUTION NO. 20-2011 - DESIGNATION OF TOWNSHIP SIGNATORIES

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilwoman Hackman, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 20-2011.

Council Comments: None.

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

Naye: XXX

Abstain: XXX

Motion Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 21-2011 – CALENDAR OF TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETINGS

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilwoman Hackman, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 21-2011.

Council Comments: None.

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

Naye: XXX

Abstain: XXX

Motion Carried 5-0.

MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS:

EVESHAM ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION:

Member-Three Year Term to Expire on December 31, 2013 –

Art Stengel

Member – Unexpired Three Year Term to Expire on December 31, 2011 – Bradley K. Sclar, Esq.

Member – Unexpired Three Year Term to Expire on December 31, 2012 – Karen O’Neil

Alternate No. 1 Member – Unexpired Two Year Term to Expire on December 31, 2011 – no appointment made

Alternate No. 2 Member – Two Year Term to Expire on December 31, 2012 – no appointment made

PLANNING BOARD:

Class II – Township Official – Unexpired Three Year Term to Expire on 6/30/2012 (or Concurrent with Environmental Commission Term)-

Art Stengel

Councilman Croft stated his intention to resign his position on the Planning Board.

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilwoman Hackman, it was moved to appoint Councilman Zeuli to the Planning Board, filling the vacancy created by Councilman Croft’s resignation.

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

Naye: XXX

Abstain: XXX

Motion Carried 5-0.

PUBLIC COMMENT

There being no comments, public comment was closed.

STAFF COMMENTS

Township Clerk Bonfrisco congratulated the elected Council members and welcomed Councilman Zeuli and newly appointed professionals.

Township Solicitor Gillespie thanked Mayor and Council for the privilege to work with the Township.

Township Manager Czerniecki welcomed Councilman Zeuli and thanked him for his participation in a Councilmember orientation.

Township Manager Czerniecki made the following appointments for Engineering Services.

Township Engineer:

Rick Arango and the firm of Remington, Vernick & Arango Engineers

Township Traffic Engineer:

Maurice Rached and the firm of Maser Consulting, P.A.

Township Conflict/Backup/Roads Engineer:

Chris Rehmann and the firm of Adams, Rehmann & Heggan Associates, Inc.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

Councilman Zeuli thanked the residents of Evesham for their support. He stated it is an honor and privilege to serve. He thanked the staff, employees and professionals and stated he looks forward to working with them. Councilman Zeuli thanked his wife and family for their support.

Deputy Mayor Howarth thanked everyone and welcomed Township Solicitor Gillespie and new professionals.

Mayor Brown thanked Councilman Zeuli for running for office and welcomed him to Council. He wished everyone a Happy New Year.

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

Recorded Vote: All Ayes.

Motion Carried 5-0.

Meeting adjourned at 5:25p.m.

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Carmela Bonfrisco, Township Clerk Randy Brown, Mayor

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Lori A. Friddell, Deputy Township Clerk/Recording Secretary

Submitted: January 21, 2011

Approved : _______________