Minutes 2011 03-01-11 Regular Council Mtg
03-01-11 Regular Council Mtg
March 1, 2011
Regular Meeting
The Regular Meeting of the Evesham Township Council was called to order by Mayor Brown at 6:36p.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 (via telephone), Zeuli,
Mayor Brown
Absent: XXX
Also Present: Township Manager Czerniecki, Deputy Township
Manager/Finance Director Shanahan, Township
Solicitor Gillespie, Township Engineer’s Arango,
Staszewski and Sullivan, Township Conflict/Backup Roads Engineer Rehmann,
Township Clerk Bonfrisco, Deputy Township Clerk Friddell
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting – January 18, 2011
On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Councilman Zeuli, it was moved to approve the above listed minutes.
Recorded Vote: AYE: Croft, Hackman, Howarth, Zeuli, Brown
NAYE: XXX
ABSTAIN: XXX
Motion Carried: 5-0.
Council consensus to move Preliminary Public Comment to after the Work Session portion of the agenda.
COMMENDATION
Resolution No. 47-2011 - Eagle Scout – Anthony Rossi – Troop 49
Mayor Brown read the Resolution into the record and presented it to Anthony Rossi, congratulating him on his achievement.
On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Councilman Zeuli, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 47-2011.
Recorded Vote: AYE: Croft, Hackman, Howarth, Zeuli, Brown
NAYE: XXX
ABSTAIN: XXX
Motion Carried: 5-0.
Resolution No. 48-2011 - Eagle Scout – Andrew W. Wenzel - Troop 49
Mayor Brown read the Resolution into the record and presented it to Andrew Wenzel, congratulating him on his achievement.
On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Councilman Zeuli, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 48-2011.
Recorded Vote: AYE: Croft, Hackman, Howarth, Zeuli, Brown
NAYE: XXX
ABSTAIN: XXX
Motion Carried: 5-0.
WORK SESSION
1. 2011 Municipal Budget Update
Township Manager Czerniecki presented Council with a suggested budget which would require a 2.2 cent tax increase.
Mr. Czerniecki reviewed budget elements.
Mayor Brown thanked the budget team for their efforts; he emphasized increases in health insurance as a strong budget factor and suggested looking at revising the current health insurance package and reducing the proposed tax increase.
Councilman Zeuli inquired when the benefit of the reduced transfer station fees could be anticipated in the budget.
Councilwoman Hackman commended the proposed budget, as within the CAP with no service cuts. However, she suggested looking further into health care costs.
Deputy Mayor Howarth stated that the Governor’s proposal on healthcare could affect the outcome.
Discussion followed on health insurance and looking at creative ways to reduce costs.
2. 2011 Road and Sidewalk Improvement Program
Bill Cromie, Public Works Superintendent, presented Council with the 2011 proposed road and sidewalk plan, including a pavement rating system used to grade all roadways within the Township.
Discussion followed on road improvements and maintenance options.
Mayor Brown requested the topic be brought to a future work session and include financing options for discussion.
Township Manager Czerniecki provided a status review on pedestrian improvements on North Elmwood Road.
Mayor Brown stated that he was disappointed that the Developer for the Inglis House did not provide better access for residents.
Discussion followed on the potential for County improvements to the intersection.
PRELIMINARY PUBLIC COMMENT
Kathleen Santomero, 2 Clancy Court, addressed Council on behalf of Inglis House residents unable to stay for public comment. Ms. Santomero explained the difficulty of the residents in accessing local stores. She requested the Township expedite a solution. She presented a petition in favor of providing a sidewalk or improvements to allow the residents to access the Shoppes at Elmwood.
Mayor Brown question why the Planning Board approved plans without proper access.
Michelle Mertz, 116 Meadowview Circle, questioned the increase shown in the budget presentation.
Township Manager Czerniecki clarified.
George Baumgart, 32 Birchwood Drive, stated that the current estimated market value for his home is well below the assessed value. He further stated that he was dissatisfied with the Township snow removal.
ORDINANCES – SECOND READING
Ordinance No. 4-3-2011 – An Ordinance of the Township of Evesham Amending the Redevelopment Plan for the Former Municipal Complex and Vicinity
Mayor Brown opened the public hearing. There being no comments, Mayor Brown called for a vote to close public hearing.
On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Councilman Zeuli, it was moved to close the public hearing on Ordinance No. 4-3-2011.
Recorded Vote: Aye: All Ayes.
Nay: XXX
Motion Carried: 5-0.
Council Comments: Township Solicitor Gillespie stated that the Planning Board reported that the ordinance was consistent with the Master Plan.
On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Councilman Zeuli, it was moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4-3-2011 on second and final reading.
Recorded Vote: Aye: Croft, Hackman, Howarth, Zeuli, Brown
Nay: XXX
Motion Carried: 5-0.
ORDINANCES – FIRST READING
Ordinance No. 5-4-2011 – An Ordinance of the Township of Evesham to Amend Chapter 150 of the Code of the Township of Evesham to Prohibit Left Turn Movement – Dutch Road and New Jersey Route 73 South
On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Howarth, it was moved to introduce Ordinance No. 5-4-2011, with second reading and public hearing on April 5, 2011.
Council Comments: None.
Recorded Vote: Aye: Croft, Hackman, Howarth, Zeuli, Brown
Nay: XXX
Motion Carried: 5-0.
Ordinance No. 6-4-2011 – An Ordinance of the Township of Evesham Amending Chapter 72 of the Code of the Township of Evesham – Fees
On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Councilman Zeuli, it was moved to introduce Ordinance No. 6-4-2011, with second reading and public hearing on April 5, 2011.
Council Comments: Township Manager Czerniecki noted that Letter H (5) & (6) should read $30 per hour.
Recorded Vote: Aye: Croft, Hackman, Howarth, Zeuli, Brown
Nay: XXX
Motion Carried: 5-0.
Ordinance No. 7-4-2011 – An Ordinance of the Township of Evesham, County of Burlington, State of New Jersey, Amending Chapter 160 of the Land Use Code of the Township of Evesham Entitled “Zoning” and Chapter 161 of the Land Use Code of the Township of Evesham Entitled “Zoning Modifications and Additional Requirements” to Permit Helistops as a Conditional Accessory Use in the IP – Industrial Park Zoning District in the Land Use Development Ordinance of the Township of Evesham
On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Councilman Zeuli, it was moved to introduce Ordinance No. 7-4-2011, with second reading and public hearing on April 5, 2011.
Council Comments: None.
Recorded Vote: Aye: Croft, Hackman, Howarth, Zeuli, Brown
Nay: XXX
Motion Carried: 5-0.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution No. 49-2011 – Appointments to the Marlton Economic Development Advisory Commission
Mayor Brown inquired of Sandy Student, 129 W. Dominion Drive, Chairman on MEDAC, if names provided were interested residents.
On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Councilman Zeuli, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 49-2011 inserting the names, Ray Michaud, Sandy Student, Mike Recinto, Brad David and Renee Pepsin.
Recorded Vote: Aye: Croft, Hackman, Howarth, Zeuli, Mayor Brown
Nay: XXX
Abstain: XXX
Motion Carried: 5-0.
Resolution No. 50-2011 – Appointment to the Library Committee – One Year Term to Expire December 31, 2011
On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Councilman Croft, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 50-2011 inserting the name Barbara Conklin.
Recorded Vote: Aye: Croft, Hackman, Howarth, Zeuli, Brown
Nay: XXX
Abstain: XXX
Motion Carried: 5-0.
Resolution No. 51-2011 – Appointment to the Shade Tree Advisory Commission – Five Year Term to Expire December 31, 2015
On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Councilman Zeuli, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 51-2011 inserting the name Heidi Swartz.
Recorded Vote: Aye: Croft, Hackman, Howarth, Zeuli, Brown
Nay: XXX
Abstain: XXX
Motion Carried: 5-0.
Resolution No. 52-2011 – Resolution Authorizing Competitive Contracting for Online Distribution of Police Reports
On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Councilman Zeuli, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 52-2011.
Recorded Vote: Aye: Croft, Hackman, Howarth, Zeuli, Brown
Nay: XXX
Abstain: XXX
Motion Carried: 5-0.
Resolution No. 53-2011 – Resolution Authorizing Competitive Contracting for Procurement of an Electronic Ticketing System – Police Department
On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Councilman Zeuli, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 53-2011.
Comments: Township Manager Czerniecki stated that the electronic ticketing system will provide both cost and time savings.
Recorded Vote: Aye: Croft, Hackman, Howarth, Zeuli, Brown
Nay: XXX
Abstain: XXX
Motion Carried: 5-0.
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution No. 54-2011 – Award of Contract – Township Auditor
Resolution No. 55-2011 – Award of Contract – FY 2010 NJDOT Trust Fund – Resurfacing of Lincoln Drive West – (Phase I)- (Greentree Road to Route 73)
Resolution No. 56-2011 – Award of Contract for Professional Engineering Design Services – Evesboro Downs Recreation Complex
Resolution No. 57-2011 – Appointment and Award of Contract – M&R Wildlife Removal, Inc. – Animal Control Services
Resolution No. 58-2011 – Authorizing the Execution of a Municipal Solid Waste Service Contract with the County of Burlington for the Provision of Solid Waste Services
Resolution No. 59-2011 – Authorizing the Award of a Grant from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund in Accordance with the Spending Plan – 6 Boswell Road
Resolution No. 60-2011 – Authorizing the Award of a Grant from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund in Accordance with the Spending Plan – 63 Dorchester Circle
Resolution No. 61-2011 – A Resolution Authorizing Execution of 2011 Green Communities Forestry Management Plan
Resolution No. 62-2011 – 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 – (Evesboro-Downs Park Irrigation Project and Miscellaneous Park Improvements)
Resolution No. 63-2011 – Authorizing Cancellation and Refund – Certificate of Sale #10-00001
Resolution No. 64-2011 – Designation of Depositories and Investment Plan
Resolution No. 65-2011 – Release of Performance Guarantee – Evesboro Associates – Block 8.10, Lot 1 (225 Greentree Road) – On-Site Improvements
Resolution No. 66-2011 – Release of Maintenance Guarantee – Chick-Fil A, Phase I – Block 20, Lots 1-4 (t/b/k/a Lot 1.01) – On-Site Improvements
Resolution No. 68-2011 – Resolution Authorizing Second 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
MOTIONS:
Approval of Application for Special Permit for Social Affair
Seneca Booster Club
Wine Tasting Social – April 30, 2011 – Gibson House
Proceeds Benefit Seneca High School Baseball Team
Approval of Application for Special Permit for Social Affair
Anna Foundation for Inclusive Education
Dinner Party Fundraiser – April 2, 2011 – Gibson House
Proceeds Benefit the Anna Foundation for Inclusive Education for Students with Down Syndrome
Ratification of Approval of Application for Special Permit for Social Affair
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Wine and Beer Tasting Event – April 1, 2011 – Indian Spring Country Club
Proceeds Benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Research and Education
On motion by Councilman Croft, seconded by Councilwoman Hackman, it was moved to adopt Resolution Nos. 54-2011 through 66-2011 and 68-2011 including the listed motions.
Mayor Brown called for any separations.
Councilman Croft requested separation of Resolution No. 64-2011.
Mayor Brown called for a vote on the remaining Consent Agenda.
Recorded Vote on Resolution Nos. 54-2011 through 63-2011, 65-2011, 66-2011 and 68-2011 including the listed motions.
Recorded Vote: Aye: Croft, Hackman, Howarth, Zeuli, Mayor Brown
Nay: XXX
Abstain: XXX
Motion Carried 5-0.
Resolution No. 64-2011 – Designation of Depositories and Investment Plan
On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Councilman Zeuli, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 64-2011.
Recorded Vote: Aye: Hackman, Howarth, Zeuli, Mayor Brown
Nay: XXX
Abstain: Croft
Motion Carried 4-0-1.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Michelle and James Mertz, 116 Meadowview Circle, stated that roads within Country Farms are in need of repaving, and better traffic signage. They stated that their neighborhood had poor snow removal.
Mayor Brown explained the volume of roads within the Township in need of repair and the Township’s system to plan improvements based on need.
Discussion followed.
Dave Silver, 20 Heather Drive, invited Council to join the Yellow Ribbon Club in their Supply Drive at Superfresh on March 12th and March 13th.
STAFF COMMENTS
Township Roads Engineer Rehmann suggested utilizing the Township road crew to do small road repairs to eliminate labor costs associated with road repair.
Township Manager Czerniecki stated that a cost benefit analysis is being prepared for road maintenance options.
Greg Sullivan, Remington & Vernick, informed Council that the Solar Panel Project is fully functional.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Zeuli stated he agrees with a proactive approach to road improvement. He expressed concern regarding residents stating they did not receive responses via the Township phone system and asked that the complaints be looked into.
Deputy Mayor Howarth suggested enforcing the Township ordinance requiring sidewalk clearance following snow events.
Township Manager Czerniecki requested the addition of Potential Land Acquisition to Resolution No. 67-2011.
Resolutions
Resolution No. 67-2011 – Resolution Authorizing the Mayor, Township Council and Support Staff to Meet in Private Session and Authorizing the Exclusion of the Public from that Portion of the Meeting Dealing with Specific Issues Requiring Non-Public Discussions: Litigation; Contract Negotiations; Personnel; Potential Land Acquisition
On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Howarth, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 67-2011 and go into Executive Session.
Recorded Vote: AYE: All Ayes.
NAY: XXX
ABSTAIN: XXX
Motion Carried 5-0.
Council convened in Executive Session. 9:20p.m.
On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Councilman Croft it was moved to come out of Executive Session.
Recorded Vote: AYE: All Ayes.
NAY: XXX
ABSTAIN: XXX
Motion Carried 5-0.
On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Councilman Croft, it was moved to adjourn the meeting.
Recorded Vote: AYE: All Ayes.
NAY: XXX
ABSTAIN: XXX
Motion Carried 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 10:20p.m
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Carmela Bonfrisco, Township Clerk Randy Brown, Mayor
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Lori A. Friddell, Recording Secretary
Submitted: March 15, 2011
Approved : _______________