Evesham Township

March 15, 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, Howarth, Zeuli, Mayor Brown
Absent: Hackman (in attendance via telephone for
Executive Session)

Also Present: Township Manager Czerniecki, Township
Solicitor Gillespie, Township Engineer
Staszewski, Township Conflict/Backup/Roads
Engineer Rehmann, Township Clerk Bonfrisco,
Deputy Township Clerk Friddell

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Regular Meeting – February 1, 2011
Executive Session – February 1, 2011

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

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

               NAYE: XXX

            ABSTAIN: XXX

Motion Carried: 4-0.

PROCLAMATIONS

NJ Recreation and Park Association (NJRPA) Daniel M. Gasalberti Recreation Programming Award

Mayor Brown presented Township Recreation Programs Manager Nick Italiano with a plaque and proclamation in recognition of the “Triple-A-Summer Camp” receiving the NJ Recreation and Park Association Daniel M. Gasalberti Recreation Programming Award.  Mr. Italiano introduced Debbie Rumbos, Lisa Lauria and Matt Wilson, noting their contributions to the success of the program.

Township Manager Czerniecki thanked the Recreation team for improving the summer recreation program.

New Jersey State Wrestling Champions

Mayor Brown introduced Mike Zeuli and Ben Fanjoy, congratulating them on their success in the NJ State Wrestling Championship and acknowledging the positive influence they have as role models to future wrestlers.  He commended their academic and athletic success and presented proclamations to each in recognition of their achievements.

Marlton Middle School Wrestling Team – South Jersey Middle School Wrestling League Champions

Mayor Brown read the proclamation into the record and presented each member of the Marlton Middle School Wrestling Team with a proclamation in honor of their winning the SJ Middle School Wrestling League Championship for the first time in school history.

WORK SESSION

1.  Preliminary Road Improvement Strategy

Township Manager Czerniecki presented Council with a plan to utilize micro surfacing as a cost effective and efficient method to meet the maintenance requirements of the Township roadways.

Discussion followed.

Council was in favor of further investigation and a cost analysis.

Council consensus to move Regular Public Comment forward on the agenda.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Eleanor Bisignano, 1900 Old Marlton Pike East, questioned remarks made by Traffic Engineer Rached regarding the State’s involvement in setting speed limits on Township owned streets.

Township Manager Czerniecki explained that the Township Traffic Engineer can certify the speed limits and Council can approve it; however, they must follow State regulations regarding how the limits are established.

ORDINANCES – FIRST READING

Ordinance No. 8-4-2011 – An Ordinance of the Township of Evesham Amending Chapter 3 of the Code of the Township of Evesham Entitled “Administrative Code”

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilman Zeuli, it was moved to introduce Ordinance No. 8-4-2011, with second reading and public hearing on April 5, 2011.

Council Comments:  None.

 

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

               Nay: XXX

Motion Carried: 4-0.

Ordinance No. 9-4-2011 – An Ordinance of the Township of Evesham Making the Provisions of Subtitle One of Title 39 with Various Traffic Regulations Applicable to the Mend Sharp Road Family Housing Development and Regulating the Use of Said Roadways, Streets, Driveways and Parking Lots by Motor Vehicles

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilman Croft, it was moved to introduce Ordinance No. 9-4-2011, with second reading and public hearing on April 5, 2011.

Council Comments:  None.

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

               Nay: XXX

Motion Carried: 4-0.

Ordinance No. 10-4-2011 – An Ordinance of the Township of Evesham Accepting Dedication of Block 24.24, Lot 2.02 for Recreation Purposes Along with Access and Utility Easements with Respect to Same

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilman Zeuli, it was moved to introduce Ordinance No. 10-4-2011, with second reading and public hearing on April 5, 2011.

Council Comments:  None.

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

               Nay: XXX

Motion Carried: 4-0.

RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution No. 70-2011 – Authorizing Temporary Emergency Appropriations (2011-3)

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilman Zeuli, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 70-2011.

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

               Nay: XXX

           Abstain: XXX

Motion Carried: 4-0.

Resolution No. 71-2011 – Amendment to Contract – Blue Barn, Municipal Building and Park Garage – Solar System Improvements and Authorization of Change Order Nos. 2 and 3 with Respect Thereto  

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilman Zeuli, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 71-2011.

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

               Nay: XXX

           Abstain: XXX

Motion Carried: 4-0.

CONSENT AGENDA

Resolution No. 72-2011 – Amendment to Contract for Professional Legal Services – Miscellaneous Outstanding Labor Attorney Matters

Resolution No. 73-2011 – Award of Contract for the Purchase of Four (4) 2012 New and Unused Automated Side Loading Refuse Trucks with Option 1 (Warranty Package) and Option 2 (Hopper Sump) – Department of Public Works

Resolution No. 74-2011 – Resolution Amending Resolution No. 63-2011 – Authorizing Cancellation and Refund of Certificate of Sale #10-00001

Resolution No. 75-2011 – Release of Performance Guarantee – Tuxedo Court (14 SFD Lots) – On-Site Improvements

MOTIONS:

Ratification of Approval of Application for Special Permit for Social Affair

Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #143

Police Unity Tour Fundraiser – April 1, 2011 – Gibson House

Proceeds Support Evesham Bike Team

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilman Zeuli, it was moved to adopt Resolution Nos. 72-2011 through 75-2011 including the listed motion.

Mayor Brown called for any separations.

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

Recorded Vote on Resolution Nos. 72-2011 through 75-2011 including the listed motion.

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

               Nay: XXX

           Abstain: XXX

Motion Carried 4-0.

STAFF COMMENTS

Township Manager Czerniecki informed Council that the northbound lane on the circle overpass will be open to traffic on Friday.

With regard to Council’s inquiry on rescinding the no left turn restriction from Starbucks, he stated that the DOT and Police Chief Barth have requested to that no changes be made until the project is complete and traffic patterns can be evaluated.

Township Engineer Staszewski informed Council that the Lincoln Drive contracts are being signed and that he anticipates the project starting by the end of the month.

He further stated that he will have cost estimates for the structure cover for the turf field.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

None.

Resolutions

Resolution No. 76-2011 – 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: Interviews for Insurance Broker

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilman Zeuli, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 76-2011 and go into Executive Session.

Recorded Vote: AYE: All Ayes. 

               NAY: XXX

           ABSTAIN: XXX

Motion Carried 4-0.

Councilwoman Hackman called into the meeting via telephone.

Council convened in Executive Session. 7:59p.m.

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilman Zeuli 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 Councilman Croft, seconded by Councilman Zeuli, it was moved to adjourn the meeting.

Recorded Vote: AYE: All Ayes.  

               NAY: XXX

           ABSTAIN: XXX

Motion Carried 5-0.

Meeting adjourned at 8:15p.m.

 

__________________________________    ___________________________

Carmela Bonfrisco, Township Clerk     Randy Brown, Mayor

 

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Lori A. Friddell, Recording Secretary

 

Submitted:  March 22, 2011

Approved :  _______________