May 19, 2010
Special Council Meeting

The Special Meeting of the Evesham Township Council was called to order by Mayor Brown at 6:02p.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, McKenna, Mayor Brown

            Absent: Hackman

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

Deputy Mayor Howarth stepped down from the meeting due to a conflict of interest.

Resolution No. 90-2010 – Resolution Certifying 2010-2011 Lenape Regional High School District Tax Levy

On motion by Councilman McKenna, seconded by Mayor Brown, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 90-2010.

Council Comments: Councilman Croft stated that in comparing the local budget and the regional budget, he believes that the local school district set a precedent in budgetary cuts and contractual contributions.  He stated that the regional district did not follow suit.

He inquired regarding Abbott District funding.

Discussion followed on Abbott District funding formula.

Mayor Brown stated that he supported the budget since the district accepted salary freezes, made significant reductions and explored shared services.

Councilman McKenna, in agreement with Councilman Croft, stated that comparing the two districts, Lenape Regional did not do as much as the Evesham School District; however they did it first.  He supported decisions made by the district and recognized the last two budgets for having a tax reduction.

Recorded Vote: AYE: McKenna, Brown

         NAYE: Croft

      ABSTAIN: XXX

Motion Carried: 2-1.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Joe Fisicaro, 62 Apple Way, representing the Lenape Regional School District, thanked taxpayers for their support.  He supported the Governor’s cuts.  Although difficult, he stated changes are needed.  He was also in agreement with Councilman Croft regarding Abbott District funding.    He reviewed cuts made by the Lenape Regional District and thanked Council for their support.

STAFF COMMENT

No staff comment.

On motion by Councilman Croft, seconded by Councilman McKenna, it was moved to adjourn the meeting.

Recorded Vote: Aye: All Ayes.

              Naye: XXX

           Abstain: XXX

Motion Carried:  3-0.

Meeting adjourned at 6:30p.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:  June 3, 2010

Approved :  _____________