November 9, 2010

                                                   Regular Meeting

 

The Regular Meeting of the Evesham Township Council was called to order by Mayor Brown at 6:32p.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, Mayor Brown

            Absent: XXX

Also Present: Township Manager Czerniecki, Township Solicitor

Drollas (6:40p.m.), Township Engineer Arango, Township Clerk Bonfrisco, Deputy Township Clerk Friddell

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Special Meeting – September 28, 2010

Regular Meeting – October 5, 2010

Special Meeting – October 14, 2010

Special Meeting – October 26, 2010

 

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

Recorded Vote on minutes of 9/28/10, 10/5/10, 10/26/10:

AYE: Croft, Hackman, Howarth, McKenna, Brown

              NAYE: XXX

           ABSTAIN: XXX

 

Motion Carried: 5-0.

 

Recorded Vote on minutes of 10/14/10:

AYE: Croft, Hackman, Howarth, Brown

              NAYE: XXX

           ABSTAIN: McKenna

 

Motion Carried: 4-0-1.

 

Mayor Brown thanked the voters for their support and the record turnout at the General Election; he noted that more votes were cast for the Mayoral race than the Congressional.

Presentations

Marlton Business Association to DARE Program

Dave Scott, representing the Marlton Business Association presented a $450 donation to Police Officer Tom Magee to help support the D.A.R.E. Program essay contest. 

Mayor Brown thanked both the Marlton Business Association and Officer Magee for their contributions to the program.

Township Solicitor Drollas arrived 6:40p.m.

 

Black Run Preserve Team Presentation by John Volpa and Maureen Heenan

Township Manager Czerniecki introduced John Volpa of the Environmental Commission to speak on improvements at the Black Run Reserve. 

Mr. Volpa outlined the goals and benefits of the Black Run Preserve project.  He highlighted the protection of environmental resources, summer teacher institute and the need for permanent preservation.

Maureen Heenan spoke on the summer teacher institute and education benefits associated with the project.

Councilman McKenna inquired on the funding requirements of the project.

Mr. Volpa referenced grant and green acres incentives.

Township Manager Czerniecki informed Council that passive recreation and trails were a requested item as a result of the visioning study.  He further stated that completion of a recreation path should occur by spring.

Mr. Volpa requested improvement to signage for visitors.

 

Public Comment

Eleanor Bisignano, 1900 Old Marlton Pike, inquired on the status of her request for a copy of a traffic report completed on the Old Marlton Pike and requested consideration of reducing the speed limit on Old Marlton Pike.

Township Manager Czerniecki stated that a copy of the report will be provided.  He explained that the traffic study did not support a speed limit reduction.

Discussion followed.

Mary Mulholland, 4 Annapolis Drive, expressed concern regarding traffic cut-through in her development including excessive speeds and the danger to children in the area. 

Discussion followed on various traffic calming devices and alternatives.

Mayor Brown requested that the Township Traffic Engineer be consulted and the subject be listed as a work session item on the December 7^th agenda.

Barry Ruth, 100 Woodhollow Drive, provided photos to Councilmembers depicting recreational vehicle and landscaping equipment parking on Westerly and Lincoln Drive in violation of Township ordinances.

Susan Diambrosio, 1303 Arrowwood Court, supported Mr. Ruth’s complaint.

Township Solicitor Drollas stated that he would review the codebook and zoning to address the issue.

WORK SESSION

Reorganization 2011

Township Clerk Bonfrisco requested Council consider a date for the 2011 Reorganization Meeting and if they wish to advertise for board vacancies.

Council consensus to hold the 2011 Reorganization Meeting on Monday, January 3, 2011 at 4p.m. and to continue with regular procedure of advertising vacancies on boards and committees.

ORDINANCES – SECOND 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 open the public hearing on Ordinance No. 26-11-2010.

 

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 Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Howarth, it was moved to adopt Ordinance No. 26-11-2010 on second and final reading.

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

               Nay: XXX

 

Motion Carried: 5-0.

Ordinance No. 27-11-2010 – Bond Ordinance of the Township of Evesham in the County of Burlington, New Jersey, Authorizing the Issuance of Not to Exceed $1,500,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of General Obligation Refunding Bonds of the Township to Refund Certain Outstanding Bonds, and Appropriating the Proceeds of Such Refunding Bonds to Such Purpose

On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Howarth, it was moved to open the public hearing on Ordinance No. 27-11-2010.

 

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 Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Howarth, it was moved to adopt Ordinance No. 27-11-2010 on second and final reading.

 

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

               Nay: XXX

Motion Carried: 5-0 

ORDINANCES – FIRST READING

Ordinance No. 28-12-2010 – An Ordinance of the Township Council of the Township of Evesham to Vacate a Portion of Franklin Avenue Between Fourth Street and Fifth Street

On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Councilman Croft, it was moved to introduce Ordinance No. 28-12-2010, with second reading and public hearing on December 7, 2010.

Council Comments: None

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

               Nay: XXX

Motion Carried: 5-0.

Ordinance No. 29-12-2010 – An Ordinance of the Township of Evesham Amending Chapter 72 of the Code of the Township of Evesham (Tax Collector Fees)

On motion by Councilwoman Hackman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Howarth, it was moved to introduce Ordinance No. 29-12-2010, with second reading and public hearing on December 7, 2010.

Council Comments: None

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

               Nay: XXX

Motion Carried: 5-0.

Ordinance No. 30-12-2010 – An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 3 of the Code of the Township of Evesham Entitled, “Administrative Code” (Regular Meetings)

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilwoman Hackman, it was moved to introduce Ordinance No. 30-12-2010, with second reading and public hearing on December 7, 2010.

Council Comments: None

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

               Nay: XXX

Motion Carried: 5-0.

CONSENT AGENDA

Resolution No. 298-2010 – Award of Contract – 2011 Tandem Axle Dump Truck Chassis – Department of Public Works

Resolution No. 299-2010 – Award of Contract – 2011 Single Axle Dump Truck Chassis – Department of Public Works

Resolution No. 300-2010 – Award of Contract – 2011 Single Axle Equipment (Dump Truck Body) – Department of Public Works

Resolution No. 301-2010 – Award of Contract – 2011 Tandem Axle Equipment (Dump Truck Body) – Department of Public Works

Resolution No. 302-2010 – Authorizing Agreement with the County of Burlington Under the Interlocal Services Act for the Acquisition of Auto Cart Containers for Recycling Purposes – 2010 (Second Agreement)

Resolution No. 303-2010 – Resolution of the Township of Evesham, In the County of Burlington, New Jersey Providing for the Issuance and Sale of the Township’s General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2010 to Refund Certain Bonds of the Township; and Providing for the Form, Maturity Date and Sale to the Burlington County Bridge Commission and Providing Other Details with Respect to Said Refunding Bonds

Resolution No. 304-2010 – Resolution Cancelling Reserve for Master Plan  

Resolution No. 305-2010 – Resolution Cancelling Reserve for Tax Map Preparation

Resolution No. 306-2010 – Resolution Cancelling Reserve for Trash Truck

Resolution No. 307-2010 – Resolution to Cancel Outstanding Checks  

Resolution No. 308-2010 – Resolution Authorizing Emergency Appropriations for the Local Match of Funds for the Municipal Alliance Grant for the 2010 Fiscal Year

Resolution No. 309-2010 – Insertion of Special Items of Revenue in the Budget, Chapter 159, P.L. 1948 – New Jersey State Body Armor Replacement Fund - $6,255.83

Resolution No. 310-2010 – Requesting Approval of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to Establish a Dedicated Trust by Rider for Electronic Receipt of Fees Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-39

Resolution No. 311-2010 – Resolution Authorizing a “Change Fund” for Use by the Evesham Township Police Department for the Purpose of Making Change for Cash Payments

Resolution No. 312-2010 – Resolution Authorizing Increase in Change Fund for Use by the Office of Community Development

Resolution No. 313-2010 – Appropriation Transfers (No. 1) – 2010 Municipal Budget

Resolution No. 314-2010 – Authorizing Sale of Surplus Property

Resolution No. 315-2010 – Authorizing the Award of a Grant from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund in Accordance with the Spending Plan – 55 Blanchard Road

Resolution No. 316-2010 – Authorizing the Award of a Grant from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund in Accordance with the Spending Plan – 211 Quail Road

Resolution No. 317-2010 – Release of Remaining Portion of a Combined Performance Guarantee (Letter of Credit) – Liberty Bell Bank (Drive Thru Addition) – Block 9, Lot 11 – (145 N. Maple Avenue) – Site Improvements

Resolution No. 318-2010 – Release of Performance Guarantee – Lipinski Landscaping and Irrigation, Inc. – Block 14, Lots 5 & 5.03 – Site Improvements and Sharp Road Improvements  

Resolution No. 319-2010 – Release of Performance Guarantee (Letter of Credit) – Susquehanna Bank – Block 1.10, Lot 7 – On-Site Improvements

Resolution No. 320-2010 – Release of Performance Guarantee (Letter of Credit) – Susquehanna Bank – Block 1.10, Lot 7 – Landscaping Improvements

Resolution No. 321-2010 – Release of Maintenance Guarantee – Atrium Medical Properties – Block 22.01, Lots 20 & 21 (n/k/a Lot 20.01, 301 Marlton Pike West) – On-Site Improvements

Resolution No. 322-2010 – Rejection of Request for Release of Performance Guarantee (Letter of Credit) – Sovereign Grace Church – Phase I – Block 6, Lots 3 & 3.02 – Site Improvements

Resolution No. 323-2010 – Rejection of Request for Release of Performance Guarantee (Letter of Credit) – Sovereign Grace Church – Phase I – Block 6, Lots 3 & 3.02 – Landscaping Improvements

Resolution No. 324-2010 – Rejection of Request for Release of Performance Guarantee – Tuxedo Court – (14 SFD Lots) – On-Site Improvements

Resolution No. 325-2010 – Rejection of Request for Release of Performance Guarantee – Tuxedo Court – (14 SFD Lots) – Landscaping Improvements

Resolution No. 326-2010 – Authorizing Execution of a Shared Services Agreement with the Borough of Medford Lakes for Temporary Part-Time Registrar of Vital Statistics Services

Resolution No. 327-2010 – Amended Application for Municipal Alliance Grant for Calendar Year 2011

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilwoman Hackman, it was moved to adopt Resolution Nos. 298-2010 through 327-2010.

Mayor Brown called for any separations.

Councilman Croft requested separation of Resolution Nos. 298-2010 through 301-2010.    

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

Recorded Vote on Resolution Nos. 302-2010 through 327-2010.

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

               Nay: XXX

           Abstain: XXX

 

Motion Carried 5-0.

Recorded Vote on Resolution Nos. 298-2010 through 301-2010.

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilwoman Hackman, it was moved to adopt Resolution Nos. 298-2010 through 301-2010.

Council Comments:  Councilman Croft inquired if the resolutions were for the purchase of new trucks.

Township Manager Czerniecki confirmed that the resolutions provided for the purchase of two new trucks.

Discussion followed on other options such as purchase of used trucks.

Recorded Vote: Aye: Hackman, Howarth, Mayor Brown

               Nay: Croft, McKenna

           Abstain: XXX

Motion Carried 3-2.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

 

STAFF COMMENTS

Township Clerk Bonfrisco reminded Council that their informational packets for the League of Municipalities Convention are in their mailboxes.

Township Manager Czerniecki informed Council that Evesham Township received a score of 80/88 on the benchmark items from the Department of Community Affairs and can therefore anticipate full state aid payment.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

Councilman McKenna wished the United States Marine Corps a Happy Birthday.

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 8:05p.m.

 

__________________________________    ____________________________

Carmela Bonfrisco, Township Clerk     Randy Brown, Mayor

 

 

___________________________________

Lori A. Friddell, Deputy Township Clerk/

Recording Secretary

 

Submitted:  December 16, 2010

Approved :  _____________________