January 18, 2011

                                                   Regular Meeting

 

The Regular Meeting of the Evesham Township Council was called to order by Mayor Brown at 6:33p.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

Also Present: Township Manager Czerniecki, Township Solicitor

Gillespie, Township Engineer Staszewski, Township Clerk Bonfrisco, Deputy Township Clerk Friddell

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Regular Meeting – December 7, 2010

 

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.

 

Mayor Brown announced that in response to the recent Arizona shootings, the Township plans to improve building security, including the possible addition of metal detectors.

 

PROCLAMATIONS

Evesham Township Fifth Grade Student Government Winners

Mayor Brown introduced members of Council, staff and Township Professionals to the students.  He congratulated each student by school, commending their interest in student government and encouraging their continued success as leaders.

 

Mayor Brown read the proclamation into the record and presented each student with a copy.    

 

Mayor Brown called recess at 7:23p.m.  Council reconvened at 7:30p.m.

 

PRELIMINARY PUBLIC COMMENT

There being no comments, preliminary public comment was closed.

 

ORDINANCES – FIRST READING

Ordinance No. 1-2-2011 – An Ordinance of the Township of Evesham Establishing Annapolis Drive as a “Local Traffic Only” Roadway, and Creating a New Section 150-16.1, and Associated Schedule Section, Entitled, “Local Traffic Only Streets Designated”

 

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilman Croft, it was moved to introduce Ordinance No. 1-2-2011, with second reading and public hearing on February 1, 2011.

 

Council Comments:  Mayor Brown inquired on restrictions.  Township Solicitor Gillespie explained time restrictions as recommended by Traffic Engineer Rached.

 

Discussion followed regarding notification of local businesses requiring deliveries and the need for increased signage.

 

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

               Nay: XXX

 

Motion Carried: 4-0.

 

Ordinance No. 2-2-2011 – An Ordinance of the Township of Evesham Amending Chapter 150 of the Code of the Township of Evesham Relating to Streets, and Specifically Prohibiting and/or Limiting Certain Turns

 

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilman Croft, it was moved to introduce Ordinance No. 2-2-2011, with second reading and public hearing on February 1, 2011.

 

Council Comments: Township Manager Czerniecki informed Council that the mobile sign would be used to inform residents of the change.

 

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

               Nay: XXX

           Abstain: XXX

 

Motion Carried: 4-0.

 

Ordinance No. 3-2-2011 – An Ordinance of the Township of Evesham, In the County of Burlington, New Jersey Cancelling Certain Funded Appropriation Balances in the Amount of $345,000 and Reappropriating Said Funds for Other Capital Improvements and for Other Purposes

 

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilman Croft, it was moved to introduce Ordinance No. 3-2-2011, with second reading and public hearing on February 1, 2011.

 

Council Comments: None.

 

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

               Nay: XXX

           Abstain: XXX

 

Motion Carried: 4-0.

 

RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution No. 10-2011 – Appointment of Financial Advisor

 

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilman Croft, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 10-2011, inserting the names Kim Whelan and Noreen White and the firm Acacia Financial Group, Inc.

 

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

               Nay: XXX

           Abstain: XXX

 

Motion Carried: 4-0.

 

Resolution No. 12-2011 – Appointment to Zoning Board of Adjustment – Regular Member

 

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilman Croft, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 12-2011, inserting the name Richard Bernstein.

 

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

               Nay: XXX

           Abstain: XXX

 

Motion Carried: 4-0.

 

Resolution No. 13-2011 – Appointments to the Marlton Economic Development Advisory Commission

 

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilman Zeuli, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 13-2011, inserting the name Sandy Student as Chairman.

 

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

               Nay: XXX

           Abstain: XXX

 

Motion Carried: 4-0.

 

 

 

 

Resolution No. 22-2011 – Authorizing Temporary Emergency Appropriations (2011-1) 

 

On motion by Deputy Mayor Howarth, seconded by Councilman Zeuli, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 22-2011.

 

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

               Nay: XXX

           Abstain: XXX

 

Motion Carried: 4-0.

 

CONSENT AGENDA

Resolution No. 23-2011 – Ratification of Appointment of Planning Board Member – Class III - Councilperson

 

Resolution No. 24-2011 – Resolution Increasing the Bid Threshold and Appointing a Qualified Purchasing Agent   

 

Resolution No. 25-2011 – Resolution Authorizing Assessor’s Appeals and Stipulations

 

Resolution No. 26-2011 – Authorizing Transfers of Appropriation Reserves (Number 1)

 

Resolution No. 27-2011 – Resolution Re-Establishing Petty Cash

 

Resolution No. 28-2011 – Authorizing Sale of Surplus Property

 

Resolution No. 29-2011 – Authorizing the Award of a Grant from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund in Accordance with the Spending Plan – 6 Boswell Road

 

Resolution No. 30-2011 – Authorizing the Award of a Grant from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund in Accordance with the Spending Plan – 119 Crown Prince Drive  

 

Resolution No. 31-2011 – Release of Maintenance Guarantee – Marlton Woods (84 Townhouses) – Block 24.22, Lot 1 – Landscaping Improvements  

 

Motions:

Approval of Application for Special Permit for Social Affair

Organization of Sons of Italy in America – Marlton Lodge #2315

Carnevale – Mardi Gras Celebration Fundraiser

February 26, 2011 – St. Joan of Arc School Cafeteria

Proceeds Accrue to the Marlton Sons of Italy Organization

 

 

 

 

Approval of Application for Special Permit for Social Affair

St. Joan of Arc Athletic Association

Fundraiser – March 12, 2011 – St. Joan of Arc School Cafeteria

Proceeds Accrue to St. Joan of Arc Athletic Association for Youth Sports

 

Approval of Application for Special Permit for Social Affair

Cherokee Boys Lacrosse Booster Club

Beef and Beer Fundraiser – March 19, 2011 – Gibson House

Proceeds Accrue to the Booster Club

 

On motion by Councilman Zeuli, seconded by Deputy Mayor Howarth, it was moved to adopt Resolution Nos. 23-2011 through 31-2011 including the listed motions.

 

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. 23-2011 through 31-2011 including the listed motions.

 

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

               Nay: XXX

           Abstain: XXX

 

Motion Carried 4-0.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Dave Silver, 20 Heather Drive thanked the Township for a great job on leaf and snow removal.  He invited Council to attend the Evesham Education Foundation’s Basketball Tournament Fundraiser.  Lastly, he inquired if the Township or County offered incentives to local business to encourage recycling.

 

Township Manager Czerniecki suggested the Environmental Commission investigate incentives.

 

There being no further comments, public comment was closed.

 

STAFF COMMENTS

Township Manager Czerniecki commended the Public Works Department for their snow removal.  He informed Council that the Recreation Department is offering adult recreation programs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

COUNCIL COMMENTS

Mayor Brown announced upcoming events, including the Relay for Life event scheduled for June 4^th and June 5^th, and Taste of Evesham on May 22^nd.  He thanked Township Manager Czerniecki and the Public Works Department for the excellent snow plowing.  Mayor Brown noted an article in the Burlington County Times, stating that it applies to the entire Township and department heads as “fixers” of problems. 

 

He inquired on the status of the baseball complex.  Township Manager Czerniecki stated that a draft RFP is prepared; however, we cannot move forward until the Morrison property is closed. 

 

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

 

Recorded Vote: AYE: All Ayes. 

               NAY: XXX

           ABSTAIN: XXX

 

Motion Carried 4-0.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:02p.m.

 

 

 

__________________________________    ___________________________

Carmela Bonfrisco, Township Clerk     Randy Brown, Mayor

 

 

 

___________________________________

Lori A. Friddell, Recording Secretary

 

Submitted:  January 30, 2011

Approved :  _______________