Egg Harbor Township Committee Meeting Municipal Building, 3515 Bargaintown Road Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

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1 Committee Meeting Municipal Building, 3515 Bargaintown Road Egg Harbor Township, NJ Monday, January 2, 5:00 p.m. Reorganization Meeting MINUTES Tedesco called the meeting to order, 5:02 pm. Tedesco read the Opening Statement pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act and Video Broadcast Statement. The Egg Harbor Township Police Department Explorer Post #94 presented the Colors. Tedesco led the Pledge of Allegiance. The National Anthem and America the Beautiful were performed by members of the Fernwood Wind Ensemble. The Invocation was given by Reverend John J. Vignone of the Church of Saint Katharine Drexel. Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno administered the Oath of Office to Joseph Cafero. Deputy Hughes conducted the Roll Call: Joseph Cafero Present Frank Finnerty Present Paul Hodson Present Laura Pfrommer Present James J. McCullough Present Tedesco asked the members of the Township Committee for their nomination of Mayor for the year. Number Title 1 Appointing the Chairman of the Egg Harbor Township Committee for the Year Motion Cafero second Finnerty to approve Resolution 1 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno administered the Oath of Office to the James J. McCullough as Chairman/Mayor of the Egg Harbor Township Committee for the Year. Tedesco asked the members of the Township Committee for their nomination of Deputy Mayor for the year. Page 1 8

2 Number Title 2 Appointing the Deputy Mayor of the Egg Harbor Township Committee for the Year Motion Pfrommer second Finnerty to approve Resolution 2 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Presentation Mayor McCullough called upon H. Robert Switzer and recognized him for thirty seven and a half years of service to the residents of Egg Harbor Township as Municipal Judge by presenting him with a proclamation and the naming of the court room. Mayor McCullough and members of the governing body then escorted Judge Switzer to the lobby and revealed his name above the doors entering the court room. Mayor McCullough introduced the special guests. Resolution (Judge Appointment) Number Title 3 Resolution appointing Municipal Court Judge Marc J. Nehmad for a three year term expiring December 31, 2019 Motion Finnerty second Cafero to approve Resolution 3 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Mayor McCullough administered the Oath of Office to Judge Nehmad Resolutions (Appointments) Number Title 4 Resolution appointing a member to the Economic Development Commission Motion Hodson second Pfrommer to approve Resolution 4 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Number Title 5 Resolution appointing members to the Emergency Management Council Motion Cafero second Finnerty to approve Resolution 5 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Number Title 6 Resolution appointing members to the Environmental Commission Motion Pfrommer second Hodson to approve Resolution 6 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Page 2 8

3 Number Title 7 Resolution appointing members to the Great Egg Harbor National Scenic & Recreation River Council to represent the Township of Egg Harbor Motion Finnerty second Cafero to approve Resolution 7 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Number Title 8 Resolution appointing a Local Historian for the calendar year Motion Pfrommer second Hodson to approve Resolution 8 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Number Title 9 Resolution appointing members to the Municipal Alliance Committee Administrator Miller advised that the new Judge needs to be added to this resolution prior to adoption. Motion Cafero second Finnerty to approve Resolution 9, including Marc J. Nehmad as a member Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Number Title 10 Resolution appointing members to the Municipal Utilities Authority Motion Hodson second Pfrommer to approve Resolution 10 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Number Title 11 Resolution appointing members to the Pinelands Municipal Council Motion Finnerty second Cafero to approve Resolution 11 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Number Title 12 Resolution appointing members to the Planning Board Motion Hodson second Cafero to approve Resolution 12 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Number Title 13 Resolution appointing a members to the Rent Review Board Motion Cafero second Finnerty to approve Resolution 13 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Number Title 14 Resolution appointing members to the Veterans Advisory Board Motion Pfrommer second Finnerty to approve Resolution 14 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Page 3 8

4 Number Title 15 Resolution appointing members to the Zoning Board of Adjustement Motion Finnerty second Cafero to approve Resolution 15 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Number Title 16 Resolution appointing a Police Chaplain for the calendar year Motion Hodson second Pfrommer to approve Resolution 16 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Number Title 17 Resolution to award a contract for Assistant Municipal Attorney and Municipal Prosecutor for the calendar year Motion Cafero second Finnerty to approve Resolution 17 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Approvals Motion Roll Call Vote Hodson second Pfrommer to approve Charles R. Winkler as Township Fire Chief, Gene Sharpe as Deputy Township Fire Chief and Gilbert Zonge as Training Officer Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Motion Hodson second Cafero approve Egg Harbor Township Volunteer Company Fire Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs & Fire Police as follows: Cardiff Chief: Steven Sear Assistant Chief: Gilbert Zonge Fire Police: Francis Sutton Bargaintown Chief: Gene Sharpe Assistant Chief: Will Hancock Fire Police: Dave Biggs, Howard Thomson, Gerald Dixon, Frank Kearns Scullville Chief: Steve Prisament Assistant Chief: Vernon Cruse Fire Police: Frank Riley, Jim Zanes, John Keeper, Kirk Kerlin, Don Dagrosa Farmington Chief: Len Tilley Assistant Chief: Harry Goodman Fire Police: Charles Harlan, James Garth Sr., William Link, William Sorshek, William Ritchie W. Atlantic City Chief: Wallace Bakely Assistant Chief: Andrew Roe Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Page 4 8

5 Mayor McCullough asked that all new appointees rise and raise their rights hands. The Mayor administered Oaths of Office to the new appointees. Resolutions (Consent Calendar) Prior to adoption of the consent calendar, Mayor McCullough requested to have Resolution 51, establishing Annual Meeting schedule of the Egg Harbor Township Committee revised by changing the January 18 th meeting to January 25 th. Resolution Title 18 Resolution appointing Conflict Municipal Judge John H. Rosenberger for the calendar year 19 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A 20.4 et seq for Township Solicitor for the calendar year 20 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A 20.4 et seq for Conflict Prosecutor for the calendar year 21 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A 20.4 et seq for Municipal Public Defender for the calendar year 22 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A 20.4 et seq for Conflict Municipal Public Defender for the calendar year 23 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A 20.4 et seq for Township Engineer for the calendar year 24 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A 20.4 et seq for Alternate Township Engineer for the calendar year 25 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A 20.4 et seq for Second Conflicts Engineer for the calendar year 26 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A 20.4 et seq for Municipal Traffic Engineer for the calendar year 27 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A 20.4 et seq for Rent Review Board Solicitor for the calendar year 28 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A 20.4 et seq for Accountant for the Rent Review Board for the calendar year 29 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A 20.4 et seq for Bond Counsel for the calendar year 30 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A 20.4 et seq for Auditor for the Township of Egg Harbor for the calendar year 31 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A 20.4 et seq for Risk Management Consultant for the Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund and Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund for the calendar year 32 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A 20.4 et seq for a Tax Appeal Attorney for the calendar year Page 5 8

6 33 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A 20.4 et seq for Tax Appeal Appraisal Services for the calendar year 34 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A A 20.4 et seq for Real Estate Appraiser Services for the calendar year 35 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A 20.4 et seq for computer services for tax assessment and appraisal system and extra billings, as needed, for the calendar year 36 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A 20.4 et seq for services as Attorney for Affordable Housing matters for the calendar year 37 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A 20.4 et seq for Township Planner for the calendar year 38 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A 20.4 et seq for Alternate Township Planner for the calendar year 39 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A 20.4 et seq for Labor Relations Counsel for the calendar year 40 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to NJSA 19:44A 20.4 et seq for Annual Comprehensive Physical Examination for Employees, Post Employment Offer Medical Examination and Workers Compensation Evaluation and Treatment for the calendar year 41 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A 20.4 et seq for Environmental Planning and Regulatory Compliance services for the calendar year 42 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A 20.4 et seq for Tax Assessors Field Work Added Assessments for the calendar year 43 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A 20.4 et seq for Financial Advisor for the calendar year 44 Resolution appointing James J. McCullough as the Township Representative for the Local Government Broadcast Advisory Committee 45 Resolution appointing Tax Search Officer for the calendar year 46 Resolution re appointing various existing Township Employees for the calendar year 47 Resolution appointing members to the Police K 9 Corps for the calendar year 48 Resolution re designating depositories for Township Offices for the calendar year 49 Resolution establishing bonds for various Officials and Employees for the calendar year 50 Resolution designating Official Township Newspapers for the calendar year 51 Resolution establishing Annual Meeting schedule of the Egg Harbor Township Committee 52 Resolution providing for the temporary budget for the calendar year Page 6 8

7 53 Resolution to adopt Robert s Rules of Order as the parliamentary procedures for conduct of all meetings 54 Resolution appointing Peter J Miller as the Public Agency Compliance Officer for the calendar year 55 Resolution authorizing execution of contracts from the New Jersey State Contract Vendors for 56 Resolution authorizing service charges for returned checks 57 Resolution authorizing agreement with Phoenix Advisors, LLC for Continuing Disclosure Services 58 Resolution authorizing the Township Assessor to act as Agent for the taxing district of the Township of Egg Harbor and to file a petition or petitions of appeals on behalf of the Township of Egg Harbor for calendar year 59 Resolution awarding contract to Animal Control of South Jersey for Animal Control Services, January 1, thru December 31, Resolution amending Resolution 475 of 2016 entitled Resolution granting FMLA Leave without pay to Danielle Hudgins (Tax Collectors Office) 61 Resolution re appointing various individuals as volunteers to serve the Department of Parks and Resolution (various) 62 Resolution appointing youth basketball league referees as part time employees to serve the Department of Parks and Recreation (Becker, Davis, Johnson) Motion Pfrommer second Cafero to adopt Consent Calendar Resolutions 18 through and including 62, including revision to Resolution No. 51 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Ordinances (Introduction) Number Title 1 An Ordinance to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and to establish a CAP Bank (N.J.S.A. 40A: ) Purpose The purpose of this ordinance is to allow the Township Committee the discretion to increase budget appropriation up to the statutory maximum cap of 3.5 percent. Ordinance 1 to be published in The Mainland Journal on January 11,, for further consideration at a Public Hearing to be held on January 25,, at 5:30 p.m. Copies of this Ordinance are available without cost to any member of the general public from the s Office during regular business hours until the date of the public hearing. Motion Cafero second Pfrommer to introduce Ordinance 1 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes General Public Discussion No one from the public came forward. Motion Cafero second Finnerty close the public portion of meeting Vote: All present vote, yes Page 7 8

8 Approvals Motion Roll Call Vote Pfrommer second Hodson to approve payroll for the month of December in the amount of $2,097, All present voted, yes Patrick Moschetto sang God Bless America. Adjournment Motion Vote Finnerty second Hodson to adjourn the Reorganization Meeting of the Egg Harbor Township Committee, 5:58 p.m. All present voted, yes [tññç axã lxtü James J. McCullough, Mayor Janice F. Hughes, RMC, Deputy Page 8 8

9 Committee Meeting Municipal Building, 3515 Bargaintown Road Egg Harbor Township, NJ Monday, January 2, 5:00 p.m. Reorganization Meeting Agenda Tedesco will call the meeting to order. Tedesco will read the Opening Statement pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act and Video Broadcast Statement. The Egg Harbor Township Police Department Explorer Post #94 will present the Colors. Tedesco will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. The National Anthem and America the Beautiful will be performed by members of the Fernwood Wind Ensemble. The Invocation will be given by Reverend John J. Vignone of the Church of Saint Katharine Drexel. Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno will administer the Oath of Office to Joseph Cafero. Deputy Hughes will conduct the Roll Call: Joseph Cafero Frank Finnerty Paul Hodson Laura Pfrommer James J. McCullough Tedesco will ask the members of the Township Committee for their nomination of Mayor for the year. Number Title 1 Appointing the Chairman of the Egg Harbor Township Committee for the Year Motion Motion to approve Resolution 1 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno will administer the Oath of Office to the Chairman/ Mayor of the Egg Harbor Township Committee for the Year. Tedesco will ask the members of the Township Committee for their nomination of Deputy Mayor for the year. Page 1 8

10 Number Title 2 Appointing the Deputy Mayor of the Egg Harbor Township Committee for the Year Motion Motion to approve Resolution 2 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Presentation Recognizing H. Robert Switzer for thirty-seven and a half years of service to the residents of Egg Harbor Township as Municipal Judge. The Mayor will introduce the special guests. Resolution (Judge Appointment) Number Title 3 Resolution appointing Municipal Court Judge Marc J. Nehmad for a three year term expiring December 31, 2019 Motion Motion to approve Resolution 3 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Oath of Office to be administered by Mayor to Judge Nehmad Resolutions (Appointments) Number Title 4 Resolution appointing a member to the Economic Development Commission Motion Motion to approve Resolution 4 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Number Title 5 Resolution appointing members to the Emergency Management Council Motion Motion to approve Resolution 5 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Number Title 6 Resolution appointing members to the Environmental Commission Motion Motion to approve Resolution 6 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Page 2 8

11 Number Title 7 Resolution appointing members to the Great Egg Harbor National Scenic & Recreation River Council to represent the Township of Egg Harbor Motion Motion to approve Resolution 7 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Number Title 8 Resolution appointing a Local Historian for the calendar year Motion Motion to approve Resolution 8 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Number Title 9 Resolution appointing members to the Municipal Alliance Committee Motion Motion to approve Resolution 9 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Number Title 10 Resolution appointing members to the Municipal Utilities Authority Motion Motion to approve Resolution 10 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Number Title 11 Resolution appointing members to the Pinelands Municipal Council Motion Motion to approve Resolution 11 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Number Title 12 Resolution appointing members to the Planning Board Motion Motion to approve Resolution 12 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Number Title 13 Resolution appointing a members to the Rent Review Board Motion Motion to approve Resolution 13 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Number Title 14 Resolution appointing members to the Veterans Advisory Board Motion Motion to approve Resolution 14 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Page 3 8

12 Number Title 15 Resolution appointing members to the Zoning Board of Adjustment Motion Motion to approve Resolution 15 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Number Title 16 Resolution appointing a Police Chaplain for the calendar year Motion Motion to approve Resolution 16 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Number Title 17 Resolution to award a contract for Assistant Municipal Attorney and Municipal Prosecutor for the calendar year Motion Motion to approve Resolution 17 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Approvals Motion To approve Charles R. Winkler as Township Fire Chief, Gene Sharpe as Deputy Township Fire Chief and Gilbert Zonge as Training Officer Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Motion To approve Egg Harbor Township Volunteer Company Fire Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs & Fire Police as follows: Cardiff Chief: Steven Sear Assistant Chief: Gilbert Zonge Fire Police: Francis Sutton Bargaintown Chief: Gene Sharpe Assistant Chief: Will Hancock Fire Police: Dave Biggs, Howard Thomson, Gerald Dixon, Frank Kearns Scullville Chief: Steve Prisament Assistant Chief: Vernon Cruse Fire Police: Frank Riley, Jim Zanes, John Keeper, Kirk Kerlin, Don Dagrosa Farmington Chief: Len Tilley Assistant Chief: Harry Goodman Fire Police: Charles Harlan, James Garth Sr., William Link, William Sorshek, William Ritchie W. Atlantic City Chief: Wallace Bakely Assistant Chief: Andrew Roe Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Mayor administers Oaths of Office to the new appointees All new appointees rise and raise their right hands Page 4 8

13 Resolutions (Consent Calendar) Resolution Title 18 Resolution appointing Conflict Municipal Judge John H. Rosenberger for the calendar year 19 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Township Solicitor for the calendar year 20 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Conflict Prosecutor for the calendar year 21 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Municipal Public Defender for the calendar year 22 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Conflict Municipal Public Defender for the calendar year 23 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Township Engineer for the calendar year 24 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Alternate Township Engineer for the calendar year 25 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Second Conflicts Engineer for the calendar year 26 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Municipal Traffic Engineer for the calendar year 27 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Rent Review Board Solicitor for the calendar year 28 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Accountant for the Rent Review Board for the calendar year 29 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Bond Counsel for the calendar year 30 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Auditor for the Township of Egg Harbor for the calendar year 31 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Risk Management Consultant for the Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund and Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund for the calendar year 32 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for a Tax Appeal Attorney for the calendar year Page 5 8

14 33 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Tax Appeal Appraisal Services for the calendar year 34 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A A-20.4 et seq for Real Estate Appraiser Services for the calendar year 35 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for computer services for tax assessment and appraisal system and extra billings, as needed, for the calendar year 36 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for services as Attorney for Affordable Housing matters for the calendar year 37 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Township Planner for the calendar year 38 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Alternate Township Planner for the calendar year 39 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Labor Relations Counsel for the calendar year 40 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Annual Comprehensive Physical Examination for Employees, Post Employment Offer Medical Examination and Workers Compensation Evaluation and Treatment for the calendar year 41 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Environmental Planning and Regulatory Compliance services for the calendar year 42 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Tax Assessors Field Work Added Assessments for the calendar year 43 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Financial Advisor for the calendar year 44 Resolution appointing James J. McCullough as the Township Representative for the Local Government Broadcast Advisory Committee 45 Resolution appointing Tax Search Officer for the calendar year 46 Resolution re-appointing various existing Township Employees for the calendar year 47 Resolution appointing members to the Police K-9 Corps for the calendar year 48 Resolution re-designating depositories for Township Offices for the calendar year 49 Resolution establishing bonds for various Officials and Employees for the calendar year 50 Resolution designating Official Township Newspapers for the calendar year 51 Resolution establishing Annual Meeting schedule of the Egg Harbor Township Committee Page 6 8

15 52 Resolution providing for the temporary budget for the calendar year 53 Resolution to adopt Robert s Rules of Order as the parliamentary procedures for conduct of all meetings 54 Resolution appointing Peter J Miller as the Public Agency Compliance Officer for the calendar year 55 Resolution authorizing execution of contracts from the New Jersey State Contract Vendors for 56 Resolution authorizing service charges for returned checks 57 Resolution authorizing agreement with Phoenix Advisors, LLC for Continuing Disclosure Services 58 Resolution authorizing the Township Assessor to act as Agent for the taxing district of the Township of Egg Harbor and to file a petition or petitions of appeals on behalf of the Township of Egg Harbor for calendar year 59 Resolution awarding contract to Animal Control of South Jersey for Animal Control Services, January 1, thru December 31, Resolution amending Resolution 475 of 2016 entitled Resolution granting FMLA Leave without pay to Danielle Hudgins (Tax Collectors Office) 61 Resolution re-appointing various individuals as volunteers to serve the Department of Parks and Resolution (various) 62 Resolution appointing youth basketball league referees as part-time employees to serve the Department of Parks and Recreation (Becker, Davis, Johnson) Motion To adopt Consent Calendar Resolutions 18 through and including 62 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Ordinances (Introduction) Number Title 1 An Ordinance to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and to establish a CAP Bank (N.J.S.A. 40A: ) Purpose The purpose of this ordinance is to allow the Township Committee the discretion to increase budget appropriation up to the statutory maximum cap of 3.5 percent. Ordinance 1- to be published in The Mainland Journal on January 11,, for further consideration at a Public Hearing to be held on January 25,, at 5:30 p.m. Copies of this Ordinance are available without cost to any member of the general public from the Township Clerk s Office during regular business hours until the date of the public hearing. Motion Motion to introduce Ordinance 1 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough General Public Discussion Motion To close the public portion of meeting Vote: Page 7 8

16 Reports Township Committee: Administrator: Approvals Motion To approve payroll for the month of December in the amount of $2,097, Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough God Bless America will be sung by Patrick Moschetto Adjournment Motion Vote Motion to adjourn the Reorganization Meeting of the Egg Harbor Township Committee Happy New Year Page 8 8

17 Ordinance No. 1 An ordinance to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and to establish a CAP Bank (N.J.S.A. 40A: ) WHEREAS, the Local Government Cap Law, N.J.S. 40A: et seq provides that in the preparation of its annual budget, a municipality shall limit any increase in said budget up to.5% unless authorized by ordinance to increase it to 3.5% over the previous year s final appropriations, subject to certain exceptions; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: a provides that a municipality may, when authorized by ordinance, appropriate the difference between the amount of its actual final appropriation and the 3.5% percentage rate as an exception to its final appropriations in either of the next two succeeding years; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, in the County of Atlantic finds it advisable and necessary to increase its CY budget by up to 3.5% over the previous year s final appropriations, in the interest of promoting the health, safety and welfare of the citizens; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee hereby determines that a 3% increase in the budget for said year, amounting to $952, in excess of the increase in final appropriations otherwise permitted by the Local Governmental Cap Law, is advisable and necessary; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee hereby determines that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey, a majority of the full authorized membership of this governing body affirmatively concurring, that, in the CY budget year, the final appropriations of the Township of Egg Harbor shall, in accordance with this Ordinance and N.J.S.A. 40A: , be increased by 3.5% amounting to $1,110, and that the CY municipal budget for the Township of Egg Harbor be approved and adopted in accordance with this Ordinance; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this Ordinance, as introduced, be filed with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services within five days of introduction; and

18 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this Ordinance upon adoption, with the recorded vote included thereon, be filed with said Director within five days after such adoption; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage and a certified copy of the adoption action must be filed with the Director within five days. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE WAS INTRODUCED AT A MEETING OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, IN THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, HELD JANUARY 2,, AND WILL BE FURTHER CONSIDERED FOR FINAL PASSAGE AFTER A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON AT A REGULAR MEETING OF SAID TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE TO BE HELD IN TOWNSHIP HALL IN SAID TOWNSHIP ON JANUARY 25, AT 5:30 P.M. Dated: January 2,

19 Resolution No. 1 Resolution appointing the Chairman of the Egg Harbor Township Committee for the year BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that James J. McCullough is hereby appointed as Chairman of the Egg Harbor Township Committee for a period of one year beginning January 1,. Dated: January 2,

20 Resolution No. 2 Resolution appointing the Deputy Mayor of the Egg Harbor Township Committee for the year BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that Paul W. Hodson is hereby appointed as Deputy Mayor of the Egg Harbor Township Committee for a period of one year beginning January 1,. Dated: January 2,

21 Resolution No. 3 Resolution appointing Municipal Court Judge Marc J. Nehmad for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2019 BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that Marc J. Nehmad is hereby appointed as Municipal Court Judge for a three-year term, said term being from January 1, through to December 31, Dated: January 2,

22 Resolution No. 4 Resolution appointing a member to the Economic Development Commission WHEREAS there is a need to appoint a member to the Egg Harbor Township Economic Development Commission; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that the following person is hereby appointed as a member of the Egg Harbor Township Economic Development Commission for the term and position set forth opposite his name. Member Position Term Expiring William Elliott Member 5 years December 31, 2021 Dated: January 2,

23 Resolution No. 5 Resolution appointing members to the Emergency Management Council BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that the following persons are hereby appointed to the Emergency Management Council positions set forth opposite their names for a one year term expiring December 31,. Member Peter Miller, Township Administrator James McCullough James McCullough William Higbee, Director of Ambulance Services Charles R. Winkler, Fire Chief Gene Sharpe, Deputy Fire Chief Position Community Groups Broadcast/Print Media Elected Official Deputy Coordinator Deputy Coordinator Deputy Coordinator Dated: January 2,

24 Resolution No. 6 Resolution appointing members to the Environmental Commission WHEREAS there is a need to appoint members to the Egg Harbor Township Environmental Commission; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that the following persons are hereby appointed to the positions set forth opposite their names for the terms indicated: Member Position Term Nicholas Fisola Regular Member 1/1/ thru 12/31/2019 Paul Rosenberg Regular Member 1/1/ thru 12/31/2019 Joseph Lisa Ex-Officio 1/1/ thru 12/31/ Dated: January 2,

25 Resolution No. 7 Resolution appointing members to the Great Egg Harbor National Scenic & Recreation River Council to represent the Township of Egg Harbor BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that the following persons are hereby appointed as members to the Great Egg Harbor National Scenic & Recreational River Council to represent the Township of Egg Harbor for the calendar year : Member Dave Brown Walter Vreeland Position Regular Member Alternate Member Dated: January 2,

26 Resolution No. 8 Resolution appointing a Local Historian for the calendar year WHEREAS there exists a need for a Local Historian for the Township of Egg Harbor; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that JUNE SHERIDAN is hereby appointed as Local Historian for the calendar year. Dated: January 2,

27 Resolution No. 9 Resolution appointing members to the Municipal Alliance Committee WHEREAS there is a need to appoint members to the Egg Harbor Township Municipal Alliance Committee; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that the following persons are hereby named to the Municipal Alliance Committee for the term of one year, expiring December 31,. Kim Burns Dena Danz Staci Ann DiMattia Peter Jamieson Marc J. Nehmad Robert O Donoghue Nick Pella Stephen Slusarski Anna Strang Lori Ward Brian Wilson Dated: January 2,

28 Resolution No. 10 Resolution appointing members to the Municipal Utilities Authority WHEREAS there is a need to appoint members to the Egg Harbor Township Municipal Utilities Authority; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that the following persons are hereby appointed as members of the Egg Harbor Township Municipal Utilities Authority for the terms indicated: Member Position Term Expiring Theresa Moschetto Regular 5 years, commencing January 31, 2022 February 1, Anthony DiDonato (filling unexpired 5 year term) Alternate Commencing January 2, January 31, 2021 Dated: January 2,

29 Resolution No. 11 Resolution appointing members to the Pinelands Municipal Council BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that the following persons are hereby appointed as members of the Pinelands Municipal Council as representatives of the Township of Egg Harbor for a term of one year expiring December 31, : Township Designee Robert Burns Alternate Member Robert Dailyda Dated: January 2,

30 Resolution No. 12 Resolution appointing members to the Planning Board WHEREAS there is a need to appoint members to the Egg Harbor Township Planning Board; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that the following persons are hereby appointed as members of the Egg Harbor Township Planning Board for the terms and positions set forth opposite their names. Member Class Term Expiring James J. McCullough I 1 year December 31, Peter J. Miller II 1 year December 31, Laura Pfrommer III 1 year December 31, Charles Eykyn IV 4 years December 31, 2020 James Garth, Sr. IV 4 years December 31, 2020 Dennis Kleiner Alternate I 2 years December 31, 2018 Dated: January 2,

31 Resolution No. 13 Resolution appointing members to the Rent Review Board WHEREAS there is a need to appoint members to the Egg Harbor Township Rent Review Board; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that the following persons are hereby appointed to the positions set forth opposite their names for the terms indicated: Member Position Term Expiring Beverly Cox Regular Tenant 2 years December 31, 2018 Albert Dearden Regular Homeowner 2 years December 31, 2018 Robert Dolan Regular Landlord 2 years December 31, 2018 Penny Sue Grace Regular Homeowner 2 years December 31, 2018 Gregory Johns Alternate Homeowner 2 years December 31, 2018 John Rush Regular Homeowner 2 years December 31, 2018 Tom Dunleavy Chairman/ Rent Control Officer 2 years December 31, 2018 Dated: January 2,

32 Resolution No. 14 Resolution appointing members to the Veterans Advisory Board WHEREAS there is a need to appoint members to the Egg Harbor Township Veterans Advisory Board; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that the following persons are hereby appointed as members of the Egg Harbor Township Veterans Advisory Board for the terms and positions set forth opposite their names. Member Position Term Expiring Daniel Clayton General Public Veteran 2 years December 31, 2018 Paul Hodson Committee Member 1 year December 31, John Rush General Public Veteran 2 years December 31, 2018 Robert Williams (filling unexpired 2 year term) General Public Veteran 2 years December 31, Dated: January 2,

33 Resolution No. 15 Resolution appointing members to the Zoning Board of Adjustment WHEREAS there is a need to appoint members to the Egg Harbor Township Zoning Board of Adjustment; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that the following persons are hereby named to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for the terms and positions set forth opposite their names: Member Position Term Expiring Andrew Parker Regular, Class IV 4 years December 31, 2020 Riaz Rajput (filling unexpired 4 year term) Regular, Class IV 4 years December 31, 2018 Vermell Macon Alternate I 2 years December 31, 2018 Andrew Madsen Alternate II 2 years December 31, 2018 Dated: January 2,

34 Resolution No. 16 Resolution appointing a Police Chaplain for the calendar year WHEREAS Section 6-87 of the Code of the Township of Egg Harbor, provides for the appointment of a Police Chaplain in accordance with NJSA 40A:14-141, and WHEREAS the Chief of Police has made a recommendation that said position be filled and that the Police Chaplain be appointed as a Honorary Police Captain, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that the following individual is hereby appointed for a period of one year. Reverend John J Vignone Dated: January 2,

35 Resolution No. 17 Resolution to award a contract for Assistant Municipal Attorney and Municipal Prosecutor for the calendar year WHEREAS there exists a need for an Assistant Municipal Attorney and Municipal Prosecutor for the Township of Egg Harbor; and WHEREAS N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 provides for an Open and Fair Process through Requests for Proposals; and WHEREAS the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq) requires that the Resolution authorizing the award of contracts for "Professional Services" must be publically advertised. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. That the Mayor and be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with DANIEL D. ALSOFROM Attorney at Law, 106 Flatbush Avenue, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234, for the aforesaid services as Assistant Municipal Attorney and Municipal Prosecutor for the Township of Egg Harbor, for a period of one year commencing January 1,. 2. That this contract is awarded as a "Professional Service," under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law and the New Jersey Local Unit Pay to Play Law. 3. That a copy of this Resolution shall be published in THE PRESS, as required by law, within ten (10) days of passage. 4. That the certification showing availability of funds and specifying the exact line item appropriations which shall be charged is incorporated herein and attached hereto as though set forth herein verbatim. Dated: January 2,

36 Resolution No. 18 Resolution appointing Conflict Municipal Judge John H. Rosenberger for the calendar year BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that John H. Rosenberger is hereby appointed as Conflict Municipal Judge for the calendar year of. Dated: January 2,

37 Resolution No. 19 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Township Solicitor for the calendar year WHEREAS there exists a need for a Township Solicitor for the Township of Egg Harbor, and WHEREAS N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 provides for a fair and open process through Requests for Proposals, and WHEREAS the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq) requires that the Resolution authorizing the award of contracts for "Professional Services" must be publically advertised. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. That the Mayor and be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Marc Friedman, Attorney at Law, for the aforesaid services as Township Solicitor for the Township of Egg Harbor, for the period of one year. 2. That this contract is awarded as a "Professional Service," under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Laws and the New Jersey Local Unit Pay to Play Law. 3. That a copy of the Resolution shall be published in THE PRESS as required by law, within ten (10) days of its passage. 4. That the attached certification showing availability of funds specifying the exact line item appropriations which shall be charged is incorporated herein and attached hereto as though set forth in verbatim. Dated: January 2,

38 Resolution No. 20 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Conflict Prosecutor for the calendar year WHEREAS there exists a need for a Conflict Prosecutor for the Township of Egg Harbor to handle conflict matters when the Prosecutor is unable to serve, and WHEREAS N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 provides for a fair and open process through Requests for Proposals, and WHEREAS the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq) requires that the Resolution authorizing the award of contracts for "Professional Services" must be publically advertised. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. That the Mayor and be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Carl N. Tripician, 1230 Shore Road, Linwood, NJ 08221, for the aforesaid services as Conflict Prosecutor for the Township of Egg Harbor, for a period of one year commencing January 1,. 2. That this contract is awarded as a "Professional Service," under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law and the New Jersey Local Unit Pay to Play Law. 3. That a copy of this Resolution shall be published in THE PRESS, as required by law, within ten (10) days of passage. 4. That the certification showing availability of funds and specifying the exact line item appropriations which shall be charged is incorporated herein and attached hereto as though set forth herein in verbatim. Dated: January 2,

39 Resolution No. 21 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Municipal Public Defender for the calendar year WHEREAS there exists a need for a Municipal Public Defender for the Township of Egg Harbor, and WHEREAS N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 provides for a fair and open process through Requests for Proposals, and WHEREAS the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq) requires that the Resolution authorizing the award of contracts for "Professional Services" must be publically advertised. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. That the Mayor and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Samuel A Curcio, Jr., Attorney at Law, for the aforesaid services as Municipal Public Defender for the Township of Egg Harbor, for a period of one year commencing January 1,. 2. That this contract is awarded as a "Professional Service," under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Laws and the New Jersey Local Unit Pay to Play Law. 3. That a copy of this Resolution shall be published in THE PRESS, as required by law, within ten (10) days of passage. 4. That the certification showing availability of funds and specifying the exact line item appropriations which shall be charged is incorporated herein and attached hereto as though set forth herein in verbatim. Dated: January 2,

40 Resolution No. 22 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Conflict Municipal Public Defender for the calendar year WHEREAS there exists a need for a Municipal Public Defender for the Township of Egg Harbor, and WHEREAS N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 provides for a fair and open process through Requests for Proposals, and WHEREAS the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq) requires that the Resolution authorizing the award of contracts for "Professional Services" must be publically advertised. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. That the Mayor and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Bonnie D. Putterman, Esq., for the aforesaid services as Conflict Municipal Public Defender for the Township of Egg Harbor, for a period of one year commencing January 1,. 2. That this contract is awarded as a "Professional Service," under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Laws and the New Jersey Local Unit Pay to Play Law. 3. That a copy of this Resolution shall be published in THE PRESS, as required by law, within ten (10) days of passage. 4. That the certification showing availability of funds and specifying the exact line item appropriations which shall be charged is incorporated herein and attached hereto as though set forth herein in verbatim. Dated: January 2,

41 Resolution No. 23 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Township Engineer for the calendar year WHEREAS, Egg Harbor Township is in need of Engineering services in relation to the engineering work hereinafter authorized by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 provides for a fair and open process through Requests for Proposals, and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq) requires that all contracts for specialized services of both a professional and a quasi-professional nature, be awarded by resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. That James A. Mott, P.E., P.P., P.L.S. of Mott Associates is a licensed engineer and land surveyor of the State of New Jersey. 2. That James A. Mott, P.E., P.P., P.L.S. be and he is hereby appointed as Township Engineer for a period of one year and he is hereby authorized and empowered to perform all services necessary for the proper execution of the duties of Township Engineer. 3. That the Mayor and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with James A. Mott, P.E., P.P., P.L.S. of Mott Associates, for the aforesaid services. 4. That this contract is awarded as a "Professional Service," under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Laws and the New Jersey Local Unit Pay to Play Law. 5. That a copy of this Resolution shall be published in THE PRESS, as required by law, within ten (10) days of its passage. 6. That the attached certification showing availability of funds and specifying the exact line item appropriations which shall be charged is incorporated herein and attached hereto as though set forth herein in verbatim. Dated: January 2,