STAFFORD TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 20, 2018

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1 STAFFORD TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 20, 2018 Mayor calls the Stafford Township Council Meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag and the reading of the Open Public Meeting Statement. Time: 7:00 PM OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT: THIS MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT BY ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH MEETING DATES FOR NOTIFICATION AND PUBLICATION OF THESE MEETINGS WERE GIVEN TO THREE LOCAL NEWSPAPERS AND POSTING OF SAME ON THE MUNICIPAL BULLETIN BOARD. ROLL CALL: Mr. Fessler-present, Mr. Fix-present, Mr. Marchal-present, Ms. McKenna-present, Mr. Smith-present, Mr. Taylor-present, Mayor Spodofora-present ORDINANCES FIRST READING & INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 211, ZONING-AMENDMENTS TO THE PINELANDS AREA DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading was made by Mr. Taylor and seconded by Ms. McKenna A COPY OF ORDINANCE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART OF THE MINUTES ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE ENTITLED LANDSCAPING Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading was made by Mr. Taylor and seconded by Mr. Marchal A COPY OF ORDINANCE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART OF THE MINUTES ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE PROMOTIONAL PROCESS RCV: All in favor- Mr. Fix, Mr. Marchal, Ms. McKenna, Mr. Smith, Mr. Taylor, Mayor Spodofora Mr. Fessler-abstained Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading was made by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Fix A COPY OF ORDINANCE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART OF THE MINUTES ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 194 OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STAFFORD ENTITLED LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading was made by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Taylor A COPY OF ORDINANCE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART OF THE MINUTES ORDINANCE SECOND READING & FINAL ADOPTION ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING CODE 130 ENTITLED LAND USE, AND DEVELOPMENT Mayor to opened public comment Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading was made by Mr. Taylor and seconded by Mr. Marchal A COPY OF ORDINANCE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART OF THE MINUTES

2 ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE 211, ENTITLED ZONING Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading was made by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Taylor A COPY OF ORDINANCE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART OF THE MINUTES ORDINANCE ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STAFFORD, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY ENACTING CHAPTER 192 OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE, ENTITLED TOWING AND STORAGE REGULATIONS TO PROVIDE A UNIFORM PROCEDURE FOR MUNICIPALY REQUIRED VEHICLE TOWS AND STORAGE Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading was made by Mr. Marchal and seconded by Mr. Taylor A COPY OF ORDINANCE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART OF THE MINUTES ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE 211 ENTITLED ZONING Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading was made by Mr. Fessler and seconded by Mr. Marchal A COPY OF ORDINANCE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART OF THE MINUTES ORDINANCE ACCEPTING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL TRAFFIC RELATED MATTERS IN THE THROUGHFARE AND RIGHT OF WAY OF ISLAND CREST HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading was made by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Taylor A COPY OF ORDINANCE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART OF THE MINUTES RESOLUTION RESOLUTION DISCUSSION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE NJ STATE BEST PRACTICES CHECKLIST 2018 Motion to accept the NJ Best Practice checklist 2018 was made by Ms. McKenna and seconded by Mr. Fessler CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED WITH A SINGLE MOTION. ANY ITEMS REQUIRING EXPENDITURE ARE SUPPORTED BY A CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. ANY ITEM REQUIRING DISCUSSION WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA. ALL CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE REFLECTED IN FULL IN THE MINUTES. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF OCEAN PROSECUTORS OFFICE CONCERNING THE FY 2018/2019 DRUG RECOGNITION EXPERT CALLOUT PROGRAM

3 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF OCEAN PROSECUTORS OFFICE CONCERNING THE FY 2018/2019 MOVE OVER LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF OCEAN PROSECUTORS OFFICE CONCERNING THE FY 2018/2019 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STAFFORD, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, REQUIRING PAYMENT OF AN IMPACT FEE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION AND THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO BREAKERS DRIVE PHASE I PROJECT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS ACCORDING TO N.J.S.A 40A:4-58 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATOR TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR REPAIRS AND PAINTING OF THE OLD MANAHAWKIN BAPTIST CHURCH TO GUINEE PAINTING SERVICES RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES TO ALLIED BUILDING PRODUCTS CORPORATION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE NEW SOLICITATION OF RFP S FOR 2019 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CATEGORIES GASOLINE TANK SPECIALIST SERVICES AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATING SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PERSONNEL RESIGNATION OF JENNA MILLAR RESOLUTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE STAFFORD TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT TO UNDERTAKE A BACKGROUND CHECK IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PROPOSED SALE OF A LIQUOR LICENSE RESOLUTION APPOINTING JOHN DOMINY, ESQUIRE AS SPECIAL/CONFLICT MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR RESOLUTION PERSONNEL RESOLUTION FOR THE STAFFORD TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT- TELECOMMUNICATOR RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATOR TO AWARD THE BASE RE-BID CONTRACT FOR VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS MEMORIAL

4 W/S RESOLUTIONS W/S RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WATER AND SEWER UTILITY COLLECTOR TO CANCEL WATER AND/OR SEWER CHARGES MINUTES FOR APPROVAL October 23, 2018 APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL Stafford Township Fire Department new members Brian Lind, Sean Lind Motion to adopt the Consent Agenda of November 20, 2018 was made by Ms. McKenna and seconded by Mr. Smith VOUCHER RESOLUTION Authorizing the payment of bills in the amount of $ 8,161, Motion to pay the bills was made by Mr. Marchal and seconded by Ms. McKenna GOVERNING BODY REPORTS MAYOR SPODOFORA- Please be aware Township Offices will be closed on November 22 & 23 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Residents were reminded to place leaves at the curb of their property not in the street. Storm drains are being clogged and causing flooding. Please be aware of what is to be recycled. Clean up bottles and jars. Recycling trucks are being turned away at the county if truck contains items that are not recyclable. Panera Bread and Chick-fil-A is moving forward with plans to build in Stafford. Mayor gave the Police report of activities in Stafford. Mayor Spodofora wished all residents a Happy and Health Holiday. COUNCILMAN TAYLOR- Also reminding residents to not place leaves in the street or over storm drains. Very important to not block streets. COUNCILMAN MCKENNA- Thanking all of our Veterans and members of the American Legion post 511 for holding the annual ceremony in Veterans Plaza. Recycling report was given and if you need to know more what can be specifically put in the recycling containers contact Ocean County recycling. The website provides exactly what can be put in the recycling containers. COUNCILMAN MARCHAL- A contract has been awarded to paint the Manahawkin Baptist Church. December 7 th at 6:00 pm Tree Lighting Ceremony. Wished everyone a Happy Holiday. COUNCILMAN SMITH- There has been many reports of telephone scammers. Please make your neighbors and friends aware. Thermal shopping bags have been provided to residents. Community Center has bags available. Our Volunteer First Aid Squad still averaging four calls a day. COUNCILMAN FESSLER- Community Outreach has been working with Southern Regional High School. Funds have been donated to enable forty to sixty families with meals. Thanks Mayor and Council for all their hard work. Wished the next Governing Body good luck. It has been a privilege to serve. COUNCILMAN FIX- Waiting on the report for the American Legion building. Pavilion is coming along weather permitting. Wishing residents a Happy Thanksgiving.

5 PUBLIC COMMENT: 5 MINUTE LIMIT PER INDIVIDUAL Mayor Spodofora opened public comment Joe Mazzola-Galley Avenue Questioned the availability of residents to receive information on recycling information. Jeanine Sciglitano-Weaver Drive-Expressed concerns over making non-permanent residents aware of the rules on recycling for Stafford Township Dawn Pappatheodora-Florence Lane suggested we fine residents who do not comply with the recycling rules and regulations Paul Krier-Stormy Road-Expressed concern on personnel changes and policy changes since the election. Joe Mangino-William Cook Blvd.-Thanked Council for their service and wished the new Governing good luck. There being no further Mayor Spodofora closed public comment EXECUTIVE SESSION Acquisition of Real Property and Pending Litigation Motion to recess to Executive Session was made by Mr. Marchal and seconded by Mr. Taylor All in favor-aye Motion to reopen the regular session was made by Mr. Fessler and seconded by Mr. Marchal ROLL CALL: Mr. Fessler-present, Mr. Fix-present, Mr. Marchal-present, Ms. McKenna-present, Mr. Smith-present, Mr. Taylor-present, Mayor Spodofora-present ORDINANCE ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STAFFORD, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF BLOCK 229, LOT A/K/A 292 EAST BAY AVENUE, STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY FROM RON AND LINDA ROBERTS Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading was made by Mr. Fessler and seconded by Mr. Taylor A COPY OF ORDINANCE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART OF THE MINUTES ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Fix and seconded by Mr. Taylor All in favor: Aye TIME: 8:45