TOWNSHIP OF PEMBERTON REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 4, :30 P.M.

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1 TOWNSHIP OF PEMBERTON REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 4, :30 P.M. FLAG SALUTE Council President Scull led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance, announced that notice of the meeting was given in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, and followed by roll call. ROLL CALL PRESENT Jason Allen Kenneth Cartier Diane Stinney Sherry Scull Norma Trueblood ABSENT None Also present: Business Administrator Dennis Gonzalez, Solicitor Andrew Bayer, Township Engineer Chris Rehmann, Township Planner Rick Ragan, and Township Clerk Amy P. Cosnoski. CALL TO ORDER Council President Scull called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. CLOSED SESSION Resolution Authorizes Council to go into Closed Session for: Contract Negotiations/Potential Litigation Browns Mills Shopping Center, Employee Grievance Filed by Patrolman Doyle, Litigation Pemberton Township v. Presidential Lakes Fire, Browns Mills Emergency Squad and Pemberton First Aid Squad. Motion by Cartier and Trueblood to adopt Resolution No Cartier, yes; Trueblood, yes; Stinney, yes; Allen, yes; Scull, yes. Motion carried. Council President Scull recessed the open meeting at approximately 6:35 PM to go into closed session and reconvened the open meeting at approximately 7:00 PM. (Reference Note: Closed Session minutes are transcribed and filed separately and considered part of these minutes) Council President Scull announced there was no action pursuant to Closed Session. Consent Agenda: All items listed under the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the Township Council and are enacted by one motion. Should a Council Member wish to discuss a consent agenda item separately, that item can be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the regular agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Council President Scull opened the meeting to the public for comments on the Consent Agenda. There being no members of the public

2 indicating a desire to be heard, the meeting was closed to the public for comments on the Consent Agenda. Councilman Cartier removed from the agenda, Purchases over $2,000, Household goods and food for Senior Center and Buildings and Grounds. Councilman Cartier explained the supporting documentation was not available and this item will be tabled until the next meeting. Council President Scull pulled from the Bill List; Page 3 # , Legal Services for $319.00, and Page 14 # for Work Boot Reimbursement for Harry Scull. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MINUTES FILED BY CLERK Regular meeting, November 6, RESOLUTIONS Supports Anti-Bullying Education Initiative in Pemberton Township. (This resolution was amended and readopted as amended later in this meeting.) Cancels taxes and authorizes refund for Block 591, Lot 18, property qualifying for Veterans Property Tax Exemption for Bernard Winn Authorizes refund for Block 681, Lot 36, property qualifying for Veterans Property Tax Exemption for Joseph Stefula Authorizes shared services agreement between Pemberton Township and the County of Burlington for reconstruction of Bayberry Street (County Route 667) Requests permission of Division of Local Government Services for insertion of special item of revenue in the 2013 Municipal Budget for 2013 Safe and Secure Communities Program funding in the amount of $60, Authorizes contract with Aetna Life Insurance Company for Stop Loss Coverage for the Pemberton Township Medical Benefits Plan Authorizes policy with The Hartford for providing Life Insurance and AD&D benefits for municipal officials and employees Authorizes contract with CoreSource, Inc. for providing administration of the Pemberton Township Medical Benefits Plan Authorizes the Chief Financial Officer to deposit premium lien money to the Miscellaneous Revenue Not Anticipated Account Authorizes the renewal of Sports Accident Insurance with Hardenbergh Insurance Group Authorizes various routine refunds Supports New Jersey Department of Transportation recommendation for No Passing Zone on Route 206 in Pemberton Township Authorizes public auction of Township owned equipment no longer needed for public use. PURCHASES OVER $2, Public Works Department Repair body damage of police vehicle by Fante s Auto Body in the amount of $4, Pulled from Agenda, will be considered at next regular meeting.

3 3. Tax Assessor Department Printing and postage of Notice of Assessment Post Cards from Micro Systems-NJ.com LLC in the amount of $5, Public Works Department Replace three Public Works oil fired heaters with new gas fired furnaces from Dazell Hardware & Plumbing in the amount of $16, OTHER ITEMS REQUIRING APPROVAL Approval of Fire Fighter applications for Relief Association of Robert Taylor and Denise Cochrane for the Pemberton Township Fire Department. BILL LIST (two purchase orders removed and considered later in meeting) Approval by Council required for payment of vouchers on bill list dated 11/27/2013. Motion by Allen and Stinney to adopt the Consent Agenda as amended. Allen, yes; Stinney, yes; Trueblood, yes; Cartier, yes; Scull, yes. Motion carried. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING, PUBLIC HEARING AND/OR FINAL ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PEMBERTON AMENDING CHAPTER 190, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PEMBERTON, COUNTY OF BURLINGTON PERTAINING TO KENNELS. Council President Scull read the title of the ordinance into the record. Council President Scull opened up the meeting to the public comments on Ordinance No and seeing no members of the public wishing to comment on Ordinance No , Council President Scull closed the meeting to comment on the ordinance. Motion by Cartier and Allen to adopt Ordinance No Cartier, yes; Allen, yes; Trueblood, yes; Stinney, yes; Scull, yes. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 47 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PEMBERTON RELATING TO SALARIES AND COMPENSATION WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF PEMBERTON. Council President Scull read the title of the ordinance into the record. Council President Scull opened up the meeting to the public comments on Ordinance No and seeing no members of the public wishing to comment on Ordinance No , Council President Scull closed the meeting to comment on the ordinance. Motion by Cartier and Stinney to adopt Ordinance No Cartier, yes; Stinney, yes; Trueblood, yes; Allen, yes; Scull, yes. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Discussion to set date of Pemberton Township 2014 Reorganization Meeting.

4 Council President Scull explained the first Wednesday of the month was January 1 st, however it was not necessary to hold the Reorganization on New Year s Day since there was no local election and the Township Code requires the Reorganization to be held within the first seven days of the new year. Councilman Allen suggested Reorganization be held on Monday, January 6, 2014 beginning at 6:00 pm. Councilman Cartier recommended that the regular meeting that immediately follow start at 7:00 pm to allow enough time to hold Reorganization. It was a consensus of Council to hold Pemberton Township Reorganization on Monday, January 6, 2014 beginning 6:00 pm with the first regular meeting being held right after at 7:00 pm. Reconsideration of Mayor s veto of Ordinance No ORDINANCE NO AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PEMBERTON AMENDING CHAPTER 170 OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE, ENTITLED TOWING, IN ORDER TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS REGARDING TOWING OF TOWNSHIP OWNED VEHICLES. Motion by Stinney and Allen to override Mayor Patriarca s veto of Ordinance No Stinney, yes; Allen, yes; Cartier, yes; Trubelood, yes; Scull, yes. Motion carried. BILLS (pulled from Consent Agenda) # , Legal Services for $319.00, and Page 14 # for Work Boot Reimbursement for Harry Scull. Motion by Cartier and Stinney to approve bills # , Legal Services for $319.00; and # for Work Boot Reimbursement for Harry Scull. Cartier, yes; Stinney, yes; Trueblood, yes; Allen, yes; Scull, abstain. Motion carried. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS President Scull opened the meeting to the public for general comments. Those commenting were: Fred Moorehead, Browns Mills 1. Mr. Moorhead questioned Council if they had signed off on the lawsuit against the three volunteer organizations. Council President Scull advised that these matters do not come before Council every day and they were informed the day the press release was done and were not aware that it was going to happen. America Phillips, Presidential Lakes 1. Ms. Phillips advised she came to the Township building to drop off her leaves on November 14, 2013 and the gate was closed. She had been advised earlier in the week that the drop off hours would be changed and the public would be notified. Ms. Phillips further explained that she came to the office to see the Mayor and he was not in but she saw the Administrator and was treated unprofessionally by the Administrator. Mr. Gonzalez advised that the hours had not been changed on the website but Ms. Phillips had been advised that the hours were going to change. Council President Scull commented on the website information not being up to date and advised the Veteran s Day information had not been put up. 2. Ms. Phillips commented on the conditions at 200 New Hampshire Road. Mr. Gonzalez advised he had nothing additional to report on that

5 residence and Code Enforcement has done everything they can do. 3. Noted the Council had stated after the Historic Trust lawsuit they would not approve any more suits and however she heard of another suit. Council President Scull advised again that the Council does not approve lawsuits it is part of Administration duties. Ms. Phillips expressed as a resident she does not appreciate the tax payers paying for another suit. 4. Ms. Phillips questioned how many Code Enforcement Officers the Township has. Mr. Gonzalez noted the Township has three Code Enforcement Officers and the Director of Community Development who is also the Zoning Officer. Lucy Kerestes, Presidential Lakes - 1. Commented on the report in the paper regarding the Township feeling they should own the emergency services buildings because of the money they paid to them over the years. Ms. Kerestes explained how the funds were raised by the residents and built before the Township ever gave them money and the Township has not right to the building. Scott Hamilton, Browns Mills 1. Commented on the lawsuit. Explained that we live in a Constitutional Republic and went on to explain the public s rights under a Constitutional Republic. Mr. Hamilton the noted the $2.3 million was given since 1980 and should be considered payment for services. Seeing no other residents wishing to comment, Council President Scull closed the meeting to public comment. SOLICITOR'S REPORT: Mr. Bayer reported: 1. No report this meeting. ENGINEER'S REPORT: Mr. Rehmann reported: 1. Bayberry Dam project is coming to a conclusion and it should be open before Christmas. 2. Reported on the Country Lakes Dam project and extended thanks to the Tax Assessor s Office and Township Clerk for their help in notifying the 440 residents that live within 200 feet off the lake. They are hoping to get the plans to the Pinelands for approval on December 13 th. Mr. Rehmann noted that not one resident raised an objection to the notifications. 3. Reported that the fuel facility is almost complete and noted that PSE&G wanted $30, to run a gas pipeline to the fuel facility, however because they will not be converting the heating to the three facilities and the generators for the Public Works facility, PSE&G is only asking for $135 contingent on installing the heaters within 90 days. Council President Scull asked about the tank that was found. Mr. Rehmann advised that the contractor will be coming back to remove the old fuel facility and the surprise tank. Council President Scull thanked Mr. Rehmann and his company for always looking for better and more efficient and economical ways for Pemberton Township. PLANNER S REPORT: Mr. Ragan reported: 1. Advised there is construction starting on the Dialysis center. 2. Reported the Yoga Studio is trying to resolve some issues regarding the sidewalk with the County. MAYOR'S AND/OR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

6 Mr. Gonzalez reported: 1. Reminded Council of the employee wellness fair and gave information on the fair. Councilwoman Stinney asked that the owner s of the Sun Bank be contacted as the windows are open. Councilwoman further thanked the Administrator for taking care of so quickly the issues of gang tagging that she reported. Mr. Gonzalez added if anyone sees anything like this it should be reported to the police. Councilman Allen asked if there were any gang awareness presentations coming up. Council President Scull and Councilwoman Stinney commented on presentations done throughout the community on gang awareness and it may be time to do that again to reach out to new residents and new parents. Councilman Allen explained a presentation done last year, Saving our Youth Initiative and advised that Ms. Kurth with TAG has a lot of information on these presentations. COUNCIL MEMBERS' COMMENTS. Ken Cartier Advised he would like to amend Resolution to specifically to name TAG and the High School HIVE programs within the resolution. Motion by Cartier and Allen to add amendment to Resolution to add TAG and the High School HIVE programs to agenda. Cartier, yes; Allen, yes; Trueblood, yes; Stinney, yes; Scull, yes. Motion carried. Motion by Cartier and Allend to adopt amended Resolution Cartier, yes; Allen, yes; Trueblood, yes; Stinney, yes; Scull, yes. Motion carried. Jason Allen No comments. Norma Trueblood Thanked everyone for coming out. Diane Stinney Thanked everyone for coming out and noted it was wonderful to see all the residents here to listen to what is going on. Commented on getting the message out on the form of government and the limits of Council s control. Noted she had the opportunity to help feed the homeless on Thanksgiving and the Friendship AME Church did a wonderful thing and delivered dinners and grateful for the town coming together and doing this for our homeless and seniors. Sherry Scull Advised the Veteran s Advisory Committee is hard at work and the Eden Stanley post on the first Saturday of the month sells fresh hoagies and on the 10 th of December they are having a venision dinner and will be accepting donations and collecting items for the homeless Veterans. Noted the Winter Festival will be on the 14 th on Trenton Road and hopes for nice weather. Thanked everyone for coming out and commenting on the form of government and it is difficult for the community, they voted to change to this form of government 24 years ago but does not think they understood what would happen. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Amy P. Cosnoski, RMC, Township Clerk