EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, :30 PM MUNICIPAL BUILDING, BARGAINTOWN ROAD EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY MINUTES

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1 EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING WEDNESDAY, 5:30 PM MUNICIPAL BUILDING, BARGAINTOWN ROAD EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY MINUTES Mayor McCullough called the Meeting to Order at 5:33 pm. Township Clerk Indrieri read the Opening Statement pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act. ROLL CALL: John Carman, Jr.-present Stanley Glassey-present Paul Hodson-present John Risley-present James J. McCullough-present Also in attendance were Township Administrator Miller, Township Engineer Mott, Solicitor Friedman, Deputy Administrator Goodreau and Township Clerk Indrieri. CLOSED SESSION Motion Hodson second Glassey that RESOLUTION #236A-2006 Authorizing the Township Committee to convene into a Closed Executive Session to discuss matters involving Litigation: EHT v Lakeside; SJBL v EHT; English Creek Manor v EHT; COAH Litigation and Personnel: Deputy Court Administrator; Temporary Employee Court ( Colver ); Deputy Finance Officer ( Gorman ); UWU and PBA negotiaions be adopted. Roll call vote: Carman-yes Glassey-yes Hodson-yes Risley-yes McCullough-yes The Township Committee convened into Closed Executive Session and reconvened into Public Session. (6:50 PM) Mayor McCullough suggested the meeting be continued with the Work Session Agenda items. NEW BUSINESS Safe School Resource Officer Administrator Miller explained one Police Officer will be provided at the High School and one at the Middle School, grant value of $90,000 through the School District.

2 PAGE 2 Deed Restriction - Arboretum Mayor McCullough suggested that the Arboretum property be provided with a deed restriction for future and exclusive use as an arboretum. A brief discussion followed regarding the need and the existing provisions contained in the Green Acres inventory, of which this property is included. Municipal Alliance Mayor McCullough indicated he received a letter from Frank Vesely, volunteeering to serve on the Municipal Alliance. There were no objections, add-on resolution to be considered Budget Mayor McCullough commented that he is still reviewing the budget proposals for additional reductions. VIDEO BROADCAST/TELEVISION STATEMENT Township Clerk Indrieri read the Video Broadcast/Television Statement and reconfirmed the Roll Call, all Committee Members are present. PROCLAMATION Mayor McCullough read a Proclamation in recognition of Flag Day and presented same to members of the St. Katherine Drexel Knights of Columbus. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Knights of Columbus led the Pledge of Allegiance. RESOLUTION Mayor McCullough recognized Municipal Court Judge H. Robert Switzer for his 21 years of service to the Township. The Mayor complimented Judge Switzer on his well maintained temperament and ability to be fair. The Mayor asked Judge Switzer to confirm whether the reduction in Municipal Court revenues was associated with funds being directed to the State.

3 PAGE 3 Judge Switzer indicated many fines and surcharges are transmitted to the State. Motion Risley second Glassey that RESOLUTION # Appointing Municipal Court Judge ( H. Robert Switzer), be adopted. Roll call vote: Carman-yes Glassey-yes Hodson-yes Risley-yes McCullough-yes ORDINANCE PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE # An OrdinanceAuthorizing an Agreement for Tax Abatement with AtlantiCare Health Services located at 2500 English Creek Avenue. Purpose: Approving Tax Abatement Program for Atlanticare Health Services for a medical office building, building 900, located at 6112 Black Horse Pike, Block 1401, Lot 37. No one came forward. Motion Hodson second Glassey to close the Public Hearing. Roll call vote: Hodson-yes Risley-yes McCullough-yes Motion Glassey second Hodson to adopt Ordinance # Roll call vote: Hodson-yes Risley-yes McCullough-yes Carman-yes Glassey-yes Carman-yes Glassey-yes ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Motion Glassey second Hodson to introduce ORDINANCE # An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Property known as Block 1923, Lot 6, as set forth on the Official Tax Map in the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey. Ordinance # to be published in the Mainland Journal on June 21, 2006 for further consideration at a Public Hearing to be held on July 12, Roll call vote: Carman-yes Glassey-yes Hodson-yes Risley-yes McCullough-yes Purpose: Authorizing acquisition of.05 acre at the corner of Eisenhower and Foster Avenues for open space. GENERAL PUBLIC DISCUSSION Lenoard Dagit, 4 Poynte Drive commented on a recent article in The Current which indicated the residents of Anchorage Poynte are opposed to his marina project. He believes the article was an imbalance of the residents opinions, he has a petition with 60 signatures which favor the project.

4 PAGE 4 Mayor McCullough suggested Mr. Dagit contact the newspaper directly regarding the content of the article. Elizabeth Tyson, Lees Lane indicated that she resides on 5 acres and maintains an aviary. She believes that the Township s noise ordinance is written unfairly since there is no distinction between day and night noise levels. She suggested that various levels be established. Robin Dixon, Normsdale Mobile Home Park reported that the residents hired an exterminator who has conducted an inspection and provided a report regarding rats. The residents will hire the exterminator to help abate the problem, estimated cost $500. Mayor McCullough indicated that the Township has received a letter from the park owners, he suggested that the residents review and/or obtain a copy. Committeeman Glassey added that the Fire Official has jurisdiction over the burned out units and can order the removal of same ( unit #32 ). Brian Condella, introduced himself as the recently elected President of the Seaview Harbor Homeowners Association. Mr. Condella indicated that the County Freeholders have been contacted regarding the need for a pedestrian walkway along the Longport Bridge. A dangerous conditions exists, specifically when fishermen are on the bridge causing pedestrians and cyclist to travel onto the traffic lanes. The Borough of Longport has adopted a resolution requesting regulation of the fishermen on the bridge and he would like Egg Harbor Township to adopt a resolution specifically to support the rights of pedestrians and cyclists and prohibiting fishing/crabbing on the bridge. Committeeman Glassey agreed this is a dangerous situation. The County should consider a suspension walkway or platform under the bridge for use by fisherman, which would then leave the sidewalk areas free for pedestrians and cyclists. Additionally, there are two (2) existing fishing piers along the causeway for use by the fishermen. George Johnson, English Creek Avenue, indicated that he filed for a Senior Citizen Tax Deduction and was approved, but then received a letter from the Tax Collector advising the $250 deduction needed to be remitted, it has been disallowed. Administrator Miller reviewed Mr. Johnson s documents and concluded that in 2005 his income level exceeded the permissible amount in order to remain eligible for the Senior Citizen Deduction. The State then relies on the local Tax Collector s to retrieve the deduction/entitlement. Motion Hodson second Glassey to close General Public Discussion. Vote: All voted - yes

5 PAGE 5 RESOLUTIONS (CONSENT CALENDAR) RESOLUTION # Authorizing Execution of Interlocal Services Agreement for School Resource Officers for between the Township of Egg Harbor and Egg Harbor Township Board of Education. RESOLUTION # Authorizing Execution of County of Atlantic Community Development Block Grant Home Investment Partnership Program Cooperation Agreement for Fiscal Year 2007 through RESOLUTION # Authorizing Execution of a Maintenance Agreement with Synel Industries Ltd. RESOLUTION # Granting Bargaintown Volunteer Fire Company Charitable Roadway Solicitation Application. RESOLUTION # Authorizing Closure of Township Roadways in West Atlantic City for a Flea Market/Fund-Raiser on June 24, RESOLUTION # Authorizing Cancellation of Tax Sale Certificate for 320 Zion Road. (Betty Simon Trustee, LLC) RESOLUTION # Authorizing Cancellation of Tax Sale Certificate for 318 Zion Road. (Betty Simon Trustee, LLC) RESOLUTION # Authorizing Cancellation of Tax Sale Certificate for 318 Zion Road. (Betty Simon Trustee, LLC) RESOLUTION # Authorizing Cancellation of Tax Sale Certificate for 318 Zion Road. (Betty Simon Trustee, LLC) RESOLUTION # Authorizing Refunds from Developers Escrow Accounts. (Shore Mall Associates, L.P. and Bruce Heuman). RESOLUTION # Authorizing Acceptance of Improvements of Kings Mill and Requiring the Posting of a 2-Year Maintenance Bond.

6 PAGE 6 RESOLUTION # Appointing Katheryn Colfver as a Temporary Part-Time Hourly Clerk. RESOLUTION # Appointing Sean Leidy as Temporary Laborer in the Department of Public Works. RESOLUTION # Authorizing Renewal of Alcoholic Beverage Plenary Retail Consumption License for July 1, 2006 to June 30, RESOLUTION # Authorizing Renewal of Alcoholic Beverage Plenary Retail Distribution License for July 1, 2006 to June 30, RESOLUTION # Authorizing Renewal of Alcoholic Beverage Plenary Retail Club License for July 1, 2006 to June 30, Motion Carman second Glassey to adopt Consent Calendar Resolutions # through and including Resolution # Roll call vote: Carman-yes Glassey-yes Hodson-yes Risley-yes McCullough-yes RESOLUTIONS Motion Risley second Glassey to adopt RESOLUTION # Authorizing payment of all bills pursuant to Exhibit A, adding $50 payable to the NJ Division of Local Government Services. Roll call vote: Carman-yes Glassey-yes Hodson-yes Risley-yes McCullough-yes Motion Carman second Risley to adopt RESOLUTION #254A-2006 Authorizing payment of all bills pursuant to Exhibit A. Roll call vote: Carman-yes Glassey-yes Hodson-yes Risley-yes McCullough-abstain RESOLUTIONS (CONSENT CALENDAR) RESOLUTION # Authorizing execution of Maintenance Contracts with Sagem Morpho, Inc. for MorphoCheck 100 Live Scan Systems. RESOLUTION # Authorizing refund of Mercantile License Fee. RESOLUTION # Authorizing cancellation of mortgage liens for Rita Y. Quales (2 liens) and Patricia Dansby (1 lien).

7 PAGE 7 RESOLUTION # Providing for the division of jurisdictional issues between the City of Pleasantville and the Township of Egg Harbor in regard to the construction of a new facility for Tri-County Building Supply on property that is bisected by the Municipal boundary of the two municipalities. RESOLUTION # Appointing Jacqueline C. Guevara as a Cooperative Education Employee. RESOLUTION # Appointing Frank Vesely as a Member of the Egg Harbor Township Municipal Alliance. RESOLUTION # Authorizing requested leave of absence without pay to Dawn Gorman, Deputy Finance Officer. Motion Glassey second Hodson to adopt Consent Calendar Resolutions # through and including Resolution # Roll call vote: Carman-yes Glassey-yes Hodson-yes Risley-yes McCullough-yes REPORTS Township Committee: Committeeman Carman announced the 2006 Summer in the Park Program will be starting on June 23 at Tony Canale Park. Also, registration for the Summer Recreation Programs is being conducted information and literature are available at the Municipal Building and on the Township s website. Mayor McCullough noted that Hammonton and Cherry Hill have Shade Tree Commission ordinances and he suggested that the Township consider. Also, the League of Municipalities has alerted municipalities regarding the potential of the Federal Communications Commission ( FCC) taking over jurisdiction of cable franchises, which will have a negative financial impact of municipalities. Administrator Miller was authorized to write a letter concerning the Township s objections. Administrator: Administrator Miller noted that the 3 rd Livable Community Public Forum will be held on Tuesday, June 20 th from 7:00-8:30 PM residents are urged to attend and participate. Mr. Miller also announced the Cygnus production of Snow White is scheduled for June 23 and 24 at the Middle School. He added that some of the dancers participating are from the Pennsylvania Ballet.

8 PAGE 8 APPROVALS Motion Hodson second Glassey to approve and file the monthly Departmental Reports. Vote: All voted-yes Motion Hodson second Glassey to approve the payroll for the month of May 2006 in the amount of $1,038, Vote: All voted-yes Motion Glassey second Risley to approve Raffle Application # an Off-Premise Raffle for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Vote: All voted-yes Motion Glassey second Hodson to approve Raffle Application # for an Off-Premise Raffle for the Ruth Newman Shapiro Cancer and Heart Fund. Vote: All voted-yes ADJOURNMENT Motion Glassey second Risley to Adjourn at 7:56 pm. Vote: All voted-yes JAMES J. McCULLOUGH, MAYOR PATRICIA INDRIERI, RMC TOWNSHIP CLERK FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Minute Approval Meeting of (1) 06/28/06