The minutes of the December 14, 2011 regular and executive session were approved on a motion by Mr. LoCascio and second by Mr. Hlubik. All agreed.

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1 December 29, 2011 The Township Committee met on the above date with the meeting called to order by Mayor Durr at 7:30 PM. Following the flag salute and a moment of silence, roll call was taken showing present: Mayor Lawrence H. Durr, Deputy Mayor Michael J. Hlubik and Committeeman Richard T. LoCascio. Also present were John C. Gillespie, Township Attorney and Christopher Trebisky, Township Engineer. The Open Public Meetings Act statement was read and compliance noted. Mayor Durr opened the meeting to the public for comments on matters not appearing on the agenda. Jeremy Liedtka thanked Mr. Durr for his many years of service to the Township. Hearing no other comments, the Committee continued with agenda items. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the December 14, 2011 regular and executive session were approved on a motion by Mr. LoCascio and second by Mr. Hlubik. All agreed. Presentation by Mansfield Township Ambulance Corps. Ryan Lewis, Chief of Mansfield Ambulance Corps. presented the mid-year report. Ryan also commented on their recent award and Mayor Durr stated that they should be proud of the award, especially for serving regional rural communities. Mayor Durr then questioned if there is anything the Township can do to make this service better. Ryan responded that the process should continue to be monitored but he feels the resource is being adequately maintained. Mayor Durr asked if there could be better communication to get MTAC out quicker at night if it is known that the volunteers are not responding. Lynn Mathews, Squad Captain stated that she is not aware if the volunteers are responding are not until they are called. Rob Mathews, President of the Squad stated that he will communicate through the membership to notify Central if they are on a duty crew and will not be responding. Mayor Durr once again congratulated MTAC on their award. Township Engineer The Engineer reported that he has contacted PSE&G for a cost to run the gas line from Fenton Lane into the recreation field but has yet to receive a response. Chris also reported that the Public Works Director is concerned about the condition of Shanahan Lane on the north side of the Turnpike. Chris spoke with the contractor and the majority of Shanahan Lane will be re-paved. Resolutions Resolutions through were approved on a motion by Mr. Hlubik and second by Mr. LoCascio. All agreed. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION TO APPOINT TEMPORARY SEASONAL EMPLOYEE WHEREAS, the Township Committee has had the need, from time to time, for an additional road worker to plow snow during severe storms; and

2 WHEREAS, Walter Chip Katona has served in this capacity in the past and is capable of performing this task; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Director has indicated that, because of the additional roadways and open spaces in Old York Village that are now the responsibility of the Township to maintain, an additional employee will be required regardless of the severity of the storm or the amount of snow; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee agrees that, to ensure the health, safety and welfare of its residents, this additional employee will be necessary in the event of snow; Chesterfield in the County of Burlington and State of New Jersey that Walter Chip Katona will be called upon to assist the Public Works Department in the clearing of snow and ice from roadways and open spaces, at the discretion of the Public Works Director or his designee, at the rate of $25.00 per hour. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment is retroactive to December 14, RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Corelogic and Avenue 365 Lender Services each made the fourth quarter tax payment on Block Lot 15 in the amount of $2,382.54; and WHEREAS, the payments created an overpayment; and WHEREAS, Avenue 365 Lender Services has requested the overpayment be refunded to them. refund the overpayment in the amount of $2, to Avenue 365 Lender Services, 400 Chemical Road, Suite 440, 3 rd Floor, Plymouth Meeting, PA RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Haveson and Otis made an estimated tax payment for the rd quarter on Block Lot 8 in the amount of $2,250.00; and WHEREAS, the payments created an overpayment in the amount of $994.89; and WHEREAS, Haveson and Otis has requested the overpayment be refunded to the property owner Aristides and Shelly Varias.

3 refund the overpayment in the amount of $ to Aristides & Shelly Varias, 123 Colemantown Drive, Chesterfield, NJ RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Corelogic and Allstates Title Service each made the fourth quarter tax payment on Block 403 Lot 4.04 and QFARM in the amount of $1,945.17; and WHEREAS, the payments created an overpayment; and WHEREAS, Allstates Title Services has requested the overpayment be refunded to the property owner Thomas & Elaine McGlynn. refund the overpayment in the amount of $1, to Thomas and Elaine McGlynn, 49 Harker Road, Chesterfield, NJ RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Counselors Title Agency made a payment in 2006 on Block Lot 10.04; and WHEREAS, the payment created an overpayment in the amount of $347.10; and WHEREAS, Counsellors Title Agency has requested the overpayment be refunded to them.

4 refund the overpayment in the amount of $ to Counsellors Title Agency, Inc., 504 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ RESOLUTION RESOLUTION TO CANCEL CAPITAL APPROPRIATION BALANCES OF COMPLETED PROJECTS WHEREAS, certain Capital Improvement appropriation balances remain dedicated to projects now completed; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to formally cancel said balances so that the unexpended balances may be returned to the Recreation Improvement Fund, and unused debt authorizations may be canceled; Chesterfield in the County of Burlington and State of New Jersey that the following unexpended and dedicated balances of General Capital Appropriations be cancelled: Ord. Project Amount Cancelled # Description Funded Unfunded Sports Complex $ 18, Pedestrian Path $ 84, Construction Village Square Park Construction $282, Discussion Treasurer position the Township Committee decided they will interview the two candidates after the reorganization meeting on the 4 th. Preliminary sewer payment the Clerk informed the Township Committee that American Properties, who is building a portion of the Renaissance development, is contesting the payment of ½ of the preliminary sewer connection fee prior to application for final approval as they will be applying for final approval in phases. They have stated that, if they must pay half of the connection fees for all approved units, they will go back to the Planning Board for amended preliminary approvals in phases. Payment of Bills The Clerk informed the Committee that the bill list includes payment to DOC for sewer treatment at the original rate as they have never responded to Mr. Gillespie s letter. On a motion by Mr. LoCascio and second by Mr. Hlubik, the bill list was approved as presented. All agreed.

5 CURRENT ACCOUNT: DESCRIPTION: AMOUNT: Andrew Hoyer Reimburse for Workboots Avenue 365 Lender Services Refund Tax Overpayment 2, Comcast Internet Connection Counsellors Title Agency Refund Tax Overpayment Hotrides Window Tint Jersey Central Power & light Street Lighting Lights & Sirens, Inc. Vehicle Maintenance Jud Moore Clean Communities Coordinator W.B. Mason Company Inc. Office Supplies Motorola Solutions, Inc. Radios 4, Petroleum Traders Corporation Gasoline 1, Prendergast Landscape Contractors Reforestion 3, R.W. Tire Vehicle Maintenance State of New Jersey Unemployment 1, Thomas & Elaine McGlynn Refund Tax Overpayment 1, The Hartford Temporary Disability Td Wealth Management Annual Loan Fees BCBC 03 1, VCI Emergency Vehicle Ambulance Repair 2, Aristides & Shelly Varias Refund Tax Overpayment TOTAL 22, SEWER ACCOUNT: Aqua New Jersey, Inc. Water at Pump Stations Treasurer-State of New Jersey Sewage Treatment 3rd quarter 11, TOTAL 11, DEVELOPERS ESCROW: Clarke Caton Hintz Plan Review & Landscape Inspections 14, Environmental Resolutions Construction Observation & Reviews 2, TOTAL 17, TRUST ACCOUNT: Earl Worgess Municipal Drug Alliance Program Suplies Laura Garofalo Municipal Drug Alliance Program Suplies Gwendolyn McCrear Municipal Drug Alliance Program Suplies Anne Marchitello Municipal Drug Alliance Program Suplies John McMenamin Municipal Drug Alliance Program Suplies 9.49 North Hanover Township Outside Police Duty 3, TOTAL 3, DOG TRUST: MGL Printing Solutions Dog Tags PAYROLL : Decmeber 22, 2011 Gross Pay & Employer FICA 56,240.41

6 The meeting was once again opened to the public for comments. Police Chief Kyle Wilson presented Mayor Durr with a plaque and Retired Police Commissioner s ID and badge and thanked him for his years of service and support. Mr. Hlubik and Mr. LoCascio also publicly thanked Mr. Durr for his service to the Township. After some brief comments from Mr. Durr, the meeting was adjourned at 8:12 PM on a motion by Mr. Hlubik and second by Mr. LoCascio. All agreed. Respectfully submitted, Bonnie J. Haines, RMC Township Clerk