Father Mark Cavagnaro of Our Lady of Hope gave the invocation.

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1 GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETING March 23, 2015 MUNICIPAL BUILDING, CHEWS LANDING NEW JERSEY Pledge Allegiance to the Flag Invocation: Father Mark Cavagnaro of Our Lady of Hope gave the invocation. Statement: Mr. Bianchini read a statement setting forth the time, date and place of this meeting, that it was properly advertised, posted and filed in the Office of the Township Clerk pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act. Roll Call: Mr. Hutchison Mr. Carlamere, Solicitor Mr. Schmidt Mr. Siler Mr. Cardis, Business Admin. Mrs. Trotto Mrs. DiJosie, Twp. Clerk, RMC Mrs. Winters Mr. Mercado Mr. Bianchini Mr. Lechner, Comm. Dev. Chief Earle, Police PRESENTATION: Women Who Make A Difference Lauren Griffin Donna Deck Dawn McDonald Patty DiRenzo Randi Posner Elisabeth Castagna Melissa Sheppard Rebecca Vives Michele Papa Maryanne Hatfield Andrea Stubbs At this time, Council took a 10 minute recess. Roll call: All present. PUBLIC PORTION: Mr. Bianchini opened the public portion. Robert Kolakowski asked about resolution 109 and if there were any other bids besides Genesis. It was stated that there were no other bids. Pete Heinbaugh asked a question about the Bill List. He asked what Metro Housing was. Mr. Cardis stated that this is for the Community Development Block Grant. Mr. Cardis stated that the township establishes a budget and submits it to the federal government. He stated that several areas of the township qualify for these grant monies. Mr. Cardis stated that this is not part of the regular budget. He stated that a public hearing that takes place each year for these monies. He also questioned ordinance O Property Maintenance Code -wildlife bird feeding and asked how this ordinance came to be. Mr. Carlamere stated that this is the result of several past meetings where a neighbor expressed a problem with an excessive bird feeding burden put on her by an adjoining property owner. He stated that it has been in and out of court and this ordinance was a request to address this type of situation. There being no further comment, the public portion was closed.

2 BID REPORT: CUTTING OF RETENTION BASINS BIDS RECEIVED MARCH 11, 11:15A.M. TWO (2) YEAR BID CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT BID BOND MARKSMEN LANDSCAPING $ 58, (2 YR.) 10% ALL GREEN $ 29, (1 YR.) 10% LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM BIDS RECEIVED MARCH 11, 11:00 A.M. TWO (2) YEAR BID CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT BID BOND Adam=s Greenscapes $381, (1YR) 10% Perfect Touch Landscapes, Inc. $ 42, (1 YR) 10% All Green $ 42, (1 YR) 10% Marksmen Landscape $ 78, (2YR) 10% ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS TO CRESSMONT AVENUE GRANT DRIVE AND GRANT COURT BIDS RECEIVED MARCH 18, 10:00 AM CONTRACTOR BASE BID NO. 1 BID BOND Asphalt Paving Systems $607, % Mr. Mercado made a motion to accept, seconded by Mr. Hutchison. Roll call vote: All in favor. Motion carried. 7-0 ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING O ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 67A OF THE CODE BOOK OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER ENTITLED, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE ARTICLE IV RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS AND OPERATORS APPLICABLE TO ALL PROPERTIES AND ENFORCEMENT Mr. Bianchini opened the public hearing. Robert Kolakowski of Lincoln Drive stated that he feels that the property owner does need relief in this matter. He stated that his problem with it is that it contradicts itself and is too restrictive. He stated that the ordinance bans throwing out pieces of bread in the backyard. He thinks that

3 the code is too excessive by prohibiting certain actions. Mr. Carlamere stated that it is the intent of the ordinance to regulate the excessive acts and the ordinance could be changed. He stated that the council could amend the ordinance by placing the word excessive in the section of the ordinance that deals with prohibition. Mr. Mercado asked if we could move this ordinance along this evening after inserting the word excessive. Mr. Carlamere stated that it does not alter thje intent of the ordinance and could be moved along this evening. 8:52:29 Mrs. Thomson stated that this ordinance would mean a lot. She thanked Council for looking at this again. She stated that this went in front of the judge on February 9, it was thrown out because the neighbor promised to remove everything out. She stated that he has gotten rid of some of the bird feeders, but rodents were also being fed. She stated that the neighbor is still using Rubbermaid containers. She is still having problems with the neighbor and this ordinance will help. There being no further comment, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Hutchison made a motion to amend the ordinance by inserting the word excessive in the prohibition portion of the ordinance, seconded by Mr. Mercado. Roll call vote: All in favor. Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mrs. Winters. Roll call vote: All in favor. O ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 81, SECTION 31 ENTITLED, SPEED LIMITS OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER TO ESTABLISH SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION ALONG LOWER LANDING ROAD IN THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER, CAMDEN COUNTY, STATE OF NEW JERSEY Mr. Bianchini opened the public hearing. There being no comment, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mr. Siler. Roll call vote: All in favor. RESOLUTIONS: CONSENT AGENDA R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF BILLS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, in the County of Camden, that the following bills are approved by the Township Council in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance and certified by the Chief Financial Officer that the claims are proper obligation of the township, that adequate funds are available to honor these claims in the account indicated and the claim should be paid: CURRENT ACCOUNT Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $ 6,868,920.65

4 CAPITAL ACCOUNT Per attached computer read out of the claims presented in the amount of $ 255, TRUST OTHER Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $ 8, ANIMAL TRUST Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $ 7, DEVELOPERS ESCROW Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $ 36, MANUAL CHECKS Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $ 255, PRESIDENT COUNCIL R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR THE RECREATION BUILDING AIR CONDITIONING REPLACEMENT IN THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER WHEREAS, it was necessary to make changes in the scope of work to be done in completing Recreation Building Air Conditioning Replacement in the Township of Gloucester, WHEREAS, Change Order No. 1 was developed to itemize and authorize those changes; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester that Change Order No. 1 is hereby authorized and approval is hereby granted to revise the contract cost from $194, to $205,383.00

5 R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR THE RECREATION BUILDING AIR CONDITIONING REPLACEMENT IN THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER WHEREAS, it was necessary to make changes in the scope of work to be done in completing Recreation Building Air Conditioning Replacement in the Township of Gloucester, WHEREAS, Change Order No. 2 was developed to itemize and authorize those changes; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester that Change Order No. 1 is hereby authorized and approval is hereby granted to revise the contract cost from $205, to $207, R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE CAMDEN COUNTY OPEN SPACE, FARMLAND, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST FUND FOR A GRANT FOR RECREATION FACILITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LAKE MATILDA PROPERTY

6 WHEREAS, the Camden County Open Space, Farmland, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund has made available to the municipalities of Camden County, a grant for Recreation Facility Enhancement Project in the amount of $25,000; and WHEREAS, the Township of Gloucester is desirous of making improvements to the Lake Matilda Property; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an application to the Camden County Open Space, Farmland, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund for grant funds in the amount of $25,000 to make improvements to the Lake Matilda Property; President of Council Township Clerk, RMC R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE CAMDEN COUNTY OPEN SPACE, FARMLAND, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST FUND FOR A GRANT FOR RECREATION FACILITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT TO INSTALL NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT VETERANS PARK WHEREAS, the Camden County Open Space, Farmland, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund has made available to the municipalities of Camden County, a grant for Recreation Facility Enhancement Project in the amount of $25,000; and WHEREAS, the Township of Gloucester is desirous of purchasing playground equipment for improvements to Sam Siler Veterans Memorial Park; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an application to the Camden County Open Space, Farmland, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund for grant funds in the amount of $25,000 to purchase playground equipment for the Sam Siler Veterans Memorial Park.

7 President of Council Township Clerk, RMC R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER AND ASPHALT PAVING SYSTEMS, INC. WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden, determined that there is a need for Roadway Improvements To Cressmont Avenue, Grant Drive, and Grant Court WHEREAS, sufficient funds have been provided, and WHEREAS, the Township Council received bids or quotes NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester that the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc. for Roadway Improvements To Cressmont Avenue, Grant Drive, and Grant Court in the amount of $607, which was the lowest bid or quote received., RMC R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER AND GENESIS

8 WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden, determined that there is a need for a Substance Abuse Advocate WHEREAS, sufficient funds have been provided, and WHEREAS, the Township Council received bids or quotes NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester that the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Genesis for a Substance Abuse Advocate - in the amount of $45.00 per hour for the calendar year 2015., RMC R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISING OF BIDS FOR WEST BATTEN AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the 2015 Budget provides funds for the purchase of certain materials and supplies and equipment whose aggregate value will exceed $36,000.00, and WHEREAS, the State Statutes require that items exceeding $36, be properly advertised and bids received. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Advertising of Bids is hereby authorized, in accordance with the respective specifications for the following items: WEST BATTEN AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS

9 R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISING OF BIDS FOR BLACKWOOD DAM SEEPAGE AND MAINTENANCE REPAIRS WHEREAS, the 2015 Budget provides funds for the purchase of certain materials and supplies and equipment whose aggregate value will exceed $36,000.00, and WHEREAS, the State Statutes require that items exceeding $36, be properly advertised and bids received. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Advertising of Bids is hereby authorized, in accordance with the respective specifications for the following items: BLACKWOOD DAM SEEPAGE AND MAINTENANCE REPAIRS R-15: RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS CLASS I BY THE MAYOR OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER WHEREAS, the hiring of 10 Special Police Officers Class I was approved by the Mayor of the Township of Gloucester, and WHEREAS, one of the requirements of the State Police Training Commission requires that a resolution be adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester appointing the following individuals as Special Police Officers Class I for the Township of Gloucester: Robert Alter Michael Cammarota Christopher Foschini Paul Mueller Salvatore Oldrati Dalton Power James Romano

10 Andrew Storey Joseph DiPalma Patrick O Hanlon NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester that the above mentioned Special Police Officers Class I have been appointed., RMC R-15: RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER, CAMDEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF RETIRED K-9 POLICE DOG MAX TO GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP POLICE OFFICER MARK PICKARD WHEREAS. The Gloucester Township Police Department has determined that K-9 police dog Max is no longer capable of performing the duties of a K-9 officer, and WHEREAS. It is recognized retired K-9 police dogs fair better through the adoption to the police officer assigned to the K-9 police dog, and WHEREAS. The Township Council of the Township of Gloucester is in agreement to authorize the Gloucester Township Police Department to facilitate the adoption of the retired K- 9 police dog Max to police officer Mark Pickard, and WHEREAS. The Township Council of the Township of Gloucester is in agreement with police officer Mark Pickard that K-9 police dog Max will not be used in any capacity relating to any activities associated with the Gloucester Police Department, and WHEREAS. The Township Council of the Township of Gloucester is in agreement that the Gloucester Township Police Department will be held harmless for all responsibilities associated with the former K-9 police dog Max. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester that retired K-9 police dog Max will be adopted by police officer Mark Pickard and

11 will not be used in any activities associated with Gloucester Township Police Department, be and is hereby approved. R-15: RESOLUTION APPROVING AUTHORIZATION FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER TO ACCEPT A SUBGRANT AWARD OF THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2014 OF DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO CERTIFY THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS WHEREAS.The Township of Gloucester, Office of Emergency Management has been awarded State Homeland Security Grant Program Subgrant CFDA #97.042, Award FY14- EMPG-EMRA-0415 from the New Jersey State Police Office of Emergency Management. The Subgrant, consisting of a total amount of $10,000.00, including $5, Federal Award and $5, Local Matching Funds, is for the purpose of enhancing Gloucester Township s ability to prevent, protect against, respond to and recover from acts of terrorism, natural disasters and other catastrophic events and emergencies; and WHEREAS. The subgrant award incorporates all conditions and representations contained or made in application and notice of award #FY14-EMPG-EMRA-0415; and WHEREAS. The Gloucester Township Office of Emergency Management, designated by the New Jersey State Police, Office of Emergency Management, has submitted an Application for Subgrant Award that has been required by the said New Jersey State Police Office of Emergency Management; and WHEREAS. The Application for Subgrant Award calls for a match in the amount of $5, which the Gloucester Township s Office of Emergency Management adequately satisfies through the SFY2015 Township of Gloucester approved budget for Division salaries and wages and fringe benefits. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester hereby accepts the award of the FY2014 Homeland Security Emergency Management Performance Grant Program Subgrant in the amount of $5, Federal funds from the New Jersey State Police, Office of Emergency Management; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the like sum of $5, is hereby appropriated under the caption FY2014 Homeland Security Emergency Management Performance Grant; and

12 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Gloucester Township Administrator, the County Chief Fiscal Officer and the Gloucester Township Director of Emergency Management are authorized to sign the appropriate subgrant award documents; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the New Jersey State Police, Office of Emergency Management; the Director of the Division of Local Government Services; the Chief financial Officer; The Gloucester Township Division of Emergency Management, Office of the Treasury and the Camden County Office of Emergency Management. Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mr. Mercado. Roll call vote: All in favor. R-15: RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND ADMINISTRATION TO DESIGNATE THE INTERSECTION OF JARVIS ROAD AT WILTSHIRE ROAD BY SIGN DO NOT BLOCK THE BOX AND TO APPROPRIATELY MARK THE ROADWAY DESIGNATING THE DO NOT BLOCK AREA WHEREAS. The Township Council did determine the need for traffic control on Jarvis Road, specifically at its intersection with Wiltshire Road; and WHEREAS. The Township Council determines to continue efforts for improved traffic flow and control improvements along Jarvis Road; and WHEREAS. Currently, the Township Council has determined the advantage of placing an appropriate sign and mark on Jarvis Road at the intersection with Wiltshire Road. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester that the Mayor and Township Administration is hereby requested to secure the consent of the County of Camden and to mark by paint the Jarvis Road pavement at the Wiltshire Road Intersection, together with the placement of the appropriate sign designating Do Not Block the Box. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Board of Chosen Freeholder for the County of Camden and the Camden County Highway Department.

13 Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mrs.Winters. Roll call vote: All in favor. R-15: RESOLUTION TO MAKE BUDGET TRANSFERS BETWEEN APPROPRIATION RESERVES IN THE CY 2014 CURRENT FUND BUDGET WHEREAS, certain CY 2014 Budget Appropriation Reserve balances are expected to be insufficient for the remainder of the year; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Gloucester, that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:4-58, the Treasurer be and is hereby authorized to make transfers between appropriation reserves in the CY 2014 Budget of the Township of Gloucester, as follows: ACCOUNT # ACCOUNT TITLE FROM TO Inside the Cap Administration Support OE $ 1, Personnel OE 3, Township Clerk OE Data Processing OE 7, Tax Collector OE 3, Planning Board SW Zoning Board of Adjuster OE 35, Construction Code OE 1, Group Insurance OE 87, Police SW 20, Police OE 40, Police Dare Program OE Public Buildings OE 4, Vehicle Maintenance OE 3, Street Lighting OE 10, Telephone OE 20, Gasoline OE 50,000.00

14 Sanitation Landfill OE 10, Municipal Court SW 40, Municipal Court OE 4, $170, $ 170, ADOPTED: March 23, 2015 Township Clerk Council President Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mrs. Winters. Roll call vote: All in favor. R-15: RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER, CAMDEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO REIMBURSE ITSELF FROM THE PROCEEDS OF A TAX- EXEMPT FINANCING FOR CERTAIN EXPENDITURES MADE AND/OR TO BE MADE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITIONS MADE FOR FOUR (4) CHEVY VOLTS WHEREAS. The Township of Gloucester (the Lessee ) is a political subdivision organized and existing under the laws of NEW JERSEY, and WHEREAS. The Lessee will pay, on and after the date hereof, certain expenditures (the Expenditures ) in connection with the Chevy Volt lease purchase. (the Purchase ), and WHEREAS. The BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR of the Lessee ( the Township ) has determined that the money to be advanced on and after the date hereof to pay the Expenditures are available only for a temporary period and it is necessary to reimburse the Lessee for the Expenditures from the proceeds of one or more issues of tax-exempt obligations ( the Obligations ). NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Township Council hereby declares the Lessee s intent to reimburse the Lessee with the proceeds of the Obligations for the Expenditures with respect to the Purchase made on and after the date hereof. The Lessee reasonably expects on the date hereof that it will reimburse the Expenditures with the proceeds of the Obligations. Section 2. Each Expenditure [was and] will be (a) of a type properly chargeable to the appropriate account under general federal income tax principles (determined in each case as of

15 the date of the Expenditure) and (b) complies with all applicable General Fund regulations and regulations of the State of New Jersey. Section 3. The maximum cost of the Project is expected to be $135, Section 4. The Lessee will make a reimbursement allocation, which is a written allocation by the Lessee that evidences the Lessee s use of proceeds of the Obligations to reimburse an Expenditure, no later than 18 month after the later of the date on which the Expenditure is paid or the Purchase is placed in service or abandoned, but in no event more than three years after the date on which the Expenditure is paid. The Division recognizes that exceptions are available for certain preliminary expenditures, costs of issuance, certain de minimis amounts, expenditures by small Lessees: (based on the year of issuance and not the year of expenditure) and expenditures for construction projects of at least 5 years. Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mr. Mercado. Roll call vote: All in favor. R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER AND MARKSMEN LANDSCAPING WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden, determined that there is a need for the cutting of retention basins (2 years) WHEREAS, sufficient funds have been provided, and WHEREAS, the Township Council received bids or quotes NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester that the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Marksmen Landscaping for the cutting of retention basin (2 years) in the amount of $58, which was the lowest bid or quote received.

16 , RMC Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mr. Siler. Roll call vote: All in favor. R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER AND MARKSMEN LANDSCAPING WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden, determined that there is a need for the 2015 Landscape Maintenance Program (2 years) WHEREAS, sufficient funds have been provided, and WHEREAS, the Township Council received bids or quotes NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester that the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Marksmen Landscaping for the 2015 Landscape Maintenance Program (2 years) in the amount of $78, which was the lowest bid or quote received., RMC Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mr. Mercado. Roll call vote: All in favor. GT E-GOV ACCESS Mr. Kibelstis OF 81 Shelly Street Erial asked since the amount to be raised by taxes for the 2015 Budget is the same as the 2014 budget, will the municipal tax rate for 2015 be the same as 2014 (0.906/100)? If not, what will the 2015 tax rate be? Mr. Cardis stated that no, it will not be the same rate. He stated that whenever there is talk about the tax rate, focus on the levy. PUBLIC PORTION: Mr. Bianchini opened the public portion. Mr. Polidoro of Erial asked about the budget transfers and asked Mr. Cardis to explain what the transfers are. Mr. Cardis explained the budget procedure and why we must pass the transfer resolution. He asked why the resolutions appointing marksmen were added to the agenda. Mr.

17 Cardis stated that it was time sensitive. He also asked about the tax rate. Mr. Cardis stated that it is a zero increase on the levy. Pete Heinbaugh of Morningstar Court asked who the grant co-ordinator was who was providing housing expertise for the grant funds. Mr. Cardis stated that the co-ordinator was Joan Eller Hinski and she is assisted by Triad Associates. He stated that the money has to be expended under HUD guidelines. He also asked about the GTMUA investigation. Mr. Carlamere stated that he is looking to give the Council a verbal explanation at the workshop. Mr. Heinbaugh asked if there will be a written report. Mr. Bianchini stated that the solicitor will give the Council a verbal report and then council will decide what format it will take. Mr. Heinbaugh stated that the proposed budget needs to be put on the website. He spoke about the largest factor for last year s budget was the snow removal and he stated that it was not repeated for He asked what expenditures increased for Mr. Cardis stated that he does not have a synopsis at this time. He also asked about the Police Departments budget, Robert Kolakowski of Lincoln Drive stated that he wanted to compliment Public Works for the excellent job they did this past winter. Mr. Kolakowski also asked if the township would consider a Do Not Block the Box at Hider Lane and Kelly Drive. Chief Earle will investigate this. There being no further comment the public portion was closed. POLLING OF COUNCIL: Mr. Hutchison thanked everyone for coming to the meeting and stated that he appreciates the public comments. He congratulated all the honorees. Mr. Schmidt thanked everyone for attending the meeting and congratulated all the Women Who Make A Difference recipients. Mr. Siler thanked and congratulated the honorees. He stated that he attended a Veteran s breakfast the previous weekend. Mrs. Trotto congratulated the honorees and echoed everyone s comments. Mrs. Winters congratulated all the award winners. Mr. Mercado congratulated the honorees and reminded everyone that the Recreation Department will be holding the Easter Bunny Bruch this coming Saturday and on April 11, the Scholarship Committee will be holding their 5K run/walk. Mr. Bianchini thanked the resident for coming to the meeting. He congratulated the honorees and wished everyone a great holiday. Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Mercado. Roll call vote: All in favor. Respectfully submitted, President of Council Rosemary DiJosie Township Clerk