Rev. Dr. William King of the Living Word Bible Fellowship Church gave the

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1 GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 2015 MUNICIPAL BUILDING, CHEWS LANDING NEW JERSEY Pledge Allegiance to the Flag Invocation: invocation. Rev. Dr. William King of the Living Word Bible Fellowship Church gave the 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. Power, Asst. Twp. Clerk, RMC Mrs. Winters Mr. Mercado Mr. Bianchini Mr. Lechner, Comm. Dev. Chief Earle, Police PRESENTATION: BLACK HISTORY HONOREES Council President Bianchini and Freeholder Michelle Gentek awarded plaques to the following honorees: Theodore Liddell Aaron Rose Omotara Dairo Taylor Redd Alana Swinton Oluseun Dairo Brittany Martin Joshua Mott Alan Butler Karim Fisher Treyallen Jackson Nanette Allen Tyra-Renai Robinson Chanel Jordan Aaron Bailey Kianna Ford PUBLIC PORTION: Mr. Bianchini opened the public portion. There being no comment, the public portion was closed. BIDS: RECONSTRUCTION OF FAIRFAX AVENUE & HILLCREST AVENUE BIDS RECEIVED FEBRUARY 11, 10:00 AM CONTRACTOR BASE BID NO. 1 BASE BID NO. 2 Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc. $198, Not Submitted ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING

2 ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER, COUNTY OF CAMDEN AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDING ORDINANCE O-03-03, LAND DEVELOPMENT AS APPLIES TO SECTION 426, SIGNS. Mr. Bianchini opened the public hearing. Erin Simone, attorney for Atlantic Outdoor Advertising questioned why billboards were taken from the GI but left in BP. Mr. Lechner explained why this ordinance was changed as it was. Ms. Simone suggested that there is no reason for this change and requested that the billboard use go back in the GI zone. She also stated that this is a free speech consideration and also stated that the notice for the public hearing did not meet the requirements. Mr. Carlamere stated that Ms. Simone s client knew this ordinance was on the agenda and the client could have also had a hearing before the Planning Board. Mr. Lechner stated that his department received an application today and he advised them that in this case, the application must go before the Redevelopment Entity and at this time, he is not sure of the status of the application. There being no further comment, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Mercado made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mrs. Winters. Roll call vote: Mr. Hutchison abstained. All others voted yes. Motion carried O ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 81, SECTION 31 ENTITLED, SPEED LIMITS OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER TO ESTABLISH SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION ALONG ERIAL ROAD IN THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER, CAMDEN COUNTY, STATE OF NEW JERSEY Mr. Bianchini opened the public hearing. Mr. Polidoro of Erial asked why the township slowed the speed limit by 10 miles per hour instead of 5 miles per hour. Chief Earle and Mr. Cantwell answered Mr. Polidoro s question. Mr. Polidoro stated that he would like to be able to travel the township at a safe consistent speed. There being no further comment, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Bianchini stated that it is Council s intent to keep everyone safe in the township. Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mrs. Winters. Roll call vote: All in favor. O CALENDAR YEAR 2015 ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A: ) Mr. Bianchini opened the public hearing. Joanne Carr of Timberbirch asked the reason for this ordinance. She asked why this money gets carried over for a few years. Mr. Cardis stated that it is a two year banking period. He stated that it is a recognized accounting function and is recognized by the State of New Jersey. Mr. Cardis stated that the township is not technically doing anything and that the monies left over at the end of the year go into reserves. There being no further comment, the public hearing was closed.

3 Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mrs. Winters. Roll call vote: All in favor. CONSENT AGENDA R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISING OF BIDS FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 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: LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISING OF BIDS FOR CUTTING OF RETENTION BASINS 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: CUTTING OF RETENTION BASINS

4 R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISING OF BIDS FOR CUT AND LIEN PROGRAM 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: CUT AND LIEN PROGRAM Adopted: February 23,2 015 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 $ 6,832, CAPITAL ACCOUNT Per attached computer read out of the claims presented in the amount of $ 329, TRUST OTHER Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $ 14, ANIMAL TRUST

5 Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $ DEVELOPERS ESCROW Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $ MANUAL CHECKS Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $ 9,411, PRESIDENT COUNCIL 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 Reconstruction of Fairfax Avenue and High Street from Drexel Avenue to Hillcrest Avenue 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 the Reconstruction of Fairfax Avenue and High Streets from Drexel Avenue to Hillcrest Avenue in the amount of $198, which was the lowest bid or quote received., RMC R-15:02-075

6 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE TAX COLLECTOR TO CANCEL 2015 FIRST HALF TAX BILLING FOR DELETED PROPERTIES AS INDICATED WHEREAS, several of the following properties in the Township of Gloucester, as indicated by block and lot number, should have been deleted from the 2015 Tax List by the Assessor and will be combined with another lot, and, WHEREAS, all of the following properties received an estimated billing for the first half of 2015 with the July 2014 tax bills in accordance with State regulations, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, that the Tax Collector be authorized to cancel the following properties= first half tax billings and clear each record accordingly, or apply any credits to master lot, or refund overpayments. BLOCK LOT NAME REASON CANCEL FIRST HALF TAX AMOUNT Anna Linguiti Comb with lot 17 $ Anna Linguiti Comb with lot 17 $ Kathryn Blackwell Comb with lot 16 $ Kathryn Blackwell Comb with lot 16 $ Jeffrey Greenwood Comb with lot 2 $ Diocese of Camden Comb with lot 14 $ Diocese of Camden Comb with lot 14 $ VIG II LLC Comb with lot 20 $ James Keys Exempt-DisVet on 2015 $3, Stevan Prager Exempt-DisVet on 2015 $3, T01 Aqua NJ Antenna removed/delete $1, B02 Simon/PREIT Billboard removed/delete $ B03 Simon/PREIT Billboard removed/delete $ B04 Simon/PREIT Billboard removed/delete $ B05 Simon/PREIT Billboard removed/delete $59.23 ADOPTED: February 23, 2015 President of Council Township Clerk R-15: RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER FOR THE APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A LOAN APPLICATION AND EXECUTE A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW JERSEY ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE TRUST FOR THE GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP STORMWATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT S NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester formally approves the filing of the loan application for the above stated project.

7 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Administrator, Tom Cardis, is hereby authorized to submit an electronic loan application to the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust on behalf of the Township of Gloucester. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Administrator, Tom Cardis, is hereby authorized to sign the loan application on behalf of the Township of Gloucester. President of Council Township Clerk R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUNDING OF TAXES BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester to authorize the refunding of the following credit balances: BLOCK LOT NAME AND ADDRESS YEAR AMOUNT REASON ACCOUNT # Stephen Crea , Overpayment 1010 E. Evesham Rd. Magnolia, NJ Fulton Bank Erroneous Payment P.O. Box Lehigh Valley, PA Fulton Bank Erroneous Payment P.O. Box Lehigh Valley, PA Fulton Bank Erroneous Payment P.O. Box Lehigh Valley, PA Corelogic Services Overpayment P.O. Box Fort Worth, TX Chase , Overpayment Attn: Refund Dept. P.O. Box

8 ADOPTED: February 23, 2015 Ft. Worth, TX Council President Township Clerk R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester that the following refunds be and are hereby authorized: # CDM Davistown Road Block Lot 2 Interstate Outdoor Advertising, LP 905 N. Kings Hwy Cherry Hill, NJ Balance from unexpended escrow: $2, # CDM Warsaw Avenue Block 8301 Lot 18 Edward Pine 47 Coles Road Blackwood, NJ Balance from unexpended escrow: $ # D Williamstown-Chews Landing Rd. & Jarvis Road Block Lot 1 Iron Gate, LLC 1405 Chews Landing Road Laurel Springs, NJ Balance from unexpended escrow: $64.85

9 R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISING OF BIDS FOR THE REPAVING OF CRESSMONT AVENUE, GRANT DRIVE AND GRANT COURT 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: REPAVING OF CRESSMONT AVENUE, GRANT DRIVE AND GRANT COURT R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISING OF BIDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015 CAPITAL PURCHASES FOR THE GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS WHEREAS, the 2015 Capital 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: One (1) 25 yard Leaf Machine One (1) 2015 Cargo Van with CNG package

10 Two (2) One (1) One (1) One (1) One (1) One (1) One (1) One (1) 2500 pickup trucks with plow package 3 yard Dump with plow and spreader 20 yard packer 32 Passenger Bus 9 yard Dump truck for asphalt with plow and spreader 4 ft. Roller with trailer skid steer Trac mini loader storm water sewer camera Replacement of Municipal Building Roof Replacement of Municipal Building Carpet Two (2) Emergency Generators for Municipal Building Parking Lot drainage replacement for Municipal Building Interlante Building HVAC R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISING OF BIDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015 CAPITAL PURCHASES FOR THE GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the 2015 Capital 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: Remote Monitoring System

11 R-15: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING SECURITY OF C KEYS LLC AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF LETTER OF CREDIT OF FIRST TRUST BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden, that the Agreement and Letter of Credit of First Trust in the amount of $52, be and is hereby accepted and filed to guarantee performance of completion of project improvements required to be performed by C Keys LLC under Job No. #111048PMFMSPa as set forth in the Engineer's Estimate of Quantities and Costs, dated January 7, 2015 which is made a part hereof as Attachment "A". BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden, that the original Letter of Credit shall be submitted and certified prior to the issuance of the Building permit and shall also be made a part hereof as Attachment "B". Mr. Carlamere explained that the Letter of Credit must be amended to a local bank. Mr. Mercado made a motion to adopt contingent on the Letter of Credit being amended, seconded by Mrs. Trotto. Roll call vote: All in favor. R-15: RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION R-15: ENTITLED RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE BLACKWOOD LAKE ADVISORY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, Resolution R-15:02-10 entitled RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE BLACKWOOD LAKE ADVISORY COMMITTEE was adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester on January 3, 2015, and WHEREAS, the appointment date was incorrectly listed as one year

12 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester that the following persons be and are hereby appointed to the Blackwood Lake Advisory Committee for a term of two years Pasquale Ciarrocchi (Blackwood West) 2 years to Tonya Hoelke 2 years to Walter Ellis 2 years to Stephanie Roberts 2 years to Douglas Maholland 2 years to Adopted: February 23, 2016 Mr. Mercado made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mrs. Trotto. Roll call vote: All in favor. R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER AND THE GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP SUPERIOR OFFICERS BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden, State of New Jersey that the Agreement between the Township of Gloucester and AGTSO@ Gloucester Township Superior Officers for the years 2014, 2015, 2016 be and is hereby approved and accepted and the appropriate officials be and are hereby authorized to execute and deliver same. Adopted: February 23, 2016 President of Council Township Clerk, RMC Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mr. Mercado. Roll call vote: All in favor. R:15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER AND GTPA (PATROL OFFICERS UNIT)

13 BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, that the Agreement between the Township of Gloucester and the GTPA (Patrol Officers Unit) for the years 2014, 2015 and 2016 be and is hereby approved and accepted and the appropriate officials be and are hereby authorized to execute and deliver same. President of Council Township Clerk PUBLIC PORTION: Mr. Heinbaugh asked about the irregularities at the GTMUA and asked what Council was doing. It was stated that Mr. Carlamere was instructed to ask the solicitor of the GTMUA several questions regarding procedures. Mr. Carlamere stated that he is awaiting a response from the GTMUA. Mr. Heinbaugh questioned the integrity of the GTMUA as well as the Council. Mr. Carlamere stated that he will do his job wherever it leads him and Mr. Heinbaugh should not pass judgment on the integrity of Mr. Carlamere or the Township Council. Mr. Polidoro asked about the improvements to Lake Renee. He asked why the DEP has not answered the township as to what they found at the lake. He asked that the Township ask Remington & Vernick to find out why the DEP shut the project down. Mr. Cantwell stated that no one at the DEP could come to a conclusion about the lake. Mr. Polidoro also asked about the SRO officers and if they have settled with the township. Mr. Cardis stated that the township has not been paid at this time. Mr. Polidoro wanted to know the Township s next course of action. Sean Grannan, President of the Superior Officers union thanked the Council for passing the resolutions executing their agreement this evening. Laura Power thanked the Police Department for all that they did for the residents of the Senior Campus at Lakeland during their recent problem. POLLING OF DIRECTORS: Mr. Lechner stated that his department was also present at the Sr. Campus when they recently had the problem and they stayed there until everything was ok d. POLLING OF COUNCIL: Mr. Hutchison recognized all the talented individuals that were honored this evening. Mr. Schmidt thanked everyone for all their comments. He congratulated all the recipients and thanked Mr. Mercado for getting the program together. Mr. Schmidt also thanked the Public Works Department for all their work during the recent snow. Mr. Siler congratulated all the recipients and also stated that he, Mrs. Trotto and Mrs. Winters attended the Erial VFW ceremony where students were honored for writing essays. Mrs. Trotto congratulated the recipients and stated that they are outstanding students.

14 Mrs. Winters echoed Mr. Siler and Mrs. Trotto s comments and also thanked Mr. Mercado for all his work in getting the ceremony together. Mr. Mercado thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. He reminded everyone of the deadline for Women Who Make A Difference. Mr. Bianchini thanked the residents for coming to the meeting. He thanked Mr. Mercado for his coordination of the ceremony. Mr. Mercado made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mrs. Trotto. Roll call vote: All in favor. Respectfully submitted. President of Council Rosemary DiJosie