Roll Call: Mrs. Evans Mr. Carlamere, Solicitor Mr. Hutchison Mr. Cardis, Business Admin. abs Mrs. Power, Principal Clerk, RMC

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1 GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETING JULY 26, 2010 MUNICIPAL BUILDING, CHEWS LANDING NEW JERSEY Pledge Allegiance to the Flag 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: Mrs. Evans Mr. Carlamere, Solicitor Mr. Hutchison Mr. Garbowski Mr. Cardis, Business Admin. abs Mr. Schmidt Mrs. Power, Principal Clerk, RMC Mrs. Gentek Mayor Mayer-abs Mr. Mercado Mr. Bianchini Mr. Moffa, Public Works-abs Mr. Lechner, Comm. Dev.-abs Mrs. Varrell, Comm. Services-abs Capt. Harkins, Police Presentation: K-9 Heroes Presentation Presentation to K-9 Dog Nero Gloucester Township Relay For Life Committee Service Dog Appreciation Month Public Portion: Mr. Bianchini opened the public portion. There being no comment, the public portion was closed Minutes: Mr. Hutchison made a motion to waive the reading and accept the minutes of July 12, 2010 seconded by Mr. Mercado. Roll call vote: All in favor. Motion carried 7-0. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING O ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 81 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER ENTITLED, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC PROHIBITING LEFT-TURN MOVEMENT FROM THE WAWA AT 800 N. BLACK HORSE PIKE ONTO NB RT. 168 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. Mercado. Roll call vote: All in favor. Mr. Bianchini stated he would like to address the situation in the Terrestria area and bring everyone up to date on the recent advances made to bring some resolution to the ongoing problems pertaining to sewage. Mr. Bianchini and Mayor Mayer met with representatives from the MUA, and Specialists to reach the same goal in a timely fashion to correct the situation in a fast effective nature. All members involved concluded the best way to evaluate the situation would be to have an analysis of the sewer system performed. He asked the Solicitor of the MUA, and Solicitor Carlamere to meet with the affected residents and he is confident a resolution is forthcoming. Mr. Bianchini stated everyone is working hard on the matter and a joint effort is moving forward. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING O ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 81 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER ENTITLED, TRAFFIC BY DESIGNATING A PORTION OF PETER CHEESEMAN ROAD (CR 759) AS A MID-BLOCK

2 CROSSWALK BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, in the County of Camden, State of New Jersey as follows: SECTION 1. That the following portion of street shall be designated as a mid-block crosswalk in the Township of Gloucester: NAME OF STREET LOCATION Peter Cheeseman Road (CR 759) Beginning 3,516 feet North of the westerly curb line of Hickstown Road (CR 688) and extending 6 feet North BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the erection and maintenance of the appropriate signs and pavement markings in exact accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Millenium or any superceding edition are hereby authorized for placement in the County highway right-of-way under the supervision of the County Engineer. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this Ordinance shall be forwarded to the Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders for their concurrence and passage of a Resolution of Consent. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this Ordinance and the County s Consenting Resolution be forwarded to the Commissioner of Transportation for review. Introduced: July 26, 2010 Adopted: PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL TOWNSHIP CLERK MAYOR Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt on first reading, to have a second reading and public hearing of August 9, 2010 and to advertise by synopsis, seconded by Mr. Mercado. Roll call vote: All in favor. R-10: 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 $7,896, CAPITAL ACCOUNT Per attached computer read out of the claims presented in the amount of $ 216, TRUST ACCOUNT ENGINEERING ESCROW Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $ 195, ANIMAL TRUST FUND Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $ 8, ENCROACHMENT FUND Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $

3 TRUST AGENCY C. C. County Rec. of Deeds Manual Check CAPITAL Charles Dougherty Manual Check NJ Div. of Motor Vehicles Manual Check CURRENT Gloucester Two. Trust Agency Manual Check , WPCS International Inc. Manual Check , Oriental Trading Co., Inc. Manual Check L-3 Communications Manual Check , Sam s Club Manual Check Chris Jones Manual Check TTMS, Inc. Manual Check , C.C. MUA Manual Check , Sam s Club Manual Check , G. T. MUA Manual Check , G. T. MUA Manual Check , US Postal Service Manual Check , Treasurer, State of NJ Manual Check , Remington ARMS Co., Inc. Manual Check NJ Div. Of Alcohol Bev. Control Manual Check Conner Strong Companies Inc. Manual Check ,063.00

4 CNA Surety Manual Check G G IDA Manual Check , Aetna Manual Check , Flashback Inc. Manual Check , D.O.E Technologies Manual Check , Sign & Design Manual Check , Sam s Club Manual Check Renee Mertz (Petty Cash) Manual Check Premier Technology Solution Manual Check , IMSA Manual Check G AmeriHealth Admin. Manual Check Treasurer-State of NJ Manual Check WPCS International Inc. Manual Check , ASG Security Manual Check , C.C. MUA Manual Check , Dynamic Imaging Systems Manual Check , Tower Lien LLC Manual Check , Adopted: July 26, 2010 TOWNSHIP CLERK PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL

5 Mrs. Evans questioned this resolution. She asked why there were manual checks payable to CCMUA and GTMUA. She asked why the amounts were so high. Mr. Palumbo, Tax Assessor responded to the questions and explained both the tax sale process and the collection process concerning the CCMUA and GTMUA by the Municipal Tax Office. It was concluded these manual checks were monies collected for both Utility Authorities and were made payable to these entities as reimbursement. Mr. Hutchison asked if payments were not made at this time to both entities would fines or other fees potentially be incurred. Mr. Palumbo responded there would be fines if payment was not made due to State Mandates. Mr. Hutchison reiterated the process previously made by Mr. Palumbo to ensure the process was covered thoroughly and understood. Mrs. Evans responded she would still like to look into these payments. Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Roll call vote. Mrs. Evans voted no, all others voted yes. Motion carried 6-1. R-10: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester that the following refunds be and are hereby authorized: Brian Fitzpatrick $ PreK Camp Refund - Camp too far to travel Brian Foster $ Nature PM Camp Refund - cancelled due to low enrollment Diana Lynn Pettington $ program PreK Camp Refund - Child accepted into school s summer Donna Richwine $ Preschool Refund Child accepted in Board of Ed. PreK Esther Umble $ Middle School Camp Refund Child accepted into different program Joyce Farrenkoff $ Middle School Camp Refund - No transportation for child Kathleen Lynd $ Full Season Family Pool Refund Parent s divorcing Mano Kumaresan $40.00 Sports Camp refund Children didn t want to attend Melissa Keith $ Preschool Refund Child accepted in Board of Ed. PreK Melissa Steele $10.00 Tennis Camp Refund Family scheduled vacation Sandra Milia $ Preschool Refund Child accepted in Board of Ed. PreK Susan Goetz $ PreK Camp Refund Child cried all the time Susan Goetz $ Preschool Refund Child accepted in Board of Ed. PreK Moss, Megan $ Preschool Refund Child accepted in Board of Ed. PreK DiGiacomo, Colleen $ Pool Rental Refund Party rained out Adopted: July 26, 2010 President of Council Township Clerk R-10: RESOLUTION TO ALLOW DISABLED VETERAN EXEMPTIONS FOR TAX YEAR 2010 AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TAX COLLECTOR TO CANCEL TAXES AND REFUND ANY OVERPAYMENTS WHEREAS, the following names are owners and residents of property in the

6 Township of Gloucester, and WHEREAS, they have made proper application for Total and Permanent ServiceConnected Disability tax exempt status on their property designated with the block and lots listed below and, WHEREAS, they have submitted proper evidence of Total and Permanent Disability rating from the U.S. Veterans Administration in accordance with State Regulations. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester that the Tax Collector is authorized to grant said exemption, cancel property taxes for 2010 and refund any resulting credit balances. Block Lot Name Comment Amount to be Credited Account # Joseph Cuttari Add Disabled Veteran $2, Tax Exemption (From 7/1/10) 6 mo. $173,300 assess (V) Adam Klein Add Disabled Veteran $3, Tax Exemption (From 7/1/10) 6 mo. $231,200 assess Marc Hopkins Add Disabled Veteran $2, Tax Exemption (From 7/1/10) 6 mo. $185,500 assess Roy H. Williams Add Disabled Veteran $3, Tax Exemption (From 3/1/10) 10 mo. $145,900 assess (V) Ronald Lehman Add Disabled Veteran $2, Tax Exemption (From 6/1/10) 7 mo. $144,400 assess (V) Ed Mrowczynski Add Disabled Veteran $6, Tax Exemption (From 7/1/10) 6 mo. $413,000 assess Alexander Gavenda Add Disabled Veteran $6, Tax Exemption (From 7/1/10) 6 mo. $401,400 assess (V) ADOPTED: July 26, 2010 President of Council Township Clerk R-10: RESOLUTION CORRECTING ERRONEOUS ASSESSMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2010 AS INDICATED, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TAX COLLECTOR TO REFUND ANY OVERPAYMENTS. WHEREAS, the following properties in the Township of Gloucester, as indicated by block and lot number, have received an erroneous assessment for the indicated reason, or can be classified as exempt property, and, WHEREAS, the Township Assessor has reviewed and made corrections of said errors, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, that the following properties be reduced for the years and reasons stated and the Tax Collector is hereby authorized to credit each tax account and refund any over-payments: BLOCK LOT NAME & REASON REDUCTION OF ASSESS RED. TAXES ACCOUNT

7 Anthony & Rose Arena Cancel 2010 Taxes $5, Property assessed twice (on lot 11) 12 mo. $209,100 assessment T01 Caerus, LLC Cancel 2010 Taxes $17, Cell Tower on Wrong Block and Lot 12 mo. $562,400 assessment Township of Gloucester Cancel rd & 4 th Qtr $1, Twp. Obtained ownership (exempt) (Oberparletier/BHP Blenheim) 6 mos. $60,000 assessment ADOPTED: July 26, 2010 President of Council Township Clerk Motion carried 7-0. R-10: 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: # CPSPPFSPF Town Square Plaza Phase 1 Newman Gloucester Associates 3101 Shippers Road P.O. Box 678 Vestal, NY Balance from unexpended escrow: $1, #2951GRADING 52 Sofia Drive Antony & Sylvan Pools 470 Route 38 East Maple Shade, NJ Balance from unexpended escrow: $ # CM 49 Linden Drive John & Donna Dinatle 49 Linden Drive Blenheim, NJ Balance from unexpended escrow: $82.47 Adopted: July 26, 2010

8 PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL TOWNSHIP CLERK R-10: 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: # MSPa Lower Landing Road VPR Commerce Center 5105 N. Park Drive Pennsauken, NJ Balance from unexpended escrow: $ #2939GRADING 9 Persimmon Street Angel Gomez 9 Persimmon Street Sicklerville, NJ Balance from unexpended escrow: $ # D 1046 Lower Landing Road George Buck 313 W. Merchant Street Audubon, NJ Balance from unexpended escrow: $ #4616GRADING 15 Bellissimo Court Ryan Homes 1100 Liberty Place Sicklerville, NJ Balance from unexpended escrow: $ Adopted: July 26, 2010 PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL TOWNSHIP CLERK

9 REGULAR AGENDA: R-10: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF RETAIL CONSUMPTION LIQUOR LICENSES IN THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER WHEREAS, the following have made application for renewal of Plenary Retail Consumption Liquor Licenses in the Township of Gloucester: NAME TRADING AS LICENSE NO. Greater Phila.Golf & Country Freeway GolfCourse Lavigna Inc. Villari s Lakeside WHEREAS, the applications for renewal have been properly advertised by Alcoholic Beverage Control, and WHEREAS, no written objections have been filed, and WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester has no objections, and furthermore, is not aware of any circumstances or provisions of law or local ordinance which would prohibit the renewal of Plenary Retail Consumption Licenses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden, that the applications of renewal of Plenary Retail Consumption Liquor Licenses for the above is hereby granted and that the Township Clerk is authorized to execute the necessary documents and certificates effective July 26, Adopted: July 26, 2010 PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL TOWNSHIP CLERK, RMC R-10: RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER CONFIRMING THE WAIVER OF A PERFORMANCE BOND FOR THE GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR THE GLOUCESTER SENIOR HOUSING CAMPUS PHASE I WHEREAS, the Gloucester Township Housing Authority has previously requested Township Council to waive the requirements of posting a performance bond for the project known as Gloucester Senior Housing Campus Phase I; and WHEREAS, the laws of the State of New Jersey permit the governing body to waive performance guarantees/maintenance guarantees and Township Council has waived such guarantees for other governmental entities; and WHEREAS, Township Council did previously consent to a waiver of performance guarantees/maintenance guarantees for the Gloucester Township Housing Authority Senior Housing Campus Phase I. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester does hereby confirm the previous intent to waive the posting of performance guarantees/maintenance guarantees for the Gloucester Senior Housing Campus Phase I. Adopted: July 26, 2010

10 PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL TOWNSHIP CLERK MOTIONS: RA:1260 Blackwood VFW /18/20 to 9/19/11 Public Portion: Mr. Bianchini opened the public portion: A resident from the Blackwood area inquired on a time frame for the situation in Terrestria and if there would be a financial burden to the residents for the repairs. Mr. Bianchini stated that they are moving as quickly and efficiently as possible given the situation and updates will be given as advances are made. Mrs. Lillian Kline of Gloucester Township, founder of the K-9 Heroes wanted to thank Freeholder Greco who was in attendance at the meeting and members of Council for Gloucester Township Day which has enabled her to extend the program she has developed and allowed her to extend knowledge and the importance of the K-9 s to our youth and others. Angela Larson of 4 Willow Court stated she has a similar situation as Terrestria and is reaching out to Council for help in the situation. They came home to sewage overflowing throughout their home. They contacted the GTMUA who responded to the call and advised them to submit the situation to their homeowners insurance. They did so and were told by their insurance they do not have that clause in their policy. Their home was built in 1986 and all inspections were performed and passed on their home with an issuance of a CO. This problem has impacted their lives for the last 15 months. Mrs. Larson also stated her husband is the Chief of Lambs Terrace Fire Co. and had to come to their home and pump out the raw sewage from their home due to the lack of any other response from the GTMUA. She stated they were in attendance at the meeting to seek answers and at this time they are desperate. Mr. Bianchini stated he would refer to Mr. Lechner to look at the property documents. Polling of Directors: Captain Harkins spoke on behalf of Chief Earl s absence in reference to National Night Out and wanted to extend the invitation to Township Council and the residents to encourage the growing number of involvement in our community. Polling of Council: Mrs. Evans thanked the residents who stayed for the meeting and for speaking out. She thanked the Gloucester Township Relay For Life Committee. She extended her appreciation to Lillian Kline and the importance of the Service Dogs. Mr. Hutchison wanted to share his unfortunate experience of driving through the Township behind a driver who was out of control. The driver was swerving in and out of the lane on Somerdale Road. He wanted to compliment the Gloucester Township Police Department who responded immediately to his 911 call. The police were able to apprehend the driver and avoid a dangerous situation. Mr. Garbowski thanked the residents for coming out and supporting the community. He thanked the Relay Committee, Lillian Kline, and the K-9 s for all of their hard work and to Nero, Gloucester Township K-9. Mr. Schmidt thanked all who came. Mrs. Gentek thanked Lillian Kline for her dedication and presentation. She thanked the Relay Committee and those who took part in the success of the walk. She thanked the Mayor for his involvement in the Terrestria situation. Mrs. Gentek wanted to remind the residents of the events at The Shoppes at Cross Keys sponsored by Mainstage, and to let those who have not had the opportunity to partake know that it is a wonderful experience. Mr. Mercado wanted to thank Lillian Kline for her presentation, and the K-9 Heroes. He wanted

11 to thank Mayor and Council for the steps which have been taken to resolve the drainage situation in Terrestria. Mr. Bianchini thanked Lillian Kline and the K-9 Heroes. He thanked the Police Department for their daily service. He wanted to thank the Mayor and the MUA for coming to an agreement to look at the sewer system and stepping up. Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Mercado. Roll call vote. All in favor. Respectfully submitted, President of Council Nancy Power Principal Clerk, RMC

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