Committee Meeting Community Center, 5045 English Creek Avenue Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 Wednesday, January 3, 5:00 p.m. Reorganization Meeting M I N U T E S Tedesco called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. Tedesco read the Opening Statement pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act and Video Broadcast Statement. The Egg Harbor Township Police Department Explorer Post #94 presented the Colors. Tedesco led the Pledge of Allegiance. The National Anthem and Star-Spangled Banner were performed by the Fernwood Avenue Middle School Wind Ensemble and Chorus. The Invocation was given by Reverend Thomas Sweeny of Saint Mark and All Saints Episcopal Church. The Fernwood Avenue Middle School Chorus sang In December. Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno administered the Oath of Office to Paul Hodson and Laura Pfrommer. Deputy Hughes conducted the Roll Call: Joseph Cafero Frank Finnerty Paul Hodson Laura Pfrommer James J. McCullough present present present present present Tedesco asked the members of Township Committee for their nomination of Mayor for the year. Number Title 1 Appointing the Chairman of the Egg Harbor Township Committee for the Year Motion Motion Pfrommer second Hodson to approve Resolution 1 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno administered the Oath of Office to Mayor McCullough. Tedesco asked the members of Township Committee for their nomination of Deputy Mayor for the year. Number Title 2 Appointing the Deputy Mayor of the Egg Harbor Township Committee for the year Motion Motion Cafero second Pfrommer to approve Resolution 2 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Page 1 7
Police Promotion Number Title 3 Resolution authorizing Christopher Ruef to be promoted to Deputy Chief of Police Motion Motion Cafero second Finnerty to approve Resolution 3 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Mayor McCullough provided the audience with a bio for the newly appointed Deputy Chief Ruef. Deputy Chief Ruef thanked administration, committee, friends and family. Chief Davis congratulated Deputy Chief Ruef. Mayor McCullough introduced the special guests. Resolutions (Appointments) Number Title 4 Resolution appointing members to the Economic Development Commission Motion Motion Finnerty second Cafero to approve Resolution 4 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Number Title 5 Resolution appointing an Emergency Management Coordinator Motion Motion Hodson second Pfrommer to approve Resolution 5 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Number Title 6 Resolution appointing members to the Emergency Management Council Motion Motion Cafero second Finnerty to approve Resolution 6 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Number Title 7 Resolution appointing members to the Environmental Commission Motion Motion Pfrommer second Hodson to approve Resolution 7 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Number Title 8 Resolution appointing members to the Great Egg Harbor National Scenic & Recreation River Council to represent the Township of Egg Harbor Motion Motion Finnerty second Cafero to approve Resolution 8 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Number Title 9 Resolution appointing members to the Green Team Advisory Committee Motion Motion Pfrommer second Hodson to approve Resolution 9 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Page 2 7
Number Title 10 Resolution appointing a Local Historian for the calendar year Motion Motion Cafero second Finnerty to approve Resolution 10 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Number Title 11 Resolution appointing members to the Municipal Alliance Committee Motion Motion Pfrommer second Hodson to approve Resolution 11 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Number Title 12 Resolution appointing a member to the Municipal Utilities Authority Motion Motion Finnerty second Cafero to approve Resolution 12 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Number Title 13 Resolution appointing members to the Pinelands Municipal Council Motion Motion Hodson second Pfrommer to approve Resolution 13 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Number Title 14 Resolution appointing members to the Planning Board Motion Motion Cafero second Finnerty to approve Resolution 14 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Number Title 15 Resolution appointing members to the Rent Review Board Motion Motion Pfrommer second Hodson to approve Resolution 15 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Number Title 16 Resolution appointing members to the Veterans Advisory Board Motion Motion Hodson second Pfrommer to approve Resolution 16 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Number Title 17 Resolution appointing members to the Zoning Board of Adjustment Motion Motion Finnerty second Cafero to approve Resolution 17 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Number Title 18 Resolution appointing a Police Chaplain for the calendar year Motion Motion Pfrommer second Hodson to approve Resolution 18 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Page 3 7
Approvals Motion Roll Call Vote Hodson second Pfrommer to approve Charles R. Winkler as Township Fire Chief, Gene Sharpe as Deputy Township Fire Chief and Gilbert Zonge as Training Officer Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Motion Hodson second Cafero to approve Egg Harbor Township Volunteer Company Fire Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs & Fire Police as follows: Cardiff Chief: Gilbert Zonge Assistant Chief: William Danz III Fire Police: Francis Sutton Bargaintown Chief: Gene Sharpe Assistant Chief: Will Hancock Fire Police: Dave Biggs, Howard Thomson, Frank Kearns Scullville Chief: Steve Prisament Assistant Chief: Vernon Cruse Fire Police: Frank Riley, Jim Zanes, John Keeper, Kirk Kerlin, Don Dagrosa Farmington Chief: Len Tilley Assistant Chief: Harry Goodman Fire Police: Charles Harlan, James Garth Sr., William Link, William Sorshek W. Atlantic City Chief: Wallace Bakely Assistant Chief: Andrew Roe Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Mayor McCullough administered the Oaths of Office to the newly appointed members. The Fernwood Avenue Middle School Wind Ensemble performed High Velocity. Resolutions (Consent Calendar) Resolution Title 19 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Bond Counsel for the calendar year 20 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Environmental Consultant for the calendar year 21 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Township Engineer for the calendar year 22 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Alternate Township Engineer for the calendar year 23 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Second Conflicts Engineer for the calendar year 24 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Municipal Traffic Engineer for the calendar year 25 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Township Planner for the calendar year 26 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Alternate Township Planner for the calendar year Page 4 7
27 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Township Solicitor for the calendar year 28 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Assistant Municipal Attorney and Municipal Prosecutor for the calendar year 29 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Conflict Prosecutor for the calendar year 30 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Municipal Public Defender for the calendar year 31 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Conflict Municipal Public Defender for the calendar year 32 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Labor Relations Counsel for the calendar year 33 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Rent Review Board Solicitor for the calendar year 34 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Accountant for the Rent Review Board for the calendar year 35 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Auditor for the Township of Egg Harbor for the calendar year 36 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for services as Attorney for Affordable Housing matters for the calendar year 37 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for a Tax Appeal Attorney for the calendar year 38 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Tax Assessors Field Work for the calendar year 39 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Tax Appeal Appraisal Services for the calendar year 40 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Real Estate Appraiser Services for the calendar year 41 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for computer services for tax assessment and appraisal system and extra billings, as needed, for the calendar year 42 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Township Physician for the calendar year 43 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Risk Management Consultant for the Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund and Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund for the calendar year 44 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Financial Advisor for the calendar year 45 Resolution providing the temporary budget for the calendar year Page 5 7
46 Resolution re-designating depositories for Township Offices for the calendar year 47 Resolution authorizing service charges for returned checks 48 Resolution to adopt Robert s Rules of Order as the parliamentary procedure for conduct of all meetings 49 Resolution designating Official Township Newspapers for the calendar year 50 Resolution establishing Annual Meeting schedule of the Egg Harbor Township Committee 51 Resolution establishing bonds for various Officials and Employees for the calendar year 52 Resolution appointing Peter J. Miller as the Public Agency Compliance Officer for the calendar year 53 Resolution authorizing agreement with Phoenix Advisors, LLC for Continuing Disclosure Services 54 Resolution appointing Tax Search Officer for the calendar year 55 Resolution authorizing the Township Assessor to act as Agent for the taxing district of the Township of Egg Harbor and to file a petition or petitions of appeals on behalf of the Township of Egg Harbor for calendar year 56 Resolution appointing James J. McCullough as the Township Representative for the Local Government Broadcast Advisory Committee 57 Resolution re-appointing various existing Township employees for the calendar year 58 Resolution appointing members to the Police K-9 Corps for the calendar year 59 Resolution re-appointing various individuals as volunteers to serve the Department of Parks and Recreation 60 Resolution authorizing execution of contracts from the New Jersey State Contract Vendors List for 61 Resolution appointing Peter J. Miller as Fund Commissioner and Matthew von der Hayden as Alternate Fund Commissioner 62 Resolution opposing regulations proposed by New Jersey Department of Agriculture to Regulate Beekeeping 63 Resolution authorizing salary increase for William Oberman Motion Cafero second Hodson to adopt Consent Calendar Resolutions 19 through and including 63 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Ordinances (Introduction) Number Title 1 An Ordinance to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and to establish a CAP Bank (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14) Purpose The purpose of this ordinance is to allow the Township Committee the discretion to increase budget appropriation up to the statutory maximum cap of 3.5 percent. A public hearing on Ordinance No. 1 of will be held on Wednesday, January 17,. Motion Motion Pfrommer second Finnerty to introduce Ordinance 1 Roll Call Vote Cafero/yes Finnerty/yes Hodson/yes Pfrommer/yes McCullough/yes Ordinances are available to any member of the general public on our website, www.ehtgov.org. Page 6 7
General Public Discussion No one came forward. Motion Hodson second Pfrommer to close the public portion of meeting Vote: All present voted, yes Reports Township Committee: Members of the Township Committee thanked the residents, the committee and administration for their support. Committeewoman Pfrommer and Deputy Mayor Hodson received congratulatory remarks on their reappointments. Mayor McCullough reminded residents of snow policies due to the impending snow storm; parking on streets and the priority schedule for plowing of streets. Administrator: Administrator Miller wished everyone a Happy New Year. Approvals Motion Vote: Finnerty second Hodson to approve payroll for the month of December 2017 in the amount of $2,121,128.60 All present voted, yes The Benediction was given by Dr. James J. McCullough, III, Masters Degree in Theology from Princeton Seminary. God Bless America was sung by Patrick Moschetto. Adjournment Motion Vote Motion Cafero second Hodson to adjourn the Reorganization Meeting of the Egg Harbor Township Committee All present voted, yes Ode to Joy/Finale from Beethoven s 9 th was performed by the Fernwood Avenue Middle School Wind Ensemble and Chorus. The Township Committee thanked the students of the Fernwood Avenue Middle School Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Mark Kadetsky and Ms. Robin Soden and the Fernwood Avenue Middle School Chorus under the direction of Mr. Matthew Guerrasio for their performances as part of our annual reorganization meeting. James J. McCullough, Mayor These minutes approved at the January 17, Township Committee Meeting Janice F. Hughes, RMC Deputy Page 7 7
Committee Meeting Community Center, 5045 English Creek Avenue Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 Wednesday, January 3, 5:00 p.m. Reorganization Meeting Agenda Tedesco will call the meeting to order. Tedesco will read the Opening Statement pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act and Video Broadcast Statement. The Egg Harbor Township Police Department Explorer Post #94 will present the Colors. Tedesco will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. The National Anthem and Star Spangled Banner will be performed by the Fernwood Avenue Middle School Wind Ensemble and Chorus. The Invocation will be given by Reverend Thomas Sweeney of Saint Mark and All Saints Episcopal Church. The Fernwood Avenue Middle School Chorus will sing In December. Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno will administer the Oath of Office to Paul Hodson and Laura Pfrommer. Deputy Hughes will conduct the Roll Call: Joseph Cafero Frank Finnerty Paul Hodson Laura Pfrommer James J. McCullough Tedesco will ask the members of the Township Committee for their nomination of Mayor for the year. Number Title 1 Appointing the Chairman of the Egg Harbor Township Committee for the Year Motion Motion to approve Resolution 1 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno will administer the Oath of Office to the Chairman/Mayor of the Egg Harbor Township Committee for the Year. Tedesco will ask the members of the Township Committee for their nomination of Deputy Mayor for the year. Page 1 8
Number Title 2 Appointing the Deputy Mayor of the Egg Harbor Township Committee for the year Motion Motion to approve Resolution 2 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Police Promotion Number Title 3 Resolution authorizing Christopher Ruef to be promoted to Deputy Chief of Police Motion Motion to approve Resolution 3 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Resolutions (Appointments) Mayor will introduce the special guests Number Title 4 Resolution appointing members to the Economic Development Commission Motion Motion to approve Resolution 4 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Number Title 5 Resolution appointing an Emergency Management Coordinator Motion Motion to approve Resolution 5 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Number Title 6 Resolution appointing members to the Emergency Management Council Motion Motion to approve Resolution 6 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Number Title 7 Resolution appointing members to the Environmental Commission Motion Motion to approve Resolution 7 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Number Title 8 Resolution appointing members to the Great Egg Harbor National Scenic & Recreation River Council to represent the Township of Egg Harbor Motion Motion to approve Resolution 8 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Page 2 8
Number Title 9 Resolution appointing members to the Green Team Advisory Committee Motion Motion to approve Resolution 9 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Number Title 10 Resolution appointing a Local Historian for the calendar year Motion Motion to approve Resolution 10 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Number Title 11 Resolution appointing members to the Municipal Alliance Committee Motion Motion to approve Resolution 11 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Number Title 12 Resolution appointing a member to the Municipal Utilities Authority Motion Motion to approve Resolution 12 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Number Title 13 Resolution appointing members to the Pinelands Municipal Council Motion Motion to approve Resolution 13 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Number Title 14 Resolution appointing members to the Planning Board Motion Motion to approve Resolution 14 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Number Title 15 Resolution appointing members to the Rent Review Board Motion Motion to approve Resolution 15 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Number Title 16 Resolution appointing members to the Veterans Advisory Board Motion Motion to approve Resolution 16 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Number Title 17 Resolution appointing members to the Zoning Board of Adjustment Motion Motion to approve Resolution 17 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Page 3 8
Number Title 18 Resolution appointing a Police Chaplain for the calendar year Motion Motion to approve Resolution 18 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Approvals Motion To approve Charles R. Winkler as Township Fire Chief, Gene Sharpe as Deputy Township Fire Chief and Gilbert Zonge as Training Officer Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Motion To approve Egg Harbor Township Volunteer Company Fire Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs & Fire Police as follows: Cardiff Chief: Gilbert Zonge Assistant Chief: William Danz III Fire Police: Francis Sutton Bargaintown Chief: Gene Sharpe Assistant Chief: Will Hancock Fire Police: Dave Biggs, Howard Thomson, Frank Kearns Scullville Chief: Steve Prisament Assistant Chief: Vernon Cruse Fire Police: Frank Riley, Jim Zanes, John Keeper, Kirk Kerlin, Don Dagrosa Farmington Chief: Len Tilley Assistant Chief: Harry Goodman Fire Police: Charles Harlan, James Garth Sr., William Link, William Sorshek W. Atlantic City Chief: Wallace Bakely Assistant Chief: Andrew Roe Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Mayor administers Oaths of Office to the new appointees All new appointees rise and raise their right hands The Fernwood Avenue Middle School Wind Ensemble will perform High Velocity Resolutions (Consent Calendar) Resolution Title 19 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Bond Counsel for the calendar year Page 4 8
20 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Environmental Consultant for the calendar year 21 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Township Engineer for the calendar year 22 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Alternate Township Engineer for the calendar year 23 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Second Conflicts Engineer for the calendar year 24 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Municipal Traffic Engineer for the calendar year 25 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Township Planner for the calendar year 26 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Alternate Township Planner for the calendar year 27 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Township Solicitor for the calendar year 28 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Assistant Municipal Attorney and Municipal Prosecutor for the calendar year 29 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Conflict Prosecutor for the calendar year 30 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Municipal Public Defender for the calendar year 31 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Conflict Municipal Public Defender for the calendar year 32 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Labor Relations Counsel for the calendar year 33 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Rent Review Board Solicitor for the calendar year 34 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Accountant for the Rent Review Board for the calendar year 35 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Auditor for the Township of Egg Harbor for the calendar year 36 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for services as Attorney for Affordable Housing matters for the calendar year Page 5 8
37 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for a Tax Appeal Attorney for the calendar year 38 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Tax Assessors Field Work for the calendar year 39 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Tax Appeal Appraisal Services for the calendar year 40 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Real Estate Appraiser Services for the calendar year 41 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for computer services for tax assessment and appraisal system and extra billings, as needed, for the calendar year 42 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Township Physician for the calendar year 43 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Risk Management Consultant for the Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund and Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund for the calendar year 44 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Financial Advisor for the calendar year 45 Resolution providing the temporary budget for the calendar year 46 Resolution re-designating depositories for Township Offices for the calendar year 47 Resolution authorizing service charges for returned checks 48 Resolution to adopt Robert s Rules of Order as the parliamentary procedure for conduct of all meetings 49 Resolution designating Official Township Newspapers for the calendar year 50 Resolution establishing Annual Meeting schedule of the Egg Harbor Township Committee 51 Resolution establishing bonds for various Officials and Employees for the calendar year 52 Resolution appointing Peter J. Miller as the Public Agency Compliance Officer for the calendar year 53 Resolution authorizing agreement with Phoenix Advisors, LLC for Continuing Disclosure Services 54 Resolution appointing Tax Search Officer for the calendar year 55 Resolution authorizing the Township Assessor to act as Agent for the taxing district of the Township of Egg Harbor and to file a petition or petitions of appeals on behalf of the Township of Egg Harbor for calendar year 56 Resolution appointing James J. McCullough as the Township Representative for the Local Government Broadcast Advisory Committee 57 Resolution re-appointing various existing Township employees for the Page 6 8
calendar year 58 Resolution appointing members to the Police K-9 Corps for the calendar year 59 Resolution re-appointing various individuals as volunteers to serve the Department of Parks and Recreation 60 Resolution authorizing execution of contracts from the New Jersey State Contract Vendors List for 61 Resolution appointing Peter J. Miller as Fund Commissioner and Matthew von der Hayden as Alternate Fund Commissioner 62 Resolution opposing regulations proposed by New Jersey Department of Agriculture to Regulate Beekeeping 63 Resolution authorizing salary increase for William Oberman Motion To adopt Consent Calendar Resolutions 19 through and including 63 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Ordinances (Introduction) Number Title 1 An Ordinance to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and to establish a CAP Bank (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14) Purpose The purpose of this ordinance is to allow the Township Committee the discretion to increase budget appropriation up to the statutory maximum cap of 3.5 percent. A public hearing on Ordinance No. 1 of will be held on Wednesday, January 17,. Motion Motion to introduce Ordinance 1 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough Ordinances are available to any member of the general public on our website, www.ehtgov.org. General Public Discussion Motion To close the public portion of meeting Vote: Reports Township Committee: Administrator: Approvals Motion To approve payroll for the month of December 2017 in the amount of $2,121,128.60 Roll Call Vote Cafero Finnerty Hodson Pfrommer McCullough The Benediction will be given by Dr. James J. McCullough, III Masters Degree in Theology from Princeton Seminary Page 7 8
God Bless America will be sung by Patrick Moschetto Adjournment Motion Vote Motion to adjourn the Reorganization Meeting of the Egg Harbor Township Committee Ode to Joy/Finale from Beethoven s 9 th will be performed by the Fernwood Avenue Middle School Wind Ensemble and Chorus The Township Committee wishes to thank the students of the Fernwood Avenue Middle School Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Mark Kadetsky and Ms. Robin Soden and the Fernwood Avenue Middle School Chorus under the direction of Mr. Matthew Guerrasio for their performances as part of our annual reorganization meeting. Happy New Year Page 8 8
Ordinance No. 1 An ordinance to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and to establish a CAP Bank (N.J.S.A.40A:4-45.14) WHEREAS, the Local Government Cap Law, N.J.S. 40A:4-45.1 et seq provides that in the preparation of its annual budget, a municipality shall limit any increase in said budget up to 2.5% unless authorized by ordinance to increase it to 3.5% over the previous year s final appropriations, subject to certain exceptions; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.15a provides that a municipality may, when authorized by ordinance, appropriate the difference between the amount of its actual final appropriation and the 3.5% percentage rate as an exception to its final appropriations in either of the next two succeeding years; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, in the County of Atlantic finds it advisable and necessary to increase its CY budget by up to 3.5% over the previous year s final appropriations, in the interest of promoting the health, safety and welfare of the citizens; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee hereby determines that a 1% increase in the budget for said year, amounting to $323,360.05 in excess of the increase in final appropriations otherwise permitted by the Local Governmental Cap Law, is advisable and necessary; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee hereby determines that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey, a majority of the full authorized membership of this governing body affirmatively concurring, that, in the CY budget year, the final appropriations of the Township of Egg Harbor shall, in accordance with this Ordinance and N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14, be increased by 3.5% amounting to $1,131,760.18 and that the CY municipal budget for the Township of Egg Harbor be approved and adopted in accordance with this Ordinance; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this Ordinance, as introduced, be filed with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services within five days of introduction; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this Ordinance upon adoption, with the recorded vote included thereon, be filed with said Director within five days after such adoption; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage and a certified copy of the adoption action must be filed with the Director within five days. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE WAS INTRODUCED AT A MEETING OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, IN THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, HELD JANUARY 3,, AND WILL BE FURTHER CONSIDERED FOR FINAL PASSAGE AFTER A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON AT A REGULAR MEETING OF SAID TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE TO BE HELD IN TOWNSHIP HALL IN SAID TOWNSHIP ON JANUARY 17, AT 5:30 P.M. Dated: January 3,
Resolution No. 1 Resolution appointing the Chairman of the Egg Harbor Township Committee for the year BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that JAMES J. MCCULLOUGH is hereby appointed as Chairman of the Egg Harbor Township Committee for a period of one year beginning January 1,. Dated: January 3,
Resolution No. 2 Resolution appointing the Deputy Mayor of the Egg Harbor Township Committee for the year BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that PAUL W. HODSON is hereby appointed as Deputy Mayor of the Egg Harbor Township Committee for a period of one year beginning January 1,. Dated: January 3,
Resolution No. 3 Resolution authorizing Christopher Ruef to be promoted to Deputy Chief of Police BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that the following people are hereby appointed to the position indicated within the Police Department, effective January 3, : Name Position Bi-Weekly Salary Christopher Ruef Deputy Chief of Police $5,520.00 Dated: January 3,
Resolution No. 4 Resolution appointing members to the Economic Development Commission WHEREAS there is a need to appoint members to the Egg Harbor Township Economic Development Commission; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that the following persons are hereby appointed as members of the Egg Harbor Township Economic Development Commission for a term of five (5) years, said term expiring December 31, 2022. Cynthia Balles Douglas Keefe James Siracusa Dated: January 3,
Resolution No. 5 Resolution appointing an Emergency Management Coordinator WHEREAS pursuant to New Jersey Law each municipality in the State shall, in accordance with NEW JERSEY CIVILIAN DEFENSE AND DISASTER CONTROL ACT, App A:9-40.1, appoint a Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator for a term of three (3) years; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that RAYMOND DAVIS, Egg Harbor Township Police Chief, is hereby appointed as Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator for a period of three (3) years, said term expiring December 31, 2020. Dated: January 3,
Resolution No. 6 Resolution appointing members to the Emergency Management Council BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that the following persons are hereby appointed to the Emergency Management Council positions set forth opposite their names for a one year term expiring December 31,. Member Peter Miller, Township Administrator James McCullough, Mayor James McCullough, Mayor William Higbee, Director of Ambulance Services Charles R. Winkler, Fire Chief Gene Sharpe, Deputy Fire Chief Position Community Groups Broadcast/Print Media Elected Official Deputy Coordinator Deputy Coordinator Deputy Coordinator Dated: January 3,
Commission; Egg Harbor Township Resolution No. 7 Resolution appointing members to the Environmental Commission WHEREAS there is a need to appoint members to the Egg Harbor Township Environmental NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that the following persons are hereby appointed to the positions set forth opposite their names for the terms indicated: Member Position Term Kim Johnston Regular Member 1/1/ thru 12/31/2020 Brian Atkisson Regular Member 1/1/ thru 12/31/2020 Christopher Kriegner Regular Member 1/1/ thru 12/31/2020 Joan Welsh Regular Member 1/1/ thru 12/31/2020 Lori Jo Jamieson Regular Member 1/1/2017 thru 12/31/2019 (Filling the unexpired term of Nicholas Fisola) Dated: January 3,
Resolution No. 8 Resolution appointing members to the Great Egg Harbor National Scenic & Recreation River Council to represent the Township of Egg Harbor BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that the following persons are hereby appointed as members to the Great Egg Harbor National Scenic & Recreational River Council to represent the Township of Egg Harbor for the calendar year : Member Dave Brown Walter Vreeland Position Regular Member Alternate Member Dated: January 3,
Resolution No. 9 Resolution appointing members to the Green Team Advisory Committee WHEREAS there is a need to appoint members to the Egg Harbor Township Green Team Advisory Committee; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that the following persons are hereby named to the Green Team Advisory Committee for the term of one year, expiring December 31,. Donna Burger Kim Burns Jim House John Jones Adrienne Landgraf Laura Pfrommer Randall Scheule June Sheridan Matthew von der Hayden Brian Wilson Dated: January 3,
Resolution No. 10 Resolution appointing a Local Historian for the calendar year WHEREAS there exists a need for a Local Historian for the Township of Egg Harbor; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that JUNE SHERIDAN is hereby appointed as Local Historian for the calendar year. Dated: January 3,
Resolution No. 11 Resolution appointing members to the Municipal Alliance Committee WHEREAS there is a need to appoint members to the Egg Harbor Township Municipal Alliance Committee; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that the following persons are hereby named to the Municipal Alliance Committee for the term of one year, expiring December 31,. Kim Burns Gwendolyn Conedy Dena Danz Staci Ann DiMattia Peter Jamieson Crystal Mays Robert O Donoghue Nick Pella Stephen Slusarski Anna Strang Lori Ward Brian Wilson Dated: January 3,
Resolution No. 12 Resolution appointing a member to the Municipal Utilities Authority WHEREAS there is a need to appoint a member to the Egg Harbor Township Municipal Utilities Authority; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that the following person is hereby appointed as a member of the Egg Harbor Township Municipal Utilities Authority for the term indicated: Member Position Term Expiring Charles Pfrommer Regular 5 years, commencing January 31, 2023 February 1, Dated: January 3,
Resolution No. 13 Resolution appointing members to the Pinelands Municipal Council BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that the following persons are hereby appointed as members of the Pinelands Municipal Council as representatives of the Township of Egg Harbor for a term of one year expiring December 31, : Township Designee Robert Burns Alternate Member Robert Dailyda Dated: January 3,
Resolution No. 14 Resolution appointing members to the Planning Board WHEREAS there is a need to appoint members to the Egg Harbor Township Planning Board; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that the following persons are hereby appointed as members of the Egg Harbor Township Planning Board for the terms and positions set forth opposite their names. Member Class Term Expiring James J. McCullough I 1 year December 31, Peter J. Miller II 1 year December 31, Laura Pfrommer III 1 year December 31, Robert Levy IV 4 years December 31, 2021 Daniel Pittaro Alternate II 2 years December 31, 2019 Dated: January 3,
Resolution No. 15 Resolution appointing members to the Rent Review Board WHEREAS there is a need to appoint a member to the Egg Harbor Township Rent Review Board; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that the following person is hereby appointed to the position set forth opposite their name for the term indicated: Member Position Term Expiring Paul Casaccio Regular Landlord 2 years December 31, 2019 Dated: January 3,
Resolution No. 16 Resolution appointing members to the Veterans Advisory Board WHEREAS there is a need to appoint members to the Egg Harbor Township Veterans Advisory Board; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that the following persons are hereby appointed as members of the Egg Harbor Township Veterans Advisory Board for the terms and positions set forth opposite their names. Member Position Term Expiring Paul Hodson Committee Member 1 year December 31, Mike Ebert General Public Veteran 2 years December 31, 2019 William Hegarty General Public Veteran 2 years December 31, 2019 Patrick Moschetto General Public Veteran 2 years December 31, 2019 Robert Williams General Public Veteran 2 years December 31, 2019 Dated: January 3,
Resolution No. 17 Resolution appointing members to the Zoning Board of Adjustment WHEREAS there is a need to appoint members to the Egg Harbor Township Zoning Board of Adjustment; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that the following persons are hereby named to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for the terms and positions set forth opposite their names: Member Position Term Expiring Christine Martin Regular, Class IV 4 years December 31, 2021 Vermell Macon Regular, Class IV 4 years December 31, 2021 Andrew Madsen Alternate I 2 years December 31, (filling unexpired term of Vermell Macon) Justin Riggs Alternate II 2 years December 31, (filling unexpired term of Andrew Madsen) Frank Balles Alternate III 2 years December 31, (filling vacant term) Dated: January 3,
Resolution No. 18 Resolution appointing a Police Chaplain for the calendar year WHEREAS Section 6-87 of the Code of the Township of Egg Harbor, provides for the appointment of a Police Chaplain in accordance with NJSA 40A:14-141, and WHEREAS the Chief of Police has made a recommendation that said position be filled and that the Police Chaplain be appointed as a Honorary Police Captain, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey that the following individual is hereby appointed for a period of one year. Reverend John J Vignone Dated: January 3,
Resolution No(s): 19 through 44 of Date of Resolution(s): January 3, Egg Harbor Township Certification of Availability In accordance with regulations of the Local Finance Board, I hereby certify that the following amounts are available for the professional service contracts listed below out of the temporary and permanent budgets. Professional Position Maximum dollar value/account charged Resolution No. 19 Joel M. Fleishman Bond Counsel $150/hr.- (fee schedule on file in Twp. Clerk s Office) $5,000 max charged to various bond ordinances or Legal OE 8-01-20-155-155-279 Resolution No. 20 Vincent J. Polistina Environmental Planner $115/hr.- (fee schedule on file in Twp. Clerk s Office) $5,000 max charged to Planning OE 8-01-2-180-180-269 Resolution No. 21 James A. Mott Township Engineer $115/hr. (fee schedule on file in Twp. Clerk s Office) $250,000 max charged to Engineering OE 8-01-20-165-165-269, Various capital engineering accounts, Assessor OE 8-01-20-150-150-269, Various Developer escrow accounts Resolution No. 22 Vincent J. Polistina Alternate Township Engineer $115/hr. - (fee schedule on file in Twp. Clerk s Office)$20,000 max charged to Planning OE 8-01-21-180-180-269, various developer escrow accounts Resolution No. 23 Matthew F. Doran Second Conflicts Engineer $115/hr.- (fee schedule on file in Twp. Clerk s Office)$5,000 max charged to Planning OE 8-01-21-180-180-269 Resolution No. 24 Edward Vernick Municipal Traffic Engineer $115/hr.- (fee schedule on file in Twp. Clerk s Office) charged to Planning OE 8-01-21-180-180-269 Resolution No. 25 Vincent J. Polistina Township Planner $115/hr.- (fee schedule on file in Twp. Clerk s Office) $20,000 maximum charged to Planning OE 8-01-21-180-180-269, various developer escrow accounts Resolution No. 26 Edward Vernick Alternate Township Planner $115/hr.- (fee schedule on file in Twp. Clerk s Office) $20,000 maximum charged to Planning OE 8-01-21-180-180-269 Page 1 of 3
Resolution No. 27 Marc Friedman Township Solicitor $140/hr., $150/hr. escrow svc, $1,600/monthly retainer $180,000 max, charged to Legal OE 8-01-20-155-155-259 through 299, various developer escrow accounts Resolution No. 28 Daniel D. Alsofrom Municipal Prosecutor/Assistant Municipal Attorney $49,000/annum, $100/hr. ancillary services$56,000 maximum charged to Legal OE 8-01-20-155-155-279 Resolution No. 29 Carl N. Tripician Conflict Prosecutor $250/session $2,000 maximum charged to Legal OE 8-01-20-155-155-279 Resolution No. 30 Samuel Curcio, Jr. Public Defender $24,000/annum - $95/hr. special session $ 35,000 maximum charged to the Public Defender checking account Resolution No. 31 Bonnie D. Putterman Conflict Municipal Public Defender $375 per session $5,000 maximum charged to the Public Defender checking account Resolution No. 32 William G. Blaney Labor Relations Counsel $135/hr. $10,000 maximum charged to Legal OE 8-01-20-155-155-239 Resolution No. 33 Roger C. Steedle John J. Murray Ford, Scott & Associates Jeffrey R. Surenian Rent Review Board Solicitor Rent Review Board Accountant Township Auditor $130/hr. $24,000 maximum charged to Rent Review OE 8-01-22-4195-195-269 Resolution No. 34 $75/hr. $6,000 maximum charged to 8-01-22-195- 195-269 Resolution No. 35 Resolution No. 36 Special Counsel COAH Matters $60,000 for Audit- (fee schedule on file in Twp. Clerk s Office) charged to Auditor OE 8-01-20-135- 135-269 & 279 $180/hr. $30,000 maximum charged to Legal OE 8-01-20-155-155-289 Resolution No. 37 Thomas G. Smith Tax Appeal Attorney $120/hr. $60,000 maximum charged to Legal OE 8-01-20-155-155-249 Resolution No. 38 Professional Property Appraisers, Inc. Tax Assessors Field Work Added Assessments $400/per diem, consulting services (fee schedule on file in Twp. Clerk s Office) $9,000 maximum charged to Assessor OE 8-01-20-150-150-269 and Legal OE 8-01-20-155-155-249 Resolution No. 39 Richard M. Chaiken Tax Appeal Appraiser $135/hr. $10,000 max charged to Assessor OE 8-01- 20-150-150-269 and Legal OE 8-01-20-155-155-249 Resolution No. 40 Joseph R. Ravitz Real Estate Appraiser $150/hr. $9,000 maximum charged to Legal OE 8-01- 20-155-155-249 Page 2 of 3
Vital Communications, Inc. Medical Center of Margate Tax Assessor Computer Services J. Eugene Siracusa Risk Management Consultant Phoenix Advisors LLC Resolution No. 41 Resolution No. 42 Township Physician $1,012.65/monthly - (fee schedule on file in Twp. Clerk s Office) $24,000 maximum charged to Assessor OE 8-01-20-150-150-295 $150-$200/service- (fee schedule on file in Twp. Clerk s Office) $16,000 maximum charged to various departments other contractual budgets Resolution No. 43 $36,000/annum $36,000 maximum charged to Insurance premium OE 8-01-23-210-210-339 Resolution No. 44 Financial Advisor Fee schedule on file in Twp. Clerk s Office $12,000 maximum charged to various Section 20 capital accounts The displayed maximum dollar value is based on a reasonable estimate of the goods and services required over the contract term, and the local unit is not obligated to spend that amount. Date: January 3, Jennifer McIver, Chief Financial Officer Page 3 of 3
Resolution No. 19 Resolution to award a contract through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq for Bond Counsel for the calendar year WHEREAS, there exists a need for retaining the specialized legal services of bond counsel in connection with authorization, issuance and sale of bonds or notes of the Township of Egg Harbor in the County of Atlantic, State of New Jersey, including the review of such procedures and the rendering of approving legal opinions acceptable to the financial community; and WHEREAS, Joel M. Fleishman of the law firm of Fleishman Daniels Law Offices, is a law firm which can provide such specialized legal services as bond counsel; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 provides for a fair and open process through Requests for Proposals, and WHEREAS the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq) requires that the Resolution authorizing the award of contracts for "Professional Services," must be publically advertised. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. That Joel M. Fleishman with the law firm of Fleishman Daniels Law Offices is hereby retained as Bond Counsel for the Township to provide the specialized legal services necessary in connection with the authorization, issuance and sale of bonds or notes by the Township. 2. That the Mayor and are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver on behalf of the Township a contract with said Bond Counsel in the form attached to this resolution, for the period of one (1) year. 3. That this contract is awarded as a "Professional Service," under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Laws and the New Jersey Local Unit Pay to Play Law. 4. That a copy of this Resolution shall be published in THE PRESS, as required by law, within ten (10) days of passage. 5. That the attached certification showing availability of funds and specifying the exact line item appropriations which shall be charged is incorporated herein and attached hereto as though set forth herein verbatim. Dated: January 3,