May 12, 2016 The Township Committee met on the above date with the Deputy Mayor Alex Robotin calling the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The meeting opened with the flag salute and a moment of silence. Roll call was taken showing present: Township Committeemen Rich LoCascio, Ron Kolczynski and Samuel Davis. Also present Chief Kyle Wilson, Township Clerk, Caryn M. Hoyer and Township Attorney Kaitlyn M. McElmoyl. Absent was Mayor Jeremy Liedtka. The Open Public Meetings Act statement was read and compliance noted. There are no agenda matters requiring recusals. Consent Agenda Mr. LoCascio made a motion seconded by Mr. Kolczynski to approve the minutes from April 28 th. All were in favor. Public Safety Report Chief Wilson said there were a total of 345 calls for the month of April. To highlight: 17 alarms, 14 Arrests, 25 EMS, 4 CDS, 8 Motor Vehicle Crashes, 3 DWI, 1 Simple Assault, 7 Disputes, 1 Unattended Death and 1 Theft Classes Ptl. Semus 2 day Internal Affairs Department Training Firearms/Sims/PT test/written test/jujitsu Engineer Tennis Courts - Mr. Hirsh said he had a pre-construction meeting with the contractor regarding the tennis courts. He is recommending upgrading the quality of the fencing which will make it $15 more a linier foot with 1,000 fee this will be an extra cost of $15,000 for the fence. Mr. Hirsh said that we have the available funds. The Township Committee agrees with Mr. Hirsh. Mr. Kolczynski asked Mr. Hirsh to look into adding a hitting wall for the tennis courts. Mr. Hirsh said he will check to see if there is enough room. Sanitary Sewer Extention they have repairs in grading they will do next week. South Side Heritage The contractor submitted a maintence bond for our review. Northside of Heritage Issued a punch list with 150 items. Traditions 5 & 6 and Phases 3 & 4 Single Family Evaluations They are on the Planning Board Agenda for the next meeting. Guard Rail on Ward Avenue Mr. Hirsh said they will be taking bids starting June 8 th. Ordinance for Introduction Mr. LoCascio made a motion seconded by Mr. Kolczynski to introduce Ordinance 2016-5. All were in favor. TOWNSHIP OF CHESTERFIELD ORDINANCE 2016-5
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CHESTERFIELD TO FIX SALARIES, WAGES AND COMPENSATION OF OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CHESTERFIELD FOR THE YEAR 2016 BE IT ORDAINED that the Township Committee of the Township of Chesterfield in the County of Burlington and State of New Jersey hereby determines and fixes the salaries of the officials and employees of the Township of Chesterfield as follows: Board of Health Members $ 500.00 Building / Fire Inspector $ 54,390.00 Building / Fire Subcode $ 5,630.00 Chief Financial Officer $ 10,560.00 Chief of Police $103,460.00 Construction Clerk $ 50,640.00 Construction Official $ 11,230.00 Custodian $ 15.00 p/h Deputy Township Clerk $ 39,540.00 Dog Registrar $ 1,770.00 Electrical Inspector/Subcode $ 87.00 /36.00 Emergency Management Coordinator $ 5,200.00 Environmental Commission Secretary $ 1,250.00 Grant Coordinator As per grant Housing Inspector $ 2,960.00 Information Technology Specialist $ 5,600.00 Land Use Secretary $ 7,080.00 Operations Manager $ 7,900.00 Part Time Employee $ 7.25-25.00 p/h Part Time Police Officer $ 15.00-22.19 p/h Plumbing Inspector/Subcode $ 87.00 / 36.00 Police Department Secretary $ 35,690.00 Principal Public Works Director $ 75,720.00 Public Works Laborer / Seasonal $ 7.25-25.00 p/h Qualified Purchasing Agent $ 5,200.00 Recycling Coordinator $ 500.00 Registrar of Vital Statistics $ 1,500.00 Road Worker I $ 60,830.00 Road Worker II $ 60,830.00 Road Worker III $ 38,760.00 Road Worker IV $ 29,000.00 Sewer Maintenance Director $ 11,350.00 Substitute Inspectors/Subcode $ 87.00/36.00 Tax Assessor $ 21,500.00 Tax Collector $ 30,000.00 TDR Coordinator $ 1,500.00 Township Clerk $ 41,000.00 Township Committee $ 6,500.00 Treasurer $ 55,300.00
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all salaries are retroactive to January 1, 2016 for all persons employed by the Township as of January 1, 2016 and after final adoption of the 2016 Municipal Budget. If an employee is appointed to a position after January 1, 2016, the salary becomes effective as of that date. Introduced: May 12, 2016 Adopted: INTRODUCTION TWP COMMITTEE AYE NAY NV AB ORD SEC RECORD OF VOTE R. Kolczynski X X R. Kolczynski J. Liedtka X J. Liedtka R. LoCascio X X R. LoCascio M. Hlubik X M. Hlubik ADOPTION TWP COMMITTEE AYE NAY NV AB ORD SEC A. Robotin X A. Robotin X Indicates Vote NV Not Voting AB Absent ORD Motion SEC - Seconded Resolutions Resolution 2016-5-1, Township Committee decided to hold until the next meeting Resolution 2016-5-2, Township Committee decided to hold until next meeting Mr. LoCascio made a motion seconded by Mr. Kolczynski to approve Resolutions 2016-5-3. All were in favor. TOWNSHIP OF CHESTERFIELD RESOLUTION 2016-5-3 RESOLUTION OPPOSING NEW JERSEY NATURAL GAS COMPANY S REQUEST TO THE NJ BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES FOR A RATE INCREASE WHEREAS, in November of 2015, New Jersey Natural Gas Company ( NJNG ) filed a Petition with the NJ Board of Public Utilities ( BPU or Board ) requesting the Board s approval to increase its base tariff rates and charges for gas service by $147.6 million to fund the construction, operation, and maintenance of its infrastructure; and WHEREAS,based on recent filings submitted by NJNG to the Office of Administrative Law ( OAL ), it is clear that the construction and installation of the Southern Reliability Link pipeline is a major, if not the only, factor leading NJNG to seek the proposed rate hike; and
WHEREAS,should this request be granted, the result would lead to an estimated 24% increase on the average NJNG ratepayer s monthly bill, or $22.00 per month; and WHEREAS, the rate increase will negatively impact all NJNG ratepayers, but will be especially burdensome on NJNG customers such assmall businesses, senior citizens who survive on fixed incomes, and property owners still recovering from the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy; and WHEREAS, while the residents and businesses of Chesterfield Township will not be directly affected by the rate increase because the Township is not serviced by NJNG, the Township Committee wishes to formally offer its support to the municipalities within Ocean and Monmouth counties whose residents and businesses will beforced to bear the burden of the proposed rate hike. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee of the Township of Chesterfield, County of Burlington, State of New Jersey, hereby notifies the BPU and OAL of its opposition to the proposed rate increase sought by NJNG under BPU Docket No. GR15111304 and OAL Docket No. PUC 00738-2016N; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that that Township Committee urges the BPU and/or the OAL to reject NJNG s Petition which would impose a 24% increase on ratepayer s monthly bills; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Clerk is directed to provide a certified copy of the within resolution to the BPU, OAL, Division of Rate Counsel, and Representatives of New Jersey s 12 Legislative District, and any other recipient as designated by the Township Committee. Discussion: ~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~ Request for Road Closure Kelley Johnson from 13 Sprague Street is requesting a portion of Sprague Street to be closed to traffic on May 22 nd between the hours of 2-6pm. The residents are hosting a going away party for Melissa Hoffman. Chief Wilson said that he was fine with it. It does not cause any major issues since only 4 homes on block. Mr. LoCascio made a motion to approve seconded by Mr. Kolczynski. All were in favor. Update on Construction of Municipal Building Ms. Hoyer said there are (2) large trees in the front that need to come down prior to starting to build the municipal building. The Township Committee agrees. The ground breaking ceremony was on Monday, May 9 th. Payment of Bills Mr. LoCascio made a motion to pay the bills seconded by Mr. Kolczynski. All were in favor. (See Attached) Comments from the Public and Committee: Mr. LoCascio spoke about the letter from the Legislators regarding additional hearing for compressor station and asked to have it posted on the Township website.
Mr. Robotin said that he went to Washington DC yesterday along with some other local Mayors. Mr. Robotin said that they took along a petition to stop the pipeline and compressor station with over 9,000 signatures. They met with Senator Booker and Menendez s staff. Mr. LoCascio made a motion to open to public seconded by Mr. Kolczynski. All were in favor. Vince Caraban from 65 Fenton Lane asked what is the use of the civic lot that is on Old York Road in Chesterfield. Ms. Hoyer said that anyone can purchase it. But, it can only be used for government, library, daycare, etc. Glenn Ashton from Bordentown Township, was present to represent Martha Veselka. He has a letter from Ms. Veselka addressing the Township Committee and Board of Health about her concerns over the water pollutants if the pipeline and compressor station are constructed. He left the letter with the Township Committee. Katherine Marlin from 31 Bordentown-Chesterfield Rd. thanked the Township Committee for their continued support in fighting the pipeline. Mr. Robotin said that Ronnie Wassall at 47 Bordentown-Chesterfield Rd. is complaining that people are coming onto his property from Fenton Lane Park. He is asking that a lock be put on the Township fence that is separating his property and Fenton Lane park property. Ms. Hoyer said she would advise the Public Works Director. Mr. LoCascio made a motion to close public comment seconded by Mr. Kolczysnki. All were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM on a motion by Mr. LoCascio and second by Mr. Kolczynski. All were in favor. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Fryc Deputy Township Clerk