Commissioners Meeting 05/07/96



MINUTES OF A CAUCUS AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF

COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HADDON, IN THE

COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY, HELD DECEMBER 20, 2016

IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING AT 7:00 PM.

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A caucus and regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Township of Haddon was convened in the Municipal Building, 135 Haddon Avenue, Westmont, NJ on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Teague requested all stand for the flag salute.

Mayor Teague announced that Chapter 231, Public Law 1975 requires adequate notice of this meeting be provided. This was done by placing Annual Notice in the Courier-Post and Retrospect Newspapers and by posting on two bulletin boards in the Municipal Building.

ROLL CALL: Mayor Teague Present

Commissioner Foley Present

Commissioner Dougherty Present

Eric Riso, Esq., Mark Cavallo, Jim Stevenson, Greg Fusco, P.E., Lee Palo, Martin Blaskey, Betty Band and Mike DePalma were present.

Commissioner Foley moved, seconded by Commissioner Dougherty that the Amended Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on October 25, 2016 reflecting the approval of the October 18, 2016 Caucus Meeting Minutes be approved, with all members voting in the affirmative.

Commissioner Foley moved, seconded by Commissioner Dougherty to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on November 22, 2016, with all members voting in the affirmative.

ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS:

The following resolutions were approved by consent agenda, with a motion by Mayor Teague, seconded by Commissioner Dougherty, with all members affirmatively

concurring:

#2016-203 – Bill Resolution

#2016-204 – 2017 Temporary Municipal Budget

#2016-205 – 2017 Temporary W/S Operating Budget

#2016-206 – 2017 Temporary Business Improvement District Budget

#2016-207 – Budget Appropriation Transfers

#2016-208 – Appt. of Treasurer, Licensing Clerk, PACO and Municipal Improvement

Search Clerk – Dawn M. Pennock

#2016-209 – Appt. of Municipal Coordinator on Aging – Charles Pusatere

#2016-210 – Appt. to Environmental Commission

Chairperson – Marjorie Liebe - 3-year term to 12/31/2019

Member – Erin MacMinn – 3-year term to 12/31/2019

Member – Christopher Squazzo – 3-year term to 12/31/2019

The following resolution was approved with a motion by Mayor Teague, seconded by Commissioner Foley, with all members affirmatively concurring:

#2016-211 – Appointment to Planning/Zoning Board

Member (Class II) – James Stevenson – 1 year term to 12/31/2017

Member (Class III) – Paul Dougherty – 1 year term to 12/31/2017

Member – Joseph Iacovino, Sr. – 4-year term to 12/31/2020

Member (Alternate #3) – William Wambach - 1 year term to 12/31/2017

Member (Alternate #4) – Joe Buono – 1 year term to 12/31/17

The following resolution was approved with a motion by Mayor Teague, seconded by Commissioner Dougherty, with all members affirmatively concurring:

#2016-212 – Appointment to Rent Control Board

Larry Gasperone – Member – 3-year term to 12/31/2019

Margaret “Peg” Moran - Tenant Rep. – 3-year term to 12/31/2019

The following resolution was approved with a motion by Mayor Teague, seconded by Commissioner Foley, with all members affirmatively concurring:

#2016-213 – Award of Government Banking

1st Colonial Community Bank

The following resolution was approved with a motion by Mayor Teague, seconded by Commissioner Foley, with all members affirmatively concurring:

#2016-214 – Appt. of Various Professional Services

Municipal Auditor – Kevin Frenia of Holman Frenia & Allison

Solicitor – Stuart Platt, Esq. of Platt & Riso, PC

Planning Board Attorney – Francis Ryan, Esq. of Green, Lundgren & Ryan

Redevelopment Attorney – Catherine Ward, Esq. of Stradley Ronon Stevens &

Young, LLP

Labor Counsel – Christine O’Hearn, Esq. of Brown & Connery

Bond Counsel - Phil Norcross, Esq. of Parker McCay

Special Counsel – Affordable Housing – Edwin Schmierer, Esq. Mason, Griffin &

Pierson

Broker of Record for Employee Benefits – Conner Strong & Buckelew

Municipal Engineer – Greg Fusco, PE of Key Engineers

Municipal Planner – Greg Fusco, PE of Key Engineers

Municipal Planner for Affordable Housing – Clarke, Caton & Hintz

Prosecutor – Steven J. Petersen, Esq.

Risk Management Consultant – Walter Eife

Computer Consulting Services – Barber Consulting Services

The following resolution was approved with a motion by Commissioner Dougherty, seconded by Commissioner Foley, with both members affirmatively concurring (Mayor Teague abstained):

#2016-215 – Appointment of Public Defender

Charlene Cathcart, Esq.

The following resolutions were approved by consent agenda, with a motion by Mayor Teague, seconded by Commissioner Foley, with all members affirmatively

concurring:

#2016-216 – Rescinding Res. #2016-172 and Appointing Members to the Chicken Advisory

Board

#2016-217 - Appt. of Electrical Inspector and Sub Code Official

#2016-218 – Authorizing a Chapter 159 Revenue for Alcohol Ed Fund

#2016-219 – Awarding Contract for 2016 Purchase of Water Meters for W/S Dept.

#2016-220 – Awarding contract for Purchase of Hook Lift Truck for Public Works

#2016-221 - Refund for Water Overpayment to Dee Funding LLC

#2016-222 – Municipal Alliance Grant for YR 18

#2016-223 – Granting Municipal Consent to Verizon Wireless

OTHER BUSINESS:

The following item was approved with a motion by Commissioner Foley, and seconded by Commissioner Dougherty along with the following changes:

• Authorizing the Township Clerk to advertise meeting dates for 2017 for various Boards & Commissions

- There will be no Caucus Meeting held on Tuesday, November 21, 2017

- There will be no Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, December 26, 2017

The following Business License Renewal Applications were not approved:

• Sports4all

• Recuerdos & Novedades Jazmin

The following 2016 Business License Renewal Applications were approved with a motion by Commissioner Foley, seconded by Commissioner Dougherty with all members voting in the affirmative:

• Bella Nail Boutique

• K Love Radio

• First Montgomery Group

The following New 2017 Business License Applications were approved with a motion by Commissioner Foley, seconded by Commissioner Dougherty with all members voting in the affirmative:

• Holiday Spa

• Jamaica Vibes, LLC

• Mathnasium of Haddonfield

• Mattress Firm

• New England Fitness Scout, Inc. d/b/a/ Planet Fitness

• United Limited Group, LLC d/b/a One Hour Heating & Air

• Treasure Island Thrift

The following 2016 & 2017 Business License Renewal Application was approved with a motion by Commissioner Foley, seconded by Commissioner Dougherty with all members voting in the affirmative:

• Tine Brothers

The following Temporary Certificates of Compliance (TCC) were approved with a motion by Commissioner Foley, seconded by Commissioner Dougherty, with all members voting in the affirmative:

• 113 French Avenue

• 309 W. Crystal Lake Avenue

• 1203 Walnut Avenue

• 21 Locust Avenue

DEPARTMENT REPORTS:

Greg Fusco reviewed the Engineer’s Report for December 20, 2016.

Public Works, Water/Sewer Department: Mr. Stevenson reported that Public Works is continuing with leaf season for as long as weather allows. Mr. Stevenson further reported that the weather forecast for this week looks good. He reported that Public Works started “leafing” on Thursday following behind the trash collection schedule in the Collingswood Extension and West Collingswood Heights. Furthermore, Mr. Stevenson noted that if the weather remained conducive to “leafing,” Public Works will clean up the Crystal Lake Pool and all other Township properties.

Tax Assessor: Mr. Blaskey reported that the Assessor’s office is finishing up the 2017 book and will continue with that until around January 5th or 6th.

Construction Office: Mr. DePalma reported the schools are all TCO and the only thing pending is the elevators.

Compliance Officer: Ms. Band reported she met with Commissioner Foley and Ms. Prince last week to get updated on Compliance.

REPORTS:

The following reports for November 2016 were presented and ordered filed:

Revenue Report

Budget Status Report

Tax Collector’s Report

Construction Report

There being no further business on the agenda, Commissioner Foley moved to open the meeting to the public, seconded by Commissioner Dougherty, with all members voting in the affirmative.

There being no comments, Commissioner Foley moved to close the public comment portion of the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Dougherty, with all members voting in the affirmative.

Commissioner Foley reported on two payroll issues which arose in the Construction Office with regard to the Township’s per diem employees. The issues were discussed between the Mayor, Commissioners, and Ms. Band whereby recommendations for appropriate compensation for services were made and agreed upon.

Mayor Teague moved, seconded by Commissioner Foley that the Township appropriate an additional $800 in the line item for electrical inspector, with all members affirmatively concurring.

Commissioner Foley wished everyone in Township a very Merry Christmas, a very Happy Hanukkah and a very Happy New Year on behalf of Mayor Teague, Commissioner Dougherty, the entire staff, administration, and himself.

There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Foley moved, seconded by Commissioner Dougherty that the meeting be adjourned at 7:18 PM, with all members voting in the affirmative.

December 20, 2016

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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Dawn M. Pennock, Municipal Clerk

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Randall W. Teague, Mayor

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John C. Foley, Commissioner

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Paul Dougherty, Commissioner

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