Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council – July 24, 2017

Town Hall Council Chambers, 100 Central Avenue

Executive Session 6:00 P.M.

Public Session 7:00 P.M.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL

Councilman:

Furgione - Present

Giralo - Present

Gribbin - Present

Pullia - Present

Rodio - Present

Torrissi - Absent

Mayor DiDonato - Present

PRESENT ALSO

Michael Malinsky, Town Solicitor

Jerry Barberio, PWM/Business Administrator

EXECUTIVE SESSION #R- 83-2017

Motion by Councilman Giralo, seconded by Councilman Gribbin, the resolution is adopted.

ROLL CALL

Councilman:

Furgione - Yes

Giralo - Yes

Gribbin - Yes

Pullia - Yes

Rodio - Yes

Torrissi - Absent

Mayor DiDonato – Yes

Mayor DiDonato declared the motion carried.

RESUME REGULAR MEETING-ROLL CALL

Councilman:

Furgione - Present

Giralo - Present

Gribbin - Present

Pullia - Present

Rodio - Present

Torrissi - Absent

Mayor DiDonato - Present

PRESENT ALSO

Michael Malinsky, Town Solicitor

Bob Vettese of ARH, Town Engineer

Jerry Barberio, PWM/Business Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice of this meeting has been posted and given to official newspapers. Please familiarize yourselves with the fire exits to the right and rear of the Council Chambers. Please do not proceed beyond the front benches without invitation from the Mayor to do so. Also, each person who wishes to address Council will be allotted 5 minutes.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PUBLIC HEARD FOR AGENDA ACTION ITEMS

No one desired to be heard.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular meeting June 19, 2017

Executive Session June 19, 2017

Motion by Councilman Gribbin , second by Councilman Giralo, the minutes are approved.

ROLL CALL

Councilman:

Furgione - Yes

Giralo - Yes

Gribbin - Yes

Pullia - Yes

Rodio - Yes

Torrissi - Absent

Mayor DiDonato – Yes

Mayor DiDonato declared the motion carried.

DISPENSE WITH REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS

Presentation Business Administrator- Capella Field Lighting Update

Motion by Councilman Rodio, seconded by Councilman Pullia, authorize BA to proceed with project per presentation and non-response from appropriate state agency.

ROLL CALL

Councilman:

Furgione - Yes

Giralo - Yes

Gribbin - Yes

Pullia - Yes

Rodio - Yes

Torrissi - Absent

Mayor DiDonato – Yes

Mayor DiDonato declared the motion carried

Hearing Ordinance #016-2017 Amend Chapter 271

ORDINANCE #016 - 2017

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 271 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF HAMMONTON

BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Hammonton, in the County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey THAT THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED:

SECTION 271-12 B. (2b) Limited time parking. There shall be limited time parking of 3 hours in the following municipal parking lot(s) at all times:

Name of Street Block & Lot Owned or Leased by Town

S. Egg Harbor Rd/Vine St. Block 2803, Lot 19 & 20 Owned

SECTION 271-6. Parking prohibited at all times on certain streets. No person shall park a vehicle at any time upon any of the streets or parts thereof described below:

Name of Street Side Location

100 Sports Drive Inside of dirt track Surrounding playing field

SECTION 271-10 (a) Parallel Parking. All vehicles shall be parked parallel at all times:

Name of Street Side Side Location

100 Sports Drive Outer side dirt track Surrounding playing field

SECTION 271-18.1 (B) Handicap parking, on-street: 544 South Third Street shall be located one bus size handicap parking space properly designated and marked with signage in accordance with the statutes and regulations of the State of New Jersey to accommodate handicap bus daily pick-up and drop-off of disabled resident.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are repealed to the extent of the inconsistency.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED. If any section, sentence, or other part of this Ordinance is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid, that judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of this Ordinance, but shall be limited in its effect to the specific section, sentence or other part of this Ordinance directly involved in the controversy in which the judgment shall have been rendered.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final adoption and publication as required by law.

Motion by Councilman Giralo , seconded by Councilman Furgione , the Ordinance is taken up for second reading and public hearing. Motion carried.

No one desired to be heard.

Motion by Councilman Giralo, seconded by Councilman Furgione, the hearing is closed, the ordinance is passed second reading and adopted.

ROLL CALL

Councilman:

Furgione - Yes

Giralo - Yes

Gribbin - Yes

Pullia - Yes

Rodio - Yes

Torrissi - Absent

Mayor DiDonato – Yes

Mayor DiDonato declared the motion carried.

Hearing Ordinance #017-2017 Fixing Salaries of Certain Employees

Ordinance #017-2017
AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF HAMMONTON
BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Hammonton, County of Atlantic, State of New Jersey that
the salaries, clothing allowance, education stipend, health insurance buyout, cell phone reimbursement, sick, vacation,
personal time, hollidays, comp time and longevity shall apply to officials listed on this ordinance per Town
Code and Individual Contracts. Salary Minimum and Maximums are as follows:
Title / Minimum / Maximum
Assistant Supervisor, Public Works / $45,000.00 / $53,000.00
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the specific salary for any municipal employee shall be set forth by
appropriate salary resolution.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall take effect after final passage and publication according to law
and its provisions shall be retroactive to June 26, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

Motion by Councilman Gribbin, seconded by Councilman Giralo, the Ordinance is taken up for second reading and public hearing. Motion carried.

No one desired to be heard.

Motion by Councilman Gribbin, seconded by Councilman Rodio, the hearing is closed, the ordinance is passed second reading and adopted.

ROLL CALL

Councilman:

Furgione - Yes

Giralo - Yes

Gribbin - Yes

Pullia - Yes

Rodio - Yes

Torrissi - Absent

Mayor DiDonato – Yes

Mayor DiDonato declared the motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Business & Industry & Administration- Councilman Gribbin

Defer Action Item to resolutions

Report on Administrator Committee Meeting with Department Heads

Reminder of various upcoming events

Thank you Police and Highway for their hard work during Mt. Carmel Festival

Congratulate Mayor on new baby grandson

Education - Councilman Giralo

Reported on Board of Education Matters

Quality of Life - Councilman Pullia

Reminder of various upcoming events including Green Event which is moved to Hammonton Park

Public Works & Transportation - Councilman Rodio

Defer action items to Engineer and PWM/BA report

Water & Sewer - Councilman Furgione

Defer action items to Engineer Report

Updated public on various projects

Thanks to Utility Dept Employees hard work

ENGINEER REPORT

PUBLIC WORKS ACTION ITEMS:

1. 2013 Hammonton Utility & Road Program (ARH #11-40046):

NJEIT has accepted change orders #17 and #18. Since all change orders have been accepted by all funding agencies our office prepared and submitted the contractor closeout documentation to the Town for their review and approval. The closeout package contains the project maintenance bond, project environmental maintenance bond as required by NJEIT, and final payment recommendation. Our office would like to note that due to the date of substantial completion both the maintenance bond and the environmental maintenance bond have expired. Since these items are required by NJEIT, we are recommending that the Town accept both maintenance bonds, approve the final payment, and then release the maintenance bond during the Council Meeting. Our office would also like to note that while the bonds are expired, the project has been and continues to be covered by the project performance bond until the Town officially accepts the project.

Motion by Councilman Furgione, second by Councilman Rodio ,

1.  Accept the Project Maintenance Bond and Project Environmental Maintenance Bond.

2.  Approve ARH Recommendation for Payment #19 (Final).

3.  Release the Project Maintenance Bond and Project Environmental Maintenance Bond.

ROLL CALL

Councilman:

Furgione - Yes

Giralo - Yes

Gribbin - Yes

Pullia - Yes

Rodio - Yes

Torrissi - Absent

Mayor DiDonato – Yes

Mayor DiDonato declared the motion carried.

2. 2017 State Aid Funding (ARH #11-01000):

NJDOT has announced their FY2016 Funding:

Municipal Aid - Second Road

NJDOT will be awarding the Town $222,000.00 in additional funds to be used towards Second Road. The Town now has a total of $418,000.00 to be used towards this project. We met with Jerry Barberio to review the extent of work this received allotment will allow the Town to complete or options thereto. We have submitted a proposal in the amount $55,200 to perform the land surveying, construction plans and specifications, and bid documentation for the project in its entirety, from 12th Street to Chew Road, for consideration by Council.

Motion by Councilman Rodio , second by Councilman Furgione ,

approve proposal in the amount of $55,200.00 for the land surveying, construction plans and specifications, and bid documentation for the Second Road roadway improvement project contingent upon funding.

ROLL CALL

Councilman:

Furgione - Yes

Giralo - Yes

Gribbin - Yes

Pullia - Yes

Rodio - Yes

Torrissi - Absent

Mayor DiDonato – Yes

Mayor DiDonato declared the motion carried.

SEWER AND WATER ACTION ITEMS:

3. Valley Avenue Utility Replacement (ARH #11-30159):

The construction on Valley Avenue is completed. Valley Avenue and Broadway have been paved. All signage and striping has been installed. There are two outstanding items remaining to be addressed. The Contractor has to seal the joints where the new paving meets the existing road, and address a low spot in the gutter line near Broadway. All other items have been completed. These items are being discussed and will be addressed prior to recommendation of final payment and release of retainage.

Our office met with the Contractor and agreed to final contract quantities.

We have submitted the Contractor’s eighth Request for Payment in the amount of $166,821.87. We have submitted Change Orders 7 and 8, which reflect as-built quantities to date and result in a total net decrease in the Contract of $23,866.58.

Motion by Councilman Furgione, seconded by Councilman Rodio,

approve eighth payment request to Mathis Construction for work completed to date as noted above in the amount of $166,821.87. Approval of Change Order 7 (decrease in NJEIT Sanitary Sewer and Roadway Loan S340927-09 of $25,066.58) and Change Order 8 (increase in NJEIT Water Loan 0113001-011 of $1,200) for quantities completed to date as noted above, resulting in a total net decrease of $23,866.58.

ROLL CALL

Councilman:

Furgione - Yes

Giralo - Yes

Gribbin - Yes

Pullia - Yes

Rodio - Yes

Torrissi - Absent

Mayor DiDonato – Yes

Mayor DiDonato declared the motion carried.

PUBLIC WORKS INFORMATION ITEMS:

Hammonton Bike Path Extension (ARH #11-40052):

We met with Councilman Pullia in advance of the PWTC meeting to discuss options for construction consideration contained in our 7/10/17 memorandum. We will review additional possibilities and contact the NJDOT related to the deadline established for action by the Town.

SOLICITOR REPORT

No report for open session this evening.

PWM/BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR REPORT

Hammonton is only municipality to receive - $147,000 rebate for LED Lights conversion

Bulky August 7-11

Brush Pickup August 14-18

Mayor advised state recalculated budget and school will receive approx. $900,000 in additional funding. It is hopeful that the school will refigure rate increase to taxpayers.

TOWN CLERK REPORT

1.  Accept retirement of Patricia Berenato, Planning/Zoning Board Secretary, effective 2/1/18.

2.  Authorize Purchasing Agent to Bid Gasoline and Diesel.

3.  Remove Salvatore Giorno from Fire Co. 1

4.  Suspend Chris Ballin 2 days at discretion of department head.

Motion by Councilman Gribbin, seconded by Councilman Giralo , approve Town Clerk Report items 1 -4.

ROLL CALL

Councilman:

Furgione - Yes

Giralo - Yes

Gribbin - Yes

Pullia - Yes

Rodio - Yes

Torrissi - Absent

Mayor DiDonato – Yes

Mayor DiDonato declared the motion carried.

APPROVE BILL LIST & PURCHASE ORDERS

Motion by Councilman Gribbin, seconded by Councilman Giralo , approve bill list and purchase orders.

ROLL CALL

Councilman:

Furgione - Yes

Giralo - Yes

Gribbin - Yes

Pullia - Yes

Rodio - Yes

Torrissi - Absent

Mayor DiDonato – Yes

Mayor DiDonato declared the motion carried

NEW BUSINESS

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION

Introduction Bond Ordinance #018-2017 Various Road Improvements

Ordinance #018-2017

BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE TOWN OF HAMMONTON, IN THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $850,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $807,500 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWN TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HAMMONTON, IN THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all members thereof affirmatively concurring) AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The improvement described in Section 3(a) of this bond ordinance is hereby authorized to be undertaken by the Town of Hammonton, in the County of Atlantic, New Jersey (the "Town") as a general improvement. For the improvement or purpose described in Section 3(a), there is hereby appropriated the sum of $850,000, including the sum of $42,500 as the down payment required by the Local Bond Law. The down payment is now available by virtue of provision for down payment or for capital improvement purposes in one or more previously adopted budgets.

Section 2. In order to finance the cost of the improvement or purpose not covered by application of the down payment, negotiable bonds are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of $807,500 pursuant to the Local Bond Law. In anticipation of the issuance of the bonds, negotiable bond anticipation notes are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to and within the limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law.

Section 3. (a) The improvement hereby authorized and the purpose for the financing of which the bonds are to be issued is various road, curbing and sidewalk improvements including, but not limited to, Cherry Street from Egg Harbor Road to S. 3rd Street, South 3rd Street from Central Ave to Chestnut Street, Passmore Ave and S. Grand Street Intersection, 10th Street - 500 Block, Front Street from Passmore Ave to Line Street, Lincoln Street from Passmore Ave to Line Street, Lakeview Avenue, Lakeshore Drive, Fern Wood Drive, West Lane, Kings Lane, Queens Lane, East Lane, Lake Terrace, Virginia Ave, Pleasant Street, North Liberty Street, Elvins Ave, Linda Ave, 2nd Road, various tree removal as needed, Line Street from NJ Transit Railroad tracks to Washington Street, and any other roads that may need improvements, including all work and materials necessary therefor and incidental thereto.