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 MUNICIPALBUILDING AT 7:00 PM.
A caucus and regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Township of Haddon was convened in the MunicipalBuilding, 135 Haddon Avenue, Westmont, NJ on Tuesday, December 20, 2016at 7:00PM.
Mayor Teague requested all stand for the flag salute.
Mayor Teagueannounced 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 MunicipalBuilding.
ROLL CALL:Mayor TeaguePresent
Commissioner FoleyPresent
Commissioner DoughertyPresent
Eric Riso, Esq., Mark Cavallo, Jim Stevenson, Greg Fusco, P.E., Lee Palo, Martin Blaskey, Betty Band and Mike DePalmawere 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 allmembers 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 Applicationswere 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 RenewalApplication 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 reportedthat 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 or6th.
Construction Office: Mr. DePalma reported the schools are all TCO and the only thing pending is the elevators.
Compliance Officer: Ms. Band reportedshe 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 Foleymoved to open the meeting to the public, seconded by Commissioner Dougherty, with all members voting in the affirmative.
There being nocomments, 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 allmembers 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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