COUNCIL MEETING/ BUSINESS
JANUARY 14, 2008
The minutes of a regular meeting of the Borough Council of The Borough of Pine Hill,
County of Camden , State of New Jersey , held on January 14, 2008 . Meeting was called to order by Mayor Cosantino at 7:30pm , followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Clerk stated that the notice requirements provided in the Open Public Meetings Act have been satisfied. Notice was properly given and transmitted to the Record Breeze, Blackwood, New Jersey and the Courier Post, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, posted on the bulletin board in the Borough Hall and on file with the Borough Clerk of the Borough of Pine Hill all on January 8, 2008.
Roll Call:
Present: Messrs. Del Rossi, Mc Glinchey, Warrington , Mrs. Mc Cullen and Mr.
Como
Absent: Mr. Green
Professionals Present : Mr. Kearney Solicitor, Mr. Malissa Engineer
Guests: None
Proclamations or Presentations: None
Approval of Minutes:
Motion to approve the Draft Minutes of December 10 and December 17, 2007
made by Chris Como, seconded by Mrs. McCullen. On voice vote motion carried.
Appointments: None
Payment of Bills:
Motion to pay bills found true and correct, as certified by the CFO, as to the availability of funds, for the bill list of January 14, 2008 meeting made by Mr. Como, seconded by Mr. Ross Del Rossi. On roll call vote motion carried.
Committee Reports:
Motion to accept Committee Reports was made by Mr. Del Rossi, seconded by Mr.
Warrington . On voice vote motion carried.
Correspondence:
Motion to accept Correspondence as presented was made by Mrs. Mc Cullen and was seconded by Mr. Como. On voice vote motion was carried.
Old Business:
Ordinance/s: 2007-808 2008 Salary Ordinance Public Hearing
Mayor Costantino opened the floor to the public.
Motion to open the floor to the public
Motion to close the floor to the public made by Mrs. McCullen, seconded by Mr. Como.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2007-808 made by Mr. DelRossi, seconded by Mrs. McCullen. On roll call vote motion carried.
New Business:
Resolution/s:
2008-25 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING SALE OF LAND IN THE BOROUGH OF PINE HILL
WHEREAS, certain properties were offered for sale subject to the highest bid being made therefore, and proper notice was published pursuant to the law for same; and
WHEREAS, at the time and place said, subject to a minimum bid for the respective properties, the following highest bids were accepted:
Block/Lot
64 49 15 East 7 th Avenue 125X150 $88,000.00
48 102 123 East Clearview Ave 161X150 $99,000.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Pine Hill as follows:
1. That offers made by the above persons for the purchase of the land above described, be approved for the sums indicated plus legal and advertising expenses, together with the expenses incidental to the sale to be paid upon delivery of the Deed and subject to the existing Zoning Ordinance of the Borough of Pine Hill.
2. That the proper Officials be and hereby are authorized to execute and deliver a good and sufficient deed conveying said lands to the above-described purchasers with all terms and conditions of sale.
2008-26 Award/Reject Bid for Solid Waste Recycle Material
2008-26 WHEREAS, the governing body of the Borough of Pine Hill has solicited and received bids for the Collection and Disposal of Solid Waste (excluding disposal fee) and for the Collection and Disposal of Recyclable Material (excluding processing fee); and
WHEREAS , the low bid as follows was submitted by Frank Kull, Inc., 1464 Jarvis Road , Erial , NJ 08081 :
Collection and Disposal of Solid Waste:
Year 1..................$262,080.00
Year 2..................$267,325.00
Year 3..................$272,702.00
Total Three-Year Price: $802,107.00
Collection and Disposal of Recyclable Material:
Year 1..................$102,960.00
Year 2..................$105,020.00
Year 3..................$107,120.00
Total Three-Year Price: $315,100.00
WHEREAS, a "Certification as to Availability of Funds" is annexed hereto, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing Body of the Borough of Pine Hill on this 14th day of January, 2008, that:
A contract in the amount of $1,117,207.00 is awarded to Frank Kull, Inc . for the Collection and Disposal of Solid Waste and the Collection and Disposal of Recyclable Material.
I herewith certify that as of January 14, 2008 , the funding for this contract will be from the current fund.
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Thomas C. Cardis, Treasurer/C.F.O.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2008-26 made by Mr. Como, seconded by Mr. DelRossi. On roll call vote motion carried.
2008-27 Participate in an Interlocal Agreement for Animal Shelter Services
Be it Resolved by the Governing Body of the Borough of Pine Hill, County of Camden , State of New Jersey that the Borough of Pine Hill is willing to participate in an Interlocal Services Agreement with the Camden County Animal Shelter Consortium for Animal Shelter Services.
2008-28 Ratify Contracts for 2008
2008-28 BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Pine Hill, County of Camden, State of New Jersey that the following contracts are ratified and the proper officials be and are hereby authorized to execute and attest the same:
Bond Attorney: Philip Norcross
Risk Management Consultant: Michael C. Avalone
Auditor: Michael J. Welding
Engineer: Robert Malissa
Computer: Mike Shelby
Panning Board Engineer: Alan Ippolito
2008-29 C.O. #1 Increase Contract for HP Homestead Plumbing and Heating
For Public Works Building
2008-29
WHEREAS, The Governing Body of the Borough of Pine Hill has previously entered into a contract, in the amount of $74,450.00 with:
HP Homestead Plumbing and Heating, Inc 4570 Bernard Road Newfield , NJ 08344
For Construction of Public Works Building ; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of Pine Hill, on this 14th day of January, 2008 that:
Change Order #1 to the contract with HP Homestead Plumbing and Heating, Inc. increasing the total amount of the contract of $74,450.00 by $11,207.16 to the revised amount of $85,657.16, is hereby authorized.
This resolution shall take effect immediately.
CERTIFICATION AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
I HEREWITH CERTIFY that as of January 14, 2008, the funding for the increase of contract for the Public Works Building are from Ordinance 783 in the amount of $52,710.62 and the remaining balance will be $41,503.46
/s/ Thomas H. Cardis, Treasurer C.F.O.
2008-30 C.O. #2 Increase Contract for Fred M. Schiavone Construction for
Public works building.
2008-30
WHEREAS, The Governing Body of the Borough of Pine Hill has previously entered into a contract, in the amount of $668,000.00 with:
Fred M. Schiavone Construction, Inc. PO Box 416 Malaga , NJ 08328
For Construction of Public Works Building ; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of Pine Hill, on this 14th day of January, 2008 that:
Change Order #2 to the contract with Fred M. Schaivone Construction, Inc. increasing the total amount of the contract of $668,000.00 by $45,519.034 to the revised amount of $713,519.34, is hereby authorized.
This resolution shall take effect immediately.
CERTIFICATION AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
I HEREWITH CERTIFY that as of January 14, 2008, the funding for the increase of contract for the Public Works Building are from Ordinance 783 in the amount of $41,503.46 and the remaining balance will be $39,444.94
/s/ Thomas H. Cardis, Treasurer C.F.O.
2008-31 C.O. #1 for Fabbri Builders, Inc for Public Works Building
2008-31
WHEREAS, The Governing Body of the Borough of Pine Hill has previously entered into a contract, in the amount of $525,637.00 with:
Fabbri Builders, Inc. 1310 S. West Boulevard Vineland , NJ 08360
For Construction of Public Works Building ; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of Pine Hill, on this 14th day of January, 2008 that:
Change Order #1 to the contract with Fabbri Builders, Inc. increasing the total amount of the contract of $525,637.00 by $8,825.62 to the revised amount of $534,462.62 is hereby authorized.
This resolution shall take effect immediately.
CERTIFICATION AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
I HEREWITH CERTIFY that as of January 14, 2008, the funding for the increase of contract for the Public Works Building are from Ordinance 783 in the amount of $39,444.94 and the remaining balance will be $30,619.32
/s/ Thomas H. Cardis, Treasurer C.F.O.
2008-32 Transfer of Funds
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WHEREAS, N.J.S 40A4-59 provides that all unexpended balances carried forward |
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after the close of the year are available, until lapsed at the close of the succeeding |
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year, to meet specific claims, commitments or contracts incurred during the |
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preceding fiscal year, and allow transfers to be made from unexpended balances |
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during the first three months of the succeeding year; and |
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WHEREAS, claims, commitments or contracts have been presented in amounts |
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which will require transfers between 2007 reserve appropriations. |
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the |
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Borough of Pine Hill, County of Camden , and State of New Jersey that the |
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following transfers are hereby authorized and that a certified copy of this resolution |
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Municipal Clerk Salary & Wages |
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Municipal Clerk Other Expenses |
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900.00 |
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2008-33 Taxes: Refund
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing body of the Borough of Pine Hill, pursuant to the advise of the Borough Tax Collector Diana M. May, the following adjustments are hereby authorized:
• Refund Overpayment of $1540.99 on 2007 taxes to Robert & Maureen Kegal, 41 W. 8th Ave. , Pine Hill. Block 71, Lot 28, Mortgage Company paid in error.
2. Refund Overpayment of $500.00 on 2007 taxes to Carl & Colette Milkulski, 14
E. Woodburn Ave. , Pine Hill. Block 41, Lot 83, Tax Deductions granted per Assessor.
Joint Motion to adopt Resolutions 2008-25 through 2008-33 (except 2008-26) made by Mr. Warrington, seconded by Mr. DelRossi. On roll call vote motion carried.
Public Discussion: (Pursuant to the law the public is entitled to
Address the Governing body. Pursuant to the rules of Council the
Mayor may limit discussion of each speaker to five (5) minutes.
Personal accusations and derogatory remarks will be considered
Out of order).
Mayor Costantino opened the floor to the public.
Motion to close the floor to the public made by Mrs. McCullen, seconded by Mr. DelRossi. On voice vote motion carried.
Council Reports:
Mr. Mc Glinchey stated that two members of the Planning Board were not qualified.
Mr. Mc Glinchey also complimented the Public Works for its leaf collection. He also complimented Council for allowing public works to do its job.
Mr. Del Rossi complimented the Public Works for keeping the equipment in good shape.
Ruth McCullen an Eagle Scout, Walt Pomicanty, will be submitting a plan for Veterans Park . He must do so before his 18 th birthday.
Mr. Kearney No Report
Ross Del Rossi Would like to review the dog license fees, shared services- legal aspects, Green House effects, when bid, grass no sprinkler systems, lighting compact, florescent, Lighting at public works building would like to see low ballast
Charles Warrington Pleased to be appointed Public Safety Deputy Director.
Mr. Como Meeting with Mr. Warrington within the next two weeks.
Rob Malissa Gates for the salt dome, concrete, this week fencing.
Mayor Gate is off the right side and won't open. Mr. Malissa suggested tamper proof gates. Thursday, Maguire Park meeting. Reconstruct 13 th Ave. $75,000.00
Executive Session: Not Needed
Adjournment:
Motion was made at 8:10pm by Mr. Como and was seconded by
Mr. Warrington. On voice vote motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Loretta Buchanan
Acting Borough Clerk