February 25, 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 February 25, 2008 . The meeting was called to order by Mayor Costantino at 7:35pm , followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Clerk stated that the notice requirements provided for in the "Open Public Meetings
Act" have been satisfied. Notice was properly given and transmitted to the Journal,
Berlin , New Jersey and the Courier Post Newspaper, 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 18, 2008 .
ROLL CALL:
Present: Messers. DelRossi, McGlinchey, Green, Warrington and Mrs. McCullen,
Absent: Mr. Como
Professional Present: Solicitor- Mr. Kearney, Engineer- Mr. Malissa
GUESTS: None
PROCLAMATIONS/ PRESENTATIONS: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion to Approve the minutes of January 7 and January 14, 2008 made by Mrs. McCullen., seconded by Mr. Warrington. On voice vote motion carried .
PAYMENT OF BILLS:
Motion to pay all bills found true and correct, as certified by the CFO, as to the availability of funds, for the bill list of February 25, 2008 meeting made by Mr. Warrington, seconded by Mrs. McCullen. On roll call vote motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS:
Mr. Warrington recommended the following appointments: Substitute Crossing Guards.
1. Lee D. Robinson Term: 12/31/08
2. Melissa A. Worthington Term: 12/31/08
Motion to Approve made by Mr. Warrington, seconded by Mrs. McCullen.
On voice vote motion carried .
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Motion to accept Committee Reports as presented made by Mrs. McCullen, seconded by Mr. Warrington. On voice vote motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS: ORDINANCES: PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE
RESOLUTIONS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
1. ORDINANCE/S-INTRODUCTION
PUBLIC HEARING/S MARCH 17, 2008
2008-809 An Ordinance Governing Outside Employment of Police Officers and
Creating Procedures for Payment by Outside Employers.
Motion to introduce Ordinance 2008-809 made by Mr. Del Rossi,
seconded by Mr. Green. On roll call vote motion carried.
2008-810 An Ordinance Amending Chapter VI, Section 6-2.4 “License Fee” and
Supplementing Chapter VI of the General Codes of the Borough of Pine
Hill, Entitled “Licensing of Dogs” by the addition of Section 6-8
Thereof Entitled “Licensing of Cats”.
Motion to introduce Ordinance 2008-810 made by Mr. Del Rossi, seconded by Mr. Green. On roll call vote motion carried.
2008-811 An Ordinance to Amend an Ordinance Entitled Alcoholic Beverage
Control, Chapter V of the General Codes of the Borough of Pine Hill,
County of Camden and State of New Jersey .
Motion to introduce Ordinance 2008-811 made by Mr. Del Rossi,
seconded by Mr. Green. On roll call vote motion carried.
2008-812 An Ordinance Authorizing an Emergency Appropriation per N.J.S.
40A:4-53 for Revisions to the Tax Maps in the amount of $42,000.00
Motion to introduce Ordinance 2008-812 made by Mr. Del Rossi,
seconded by Mr. Green. On roll call vote motion carried.
2008-813 An Ordinance to Exceed the Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits
and to Establish a Cap Bank (N.J.S. 40A:4-45.14)
Motion to introduce Ordinance 2008-813 made by Mr. Green, seconded by Mr. Del Rossi. On roll call vote motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS:
2008-34 BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of Pine Hill,
County of Camden , State of New Jersey that the Proper Officials be and are hereby
Authorized to Execute and Seal an Interlocal Service Agreement by and Between the
County of Camden and the Various County Municipalities Which Together Comprise the Camden County Animal Shelter Consortium for the Provision of Animal Shelter Services.
2008-35 Authorize the Proper Officials to Execute and Seal the Agreement between the Senior Citizens United Community Services (SCUCS)
and the Borough of Pine Hill. (Nutrition Program)
BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body that the mayor is authorized to execute the agreement between the Senior Citizens United Community Services of Camden County, Inc. (SCUCS) and the Borough of Pine Hill for Operation of the Nutrition Program for the Elderly from January 2, 2008 thru December 31, 2008 .
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this agreement shall automatically renew unless or until either party provides the other with sixty (60) days notice of their intent to terminate the agreement or not renew the agreement for another one (1) year period.
2008-36 Change in the Designation of Bus Stops on Erial Rd and West Branch
Avenue
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of Pine Hill Borough , County of Camden , State of New Jersey .
That pursuant to N.J.S.A . 39:4-8 (e) the following described location is designated as bus stops:
Add:
Along W. Branch Avenue (CR687) on the northerly side thereof at:
Mountain View Drive - (Prolongation-Mid Block)
Beginning 1250 feet east of the prolongation of the easterly curb line of Mountain View Drive and extending 135 feet easterly therefrom.
Along W. Branch Avenue (CR687) on the northerly side thereof at:
8 th Avenue (Near Side)
Beginning at the easterly curb line of 8 th avenue and extending 105 feet easterly therefrom.
Along W. Branch Avenue (CR687) on the southerly side thereof at:
8 th Avenue (Near Side)
Beginning at the prolongation of the westerly curb line of 8 th Avenue and extending 105 feet westerly therefrom.
Along Erial Road (CR703) on the westerly side thereof at:
Clearview Avenue - (Near Side)
Beginning on the northerly curb line of Clearview Avenue and extending 105 feet northerly therefrom.
That pursuant to N.J.S.A . 39:4-8 (e) the following described location is deleted as a bus stop:
Delete:
Along Erial Road (CR703) on the westerly side thereof at:
Clearview Avenue (Far Side)
Beginning at the southerly curb line of Clearview Avenue and extending 100 feet southerly therefrom.
That the Mayor and Council of the Pine Hill Borough will enforce the needed traffic regulations governing the aforementioned bus stops location and provide the necessary police security to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect upon approval of the Commissioner of Transportation as provided by law.
Appointments to the Pine Hill Municipal Utilities Authority
2008-37 BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of Pine Hill, County of Camden , State of New Jersey that the following be and are hereby appointed to the MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY by the council according to NJSA 40:14B
THOMAS KNOTT ALTERNATE # 1 01/31/2013
NATALIE MAGUIRE, ALTERNATE #2 01/31/2011
2008-38 Taxes: Veteran Deduction
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:
• Grant a $250.00 Deduction on 2008 taxes to Robert Reed
39 Melrose Ave. Block 160, Lot 15.
2008-39 Taxes: Transfer Overpayment
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 adjustment is hereby authorized:
• Transfer Overpayments for 2006 and 2007 taxes to 2008 3rd quarter taxes
For the attached Block and Lots. See attached list schedule “A”.
2008-40 Taxes: Cancel Small Balances
RESOLUTION AURTHORIZING THE CANCELLATION OF SMALL PRIOR YEARS BALANCES OF LESS THAN TEN DOLLARS. ($10.00)
WHEREAS, The Tax Collector of the Borough of Pine Hill in conjunction with the efforts of the Borough Auditor have reviewed the records of the Borough of Pine Hill: and
WHEREAS, said review has determined that there are numerous balances of taxes due and payable in prior years which are less than ten dollars. ($10.00)
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector upon the advice of the Borough Auditor is desirous
Of removing said balances from the records of the Borough of Pine Hill: and
WHEREAS, there exists Statutory authority for the Tax Collector of the Borough of Pine Hill in accordance with the prior year balances of less then ten dollars. ($10.00)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Pine Hill that the Tax Collector is hereby authorizes to cancel of records those balances of less than ten dollars ($10.00). See attached list, schedule “A”
Joint Motion to adopt Resolutions 2008-34 through 2008-40 made by Mrs. McCullen, seconded by Mr. Green. On roll call vote motion carried.
• To Authorize the Execution of an Agreement of Sale for Block 64, Lot 49
15 - East 7 th Avenue .
As confirmed by Resolution 2008-25
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing body of the Borough of Pine Hill , County of Camden, State of New Jersey, that the Mayor and any other proper Borough Official, be and are hereby authorized to execute any and all documents pertaining to the sale of Block 64, Lot 49 -15 East 7 th Avenue to McEwen Enterprises and Karley Homes, LLC.
• To Authorize the Execution of an Agreement of Sale for Block 48,
Lot 94& 98 – 123 East Clearview Avenue .
As confirmed by Resolution 2008-25
BE IT RESOLVED , by the Governing body of the Borough of Pine Hill , County of Camden, State of New Jersey, that the Mayor and any other proper Borough Official, be and are hereby authorized to execute any and all documents pertaining to the sale of Block 48, Lot 94 & 98 - 123 East Clearview Avenue to S & R Properties, 822 Erial Road
Pine Hill , NJ 08021 .
Motion to adopt Resolutions 2008-41 and 2008-42 made by Mr. Warrington, seconded by Mr. DelRossi. On roll call vote motion carried.
2008-43 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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shall be forwarded to the Chief Financial Officer of the Borough. |
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Motion to adopt Resolution 2008-43 made by Mr. Green, seconded by Mrs. McCullen. On voice vote motion carried. |
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2008-44 Cancel Outstanding Checks
WHEREAS , the Treasurer's Office has several outstanding checks that have overdue dates.
NOW THEREFORE , be it resolved by the Borough Council of the Borough of Pine Hill that the Treasurer be authorized to void the listed below outstanding checks and credit the Current Fund Balance for the checks issued on the General Disbursement Account.
General Disbursement Fund
Check # Date Payee Amount
5768 3/20/07 Robert Baird Ent. 150.00
6244 8/20/07 Pine Hill Scout 150.00
2008-45 Amend Interlocal Services Agreement with the Borough of Lindenwold to Provide Tax Assessor Services and Authorize the Proper Officials to Execute and Seal.
BE IT RESOLVED, on this 25th day of February, 2008, by Mayor and Council of the Borough of Pine Hill, County of Camden, and State of New Jersey that the attached Interlocal Service Agreement with the Borough of Lindenwold, Section Three (3) shall be amended as follows:
The Borough of Pine Hill shall pay the Borough of Lindenwold the sum of $17, 861.00 per year, to be paid quarterly for those services. (Effective 03/01/08 )
Payment for the year 2008 shall be prorated.
2008-46 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Required Documents to Participate in the Gypsy Moth Spraying Program.
WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Pine Hill has authorized the
Department of Agriculture inspectors to perform a gypsy moth egg mass survey in the Borough of Pine Hill and
WHEREAS, the result of the survey show that there are various areas in the Borough of Pine Hill that requiring spraying, and
WHEREAS , these areas include the following areas and /or developments:
Bittle Ave. from Turnerville to Park Ave.
WHEREAS , in as much as the Gypsy Moth is a public nuisance in the Borough of Pine Hill
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Borough Council of the Borough of Pine Hill hereby authorize the Mayor to execute any required documents to participate in the Gypsy Moth Program.
2008-47 Authorizing the Proper Officials to Execute an Agreement with the Gloucester Township Municipal Utilities Authority for Provision of Leaf and Grass Composting
Be it Resolved by the Governing Body of the Borough of Pine Hill, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, that the Proper Officials be and are hereby authorized to execute an agreement with the Gloucester Township Municipal Utilities Authority for the Provision of Leaf and Grass Composting.
2008-48 Authorizing the Proper Officials to Execute an Agreement Between the
Borough of Pine Hill (on behalf of the Pine Hill Fire Department) and
Genserve for the Maintenance of the Generator.
Be it Resolved , by the Governing Body, of the Borough of Pine Hill that the Proper Officials be and are hereby authorized to execute a Maintenance Agreement between the Pine Hill Fire Department, and Genserve for generator maintenance .
Be it Further Resolved , that the term of this agreement shall be for a three (3)year period commencing February 1, 2008 , to be paid in annual installments of $665.00.
2008-49 Waive Construction Sub-Code Fees for Work at the Boy Scouts of America 12A Watsontown – New Freedom Road
Be it Resolved by the Governing Body of the Borough of Pine Hill, County of Camden , State of New Jersey , that the Sub – Code Fees be waived (in the dining area for a woodstove and electrical work) and (the demolition of a barn) for the Boy Scouts of America, property located at 12A Watsontown – New Freedom Road .
Joint Motion to adopt Resolutions 2008-44 through 2008-49 made by Mr. Warrington,
seconded by Mr. DelRossi. On voice vote motion carried.
2008-50 C.O. #1 for G&G Electrical Contractors - Increase Contract
WHEREAS, The Governing Body of the Borough of Pine Hill has previously entered into a contract, in the amount of $174,740.00 with:
G&G Electrical Contractors 27 Woodside Drive Tabernacle , NJ 08088
For Electrical Work at Public Works Building ; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of Pine Hill, on this 25th day of February, 2008 that:
Change Order #1 to the contract with G&G Electrical Contractors increasing the total amount of the contract of $174,740.00 by $7,996.31 to the revised amount of $182,735.31 is hereby authorized.
This resolution shall take effect immediately.
CERTIFICATION AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
I HEREWITH CERTIFY that as of February 25, 2008, the funding for the increase of contract for the Public Works Building are from Ordinance 783 in the amount of $81,455.76 and the remaining balance will be $73,460.45.
/s/ Thomas H. Cardis, Treasurer C.F.O.
Motion to adopt Resolution2008-50 made by Mr. Green, seconded by Mr. Warrington. On roll call vote motion carried.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
Motion to open the floor to the public made by Mr. Warrington, seconded by Mr. Green. On voice vote motion carried.
Mr. Herigel was concerned about the leaf pickup on Melrose Drive and the
Mayor Costantino noted that Public Works had to stop picking up the leaves because
of the snow.
Motion to close the floor to the public made by Mr. Warrington, seconded by Mrs.
McCullen. On voice vote motion carried.
COUNCIL REPORTS:
Mr. McGlinchey Reported that Bill Buchanan has been ill and out of work Salt Dome is OK. Lake Avenue rebuild in litigation with Bowman.
Mrs. McCullen Reminder that Dr. Seuss Read across America is Monday
March 4, 2008 and volunteers are still being accepted.
Ruth's grandchildren planted Daffodil bulbs and would like to
Invite them to a council meeting to be thanked for their effort.
Mr. Green Discussed the budget
Mr. Del Rossi Clarified the cat and dog leash laws
Mr. Warrington Commenting on the outstanding job by our Chief and Police Officers.
Fire Department budget passed Mr. Henksi and Mr. Warrington were reelected. About 100 people voted. Turnout getting better.
Engineer- Mr. Malissa Meeting at the Public Works building. Clearview Ave. $150,000.00 grant money
Mayor Thanking Chris Como for having paint donated and shelving. Shelving was placed in the public works building Meeting concerning the widening of Blackwood Clementon Road .
Planning Board recommending Field Stone development changes and Tax map fees. Reminder that the Chinese Auction for Tom Cardis' son will be in May.
Motion to adjourn made at 8:40pm by Mr. Warrington, seconded by Mr. Green on voice
Vote motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Loretta Buchanan
Municipal Clerk
Loretta Buchanan
Municipal Clerk