01/08 Council Mtg
WOODSTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL MINUTES
January 13, 2009
The regular meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Woodstown, County of Salem was held on the 13th day of January at 7:00 PM in the Borough Hall in accordance with the Annual Notice adopted January 2, 2009, advertised in the Today’s Sunbeam and posted in the Borough Hall Foyer in compliance with the Sunshine Law NJSA 10:4-5 to 10:4-21.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Richard Pfeffer, followed by the flag salute.
The following members were present:
Richard Pfeffer Mark Robbins
Dave Layton Ed Segrest
Fran Grenier Anne Buckwheat
John Hall
Also Present: George Rosenberger Lois Yarrington
George Lacy James Hackett
Cynthia Dalessio
Anne Buckwheat was sworn in by Freeholder Beth Timberman with her daughter Melissa holding their family Bible.
RESOLUTION 2009-15
A Resolution honoring C. Michael DeMarcantonio for his many years of service to the Borough was approved on a motion by Mr. Robbins, seconded by Mr. Grenier followed by a unanimous vote of Council.
Public Portion
Colleen Verton, Jennifer Dubler and John Carpenter were present to give Council an update on the Community Watch Committee. There will be a public meeting on February 12 at 7:00 PM in the Council room at Borough Hall.
Mr. Segrest gave a presentation on the cost of changing the trash pick using orange bags to not using orange bags. There will be an increase in the tax rate to adjust for the loss of revenue from the sale of the orange bags. For recycling, RecycleBank is an incentive program to be used to encourage consistent recycling. Comments from the public included John Reed from Candlelight thanking Council for changing the trash pick up regulations. Buster Burton from East Millbrooke Ave. was concerned about the cost of the recycling containers being a burden
on the Borough. He suggested that people buy their own containers at someplace like Home Depot or Lowes. Mr. Segrest assured him that the Borough would purchase the containers at no out of pocket cost to residents. Mr. Segrest is looking into the possibility of area businesses sponsoring the recycling cans to help offset the cost to the Borough. Jerry Kuhn asked if having a convenience center like Pilesgrove or doing a shared service was considered. Mr. Segrest replied that that was not an option. Melissa Buckwheat inquired as to what businesses
had been contacted and if they were interested. Business have not yet been contacted about sponsorship. The orange bags will be required through February 28 and in March residents will no longer be required to use them. RecycleBank will need 90 days for set up. The recycling incentives probably would not start until sometime in April. The minutes from the December 29, 2008 Council meeting and January 2, 2009 Reorganization
meeting were approved on a motion by Mr. Robbins, seconded by Mr. Grenier followed by a
unanimous vote of Council. Abstain: Mrs. Buckwheat
A motion was made by Mr. Grenier to award the contracts for the T2R2C options of the solid waste, recycling and recycling incentive program to Casworth, Waste Management and RecycleBank for a period of 5 years for a total of $778,060.00. The motion was seconded by Mr. Segrest with the following roll call vote: Mr. Hall, No; Mr. Robbins, Yes; Mr. Grenier, Yes; Mr. Layton, No; Mr. Segrest, Yes; Mrs. Buckwheat, No; Mayor Pfeffer, Yes. The
motion carries.
Public Safety
A motion was made by Mr. Segrest to reappoint Gill Lippincott, Harry Vanaman, and Joe Gebley as Deputy Emergency Management Coordinators retroactive to January 1, 2009 for a 1 year term expiring on December 31, 2009. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grenier followed by a unanimous roll call vote of Council.
RESOLUTION 2009-16
A motion was made by Mr. Segrest to approve a Resolution awarding a contract to Cumberland County SPCA for animal sheltering services. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hall followed by a unanimous roll call vote of Council.
RESOLUTION 2009-17
A motion was made by Mr. Segrest to approve a Resolution correcting the percentages for the Mid-Salem County Court. The motion was seconded by Mr. Robbins, followed by a unanimous roll call vote of Council.
A motion was made by Mr. Segrest to approve Jared Williams, of 83 East Lake Road, as a
Junior Fire Company Member. The motion was seconded by Mr. Robbins and approved by a
unanimous vote of Council.
The 4th Quarter report from Reliance Fire Company was reviewed.
The monthly Police Department report was reviewed.
There will be flyer for the Neighborhood Watch meeting included with the newsletter and
Stormwater Management information.
Finance
RESOLUTIO 2009-18
A Transfer Resolution in the amount of $8,300.00 was approved on a motion by Mrs. Buckwheat. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grenier followed by a unanimous roll call vote of Council. Ordinance Introduction #2009-1: An Ordinance Amending the Salary Ordinance. A motion was made by Mrs. Buckwheat to introduce Ordinance #2009-1, which motion was seconded by Mr. Hall followed by a unanimous roll call vote of Council. The Public Hearing for this Ordinance will be at the January 27, 2009 Council meeting.
Elaine Urion, Tax Collector, was present to ask Council to pass a $5.00 balance resolution for the water department similar to the one that is done each year for Taxes. A Resolution will be prepared for the next meeting.
Linda Stewart, County Tax Board was present to invite Council members to the breakfast to be held on Wednesday January 21, 2009 at the Vo-Tech for the purpose of informing elected officials and Tax Assessors of the Tax Assessors responsibility in determining eligibility for Farmland Assessment.
Utilities
The engineer’s report was reviewed.
The Public Works Department has asked for clarification in the decrease in their bi-weekly pay amount.
Streets & Roads
The Public Works report was reviewed.
Mr. Mitchell was able to schedule a demo of the street sweeper with the Lower Alloways Creek
Public Works Department. A representative from Alloway also went. This sweeper is made by
the same company as the street sweeper the Borough currently has. Everyone agreed that they
liked this model better than the one from last month. Mr. Mitchell will be getting pricing for
this model.
Mr. Layton will be working with Mr. Mitchell to put together a Community Calendar to be
included with the newsletter. The Bank has printed calendars for the Borough in the past, but
this year they were unable to. Mr. Layton would like residents to have something to refer to for
recycling dates, chipping days, etc.
General Government
RESOLUTIO 2009-19
A Resolution awarding a contract for a Housing Rehab work at 302 Fenwick Rd. in Pilesgrove through the Small Cities Grant was approved on a motion by Mr. Hall. The motion was seconded by Mr. Robbins followed by a unanimous roll call vote of Council. There is no need to hold a public hearing for the Comcast Franchise renewal at this time. A public hearing may be held at a later date. Health Recreation and Welfare
The annual free Rabies Clinic will be held on Saturday January 24. The time for dogs is 1-1:30
and cats from 1:30-2. The Water Chemical Bid opening was held on December 23rd. Two of the products that were
bid on will not be the exact chemical that is currently being used. They are another company’s
formulation. It was suggested that the Water Operator check the specifications of these two chemicals before a contract can be awarded. A motion was made by Mr. Robbins to accept the bids that were received for the Sodium Hypochlorite from Colony at a rate of $1.70/gal and Potassium Permanganate from George S. Coyne Chemical at a rate of $3.96/lb . The motion was seconded by Mr. Hall followed by a unanimous roll call vote of Council. A proposal was received from Websketching to redesign the Borough’s website. The Clerk
will contact Greg Pappas to see if he would also like to submit a proposal. The Woodstown-Pilesgrove Business Association will hold another meeting in February for the proposed Farmer’s Market. They would like to start in May and it would be 1 day per week.
Solicitor’s Report
The JIF attorney, Armando Riccio, submitted a proposal for employee training. Janet Turin, 40 West Ave., did not show up for her court date. A warrant has been issued with a $400.00 bail amount. Project Freedom has a conceptual plan. D’Anastasio must meet the requirements of the settlement agreement. He must pay all required fees for water & sewer applications. A motion to pay the bills was made by Mr. Robbins, seconded by Mr. Hall followed by a unanimous vote of Council. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:15PM.
Lois Yarrington
Deputy Clerk
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