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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

JUNE 8, 2015

MUNICIPAL BUILDING, CHEWS LANDING NEW JERSEY

Pledge Allegiance to the Flag

Statement: Mr. Bianchini read a statement setting forth the time, date and place of this meeting,

that it was properly advertised, posted and filed in the Office of the Township Clerk pursuant to

the Open Public Meetings Act.

Roll Call: Mr. Hutchison Mr. Carlamere, Solicitor

Mr. Schmidt

Mr. Siler Mr. Cardis, Business Admin.

Mrs. Trotto Mrs. DiJosie, Twp. Clerk, RMC

Mrs. Winters

Mr. Mercado

Mr. Bianchini

Mr. Lechner, Comm. Dev.-abs.

Chief Earle, Police

PRESENTATION: Chief Earle and Council President Bianchini presented the graduates of

the Citizens Police Academy certificates.

Council took a five minute recess. Roll call: All council members present.

PUBLIC PORTION:

Mr. Bianchini opened the public portion.

There being no comment, the public portion was closed.

MINUTES:

Mr. Hutchison made a motion to waive the reading and accept the minutes of:

Regular minutes May 17, 2015 and Workshop Minutes June 1, 2015

Seconded by Mr. Siler. Roll call vote: All in favor. Motion carried. 7-0.

ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING

O-15-10

ORDINANCE TO MANDATE DIRECT DEPOSIT FOR MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES BY

THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER PURSUANT TO C. 52:14-15f et. seq.

Mr. Bianchini opened the public hearing. There being no comment, the public hearing was

closed. Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt, seconded Mrs. Trotto. Roll call vote: All in

favor. Motion carried. 7-0.

O-15-11

ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW

JERSEY, CANCELING CERTAIN UNFUNDED APPROPRIATION BALANCES

HERETOFORE PROVIDED FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL PROJECTS AND RE-

APPROPRIATING SUCH UNFUNDED APPROPRIATION BALANCES FOR OTHER

CAPITAL PROJECTS Mr. Bianchini opened the public hearing. There being no comment, the public hearing was

closed. Mr. Siler made a motion to adopt, seconded Mr. Hutchison. Roll call vote: All in favor.

Motion carried. 7-0.

RESOLUTIONS:

CONSENT AGENDA

R-15:06-167 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF BILLS

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Township Council of the Township of Gloucester,

in the County of Camden, that the following bills are approved by the Township Council in

accordance with the provisions of Ordinance 0-82-16 and certified by the Chief Financial Officer

that the claims are proper obligation of the township, that adequate funds are available to honor

these claims in the account indicated and the claim should be paid:

CURRENT ACCOUNT Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $ 7,984,065.49

CAPITAL ACCOUNT

Per attached computer read out of the claims presented in the amount of $ 209,137.29

TRUST OTHER

Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $ 71,760.35

ANIMAL TRUST Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $ 76.80

DEVELOPERS ESCROW Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $ 9,728.00

MANUAL CHECKS Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $ 9,345,586.91

Adopted: June 8, 2015

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PRESIDENT COUNCIL

ATTEST:

_____________________________ TOWNSHIP CLERK

Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mrs. Winters. Roll call vote: All in favor.


R-15:06-168

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISING OF BIDS FOR THE PARKING

LOT AT GIRARD AVENUE FOR ERIAL BASEBALL FIELD

WHEREAS, the 2015 Budget provides funds for the purchase of certain materials and

supplies and equipment whose aggregate value will exceed $36,000.00, and

WHEREAS, the State Statutes require that items exceeding $36,000.00 be properly

advertised and bids received.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Advertising of Bids is hereby

authorized, in accordance with the respective specifications for the following items:

PARKING LOT AT GIRARD AVENUE FOR ERIAL BASEBALL FIELD


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PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL

ATTEST:

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TOWNSHIP CLERK



R-15:06-169

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISING OF BIDS FOR CHERRYWOOD

ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – PHASE IV

WHEREAS, the 2015 Budget provides funds for the purchase of certain materials and

supplies and equipment whose aggregate value will exceed $36,000.00, and

WHEREAS, the State Statutes require that items exceeding $36,000.00 be properly

advertised and bids received.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Advertising of Bids is hereby

authorized, in accordance with the respective specifications for the following items:

CHERRYWOOD ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – PHASE IV


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ATTEST:

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TOWNSHIP CLERK



R-15:06-170

RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS FOR REMOTE SURVEILLANCE CAMERA

TRAILER AND AUTHORIZING THE RE-ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester has authorized and

received bids for a Remote Surveillance Camera Trailer, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township

of Gloucester, that all bids received for a Remote Surveillance Camera Trailer be and are hereby

rejected.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper officials be and is hereby authorized to

readvertise for bids for a Remote Surveillance Camera Trailer


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ATTEST:

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TOWNSHIP CLERK



R-15:06-171

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR STORMWATER

OUTFALL REPAIRS AT WOODS LANE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER

WHEREAS, it was necessary to make changes in the scope of work to be done in

completing the Stormwater Outfall Repairs at Woods Lane in the Township of Gloucester,

WHEREAS, Change Order No. 1 was developed to itemize and authorize those

changes;


of Gloucester that Change Order No. 1 is hereby authorized and approval is hereby granted to

revise the contract cost from $142,352.00 to $140,852.00.


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ATTEST:

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TOWNSHIP CLERK



R-15:06-172 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFERRING PAYMENTS MADE

IN ERROR FROM CURRENT FUND TO TRUST AGENCY AND

CANCELING ANY INTEREST CHARGED FOR MIS-POSTING AND

REFUND THE LIEN HOLDER FOR REDEEMED CERTIFICATE

WHEREAS, the payment was made for Certificate #14-06687 on January 21, 2015 and

posted to taxes incorrectly on Block 12407, Lot 14 for property location, 5 Eva Place,

Blackwood, NJ, and

WHEREAS, the February 2015 taxes were paid and posted to the wrong property

causing a delinquency on the account which the lien holder paid and was posted as a subsequent,

and

WHEREAS, the correction was made to the property, however, due to the error, interest

accrued and recorded costs were charged,


of Gloucester that the Tax Collector of the municipality is hereby authorized to make the transfer

of funds to the correct account and refund the lien holder for the certificate in the amount of

$1,721.12.


ATTEST: ____________________________________

President of Council

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Township Clerk



R-15:06-173

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUNDING OF TAXES

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester to

authorize the refunding of the following credit balances:

BLOCK LOT NAME AND ADDRESS YEAR AMOUNT REASON

ACCOUNT #

8901 13 Vincent McConnell 2015 717.46 Overpayment

677 Chatham Rd.

Somerdale, NJ 08083

ADOPTED: June 8, 2015

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Council President

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Township Clerk



R-15:06-174

RESOLUTION TO DISALLOW EXEMPTIONS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND/OR DISABLED

DEDUCTIONS FROM TITLE COMPANIES PER N.J. STATE STATUTE 54:4-3-31

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester that the Tax

Collector is hereby authorized to disallow all or a portion of the allowance for senior citizen and/or

disabled deductions for the Tax Year 2014/2015 per State Statute 54:4-3-31 as follows:

YEAR BLOCK LOT NAME AMOUNT

2014 8001 1-C1205 Kerley 250.00

2014 5301 11 Litzner 152.74

2014 8001 1-C5101 Gangemi 250.00

2014 705 14 Jones 87.67

2014 14802 26 Breeze 64.64

2014 3007 15 Sulpizio 64.38

2015 9902 20 Buono 250.00

2015 3302 1 Falco 210.96

2015 705 14 Trout 162.33

2015 2203 8 Brisbin 250.00

2015 11507 17 Tibbetts 250.00

ADOPTED: June 8, 2015

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Council President

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Township Clerk



R-15:06-175

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE

TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER AND WESTFIELD ARCHITECTS AND

PRESERVATION CONSULTANTS

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden, has

received a grant in the amount of $50,000 from the Camden County Open Space, Farmland,

Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Fund for the restoration of the lower roofs and

exterior painting at the Gabreil Daveis Tavern, and

WHEREAS, a professional historic architect must be engaged to prepare construction

documents and guide the construction, and

WHEREAS, proposals for professional architect services were solicited and Westfield

Architects and Preservation Consultants submitted the lowest bid for services in the amount of

$5,350.00;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter in to a

contract with Westfield Architects and Preservation Consultants, for the purpose of preparing

construction documents and guiding the construction in the restoration of the lower roofs and

exterior painting at the Gabreil Daveis Tavern, the contract will be in the amount of $5,350.00.


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ATTEST:

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Township Clerk



R-15:06-176 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE

TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER RESCINDING RESOLUTION R-

15:03-093 ENTITLED “RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP

COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER, CAMDEN

COUNTY, NEW JERSEY AMENDING RESOLUTION R-14:06-167

NAMING A REDEVELOPER FOR THE GEMS LANDFILL

REDEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN AREA AND AUTHORIZING

THE SIGNING OF A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

(MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT) WITH BAY W.A.R.E.

SOLAR PROJECTS

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester adopted resolution R-

15:03-167 entitled “RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF

GLOUCESTER, CAMDEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY AMENDING RESOLUTION R-14:06-

167 NAMING A REDEVELOPER FOR THE GEMS LANDFILL REDEVELOPMENT SITE

PLAN AREA AND AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF A REDEVELOPMENT

AGREEMENT (MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT) WITH BAY W.A.R.E. SOLAR

PROJECTS on March 9, 2015 and

WHEREAS, the understanding of the acquisition or merger was not correct and in

keeping with the procurement statutes of the State of New Jersey, the Gloucester Township

Council has determined to rescind resolution R-15:03-093 and to adopt a resolution to authorize

the Township Council to solicit an RFQ to name a redeveloper for the Gems Landfill

Redevelopment Site

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that resolution R-15:03-093 is hereby

rescinded.


ATTEST:

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Township Clerk

Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mr. Mercado. Roll call vote: All in favor.


R-15:06-177

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOLICITING

OF RFP/Q’S FOR THE GEMS LANDFILL

REDEVELOPMENT SITE FOR SOLAR ENERGY

WHEREAS, the laws of the State of New Jersey pursuant to Public Contracts and Pay-

to-Play legislation authorizes request for qualifications/proposals for various professional

services; and

WHEREAS. The Township Council desires to secure a Redeveloper for the Gems

Landfill for solar energy.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Soliciting of RFP/Q’S is hereby

authorized, in accordance with the respective specifications provided through the office of the

Business Administrator for the following positions:

REDEVELOPER FOR THE GEMS LANDFILL SITE FOR SOLAR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT.


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COUNCIL PRESIDENT

ATTEST:

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TOWNSHIP CLERK

Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mrs. Trotto. Roll call vote: All in favor.

Motion carried. 7-0

R-15:06-178

RESOLUTION CONSIDERING APPLICATION OF PLAZA AZTECA

SICKLERVILLE, INC. FOR PERSON TO PERSON TRANSFER OF A PLENARY

RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE HELD BY BENSI OF GLOUCESTER LLC

WHEREAS, Plaza Azteca Sicklerville, Inc. has made application for Person to Person

transfer of a Plenary Retail Consumption License held by Bensi of Gloucester LLC, and

WHEREAS, notice of said transfer has been duly published, and

WHEREAS, no objections have been filed, and

WHEREAS, the applicant has disclosed and the authority has reviewed the source of all

funds used in the purchase of the license and the licensed business, and all additional financing

obtained in connection with the licensed business, and

WHEREAS, the Authority has received a written and sworn affidavit by an authorized

representative of both the transferor and transferee, affirming that the transferee is aware of all

obligations outstanding to New Jersey Alcoholic Beverage manufacturers, wholesalers, and

distributors, and that either the transferee has assumed any such obligations or the obligations

have been or will be satisfied by the transferor out of the proceeds of the sale of the licensed

business.


of Gloucester, County of Camden, that the application of Plaza Azteca Sicklerville, Inc. located

at 611 Cross Keys Road, Store # 29, Sicklerville, NJ for Person to Person Transfer of a Plenary

Retail Consumption License be and is hereby approved .


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ATTEST:

______________________________

TOWNSHIP CLERK

Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mr. Mercado. Roll call vote: All in favor.


R-15:06-179

RESOLUTION CONSIDERING APPLICATION OF PLAZA AZTECA

SICKLERVILLE, INC. FOR A PLACE TO PLACE TRANSFER OF A PLENARY

RETAIL CONSUMPTION LIQUOR LICENSE HELD BY PLAZA AZTECA

SICKLERVILLE, INC.

WHEREAS, PLAZA AZTECA SICKLERVILLE, INC. has made application for a

Place to Place transfer of a Plenary Retail Consumption Liquor License held by PLAZA

AZTECA SICKLERVILLE, INC., and

WHEREAS, notice of said transfer has been duly published, and

WHEREAS, no objections have been filed, and

WHEREAS, the applicant has disclosed and the authority has reviewed the source of all

funds used in the purchase of the license and the licensed business, and all additional financing

obtained in connection with the licensed business, and

WHEREAS, the Authority has received a written and sworn affidavit by an authorized

representative of both the transferor and transferee, affirming that the transferee is aware of all

obligations outstanding to New Jersey Alcoholic Beverage manufacturers, wholesalers, and

distributors, and that either the transferee has assumed any such obligations or the obligations

have been or will be satisfied by the transferor out of the proceeds of the sale of the licensed

business.


of Gloucester, County of Camden, that the application of PLAZA AZTECA SICKLERVILLE,

INC. for a Place to Place transfer of a Plenary Retail Consumption Liquor License presently

located IN POCKET and transferring to 611 Cross Keys Road, Store # 29, Sicklerville, NJ 08081

be and is hereby approved .


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ATTEST:

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TOWNSHIP CLERK

Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mrs. Trotto. Roll call vote: All in favor.


R-15:06-180

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A DUPLICATE TAX SALE

CERTIFICATE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 99 OF THE PUBLIC LAWS OF 1997

WHEREAS, the Tax Collector of Gloucester Township has previously

issued a tax sale certificate to SB Muni Cust/LBNJ, which certificate is dated December

20, 2011 covering premises commonly known as and referred to as Block 11701, Lot 2

as set out on the municipal tax map then in use which certificate bears number 11-02069,

WHEREAS, the Tax Collector of Gloucester Township has previously

issued a tax sale certificate to SB Muni Cust/LBNJ, which certificate is dated December

18, 2012 covering premises commonly known as and referred to as Block 11701, Lot 2

as set out on the municipal tax map then in use which certificate bears number 12-03451,

WHEREAS, the purchaser of the aforesaid tax sale certificates has

indicated to the Tax Collector that the original certificates were lost and have duly filed

the appropriate Affidavit of Loss with the Tax Collector, a copy of which is attached

hereto;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the

Township of Gloucester, that the Tax Collector of the municipality be and is

hereby authorized, upon receipt of the appropriately executed notarized Loss Affidavit

and the payment of a fee of $100 per certificate, to issue appropriate duplicate tax sale

certificates to the said purchaser covering the certificates lost as previously described all

in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 99 of Public Laws of 1997;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution and the

Loss Affidavit be attached to the duplicate certificate to be issued to said purchaser and

that said duplicate certificate shall be stamped or otherwise have imprinted upon it the

word “Duplicate” as required by law.

Adopted: June 8, 2015 ____________________________________


ATTEST:

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Township Clerk

Mr., Hutchison made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mrs. Winters. Roll call vote: All in favor.


PUBLIC PORTION:

Mr. Bianchini opened the public portion.

Mr. Kibelstis of Erial asked several questions concerning liquor licenses and the procedures for

issuing a new one.

Cheryl Pomianek asked if Mr. Cardis got the e-mail from her lawyer. Mr. Cardis stated that he

did and he forwarded it to the township’s Labor Attorney.

Michael Guarneri of Loch Lochmond Drive asked the number of Police vehicles that the

township has. He stated that there is a drug problem in his neighborhood. Mr. Guarneri wanted

to know the benefit of the police officers taking their police cars home.

Joanne Carr of Timberbirch spoke about the great reviews she heard about Gloucester Township

Day. She also spoke about the new roof and windows at Gabriel Daveis Tavern. She also stated

that several years ago, the township got a grant for the Wainwright House. She stated that she

would like to see the grant used before it runs out.

There no being any further comment, the public portion was closed.

POLLING OF DIRECTORS:

Chief Earle thanked the Council for hosting the presentation of certificates to the graduates of the

Citizens Police Academy.

Mr. Cardis thanked the Police Department and the Public Works Department for all their hard

work on Gloucester Township Day.

POLLING OF COUNCIL:

Mr. Hutchison thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. He congratulated the graduates of

the Citizens Police Academy.

Mr. Schmidt thanked the residents for coming to the meeting and staying. He commended Mr.

Bianchini for the way he handled the resident earlier in the meeting.

Mrs. Trotto congratulated the Citizens Police Academy graduates. She reminded everyone about

the Relay for Life this weekend.

Mrs. Winters thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. He congratulated the Citizen Police

Academy graduates.

Mr. Mercado thanked the residents for coming to the meeting. He congratulated the Citizens

Police Academy graduates. He congratulated the Scholarship Committee for a great Gloucester

Township Day and also thanked the Police and Public Works Departments. He reminded

everyone the first movie night is June 19th

and they will be showing the Lego Movie.

Mr. Bianchini thanked the residents for coming to the meeting. He congratulated the graduates

of the Citizens Police Academy. Mr. Bianchini stated that a letter has been sent to the State

concerning the Legionella at Lake Renee and the township is awaiting a response. He thanked

Mr. Carlamere for the sending the letter.

Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Siler. Roll call vote: All in favor.


Respectfully submitted,

___________________________ Rosemary DiJosie

President of Council Township Clerk

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