Invocation: Pastor Margaret Sterchi of St. John s Episcopal Church gave the invocation.

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1 GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETING JULY 27, 2015 MUNICIPAL BUILDING, CHEWS LANDING NEW JERSEY Pledge Allegiance to the Flag Invocation: Pastor Margaret Sterchi of St. John s Episcopal Church gave the invocation. 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 pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act. Roll Call: Mr. Hutchison Mr. Carlamere, Solicitor Mr. Schmidt-abs. Mr. Siler-sick Mr. Cardis, Business Admin. Mrs. Trotto-abs. Mrs. DiJosie, Twp. Clerk, RMC Mrs. Winters Mr. Mercado Mr. Bianchini Mr. Lechner, Comm. Dev. Chief Earle, Police PUBLIC PORTION: Mr. Bianchini opened the public portion. There being no comment, the public portion was closed. PROCLAMATION: The Clerk read the following Proclamation: Ovarian Cancer Awareness BIDS: GIRARD AVENUE BALL FIELDS PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS BIDS RECEIVED 10:00 AM CONTRACTOR AMOUNT BID BOND Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc. $116, % Krisanna Construction, Inc. $ 89, % Sussman Enterprises $119, % All Surface Asphalt Paving, Inc. $110, % CHERRYWOOD ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PHASE 4 BIDS RECEIVED JULY 22, 10:00 AM CONTRACTOR AMOUNT BID BOND Asphalt Paving Systems $218, % Mr. Mercado made a motion to accept, seconded by. Roll call Vote: All in favor. Motion carried ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING O ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER, COUNTY OF CAMDEN AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY ADOPTING THE VILLAGE OF GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP REDEVELOPMENT PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 ET SEQ., LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW Mr. Lechner explained that this ordinance is for the property along the Black Horse Pike, from the Meadows Diner to Washington Township and from the Fitness Trail to High Street. He stated that it provides for redevelopment of the area, and will allow overflow development. He stated that there will be no condemnation associated with this ordinance, as it strictly prohibits eminent domain. Mr. Bianchini opened the public hearing.

2 There being no comment, the public hearing was closed.. RESOLUTIONS: CONSENT AGENDA (LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS) R-15: THIS NUMBER WAS NOT USED. R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL DISTRIBUTION LIQUOR LICENSE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER WHEREAS, the following has made application for renewal of a Retail Distribution Liquor License in the Township of Gloucester: NAME TRADING AS LICENSE NO. Glendora Liquors Inc. Glendora Liquors WHEREAS, application for renewal has been properly advertised by Alcoholic Beverage Control, and WHEREAS, no written objections have been filed, and WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester has no objections and furthermore is not aware of any circumstances or provisions of law or local ordinance which would prohibit the renewal of a Plenary Retail Distribution Liquor License in the Township of Gloucester, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden that the application for renewal of a Plenary Retail Distribution Liquor License is hereby granted and that the is hereby authorized to execute the necessary documents and certificates effective July 28, PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL TOWNSHIP CLERK, RMC R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF RETAIL CONSUMPTION LIQUOR LICENSE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER WHEREAS, the following has made application for renewal of a Retail Consumption Liquor License in the Township of Gloucester: NAME TRADING AS LICENSE NO. AARK Hospitality Sicklerville TK Inc. (In Pocket) WHEREAS, application for renewal has been properly advertised by the Alcoholic Beverage Control, and WHEREAS, no written objections have been filed, and WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester has no objections and furthermore is not aware of any circumstances or provisions of law or local ordinance which would prohibit the renewal of Retail Consumption Liquor License in the Township of Gloucester, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden that the application for renewal of Retail Consumption Liquor License is hereby granted and that the is hereby authorized to execute the necessary documents and certificates effective July 28, 2015.

3 PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL TOWNSHIP CLERK, RMC R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF RETAIL CONSUMPTION LIQUOR LICENSE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER WHEREAS, the following has made application for renewal of a Retail Consumption Liquor License in the Township of Gloucester: NAME TRADING AS LICENSE NO. Gloucester Sakura Inc. Sakura Japanese Steak & Seafood House WHEREAS, application for renewal has been properly advertised by the Alcoholic Beverage Control, and WHEREAS, no written objections have been filed, and WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester has no objections and furthermore is not aware of any circumstances or provisions of law or local ordinance which would prohibit the renewal of Retail Consumption Liquor License in the Township of Gloucester, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden that the application for renewal of Retail Consumption Liquor License is hereby granted and that the is hereby authorized to execute the necessary documents and certificates effective July 27, PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL TOWNSHIP CLERK, RMC R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE IN CUSTODIAN OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT PETTY CASH FUND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER WHEREAS, Christine Engelbert was custodian of the Finance Department Petty Cash Fund, and WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:5-21, the Township of Gloucester is changing custodians to Christie Ehret; and WHEREAS, Christie Ehret is bonded in the amount of $ 200, by virtue of a surety bond. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden hereby authorizes such action and two copies of this resolution shall be filed with the Division of Local Government Services, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for approval.

4 R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE IN CUSTODIAN OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT PETTY CASH FUND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER WHEREAS, David Harkins was custodian of the Police Department Petty Cash Fund, and WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:5-21, the Township of Gloucester is changing custodians to Chris Jones; and WHEREAS, Chris Jones is bonded in the amount of $ 1, by virtue of a surety bond. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden hereby authorizes such action and two copies of this resolution be filed with the Division of Local Government Services, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for approval. R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RESCINDING OF PETTY CASH FUND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden that the petty cash fund for the E. Springler be rescinded. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden hereby authorizes such action and two copies of this resolution be filed with the Division of Local Government Services, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for approval. R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RESCINDING OF PETTY CASH FUND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Township Council of the Gloucester, County of Camden that the petty cash fund for the Kenneth Saunders be rescinded. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Gloucester, County of Camden hereby authorizes such action and two copies of this resolution be filed with the Division of Local Government Services, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for approval.

5 R-15: RESOLUTION TO ALLOW DISABLED VETERAN EXEMPTIONS FOR TAX YEAR 2015 AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TAX COLLECTOR TO CANCEL TAXES AND REFUND ANY OVERPAYMENTS WHEREAS, the following names are owners and residents of property in the Township of Gloucester, and WHEREAS, they have made proper application for Total and Permanent Service- Connected Disability tax exempt status on their property designated with the block and lots listed below and, WHEREAS, they have submitted proper evidence of Total and Permanent Disability rating from the U.S. Veterans Administration in accordance with State Regulations. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester that the Tax Collector is authorized to grant said exemption, cancel property taxes as stated for 2015 and first half 2016 and refund any resulting credit balances. Block Lot Name Comment Amount to be Credited Joseph English Add Disabled Veteran $3, nd Half Tax Exemption $3, st Half James Barrett Add Disabled Veteran $3, nd Half Tax Exemption $3, st Half Stevan Prager Add Disabled Veteran $3, nd Half Tax Exemption $3, st Half Richard Kulesa Add Disabled Veteran $2, nd Half Tax Exemption $2, st Half Grafton Hunley Add Disabled Veteran $4, nd Half Tax Exemption $4, st Half ADOPTED: July 27, 2015 R-15:07-242

6 RESOLUTION CORRECTING ERRONEOUS ASSESSMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2015 AS INDICATED, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TAX COLLECTOR TO REFUND ANY OVERPAYMENTS. WHEREAS, the following properties in the Township of Gloucester, as indicated by block and lot number, have received an erroneous assessment for the indicated reason, or can be classified as exempt property, and, WHEREAS, the Township Assessor has reviewed and made corrections of said errors, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, that the following properties be reduced for the years and reasons stated and the Tax Collector is hereby authorized to credit each tax account and refund any over-payments: BLOCK LOT NAME & REASON REDUCTION OF ASSESS RED. TAXES ACCOUNT Thomas Bryant Cancel $71,700 assessment 2015 $2, Fire Damage to Home Full Year Credit B01 Simon/Preit Cancel $8,000 assessment 2015 $ Billboard Removed Jan 2015 $ Full Year Credit & First Half 2016 ADOPTED: July 27, 2015 R-15: RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE TAX COLLECTOR TO GRANT SENIOR CITIZEN, DISABLED, OR VETERAN DEDUCTION FOR THE YEAR 2015 AS INDICATED AND TO ADJUST ANY BALANCE WHEREAS, the following applicants are the owners of a residential property located in the Township of Gloucester, and, WHEREAS, they have properly filed an application for a Senior Citizen, Disabled, or Veteran Deduction with proof of eligibility, and WHEREAS, the Assessor has reviewed and approved said application and adjusted the records for 2015, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester that the Tax Collector is authorized to grant said deduction and/or adjust any resulting balances for the year 2015 and refund any balances for the amounts indicated. Block Lot Name Comment Amount of Deduction Marsden Sharer Add Sen Cit Kurt Skibbee Add Veteran Vincent Simoni Add Sen Cit Nunzio Evola Add Sen Cit Charles Lind Add Veteran

7 Cathyrne Foster Add Sen Cit Jennie Grottini Add Sen Cit Deduction Julie DeMatteo Add Sen Cit Frank Chaslong Add Veteran Jane Mitchell Add Sen Cit Marylou Frago Add Sen Cit ADOPTED: July 27, 2015 R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER AND KRISANNA CONSTRUCTION, INC. WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden, determined that there is a need for Girard Avenue Ball Fields Parking Lot Improvements WHEREAS, sufficient funds have been provided, and WHEREAS, the Township Council received bids or quotes NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester that the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Krisanna Construction, Inc. for Girard Avenue Ball Fields Parking Lot Improvements in the amount of $89, which was the lowest bid or quote received. PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL TOWNSHIP CLERK, RMC R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN COUNTY OF CAMDEN AND TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:8A-1 ET SEQ. WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester ("Township") is desirous of entering into an agreement to provide the Gloucester Township Alliance Committee with funds to be used for Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs provided by the Governor's

8 Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and authorized by Resolutions of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Camden ("County") on July 16, 2015; and WHEREAS, the Township, with funds provided by the County shall provide a comprehensive and coordinated effort to establish prevention and early intervention programs to fight alcoholism and drug abuse; and WHEREAS, a copy of said Interlocal Service Agreement is attached to this Resolution and will be available for public inspection at the Office of the of the Township of Gloucester; and WHEREAS, said Agreement and the funds provided thereunder will promote the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Township of Gloucester and will be in the best interest of the Township of Gloucester. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, Camden County, New Jersey, that the Mayor and the of the Township of Gloucester be and are hereby authorized to execute and deliver on behalf of the Township the Interlocal Service Agreement between the Township and the County pertaining to the funds provided by the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. A copy of said Agreement is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference and copies shall be maintained available for public inspection in the Office of the of the Township of Gloucester. PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL TOWNSHIP CLERK R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUNDING OF TAXES FOR REASONS INDICATED BE IT RESOLVED by the Township of Gloucester of the Township of Gloucester to authorize the refunding of the following credit balances for reasons indicated below: BLOCK & LOT NAME & ADDRESS YEAR / REASON AMOUNT Donald & Mary Ann Johnson 2015 Homestead 627 Beverly Drive $ Benefit-15F Wm & Elizabeth Attardi 2015 Homestead 88 Dorset Place $ Benefit-15F Matthew & Lynn Valente III 2014 Overpayment 37 E. Kennedy Drive $1, Taxes-15F James & Sandra Keys 2015 Overpayment 209 Hobart Drive $3, Taxes-15F Romeo & Lourdes Hortaleza 2015 Homestead 831 Davistown Rd $ Benefit-15F Alexander & Rosanne Griffin 2014 Overpayment 614 Winding Way $1, Taxes-15F

9 Eva Williams 2015 Homestead 1706 Hybrid Place $ Benefit-15F Gerald & Linda Bailey Jr 2015 Homestead 51 Fairmount Avenue $ Benefit-15F Randolph Slaughter 2014 Overpayment 10 Blue Spruce Drive $2, Taxes-15F Robyn & Dennis D Alessandro 2014 Overpayment 102 Larkspur Circle $ Taxes-15F Daniel Rivera 2015 Overpayment 1 Raysmith Rd $1, Taxes Bruce & Shellee Trupo 2015 Tax Appeal 632 Pasadena Drive $ Raymond Mackay Jr Overpayment 1414 Black Horse Pike $ Taxes - Assess ADOPTED: July 27, 2015 R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF CAMDEN AND THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 ET SEQ. WHEREAS, the need exists within the County of Camden (County) and its municipalities for the development and/or enhancement of local recreation facilities; and WHEREAS, the Township of Gloucester (Township) desires to make certain enhancements to Sam Siler veterans Memorial Park (subject facility); WHEREAS, the Township desires to acquire funding which would permit it to make said enhancements to the subject facility; and WHEREAS, the County desires to fund, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00, certain enhancements to the subject facility by the Township, in accordance with the approved work plan (work plan), in order that the citizens of the County may benefit from increased recreational opportunities within the County; and WHEREAS, the Township agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the County of Camden, its agents, servants, and employees from any and all liability relating to said enhancements to the subject facility, together with their ownership and use; and WHEREAS, by resolution adopted June 18, 2015, the Board of Freeholders of the County of Camden authorized the execution of any necessary contractual documents to

10 implement the recommendations of the Camden County Open Space Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee with respect to Round 15 Recreation Facility Enhancement funding; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, Camden County, New Jersey, that the Mayor and the are hereby authorized to execute and deliver on behalf of the Township the Interlocal Service Agreement between the Township and the County pertaining to the funds provided by the Camden County Open Space Preservation Trust Fund. A copy of said Agreement is attached hereto and made part hereof by reference and copies shall be maintained available for public inspection in the Office of the of the Township of Gloucester. R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF CAMDEN AND THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 ET SEQ. WHEREAS, the need exists within the County of Camden (County) and its municipalities for the development and/or enhancement of local recreation facilities; and WHEREAS, the Township of Gloucester (Township) desires to make certain enhancements to Lake Matilda (subject facility); WHEREAS, the Township desires to acquire funding which would permit it to make said enhancements to the subject facility; and WHEREAS, the County desires to fund, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00, certain enhancements to the subject facility by the Township, in accordance with the approved work plan (work plan), in order that the citizens of the County may benefit from increased recreational opportunities within the County; and WHEREAS, the Township agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the County of Camden, its agents, servants, and employees from any and all liability relating to said enhancements to the subject facility, together with their ownership and use; and WHEREAS, by resolution adopted June 18, 2015, the Board of Freeholders of the County of Camden authorized the execution of any necessary contractual documents to implement the recommendations of the Camden County Open Space Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee with respect to Round 15 Recreation Facility Enhancement funding; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, Camden County, New Jersey, that the Mayor and the are hereby authorized to execute and deliver on behalf of the Township the Interlocal Service Agreement between the Township and the County pertaining to the funds provided by the Camden County Open Space Preservation Trust Fund. A copy of said Agreement is attached hereto and made part hereof by reference and copies shall be maintained available for public inspection in the Office of the of the Township of Gloucester.

11 R-15: 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 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 $ 4,050, CAPITAL ACCOUNT Per attached computer read out of the claims presented in the amount of $ 160, TRUST OTHER Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $ 11, ANIMAL TRUST Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $ DEVELOPERS ESCROW Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $ 95, MANUAL CHECKS Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $ 646, Adopted: July, 27, 2015 PRESIDENT COUNCIL TOWNSHIP CLERK R-15: RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER AUTHORIZING THEIR APPROVAL TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO CAMDEN COUNTY FOR INSTALLATION OF CROSSWALK IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF CHEWS LANDING ROAD (COUNTY ROUTE 683) AND TAYLOR AVENUE WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester wishes to make crosswalk improvements at the intersection of Chews Landing Road (County Route 683) & Taylor Avenue because having a crosswalk at this location, will improve the safety of pedestrians crossing from the adjacent residential subdivision to the County Park; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, formally approves the application for the above stated project. and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Engineer is authorized to submit an application to Camden County Department of Public Works in accordance with the Camden County Procedures for Municipalities Requesting Changes to Striping on Camden County Highways on behalf of the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Engineer is hereby authorized to sign on behalf of Gloucester Township Council and that their signature constitutes acceptance of the application.

12 R-15: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER AND ASPHALT PAVING SYSTEMS, INC WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden, determined that there is a need for Cherrywood Road Improvement Phase 4 WHEREAS, sufficient funds have been provided, and WHEREAS, the Township Council received bids or quotes NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester that the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc. for Cherrywood Road Improvement Program Phase 4 in the amount of $218, which was the lowest bid or quote received. PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL TOWNSHIP CLERK, RMC R-15: RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER DECLARING GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP A STIGMA-FREE ZONE TO REDUCE THE STIGMA OF MENTAL ILLNESS WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester wishes to declare Gloucester Township as a Stigma-Free Zone to reduce the Stigma of Mental illness, and WHEREAS, mental illness affects one in five people in the United Stated, and the experience can be devastating for individuals and families with little knowledge of, or access to, mental health services; and WHEREAS, with proper treatment of, and services to, people with mental illness can lead productive, fulfilling lives than can enrich our society; and WHEREAS, by declaring Gloucester Township: a Stigma-Free Zone the township is helping to promote awareness of mental illness, reduce the stigma associated with the disease and encourage individuals and their families to seek appropriate treatment and services. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester hereby declares Gloucester Township a Stigma-Free Zone and supports Assembly Resolution 236 which urges counties and municipalities to enact these resolutions to reduce the stigma of mental illness. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted by the Municipal Clerk to the Legislators of District 4 in the State of New Jersey.

13 R-15: RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE AWARDING OF A CONTRACT FOR RETAIL ELECTRIC SUPPLY SERVICES UNDER THE SOUTH JERSEY POWER COOPERATIVE WHEREAS. Gloucester Township is a participating Government Entity in the South Jersey Power Cooperative with the County of Camden, being named lead agency and WHEREAS, on July 16, 2015, the County of Camden held a bid opening (Bid A-26/2015)for retail electric supply services and awarded the contract to Constellation New Energy, Inc. for Option 1, Facility Accounts only in AECO territory at a rate of per kwh for a 22 month contract starting in August 2015,; and Option 2, Lighting Accounts only in AECO territory at a rate of $ per kwh for a 21 month contract starting in September 2015 NOW THEREFORE it is herein RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester does hereby authorize and approve a contract with Constellation New Energy, Inc. for retail electric supply services. Adopted: July 13, 2015 PUBLIC PORTION: Mr. Bianchini opened the public portion. Patricia Kline of Sicklerville questioned why the public was unable to ask questions about the add-on to the agenda. Mr. Carlamere stated that this add on was initiated by the administration for a cost savings to the township and there was a time constraint. He stated that a walk on is not a violation of the statutes. Robert Kolakowski of Glen Oaks questioned the time limitations of the add-on resolution and asked why this was necessary to do at this evenings meeting. Joanne Carr of Timberbirch stated that Council should have given the public a chance to discuss this this resolution prior to a vote. Pete Heinbaugh of Morningstar Court stated that the Gloucester Township School Board passed the SRO this evening. He also asked about the past due amount and what is going on with it. Mr. Carlamere stated that it was not part of this contract and he heard verbally that it was going to be approved. Mr. Cardis stated that it was his understanding that we will be getting back the $60, Mr. Heinbaugh also asked if any preliminary application has been filed yet on behalf of the outlets. Mr. Cardis stated that they would have made this inquiry to the assessor. He asked Council if they had investigated the artificial turf question and Mr. Bianchini stated that nothing has done at this time. Mr. Heinbaugh asked if there was a cost benefit analysis and could it be made public. Patricia Kline of Sicklerville also spoke about the artificial turf and if there was a cost analysis done and asked why the township would consider this when professional teams are getting rid of their artificial turf because of safety and health reasons. Mr. Bianchini stated that he hasn't seen any reports concerning this and many schools are using this surface so that they could multi use the fields and play various sports on the fields. Mr.

14 Bianchini stated that Council has not said yes to these fields and they are asking the engineer to look at this for health concerns. Mr. Bianchini stated that the money would be bonded for such a project and the payment would come out of open public space fund. He stated that the safety of the children is important to the council Tom Crone of Erial spoke about the walk on resolution. He conveyed his concerns on this resolution and asked why Council was rushing it through. Mr. Carlamere stated that it did not make tonight s agenda, because it did not get to the Clerk in time. Mr. Carlamere stated that he did have the information, and if there was a need to put it on, it had to be put on as an add on. Mr. Crone stated that he did not like the walk-on. Mr. Crone also spoke about the artificial turf and was confused as to what fields this turf was going to be used. Mr. Bianchini stated that it would be for one football field and one soccer field. He said it could be additional fields which would be determined by cost. Mr. Crone began to discuss politics and Mr. Mercado stated that his comments had nothing to do with government. Mr. Mercado made a motion to close the public portion of the meeting. Mr. Carlamere was asked if this motion was proper. Mr. Carlamere stated that the topic Mr. Crone was discussing was not governmental but political in nature and Mr. Mercado s motion would a proper motion. Mr. Hutchison stated that his concern is that the topic was purely political and a workable solution at the meetings would be to stay purely governmental. Therefore, Mr. Hutchison seconded the motion. Roll call vote: All in favor. Motion carried 4-0. The public portion was closed. POLLING OF COUNCIL: Mr. Hutchison stated that Council sits and listens to the opinions and comments from residents. He stated that he did not like the words Mr. Crone chose this evening and feels that they are irresponsible. Mrs. Winters thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. Mr. Mercado thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. He reminded everyone that National Night Out will be held on August 4 th and the Township will be showing a movie on August 6 th The Big Hero. Mr. Bianchini thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. He stated that he has sat in the President s seat for 14 years and that it is a struggle at times. He stated that he believes everyone has a right to make a statement but they must be respectful at the meetings. He stated that the silly political season is upon the township again and he stated that he will not allow any political talk at the meetings going forward. He stated that everyone needs to be respectful of others and asked that political talk take place outside of the Council chambers. He stated that he will not accept any walk-ons going forward unless they are posted. Mr. Mercado made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Hutchison. Roll call vote: All in favor. Respectfully submitted, Rosemary DiJosie