GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETING October 15, 2013 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. Power, Asst. Twp. Clerk, RMC Mrs. Winters Mayor Mayer -abs Mr. Mercado Mr. Bianchini Mr. Moffa, Public Works-abs. Mr. Lechner, Comm. Dev. abs. Captain Minosse, Police PRESENTATION TO THE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH HONOREES The Mayor and Council presented the plaques to the following people: Angelica Gonzalez Roberto Lopez Mary Dressel Valeria Marinero Sergio Flores Edwin Rosa, Jr. Jose Fontanez Esther Gonzalez Velazquez Charles W. Lewis Student Highland High School Student Educator, Timber Creek High School Timber Creek High School Student Timber Creek High School Student Timber Creek High School Student Mayor s Youth Leadership Alliance Member Community Advocate PUBLIC PORTION: Mr. Bianchini opened the public portion. Ray Polidoro of Erial there was no invocation at the meeting. Mr. Bianchini stated that the Pastor did not show up at the meeting and that the list was put together by the ministerium. Mr. Polidoro also sent his prayers out to the Richards family on the death of Bob Richards. Andrew Gartner of questioned the property sale to conifer. Mr. Carlamere explained this and stated that this is adjacent to Senior Campus One. This will be for another senior building with 75 units in it. He stated that these are affordable units. Tanya Brown of Sicklerville asked where the money was coming from. It was stated that the township owns this property and the money would be coming to the township. She also questioned Resolution 269 concerning the sale of tax certificates. Mr. Cardis explained this procedure and stated that these did not sell at the accelerated tax sale and the law allows the township tax collector to contact investors who typically but at the tax sale. Mr. Carlamere explained the process. Andrew Gartner of 50 Pine Hurst Ct wanted to discuss the bond ordinance, but will discuss it at the public hearing. There being no comment, Mr. Bianchini closed the public portion Bids: TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER HAMPSHIRE ROAD BASIN REHABILITATION BIDS RECEIVED SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 @10:00 AM CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT BID BOND Land - Tech Enterprises, Inc. $227,879.95 10% Neri=s Construction & Rentals, Inc. $149,872.50 10% Walters Marine Construction, Inc. $338,299.00 10% CTX Infrastructure $241,314.60 10% T & W Construction Co., LLC $235,989.50 10% Fred M. Schiavone Construction $142,904.29 10% Cardinal Contracting Co., Inc. $259,315.75 10%
Mr. Hutchison made a motion to accept, seconded by Mr. Siler. Roll call vote: All in favor. PROPOSAL: President Bianchini presented Council with a proposal for Lakeview Drive Bridge Embankment. A straw poll was taken. 7-0 in favor. MINUTES: Mr. Mercado made a motion to waive the reading and accept the minutes of: October Workshop seconded by Mr. Siler. Roll call vote: All in favor. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING O-13-16 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 67A OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER ENTITLED, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER Mr. Bianchini opened the public hearing. Martin Stanley of Gloucester City spoke about the bamboo ordinance. He stated that he is a responsible bamboo grower and stated that there are certain running bamboo plants that should be banned, and he doesn t feel that all bamboo should be banned. He stated that neighbors should discuss the situation between themselves when the bamboo encroaches on their neighbor s property. He stated that the Bamboo Society recommends containers against prohibition outright. Mary Marticciano of Glen Oaks presented the Council with pictures of the destruction that bamboo could cause. She stated that she is the recipient of running bamboo and she stated that it has run 14 feet into her yard and is a foot from her deck. She stated that she has tried to work with her neighbor but to no avail. She stated that she has built a ditch and put roof flashing in it, to prevent the spreading of the bamboo. She stated that she welcomes this ordinance as she is still having a problem in her backyard. Ms. Matricciano showed the Council an example of the root system of the bamboo, which was approximately 7 feet in length. She stated that bamboo is a nightmare plant. Joanne Carr of Timberbirch questioned what would happen if you already have it. Mr. Carlamere stated that for those who have it, they must contain it and solve the problem of it encroaching on another person s property. He stated that once it is removed, it could not be replaced. Anita Yurich of Glen Oaks stated that she has been dealing with this problem for many years. She stated that the bamboo from her neighbor s yard is encroaching on her koi pond and going through the liner. She stated that she has spent approximately $8,000.00 on this pond and it is leaking because of the bamboo. She stated that she has dug down around her property but still can t get rid of the bamboo. She stated that she contacted a contractor to come out who wanted to charge her $3,600.00 to get rid of her neighbor s bamboo in her yard. Mary Lamont of Glendora stated that her neighbor has bamboo which is 30 feet tall that she has been battling for 20 years. She stated that she has gone through 2 pool liners and the bamboo is currently damaging her shed. She stated that she has spent thousands of dollars to control the bamboo from her neighbor s plants. She stated that one of the plants grew her height in just a week. Ms. Lamont stated that last year the bamboo caught fire by growing into the filter in her backyard. She stated that you never know where it is going to grow, and she urged Council to pass this ordinance. There being no further comment, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mr. Mercado. Roll call vote: All in favor. O-13-17 ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 7 OF BOND ORDINANCE 12-06 OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER WHICH AUTHORIZES GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS SET FORTH IN THE 2012 CAPITAL BUDGET Mr. Bianchini opened the public hearing. Andrew Gartner of Valleybrook stated that he is concerned because his taxes are going up. He stated that it is time to take money and reserve it for roads in the future. Mr. Gartner also discussed the money the township spent previously on Police vehicles. He stated that the township needed to make some cuts.
There being no further comment, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mr. Mercado. Roll call vote: All in favor. RESOLUTIONS TABLED RESOLUTION: R-13:09-257 RESOLUTION CONSIDERING APPLICATION OF SHORE WINE & SPIRITS, INC. FOR PERSON TO PERSON TRANSFER OF A PLENARY RETAIL DISTRIBUTION LICENSE HELD BY MIT & TRUNAL, LLC WHEREAS, Shore Wine & Spirits, Inc. has made application for Person to Person transfer of a Plenary Retail Distribution License held by Mit & Trunal, 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden, that the application of Shore Wine & Spirits, Inc. located at 1725 Sicklerville Road, Units 11-15, Sicklerville, NJ for Person to Person transfer of a Plenary Retail Distribution License be and is hereby approved. Tabled: September 23, 2013 Mr. Hutchison made a motion to take this off the table, seconded by Mr. Mercado. Roll call vote: All in favor. Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mrs. Trotto. Roll call vote: All in favor. R-13:10-258 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TAX COLLECTOR TO CANCEL TAX SALE CERTIFICATE #12-03346 AND REFUND THE LIEN HOLDER DUE TO ERRONEOUS LIEN WHEREAS, on December 18, 2012, a tax sale certificate #12-03346 was sold in the amount of $110.39 on Block 10902, Lot 12 for unpaid sewer charges to Garden State Investment Group, and WHEREAS, this certificate was sold in error because a municipal lien was already on the property, WHEREAS, the lien holder made two subsequent payments for delinquent taxes on February 28, 2013 for $536.03 and on May 20, 2013 for $533.91, delinquent taxes, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Gloucester, to authorize the Tax Collector to cancel the tax certificate and refund the amount due to the lien holder and add the delinquency to the existing municipal lien. Certificate Amount: $ 110.39 Legal Interest.5% @ 209 days:.46
Subsequent Taxes: 1,069.94 Interest on Subs 8%: 44.48 Record Fee: 55.00 Total Due $1,280.27 President of Council Township Clerk R-13:10-259 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER, CAMDEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF THE CONTRACT OF SALE OF PREMISES KNOWN AS BLOCK 12301 LOT 4.01 TO CONIFER REALTY, LLC FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF A 75 UNIT AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS. The Township Council of the Township of Gloucester has previously authorized the sale of premises located on Woodbury-Turnersville Road, Blackwood, New Jersey, known as Block 12301, Lot 4.01 by Resolution No. R-13:06-182, for the development and management of the proposed project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of Gloucester is hereby authorized to sign the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the premises known as Block 12301 Lot 4.01 to Conifer Realty LLC for the sale price of $ 1,500,000.00, and for the development of a 75 unit managed affordable senior housing project at the site. R-13:10-260 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of Gloucester Township that the following refunds be and are hereby authorized: Judith Burns Refund for Couch to 5K-cancelled due to low enrollment $10.00 Mark Bove Refund for Couch to 5K-cancelled due to low enrollment $10.00 Stephanie Wilson Refund for JumpBunch-cancelled due to low enrollment $20.00 Erik Pendlebury Refund for Gazebo Rental-unable to use $30.00 Jennifer Comeau Refund for JumpBunch-cancelled due to low enrollment $10.00 Christina Pisano Refund for JumpBunch-cancelled due to low enrollment $10.00 Chris Greco Refund for JumpBunch-cancelled due to low enrollment $10.00 ADOPTED: October 15, 2013, RMC
R-13:10-261 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER AND FRED M. SCHIAVONE CONSTRUCTION, INC. WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden, determined that there is a need for Hampshire Road Basin Remediation 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 Fred M. Schiavone Construction, Inc. for Hampshire Road Basin Remediation in the amount of $142,904.29 which was the lowest bid or quote received., RMC R-13:10-262 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 $ 197,900.78 CAPITAL ACCOUNT Per attached computer read out of the claims presented in the amount of $409,828.54 DEVELOPERS ESCROW FUND Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $ 16,830.25 TRUST OTHER Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $109,545.66 ANIMAL TRUST Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $ 9,324.00 CURRENT ACCOUNT 13-04283 Coordinated Medical Network $1,100.00 Manual Check #85131 13-04265 G.T.Mua $112,000.00 Manual Check # 85132 13-04211 Tactical Ear Gadgets $ 227.20 Manual Check #85133
13-04330 David Gotlieb $1,081.07 Manual Check #85134 TRUST AGENCY 13-04245-13-04255 $ 90,973.55 Manual Check # 12390-12406 TRUST OTHER 13-04343 Kinko s $ 100.00 Manual Check #20843 DEVELOPERS TRUST 13-04349 Kristen Lovelace $31,037.19 Manual Check #15169 CAPITAL 13-05560 Brian Hoskins Ford $ 7,000.00 Manual Check #15665 R-13:10-263 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER, CAMDEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF CAMDEN AND TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS ALONG SICKLERVILLE ROAD (CR 706) WHEREAS. The Township Council of the Township of Gloucester has agreed to enter into a Shared Services Agreement with the County of Camden for road improvements along Sicklerville Road (CR 706); and WHEREAS. The Township of Gloucester shall reimburse the County of Camden the amount of $13,400.00 for providing certain improvements along Sicklerville Road (CR706). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of Gloucester is hereby authorized to sign the Shared Service Agreement with the County of Camden in the amount of $13,400.00 for the provision of road improvements along Sicklerville Road, (CR 706), Township of Gloucester, County of Camden, New Jersey.
R-13:10-264 RESOLUTION TO ALLOW DISABLED VETERAN EXEMPTIONS FOR TAX YEAR 2013 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 for 2013 and preliminary 2014 billing and refund any resulting credit balances. Block Lot Name Comment Amount to be Credited 1304 21 Raymond Broome Add Disabled Veteran $1,357.04 Tax Exemption 4 th Quarter 2013 Also First Half 2014 C $2,790.10 8901 13 Vincent McConnell Add Disabled Veteran $2,123.68 Tax Exemption 4 th Quarter 2013 Also First Half 2014 C $4,176.37 13601 1 George Nunez Add Disabled Veteran $1,326.46 Tax Exemption 4 th Quarter 2013 Also First Half 2014 C $2,610.24 19807 7 Carlos Mason Add Disabled Veteran $1,668.85 Tax Exemption 4 th Quarter 2013 Also First Half 2014 C $3,279.15 ADOPTED: October 15, 2013 President of Council Township Clerk R-13:10-265 RESOLUTION CORRECTING ERRONEOUS ADDED ASSESSMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2013 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 5802 6 Christopher Steiner Cancel 2013 Added Assessmt $25.78 Filed Abatement Also First Half 2014 $51.55 ADOPTED: October 15, 2013 President of Council Township Clerk R-13:10-266 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE TAX COLLECTOR TO GRANT SENIOR CITIZEN, DISABLED, OR VETERAN DEDUCTION FOR THE YEAR 2013 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, 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 2013 and refund any balances for the amounts indicated. Block Lot Name Comment Amount of Deduction 7807 4 Judith Demby Add Widow of Vet 250.00 8004 23 Charles Harris Add Veteran 250.00 8006 63 Gerald Theckston Add Veteran 250.00 11708 14 Frederick McKendry Add Senior Citizen 250.00 12604 8 Gregory Flynn Add Veteran 250.00 13503 56 William Bell Add Veteran 250.00 14702 17.01 Lawrence Ross Add Veteran 250.00 14802 82 Sandra Steinhoff Add Senior Citizen 250.00 15607 19 Mark Leone Add Veteran 250.00 15712 75 Jeffrey Ferry Add Veteran 250.00 16701 8 Alphonso Manago Add Veteran 250.00 17502 39 Barbara Mancuso Add Senior Citizen 250.00 17901 1 Barry Kille Add Senior Citizen 250.00 18503 6 Joann Boggs Add Senior Citizen 250.00 ADOPTED: October 15, 2013 President of Council
Township Clerk R-13:10-267 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 # 16118 14 Patriot Land Transfer, LLC 2013 687.31 Duplicate Payment 5001 Route 42, Suite A Turnersville, NJ 08012 Attn: Debbie Grimes ADOPTED: October 15, 2013 Council President Township Clerk R-13:10-268 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 FNA Jersey BO1, LLC, which certificate is dated December 18, 2012 covering premises commonly known as and referred to as Block 16604, Lot 4 as set out on the municipal tax map then in use which certificate bears number 12-03872, WHEREAS, the purchaser of the aforesaid tax sale certificate has indicated to the Tax Collector that the original certificate was 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, to issue an appropriate duplicate tax sale certificate to the said purchaser covering the certificate 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. President of Council Township Clerk
R-13:10-269 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER, COUNTY OF CAMDEN TO AUTHORIZE THE ASSIGNMENT OF TAX CERTIFICATES FROM THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER TO PRIVATE OWNERS WHEREAS, N.J.S.A.54:5-113 authorizes assignment by a municipality of tax sale certificates for the full amount of the certificate, including all subsequent municipal taxes and other municipal charges; and WHEREAS, the Township Council did previously authorize the sale of certain tax liens certificates by Resolution No. R-13:09-246; and WHEREAS, tax certificates are being assigned as follows: A.) Rachel Bauman representing Schwab Rothschild Life Partners, LLC, P.O. Box, Lakewood, NJ 08701, has presented an offer to purchase by assignment, Certificate of Sale #932911 which was issued to the Municipality of the Township of Gloucester at a Tax Sale held on June 24, 2009, on Block 19701, Lot 2, known as 2 Persia Court, Gloucester Township, NJ, and assessed to U.S. Estates, LLC, in the amount of $35,208.32, being the full amount of the certificate, including all subsequent municipal taxes and other municipal charges. B.) Rachel Bauman representing Schwab Rothschild Life Partners, LLC, P.O. Box, Lakewood, NJ 08701, has presented an offer to purchase by assignment, Certificate of Sale #10-01183 which was issued to the Municipality of the Township of Gloucester at a Tax Sale held on June 22, 2010, on Block 19701, Lot 2, known as 2 Persia Court, Gloucester Township, NJ, and assessed to U.S. Estates, LLC, in the amount of $23,523.54, being the full amount of the certificate, including all subsequent municipal taxes and other municipal charges. C.) Rachel Bauman representing Schwab Rothschild Life Partners, LLC, P.O. Box, Lakewood, NJ 08701, has presented an offer to purchase by assignment, Certificate of Sale #932912 which was issued to the Municipality of the Township of Gloucester at a Tax Sale held on June 24, 2009, on Block 19701, Lot 2.01, known as 4 Persia Court, Gloucester Township, NJ, and assessed to U.S. Estates, LLC, in the amount of $61,136.88, being the full amount of the certificate, including all subsequent municipal taxes and other municipal charges. D.) Tim Rauch representing US Bank Custodian for Tower DBW III 2013-3, 50 South 16 th Street, Suite 1950, Philadelphia, PA 19102, has presented an offer to purchase by assignment, Certificate of Sale #11-016098 which was issued to the Municipality of the Township of Gloucester at a Tax Sale held on December 20, 2011, on Block 7806, Lot 10, known as 116 Ridge Avenue, Gloucester Township, NJ, and assessed to New Horizon Real Estate Solutions L, in the amount of $13,371.68, being the full amount of the certificate, including all subsequent municipal taxes and other municipal charges. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden, State of New Jersey hereby authorizes the Mayor, to execute the necessary assignment documents to effect the assignment of the above referenced Certificate of Sale. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Tax Collector.
R-13:10-270 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISING OF BIDS FOR VARIOUS STORMWATER PROJECTS WHEREAS, the 2013 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: Storm Water Projects at: Spring Hollow Maynard Drive Vance Avenue Deer Park Circle Stephens Drive Clement Drive Mathews Drive R-13:10-271 RESOLUTION CONSIDERING APPLICATION OF 2001 COLLEGE DRIVE, LLC FOR PERSON TO PERSON AND PLACE TO PLACE TRANSFER OF A PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE (IN POCKET) HELD BY FRANK A. LAULETTA, JR. WHEREAS, 2001 College Drive, LLC has made application for Person to Person and Place to Place transfer of a Plenary Retail Consumption License (In Pocket) held by Frank A. Lauletta, Jr., 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden, that the application of 2001 College Drive, LLC located at 2001 College Drive, Suite 13, Gloucester Township, Clementon, New Jersey 08021 for a Person to Person and Place to Place transfer of a Plenary Retail Consumption License be and is hereby approved.
Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mr. Mercado. Roll call vote: All in favor. R-13:10-272 RESOLUTION CONSIDERING APPLICATION OF AARK HOSPITALITY SICKLERVILLE TK INC. FOR PERSON TO PERSON TRANSFER OF A PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE HELD TUSCAN TAVERN, LLC WHEREAS, AARK Hospitality Sicklerville TK Inc. has made application for Person to Person transfer of a Plenary Retail Consumption License held by Tuscan Tavern, 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden, that the application of AARK Hospitality Sicklerville TK Inc. (In Pocket) for Person to Person transfer of a Plenary Retail Consumption License be and is hereby approved. Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mr. Mercado. Roll call vote: All in favor. GT E-GOV ACCESS Mr. Lester Rickter of 334 Crestview Avenue inquired why the gun permits are taking a long time to process and what is doing done. Mr. Bianchini stated there is an increase in applications for firearm permits resulting in longer wait times to properly process applications. He also stated in his inquiry that he has contacted the Chief s office and has had no response to date. Mr. Bianchini asked if Captain Minosse could take this information to the Chief and ask for a response to the question. PUBLIC PORTION: Mr. Bianchini opened the public portion. Mr. DiBartola of Blackwood stated that he received his gun permit in 7 weeks and the time by law should not be much longer than that. Mr. DiBartola questioned the building of the Premium Outlets. He stated that construction was said to begin in the fall and it is now the fall and nothing has been started. He stated that he has heard rumors of sewerage problems and asked if Council was aware of these problems. Mr. Bianchini stated that Council has not heard anything concerning this. Mr. DiBartola stated that he feels this is important as Council has made this a campaign issue. Mr. Mercado will get an update on the timing for Mr. DiBartola. Mr. DiBartola also asked if police officers or appointed officials were permitted to back a particular political candidate. Mr. Carlamere stated that if it were on their own time, they could back whomever they wanted to. Mr. DiBartola also questioned where the Mayor was, and why he was not
attending the meeting. Mr. Carlamere stated that the Faulkner Act does not require the Mayor to be present at the meetings. Patricia Kline asked if Council had a relationship with the Mayor and why they did not know anything concerning the Premium Outlet. Mr. Mercado stated that the developer stated that ground breaking would be 2013 and opening in November of 2014 and if they did not do this, they would open in the spring of 2015. Tanya Brown of Sicklerville asked about GEMS landfill and what a cash call was. Mr. Carlamere explained that under the consent decree, it was stated that the trust could go back to the insurance companies and party defendant s for dollars to replenish the fund and the township as the owner has a responsibility. He stated that he thinks that the State will take over the landfill in 2015. She also discussed solar panels on the landfill. Mr. Bianchini stated that the council thought at one time to utilize the landfill but the township would have to guarantee that the cap would not be compromised. Ms. Brown also asked about the Connor Strong contracts. Mr. Bianchini stated that the township is self insured which costs less for the township. Joanne Carr of Timberbirch asked about the prior discussion of solar panels on the Owens Corning property on Somerdale Road. It was stated that this is still a consideration of the township. She also thanked Public Works for picking up shower doors placed curbside that were refused by Republic. She also stated that October 25 is the Ghost Seminar at the Gabreil Daveis Tavern, which will cost 10.00 per adult. She stated that it was a great event sponsored by the Historical Commission. Ray Polidoro of Erial questioned the Faulkner Act and stated that there are inconsistencies with the protocol of Council. He asked why the Mayor has the privilege to speak at town functions but does not have to attend the council meetings. M r. Polidoro also spoke about the solar sites at the schools. Pete Heinbaugh of Morningstar Court spoke about the Connor Strong Contract and questioned the RFQ advertisement. He also questioned the Open Space tax. Paul DiBartola of Blackwood spoke about the grants that the township has received and stated that this was not free money. Mr. Bianchini stated that the township has applied for grants and would be criticized if they did not. He stated that it is their responsibility to apply for grants. Joseph Pauli of Erial asked how much debt the township is in and asked how the township will pay this back. Mr. Cardis explained what the township is doing to pay down the debt. He stated that the township is spending money recklessly. Mr. Cardis stated that the bonded money is for infrastructure, road projects, and projects such as drainage. Mr. Pauli also complained about the Premium Outlets. Mr. Cardis stated that the outlets are a multi-million dollar rateable for the township and that they would have their own service providers. He stated that everyone always wants rateables and now that there will be rateables, everyone is complaining. Mr. Pauli stated that the outlets are not doing well in other locations. Mr. Mercado stated that he visits the outlets in Rehoboth Beach as well as Jackson and those outlets are doing well. Mr. Pauli stated that the township should attract a bowling alley. Mr. Hutchison stated that big business wants to spend money in Gloucester Township because their perception of the town is a good one. He stated that he thinks Mr. Pauli s perception of Gloucester Township is not good. Andrew Gartner of Blackwood stated that he is concerned about the township debt and wanted to know how we are addressing the debt. Mr. Bianchini stated that the township evaluates the budget each year and that Council looks at fiscally sound and fiscally responsible options. He stated that he is upset about the $150,000 spent on two police cars. Mr. DiBartola asked how Preit found the property in Gloucester Township for the outlet mall. Joanne Carr asked for an update on Blackwood Lake. Mr. Cantwell stated that they found a leak and the state asked that the lake be lowered to investigate further. He stated that they are researching where the leak is generating from and still proceeding with the investigation. He stated that it is an ongoing process. There being no further comment, the public portion was closed. POLLING OF COUNCIL Mr. Hutchison stated the passing of Bob Richards was a significant loss to all those who knew him and stated he will be greatly missed. Mr. Schmidt congratulated the honorees of the evening and thanked Mr. Mercado for his efforts. Mr. Siler congratulated the honorees and residents for attending. Tracey Trotto congratulated the honorees and Mr. Mercado for his work with the presentation. Mrs. Winters thanked the residents for attending and the honorees of the evening. Mr. Mercado thanked Public Works and the Police Department for the work done for another successful Pumpkin Festival. He thanked the residents for their attendance and the honorees of the evening. He stated Mr. Richards will be missed and his dedication will not be forgotten.
Mr. Bianchini thanked the honorees and all residents for their input and attendance at the meeting. He also expressed his condolences for Bob Richard and said he was a very dedicated family man and will greatly be missed. He thanked Mr. Mercado for his efforts with the Hispanic Presentation. He stated this is another thing which attributes to the reasons Gloucester Township is a great place to live. Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Mercado. Roll call vote: All in favor. Respectfully submitted, President of Council Nancy Power Asst. Twp. Clerk