GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 11, 2013 MUNICIPAL BUILDING, CHEWS LANDING NEW JERSEY Pledge Allegiance to the Flag Invocation: Invocation. Pastor Arnold Steward of the Spirit and Word Fellowship Church gave the 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 Mayor Mayer-abs. Mr. Mercado Mr. Bianchini Mr. Moffa, Public Works Mr. Lechner, Comm. Dev. Chief Earle, Police PUBLIC PORTION: Mr. Bianchini opened the public portion. David Brown of Sicklerville asked about the electric cars and if the township checked to see if they were cost effective. There being no further comment, the public portion was closed. BID REPORT: GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC WORKS - BIDS RECEIVED FEBRUARY 28, 2013 7 YARD DUMP TRUCK - BIDS RECEIVED @10:00 AM CONTRACTOR BASE BID BID BOND RANSOME INT., LLC $159,347.00 10% BROWN=S HUNTERDON INT..LLC $166,695.00 10% TWO (2) 20 YARD PACKER(S) - BIDS RECEIVED @10:15 AM CONTRACTOR ONE(1) TRUCK TWO(2) TRUCKS BID BOND RANSOME INT., LLC $151,734.00 $303,468.00 10% LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER BIDS RECEIVED FEBRUARY 28, 2013 @ 10:30AM CONTRACTOR BASE BID AMOUNT BID BOND All Green $ 47,449.00 10% Quality $ 67,079.00 10% Eaise $ 66,710.00 10% Greenscape $ 47,500.00 NO BOND SOS Group Inc. $131,361.00 10% Marksmen Landscape $ 38,995.00 10% Perfect Touch $ 42,500.00 10% Mr. Mercado made a motion to accept, seconded by Mr. Hutchison. Roll call vote: All in favor. Motion carried. 7-0. MINUTES: Mr. Mercado made a motion to waive the reading and accept the minutes of: Regular Minutes: February 25, 2013 Workshop minutes - March
seconded by Mrs. Trotto. Roll call vote: Mr. Bianchini abstained from the workshop meeting. All others voted yes. Motion carried. 7-0 ORDINANCES: FIRST READING O-13-07 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 67A OF THE CODE BOOK OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER ENTITLED, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE ARTICLE VII ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden, State of New Jersey that Chapter 67A, Property Maintenance Code, Article VII, entitled Administration and Enforcement, Section 15, General Administrative Provisions of the Code Book of the Township of Gloucester be and is hereby amended as follows: SECTION 1. That Chapter 67A-15, General Administrative Provisions is changed by removing the said reference to 67A.9 (A & B) and to include all of 67.A.9. SECTION 2. If any section, subsection or part, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall be declared invalid by judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction, such section, subsection, part, clause or phrase shall be deemed to be severable from the remainder of the ordinance. SECTION 3. All former Ordinances or parts of Ordinances of the Township of Gloucester in conflict with or inconsistent with the provisions of the Ordinance are hereby repealed, except that this repeal shall not affect or prevent the prosecution or punishment of any person for any act done or committed in violation of any ordinance hereby repealed prior to the taking effect of the Ordinance. SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after final passage and publication as required by law. Introduced: March 11, 2013 Adopted: MAYOR Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt on first reading, to have second reading and public hearing on March 25, 2013 and to advertise in full, seconded by Mr. Mercado. Roll call vote: All in favor. Motion carried. 7-0 O-13-08 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 81 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER ENTITLED, CONTROL FOR THE MOVEMENT AND THE PARKING OF TRAFFIC ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden, State of New Jersey that Chapter 81-35 of the Code of the Township of Gloucester be and is hereby amended as follows: SECTION 1. That Section 81-35 B. Regulation for the Movement and Parking of Traffic on Private Property Open to the Public and to Which the Public is Invited (Retail Business) for the property known as Pep Boys Auto, 1501 Blackwood-Clementon Road be and is hereby amended to read as follows: 1. General Parking: A. All vehicles must park in designated area and between the lines provided. B. Parking of vehicle, trailers, buses and recreational vehicles over three Tons Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is prohibited between the hours of 9:00PM and 6:00AM, except as may be authorized by store and property owners for deliveries. C. Any vehicle parked or standing as to obstruct or impede a normal flow of traffic, block entrances or exit ways, loading zones, oil fills, any grassy area,
pedestrian walkway, or present in any way a safety or traffic hazard may be removed by towing the vehicle at the owners expense. SECTION 2. All ordinances and provisions thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance shall be and are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. SECTION 3. If any section, subsection or part, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall be declared invalid by judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction, such section, subsection, part, clause or phrase shall be deemed to be severable from the remainder of the ordinance. SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after final passage and publication as required by law. Introduced: March 11, 2013 Adopted: MAYOR Mr. Siler made a motion to adopt on first reading, to have second reading and public hearing on May 25, 2013 and to advertise in full, seconded by Mr. Hutchison. Roll call vote: All in favor. Motion carried. 7-0. RESOLUTIONS: CONSENT AGENDA R-13:03-080 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISING OF BIDS FOR THE CUT AND LIEN PROGRAM 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: CUT AND LIEN PROGRAM R-13:03-081 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISING OF BIDS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL REPAIRS 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: TRAFFIC SIGNAL REPAIRS R-13:03-082 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISING OF BIDS FOR POLICE PURSUIT UTILITY VEHICLES 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: POLICE PURSUIT UTILITY VEHICLES R-13:03-083 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 $ 77,596.98 CAPITAL ACCOUNT Per attached computer read out of the claims presented in the amount of $ 138,616.92 DEVELOPERS ESCROW FUND Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $ 76,843.00 TRUST OTHER Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $ 8,724.23 ANIMAL TRUST FUND Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $ 1,400.00
CURRENT ACCOUNT 13-00935 Bellmawr PostMaster Manual Check 83423 200.00 13-00934 Advanced Imaging Partners Manual Check 83422 240.00 13-00868 UPS Manual Check 83415 27.87 13-00927 Advocare Delgiorno PED Manual Check 83420 184.00 13-00449 Coordinated Medical Network Manual Check 83421 1,100.00 13-00417 Flashback, Inc. Manual Check 83419 9,152.00 TRUST AGENCY Manual Checks 12246 12247 15,760.16 TRUST OTHER 13-00891 Grand Realty Group Manual Check 20572 3,500.00 CAPITAL ACCOUNT 13-00928 American Duplicating Manual Check 15376 4,852.96 R-13:03-084 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER AND RANSOME INTERNATIONAL WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden, determined that there is a need for one (1) Seven Yard Dump with plow and spreader 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 Ransome International for one (1) Seven Yard Dump with plow and spreader in the amount of $159,347.00 which was the lowest bid or quote received., RMC
R-13:03-085 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER AND RANSOME INTERNATIONAL WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden, determined that there is a need for Two (2) 20 Yard Packers 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 Ransome International for Two (2) 20 Yard Packers in the amount of $303,468.00 which was the lowest bid or quote received., RMC R-13:03-086 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER AND MARKSMEN LANDSCAPING WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden, determined that there is a need for a Landscape Maintenance Program 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 Marksmen Landscaping for Landscape Maintenance Program in the amount of $38,995.00 which was the lowest bid or quote received., RMC R-13:03-087 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER, CAMDEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12 STATE CONTRACT WHEREAS, Township Council of the Township of Gloucester has determined the necessity to purchase various public safety radios and equipment, and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12, of the laws of the State of New Jersey permits a contract for purchase to be awarded without prior advertising when said purchase is pursuant to an existing State Contract for supplies, materials or equipment provided that a State Contract number is provided and available for the material, supplies or equipment to be purchased, and WHEREAS, Township Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the Township of Gloucester to award the purchase pursuant to the State Contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is herein resolved that a contract for the purchase of various public safety radios and equipment, and be and is hereby awarded to Motorola in care of Quality Communications pursuant to State Contract Number #53804. President of Council Township Clerk R-13:03-088 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF SECURITIES FOR CLEARWIRE US, LLC IN THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER WHEREAS, the developer of Clearwire US, LLC has supplied the Township of Gloucester with securities covering this development, within the Township of Gloucester, and WHEREAS, the Engineer has inspected this project and has given his report to the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester that the securities in the amount of $15,823.50 in the name of Clearwire US, LLC be released upon the posting of an approved maintenance bond in the amount of 1,977.94. R-13:03-089 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF MUNICIPAL TAX SALE CERTIFICATES WHEREAS, Certificate of Sale #830943, issued to the Township of Gloucester, for delinquent taxes on Block 4708, Lot 12, assessed to, Antoinette Roulston,at a tax sale held on June 25, 2008, and was redeemed by the homeowner paying the full amount of the delinquency and; WHEREAS, Certificates of Sale #931946 was issued to the Township of Gloucester, for delinquent taxes on Block 4708, Lot 14, assessed to Antoinette Roulston, at a tax sale held on June 24, 2009, and was redeemed by the homeowner paying the full amount of the delinquency and, WHEREAS, Certificate of Sale #11-01493 was issued to the Township of Gloucester, for delinquent taxes on Block 705, Lot 17.01, assessed to John Valenti, at a tax sale held on December 20, 2011, and was redeemed by the homeowner paying the full amount of the delinquency and, WHEREAS, Certificate of Sale #11-01577 was issued to the Township of Gloucester, for delinquent taxes on Block 2801, Lot 5, assessed to Vincent Hurley III, at a tax sale held on December 20, 2011, and was redeemed by the homeowner paying the full amount of the delinquency; WHEREAS, Certificate of Sale #11-01660 was issued to the Township of Gloucester, for delinquent taxes on Block 6401, Lot 4, assessed to Daniel & Mildred Keating, at a tax sale held on December 20, 2011, and was redeemed by the homeowner paying the full amount of the delinquency; WHEREAS, Certificate of Sale #11-01681 was issued to the Township of Gloucester, for delinquent taxes on Block 7601 Lot 5.02, assessed to Kojeski Construction Company, Inc, at a tax sale held on December 20, 2011, and was redeemed by the homeowner
paying the full amount of the delinquency; WHEREAS, Certificate of Sale #11-01682 was issued to the Township of Gloucester, for delinquent taxes on Block 7601, Lot 5.03, assessed to Kojeski Construction Company, Inc., at a tax sale held on December 20, 2011, and was redeemed by the homeowner paying the full amount of the delinquency; WHEREAS, Certificate of Sale #11-01709 was issued to the Township of Gloucester, for delinquent taxes on Block 7903, Lot 2.01, assessed to Kojeski Construction, at a tax sale held on December 20, 2011, and was redeemed by the homeowner paying the full amount of the delinquency; WHEREAS, Certificate of Sale #11-02337 was issued to the Township of Gloucester, for delinquent taxes on Block 14204, Lot 29, assessed to Matthew Baxter, at a tax sale held on December 20, 2011, and was redeemed by the homeowner paying the full amount of the delinquency; WHEREAS, Certificate of Sale #11-02340 was issued to the Township of Gloucester, for delinquent taxes on Block 14402, Lot 40.01, assessed to Charles E Dickerson, Jr., at a tax sale held on December 20, 2011, and was redeemed by the homeowner paying the full amount of the delinquency; WHEREAS, Certificate of Sale #11-02836 was issued to the Township of Gloucester, for delinquent taxes on Block 18003, Lot 1, assessed to Marvin Ross, Jr., at a tax sale held on December 20, 2011, and was redeemed by the homeowner paying the full amount of the delinquency; WHEREAS, Certificate of Sale #11-02837 was issued to the Township of Gloucester, for delinquent taxes on Block 18004, Lot 2, assessed to Marvin Ross, Jr., at a tax sale held on December 20, 2011, and was redeemed by the homeowner paying the full amount of the delinquency; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Municipal Clerk of the Township of Gloucester are hereby authorized to endorse the above Certificates of Sale for cancellation. R-13:03-090 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TAX COLLECTOR TO CANCEL TAX SALE CERTIFICATE #12-03351 AND REFUND THE LIEN HOLDER DUE TO ERRONEOUS LIEN WHEREAS, on December 18, 2012, a tax sale certificate #12-03351 was sold in the amount of $4,777.82 on Block 11001, lot 44, for unpaid taxes to Garden State Investment Group, and WHEREAS, this certificate was sold in error due to a bankruptcy filed, WHEREAS, the lien holder has been informed and requests a refund, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by Mayor and the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, that the certificate be cancelled and refund issued in the amount of $4,858.36 including additional fees. Certificate Amount $ 4,777.82 Legal Interest 2.5% @ 83 days: 25.54 Recording & Affidavit fee: 55.00 Total due $ 4,858.36
R-13:03-091 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR (4) FOUR 2012 ELECTRIC POWERED VEHICLES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PURPOSES FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER WHEREAS. The Township Council of the Township of Gloucester has authorized the Township of Gloucester to enter into an agreement for a period of 24 months for the lease of (4) four electric powered vehicles for Township administrative needs; and WHEREAS. The lease agreement is pursuant to the procurement laws of the State of New Jersey. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester that the appropriate Township Official is hereby authorized to execute the Lease Agreement for (4) four Mitsubishi I Miev Hatchback electric powered vehicles from Cherry Hill Triplex. COUNCIL PRESIDENT, RMC R-13:03-092 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL FOR TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER, CAMDEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER TO ESTABLISH A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING SYSTEM AND TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER CONTRACTING UNITS FOR POLICE PURSUIT UTILITY VEHICLES WHEREAS. N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5) authorizes two or more contacting units to establish a Cooperative Purchasing System and to enter into a Cooperative Purchasing Contract for its administration, and WHEREAS. The Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, Camden County, New Jersey is desirous of establishing a Cooperative Purchasing System and entering into a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with other contracting units, and WHEREAS. The Township Council of the Township of Gloucester has agreed to act as the Lead Agency for the Cooperative Purchasing System, and WHEREAS. On the date set forth herein below, the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, Camden County, New Jersey duly considered the establishment of a Cooperative Purchasing System for the provisions and performance of a private BID AND PURCHASE OF POLICE PURSUIT UTILITY VEHICLES. NOW THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED that a Cooperative Purchasing System be and is hereby established by the Township of Gloucester with the Township of Gloucester serving as Lead Agency. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED as follows: COOPERATIVE PRICING AGREEMENT The Business Administrator for the Township of Gloucester is hereby authorized to enter into separate Cooperative Purchasing Agreements with participating contracting units, each agreement being deemed a single agreement.
COPY OF RESOLUTION TO DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES A certified copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the Division of Local Government Services as part of the application for the registration of this Cooperative Purchasing System. EFFECTIVE DATE This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. ADOPTED: March 11, 2013 COUNCIL PRESIDENT R-13:03-093 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER, CAMDEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12 STATE CONTRACT WHEREAS, Township Council of the Township of Gloucester has determined the necessity to purchase various Phillips Light Bulbs for the ESIP Project, and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12, of the laws of the State of New Jersey permits a contract for purchase to be awarded without prior advertising when said purchase is pursuant to an existing State Contract for supplies, materials or equipment provided that a State Contract number is provided and available for the material, supplies or equipment to be purchased, and WHEREAS, Township Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the Township of Gloucester to award the purchase pursuant to the State Contract. NOW, THEREFORE, it is herein resolved that a contract for the purchase of various Phillips Light Bulbs for the ESIP Project be and is hereby awarded to Fastenal pursuant to State Contract Number #A79873. President of Council Township Clerk R-13:03-094 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF RETAIL CONSUMPTION LIQUOR LICENSES IN THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER WHEREAS, the following have made application for renewal of Plenary Retail Consumption Liquor Licenses in the Township of Gloucester: NAME TRADING AS LICENSE NO. RUBY TUESDAY, INC.(IN POCKET) 0415-33-039-001
WHEREAS, the applications for renewal have 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 Plenary Retail Consumption Licenses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden, that the applications of renewal of Plenary Retail Consumption Liquor Licenses for the above is hereby granted and that the Township Clerk is authorized to execute the necessary documents and certificates effective March 11, 2013 President of Council Township Clerk PUBLIC PORTION: Ms. Carr of Timberbirch discussed the recent lawsuit at Triton High School. Mr. Brown of Sicklerville also spoke about the lack of people who attend the Council meetings. POLLING OF COUNCIL: Mr. Hutchison reminded everyone to sign up for a plot for the Community Garden at the Gabreil Daveis Tavern. Mr. Schmidt thanked everyone for coming to the meeting and asked them to bring a friend to the next meeting. Mr. Siler thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. Mrs. Trotto thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. Mrs. Winters thanked all those who attended the meeting and wished everyone a good week. Mr. Mercado reminded everyone that the Township will be celebrating Women Who Make A Difference at the next council meeting and the nominations are due in the Clerk s Office on March 14, 2013 at 5:00 pm. Mr. Bianchini thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. He thanked Mr. Mercado for chairing the workshop for him. Mr. Bianchini stated that he attended a band competition that Highland, Triton and Timber Creek participated in and all did well. He stated that there is apathy statewide and nationwide and people just don t want to be involved. Mr. Bianchini stated that the Council encourages everyone to be involved. Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Siler. Roll call vote: All in favor. Motion carried. 7-0. Respectfully submitted, President of Council Rosemary DiJosie Township Clerk