COUNCIL MEETING
The Medford Township Council Meeting of the above date was convened by Mayor Myers, followed by the salute to the flag and reading of the Open Public Meetings Act Statement.
Mayor Myers
reminded Council of the Special Council Meeting scheduled for
COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Mr. Joseph J. Lynn, Jr. Present
Mr. Robert Martin Present
Mrs. Mary Ann O’Brien Present
Deputy Mayor David Brown Present
Mayor Christopher Myers Present
PROFESSIONALS PRESENT
Michael Achey, Township Manager
Richard Hunt, Township Solicitor
Christopher Noll, Township Engineer
MINUTES
Public
Session Minutes –
Deputy Mayor Brown moved for approval of the Public Session minutes of
Roll call vote for approval as follows: Mr. Lynn, aye, Mr. Martin, aye, Mrs. O’Brien, aye, Deputy Mayor Brown, aye, and Mayor Myers, aye.
MANAGER’S REPORT
1. Bill List
Mr. Achey presented the bill list for payment.
Mr. Achey had previously entertained and answered questions with regard to the payment of the bills. There being no further questions, the bill list was approved for payment as presented.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Mr. Noll advised that he had researched the available data on the pesticide “Round-UP” which was discussed at the prior meeting by a resident, Ms. Somogyi.
Mr. Noll stated that the chemical is listed as a Class E which has the least possible bad effects. The data indicated that long term effects are slim, with the most serious reaction to the pesticide being a skin irritation.
Mayor Myers suggested again that Ms. Somogyi have her well water tested.
SOLICITOR’S REPORT
Mr. Hunt stated that he had looked into the chemical “Round-Up”.
Mr. Martin asked if Mr. Hunt had checked with the Board of Education regarding this issue.
Mr. Hunt responded that he had, and that they feel comfortable with the chemical. It is a legal herbicide and typically used in farm fields.
Mr. Hunt also spoke with Mr. Good, the gentleman who farms the fields in question. Mr. Hunt is satisfied that Mr. Good is being cooperative and doing what he can. Mr. Good has agreed to notify Ms. Somogyi when he plans to spray, so she will have the opportunity to leave the area if she desires. Mr. Good noted that he is not set up to do organic farming, and said it would have a substantial impact on his productivity.
PUBLIC
NONE
ORDINANCES
FOR INTRODUCTION
NONE
ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING
NONE
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION 136-2008 “Authorizing Contribution to Singer House Project from Affordable Housing Trust Fund Subject to Conditions”
Mrs. O’Brien moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Deputy Mayor Brown.
Mayor Myers opened the meeting for public comments.
There were no public comments.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
RESOLUTION 137-2008 “Filling Vacancy on the Recreation Advisory Board”
Mr. Martin moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Deputy Mayor Brown.
Mayor Myers opened the meeting for public comments.
There were no public comments.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
RESOLUTION 138-2008 “Requesting Approval of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to Establish a Dedicated Trust by Rider for “Older Americans Act-Program Contributions”
Mr. Lynn moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Deputy Mayor Brown.
Mayor Myers opened the meeting for public comments.
There were no public comments.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
RESOLUTION
139-2008 “Authorizing Execution of Addendum #4 to Commodity-Demand Regional
Water Sales Agreement between New Jersey American Water Company, Inc. and the
Deputy Mayor Brown moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Lynn.
Mayor Myers opened the meeting for public comments.
There were no public comments.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
RESOLUTION 140-2008 “Authorization to Re-Establish the Mileage Reimbursement Policy for Township Employees”
Mr. Martin moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mrs. O’Brien.
Mayor Myers opened the meeting for public comments.
There were no public comments.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
RESOLUTION 141-2008 “Approving Renewal of Liquor Licenses 2008-2009” (Schedule B)
Mrs. O’Brien moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Deputy Mayor Brown.
Mayor Myers opened the meeting for public comments.
There were no public comments.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
RESOLUTION
142-2008 “Township of
Mr. Lynn moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Martin.
Mayor Myers opened the meeting for public comments.
There were no public comments.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
RESOLUTION 143-2008 “Resolution of the Township of Medford, in the County of Burlington, New Jersey, Authorizing an Application to the Local Finance Board Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-26(e) for Approval of a Non-Conforming Maturity Schedule”
Deputy Mayor Brown moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Martin.
Mayor Myers opened the meeting for public comments.
There were no public comments.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
RESOLUTION 144-2008 “Filling Vacancy on the Zoning Board”
Mr. Martin moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mrs. O’Brien.
Mayor Myers opened the meeting for public comments.
There were no public comments.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
RESOLUTION
145-2008 “Authorizing Submission of a Grant application to the
Mr. Lynn moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Deputy Mayor Brown.
Mayor Myers opened the meeting for public comments.
There were no public comments.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
RESOLUTION 146-2008 “Extending Grace Period for Payment of Third Quarter 2008 Taxes”
Mrs. O’Brien moved for approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. Martin.
Mayor Myers opened the meeting for public comments.
There were no public comments.
The motion for approval was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
COMMUNICATION
NONE
OLD BUSINESS
NONE
NEW BUSINESS
1. Application
of Daniel O’Brien –
Mr. Martin made a motion to accept the above application for the Medford Emergency Medical Services, seconded by Mr. Lynn. Mrs. O’Brien recused herself from the vote on this application.
Roll call vote for approval as follows: Mr. Lynn, aye, Mr. Martin, aye, Mrs. O’Brien, abstain, Deputy Mayor Brown, aye, and Mayor Myers, aye.
PUBLIC
NONE.
Mr. Martin moved to close the public portion of the meeting, seconded by Mr. Lynn.
The motion to close the public portion of meeting was duly made, seconded and affirmatively voted upon by all Council present.
ADJOURNMENT
There being
no further business, Deputy Mayor Brown moved that the meeting be adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
Joyce F. Frenia, RMC
Township Clerk
Next meeting
scheduled for: July 10, 2008 - Special Meeting
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