| MINUTES OF THE BOROUGH OF CLEMENTON COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 22, 2008 OPENING: Mayor Armbruster called the meeting to order at 7:02PM. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT ANNOUNCEMENT: Mayor Armbruster read the following statement: �This Meeting has been properly advertised and posted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, the Open Public Meetings Act�. ROLL CALL: Jenai Johnson, Borough Clerk, called the roll which resulted in the following members present: Mayor Mark E. Armbruster; Councilwoman Carol Andrews; Council President Eva Busch; Councilman William Dougherty; Councilman Thomas Weaver; Councilwoman Carol Weil. Absent: Councilman Brian Bauer. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: Mayor Armbruster led the salute to the flag. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR A TOTAL TIME NOT TO EXCEED 10 MINUTES FOR ITEMS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA ONLY: There were no comments from the public. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mayor Armbruster announced the minutes that were distributed for approval, which consisted of the following: MINUTES OF THE MARCH 5, 2008 BUDGET MEETING MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 26, 2008 COUNCIL MEETING Councilwoman Andrews motioned to approve the above listed minutes, seconded by Councilwoman Busch and hearing none opposed, motion was carried. PAYMENT OF THE BILLS: Councilwoman Weil motioned to approve the bill list as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Andrews and motion was carried upon the call of roll. Ayes: Andrews; Busch; Dougherty; Weaver; Weil. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS: SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE NO. 2008-10 BOND ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE COMPLETION OF VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE BOROUGH OF CLEMENTON, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,579,000 THEREFOR; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE BOROUGH OF CLEMENTON, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $1,426,150; MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND COVENANTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING. Mayor Armbruster read by title. Mayor Armbruster opened the hearing to the public. Hearing no comments from the public, Councilman Weaver motioned to adopt on second reading, seconded by Councilwoman Busch and motion was carried upon the call of roll. Ayes: Andrews; Busch; Dougherty ; Weaver; Weil. Absent: Bauer. SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE NO. 2008- 11 TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK FOR 2008 PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14. Mayor Armbruster read by title. Mayor Armbruster opened the hearing to the public. Hearing no comments from the public, Councilwoman Busch motioned to approve on second reading, seconded by Councilman Weaver and motion was carried upon the call of roll. Ayes: Andrews; Busch; Dougherty; Weaver; Weil. Absent: Bauer. Mayor Armbruster read the following resolutions by title: RESOLUTION NO. R08-71 TO ADJUST YEAR END PENALTY FOR BLOCK 137, LOT 2 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 116 BLACKWOOD ROAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $714.88 RESOLUTION NO. R08-72 TO CONFIRM INTEREST NOT CHARGED FOR BLOCK 109, LOT 3, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 67 ALBERTSON AVENUE RESOLUTION NO. R08-73 TO CONFIRM ADJUSTMENTS TO BILLING ON WATER ACCOUTNS AS LISTED IN THE ATTACHED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. R08-74 TO AUTHORIZE PARTICIPATION IN THE SAFE AND SECURE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM Councilwoman Andrews motioned to approve Resolutions R08-71 thru and including R08-74, seconded by Councilwoman Weil and motion was carried upon the call of roll. Ayes: Andrews; Busch; Dougherty; Weaver; Weil. Absent: Bauer. RESOLUTION NO. R08-75 INTRODUCING THE 2008 MUNICIPAL BUDGET. Mayor Armbruster read by title. Councilwoman Busch motioned to approve, seconded by Councilman Weaver and motion was carried upon the call of roll. Ayes: Andrews; Busch; Dougherty; Weaver; Weil. Absent: Bauer. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Councilwoman Andrews stated that she wished to get the time clock issue moving forward. It was noted that money had been set aside in the 2007 budget for the purchase and installation of time clocks at borough hall. Mayor Armbruster stated that one issue still needed to be investigated regarding the possibility of integration with the Edmunds computer system. Councilwoman Busch stated that it had been decided to purchase the cheaper card system. The governing body determined that a new price quote needed to be obtained for the card system, and noted that two punch in units would need to be priced. Councilwoman Andrews stated that she would assist Jenai Johnson in moving forward with the issue. Councilwoman Andrews stated that she would coordinate the project with Ms. Johnson. Mayor Armbruster reported that the Code Enforcement/Zoning Officer had submitted a recommendation to implement no parking zones at certain Borough locations/streets. Solicitor Botcheos stated that an ordinance could be drafted and introduced at a future meeting. Lieutenant Randall Freiling stated that he agreed with parking prohibition on one side of Brand Avenue. Lieutenant Freiling stated that imposing another no parking zone on Reed Avenue would make both sides of the street parking prohibitive. Mayor Armbruster directed Lieutenant Freiling to work with Mr. Richards to work out the details of the parking prohibitions, and Solicitor Botcheos would then draft an ordinance accordingly for introduction. Mayor Armbruster stated that the school budget had failed and that he had a meeting set up on Thursday at 1pm with the school representatives (the interim superintendent). Mayor Armbruster stated that he wished for the Borough Auditor to review the school budget. Jenai Johnson stated that she would provide the auditor with the information for review. Randall Freiling stated that the increased funding from the State of New Jersey would be used and set aside for future mandatory repairs. It was noted that further discussions of the proposed school budget would be scheduled for the next council meeting. Jenai Johnson stated that she would provide budget documentation to Council via email. Councilwoman Andrews reported that Clementon Park would continue with Clementon Day and it would be held this year. Councilwoman Andrews stated that flyers would be sent out to the school. Mayor Armbruster stated that he wanted to get the Economic Development issues moving again. Mayor Armbruster noted that he had received a call from Phil Rowan. OTHER MATTERS: Mayor Armbruster read the following announcements: THE NEXT MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY IS SCHEDULED FOR May 13, 2008 at 7PM. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: Doris Venuti, Library Trustee- Mrs. Venuti inquired as to how the budget process worked. A brief description of the budget adoption process was provided. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Councilwoman Busch motioned to enter executive session at 7:44PM for matters pertaining to the finance department and contract negotiations, seconded by Councilwoman Andrews and hearing none opposed, motion was carried. Councilwoman Busch motioned to re-enter open session at 8:39PM, seconded by Councilwoman Andrews and hearing none oppose, motion was carried. ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION: No action was taken as a result of Executive Session. ADJOURNMENT: Councilwoman Andrews motioned to adjourn at 8:40, seconded by Councilwoman Busch and hearing none opposed, motion was carried. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, JENAI L. JOHNSON, RMC |