| Minutes of the Borough of Clementon Council Meeting March 25, 2008 7:00 PM OPENING: Mayor Armbruster called the meeting to order at 7:03PM. 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; Councilwoman Carol Weil. Absent: Councilman William Dougherty; Councilman Thomas Weaver; 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 FEBRUARY 20, 2008 SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 13, 2008 SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING Councilwoman Andrews motioned to approve the minutes listed above, seconded by Councilwoman Weil and hearing none opposed, motion was carried. PAYMENT OF THE BILLS: Mayor Armbruster stated that the bill list had been distributed. Councilwoman Busch stated that there had been an issue with the Comcast bill and stated that she had asked the CFO to remedy the problem and ensure that the Borough was not being billed for cable services to the Fire Hall. Councilwoman Andrews motioned to approve the bill list, excluding PO 08-00298 (cable at the fire hall), seconded by Councilwoman Busch and motion was carried upon the call of roll. Ayes: Andrews; Busch; Weil. Absent: Bauer; Dougherty; Weaver. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. R08-60 APPOINTING TROY BISHOP TO THE POSITION OF FIRE OFFICIAL FOR THE BOROUGH OF CLEMENTON, EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2008. Mayor Armbruster read by title. Councilwoman Busch motioned to approve, seconded by Councilwoman Andrews and motion was carried upon the call of roll. Ayes: Andrews; Busch; Weil. Absent: Bauer; Dougherty; Weaver. Mayor Armbruster promptly swore in Troy Bishop to the position of Fire Official for the Borough of Clementon. Councilwoman Andrews motioned to take a five minute recess at 7:07PM, seconded by Councilwoman Busch and hearing none opposed, motion was carried. Councilwoman Andrews motioned to return to open session at 7:11PM, seconded by Councilwoman Busch and hearing none opposed, motion was carried. SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE NO. 2008-04 AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 59 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CLEMENTON ENTITLED, �SEWERS AND SEWERAGE�. Mayor Armbruster read by title and opened the hearing to the public. Councilwoman Busch motioned to continue the public hearing to the April 8, 2008 Caucus Meeting when the solicitor would be present in order to address concerns that were noted regarding the language contained in the ordinance. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Andrews and hearing none opposed, motion was carried. SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE NO. 2008- 05 AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 290 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CLEMENTON ENTITLED, �WATER�. Mayor Armbruster read by title and opened the hearing to the public. Councilwoman Busch motioned to continue the public hearing to the April 8, 2008 Caucus Meeting when the solicitor would be present in order to address concerns that were noted regarding the language contained in the ordinance. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Andrews and hearing none opposed, motion was carried. SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE NO. 2008-06 AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 168 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CLEMENTON ENTITLED �LICENSES AND PERMITS�. Mayor Armbruster read by title and opened the hearing to the public. Hearing no comments from the public, Councilwoman Andrews motioned to adopt on second reading, seconded by Councilwoman Weil and motion was carried upon the call of roll. Ayes: Andrews; Busch; Weil. Absent: Bauer; Dougherty; Weaver. SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE NO. 2008-07 CREATING THE POSITION OF DEPUTY MUNICPAL CLERK FOR THE BOROUGH OF CLEMENTON. Mayor Armbruster read by title and opened the hearing to the public. Dayle Swanson, Library Assistant, inquired if this was creating a new position in the Borough. Mayor Armbruster informed Mrs. Swanson that the position had always existed but had never properly been created by ordinance. Hearing no further comments from the public, Councilwoman Andrews motioned to adopt on second reading, seconded by Councilwoman Busch and motion was carried upon the call of roll. Ayes: Andrews; Busch; Weil. Absent: Bauer; Dougherty; Weaver. INTRODUCTION/FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. 2008-10 BOND ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE COMPLETION OF VARIOUS CAPTIAL 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 noted that all capital projects desired had been included in this bond ordinance, such as repairs to the dam, replacement of fire hall roof, a chipper, etc. Councilwoman Busch motioned to approve, seconded by Councilwoman Andrews and motion was carried upon the call of roll. Ayes: Andrews; Busch; Weil. Absent: Bauer; Dougherty; Weaver. INTRODUCTION/FIRST READING 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. Councilwoman Andrews motioned to approve on first reading, seconded by Councilwoman Busch and motion was carried upon the call of roll. Ayes: Andrews; Busch; Weil. Absent: Bauer; Dougherty; Weaver. Mayor Armbruster read the following resolutions by title: RESOLUTION NO. R08-55 APPROVING PARTICIPATION AND PROJECT SELECTION FOR THE YEAR 30 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO. R08-56 APPOINTING CHARLES WARRINGTON AS THE MUNICIPAL COORDINATOR ON AGING FOR THE BOROUGH OF CLEMENTON RESOLUTION NO. R08-58 TO PROVIDE FOR TEMPORARY CAPITAL BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. R08-59 TO CONFIRM TRANSFER OF OVERPAYMENT FROM 2007 FOR BLOCK 65, LOT 4, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 93 HIGGINS AVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $88.27 RESOLUTION NO. R08-60 APPOINTING TROY BISHOP TO THE POSITION OF FIRE OFFICIAL FOR THE BOROUGH OF CLEMENTON, EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2008 RESOLUTION NO. R08-61 AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH TO ENTER A PLANNED MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR AUTOMATIC DOOR EQUIPMENT AT CLEMENTON BOROUGH HALL, EFFECTIVE APRIL 12, 2008 RESOLUTION NO. R08-62 AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A MERCANTILE LICENSE TO CURTIS E. BOVELL FOR DBZ SPORTS AT 173 WHITE HORSE PIKE, CLEMENTON NEW JERSEY RESOLUTION NO. R08-63 AUTHORIZING A PROCLOMATION DECLARING APRIL AS ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH FOR 2008 RESOLUTION NO. R08-64 APPOINTING JEFFREY WATSON AS THE GOVERNORS APPOINTEE FOR THE CLEMENTON HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR THE BOROUGH OF CLEMENTON FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS RESOLUTION NO. R08-65 AUTHORING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS TO THE PLANNING/ZONING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF CLEMENTON: JOSEPH FELDMAN; ALTERNATE: JACK NICHOLSON RESOLUTION NO. R08-66 AUTHORIZING THE PERMANENT PART TIME HIRE OF FRED HAINES TO THE POSITION OF �LABORER� FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS RESOLUTION NO. R08-67 APPROVING A CHANGE IN THE EXISTING MERCANTILE LICENSE FOR SOUTH JERSEY MOTORS, AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN VEHICLES FROM 27 TO 45, UPON APPROVAL AND INSPECTION BY THE PLANNING/ZONING CHAIRMAN It was noted that Resolution R08-54 was removed from the agenda due to the fact that there were not enough members of council present to introduce the 2008 municipal budget. Councilwoman Andrews motioned to approve resolution R08-57 thru and including R08-67, excluding resolution no. R08-57 and R08-60, seconded by Councilwoman Weil and motion was carried upon the call of roll. Ayes: Andrews; Busch; Weil. Absent: Bauer; Dougherty; Weaver. Mayor Armbruster read the following by title: RESOLUTION NO. R08-57 AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR STORMWATER SEWER REPAIRS TO GLENN AVENUE TO TSB ASSOCIATES OF TURNERSVILLE, NEW JERSEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,885.00. Councilwoman Weil motioned to approve, seconded by Councilwoman Busch and motion was carried upon the call of roll. Ayes: Andrews; Busch; Weil. Absent: Bauer; Dougherty; Weaver. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: No discussions occurred regarding unfinished business. NEW BUSINESS: ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION OF LINDA SCHAEFFER FROM THE POSITION OF �PART TIME SECRETARY TO THE CONSTRUCTION OFFICIALS�. Mayor Armbruster stated that a letter of resignation from the position had been submitted by Linda Schaeffer. It was noted that the stipend attached to the position had been eliminated from the 2008 Budget. Council had no objection to the resignation and the resignation was accepted. OTHER MATTERS: Mayor Armbruster read the following announcements: THE NEXT MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY IS SCHEDULED FOR April 8, 2008 at 7PM. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: Dayle Swanson, Library Assistant- Mrs. Swanson asked about the appointment of Jeffrey Watson to the Housing Authority. Mayor Armbruster, along with Councilwoman Andrews gave a brief explanation of the five year appointment as the �Governors Appointment�. Mrs. Swanson asked about the status of Linda Schaeffer as an employee of the Borough. Mrs. Swanson noted that Ms. Schaeffer had submitted a letter of resignation. Mayor Armbruster stated that the position was an additional duty aside from her position as a �Clerk� within the Borough. Brief discussions occurred regarding the creation of the �Deputy Clerk� position. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Councilwoman Busch motioned to enter executive session at 8:02PM for matters pertaining to personnel, seconded by Councilwoman Andrews and hearing none opposed, motion was carried. Councilwoman Busch motioned to re-enter open session at 8:37PM, 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 8:38, seconded by Councilwoman Busch and hearing none opposed, motion was carried. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED JENAI L. JOHNSON, RMC |