| MINUTES OF THE BOROUGH OF CLEMENTON
COUNCIL MEETING May 27, 2008 AT 7:00PM Mayor Armbruster called the meeting to order at 7:00PM. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT ANNOUNCEMENT: Mayor Armbruster announced that the meeting had been posted and advertised pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, �The Open Public Meetings Act�. ROLL CALL: Linda Schaeffer, Administrative Clerk, called the roll, which resulted in the following members present: Mayor Armbruster; Councilwoman Andrews; Councilwoman Busch; Councilman Weaver; Councilwoman Weil. Absent from the meeting were Councilmen Bauer and Dougherty. OTHERS PRESENT: George Botcheos, Solicitor; Joanne Mitcho, CFO; James Mallon, Comcast Representative; Kenneth Roy, RLK Tech. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: Mayor Armbruster led in 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: None PAYMENT OF THE BILLS: Councilwoman Weil made a motion to approve the bill list with a second from Councilman Weaver. All members were in favor of approval resulting in the passing of the motion. PUBLIC HEARING FOR COMCAST CABLE FRANCHISE RENEWAL FOR THE BOROUGH OF CLEMENTON: James Mallon, Area Manager of Government Affairs for Comcast�s South Jersey Cable Systems, stated we are entering the final stages of the cable television franchise renewal process. Comcast began that process by sending written notice to the Borough on November 19, 2005, indicating our intention to seek a renewal of our non-exclusive cable television franchise. We filed an Application for Renewal of Municipal Consent on January 17, 2008. That application is available for public examination in the Borough Clerk�s office. No action is required tonight; this is an opportunity for both the Governing Body and Comcast to hear from the public. Further discussion regarding the contract specifics will need to occur in the next 90 days resulting in a signed contract. Mayor Armbruster stated that a meeting of the committee which consists of Councilwoman Weil, Councilman Weaver and himself will be necessary in the very near future. COUNCIL REPORTS: Carol Andrews, Councilwoman � Mrs. Andrews reported that we fell real short on meeting the 1,000 tickets to be sold for Clementon Park Day. Most residents purchased season passes due to the fact that were being sold for only $50. There were a lot of rides that were not in operation. She also stated that she missed the 402 Class and will be attending the one on June 18, 2008. Thomas Weaver, Councilman - Mr. Weaver stated Public Works has requested approval to begin their summer hours. It was decided that the hours of 6:00 to 2:30 would be effective May 28, 2008 and that no noise should begin before 7:00 AM. The hours would be in effect until Labor Day. Eva Busch, Councilwoman � Mrs. Busch inquired to when the Economic Development meetings would begin with the new representative. Mayor Armbruster informed council that he is waiting for Bill to schedule them. Carol Weil, Councilwoman � Mrs. Weil reported that she had attended the Arbor Day celebration at CES at it was great. She also announced that the mandatory meeting for Municipal Alliance is scheduled for June 10th, 2008 in Cherry Hill. Mayor Armbruster said it would be necessary for Mrs. Weil and Joanne Mitcho, CFO to attend. Mrs. Weil also requested the clerk to contact Rich Koch for reimbursement for the outstanding work the Clementon Athlete Group did on Clean Community weekend. Mark E. Armbruster, Mayor � Mayor Armbruster reported he received a packet regarding the speed bumps on Lincoln Avenue from Stratford. Due to the fact that it is not a county road, we do not need to have an ordinance. He requested that we get several more quotes on our own and not use our engineer for that project. He also stated he has requested a breakdown of the charges from Churchill regarding the water tower project. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS: A. RESOLUTION NO. R08-86 TO CORRECT WATER ACCOUNTS AND TO WAIVE INTEREST ON VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE BOROUGH OF CLEMENTON. B. RESOLUTION NO. R08-87 AUTHORIZING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MARYLOU CREEDON TO THE CLEMENTON HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008. C. RESOLUTION NO. R08-88 AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF LINDA SCHAEFFER TO THE POSITION OF DEPUTY BOROUGH CLERK FOR THE BOROUGH OF CLEMENTON, FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR. D. RESOLUTION NO. R08-89 AUTHORIZING A MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY WORKWEEK, TOTALLY 32 HOURS PER WEEK, FOR THE POSITION OF BOROUGH CLERK BEGINNING EFFECTIVE MAY 27, 2008, WITH A PRORATED SALARY FOR SAME. E. RESOLUTION NO. R08-90 TO CONFIRM INTEREST NOT CHARGED FOR BLOCK 92, LOT 9, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 327 LAKE AVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $10.65. F. RESOLUTION NO. R08-91 TO WAIVE RETURN CHECK CHARGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $20.00 FOR BLOCK 92, LOT 9, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 327 LAKE AVENUE. A motion was made to approve Resolutions R08-86 through R08-91 by Councilwoman Weil with a second from Councilwoman Andrews. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Councilperson Andrews, Busch, Weaver, Weil. Nays: None Abstained: Councilwoman Busch abstained in regards to Resolution R08-88. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: PRESENTATION BY KENNETH ROY, OWNER OF RLK TECH, REGARDING COMPUTER SERVICES FOR THE BOROUGH. Mr. Roy has been doing the necessary emergency repairs on the Borough�s computers and network. He has submitted a yearly service contract. Council questioned different features offered by the contract and agreed to enter into it resulting in Resolution No. R08-92. RESOLUTION NO. R08-92 TO AWARD ANNUAL SERVICE CONTRACT TO RLK TECH FOR COMPUTER SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,700 ANNUALLY. A motion was made by Councilwoman Busch to approve with a second from Councilman Weaver with an all in favor vote. NEW BUSINESS: 1. A request from Early Years Schoolhouse and Curve of Clementon for waiver of Mercantile License Late Fee. Council discussed the request and declined their request as per Ordinance No. Chapter 198. 2. An email was received from Troy Bishop, Fire Marshal regarding Borough Businesses that are not in compliance with state regulations. Council is satisfied that Mr. Bishop is in control of this matter and must follow state regulations. OTHER MATTERS: ANNOUNCEMENTS- Mayor Armbruster announced: 1. The next Council Meeting would be held on Tuesday, June 10th, 2008 at 7:00 pm. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: None A motion was made to enter into Executive Session 8:00 pm by Councilwoman Andrews with a second by Councilwoman Busch. All were in favor resulting in motioned carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 1. Personnel Matters. 2. Legal Matters with George Botcheos, Solicitor. A motion to return to Open Session at 8:20 pm was made Councilwoman Weil with a second from Councilwoman Andrews. All were in favor resulting in motion carried. Action taken as a result of Executive Session: No formal action was taken. ADJOURNMENT: Councilwoman Busch motioned to adjourn at 8:30 PM, seconded by Councilman Weaver and motion was carried. Respectfully submitted, Linda Schaeffer Deputy Clerk |