Next Council Meeting -
June 8 2009
Borough Hall, 7:30 pm
Information on the 8 June Council meeting was sent at 5:38 pm Friday, 5 June. Items for discussion / adoption at the meeting that are available are posted below the agenda, in order of Ordinances (bordered in green), Resolutions (bordered in dark red), Uncategorized items (bordered in pink) and prior meeting minutes (bordered in orange). Attachments are included with the items when available.
NOTICE
A REGULAR MEETING OF BOROUGH COUNCIL WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF BOROUGH HALL ON MONDAY, JUNE 8 AT 7:30 PM.
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DENISE L. BROUSE
BOROUGH CLERK
AGENDA:
1. CALL TO ORDER - PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT
2. PLEDGE – SILENT PRAYER
3. ROLL CALL
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4. PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET
RESOLUTION 09- 87 Read Budget by title only
RESOLUTION 09-88 2009 Budget
BUDGET ADOPTION
RESOLUTION 09-88 2009 Budget
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ORDINANCE 09-13 Amending Chapter 60B Property Maintenance Code
PUBLIC PORTION
ENGINEER’S REPORT
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 5 . 26 . 09
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6. CORRESPONDENCE
7. COUNCIL REPORTS
8. CLERK’S REPORT
9. OLD BUSINESS Ordinance Adoption
09-13 Amending Chapter 60B Property Maintenance Code
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NEW BUSINESS Ordinance for introduction on first reading. This ordinance will be considered for adoption at the
public hearing to be held during the July 13 council meeting.
ORDINANCE 09-14 Salary and compensation for 2009
APPROVAL of bids for police driveway
DISCUSSION Annual report of Tax non collectibles
Resolutions to be read and approved by consent agenda.
RESOLUTION 09-78 Change order for Borough hall window replacement
RESOLUTION 09-79 Purchase 2009 police vehicle
RESOLUTION 09-80 Police driveway replacement
RESOLUTION 09-81 Parks and Playgrounds Administrator
RESOLUTION 09-82 Refund overpayment of tax payment
RESOLUTION 09-83 Manasur plenary retail consumption license
RESOLUTION 09-84 Mitchell Z plenary retail consumption license
RESOLUTION 09-85 Deer carcass removal
RESOLUTION 09-86 Speed hump installation
RESOLUTION 09-89 Fence height reduction of block 26 lot 1.01,1.02, 1.05 and 1.07
RESOLUTION 09-90 Authorize Advertisement for Morris and Prospect projects
RESOLUTION 09-91 Special items of revenue
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FINANCIAL REPORTS
9. PAYMENT OF BILLS
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10. ANNOUNCEMENTS
11. PRIVATE SESSION
12. ADJOURNMENT Time __________ 1st ______2nd_______
AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Ordinances:
09-13
ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MERCHANTVILLE, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDING CHAPTER 60B, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF MERCHANTVILLE
BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Merchantville, County of Camden, and State of New Jersey that Chapter 60B, Property Maintenance, is hereby amended to the Code of the Borough of Merchantville, as follows:
ARTICLE I. SECTION 60B-1 Adoption of standards by reference. The International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), 2006 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., be and is hereby adopted as the Property Maintenance Code of the Borough of Merchantville, in the State of New Jersey, for the control of buildings and structures as herein provided, and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said IMPC are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this chapter, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section 60B-4 of this Chapter, three (3) copies of which are on file in the Office of the Borough Clerk of Merchantville.
ARTICLE II. SECTION 60B-4 Amendments to standards.
The International National Property Maintenance Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby amended and revised in the following respects:
A. Section PM-101.1, Title, shall now read as follows:
PM-101.1 Title: These regulations shall be known as the Property Maintenance Code of the Borough of Merchantville, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
B. Section PM-103.1, General, shall be amended to read as follows:
PM-103.1 General: There is hereby created in the Borough of Merchantville the position of Property Maintenance Code Official (hereinafter, “Code Officer”) who shall be appointed annually by the Mayor of the Borough of Merchantville. The code official shall enforce all provisions of this code.
C. Section PM-106.2, Penalties, shall read as follows:
PM-107.4 Penalties: Any person who violates any provision of this article shall, upon conviction in the Municipal Court of the Borough of Merchantville, or such other court having jurisdiction, be liable to a fine not exceeding $2,000.00, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days, or community service for a term not exceeding 90 days, or all of the above. Each day that a violation occurs shall be deemed a separate and distinct violation, subject to the penalty provisions of this article.
D. Section PM 111.0, MEANS OF APPEAL, shall be deleted in its entirety.
E. Section PM-602.3, Heat supply, shall be amended as follows:
PM-602.3 Heat supply: Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one (1) or more dwelling units, rooming units, dormitory or guest rooms on terms, either express or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply sufficient heat during the period from October 1 to May 1 to maintain the room temperatures specified in Section PM-602.2 during the hours between 6:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. of each day and not less than sixty degrees (60° F.) [sixteen degrees Celsius (16° C.)] during other hours.
ARTICLE III.
All Ordinances contrary to the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are inconsistent herewith.
ARTICLE IV.
This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication according to law.
THE BOROUGH OF MERCHANTVILLE
BY:________________________________________
FRANK M. NORTH, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DENISE BROUSE, BOROUGH CLERK
The foregoing ordinance was introduced by Mayor and Council at the regular meeting held on May 26, 2009. This Ordinance will be considered for adoption on final reading and public hearing to be held on June 8, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Merchantville Borough Hall, One West Maple Avenue, Merchantville, New Jersey.
The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend the Property Maintenance Code consistent with current revisions as stated in the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), 2006 Edition. A copy of this Ordinance is available at no charge to the general public between the hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday (Legal Holidays excluded), at the Office of the Borough Clerk, Merchantville Borough Hall, One West Maple Avenue, Merchantville, New Jersey.
09-14
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE BOROUGH OF MERCHANTVILLE IN THE COUNTY OF CAMDEN AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY ENTITLED
“SALARIES & COMPENSATION”
BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Merchantville as follows:
SECTION 1. The maximum annual salaries of the employees of the Borough of Merchantville are hereby established, in accordance with the following schedule for services performed during the year 2009 as of January 1, 2009.
POSITION SALARY
Mayor 1,401.00
Member of Council 982.00
Borough Clerk/Registrar 46,000.00
Borough Tax Collector/Utility Clerk 44,100.00
Tax Search Clerk 500.00
Accounts Payable Clerk (Per Hour) 13.00
Tax Assessor 8,709.00
Solicitor 25,625.00
Neighborhood Preservation Program Director 4,000.00
Coordinator – Neighborhood Preservation Program (Per Hour) 15.45
Planning/Zoning Officer 12,360.00
Code Enforcement Official 12,360.00
Police Chief 96,762.80
Police Secretary 33,282.00
Community Relations Officer 37,407.00
School Traffic Guard (Per Day) 20.00
Meter Attendant (Per Hour) 7.21
Paid Fireman 39,871.00
Fire Official ($1,800 flat rate plus Pd per Inspection by pay scale) 5,700.00
Fire Inspector (Paid per Inspection per pay scale) 3,800.00
Clerk Typist (Per Hour) 10.00
Prosecutor 10,500.00
Public Defender 10,000.00
Public Works Superintendent 56,959.00
Clean Communities Worker (Per Hour) 7.50
Community Center Custodian (Per Month) 25.00
Meeting Cleanup (Per Meeting) 60.00
Parks and Playgrounds Counselor (Per Hour) Start at $5.50 and add
$0.25 for each year of service
Magistrate 17,000.00
Municipal Court Administrator 39,634.00
Deputy Court Administrator (Per Hour) 16.70
Violations Clerk (Per Hour) 9.90
Wastewater Collection Operator 3,000.00
Section 2. Longevity shall be added to the above salaries in accordance with the following schedule:
LONGEVITY SCHEDULE FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES HIRED PRIOR TO
JANUARY 1, 1994:
After 5 years through 10 years 2%
After 10 years through 15 years 3%
After 15 years through 20 years 4%
After 20 years through 24 years 5%
After 24 years 6%
Retiring employees will be paid longevity on a prorated basis.
SECTION 3. All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed as to such inconsistencies only.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall become effective twenty (20) days after publication thereof following final passage, and all salaries and compensation shall be retroactive to January 1, 2009.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
FRANK M. NORTH
DENISE L. BROUSE MAYOR
BOROUGH CLERK
Resolutions:
R09-78
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MERCHANTVILLE, COUNTY OF CAMDEN AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDING THE CONTRACT FOR BOROUGH HALL WINDOW REPLACEMENT
WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Merchantville contracted with Garazzo & Scimeca Construction, Inc.; and
WHEREAS a change order labeled “number 1” was developed to itemize authorized changes; and
WHEREAS, the following contract has been reduced and amended to read;
Amount of original contract $58,900.00
Adjusted amount based on Change Order No. 1 FINAL $57,975.50
TOTAL CHANGE $ 924.50
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough of Merchantville that the change order “Number 1” is hereby authorized and approved and is granted to revise the contract of Garazzo & Scimeca Construction Inc., 2922 Fries Mill Road, Williamstown, NJ 08094.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Frank M. North
Mayor
Denise L. Brouse
Borough Clerk
June 8, 2009
R09-79
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MERCHANTVILLE, COUNTY
OF CAMDEN AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY SELECTING MALL
CHEVROLET TO PURCHASE 2009 POLICE VEHICLE
WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Merchantville went out to bid to purchase a four door standard size automobile 2009 police equipped vehicle; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Merchantville desires to contract with Mall Chevrolet who was the lowest responsible bidder to order the 2009 police vehicle; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified as to the availability of funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough Council of the Borough of Merchantville does hereby select Mall Chevrolet to provide the services as detailed in their May 22, 2009 bid proposal (Exhibit A) in an amount not to exceed $20,365.00.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Frank M. North
MAYOR
Denise L. Brouse
BOROUGH CLERK
June 8, 2009
R09-80
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MERCHANTVILLE, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE POLICE PARKING RAMP
WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Merchantville is desirous of removing and installing the police driveway ramp; and
WHEREAS, bids have been solicited and received for this purchase; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified as to the availability of funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that approval has been granted for the construction project including the removal and installation of the police driveway ramp to Martell Construction, 15 South Miller Avenue, Penns Grove, NJ 08069.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Frank M. North
MAYOR
Denise L. Brouse
BOROUGH CLERK
June 8, 2009
R09-81
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MERCHANTVILLE, COUNTY OF CAMDEN AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF MERCHANTVILLE, TO HIRE A SUMMER PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Merchantville, offers a Summer Parks and Playgrounds Program for the children of Merchantville and;
WHEREAS, the Borough would like to hire an administrator to oversee the Parks and Playgrounds Program;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough Council of the Borough of Merchantville authorizes Patricia Fields for the summer Parks and Playgrounds Program.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Frank M. North
MAYOR
Denise L. Brouse
BOROUGH CLERK
June 8, 2009
R09-82
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MERCHANTVILLE, COUNTY OF CAMDEN AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF DUPLICATE OR OVERPAYMENT TAX PAYMENTS
BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Merchantville that warrants be drawn to the parties listed below in the designated amount representing a duplicate or overpayments tax payment as follows:
BLOCK/LOT NAME & ADDRESS AMOUNT
25/10 49 Volan St $688.72
Check to be made to: BAC TAX SERVICES CORPORATION
CA6-913-LB-01
POP BOX 10211
VAN NUYS, CA 91499-6089
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, all parties have advised that they would like to have a refund rather than applying this payment to subsequent property taxes.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Frank M. North
MAYOR
Denise L. Brouse
BOROUGH CLERK
June 8, 2009
R08-83
WHEREAS, MANSAUR INC., 2 South Centre Street has applied for renewal of their Plenary Retail Consumption License for the year ending June 30, 2010 and applications have been filed with checks to the Borough of Merchantville in the amount of $800.00 each and checks to the State Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control in the amount of $200.00 each; and
WHEREAS, Councilor Brunton, Director of the Department of Records and Licenses, has reported that the licensed premises were inspected to ascertain that they comply with all pertinent health and safety laws and regulations, and that he recommends the granting of said licenses; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Clerk has reported that the legal preliminaries have been strictly complied with;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Borough Council be and is hereby authorized to issue a Plenary Retail Consumption License #0424-33-003-006 to MANSUR INC.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Frank M. North
MAYOR
Denise L. Brouse
BOROUGH CLERK
June 8, 2009
WHEREAS, Mitchell Z Liquors, Inc., 11 West Park Avenue, has applied for renewal of their Plenary Retail Distribution License for the year ending June 30, 2010 and applications have been filed with checks to the Borough of Merchantville in the amount of $800.00 each and checks to the State Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control in the amount of $200.00 each; and
WHEREAS, Councilor Brunton, Director of the Department of Records and Licenses, has reported that the licensed premises were inspected to ascertain that they comply with all pertinent health and safety laws and regulations, and that he recommends the granting of said licenses; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Clerk has reported that the legal preliminaries have been strictly complied with;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Borough Council be and is hereby authorized to issue a Plenary Retail Distribution License #0424-44-002-008 to Mitchell Z Liquors, Inc.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Frank M. North
MAYOR
Denise L. Brouse
BOROUGH CLERK
June 8. 2009
R09-85
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Merchantville wish to participate in the inter-local agreement with Camden County for Deer Carcass removal; and
WHEREAS, the Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders authorized the agreement on April 23, 2009;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Merchantville, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, that Frank M. North, Mayor of the Borough of Merchantville, be and hereby is authorized to execute the agreement effective June 1, 2009 to May 31, 2010, attached hereto as Exhibit “A,” providing for participation with Camden County in the Deer Carcass Removal Services.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Frank M. North
Mayor
Denise L. Brouse
Borough Clerk
June 8, 2009
[NOTE: NO EXHIBIT A WAS INCLUDED - MAB]
R09-86
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MERCHANTVILLE, COUNTY
OF CAMDEN AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY SELECTING AMERICAN
ASPHALT COMPANY TO INSTALL SPEED HUMPS
WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Merchantville quoted the speed hump installation project; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Merchantville desires to contract with American Asphalt Company to install speed humps along (1) Gilmore Avenue and (2) Volan Street in Merchantville; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified as to the availability of funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough Council of the Borough of Merchantville does hereby select American Asphalt Company, 116 Main Street, West Collingswood, NJ 08059 to provide the services as detailed in their May 20, 2009 proposal letter (Exhibit A) in an amount not to exceed $18,376.20.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Frank M. North
MAYOR
Denise L. Brouse
BOROUGH CLERK
June 8, 2009
R09-87
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MERCHANTVILLE, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE BUDGET TO BE READ BY TITLE ONLY
WHEREAS, N.J.S. 40A:4-8, as amended by Chapter 259, P.L. 1995, provides that the budget be read by title only at the time of the public hearing if a resolution is passed by not less than a majority of the full governing body, providing that at least one week prior to the date of the hearing a complete copy of the budget has been made available for public inspection in the free public library, if any, located within our municipality and a county library. If there is no county library located within the municipality, then it must be provided to any county library in the county wherein the municipality is located. Further, the public office delegated the responsibility for delivery of the copies to said libraries has completed a certification forwarded to the governing body that such deliveries were made and copies have been made available by the Clerk to persons requiring them; and
WHEREAS, these two conditions have been met;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Budget shall be read by title only.
THE BOROUGH OF MERCHANTVILLE
BY:
FRANK M. NORTH, MAYOR
ATTEST:
DENISE L. BROUSE, BOROUGH CLERK
June 8, 2009
R09-88
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2009 MUNICIPAL BUDGET OF THE BOROUGH OF MERCHANTVILLE, COUNTY OF CAMDEN IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY
BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Merchantville, County of Camden that the budget hereinafter set forth is hereby adopted and shall constitute an appropriation for the purposes stated of the sums therein set forth as appropriations, and authorization of the amount of $ 4,352,611.43 for municipal purposes, and certification to the County Board of Taxation of the following summary of general revenues and appropriations:
SUMMARY OF REVENUES:
General Revenues:
Surplus Anticipated $ 700,000.00
Miscellaneous Revenues Anticipated 1,212.856.00
Receipts from Delinquent Taxes 380,000.00
Amount to be Raised by Taxation for
Municipal Purposes 2,059,755.43
TOTAL REVENUES $ 4,352,611.43
GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS:
WITHIN “CAPS”:
Operations including Contingent $ 3,083,085.70
Deferred Charges and Statutory
Expenditures – Municipal 336,832.52
EXCLUDED FROM “CAPS”:
Operations – Total Operations Excluded
From “CAPS” 149,016.00
Deferred Charges –Municipal 4,000.00
Capital Improvements .00
Municipal Debt Service 357,189.00
Reserve for Uncollected Taxes 422,488.21
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $ 4,352,611.43
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the utility budget hereinafter set forth is hereby adopted and shall constitute an appropriation for the purposes stated of the sums therein set forth as appropriations, and authorization of the amount of $410,000.00.
SUMMARY OF REVENUES:
General Revenues:
Surplus $ 90,000.00
Miscellaneous Revenues 320,000.00
TOTAL REVENUES $ 410,000.00
SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS:
Operations $ 271,500.00
Capital Improvements 71,558.50
Debt Service 60,941.50
Statutory Appropriations & Deferred Charge 6,000.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $ 410,000.00
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
FRANK M. NORTH
MAYOR
DENISE L. BROUSE
BOROUGH CLERK
June 8, 2009
R09-89
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MERCHANTVILLE,
COUNTY OF CAMDEN AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY RELATING
TO THE SIX FOOT FENCE AT MAPLE AND CHAPEL AVENUE
WHEREAS, the owner of the property located at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Chapel Avenue, otherwise set forth on the Tax Map as Block 26, Lots 1.01, 1.02, 1.05, and 1.07, RLC III, obtained Site Plan Approval from the Planning Board of the Borough of Merchantville; and
WHEREAS, the Resolution as aforesaid, and the Site Plan Approval related thereto provided for the installation of a six (6) foot fence by and between the subject property, and the property immediately adjacent to the east along Chapel Avenue, and
WHEREAS, the fence which has been installed is six (6) feet in height, and continues to the intersection of the property line with the right of way of Chapel Avenue and the sidewalk located within the right of way, and
WHEREAS, there have been incidents in the area of the fence at its intersection with the right of way of Chapel Avenue, related to the fence, and the fact that it obstructs the clear vision of drivers exiting onto Chapel Avenue from the PNC parking lot, and also obstructs the vision of pedestrians and other people using the sidewalk, moving towards Maple Avenue, and prevents them from seeing vehicles exiting the parking lot as aforesaid, and
WHEREAS, Mayor North represented that there was an incident where a young boy riding a bicycle along the sidewalk adjacent to Chapel Avenue moving towards Maple Avenue, was almost struck by a motor vehicle exiting the parking lot, and
WHEREAS, the matter was brought before the Planning Board of the Borough of Merchantville, on Tuesday evening, May 12, 2009 for the purposes of considering the recommendation to the appropriate governmental authorities to remove the last two sections of the six (6) foot fence, and give consideration to altering those two six (6) foot sections so that the section immediately next to the sidewalk would be reduced to three (3) feet in height, and the next section immediately behind that section would be reduced to a graduated height, from three (3) feet in height, and increasing in height, in an even and continuous fashion, to six (6) feet at the end of that section, and
WHEREAS, the Board considered the facts of this matter, and also considered that because of the emergent nature of this matter, that a recommendation be made to the Mayor, Borough Council of the Borough of Merchantville, and the appropriate departments, i.e, the Department of Public Safety, and the Department of Public Works, that the last two sections of the fence referred to above be removed and modified in accordance with the recommendations set forth above, and
WHEREAS, this matter came before the Planning Board of the Borough of Merchantville for consideration at its regular meeting of May 12, 2009,
The Planning Board of the Borough of Merchantville makes the following findings of fact:
1. The situation related to the six (6) foot fence at its intersection with the sidewalk along Chapel Avenue, is creating an emergency situation which may result in injury and or damage to persons and property.
2. The Board determined that a recommendation should be made to the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Merchantville, and the appropriate agencies related thereto, to take some immediate action to ameliorate this emergent situation.
3. The Planning Board determined that pending application by the owner of the Property, for modification of prior site plan approval, that the last two sections of the six (6) foot fence nearest the sidewalk along Chapel Avenue be removed and be reconfigured as further set forth above.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Merchantville accept the recommendation of the Planning board, and the appropriate agencies related to this issue and that appropriate steps are taken immediately to remove and alter in accordance with this Resolution the last two sections of the six (6) foot fence located adjacent to the sidewalk along Chapel Avenue, pending application by the owner, RLC, II, for revision to the site plan approval.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Frank M. North
MAYOR
Denise L. Brouse
BOROUGH CLERK
June 8, 2009
R09-90
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGINEER TO PREPARE BID DOCUMENTS AND THE CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR THE OPENING OF BIDS FOR THE MORRIS AND PROSPECT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Transportation requires that a contract for these improvements be awarded by July 31, 2009 for Morris Street and August 12, 2010 for Prospect Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Body desires to have the street improvements, for the approximate cost of the New Jersey Department of Transportation funds, to be performed by a contractor; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Borough Engineer to perform the necessary professional services to prepare the bid documents for the improvements; and
WHEREAS, once the bid documents have been prepared by the Engineer and accepted by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, the Borough Clerk must be authorized to advertise for and open bids for the project; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Merchantville, in the County of Camden, State of New Jersey, hereby authorize the Borough Engineer to prepare the bid documents and the Clerk to advertise and receive bids for this project.
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Frank M. North, Mayor Date
Attest:
_________________________________ ________________
Denise L. Brouse, Borough Clerk Date
I certify the above to be a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Council of the
Borough of Merchantville on __________________________.
_________________________________ ________________
Denise L. Brouse Borough Clerk Date
R09-91
Resolution OF THE BOROUGH OF MERCHANTVILLE, COUNTY OF CAMDEN
AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY Requesting Approval of Items of Revenue
WHEREAS, NJS 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any county or municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget; and
WHEREAS, the Director may also approve the insertion of an appropriation for the equal amount;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Body of the Borough of Merchantville, in the county of Camden, New Jersey, hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of items of revenue in the budget of the year 2009 in the sum of $ 69,172.14, which is now available as a revenue from the State Pursuant to the provision of the statute, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the like sum of $ 69,172.14 is hereby appropriated under the caption Special items of General Revenue; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above is a result of state grants of $ 69,172.14 from:
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2009 Over the Limit Under Arrest |
5,000.00 |
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2008 Body Armor Replacement Fund |
1,369.23 |
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Municipal Court Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation and Enforcement Fund |
2,658.92 |
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2009 Clean Communities Grant |
5,614.71 |
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Camden County Recycling Tonnage Rebate |
3,822.28 |
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Neighborhood Preservation Program – Center Street Gateway |
25,000.00 |
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Year 30 Community Development Block Grant |
25,707.00 |
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TOTAL |
=SUM(ABOVE) 69,172.14 |
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Frank M. North
MAYOR
Denise Brouse
BOROUGH CLERK
BOROUGH OF MERCHANTVILLE
I, Denise Brouse, Borough Clerk of the Borough of Merchantville, do hereby certify the foregoing resolution to be a true copy of a resolution adopted by the governing body at a meeting held on June 8, 2009. Witness my hand and seal of the Borough of Merchantville this 8th day of June, 2009.
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Denise Brouse, Borough Clerk
Uncategorized:
TO: Governing Body
From: Michelle L. McKinney, Tax Collector
Date: June 6, 2009
RE: Annual Report of Not Collectible
In accordance with N.J.S.A 54:4-91.1, I hereby submit the following list of property taxes which I believe are uncollectible for the years as described below.
OWNER BLOCK/LOT TAX YEAR/TYPE AMOUNT REASON
Sec of Hud 28/17 1998 / REAL $139.87 muni. Lien vancat
1999 / REAL 427.75 muni. Lien vacant
2000 / REAL 428.57 muni. Lien vacant
2001 / REAL 416.53 muni. Lien vacant
2002 / REAL 426.11 muni. Lien vacant
2003 / REAL 418.97 muni. Lien vacant
2004 / REAL 511.72 muni. Lien vacant
2005 / REAL 770.30 muni. Lien vacant
M. Ted Hicks 27/21.05 2002 / REAL .18 lien/ cancellation of
Per NJ practice Vol. 35a, PANE, App. P. 2.
Should not have went to sale.
These taxes may be cancelled by resolution within sixty days. Please let me know if you require additional information.
Michelle L. McKinney
Tax Collector
Minutes:
Merchantville, NJ May 26, 2009
A regular meeting of Borough Council was held at 7:30 PM, Tuesday, May 26, 2009. Mayor Frank M. North presided. Pledge of Allegiance and Silent Prayer were observed. Announcement was made that the meeting had been advertised in accordance with the regulations prescribed by the “Open Public Meetings Act”.
ROLL CALL:
Council Present: Alloway, Brennan, Perno, Brunton, Waldron and Fields.
Borough Clerk Brouse, and Attorney Higgins.
PROCLAMATION-A proclamation was read recognizing the $1,000.00 scholarship from Comcast Foundation to Emily Sherman.
PROCLAMATION-A proclamation was read honoring Russell T. Mutschler.
PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance 09-07 Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission Guaranty
PUBLIC
Bob Disch, 23 E. Chestnut Street, FW Grigg Post thanked Shawn for Scouts and their help with Memorial Day event. Article in newsletter about flag drop box not completely accurate. Need more info in next newsletter.
Mayor Jack Morrissey-Thank you for Russ’s day. I’ve been working on the Mayor’s conference. LVARC meeting is on Thursday. At this time they do not have that much authority. May need a resolution in the future to keep up with shared services.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion of Mr. Brunton and second of Mr. Brennan Council approved the regular meeting minutes for 5/11/09.
OLD BUSINESS
Ordinance Adoption: 09-07 Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Guaranty
On a motion of Mr. Brunton and second of Mr. Brennan Council voted to adopt the following Ordinance.
09-07
ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MERCHANTVILLE, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY, GUARANTEEING PAYMENT OF CERTAIN BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE MERCHANTVILLE-PENNSAUKEN WATER COMMISSION IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2009 NEW JERSEY ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE TRUST PROGRAM
BACKGROUND
WHEREAS, the Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission ("Commission"), a body politic of the State of New Jersey, situated at 20 West Maple Avenue, Merchantville, New Jersey 08109, has been duly organized in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:62-108 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Commission is jointly owned by the Borough of Merchantville, County of Camden, New Jersey ("Borough") and the Township of Pennsauken, County of Camden, New Jersey ("Township") in the following percentages:
Borough of Merchantville 11.58%
Township of Pennsauken 88.42
100.00%
WHEREAS, the Commission has determined there exists a need within its service area for various improvements to its water system ("Water System") consisting of: (i) constructing a replacement well for Browning Road Well #1A; (ii) construction of a 1,650 square foot treatment facility; and (iii) reclamation of water from the Maple Shade Wastewater Treatment Plant and re-use of the water for irrigation purposes (collectively, the "2009 Project"), as described in that certain Loan Agreement ("Trust Loan Agreement") to be entered into between the Commission and the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust ("Trust") and that certain Loan Agreement ("Fund Loan Agreement" and together with the Trust Loan Agreement, the "Loan Agreement") to be entered into between the Commission and the State of New Jersey, acting by and through the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection ("State"), all pursuant to the 2009 New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust Financing Program; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has determined to use the proceeds of the loans to be made by each of the Trust ("Trust Loan") and the State ("Fund Loan" and together with the Trust Loan, the "Loans") pursuant to the Trust Loan Agreement and the Fund Loan Agreement, respectively, to permanently finance the costs of the 2009 Project; and
WHEREAS, to evidence the Loans, each of the Trust and the State require the Commission to authorize, execute and deliver its Revenue Bonds, Series 2009A, to the Trust ("2009A Bonds") and its Revenue Bonds, Series 2009B, to the State ("2009B Bonds" and together with the 2009A Bonds, the "2009 Bonds") in a total principal amount of up to $6,510,000, pursuant to the terms of applicable law and the Loan Agreements; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council, after due deliberation, has ascertained that it will be in the best interest of the Commission to accept said low interest Loans and issue the 2009 Bonds to finance the costs of the 2009 Project; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Borough to guarantee repayment of said 2009 Bonds in the event of a default by the Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF MERCHANTVILLE, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Borough hereby guarantees repayment of the principal of and interest on the 2009 Bonds, when due, in the event the Commission is unable to make such payment.
Section 2. Said unconditional guarantee by the Borough shall be to the full extent of its ownership interest in the Commission, that being 11.58% of the amount of any default by the Commission.
Section 3. The term of this Ordinance shall extend until the State certifies that the 2009 Bonds have been paid in full.
Section 4. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances, inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of any such inconsistency.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication and final enactment as provided by law.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION ON FIRST READING
On a motion of Mrs. Fields and second of Mr. Waldron, the following Ordinance was introduced for First Reading:
09-13
ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MERCHANTVILLE, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDING CHAPTER 60B, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF MERCHANTVILLE
BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Merchantville, County of Camden, and State of New Jersey that Chapter 60B, Property Maintenance, is hereby amended to the Code of the Borough of Merchantville, as follows:
ARTICLE I. SECTION 60B-1 Adoption of standards by reference. The International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), 2006 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., be and is hereby adopted as the Property Maintenance Code of the Borough of Merchantville, in the State of New Jersey, for the control of buildings and structures as herein provided, and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said IMPC are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this chapter, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section 60B-4 of this Chapter, three (3) copies of which are on file in the Office of the Borough Clerk of Merchantville.
ARTICLE II. SECTION 60B-4 Amendments to standards.
The International National Property Maintenance Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby amended and revised in the following respects:
A. Section PM-101.1, Title, shall now read as follows:
PM-101.1 Title: These regulations shall be known as the Property Maintenance Code of the Borough of Merchantville, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
B. Section PM-103.1, General, shall be amended to read as follows:
PM-103.1 General: There is hereby created in the Borough of Merchantville the position of Property Maintenance Code Official (hereinafter, “Code Officer”) who shall be appointed annually by the Mayor of the Borough of Merchantville. The code official shall enforce all provisions of this code.
C. Section PM-106.2, Penalties, shall read as follows:
PM-107.4 Penalties: Any person who violates any provision of this article shall, upon conviction in the Municipal Court of the Borough of Merchantville, or such other court having jurisdiction, be liable to a fine not exceeding $2,000.00, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days, or community service for a term not exceeding 90 days, or all of the above. Each day that a violation occurs shall be deemed a separate and distinct violation, subject to the penalty provisions of this article.
D. Section PM 111.0, MEANS OF APPEAL, shall be deleted in its entirety.
E. Section PM-602.3, Heat supply, shall be amended as follows:
PM-602.3 Heat supply: Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one (1) or more dwelling units, rooming units, dormitory or guest rooms on terms, either express or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply sufficient heat during the period from October 1 to May 1 to maintain the room temperatures specified in Section PM-602.2 during the hours between 6:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. of each day and not less than sixty degrees (60° F.) [sixteen degrees Celsius (16° C.)] during other hours.
ARTICLE III.
All Ordinances contrary to the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are inconsistent herewith.
ARTICLE IV.
This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication according to law.
RESOLUTION-09-76 PARKS AND PLAYGROUND PROGRAM
On a motion of Mr. Brennan and second of Mr. Alloway with Mrs. Fields abstaining approved the following resolution:
R 09-76
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVANCE PAYMENT TO
PATRICIA FIELDS FOR THE 2009 PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:5-16.1 permits the governing body of any local unit to authorize payment in advance toward expenses for authorized expenditures for Borough programs; and
WHEREAS, Patricia Fields of the Borough of Merchantville will need funds to purchase supplies for the Parks and Recreation Program scheduled from June 29, 2009 through July 31, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Treasurer has certified that funds are available from the 2009 Recreation Commission budget, Recreation Commission Parks and Playgrounds, not to exceed $500.00 to provide advance expense payments; and
WHEREAS, the Borough will verify their expenses and any excess cash will be repaid to the Borough along with a detailed bill of items or demand, and the certification or affidavit required by N.J.S.A. 40A:5-16 shall be submitted within 10 days after the completion of the Parks and Recreation Program for which the advance was made.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the treasurer is hereby instructed to make the above said payment to Patricia Field for Parks and Recreation Program expenses.
APPROVAL TO SELECT POLICE VEHICLE BID
On a motion of Mr. Alloway and second of Mr. Brunton, Council approved the selection of the bid of Mall Chevy for the purchase of a new police vehicle.
SPEED HUMP RECOMMENDATION-On a motion of Mr. Perno and second of Mr. Brunton, Council approved the speed hump recommendation for 2 for Volan and 1 for Gilmore with a cost of $6,125.40 per hump
DISCUSSION-Community Centre rental fees. There was a discussion concerning a waiver with deposit and the possibility of working on a community org list.
APPROVAL-Council gave approval for the use of PNC parking lot for the Farmers Market.
Mayor North spoke regarding background.
PRIVATE SESSION: On the motion of Mrs. Fields and second of Mr. Alloway, council voted to adjourn to private session.
Council returned to public session.
ADJOURNMENT:
On the motion of Mr. Brennan and second of Mr. Perno the meeting was adjourned at 9:32
PM.
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DENISE BROUSE
BOROUGH CLERK