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VOORHEES TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF JULY 15, 2019
REGULAR MEETING 8:00 PM
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL Committeeman Friedman, Committeeman Platt, Deputy Mayor Ravitz, Deputy Mayor Nocito (Absent), Mayor Mignogna
SUNSHINE STATEMENTMr. Long stated that this meeting is being held in compliance with the “Open Public Meetings Act” and has been published as required in the Courier Post and Inquirer Newspapers.
SECOND READING ON ORDINANCEAN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES AMENDING CHAPTER 152: ZONING DISTRICTS TO ADD SECTION 152.161 ENTITLED AFFORDABLE HOUSING DISTRICT (AH) OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES
Frank Dutton4 Northgate Drive
Mr. Dutton introduced himself and said he was a lifelong resident of Voorhees and former fire chief. He spoke on behalf of himself and his neighbors regarding the change to the proposed change of zone designation to 1223 Haddonfield Berlin Road. He started by requesting a delay on the vote for several reasons. He stated that he and some of his neighbors did not receive their notification until July 5 th and that they also received a planning board notice on July 13th and some neighbors were confused as to the actual date of the ordinance adoption meeting. He requested that the decision be delayed for one week to allow he and his neighbors time to review the plans that have been submitted by the developer. He added that the property has been an eyesore for decades and added that he has chased people off the site and have had people dump trash, including the owner himself, dumping construction material on the site. Some of the other concerns are based on what they don’t know because they haven’t had time to review this. He heard that the Michael Group is the developer and Mr. Long stated yes, they are.
Mr. Ravitz suggested to the Mayor in light of the circumstances of this current meeting, that we should delay the vote to give all the residents time to speak.
Mayor Mignogna agreed and said that it is a fair request to delay the vote but wanted to make sure that advertising and timing wouldn’t be affected. He added that the last thing we want is for the residents to be uninformed.
Mr. Long stated that notice from here, comes from the Clerk’s office. He added that what we are doing with this ordinance is just permitting an overlay and has nothing to do with the specific application. This doesn’t have anything to do with the application. Mr. Long added that he spoke to Mr. Ward today regarding this issue and we are offering full transparency and we want the residents to understand what this is. He feels that in the end, this will offer a much better use of the parcel.
Mr. Platt and Mayor Mignogna stated that we could arrange a meeting with the residents and representatives from the Michael Group in the next week. He added that we will table and carry this ordinance.
MOTION TO TABLE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4 NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO
Mr. Platt asked when we are going to re-schedule and Mr. Long stated that he will work through Mr. Ward. He asked Mr. Dutton to get word out to the neighbors that they will get noticed again.
FIRST READING ON ORDINANCEAMENDMENT TO VOORHEES TOWNSHIP SCHEDULE OF FEES ESTABLISHED FEBRUARY 2019
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. FRIEDMANAYES: 4NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY
MOTION TO CLOSEPUBLIC PORTION: MR. PLATT AYES: 4SECONDED: MR. FRIEDMAN NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO
RESOLUTION NO. 174-19 MEMORIALIZING AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FROM THE MEETING OF JUNE 24, 2019
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZ SECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO
RESOLUTION NO. 175-19 APPROVING A TREATMENT WORKS APPLICATION FOR RYDER CLUB AT VOORHEES (AKA TJC AT VOORHEES)
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZ SECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO
RESOLUTION NO. 176-19 RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTY AND ACCEPTANCE OF A MAINTENANCE GUARANTY FOR MCDONALD’S USA, LLC
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZ SECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO
RESOLUTION NO. 177-19 RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTY AND ACCEPTANCE OF A MAINTENANCE GUARANTY FOR KRESSON OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, BLOCK 228; LOT 7.01
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZ SECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO
RESOLUTION NO. 178-19 MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE 2019-2020 AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF CAMDEN IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE GOVERNOR’S COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZ SECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO
RESOLUTION NO. 179-19 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR SWERP, INC. FOR THE SANITARY SEWER PIPE LINING PROJECT (INCREASE $28,300.00)
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZ SECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO
RESOLUTION NO. 180-19 ADJUSTING RECORDS OF THE TAX COLLECTOR
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZ SECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO
RESOLUTION NO. 181-19 PROMOTING BICYCLING SAFETY AND PUBLIC AWARENESS OF “SWERVING” ACTIVITIES IN THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZ SECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO
RESOLUTION NO. 182-19 AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A LAND LEASE AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICE FEE AGREEMENT FOR SOLAR PV GENERATION SYSTEM AT THE BUZBY LANDFILL TO SOLAREAMERICA
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZ SECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO
RESOLUTION NO. 183-19 ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF PART-TIME EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN VINCENT FRUGGIERO FROM THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZ SECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO
RESOLUTION NO. 1834-19 ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF PART-TIME EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN LAURA CARROLL FROM THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZ SECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO
RESOLUTION NO. 185-19 APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF CANINE DOG “JOCKO” FROM POLICEMAN TO THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZ SECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO
RESOLUTION NO. 186-19 APPOINTING KENNETH SACAVITCH TO THE POSITION OF POLICE SERGEANT IN THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZ SECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO
RESOLUTION NO. 187-19 APPOINTING BRIAN FOSTER TO THE POSITION OF POLICE SERGEANT IN THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZ SECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO
RESOLUTION NO. 188-19 APPOINTING ANTHONY LYNN TO THE POSITION OF POLICE SERGEANT IN THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZ SECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO
RESOLUTION NO. 189-19 APPOINTING BATTALION FIRE CHIEF JAMES POLAND TO THE POSITION DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF IN THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZ SECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO
RESOLUTION NO. 190-19 APPOINTING FIRE CAPTAIN JOHN PIHS, JR. TO THE POSITION OF FIRE CAPTAIN IN THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZ SECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO
RESOLUTION NO. 191-19 APPOINTING FIRE FIGHTER GEORGE BUNDICK, JR. TO THE POSITION OF FIRE LIEUTENANT IN THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZ SECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO
RESOLUTION NO. 192-19 APPOINTING FIRE FIGHTER DAVID CONTI TO THE POSITION OF FIRE LIEUTENANT IN THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZ SECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO
RESOLUTION NO. 193-19 APPOINTING FIRE FIGHTER MATHEW PACIONE TO THE POSITION OF FIRE LIEUTENANT IN THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZ SECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO
RESOLUTION NO. EXECUTIVE SESSION
MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT FOR JUNE 2019TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT JUNE 2019TREASURER’S REPORT FOR JUNE 2019MINUTES FROM THE MEETING OF JUNE 24, 2019BILL LIST FOR JULY 8, 2019
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZ SECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO
COMMENTS FROM COMMITTEECOMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC PORTION: MR. PLATT AYES: 4SECONDED: MR. FRIEDMAN NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO
SWEARING IN OF POLICE, FIRE AND EMT’S
Mayor Mignogna thanked the Police Department, Fire Department and EMT’s for keeping our community safe.
ADJOURNMENT
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES AMENDING CHAPTER 152: ZONING DISTRICTS TO ADD SECTION 152.161 ENTITLED AFFORDABLE HOUSING DISTRICT (AH) OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
VOORHEES
BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED by the Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees that
Chapter 152.161 entitled Affordable Housing District be added to the Chapter 152-Zoning Districts of the
Township of Voorhees Uniform Land Development Ordinance. Said addition shall be included as
follows:
Ҥ152-161 Purpose and Intent
The purpose and intent of the AH District is to provide for the development of a 100% affordable project not to exceed 81 multi-family units.
§152-162 Permitted Uses
A. Principal Uses: Multi-family dwellings, townhouses, stacked townhouses.
B. Accessory uses: (i) Recreational facilities including club house, outdoor recreation, tot lot, playground. (ii) Off-street parking facilities.(iii) Utility structures.
§152-163 Conditional Uses
None
§152-164 Area and Bulk Requirements
A. Ownership and control. The tract shall be under one ownership or control by the applicant for purposes of obtaining all required development approvals and committing the tract to the regulations of the AH District.
B. Maximum tract density: 10.125 dwelling units per gross acre (prior to any required dedication of lands) but not to exceed a total of 81 residential units.
C. Minimum tract area: 8 acres (prior to any required dedication of lands).
D. Minimum tract frontage: 500 linear feet.
E. Setback Requirements:
Front yard setback (Haddonfield Berlin Road) = 40 feet.
Side yard setback = 35 feet
Rear yard setback = 40 feet
F. Minimum buffer of 20 feet within the setback area shall be maintained along the side and rear yard of the property.
G. Minimum Distance between buildings:
From side face to side face: 20 feet
From rear face to rear face: 40 feet
H. Maximum number of units per building: Maximum of 10 units per building.
I. Maximum Height: two and half stories but not to exceed 35 feet.
J. Maximum Impervious Coverage: 70 % of the entire tract area.
K. Minimum Open Space requirement: A minimum of 20% of gross tract shall be open space, this may include but not be limited to, passive recreation areas, active recreation areas, natural or planted buffer and any other similar pervious areas. Open space on the tract may be maintained by the owner, a tenant association, or condominium association.
L. Minimum parking requirements. Parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the New Jersey Residential Site Improvement Standards (RSIS). Garden apartment ratios shall be utilized in determining the minimum required number of off-street parking spaces. Off-street parking spaces may be provided in surface parking lots or as garages.
M. Relationships to other sections of this chapter. Where the regulations of the AH Zone conflict with any other regulations of this chapter, the regulations contained in this section for the AH Zone shall apply.
§152-165 Zone specific design standards
A. Lighting. No light fixture, whether pole or wall mounted, shall be greater than 18 feet in height.
B. Landscaping. All public street frontages and project entrance drives shall be planted with approved street trees spaced a maximum of 50 feet apart.
C. Building façades. The façade of the structures shall be varied in such a manner than no more than two townhouses and no more than four garden apartments shall share the same façade at the building line. Façades shall be uniform architecturally and shall not consist of disparate materials. Individual dwellings shall be distinguished from each other only by landscaping, lighting and variation in the building line.
D. Signage: A sign identifying a multi-family residential development shall not exceed 32 square feet and shall be limited to one sign per street frontage.
E. Laundry Facilities. Adequate laundering and drying facilities for clothing shall be provided within each structure sufficient to serve its occupants, unless such facilities are individually provided for each dwelling unit.
F. Storage: Each unit should have a minimum of 25-50 square feet of storage space included within each unit’s floor plan.
G. Pedestrian circulation. A pedestrian circulation system shall be provided which connects parking areas, dwellings and recreational facilities in a coherent and comprehensive pattern. The pedestrian walkway shall be adequately illuminated at night and be surfaced with a durable, dustless, all-weather material a minimum width of five feet.
H. Trash enclosures. Trash enclosures shall be provided such that no disposal area is greater than 350 feet from the entrance of any dwelling unit unless individual trash storage areas are provided for each dwelling unit. Trash and recycling pick-up may only occur on weekdays between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. unless otherwise regulated by any State or Federal regulations. Trash enclosures shall be visually screened with evergreen plantings or solid fence enclosure.
I. Utilities. All utilities servicing the development shall be located underground.”
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that if any section, paragraph, subsection, clause or provision of
this Ordinance shall be adjudged by the courts to be invalid, such adjudication shall apply only to the
section, paragraph, subsection, clause or provision so adjudicated, and the remainder of the Ordinance
shall be deemed valid and effective; and
Be It Further Ordained, that any ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with the provisions of
this Ordinance are repealed to the extent of such conflict; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that this Ordinance shall take effect upon passage and
publication in accordance with applicable law.
ATTEST: TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES
_____________________________ ____________________________
Dee Ober, RMC, Township Clerk By: Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
I, Dee Ober, Clerk of the Township of Voorhees, hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of an Ordinance tabled by the Mayor and Township Committee at their meeting of July 15, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, New Jersey.
Dee Ober, RMC, Township Clerk
Introduced: June 24, 2019Tabled: July 15, 2019Adopted:
ORDINANCE NO.
AMENDMENT TO VOORHEES TOWNSHIP SCHEDULE OF FEESESTABLISHED FEBRUARY 2019
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees, County of Camden,
State of New Jersey, desire to amend the Fee Schedule Ordinance established effective February 2019.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Township Committee of the
Township of Voorhees, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, as follows:
F. GENERAL ZONING FEES
c. Re-inspection
(i) Residential $ 35.00 ($75.00) per each re-inspection.
(a) Rentals $ 35.00 ($75.00) per each re-inspection(If items are not brought into
compliance within 30 days an additional $100.00 will
be charged). (ii) Non-residential $ 35.00 ($75.00) per each re-inspection
Section 2: All other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
Section 3: If any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be adjudged invalid, such subdivision, clause or provision and the remainder of this Ordinance shall be deemed valid and effective.
Section 4: This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage and publication as required by law.
ATTEST: TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES:
_______________________ _____________________________Dee Ober, RMC Michael Mignogna, Mayor
I, Dee Ober, Clerk of the Township of Voorhees, hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee at their meeting of July 15, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, New Jersey.
Introduced: July 15, 2019Adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 174-19
RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING EXECUTIVE SESSION
WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.) requires all meetings of the
Township of Voorhees to be held in public, except as set forth in N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b) which provides for
nine (9) types of matters that may lawfully be discussed in “Executive Session,” i.e. without the public
being permitted to attend; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Voorhees has determined that certain issues set forth below are
permitted by N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b) to be discussed without the public in attendance were discussed during
an Executive Session held on June 24, 2019 at approximately 7:30 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, the nine (9) exceptions to public meetings set forth in N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b) are listed
below, and the items to be privately discussed that fall within such exceptions shall be identified and
written, and after each exception is a space where additional information that will disclose as much
information about the discussion as possible without undermining the purpose of the exception as
follows:
“(1) Any matter which, by express provision of Federal law, State statute or rule of court shall be rendered confidential or excluded from public discussion.” The legal citation to the provision(s) at issue is: __________________________ and the nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality is;
“(2) Any matter in which the release of information would impair a right to receive funds from the federal government.” The nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality is;
“(3) Any material the disclosure of which constitutes an unwarranted invasion of individual privacy such as any records, data, reports, recommendations, or other personal material of any educational, training, social service, medical, health, custodial, child protection, rehabilitation, legal defense, welfare, housing, relocation, insurance and similar program or institution operated by a public body pertaining to any specific individual admitted to or served by such institution or program, including but not limited to information relative to the individual's personal and family circumstances, and any material pertaining to admission, discharge, treatment, progress or condition of any individual, unless the individual concerned (or, in the case of a minor or incompetent, his guardian) shall request in writing that the same be disclosed publicly.” The nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality is;
“(4) Any collective bargaining agreement, or the terms and conditions of which are proposed for inclusion in any collective bargaining agreement, including the negotiation of terms and conditions with employees or representatives of employees of the public body” The collective bargaining contract(s) discussed are between the public body and the;
“(5) Any matter involving the purchase, lease or acquisition of real property with public funds, the setting of bank rates or investment of public funds where it could adversely affect the public interest if discussion of such matters were disclosed.” The nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality is; “(6) Any tactics and techniques utilized in protecting the safety and property of the public provided that their disclosure could impair such protection. Any investigations of violations or possible violations of the law.” The nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality is;
“(7) Any pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation in which the public body is or may become a party. Any matters falling within the
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attorney-client privilege, to the extent that confidentiality is required in order for the attorney to exercise his ethical duties as a lawyer.” The parties to and docket numbers of each item of litigation and/or the parties to each contract discussed: COAH
(8) Any matter involving the employment, appointment, termination of employment, terms and conditions of employment, evaluation of the performance, promotion or disciplining of any specific prospective public
officer or employee or current public officer or employee employed or appointed by the public body, unless all individual employees or appointees whose rights could be adversely affected request in writing that such matter or matters be discussed at a public meeting.” The employee(s) and/or title(s) and nature of the discussion, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality are:
“(9) Any deliberation of a public body occurring after a public hearing that may result in the imposition of a specific civil penalty upon the responding party or the suspension or loss of a license or permit belonging to the responding party as a result of an act of omission for which the responding party bears responsibility.” The nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality is;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of Voorhees entered into
Executive Session for only the above stated reasons at their regular meeting caucus of June 24, 2019.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township hereby declares that its discussion of the
aforementioned subject(s) will be made public at a time when the need for confidentiality no longer
exists, or the public’s interest in disclosure is greater than any privacy or governmental interest being
protected from disclosure.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Clerk/Township Solicitor, shall read aloud
enough of this resolution so that members of the public in attendance can understand, as precisely as
possible, the nature of the matters that were privately discussed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Clerk, on the next business day following
this meeting, shall furnish a copy of this resolution to any member of the public who requests one at the
fees allowed by N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.
DATED: JULY 15, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: 4 SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
ABSENT: MS. NOCITO
I, Dee Ober, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Voorhees hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees at their meeting of July 15, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.
___________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 175-19
APPROVING A TREATMENT WORKS APPLICATION FOR RYDER CLUB AT VOORHEES (AKA TJC AT VOORHEES)
WHEREAS, the Voorhees Township Planning Board has granted final site plan approval
to RYDER CLUB AT VOORHEES (AKA TJC AT VOORHEES), BLOCK 222; LOT 6;
and
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection requires
endorsement by the Township of Voorhees for a Treatment Works Application (TWA) as
permitted; and
WHEREAS, Churchill Engineers has verified that all requirements for the sewer
installation have been submitted and recommends approval of the Treatment Works Application;
and
WHEREAS, Ryder Club at Voorhees (AKA TJC at Voorhees) has paid all sewer
connection fees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of
the Township of Voorhees, County of Camden State of New Jersey that the Mayor is hereby
authorized to endorse the TWA Application.
DATED: JULY 15, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: 4 SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
ABSENT: MS. NOCITO
I, Dee Ober, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Voorhees hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees at their meeting of July 15, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.
___________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 176-19
RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTY AND ACCEPTANCE OF A MAINTENANCE GUARANTY FOR
MCDONALD’S USA, LLC
WHEREAS, Environmental Resolutions, Inc. (ERI) has conducted an inspection of the
site of McDonald’s USA LLC, Block 160, Lot 1.05; and
WHEREAS, in a letter dated May 22, 2019, ERI recommends the release of the
performance guaranty and acceptance of a maintenance guaranty in the amount of $1,244.40;
and
WHEREAS, the Township is in possession of a cash maintenance bond in the amount of
$1,244.40; and
WHEREAS, the performance guaranty in the amount of $8,217.62 will be released upon
approval of the maintenance guaranty.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee
that the above referenced performance guaranty be released, and the maintenance guaranty be
accepted.
DATED: JULY 15, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: 4 SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
ABSENT: MS. NOCITO
I, Dee Ober, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Voorhees hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees at their meeting of July 15, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.
___________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 177-19
RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTY AND ACCEPTANCE OF A MAINTENANCE GUARANTY FOR
KRESSON OUTDOOR ADVERTISING
WHEREAS, Churchill Engineers has conducted an inspection of the site of Kresson
Outdoor Advertising, Block 228; Lot 7.01; and
WHEREAS, in a letter dated May 23, 2018, Churchill Engineers recommends the
release of the performance guaranty and acceptance of a maintenance guaranty in the amount of
$8,155.20; and
WHEREAS, the Township is in possession of a cash maintenance bond in the amount of
$8,155.20, submitted on check #2936; and
WHEREAS, the cash performance guaranty in the amount of $54,475.01, plus interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee
that the above referenced performance guaranty be released, and the maintenance guaranty be
accepted.
DATED: JULY 15, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: 4 SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
ABSENT: MS. NOCITO
I, Dee Ober, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Voorhees hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees at their meeting of July 15, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.
___________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 178-19
MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE 2019-2020 AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF CAMDEN IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE GOVERNOR’S COUNCIL ON
ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE
WHEREAS, the County of Camden and the Township of Voorhees, and the Boroughs of
Berlin and Gibbsboro (BGV Alliance) wish to enter into an Interlocal Services Agreement to
provide the funding for a comprehensive and coordinated effort to establish prevention and early
intervention programs to fight alcoholism and drug abuse; and
WHEREAS, the County of Camden has agreed to contribute funding for activities or
provide materials set forth in the scope of services of the agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Township Committee of
the Township of Voorhees, County of Camden, and State of New Jersey that the Mayor and
Municipal Clerk be authorized to sign the Interlocal Services Agreement.
DATED: JULY 15, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: 4 SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
ABSENT: MS. NOCITO
I, Dee Ober, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Voorhees hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees at their meeting of July 15, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.
___________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 179-19
APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER FOR SWERP, INC. FOR THE SANITARY SEWER PIPE LINING PROJECT (INCREASE $28,300.00)
WHEREAS, a contract in the amount of $154,881.00 was awarded to SWERP, Inc. on
June 24, 2019 by Resolution #163-19, for the Sanitary Sewer Pipe Lining Project; and
WHEREAS, an amendment to the original contract is necessary due to the discovery of
additional root blockages and infiltration points, resulting in a net increase in the amount of
$28,300.00, and an adjusted contract in the amount of $183,181.00;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee that
Change Order #1, in the net amount of $28,300.00 (increase), which amends the original contract
with SWERP, Inc. for the Sanitary Sewer Pipe Lining Project, is hereby approved.
DATED: JULY 15, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: 4 SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
ABSENT: MS. NOCITO
I, Dee Ober, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Voorhees hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees at their meeting of July 15, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.
___________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 180-19
ADJUSTING RECORDS OF THE TAX COLLECTOR
WHEREAS, certain adjustments are necessary to the records of the Tax
Collector.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township
Committee of the Township of Voorhees, County of Camden, State of New Jersey that
the following adjustments be approved.
OWNER BLOCK/LOT/QUAL AMOUNT REASON REFUND
RYS 202.03/18 $11,881.32 VET EXEMPT PAUL RYS
SLATER 150.17/8/C1603 $ 40.00 DUP PAYMENT EILEEN SLATER
DATED: JULY 15, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: 4 SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
ABSENT: MS. NOCITO
I, Dee Ober, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Voorhees hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees at their meeting of July 15, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.
___________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 181-19
RESOLUTION PROMOTING BICYCLING SAFETY AND PUBLIC AWARENESSOF “SWERVING” ACTIVITIES IN THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES
WHEREAS, the Township of Voorhees has received multiple complaints about a
bicycling phenomenon known as “swerving”, wherein one or more bicyclists intentionally ride
into the paths of vehicles while performing stunts; and
WHEREAS, where youth culture and the bike culture intersect, juveniles often perform
dangerous stunts in traffic bringing about unwelcome change to our streets and neighborhoods;
and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township Voorhees and the Voorhees
Township Police Department (“VTPD”) are concerned and believe it is in the best interest of the
health, safety and welfare of all Township residents to address this problem head-on; and
WHEREAS, the VTPD routinely receives complaints of bicyclists engaging in this
hazardous behavior upon numerous streets in our community by riders that are juveniles from
Voorhees Township and, at times, surrounding jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, Police Chief Louis Bordi has issued a directive instructing all officers to
aggressively enforce these types violations when reported or observed; and
WHEREAS, anyone observed riding a bike inappropriately will be appropriately
addressed, parents will be contacted, and the juvenile will be appropriately cited under State
Law; and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township Voorhees and the VTPD have
issued this formal Resolution which is designed to serve as a message to ask parents to speak
with their children and advise them that this behavior is unacceptable and must stop before a
tragedy occurs; and
WHEREAS, if any resident witnesses your child, or a neighbor or friend’s child riding in
such a manner, we implore you to address the potential consequences of their actions in the
sincere hope that this activity may be eliminated through education as opposed to enforcement,
otherwise the VTPD will have no choice but to strictly enforce existing bicycle laws; and
WHEREAS, New Jersey Law provides that juveniles can be cited for multiple violations
of N.J.S.A. 39:4-10.1: Operating a bicycle by a person under age 17 without a helmet; N.J.S.A.
39:4-12: Improper Riding-Riding in street while “practicing tricks or fancy riding”; N.J.S.A.
39:4-14.2: Every person riding a bicycle should ride in the same direction as vehicular traffic and
all bicyclist must obey all state and local automobile driving laws; N.J.S.A. 39:4-10.11: Every
person riding a bicycle on a roadway shall ride as near to the right roadside as practicable
exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction;
N.J.S.A.39:4-11: A bicycle must be equipped with a bell or other audible device that can be
heard at least 100 feet away, but not a siren or whistle; and N.J.S.A. 39:4-10: When in use at
nighttime every bicycle shall be equipped with a front headlamp emitting a white light visible
from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and a rear lamp emitting a red light visible from a
distance of at least 500 feet to the rear.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Township Committee of
the Township of Voorhees as follows:
1. Anyone observing such activity within the Township of Voorhees is urged to call 911 or (856) 428-5400 and report the aforesaid activity.
2. In conjunction with the VTPD, the Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees is announcing a zero-tolerance policy toward bicycling that intentional creates a clear and present danger upon any State, County or Local roadway within the Township of Voorhees.
3. The traveling public, be it motor vehicle or bicycling health, safety and welfare warrant the adopt of this policy as a means of preventing deterring serious injuries or other catastrophic event from occurring within our Community.
4. A copy of this Resolution shall be posted in all public building and prominent areas throughout the Township including the Township’s webpage.
DATED: JULY 15, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: 4 SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
ABSENT: MS. NOCITO
I, Dee Ober, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Voorhees hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees at their meeting of July 15, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.
___________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 182-19
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A LAND LEASE AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICE FEE AGREEMENT FOR SOLAR PV GENERATION SYSTEM AT THE BUZBY
LANDFILL TO SOLAREAMERICA
WHEREAS, specifications were completed and bids were properly advertised by the Township of
Voorhees (“Voorhees” and/or “Township”) for Land Lease for Solar PV Generation System at the Buzby
Landfill; and
WHEREAS, the Township furnished detailed bid specifications to potential bidders and bids were
received and opened at the offices of the Township;
WHEREAS, three (3) companies submitted bids for the specified contract as follows: (1)
SolareAmerica; (2) SunEdison and (3) Syncarpha Solar, LLC which were initially evaluated on the basis of a
total fifteen (15) year lease payment with the “lowest responsible bidder” for this project being the bidder
who submitted the highest lease payment to the Township and subsequently negotiated for lump sum
amount; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Voorhees has therefore determined that SolareAmerica, after
intensive negotiations, has submitted the most advantageous proposal as set forth in the Lease Agreement
and Development Service Fee Agreement; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of the
Township of Voorhees as follows:
1. The provisions of the WHEREAS clauses set forth above are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.
2. The Agreements associated with the Solar PV Generation System at the Buzby Landfill are awarded to SolareAmerica and the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Administrator and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute said Agreements and take any and all actions required to effectuate the purposes of the Lease Agreement and Development Services Fee Agreement, attached hereto and made a part hereof.
3. The Agreement are expressly conditioned upon a written final approval letter from the Township Solicitor and to the Township Committee.
DATED: JULY 15, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: 4 SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
ABSENT: MS. NOCITO
I, Dee Ober, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Voorhees hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees at their meeting of July 15, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.
___________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 183-19
ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF PART-TIME EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN VINCENT FRUGGIERO FROM THE VOORHEES
TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Vincent Fruggiero was hired as a part-time emergency medical technician
by the Voorhees Township Fire Department on November 1, 2017;
WHEREAS, Vincent Fruggiero has resigned effective June 21, 2019.
RESIGNED:
VINCENT FRUGGIERO Effective June 21, 2019
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of
the Township of Voorhees, County of Camden, State of New Jersey that the aforementioned
resignation be accepted.
DATED: JULY 15, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: 4 SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
ABSENT: MS. NOCITO
I, Dee Ober, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Voorhees hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees at their meeting of July 15, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.
___________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 184-19
ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF PART-TIME EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN LAURA CARROLL FROM THE VOORHEES
TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Laura Carroll was hired as a part-time emergency medical technician by the
Voorhees Township Fire Department on July 11, 2017;
WHEREAS, Laura Carroll has resigned effective June 29, 2019.
RESIGNED:
LAURA CARROLL Effective June 29, 2019
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of
the Township of Voorhees, County of Camden, State of New Jersey that the aforementioned
resignation be accepted.
DATED: JULY 15, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: 4 SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
ABSENT: MS. NOCITO
I, Dee Ober, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Voorhees hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees at their meeting of July 15, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.
___________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 185-19
APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF CANINE DOG “JOCKO” FROM POLICEMAN MATTHEW BUCHHOFER TO THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP POLICE
DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Police Officer Matthew Buchhofer obtained a pure bred German Shepherd
named Jocko in June 2018; and
WHEREAS, Jocko has successfully completed the required 16 week Basic Police Patrol
Dog Course and a 10 week narcotics detection class with the NJ Police K9 Association in June
2019; and
WHEREAS, the Voorhees Township Police Department has expressed interest in taking
full ownership and responsibility of Jocko for police work as determined by the Chief of Police;
and
WHEREAS, Police Officer Matthew Buchhofer has willfully transferred all ownership
rights of Jocko to the Township of Voorhees; and
WHEREAS, upon completion of this transfer, the Township of Voorhees will indemnify
Police Officer Matthew Buchhofer from the loss by agreeing to obtain the necessary insurances,
which will hold Police Officer harmless resulting from Voorhees Township’s ownership of K9
Jocko.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of
the Township of Voorhees, County of Camden, and State of New Jersey as follows:
1. The provisions of the WHEREAS clauses set forth above are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.
2. The ownership of Jocko is hereby authorized to be transferred to Voorhees Township subject to the conditions set forth herein.
DATED: JULY 15, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: 4 SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
ABSENT: MS. NOCITO
I, Dee Ober, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Voorhees hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees at their meeting of July 15, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.
___________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 186-19
APPOINTING POLICE OFFICER KENNETH SACAVITCH TO THE POSITION OF POLICE SERGEANT IN THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the position of Police Sergeant in the Township of
Voorhees Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Police Officer Kenneth Sacavitch possess the necessary qualifications and
abilities to perform the duties of Police Sergeant in the Voorhees Township Police Department;
and
WHEREAS, Police Officer Kenneth Sacavitch has been recommended for promotion to
the position of Police Sergeant by Police Chief Louis Bordi;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of
the Township of Voorhees, County of Camden, State of New Jersey that Kenneth Sacavitch be
appointed to the position of Police Sergeant in the Township of Voorhees Police Department
effective July 15, 2019.
DATED: JULY 15, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: 4 SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
ABSENT: MS. NOCITO
I, Dee Ober, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Voorhees hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees at their meeting of July 15, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.
___________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 187-19
APPOINTING POLICE OFFICER BRIAN FOSTER TO THE POSITION OF POLICE SERGEANT IN THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the position of Police Sergeant in the Township of
Voorhees Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Police Officer Brian Foster possess the necessary qualifications and
abilities to perform the duties of Police Sergeant in the Voorhees Township Police Department;
and
WHEREAS, Police Officer Brian Foster has been recommended for promotion to the
position of Police Sergeant by Police Chief Louis Bordi;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of
the Township of Voorhees, County of Camden, State of New Jersey that Brian Foster be
appointed to the position of Police Sergeant in the Township of Voorhees Police Department
effective July 15, 2019.
DATED: JULY 15, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: 4 SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
ABSENT: MS. NOCITO
I, Dee Ober, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Voorhees hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees at their meeting of July 15, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.
___________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 188-19
APPOINTING POLICE OFFICER ANTHONY LYNN TO THE POSITION OF POLICE SERGEANT IN THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the position of Police Sergeant in the Township of
Voorhees Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Police Officer Anthony Lynn possess the necessary qualifications and
abilities to perform the duties of Police Sergeant in the Voorhees Township Police Department;
and
WHEREAS, Police Officer Anthony Lynn has been recommended for promotion to the
position of Police Sergeant by Police Chief Louis Bordi;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of
the Township of Voorhees, County of Camden, State of New Jersey that Anthony Lynn be
appointed to the position of Police Sergeant in the Township of Voorhees Police Department
effective July 15, 2019.
DATED: JULY 15, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: 4 SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
ABSENT: MS. NOCITO
I, Dee Ober, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Voorhees hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees at their meeting of July 15, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.
___________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 189-19
APPOINTING BATTALION FIRE CHIEF JAMES POLAND TO THE POSITION OF DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF IN THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists for the position of Deputy Fire Chief in the Township of
Voorhees Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Battalion Fire Chief James Poland possess the necessary qualifications and
abilities to perform the duties of Deputy Fire Chief in the Voorhees Township Fire Department;
and
WHEREAS, Battalion Fire Chief James Poland has been recommended for promotion to
the position of Deputy Fire Chief by Police Chief Louis Bordi;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of
the Township of Voorhees, County of Camden, State of New Jersey that James Poland be
appointed to the position of Deputy Fire Chief in the Township of Voorhees Fire Department
effective July 15, 2019.
DATED: JULY 15, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: 4 SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
ABSENT: MS. NOCITO
I, Dee Ober, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Voorhees hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees at their meeting of July 15, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.
___________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 190-19
APPOINTING FIRE FIGHTER JOHNATHON PIHS, JR. TO THE POSITION OF FIRE CAPTAIN IN THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists for the position of Fire Captain in the Township of
Voorhees Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Fire Lieutenant Johnathon Pihs, Jr. possess the necessary qualifications
and abilities to perform the duties of Fire Captain in the Voorhees Township Fire Department;
and
WHEREAS, Fire Fighter Johnathon Pihs, Jr. has been recommended for promotion to
the position of Fire Captain by Police Chief Louis Bordi;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of
the Township of Voorhees, County of Camden, State of New Jersey that Johnathon Pihs, Jr. be
appointed to the position of Fire Captain in the Township of Voorhees Fire Department effective
July 15, 2019.
DATED: JULY 15, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: 4 SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
ABSENT: MS. NOCITO
I, Dee Ober, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Voorhees hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees at their meeting of July 15, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.
___________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 191-19
APPOINTING FIRE FIGHTER GEORGE BUNDICK, JR. TO THE POSITION OF FIRE LIEUTENANT IN THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists for the position of Fire Lieutenant in the Township of
Voorhees Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Fire Fighter George Bundick, Jr. possess the necessary qualifications and
abilities to perform the duties of Fire Lieutenant in the Voorhees Township Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Fire Fighter George Bundick, Jr. has been recommended for promotion to
the position of Fire Lieutenant by Police Chief Louis Bordi;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of
the Township of Voorhees, County of Camden, State of New Jersey that George Bundick, Jr. be
appointed to the position of Fire Lieutenant in the Township of Voorhees Fire Department
effective July 15, 2019.
DATED: JULY 15, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: 4 SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
ABSENT: MS. NOCITO
I, Dee Ober, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Voorhees hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees at their meeting of July 15, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.
___________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 192-19
APPOINTING FIRE FIGHTER DAVID CONTI TO THE POSITION OF FIRE LIEUTENANT IN THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists for the position of Fire Lieutenant in the Township of
Voorhees Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Fire Fighter David Conti possess the necessary qualifications and abilities
to perform the duties of Fire Lieutenant in the Voorhees Township Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Fire Fighter David Conti has been recommended for promotion to the
position of Fire Lieutenant by Police Chief Louis Bordi;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of
the Township of Voorhees, County of Camden, State of New Jersey that David Conti be
appointed to the position of Fire Lieutenant in the Township of Voorhees Fire Department
effective July 15, 2019.
DATED: JULY 15, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: 4 SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
ABSENT: MS. NOCITO
I, Dee Ober, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Voorhees hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees at their meeting of July 15, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.
___________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 193-19
APPOINTING FIRE FIGHTER MATHEW PACIONE TO THE POSITION OF FIRE LIEUTENANT IN THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists for the position of Fire Lieutenant in the Township of
Voorhees Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Fire Fighter Mathew Pacione possess the necessary qualifications and
abilities to perform the duties of Fire Lieutenant in the Voorhees Township Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Fire Fighter Mathew Pacione has been recommended for promotion to the
position of Fire Lieutenant by Police Chief Louis Bordi;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of
the Township of Voorhees, County of Camden, State of New Jersey that Mathew Pacione be
appointed to the position of Fire Lieutenant in the Township of Voorhees Fire Department
effective July 15, 2019.
DATED: JULY 15, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: 4 SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
ABSENT: MS. NOCITO
I, Dee Ober, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Voorhees hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees at their meeting of July 15, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.
___________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
VOORHEES TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF JUNE 24, 2019
REGULAR MEETING 8:00 PM
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL Committeeman Friedman, Committeeman Platt, Deputy Mayor Ravitz, Deputy Mayor Nocito, Mayor Mignogna
SUNSHINE STATEMENTMr. Long stated that this meeting is being held in compliance with the “Open Public Meetings Act” and has been published as required in the Courier Post and Inquirer Newspapers.
FIRST READING ON ORDINANCEAN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES AMENDING CHAPTER 152: ZONING DISTRICTS TO ADD SECTION 152.161 ENTITLED AFFORDABLE HOUSING DISTRICT (AH) OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. PLATTSECONDED: MR. RAVITZAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY
MOTION TO CLOSEPUBLIC PORTION: MR. PLATT AYES: ALLSECONDED: MR. RAVITZ NAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 157-19 AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS FOR STATE TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUNDS UNDER THE SAFE ROUTES TO TRANSIT FOR EVESHAM ROAD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE II ALONG EVESHAM ROAD (COUNTY ROUTE 544) FROM 2401 EAST EVESHAM ROAD TO 8000 MAIN STREET
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 158-19 APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE VOORHEES DRIVE - ROADWAY & TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 159-19 AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS FOR STATE TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUNDS UNDER THE LOCAL BIKEWAY PROGRAM FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP BICYCLE NETWORK FROM 1201 HADDONFIELD BERLIN ROAD TO NORTHGATE DRIVE ALONG HADDONFIELD BERLIN ROAD (CR 561)
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONERESOLUTION NO. 160-19 APPROVING THE INSERTION OF AN ITEM OF
REVENUE ($1,687.87 NJ ALCOHOL EDUCATION, REHABILITATION & ENFORCEMENT FUND)
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALL
NAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 161-19 AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT UNDER A NJ COOPERATIVE PRICING AGREEMENT FOR POLICE SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES TO MALL CHEVROLET MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZ
SECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 162-19 AUTHORIZING PURCHASES THROUGH STATE CONTRACT (MALL CHEVROLET – FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES, CARGO VANS AND SUV’S $73,040.00)
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 163-19 AWARDING A BID TO SWERP, INC. FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THIRTY- ONE RUNS, TOTALING 6,365 FEET OF SEWER PIPE IN THE ELM TREE DEVELOPMENT
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 164-19 AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR REAL ESTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES REGARDING A PROPOSED FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FOR THE VOORHEES TOWN CENTER PHASE 2 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 165-19 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES AND VOORHEES HOUSING ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR A PROPOSED 81 UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO BE LOCATED ON BLOCK 263, LOT 11
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 166-19 DETERMINING THE NEED FOR A PROPOSED 81 UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO BE LOCATED ON BLOCK 263, LOT 11
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 167-19 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT FOR A PROPOSED 81
UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO BE LOCATED ON BLOCK 263, LOT 11
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 168-19 ACCEPTING A PERFORMANCE GUARANTY FOR SAFETY IN GROUPS, BLOCK 207; LOT 4.18
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 169-19 ACCEPTING A DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT FOR SAFETY IN GROUPS, BLOCK 207; LOT 4.18
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 170-19 AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF RECAPTURED SEWER CONTRIBUTION FUNDS COLLECTED BY THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES PURSUANT TO A DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT FOR SEWER IMPROVEMENTS WITH VIRTUA WEST JERSEY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC., AND THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES
MOTION TO TABLE: MS. NOCITOSECONDED: MR. RAVITZAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 171-19 TURNING OVER REMAINING COLLECTED BOND DEFAULT FUNDS TO THE WOODLAND GLEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION IN THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES UNDER EQUITY BANK IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT NUMBER 0311753780, AND PAID BY SUSQUEHANNA BANK, SUCCESSOR IN OWNERSHIP
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. PLATTSECONDED: MS. NOCITOAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 172-19 RENEWING 2019-2020 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BRAZILIAN MEATS, DBA RODIZIO GRILL
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. PLATTSECONDED: MS. NOCITOAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 173-19 ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF CHARLES SMITH FROM THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. PLATTSECONDED: MS. NOCITOAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. EXECUTIVE SESSION
COURT CLERK’S REPORT FOR MAY 2019TREASURER’S REPORT FOR MAY 2019MINUTES FROM JUNE 10, 2019BILL LIST FOR JUNE 24, 2019
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
COMMENTS FROM COMMITTEE
Mr. Ravitz spoke regarding the recent influx of reports of children ‘swerving’ their bikes into traffic. He further stated that the schools recently held assemblies for both the middle school children as well as the elementary schools educating them about the dangers of this practice. Notices were also sent home with students informing parents to speak to their children about this dangerous trend. Mr. Ravitz informed the public that the Voorhees Township Police Department will be strongly enforcing all laws regarding the safe operation of bicycles. Mr. Ravitz also spoke regarding the car break ins at Connolly Park. Mr. Ravitz expressed his appreciation to the Voorhees Township Police Department and reassured the public that they are working diligently to address the situation.
Ms. Nocito reiterated Mr. Ravitz’s statement regarding bicycle safety and stated that tickets will be issued to anyone found to be operating a bicycle in a dangerous manner.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC PORTION: MR. PLATTSECONDED: MR. RAVITZAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
ADJOURNMENT
TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT OF CASH RECEIPTS
To the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Voorhees, I herewith submit to you my report of Cash Receiptsfor the Month ending:
JUNE 30, 2019
GENERAL FUND MTD YTD
2019 TAXES $522,148.97 60,661,371.88$ 2018 TAXES 277,424.59 1,115,413.71$ ARREARS 13,556.55 13,592.69$ ARREARS INTEREST 3,604.99 3,605.43$ INTEREST 47,648.61 155,500.97$ END OF YEAR 6% PENALTY 3,895.40 23,434.17$ 2020 TAXES PREPAID 0.00 -$ MUNICIPAL LIENS 0.00 -$ INSTALLMENT PLANS (PRINCIPAL) 1,809.55 1,809.55$ INSTALLMENT PLANS (INTEREST) 1,726.69 1,726.69$ DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE 0.00 -$ TAX SALE COSTS 26,406.90 29,176.90$ SENIOR CITIZEN RECLAIMED 2018 0.00 1,000.00$
SEARCHES 130.00 650.00$ GRASS LIEN 11,165.40 45,077.15$ GRASS LIEN INTEREST 1,034.59 2,985.14$ PROPERTY MAINT LIEN 28,150.00 40,626.50$ PROPERTY MAINT INT 1,652.66 3,521.39$
SUBTOTAL TAXES 940,354.90$ $62,099,492.17
SEWER UTILITY FUND MTD YTD
2019 SEWER 168,467.07 2,005,455.45$ 2018 SEWER 27,629.55 70,251.90$ SEWER ARREARS 774.45 854.91$ 2020 PREPAID SEWER 68.01 1,498.78$ SEWER INTEREST 8,076.72 12,305.78$ SEWER ASSESSMENTS 55,430.00 57,840.00$
SUBTOTAL SEWER $260,445.80 $2,148,206.82
TOTAL COLLECTIONS $1,200,800.70 $64,247,698.99
CASH ON HAND 400.00$
COLLECTION STATUS - 2019 97.63%COLLECTION STATUS - 2018 97.72% (2Q)
NSF CHECKS:TAX 0.00 31,930.49$ SEWER 0.00 2,602.25$ GRASS LIEN 0.00 0.00
TAX COLLECTOR
Jennifer Dukelow
Dean Cim inera, CMFO, CTC, QPA Lori Rauer, QPAChief Financial Officer Purchasing Assistant
Stefanie CaponePayroll Clerk
Account Balances:General Payroll Open General Sewer Sewer Other Trust
Fund Fund(s) Space Capital Operating Capital Funds
Beginning Balance $12,376,220.98 $583,047.67 $659,963.22 $4,362,476.82 $1,128,981.66 $1,199,995.86 $3,978,054.11
+ Receipts 1,535,670.10 1,405,597.15 858.65 181,138.45 306,159.49 121,628.35 4,365,738.19
- Disbursements 2,529,371.77 1,783,921.96 14,257.29 200,576.00 190,673.59 85,110.20 2,257,553.47
= Ending Balance $11,382,519.31 $204,722.86 $646,564.58 $4,343,039.27 $1,244,467.56 $1,236,514.01 $6,086,238.83
Available Cash $25,144,066.42
Add Fire Department:General Payroll
Fund Fund
Beginning Balance $0.00 $1,162.57
+ Receipts 0.00 1.25
- Disbursements 0.00 0.00
= Ending Balance $0.00 $1,163.82
Subtotal - Fire Dept. Cash $1,163.82
Bank Balances:Republic Bank $22,267,819.07Republic Bank - Fire Dept. 1,163.82
Fulton Bank 952,442.97
Columbia Bank 1,249,197.51
TD Bank 674,606.87
TOTAL CASH $25,145,230.24
Respectfully submitted,
Dean CimineraDean CimineraChief Financial Officer
V O O R H E E S T O W N S H I PD E P A R T M E N T O F F I N A N C E
TREASURER'S REPORT OF CASHFor the Month ending
June 30, 2019