APRIL 3, 2007

 

PAULSBORO. N.J.

 

7:00 P.M.

 

REGULAR MEETING

 

Council Chamber:

 

     Council President Haynes presided at the regular meeting of Council held on the above date and place.

 

     Borough Clerk VanScoy read the opening statement regarding the Open Public Meetings Act.

 

     Borough resident, Gene Mehmel, gave the opening prayer.

 

     Council President Haynes asked all those present to join in the salute to the flag.

 

     Council President Haynes called the meeting to order.

 

     Members present were: Haynes, Giovannitti, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski.  Absent:  Mayor Burzichelli, Councilman Hamilton and Administrator Salvatore.

 

     Council President Haynes opened the floor to the public.

 

     Barry Corradetti, 1820 Overbrook Avenue, discussed the kids hanging out on the west side of Delaware Street.  He suggested changing the curfew time to eight or nine o’clock.

 

     Council President Haynes stated the Borough does have a curfew of ten o’clock but would take it into consideration.

 

     Angie Frisbey, 9 West Washington Street, agreed with Mr. Corradetti regarding the kids hanging out on Delaware Street.  The kids are very arrogant and disrespectful.  She also discussed her new neighbors.  They party all night and sit on her porch and car.

 

     Council President Haynes asked Ms. Frisbey to talk with the Chief of Police regarding her situation.

 

     Linda Pilger, 600 King Street, stated she is cleaning up her yard and she put seven bags out for trash.  The trash men left her bags.  She has about 30 bags of yard debris.  She questioned how she would get rid of the debris.  Some of the debris is from the Borough owned property behind her and some of it is from the neighbors.

 

     Council President Haynes stated the residents can put out three bags per week.

 

     Mrs. Pilger further discussed the tree that is falling down on the Borough’s property behind her.  She called the Borough and has complained about this tree because if it falls it will take out her fence and her garage.  Someone from the Borough did come out and look at the tree.  She wanted to go on record regarding the tree that is falling down.

 

     Gene Mehmel, 602 Billings Avenue, stated he is looking to do some development work and wanted to give a presentation.  The property is located at 1014 Penn Line Road and he bought the property to develop it.  He has approached some of the residents to see if they would sell him some of their backyards and also Mobil Oil.  He has asked Mayor Burzichelli to write a letter to ExxonMobil saying it would benefit the town if they sold Mr. Mehmel some of their property to create a road.  He felt the development would be beneficial to the town.  He further stated he has discussed this possible road with the Street and Highway Borough Foreman.

 

     Council President Haynes stated Council would take his information, place it on the next Work Session Agenda for consideration but the proper place to proceed with this matter would be at the Land Use Board level.

 

     Councilman Kidd stated he has a problem with Borough employees discussing this with the developer.

 

     Kidd moved to authorize Solicitor Pierson to research the legality of the Borough employees discussing any development with any developers.  There wasn’t any second to the motion, therefore, the Motion was denied.

 

     Emma Hackley, 201 West Buck Street, discussed quality of life issues, such as loud radios, kids hanging on corners, etc.  She also has noticed more and more trash on the streets.  She supports the Police Department and appreciates their efforts.

 

     There wasn’t any further public participation.

 

     Minutes of a Work Session Meeting held on July 18, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.  Giovannitti moved and Tedeski seconded to receive, file and approve the above minutes.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     Minutes of a Special Meeting held on August 2, 2006 at 6:00 p.m.  Giovannitti moved and Tedeski seconded to receive, file and approve the above minutes.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     Minutes of a Special Meeting held on August 14, 2006.  Giovannitti moved and Morina seconded to receive, file and approve the above minutes.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     R. #60.07:  RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS OUT OF THE 2007 TEMPORARY BUDGET.  Giovannitti moved and Tedeski seconded to pay all bills properly signed and adopt R. #60.07.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

     R. #61.07:  RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR DISALLOWANCE OF SENIOR CITIZEN DEDUCTIONS.  Giovannitti moved and Tedeski seconded to adopt R. #61.07.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

     R. #62.07:  RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR DISALLOWANCE OF SENIOR CITIZEN DEDUCTIONS.  Giovannitti moved and Tedeski seconded to adopt R. #62.07.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

     R. #63.07:  RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR DISALLOWANCE OF SENIOR CITIZEN DEDUCTIONS.  Giovannitti moved and Tedeski seconded to adopt R. #63.07.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

     R. #64.07:  RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR ALLOWANCE OF SENIOR CITIZEN DEDUCTIONS.  Giovannitti moved and Tedeski seconded to adopt R. #64.07.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

     R. #65.07:  RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN BALANCES ON WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS.  Giovannitti moved and Tedeski seconded to adopt R. #65.07.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

     R. #66.07:  RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN BALANCES ON WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS.  Giovannitti moved and Tedeski seconded to adopt R. #66.07.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

    

     R. #67.07:  RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN BALANCES ON WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS.  Giovannitti moved and Tedeski seconded to adopt R. #67.07.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

     R. #68.07:  RESOLUTION CANCELLING PROPERTY TAXES AND AUTHORIZING REFUND FOR THE OWNER OF BLOCK 88 LOT 1.  Giovannitti moved and Tedeski seconded to adopt R. #68.07.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

     Summary of reports and copies of minutes of meetings.  Giovannitti moved and Tedeski seconded to receive and file.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING:

 

     O. #02.07:  AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO VACATING A PORTION OF REEVES AVENUE.  Giovannitti moved and Tedeski seconded to open the meeting to the public.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     There wasn’t any public participation.

 

     Giovannitti moved and Tedeski seconded to close the meeting to the public.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     Giovannitti moved and Tedeski seconded to adopt O. #02.07 on second and final reading.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

     Letter from the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Brownfield Reuse, regarding Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund Supplemental Municipal Grant for the Norman Swindell site, Block 106 Lot 3.01, 218 East Broad Street.  Giovannitti moved and Tedeski seconded to receive to letter.  All were in favor of the motion except Kidd.

 

    

    

     R. #69.07:  RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT FROM THE HAZARDOUS DISCHARGE SITE REMEDIATION FUND.  Giovannitti moved and Tedeski seconded to adopt R. #69.07.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Morina, Tedeski.  Nays:  Kidd.  Motion carried.

 

     R. #70.07:  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH REMINGTON & VERNICK ENGINEERS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES.  Giovannitti moved and Tedeski seconded to adopt R. #70.07.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Morina, Tedeski.  Nays:  Kidd.  Motion carried.

 

     Letter from Virginia N. Scott, Greater Paulsboro Chamber of Commerce, requesting permission to locate its operating office to the Economic Development Office.  Giovannitti moved and Tedeski seconded to receive and file the letter.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     Tedeski moved and Giovannitti seconded to approve the Chamber’s request to locate its office to the Economic Development Office.

 

     Councilman Kidd questioned the privacy of the Economic Development Office with the Chamber of Commerce in the same area.  He asked for a legal opinion.

 

     Solicitor Pierson stated he did not know of any legal prohibition or policy.

 

     Morina moved and Kidd seconded to table the above motion.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Kidd, Morina.  Nays:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Tedeski.  Motion denied.

 

     Tedeski moved and Giovannitti seconded to approve the Chamber of Commerce’s request to locate its office to the Economic Development Office.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Tedeski.  Nays:  Morina, Kidd.  Motion carried.

 

     Memo from Chief Ridinger regarding recommendation of promotion to next level Patrolman.  Giovannitti moved and Tedeski seconded to receive, and file the memo.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     R. #71.07:  RESOLUTION PROMOTING LEONARDO VASTA TO THE APPOINTMENT OF PATROLMAN SECOND CLASS IN THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT.  Giovannitti moved and Tedeski seconded to adopt R. #71.07.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

     Letter from John Gentile, Paulsboro Wrestling Club, requesting permission to conduct coin drops on Friday, may 4th from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 5th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Giovannitti moved and Tedeski seconded to receive and file the letter.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     Giovannitti moved and Tedeski seconded to approve the above request from the Paulsboro Wrestling Club and notify the necessary departments.  All were in favor of the motion except Morina abstained.

 

     Letter from Lisa Morina, Gloucester County Department of Economic Development regarding Urban County Qualification process – Participation in the Gloucester County Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Fiscal Years 2008 to 2010.  Giovannitti moved and Morina seconded to receive and file the letter.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     R. #72.07:  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXTENSION OF AN INTERLOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO AND THE COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER FOR THE PARTICIPATION IN THE CDBG GRANT PROGRAM AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2008-2010, INCLUSIVE.  Giovannitti moved and Kidd seconded to adopt

R. #72.07.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

     Letter from Tax Collector Barbara A. Sockwell, regarding uncollectible taxes.  Giovannitti moved and Kidd seconded to receive and file the letter.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

      Letter from Sickels & Associates, Inc., regarding Treatment Works Approval Review I-295 Exit 18A/Berkley Road.  Giovannitti moved and Tedeski seconded to receive and file the letter.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     Received Raffle License Application, RA-511, Guardian Angels School for an Off Premise Merchandise Raffle on June 8, 2007 at 8:00 p.m.  Giovannitti moved and Tedeski seconded to receive, file the application and approve the above raffle license.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     OLD BUSINESS:  There wasn’t any old business at this time.

 

     MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: 

 

     Councilwoman Tedeski stated the Little League Parade will be held on April 14, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at the Paulsboro Fire House. 

 

     Councilman Giovannitti discussed having Department Head Meetings.

 

     Giovannitti moved and Tedeski seconded to authorize a directive for Borough Foreman Tinder to meet with Mr. & Mrs. Pilger at 600 King Street and any other resident regarding the trash not being picked up.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     Councilman Giovannitti thanked the Street and Highway Department for doing a good job recycling.

 

     Councilman Morina discussed the disrespect to people such as walking in the middle of the street and when stop and say something it creates a problem.  He further discussed the curfew in other towns and that there isn’t anything for the teenagers to do.  He stated the parents have to step up.

 

     Councilman Morina stated he is closed to getting a Borough newspaper out, possibly in September.  It will be called the “Record Today”.  He needs suggestions to help find solutions to the various problems.  He will continue to report things.

 

     Councilman Kidd discussed why the Borough doesn’t have community service. 

 

     Councilman Kidd discussed the rules and regulation of collecting the trash.  They can come back to haunt council.  Everyone has to communicate and work together.  This is something that has to be tweaked.

 

     Council President Haynes the Borough needs to report back to the residents better.  He challenged Council to come up with better reporting solutions such as by mail, by telephone.  This should be followed up by the next Work Session Meeting and he would like an update to the resident’s complaint.

 

     Council President Haynes noticed Joyceline Gaines has entered the meeting after the open portion.  He asked if she had anything to say.

 

     Joyceline Gaines, 231 West Washington Street, discussed the trash in the street from 222 West Washington Street to 242 West Washington Street.  She is getting to old to clean it herself. 

 

     Mrs. Gaines stated there is a street light out at 252 West Washington Street and it is very dark.  Something has to be done as it creates a high traffic situation.

 

     Mrs. Gaines questioned the status of the demolition of 227 West Washington Street.  She was promised it would be demolished.  She will be here every meeting to see that it is demolished.  It has all kinds of animals living there and she will continue to press to see it demolished.

 

     There wasn’t any further Borough business.

 

     Giovannitti moved and Tedeski seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     This is a brief summary of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Paulsboro held on April 3, 2007 and should not be considered a verbatim transcript of the meeting. 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

_____________________________                         _____________________________

 Kathy A. VanScoy, RMC/CMC                              John J. Burzichelli, Mayor

 Borough Clerk