FEBRUARY 19, 2008

 

PAULSBORO. N.J.

 

7:00 P.M.

 

WORK SESSION MEETING

 

 

 

 

Council Chamber:

 

     Mayor Burzichelli presided at the regular meeting of Council held on the above date and place.

 

     Mayor Burzichelli recited “Harry Truman’s Prayer and the opening prayer.

 

     Mayor Burzichelli asked all those present to join in the salute to the flag, which was conducted by Borough Clerk VanScoy.

 

     Mayor Burzichelli called the meeting to order.

 

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

 

     Members present were: Haynes, Giovannitti, Kidd, Tedeski.  Absent:  Hamilton (excused – sick) and Morina (excused for work obligations.)

 

     Mayor Burzichelli opened the floor to the public.

 

     There wasn’t any public participation.

 

     Minutes of a Regular Meeting held on February 6, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.  Haynes moved and Giovannitti seconded to receive, file and adopt the above minutes.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     R. #45.08:  RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSFER OF       FUNDS IN THE 2007 BUDGET RESERVE ACCOUNTS.  Haynes moved and Giovannitti seconded to adopt R. #45.08.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Kidd, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

     R. #46.08: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF BILLS OUT OF THE 2007 RESERVE ACCOUNTS.  Haynes moved and Giovannitti       seconded to pay all bills properly signed and adopt R. #46.08. Roll call:  Ayes:        Haynes, Giovannitti, Kidd, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

 

     R. #47.08:  RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF       BILLS OUT OF THE 2008 TEMPORARY BUDGET.  Haynes moved and Giovannitti seconded to pay all bills properly signed and adopt R. #47.08.

 

     Councilwoman Tedeski stated there is an error in the amount for Voucher #33868 which should be $500.00 not $50.00.

 

     Roll call to adopt R. #47.08 with the correction to Voucher #33868.  Ayes:         Haynes, Giovannitti, Kidd, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried. 

 

     R. #48.08:  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF      PAULSBORO TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING OF      THE MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE PROJECT FOR 2008.  Haynes moved and Giovannitti seconded to adopt R. #45.08. 

 

     Councilman Kidd questioned if this program has changed as it used to involve the community.  He stated if it was changed then ok, but if it didn’t change then he was worried as the Borough would not be in compliance.  He wanted to know why the Municipal Alliance doesn’t hold meetings as it used to hold them once a month.

 

     Mayor Burzichelli stated the agreement must have changed.  He felt Council could approve this and then get it clarified.

 

     Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Tedeski.  Nays:  Kidd.  Motion carried.

 

     SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING: 

 

     O. #03.08:  ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF LAND       LOCATED WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO AND       EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS.  Haynes moved and Tedeski seconded to open the meeting to the public.  All were in favor of the meeting.

 

     There wasn’t any public participation.

 

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

 

     Haynes moved and Giovannitti seconded to adopt O. #03.08 on second and final reading.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Kidd, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

     Letter from Seth I. Davenport regarding Citgo Petroleum Corp. vs. Borough of       Paulsboro.  Haynes moved and Giovannitti seconded to receive and file the letter.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     Letter from Seth I. Davenport regarding Mobil Oil Corp. v. Paulsboro Borough,        Block 56.02, Lot 25.  Haynes moved and Giovannitti seconded to receive and file the letter.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     Councilman Kidd questioned if this should be Exxon Mobil instead of Mobil Oil Corp.

 

     Memo from Marc Kamp, Environmental Commission, regarding Environmental        Resource Inventory.  Haynes moved and Tedeski seconded to receive, file the memo and take this up when the Budget is prepared.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     Letter from Michael P. Albano, Ragonese, Albano & Viola, LLC, regarding JDKD Enterprises, LP (McDonalds) – 43 Borelli Boulevard. Haynes moved and Tedeski seconded to receive and file the letter.     All were in favor of the motion.

 

     Administrator Salvatore explained that this matter has been going on for two years and would like the Borough to enforce the tractor trailers parking overnight on this property.  He stated this is their problem and not the Borough’s to enforce.  It is a zoning problem.

 

     Mayor Burzichelli stated it is the correct position and the Borough is not going to police their property for them.

 

     Giovannitti moved and Tedeski seconded to authorize the Solicitor to send a letter to them telling them to clarify the private property and that it is their responsibility to enforce the zoning on their property.  All were in favor of the motion.

    

     Received Raffles License #RA-518 from Paulsboro Day Committee for an off- premise 50/50 raffle on September 6, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.  Haynes moved and Giovannitti seconded to receive, file and approve the above raffle license.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     Letter from Lisa Morina, Gloucester County Department of Economic   Development regarding Program Year 2008 CDBG Municipal Project Program.  Haynes moved and Giovannitti seconded to receive, file the letter and discuss this at the first meeting in March.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     Councilman Kidd questioned if there was enough time as the deadline is March 17th.

 

     Administrator Salvatore explained that the Borough will have to decide what they are going to do with the grant in order to apply before the deadline

 

     Letter from Andy Lovell, Gloucester County Emergency Response, regarding   medical oxygen containment system. 

 

     R. #49.08:  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF EQUIPMENT TO THE GLOUCESTER COUNTY EMERGENCY RESPONSE.  Haynes moved and Tedeski seconded to adopt R. #49.08.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Kidd, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

     Councilman Kidd stated it was necessary to appoint Marie Wallon as an Alternate Deputy Registrar just in case Kathy or Rita was out of the office at the same time.  It was felt that the only time they would both be out of the office was if they had to attend classes.  Marie would not have to receive her certification as it was not required for this title.  The salary for this position would be $400.00.

 

     Kidd moved and Haynes seconded to appoint Marie Wallon as Alternate Deputy Registrar at the salary of $400.00.  All were in favor of the motion. 

 

     Councilman Giovannitti stated would not be discussing a raise in Mayor and Council salaries for this year but is looking to talk about an adjustment for next year.

 

     Councilman Giovannitti discussed hiring of a part time Housing Inspector. 

 

     Councilman Kidd stated he was not aware the Borough was hiring a part time Housing Inspector.

 

     Mayor Burzichelli stated the name has been mentioned several times but will hold on this issue at this time.

 

     Councilwoman Tedeski discussed the Public Celebrations as she wanted to know if the Borough was going to support the concerts, etc.  She will also need a little bit more of a commitment from Mayor and Council as she has been doing this by herself for the last three years except for Councilman Giovannitti’s help.

 

     Mayor Burzichelli stated these are very important events.  There will be cash flow restraints but have to figure out how going to fund them.  The Borough will have to make a commitment to do these events.

 

     Police Chief’s Report:

 

     Captain Grogan discussed scheduling a meeting to bring an individual on board as a Class II SLEO. 

 

     Chief Ridinger discussed their evidence room and that they are in a dire situation.  They are maxed out.  They need to get a storage area such as a small pod indoors at the Getz building.  There wouldn’t be any high level stuff in the pod.  In the mean time Mayor and Council should talk about the municipal building but maybe building out.

 

     Captain Grogan questioned scheduling the interviews for the Sergeants.  He would like to have Council conduct the interviews at the next Work Session Meeting.  There are four individuals vying for the Sergeant’s position.  This person would replace Sgt. Ranton who retired.  Maybe Council could also have the SLEO interview at that time as well.

 

     Captain Grogan stated a street light pole is needed at the intersection of Broad and Cedar Streets.  The pole number is BT-432P/21004.

 

     Haynes moved and Kidd seconded to authorize a street light as indicated above.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     R. #50.08:  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXECUTIVE SESSION OF BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO.  Haynes moved and Giovannitti seconded to adopt R. #50.08.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Kidd, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

     This executive session was called to discuss the pending tax appeal and personnel.

 

     At this time, 7:40 p.m., Mayor and Council went into Executive Session.

 

     Haynes moved and Giovannitti seconded to open the meeting to the public at 8:45 p.m.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     Haynes moved and Giovannitti seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     This is a brief summary of the Work Session Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Paulsboro held on February 19, 2008 and should not be considered a verbatim transcript of the meeting. 

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

_____________________________                         _____________________________

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

 Borough Clerk