JANUARY 5, 2010
PAULSBORO. N.J.
6:00 P.M.
ANNUAL REORGANIZATION AND
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chamber:
Mayor Burzichelli presided at the annual
reorganization and first regular meeting of Council held on the above date and
place.
The opening prayer was given by Mayor
Burzichelli who recited “Harry Truman’s Prayer”.
Mayor Burzichelli asked all those present
to join in the salute to the flag, which was conducted by Borough Clerk
VanScoy.
Gloucester County Freeholder Jean DuBois
performed the Swearing In of Larry Haynes, Sr. as a Councilmember.
Mayor Burzichelli performed the Swearing
in of Elsie Tedeski as a Councilmember.
Mayor Burzichelli called the meeting to
order and asked Borough Clerk VanScoy to read the opening statement regarding
the Open Public Meetings Act.
Members present were: Giovannitti, Hamilton, Haynes, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski.
Election of President of Council:
Councilman Giovannitti
nominated Larry Haynes, Sr. as President of Council. Giovannitti moved and
Gloucester County Freeholder Frank DiMarco performed the Swearing In of Larry Haynes, Sr. as Council President.
Mayor
Burzichelli opened the meeting to the public.
There wasn’t any public participation.
Mayor Burzichelli announced the following Council
manic Committee Appointments for 2010:
FINANCE COMMITTEE: Chairperson:
Joe L. Kidd
Elsie
Tedeski
Paul
Morina
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: Chairperson:
W. Jeffery
Elsie Tedeski
John
J. Giovannitti
STREET AND HIGHWAY COMMITTEE: Chairperson:
John A. Giovannitti
Larry Haynes, Sr.
W. Jeffery
UTILITIES COMMITTEE: Chairperson:
Larry Haynes, Sr.
John
A. Giovannitti
W.
Jeffery
PUBLIC PROPERTY COMMITTEE: Chairperson:
Elsie Tedeski
Larry
Haynes, Sr.
Paul Morina
COMMUNITY BETTERMENT COMMITTEE: Chairperson:
Paul Morina
Joe L. Kidd
John A.
Giovannitti
SCHOOL BOARD LIAISON COMMITTEE: Chairperson:
Joe L. Kidd
W.
Jeffery
Paul
Morina
CONSTRUCTION AND LICENSING OFFICE: Chairperson:
John A. Giovannitti
W. Jeffery
Elsie
Tedeski
ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT: Chairperson:
Mayor John J.
Burzichelli
Larry
Haynes, Sr.
Elsie
Tedeski
Haynes moved and
CONSENT
AGENDA:
R. #01.10: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A DEPUTY
MAYOR FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO.
R.
#02.10: RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATES, TIME AND PLACE OF THE VARIOUS MEETINGS OF
THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO,
Mayor Burzichelli stated the Work Session
Meetings will be held on the third Monday of the month at 5:00 p.m.
Councilman Kidd stated it was not
discussed with him to change the meeting day and time and he does not agree
with it.
R. #03.10: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE
OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES OF ALL PUBLIC MONIES AND OTHER FUNDS OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO, COUNTY OF
GLOUCESTER AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY FOR THE YEAR 2010.
R. #04.10: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO,
R. #05.10: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PETTY
CASH FUNDS FOR THE BOROUGH CLERK AND
CHIEF OF POLICE FOR 2010.
R.
#06.10: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
BOROUGH COUNCIL TO EMPLOY A BOROUGH ATTORNEY FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO IN
R. #07.10: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT TO EMPLOY A BOROUGH AUDITOR FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO,
COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY FOR THE YEAR 2010.
R. #08.10: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH COUNCIL TO EMPLOY A
BOROUGH PROSECUTOR FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO,
R. #09.10: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
BOROUGH COUNCIL TO EMPLOY A PUBLIC DEFENDER FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY FOR
THE YEAR 2010.
R. #10.10: RESOLUTION APPOINTING A BOROUGH
TREASURER FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO,
R.
#11.10: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
FOR BOROUGH ENGINEER PURSUANT TO
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 ET SEQ. (GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES).
R.
#12.10: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 ET SEQ. (WATER
& SEWER ENGINEERING SERVICES).
R.
#13.10: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BOROUGH COUNCIL TO EMPLOY A BOROUGH INSURANCE
AGENT AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO, COUNTY OF
GLOUCESTER AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY FOR 2010.
R.
#14.10: RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF
PAULSBORO APPOINTING REDEVELOPMENT COUNSEL FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO.
R.
#15.10: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO EMPLOY A BOROUGH APPRAISER
FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO.
R. #16.10: RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH TRIAD ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL
CONSULTANT SERVICES.
R. #17.10: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF BOND
COUNSEL FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO.
R.
#18.10: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
HIRING OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR THE BOROUGH
OF PAULSBORO FOR THE YEAR 2010.
R.
#19.10: RESOLUTION APPOINTING DEPUTY
MUNICIPAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO, COUNTY OF
GLOUCESTER AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY FOR 2010.
R.
#20.10: RESOLUTION APPOINTING A
MUNICIPAL COURT RECORDER FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO,
R. #21.10: RESOLUTION APPOINTING
SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO,
R. #22.10: RESOLUTION APPOINTING SPECIAL
OFFICERS FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO,
R.
#23.10: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RULES OF
ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF BOROUGH MEETINGS FOR THE YEAR 2010.
R. #24.10: RESOLUTION APPOINTING LANDLORD LICENSING SECRETARY
FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO FOR THE YEAR 2010.
R. #25.10:
RESOLUTION APPOINTING WATER AND SEWER SEARCH CLERK FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO
FOR THE YEAR 2010.
R.
#28.10: RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF
PAULSBORO APPOINTING ALTERNATE FUND COMMISSIONER FOR THE MUNICIPAL
JOINT INSURANCE FUND FOR THE YEAR 2010.
R. #30.10:
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO APPOINTING A FUND COMMISSIONER
FOR THE SOUTHERN NEW
R. #32.10:
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO APPOINTING MARC KAMP AS THE PAULSBORO ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DIRECTOR.
R. #33.10: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE
PAYMENT OF BILLS OUT OF THE 2009 RESERVE ACCOUNTS.
R. #34.10:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF BILLS OUT OF THE 2010 TEMPORARY
BUDGET.
R.
#35.10: RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF
PAULSBORO PROVIDING FOR INTEREST AND A GRACE PERIOD ON TAXES FOR
THE YEAR 2010.
R. #36.10:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN BALANCES ON WATER
AND SEWER ACCOUNTS.
R.
#37.10: RESOLUTION
PROVIDING FOR CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 IN
CONNECTION WITH THE RECONSTRUCTION OF
Mayor
Burzichelli stated that Resolution #28.10 has to be tabled as there isn’t
anyone to appoint to the JIF Alternate Fund Commissioner at this time.
Councilman Kidd stated he would like to vote no on Resolution No. 02.10
as he did not approve of changing the Work Session Meeting dates and R. #08.10
as he felt the position was a conflict of interest.
Haynes
moved and
APPOINTMENT
OF VARIOUS OTHER BOROUGH OFFICIALS BY MAYOR BURZICHELLI AND CONFIRMED
BY MOTION:
TAX SEARCH CLERK: Barbara Sockwell.
IMPROVEMENT SEARCH CLERK: Kathy A. VanScoy.
ZONING OFFICER: Marc Kamp.
Haynes moved and
APPOINTMENTS
TO THE VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS BY MAYOR BURZICHELLI AND CONFIRMED BY
MOTION IF NECESSARY:
GILL
MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Mayor Appoints with Consent of Council:
5 Year Term – Edith Gray
LAND USE BOARD: Mayor
Appoints without Consent of Council:
Class II: Official:
Phil Zimm
Class III:
Member of Council:
Alternate Member of Council: John A. Giovannitti
Class IV: Citizens:
1. Inez Nelson – 4 Year Term
2. Jim Salvatore – Alternate 3 – 2 Year Term
3. Robert DeAngelo – Alternate 4 – 2 Year Term
ENVIRONMENTAL
COMMISSION: Mayor Appoints without
consent of Council: 7 Members – One (1)
would be Liaison to Land Use Board:
1.
Allen Gray – 3 Year Term
2.
Shirley Chandler – 3 Year Term
Haynes moved and
Appointment
of Mayor’s Special Committees:
Public Celebration/Events Committee: Chairperson:
Elsie Tedeski
Lighthouse Committee: Chairperson:
Marc Kamp
Crime Free Housing Committee: Chairperson:
Paul Morina
Friends of the Paul House Committee: (TBD)
Summary of Reports and copies of Minutes
of meetings. Haynes moved and
Memo from Tina Roman, Assistant Manager
for Quality Assurance, Census Bureau, requesting permission to use the
Conference or Court Room to operate a
Letter from Marc Kamp, Paulsboro Day
Committee, regarding Paulsboro Day.
Councilwoman Tedeski stated a Resolution
would be needed to receive the stage from the County for Paulsboro Day.
Haynes moved and
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS:
Councilwoman Tedeski stated she is in her tenth year on Council. She thanked Mayor Burzichelli for swearing
her in and thanked her mom and sister, Teresa, for being present and she
appreciated the support of all her sisters and brother. She further thanked the Borough workers
especially Administrator Salvatore as well as all the Council members for their
support and felt they work well together.
Council President Haynes stated he is in his eighth term which is 24
years. He thanked Freeholders DuBois and
DiMarco for swearing him in and he thanked his sister,
Councilman Giovannitti welcomed everyone to the meeting and
congratulated Council President Haynes and Councilwoman Tedeski for their
swearing in as well as all the experience of Council President Haynes and Councilman
Kidd. He recognized the December
activities that were held, thanked former Council President Jeanne Giampola for
putting together the Christmas donations and he thanked everyone who assisted
with the Christmas Party.
Councilman Giovannitti discussed the 23 inches of snow that the Borough
received. There were some concerns and
the Committee met with Water and Sewer Superintendent Daly and Borough Foreman
Tinder to address those concerns. He
thanked both of them and told everyone to have a great 2010.
Councilman Morina congratulated Councilwoman Tedeski and Council
President Haynes and felt they are outstanding people.
Councilman Morina stated the Community Betterment Christmas Party was
held. He has a list of the people
involved and would like to send thank you letters to those individuals.
Morina
moved and Haynes seconded to send a letter of thanks to those individuals
involved in the Christmas Party. All
were in favor of the motion.
Councilman Morina wished everyone a good 2010.
Councilman Hamilton thanked the Gloucester County Freeholders and the
residents for attending this meeting. He
stated it is going to be a very challenging year for everyone and hoped there would
be some relief soon.
Councilman Hamilton congratulated Council President Haynes and
Councilwoman Tedeski.
Councilman Kidd congratulated Councilwoman Tedeski and Council President
Haynes on their re-election and appreciated the Gloucester County Freeholders
and residents for being here.
Councilman Kidd stated this year is going
to be a rough year. Council has got to
start getting serious especially about community events and Council has got to
talk with the Federal representatives as senior citizens are struggling.
Mayor Burzichelli
congratulated Councilwoman Tedeski and Council President Haynes on being
re-elected and further thanked them for their willingness to serve the
residents.
Mayor
Burzichelli recognized former Council President Jeanne Giampola, Water and Sewer
Superintendent John Daly, Borough Foreman Charles Tinder, Fire Chief Michael
Licciardello, Chief Frank Grogan, Lieutenant Chris Wachter and Detective
Sergeant Vern Marino.
Mayor
Burzichelli stated he has great optimism and this year will be challenging but
it will be how everyone responds. He
further stated Paulsboro presents great opportunity with the heightened code
enforcement, new strategies and the Budget.
He wished everyone a Happy New Year.
He further recognized Administrator John Salvatore and Borough Clerk
Kathy VanScoy. He stated to the
residents that he pledged he will do his very best.
Haynes moved and
This is a brief summary of the Reorganization
Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Paulsboro held on January 5,
2010 and should not be considered a verbatim transcript of the meeting.
Respectfully
submitted,
_____________________________ _____________________________
Kathy A. VanScoy, RMC/CMC John J. Burzichelli, Mayor
Borough Clerk