JULY 17, 2007

 

PAULSBORO. N.J.

 

7:00 P.M.

 

WORK SESSION MEETING

 

Council Chamber:

 

     Mayor Burzichelli presided at a Work Session Meeting of Council, held on the above date and place.

 

     Members present were: Haynes, Giovannitti, Hamilton, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski.  Absent:  None.

 

     Mayor Burzichelli called the meeting to order.

 

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

 

     Mayor Burzichelli stated items #12, 14, 15, 16, & 17 of the agenda will not be heard at this meeting.

 

     Mayor Burzichelli opened the floor to the public.

 

     Kathy Reistle, West Broad & Elizabeth Streets, discussed some criminal activity that she witnessed.

 

     Mayor Burzichelli informed Ms. Reistle to keep calling the Police Department whenever she sees anything out of the ordinary.

 

     There wasn’t any further public participation.

 

     Mayor Burzichelli stated that the members of the governing body were polled by telephone today by Borough Clerk VanScoy to authorize payment to acquire the Dow property in the amount of $1.2 million dollars which was delivered to the courts.  This was what the courts asked of the Borough in order for the Borough to acquire the property through eminent domain.  This was made by a decision of the Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division for docket #A-6577-05T5 Essex Chemical v. Borough of Paulsboro.

 

     Minutes of a Work Session Meeting held on March 2007 at 7:00 p.m. 

    Minutes of a Regular Meeting held on April 3, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. 

    Minutes of a Work Session Meeting held on April 17, 2007 at 4:30 p.m.

    Minutes of a Regular Meeting held on May 1, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.

     Minutes of a Work Session Meeting held on May 15, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.

 

     Haynes moved and Hamilton seconded to receive, file and approve the above minutes.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     R. #113.07:  RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF        BILLS OUT OF THE 2007 TEMPORARY BUDGET. Haynes moved and Hamilton seconded to pay all bills properly signed and adopt R. #113.07.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Hamilton, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

     R. #114.07:  RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF       THE BILLS OUT OF THE 2007 BUDGET FOR AUGUST 7TH & 21ST, 2007.  Haynes moved and Hamilton seconded to pay all bills properly signed and adopt R. #114.07.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Hamilton, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

      SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING:

 

     O. #05.07:  AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER EMS REGIONALIZATION PROGRAM.  Haynes moved and Hamilton seconded to open the meeting to the public.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     There wasn’t any public participation.

 

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

 

     Haynes moved and Hamilton seconded to adopt O. #05.07 on second and final reading.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Hamilton, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.    

 

     R. #115.07:  RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO       ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH TRIAD ASSOCIATES FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES RELATED TO THE EAST GREENWICH TOWNSHIP AND WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP RCAs.   Haynes moved and Hamilton seconded to adopt

R. #115.07.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Hamilton, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski.

 

     Receipt of Bids:  Reconstruction of Nassau Avenue – Phase III:

 

                                                   Bid A               Bid B                Total

 

     1.  Mount Construction       $117,468.37    $ 6,944.00          $124,412.37

     2.  Think Pavers                  $173,888.75    $22,654,50         $196,543.25

     3.  Paramount Enterprises $151,155.00    $17,460.00         $168,615.00

     4.  American Asphalt          $115,999.85    $10,345.00         $126,344.85

 

     Haynes moved and Hamilton seconded to receive, file, accept and spread the bids in the minutes.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     R. #116.07:  RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO MOUNT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., OF BERLIN, NEW JERSEY FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF NASSAU AVENUE – PHASE III IN THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO.  Haynes moved and Hamilton seconded to adopt R. #116.07 for a total amount of $124,412.37.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Hamilton, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

     Receipt of Bids:  Stormwater Improvement for Jessup Street, Chestnut Street and New Street:

 

                                                   Bid A              Bid B                  Total

 

1.  Mount Construction      $103,386.57    $  5,000.00          $108,387.07

2.  TSB Assoc.                     $ 89,070.50     $12,000.00          $101,070.50

3.  Ivymont Construction   $110,337.00    $  8,000.00          $119,787.00

4.  P & D Construction       $112,153.00    $  6,800.00          $118,953.00

5.  Baner Construction       $182,280.00    $14,920.00          $197,200.00

6.  Crown Pipeline              $183,398.20    $  8,000.00          $191,398.70

     

     Haynes moved and Hamilton seconded to receive, file and spread the bids in the minutes.  All were in favor of the motion. 

 

     Administrator Salvatore stated the bids are substantially high but would like to place this item for discussion and possible award on the Agenda for the Special Meeting to be held on July 23, 2007.

 

     Haynes moved and Hamilton seconded to place the above bid award on the agenda for the Special Meeting on July 23, 2007.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     Receipt of decision by Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division docket #A-6577-05T5 Essex Chemical Corp. v. Borough of Paulsboro. Haynes moved and Hamilton seconded to receive and file the decision.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     Letter from Michael A. Aimino, Aimino & Dennen, LLC, regarding Thomas J. Harris, 7 West Broad Street. 

 

     Administrator Salvatore stated the Borough was not in a position to act upon this matter at this meeting.  He suggested Council refer it to the first meeting in September.

 

     Haynes moved and Hamilton seconded to receive, file and place this letter on the September 4th Regular Meeting.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     Letter from Joye Rozier, Camcare Health Corporation, requesting permission to use the parking lot adjacent to their facility on Saturday, August 4th, 2007 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

 

     Mayor and Council discussed the above request.

 

     Mayor Burzichelli stated the Borough should require Camcare to place the Borough as an insured on their insurance, indemnify the Borough and defend the Borough of necessary.  He further suggested Camcare talk with the Police to see if a police presence was needed, notify the other businesses in the area that the parking lot would be barricaded and possibly cover the cost of a public works employee. 

 

     Joye Rozier, Director of Community Health, the Health Fair event.  It is a National event to celebrate the centers across America.  She stated she has spoken with the Police Chief and he felt it was not needed for a police presence.

 

     Mayor Burzichelli stated the Borough will require Camcare to name the Borough as an additional insured, indemnify the Borough, defend the Borough, and meet with the Police Department.  He hoped the event goes well.

 

     Haynes moved and Hamilton seconded to receive, file the letter and approve the event conditioned upon the above mentioned items.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

    

 

     Memo from Michael Reed, President, AFSCME Local 3303, request for closing of the Borough Offices on December 24, 2007.  Haynes moved and Hamilton seconded to receive, file the memo and to bring this request back in the fall.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     Memo from Marc Kamp, Environmental Commission, regarding Proposed        Environmental Commission Ordinance.  Haynes moved and Hamilton seconded to receive, file the memo and authorize Solicitor Pierson to prepare a draft ordinance for the September Work Session Meeting.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     Memo from Marc Kamp, Zoning Officer, regarding proposed sign ordinance. 

 

     Administrator Salvatore recommended Council adopt this Ordinance but take no action at this meeting but place it on the September Work Session Meeting agenda. 

 

     Haynes moved and Hamilton seconded to receive, file the memo and to place this matter on the September Work Session Meeting Agenda.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     Councilman Giovannitti recommended designating Billings Avenue and Greenwich Avenue as the streets to be done through the NJ Department of Transportation Trust Projects.

 

     R. #117.07:  RESOLUTION, APPLICATION, AND AGREEMENT FOR STATE AID TO COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE                 RECONSTRUCTION OF BILLINGS AVENUE.  Haynes moved and Hamilton seconded to adopt R. #117.07.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Hamilton, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

     R. #118.07:  RESOLUTION, APPLICATION, AND AGREEMENT FOR STATE AID TO COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE                 RECONSTRUCTION OF GREENWICH AVENUE.  Haynes moved and Hamilton seconded to adopt R. #118.07.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Hamilton, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

     Councilman Giovannitti discussed the issuing of fence permits through the Zoning Officer.  He felt the Zoning Officer should review the ordinance and do a site visit before he issued the fence permit.

 

     Administrator Salvatore stated he has already sent the Zoning Officer a letter to that effect.

     Giovannitti moved and Hamilton seconded to authorize the Zoning Officer to do a site visit before all fence permits are issued.  All were in favor of the motion.

     Councilman Giovannitti discussed registering beer kegs to help with keeping the sale of these kegs from underage individuals.  He has an ordinance from Riverside Township that he will place in all of Council’s mailboxes for review and discuss this matter at a later date.

    Administrator Salvatore discussed the request from American Tower asking to enter into an extension for an additional 20 years.  He explained that this is the Nextel Site.  He questioned if the Borough wanted to renew with them.

     Mayor Burzichelli suggested authorizing Administrator Salvatore to negotiate with American Tower and come back to Council in September.  All were in favor of the motion.

     Administrator Salvatore stated AFSCME would like to start negotiating their contract and he would like a committee to participate in the negotiations.

     Mayor Burzichelli asked Council if anyone would like to serve on the negotiating committee to notify Administrator Salvatore or himself.

     Administrator Salvatore discussed hiring a trash consultant.  His recommendation would be Robert L. Willis of AVR Resource Group.  He would be hired under the non-fair and open process.  Give him a $2,000 retainer to come down and take a look at the Borough.

     R. #119.07:  RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT FOR A TRASH CONSULTANT FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO.  Haynes moved and Hamilton seconded to adopt R. #119.07 and authorize the Administrator to spend up to $2,000.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Hamilton, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

     Administrator Salvatore discussed going into an interlocal paving services with the County to pave Jessup and South Chestnut Streets.

     R. #120.07:  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTERLOCAL SERVICE WITH THE COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER FOR PAVING OF JESSUP AND SOUTH CHESTNUT STREETS.  Kidd moved and Giovannitti seconded to adopt R. #120.07.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Hamilton, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

     Administrator Salvatore discussed the Citgo Tax Appeal case.  The experts are trying to take an income approach but a second expert is needed for the valuation of assets.  He suggested this matter be place on the agenda for the Special Meeting on July 23, 2007.

     Memo from Chief Ridinger regarding recommend auction of seized vehicle.  Haynes moved and Hamilton seconded to receive and file the memo.  All were in favor of the motion.

     R. #121.07:  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO HOLD A PUBLIC AUCTION TO SELL A SEIZED VEHICLE.  Haynes moved and Hamilton seconded to adopt R. #121.07.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Hamilton, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

     Memo from Captain Grogan and Lt. Wachter regarding request to continue contract negotiations. 

     Mayor Burzichelli stated the contract negotiations will be discussed during salary ordinance.

     Memo from Chief Ridinger regarding recommendation to appoint SLEO II Officer.  Haynes moved and Hamilton seconded to receive and file the memo.  All were in favor of the motion.

     Chief Ridinger recommending the appointment of Nicole Campanell as SLEO II Officer.

     R. #122.07:  RESOLUTION APPOINTING A SPECIAL OFFICER

(SLEO II) FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT.  Haynes moved and Giovannitti seconded to adopt R. #122.07.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Hamilton, Morina, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Abstained:  Kidd.  Motion carried.

 

     Chief Ridinger introduced Nicole Campanell to the member of the Mayor and Council. 

 

     Chief Ridinger discussed the fleet of the Paulsboro Police Department.  He stated Council needs to discuss what the Borough is going to do in 2008 and 2009 in the way of purchasing vehicles.

 

     Chief Ridinger further discussed the purchase of Police cars and possibly purchasing Dodge Chargers instead.

 

     Administrator Salvatore stated there is money in the budget to lease purchase three cars.

 

     Giovannitti moved and Hamilton seconded to direct the Police Department to solicit bids and bring them back to Mayor and Council.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     There wasn’t any further Borough business. 

 

     Haynes moved and Hamilton 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 July 17, 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