JUNE 19, 2007
PAULSBORO. N.J.
6:00 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
(arrived at 7:10 p.m.), 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 opened the floor to the
public.
Seneca Cooper, 443 ½ Cook Avenue,
requested permission to hold a block party on Cook Avenue on July 14th. He has received signatures from all the
neighbors. He would like Cook Avenue
blocked off for the party.
There wasn’t any further public
participation.
Tom Butts, Gloucester County 911 Emergency
Response Coordination, gave the Gloucester County EMS Regionalization
Presentation. He explained that by
September 30th there will be “wheels on the ground”. The County will be used as a model for all
of New Jersey. The County will be
looking to acquire the assets such as vehicles, housing, etc.
Councilman Kidd questioned if someone
doesn’t have insurance, how they would be handled.
Mr. Butts stated the County will go
through third party billing. They will
not be charging anyone that doesn’t have insurance. The person will get a free ride if they do not have insurance. They are also not going to bill about what
the insurance pays. The County can
cover 60% of costs through third party billings.
Councilman Kidd questioned if the County
has talked with the Ambulance personnel in Paulsboro.
Mr. Butts stated not yet but will
be. There will be a lot of jobs out at
the County for EMTs. The volunteers
have done an incredible job.
Mayor Burzichelli questioned if there
would be a separate charge to the municipalities.
Mr. Butts stated only through the general
county tax.
Mayor Burzichelli questioned if someone
did not want to be employed full time by the County, could they still
volunteer?
Mr. Butts stated yes, they will let
volunteers continue to volunteer.
Mayor Burzichelli questioned if they
would be at sporting events especially football games at kickoff.
Mr. Butts stated they intend to be
involved in all events.
Mayor Burzichelli questioned the ideal
response time.
Mr. Butts stated about 8 ½ minutes.
There was further discussion regarding
the above presentation.
Mayor Burzichelli thanked Mr. Butts for
coming to the meeting.
Haynes moved and Hamilton seconded to
grant approval for the request for the Block Party on Cook Avenue. All were in favor of the motion.
Minutes of a Regular Meeting held on
October 3, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
Minutes of a Work Session Meeting held on
October 17, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
Minutes of a Regular Meeting held on
November 8, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
Minutes of a Work Session Meeting held on
November 21, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
Minutes of a Regular Meeting held on December 5, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
Minutes of a Work Session Meeting held on December 19, 2006 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 except Kidd abstained on the minutes of October 3, 2006.
R. #90.07: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS OUT OF THE 2007
TEMPORARY BUDGET. Haynes
moved and Hamilton seconded to pay all bills properly signed and adopt R.
#90.07. Roll call: Ayes:
Haynes, Hamilton, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski. Nays: None. Motion
carried.
R. #91.07: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR
THE RENEWAL OF A CLUB LICENSE #0814-31-020-001 GEORGE D. PATTON, JR. VFW POST
678 T/A GEORGE D. PATTON POST 678.
R.
#92.07: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE
RENEWAL OF A CLUB LICENSE #0814-31-024-002 CARMEL S. MORINA #2580 SONS OF ITALY
IN AMERICA T/A CARMEL S. MORINA LODGE #2580 OF SONS OF ITALY IN AMERICA.
R.
#93.07: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE
RENEWAL OF A CLUB LICENSE #0814-31-017-001 GREATER PAULSBORO LODGE 575
I.B.P.O.E. OF W., INC. T/A GREATER PAULSBORO LODGE 575.
R. #94.07: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE RENEWAL OF A
CLUB LICENSE #0814-31-019-001 PAULSBORO SPORTSMEN’S ASSOCIATION, INC. T/A
PAULSBORO SPORTSMEN’S ASSOCIATION, INC.
R.
#95.07: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE
RENEWAL OF A CLUB LICENSE #0814-31-018-001 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE PAULSBORO LODGE
607 T/A LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE PAULSBORO LODGE NO. 607.
R. #96.07:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE RENEWAL OF A PLENARY RETAIL DISTRIBUTION
LICENSE #0814-44-002-005 NANI, LLC T/A BURT’S LIQUORS.
R. #97.07:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE RENEWAL OF A PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION
LICENSE WITH BROAD PACKAGE PRIVILEGE #0814-32-010-002 KUZ-ZIN KAFE, INC. T/A
FIORILE’S BAR AND LIQUOR STORE.
R. #98.07:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE RENEWAL OF A PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION
LICENSE #0814-33-006-008 AMY J. BERTH T/A ALIBI INN.
R. #99.07: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE RENEWAL OF A
PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE #0814-33-013-011 STEFANO CORP. OF NEW JERSEY, INC. T/A NINO GERVASI RESTAURANT.
R. #100.07: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE RENEWAL OF A
PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE #0814-33-016-007 TRINPAT, LLC T/A THE STARTING GATE.
R. #101.07: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE RENEWAL OF A
PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE #0814-33-001-004 BADDTHEO, INC. T/A FRANK’S PUB.
Mayor Burzichelli stated R. #101.07
will be held until Chief Ridinger arrives to discuss this license with him.
R. #102.07: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE RENEWAL OF A PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE
#0814-33-008-010 DONALD M. PENNY
T/A RIVERFRONT PUB.
R. #103.07: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE RENEWAL OF
A PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION
LICENSE #0814-33-011-003
LAWRENCE-SHACKLOCK ENTERPRISES, INC. T/A THE OFFICE BAR AND GRILL.
R. #104.07:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE RENEWAL OF A PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE #0814-33-009-004 JOLLY RAJ, INC. T/A NO KNOWN LOCATION.
Haynes moved and Kidd seconded to adopt R. #91.07 to
R. #100.07and R. #102 to R. #104.07.
Ayes: Haynes (except Haynes
abstained on R. #95.07 and R. #99.07), Hamilton, Kidd, Morina (except Morina
abstained on R. #92.07), Tedeski.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
R. #105.07: RESOLUTION FOR RENEWAL OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE GLOUCESTER, SALEM, CUMBERLAND COUNTIES MUNICIPAL JOINT INSURANCE FUND. Haynes moved and Hamilton seconded to adopt
R.
#105.07. Roll call: Ayes:
Haynes, Hamilton, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski. Nays: None. Motion
carried.
R. #101.07: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE RENEWAL OF A PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE #0814-33-001-004 BADDTHEO, INC. T/A FRANK’S PUB.
Chief Ridinger stated the
problems still exist at Frank’s Pub even with the conditions that was made a
part of the license renewal last year.
Haynes moved and Hamilton
seconded to adopt R. #101.07 and authorize the Solicitor to send a strongly
worded letter saying the Borough will be keeping an eye on this license; it
will be reviewed with the Police Department in September, if problems persist,
bring the owner in for a hearing and possibly limit the hours of
operation. Roll call: Ayes:
Haynes, Hamilton, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski. Nays: None. Motion carried.
There was further
discussion regarding the liquor license for Frank’s Pub.
Administrator Salvatore suggested
Mayor and Council receive a recap from the Chief regarding the summer months
for Frank’s Pub on the first meeting in September’s agenda.
Letter from the 4th of July
Committee regarding the 4th of July Parade, which will be held on
Wednesday, July 4th beginning at 10:00 a.m. with a rain date of Saturday, July 7th at 10:00
a.m. The parade will start at the
Paulsboro Plaza parking
lot (behind Rita’s Water Ice) on Broad Street.
Haynes moved and Hamilton seconded to receive, file the letter, approve
the parade and notify the proper departments.
All were in favor of the motion.
Haynes moved Hamilton seconded to formally
confirm the hiring of students for the 2007 Exxon Mobil Summer Program. The individuals participating are: Ryan Hoehn, Mykel Horace, Christina Chila,
Danyelle Tracy, Timothy Rego, Hatica Kahraman, Aaron Wellington, Arielle
Milstead, Derrick Alcott and Gwen Freeman.
All were in favor of the motion.
Mayor Burzichelli opened the meeting to
the public at 6:51 p.m. as he noticed some residents arrived late for the
meeting.
Angie Frisbey, 9 West Washington Street,
stated her situation has gotten somewhat better. The neighbors keep their trash receptacles on the porch. It is getting hot and will be stinking.
Mayor Burzichelli stated he did not have
an answer tonight but asked Mrs. Frisbey if the police were responding when she
has called them.
Mrs. Frisbey stated most of the
time. The neighbors are partying until
2:00 a.m.
Mayor Burzichelli told Mrs. Frisbey to
keep calling the Police Department as the Borough does have a noise ordinance.
R.
#106.07: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AN
EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO. Haynes moved and Hamilton seconded to adopt
R. #106.07. Roll call: Ayes:
Haynes, Hamilton, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski. Nays: None. Motion
carried.
This Executive Session was called to
discuss pending litigation and personnel.
At 6:55 p.m., Council recessed before
commencing in Executive Session.
At 7:05 p.m., Council convened in
Executive Session.
While in Executive Session, Councilman
Giovannitti arrived for the meeting.
Giovannitti moved and Tedeski seconded to
open the meeting to the public at 7:52 p.m.
All were in favor of the motion.
INTRODUCTION
AND FIRST READING:
O. #04.07: CALENDAR YEAR 2007 – ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET
APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14).
Haynes moved and Hamilton seconded to adopt O. #04.07 on introduction
and first reading and schedule the second reading and public hearing on July 3,
2007. Roll call: Ayes:
Haynes, Giovannitti, Hamilton, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski. Nays:
None. Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION
AND FIRST READING:
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 adopt
O. #05.07 on introduction and first reading and schedule the second reading and
public hearing on July 17, 2007. Roll
call: Ayes: Haynes, Giovannitti, Hamilton, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski. Nays:
None. Motion carried.
Haynes moved and Hamilton seconded to
schedule a Special Work Session Meeting on Friday, June 22, 2007 to discuss the
2007 Budget. Roll call: Ayes:
Haynes, Giovannitti, Hamilton, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski. Nays:
None. Motion carried.
Administrator Salvatore gave a brief
report on hiring a trash consultant.
There wasn’t any further Borough
business.
Haynes moved and Hamilton seconded to
adjourn the meeting at 8:03 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 June 19, 2007 and should not be considered a verbatim transcript of the meeting.
Respectfully
submitted,
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Kathy A. VanScoy, RMC/CMC John J.
Burzichelli, Mayor
Borough Clerk