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,

 

 

_____________________________                         _____________________________

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

 Borough Clerk