MAY 19, 2009

 

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, Kidd, Tedeski.  Absent:  Hamilton and Morina as he was working.

 

     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.

 

     Shirley Chandler, 1014 Spruce Street, stated the grass was high at 107 West Adams Street.  She questioned if there were branches from her neighbors tree on her property would she be allowed to cut the ones hanging over her property.

 

     Mayor Burzichelli stated Mrs. Chandler would be allowed to cut only what is on her property.

 

     Ruth Driver, 224 Vanneman Boulevard, thanked Mayor and Council for providing the Senior Citizens with transportation, especially Councilman Giovannitti as it was a big help. 

 

     Minutes of a Work Session Meeting held on April 21, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.  Haynes moved and Giovannitti seconded to receive, file and approve the above minutes.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     Minutes of a Regular Meeting held on May 5, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.  Haynes moved and Tedeski seconded to receive, file and approve the above minutes.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     R. #86.09:  RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF BILLS OUT OF THE 2009 TEMPORARY BUDGET.  Haynes moved and Giovannitti seconded to pay all bills properly signed and adopt R. #86.09.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Kidd, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

     PUBLIC HEARING:  7:00 p.m.:

 

     R. #84.09:  2009 BUDGET:

 

     Haynes moved and Giovannitti seconded to open the meeting to the public.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     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.

 

     Mayor Burzichelli stated Council would not be adopting the Budget at this time.

 

     Mayor and Council discussed the 2009 Budget and the County refund for the Citgo Tax Appeal.

 

     Administrator Salvatore stated the 2009 Budget would have to be amended.  He suggested Mayor and Council schedule a special meeting next Tuesday, May 26, 2009 to amend the Budget.  Then at the Regular Meeting of June 3rd, Mayor and Council could hold the public hearing to amend the budget and then adopt the 2009 Budget as amended.

 

     Nick Petroni and Deanna Roller were present to further discuss the County refund.

 

     Administrator Salvatore requested adopting a resolution to authorize temporary emergency appropriations prior to the adoption of the 2009 Budget.

    

     R. #87.09:  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS PRIOR TO ADOPTION OF THE 2009 BUDGET.  Haynes moved and Tedeski seconded to adopt R. #87.09.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Kidd, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

     Haynes moved and Giovannitti seconded to schedule a special meeting on May 26, 2009 at 4:15 p.m. to amend the 2009 budget and any other pertinent business.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Kidd, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

     R. #88.09:  RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 – FINAL FOR THE DELAWARE STREET FILTER UNDERDRAIN   REPAIRS IN THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO.  Haynes moved and Giovannitti seconded to adopt R. #88.09.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Kidd, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

     R. #89.09:  RESOLUTION APPOINTING A SUB-RECORD CUSTODIAN OF ALL POLICE DEPARTMENT RECORDS FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO.  Haynes moved and Giovannitti seconded to adopt R. #89.09.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Kidd, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

     SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING:

 

     O. #02.09:  REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A TAX REFUNDING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE AND OWING TO THE OWNER OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE BOROUGH; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $4,600,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX REFUNDING BONDS OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY, TO FINANCE THE COSTS THEREOF; MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND COVENANTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING.  Haynes moved and Giovannitti seconded to open the meeting to the public.  All were in favor of the motion. 

 

     There wasn’t any public participation.

 

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

 

     Haynes moved and Giovannitti seconded to adopt O. #02.09 on second and final reading.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Kidd, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

     Letter from Alyssa Knighton, Paulsboro High School, requesting donation.  Haynes moved and Giovannitti seconded to receive, file the letter and grant the donation.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     Received Annual Liquor License Renewal Applications from the following:

 

     George D. Patton, Jr. Post 678 V.F.W.     Paulsboro Sportsmens Assn., Inc.

      Woodbury Moose Lodge No. 2585            Greater Paulsboro Lodge No. 575

      Alibi Inn                                                     Frank’s Pub

      Fiorile’s Bar & Liquor Store                     Riverfront Pub

      Jolly Raj, Inc.                                             Nino Gervasi Restaurant

      Carmel S. Morina/Sons of Italy                Hany’s Liquors

      Burt’s Liquors                                            Rocking Stone

      The Office Bar & Grill       

 

     Haynes moved and Giovannitti seconded to receive and forward the applications to the Police Department for review and recommendation.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     Received Person-To-Person Transfer Application from N. Kurt Mehta, Esq. to transfer a Plenary Retail Distribution License #0814-44-002-006 from Nani, LLC to Om Shivkrupa, LLC t/a Burt’s Liquors.  Haynes moved and Giovannitti seconded to receive, file, and forward the application to the Police Department for review and recommendation.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     Bulletin MEL 09-23 from the Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund regarding Fireworks Displays/Amusement Ride Requirements changes.    Haynes moved and Giovannitti seconded to receive and file the bulletin.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     Administrator Salvatore explained the bulletin.  The MEL does not cover municipalities who hold fireworks displays and amusement rides which also includes inflatable bounces and child rides.  If anyone is going to have such fireworks or rides they will have to be registered and licensed with the State, file indemnification, hold harmless papers and have their own insurance.

 

     Received Raffle License application #RA-530 from the Paulsboro Day    Committee for an Off-Premise Merchandise Raffle on July 4, 2009.  Haynes moved and Giovannitti seconded to receive, file the application and approve the raffle license.  All were in favor of the motion.

 

     Chief Grogan informed Mayor and Council that Detective Sergeant Marino has received the Chief Law Enforcement Executive Certification and is eligible to become Chief.

 

     Chief Grogan stated Patrolman Kai Belbin received the Life Saving Award at the Gloucester County Awards Banquet. 

 

     Chief Grogan discussed the JAG grant.  The Borough is eligible to receive this grant towards overtime and equipment.  It is a cooperative grant among other municipalities.  A portion is to be used for equipment and a 10% portion to be set aside for overtime to help aid other towns.  If Paulsboro was in need of assistance and another town helps that 10% would be used for those officers.

 

     R. #90.09:  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO ACCEPT AND PROCEED WITH THE APPLICATION TO RECEIVE JAG GRANT FUNDS FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT.  Haynes moved and Giovannitti seconded to adopt

R. #90.09.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Kidd, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

     Chief Grogan discussed the promotional process for the sergeants.

 

     R. #91.09:  RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO

AMENDING RESOLUTION R. #200.94 PROMOTIONAL PROCESS.  Haynes moved and Giovannitti seconded to adopt R. #91.09.  Roll call:  Ayes:  Haynes, Giovannitti, Kidd, Tedeski.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

     Chief Grogan discussed using the firearms range in Gibbstown and he gave a report on the bank robbery.

 

     There wasn’t any further Borough business.

 

    Haynes moved and Tedeski seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 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 May 19, 2009 and should not be considered a verbatim transcript of the meeting.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

_____________________________                         _____________________________

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

 Borough Clerk