NOVEMBER 4, 2009
PAULSBORO. N.J.
7:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chamber:
Mayor Burzichelli presided at the Regular
Meeting of Council held on the above date and place.
Mayor Burzichelli recited “Harry Truman’s
Prayer” for the opening prayer.
Mayor Burzichelli asked all those present
to join in the salute to the flag, which was conducted by Borough Clerk
VanScoy.
Mayor Burzichelli called the meeting to
order.
Borough Clerk VanScoy read the opening
statement regarding the Open Public Meetings Act.
Members present were: Haynes, Giovannitti, Hamilton, Kidd,
Tedeski. Absent: Morina.
Mayor Burzichelli performed the official
swearing in (Oath of Office) of Timothy Suter who was promoted to Sergeant.
Sgt. Suter thanked Mayor and Council and
appreciated the opportunity. He further
stated he would continue to protect the citizens in this community.
Mayor Burzichelli opened the floor to the
public.
Marc Kamp,
Minutes of a Work
Session Meeting held on October 21, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. Haynes moved and
R. #150.09:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS OUT OF THE 2009
BUDGET. Haynes moved and
R. #151.09: RESOLUTION PROVIDING
FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET IN THE BOROUGH OF
PAULSBORO, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.
40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948). Haynes moved
and
R. #152.09: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE CANCELLATION OF
CERTAIN BALANCES ON WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS.
Haynes moved and
R. #153.09:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN
THE BUDGET IN THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER AND STATE OF NEW
JERSEY PURSUANT TO N.J.S. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948). Haynes moved and
Summary of
reports and copies of minutes of meetings.
Haynes moved and
Councilman Kidd stated there was a resignation letter in the minutes for the Gill Memorial Library Board of Trustee’s minutes for Mr. Pratt who has been there for 18 years.
Mayor Burzichelli stated the Borough Clerk will draw up a proclamation recognizing Mr. Pratt for his 18 years of service.
O. #04.09: ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO AMENDING CHAPTER 47, “PEDDLERS, HAWKERS AND SOLICITORS’, OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO.
Mayor Burzichelli stated the public hearing on the above ordinance was held at the last meeting.
Haynes moved and
SECOND
O. #05.09:
AN ORDINANCE TO FURTHER AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT SALARY ORDINANCE OF THE
BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO. Haynes moved
and
There wasn’t any public participation.
Haynes moved and
Haynes moved and
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST
O. #06.09:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO AMENDING CHAPTER 35A “FLOOD DAMAGE
PREVENTION” OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO. Haynes moved and
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST
O. #07.09:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO AMENDING CHAPTER 6 “ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES” OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO. Haynes moved and
Letter from
Samuel V. Hudman, Housing Authority of Gloucester County, regarding Renewal of
Interlocal Services Agreement between the Housing Authority of Gloucester
County and the Borough of Paulsboro. Haynes
moved and
R. #154.09: RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF AN INTERLOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF GLOUCESTER FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF CERTAIN INSPECTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SECTION 8 EXISTING HOUSING PROGRAM. Haynes moved and Tedeski seconded to adopt R. #154.09. Roll call: Ayes: Haynes, Giovannitti, Hamilton, Kidd, Tedeski. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Letter from Bob
Zaleski and Joyce Rivera,
Received Bingo
License Application for
BA-533, for their annual bingos.
Received Bingo
License Application for
Haynes moved and
Letter from John
J. Vinci, Sr., Gloucester County Utilities Authority, regarding public hearing
GCUA operating budget and proposed rate schedule. Haynes moved and
Memo from Chief
F. Grogan regarding recommendation of promotion to next level Patrolman. Haynes moved and
R. #155.09:
RESOLUTION PROMOTING RODNEY RICHARDS TO THE APPOINTMENT OF PATROLMAN
FIRST CLASS IN THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT. Haynes moved and
OLD BUSINESS: There wasn’t any old business at this time.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS:
Councilwoman Tedeski thanked everyone for their support during the Election. She congratulated Council President Haynes, Mayor Burzichelli and Celeste Riley on their re-election to the Assembly and incumbents Robert Damminger and Joe Chila on their re-election to the County Freeholder Board.
Councilwoman
Tedeski announced the Holiday Parade will be held on December 5, 2009 and will
proceed from the Paulsboro Fire House to the
Mayor Burzichelli congratulated Councilwoman Tedeski on her re-election.
Councilman Kidd congratulated Mayor Burzichelli, Councilwoman Tedeski and Council President Haynes on their re-elections.
Councilman Kidd stated that it will be a rough year next year and asked everyone to start thinking early on tightening belts.
Councilman Kidd discussed the Gloucester County Utilities Authority as they should be reimbursing the towns with the older pipes, although they upgraded the pumping station.
Councilman Giovannitti congratulated Mayor Burzichelli, Councilwoman Tedeski and Council President Haynes on their re-elections.
Councilman Giovannitti stated Marc Kamp was the Grand Marshall for the Homecoming Parade and he congratulated Marc on that honor.
Councilman Giovannitti stated leaf collection has commenced.
Council President Haynes congratulated Mayor Burzichelli on his re-election to the Assembly, the Freeholder Board and Councilwoman Tedeski on their re-elections. He further stated this is his 8th term on Council and he felt it was truly an honor to serve the residents.
Council President Haynes stated he finds out something different about Councilwoman Tedeski every year such as she is very dedicated and a great person.
Councilman Hamilton thanked the residents for coming out on Election Day and he congratulated everyone as well.
Mayor Burzichelli thanked the regulars for attending the meetings and asked that they thank their neighbors for coming out on Election Day.
Mayor Burzichelli congratulated Councilwoman Tedeski and Council President Haynes on their re-elections and is very pleased to be associated with them.
Mayor Burzichelli thanked the residents for their support in his re-election and further stated that now is the time to focus.
There wasn’t any further Borough business.
Haynes moved and
This is a brief summary of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Paulsboro held on November 4, 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