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VOORHEES TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF JULY 10, 2017 REGULAR MEETING 8:00 PM FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL Mr. Friedman, Mr. Platt, Mr. Ravitz, Ms. Nocito, Mayor Mignogna PRESENT Lawrence Spellman, Administrator; Len Wood, Township Solicitor; Sam Agresta, Township Engineer; Lou Bordi, Police Chief; Chai Respes, Human Resources Director SUNSHINE STATEMENT Mr. Wood stated that this meeting is being held in compliance with the "Open Public Meetings Act” and has been duly noticed and published as required in the Courier Post and Inquirer Newspapers. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC PORTION: MR. FRIEDMAN AYES: ALL SECONDED: MR. RAVITZ NAYS: NONE RESOLUTION NO. 175-17 MEMORIALIZING A RESOLUTION OF AN EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD ON JUNE 26, 2017 (COAH and Litigation) MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZ SECONDED: MR. PLATT AYES: 4 NAYS: NONE ABSTAIN: MR. NOCITO RESOLUTION NO. 176-17 AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF A CONTRACT FOR MISCELLANEOUS ROAD AND DRAINAGE REPAIRS TO DiMEGLIO CONSTRUCTION, INC. MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZ SECONDED: MR. PLATT AYES: ALL NAYS: NONE RESOLUTION NO. 177-17 AWARDING A BID TO HERTRICH FLEET SERVICES FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE FORD F-550 TRUCK MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZ SECONDED: MR. PLATT AYES: ALL NAYS: NONE RESOLUTION NO. 178-17 AWARDING A BID TO CHERRY VALLEY TRACTOR SALES FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 30 YARD LEAF VACUUM MACHINE MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZ SECONDED: MR. PLATT

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VOORHEES TOWNSHIP COMMITTEEMINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF JULY 10, 2017

REGULAR MEETING 8:00 PM

FLAG SALUTEROLL CALLMr. Friedman, Mr. Platt, Mr. Ravitz, Ms. Nocito, Mayor Mignogna

PRESENTLawrence Spellman, Administrator; Len Wood, Township Solicitor; Sam Agresta, Township Engineer; Lou Bordi, Police Chief; Chai Respes, Human Resources Director

SUNSHINE STATEMENTMr. Wood stated that this meeting is being held in compliance with the "Open Public Meetings Act” and has been duly noticed and published as required in the Courier Post and Inquirer Newspapers.

PUBLIC COMMENT FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY

MOTION TO CLOSEPUBLIC PORTION: MR. FRIEDMAN AYES: ALLSECONDED: MR. RAVITZ NAYS: NONE

RESOLUTION NO. 175-17 MEMORIALIZING A RESOLUTION OF AN EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD ON

JUNE 26, 2017 (COAH and Litigation)MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4NAYS: NONEABSTAIN: MR. NOCITO

RESOLUTION NO. 176-17 AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF A CONTRACT FOR MISCELLANEOUS

ROAD AND DRAINAGE REPAIRS TO DiMEGLIO CONSTRUCTION, INC.MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE

RESOLUTION NO. 177-17 AWARDING A BID TO HERTRICH FLEET SERVICES FOR THE PURCHASE OF

ONE FORD F-550 TRUCKMOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE

RESOLUTION NO. 178-17 AWARDING A BID TO CHERRY VALLEY TRACTOR SALES FOR THE

PURCHASE OF A 30 YARD LEAF VACUUM MACHINEMOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE

RESOLUTION NO. 179-17 APPROVING THE HIRING OF JOHN LOBERTO AS A POLICE OFFICER

IN THE TOWNHSIP OF VOORHEESMOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MS. NOCITOAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE

RESOLUTION NO. 180-17 APPROVING THE HIRING OF STEPHN VERGILIO, TIMOTHY CARMODY,

DANIEL ORTIZ AND STEVEN KUSHNER TO THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICERMOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MS. NOCITOAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE

RESOLUTION NO. 181-17 APPROVING THE HIRING OF ALEXIA OCASIA, KRISTINE SHAFER,

KALYN DIMITI, LAURA CARROLL, TJ CARROL, DANIEL BARDI, ROBERT FAIR AND MIKE ABRUSCATO TO THE POSITION OF PART TIME EMERGENCY MEDICAL

TECHNICIANMOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MS. NOCITOAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE

RESOLUTION NO. 182-17 APPOINTING ROBERT O’BRIEN TO THE POSITION OF VOLUNTEER FIRE

FIGHTERMOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MS. NOCITOAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE

RESOLUTION NO. 183-17 RENEWAL OF 2017-2018 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE BEVERAGE

COMPANY OF MAIN STREET

MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. PLATTSECONDED: MR. FRIEDMANAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE

MINUTES FROM MEETING OF JUNE 26, 2017

MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MS. NOCITOAYES: ALLNAYS: NONEABSTAIN: MR. NOCITO

MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT FOR JUNE 2017

MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MS. NOCITOAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE

BILLS POSTED FOR JULY 10, 2017

MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MS. NOCITOAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE

COMMENTS FROM COMMITTEE – No one spokeCOMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - No one spoke

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION TO ADJURN: MR. PLATTSECONDED: MR. FRIEDMAN

AYES: ALLNAYS: NONE

RESOLUTION NO. 175-17

RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING EXECUTIVE SESSION

WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.) requires all meetings of the

Township of Voorhees to be held in public, except as set forth in N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b) which provides for

nine (9) types of matters that may lawfully be discussed in “Executive Session,” i.e. without the public

being permitted to attend; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Voorhees has determined that certain issues set forth below are

permitted by N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b) to be discussed without the public in attendance were discussed during

an Executive Session held on June 26, 2017 at approximately 7:30 p.m.; and

WHEREAS, the nine (9) exceptions to public meetings set forth in N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b) are listed

below, and the items to be privately discussed that fall within such exceptions shall be identified and

written, and after each exception is a space where additional information that will disclose as much

information about the discussion as possible without undermining the purpose of the exception as

follows:

“(1) Any matter which, by express provision of Federal law, State statute or rule of court shall be rendered confidential or excluded from public discussion.” The legal citation to the provision(s) at issue is: __________________________ and the nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality is;

“(2) Any matter in which the release of information would impair a right to receive funds from the federal government.” The nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality is;

“(3) Any material the disclosure of which constitutes an unwarranted invasion of individual privacy such as any records, data, reports, recommendations, or other personal material of any educational, training, social service, medical, health, custodial, child protection, rehabilitation, legal defense, welfare, housing, relocation, insurance and similar program or institution operated by a public body pertaining to any specific individual admitted to or served by such institution or program, including but not limited to information relative to the individual's personal and family circumstances, and any material pertaining to admission, discharge, treatment, progress or condition of any individual, unless the individual concerned (or, in the case of a minor or incompetent, his guardian) shall request in writing that the same be disclosed publicly.” The nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality is;

“(4) Any collective bargaining agreement, or the terms and conditions of which are proposed for inclusion in any collective bargaining agreement, including the negotiation of terms and conditions with employees or representatives of employees of the public body” The collective bargaining contract(s) discussed are between the public body and the;

“(5) Any matter involving the purchase lease or acquisition of real property with public funds, the setting of bank rates or investment of public funds where it could adversely affect the public interest if discussion of such matters were disclosed.” The nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality is; “(6) Any tactics and techniques utilized in protecting the safety and property of the public provided that their disclosure could impair such protection. Any investigations of violations or possible violations of the law.” The nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality is;

“(7) Any pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation in which the public body is or may become a party. Any matters falling within the attorney-client privilege, to the extent that confidentiality is required in

order for the attorney to exercise his ethical duties as a lawyer.” The parties to and docket numbers of each item of litigation and/or the parties to each contract discussed: COAH, Kirkwood Fire Station repairs.

(8) Any matter involving the employment, appointment, termination of employment, terms and conditions of employment, evaluation of the performance, promotion or disciplining of any specific prospective public

officer or employee or current public officer or employee employed or appointed by the public body, unless all individual employees or appointees whose rights could be adversely affected request in writing that such matter or matters be discussed at a public meeting.” The employee(s) and/or title(s) and nature of the discussion, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality are:

“(9) Any deliberation of a public body occurring after a public hearing that may result in the imposition of a specific civil penalty upon the responding party or the suspension or loss of a license or permit belonging to the responding party as a result of an act of omission for which the responding party bears responsibility.” The nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality is;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of Voorhees entered into

Executive Session for only the above stated reasons at their regular meeting caucus of June 26, 2017.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township hereby declares that its discussion of the

aforementioned subject(s) will be made public at a time when the need for confidentiality no longer

exists, or the public’s interest in disclosure is greater than any privacy or governmental interest being

protected from disclosure.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Clerk/Township Solicitor, shall read aloud

enough of this resolution so that members of the public in attendance can understand, as precisely as

possible, the nature of the matters that were privately discussed.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Clerk, on the next business day following

this meeting, shall furnish a copy of this resolution to any member of the public who requests one at the

fees allowed by N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.

DATED: JULY 10, 2017 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ

AYES: 4 SECONDED: MR. PLATT

NAYS: NONE ABSTAIN: 1 MRS. NOCITO

APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor

I, Dee Ober, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Voorhees hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees at their meeting of July 10, 2017 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.

____________________________Dee Ober, RMCTownship Clerk

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RESOLUTION NO. 176-17

AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF A CONTRACT FOR MISCELLANEOUS ROAD AND DRAINAGE REPAIRS TO DiMEGLIO CONSTRUCTION, INC.

WHEREAS, a two-year contract was awarded to DiMeglio Construction, Inc. on June 23, 2014

by Resolution No. 154-14 for Miscellaneous Road and Drainage Repairs; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15 provides that any contract for services which is for three years

or less may include provisions for two (2) one-year extensions, provided that:

a) The governing body shall find that the services are being performed in an effective and

efficient manner;

b) The contract shall not be extended so that it runs for more than a total of five consecutive

years;

c) Any price change included in the extension shall be based on a cumulative adjustment

pursuant to the change in the index rate for the 12 months preceding the time the contract

is renewed;

d) The terms and conditions of the contract remain substantially the same;

WHEREAS, the contract extension with DiMeglio Constuction, Inc. meets the aforementioned

criteria;

WHEREAS, on July 11, 2016, Voorhees Township Committee passed resolution no. 158-16

extending the contract for one year; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOVLED by the Mayor and Township Committee that

contract extention #2, for the 2014 contract with DiMeglio Construction, Inc., is hereby approved.

DATED: JULY 10, 2017 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ

AYES: ALL SECONDED: MR. PLATT

NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor

I, Dee Ober, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Voorhees hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees at their meeting of July 10, 2017 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.

____________________________Dee Ober, RMCTownship Clerk

RESOLUTION NO. 177-17

AWARDING A BID FOR ONE FORD SUPER DUTY F-550 DRWXL 2WD CAB AND CHASSIS TO HERTRICH FLEET SERVICES, INC.

WHEREAS, bids were received on June 27, 2017 for One Ford Super Duty F-550 DRW

XL 2 WD Cab and Chassis; and

WHEREAS, bids were received from Hertrich Fleet Services, Inc. and Brian Hoskins

Ford; and

WHEREAS, Hertritch Fleet Services, Inc. submitted the low bid in the amount of

$34,179.00; and

WHEREAS, this bid has been reviewed and approved by the Director of Public Works

and has been recommend for award by letter dated July 5, 2017; and

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that the funds are available in the

line(s) Bond Ordinance #2017-305.4 item reading; and

WHEREAS, it is recommended that the contract be awarded to:

Hertrich Fleet Services, Inc.1427 Bay Road

Milford, DE 19963302-839-0555

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Township Committee that

the above-referenced bid be awarded.

DATED: JULY 10, 2017 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ

AYES: ALL SECONDED: MR. PLATT

NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor

I, Dee Ober, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Voorhees hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees at their meeting of July 10, 2017 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.

____________________________Dee Ober, RMCTownship Clerk

RESOLUTION NO. 178-17

AWARDING A BID FOR ONE 30 YARD LEAF VACUUM MACHINE TO CHERRY VALLEY TRACTOR SALES

WHEREAS, bids were received on July 6, 2017 for One 30 yard leaf vacuum machine;

and

WHEREAS, one bid was received from Cherry Valley Truck Sales in the amount of

$71,400.00; and

WHEREAS, the bid has been reviewed and approved by the Director of Public Works and

has been recommend for award by letter dated July 7, 2017; and

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that the funds are available in the

line item(s) reading Recycling Tonnage Grant – OE; and

WHEREAS, it is recommended that the contract be awarded to:

Cherry Valley Truck Sales35 Route 70 WestMarlton, NJ 08053

856-983-0111

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Township Committee that

the above-referenced bid be awarded.

DATED: JULY 10, 2017 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ

AYES: ALL SECONDED: MR. PLATT

NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor

I, Dee Ober, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Voorhees hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees at their meeting of July 10, 2017 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.

____________________________Dee Ober, RMCTownship Clerk

RESOLUTION NO. 179-17

APPOINTING JOHN LOBERTO AS A FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER

WHEREAS, there is a need to hire an additional Police Officer in the Township of

Voorhees; and

WHEREAS, John Loberto possesses the necessary qualifications and abilities to perform

the duties of a Voorhees Township Police Officer, and

WHEREAS, the Voorhees Township Police Department has conducted a background

check on the individual to a satisfactory outcome, and

WHEREAS, Chief Lou Bordi has recommended John Loberto be appointed to fill this

need;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of

the Township of Voorhees, County of Camden, and State of New Jersey, that John Loberto be

appointed as a full time police officer in the Township of Voorhees, effective July 24, 2017.

DATED: JULY 10, 2017 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ

AYES: ALL SECONDED: MS. NOCITO

NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor

I, Dee Ober, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Voorhees hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees at their meeting of July 10, 2017 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.

____________________________Dee Ober, RMCTownship Clerk

RESOLUTION NO. 180-17

APPOINTING STEPHEN VERGILIO, TIMOTHY CARMODY, DANIEL ORTIZ AND STEVEN KUSHNER AS FULL TIME POLICE OFFICERS

WHEREAS, there is a need to hire additional Police Officers in the Township of

Voorhees; and

WHEREAS, Stephen Vergilio, Timothy Carmody, Daniel Ortiz and Steven Kushner

possess the necessary qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of a Voorhees Township

Police Officer; and

WHEREAS, the Voorhees Township Police Department has conducted background

checks on the individuals to a satisfactory outcome, and

WHEREAS, Chief Lou Bordi has recommended Stephen Vergilio, Timothy Carmody,

Daniel Ortiz and Steven Kushner be appointed to fill this need;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of

the Township of Voorhees, County of Camden, and State of New Jersey, that Stephen Vergilio,

Timothy Carmody, Daniel Ortiz and Steven Kushner be appointed as full time police officers in

the Township of Voorhees, effective August 3, 2017.

DATED: JULY 10, 2017 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ

AYES: ALL SECONDED: MS. NOCITO

NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor

I, Dee Ober, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Voorhees hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees at their meeting of July 10, 2017 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.

____________________________Dee Ober, RMCTownship Clerk

RESOLUTION NO. 181-17

APPOINTING PART TIME EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS

WHEREAS, there is a need to hire additional part time Emergency Medical Technicians

in the Township of Voorhees; and

WHEREAS, eight candidates possess the necessary qualifications and abilities to

perform the duties of Emergency Medical Technician; and

WHEREAS, the Voorhees Township Police Department has conducted background

checks on each individual to satisfactory outcome, and

WHEREAS, Chief Lou Bordi has recommended the below candidates be appointed to fill this

need;

Alexia Ocasia, Kristine Shafer, Kalyn DiMitri, Laura Carroll, TJ Carrol, Daniel Bardi, Robert Fair, Mike Abruscato

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of

the Township of Voorhees, County of Camden, State of New Jersey that the above listed

individuals be appointed as Emergency Medical Technicians in the Township of Voorhees

effective July 11, 2017.

DATED: JULY 10, 2017 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ

AYES: ALL SECONDED: MS. NOCITO

NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor

I, Dee Ober, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Voorhees hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees at their meeting of July 10, 2017 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.

____________________________Dee Ober, RMCTownship Clerk

RESOLUTION NO. 182-17

APPOINTING ROBERT O’BRIEN AS A VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER IN THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, there is a need for additional volunteer firefighters in the Township of

Voorhees; and

WHEREAS, Robert O’Brien possess the necessary qualifications and abilities to

perform the duties of firefighter; and

WHEREAS, the Voorhees Township Police Department has conducted a background

check to satisfactory outcome, and

WHEREAS, Chief Lou Bordi has recommended Robert O’Brien be appointed to fill this

need;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of

the Township of Voorhees, County of Camden, State of New Jersey that Robert O’Brien be

appointed as a Volunteer Firefighter in the Township of Voorhees effective July 11th, 2017.

DATED: JULY 10, 2017 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ

AYES: ALL SECONDED: MS. NOCITO

NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor

I, Dee Ober, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Voorhees hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees at their meeting of July 10, 2017 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.

____________________________Dee Ober, RMCTownship Clerk

RESOLUTION NO. 183-17

RENEWAL OF 2017-2018 LIQUOR LICENSES

WHEREAS, the following licensees have applied for a renewal of their Alcoholic Beverage Licenses; and

WHEREAS, the Township Clerk has not received any written objections to the renewal

of the licenses; and

WHEREAS, the licensees have complied with the law, paid the necessary fees, and all

tax clearance certificates have been received; and

WHEREAS, in addition to the renewal the was filed and paid, and as a result of this

license holder not currently operating the license, it has remained in “pocket” status for two

license terms; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Township Committee of

the Township of Voorhees, County of Camden and State of New Jersey, that the following

license renewals be granted:

THE BEVERAGE COMPANY OF MAIN STREETTHE MANSION3000 Main StreetVoorhees, New Jersey

License #0434-33-011-011 – Plenary Retail ConsumptionFee Paid: $2,500.00

DATED: JULY 10, 2017 MOTION: MR. PLATT

AYES: ALL SECONDED: MR. FRIEDMAN

NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor

I, Dee Ober, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Voorhees hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees at their meeting of July 10, 2017 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.

____________________________Dee Ober, RMCTownship Clerk

VOORHEES TOWNSHIP COMMITTEEMINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF JUNE 26, 2017

REGULAR MEETING 8:00 PM

FLAG SALUTEROLL CALLMR. FRIEDMAN, MR. RAVITZ, MAYOR MIGNOGNA

SUNSHINE STATEMENTMr. Long stated that this meeting is being held in compliance with the "Open Public Meetings Act” and has been duly noticed and published as required in the Courier Post and Inquirer Newspapers.

PUBLIC COMMENT FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY

Mr. Platt arrived at the meeting.

MOTION TO CLOSEPUBLIC PORTION: MR. PLATT AYES: 4SECONDED: MR. FRIEDMAN NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO

RESOLUTION NO. 157-17 MEMORIALIZING A RESOLUTION OF AN EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD ON

JUNE 19, 2017 (COAH and Kirkwood )

MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4NAYS: NONE ABSENT: MS. NOCITO

RESOLUTION NO 158-17 CERTIFICATION OF 2016 AUDIT

MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4 NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO

RESOLUTION NO. 159-17 CANCELING A SPECIAL EMERGENCY BALANCE

MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. PLATTSECONDED: MR. FRIEDMANAYES: 4NAYS: NONE ABSENT: MS. NOCITO

RESOLUTION NO. 160-17 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #3 FOR ARAWAK PAVING COMPANY($40,117.35 DECREASE FOR 2015 ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM)

MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. FRIEDMANAYES: 4NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO

RESOLUTION NO. 161-17 APPROVING AN INSERTION OF AN ITEM OF REVENUE INTO THE BUDGET($1,479.82 NJ ALCOHOL EDUCATION, REHABILITATION & ENFORCEMENT GRANT)

MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. FRIEDMANAYES: 4 NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO

RESOLUTION NO. 162-17 APPROVING AN INSERTION OF AN ITEM OF REVENUE INTO THE BUDGET($4,000.00 CROSS COUNTY CONNECTION TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION)

MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. FRIEDMANAYES: 4NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO

RESOLUTION NO. 163-17 APPROVING AN INSERTION OF AN ITEM OF REVENUE INTO THE BUDGET($180,000.00 NJ SAFE STREETS TO TRANSIT PROGRAM)

MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. FRIEDMANAYES: 4NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO

RESOLUTION NO. 164-17 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ALLOW THE USE OF THEIR BID PRICE FOR GROUNDSKEEPING SERVICES

MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. FRIEDMANSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO

RESOLUTION NO. 165-17 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE BOROUGH OF BELLMAWR, RELATIVE TO THE MAINTENANCE OF FIRE APARATUS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES

MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. FRIEDMANSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4 NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO

RESOLUTION NO. 166-17 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN VOORHEES TOWNSHIP AND RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (“RBHS”) – UNIVERSITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE (“UBHC”)

MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. FRIEDMANSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4 NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO

RESOLUTION NO. 167-17 AWARDING ADDITIONAL STATE CONTRACTS FOR 2017

MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. FRIEDMANSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO

RESOLUTION NO. 168-17 AUTHORIZING PURCHASES THROUGH STATE CONTRACT

MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. FRIEDMANSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO

RESOLUTION NO. 169-17 AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF THE CONTRACT FOR REPAIRS AT THE COOPER ROAD FIRE STATION TO DURACLEAN BY WELL & SHERWOOD, LLC

MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. FRIEDMANSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4 NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO

RESOLUTION NO. 170-17 AWARDING A BID FOR A 2017 FORD F750 STELLAR SERVICE BODY WITH TELESCOPIC CRANE TRUCK TO H.A. DEHART & SON, INC.

MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. FRIEDMANSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4 NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO

RESOLUTION NO. 171-17 AWARDING A BID FOR (2) 2018 INTERNATIONAL 7400 SFFA 4X2 TRUCK CHASSIS OR APPROVED EQUAL WITH STAINLESS STEEL BUMP BODY, SNOW PLOW, TAILGATE SPREADER AND LIQUID DE-ICER SPRAYER TO HUNTER TRUCK SALES & SERVICE

MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. FRIEDMANSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: 4 NAYS: NONEABSENT: MS. NOCITO

RESOLUTION NO. 172-17 AWARDING A BID FOR ONE NEW 2018 OR NEWER COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) REFUSE COLLECTION VEHICLE WITH 31 YARD AUTOMATED SIDE LOADER TO MCNEILUS TRUCK & MANUFACTURING CO.

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RESOLUTION NO. 173-17 RESOLUTION RESOLVING PERFORMANCE BOND DEFAULT CLAIMS BY DCI-GIM VTC CONDOMINIUMS, L.P. AND DCI-GIM VTC APARTMENTS, L.P. FOR CERTAIN SITE IMPROVEMENTS OUTSTANDING IN THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES UNDER AN IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTERS OF CREDIT POSTED BY BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY

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RESOLUTION NO. 174-17 RENEWAL OF 2017-2018 LIQUOR LICENSES

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RESOLUTION NO. 175-17 EXECUTIVE SESSION

MINUTES FROM MEETING OF JUNE 12, 2017TREASURERS REPORT FOR MAY 2017BILLS POSTED FOR JUNE 26, 2017

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COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

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The Voorhees Township Committee entered executive session for estimated fifteen to twenty minutes. Action may be taken.

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