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VOORHEES TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE AGENDA FOR THE MEETING OF JUNE 10, 2019

REGULAR MEETING 8:00 PM

FLAG SALUTE

ROLL CALL Committeeman Friedman, Committeeman Platt, Deputy Mayor Ravitz, Deputy Mayor Nocito, Mayor Mignogna

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

PUBLIC COMMENT FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY

MOTION TO CLOSEPUBLIC PORTION: AYES: SECONDED: NAYS:

RESOLUTION NO. 147-19 APPROVING THE INSERTION OF AN ITEM OF REVENUE ($65,767.77 STATE OF NJ CLEAN COMMUNITIES FUND)

RESOLUTION NO. 148-19 APPROVING THE INSERTION OF AN ITEM OF REVENUE ($10,000.00 SUSTAINABLE JERSEY GRANT COMMUNITY VISIONING)

RESOLUTION NO. 149-19 APPROVING AN INSERTION OF AN ITEM OF REVENUE ($190,000.00 NJ DOT TRAFFIC SIGNALS)

RESOLUTION NO. 150-19 APPROVING THE CANCELLATION OF OUTSTANDING CHECKS

RESOLUTION NO. 151-19 RENEWING A TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN VOORHEES TOWNSHIP AND VIRTUA HEALTH SYSTEMS

RESOLUTION NO. 152-19 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES, THE TOWNSHIP OF CHERRY HILL AND THE CHERRY HILL CARE GROUP, LLC CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 840 EVESHAM ROAD, DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 519.11, LOT 2.01, AS SET FORTH ON THE TAX MAP OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CHERRY HILL, TO CONNECT TO THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP SEWER SYSTEM

RESOLUTION NO. 153-19 ENCOURAGING THE USE OF RECYCLABLE PAPER BAGS AND REUSABLE BAGS INSTEAD OF PLASTIC BAGS

RESOLUTION NO. 154-19 APPROVING THE HIRING OF DOMINIQUE DECKER TO THE PART TIME POSITION OF RECORDS CLERK IN THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

RESOLUTION NO. 155-19 APPROVING THE HIRING OF FIVE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS IN THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT

RESOLUTION NO. 156-19 APPROVING LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS FOR 2019-2020

RESOLUTION NO. EXECUTIVE SESSION

TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT FOR MAY 2019MINUTES FROM MAY 13, 2019MINUTES FROM MAY 28, 2019BILL LIST FOR JUNE 10, 2019

COMMENTS FROM COMMITTEE

PRESENTATION – MS CITY TO SHORE BIKE EVENT

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC PORTION:SECONDED:AYES:NAYS:

ADJOURNMENT

RESOLUTION NO. 147-19

APPROVING THE INSERTION OF AN ITEM OF REVENUE

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government

Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any county or

municipality, when such item shall have been made available by law, and the amount thereof was not

determined at the time of the adoption of the budget; and

WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of any item of appropriation for an

equal amount;

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

Township of Voorhees, do hereby request the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to

approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the year 2019 in the sum of $65,767.77,

which is now available as a revenue from the State of NJ Clean Communities Fund;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sum of $3,288.39 is hereby appropriated under the title

“Clean Communities Grant – Salaries & Wages,” and $62,479.38 is hereby appropriated under the title

“Clean Communities Grant – Other Expenses,” pursuant to the provisions of the statute.

DATED: JUNE 10, 2019 MOTION:

AYES: SECONDED:

NAYS: 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 June 10, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043.

____________________________Dee Ober, RMCTownship Clerk








equal amount;




which is now available as a revenue from a Sustainable Jersey Grant;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a like sum of $10,000.00 is hereby appropriated under the

title “Sustainable Jersey Grant – Other Expenses,” pursuant to the provisions of the statute.


AYES: SECONDED:











equal amount;




which is now available as a revenue from the NJ Department of Transportation;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a like sum of $190,000.00 is hereby appropriated under the

title “NJ DOT Kirkbride Road Improvements – Other Expenses” pursuant to the provisions of the statute.


AYES: SECONDED:





CANCELLING OUTSTANDING CHECKS

WHEREAS, upon review of the financial records of various bank accounts maintained by

Voorhees Township, it was determined that there are stale-dated outstanding checks; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Township to cancel these outstanding checks;

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

Voorhees Township, that the following outstanding checks be cancelled:

ACCOUNT CHECK& CHECK # DATE PAYEE AMOUNT

General Fund#15421 07/09/18 Salvatore DelPalazzo $ 155.00#15729 08/13/18 Todd Riddick 25.00#15888 09/10/18 David Allen 10.00#15976 09/10/18 Brendon Sacks 10.00

$ 200.00Payroll Fund#26921 09/27/18 VTMEA $ 518.00

General Capital Fund#2228 10/22/18 Shift Innovations $ 160.00

Developer Escrow Fund#4143 12/10/18 James Snyder $ 242.40


AYES: SECONDED:





RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES, COUNTY OF CAMDEN AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO

TRANSPORT AGREEMENT WITH VIRTUA HEALTH, INC.

WHEREAS, Virtua and the Voorhees Township Fire Department (“Voorhees”) entered

into a Transport Agreement, dated May 7, 1998 (“Agreement”) and had extended the term of the

Agreement through March 31, 2019; and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Parties to extend the Agreement for a one-year period,

effective April 1, 2019 and ending March 31, 2020; and

WHEREAS, after examination and consideration, the Mayor and Township Committee

have determined that it is in the best interest of the Township and its residents to enter into an

Amendment and Extension of the Transport Agreement with Virtua Health, Inc.


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

hereby approves and authorizes an Amendment and Extension to the Transport Agreement

between the Township of Voorhees and Virtua Health, Inc. attached hereto as Exhibit “A”; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the

Amendment and Extension to Transport Agreement and take any other action necessary to

effectuate this Resolution; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Township Clerk is hereby authorized to publish

notice of this Resolution as required by law.


AYES: SECONDED:





RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES, THE TOWNSHIP OF

CHERRY HILL AND THE CHERRY HILL CARE GROUP, LLC CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 840 EVESHAM ROAD, DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 519.11, LOT 2.01, AS SET FORTH ON THE TAX MAP OF THE TOWNSHIP OF

CHERRY HILL, TO CONNECT TO THEVOORHEES TOWNSHIP SEWER SYSTEM

WHEREAS, the Township of Cherry Hill, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, is a

Municipal Corporation in the State of New Jersey (also known as "Sending Township"); and

WHEREAS, the Township of Voorhees, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, is a Municipal

Corporation in the State of New Jersey (also known as "Receiving Township"); and

WHEREAS, on May 21, 2018, the Cherry Hill Township Planning Board granted preliminary

and final major site plan and variance approval, as well as minor subdivision approval (Application # l 8-

P- 0009) to Cherry Hill Care Group, LLC (hereinafter referred to as the "Developer"), as the applicant

and developer, to subdivide an existing 25 acre parcel into two (2) lots to construct a 66-bed licensed

dementia care facility on 3.88 acres (hereinafter referred to as the "Development"), where an existing

synagogue (M'Kor Shalom) shall remain on the remaining 21.22 acre parcel for the property located at

840 Evesham Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003 also known as Block 519.l l, Lot 2.01 (formerly

known as Lot 2), as designated on the Tax Map of the Township of Cherry Hill; and

WHEREAS, the Development is located on the north side of Evesham Road and the municipal

boundary line between Cherry Hill Township and Voorhees Township is the centerline of Evesham Road;

and

WHEREAS, the existing synagogue is currently serviced by a two inch (2") sanitary force main

that is connected to the Voorhees Township sanitary sewer pump station on the south side of Evesham

Road; and

WHEREAS, there is no public sewer along Evesham Road for the proposed 66-bed licensed

dementia care facility to connect to and the closest Cherry Hill Township sewer connection point is 1,500

LF west of the site at the intersection of Brick Road and Evesham Road; and

WHEREAS, the Developer is proposing to service the Development by connecting to the

Voorhees Township sewer main within Brendenwood Drive across Evesham Road; and

WHEREAS, the Development will generate approximately 6,600 gallons per day (GPO) in

accordance with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Projected Flow

Criteria (N.J.A.C. 7:14-23.3), which is based on the use classification for an assisted living facility; and

WHEREAS, the Development will propose a six inch (6") sewer lateral be extended from the

proposed building to the curb line of Evesham Road and a jack and bore will then be performed to cross

Evesham Road and received on the south side of Evesham Road, to which the six inch (6") sewer lateral

will then extend along the west side of Brendenwood Drive within an existing landscape area until it

crosses Brendenwood Drive at the receiving manhole ultimately connecting to the Voorhees Township

sewer system; and

WHEREAS, the greement for such services shall be predicated upon the approved engineered

drawings to permit such sewer connections and service to the Development through the Voorhees

Township sewer system via terms and conditions as approved by the Township of Voorhees and

Township Solicitor in a form on file with the Clerk of the Township of Voorhees; and

WHEREAS, all terms and conditions set forth in the March 13, 2019 correspondence prepared

by Churchill Consulting Engineers, Luis I. Garcia, P.E., the Township Sewer Engineer are incorporated

herein by reference.

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

Township of Voorhees, County of Camden and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. The provisions of the WHEREAS clauses set forth above are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.

2. The Mayor, Deputy Mayors and Township Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute an Inter-Municipal Agreement by and between the Township of Voorhees, the Township of Cherry Hill and Cherry Hill Care Center, LLC concerning the development of the property located at 840 Evesham Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003 also known as Block 519.11, Lot 2.01, as designated on the Tax Map of the Township of Cherry Hill to connect to the Voorhees Township sewer system expressly subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the March 13, 2019 correspondence prepared by Luis I. Garcia, P.E., Churchill Consulting Engineers, the Township Sewer Engineer.

3. The Mayor, Deputy Mayors or their respective designee are hereby authorized to take any all steps necessary to effectuate the purpose of this Resolution.


AYES: SECONDED:





ENCOURAGE THE USE OF REUSABLE BAGS INSTEAD OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC AND PAPER BAGS

WHEREAS, single-use plastic and paper checkout or carryout bags create significant litter

problems in the neighborhoods of the Township of Voorhees (“Township” and/or “Voorhees”) and have

been found in our trees, streets, parks and stormwater and sewer systems; and

WHEREAS, single-use plastic and paper checkout or carryout bags are considered trash, not a

recyclable item and therefore pose a contamination risk to clean recyclables encouraged by the Township

and mandated by State Law and accordingly, such single-use plastic and paper checkout or carryout bags

should be disposed of in our residents’ trash containers; and

WHEREAS, the broad use of single-use plastic and paper carryout bags and their typical

disposal is an impediment to the achievement of the environmental goals of the Township to maintain a

clean community that is not hazardous to wildlife; and

WHEREAS, the production and disposal of single-use plastic and paper carryout bags have

significant environmental impacts, including the contamination of the environment, the depletion of our

natural resources, the unnecessary use of non-renewable and polluting fossil fuels, and increased litter

disposal costs; and

WHEREAS, the reduction in the use of single-use plastic and paper carryout bags helps to

protect the environment, advance solid waste reduction, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and keep

waterways clean; and

WHEREAS, studies document that discouraging the use of single-use plastic and paper carryout

bags will reduce the use of plastic and paper bags, and increase customers’ use of reusable bags; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees finds that the

reduction in the use of single-use plastic and paper carryout bags by food and retail establishments in the

Township is a public benefit.

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

Township of Voorhees, County of Camden and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. The provisions of the WHEREAS clauses set forth above are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.

2. The Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees, County of Camden, State of New Jersey support all efforts to encourage residents and retail establishments to use reusable bags instead of single-use plastic and paper bags and dispose of single-use plastic checkout or carryout bags in the trash, rather than recycling containers.

3. The Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees further request that all retail establishments train their employees to “Ask before Bagging” to give all shoppers an opportunity to save a bag.

4. A copy of this Resolution shall be posted in all public building and prominent areas throughout the Township.


AYES: SECONDED:





APPOINTING DOMINIQUE DECKERAS PART-TIME CLERK

WHEREAS, a vacancy exists for the position of part-time clerk in the

Police Department of the Township of Voorhees; and

WHEREAS, Dominique Decker possesses the skills and knowledge to

perform the duties of clerk; and

WHEREAS, Police Chief Lou Bordi is recommending that Dominique

Decker be hired to fill the vacancy, as she has the qualification to fill the position;

and

WHEREAS, Dominique Decker has passed the background investigation.

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

Committee of the Township of Voorhees, County of Camden, State of New Jersey

that DOMINIQUE DECKER be appointed to the position of PART-TIME

CLERK in the Police Department of the Township of Voorhees effective June 10,

2019.

DATED: MOVED:

AYES: SECONDED:

NAYS: APPROVED:________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor

I, Dee Ober, 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 at their meeting of June 10, 2019, held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, New Jersey.

______________________________ Dee Ober, RMC

Township Clerk


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, five 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;

Heather M. RooneyAimee C. VallieuJonathan EisnerAnn R. Behnke

Danielle Daiutolo


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 June 10, 2019.


AYES: ALL SECONDED:

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




RENEWAL OF 2019-2020 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;

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:

2019-2020 LIQUOR LICENSE HOLDERS

CATELLI DUO, LLCT/A CATELLI DUO12101 Voorhees Town CenterVoorhees, New Jersey 08043

License #0434-33-001-008 – Plenary Retail ConsumptionFee Paid: $2,500.00

C & D BREWING COMPANY OF VOORHEES, LLCT/A IRON HILL BREWERY13107 Town Center BoulevardVoorhees, New Jersey 08043

License #0434-33-002-010 – Plenary Retail ConsumptionFee Paid: $2,500.00

100 W & T ENTERPRISEST/A TRAINO’S WINE AND SPIRITS2999 E. Evesham RoadVoorhees, New Jersey 08043

License #0434-44-012-006 – Plenary Retail DistributionFee Paid: $2,500.00

WINE WAREHOUSE & DISCOUNT LIQUOR OUTLET, INC.T/A ROGER WILCO’S WINE WAREHOUSE700 Haddonfield Berlin RoadVoorhees, New Jersey 08043


J & S INVESTMENTS OF NJ, LLCT/A CHEERS WINE & SPIRITS91 Route 73Voorhees, New Jersey 08043



AYES: ALL SECONDED:

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



TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT OF CASH RECEIPTS

To the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Voorhees, I herewith submit to you my report of Cash Receiptsfor the Month ending:

MAY 31, 2019

GENERAL FUND MTD YTD

2019 TAXES $11,162,713.02 60,139,222.91$ 2018 TAXES 164,174.32 837,989.12$ ARREARS 32.26 36.14$ ARREARS INTEREST 0.00 0.44$ INTEREST 28,151.70 107,852.36$ END OF YEAR 6% PENALTY 1,338.28 19,538.77$ 2020 TAXES PREPAID 0.00 0.00MUNICIPAL LIENS 0.00 0.00

DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE 0.00 0.00COST PRIOR TO SALE 2,770.00 2,770.00SENIOR CITIZEN RECLAIMED 2018 750.00 1,000.00$

SEARCHES 80.00 520.00$ GRASS LIEN 7,150.00 33,911.75$ GRASS LIEN INTEREST 620.95 1,950.55$ PROPERTY MAINT LIEN 0.00 12,476.50$ PROPERTY MAINT INT 0.00 1,868.73$

SUBTOTAL TAXES 11,367,780.53$ $61,159,137.27

SEWER UTILITY FUND MTD YTD

2019 SEWER 49,023.09 1,836,988.38$ 2018 SEWER 9,720.39 42,622.35$ SEWER ARREARS 9.72 80.46$ 2020 PREPAID SEWER 428.74 1,430.77$ SEWER INTEREST 1,382.97 4,229.06$ SEWER ASSESSMENTS 2,410.00 2,410.00$

SUBTOTAL SEWER $62,974.91 $1,887,761.02

TOTAL COLLECTIONS $11,430,755.44 $63,046,898.29

CASH ON HAND 400.00$

COLLECTION STATUS - 2019 96.98%COLLECTION STATUS - 2018 97.04% (2Q)

NSF CHECKS:TAX $14,417.79 31,930.49$ SEWER 0.00 2,602.25$ GRASS LIEN 0.00 0.00

TAX COLLECTOR

Jennifer Dukelow

VOORHEES TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF MAY 13, 2019


FLAG SALUTE



RESOLUTION NO. 114-19 AUTHORIZATION TO READ THE 2019 BUDGET BY TITLE ONLY

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

2019 VOORHEES TOWNSHIP BUDGET - PUBLIC HEARING

MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. PLATT SECONDED: MR. FRIEDMANAYES: 5 NAYS: NONE

RESOLUTION NO. 115-19 ADOPTION OF 2019 TOWNSHIP BUDGET

MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. PLATT ROLL CALL: MR. FRIEDMAN -N MR. PLATT -Y SECONDED: MR. RAVITZ MR. RAVITZ -Y MS. NOCITO -YAYES: 4 MAYOR MIGNOGNA -YNAYS: MR. FRIEDMAN

Mr. Platt thanked Township Committee and Township CFO Dean Ciminera for all the work they did on this year’s budget. He believes we are serving all the needs of the Voorhees residents. He added that he is very happy with the Jake’s Place inclusion in the budget.

Mr. Friedman voted No for the budget and although he felt committee did a very good job with the budget but feels that there is more that can be done. He is happy with Jake’s Place, a great idea and thanked Mr. Ravitz, he is happy with the road program. There is a good balance on the public safety initiatives. He feels the professionals are still overpaid and feels that public safety overtime can be reduced. He has asked the chief to look at Monmouth Township’s volunteer program for ideas to help rebuild our firefighter volunteer program.

Mr. Friedman added that there are still un-capped allowances in the budget for payments to members of Township Committee above $3,000.00. He would like to see these expenses capped.

Mr. Friedman stated that we can help ease the tax burden on the residents by initiating revenue streams. We passed a naming rights ordinance several years ago, but we haven’t gotten one agreement in seven years that we passed the ordinance.

He added that he doesn’t want to see anymore tax increases, including the potential rain tax being all by municipalities by Governor Murphy and stated that he hopes Township Committee does not pass the rain tax.

Mr. Ravitz thanked the township employees who participated in budget process. He added that Voorhees Township has not had a tax increase in the past two years and this year’s increase is marginal. It is always good to have a marginal increase locally. It helps with rising costs of health care and other expenses. Putting more money to programs and a budget surplus is a healthy thing to do. Very excited for the Jake’s Place project and will work very hard to get private funds to help eliviate the costs. I appreciate Committeeman Friedman’s comments. He added that this township has been financially frugal that have prevented us from drastic measures. He added that we absorbed the fire district and all of it’s debt and problems and we have only had one small tax increase.

Mrs. Nocito thanked the residents for their trust and confidence in Township Committee and the employees. Voorhees Township is the place where we all love.

Mayor Mignogna stated this committee has worked very hard on this budget and it’s money well spent on public safety and maintenance and improvement of our infrastructure.

FIRST READING BOND ORDINANCEBOND ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE COMPLETION OF VARIOUS ROAD AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,500,000 THEREFOR; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $1,425,000 MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND COVENANTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING

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

FIRST READING BOND ORDINANCEBOND ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF SEWER UTILITY EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SEWER UTILITY SYSTEM IN AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,380,000 THEREFOR; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $2,261,000 MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND COVENANTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING

MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE

FIRST READING BOND ORDINANCEBOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FUNDING FOR THE ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION IN AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $190,000 THEREFOR; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $180,500; MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND COVENANTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING

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

FIRST READING ORDINANCEBOND ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,981,000 THEREFOR; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $1,881,950; MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND COVENANTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING

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

FIRST READING ON ORDINANCEBOND ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO

VARIOUS TOWNSHIP BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,287,000 THEREFOR; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $1,222,650 MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND COVENANTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING

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


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

RESOLUTION NO. 116-19 MEMORIALIZING AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FROM APRIL 15, 2019

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

RESOLUTION NO. 117-19 TAX COLLECTOR


RESOLUTION NO. 118-19 TAX ASSESSOR


RESOLUTION NO. 119-19 AWARDING PURCHASES THROUGH STATE CONTRACT


RESOLUTION NO. 120-19 AUTHORIZING VOORHEES TOWNSHIP TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE PRICING AGREEMENT


RESOLUTION NO. 121-19 AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN VOORHEES TOWNSHIP AND THE RED CROSS


RESOLUTION NO. 122-19 ACCEPTING A MAINTENANCE GUARANTY FROM CARDINAL CONTRACTING COMPANY, LLC FOR THE 2017 ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM


RESOLUTION NO. 123-19 ACCEPTING A PERFORMANCE GUARANTY FROM VOORHEES PEDIATRICS, BLOCK 199.03; LOT 32


RESOLUTION NO. 124-19 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES AND OMNI RECYCLING, LLC FOR RECYCLING DISPOSAL SERVICES


RESOLUTION NO. 125-19 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES AND THE BOROUGH OF STRATFORD FOR FIRE SUB-CODE OFFICIAL SERVICES


RESOLUTION NO. 126-19 APPOINTING KATHLEEN GREEN TO THE POSITION OF PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN


RESOLUTION NO. 127-19 APPOINTING JACLYN BRADLEY TO THE POSITION OF CLERK 2


RESOLUTION NO. 128-19 APPROVING THE HIRING OF BRYAN HOFSTETTER TO THE POSITION OF SYSTEM ANALYST


RESOLUTION NO. 129-19 APPROVING THE HIRING OF TRACY FULTON TO THE POSITION OF POLICE RECORDS CLERK


RESOLUTION NO. 130-19 APPROVING THE HIRING OF BRIAN KENNEDY TO THE POSITION OF FIRE INSPECTOR


RESOLUTION NO.131 -19 ACCEPTING THE RETIREMENT OF CHARLES FOWLER FROM THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT


RESOLUTION NO. 132-19 SUPPORTING THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM


RESOLUTION NO. 133-19 AUTHORIZING SPECIAL COUNSEL TO REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF THE TOWNSHIP IN PENDING LITIGATION


RESOLUTION NO. 134-19 APPROVING THE HIRING OF SUSAN A. BRANDT TO THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT ZONING OFFICER.


RESOLUTION NO. EXECUTIVE SESSION

MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT FOR MARCH 2019MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT FOR APRIL 2019TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT FOR MARCH 2019TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT FOR APRIL 2019TREASURER’S REPORT FOR MARCH 2019TREASURER’S REPORT FOR APRIL 2019MINUTES FROM THE MEETING OF APRIL 8, 2019BILLS POSTED FOR APRIL 22, 2019BILLS POSTED FOR MAY 13, 2019

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

COMMENTS FROM COMMITTEE

Mr. Ravitz asked Solicitor Long if action needs to be taken to authorizing the forming of a Residents’ Committee for input, design and fundraising?

Mr. Long suggested that interested members should fill out the volunteer form on the website and we can do some advertising to alert residents of the form and need for volunteers. A liaison should be appointed and we should move from there.

Mr. Friedman agreed to help with fundraising.

Mr. Ravitz added that Township Committee put $100,000.00 aside for an opioid diversion program. He stated that other towns have also done this and we should look to those towns to help further our programs.

Ms. Nocito thanked everyone who came out to the car show and thanked the police and fire departments for their help.

Ms. Nocito also thanked Sgt. Charles Fowler for his many years of service as he is retiring.

Ms. Nocito thanked Moms In Action who are here tonight for their hard work.

Mayor Mignogna thanked Ms. Nocito for her hard work with the car show and wished Charles Fowler well on his retirement.

PROCLAMATION - GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY


Robin Homer36 Covington Lane

MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC PORTION: MR. PLATTSECONDED: MR. FRIEDMANAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE

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VOORHEES TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF MAY 28, 2019


FLAG SALUTE



SECOND READING BOND ORDINANCEBOND ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE COMPLETION OF VARIOUS ROAD AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,500,000 THEREFOR; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $1,425,000 MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND COVENANTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING

MOTION TO CLOSE MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. PLATTTHE PUBLIC PORTION: MR. PLATT SECONDED: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. FRIEDMAN ROLL CALL: FRIEDMAN-Y PLATT-Y AYES: ALL RAVITZ -Y NOCITO-YNAYS: NONE MIGNOGNA-Y

SECOND READING BOND ORDINANCEBOND ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF SEWER UTILITY EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SEWER UTILITY SYSTEM IN AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,380,000 THEREFOR; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $2,261,000 MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND COVENANTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING

MOTION TO CLOSE MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZTHE PUBLIC PORTION: MR. PLATT SECONDED: MR. PLATTSECONDED: MR. FRIEDMA ROLL CALL: FRIEDMAN-Y PLATT-Y AYES: ALL RAVITZ-Y NOCITO-Y NAYS: NONE MIGNOGNA-Y

SECOND READING BOND ORDINANCEBOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FUNDING FOR THE ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION IN AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $190,000 THEREFOR; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $180,500; MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND COVENANTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING

MOTION TO CLOSE MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. PLATTTHE PUBLIC PORTION: MR. PLATT SECONDED: MR. FRIEDMANSECONDED: MR. FRIEDMAN ROLL CALL: FRIEDMAN-Y PLATT-YAYES: ALL RAVITZ-Y NOCITO-Y NAYS: NONE MIGNOGNA-Y

SECOND READING ORDINANCEBOND ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,981,000 THEREFOR; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $1,881,950; MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND COVENANTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING

MOTION TO CLOSE MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZTHE PUBLIC PORTION: MR. PLATT SECONDED: MR. PLATTSECONDED: MR. FRIEDMAN ROLL CALL: FRIEDMAN-Y PLATT-Y AYES: ALL RAVITZ-Y NOCITO-Y NAYS: NONE MIGNOGNA-Y

SECOND READING ON ORDINANCEBOND ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO VARIOUS TOWNSHIP BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,287,000 THEREFOR; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $1,222,650 MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND COVENANTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING

MOTION TO CLOSE MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. PLATTTHE PUBLIC PORTION: MR. PLATT SECONDED: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. FRIEDMAN ROLL CALL: FRIEDMAN-Y PLATT-Y AYES: ALL RAVITZ-Y NOCITO-Y NAYS: NONE MIGNOGNA-Y


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

RESOLUTION NO. 135-19 MEMORIALIZING AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FROM THE MEETING OF MAY 20, 2019


RESOLUTION NO. 136-19 TAX COLLECTOR


RESOLUTION NO. 137-19 APPROVING A TAX REPAYMENT PLAN FOR BLOCK 14; LOT 13


RESOLUTION NO. 138-19 APPROVING A TAX REPAYMENT PLAN FOR BLOCK 213.01; LOT 2


RESOLUTION NO. 139-19 TAX ASSESSOR


RESOLUTION NO. 140-19 AUTHORIZING USE OF FY 2018 NJDOT MUNICIPAL AID ECHELON ROAD RESURFACING PROJECT – PHASE III, FY 2019 NJDOT MUNICIPAL AID KIRKBRIDE ROAD RESURFACING PROJECT AND FY 2019 NJDOT BIKEWAY LION’S LAKE BIKE PATH EXTENSION PROJECT UNDER A SINGLE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IDENTIFIED AS THE 2019 VOORHEES TOWNSHIP ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM


RESOLUTION NO. 141-19 RECONFIRMING THE DEDICATED TAX RATE FOR THE MUNICIPAL OPEN SPACE, RECREATION, FARMLAND AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST FUND FOR TAX BILLING PURPOSES


RESOLUTION NO. 142-19 APPROVING THE LIST OF VOLUNTEER MEMBERS WHO HAVE QUALIFIED FOR CREDIT UNDER THE LOSAP (LENGTH OF SERVICE AWARD) PROGRAM FOR 2018.


RESOLUTION NO. 143-19 ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF GLORIA LLOREN AS AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN IN THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES


RESOLUTION NO. 144-19 APPOINTING MATTHEW OBER TO THE PART TIME POSITION OF CLERK 1


RESOLUTION NO. 145-19 AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD CONTRACT UNDER A NJ COOPERATIVE PRICING AGREEMENT FOR POLICE SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES


RESOLUTION NO. 146-19 RENEWING LIQUOR LICENSES FOR 2019-2020


REGISTRAR’S REPORT FOR APRIL 2019


BILL LIST FOR MAY 28, 2019


Mr. Friedman received clarification to check #18223 for the University of Pennsylvania and Mr. Spellman informed him that it was for payment for neutering of a police canine.

COMMENTS FROM COMMITTEE- No comments


Paul Chenier306 Osprey DriveMt. Laurel, NJ 08054

Mr. Chenier thanked Township Committee for the Veteran’s Wall of Honor and presented Township Committee with a plaque to be added to the display.

Sarahbeth Gibbs58 Acadia DriveVoorhees, NJ 08043

Ms. Gibbs asked what was is being done to stop the car break-ins at Connolly Park.

Chief Lou Bordi said his department is diligently working on catching those responsible and will continue to conduct their investigations. He reminded patrons to hide their valuables while at the park.

Ms. Gibbs stated that she had been reading past minutes and reflected on a public comment regarding reimbursement of tuition and a policy to eliminate that reimbursement. Mayor Mignogna said that a policy is in place. Mr. Friedman stated that he has requested changes to the policy through the adoption of amendments to the current policy.

Discussion continued between Township Committee regarding potential ordinance changes or the creation of a new ordinance.

MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC PORTION: MR. PLATTSECONDED: MR. RAVITZAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE

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