PITTSGROVE TOWNSHIP
COMMITTEE
The
Pittsgrove Township Committee met in the Meeting Room on June 28, 2005, Mayor
Peter I. Voros presided. Committee members present were Jeffrey T. Ridgway, Sr.,
Linda A. DuBois, Maxine C. Hargus and Kenneth P. Martin.
CALL
MEETING TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE/ROLL CALL
Mayor
Voros opened the meeting with a salute to the flag and reading of the Open
Public Meetings Act.
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
On a
motion by Ridgway and seconded by DuBois, the minutes of the May 24, 2005
Regular Meeting and Executive Session were approved as submitted.
Vote: All in favor
DEPARTMENTAL
REPORTS
On a
motion by DuBois and seconded by Ridgway, the following Departmental Reports
and Other (Minutes) were accepted as submitted.
Vote: All in favor
Departmental
Reports - Construction Code Official (05/05)
Housing/Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer
(05/05)
Court Administrator (05/05)
Tax Collector (05/05)
Other (Minutes) - Economic
Development Committee (04/05)
Planning Board (03/16/05 & 05/03/05)
Recreation
Advisory Committee (05/05)
Salem
Co. Dept. of Emergency Services (05/05)
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
On a
motion by DuBois and seconded by Hargus, the Raffle License Applications
submitted by the Schalick Track Booster Club for on-premise draw raffles (50/50
Cash) to be held during the 2005/2006 track season at the Schalick High School
athletic field and an off-premise draw raffle (Prize) to be held April 30, 2006
at the Schalick High School were approved.
Vote: All in
favor
On a
motion by Ridgway and seconded by DuBois, the Raffle License Applications
submitted by the Bridgeton Kiwanis Club for an on-premise draw raffle (50/05
Cash) and an on-premise draw raffle (Chinese Auction) to be held September 10,
2005 at the Centerton Country Club were approved.
Vote: All in
favor
On a
motion by DuBois and seconded by Ridgway, RESOLUTION NO. 2005-105
PERSON-TO-PERSON TRANSFER OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE (Brad’s Red
Tavern, Inc. to Brad’s Red I, LLC) was approved as read.
Vote: All in
favor
On a
motion by DuBois and seconded by Hargus, RESOLUTION NO. 2005-106 AUTHORIZING
RENEWAL OF 2005-2006 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES (Brad’s Red I, LLC, Caddy’s
Pub & Grill, Inc., Centerton Inn, Inc., Garden State Lodge #1534 IBPOEOFW,
Running Deer Golf Association & Literary Club, Inc.) was approved as read.
Vote: All in
favor
Herbert
Wegner, Chairman, Pittsgrove Environmental Commission / Agricultural Advisory
Committee, introduced Dennis Miranda of GoNative! Mr. Miranda was present to
discuss the proposed redevelopment of Landis Avenue. He commented about the Preliminary Investigation and Needs
Assessment prepared by the Waetzman Planning Group. Mr. Miranda cautioned the Township Committee about inconsistencies
with public policy laws established for Pittsgrove Township. He stated that while the old mill and
asphalt properties are perfect examples for redevelopment, the overall area
proposed for redevelopment is predominantly farm/agricultural use. He advised that the Environmental Commission
should be asked for its input relative to this initiative. Mayor Voros informed Mr. Miranda that a
group of individuals will be appointed to further consider the matter. Mr. Miranda stated that the assessment
conflicts with goals of the Pittsgrove Master Plan in spirit. Mayor Voros also commented that the Fast
Track legislation is being taken into account.
Mr. Miranda did agree that there is funding advantages to a
redevelopment designation and also informed the Township Committee that the
Department of Environmental Protection or Redevelopment Authority will have
jurisdiction versus that of the local Planning Board. He also stated that ordinances are not consistent with the landscape. Mr. Miranda suggested that a Mainstreet
Scape be considered in the hub of town versus what is currently being
proposed. Committeewoman Hargus assured
that the Township Committee will go slow in its consideration of the matter. Mayor Voros commented that the existing
railway and proximity to Route 55 are factors relative to the proposed area and
that agricultural based businesses and those that would support the South
Jersey Regional Hospital are examples of the types of businesses desired. He agreed that there is a lot of homework to
be done and thanked Mr. Miranda for his attendance.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
ADMINISTRATION
& PERSONNEL (Hargus/Voros)
On a
motion by Hargus and seconded by Ridgway, RESOLUTION NO. 2005-107 APPOINTING A TAX
ASSESSOR FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF PITTSGROVE (Lisa J. Perella) was approved as read.
Vote: All in
favor
On a
motion by DuBois and seconded by Hargus, RESOLUTION NO. 2005-108 APPOINTING
MEMBERS TO RENT CONTROL BOARD was approved as read.
Vote: All in
favor
On a
motion by Hargus and seconded by Martin, Barbara Laury was hired as an
Administrative Assistant as recommended by the Standing Committee.
Vote: All in
favor
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS & PUBLIC RELATIONS
(DuBois/Hargus)
Committeewoman Hargus thanked the following persons
for volunteering to assemble the 2005 Summer Newsletters for mailing: Heather and Mark VanCulin, Ron, Nelseine,
Lydia Hall, Vicki Baker, Chris Olauson, David Olsen, Gail and Libby Cassidy,
Amber Wright, Heather Panetta, Katie Urso, Josh Joyce, Charlie Joyce, Dan Fox,
Tom Kammerdiener, Mayor Peter Voros and Gary Hargus.
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT (Martin/Hargus)
The
Township Committee acknowledged receipt of the resolution from the Planning
Board recommending that the proposed Landis Avenue redevelopment area be
designated as an “area in need of redevelopment” pursuant to NJSA 40A:12A-1, et
seq. Committeewoman Hargus and Mayor Voros thanked the Planning Board for
its recommendation.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, FIRE & LIGHTING
(DuBois/Ridgway)
Committeewoman DuBois advised that no meeting was
held in June.
FINANCE
(Martin/Voros)
On a
motion by Hargus and seconded by Martin, RESOLUTION NO. 2005-109 PAYMENT OF
BILLS was approved as read.
Vote: All in
favor
On a motion
by DuBois and seconded by Ridgway, RESOLUTION NO. 2005-110 REQUSTING APPROVAL
OF ITEMS OF REVENUE AND APPROPRIATION NJSA 40A:4-87 (Senior Citizens and
Disabled Residents Transportation Program) was approved as read.
Vote: All in
favor
INTERLOCAL
& SHARED SERVICES (DuBois)
Mayor
Voros thanked David Mulford, Township Administrator, for getting the
Specialized Transportation Program back up and running smoothly. Mr. Mulford also accredited Committeewoman
DuBois with the program’s status.
ORDINANCE
REVIEW & LEGISLATIVE (Hargus/Ridgway)
The
Township Committee acknowledged the receipt of ordinance recommendations
regarding the Editorial Analysis of the Pittsgrove Township Code and felt that
more time is needed for its review.
The
Township Solicitor was authorized to prepare an ordinance, taking into account
the Enforcement Officer’s recommendations, to amend Section 60-82.D (“Signs”)
of the Land Use Development Ordinance pursuant to NJSA 40:55D-26 as recommended
by the Planning Board.
On a
motion by DuBois and seconded by Hargus, the Township Solicitor was authorized
to prepare an ordinance to repeal Section 60-61 (“Existing Lots”) from the Land
Use Development Ordinance as recommended by the Planning Board.
Vote: All in
favor
RECREATION
& OPEN SPACE (Ridgway/DuBois)
On a
motion by Ridgway and seconded by Martin, RESOLUTION NO. 2005-111 APPOINTING
MEMBERS TO RECREATION ADVIOSRY COMMITTEE was approved as read.
Vote: All in
favor
On a
motion by Hargus and seconded by Ridgway, RESOLUTION NO. 2005-112 STATE OF NEW
JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GREEN ACRES was approved as
read.
Vote: All in
favor
On a
motion by Ridgway and seconded by DuBois, the following park requests were
approved as recommended by the Recreation Advisory Committee.
Vote: All in
favor
Pittsgrove Midget Football Green Branch Park Football Fields
(Practices/Games/Camp) 2005
Season
Jeanette Smith Deer Pen Park July 9,
2005
(Birthday Party) (1:00 - 4:00 p.m.)
Dawn Hoban Deer Pen Park July 16, 2005
(Birthday Party) (1:00 - 5:00 p.m.)
Ian Hughes Deer Pen Park August 6, 2005
(Prime Timers Philadelphia)
(Picnic) (Noon - 7:00 p.m.)
Cynthia Cadle Green Branch Park
August 13, 2005
(Birthday Party)
(1:00 p.m. - Dusk)
On a
motion by Ridgway and seconded by Martin, $800.00 is to be forwarded to the
Pittsgrove Wrestling Association to help offset the costs of using school
facilities as recommended by the Recreation Advisory Committee.
Vote: All in
favor
ROADS
& TOWNSHIP FACILITIES MAINTENANCE (Ridgway/Voros)
On a
motion by Ridgway and seconded by Hargus, the Lease Agreement between the
Township of Pittsgrove and the Pittsgrove Township Board of Education for space
at the Pittsgrove Township Municipal Garage was approved.
Vote: All in
favor
On a
motion by Ridgway and seconded by DuBois, the correspondence from South Jersey
Gas requesting 2006 street information relative to road reconstruction and/or
paving projects is to be forwarded to the Public Works Manager for response.
Vote: All in
favor
Committeewoman
Hargus advised that a concern has arisen regarding truck traffic on Lawrence
Corner Road. The Township Clerk was
asked to convey this concern to the New Jersey State Police.
SHADE
TREE (Martin)
On a
motion by Hargus and seconded by Ridgway, the By-laws and Enabling Ordinance as
proposed by the Shade Tree Advisory Committee are to be forwarded to the
Township Solicitor for review and comment.
The proposed Membership List was approved and will become effective in
conjunction with adoption of the aforementioned documents.
Vote: All in
favor
Mayor
Voros appointed Committeewoman Hargus to the Shade Tree Standing
Committee. Hargus will replace
Committeeman Martin who is not available to participate in this capacity.
Mayor
Voros also appointed Committeewoman DuBois to the Economic Development Standing
Committee. DuBois will replace
Committeeman Martin who is also not available to participate in this capacity.
CORRESPONDENCE
Mayor
Voros announced that Alyssa Hars, a student from Schalick High School, received
a $1000 Comcast Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mike
Laury, City of Millville, thanked the Township Committee for hiring his wife,
Barbara, for the position of Administrative Assistant. Mr. Laury also cautioned the Township
Committee about redevelopment.
Valerie
Nagy, Pittsgrove Township, wanted to know what is being changed regarding
existing lots. Committeewoman Hargus
responded that Section 60-61 has been proposed for repeal from the Land Use and
Development Ordinance. This will
subject all existing lots to all current requirements. Currently the section permits preexisting
lot area and lot width nonconformities to continue without variance relief
under certain circumstances despite the July 23, 2002 adoption of Ordinance No.
3 -2002.
Cheryl
Chambers, Pittsgrove Township, wanted to know what the Tax Assessor has on her
mind about non-lake front values in Palatine Lake Village. Mayor Voros informed
Mrs. Chambers of the proper protocol when requesting information from a
department.
There
being no further comments from the public, a motion was made by Ridgway and
seconded by DuBois to close the audience participation segment.
Vote: All in
favor
EXECUTIVE SESSION
On a
motion by DuBois and seconded by Ridgway, RESOLUTION NO. 2005-113 RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE SESSION to discuss contract negotiations, acquisition of
real property and anticipated litigation was approved as read.
Vote: All in
favor
Minutes of the Executive Session will be made available
for public review with respect to matters involving litigation after said
litigation has been resolved and all periods of appeal have expired and with
respect to other matters within (90) days.
On a
motion by Hargus and seconded by DuBois, the meeting was reopened to the
public.
Vote: All in
favor
On a
motion by Hargus and seconded by Martin, RESOLUTION NO. 2005-114
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PITTSGROVE IN THE
COUNTY OF SALEM AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO FILE SUIT AGAINST GULF INSURANCE
COMPANY PURSUANT TO MAINTENANCE BOND NO. BE0941599 was approved as read.
Vote: All in
favor
ADJOURNMENT
There
being no further business, the meeting was adjourned on a motion by Hargus and
seconded by DuBois.
Vote: All in
favor
Constance S. Garton
Township Clerk
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