PTTSGROVE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 8, 2005
The Pittsgrove Township Committee met in the Meeting Room on March 8, 2005, Mayor Peter I. Voros presided. Committee members present were Linda A. DuBois, Maxine C. Hargus and Kenneth P. Martin. Committeeman Jeffrey T. Ridgway, Sr. was absent.
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 Martin and seconded by DuBois, the minutes of the February 22, 2005 Regular Meeting were approved as submitted.
Vote: All in favor
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
On a motion by DuBois and seconded by Martin, the following Departmental Reports and Other (Minutes) were approved as submitted.
Vote: All in favor
Departmental Reports - Construction Code Official (05/05)
- Tax Collector (Annual Reports)
Other (Minutes) - Salem Co. Dept. Of Emergency Services (02/05)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held on an ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PITTSGROVE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK”. There being no comments from the public, said hearing was closed on a motion by Martin and seconded by Hargus.
Vote: All in favor
On a motion by Hargus and seconded by Martin, the aforementioned ORDINANCE NO. 2-2005 was adopted on second reading for final passage.
Vote: All in favor
A Public Hearing was held on an ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PITTSGROVE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PITTSGROVE TO ESTABLISH CHAPTER 18 ENTITLED ‘OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS ACT - FEES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CHARGES’’’. There being no comments from the public, said hearing was closed on a motion by Martin and seconded by Hargus.
Vote: All in favor
On a motion by Martin and seconded by Hargus, the aforementioned ORDINANCE NO. 3-2005 was adopted on second reading for final passage.
Vote: All in favor
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
On a motion by DuBois and seconded by Hargus, the Raffle License Application submitted by the Woodland Country Day School, Bridgeton, NJ for a Casino Night to be held at a Pittsgrove residence on May 14, 2005 was approved as submitted.
Vote: All in favor
On a motion by Hargus and seconded by Martin, the Raffle License Application submitted by the Parvin State Park Appreciation Committee, Inc., Pittsgrove, NJ for an On-Premise Draw Raffle (50/50 Cash) to be held at the Centerton Country Club on April 30, 2005 was approved as submitted.
Vote: Aye - Hargus, Martin, Voros
Abstained - DuBois
On a motion by Martin and seconded by Hargus, the Motorist Solicitation Application submitted by the Parvin State Park Appreciation Committee, Inc., Pittsgrove, NJ for April 9, 2005, (Raindate April 10, 2005), June 11, 2005 (Raindate June 12, 2005) and September 17, 2005 (Raindate September 18, 2005) from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the intersection of Almond Road and Parvin Mill Road was approved as submitted.
Vote: Aye - Hargus, Martin, Voros
Abstained - DuBois
On a motion by Martin and seconded by Hargus, RESOLUTION NO. 2005-63 IN SUPPORT OF THE RECONFIGURATION OF C.R. 540 (ALMOND ROAD AT PARVIN STATE PARK) was approved as read.
Vote: Aye - Hargus, Martin, Voros
Nay - DuBois
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL (Hargus/Voros)
No business.
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS & PUBLIC RELATIONS (DuBois/Hargus)
On a motion by DuBois and seconded by Hargus, the Aerial Mosquito Control Consent Form from the Salem County Mosquito Extermination Commission was approved and authorized to be executed by the Mayor.
Vote: All in favor
On a motion by DuBois and seconded by Hargus, the Gypsy Moth Program Options Survey from the New Jersey Department of Agriculture was approved and authorized to be executed by the Mayor.
Vote: All in favor
Committeewoman DuBois commented that the Appreciation Dinner was enjoyable and well attended.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (Martin/Hargus)
Committeewoman Hargus mentioned that the Economic Development Committee met last Thursday and that a joint meeting is scheduled with the Planning Board on April 20, 2005.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, FIRE & LIGHTING (DuBois/Ridgway)
No business.
FINANCE (Martin/Voros)
On a motion by DuBois and seconded by Hargus, RESOLUTION NO. 2005-64 PAYMENT OF BILLS was approved as read.
Vote: All in favor
On a motion by Martin and seconded by Hargus, RESOLUTION NO. 2005-65 INTRODUCTION - 2005 MUNICIPAL BUDGET was approved as read.
Vote: All in favor
INTERLOCAL & SHARED SERVICES (DuBois)
Committeewoman DuBois commented that the Transportation Coordinator was hospitalized and that she would be handling the scheduling in her absence. The new drivers are doing well, but the driver pool may have to be expanded. Best wishes to Transportation Coordinator, Pat Bacon.
ORDINANCE REVIEW & LEGISLATIVE (Hargus/Ridgway)
No business.
RECREATION & OPEN SPACE (Ridgway/DuBois)
On a motion by DuBois and seconded by Martin, the request from the Elmer Little League to use the baseball and softball fields at Green Branch Park for the baseball/softball season was approved as recommended by the Recreation Advisory Committee.
Vote: All in favor
On a motion by DuBois and seconded by Hargus, the resignation submitted by Joan Wojculewski, a member of the Recreation Advisory Committee and Pittsgrove Day Chairwoman, was accepted with regret.
Vote: All in favor
Committeewoman DuBois announced that she is now the Pittsgrove Day Chairwoman. She mentioned as a reminder that only non-profit food vendors will participate in Pittsgrove Day 2005. This position is being taken in keeping with that of many prior years and the evaluation of last year’s event.
ROADS & TOWNSHIP FACILITIES MAINTENANCE (Ridgway/Voros)
On a motion by Hargus and seconded by DuBois, the request from the Olivet Cemetery Association to dispose of excess gravel at the gravel pit situate at Olivet Road and Palatine Road for another one year period was approved.
Vote: All in favor
On a motion by Hargus and seconded by DuBois, the Road Opening Requests (3) submitted by South Jersey Gas for Creamer, Middle and Parkside Drives were approved as recommended by the Township Engineer.
Vote: All in favor
Correspondence received from the Salem County Engineer’s Office regarding the status of the Six Points Intersection project was acknowledged. The Township Clerk was authorized to respond as follows: 1.) Convey that the Township Solicitor will be consulted regarding removal of the building, and 2.) Ask how the township may be of assistance regarding the easements.
SHADE TREE (Martin)
Committeewoman Hargus announced that the Shade Tree Advisory Committee will be receiving 475 2’ tall trees and that they will be planted at Green Branch Park, Unity Park and at the Schools as part of an Eagles Scout Community Service Project by Norman Townsend.
CORRESPONDENCE
Hats off to everybody, especially Dave Mulford, Fund Commissioner, etc., for the JIF Awards!
Receipt of the notice that the Pittsgrove Planning Board has scheduled a Public Hearing for Adoption of the Open Space and Recreation Plan - Master Plan Amendment was acknowledged.
AUDIENCE PARTICIAPTION
Valerie Nagy, Pittsgrove Township, stated she had missed the Public Hearing on the Ordinance, Re: OPRA - Fees for Special Service Charges and she had a few questions. She noticed that in the ordinance, Chapter A120 Fees is referred to. She asked if that is where any change to the $3.00 fee will be reflected and is such fee being looked at. Committeewoman Hargus responded yes. Mrs. Nagy stated that in her opinion, the items should have been addressed at the same time and asked what the current fee for a Property Information Sheet is, to which the Township Clerk responded $3.00. Mrs. Nagy then commented about the Redevelopment Zone as pertains to the Fast Track legislation. She encouraged the Township Committee to voice its opinion in the form of a resolution about the matter, one way or another, as to its affect on a rural community.
There being no further comments from the public, a motion was made by Hargus and seconded by Martin to close the audience participation segment.
Vote: All in favor
Committeewoman DuBois announced that a TOPOFF 3/POD Drill will be conducted next month by the Salem/Cumberland County Health Departments and volunteers are needed. The drill will entail opening a POD (Point of Distribution), a large medical clinic. The purpose is to provide medication to a large number of people within a small timeframe. A background check will be required for all volunteers that play a patient role.
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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