PITTSGROVE TOWNHIP COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 10, 2005
The Pittsgrove Township Committee met in the Meeting Room on May 10, 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 April 26, 2005 Regular Meeting were approved as submitted.
Vote: All in favor
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
On a motion by Ridgway and seconded by Hargus, the following Departmental Reports and Other (Minutes) were accepted as submitted.
Vote: All in favor
Departmental Reports - Tax Collector (04/05)
Construction Code Official (04/05)
Housing/Zoning/Code Enforcement Official (04/05)
Other (Minutes) - Rent Control Board (04/05)
Recreation Advisory Committee (04/05)
Economic Development Committee (03/05)
Shade Tree Advisory Committee (03, 04/05)
Salem Co. Dept. of Emergency Services (04/05)
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
On a motion by Ridgway and seconded by Hargus, RESOLUTION NO. 2005-93 APPROVING A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN was approved as read.
Vote: All in favor
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL (Hargus/Voros)
On a motion by Martin and seconded by Hargus, William Sortino was hired as a Temporary Public Works Laborer to work approximately forty hours per week commencing on or about May 16, 2005 and terminating on or about November 4, 2005. He will be paid in accordance with the 2005 Salary and Wage Ordinance.
Vote: All in favor
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS & PUBLIC RELATIONS (DuBois/Hargus)
On a motion by DuBois and seconded by Ridgway, RESOLUTION NO. 2005-92 RECOGNIZING THE 2004 ARTHUR P. SCHALICK HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER TEAM was approved as read. Committeewoman DuBois announced that the players were not present due to their attendance at a high school awards function. The Mayor congratulated the players on both academic and sports achievements.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (Martin/Hargus)
No business.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, FIRE & LIGHTING (DuBois/Ridgway)
On a motion by DuBois and seconded by Ridgway, the Application For Motorist Solicitation for Willow Grove Volunteer Fire Company for May 13, 14, 15, 2005 (Rain dates June 3, 4, 5, 2005), July 2, 2005 (Rain dates July 9, 2005), August 26, 27, 28, 2005 (Rain dates September 9, 10, 11, 2005) along Route 40 east and west and at the intersection of Route 553 (Buck Road) northbound only was approved as submitted.
Vote: All in favor
FINANCE (Martin/Voros)
On a motion by Martin and seconded by Hargus, RESOLUTION NO. 2005-94 PAYMENT OF BILLS was approved as read.
Vote: All in favor
On a motion by Hargus and seconded by Martin, RESOLUTION NO. 2005-95, RESOLUTION NO. 2005-96 and RESOLUTION NO. 2005-97 AUTHORITY TO OPEN DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS were approved as read.
Vote: All in favor
The Township Committee acknowledged receipt of the letter from McManimon & Scotland, LLC regarding the Certificate of Determination and Award for a $117,300.00 Special Emergency Note.
INTERLOCAL & SHARED SERVICES (DuBois)
Committeewoman DuBois reported that everything is under control with the Salem County Specialized Transportation Program administered by Pittsgrove. Three new people were hired, including a coordinator. A new computer system has been installed in the vehicles and office and the same was funded by casino revenue.
ORDINANCE REVIEW & LEGISLATIVE (Hargus/Ridgway)
No business.
RECREATION & OPEN SPACE (Ridgway/DuBois)
On a motion by Ridgway and seconded by Hargus, the request from the Vineland Mennonite School to use the refreshment stand/restrooms, pavilion and baseball fields at Green Branch Park on May 24, 2005 was approved as recommended by the Recreation Advisory Committee.
Vote: All in favor
On a motion by Ridgway and seconded by DuBois, the request from the Elmer Aces to use baseball field #4 at Green Branch Park on Mondays and Fridays beginning May 1, 2005 was approved as recommended by the Recreation Advisory Committee.
Vote: All in favor
On a motion by Ridgway and seconded by DuBois, the request from the Pittsgrove Pumas to use baseball field #4 at Green Branch Park on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays beginning June 1, 2005 was approved as recommended by the Recreation Advisory Committee.
Vote: All in favor
On a motion by Ridgway and seconded by DuBois, RESOLUTION NO. 2005-98 AUTHORIZING A FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT THE 2005 PITTSGROVE DAY CELEBRATION was approved as read.
Vote: All in favor
On a motion by Hargus and seconded by Martin, the company that helped with the grant for a skateboard park was authorized to have an event at Green Branch Park on Sunday, June 19, 2005 on condition that a signed use facility agreement reflecting terms, etc. be provided as well as a Certificate of Insurance and Hold Harmless Agreement.
Vote: All in favor
Committeewoman DuBois commented that Pittsgrove Day is shaping up tremendously and that monetary and material donations are being received.
ROADS & TOWNSHIP FACILITIES MAINTENANCE (Ridgway/Voros)
On a motion by Ridgway and seconded by DuBois, the Road Opening Request from South Jersey Gas for 30 Parkside Drive was approved as recommended by the Township Engineer.
Vote: All in favor
On a motion by Ridgway and seconded by Hargus, RESOLUTION NO. 2005-99 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE AN ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS TO THE PITTSGROVE TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER was approved as read.
Vote: All in favor
On a motion by Ridgway and seconded by Hargus, RESOLUTION NO. 2005-100 ISSUING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER CO-01 TO THE CONTRACT TO PROVIDE EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO THE PITTSGROVE TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING was approved as read.
Vote: All in favor
SHADE TREE (Martin)
Committeewoman Hargus reported that a total of 510 trees were planted for Arbor Day. It was a productive and well organized activity with participation by scouts, parents and students.
CORRESPONDENCE
There were no comments regarding the correspondence listed on the agenda.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Herbert Wegner, Pittsgrove Township, confirmed that he submitted the final report to ANJEC for the Smart Growth Grant as required.
Valerie Nagy, Pittsgrove Township, inquired about the resolution issuing the change order for exterior renovations to the municipal building. Mrs. Nagy asked if the new roof was included in the original project. She was informed that it was and that the change order was the result of installing aluminum and vinyl fascia and soffit in lieu of painting said fascia and soffit.
There being no further comments from the public, a motion was made by Ridgway and seconded by Hargus to close the audience participation segment.
Vote: All in favor
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned on a motion by DuBois and seconded by Hargus.
Vote: All in favor
Constance S. Garton
Township Clerk
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