January 13, 2004 Minutes

January 13, 2004

Mayor Griffith opened the regularly scheduled meeting with a salute to the flag and moment of silence.

She then stated, “In Accordance with Section 5 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, notice of this meeting was posted on the bulletin board designed for that purpose and notice was mailed to the official newspapers provided by resolution adopted January 3, 2004”.

Under Roll Call the following council members were present: Councilwomen Haven Houser, Sheilds and Wyman, Councilmen Witzig and O’Toole. Borough Solicitor John B. Kearney was also present.

Motion to approve the minutes from the December 16th, 2003 meeting was made by Councilman O’Toole, seconded by Councilman Witzig. All members of council voted yes.

Committee Reports:

Councilwoman Wyman, reporting for Administration, said she wanted council to be advised of a conversation she had with Pat Cooper regarding her workload and need for help. Pat then explained that she cannot get to the minutes, agenda, etc., noting that part of the problem has been the amount of time she has spent with Registrar work (not having safety paper on time and the amount of requests for certified copies of marriage licenses). Mrs. Cooper also said that end of year tax work, the upcoming tax season and the mailing of PD5’s has taking much of her time. She also said that if the Governor signs in the Tax Reimbursement Program, the Tax Office will be tied up with residents needing proof of payments in February. Council gave Mrs. Cooper the okay to seek experienced help. Solicitor Kearney suggested Donna Condo.

Wyman also said she is seeking a list of all committees and groups and their terms. Marie Holcombe, an employee in Administration, offered to compile the list and put it on computer.

Councilman Witzig said he visited the Fire Department and reviewed a report with Chief Kinky. He also discussed Patrolman Valvardi’s work in the school, stating that School Superintendent Snyder is very pleased with the officer.

Councilman O’Toole reported that there is snow on the way and advised residents to bag their leaves and put out for trash pickup.

Mayor Griffith reported that the cell phone ban has been approved and is awaiting the Governor’s signature.

There were no comments from the public on agenda items.

New Business:

Introduction of Ordinance 2004-1166. Public hearing and final adoption to be held on February 3rd at 8:00pm.

Ordinance 2004-1166 – Ordinance of the Borough of Haddon Heights, County of Camden, New Jersey Canceling Certain Funded Appropriations Balances Heretofore Provided for Various Capital Projects and Reappropriating Such Funded Appropriation Balances for Other Capital Projects.

Motion to introduce Ordinance 2004-1166 was made by Councilwoman Sheilds, seconded by Councilman O’Toole. Under roll call all members of council present voted yes.

Resolution 2004:36 – Resolution Correcting Terms of Office on Resolution 2004:20 and Adding a Member to Library Board of Trustees.

Motion to adopt Resolution 2004:36 was made by Councilman O’Toole, seconded by Councilwoman Wyman. Under roll call all members of council voted yes.

Resolution 2004:37 – Resolution Awarding a Contract to Winner Ford the Purchase of One (1) 2004 Ford Crown Victoria for the Police Department.

Motion to adopt Resolution 2004:37 was made by Councilman Witzig, seconded by Councilman O’Toole. Under roll call all members of council voted yes.

Resolution 2004:38 – Resolution Authorizing Payment of Bills and Claims for the Month of January 2004.

Motion to adopt Resolution 2004:38 was made by Councilwoman Sheilds, seconded by Councilwoman Haven. Under roll call all members of council voted yes.

Resolution 2004:39 – Resolution Authorizing a Request from the Sons of Italy to Permit a Sanitary Sewer Extension to the Bellmawr Sanitary Sewer Collection System (for Sons of Italy’s New building).

Motion to adopt 2004:39 was made by Councilwoman Sheilds, seconded by Councilwoman Wyman. All members of council voted yes.

There were no comments from the public.

Motion to adjourn was made by Councilwoman Haven, seconded by Councilwoman Sheilds. All members of council voted yes.

_____________________________________ 8:30pm

Patricia A. Cooper, Deputy Borough Clerk