July 18, 2006 Minutes

July 18, 2006

Mayor Susan R. 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 newspaper provided by Resolution adopted January 3, 2006”.

Under Roll Call the following council members were present: Councilwomen Haven, Cortese and Sheilds, Councilmen Ottoson and Witzig. Solicitor John B. Kearney was also present. Councilman Shopp was absent.

Approval of minutes from the June 27^th and June 30^th meetings was made with a motion by Council President Sheilds, and a second by Councilman Ottoson.

Mayor Griffith read a proclamation proclaiming August 1 2006 as “National Night Out”.

The following Committee Reports were presented:

Councilwoman Beth Ann Haven, reporting for the Construction Department, said June’s activity was booming with 46 permits issued and 35 zoning applications processed.

Councilman Donald Witzig, reporting for Public Safety, said that the complete Police Activity Report is on file with the Borough Clerk if anyone wishes to review it.

Council President Trish Sheilds reporting for Finance said she is still waiting to hear from the State regarding State Aid. Regarding recreation, she reported that Pennoni Associates is going to provide the State with additional information regarding the landfill area. She also announced that the soccer field, which was closed due to reseeding, will reopen July 31^st.

Councilwoman Barbara Cortese publicly thanked the 4^th of July Committee for their efforts in putting on a wonderful 2-day 4^th of July celebration! She suggested that the Mayor consider holding a senior appreciation event at Stanfill Towers instead of the Hoff Park area.

At this point, Mayor Griffith called for comments from the public on agenda items. There were none.

Old Business:

Public hearing and final adoption of Ordinance 2006:1218.

Ordinance 2006:1918 – Bond Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of an Ambulance and Related Equipment for the Borough of Haddon Heights, County of Camden, New Jersey; Appropriating the Sum of $130,000 Therefore; Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds or Bond Anticipation Notes of the Borough of Haddon Heights, County of Camden, New Jersey, in the Aggregate Principal Amount of Up to $123,500; Making Certain Determinations and Covenants; and Authorizing Certain Related Actions in Connection with the Foregoing.

Hearing or seeing no comments from the public, motion to close the public hearing was made by Council President Sheilds, seconded by Councilwoman Haven. All members present were in favor.

Motion to adopt Ordinance 2006:1218 was made by Councilwoman Cortese, seconded by Council President Sheilds. Upon roll call all members present voted yes.

New Business:

Resolution 2006:116 – Resolution Approving Raffle Licenses for St. Rose of Lima. (50/50 and quilt raffle on 11/10/06)

Motion to adopt Resolution 2006:116 was made by Councilman Witzig, seconded by Councilwoman Cortese. All members present voted yes.

Resolution 2006:117 – Resolution Amending Resolution 2003:130 entitled “Resolution Modifying the Payment Scheduled to the Haddon Heights Board of Education”. (Changes payment schedule from bi-monthly to monthly payments and adds date to be paid by (1^st of the month).

Motion to adopt Resolution 2006:117 was made by Council President Sheilds, seconded by Councilwoman Haven. Under roll call all members present voted yes.

Resolution 2006:118 – Resolution Renewing Contract for Vision Services Plan. (No change in rates for 2 years, ending 8/31/08).

Motion to adopt Resolution 2006:118 was made by Council President Sheilds, seconded by Councilwoman Cortese. Under roll call all members present voted yes.

Resolution 2006:119 – Resolution Rescinding Resolution 2006:108.

Motion to adopt Resolution 2006:119 was made by Councilwoman Cortese, seconded b y Council President Sheilds. All members present voted yes.

Resolution 2006:120 – Resolution Certifying the List of Fire Department and Ambulance Corps Volunteers Who Have Qualified for the Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) Benefits for the Years 2004 and 2005.

Motion to adopt resolution 2006:120 was made by Councilman Witzig, seconded by Councilwoman Cortese. Under roll call all members present voted yes.

Resolution 2006:121 – Resolution Authorizing the Payment of Bills and Claims for July.

Motion to adopt Resolution 2006:121 was made by Council President Sheilds, seconded by Councilman Ottoson. Under roll call all members present voted yes.

Resolution 2006:122 – Resolution Awarding a Contract to Barlow Chevrolet, Inc. for the Purchase of a 5 Cu. Yd. Dump Truck with Plow. ($63,751 from 2006 Capital Funds).

Motion to adopt Resolution 2006:122 was made by Councilwoman Cortese, seconded by Councilwoman Haven. Under roll call all members present voted yes.

At this point in the meeting, Mayor Griffith called for comments from the public. There were none.

With no further business to come before council, motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Council President Sheilds, seconded by Councilwoman Haven. All members present were in favor.

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Joan D. Moreland, Borough Clerk