March 7, 2006 Minutes

March 7, 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 Beth Ann Haven, Barbara Cortese and Trish Sheilds, Councilmen Gordon Shopp and Donald Witzig. John Kearney, Borough Solicitor was also present. Councilman Ken Hamburger was absent.

Councilwoman Cortese made a motion to approve the minutes from the February 21^st meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilman Shopp. All members present voted yes with the exception of Councilman Witzig who abstained from voting.

The following Committee Reports were presented:

Councilwoman Haven reported the Construction Department processed 34 permits in February.

Councilman Witzig reported that the HH Ambulance Corps is hoping to have 24-hr. coverage soon. He filed a complete police activity report for February with the Borough Clerk for the public’s review.

Councilwoman Sheilds announced that the 2006 Municipal Budget would be introduced tonight and that at the present time there is a 17.7-cent increase.

There were no remarks from the public on agenda items.

Old Business: Public hearing and final adoption of Ordinance 2006:1207.

Ordinance 2006:1207 – Ordinance of the Borough of Haddon Heights, County of Camden, New Jersey Canceling Certain Funded and Unfunded Appropriation Balances Heretofore Provided for Various Capital Projects and Reappropriating such Funded and Unfunded Appropriation Balances for Other Capital Projects. (Money will be used for 2 projects – 7^th Avenue Pedestrian Safety Project in the amount of $10,500 and guardrail replacement along East Atlantic Avenue in the amount of $28,360).

Hearing or seeing no comments from the public, motion to close the public portion was made by Councilwoman Cortese, seconded by Councilwoman Sheilds. All members present were in favor. Motion to adopt Ordinance 2006:1207 was made by Councilwoman Sheilds, seconded by Councilman Shopp. Under roll call all members present voted yes.

New Business:

Resolution 2006:53 – Resolution to Establish an Economic Development Committee.

Motion to adopt Resolution 2006:53 was made by Councilman Shopp, seconded by Councilwoman Sheilds. All members present voted yes.

Resolution 2006:54 - Resolution Authorizing the Fire Department to Make a Purchase Utilizing a State Contract. (Purchase of 2 sets of turn out gear from Municipal Emergency Services who holds NJ State Contract A53064. Total Cost is $2943.06.)

Motion to adopt Resolution 2006:54 was made by Councilman Witzig, seconded by Councilman Shopp. Under roll call all members present voted yes.

Resolution 2006:55 – Resolution Authorizing CDBG Projects for Year XXVIII – FY 2006 (The Borough has been granted $43,841 by Camden County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) which will be used for removal of architectural barriers in the Municipal Building’s men’s restroom and a Senior Citizen Appreciation Day event).

Motion to adopt Resolution 2006:55 was made by Councilwoman Sheilds, seconded by Councilman Shopp. Under roll call all members present voted yes.

Resolution 2006:56 – Resolution Awarding a Contract to Paper Mart for Copy Paper, Computer Paper and Envelopes. (Haddon Heights is a member of the Cooperative Pricing System along with many other towns in Camden County. The County collects usage data from member towns, prepares specifications and received bids on our behalf. The County requires that its members also adopt a resolution confirming their use of the vendor picked by the County).

Motion to adopt Resolution 2006:56 was made by Councilwoman Cortese, seconded by Councilwoman Sheilds. All members present voted yes.

Resolution 2006:57 – Resolution Awarding a Contract to Sullivan & Pigliacelli for the Project Known as “NJ DOT Trust Fund Pedestrian Safety Improvements” in the Amount of $59,111. (Pedestrian safety improvements such as curb cuts, sidewalk, traffic control lines in the street marking crossing points and flashing warning light).

Motion to adopt Resolution 2006:57 was made by Councilwoman Sheilds, seconded by Councilman Witzig. Under roll call all members of council present voted yes.

Resolution 2006:58 - 2006 Municipal Budget. Introduction only. Public hearing scheduled for April 4, 2006, 8pm. Synopsis will be in the March 24^th Retrospect. Copies will be available for public review after March 13^th.

Motion to introduce Resolution 2006:58 was made by Councilwoman Sheilds, seconded by Councilman Shopp. Under roll call all members of council present voted yes.

Resolution 2006:59 – Resolution Authorizing Transfers of Appropriation Reserves.

Motion to adopt Resolution 2006:59 was made by Councilman Witzig, seconded by Councilman Shopp. Under roll call all members of council present voted yes.

Resolution 2006:60 – Resolution Authorizing Payment of Bills and Claims for 1^st Half of March.

Motion to adopt Resolution 2006:60 was made by Councilwoman Sheilds, seconded by Councilwoman Cortese. Under roll call all members of council present voted yes.

Resolution 2006:61 – Resolution Authorizing Emergency Temporary Appropriations.

Motion to adopt Resolution 6006:61 was made by Councilman Witzig, seconded by Councilwoman Sheilds. Under roll call all members of council present voted yes.

Resolution 2006:62 – Regarding Sandwich Board Signs.

Motion to adopt Resolution 2006:62 was made by Councilwoman Haven, seconded by Councilman Shopp. All members present voted yes.

Resolution 2006:63 – Resolution Authorizing the Emergency Management Coordinator to Make a Purchase Utilizing a State Contract. (Purchase of a lap top computer with car adapter, carrying case, and an external floppy drive from Quality Communications who holds State Contract A88804. Total cost is $2,998.32).

Motion to adopt Resolution 2006:63 was made by Councilman Witzig, seconded by Councilman Shopp. Under roll call all members of council present voted yes.

Comments from the public:

Adeena Sherman-Adams, Manager of the HH Commerce Bank thanked council for approving the forming of the Economic Development Committee.

Jeff Stein, owner of Cool Beans said he was “energized” by the Main Street meeting held last week!Mr. Stein said his business is struggling, but he would be willing to put some money to make the Main Street idea work!

With no further business to come before council, motion to adjourn was made by Councilwoman Cortese, seconded by Councilman Shopp.

__________________________________ 8:15PM

Joan D. Moreland, CMC, Borough Clerk