September 6, 2005 Minutes

September 6, 2005

Mayor Susan R. Griffith opened the regularly scheduled meeting with a salute to the flag and a moment of silence for the victims of Hurricane Katrina that devastated New Orleans and the Gulf Cost of Mississippi.

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 5, 2005”.

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

Motion to approve the minutes from the August 16^th meeting was made by Councilwoman Wyman, seconded by Councilwoman Sheilds. All present were in favor with the exception of Councilwoman Haven who abstained from voting.

The following Committee Reports were presented:

Councilwoman Beth Ann Haven reporting for the Construction Office said that 45 permits were issued in August representing $1,500 in revenue. She announced that Thomas El will be on vacation next week, but has made arrangements for the office to be covered. She also said that their computers have arrived and will be up and running very soon.

Council President Trish Sheilds reporting for Recreation said that the CDBG work is ongoing at the bathrooms located at the Joseph I. McCullough Field and should be completed by early October.

Councilwoman Andrea Wyman reporting for Public Works said that DPW is doing a commendable job in cleaning up after the August 8^th storm. She also said she has received 3 letters from residents commending the Police, Fire and DPW response during and after the storm.

Mayor Griffith said she had nothing to add to the report given in the Caucus meeting.

There were no remarks from the public on agenda items.

Old Business:

Public hearing and final adoption of Ordinance 2005-1196 as amended.

Ordinance 2005:1196 – An Ordinance Fixing and Determining the Salaries, Wages or Compensation to be Paid to the Non-Contract Employees of the Borough of Haddon Heights for the Year 2005. (2% increase. $40.00 stipend for certain employees who are required to come in at night for court or meetings has been added to base salary at the rate of $40.80 per night. This Ordinance does not include the Police Chief or Captain).

Hearing and seeing no comments from the public on Ordinance 2005:1196, motion to close the public hearing was made by Council President Sheilds, seconded by Councilwoman Wyman. All present were in favor.

Motion to adopt Ordinance 2005-1196, as amended, was made by Council President Sheilds, seconded by Councilwoman Wyman. Under roll call all present voted yes.

New Business:

Resolution 2005:135 – Resolution Requesting Approval of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to Establish a Dedicated Trust by Rider for Revenue Received from Comcast. ($20,000 Technology Grant).

Motion to adopt Resolution 2005:135 was made by Councilwoman Cortese, seconded by Council President Sheilds. Under roll call all present voted yes.

Resolution 2005:136 – Resolution Designating Recipients for the Camden County Housing Rehabilitation Program and Authorizing Camden County Division of Community Development as Administrative Agent.

Motion to adopt Resolution 2005:136 was made by Councilwoman Wyman, seconded by Councilwoman Cortese. All present were in favor.

Resolution 2005:137 – Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign an Interlocal Services Agreement Between the Borough and County of Camden for the Purpose of the County Providing Animal Control Services. ($7,400.99 for the period of 7/1/05 – 6/30/06).

Motion to adopt Resolution 2005:137 was made by Councilwoman Haven, seconded by Council President Sheilds. Under roll call all present voted yes.

Resolution 2005:138 – Resolution Approving Payment of Bills and Claims for First Half of September.

Motion to remove the invoice payable to AZ Commercial, in the amount of $1,452.72 from the resolution was made by Councilwoman Wyman, seconded by Councilwoman Cortese. Under roll call all present voted yes for the amendment to Resolution 2005:138.

Motion to adopt Resolution 2005:138, as amended, was made by Councilwoman Cortese, seconded by Councilwoman Wyman. Under roll call all present voted yes.

There were no comments from the public at this time.

Motion to adjourn was made by Councilwoman Cortese, seconded by Councilwoman Haven. All present were in favor.

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Joan D. Moreland, CMC, Borough Clerk