City Council

THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 14, 2013 7:00PM A G E N D A CALL TO ORDER OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT STATEMENT In compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, NJSA 10:4-6, this is to announce that Adequate Notice of this meeting was provided in the following manner: On January 8, 2013, advance written notice of this meeting was posted on the Official Bulletin Board in the City Hall, was emailed to THE BURLINGTON COUNTY TIMES for publication and emailed to the CAMDEN COURIER POST for advise, was filed with the Municipal Clerk, and was mailed to all persons who requested and paid for such notice. The proceedings of all meetings are electronically and manually recorded, and the Minutes will be on file in the office of the Municipal Clerk. FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL Mayor: Randy H. Miller Council President: Robert H. Bancroft Council Members: Lawrence F. Carlbon Luis M. Crespo Robert E. Lowden, Jr. Robert D. Thibault Administrator/Director of Public Safety: Richard Wolbert Solicitor: Brian Guest Engineer: William H. Kirchner (Attendance not required.) Municipal Clerk: Donna F. Snyder, RMC/CMR/CPM CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION: Presented by Council President Bancroft to John Haaf. MINUTES Regular Council Meeting: 4/23/13; From 2012: 3/27; 6/12; 7/24. Executive Session Meeting: 4/23/13; From 2012: 1/10; 3/13; 6/12;7/24.  2 ORDINANCE 2013-5 – SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING An Ordinance amending Ordinance 2012-1 clarifying and establishing the Duties and Responsibilities of the Public Safety Director for the City of Beverly. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION 2013-95 A Resolution for Route 130/Delaware River Corridor Municipalities to adopt in support of a Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Study for the Highway. RESOLUTION 2013-96 A Resolution for a new Subordination Agreement for Beverly City property known as 519, 520, and 521 Third Street, Beverly, NJ 08010. RESOLUTION 2013-97 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Purchase Agreement and Acquisition of Title of Property owned by New Jersey American Water Company for purposes of Redevelopment. RESOLUTION 2013-98 A Resolution Certifying Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund Status. RESOLUTION 2013-99 A Resolution authorizing a Handicapped Parking Space at 644 Manor Road, site inspection having been completed and all required paperwork in order. RESOLUTION 2013-100 A Resolution opposing A-1196, in conjunction with the BURLCOMEL and NJ League of Municipalities, which would increase Worker’s Compensation Benefits for Spouses of deceased Police Officers and Fire Fighters. RESOLUTION 2013-101 A Resolution opposing A-2756, in conjunction with the BURLCOMEL and NJ League of Municipalities, which creates a presumption that cancer and other diseases suffered by First Responders are caused by on the job exposure.  3 OLD BUSINESS: New Jersey American Water Company Waterfront Property Law and Ordinance Committee regarding Recodification. NEW BUSINESS: Council’s acceptance of the following Letters of Resignation: ~Patrolman Justin Zeuner (as of May 20, 2013) ~Patrolman Robert J. Raditz (as of May 14, 2013) ~Detective Dean Allen (as of May 20, 2013) BILLS LIST Review of the 5/13/13 Bills List for approval. CORRESPONDENCE ~Library “Mardi Gras” Information ~Early Voting Bill Vetoed by Governor. ~NJDEP Clean Communities Grant Award to Beverly City: $5,383.46 ~NJDOT Fiscal Year 2013 Municipal Aid Program Award to Beverly City: $200,000 for the Beverly City Road Improvement Project. COMMENTS/REPORTS Mayor and Council Administrator/Public Safety Director Professionals Clerk PUBLIC COMMENT This portion of the meeting provides the public with an opportunity to ask questions of City Council concerning the City, or to address questions to the Administrator/Director of Public Safety. Please state you name and address for the record.  4 Linda Galella: Pending Litigation. EXECUTIVE SESSION Resolution 2013- : A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Beverly to hold Executive Session in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, P.L. 1975, Chapter 231, permitting the exclusion of the Public from a meeting in certain circumstances which the Governing Body deem now exist: _____ CONTRACTUAL _____ LITIGATION _____ POSSIBLE LITIGATION _____ PERSONNEL ACTION TAKEN AFTER EXECUTIVE: ____YES ____NO ADJOURNMENT