Borough Council

AGENDA COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING April 14, 2021 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Sunshine Law - Notice of this meeting has been duly advertised in compliance with the provisions of the open public meetings law. Please be advised that this meeting will be recorded for possible later playback. 3. Flag Salute 4. Roll Call 5. Approval of Minutes: Council Meeting and Executive Session for March 10, 2021 Council Meeting for March 24, 2021 6. Payment of Bills 7. The following reports have been filed and are available in the respective offices for review and will be included in the minutes: a. Tax Collector’s Report b. Sewer Report c. Treasurer’s Report 8. Second Reading of Ordinance 2021-03 Stormwater 9. Second Reading Ordinance 2021-04 Adding Chapter entitled Smoking and Vaping by title only 10. First Reading Ordinance 2021-06 Exceed The Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits And To Establish A Cap Bank (N.J.S.A. 40a: 4-45.14) 11. Resolution 2021:90 Affidavit for U.S. EEO WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-5 as amended by P.L. 2017, c.183 requires the governing body of each municipality and county to certify that their local unit’s hiring practices comply with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s “Enforcement Guidance on the Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,” as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq., (April 25, 2012) before submitting its approved annual budget to the Division of Local Government Services in the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs; and WHEREAS, the members of the governing body have familiarized themselves with the contents of the above- referenced enforcement guidance and with their local unit’s hiring practices as they pertain to the consideration of an individual’s criminal history, as evidenced by the group affidavit form of the governing body attached hereto. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Council of the Borough of Lindenwold, hereby states that it has complied with N.J.S.A. 40A:4-5, as amended by P.L. 2017, c.183, by certifying that the local unit’s hiring practices comply with the above-referenced enforcement guidance and hereby directs the Clerk to cause to be maintained and available for inspection a certified copy of this resolution and the required affidavit to show evidence of said compliance. 12. Resolution 2021:91 Introduce 2021 Budget 13. CONSENT AGENDA: The items listed below are considered routine by the Borough of Lindenwold and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no formal discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, this item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. Resolution 2021:92-98 Resolution 2021:92 Proclamation for the Knights of Columbus Whereas, the Knights of Columbus Nativity Council #2976 is celebrating 75th Anniversary; and Whereas, the Knights of Columbus was chartered on April 1, 1946 under Grand Knight Thomas J. Danks; and Whereas, the Knights of Columbus has been actively serving the residents of the Borough of Lindenwold and the former St. Lawrence Church, currently knowns as Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, for seventy-five (75) year; and Whereas, currently this organization has 113 members who serve this community in many ways including the donation of food baskets for the needy, collection of eyeglasses and cell phones for the elderly, assisting the police and fire department as well as a yearly recognition program for these heroes; and Whereas, the Borough of Lindenwold would also like to recognize Matthew Krug, Grand Knight of this Nativity Council for his dedication and service. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Lindenwold wishes to honor the Knights of Columbus Nativity Council #2976 on their 75th Anniversary, and extend this expression of our esteem and best wishes to the members on this memorable occasion offering our congratulations and appreciation for 75 years of making a difference in Lindenwold and for the dedication to serving the community. Resolution 2021:93 Approve Raffle License for American Legion Post  BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Lindenwold that Raffle License #RA659 be approved for American Legion Post for ticket raffle held on May 11, 2021 at 777 Blackwood Clementon Road, Lindenwold. Resolution 2021:94 Property Maintenance Liens WHEREAS, the following property in the Borough of Lindenwold had property maintenance work done by the Lindenwold Public Works for Code Compliance and/or Police Department, and WHEREAS, a lien should be put on the following property for the cost of performing this work: Invoice Date Block Lot Address Amount 3/18/20 21 161 2 225 State Ave(exess bulk) $214.00 04/03/2021 98 10 512 Maple Ave(police) $234.00 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Lindenwold that lien be put on this property. Resolution 2021:95 Shared Service for Disposal WHEREAS, pursuant to the Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 et seq., authorizes any local unit of the State to enter into a contract with any other local unit or units for the joint provision within their jurisdictions of any service which any party to the agreement is empowered to render within its own jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of New Jersey is committed to supporting and advancing local government shared service solutions to enhance the provision of local services and alleviate the property tax burden on the State’s residents and businesses; and WHEREAS, the governing body of the Borough of Lindenwold recognizes that shared services may result in property tax relief and enhanced services for its constituents; and WHEREAS, in an attempt to receive more favorable prices than the current contract prices and reduce the cost for solid waste disposal for the interested municipalities within Camden County, which collect and haul their solid waste, the Borough of Somerdale intends to solicit bids for the disposal of solid waste for the Borough of Somerdale and any other interested self-hauling municipalities, with the contract beginning January 1, 2022 and being for a period of up to five years; and WHEREAS, it is expected that the commitment of the disposal of the specified, estimated annual tonnage of solid waste from the participating municipalities, which is a tonnage that several disposal facilities have the capacity to handle, will provide for more competitive bid prices, resulting in a reduction in the cost for the disposal of solid waste for all participating municipalities; and WHEREAS, in order to receive the anticipated, reduced costs for the disposal of solid waste, it will be necessary for all participating municipalities to commit to the delivery of their solid waste to the contracted firm’s facility; and WHEREAS, it is intended that all participating municipalities will commit to the award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder if it is determined that the bid price is considered to be a favorable price and results in a reduction in cost for solid waste disposal for each municipality for the intended term of the contract; and WHEREAS, the Borough of Lindenwold desires to participate in the shared services contract and be included as a participating municipality in the bid specifications for the disposal of solid waste, beginning on January 2, 2022, with the Borough of Somerdale and any other interested municipality within Camden County; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Lindenwold, in the County of Camden, State of New Jersey hereby authorizes the participation in the shared services agreement and inclusion in the bid specifications for the disposal of solid waste with the Borough of Somerdale. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council commits to the award of a contract if it is determined that the bid price is considered to be a favorable price and results in a reduction of cost for solid waste disposal for each participating municipality for the intended term of the contract. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor or designated representative is hereby authorized to represent the Borough of Lindenwold, regarding any discussions and matters associated with the disposal of solid waste, under this shared services agreement. Resolution 2021:96 Parks and Recreation Commission WHEREAS, Resolutions 2021:37 listed members to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the Borough of Lindenwold, and WHEREAS, due to the State of Emergency activities were restricted, and WHEREAS, with the easing of restrictions under the State of Emergency, the Commission is once again reviewing applications, and WHEREAS, there is a need to revise the members for the Parks and Recreation Committee.  THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Lindenwold, New Jersey that the following be and are hereby appointed as members to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term of one year beginning January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021: Lindenwold Board of Education Pam Braggs/Alt. Courtney Richardson ` Lindenwold High School Athletic Assoc. Derek Sellers Lindenwold Baseball Athletic Association Quincy Thomas Lindenwold Football Ron Roebuck Lindenwold Cheerleaders Kelly Keating Lindenwold Boy Scouts Vacant Lindenwold Soccer Club Not Active Public Events Linda Hess Resident-at-large Bob Wanton Resident-at-large Janine Hagan Resident-at-large Brenda Roach Resident-at-large Isiah Lucky Resolution 2021:97 Award Sewer Chemicals WHEREAS, the Borough Clerk did advertise for and receive bids on April 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. for the Supply of Aqueous Calcium Nitrate, and WHEREAS, Addendum A is a list of the bidders, and WHEREAS, Remington & Vernick Engineers has recommended that the contract for the Supply of Aqueous Calcium Nitrate be awarded to the only bidder Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC, for Base Bid 1, with the amount of $328,500.00. This contract is to be awarded contingent upon the approval of the solicitor and the monies being available. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Lindenwold that: 1. The contract for the Supply of Aqueous Calcium Nitrate, be awarded to Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC, 2650 Tallevast Rd., Sarasota, FL 34243 lowest responsive bidder for Base Bid 1, with the amount of $328,500.00. This contract is to be awarded contingent upon the approval of the solicitor and the monies being available. 2. The exact title of the appropriation to be charged to Sewer Operating Account 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Resolutions 2021:98 Purchase Yard Waste Carts under Sourcewell Co-op Whereas, the Borough of Lindenwold, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2 (B) (3) may, by Resolution and without advertising for bids, purchase any goods or services through Sourcewell, and Whereas, the Borough of Lindenwold desires to purchase of 3,744 - 96 gal. Yard Waste Carts with all needed attachments through the Sourcewell contract # 041217-WQI Whereas, Wastequip, Inc. has been awarded the contract of 3,744 - 96 gal. Yard Waste Carts with all needed attachments; and Whereas, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Lindenwold recommend the utilization of this contract on the grounds as the best means available to obtain the equipment; and Whereas, the 3,744 - 96 gal. Yard Waste Carts and with all needed attachments shall not exceed the amount of $199,761.72; and Whereas, funding for this resolution is available from the Recycling Grant and Recycling Trust Account; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the mayor and the Borough of Lindenwold, County of Camden and State of New Jersey as follows: 1. The borough of Lindenwold hereby authorizes the purchase of 3,744 - 96 gal. Yard Waste Carts with all needed attachments from Wastequip, Inc. through Sourcewell # 041217-WQI. 2. The total fee also authorized for this contract shall not exceed $199,761.72 without prior written approval from the Borough Council. 3. The Mayor, Borough Clerk and/or such other officials as is necessary and proper are hereby authorized to execute documents necessary to implement this resolution. 4. A copy of this resolution shall be provided to the Borough Treasurer and Wastequip, Inc. for their information and guidance. 14. Engineer’s Report 15. Open to Council 16. Open to Public 17. Adjournment