Borough Council

COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING June 9, 2021 Page | 1 Mayor Roach called the meeting to order. 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. Flag Salute Roll Call of Council Members Present: DiDomenico, Hess, Jackson, Sinon, Strippoli, and Mayor Roach Excused Absent: President Randolph-Sharpe Resolution 2021:111 Executive Session BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Lindenwold that the Mayor and Council are now going into closed session to discuss Legal Updates, and Personnel Motion was made by Councilman Strippoli, second by Councilman DiDomenico that Resolution 2021:111 be adopted as read. Voice vote was unanimous in the affirmative. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Strippoli, second by Councilman Jackson to go out of executive session. Voice vote was unanimous in the affirmative. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Strippoli, second by Councilman DiDomenico that all bills that have been properly audited be approved for payment. Roll call vote was unanimous in the affirmative. Motion carried. 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 $4,363,894.53 b. Sewer Report 11,114.79 c. Treasurer’s Report 10,374.47 First Reading Ordinance 2021-08 By Title ORDINANCE 2021-08 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 365 Zoning, Article VI, Section 20 Permitted uses of the Borough of Lindenwold Codes regarding Sheds Motion was made by Councilman Strippoli, second by Councilwoman Hess that Ordinance 2021-08 be adopted on first reading, published according to law, with second reading being held at next regular scheduled meeting. Roll call vote was unanimous in the affirmative. Motion carried. First Reading Ordinance 2021-09 By Title Ordinance 2021-09 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 276 Solid Waste and Recycling adding Yardwaste Motion was made by Councilman Strippoli, second by Councilman DiDomenico that Ordinance 2021-06 be adopted on first reading, published according to law, with second reading being held at next regular scheduled meeting. Roll call vote was unanimous in the affirmative. Motion carried. 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. Motion was made by Councilman Strippoli, second by Councilman Jackson that Resolution 2021:112 to Resolution 2021:119 be adopted as read. Roll call vote was unanimous in the affirmative. Motion carried. Clerk clarified the resolution numbers. RESOLUTION 2021:112 AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS UNDER STATE CONTRACT Whereas, the Borough of Lindenwold, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12a and N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.29(c), may by resolution and without advertising for bids, purchase any goods or services under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program for any State contracts entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury; and Whereas, the Borough of Lindenwold has the need on a timely basis to purchase goods or services utilizing State contracts; and Whereas, the Borough of Lindenwold intends to enter into contracts with the attached Referenced State Contract Vendors through this resolution and properly executed contracts, which shall be subject to all the conditions applicable to the current State contracts; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Borough of Lindenwold authorizes the Purchasing Agent to purchase certain goods or services from those approved New Jersey State Contract Vendors on the attached list, pursuant to all conditions of the individual State contracts; and Be It Further Resolved, that the governing body of the Borough of Lindenwold ) pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5(b), the certification of available funds, shall either certify the full maximum amount against the budget at the time the contract is awarded, or no contract amount shall be chargeable or certified until such time as the goods or services are ordered or otherwise called for prior to placing the order, and a certification of availability of funds is made by the Chief Finance Officer; and Be It Further Resolved, that the duration of the contracts between the Borough of Lindenwold and the Referenced State Contract Vendors shall be from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021. Referenced State Contract Vendors Commodity/Service Vendor State Contract # Police Supplies & Eq. Axon Enterprise, Inc. T0106 RESOLUTION 2021:113 PURCHASE OF TASERS COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING June 9, 2021 Page | 2 WHEREAS, the Borough of Lindenwold has a need to purchase of goods, products and services under the New Jersey State Contract; and WHEREAS, as part of that process, the Borough of Lindenwold has determined to purchase tasers from AXON based on Proposal #Q-277482-44329.819JG with a synopsis of said Plan attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein; and WHEREAS, said TAP Plan is a Payment Plan over a period of five (5) years with appropriate warranties being provided; and WHEREAS, funds will be available for the purchase of this equipment as set forth on the TAP Plan attachment incorporated by reference herein with a Certification of Funds being provided for each annual payment amount. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Lindenwold Borough Council, County of Camden, and State of New Jersey that based on the statements set forth in the Preamble hereinabove it hereby authorizes the purchase of taxers from AXON Enterprises, Inc. in a an amount not to exceed $64,160.00 in accordance with the TAP Plan attachment incorporated by reference herein. The purchase shall be made over a period of five years according to the following schedule: Year 1 $14,240.00, Year 2 $12,480.00, Year 3 $12,480.00, Year 4 $12,480.00, Year 5 $12,480.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Borough Officials are hereby authorized to execute the Contract for the purchase of this equipment subject to submission of documentation and Notice as required by New Jersey Law. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. RESOLUTION 2021:114 -Apply for FY2022 N.J. Transportation State Aid WHEREAS, the Borough of Lindenwold desires to apply to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for a grant under the 2022 Municipal Aid for reconstruction of the roadway on Cooper Avenue between E. Gibbsboro Road and Oak Street; and WHEREAS, The Borough of Lindenwold formally authorizes Remington & Vernick Engineers to prepare the grant application. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Clerk of the Borough of Lindenwold formally approves the grant application for the project stated above BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriate officials are hereby authorized to submit an electronic grant application to the New Jersey Department of Transportation on behalf of Lindenwold Borough. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriate officials are hereby authorized to sign the grant agreement on behalf of Lindenwold Borough and that their signature constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves the execution of the grant agreement. RESOLUTION 2021:115 Clarification of Resolution 2021:106 WHEREAS, Resolution 2021:106 was passed on May 12, 2021 for an escrow refund, and WHEREAS, the number was also used on May 26, 2021, and WHEREAS, in order to clarify, let this resolution be known for the refund for Craig Prioetti for the escrow amount of $700. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Lindenwold that Resolution 2021:111 be known for amount of $700.00 escrow refunded to Craig Proietti. RESOLUTION 2021:116 Authorizing Fleet Management and Leasing WHEREAS, the Borough of Lindenwold participates in the Cooperative Purchasing Program with the National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance Co. and administered by Sourcewell for the purchase of goods, products and services; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Borough of Lindenwold to execute a contract with Enterprise Fleet Management to place an order for vehicles for the Public Works Department including a 2022 Ford F250, 2022 Ford F- 350 and 2022 Ford F-450; and WHEREAS, the Borough of Lindenwold has a not to exceed $237,369.30 with the equity lease agreement made payable over a period of five years according with Year 1 $90,103.86, Year 2 $36,816.36, Year 3 $36,816.36, Year 4 $36816.36, Year 5 $36,816.36. BE IT RESOLVED that the appropriate Borough Officials are hereby authorized to execute the Contract for fleet management and leasing subject to submission of documentation and Notice as required by New Jersey Law. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. RESOLUTION 2021:117 Property Maintenance Lien 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 6/03/2021 55 24 352 Roosevelt Ave(trash) $206.00 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Lindenwold that lien be put on this property. RESOLUTION 2021:118 Direct Install Program WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has instituted a Direct Install Program for Government Entities, and WHEREAS, the Borough of Lindenwold completed an Energy Assessment to identify potential savings for various Borough Properties in connection with this program, and WHEREAS, the Borough of Lindenwold had participated in this program in 2012, and WHEREAS, Hutchinson is the Participating Contractor under this Program. COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING June 9, 2021 Page | 3 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Lindenwold that the Mayor and Governing Body authorizes participation in this program for various Municipal Properties as a saving for the taxpayers. RESOLUTION 2021:119 Military Leave WHEREAS, the policy and procedures manual of the Borough of Lindenwold includes a Military Leave Policy, and WHEREAS, one of the employees of the Borough of Lindenwold has requested a Military Leave due to his activation in the National Guard, and WHEREAS, the Borough of Lindenwold has approved this request effective 5/14/2021 for Alexander Plaza for a 90 day paid leave, and WHEREAS, the expected return date from this leave of absence is March, 2022. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Lindenwold that the Mayor and Governing Body to approve the Leave of Absence for above employee as per the police and procedures guidelines. RESOLUTION 2021:120 Renew Liquor License 2021-2022 BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Lindenwold that the following liquor licenses are hereby approved for the year 2021- 2022: LICENSEE NUMBER Laurelwood Liquors(Angel Preet 1 LLC) 0422-44-006-007 Siva 2020(Balsamo’s) 0422-33-003-007 Wah Way Inc.(Paul’s) 0422-33-002-005 La Esperanza 0422-33-007-012 Veer Liquors Inc.(Pike) 0422-44-015-007 Don Tequila Bar & Grill 0422-33-012-016 AnVar(Canals) 0422-32-011-010 CLUB LICENSEE Lindenwold Moose 0422-31-014-001 POCKET LICENSE: Kuber Ganga of Lindenwold LLC 0422-33-010-005 Motion was made by Councilman Strippoli, second by Councilwoman Sinon that Resolution 2021:120 be adopted as read. Roll call vote was in the affirmative with Councilwoman Hess abstaining. Motion carried. Engineer’s Report was presented by Anthony Chadwell of Remington and Vernick providing an update regarding Lindenwold projects including the application for Transportation funding which was listed on the agenda. Linden Town Phase 2 is in the design phase. Mayor Roach opened the meeting to Council: Councilman DiDomenico presented the May Police report including 2,767 total calls. He thanked the Police Chief for a great event. Councilwoman Hess informed the public of the Story time at the Lindenwold Park on Tuesday at 10:30 am. There will be a food distribution at the Library on Thursday at 12:00pm. In addition, the pick-up for the Father’s Day is still available. Lindenwold will be hosting Camden County’s Movies in the Park starting July 1 at 7:00pm with family entertainment preceding. Councilman Jackson also added the Fishing event was awesome. Code Enforcement will be out during the weekend. He advised residents to check out the park for the various events. Councilman Strippoli presented the Public Works report including 685 tons of trash collected and 63 tons of recycling. No accidents or injuries were reported. The Sewer Department report included 337 calls for service with no main stoppage. Councilwoman Sinon commended the Police Chief on the event and the great job with the kids. The hours for the Camden County vaccination center will be on Wednesday and Thursday in June and will accept people without appointments. Also, the County will be holding pop up sites for vaccinations including one on June 15 at Deterdings in Lindenwold from 2:00 to 6:00. A program is being offered for residents that are homebound in order to obtain their vaccine through Camden County. She also updated residents on a current CDC vaccine report. She reminded pet owners with the upcoming heat to protect their pets. Business Administrator informed residents that the Municipal Building and the Library will reopen to regular hours Monday to Friday starting June 14. She welcomed everyone back. She informed the residents of the request for a letter of support for the community through Heart and Soul Grant. The Governing Body approved the letter of support, which the Administrator will be preparing. Mayor Roach provided an update regarding the number of cases at 2,130 with 24 deaths. Mayor Roach opened the meeting to the Public. Diane Veteri, resident, questioned the sprinklers at the Municipal Building that were on during the rain. Public Works Supervisor responded to the resident regarding the system. Trevor Shaw, resident, questioned about Lindenwold Day. Councilwoman Hess responded that due to the size of the event, it would be difficult at this time. Resident again questioned the parks on the website. The Business Administrator responded that we still do not have the pictures but will be preparing a list for the website. Next, the resident questioned the status of different projects in Lindenwold, which the Public Works Supervisor responded. COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING June 9, 2021 Page | 4 Marcus Miles, resident, submitted a request for a block party. Mayor Roach responded that the street requested is a very busy street and cannot be closed. Police Chief also responded about the dangers of closing the street. In addition, the Department of Transportation has issued regulations for the closing of streets. Rebecca Patton, resident, questioned about use of the park. Mayor responded that the request must be submitted to the Park and Recreation Committee as well as the regulations. Trevor Shaw, resident, addressed Council regarding the City of Camden holding block parties. Sarah Vellnor, resident, support these community events. There being no one else desiring the floor, Mayor Roach closed the meeting to the public. Motion was made by Councilman Strippoli, second by Councilwoman Sinon that the meeting be adjourned. Voice vote was unanimous in the affirmative. Motion carried. DATED: July 28, 2021 ________________________________ Deborah C. Jackson, RMC Borough Clerk