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TOWNSHIP OF EDGEWATER PARK
AGENDA
August 18,
2020 – 7:00pm
1. Flag Salute:
2. Open Public Meetings Act Statement:
This meeting is being held in compliance with the Open Public
Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Public Laws 1975 and the certification of this
notice is on file in the Office of the Township Clerk.
Advanced written notice of this meeting was posted on the Township
bulletin board in the Municipal Building, as well as the Township website.
Advanced written notice was published in the Burlington County Times and the
Courier Post. The agenda was posted on the Township’s website as of August 14,
2020.
This meeting is being conducted in person at the Township Building,
in compliance with the Governor’s Executive orders on COVID-19 for public
meetings or gatherings. All attendees are required to wear a mask and follow
protocols for safe social distancing. Individuals should maintain at least 6
feet from others be it seated or standing. The Public is limited to the
capacity of the building provided these measures can be adhered to.
3. Roll Call: Mrs. DiFilippo Mr. Johnson Mr.
Belgard Mr. Trainor Mayor Amutah
4. Swearing in new Township Clerk:
At a special
meeting of Township Committee on August 5, 2020, the Township Committee
reviewed applicants and selected a Township Clerk – (Mr. Brandon Garcia), for
the period of August 15, 2020 through August 15, 2023.
At this time, I
would ask Mr. Garcia and Mayor Amutah to come forward to administer the oath of
office.
5. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR AGENDA ITEMS ONLY: CLOSED
6. DISCUSSION(S)/PRESENTATION(S)/AUTHORIZATION(S)/CONSIDERATION(S):
EPAA
– public function approved at July 21, 2020 meeting – (Approval No. 2020-3),
included Fall Soccer, Baseball, and Softball. Since that time, the EPAA has
decided to have only Travel Soccer. Kite and Memorial fields will not be used. Practices will be Mon-Friday – 5pm-9pm.
Games will be on Saturdays for Girls and Sunday for Boys.
Construction
Department- Current Construction official proposing move to (5) day
work schedule. Current official would discontinue services to another
Municipality and devote (5) days to Edgewater Park. If interested,
Administrator would look at possible contract with current Construction
Official for Committee’s review and approval.
Police
Department - (3) individuals currently have the time to retire from the
force with a 4th officer within 3-4 years. Faced with this
possibility, timing might be right for promotion(s) and look to add additional
officers. Advantage is to have the experienced officers around to influence and
train new officers which of course will not be available should they retire.
Buildings-
Possible conversion of Weinman Building into “cooling” facility and possible
small scale disaster center. Building has most of the necessary attributes to
serve as spot for folks to come and cool off, get refreshments and food and
with minimal investment(s), provide charging stations for phones, etc. Since
the facility has a kitchen and restrooms, the facility could also support a
small group of displaced individuals for a short period of time.
Upgrades would include – charging stations, shower,
generator and possible TV and any other entertainment for children and/or young
adults.
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FUNCTION APPLICATIONS:
Raffles:
None
Bingos:
None
Charitable
Clothing Bins Permit: None
Solicitors
Permit: None
Public
Functions: None
8. REPORTS
Report from the
Administrator
Report from the
Township Engineer
Report from the
Inspections Department
Report from the
Tax Collector
Report from the
Superintendent of Public works
Report from
chief of Police
Any other
Reports
Report
Acceptance
Moved by:
__________________________ Second_______________________
Roll Call: Mr. Belgard_______ Mrs. DiFilippo_________
Mr. Johnson____________ Mr. Trainor__________ Mayor Amutah______________
9. RESOLUTIONS
MOTION to approve Resolution No. 2020-74 - Resolution of the Township of
Edgewater Park Authorizing the execution of a Contract with Z Brothers
approving all designated work associated with the PROJECT TITLED BRIDGEBORO
ROAD PHASE II.
Moved by:
__________________________ Second______________________________
Roll Call: Mr.
Belgard________ Mrs. DiFilippo_______ Mr. Johnson __________ Mr. Trainor______
Mayor Amutah___________
MOTION to approve Resolution No. 2020-75 –New Jersey Department of Transportation Division
of Local Aid and Economic Development recommendation of Award State Aid Project.
Moved by:
_________________________ Second ________________________________
Roll Call: Mr. Belgard_________ Mrs. DiFilippo__________
Mr. Johnson__________ Mr. Trainor__________ Mayor Amutah_____________
MOTION to approve resolution No. 2020-76 – Resolution of the Township of Edgewater Park
extending the grace period for the 3rd quarter installment of 2020
Property Taxes.
Moved by: ________________________ Second __________________________________
Roll Call: Mr.
Belgard________ Mrs. DiFilippo__________ Mr. Johnson__________ Mr.
Trainor__________ Mayor Amutah_____________
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10. ORDINANCE
NO. 2020-4 (Second reading and Public
Hearing)
AN
ORDINANCE ADOPTING A CODIFICATION AND REVISION OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF EDGEWATER PARK, COUNTY OF BURLINGTON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY;
PROVIDING FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SAID CODE; REPEALING AND SAVING FROM REPEAL
CERTAIN ORDINANCES NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY FOR ALTERING OR
TAMPERING WITH THE CODE; AND MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES IN PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED
ORDINANCES.
Moved by: _______________________________ Second:
___________________________________
Open the meeting to public comment for Ordinance
No. 2020-4 only: CLOSE:
Discussion:
Roll Call:
Mr. Belgard__________ Mrs. DiFilippo_________ Mr. Johnson ___________ Mr.
Trainor__________ Mayor Amutah________
11. REPORTS FROM
OFFICIALS
12. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC CLOSE:
13. APPROVAL OF BILLS
Affirmation of Bills
from July 16, 2020 to July 29, 2020
Moved by: ________________________ Second_________________
Discussion:
Roll Call: Mr.
Belgard________ Mrs. DiFilippo_________ Mr. Johnson_________ Mr. Trainor____________
Mayor Amutah___________
Approval of
Bills from July 30, 2020 to August 13, 2020
Moved by: _______________________________ Second: _____________________________________
Discussion:
Roll Call:
Mr. Belgard_________ Mrs. DiFilippo________ Mr. Johnson__________ Mr. Trainor________
Mayor Amutah___________
14.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
15.
ADJOURN
TIME__________________