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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETING

DECEMBER 26, 2013

MUNICIPAL BUILDING, CHEWS LANDING NEW JERSEY

Pledge Allegiance to the Flag

INVOCATION: Rev. Sterchi of St. John’s Episcopal Church gave the invocation.

Statement: Mr. Bianchini read a statement setting forth the time, date and place of this meeting,

that it was properly advertised, posted and filed in the Office of the Township Clerk pursuant to

the Open Public Meetings Act.

Roll Call: Mr. Hutchison Mr. Carlamere, Solicitor

Mr. Schmidt

Mr. Siler Mr. Cardis, Business Admin.

Mrs. Trotto Mrs. DiJosie, Township Clerk, RMC

Mrs. Winters Mayor Mayer-abs.

Mr. Mercado

Mr. Bianchini Mr. Moffa, Public Works-abs.

Mr. Lechner, Comm. Dev. –abs.

Chief Earle, Police

PUBLIC PORTION:

Mr. Bianchini opened the public portion.

David Brown spoke about the Tax Abatement and stated that he understands tax abatements on

businesses but he stated that he is looking at it from the viewpoint of a tax payer. He stated that

the Council is giving tax abatements to businesses that are not bringing business into the area.

He stated that the businesses should pay some portion to the fire department.

There being no further comment, the public portion was closed.

PROCLAMATION: The Clerk read the following Proclamation: Human Trafficking

Awareness Day

MINUTES: Mr. Hutchison made a motion to waive the reading and accept the minutes of:

Regular Minutes: November 25, 2013

December Workshop

Executive Session: November 25, 2013

seconded by Mr. Mercado. Mr. Siler abstained from the minutes of November

25, 2013. Roll call vote: All in favor. Motion carried 7-0.

BID/RFQ REPORT: GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP

2014 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/RFQ=S

DECEMBER 11, 2013 @12:00 PM

ATTORNEY/DIRECTOR DEPT. OF LAW

David F. Carlamere

ARCHITECT

Pettit Group, LLC

Bach Associates

J.F. McKernan Jr.

ENERGY CONSULTANT Blue Sky Power

SOLICITOR - ZONING BOARD Capehart Scatchard

Anthony Costa

Stephen Altamuro, Esq.

ENGINEER - ZONING BOARD Sickels & Associates, Inc.

Churchill Consulting Engineers

Pettit Group, LLC (Submitted One For Multiple Positions)

ENGINEER - STREETS Remington & Vernick

Sickels & Associates, Inc.


Pettit Group, LLC

Bach k

LABOR COUNSEL Capehart Scatchard

Parker McCay

Archer & Greiner

BOND COUNSEL Parker McCay

Capehart & Scatchard

AUDITOR Bowman & Company, LLP

ENGINEER STORM DRAINAGE Sickels & Associates, Inc.

Churchill Consuting Engineers

Consulting Engineer Services - CES

Pettit Group, LLC

Bach Associates

REDEVELOPMENT PLANNER/ARCHITECT

T & M Associates

GROUPmelvinDESIGN

Bach Associates

PUBLIC DEFENDER

Glen J. Leary


MUNICIPAL COURT CHIEF PROSECUTOR/MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR

Jack Kennedy

SPECIAL COUNSEL - WORKMEN=S COMP. INSURANCE PLAN

Long Marmero & Assoc., LLP

Capehart Scatchard

SPECIAL COUNSEL - SPECIAL LITIGATION

Long Marmero & Assoc., LLP

Capehart Scatchard

DeCotiis, FitzPatrick & Cole, LLP

Archer & Greiner

Gibbons P.C.

LAND USE ATTORNEY

Gibbons P.C.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT The Kolluri Group

COMPUTER AND COMPUTER NETWORK CONSULTANT

United Computer Sales & Service Inc.

MEDIA CONSULTANT

Bruno Associates, Inc.

Steve Acito

ENGINEER OF SIDEWALKS

T & M Associates


J. Timothy Kernan, Inc.

Pettit Group, LLC

Bach Associates

ENGINEER OF RECREATION


Pettit Group, LLC

Bach Associates

MUNICIPAL FINANCE ADVISOR

Acacia Financial Group, Inc.

NW Financial Group

Matthew Sweeney

REDEVELOPMENT ENGINEER


Pettit Group, LLC

Bach Associates

PLANNING BOARD - SOLICITOR

FPSF- Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt, & Fader


PLANNING BOARD - ENGINEER


Pettit Group, LLC

Bach Associates

PLANNING BOARD - CONFLICT ENGINEER

Remington & Vernick



PLANNING BOARD - TRAFFIC ENGINEER

Civil-Environmental-Traffic-Planning

Bach Associates

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER Michele Selfridge

EXCESS WORKERS COMPENSATION

BIDS RECEIVED DECEMBER 18, 2013

CONNER STRONG AND BUCKELEW

Insurance

Company

A.M. Best Rating

$600,000 – Police

Retention

$550,000 – All

others retention

$600,000

Retention

$750,000 – Police

Retention $600,000

All others

Retention

$750,000

Retention

Safety National –

Incumbent A+

(Superior) XII

$69,484

$64, 244

Not Quoted

Not Quoted

Midwest

A+ (Superior) XV

Not Quoted

Not Quoted

$157,543

$137,396

New York Marine

A (Excellent) IX

Provided an indication of $150,000 at a $550,000 Retention, except $750,000 for Police.

Arch

A (Excellent) XV

Provided an indication of $100,000 at a $750,000 Retention. Since they were not

competitive, a bindable quote was not received.

ACE

A+ (Superior) XV

Declined to quote since their minimum retention is $1,000,000 and minimum premium

is $200,000.

LONG, MARMERO & ASSOCIATES Not applicable

Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mr. Mercado. Roll call vote: All in favor.

Motion carried. 7-0.

PROPOSAL: Infrastructure Trust Program – Redwood Street Culvert Replacement. Mr.

Cantwell stated that this is part of the project for Infrastructure funding. He stated that this is

part of the Preliminary Planning document. Council was polled: All members voted yes.

ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING

O-13-19

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF TAX ABATEMENT

AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER AND

ANTHONY AND DAVID GUZZO, LLC FOR PREMISES BLOCK 18612,

LOT 4 PURSUANTTO C. 441, P.L. 1991 (N.J.S.A.40A:21-1 ET SEQ.) AND

ORDINANCE NO. O-9-23

Mr. Bianchini opened the public hearing.

There being no comment, the public hearing was closed.

Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mr. Mercado. Roll call vote: Mr. Siler

abstained. All others voted yes. Motion carried 6-0-1.

ORDINANCES: FIRST READING

O-13-20

ORDINANCE FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF

OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWNSHIP

OF GLOUCESTER IN THE COUNTY OF CAMDEN FOR 2014

BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester in

the County of Camden, New Jersey as follows:

SECTION 1. (ONE). That the following named officers and employees of the

Township of Gloucester, Camden County, New Jersey, shall be paid and receive for their

services during the calendar year 2014 effective January 1, 2014, the salary or wages hereinafter

set opposite the respective officer or employee title.

2013 MAXIMUM

MAYOR AND GOVERNING BODY RANGE SALARY

Mayor N/A 52,000.00 per yr.

President of Council N/A 8,261.00 per yr.

Vice President of Council N/A 8,089.00 per yr.

Council Person (5 each) N/A 7,917.00 per yr.

DIRECTORS

Township Attorney 40,000.00 69,084.00 per yr

Township Clerk 23,325.00 68,680.00 per yr

Business Administrator 40,000.00 120,246.00 per yr

Director of Public Works 35,000.00 95,366.00 per yr

Dir. Dept. of Community Services 18,500.00 43,874.00 per yr

Dir. Dept. of Recreation 25,000.00 56,998.00 per yr

Dir. Dept. of Comm. Dev/Planning 50,000.00 94,340.00 per yr

DIVISION HEADS AND SUPERVISORS:

Municipal Tax Collector 21,040.00 67,497.00 per yr

Tax Assessor 30,000.00 88,482.00 per yr

Township Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer 25,000.00 90,666.00 per yr

Supv. Data Processing Operations 31,030.00 86,462.00 per yr

Dir. of Neighborhood Preservation Program 27,000.00 59,427.00 per yr

Construction Code Official 38,500.00 89,772.00 per yr

Human Resources Mngr.(PR Supv/Pers Clk) 30,000.00 69,035.00 per yr

Municipal Court Administrator 21,040.00 73,377.00 per yr

CONFIDENTIAL/ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY

Confidential/Admin. Secretaries (Mayor) 22,000.00 52,387.00 per yr.

Confidential/Admin. Secretaries (Bus. Adm.) 22,000.00 52,387.00 per yr.

Confidential/Admin. Secretaries (Legal) 22,000.00 52,911.00 per yr.

CONFIDENTIAL/ADMINISTRATIVE CLERKS

Confidential Aid (Mayor) 22,000.00 52,387.00 per yr.

Confidential/Admin. Clerk (Bus. Adm.) 22,000.00 52,387.00 per yr.

Confidential/Admin. Clerk (Legal) 22,000.00 52,911.00 per yr.

FULL TIME POSITIONS

Agency Aide/Property Clerk 37,500.00 41,400.00 per yr

Research Asst. for Criminal Information 49,500.00 65,000.00 per yr

SECTION 2. (TWO) Job titles and salary and wages for part time positions.

PART TIME POSITION RANGE SALARY/ RATE

Attorney, Planning Bd. P/T 5,000.00 per yr

Attorney, Zoning Bd. P/T 5,000.00 per yr

Attorney, Rent Stab. Bd. P/T 5,000.00 per yr

ABC Licensing Clerk 10,100.00 per yr

Tax Search Clerk P/T 3,000.00 8,074.00 per yr

Elections Clerk P/T 8.25 8.50 per hr

Municipal Prosecutor F/T 17,500.00 44,324.00 per yr

Public Defender P/T (Range) 5,000.00 18,200.00 per yr

Judge of Municipal Court P/T (Range) 22,500.00 77,350.00 per yr

Casual Labor Public Works P/T (Range) 8.25 10.27 per hr

Registrar of Vital Statistics P/T 5,550.00 per yr

Bus Driver P/T 8.25 11.57 per hr

Municipal Court Attendant P/T 8.25 12.72 per hr

Clerk Steno P/T (Planning Bd.) 3,129.00 per yr

Clerk Steno P/T (Zoning Bd.) 3,129.00 per yr

Clerk Steno (Rent Stab.) P/T 3,129.00 per yr

Special Police Safety P/T 8.25 10.56 per hr

Dog Census Taker P/T (Range) 8.25 8.40 per hr

Special Law Enforcement Officer 8.25 12.85 per hr

Community Service Laborer(s) P/T 8.25 10.27 per hr

Zoning Officer PT. 10.00 14.87 per hr.

Complaint Inv. PT 10.00 14.87 per hr

Senior Citizen Coordinator PT 6,478.00 per yr

Insurance Claims Clerk PT 6,478.00 per yr

Comm. Serv. Coordinator PT 7,000.00 9,143.00 per yr

Municipal Alliance Clerk PT 5,000.00 6,290.00 per yr

Emergency Management Co-Ordinator - PT 20,000.00 30,830.00 per yr

Storm Water Management Co-Ordinator - PT 5,139.00 per yr

Clerk P/T 10.00 15.15 per hr.

GTHA Shared Services Treasurer 7,000.00 per yr

SECTION 2.1 Summer Recreation Program

Playground Coordinator 12.00 23.05 per hr.

Counselor 8.25 15.58 per hr.

Assistant Counselor 8.25 15.70 per hr.

Aide 8.25 10.92 per hr.

Craft Camp Coordinator 11.00 21.82 per hr.

Middle School Camp Coordinator 11.00 21.82 per hr.

Head Playground Counselor 11.00 18.69 per hr.

Head Pre-School Counselor 11.00 18.69 per hr.

Pre-School Aide 8.25 10.29 per hr.

Pre-School Coordinator 11.00 23.04 per hr.

Jr. Counselor-In-Training (C.I.T.) 8.25 10.92 per hr.

Summer College Intern 8.25 12.47 per hr.

Assistant Head Counselor 9.00 17.89 per hr.

SECTION 2.2 - Municipal Pool

Sr. Counselor-In-Training (C.I.T.) 8.25 10.60 per hr.

Pool Manager 12.00 17.92 per hr.

Asst.Pool Manager w/CPO Certif. 11.50 16.10 per hr.

Assistant Pool Manager 8.50 13.81 per hr.

Concession Stand Worker 8.25 9.74 per hr.

Gate Attendant 8.25 9.74 per hr.

Head Lifeguard 8.25 13.02 per hr.

Lifeguard 8.25 11.41 per hr.

Concession Stand Manager 8.25 11.93 per hr.

Asst. Concession Stand Manager 8.25 10.21 per hr.

Lifeguard II - Aide 8.25 10.21 per hr.

Lifeguard III - WSI 8.25 10.88 per hr.

SECTION 3. (THREE) The job titles and salary range for the Civil Service Classified Clerical

positions are hereby determined and fixed as negotiated between the Township of Gloucester and

Council #10, the recognized representative of said employees for the purpose of collective

negotiations with respect to terms and conditions of employment.

SECTION 4. (FOUR) The salary ranges for the Civil Service classified position of Public Works

Supervisor are hereby determined and fixed as negotiated between the Township of Gloucester

and Council #10 Supervisory Unit, the recognized representative of said employees for the

purpose of collective negotiations with respect to terms and conditions of employment.

SECTION 5. (FIVE) The job titles and salary range for the Civil Service classified Public Works

positions are hereby determined and fixed as negotiated between the Township of Gloucester and

Council #10 , the recognized representative of said employees for the purpose of collective

negotiations with respect to terms and conditions of employment.

SECTION 6. (SIX) The salary range for the Civil Service classified position of Police Radio

Dispatcher are listed in the current negotiated contract. The Township of Gloucester recognizes

Teamsters Union Local #676 as the representative of said employees for the purpose of

collective negotiations with respect to terms and conditions of employment.

SECTION 7 (SEVEN) The job titles and salary range for the Civil Service classified Police

Superior Officers Unit positions are listed in the current negotiated contract. The Township of

Gloucester recognizes the Superior Officers Negotiating Committee as the sole and exclusive

negotiating agent and representative for all superior officers, but excluding the Chief of Police

and Deputy Chief of Police.

SECTION 8 (EIGHT) The job titles and salary range for the Civil Service classified police patrol

officers unit positions are listed in the current negotiated contract. The Township of Gloucester

recognizes the Gloucester Township Police Committee as the sole and exclusive negotiating

agent and representative for all Patrol Officers employed in the Township of Gloucester Police

Department, but excluding the Chief of Police, Deputy Chief of Police, Sergeants Lieutenants,

Captains, and all other Township employee

SECTION 9 (NINE) The job titles and salary range for the Civil Service Classified Senior

Police Command are listed in the current negotiated contract. The Township of Gloucester

recognizes the Gloucester Township Senior Police Command as the sole and exclusive

negotiating agent and representative for the Chief of Police and Deputy Chief of Police

Introduced: December 26, 2013

Adopted:

_______________________________

PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL

ATTEST:

______________________________

TOWNSHIP CLERK

________________________________

MAYOR

Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt on first reading, to have second reading and public

hearing on January 13, 2014 and to advertise in full, seconded by Mrs. Winters. Roll call vote:

All in favor. Motion carried 7-0.

O-13-21

ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE CODE OF THE

TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER ENTITLED, “PERSONEL POLICY AND

PROCEDURES” OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF

GLOUCESTER

BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of

Camden, State of New Jersey that Chapter 5 of the Code of the Township of Gloucester be and is

hereby amended as follows:

SECTION 1. That Section 5.5 “Employee Benefits” be and is hereby amended to read

as follows:

F. DONATED LEAVE PROGRAM:

The Donated Leave Program permits employees to voluntarily donate portions of their earned

sick or vacation time to another employee who has exhausted his/her own earned leave time and

who either:

a.) Is suffering from a catastrophic illness or injury, not covered by Workers’

Compensation Insurance and/or Injury on Duty benefits that necessitates a prolonged

absence from work by the employee or;

b) Must provide care to a member of his/her immediate family who is suffering from a

catastrophic health condition or injury.

I. PURPOSE:

To establish a Township-wide program which permits employees to voluntarily donate portions

of their earned sick or vacation time to other employees who have exhausted their own earned

leave time, and who are suffering from a catastrophic illness or injury which necessitates the

prolonged absence from work by the employee, or is needed to provide care to a member of the

employees immediate family who is suffering from a catastrophic health condition or injury.

II. RECIPIENT ELIGIBILITY:

1. The recipient must be a full-time employee who has completed at least one year of

continuous service with Gloucester Township.

2. The recipient must not, in the two-year period immediately preceding the employee’s

need for donated leave, been disciplined for chronic or excessive absenteeism,

chronic or excessive lateness or abuse of time.

3. The recipient must have exhausted all accrued leave time including sick leave,

vacation time and any earned compensatory time.

4. In order to be eligible to receive donated leave, the recipient must:

a. Be suffering from a catastrophic health condition or injury that is not a work

related injury for which the Township provides Workers Compensation insurance

and/or Injury on Duty benefits;

b. Be needed to provide care to a member of the employee’s immediate family who

is suffering from a catastrophic health condition or injury; or

c. Require absence from work due to the donation of an organ ( which shall include,

for example, the donation of bone marrow).

5. The recipient must receive a total of at least five (5) donated days from any one or

more leave donors to participate in the program.

6. For purposes of this section, a “ catastrophic health condition or injury” shall be

defined as follows:

a.) With respect to an employee, a “ catastrophic health condition or injury” is:

1.) A life-threatening condition or combination of conditions or

2.) A period of disability required by his or her mental or physical health or the

health of the employee’s fetus and requiring the care of a physician or

licensed health care provider who provides a medical verification of the need

for the employee’s absence from work for 60 or more workdays.

b.) With respect to an employee’s immediate family member, a “catastrophic

health condition or injury” is a period of disability required by his or her

mental or physical health which requires the care of a physician who provides

a medical verification of the need for the family member’s care by the

employee for 60 or more work days.

III. DONOR ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES: 1. An employee may donate up to thirty (30) sick or vacation days to any one

recipient. Only whole days may be donated.

2. A donating employee must have remaining to his/her credit at least 20 days of

accrued sick leave after donating sick leave and 12 days of accrued vacation

leave if donating vacation.

3. An employee may not solicit nor accept any money, credit, gift , gratuity,

thing of value or compensation of any kind in exchange for the donation.

IV. PROCEDURES:

1. Any employee may participate in this program as a leave recipient or donor by

contacting Human Resources and completing the required forms. The

employee’s supervisor may make such a request on behalf of the employee for

his or her participation in the program as a leave recipient.

2. The requesting employee must submit medical verification from a physician

or other licensed health care provider concerning the nature and anticipated

duration of the catastrophic illness or injury, or the donation of any organ, as

the case may be.

3. Decisions regarding eligibility will be made on a case-by-case basis by the

Township Administrator or his/her designee.

4. Once a recipient is approved for the program, Human Resources will , with

the employee’s consent, send an “all personnel” notice indicating the name(s)

of eligible employee who will have exhausted all earned paid leave time by a

designated date. Where the request was made by the employee’s

supervisor, the posting will be done only with the recipient’s written

consent. If the employee is unable to consent, a member of the employee’s

immediate family may consent on behalf of the employee.

5. The donor and the recipient (or family representative, if the employee is

incapacitated) will fill out the required form(s).

6. No one shall directly or indirectly intimidate, threaten or coerce, or attempt to

intimidate, threaten or coerce any other employee for the purpose of

interfering with any right which such employee may have with respect to

contributing, receiving or using paid leave under this program. The above

shall include promising to confer or conferring any benefit (such as

appointment, promotion, or compensation) or effecting or threatening to effect

any reprisal (such as deprivation of any appointment, promotion, or

compensation). Any employee who engages in the above prohibited conduct

shall be subject to disciplinary action.

7. The donor’s leave time will be reduced permanently by the number of days

that are to be donated.

8. A leave donor cannot revoke the leave donation, However, if there is any

unused donated time for a recipient, the leave time will be returned to the

donor(s) on a prorated basis in whole days. Any portion that would amount to

less than one whole day shall not be turned by shall be forfeit.

9. A recipient employee who retires will not be granted supplemental

compensation on retirement for any outstanding donated sick days which he

or she had received. Similarly, a recipient employee will not be able to

“bank” any unused donated time.

10. Donation may not be used on a retroactive basis.

11. Used donated days are paid to the recipients at the recipient’s current rate of

pay.

12. The recipient employee, while using donated leave, will not continue to earn

sick and vacation leave.

13. The eligible recipient’s leave time will be credited with the donated time

indicating the donor. The recipient may receive days from more than one

donor but may not use a total of more than 260 donated days during

his/her employment with the Township.

14. The use of donated time shall not affect the running of any applicable FMLA

leave.

15. No issue or dispute arising out of the administration of this program shall

be either grieveable or arbitrable.

16. An employee receiving donated leave shall not receive temporary disability

benefits for the same period he/she is paid wages from donated sick leave.

17. This program may be amended, modified and suspended or terminated at the

discretion of the Township, upon 30 days written notice of such to the

Commissioner of Civil Service and all affected employees and labor

negotiations representatives.

SECTION 2. All ordinances and provisions thereof inconsistent with the provisions of

this Ordinance shall be and are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.

SECTION 3. If any section, subsection or part, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall

be declared invalid by judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction, such section, subsection,

part, clause or phrase shall be deemed to be severable from the remainder of the ordinance.

SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after final passage and

publication as required by law.


Adopted: _________________________


ATTEST:

_________________________

TOWNSHIP CLERK

_________________________

MAYOR


hearing on January 13, 2014 and to advertise by synopsis, seconded by Mrs. Trotto. Roll call

vote: All in favor. Motion carried. 7-0.

O-13-22

ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.: O-89-14 KNOWN AS

“CONSTRUCTION CODE ENFORCING AGENCY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF

GLOUCESTER” AND KNOWN AS CHAPTER 20 OF THE CODE OF THE

TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER

BE IT ORDAINED By the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester in the

County of Camden, State of New Jersey, that Ordinance O-89-14, known as the “Construction

Code Enforcing Agency of the Township of Gloucester” and known as Chapter 20 of the

Township of Gloucester be and is hereby amended as follows:

SECTION 1. That Section 20-3 of Chapter 20 entitled “Fees” be and is hereby amended

to read as follows:

A. General:

(1) Plan Review fees when applicable are to be computed as a percentage of the overall

construction permit fee. The plan review fee is therefore included as part of the cost

of the overall construction permit fee(s) and shall be paid upon the issuance of the

construction permit.

*Plan review fees are not refundable*

(2) Construction Permit fees are to be the total of all applicable fees as stated within the

entire sub-section of this ordinance titled “Construction Fees” and shall be paid prior

to the issuance of the construction permit.

(3) Certificate of Occupancy fees when applicable are to be set as a flat fee

corresponding with the type of project as stated within the sub-section of this

ordinance titled “Certificate Fees”. The Certificate of Occupancy fee shall be paid

along with the overall construction permit fee(s) upon the issuance of the construction

permit.

B. Plan Review Fees:

(1) The plan review fee when applicable for all types of construction projects shall be

designated as 10% of the overall construction permit fee(s).

(2) The plan review fee for Gloucester Twp. prototyped construction projects shall be

deducted at a rate of 10% from the overall construction fee(s).

(3) The plan review fee for projects that have already been reviewed and released by the

Department of Community Affairs shall be deducted at a rate of 20% from the

overall construction permit fee(s).

(4) The plan review fee for projects (that have been statewide prototyped or have other

prototype plans where the foundation details are not included) shall be deducted at a

rate of 15% from the overall construction permit fee(s).

(5) The plan review fee for re-reviewing large scale* previously released plans shall be

$75 per hour. This fee will be calculated based on the total of all subcode(s)’ hours

required to re-release the plans. (*Large scale will be determined by the Construction

Official.)

C. Construction Fees:

(1) The Building Subcode fees shall be:

a. New Building and/or Addition fee(s) for all Use Groups shall be

charged based on volume at a rate of .033 per cubic foot. (This shall

include the entire structure to be built from footing(s) to the mean

height of the roof(s).

*(The minimum fee to be charged for all new buildings and /or

additions shall be $200.00).

Exception (1): Garden type sheds or similar structures that are

accessory to a 1 or 2 family dwelling and no larger than 200 square

feet shall have a flat fee of $75.00.

Exception (2): Open structures (roofs without walls) that are

accessory to a 1 or 2 family dwelling shall have a minimum fee of

$100.00.

Exception (3): Addition(s) for a 1 or 2 family dwelling shall be

charged at a rate of .027 per cubic foot.

b. Alterations, renovations, repairs, re-roofing and all site construction or

external utility connections associated with pre-manufactured

construction fee(s) for all Use Groups shall be charged at a rate of

$29.00 per thousand dollars of the estimated construction cost.

Estimated construction cost shall be defined as the retail value of all

materials (purchased or not) and/or labor (charged or not) being

provided to complete the project.

*(The minimum fee for alterations, renovations, repairs, re-roofing and

all site construction or external utility connections associated with pre-

manufactured construction shall be $65.00.

Exception (1): Alterations, renovations and repairs for a 1 or 2 family

dwelling shall be charged at $24.00 per thousand of the estimated

construction cost.

Exception (2): Roofing or Siding for a 1 or 2 family dwelling shall be

a flat fee of $50.00.

Exception (3): Open deck(s) for a 1 or 2 family dwelling shall be a flat

fee of $75.00 per deck(s) with an aggregate size of no more than 200

square feet and $150.00 per deck(s) with an aggregate size of over 200

square feet.

c. Fencing for all Use Groups that is over 6ft in height or any fencing

being replaced to meet the requirements of the swimming pool code

shall be a flat fee of $130.00.

Exception (1): fencing being replaced to meet the requirements of the

swimming pool code for a 1 or 2 family dwelling shall be a flat rate of

$65.00.

d. Temporary structures for all Use Groups (i.e. tents, trailers etc.) shall

be a flat fee of $150.00.

e. Retaining wall fee(s) for all Use Groups shall be charged at a rate of

$29.00 per thousand dollars of the estimated cost of construction.

Exception (1): Retaining walls associated with a Class 3 residential

structure shall be charged a flat fee of $75.00 for retaining walls up to

550 square feet and $150.00 for retaining walls over 550 square feet.

f. Swimming pools for all Use Groups shall be a flat fee of $150.00 for

an above-ground swimming pool and $300.00 for an in-ground

swimming pool.

Exception (1): Swimming pools for 1 and 2 family dwellings shall be

a flat fee of $75.00 for an above-ground pool and $150.00 for an in-

ground pool.

g. Signs for all Use Groups shall be a flat rate of $75.00 for wall type

signs and $150.00 for monument or pylon signs.

h. Demolition (removal of building or structure) for all Use Groups shall

be a flat fee of $150.00.

Exception (1): Accessory structure for a 1 or 2 family dwelling (i.e.

tanks, garages, pools etc.) shall be a flat fee of $75.00.

i. Any & all other structures for all Use Groups not specifically

mentioned in this ordinance shall be feed as an Alteration at a rate of

$29.00 per thousand of the estimated construction cost.

Exception (1): Any & all structures for a 1 or 2 family dwelling not

specifically mentioned in this ordinance shall be a flat fee of $75.00.

j. Solar photovoltaic system fee(s) for all Use Groups shall be $500.00.

Exception (1): Solar photovoltaic system fee(s) for a 1 or 2 family

dwelling shall be $100.00.

k. Unless specifically stated otherwise the minimum fee for the Building

Subcode shall be $65.00.

(2) The Electrical Subcode fees shall be:

a. The total number of electrical fixtures and devices, lighting outlets,

switches, fluorescent fixtures, convenience receptacles or similar

devices or motors less than 1 h.p. or 1 kw from 1 to 50......X $50.00.

b. Each additional increment of 25 fixtures or devices, motors of less

than 1 h.p. or 1 kw.....................................................X $15.00

c. Each service equipment, panel board, switch gear, motor control

center or disconnect rated 225 amps or less........................X $55.00

d. Each service equipment, panel board, switch gear, motor control center

or disconnect rated greater than 225 amps but less than 1, 000 amps

………..X $115.00

e. Each service equipment, panel board, switch gear, motor control center

or disconnect rated greater than 1,000 amps................X $575.00

f. Each motor or device 1 h.p. or 1 kw and up to 10 h.p. or 10

kw...............................................................................X $15.00

g. Each motor or device of more than 10 h.p. or 10 kw and not exceeding

50 h.p. or 50 kw...................................................................X $55.00

h. Each motor or device greater than 50 h.p. or 50 kw and not exceeding

100 h.p. or 112.5 kw............................................................X $115.00

i. Each motor or device greater than 100 h.p. or 112.5 kw........X $575.00

j. Solar photovoltaic system fee(s) for all Use Groups sized at 1-50 kw

shall be $110.00.

k. Solar photovoltaic system fee(s) for all Use Groups sized at 51-100 kw

shall be $210.00.

l. Solar photovoltaic system fee(s) for all Use Groups greater than 100

kw shall be $510.00.

m. Swimming pool fee(s) for all Use Groups shall be a flat fee of $130.00

for above-ground swimming pools and $260.00 for in-ground

swimming pools.

Exception (1): Swimming pool fee(s) for 1 and 2 family dwellings

shall be $65.00 for above-ground pools and $130.00 for in-ground

pool.

n. Unless specifically stated otherwise the minimum fee for the Electrical


(3) Fire Protection Subcode Fees:

a. The fee for heads or detectors is as follows:

1.) 20 or fewer heads or detectors......................... $80.00

2.) 21 to and including 100 heads or detectors........ $150.00

3.) 101 to and including 200 heads or detectors....... $280.00

4.) 201 to and including 400 heads or detectors...... $740.00

5.) 401 to and including 1000 heads or detectors...$1,030.00

6.) Over 1,000 heads or detectors........................... $1,320.00

Exception: R-3 and R-5 shall be calculated at $5.00 per detector or

minimum subcode fee. In computing fees for heads or detectors, the

number of each shall be counted separately and two fees will be

charged.

b. The fee for each standpipe will be.......................................X $280.00

c. The fee for each independent pre-engineered system will be X

$110.00

d. The fee for each gas or oil fired appliance which is not connected to

the plumbing system will be............................................X $56.00

e. The fee for each commercial kitchen exhaust system will be..X $56.00.

f. The fee for each incinerator will be......................................X $450.00.

g. The fee for each crematorium will be...................................X $450.00.

h. The fee for each flammable and combustible tank will be.....X $65.00.

i. Unless specifically stated otherwise the minimum fee for the Fire


(4) The Plumbing Subcode fees shall be:

a. The total number of fixtures, pieces of equipment or appliances

connected to the plumbing system and stacks......... X $12.00.

b. Grease traps, oil separators, water cooled air conditioning units and

refrigeration units, utility service connections, back flow preventers,

steam boilers, hot water boilers, gas piping, active solar systems, sewer

pumps, interceptors, fuel oil piping and L.P. tanks under 2,000

Gallon.................................................................... X $80.00 each

c. Cross Connections and Back Flow Preventers that are subject to

testing and which require inspection annually ..........X $65.00 (per

device when tested).

d. Swimming pool fee(s) for all Use Groups shall be a flat fee of $130.00

for all swimming pools.

Exception (1): Swimming pool fee(s) for 1 and 2 family dwellings

shall be $65.00 for all swimming pools (Not including heaters).

e. Unless specifically stated otherwise the minimum fee for the Fire


(5) Elevator subcode fees: All activities relating to elevator subcode as defined in

N.J.A.C. 5:23-12, the New Jersey State Department of Community Affairs shall be

the sole enforcing agency.

(6) The swimming pool permit fees shall supersede the fees required for construction and

use of swimming pools under Chapter 75, Code of Gloucester Township.

(7) Minimum Mechanical Subcode Fees:

The fee for a mechanical inspection in Use Group R-3, R-4 or R-5

structure by a mechanical inspector shall be $65.00 for the first device

and $10.00 for each additional device. No separate fee shall be

charged for gas, fuel oil, or water piping connections associated with

the mechanical equipment which is to be inspected.

(8) Handicapped Fees:

a. Pursuant to the authority under N.J.S.A. 52:27D-12e, no construction

permit fee shall be required for the construction, reconstruction,

alteration, improvement or repair of a structure and related devices

installed or erected for the sole purpose to promote accessibility by the

handicapped: handicapped being defined under N.J.S.A. 51-27d-126e;

and conforming to the current N.J.A.C. 5:23.7 Barrier Free Code, and

any subsequent amendments or additions thereto. By “waiving of the

fees”, in no way “waives” the right of the enforcing agency to request

plans for the purpose of reviewing plans for code compliance.

(9) Miscellaneous Fees:

a. The fee shall be computed based upon the volume of new construction

X the current rate set by N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19 and as amended from time

to time.

b. Application for Variation:

1.) Class I structures........................................................

$594.00 2..) Class II structures......................................................

$120.00 Applicant must submit variation application with the appropriate

fee.

c. Reinstatement Fee:

Whenever a permit shall become void or lapsed by definition of

N.J.A.C. 5:23, the fee, upon request and approval of the

Construction Official, may be reinstated at a rate not to exceed 25%

of the original fee charged.

(10). Refunds:

Pursuant to N.J.A.C.5:23-2.27, in the case of a discontinuance of a building

project, the plan review fee and State training fees are not refundable.

D. Certificate Fees:

(1) Certificate of Occupancy for all Use Groups shall be a flat fee of:

$100.00 for a New Building

$75.00 for an Addition

$75.00 for a Tenant Fit Up

Exception (1): Certificate of Occupancy fee(s) for an addition on a 1 or 2 family

dwelling shall be a flat fee of $50.00.

(2) Temporary Certificate of Occupancy or any renewals for all Use Groups shall be a flat

fee of $30.00.

Exception (1): There shall be no fee charged for the first Temporary Certificate of

Occupancy issued for the project.

(3) Certificate of Continued Occupancy for all Use Groups shall be a flat fee of $150.00..

(4) Certificate of Occupancy for a Change of Use shall be a flat fee of $150.00.

(5) Certificate of Approval for all Use Groups shall be No Charge.

(6) Certificate of Compliance for all Use Groups shall be No Charge.

SECTION 2. All ordinances and provisions thereof inconsistent with the provisions of

this ordinance shall be and are hereby recalled to the extent of such inconsistency.

SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, part, clause or phrase of this ordinance shall be

declared invalid by judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction, such section, subsection,

part, clause or phrase shall be deemed to be severable from the remainder of this ordinance.

SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect immediately after final passage and

publication as required by law.


Adopted: ________________________________

President of Council

ATTEST:

________________________________

Township Clerk, RMC

____________________________________

Mayor


hearing on January 13, 2014, and to advertise by synopsis, seconded by Mrs. Trotto. Roll call

vote: All in favor. Motion carried. 7-0.

RESOLUTIONS:

CONSENT AGENDA

R-13:12-312

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF MUNICIPAL TAX SALE

CERTIFICATES

WHEREAS, Certificates of Sale #12-03560 through #12-03567, issued to the

Township of Gloucester, for delinquent taxes on Block 13306, Lot 1-C0101 through Block

13306, Lot 1-C0204, assessed to Broadacres Villas LLC, at a tax sale held on December 18

2012, and was redeemed by the homeowner paying the full amount of the delinquency and;

WHEREAS, Certificates of Sale #12-03574 through #12-03607, issued to the

Township of Gloucester, for delinquent taxes on Block 13306, Lot 1-C0701 through Block

13306, Lot 1-C1502, assessed to Broadacres Villas LLC, at a tax sale held on December 18,

2012, and was redeemed by the homeowner paying the full amount of the delinquency and;

WHEREAS, Certificates of Sale #831630, issued to the Township of Gloucester,

for delinquent taxes on Block 17301, Lot 45.01, assessed to Dan & Jill Manson, at a tax sale held

on June 25, 2008, and was redeemed by the homeowner paying the full amount of the

delinquency and;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Mayor, and

Municipal Clerk of the Township of Gloucester is hereby authorized to endorse the above

Certificates of Sale for cancellation.

Adopted: December 26, 2013

ATTEST: ______________________________


_________________________________

Township Clerk

Mr. Mercado made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mr. Hutchison. Roll call vote: All in favor.


R-13:12-313 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF BILLS

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Township Council of the Township of Gloucester,

in the County of Camden, that the following bills are approved by the Township Council in

accordance with the provisions of Ordinance 0-82-16 and certified by the Chief Financial Officer

that the claims are proper obligation of the township, that adequate funds are available to honor

these claims in the account indicated and the claim should be paid:

CURRENT ACCOUNT Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $6,403,265.29

CAPITAL ACCOUNT

Per attached computer read out of the claims presented in the amount of $460,227.55

DEVELOPERS ESCROW FUND

Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $ 31,711.77

TRUST OTHER

Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $ 41,197.37

ANIMAL TRUST

Per attached computer readout of the claims presented in the amount of $11,445.40

CURRENT ACCOUNT

13-03522 Truck Vault $ 1,622.72

Manual Check #85676

13-04602 David Harkins $ 1,500.00

Manual Check # 85666

13-05185 Christie Ehret $ 279.87


13-05239 Verion Wireless - b $ 4,733.70


13-05443 Chris Jones $ 295.96

Manual Check #85668

13-05444 Judy Crabtree $ 73.26


13-05678 Treasurer, NJ $ 2,925.00


CAPITAL ACCOUNT

13-05285 NJ Div of Motor Veh $ 170.00


13-05449 Ransome $ 27,280.00


______________________________



ATTEST:

_____________________________________

Township Clerk



R-13:12-314

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUNDS OF ENCROACHMENT

DEPOSITS

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester that the

following encroachment deposits be and are hereby authorized to be refunded:

EVELYN SUPER

APPLICATION: #189677

414 WOODLAND AVE.

GLENDORA, NJ 08029 PERMIT: #9216

AMOUNT: $150.00

ADOPTED: DECEMBER 26, 2013

______________________________


ATTEST:

________________________________

TOWNSHIP CLERK



R-13:12-315

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REVISED PROGRAM YEAR 2013 ANNUAL

ACTION PLAN

WHEREAS, in 2013 the Township of Gloucester prepared an Annual Action Plan for the

Township for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, and

WHEREAS, the Township of Gloucester has determined that revisions are needed based on a

re-evaluation of housing and community development needs in the Township, and

WHEREAS, the Township of Gloucester has prepared a Revised Annual Action Plan for

Program Year 2013 which includes a revision to create a Commercial Façade Improvement

Program and add Economic Development Planning activities, said application revision having

been duly reviewed and considered, including supporting documentation;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of

Gloucester as follows:

1. The Revised FY 2013 Annual Action Plan is hereby approved and the Township Council is

hereby authorized and directed to file a copy of said application revisions with the minutes.

2. It is cognizant of the conditions that are imposed in the undertaking and

implementation of Community Development Block Grant activities with Federal

financial assistance.

3. The Mayor of the Township of Gloucester is hereby authorized to provide such

assurances and/or certifications as required by the US Department of Housing and Urban

Development, and any other additional or revised data which may be required during the review

of said application revision.


ATTEST: ______________________________


_________________________________

Township Clerk



R-13:12-316


DEPOSITS



King Koncrete APPLICATION: #18970

415 Crestwood Ave. PERMIT: #9244

Haddonfield, NJ 08033

AMOUNT: $150.00

ADOPTED: December 26, 2013


ATTEST:

______________________________

TOWNSHIP CLERK



R-13:12-317


DEPOSITS



King Koncrete APPLICATION #189705

52 Crestwood Avenue

Haddonfield, NJ 08033 PERMIT: #9243

AMOUNT: $150.00

ADOPTED: DECEMBER 26, 2013

_______________________________


ATTEST:

________________________________

TOWNSHIP CLERK



R-13:12-318

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT

OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of Gloucester Township that the

following refunds be and are hereby authorized:

Refund for Building Permit number 20131987 in the amount of $384.00.

Payable to: Josephine Kasper

1062 Eaton Place

Somerdale, NJ 08083


_________________________________


ATTEST:

____________________________________

TOWNSHIP CLERK, RMC



R-13:12-319

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUNDING OF TAXES

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of

Gloucester, to authorize the refunding of the following credit balances:

BLOCK LOTNAME & ADDRESS YEAR AMOUNT REASON

9504 19 Vivian Mitchell 2013 $2,103.00 Over paid

8 Fenwick Circle

Framingham, MA 01701

12503 3 NJHR 5, LLC 2013 $1,566.07 Over paid

305 Harper Dr

Moorestown, NJ 08057

19303 19 Elizabeth Emmons 2013 $2,029.22 Over paid

11 Main St

Brookline, NH 03033


ATTEST:

______________________________


_________________________________

Township Clerk



R-13:12-320

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER AND VARIOUS CONTRACTORS FOR SNOW

REMOVAL

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden,

determined that there is a need for Snow Removal in the Township of Gloucester,

WHEREAS, sufficient funds have been provided, and

WHEREAS, the Township Council received bids or quotes,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of

Gloucester that the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with the

following contractors for snow removal at contract prices shown.

American Asphalt (8) Class II Trucks $195.00 per hour

American Asphalt (1) Pick-Up 105.00 per hour Big Sky Farms(4) Class II Trucks 195.00 per hour

Big Sky Farms (3) Class I Truck 185.00 per hour

Big Sky Farms(1) Front End Loaders/Box 200.00 per hour

Big Sky Farms(1) Skid Steer 163.00 per hour

Big Sky Farms (2) Pick-Up 105.00 per hour

Bialowis (1) Class I Trucks 185.00 per hour

Bialowis (1) Class II Truck 195.00 per hour

Bialowis (2) Skid Steer 163.00 per hour

Custom Landscapes-G.P. Freni (1) Class II Truck 195.00 per hour

Custom Landscapes-G P. Freni (4) Class I Truck 185.00 per hour

Custom Landscapes-G.P. Freni (4) Skid Steer 163.00 per hour

Custom Landscapes-G.P. Freni (1) Backhoe 163.00 per hour

Custom Landscapes-G.P. Freni (2) Pick-Ups 105.00 per hour

Gary J. Scott, LLC (2) Front End Loaders/Box 200.00 per hour

Gary J. Scott, LLC (4) Class II Trucks 195.00 per hour

Gary J. Scott, LLC (1) Backhoe 163.00 per hour

Gary J. Scott, LLC (6) Class I Trucks 185.00 per hour

Gary J. Scott, LLC (5) Pick-Ups 105.00 per hour

GWP Enterprises, Inc.(2) Backhoes 163.00 per hour

GWP Enterprises, Inc.(1) Front End Loaders/Box 200.00 per hour

GWP Enterprises, Inc.(1) Class I Trucks 185.00 per hour

GWP Enterprises, Inc.(3) Pick-Ups 105.00 per hour

GWP Enterprises, Inc. (1) Class II Truck 195.00 per hour

GWP Enterprises, Inc. (1) Skid Steer 163.00 per hour

Snow Safety, LLC. (4) Pick-Up 105.00 per hour

Snow Safety, LLC (2) Backhoe 163.00 per hour

Snow Safety, LLC (4) Class I Truck 185.00. per hour

Joseph=s Snow & Ice Mgmt. (7) Class I Trucks 185.00 per hour

Joseph=s Snow & Ice Mgmt. (2) Class II Trucks 195.00 per hour

Joseph=s Snow & Ice Mgmt. (1) Front End Loaders/Box 200.00 per hour

Joseph=s Snow & Ice Mgmt. (6) Skid Steers 163.00 per hour

Joseph=s Snow & Ice Mgmt. (2) Pick-Ups 105.00 per hour

Joseph=s Snow & Ice Mgmt (4) Backhoe 163.00 per hour

Marksmen Landscaping, LLC(12) Class I Trucks 185.00 per hour

Marksmen Landscaping, LLC(1) Backhoe 163.00 per hour

Marksmen Landscaping, LLC(6) Pick-Up 105.00 per hour

Marksmen Landscaping, LLC (2) Front End Loaders/Box 200.00 per hour

Marksmen Landscaping, LLC (2) Skid Steer 163.00 per hour

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above named contractors shall provide proof of

liability insurance and other appropriate insurances before delivery of a fully executed contract.


_____________________________


_______________________________

Township Clerk



R-13:12-321

RESOLUTION TO CANCEL CAPITAL APPROPRIATION BALANCE OF PROJECTS

WHEREAS, a General Capital Improvement appropriation balance remains

dedicated for a project now completed and,

WHEREAS, it is necessary to formally cancel said unexpended debt balances

may be credited to Surplus and,

NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of the

Township of Gloucester, that the following unexpended balances of the General Capital Fund

appropriations be cancelled.

Cancel Unexpended Appropriation Balances

Ordinance # Description Amount

03-36 Various Capital Improvements $520.00

05-14 Various Capital Improvements $4.470.46

08-18 Various Capital Improvements $4.197.20

11-03 Various Capital Improvements $788,590.13

Total $797,777.79


ATTEST:

_____________________________


______________________________

Township Clerk



R-13:12-322

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF SECURITIES FOR DIOCESE OF

CAMDEN, ST. JUDE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER

WHEREAS, the developer of St. Jude Catholic Church has supplied the Township of

Gloucester with securities covering this development, within the Township of Gloucester, and

WHEREAS, the Engineer has inspected this project and has given his report to the

Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township

of Gloucester that the securities in the amount of $196,901.00 in the name Diocese of Camden

St. Jude Catholic Church be released upon the posting of an approved maintenance bond in the

amount of $24,612.60.


____________________________


ATTEST:

________________________________

TOWNSHIP CLERK

Mr. Mercado made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mr. Hutchison. Roll call vote: All in

favor. Motion carried. 7-0.

R-13:12-323

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER AND CONNOR STRONG – SAFETY NATIONAL

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester, County of Camden,

determined that there is a need for Worker's Compensation - Excess Insurance

WHEREAS, sufficient funds have been provided, and

WHEREAS, the Township Council received bids or quotes


of Gloucester that the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to enter into an

agreement with Conner Strong – Safety National for Worker's Compensation - Excess Insurance

in the amount of $69,484.00 with SIR of $600,000.00 for Police and $550,000.00 for all other

Employees from 1/1/14 to 12/31/14.


_____________________________


ATTEST:

_______________________________

TOWNSHIP CLERK, RMC



R-13:12-324

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR STORMWATER

OUTFALL REPAIRS AT MADISON DRIVE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER

WHEREAS, it was necessary to make changes in the scope of work to be done in

completing the Stormwater Outfall Repairs at Madison Drive in the Township of Gloucester,

WHEREAS, Change Order No. 1 was developed to itemize and authorize those changes;


of Gloucester that Change Order No. 1 is hereby authorized and approval is hereby granted to

revise the contract cost from $63,937.00 to $58,272.10.


___________________________________


ATTEST:

_____________________________________

TOWNSHIP CLERK



R-13:12-325

RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF

GLOUCESTER, CAMDEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE

AWARDING OF A CONTRACT TO ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY OF CAMDEN

COUNTY (AWSCC) TO PROVIDE ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES TO THE

TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER

WHEREAS. The Township Council of the Township of Gloucester has determined the

continued need to provide animal welfare services to the Township of Gloucester, and

WHEREAS. The Township Council of the Township of Gloucester has determined that

the Animal Welfare Society of Camden County (AWSCC), a non-profit corporation has

the ability to provide animal shelter services, and

WHEREAS. The Township Council of the Township of Gloucester did authorize the

advertising of Request for Proposal & Qualification for animal shelter services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Township

of Gloucester is hereby authorized to award a contract for animal shelter services to the

Animal Welfare Society of Camden County (AWSCC).


________________________


ATTEST:

_____________________

TOWNSHIP CLERK



R-13:12-326

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION

LIQUOR LICENSES IN THE TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER

WHEREAS, the following have made application for renewal of Plenary Retail

Consumption Liquor Licenses in the Township of Gloucester:

NAME TRADING AS LICENSE NO.

Oklov Inc. (IN POCKET) 0415-33-009-008

WHEREAS, applications for renewal have been properly advertised by Alcoholic

Beverage Control and

WHEREAS, no written objections have been filed, and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester has no objections and

furthermore is not aware of any circumstances or provisions of law or local ordinance which

would prohibit the renewal of Plenary Retail Consumption Liquor Licenses and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Township

of Gloucester, County of Camden, that the applications for renewal of Plenary Retail

Consumption Liquor Licenses is hereby granted and that the Township Clerk is hereby

authorized to execute the necessary documents and certificates effective December 27, 2013.


___________________________________


ATTEST:

______________________________________

TOWNSHIP CLERK, RMC

Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mr. Siler. Roll call vote: All in favor.


R-13:12-327

RESOLUTION TO MAKE BUDGET TRANSFERS BETWEEN APPROPRIATIONS IN

THE CY 2013 GENERAL FUND BUDGET

WHEREAS, certain CY 2013 Budget Appropriation balances are expected to be

insufficient for the remainder of the year;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Township

of Gloucester, that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:4-58, the Treasurer be and is hereby

authorized to make transfers between appropriations in the CY 2013 Budget of the Township of

Gloucester, as follows:

ACCOUNT # ACCOUNT TITLE FROM TO

Inside the Cap

3-01-20-100-001-200 Admin Support OE $5,000.00

3-01-20-110-004-200 Public Information OE 25,000.00

3-01-20-150-000-200 Tax Assessment OE 6,000.00

3-01-23-215-000-200 Workers Compensation OE 20,000.00

3-01-23-220-000-200 Group Insurance OE 160,000.00

3-01-25-240-004-100 Police Admin SW 2,000.00

3-01-25-240-005-100 Police Special Officers SW 8,500.00

3-01-26-290-000-100 Streets – SW 20,000.00

3-01-26-290-000-200 Streets –OE 183,700.00

3-01-26-301-000-200 Other Public Works Functions -OE 20,000.00

3-01-26-305-000-200 Sanitation OE 100,000.00

3-01-26-310-000-200 Public Buildings OE 30,000.00

3-01-26-315-000-100 Vehicle Maintenance SW 1,000.00

3-01-28-370-000-200 Recreation OE 50,000.00

3-01-31-455-000-200 Sewer OE 200.00

3-01-32-465-000-200 Landfill OE 100,000.00

3-01-36-472-000-200 Social Security 26,000.00

3-01-45-930-000-924 Debt Service Bond Interest 10,000.00

$383,700.00 $ 383,700.00


__________________________ ________________________

Township Clerk Council President

Mr. Hutchison made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mrs. Trotto. Roll call vote: All in favor.


PUBLIC PORTION:

Mr. Bianchini opened the public portion

Jim Kibelstis stated that the tax abatement has been discussed for the last few years and asked if

it will be discussed at the next workshop.

Mr. Brown stated that he hopes 2014 will be a better year. He also thanked Judy of the Mayor’s

Office who made sure someone came to fix his street light promptly. He spoke about the

problems in his neighborhood after the streets were done. He spoke about the history of the

township and also asked about the Mayor and his attendance at the meetings. Mr. Carlamere

stated that under the Faulkner Act the Mayor is not required to attend the meetings.

There being no further comment, Mr. Bianchini closed the public portion.

POLLING OF COUNCIL

Mr. Hutchison thanked everyone for coming to the meeting and wished everyone a Happy New

Year.

Mr. Schmidt thanked everyone for coming to the meeting and wished everyone a Happy New

Year.

Mr. Siler wished everyone a Happy 2014.

Mrs. Trotto thanked everyone for coming to the meeting and wished everyone a Happy New

Year.

Mrs. Winters thanked everyone for coming to the meeting and wished everyone a Happy New

Year.

Mr. Mercado reminded everyone about the Martin Luther King Day of Service on January 20

and stated that people can sign up on the website.

Mr. Bianchini thanked everyone for attending the meeting and wished them a Happy New Year.

Mr. Mercado made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mrs. Trotto. Roll call vote: All in favor.


Respectfully submitted,

_____________________________ Rosemary DiJosie

President of Council Township Clerk

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