AGENDA | MINUTES
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
November 25, 2003

November 25, 2003

A regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Haddonfield was held on the above date at 8:00 p.m. in room 102 of the Borough Hall, Haddonfield, New Jersey.

A.

Announcement by Mrs. Colombi:

That the Annual Notice has been filed with the Retrospect stating the time, date and locations of all meetings in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

Present: Commissioners Colombi, Reisner and Tarditi.

B.

Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a Moment of Silence.

C.

Moved that we waive the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting and approve them as written and posted.

1. Auth. to Pay Vouchers November 25, 2003

RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Haddonfield, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, that the semi-monthly list of bills dated November 25, 2003 and submitted, are approved for payment and are available for public inspection in the Borough Clerk’s office:

ANIMAL CONTROL FUND AMOUNT

Voorhees Animal Orphanage $ 375.00

The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Commissioners Colombi, Reisner and Tarditi. Nays, none.

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2. Auth. to PaySchool Taxes November 25, 2003

RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Haddonfield, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, that ONE MILLION, TWO HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($1,267,300.00) be wired from the Current Account, payable to the account of the School District of Haddonfield to pay the sixth installment of the 2003-2004 School Year Tax.

The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Commissioners Colombi, Reisner and Tarditi. Nays, none.

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3. Auth. to Stop Payment and Reissue Check November 25, 2003

WHEREAS, on November 14, 2003 check #19087 for $73.00 was issued on Payroll Account #5845151; and

WHEREAS, said check has never been presented to Commerce Bank for payment and is apparently lost.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Haddonfield, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, as follows:

• That Commerce Bank be requested to stop payment on check #19087 dated November 14, 2003 in the amount of Seventy Three Dollars and Zero Cents ($73.00).
• That another check be drawn on the Payroll Account in like amount to replace the lost check.

The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Commissioners Colombi, Reisner and Tarditi. Nays, none.

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4. Auth. to Issue Checks – Overpayment of Taxes November 25, 2003

RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Haddonfield, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, that checks be drawn on the Current Account in the amounts listed below payable to those listed. These refunds represent overpayments of taxes by mortgage companies and/or title companies when properties were sold or refinanced, when assessments were reduced by tax appeal, or when Added Assessment bills were paid twice.

The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Commissioners Colombi, Reisner and Tarditi. Nays, none.

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5. Auth. to Cancel Water and Sewer Charges November 25, 2003

RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Haddonfield, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, that the following Water and Sewer charges be cancelled:

ACCOUNT # ADDRESS AMOUNT

3367000 432 Westminster Avenue $ 88.50

48000 300 Farwood Road 201.25

1706000 109 Ellis Street 400.51

3440000 428 Gladstone Avenue 384.51

TOTAL $ 1,074.71

The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Commissioners Colombi, Reisner and Tarditi. Nays, none.

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6. Auth. to Issue Checks – Overpayment of Water and Sewer November 25, 2003

RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Haddonfield, County of Camden , State of New Jersey , that a check be drawn on the Water and Sewer Account in the amount of FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS AND FIFTY-ONE CENTS ($400.51) payable to Elaine Miller, 106 B Washington Avenue , Haddonfield , New Jersey 08033 for 109 Ellis Street . This represents refund of paid monies at settlement before a one time credit on account # 1706000.

RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Borough of Haddonfield, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, that a check be drawn on the Water and Sewer Account in the amount of THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR DOLLARS AND FORTY-FIVE CENTS ($384.45) PAYABLE TO Karyn B. Reade, 60 Penn Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043 for the property located at 428 Gladstone Avenue in Haddonfield, New Jersey. This represents a refund of paid over averaged quarters on account #3440000 when meter was read for settlement.

The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Commissioners Colombi, Reisner and Tarditi. Nays, none.

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7. Auth. to Award Contract – Drainage Improvements at Parks November 25, 2003

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Haddonfield, caused a notice to be published in the Retrospect inviting the submission to the Borough Clerk at the Borough Hall on Friday, November 21, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. of Sealed Bids for DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AT PARKS for the Borough of Haddonfield;

WHEREAS, the following bids were received:

BIDDERS BASE BID ALTERNATE BID

NO. 1

Joseph A. Cuzzupe & Co. $26,260.00 $34,960.00

Gowers Inc. $30,239.50 $37,798.00

Spencer V. Maussner, Inc. $33,333.33 $45,555.55

Paramount Enterprises Inc. $35,950.00 $45,550.00

T.S.B. Associates $40,025.00 $51,310.00

West Bay Construction $41,740.00 $51,610.00

P & D Construction Inc. $53,450.00 $69,650.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Haddonfield, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, as follows:

• That Joseph A. Cuzzupe & Co., Inc., 650 Park Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 is determined to be the lowest qualified bidder in connection with the receipt of Sealed Bids on November 21, 2003 for DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AT PARKS for the Borough of Haddonfield based on the Alternate Bid #1 for a total bid price of $34,960.00.

• That the Chief Financial Officer of the Borough has certified that the specified funds will be legally available in the following accounts: $26,260.00 in account #03-725-08 (Improvements to Green Acres Field) and $8,700.00 in account #03-729-08 (Centennial Field Improvements).

• That the proper officer or officers of the Borough of Haddonfield be, and they are authorized and directed for and in the name of said Borough to execute a contract with the above listed bidder for contract amounts specified in the bids.

The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Commissioners Colombi, Reisner and Tarditi. Nays, none.

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8. Auth. to Approve Change Order – November 25, 2003

Reconstruction of Lincoln Avenue

RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners, Borough of Haddonfield, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, that the contract between Asphalt Paving Systems, 500 North Egg Harbor Road, P.O. Box 530 Hammonton, New Jersey 08037 and the Borough of Haddonfield for Reconstruction of Lincoln Avenue be amended as follows:

Original Contract Amount $ 146,719.70

Supplemental 0.00

Extra $ 16,830.00

Reduction ($ 13,241.70)

Sub-Total $ 150,308.00

Adjustment Amount Based On

Change Order #1 Final $ 150,308.00

The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Commissioners Colombi, Reisner and Tarditi. Nays, none.

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9.Auth. to Advertise for Sealed Bids – Asphalt Street Patching November 25, 2003

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Haddonfield, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, that the Borough Clerk is hereby authorized to advertise for the receipt of sealed bids for Asphalt Street Patching. The advertisement shall include a statement that all bids are to be received, either in person or by mail, no later than 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 19, 2003 in Room 101 of Borough Hall, 242 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, New Jersey and that the bid opening will begin at 10:00 a.m. promptly in Room 102 of Borough Hall.

The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Commissioners Colombi, Reisner and Tarditi. Nays, none.

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GENERAL COMMENTS - Commissioners Meeting – November 25, 2003

It was explained that the drainage improvements will be done at Centennial Field, which is used by the Midget Football League and the Cheerleaders. Work will also be done at the Green Acres Field at the end of Woodland Avenue. Tony Van Der Vort, 211 Moore Lane, asked about the base of the hill at Centennial and about Woodland Avenue. He was told that he could see the plans at his convenience.

Ted Raiczyk, 615 Wayne Avenue, asked about the utility company patches. We are trying to get them to improve some of the patches before spring, when they can be fixed properly.

The fourth graders from Eliz. Haddon School were asked to introduce themselves. They were: Emma Van Der Vort, 211 Moore Lane; Catherine Senopoulos, 244 Jefferson Ave.; William Ritchings, 549 Chews Landing Rd.; Michael Lacatena, 317 Westmont Ave.; Connor Dugan, 332 Knoll Top Lane; Jared Novak, 120 Redman Ave. and Thomas Twitchell, 280 Jefferson Ave.

Tom Twitchell asked about the car crash on Warwick Road. Chief Tsonis said that a pursuit began in Bellmawr. A tire blew and the car went out of control. It turned out to be a three-car accident. One of the fatalities was the driver of the car being pursued. The crash occurred at Warwick and Gill, coming up from the White Horse Pike.

Commissioner Reisner discussed the Business Task Force. The Committee and its Chairman, Jack Leonard, have worked on this project for a long time. They now have a report with a plan to present to the Commissioners. It is hoped that the implementation will make Haddonfield work better. Members of the committee were mentioned. They want Haddonfield to work as a vibrant downtown area. Mayor Colombi thanked the committee for their efforts, and said that things are beginning to happen. She noted that downtown is now dressed for the holiday season. Candlelight shopping starts this weekend. The Tree Lighting will be on Friday night and Santa will be welcomed to town. People are asked to bring canned goods to the event. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the tree lighting. Santa will then go down Tanner St. to Kings Highway to Kings Court. This is sponsored by the Celebrations Association.

Mayor Colombi introduced Lisa Hurd, our Retail Coordinator, who is going out to find businesses to locate in town.

Kirk Peterson, 214 Lakeview Ave., said that he is disappointed that a complete reconstruction will not be done at the intersection of East Park & Walnut. He was told that the project will not start until next Monday, and reconstruction will be done.

Commissioner Reisner said that people should be aware that our engineers have done a complete review of all the streets in town. We now have a better picture of what needs to be done and a reliable evaluation of priorities.

Tom Twitchell asked when the Candlelight Shopping will end. He was told that it will continue until the last Friday in December. Mayor Colombi said that a $1000 gift certificate will be given away each week. It will be good in 40 different stores.

Mr. Raiczyk asked if we had received any complaints about blowing leaves into the streets. The noise is really bad. Mayor Colombi agreed that it is annoying but it is a faster way to clear lawns. Perhaps the decibels should be regulated.

Mr. Peterson mentioned an accident where a vehicle ran into the wall across from the Fire Company. He asked when the lanterns would be put up. Administrator Schwab said that they have been ordered. The lights in the Presbyterian lot will be on as of today.

Commissioner Tarditi wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

Janet G. Betley

Borough Clerk

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AGENDA | MINUTES
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
November 12, 2003

November 12, 2004

A regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Haddonfield was held on the above date at 8:00 p.m. in room 102 of the Borough Hall, Haddonfield , New Jersey .

A.

Announcement by Mrs. Colombi:

That the Annual Notice has been filed with the Retrospect stating the time, date and locations of all meetings in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

Present: Commissioners Colombi, Reisner and Tarditi.

B.

Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a Moment of Silence.

C.

Moved that we waive the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting and approve them as written and posted.

1. Auth. to Pay Vouchers November 12, 2003

RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Haddonfield, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, that the semi-monthly list of bills dated November 12, 2003 and submitted, are approved for payment and are available for public inspection in the Borough Clerk’s office:

ANIMAL CONTROL FUND AMOUNT

Superior Animal Control $ 534.27

The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Commissioners Colombi and Reisner. Commissioner Tarditi not voting. Nays, none.

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2. Auth. to PayCounty Taxes November 12, 2003

RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Haddonfield, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, that a check in the amount of THREE MILLION, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE DOLLARS AND NINETY SIX CENTS ($3,177,865.96) payable on November 17, 2003 to the County of Camden to pay fourth quarter taxes as follows:

County Taxes $3,142,662.17

Added Taxes

Open Space Tax 35,203.79

Omitted Taxes

TOTAL $3,177,865.96

The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Commissioners Colombi, Reisner and Tarditi. Nays, none.

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3. Auth. to Pay CCMUA-Senior Citizens November 12, 2003

RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Haddonfield, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, that a check be drawn on the Water and Sewer Account payable to the Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority in the amount of SEVEN THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY NINE DOLLARS AND FORTY-THREE CENTS ($7,799.43) to pay the sewer bills for qualified low income senior citizens in accordance with Ordinance #1615 for the fourth quarter of 2003.

Qualified Senior Citizens 99

Unit Billing Rate $78.75

Adjustment 3.18

Total Amount Due $7,799.43

The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Commissioners Colombi, Reisner and Tarditi. Nays, none.

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4. Auth. to Make Budget Transfers November 12, 2003

RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Haddonfield, County of Camden, State of New Jersey that the following transfers of 2003 Budget Appropriations be made:

Current Fund

Water & Sewer Operating Fund

The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Commissioners Colombi, Reisner and Tarditi. Nays, none.

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5. Auth. to Cancel Water and Sewer Charges November 12, 2003

RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Haddonfield, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, that the following Water and Sewer charges be cancelled.

The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Commissioners Colombi, Reisner and Tarditi. Nays, none.

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6. Auth. to Issue Checks – November 12, 2003

Overpayment of Water and Sewer Charges

RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Haddonfield, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, that a check be drawn on the Water & Sewer account in the amount of SEVENTY SIX DOLLARS AND EIGHTY CENTS ($76.80) payable to Saybrook Investments, 107 Colonial Avenue, Haddonfield, NJ 08033 for 121 The Mews. This represents refund of paid over averaged quarters on account # 1644003 when read for settlement.

RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Haddonfield, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, that a check be drawn on the Water & Sewer account in the amount of NINE HUNDRED FORTY FOUR DOLLARS AND EIGHTY-FOUR CENTS ($944.84) payable to Martin E Hill, 113 Chestnut Street, Haddonfield, NJ 08033. This represents refund of paid over averaged quarters on account # 1897000 when meter was replaced.

The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Commissioners Colombi, Reisner and Tarditi. Nays, none.

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7. Auth. to Issue Checks – Overpayment of Taxes November 12, 2003

RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Haddonfield, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, that checks be drawn on the Current Account in the amounts listed below payable to those listed. These refunds represent overpayments of taxes by mortgage companies and/or title companies when properties were sold or refinanced, when assessments were reduced by tax appeal, or when Added Assessment bills were paid twice.

The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Commissioners Colombi, Reisner and Tarditi. Nays, none.

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8. Auth. to Advertise for Sealed Bids – November 12, 2003

New Water Aerator

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Haddonfield, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, that the Borough Clerk is hereby authorized to advertise for the receipt of sealed bids for a New Water Aerator. The advertisement shall include a statement that all bids are to be received, either in person or by mail, no later than 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 in Room 101 of Borough Hall, 242 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, New Jersey and that the bid opening will begin at 10:00 a.m. promptly in Room 102 of Borough Hall.

The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Commissioners Colombi, Reisner and Tarditi. Nays, none.

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9.Auth to Approve Appointments November 12, 2003

RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Haddonfield, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, that the following appointments be made:

NAME BOARD/COMMISSION/POSITION EXPIRES

Craig Jordan Emergency Management Coordinator September 2006

George Cox Deputy Emergency Management September 2004 Coordinator

The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Commissioners Colombi, Reisner and Tarditi. Nays, none.

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GENERAL COMMENTS - Commissioners Meeting – November 12, 2003 (Wed.)

After the regular agenda items the fourth graders had a few questions. Derrick Hinsey, 23 West End Ave., asked if the Commissioners all drove under the 25 MPH speed limit. They all said that they did. Mark Tambussi, 301 Westmont Ave., asked about getting lights on the Green Acres field. Mayor Colombi said that we do not plan to do this now. Many times the users offer to raise money to pay and we arrange to install the lights. Derrick showed some material regarding the dinosaur. Mayor Colombi thanked him for sharing it with the Commissioners.

Kirk Peterson, 214 Lakeview Ave., mentioned trash, litter and other debris in the North Haddon Avenue parking lot. He also said the Mini-Mall lot looks the same. He noted that there is a section of the fence missing at Douglas and Lakeview Avenues.

Mark Barrett, 132 Ardmore Ave., spoke regarding the overnight parking ordinance. He noted that the exceptions to the 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. ban do not extend to the 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. period. He presented a petition from 32 residents proposing an alternate ordinance to extend hours when property owners could ask for exceptions. Circumstances have changed and there are more cars owned by people who live on the street. Commissioner Tarditi said that we will review the ordinance with the Solicitor and the Police Department and make some recommendations.

Paul Eckman, 140 Ardmore Ave., said that the neighbors are grateful to the Commissioners for enacting an ordinance but he feels they should have the option to call in for an overnight permit on an ad hoc basis. They originally asked for permits, but the Commissioners were reluctant to do this at that time. He feels that now is the time to have that option. Commissioner Reisner said that we should also look at Marne and Wayne Avenues.

Ted Raiczyk, 615 Wayne Ave., asked about the lights behind Grace Church. Mayor Colombi said that they have been installed but are not connected to P.S.E.&G. She also reminded all of the Haddonfield Foundation Dinner on Sunday. Former Mayor Bill Reynolds will be honored.

By Richard B. Schwab for Janet G. Betley, Borough Clerk

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A. Call to Order and Announcement of Public Meetings (In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, notice of this meeting has been sent to the Retrospect and posted on the bulletin board in the Borough Hall)
B. Pledge of Allegiance, followed by Moment of Silence
C. Waive reading of Minutes and Approve as Posted

ORDINANCES:RESOLUTIONS:

1. Authorization to Pay Vouchers
2. Authorization to Pay School Taxes
3. Authorization to Stop Payment and Reissue Check
4. Authorization to Issue Checks – Overpayment of Taxes
5. Authorization to Cancel Water and Sewer Charges
6. Authorization to Issue Checks – Overpayment of Water and Sewer
7. Authorization to Award Contract – Drainage Improvements at Parks
8. Authorization to Approve Change Order – Reconstruction of Lincoln Avenue
9. Authorization to Advertise for Sealed Bids – Asphalt Street Patching

PUBLIC COMMENT

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A. Call to Order and Announcement of Public Meetings (In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, notice of this meeting has been sent to the Retrospect and posted on the bulletin board in the Borough Hall)
B. Pledge of Allegiance, followed by Moment of Silence
C. Waive reading of Minutes and Approve as Posted

ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS:
1. Authorization to Pay Vouchers
2. Authorization to Pay County Taxes
3. Authorization to Pay CCMUA-Senior Citizens
4. Authorization to Make Budget Transfers
5. Authorization to Cancel Water and Sewer Charges
6. Authorization to Issue Checks – Overpayment of Water and Sewer Charges
7. Authorization to Issue Checks – Overpayment of Taxes
8. Authorization to Advertise for Sealed Bids – Water Aerator
9. Authorization to Approve Appointments – Emergency Management

PUBLIC COMMENT