Municipal Matters March 9, 2016

SPECIAL PLANNING BOARD MEETING—REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
The Planning Board will have a special meeting to discuss the Redevelopment Plan for the Bancroft property on Thursday, March 17 at 7:30 pm in the auditorium of Borough Hall. A copy of the plan will be available on the Borough’s website on Tuesday, March 15. Public comment will be taken. It is expected that action will be taken at this meeting.

STREETS AND SIDEWALKS CODE AMENDMENT
The Commissioners adopted an ordinance which made amendments to the Streets and Sidewalks Code to include the following: Before selling property in the Borough of Haddonfield, an inspector needs to determine if repairs to sidewalks, driveways or walkways are necessary. Also, before the selling of property, the owner must notify Haddonfield 30 days prior to legal transfer.

If a tripping hazard is found, the property owner will be notified to replace/repair. Tripping hazards are seen by the Commissioners as: a crack, surface, elevation variants, and construction material protruding over 1/2 inch, crumbled surface or deep holes.

If the inspector does determine that a repair/replacement is necessary, the property owner will be notified and Haddonfield shall be notified at least 7 days prior to sale. If not completed, no sale shall occur. If it cannot be completed prior to sale, moneys will be placed in an escrow account to the party of purchase to satisfy cost. Then, the new owners must complete repair/replacement within 30 days. Initial inspection fee is $50 and every re-inspection is an extra $25. A late fee of $25 will also take place if previously listed date windows are not met.

This permit process will begin May 1, 2016.

NO SMOKING AREAS
The Commissioners introduced an addition to Ordinance Chapter 193 entitled ‘Smoking Prohibited,” which prohibits smoking in the following places:
Inside all Haddonfield Municipal Buildings and within a 25-foot radius of the entrance of all Municipal Buildings;
All public parks and recreation facilities owned or leased by Haddonfield and all property owned or leased by Haddonfield, including all area adjacent to such facilities such as parking areas, driveways or dive aisles;
Any motor vehicle registered to the Borough of Haddonfield.
Each area would be designated with a clearly visible “no smoking” sign. Violators are subject to a fine not to exceed $200.

HADDONFIELD ‘PET-A-PALOOZA’ EVENT
Downtown Haddonfield will celebrate our four legged friends with pet related promotions, adoption opportunities and pet-friendly activities during Haddonfield’s second annual ‘Pet-a-Palooza’ charity event on Saturday, April 9 from noon – 4 p.m.

The event will feature an opportunity to adopt a dog and/or cat from the local Camden County Animal Shelter (CCAS) in Kings Court from noon – 4 p.m.

Musical entertainment will be performed throughout the day, and new to this year is a pet Fashion Walk and Pet Talent show – and plenty of other events and activities for you and your pet.

Ahead of the Pack will be setting up a pet bakery and offering gourmet treats throughout the entire event. Pet-related services will also be available to offer grooming and other pet amenities.

AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER
The Commissioners announced that Jacob Sorg will be hired as a full-time probationary Police Officer for Haddonfield’s Police Department.

ASK THE MAYOR
Mayor Jeff Kasko will be available for questions and comments on Wednesdays, March 30, April 13, April 27, May 11, and May 25, from noon – 2 p.m. in Borough Hall. He will also be available in the evenings by appointment. Please call his voicemail at 856-429-4700, ext. 316 to set up an appointment, or you can email him at jkasko@haddonfield-nj.gov.

HADDONFIELD’S RULES FOR PARKING
The Commissioners want to remind residents of the rules regarding parking your vehicles.
All cars parked in driveways must not block the public sidewalks.
If you must park on the street, please call the police department at 429-3000 and let them know you will be parking your car there overnight.

HADDONFIELD’S RULES FOR DOG WALKING
The Commissioners want to remind residents of the rules regarding walking your dogs and disposing property of their waste:
All dogs must be on a leash when being walked on public streets; the Crows Woods Nature Preserve and in any park area; no pet is permitted to roam un-leashed in Haddonfield
Pet owners or anyone who takes their pet for walks must properly dispose of their pet’s waste by picking it up, wrapping it and either placing it in the trash or flushing it unwrapped down the toilet.

SIGN UP TO RECEIVE REMINDERS, ALERTS AND MORE VIA E-MAIL
Residents are reminded to sign up to receive important e-mail notices, reminders, and alerts from the Borough. This system can be used to alert those who are registered to impending deadlines (for the payment of taxes, pet license fee, etc.), and to public safety situations. To sign up, visit www.haddonfieldnj.org and look for a box titled” E-news from the Borough

MEETINGS/EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Tue Mar 15—8:00 am Shade Tree Commission
Tue Mar 15—7:30 pm Environmental/Sustainable Haddonfield
Tue Mar 15—7:30 pm Zoning Board
Thr Mar 17—7:30 pm Special Planning Board Meeting
Thr Mar 17—7:30 pm Human Relations Commission
Tue Mar 22—7:30 pm Board of Commissioners
Wed Mar 23—7:30 pm Historic Preservation Commission
Thr Mar 24—8:00 pm Recreation Commission
Fri Mar 25—Good Friday Borough Hall closed. Normal trash and recycling
Tue Apr 5—7:30 pm Planning Board
Mon Apr 6—6:30 pm Commissioners Worksession
Tue Apr 12—7:30 pm Board of Commissioners
Mon Mar 14—6:30 pm Commissioners Worksession