Medford Lakes 7/8/09 Meeting Agenda

Borough of Medford Lakes - Regular Council Meeting
at Oaks Hall
July 8, 2009 @ 7:30pm

I. Call to Order by Mayor Paul G. Weiss, Esq.
II. Pledge of allegiance
III. Moment of Silence
IV. Meeting Conformance Statement (Read by Clerk):
Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by advertisement in the Burlington County Times, Courier Post, the Central Record and posting on the Official Bulletin Board of the Borough of Medford Lakes. Those wishing to be notified for changes to scheduled meetings were notified via email or regular mail.

V. Roll Call (by Clerk)
Mayor Paul G. Weiss, Esq.
Councilman Timothy S. Casey
Councilman Gregory C. Lackey

VI. Girl Scout Troop #24172 – Scavenger Hunt Request - Kate Warren

VII. Public Comment:
Members of the public may address the Borough Council on items not printed on this agenda. Please observe the time limit of three minutes.

VIII. Reports:
Managers
Deputy Manager/Clerk
Solicitors

IX. Ordinances:

ORDINANCE NUMBER 563 (Untable – Third Reading – Public Hearing)
A BOND ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MEDFORD LAKES, COUNTY OF BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF A TRASH TRUCK; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $210,000 THEREFORE; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $199,500 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH TO FINANCE SAID IMPROVEMENTS; AND MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND CONVENANTS AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING.

ORDINANCE NUMBER 565 (First Reading – No Public Comment)
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED AND ESTABLISHED AS A STANDARD TO BE USED AS A GUIDE IN DETERMINING THE FITNESS OF A BUILDING FOR HUMAN HABITATION OR OCCUPANCY OR USE

ORDINANCE NUMBER 566 (First Reading – No Public Comment)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 145, THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER OF THE BOROUGH OF MEDFORD LAKES CODE ESTABLISHING A DEFINITION FOR DRIVEWAY, IMPERVIOUS SURFACE AND PERVIOUS SURFACE AND MODIFYING BULK REGULATIONS RELATING TO LOT COVERAGE

ORDINANCE NUMBER 567 (First Reading – No Public Comment)
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR TOWING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES IN THE BOROUGH OF MEDFORD LAKES



X. Consent Agenda Resolutions:

RESOLUTION NUMBER 109-09
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BOROUGH OF MEDFORD LAKES BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2009 TO INCLUDE A GRANT ENTITLED “SHARING AVAILABLE RESOURCES EFFICIENTLY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,550.00.

RESOLUTION NUMBER 110-09
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BOROUGH OF MEDFORD LAKES BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2009 TO INCLUDE A GRANT/LOAN ENTITLED “GREEN ACRES GRANT/LOAN” IN THE AMOUNT OF $214,000

RESOLUTION NUMBER 111-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATIONS FOR A BLOCK PARTY APPLICATION FOR TRADING POST WAY

RESOLUTION NUMBER 112-09
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATIONS FOR THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

RESOLUTION NUMBER 113-09
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATIONS FOR THE CANOE CARNIVAL

XI. Resolutions:

RESOLUTION NUMBER 114-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTERLOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF BURLINGTON RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES FOR THE MEDFORD LAKES POLICE DEPARTMENT

XII. Public Comment:
Members of the public may address the Borough Council. Please observe the time limit of three minutes.

XIII. Vote on Ordinances:

XIV. Vote on Consent Agenda Resolutions:

XV. Vote on Resolutions:

XVI. Correspondence:

XVII. Bill List

XVIII. Executive Session:
WJ Gross – Pending Litigation
MLPOA – Contract Negotiations
Teamsters – Pending Litigation/Contract Negotiations

XIX. Adjournment:

Outstanding Member of the Community

"The Annual Pine Barrens Festival is right around the corner from August 3th through the 8th. Each year the organizers schedule one day out of the week to represent a local community and to recognize a member of that community who has contributed outstanding service in their community. This year, Mayor and Borough Council are asking for your help in identifying an individual worthy of this honor. Please call the office at 654-8898 or email Mark McIntosh at markjmc@comcast.net"

Borough Council Workshop Meeting - June 24, 2009

7:30pm @ Oaks Hall

I. Call to Order by Mayor Paul G. Weiss, Esq.
II. Pledge of allegiance
III. Moment of Silence
IV. Meeting Conformance Statement (Read by Clerk):
Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by advertisement in the Burlington County Times, Courier Post, the Central Record and posting on the Official Bulletin Board of the Borough of Medford Lakes. Those wishing to be notified for changes to scheduled meetings were notified via email or regular mail.

V. Roll Call (by Clerk)
Mayor Paul G. Weiss, Esq.
Councilman Timothy S. Casey
Councilman Gregory C. Lackey

VI. Special Presentation – Mayor’s Award
Danielle Dunn
Daniel Miller

VII. Public Comment:
Members of the public may address the Borough Council on items not printed on this agenda. Please observe the time limit of three minutes.

VIII. Minutes:
Regular Council Meeting, June 10, 2009

IX. Reports:
Managers
Deputy Manager/Clerk
Solicitors

X. Resolutions:

RESOLUTION NUMBER 84-09(2) (Second Reading, Vote Now)
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2009 MUNICIPAL BUDGET

XI. Ordinances:

ORDINANCE NUMBER 563 (Untable – Second Reading – Public Hearing)
A BOND ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MEDFORD LAKES, COUNTY OF BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF A TRASH TRUCK; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $210,000 THEREFORE; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $199,500 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH TO FINANCE SAID IMPROVEMENTS; AND MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND CONVENANTS AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING.

ORDINANCE NUMBER 564 (Untable – Second Reading – Public Hearing)
A BOND ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MEDFORD LAKES, COUNTY OF BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE QUOQUE AND MISHEMOKWA DAMS; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $880,000 THEREFORE; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $866,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH TO FINANCE SAID IMPROVEMENTS; AND MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND CONVENANTS AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING.

ORDINANCE NUMBER 565 (First Reading – No Public Comment)
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED AND ESTABLISHED AS A STANDARD TO BE USED AS A GUIDE IN DETERMINING THE FITNESS OF A BUILDING FOR HUMAN HABITATION OR OCCUPANCY OR USE

XII. Consent Agenda Resolutions:

RESOLUTION NUMBER 103-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SECOND HALF REFUND OF A STREET OPENING PERMIT IN THE AMOUNT OF $750.00

RESOLUTION NUMBER 104-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATIONS FOR A BLOCK PARTY ON MEESHAWAY TRAIL

RESOLUTION NUMBER 105-09
A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT AND REVIEW OF THE CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN RELATED TO THE 2008 MUNICIPAL AUDIT

RESOLUTION NUMBER 106-09
A RESOLUTION TO CANCEL $500.00 FROM THE MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE GRANT REVENUE TO MATCH GRANT AWARD

RESOLUTION NUMBER 107-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE JUNIOR WOMENS AUXILIARY TO HAVE A SOCIAL AFFAIR AT BEACH NUMBER THREE

RESOLUTION NUMBER 108-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION IN FULL OR IN PART OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES ALSO KNOWN AS CLOSED SESSION MINUTES PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED BY COUNCIL

XIII. Resolutions:

XIV. Workshop Business:
TOWING ORDINANCE

XV. Public Comment:
Members of the public may address the Borough Council. Please observe the time limit of three minutes.

XVI. Vote on Ordinances:

XVII. Vote on Consent Agenda Resolutions:

XVIII. Vote on Resolutions:

XIX. Correspondence:

XX. Executive Session:

XXI. Adjournment:

Fire Safety during the Summer Months

The Medford Lakes Fire Department wants every, “Laker” to be free from fire this summer. Some simple tips can keep your family safe while you enjoy all the riches of summer living.

Summer Safety Checklist:

• Does your family have a home Escape Plan with pre-determined locations to meet outside?
• Do you have at least one working smoke detector on each floor?
• Do you test your detectors weekly?
• Have you installed a carbon monoxide detector near each sleeping area?
• Do you have special circuits for heavy duty appliances like air conditioners?
• Do you check the connections between the propane tank and fuel lines before turning on the grill?
• Do you always grill outdoors, and never grill in enclosed areas (i.e. porches)?

Summertime should be a time for fun and making happy memories. Knowing a few fire safety tips and following instructions will help everyone have a safe summer.

Meeting Agenda for Regular Council Meeting - Wednesday, June 10, 2009

LOCATION- OaksHall
DATE & TIME- June 10, 2009 @ 7:30pm

I. Call to Order by Mayor Paul G. Weiss, Esq.
II. Pledge of allegiance
III. Moment of Silence
IV. Meeting Conformance Statement (Read by Clerk):
Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by advertisement in the Burlington County Times, Courier Post, the Central Record and posting on the Official Bulletin Board of the Borough of Medford Lakes. Those wishing to be notified for changes to scheduled meetings were notified via email or regular mail.

V. Roll Call (by Clerk)
Mayor Paul G. Weiss, Esq.
Councilman Timothy S. Casey
Councilman Gregory C. Lackey

VI. Public Comment:
Members of the public may address the Borough Council on items not printed on this agenda. Please observe the time limit of three minutes.

VII. Minutes:
Workshop Meeting March 25, 2009
Workshop Meeting May 27, 2009

VIII. Reports:
Managers
Deputy Manager/Clerk
Solicitors

IX. Ordinances:

X. Consent Agenda Resolutions:

RESOLUTION NUMBER 97-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FIRST HALF REFUND OF A STREET OPENING PERMIT FOR 178 CHICKAHOMINY TRAIL ALSO KNOWN AS BLOCK 30044, LOT 1672 FOR THE AMOUNT OF $750.00

RESOLUTION NUMBER 98-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATIONS FOR A BLOCK PARTY ON TRADING POST WAY

RESOLUTION NUMBER 99-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF MEDFORD LAKES, IN THE COUNTY OF BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A PLENARY RETAIL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE TO THE MEDFORD LAKES ENTERPRISES, DBA P.J. WHELIHAN’S

RESOLUTION NUMBER 100-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF MEDFORD LAKES, IN THE COUNTY OF BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A CLUB ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE TO THE MEDFORD LAKES COUNTRY CLUB

XI. Resolutions:

RESOLUTION NUMBER 101-09
A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT AND REVIEW OF THE AUDIT REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008

XII. Old Business:

XIII. Public Comment:
Members of the public may address the Borough Council. Please observe the time limit of three minutes.

XIV. Vote on Ordinances:

XV. Vote on Consent Agenda Resolutions:

XVI. Vote on Resolutions:

XVII. Correspondence:

XVIII. Executive Session:

XIX. Adjournment:

Residential Oil Tank Information Session - Tuesday - June 9th

Find out the latest information state grants for underground oil tank
removal & oil remediation, requirements for home sales, and other
issues for properties with underground oil tanks.

The environmental commission is sponsoring a residental oil tank
information session on Tuesday June 9th at Oaks Hall from 7:00 - 8:30.

Panelists will include NJDEP as well as representatives from the
environmental remediation, oil service, real estate and law
professions.

If you still have an underground tank on your property, you shouldn't miss it.

Polling Place Changes for Districts 1, 2 & 4

ATTENTION ALL VOTERS
Of DISTRICTS #1, 2 & 4

The County Board of Elections has relocated the
Polling Places of Voting Districts #1, 2 and 4 to Oaks Hall
at Municipal Cabin, 1 Cabin Circle.

The move was made to comply with the provisions of the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).

This change takes effect at the Primary Election on
Tuesday, June 2, 2009 from 6:00am to 8:00pm.

Any questions please call the clerk @654-8898

Borough accepts Share Grant for Police Services Study

At its May 27, 2009 meeting, the Medford Lakes Borough Council adopted a Resolution accepting a $26,550 SHARE Grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. The grant will be used by the Borough to advance the analysis of shared police services with the Township of Medford. This action follows the Borough’s recent award of a contract to Salmon Ventures, LLC to conduct the shared services study for the Borough in collaboration with the Township.

Mayor Weiss stated, “We appreciate the DCA’s support of our efforts to advance the analysis of shared police services between the Borough and Medford Township. We look forward to working with Medford and Salmon Ventures to advance this study in a timely and thorough manner.”

Questions may be addressed to Mayor Paul G. Weiss or Geoff Urbanik, Borough Manager at 654-8898.

2009 Budget Info

Our Borough Manager and CFO have prepared summary information regarding this years budget.

Click HERE to access the information.

Agenda for May 27, 2009 Council Meeting

Location = Oaks Hall
Date & Tim= May 27, 2009 @ 7:30pm

I. Call to Order by Mayor Paul G. Weiss, Esq.
II. Pledge of allegiance
III. Moment of Silence
IV. Meeting Conformance Statement (Read by Clerk):
Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by advertisement in the Burlington County Times, Courier Post, the Central Record and posting on the Official Bulletin Board of the Borough of Medford Lakes. Those wishing to be notified for changes to scheduled meetings were notified via email or regular mail.

V. Roll Call (by Clerk)
Mayor Paul G. Weiss, Esq.
Councilman Timothy S. Casey
Councilman Gregory C. Lackey

VI. Public Comment:
Members of the public may address the Borough Council on items not printed on this agenda. Please observe the time limit of three minutes.

VII. Reports:
Managers
Deputy Manager/Clerk
Solicitors

VIII. Ordinances:

ORDINANCE NUMBER 562 (second reading – public hearing)
AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING THE MEDFORD LAKES COLONY TO SERVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT A ONE DAY EVENT ON THEIR BEACHES.

ORDINANCE NUMBER 563 (first reading – no public comment)
A BOND ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MEDFORD LAKES, COUNTY OF BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF A TRASH TRUCK AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE QUOGUE AND MISHEMOKWA DAMS; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,065,500 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH TO FINANCE SAID IMPROVEMENTS; AND MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND CONVENENTS AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING.

IX. Resolutions:

RESOLUTION NUMBER 91-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BUDGET TO BE READ IN TITLE ONLY

RESOLUTION NUMBER 92-09
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A SHARE GRANT FROM THE STATE OF NJ IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,550.00 TO STUDY THE FEASIBIILTY OF SHARING POLICE SERVICES BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF MEDFORD LAKES AND MEDFORD TOWNSHIP

RESOLUTION NUMBER 93-09
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY EMERGENCY BUDGET FOR 2009 IN ACCORDANCE WITH NJSA 40A:2-20

RESOLUTION NUMBER 94-09
AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HIAWATHa BRIDGE

RESOLUTION NUMBER 95-09
AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for THE 2010 MEDFORD LAKES ROAD PROGRAM

X. Workshop Business:

2009 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
2008 AUDIT REPORT

XI. Public Comment:
Members of the public may address the Borough Council. Please observe the time limit of three minutes.

XII. Vote on Ordinances

XIII. Vote on Resolutions

XIV. Correspondence:

XV. Executive Session:

XVI. Adjournment:

Memorial Day Parade, Monday, May 25th

The Medford Lakes Lions Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Monday, May 25th starting at 10:00am.

The route will be from Wilson Field up Onondago Trail to Hiawatha Trail to Lenape Trail to Stokes Road to Memorial Circle between Mohawk and Minnetonka Trail.

A ceremony honoring our veterans will be held at the Memorial Circle.

Other festivities are scheduled following at Brooks Field

Gypsy Moth Suppression Program - Update2

The State completed spraying the Borough of Medford Lakes for Gypsy Moth's today at approximately 10:30 am.

This will conclude the Borough's 2009 effort to suppress the Gypsy Moth infestation. All residents are recommended to contact a private pesticide contractor if needing additional help in controlling property damage.

Please note that certain commercial pesticide applicators must be registered with the Borough and obtain a permit for said operations.

Please direct any questions to the Clerk's office at 654-8898.

Gypsy Moth Suppression Program - Update

Due to a problem with the airplane used for spraying the NJ Dept. of Agriculture has cancelled the Wednesday ( May 20th ) planned aerial spraying and have rescheduled for Thursday, May 21st between the hours of 5:00 am and 7:45 am pending weather conditions.

The 66 acres being sprayed is roughly contained to all of Tuckerton Road and all of Nahma Trail.

Any questions please call the Clerk's office at 654-8898.

Polling Place Changes for Districts 1, 2 & 4

ATTENTION ALL VOTERS
Of DISTRICTS #1, 2 & 4

The County Board of Elections has relocated the Polling Places of Voting Districts #1, 2 and 4 to Oaks Hall
at Municipal Cabin, 1 Cabin Circle.

The move was made to comply with the provisions of the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).

This change takes effect at the Primary Election on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 from 6:00am to 8:00pm.

Any questions please call the clerk @654-8898.

May 13th Borough Council Meeting Agenda

LOCATION- Oaks Hall
DATE & TIME- May 13, 2009 @ 7:30pm

I. Call to Order by Mayor Paul G. Weiss, Esq.
II. Pledge of allegiance
III. Moment of Silence
IV. Meeting Conformance Statement (Read by Clerk):
Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by advertisement in the Burlington County Times, Courier Post, the Central Record and posting on the Official Bulletin Board of the Borough of Medford Lakes. Those wishing to be notified for changes to scheduled meetings were notified via email or regular mail.

V. Roll Call (by Clerk)
Mayor Paul G. Weiss, Esq.
Councilman Timothy S. Casey
Councilman Gregory C. Lackey

VI. Public Comment:
Members of the public may address the Borough Council on items not printed on this agenda. Please observe the time limit of three minutes.

VII. Minutes:
Regular meeting – April 8, 2009
Workshop meeting – April 22, 2009

VIII. Reports:
Managers
Deputy Manager/Clerk
Solicitors

IX. Ordinances:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 559 (second reading – public hearing)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 190-21 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF MEDFORD LAKES ENTITLED “SEWERS – RATE SCHEDULES”

ORDINANCE NUMBER 560 (second reading – public hearing)
AN ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2009 (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14)

ORDINANCE NUMBER 561 (second reading – public hearing)
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING NEW INSTALLATIONS OF IMPERVIOUS DRIVEWAYS IN THE LAKES RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS OF THE BOROUGH OF MEDFORD LAKES FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS

ORDINANCE NUMBER 562 (first reading – no public comment)
AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING THE MEDFORD LAKES COLONY TO SERVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT A ONE DAY EVENT ON THEIR BEACHES. (Language forthcoming)

X. Consent Agenda Resolutions:
“Consent Agenda items are considered to be routine and will be enacted with a single motion; any items requiring expenditure are supported with a Certification of Availability of Funds from the Chief Financial Officer; any item requiring discussion will be removed from the Consent Agenda; all Consent Agenda items will be reflected in full in the Minutes.”

RESOLUTION NUMBER 85-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF A TREE REMOVAL PERMIT FOR 231 SHINGOWACK TRAIL ALSO KNOWN AS BLOCK #20019, LOT #489, IN THE AMOUNT OF $15.00.

RESOLUTION NUMBER 86-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATIONS ALONG MCKENDIMEN ROAD IN SUPPORT OF A LICENSED GAME OF CHANCE (DUCK RACE)

RESOLUTION NUMBER 87-09
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE NATIONWIDE “BLUE RIBBON CAMPAIGN” AND NATIONAL POLICE WEEK, MAY 10th TO MAY 16, 2009

XI. Resolutions:

XII. Old Business:

XIII. New Business:

XIV. Public Comment:
Members of the public may address the Borough Council. Please observe the time limit of three minutes.

XV. Vote on Ordinances

XVI. Vote on Consent Agenda Resolutions

XVII. Vote on Resolutions

XVIII. Correspondence:

XIX. Bill List:

XX. Executive Session:
Wastewater/Teamsters arbitration – potential litigation
WJ Gross/Tenant fit-out contract – potential litigation
MLPOA – Contract negotiations

XXI. Adjournment:

Medford Lakes Police - Accepting Resume

Police Officer
Medford Lakes

Accepting resumes for possible vacancies, both FT & PT. Send resumes to Chief Frank Martine, Medford Lakes Police Department, 1 Cabin Circle, Medford Lakes, NJ 08055 no later than May 22, 2009. EOE. Qualified applicants include:
Satisfactory completion of police academy training with certification from the New Jersey Police Training Commission (Basic Police Officer).
**Candidates eligible for a waiver of training from the New Jersey Police Training Commission may apply.
Minimum 60 college credits or 2 years active duty military or Coast Guard service with honorable discharge.
At least 18 but not more than 35 years of age (Per state statute)
Valid New Jersey driver’s license.
No criminal background.
Ability to perform all essential job functions.
No obligation under NJSA 40A: 14-178 (Employer paid police academy within the last three [3] years

2009 Introduced/approved Municipal Budget

Notice is hereby given that the budget and tax resolution was approved by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Medford Lakes, County of Burlington, on April 22, 2009.

A hearing on the budget and tax resolution will be held at Oaks Hall, on May 27, 2009 at
7:30 o'clock P.M. at which time and place objections to the Budget and Tax Resolution for the
year 2009 may be presented by taxpayers or other interested persons.

Copies of the budget are available in the office of Mark McIntosh, Acting Borough Clerk, at the
Municipal Building, Cabin Circle Drive, Medford Lakes, NJ (609) 654-8898 during the hours
9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Medford Lakes Alert Notice

Physicians and Public Urged to be on Watch for Swine Flu

The Burlington County Health Department (BCHD) has issued an alert to physicians to be on the watch for A/H1N1 (swine flu) virus in humans.
As of today, 40 cases of swine flu have been confirmed in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta. The confirmed cases are in California, Texas, New York City, Ohio and Kansas. All have recovered. There are an undetermined number of cases in Mexico with deaths reported.
“The Burlington County Health Department is on alert,” said Robert Gogats, Health Officer for Burlington County “We are working closely with state and federal officials to monitor the situation. We are requesting when doctors examine patients with febrile influenza-like illness, they should collect a specimen for testing. The illness that we are seeing in the United States currently is not severe. All ill persons have recovered. There is the possibility that we will see severe illness in the future, and we want Burlington County to be prepared.”
Gogats provided these recommendations for the public:
As always, people with respiratory illness should stay home from work or school to avoid spreading infections, including influenza, to others in the community.
Avoid close contact with people who are coughing or otherwise appear ill.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
Wash hands frequently to lessen the spread of respiratory illness
Pneumonia shot for those over 65 and anyone with a chromic condition. Check with your healthcare provider if you are unsure if you have had the shot or need one.
The symptoms of swine flu in humans are similar to the symptoms of seasonal influenza and include: fever greater than 100 degrees, coughing, sore throat, chills, headache and body aches, fatigue, respiratory congestion, and in some cases, diarrhea and vomiting. People experiencing these symptoms should stay home.
If you think you have been exposed or have mild symptoms please contact your healthcare provider. However, if you are experiencing life threatening symptoms please seek emergency medical care.
In children, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention:
Fast breathing or trouble breathing
Bluish skin color
Not drinking enough fluids
Not waking up or not interacting
Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
Fever with a rash

In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
Sudden dizziness
Confusion
Severe or persistent vomiting

Strongly Recommend Home Isolation of Cases:
Persons who develop influenza-like-illness (ILI) (fever with either cough or sore throat) should be strongly encouraged to self-isolate in their home for 7 days after the onset of illness or at least 24 hours after symptoms have resolved, whichever is longer. Persons who experience ILI and wish to seek medical care should contact their health care providers to report illness (by telephone or other remote means) before seeking care at a clinic, physician’s office, or hospital. Persons who have difficulty breathing or shortness of breath or are believed to be severely ill should seek immediate medical attention.
If ill persons must go into the community (e.g., to seek medical care) they should wear a face mask to reduce the risk of spreading the virus in the community when they cough, sneeze, talk or breathe. If a face mask is unavailable, ill persons needing to go into the community should use a handkerchief or tissues to cover any coughing.
Persons in home isolation and their household members should be given infection control instructions: including frequent hand washing with soap and water. Use alcohol-based hand gels (containing at least 60% alcohol) when soap and water are not available and hands are not visibly dirty. When the ill person is within 6 feet of others at home, the ill person should wear a face mask if one is available and the ill person is able to tolerate wearing it.
Regarding Household Contacts:
Household contacts who are well should:
remain home at the earliest sign of illness;
minimize contact in the community to the extent possible;
designate a single household family member as the ill person’s caregiver to minimize interactions with asymptomatic persons.
People with swine flu who are cared for at home should:
check with their health care provider about any special care they might need if they are pregnant or have a health condition such as diabetes, heart disease, asthma, or emphysema
check with their health care provider about whether they should take antiviral medications
stay home for 7 days after the start of illness and fever is gone
get plenty of rest
drink clear fluids (such as water, broth, sports drinks, electrolyte beverages for infants) to keep from being dehydrated
cover coughs and sneezes. Clean hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub often and especially after using tissues and after coughing or sneezing into hands.
avoid close contact with others – do not go to work or school while ill
be watchful for emergency warning signs that might indicate you need to seek medical attention

Swine influenza viruses are not transmitted by food and a person cannot get swine influenza from eating pork products. The infection appears to spread from person to person. Drugs called antivirals can reduce the severity of illness, if taken within 48 hours after symptoms begin. Antivirals are not to be confused with flu vaccinations. Influenza vaccinations prevent a person from contracting the disease. Antivirals help treat people that become sick.

The main way that influenza viruses are thought to spread is from person to person in respiratory droplets of coughs and sneezes. This can happen when droplets from a cough or sneeze of an infected person are propelled through the air and deposited on the mouth or nose of people nearby. Influenza viruses may also be spread when a person touches respiratory droplets on another person or an object and then touches their own mouth or nose (or someone else’s mouth or nose) before washing their hands.

For more information, go to www.cdc.gov/swineflu or www.co.burlington.nj.us.

Medford Lakes (NJ) Draft Agenda for Borough Council Workshop Meeting April 22, 2009

DRAFT AGENDA******DRAFT AGENDA******DRAFT AGENDA

LOCATION- Oaks Hall
DATE & TIME- April 22, 2009 @ 7:30pm

I. Call to Order by Mayor Paul G. Weiss, Esq.
II. Pledge of allegiance
III. Moment of Silence
IV. Meeting Conformance Statement (Read by Clerk):
Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, adequate notice of this workshop meeting has been provided by advertisement in the Burlington County Times, Courier Post, the Central Record and posting on the Official Bulletin Board of the Borough of Medford Lakes. Those wishing to be notified for changes to scheduled meetings were notified via email or regular mail.

V. Roll Call (by Clerk)
Mayor Paul G. Weiss, Esq.
Councilman Timothy S. Casey
Councilman Gregory C. Lackey

VI. Public Comment:
Members of the public may address the Borough Council on items not printed on this agenda. Please observe the time limit of three minutes.

VII. Reports:
Managers
Deputy Manager/Clerk
Solicitors

VIII. Ordinances:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 559 (first reading – no public comment)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 190-21 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF MEDFORD LAKES ENTITLED “SEWERS – RATE SCHEDULES”

ORDINANCE NUMBER 560 (first reading – no public comment)
AN ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2009 (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14)

IX. Resolutions:

RESOLUTION NUMBER 83-09
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY BUDGET APPROPRIATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 40A:4-19.1

RESOLUTION NUMBER -09
A RESOLUTION INTRODUCING AND APPROVING THE 2009 MUNICIPAL BUDGET

X. Workshop Discussion Items:
· Trash truck bid results
· Fire truck bid results
· DPW site plans and Paul Adison
· OEM drill with Steve Heicklen

XI. New Business:

XII. Public Comment:
Members of the public may address the Borough Council. Please observe the time limit of three minutes.

XIII. Vote on Ordinances

XIV. Vote on Resolutions

XV. Executive Session:

XVI. Adjournment:

2009 Gypsy Moth Control Program

Medford Lakes Borough
Resident Notification for the
2009 Gypsy Moth Control Program


Gypsy moth egg mass surveys, conducted by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, indicate that gypsy moth populations will be very high during May and June 2009. Leaf feeding by the caterpillars of this pest will cause severe defoliation of many of our trees. Consequently, the municipality has entered into a cooperative control program with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture and the United States Forest Service. This program is being operated on an integrated approach, utilizing a pesticide with a naturally occurring active ingredient to reduce defoliating populations of this forest pest. The aerial spraying will be employed around residential and recreational areas to reduce tree loss, while natural control agents will be encouraged to reduce pest levels in remote, uninhabited areas.

In your area, only the biological insecticide, Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (FORAY 76B, EPA Reg.#73049-49) will be applied once by aircraft at a dosage rate of 38 B.I.U.s (64 oz.) per acre by Downstown Aero Crop Service (DEP Lic.#90029), 339 Harding Highway, Vineland, New Jersey. The spray operation is expected to begin on or after May 1, 2009 through June 1, 2009 or until completion. The exact date of application will depend on climatic conditions and the development of the caterpillars and trees in you area. A municipal contract person may be reached at (609)654-8898, 1 Cabin Circle, Medford Lakes to answer any questions you may have about the exact timing and dates of treatment.

To ensure precise placement of the spray material, aircraft will conduct treatments only when there is little or no wind. Daily spray operations normally are conducted early in the morning between 5:30 a.m. and 2:00p.m. and possibly between 5:p.m. and 8:00 p.m. in the evening. However, no pesticide application for gypsy moth control will take place between 7:45 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. during operations Monday through Friday only.

Although B.t.k. has very minimal risk to humans or wildlife, individuals wishing no exposure to either themselves or their children, before or after this one hour no spray shutdown time should remain indoors during the treatment. If you must go outside, wear rain gear or use an umbrella to prevent contact with the spray material, especially if you hear the aircraft working in your area.

Trained personnel from the New Jersey Department of Agriculture and our municipality will assist in the program. Pilots will be carefully briefed to insure that the spray material is being applied in the proper areas as directed.

The program is being conducted to protect and preserve the municipalities and your valuable shade tree resources. Your understanding and cooperation will be very much appreciated.

Individuals wishing additional information about pesticides may contact the National Pesticide Information Center at 1-800-858-7378. For emergencies call the New Jersey Poison Control Information and Education System at 1-800-222-1222. For pesticide regulation information, pesticide complaints, and health referrals call the New Jersey Pesticide Control Program at 1-609-984-6507.

Upon request to the Borough Clerk at 654-8898 or email at markjmc@comcast.net , the pesticide applicator or applicator business shall provide a resident with notification 12 hours prior to the application, except for Quarantine and Disease Vector Control only, when conditions necessitate pesticide applications sooner than that time. Additional information about the program is also available on the New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s website at: http://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/pi/prog/gypsymoth.html