THE BOROUGH OF MEDFORD LAKES TAKES ACTION TO ADVANCE A SHARED SERVICES STUDY OF POLICE SERVICES WITH MEDFORD TOWNSHIP

At its February 25, 2009 meeting, Borough Council approved an application to the Department of Community Affairs for a SHARE grant for a joint study of shared police services with the Township of Medford. Council also approved the issuance of a request for proposals to conduct the shared services study.
Mayor Paul G. Weiss stated, “Council has not completed its evaluation of this critically important issue. We are advancing the analysis of Borough police services through a shared services study with Medford Township. Our expectation is that we will receive useful and timely advice from the experts on how Medford Lakes can deliver police services to its residents in the most cost effective manner, taking into account all tangible and intangible factors.”
Questions may be addressed to: Mayor Paul G. Weiss or Geoffrey Urbanik, Borough Manager at 609-654-8898.

BOROUGH COUNCIL PROPOSES NEW ORDINANCE TO ELIMINATE COUNCIL SALARIES

At its February 25, 2009 meeting, Borough Council introduced on first reading a salary ordinance that would make all Council members “volunteers”. Since holding budget workshops in late 2008, Council has been evaluating all possible cost savings opportunities. Given current financial challenges and the increase in Council membership from three to five in 2010, Council voted to cut its own salaries to zero.
On introducing this ordinance, Mayor Paul G. Weiss stated, “While eliminating Council’s nominal salaries will not, by itself, balance the budget, this measure represents our contribution to addressing the Borough’s current and foreseeable financial difficulties. While admittedly small, Council must also share in the sacrifice that we are seeking from all Borough employees.”
Questions may be addressed to: Mayor Paul G. Weiss or Geoffrey Urbanik, Borough Manager at 609-654-8898.

DRAFT AGENDA FOR WORKSHOP MEETING - FEBRUARY 25, 2009

Updated on 2/24/09 @ 4:51pm

LOCATION- Oaks Hall
DATE & TIME- February 25, 2009 @ 7:30pm

I. Call to Order by Mayor Paul G. Weiss, Esq.
II. Pledge of allegiance
III. Moment of Silence
IV. Regular 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, the 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:
Awarding of Resolution #30-09 to Patrick McCorriston, Sr.

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:
Manager
Clerk
Solicitor

IX. Ordinances:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 557(first reading – no public comment)
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR AND DETERMINE THE RATE OF COMPENSATION FOR THE BOROUGH COUNCIL, BOROUGH ENGINEER AND WASTEWATER OPERATOR FOR THE YEAR 2009

X. Resolutions:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 53-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR A SHARE GRANT

RESOLUTION NUMBER 54-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF AN RFP FOR A CONSULTANT TO PERFORM A SHARED SERVICE STUDY

XI. Workshop Discussion Items:
1. SHARE grant
2. Budget Sessions
3. Health Benefits
4. Review of Administrative Cost Centers
5. Ordinance for Engineer/Licensed Operator/Council
6. GovDeals.com
7. Drainage Proposals
8. Fire Truck
9. Authority for payment of certain bills
10. Sioux Lake discussion
11. Police Side Door
12. Tax Abatement

XII. New 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 and Resolutions

XV. Executive Session:
COAH – Potential Litigation
Matters related to the purchase, lease or acquisition of property

XVI. Adjournment:

THE BOROUGH OF MEDFORD LAKES TO COMMISSION A SHARED SERVICES STUDY OF POLICE SERVICES IN COLLABORATION WITH MEDFORD TOWNSHIP

At its February 11, 2009 meeting, Borough Council adopted a resolution authorizing a shared services study of police services with Medford Township in lieu of further discussion of the current proposal for police services offered by Medford Township. During the meeting, Council also put on hold its proposed survey of Borough residents pending further assessment of the issue under the framework of the shared services study.
Mayor Weiss stated, “We look forward to cooperating with Medford in a shared services study of police services for Borough residents, and expect that such a study will provide us with timely recommendations that may guide further action by Council in this important matter.”
Questions may be addressed to: Mayor Weiss or Geoffrey Urbanik, Borough Manager at 609-654-8898.

No Resident Survey

The Borough has not sent out a survey as claimed in an article in the Central Record Newspaper. We have requested them to correct this in their next issue.

DRAFT Agenda for February 11, 2009 Meeting

LOCATION- OaksHall
DATE & TIME- February 11, 2009 @ 7:30pm

I. Call to Order by Mayor Paul G. Weiss, Esq.
II. Pledge of allegiance
III. Moment of Silence
IV. Regular Meeting Conformance Statement (Read by Clerk):
Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, adequate notice of this regular 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 Council Meeting – January 28, 2009

VIII. Reports:
Managers
Deputy Manager/Clerk
Solicitors

IX. Old Business:
Discussion of Police Services in Medford Lakes
Engineering Contracts

X. Ordinances:
None

XI. 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 35-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO DESIGNATE DEPUTY ANIMAL LICENSING OFFICIALS

RESOLUTION NUMBER 36-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE MOSQUITO SPRAYING AGREEMENT

RESOLUTION NUMBER 37-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE BURLINGTON COUNTY SHARED SERVICES FORUM

RESOLUTION NUMBER 38-09
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BURLINGTON COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN

RESOLUTION NUMBER 39-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FIRST-HALF REFUND OF A PLUMBING AND STREET OPENING PERMIT FOR 128 NANTUCKET TRAIL ALSO KNOWN AS BLOCK #30110, LOT #3940, IN THE AMOUNT OF $750.00

RESOLUTION NUMBER 40-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FIRST-HALF REFUND OF A PLUMBING AND STREET OPENING PERMIT FOR 9 NATCHEZ TRAIL ALSO KNOWN AS BLOCK #30068, LOT #2820, IN THE AMOUNT OF $750.00

RESOLUTION NUMBER 41-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FIRST-HALF REFUND OF A PLUMBING AND STREET OPENING PERMIT FOR 449 TABERNACLE ROAD ALSO KNOWN AS BLOCK #20028.01, LOT #14, IN THE AMOUNT OF $750.00

RESOLUTION NUMBER 42-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FIRST-HALF REFUND OF A PLUMBING AND STREET OPENING PERMIT FOR 116 MANHASSET TRAIL ALSO KNOWN AS BLOCK #30100, LOT #3504, IN THE AMOUNT OF $750.00

XII. Resolutions:

RESOLUTION NUMBER 28-09 (Tabled from January 28, 2009 Meeting)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WITH MEDFORD TOWNSHIP

RESOLUTION NUMBER 43-09
A RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 2 FOR CONTRACT 2008-1 KNOWN AS EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIR SERVICES, INCREASING THE CONTRACT SUM FROM $196,972.00 TO $199,474.00, AN INCREASE OF $2,502.00

RESOLUTION NUMBER 44-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 1 TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH WHITE AND WILLIAMS, LLP

RESOLUTION NUMBER 45-09(Pending Police Approval of Traffic Plan)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A RAFFLE LICENSE TO CONDUCT A LEGALIZED GAME OF CHANCE (OFF-PREMISE MERCHANDISE DRAWING – DUCK RACE) TO THE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY OF BURLINGTON COUNTY, INC.

RESOLUTION NUMBER 46-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE GOVERNING BODY TO APPOINT AN ACTING CLERK FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE (1) YEAR TERM

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 Resolutions

XVI. Correspondence:

XVII. Bill List:

XVIII. Executive Session:

XIX. Adjournment: