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