Burlington County Upcoming Events

Local parks need your help with litter cleanup and invasive species removal. Come out, get dirty, have fun outdoors, and make a difference.. Cleanup opportunities around the County are listed on the Clean Communities webpage, along with details and sign up information: a. Saturday, September 19, Long Bridge Park in Hainesport b. Saturday, October 3, Boundary Creek Park in Moorestown c. Saturday, October 10, Palmyra Cove Nature Park in PalmyraAnd more........... Click here for the Clean Communities webpage: http://www.co.burlington.nj.us/departments/resource_conservation/recycling/clean/index.htm

The County Bell, previously delivered to your home, is now available ONLY online. To see the fall edition, go to http://www.co.burlington.nj.us/ <http://www.co.burlington.nj.us/> (click on the link in the column on the right). The County and local libraries have computers that can be used to access this site. If you wish to receive a quarterly email, notifying you that the latest edition of The County Bell has been posted, send an email to tourism@co.burlington.nj.us

Day of Kiting, Saturday, October 10, 11 am - 3 pm, Pennington Park, Delancohttp://www.co.burlington.nj.us/departments/resource_conservation/cultural/announcements/KiteDayFlyer.pdf


Astronomy night - Sunday, October 25, 7 - 11pm, Smithville Park, Eastampton http://www.co.burlington.nj.us/departments/resource_conservation/cultural/announcements/Astronomy%20Night%20Flyer.pdf

America Recycles Day - Sunday, November 15, 10 am - 3 pm, Robert C. Shinn, Jr. Recycling Center, Westamptonhttp://www.co.burlington.nj.us/departments/resource_conservation/recycling/announcements/ARD09_rev2.pdf

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK - October 4th to 10th

The Medford Lakes Fire Department will be hosting their annual open house to celebrate and educate the community on fire prevention and safety. This year’s theme is, “Stay Fire Smart! Don’t Get Burned”Testing the water before putting a child in the bath may sound like common sense. Wearing short or close-fitting sleeves when cooking on the stovetop may show foresight. This and other simple actions may be all it takes to prevent devastating burns.
Fire Prevention Week 2009 focuses on burn awareness and prevention, as well as keeping homes safe from the leading causes of home fires.
The open house will be on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 from 7:00 to 9:00pm at the station on Stokes Road. Please join the members of the fire department for a night of learning about fire prevention and safety through literature and demonstrations for adults and children. Refreshments will be served.

Agenda for Borough Council Meeting - September 23, 2009

LOCATION- Oaks Hall in Municipal Cabin, 1 Cabin Circle, Medford Lakes, NJ 08055

DATE & TIME- September 23, 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:
Special Meeting – Revaluation Information Session, August 18, 2009
Regular Meeting – August 26, 2009

VIII. Reports:
Managers
Deputy Manager/Clerk
Solicitors

IX. Ordinances:
X.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 568 (Introduction – No public comment)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 547 TO PROVIDE FOR AND DETERMINE THE RATE OF COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS OF THE BOROUGH OF MEDFORD LAKES

XI. Consent Agenda Resolutions:

RESOLUTION NUMBER 146-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATIONS FOR A RESCHEDULED BLOCK PARTY ON TRADING POST WAY

RESOLUTION NUMBER 147-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FEES FOR INSPECTIONS CONDUCTED BY THE LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCY

RESOLUTION NUMBER 148-09
A RESOLTUION ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR MAILING OF TAX NOTICES IN LIEU OF ANY TWO PUBLICATIONS

RESOLUTION NUMBER 149-09
A RESOLTUION AUTHORIZING THE TAX COLLECTOR TO CANCEL PROPERTY TAX AND SEWER FEES OF DELINQUENT AMOUNTS LESS THAN $10.00

RESOLUTION NUMBER 150-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TAX COLLECTOR TO ISSUE A DUPLICATE TAX SALE CERTIFICATE AND SETTING A FEE FOR SAME

XII. Resolutions:

RESOLUTION NUMBER 151-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE BURLINGTON COUNTY BRIDGE AUTHORITY TRASH COLLECTION SHARED SERVICE STUDY

RESOLUTION NUMBER 141-09 (tabled from 9/9/09)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANNING BOARDS UPDATED VARIANCE APPLICATION PACKAGE


XIII. Old Business:

Fire Engine Bid

XIV. New Business:

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:

Medford Lakes 9/21/09 Special Meeting Agenda

LOCATION- Neeta School – All Purpose Room
44 Neeta Trail
Medford Lakes, NJ 08055
DATE & TIME- September 21, 2009 @ 7:00pm

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

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

VI. Special Presentation:
Police Regionalization/Consolidation Feasibility Study Draft – Salmon Ventures Limited

XIV. Public Comment:

XV. Adjournment:

Autumn Nature Programs in Burlington County

The Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders
Invites you to
Autumn Nature Programs in Burlington County

To register for nature programs, call 609-265-5068 – programs are FREE
Dress for weather – bring bottled water – rain cancels
For park directions, go to
http://www.co.burlington.nj.us/parks/index.htm





Tuesday Talks

See Details Below FREE 9:00am – 11:00am
A series of nature programs (usually held every other Tuesday) in various locations. For fall migration, extra Tuesday Talks have been added in September! Registration is required for all birding programs, and encouraged for all other programs. Wear light colored clothing and bring bottled water.

Sept 1 – Bird walk at Amico Island, Delran. Bring binoculars. Registration required.
Sept 8 – Bird walk at Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area, Moorestown. Bring binoculars. Registration required.
Sept 15 – Birds & Blooms at Historic Smithville Park. Bring binoculars. Meet at Meade Lane parking lot. Registration required.
Sept 29 – Birds & Blooms at Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area, Moorestown. Bring binoculars. Registration required.
Oct 13 – Nature walk at Amico Island Park, Delran. Bring binoculars.
Oct 27 – Fall foliage tree walk at Smith’s Woods. Meet at Smith’s Woods main parking lot off East Railroad Ave.
Nov 10 – Late fall birding/nature walk at Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area, Moorestown. Bring binoculars. Registration required.

Evening Birding

September 10 & October 8 FREE 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area, Moorestown.
Can’t attend Tuesday Talks? Join us after work to look for fall migratory warblers, hawks, and more! Registration required due to limited parking. Please call 609-265-5068. Rain cancels.

Digital Photography Workshop for Beginners

Part 1: (Indoor class) Thursday September 24, 6:30pm
Do you have a digital camera but really have no idea how to use it beyond pushing the shutter button? Or maybe you just want to know how to take better pictures? Come learn about the basic concepts of composition and techniques for digital photography. (There will be a slant towards nature photography).
Presented by Jen Bulava. Free, but registration is required. Please call 609-265-5068.
Presentation will be held at the EcoComplex auditorium in Mansfield, (exit 52A off I-295).

Part 2: (Outdoor Field trip) Sunday October 4, 3:00 pm
Smithville Park, meet at main visitor parking lot off Meade Lane.
Come practice composition and techniques for digital photography in the park. Participants must bring their own digital cameras. Bringing the instruction manual helps too! Free, but registration is required. Those who show up the day of will not be allowed to participate. Please call 609-265-5068. Rain cancels.

Fall Foliage Nature Walks

Join us for a beautiful autumn walk through the woods to learn and appreciate the diversity of native trees. Dress for the weather. Rain cancels.

Saturday, October 24 FREE 10:00am - 12:00pm
Smith’s Woods section of Smithville Park. Registration suggested. Meet at the kiosk at East Railroad Ave. parking lot. Flat trail allows for easy walking, but does include some steps.

Sunday, November 1 FREE 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Crystal Lake Park. Call for directions. Registration Required. Please note: Trails are very steep in sections and not recommended for inexperienced hikers. Please wear proper shoes for hiking!
Registration required due to limited parking. Please call 609-265-5068.

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Autumn Children’s Programs

Smith’s Woods Area, Smithville Park
Thursday, November 5 (Rain date: Friday November 6)
Schools are closed for the teacher’s convention, but the County Parks are open!
Note: Programs meet at Smith’s Woods main parking lot on East Railroad Ave. near picnic area and restrooms. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Parents/guardians should be prepared to stay for the duration of the event (typically an hour to an hour and a half). Please call 609-265-5068 to register so that we have enough materials for everyone.

Leaf Hunt FREE 10:00am
Take a short walk on the red trail to look for different types of leaves that have fallen to the ground. Collect your favorite ones, then learn what tree they belong to. Afterwards, students will do a leaf rubbing that they can take with them. Bring a bag to collect leaves in. (ages 4 and up).

Have Seeds Will Travel FREE 1:00pm
Take a short walk on the red trail to look for different types of seeds that have fallen to the ground and collect the seeds you find. Afterwards, students will put all seeds into a group collection and divide into age appropriate groups to discuss and identify what they found. (recommended for 2nd grade & up).

Cleanup & Invasive Plant Removal

Saturday, September 19 9:00am – 12:00noon Long Bridge Park, Hainesport

Saturday, October 3 9:00am – 12:00noon Boundary Creek Park, Moorestown

Come out and help us remove some of the invasive plants and cleanup litter at our County Parks. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Wear light colored clothing and bug repellent. If you have large garden shears, loppers, hand clippers, and rubber boots, please bring them with you. (Litter cleanup will occur in wet/muddy areas and rubber boots are recommended for that purpose). Bags and gloves will be provided. Registration required by calling Clean Communities at 609-499-1001 Ext. 266. Please specify which park you intend to help with and how many in your party.

Introduction to Fly Fishing

Smithville Park, Meade Lane parking lot FREE
Join Park Ranger Chris Derkas as he offers basic guidance on equipment and technique. Learn all you need to know to begin fly fishing. Bring fly rod and reel or just come and listen. Registration required.

Thursday, September 10 6:00pm – 8:00pm (suitable for all ages)

Saturday, September 19 2:00pm – 4:00pm (for children ages 8-16)

Saturday, October 10 2:00pm – 4:00pm (suitable for all ages)

Leave No Trace

Saturday, September 12 FREE 10:00am
Smith’s Woods Area, Smithville Park
Park Ranger Chuck Fajgier will introduce participants to the principals of “Leave No Trace” which help preserve limited recreational resources for today and tomorrow and help to ensure a positive experience for those who spend time outdoors.

Ornamental Pond Winterization

Sunday, October 11 FREE 1:00pm
Boundary Creek Park
Join Park Ranger Ed Klitz and learn proper winterization techniques for your ornamental pond. Parking is limited. Registration required.

Astronomy Night in the Park

Sunday, October 25 FREE 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Smithville Park
Observe the evening sky while stargazing. Dress for the weather; bring bug repellant, lawn chairs or blankets, telescopes and binoculars. Rain cancels.

Freecycle Network - Medford Lakes

The Freecycle Network™ is made up of 4,796 groups with 7,204,000 members across the globe. It's a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns. It's all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills. Each local group is moderated by a local volunteer. Membership is free. To sign up, find your community by entering it into the search box above or by clicking on “Browse Groups” above the search box. Have fun!
Those interested can visit the website at http://www.freecycle.org or go directly to the group at http://www.freecycle.org/group/United%20States/New%20Jersey/MedfordLakes-New%20Jersey/info where you will be able to register and join the group.

Agenda for Borough Council Meeting - September 9, 2009

LOCATION- in Oaks Hall at Municipal Cabin, 1 Cabin Circle, Medford Lakes, NJ 08055

DATE & TIME- September 9, 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:
Emergency Meeting (Canoe Carnival) – August 5, 2009

VIII. Reports:
Managers
Deputy Manager/Clerk
Solicitors

IX. Ordinances:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 566 (tabled from 8/12/09, draft only - no formal action)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 145, THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER OF THE BOROUGH OF MEDFORD LAKES CODE ESTABLISHING A DEFINITION FOR DRIVEWAY, IMPERVIOUS SURFACE AND IMPERVIOUS SURFACE AND MODIFYING BULK REGULATIONS RELATING TO LOT COVERAGE

X. Consent Agenda Resolutions:

RESOLUTION NUMBER 144-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF BURLINGTON FOR ENROLLMENT IN THE BURLINGTON COUNTY COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM #4 BuCCP FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2010 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014

XI. Resolutions:

RESOLUTION NUMBER 143-09
A RESOLUTION AMENDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES

RESOLUTION NUMBER 141-09 (tabled from 8/26/09)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANNING BOARDS UPDATED VARIANCE APPLICATION PACKAGE

XII. Old Business:
ORDINANCE PRIORITY LIST
UST ORDINANCE
HEALTH BENEFITS (Release of 2 payments for claims history)
BUDGET CONTINGENCY APPROVALS
RECYCLING

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. Executive Session:
Deborah Gross - Potential Litigation
Borough Engineer - Personnel Discussion

XX. Adjournment:

Press Release - Recall Petition Fails

BOROUGH OF MEDFORD LAKES
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION
SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
RECALL PETITION FAILS

Acting Clerk, Mark McIntosh reported to the Mayor and Council that the effort to recall Mayor Weiss has failed due to lack of support from Medford Lakes voters. Mr. McIntosh indicated that the Recall Committee did not obtain the requisite number of signatures for the question to be placed on the November ballot.
After Mayor Weiss made inquiries to Medford Township about the possibility of sharing police services, a Notice of Recall was filed by a Committee whose members include: Anthony Amato, John J. Gallimore, Louis J. Potter, Michael G. Powers and David D. Wasson. The Committee charged Mayor Weiss with, “Violation of the public trust, improper fiscal responsibility and lack of ability to follow the intent of the open public meeting act in providing adequate notice for a public meeting and failing to provide adequate accommodations for a public at a public meeting.”
Mayor Paul G. Weiss stated, “The failure of the recall effort is a victory for common sense. I am pleased that the voters support Council’s inquiry into the Borough’s delivery of police services, and whether we have reasonable alternatives to reduce taxes through a shared arrangement. The Borough will continue to confront significant financial challenges, and Council must address difficult questions and make informed choices – that’s what the voters expect us to do.”
Questions may be addressed to: Mayor Weiss or Mark McIntosh, Acting Clerk at 609-654-8898.