Thursday, September 30, 2010

Fire Prevention Open House - October 5th - 7 to 9pm

The Medford Lakes Fire Department is hosting their annual fire prevention open house on Tuesday, October 5th from 7pm to 9pm. All residents are encouraged to stop by and learn about fire safety, see a "live" automobile rescue, watch a ladder rescue demonstration, meet - greet - and take pictures with SPARKY, have the kids get hands-on training in the fire prevention trailer and get an up close tour of the Borough's new Fire Engine.

Finley, the Camden River Sharks mascot will also be in attendance.

So.....stop on by and enjoy a fire safety packed evening!!

Monday, September 27, 2010

Safe Syringe Program

“Safe Syringe Program”

Virtua Health Systems offers a, Safe Syringe Program. To find the location nearest you, call toll-free 1-888-847-8823, Monday through Friday from 7am – 6pm. Participants receive a sterile, durable container to dispose of used sharps without the needle needing to be broken or recapped.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

MEDICINE DROP-OFF/DISPOSAL DAY

NEWS RELEASE
MEDFORD LAKES POLICE DEPARTMENT
CABIN CIRCLE
MEDFORD LAKES, NJ 08055
609-654-2156 PHONE
609-953-8811 FAX

INCIDENT: Operation Take Back New Jersey
DATE & TIME: September 25, 2010 10AM – 2PM
LOCATION: Medford Lakes Police Department
1 Cabin Circle, Medford Lakes, NJ



Contact: Chief Frank Martine, Medford Lakes Police Dept fmartine37@comcast.net
Douglas Collier, DEA-NJ, 973-776-1143 douglas.collier@usdoj.gov

Medford Lakes Borough to Participate in “Operation Take Back New Jersey”

The Medford Lakes Police Department, will be hosting an Operation Take Back New Jersey local collection site as part of the Operation Take Back NJ medicine disposal day. The event will take place at the Medford Lakes Police Department between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 25, 2010. This initiative, open to all residents, was organized to encourage local community residents to properly dispose of their unused, unwanted and expired medicine.

This statewide effort, with the majority of New Jersey police departments participating, is being spearheaded by the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) New Jersey Division, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, the NY/NJ HIDTA, and the New Jersey National Guard. Medford Lakes residents looking for information on the program and local collection sites should visit www.operationtakebacknj.com.

Medford Lakes Police Chief Frank Martine stated, “Prescription drug abuse is very prevalent today especially among our youth. It’s very easy to enter into the medicine cabinet and find prescriptions that are no longer being used by the person they were intended. The Medford Lakes Police Department is excited to continue this initiative sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration. This program not only allows for the proper disposal of unwanted prescription medications but it also alerts the public about a potential life threatening situation.”

John G. McCabe, Jr., Acting Special Agent in Charge of the DEA New Jersey Division stated, “Last year New Jersey opened its medicine cabinets and we collected over 9,000 pounds of medicine that was unwanted. This year, we are very excited about the continued support brought on by Operation Take Back New Jersey, and we hope all citizens will take time to eliminate any and all medicines that are not suitable for proper medical use. The more public attention we bring to this issue, the more we trust that people will become educated on the dangers of prescription drug abuse.”

According to McCabe, the most recent studies by Monitoring the Future, University of Michigan, between 1997 and 2007, stated that treatment admissions for prescription painkillers increased more than 400 percent. In addition, between 2004 and 2008, the number of visits to hospital emergency departments involving the non-medical use of narcotic painkillers increased 111 percent. The proper disposal of unwanted medication will help reduce the potential for pharmaceutical diversion.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Council Meeting Agenda for September 22, 2010

AGENDA

ENTITY- Borough of Medford Lakes, New Jersey
TYPE- Workshop Council Meeting
LOCATION- Oaks Hall
DATE & TIME- September 22, 2010 @ 7:00pm

I. Question and Answer Session with Medford Lakes Cub Scout Troop #48 (7:00pm – 7:30pm)

II. Call to Order by Mayor Miller (7:30pm)
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence

III. Meeting Conformance Statement:
Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by advertisement of the Annual Notice of Meetings in the Central Record(1/7), Burlington County Times(1/7), Courier Post(1/6) 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.

IV. Roll Call:
Mayor Gary A. Miller
Deputy Mayor Thomas J. Cranston
Councilman Gregory C. Lackey
Councilman Robert D. Hanold, Sr.
Councilman Jeffrey Fitzpatrick

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

VI. Bill List:
1. Clean Community Checks for Boy Scout Troop #48, Cub Scout Troop #48 and Bottle cap Recycling Program.
2. Postage for Tax Office

VII. Minutes:
September 8, 2010 – Closed/Executive Session
September 8, 2010 – Regular Meeting

VIII. Resolutions: (Reading of each Resolution, Discussion by Council, Public Comment & Vote)

RESOLUTION NUMBER 159-10
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATIONS IN SUPPORT OF A BLOCK PARTY FOR THE MEDFORD SCHOOL OF MUSIC

RESOLUTION NUMBER 160-10
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR THE BURLINGTON COUNTY MUNICIPAL PARK DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

RESOLUTION NUMBER 161-10
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MEDFORD LAKES, BURLINGTON COUNTY, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING RICHARD A. ALAIMO ASSOCIATION OF ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE BALLINGER LAKE WALKWAY


IX. Reports:
Manager
Deputy Manager/Clerk
Solicitor

X. Old Business:

XI. New Business:

XII. Correspondence:

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

Adjournment

Thursday, September 16, 2010

2010 Municipal Budget

2010 Municipal Budget

of the Borough of Medford Lakes, County of Burlington,
for the calendar year 2010

Revenue and Appropriation Summaries

Summary of Revenues Anticipated
2010 2009
1. Surplus 500,000.00 600,000.00
2. Total Miscellaneous Revenues 860,073.76 1,454,785.26
3. Receipts from Delinquent Taxes 200,000.00 160,000.00
4. a) Local Tax for Municipal Purposes 2,693,672.15 2,694,257.15
b) Addition to Local District School Tax
Tot Amt to be Rsd by Taxes for Sup of Muni Bud 2,693,672.15 2,694,257.15
Total General Revenues 4,253,745.91 4,909,042.41

Summary of Appropriations 2010 Budget Final 2009 Budget
1. Operating Expenses: Salaries & Wages 1,337,417.78 1,418,894.05
Other Expenses 1,358,678.98 1,318,911.21
2. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations 334,020.00 843,470.46
3. Capital Improvements 15,000.00 108,000.00
4. Debt Service (Include for School Purposes) 847,500.70 880,627.15
5. Reserve for Uncollected Taxes 361,128.45 339,139.54
Total General Appropriations 4,253,745.91 4,909,042.41
Total Number of Employees 24 24

2010 Dedicated SEWER UTILITY Utility Budget
Summary of Revenues Anticipated
2010 2009
1. Surplus 208,096.20 239,200.00
2. Miscellaneous Revenues 1,048,177.55 1,021,000.00
3. Deficit (General Budget)
Total Revenues 1,256,273.75 1,260,200.00

Summary of Appropriations 2010 Budget Final 2009 Budget
1. Operating Expenses: Salaries & Wages 299,600.00 309,500.00
Other Expenses 584,000.00 523,800.00
2. Capital Improvements
3. Debt Service 322,173.75 399,100.00
4. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations 50,500.00 27,800.00
5. Surplus (General Budget)
Total General Appropriations 1,256,273.75 1,260,200.00
Total Number of Employees 3 4

Balance of Outstanding Debt
General Water Utility Sewer Utility Utility - Other
Interest 1,547,894.00 62,546.00
Principal 8,819,851.00 586,000.00
Outstanding Balance 10,367,745.00 648,546.00

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 June 1, 2010.

A hearing on the budget and tax resolution will be held at Borough Hall, on June 30, 2010 at
7:30 o'clock P.M. at which time and place objections to the Budget and Tax Resolution for the
year 2010 may be presented by taxpayers or other interested persons.

Copies of the budget are available in the office of Mark McIntosh, 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.

Friday, September 10, 2010

Medford Lakes Remembers

September 11th Remembrance Ceremony

The Medford Lakes Fire Department will be holding a remembrance ceremony in honor of the victims of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks. This ceremony will be held at Memorial Circle across from Cathedral of the Woods on Saturday, September 11th at 1:00 pm.

All residents are invited to join the Fire Department, Police Department, Emergency Squad, Cub Scouts, church officials and others as we commemorate the 9th Anniversary of this national tragedy.

Saturday, September 04, 2010

September 8, 2010 Meeting Agenda

AGENDA

Borough of Medford Lakes, NJ
Regular Council Meeting
LOCATION- Oaks Hall
DATE & TIME- September 8, 2010 @ 7:30pm

I. Call to Order by Mayor Miller
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence

II. Meeting Conformance Statement:
Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by advertisement of the Annual Notice of Meetings in the Central Record(1/7), Burlington County Times(1/7), Courier Post(1/6) 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.

III. Roll Call:
Mayor Gary A. Miller
Deputy Mayor Thomas J. Cranston
Councilman Gregory C. Lackey
Councilman Robert D. Hanold, Sr.
Councilman Jeffrey Fitzpatrick

IV. Executive Session:
Council reserves the right to reconvene into public session to take action on executive session items.

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

VI. Minutes:
August 25, 2010 – Closed/Executive Session
August 25, 2010 – Workshop Meeting

VII. Resolutions: (Reading of each Resolution, Discussion by Council, Public Comment & Vote)

RESOLUTION NUMBER 151-10
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENERGY AUDIT PROGRAM

RESOLUTION NUMBER 152-10
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PARTICIPATION IN THE SUSTAINABLE JERSEY™ MUNICIPAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

RESOLUTION NUMBER 153-10
MUNICIPAL JOINT INSURANCE FUND RESOLUTION APPOINTING FUND COMMISSIONER

RESOLUTION NUMBER 154-10
A RESOLUTION RENEWING MEMBERSHIP IN THE CAMDEN COUNTY MUNICIPAL JOINT INSURANCE FUND

RESOLUTION NUMBER 155-10
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A FIRE OFFICIAL

RESOLUTION NUMBER 156-10
A RESOLUTION AMENDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES





VIII. Reports:
Manager
Deputy Manager/Clerk
Solicitor

IX. Old Business:

X. New Business:

XI. Correspondence:
Letter from resident, regarding sewer payments

XII. Bill List:

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

Adjournment