Borough of Woodbury Heights

Jan
18

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

Woodbury Heights Municipal Building

Wednesday, January 17 2024

7:30pm - 8:30pm EST

500 Elm Ave, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097

ACTION MAY BE TAKEN

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    7:30 pm EST
    1. Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by adopting a schedule of meetings for 2024 which was sent to the South Jersey Times and Courier Post on January 10, 2024 and posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building conforming to the directives of the “Open Public Meetings Act”.
  2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. OATH OF OFFICE
    1. WHFD

      Stephen Christinzio-Chief

      Anton Horwitz-Deputy Chief

      Dave Misilewich-Assistant Chief

       

  5. AWARD OF HOLIDAY HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST
  6. MINUTES
    1. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - December 17th, 2024
    2. REORGANIZATION MEETING - January 7th, 2024
  7. CLERK'S REPORT
  8. PUBLIC PORTION
  9. ENGINEER'S REPORT
  10. SOLICITOR'S REPORT
    1. ORDINANCES (First Reading / Introduction)
    2. RESOLUTIONS
      1. RESOLUTION 34-2024

        RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF ESCROW ACCOUNT BALANCE

      2. RESOLUTION 35-2024

        RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS

      3. RESOLUTION 36-2024

        RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING LEAVE BENEFITS FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF OF THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS

      4. RESOLUTION 37-2024

        RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTIAL PAYMENT NO.3 FOR THE REBID OF CANDIDUS AVENNUE PUMP STATION REHABILIATATION PROJECT

      5. RESOLUTION 38-2024

        RESOLUTION RESCINDING PETTY CASH FUND

      6. RESOLUTION 39-2024

        RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS AND THE BOROUGH OF MAGNOLIA

  11. BILL LIST
  12. PUBLIC PORTION
  13. COMMITTEE REPORTS
  14. ADJOURNMENT

Minutes Tab

Borough of Woodbury Heights

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

Thu Jan 18, 2024 12:30 AM - 1:30 AM UTC

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Packer called the meeting to order with the following statement: "Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by adopting a schedule of meetings for 2024 which was sent to the South Jersey Times and Courier Post on January 10, 2024 and posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building conforming to the directives of the “Open Public Meetings Act”."

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Packer led the Pledge of Allegiance

ROLL CALL

PRESENT ABSENT ALSO IN ATTENDANCE
MAYOR, WILLIAM C. PACKER COUNCILMAN, HAROLD "HAP" PYE SHANNON ELTON, CLERK
COUNCILMAN, JOSEPH GETSINGER BRIAN LOZUKE, ESQ. , SOLICITOR
COUNCILMAN, ROBERT MORISON MARK BRUNERMER, ENGINEER
COUNCILWOMAN, CARA WITASICK
COUNCILMAN, COLLIN AREGOOD
COUNCILMAN, RICHARD GAMBALE JR.  

AWARD OF HOLIDAY HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST

Councilman Aregood & Debbie Truhan awarded the winners of the "2023 Holiday House Decorating Contest"

MINUTES

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - December 17th, 2024
REORGANIZATION MEETING - January 7th, 2024
Morison/Witasick
All in Favor
Approved

CLERK'S REPORT

The Municipal Clerk reviewed their report. On File

PUBLIC PORTION

None

ENGINEER'S REPORT

The Borough Engineer reviewed his report. He warned of three upcoming ordinances mandated by the State regarding tree removal, salt storage and stormwater. 

SOLICITOR'S REPORT

ORDINANCES (First Reading / Introduction)

ORDINANCE 1-2024

Salary Ordinance

Solicitor Lozuke introduced Ordinance 1-2024

Getsinger/Witasick
Approved on First Reading

RESOLUTIONS

 Consent Agenda

Getsinger/Witasick
All in Favor
Approved Consent Agenda (Resolution 34-39-2024)

RESOLUTION 34-2024

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF ESCROW ACCOUNT BALANCE

RESOLUTION 35-2024

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS

RESOLUTION 36-2024

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING LEAVE BENEFITS FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF OF THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS

RESOLUTION 37-2024

RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTIAL PAYMENT NO.3 FOR THE REBID OF CANDIDUS AVENNUE PUMP STATION REHABILIATATION PROJECT

RESOLUTION 38-2024

RESOLUTION RESCINDING PETTY CASH FUND

RESOLUTION 39-2024

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS AND THE BOROUGH OF MAGNOLIA

BILL LIST

Aregood/Getsinger

All in Favor
Approved

PUBLIC PORTION

None

COMMITTEE REPORTS

  • Public Safety- Councilman Getsinger read a letter from Mr. Ron Tomassetti in to record, in support and acknowledgement of the Woodbury Police Department. On File. Councilman Getsinger reviewed the WHFD 2023 yearly report. On File
  • Water & Sewer- Councilman Morison reviewed the Public Works water and sewer report and the utilities clerk report. On File
  • Streets & Roads- In the absence of Councilman Pye, Mayor Packer reviewed the Streets & Roads report and gave thanks to the Public works Department for their diligence during the recent storms. 
  • Finance- Councilwoman Witasick reviewed the Finance Report and Mayor and Council wished Vikki Holmstrom luck and a speedy recovery from her upcoming medical procedure. 
  • Recreation- Councilman Aregood discussed past and upcoming community events such as Book Club, Yoga Thursdays, & the House Decorating Contest
  • Property- Councilman Gambale reviewed the property maintenance and code enforcement reports for November & December. On File

OATH OF OFFICE

Mayor Packer Administered the WHFD Oaths of Office:

WHFD

Stephen Christinzio-Chief

Anton Horwitz-Deputy Chief

Dave Misilewich-Assistant Chief

 

ADJOURNMENT

Witasick/Getsinger

Ayes
Adjourned



Shannon Elton, Municipal Clerk

Attendance

Members

Name Attendance

Collin Aregood

Mark Brunermer

Shannon Elton

Richard Gambale Jr.

Joseph Getsinger

Jolyn Gregoria

Vikki Holmstrom

Brian Lozuke, Esq.

Robert Morison

William Packer

Harold Pye

Cara Witasick

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