Borough of Woodbury Heights
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Woodbury Heights Municipal Building
Wednesday, December 20 2023
7:30pm - 8:30pm EST
500 Elm Ave, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097
ACTION MAY BE TAKEN
Agenda
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CALL TO ORDER7:30 pm EST
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Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by adopting a schedule of meetings for 2023 which was sent to the South Jersey Times and Courier Post on January 9, 2023 and posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building conforming to the directives of the “Open Public Meetings Act”.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL CALL
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MINUTES
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - November 21st , 2023
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CLERK'S REPORT
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PUBLIC PORTION
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ENGINEER'S REPORT
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SOLICITOR'S REPORT
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ORDINANCES (First Reading / Introduction)
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ORDINANCES (Final Reading / Public Hearing)
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RESOLUTIONS
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RESOLUTION 117-2023
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT RESCUE TOOL
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RESOLUTION 118-2023
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE MAPPING OF STORMWATER INTLETS AND MANHOLES
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RESOLUTION 119-2023
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT NO. 2 FOR THE REBID OF CANDIDUS AVENUE PUMP STATION REHABILITATION PROJECT
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RESOLUTION 120-2023
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT NO. 3 FOR THE WALNUT AVENUE – PHASE II ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
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RESOLUTION 121-2023
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PREPARATION AND ADOPTION OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCES
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RESOLUTION 122-2023
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENT
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RESOLUTION 123-2023
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR TRANSFERS OF 2023 BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS
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DISCUSSION: Elm Ave / County Rte 652 Speed Limit
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BILL LIST
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PUBLIC PORTION
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
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ADJOURNMENT
RESOLUTION 117-2023 WHFD SAFETY TOOL NON-FAIR AND OPEN.doc
Minutes Tab
Borough of Woodbury Heights
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Thu Dec 21, 2023 12:30 AM - 1:30 AM UTC
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Packer called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm with the following statement: "Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by adopting a schedule of meetings for 2023 which was sent to the South Jersey Times and Courier Post on January 9, 2023 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 |
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| MAYOR WILLIAM PACKER | COUNCILMAN, RICHARD GAMBALE, JR. | SHANNON ELTON, CLERK |
| COUNCILMAN, JOSEPH GETSINGER | MARK BRUNERMER, ENGINEER | |
| COUNCILMAN, ROBERT MORISON | BRIAN LOZUKE ESQ., SOLICITOR | |
| COUNCILMAN, HAROLD "HAP" PYE | ||
| COUNCILWOMAN, CARA WITASICK | ||
| COUNCILMAN, COLLIN AREGOOD |
MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - November 21st , 2023
Pye/Witasick
CLERK'S REPORT
The Municipal Clerk reviewed their report. On File
PUBLIC PORTION
- Robbie Conley, 318 Elm Ave- They spoke on their concerns with the speeding on Elm Ave. Chief Ryan acknowledged and addressed the concerns. They inquired about permits for house flipping in town, citing some concerns about proper inspections.
- Michael McCabe, 454 Elm Ave- They spoke as the "Property Maintenance Liaison" for the municipality regarding permitting and house flipping. Mayor Packer encouraged a meeting with Councilman Gambale, West Deptford Construction and Woodbury regarding the matter.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
Mr. Brunermer delivered the Engineer's Report. Topics included the Walnut Phase II project and the Candidus Pump Station. Mayor Packer inquired about flooding in the Summit. Ryan Wells, PPWM, noted much improvement.
SOLICITOR'S REPORT
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION 117-2023
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR A FIRE DEPARTMENT RESCUE TOOL
Getsinger/Pye
RESOLUTION 118-2023
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE MAPPING OF STORMWATER INTLETS AND MANHOLES
Morison/Pye
RESOLUTION 119-2023
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT NO. 2 FOR THE REBID OF CANDIDUS AVENUE PUMP STATION REHABILITATION PROJECT
Getsinger/Morison
RESOLUTION 120-2023
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT NO. 3 FOR THE WALNUT AVENUE – PHASE II ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Aregood/Pye
RESOLUTION 121-2023
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PREPARATION AND ADOPTION OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCES
Getsinger/Aregood
RESOLUTION 122-2023
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENT
Witasick/Aregood
RESOLUTION 123-2023
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR TRANSFERS OF 2023 BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS
Witasick/Getsinger
DISCUSSION: Elm Ave / County Rte 652 Speed Limit
A discussion ensued regarding speeding on Elm. The governing body elected to commission a project and coordinate with the Woodbury PD in 2024 to resolve the issue.
BILL LIST
Witasick/Morison
PUBLIC PORTION
- Michael McCabe, 454 Elm Ave - They inquired about the bus stop on Elm Ave, in regards to the Elm Ave speeding project.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
- Public Safety- Councilman Getsinger reviewed the WHFD & Woodbury PD Reports. On File
- Water/Sewer- Councilman Morison reviewed the Public Works Water/Sewer Report and the Utilities Clerk Report. On File
- Streets & Roads- Councilman Pye reviewed the Public Works Streets Report & Leaf Schedule. He discussed the Community Center Floor project & Bulk Pick Up. On File
- Finance- Councilwoman Witasick reviewed the finance report. On File
- Recreation- Councilman Aregood reviewed past and upcoming community events. He complimented the Borough Engineer's holiday tie, for the record.
- Property- In Councilman Gambale's absence, his report is on file.
ADJOURNMENT
Pye/Witasick
Attendance
Members
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Collin Aregood |
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Mark Brunermer |
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Shannon Elton |
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Richard Gambale Jr. |
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Joseph Getsinger |
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Jolyn Gregoria |
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Vikki Holmstrom |
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Brian Lozuke, Esq. |
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Robert Morison |
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William Packer |
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Harold Pye |
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Cara Witasick |
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