Borough of Woodbury Heights
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Woodbury Heights Municipal Building
500 Elm Ave, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097
ACTION MAY BE TAKEN
Agenda
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CALL TO ORDER7:30 pm EDT
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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”.
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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
March 20, 2024
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CLERK'S REPORT
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PROCLAMATION
National Day of Prayer
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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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ORDINANCE 10-2024
BOND ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING FACILITIES IN AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,020,000 THEREFOR; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $969,000; MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND COVENANTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING
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ORDINANCE 11-2024
BOND ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING FACILITIES (WATER AND SEWER UTILITY) IN AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,020,000 THEREFOR; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $1,020,000; MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND COVENANTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING
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ORDINANCE 12-2024
AN ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNIICPAL CALENDAR YEAR 2024 BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14)
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ORDINANCES (Public Hearing/Adoption)
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ORDINANCE 2-2024
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS, GLOUCESTER COUNTY, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS, TO INCLUDE CHAPTER 84A GOVERNING PRIVATELY OWNED SALT STORAGE FACILITIES
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ORDINANCE 3-2024
ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS REPEALING AND AMENDING SECTION § 70-49.6 OF THE BOROUGH CODE ENTITLED “STORMWATER CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT”
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Ordinance 4-2024
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS, GLOUCESTER COUNTY, AMENDING AND SUPPLMENTING THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS TO INCLUDE A NEW CHAPTER 100A ENTITLED “TREE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT”
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ORDINANCE 5-2024
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $ 100,000 TO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER, STATE OF NEW JERSEY
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ORDINANCE 6-2024
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FEES FOR DUPLICATE TAX BILLS IN THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER, STATE OF NEW JERSEY
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Ordinance 7- 2024
BOND ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE COMPLETION OF ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS IN THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $290,000 THEREFOR; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $136,600; MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND COVENANTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING
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Ordinance 8-2024
BOND ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER AND SEWER UTILITY SYSTEMS IN AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $290,000 THEREFOR; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $290,000; MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND COVENANTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING
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Ordinance 9-2024
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS, PART II, WITHIN CHAPTER 66 ENTITLED “CANNABIS” AND ORDINANCE 13-2023
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RESOLUTIONS
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RESOLUTION 45-2024
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH NETCARRIER TELECOM, INC.
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RESOLUTION 46-2024
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH OOMA INC
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RESOLUTION 47-2024
INTRODUCTION OF THE 2024 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
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RESOLUTION 48-2024
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF SCBA EQUIPMENT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
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RESOLUTION 49-2024
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PRELIMINARY EXPENSES OF $45,000 FOR INFILTRATION AND SANITARY SEWER FLOW STUDY
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RESOLUTION 50-2024
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SANITARY SEWER INFILTRATION AND FLOW STUDY
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RESOLUTION 51-2024
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND FOR COMMUNITY CENTER RENTAL
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RESOLUTION 52-2024
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR CERTIAN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE NJDOT MUNICIPAL AID PROGRAM
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BILL LIST
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PUBLIC PORTION
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
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ADJOURNMENT
ORDINANCE 10-2024 - 2024 PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING (CIF).doc
RESOLUTION 47-2024 INTRODUCTION OF BUDGET (INTRO DOCUMENT).pdf
Minutes Tab
Borough of Woodbury Heights
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Wed Apr 17, 2024 11:30 PM - 12:30 AM UTC
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Packer called the meeting to order with the following message "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 |
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| COUNCILMAN, JOSEPH GETSINGER | COUNCILMAN, RICHARD GAMBALE JR | SHANNON ELTON, MUNICIPAL CLERK |
| COUNCILMAN, ROBERT MORISON JR. | BRIAN LOZUKE, ESQ., SOLICITOR | |
| COUNCILMAN, HAROLD "HAP" PYE | MARK BRUNERMER, ENGINEER | |
| COUNCILWOMAN, CARA WITASICK | VICTORIA HOLMSTROM, CMFO | |
| COUNCILMAN, COLLIN AREGOOD | ||
| MAYOR, WILLIAM C PACKER |
MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING- March 20, 2024
CLERK'S REPORT
The Municipal Clerk reviewed their report. On File.
PROCLAMATION
National Day of Prayer
Mayor Packer presented the proclamation for National Day of Prayer.
PUBLIC PORTION
- Rose Yerka, 601 Stratford Ave- They thanked Mayor & Council for their recognition of National Day of Prayer and reviewed the plan for the day's celebration.
- Neil Goss, 722 Lake Ave- They inquired about the speed humps on Lake Ave and concerns about speeding. They also expressed concerns about the use of ATVs and quads on municipal roadways.
- Carolyn Tice, 740 Fourth St- They expressed concern about a lack of stop signs in the Summit, specifically Third St.
- Charles Crompton, 22 Academy Ave- They praised the police department specifically for their traffic control on Academy Ave.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
The Engineer reviewed his report, he spoke specifically on the Walnut Ave project and the Ordinances & Resolutions on the day's agenda.
SOLICITOR'S REPORT
Solicitor Lozuke presented his report.
ORDINANCES (First Reading / Introduction)
ORDINANCE 10-2024
BOND ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING FACILITIES IN AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,020,000 THEREFOR; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $969,000; MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND COVENANTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING
Getsinger/Morison
ORDINANCE 11-2024
BOND ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING FACILITIES (WATER AND SEWER UTILITY) IN AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,020,000 THEREFOR; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $1,020,000; MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND COVENANTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING
Pye/Getsinger
ORDINANCE 12-2024
AN ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNIICPAL CALENDAR YEAR 2024 BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14)
Witasick/Pye
ORDINANCES (Public Hearing/Adoption)
ORDINANCE 2-2024
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS, GLOUCESTER COUNTY, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS, TO INCLUDE CHAPTER 84A GOVERNING PRIVATELY OWNED SALT STORAGE FACILITIES
ORDINANCE 3-2024
ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS REPEALING AND AMENDING SECTION § 70-49.6 OF THE BOROUGH CODE ENTITLED “STORMWATER CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT”
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance 4-2024
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS, GLOUCESTER COUNTY, AMENDING AND SUPPLMENTING THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS TO INCLUDE A NEW CHAPTER 100A ENTITLED “TREE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT”
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE 5-2024
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $ 100,000 TO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER, STATE OF NEW JERSEY
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE 6-2024
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FEES FOR DUPLICATE TAX BILLS IN THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER, STATE OF NEW JERSEY
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance 7- 2024
BOND ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE COMPLETION OF ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS IN THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $290,000 THEREFOR; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $136,600; MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND COVENANTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance 8-2024
BOND ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER AND SEWER UTILITY SYSTEMS IN AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $290,000 THEREFOR; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $290,000; MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND COVENANTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance 9-2024
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY HEIGHTS, PART II, WITHIN CHAPTER 66 ENTITLED “CANNABIS” AND ORDINANCE 13-2023
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION 45-2024
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH NETCARRIER TELECOM, INC.
Pye/Witasick
RESOLUTION 46-2024
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH OOMA INC
Morison/Pye
Victoria Holmstrom, CMFO presented and reviewed the 2024 proposed budget.
RESOLUTION 47-2024
INTRODUCTION OF THE 2024 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
Witasick/Pye
Resolutions 48-52-2024 by Consent Agenda:
Morison/Getsinger
Roll Call: Unanimous
Approved
RESOLUTION 48-2024
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF SCBA EQUIPMENT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION 49-2024
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PRELIMINARY EXPENSES OF $45,000 FOR INFILTRATION AND SANITARY SEWER FLOW STUDY
RESOLUTION 50-2024
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SANITARY SEWER INFILTRATION AND FLOW STUDY
RESOLUTION 51-2024
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND FOR COMMUNITY CENTER RENTAL
RESOLUTION 52-2024
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR CERTIAN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE NJDOT MUNICIPAL AID PROGRAM
BILL LIST
Pye/Witasick
PUBLIC PORTION
Nothing from the public
COMMITTEE REPORTS
- Public Safety-Councilman Getsinger delivered the WHFD and the WPD reports. On File. Councilman Getsinger proposed honoring former Chiefs of Police by moving the framed photos to Borough Hall as well as a plaque honoring all past Police Officers having served in Woodbury Heights.
- Water & Sewer- Councilman Morison reviewed the Water & Sewer and Utilities reports. On File.
- Streets & Roads- Councilman Pye reviewed the Streets & Roads report. On File.
- Finance- Councilwoman Witasick deferred to the Municipal Budget Introduction and reviewed the finance report. On File.
- Recreation- Councilman Aregood reviewed past and upcoming events such as the Egg Hunt, Yoga Thursdays, Book Club, Townwide Yardsale, National Day of Prayer, Movie Night, Memorial Day & the Fishing Derby
- Property- On File.
ADJOURNMENT
Witasick/Morison
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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