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
April 17, 2024
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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 (Public Hearing/Adoption)
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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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2024 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
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RESOLUTION 55-2024 ADOPTION OF THE 2024 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
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RESOLUTIONS
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BILL LIST
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PUBLIC PORTION
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
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ADJOURNMENT
Minutes Tab
Borough of Woodbury Heights
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Wed May 15, 2024 11:30 PM - 12:30 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 |
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MAYOR, WILLIAM PACKER | COUNCILMAN, RICHARD GAMBALE JR. | SHANNON ELTON, CLERK |
COUNCILMAN, JOSEPH GETSINGER | VICTORIA HOLMSTROM, CMFO | |
COUNCILMAN, ROBERT MORISON JR. | BRIAN LOZUKE, ESQ., SOLICITOR | |
COUNCILMAN, HAROLD "HAP" PYE | MARK BRUNERMER, ENGINEER | |
COUNCILWOMAN, CARA WITASICK | ||
COUNCILMAN, COLLIN AREGOOD |
MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING- April 17, 2024
CLERK'S REPORT
The Municipal Clerk reviewed their report.
PUBLIC PORTION
Mayor Packer opened for public comment.
- Maureen McCabe, 454 Elm- They inquired about the planning board application that is currently before the board. They asked specifically if the planning board or Mayor and Council would have final jurisdiction.
- David Galloway, 319 Ivy- They spoke in opposition of Ordinance 10 & Ordinance 11. They requested the matter be placed on the ballot as a voting matter for the public.
- Bridget Pierce, 446 Maple Ave- Inquired if anyone visited the site of the Public Works Building and expressed her concerns about the state of the property and the work conditions for the Public Works employees.
- Maryann Sullivan, 624 Clearview- They spoke on their experience at the last planning board meeting. They asked about only developing the 34 affordable housing units rather than the 234 units with the market value units. They also expressed discourse with the applicants lack of enthusiasm to replace the fence on the property.
- Pete Pashantis, 233 Glenwood - They inquired about the possibility of an appeal for the court order dictating the development of the site in question before the planning board. They also inquired about the financial impact. They spoke on their displeasure regarding some of the reports submitted by the applicant, i.e. traffic, financial impact etc.
- Cheryl Mull, 508 Maple- They expressed concerns regarding the use of dirt bikes and ATVs in the municipality. (Chief Ryan responded)
Solicitor Lozuke spoke to the publics inquiries regarding the pending planning board application. He reviewed the history of the site in question as well as the settlement agreement that binds the board regarding that site.
Close public portion.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
Jim Biegen gave the Engineer's report. He addressed the Walnut Ave project, the Candidus Pump Station project, the 2025 NJDOT program, and the 2024 Beech Ave project.
SOLICITOR'S REPORT
ORDINANCES (First Reading / Introduction)
None
ORDINANCES (Public Hearing/Adoption)
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
Mr. Lozuke reviewed the ordinance
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
Mr. Lozuke reviewed the ordinance
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)
Mr.Lozuke reviewed the ordinance
2024 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
RESOLUTION 53-2024 RESOLUTION TO READ BUDGET BY TITLE ONLY
WITASICK/MORISON
RESOLUTION 54-2024 RESOLUTION OF SELF EXAMINATION OF THE BUDGET
WITASICK/AREGOOD
PUBLIC HEARING OF THE 2024 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
Victoria Holmstrom, CMFO gave her review of the 2024 Municipal Budget, which included a $35.80 increase for the average household assessed at $179,500.
RESOLUTION 55-2024 ADOPTION OF THE 2024 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
WITASICK/MORISON
RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions 56-59 Consent Agenda
RESOLUTION 56-2024 BOARD UP FEES
RESOLUTION 57-2024- PROF SERVICES NJDOT 2025 APPLICATION
RESOLUTION 58-2024- PARTIAL PAYMENT NO.5 FOR REBID OF CANDIDUS AVE PUMPSTATION
RESOLUTION 59-2024-CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WALNUT AVE
BILL LIST
AREGOOD/WITASICK
PUBLIC PORTION
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
- Maryann Sullivan, 624 Clearview- They inquired about who was responsible for selecting the buyer for the Mamco property, involved in the pending planning board matter. Mayor Packer & Mr. Lozuke responded.
- Dawn Colofranson, 302 Holly - Inquired about what recourse the Borough would have if the proposed Planning Board project was approved. They expressed concerns about the fencing on said property, specifically for public safety and children.
- Maureen McCabe, 454 Elm Ave- They inquired about the previously proposed GCL maintenance yard. Mayor Packer responded.
- Pete Pashantis, 233 Glenwood Ave- Inquired about any ability the borough has to refrain from doing business with an applicant or business owner. Mayor Packer & Mr. Lozuke responded.
- Jeff Pitzo, 345 Holly Ave.- They spoke on the enforcement of the Police Department and spoke to the experience of the Woodbury Police Department dealing with rental properties.
- Kathleen Galloway, 319 Ivy Dr.- Inquired about the budget's tax increase, as well as the use of the Borough's Community Center. Mrs. Holmstrom spoke on the use of the kitchen in the Community Center.
- Maureen McCabe, 454 Elm Ave-They asked that the Borough be proactive in reviewing and passing new ordinances in preparation for the potential housing project. Mayor Packer responded.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
- Public Safety- Councilman Getsinger reviewed the WPD & WHFD reports. On File.
- Water & Sewer- Councilman Morison reveiwed the Water & Sewer and Utilties reports. On File.
- Streets & Roads- Councilman Pye reviewed the Streets & Roads report. On File.
- Finance- Councilwoman Witasick reviewed the finance report. On File. Mayor Packer thanked CMFO Holmstrom for her work on the budget.
- Parks & Recreation- Councilman Aregood reviewed past and upcoming events such as the movie night in the park, yoga Thursdays, book club, memorial day, fishing derby, and annual trunk or treat fall festival.
- 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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