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TOWNSHIP OF CINNAMINSON
NOTICE OF ELECTRONIC MEETING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act,
N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., as amended by A-3850, and in consideration of Executive Orders
No. 103 and 107, issued by Governor Murphy on March 9 and 21, 2020 respectively,
declaring a State of Emergency and a Public Health Emergency in the State of New
Jersey, the TOWNSHIP OF CINNAMINSON does hereby notify the public that to
protect the health, safety and welfare of our citizens while ensuring the continued
functioning of government, the monthly meeting of the Township Committee scheduled
for July 20, 2020 at 1621 Riverton Road, Cinnaminson, New Jersey will be held
electronically. Members of the public who wish to participate in the meeting
electronically should follow the instructions at: https://www.cinnaminsonnj.org/agendas-
resolutions-minutes/. Individuals will be able to fully participate in the meeting, including
providing public comment. Formal action may be taken.
Lisa A. Passione
Municipal Clerk
Please Note: Agenda is subject to change
Click link below:
Cinnaminson Township Committee Meeting July 20, 2020
Zoom Meeting ID 885 8632 4577 For Dial in – 1 929 205 6099 (New York)
Password 5KYf65 Password (for Dial by Phone only) 132091
CINNAMINSON TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Monday, July 20, 2020
6:30 p.m. Regular Session
CALL TO ORDER:
FLAG SALUTE:
VERIFICATION:
This meeting is being held in accordance with the “Open Public Meetings Act,” P.L. 1975, c.231.
Notice of this meeting was published in the Burlington County Times and the Courier Post on
January 10, 2020.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Conda, Mrs. Kravil, Mr. McGill, Deputy Mayor Segrest, Mayor Horner
COMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS:
Committee Member Conda: Administration and Health & Senior Services
Committee Member Kravil: Parks & Recreation and Veterans Affairs
Committee Member McGill: Public Safety
Deputy Mayor Segrest: Public Works
Mayor Horner: Finance and Economic Development
ORDINANCE PUBLIC HEARING:
Ordinance 2020 – 5 An Ordinance of the Township of Cinnaminson, County of Burlington
and State of New Jersey Authorizing Interim Zoning, Pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 40:55d-90(B), To Allow for Issuance of Zoning Permits,
Effective for A Time Period of 120 Days, To Permit Temporary
Outdoor Restaurant Seating and Retail Outdoor Display Sales Areas at
Existing Lawful Businesses, Subject to Bulk Zoning and Construction
Code Requirements and Other Outside Agency Approvals
CONSENT AGENDA:
Resolution 2020 - 77 Chapter 159 Clean Communities Grant
Resolution 2020 - 78 Chapter 159 Park Development and Improvement Grant
Resolution 2020 – 79 Authorizing Redevelopment Agreement with 1001 Taylors Lane, LLC
Resolution 2020 – 80 Authorizing Fourth Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement –
Lidl US Operations, LLC
Resolution 2020 – 81 Authorizing Award of Contract – Wayne Drive Bridge
Resolution 2020 – 82 Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes for Totally Disabled Veteran,
Block 2006, Lot 1
Resolution 2020 – 83 Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes for Totally Disabled Veteran,
Block 3308, Lot 20
Resolution 2020 – 84 Authorizing Amendment to Employee Handbook Regarding Vacation
and Sick Leave Policy
Resolution 2020 – 85 DPW Liens
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA ONLY:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
June 15, 2020
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
STAFF AND PROFESSIONAL COMMENTS:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
COMMITTEE COMMENT:
ADJOURNMENT:
Next Meeting: Monday, August 3, 2020 at 6:30 pm
CINNAMINSON TOWNSHIP
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION 2020-77
AUTHORIZING BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR GRANT
APPROPRIATION (ch. 159)
CLEAN COMMUNITIES GRANT - $32,791.19
WHEREAS, N.J.S. 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may
approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any County or municipality when such item
shall have been made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at the time of the adoption of
the budget, and
WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of an item of appropriation for an equal amount, and
WHEREAS, the Township of Cinnaminson has received notice of an award of $32,791.19 from the NJ
Department of Environmental Protection, Clean Communities Grant and wishes to amend its 2018 Budget to
include this amount as revenue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Committee of the Township of Cinnaminson, in the
County of Burlington, State of New Jersey, hereby requests that the Director of the Division of Local
Government Services approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the 2020 Budget in the amount of
$32,791.19.
Which is now available as revenue from: Miscellaneous Revenues: Special Items of General Revenue
Anticipated with Prior Written Consent of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services: State and
Federal Revenues Off-set with Appropriations:
NJ Department of Environmental Protection
Clean Communities Grant - $32,791.19
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the like sum of $32,791.19 be and the same is hereby appropriated under
the caption of: General Appropriations: (a) Operations Excluded from CAPS State and Federal Programs Off-
Set by Revenues:
NJ Department of Environmental Protection
Clean Communities Grant - $32,791.19
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk forward two certified copies of this resolution to the
Director of Local Government Services for approval.
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CINNAMINSON TOWNSHIP
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION 2020 - 78
AUTHORIZING BUDGET AMENDMENT
FOR GRANT APPROPRIATION (ch. 159)
BURLINGTON COUNTY
PARK DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - $75,000
WHEREAS, N.J.S. 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services
may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any County or municipality
when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at
the time of the adoption of the budget, and
WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of an item of appropriation for an equal
amount, and
WHEREAS, the Township of Cinnaminson has received notice of an award of $75,000 from the
County of Burlington, Park Development and Improvement Program and wishes to amend its 2018
Budget to include this amount as revenue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Committee of the Township of Cinnaminson, in
the County of Burlington, State of New Jersey, hereby requests that the Director of the Division of
Local Government Services approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the 2020 Budget in the
amount of $75,000
Which is now available as revenue from: Miscellaneous Revenues: Special Items of General Revenue
Anticipated with Prior Written Consent of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services:
State and Federal Revenues Off-set with Appropriations:
County of Burlington
Park Development and Improvement Program - $75,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the like sum of $75,000 be and the same is hereby appropriated
under the caption of: General Appropriations: (a) Operations Excluded from CAPS State and Federal
Programs Off-Set by Revenues:
County of Burlington
Park Development and Improvement Program - $75,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk forward two certified copies of this resolution to
the Director of Local Government Services for approval.
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TOWNSHIP OF CINNAMINSON COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION 2020 – 79
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A REDEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF CINNAMINSON AND THE TOWNSHIP OF CINNAMINSON COMMITTEE (“TOWNSHIP”) AND 1001 TAYLOR’S
LANE, LLC (“REDEVELOPER”)
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law,
N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. as amended and supplemented, (the “Act”) the Township has
undertaken a program for the redevelopment of certain property identified as Block 610, Lots 2.01,
2.02, 2.03 and 3 and Block 702, Lots 39 and 40 located on River Road, Taylor’s Lane and Union
Landing Road in Cinnaminson Township (the “Project Site” or “Property”). The Project Site is
currently owned by the Redeveloper. The Redeveloper intends to construct (1) a 225,000 +/-
square foot addition to the existing Sea Box facility; (2) an approximately 1,500,000 +/- square
foot proposed warehouse/logistics facility or facilities in one or more buildings on Lot 3.01; and
(3) an approximately 250,000 +/- square foot proposed PODS or other manufacturing and
storage/warehouse/logistics facility, in Phases, on Lot 3.03 in a time frame that is practicable and
commercially reasonable; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Township has determined that the redevelopment
of the Project Site will promote job creation and economic redevelopment within the municipality
and the County of Burlington, as well as an attractive project. The Township duly adopted
Resolution 2019-83 on June 17, 2019, which designated the Project Site as an area in need of
redevelopment in accordance with the Act. The Township further duly adopted Amended
Ordinance 2020-4 on June 1, 2020, adopting the Redevelopment Plan in accordance with the Act;
and
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WHEREAS, the Township Committee has been authorized to act as a Redevelopment
Entity to oversee the implementation of such Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, Redeveloper maintains that it is in the business of owning, maintaining, and
enhancing real property for commercial and other purposes and that it has the financial ability,
experience and expertise to redevelop the Property within a reasonable time through its team, in
accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. The Township and Redeveloper both desire and
anticipate that the Project will consist of the construction of (1) a 225,000 +/- square foot addition
to the existing Sea Box facility; (2) an approximately 1,500,000 +/- square foot proposed
warehouse/logistics facility or facilities in one or more buildings on Lot 3.01; and (3) an
approximately 250,000 +/- square foot proposed PODS or other manufacturing and
storage/warehouse/logistics facility, in Phases, on Lot 3.03; and
WHEREAS, as a material inducement to the Township, the Redeveloper has agreed,
among other things, to: (i) create a project at the Property that is both aesthetically pleasing and
will spark revitalization and substantial investment in this area of the Township; (ii) redevelop the
Property in accordance with the Concept Plan attached to the Redevelopment Agreement (as may
be modified by the Parties, in writing, from time to time, pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan and
pursuant to the Project Milestones/Timeline set forth herein); (iii) reimburse the Township for
costs and fees incurred as set forth in the Redevelopment Agreement; (iv) make certain
representations and warranties as set forth therein; and (v) tender payment of such escrow, deposits
and payments as set forth therein; and
WHEREAS, to effectuate the purposes of the Act, the Township and Redeveloper agree
to enter into a Redevelopment Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit “A” in order to further the
Project.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of
the Township of Cinnaminson, County of Burlington and State of New Jersey that it hereby
authorizes and approves the Redevelopment Agreement between 1001 Taylor’s Lane, LLC, the
Redeveloper and the Township, attached hereto as Exhibit “A”; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the Township is authorized to execute
the Redevelopment Agreement on behalf of the Township and the appropriate Township officials
are hereby authorized to take the necessary action in furtherance of the Redevelopment Agreement.
CINNAMINSON TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
Certified to be a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Cinnaminson Township Committee on the 20th day of July, 2020. ________________________________________ Lisa A, Passione, Municipal Clerk L:\19-0056 - Cinnaminson Twp-Redevelopment Industrial Park\RDA\Resolution - RDA.docx
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TOWNSHIP OF CINNAMINSON
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION 2020 – 80
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF CINNAMINSON
(THE “SELLER”) AND LIDL US OPERATIONS, LLC (THE “PURCHASER”) AND FOR
TRANSACTION AUTHORIZATIONS
WHEREAS, Purchaser and Seller entered into that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated
February 20, 2017 (the “Original Agreement”), wherein Seller agreed to sell to Purchaser and Purchaser
agreed to purchase from Seller certain real property described as approximately 4.7 acres of land
located at or near the intersection of NJSH Route 130 and Highland Avenue in the Township of
Cinnaminson, County of Burlington, New Jersey, together with all rights, easements, improvements,
and appurtenances thereto appertaining, all as more particularly described in the Original Agreement;
and
WHEREAS, Purchaser and Seller entered into that certain First Amendment to Purchase and
Sale Agreement, dated May 29, 2017 (the “First Amendment”), wherein Purchaser and Seller agreed
to extend the Inspection Period as defined in the Original Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Purchaser and Seller entered into that certain Second Amendment to Purchase
and Sale Agreement, dated February 5, 2018 (the “Second Amendment”), wherein Purchaser and Seller
agreed to extend the Closing Date as defined in the Original Agreement (as so amended by the First
Amendment and Second Amendment the “Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, Purchaser and Seller entered into that certain Third Amendment to Purchase and
Sale Agreement, dated January 14, 2020 (the “Third Amendment”), wherein Purchaser and Seller
agreed to extend the Closing Date and Inspection Period as defined in the Original Agreement (as so
amended by the First Amendment, Second and Third Amendment the “Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the Parties have decided to further amend the Agreement as more particularly set
forth therein.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of the
Township of Cinnaminson, County of Burlington and State of New Jersey that it hereby authorizes and
approves a Fourth Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Township of
Cinnaminson and Lidl US Operations, LLC, and
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED that the Mayor of the Township is authorized to execute the Fourth
Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement on behalf of the Township and the appropriate
Township Officials are hereby authorized to take the necessary actions in furtherance of this
Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials and representatives
are authorized to take any and all actions and sign any documents necessary to consummate the
transactions contemplated in the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Township and Lidl US
Operations, LLC and any amendments thereto, subject to the final review and approval of the Township
Solicitor.
CINNAMINSON TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
Certified to be a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Cinnaminson Township Committee on the
20th day of July, 2020.
_______________________________________
Lisa A. Passione, Municipal Clerk
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TOWNSHIP OF CINNAMINSON
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 81
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF
THE WAYNE DRIVE BRIDGE
WHEREAS, the Township Committee authorized the Township Engineer, Wayne D.
Simpson, P.E. of the Alaimo Group, to prepare plans, specifications and obtain bids for the
replacement of the Wayne Drive Bridge; and
WHEREAS, the Township received eight (8) bids for the project on July 9, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Township Solicitor has reviewed the bids and has advised that the
proposal submitted by Robert T. Winzinger, Inc. is fatally flawed for failure to provide a consent
of surety in an amount equal to or at least 100 percent of the contract price as required by the
specifications; and
WHEREAS, under the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23.2, the failure to
provide, inter alia, a consent of surety in the form required by the bid specifications is a fatal defect
that renders Winzinger’s bid unresponsive and cannot be cured by the Governing Body; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the RD Zeuli, Inc. (“Zeuli”), is the lowest
responsible bidder in that its proposal is responsive to the specifications and in compliance with
the requirements of the Local Public Contracts Law; and
WHEREAS, the Township Engineer has indicated that Zeuli has no prior negative history
with the Township; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the
Township of Cinnaminson, County of Burlington, State of New Jersey, that the contract for the
Wayne Drive Bridge Replacement project be and is hereby awarded to RD Zeuli, Inc., as
recommended by the Township Solicitor and Engineer, in the amount of $737,908.00.
Certified to be a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Cinnaminson Township Committee on
the 20th day of July, 2020.
_________________________________________
Lisa A. Passione, RMC
Municipal Clerk
CERTIFICATION
I, Julia Edmondson, Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Cinnaminson, certify that funds are
available for this contract in account # ____________________ in the amount of $_________________.
__________________________________
Julia Edmondson
Chief Financial Officer
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TOWNSHIP OF CINNAMINSON
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION 2020 – 82
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TAX COLLECTOR TO CANCEL
TAXES PURSUANT TO EXEMPTION FOR A TOTALLY DISABLED
VETERAN’S STATUS.
WHEREAS, Richard W. Lawrence, owner and resident of 212 Maureen Drive
(Block 2006 Lot 1) has applied for tax exemption as a Totally Disabled Veteran pursuant
to 54:4-3.30 et. Seq. and,
WHEREAS, the applicant has supplied all requisite proofs in support of this
application and,
WHEREAS, the township Assessor has reviewed the application and related
documentation and finds all to be in order and recommends approval of the exemption
and,
WHEREAS, the effective date of exemption is May 31, 2020 in conformance
with the date of application for exemption and certification letter issued by the
Department of Veterans Affairs and,
WHEREAS, applicant has been billed and or paid taxes for the exempt period
and,
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector seeks to balance the account in recognition of the
exemption
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by Township Committee of the
Township of Cinnaminson that the Tax Collector is hereby authorized to cancel taxes in
the amount of $4316.38 (calculation: $7372.65 2020 taxes / 365 days = $20.17 x 214
days exempt = $4316.38). The Tax Collector may, by authority of this resolution, cancel
the 2021 preliminary.
A certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Tax Collector, Tax Assessor
and applicant.
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TOWNSHIP OF CINNAMINSON
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION 2020 – 83
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TAX COLLECTOR TO CANCEL
TAXES PURSUANT TO EXEMPTION FOR A TOTALLY DISABLED
VETERAN’S STATUS.
WHEREAS, Eugene F. Crawford, owner and resident of 309 Susan Drive (Block
3308 Lot 20) has applied for tax exemption as a Totally Disabled Veteran pursuant to
54:4-3.30 et. Seq. and,
WHEREAS, the applicant has supplied all requisite proofs in support of this
application and,
WHEREAS, the township Assessor has reviewed the application and related
documentation and finds all to be in order and recommends approval of the exemption
and,
WHEREAS, the effective date of exemption is May 27, 2020 in conformance
with the date of application for exemption and certification letter issued by the
Department of Veterans Affairs and,
WHEREAS, applicant has been billed and or paid taxes for the exempt period
and,
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector seeks to balance the account in recognition of the
exemption
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by Township Committee of the
Township of Cinnaminson that the Tax Collector is hereby authorized to cancel taxes in
the amount of $328.44 (calculation: $3587.19 2020 prelim taxes / 182.5 days = $19.66 x
34 days exempt = $328.44). The Tax Collector may, by authority of this resolution,
cancel taxes for the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2020 as well as the 2021 preliminary.
A certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Tax Collector, Tax Assessor
and applicant.
Certified to be a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Cinnaminson Township
Committee on the 20th day of July, 2020.
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Lisa A. Passione, RMC
Municipal Clerk
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TOWNSHIP OF CINNAMINSON
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION 2020 – 84
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE CINNAMINSON TOWNSHIP
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK WITH REGARD TO VACATION LEAVE AND
SICK LEAVE POLICY
WHEREAS, Cinnaminson Township maintains an Employee Handbook which sets forth
numerous policies and procedures; and
WHEREAS, the Township has a need to update the Employee Handbook from time to time to
address ongoing issues and changes in the law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Township Employee Handbook Vacation Leave policy is hereby modified to provide
that:
“Each department head shall determine the vacation schedule and department policies
necessary to maintain department operations. Conflicts brought about by operational
needs of a department shall be resolved on a seniority basis. Vacation can only be taken
in half day or full day increments.
Similarly, and with respect to all Department Heads, the Township Administrator shall
determine the vacation schedule and administrative policies necessary to maintain
Township operations at all levels.
Vacation must be requested in advance, except by mutual agreement of the Department
Head/employee and the Township Administrator/Department Head, subject to the
following:”
2. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the Township sick leave policy is
amended to provide that employees who are not otherwise entitled to sick leave under
Township policy are entitled to accrue one hour of earned sick leave for every 30 hours
worked, up to 40 hours per year.
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TOWNSHIP OF CINNAMINSON
COUNTY OF BURLINGTON
RESOLUTION 2020 – 85
WHEREAS, Cinnaminson Township Ordinances, Section 405 - 25 entitled "Lien
for Abatement" authorizes the abatement of any nuisance or correction of a defect on the
premises of the maintenance of the premises to conform to applicable ordinances of the
Township of Cinnaminson or the laws of the State of New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that the governing body approve the expenditures
made to such properties and assess the same against the premises collectible as provided
by law; and
WHEREAS, the following amounts have been assessed against the named
premises for work performed by the Public Works Department, relating to violation for
grass/weeds, and no payment has been submitted:
1809 Taylors Lane Block 702, Lot 15 $281.00
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Township Committee of the
Township of Cinnaminson, County of Burlington and State of New Jersey that the
Tax Collector of the Township of Cinnaminson shall be responsible for the collection of
these assessments and a copy of the report and resolution shall be sent by certified mail,
return receipt requested to the owner.
Certified to be a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Cinnaminson Township
Committee on the 20th day of July, 2020.
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Lisa A. Passione, RMC
Municipal Clerk
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