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VOORHEES TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF JUNE 24, 2019
REGULAR MEETING 8:00 PM
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL Committeeman Friedman, Committeeman Platt, Deputy Mayor Ravitz, Deputy Mayor Nocito, Mayor Mignogna
SUNSHINE STATEMENTMr. Long stated that this meeting is being held in compliance with the “Open Public Meetings Act” and has been published as required in the Courier Post and Inquirer Newspapers.
FIRST READING ON ORDINANCEAN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES AMENDING CHAPTER 152: ZONING DISTRICTS TO ADD SECTION 152.161 ENTITLED AFFORDABLE HOUSING DISTRICT (AH) OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. PLATTSECONDED: MR. RAVITZAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY
MOTION TO CLOSEPUBLIC PORTION: MR. PLATT AYES: ALLSECONDED: MR. RAVITZ NAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 157-19 AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS FOR STATE TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUNDS UNDER THE SAFE ROUTES TO TRANSIT FOR EVESHAM ROAD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE II ALONG EVESHAM ROAD (COUNTY ROUTE 544) FROM 2401 EAST EVESHAM ROAD TO 8000 MAIN STREET
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 158-19 APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE VOORHEES DRIVE - ROADWAY & TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 159-19 AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS FOR STATE TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUNDS UNDER THE LOCAL BIKEWAY PROGRAM FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP BICYCLE NETWORK FROM 1201 HADDONFIELD BERLIN ROAD TO NORTHGATE DRIVE ALONG HADDONFIELD BERLIN ROAD (CR 561)
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 160-19 APPROVING THE INSERTION OF AN ITEM OF REVENUE ($1,687.87 NJ ALCOHOL EDUCATION, REHABILITATION & ENFORCEMENT FUND)
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 161-19 AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT UNDER A NJ COOPERATIVE PRICING AGREEMENT FOR POLICE SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES TO MALL CHEVROLET MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZ
SECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 162-19 AUTHORIZING PURCHASES THROUGH STATE CONTRACT (MALL CHEVROLET – FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES, CARGO VANS AND SUV’S $73,040.00)
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 163-19 AWARDING A BID TO SWERP, INC. FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THIRTY- ONE RUNS, TOTALING 6,365 FEET OF SEWER PIPE IN THE ELM TREE DEVELOPMENT
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 164-19 AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR REAL ESTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES REGARDING A PROPOSED FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FOR THE VOORHEES TOWN CENTER PHASE 2 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 165-19 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES AND VOORHEES HOUSING ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR A PROPOSED 81 UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO BE LOCATED ON BLOCK 263, LOT 11
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 166-19 DETERMINING THE NEED FOR A PROPOSED 81 UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO BE LOCATED ON BLOCK 263, LOT 11
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 167-19 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT FOR A PROPOSED 81 UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO BE LOCATED ON BLOCK 263, LOT 11
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 168-19 ACCEPTING A PERFORMANCE GUARANTY FOR SAFETY IN GROUPS, BLOCK 207; LOT 4.18
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 169-19 ACCEPTING A DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT FOR SAFETY IN GROUPS, BLOCK 207; LOT 4.18
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 170-19 AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF RECAPTURED SEWER CONTRIBUTION FUNDS COLLECTED BY THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES PURSUANT TO A DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT FOR SEWER IMPROVEMENTS WITH VIRTUA WEST JERSEY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC., AND THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES
MOTION TO TABLE: MS. NOCITOSECONDED: MR. RAVITZAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 171-19 TURNING OVER REMAINING COLLECTED BOND DEFAULT FUNDS TO THE WOODLAND GLEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION IN THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES UNDER EQUITY BANK IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT NUMBER 0311753780, AND PAID BY SUSQUEHANNA BANK, SUCCESSOR IN OWNERSHIP
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. PLATTSECONDED: MS. NOCITOAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 172-19 RENEWING 2019-2020 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BRAZILIAN MEATS, DBA RODIZIO GRILL
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. PLATTSECONDED: MS. NOCITOAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 173-19 ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF CHARLES SMITH FROM THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. PLATTSECONDED: MS. NOCITOAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. EXECUTIVE SESSION
COURT CLERK’S REPORT FOR MAY 2019TREASURER’S REPORT FOR MAY 2019MINUTES FROM JUNE 10, 2019BILL LIST FOR JUNE 24, 2019
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MR. PLATTAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
COMMENTS FROM COMMITTEE
Mr. Ravitz spoke regarding the recent influx of reports of children ‘swerving’ their bikes into traffic. He further stated that the schools recently held assemblies for both the middle school children as well as the elementary schools educating them about the dangers of this practice. Notices were also sent home with students informing parents to speak to their children about this dangerous trend. Mr. Ravitz informed the public that the Voorhees Township Police Department will be strongly enforcing all laws regarding the safe operation of bicycles. Mr. Ravitz also spoke regarding the car break ins at Connolly Park. Mr. Ravitz expressed his appreciation to the Voorhees Township Police Department and reassured the public that they are working diligently to address the situation.
Ms. Nocito reiterated Mr. Ravitz’s statement regarding bicycle safety and stated that tickets will be issued to anyone found to be operating a bicycle in a dangerous manner.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC PORTION: MR. PLATTSECONDED: MR. RAVITZAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
ADJOURNMENT
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES AMENDING CHAPTER 152: ZONING DISTRICTS TO ADD SECTION 152.161 ENTITLED AFFORDABLE HOUSING DISTRICT (AH) OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
VOORHEES
BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED by the Township Committee of the Township of Voorhees that
Chapter 152.161 entitled Affordable Housing District be added to the Chapter 152-Zoning Districts of the
Township of Voorhees Uniform Land Development Ordinance. Said addition shall be included as
follows:
Ҥ152-161 Purpose and Intent
The purpose and intent of the AH District is to provide for the development of a 100% affordable project not to exceed 81 multi-family units.
§152-162 Permitted Uses
A. Principal Uses: Multi-family dwellings, townhouses, stacked townhouses.
B. Accessory uses: (i) Recreational facilities including club house, outdoor recreation, tot lot, playground. (ii) Off-street parking facilities.(iii) Utility structures.
§152-163 Conditional Uses
None
§152-164 Area and Bulk Requirements
A. Ownership and control. The tract shall be under one ownership or control by the applicant for purposes of obtaining all required development approvals and committing the tract to the regulations of the AH District.
B. Maximum tract density: 10.125 dwelling units per gross acre (prior to any required dedication of lands) but not to exceed a total of 81 residential units.
C. Minimum tract area: 8 acres (prior to any required dedication of lands).
D. Minimum tract frontage: 500 linear feet.
E. Setback Requirements:
Front yard setback (Haddonfield Berlin Road) = 40 feet.
Side yard setback = 35 feet
Rear yard setback = 40 feet
F. Minimum buffer of 20 feet within the setback area shall be maintained along the side and rear yard of the property.
G. Maximum Distance between buildings:
From side face to side face: 20 feet
From rear face to rear face: 40 feet
H. Maximum number of units per building: Maximum of 10 units per building.
I. Minimum Height: two and half stories but not to exceed 35 feet.
J. Maximum Impervious Coverage: 70 % of the entire tract area.
K. Minimum Open Space requirement: A minimum of 20% of gross tract shall be open space, this may include but not be limited to, passive recreation areas, active recreation areas, natural or planted buffer and any other similar pervious areas. Open space on the tract may be maintained by the owner, a tenant association, or condominium association.
L. Minimum parking requirements. Parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the New Jersey Residential Site Improvement Standards (RSIS). Garden apartment ratios shall be utilized in determining the minimum required number of off-street parking spaces. Off-street parking spaces may be provided in surface parking lots or as garages.
M. Relationships to other sections of this chapter. Where the regulations of the AH Zone conflict with any other regulations of this chapter, the regulations contained in this section for the AH Zone shall apply.
§152-165 Zone specific design standards
A. Lighting. No light fixture, whether pole or wall mounted, shall be greater than 18 feet in height.
B. Landscaping. All public street frontages and project entrance drives shall be planted with approved street trees spaced a maximum of 50 feet apart.
C. Building façades. The façade of the structures shall be varied in such a manner than no more than two townhouses and no more than four garden apartments shall share the same façade at the building line. Façades shall be uniform architecturally and shall not consist of disparate materials. Individual dwellings shall be distinguished from each other only by landscaping, lighting and variation in the building line.
D. Signage: A sign identifying a multi-family residential development shall not exceed 32 square feet and shall be limited to one sign per street frontage.
E. Laundry Facilities. Adequate laundering and drying facilities for clothing shall be provided within each structure sufficient to serve its occupants, unless such facilities are individually provided for each dwelling unit.
F. Storage: Each unit should have a minimum of 25-50 square feet of storage space included within each unit’s floor plan.
G. Pedestrian circulation. A pedestrian circulation system shall be provided which connects parking areas, dwellings and recreational facilities in a coherent and comprehensive pattern. The pedestrian walkway shall be adequately illuminated at night and be surfaced with a durable, dustless, all-weather material a minimum width of five feet.
H. Trash enclosures. Trash enclosures shall be provided such that no disposal area is greater than 350 feet from the entrance of any dwelling unit unless individual trash storage areas are provided for each dwelling unit. Trash and recycling pick-up may only occur on weekdays between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. unless otherwise regulated by any State or Federal regulations. Trash enclosures shall be visually screened with evergreen plantings or solid fence enclosure.
I. Utilities. All utilities servicing the development shall be located underground.”
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that if any section, paragraph, subsection, clause or provision of
this Ordinance shall be adjudged by the courts to be invalid, such adjudication shall apply only to the
section, paragraph, subsection, clause or provision so adjudicated, and the remainder of the Ordinance
shall be deemed valid and effective; and
Be It Further Ordained, that any ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with the provisions of
this Ordinance are repealed to the extent of such conflict; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that this Ordinance shall take effect upon passage and
publication in accordance with applicable law.
ATTEST: TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES
_____________________________ ____________________________ Dee Ober, RMC, Township Clerk By: Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
I, Dee Ober, Clerk of the Township of Voorhees, hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee at their meeting of June 24, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, New Jersey.
Dee Ober, RMC, Township Clerk
Introduced: June 24, 2019Adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 157-19
AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS FOR STATE TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUNDS UNDER THE SAFE ROUTES TO TRANSIT FOR EVESHAM ROAD
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE II ALONG EVESHAM ROAD (COUNTY ROUTE 544) FROM 2401 EAST EVESHAM ROAD TO 8000 MAIN STREET
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority Act provides federal-
aid highway funds for a wide variety of projects and activities that support and encourage
residents to walk and bicycle to public transit station; and
WHEREAS, improvements to Evesham Road (CR 544) Sidewalk have been identified
as a potentially eligible project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Voorhees Township Committee that
the Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to submit an electronic grant application
identified as Evesham Road Sidewalk Improvements, Phase II, Application SST-2020-Evesham
Road Sidewalk Improvements -00027, to the New Jersey Department of Transportation on
behalf of the Township of Voorhees.
BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby
authorized to sign the grant agreement on behalf of the Township of Voorhees and that their
signature constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves
the execution of the grant agreement.
BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED by the Voorhees Township Committee, that
Environmental Resolutions, Inc. be authorized to complete the electronic grant application and
associated documentation for submission to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the
Evesham Road Sidewalk Improvements, Phase II, Application SST-2020-Evesham Road
Sidewalk Improvements -00027.
DATED: JUNE 24, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: ALL SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
I, Dee Ober, Clerk of the Township of Voorhees, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee at their meeting of June 24, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ.
____________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 158-19
APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR THE VOORHEES DRIVE - ROADWAY & TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of
Voorhees, Camden County does formally approve the submission of the grant application for the
above stated project.
BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Municipal Clerk are hereby
authorized to submit an electronic grant application identified as MA-2020-Voorhees Drive
Improvemenets-00236 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation on behalf of Voorhees
Township, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Municipal Clerk are hereby
authorized to sign the grant agreement on behalf of Voorhees Township and that their signature
constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves the
execution of the grant agreement.
DATED: JUNE 24, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: ALL SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
I, Dee Ober, Clerk of the Township of Voorhees, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee at their meeting of June 24, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ.
____________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 159-19
AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS FOR STATE TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUNDS UNDER THE LOCAL BIKEWAY PROGRAM FOR THE EXTENSION
OF THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP BICYCLE NETWORK FROM 1201 HADDONFIELD BERLIN ROAD TO NORTHGATE DRIVE ALONG HADDONFIELD
BERLIN ROAD (CR 561)
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority Act provides that each
county receive an annual state aid allotment for roads and bridge projects; and
WHEREAS, improvements to Voorhees Township Bicycle Network been identified as a
potentially eligible project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Voorhees Township Committee that
the Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to submit an electronic grant application
identified as Voorhees Township Bicycle Network Extension, Application BIKE-2020-
Haddonfield Berlin Road Bike Path-00021 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation on
behalf of the Township of Voorhees.
BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby
authorized to sign the grant agreement on behalf of the Township of Voorhees and that their
signature constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves
the execution of the grant agreement.
BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED by the Voorhees Township Committee, that
Environmental Resolutions, Inc. be authorized to complete the electronic grant application and
associated documentation for submission to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the
Voorhees Township Bicycle Network Extension, Application BIKE-2020-Haddonfield Berlin
Road Bike Path-00021.
DATED: JUNE 24, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: ALL SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
I, Dee Ober, Clerk of the Township of Voorhees, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee at their meeting of June 24, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ.
____________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 160-19
APPROVING THE INSERTION OF AN ITEM OF REVENUE
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 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 any item of appropriation for an
equal amount;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Township Committee of the
Township of Voorhees, do hereby request the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to
approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the year 2019 in the sum of $1,687.87,
which is now available as a revenue from the NJ Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation & Enforcement
Fund;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a like sum of $1,687.87 is hereby appropriated under the
title “NJ Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation & Enforcement – Salaries & Wages” pursuant to the
provisions of the statute.
DATED: JUNE 24, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: ALL SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
I, Dee Ober, Clerk of the Township of Voorhees, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee at their meeting of June 24, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ.
____________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 161-19
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT UNDER A NJCOOPERATIVE PRICING AGREEMENT FOR POLICE SPORT
UTILITY VEHICLES TO MALL CHEVROLET
WHEREAS, the Township of Voorhees (“Voorhees” and/or “Township”) desires to participate in
the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (“ESCNJ”) Cooperative Pricing System, to purchase six
(6) Police Sport Utility Vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the Township is permitted to participate in Cooperative Pricing Systems pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5) and became a member of the ESCNJ Cooperative Pricing System on May 13, 2019;
and
WHEREAS, the Township published a Notice of Intent to Award Contract to Mall Chevrolet
pursuant to their proposal submitted in response to the Competitive Request for Bid; and
WHEREAS, the Township so desires to purchase six (6) Police Sport Utility Vehicles under
Contract #65MCESCCPS under the ESCNJ Cooperative Pricing System from Mall Chevrolet in an amount
of $217,346.00.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of the
Township of Voorhees as follows:
1. The provisions of the WHEREAS clauses set forth above are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.
2. The purchase of six (6) Police Sport Utility Vehicles under Contract #65MCESCCPS under the ESCNJ Cooperative Pricing System from Mall Chevrolet in an amount of $217,346.00 is hereby authorized.
3. Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5), the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to take any and all steps necessary to effectuate the purchase.
DATED: JUNE 24, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: ALL SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
I, Dee Ober, Clerk of the Township of Voorhees, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee at their meeting of June 24, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ.
____________________________ Dee Ober, RMC
Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 162-19
APPROVING PURCHASES THROUGH STATE CONTRACT
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12 allows municipalities, without advertising for bids, to
purchase materials, supplies or equipment under any contract entered into on behalf of the State
Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee,
that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A11-12, the following State Contract purchase of Two (2) 2020
Chevrolet Tahoes for the Fire Department be awarded in the amount of $73,040.00.
VENDOR CONTRACT # PRODUCTMall Chevrolet A88213 Vehicles, Cargo Vans
and SUV’s
DATED: JUNE 24, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: ALL SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
I, Dee Ober, Clerk of the Township of Voorhees, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee at their meeting of June 24, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ.
____________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 163-19
AWARDING A BID FOR REHABILITATION OF THIRTY-ONE RUNS TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 6,365 LINEAR FEET OF EXISTING 8”
DIAMETER SANITARY SEWER PIPE ALONG PORTIONS THOMAS ROAD, TOWNE LANE, PENN ROAD, BENNETT WAY AND WHARTON WAY IN
VOORHEES TOWNSHIP, NJ BY USING CONTINUOUS CURED-IN-PLACE PIPELINERS WITH WALL THICKNESS OF 6 MM
WHEREAS, there is a need to rehabilitate the sewer pipe along portions of Thomas Road, Towne
Lane, Penn Road, Bennett Way and Wharton Way; and
WHEREAS, bids were received and opened on June 18, 2019; and
WHEREAS, five bids were submitted for consideration with the low bid being submitted in the
amount of $154,881.00 by SWERP Inc., and;
WHEREAS, the bids were reviewed and approved by Joe Lovallo, Director of Public Works.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the mayor and Township Committee that the bid
submitted by SWERP, Inc. be awarded.
SWERP, INC.1237 HAYES BLVD.BRISTOL, PA. 19007
215-785-2242
DATED: JUNE 24, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: ALL SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
I, Dee Ober, Clerk of the Township of Voorhees, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee at their meeting of June 24, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ.
____________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 164-19
1AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR REAL ESTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES REGARDING A PROPOSED
FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FOR THE VOORHEES TOWN CENTER PHASE 2 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the property identified as Block 150.01, Lots 1, 2, 5 and 5.01 and located at
the Voorhees Town Center (“the Subject Property”) has been designated as a Condemnation
Redevelopment Area and is governed by a Redevelopment Study, dated December 12, 2017; and
WHEREAS, by virtue of Resolution No. 141-18, the Mayor and Township Committee
of the Township of Voorhees designated the Subject Property as a Condemnation Area in Need
of Redevelopment on May 14, 2018; and
WHEREAS, by virtue of Resolution No. 222-18, adopted on September 17, 2018, the
Township appointed Brandywine Acquisition and Development, LLC (“Brandywine”) as
conditional Redeveloper for the Voorhees Town Center – Phase 2 Redevelopment Project
(“Redevelopment Project”); and
WHEREAS, Brandywine has submitted an application dated May 28, 2019 to enter into
Financial Agreements for both the commercial and residential portions of the Redevelopment
Project; and
WHEREAS, in order to evaluate the requested Financial Agreements, the Township has
received a proposal from Nassau Capital Advisors, LLC (“NCA”), dated May 14, 2019 attached
hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A” (“Proposal”); and
WHEREAS, NCA provides real estate financial advisory services on a professional
basis; and
WHEREAS, the Township has the need to acquire the professional services from NCA
to be provided hereunder as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A.
19:44A-20.4 or 20.5; and
WHEREAS, it is not expected that the value of the services will exceed $17,500 in one
(1) year; and
WHEREAS, NCA has or will complete a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which
certifies that they have not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate
committee in the Township of Voorhees in the previous one (1) year and that the contract will
prohibit NCA from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and
WHEREAS, NCA’s services shall be reimbursed to the Township out of a
Redevelopment Escrow Agreement between the Township and Brandywine.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Township Committee of
the Township of Voorhees, County of Camden and State of New Jersey hereby authorizes and
approves the Proposal with NCA, dated May 14, 2019 to provide professional services in the
nature of real estate financial advisory services to review and evaluate the proposed Financial
Agreements between the Township and Brandywine for the Voorhees Town Center Phase 2
Redevelopment Project upon the submission of a completed Business Entity Disclosure
Certification. This appointment is made without competitive bidding as a professional service
under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, as provided in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5
because said appointment or engagement requires services performed by person or persons
qualified to practice recognized professions, and it is not possible to obtain competitive bids, and
according to other applicable statues; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the Township of Voorhees is hereby
authorized to execute the Proposal with NCA; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Proposal and the Business Entity Certification
be placed on file with the Resolution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk shall publish such notice, if any, as
required under the law.
DATED: JUNE 24, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: ALL SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
I, Dee Ober, Clerk of the Township of Voorhees, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee at their meeting of June 24, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ.
____________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 165-19
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES AND VOORHEES HOUSING ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR A
PROPOSED 81 UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO BE LOCATED ON BLOCK 263, LOT 11
WHEREAS, the Township filed a Declaratory Judgment Action captioned In the Matter of the
Township of Voorhees, Camden County, pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division,
Camden County, bearing Docket No. CAM-L-2533-15; (the “Mount Laurel Litigation”) on or about July
6, 2015, following the New Jersey Supreme Court’s decision in the matter of In re Adoption of N.J.A.C.
5:96 and 5:97 By New Jersey Council On Affordable Housing, wherein the Supreme Court directed that
municipalities which were before the Council on Affordable Housing, such as the Township of Voorhees,
were required to file Declaratory Judgment Actions in the Superior Court to evaluate compliance with
their Mount Laurel obligations in order to maintain immunity from builders’ remedy litigation;
WHEREAS, the Township and Fair Share Housing Center (“FSHC”) have preliminarily agreed
to a Township Third Round obligation of 520 units which includes a 100% affordable housing project
consisting of 80 family rental affordable units with one manager’s unit (“Project”) on property located at
1223 Berlin Road (Block 263, Lot 11) in Voorhees, New Jersey (“Property”);
WHEREAS, the owner of the Property has authorized Voorhees Housing Associates, LLC
(“Developer”) to be the developer on the Project;
WHEREAS, the Township and Developer now seek to implement and approve a Developer’s
Agreement to memorialize the Developer’s obligation to construct the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Township Committee believe it is in the best interests of the
Township to ensure the Developer complies with its obligations so that the Township obtains affordable
housing credits for this Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Township Committee of the
Township of Voorhees, Camden County, New Jersey, that it hereby authorizes and approves a
Developer’s Agreement by and between the Township of Voorhees and Voorhees Housing Associates,
LLC attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A”.
BY IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and other Township Officials are hereby
authorized to execute the Developer’s Agreement and take any other action necessary to implement same.
DATED: JUNE 24, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: ALL SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
I, Dee Ober, Clerk of the Township of Voorhees, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee at their meeting of June 24, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ.
____________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 166-19
DETERMINING THE NEED FOR A PROPOSED 81 UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO BE LOCATED ON BLOCK 263, LOT 11
WHEREAS, Voorhees Housing Associates LLC (hereinafter referred to as the
“Sponsor”) proposes to construct a 81 unit affordable housing development for families (80
family rental units and one onsite manager unit) (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”)
pursuant to the provisions of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency Law of
1983, as amended (N.J.S.A. 55:14K-1 et seq.), the rules promulgated thereunder at N.J.A.C.
5:80-1.1 et seq., and all applicable guidelines promulgated thereunder (the foregoing hereinafter
collectively referred to as the “HMFA Requirement”) within the Township of Voorhees
(hereinafter referred to as the “Municipality”) on a site described as Block 263, Lot 11, as shown
on the Official Tax Map of the Township of Voorhees, Camden County; and
WHEREAS, the Project will be subject to HMFA Requirements and the mortgage and
other loan documents executed between the Sponsor and the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage
Finance Agency (hereinafter referred to as the “Agency”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the HMFA Requirements, the Township Committee of the
Township of Voorhees hereby determines that there is a need for this housing project in
Voorhees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of
the Township of Voorhees, Camden County, New Jersey, that:
1. The Mayor and Township Committee finds and determines that the 81 unit
affordable housing development for families proposed by the Sponsor meets or will meet an
existing housing need; and
2. The Mayor and Township Committee does hereby adopt the within Resolution
and makes the determination and findings herein contained by virtue of, pursuant to, and in
conformity with the provisions of HMFA Law to enable the Agency to process the Sponsor’s
application for Agency funding to finance the Project.
DATED: JUNE 24, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: ALL SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
I, Dee Ober, Clerk of the Township of Voorhees, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee at their meeting of June 24, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ.
____________________________
Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 167-19
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT FOR A PROPOSED 81 UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
TO BE LOCATED ON BLOCK 263, LOT 11
WHEREAS, Voorhees Housing Associates, LLC (hereinafter referred to as the
"Sponsor") proposes to construct an affordable housing rental development for families
consisting of 81 units (80 family units and one manager unit) (hereinafter referred to as the
"Project") pursuant to the provisions of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency
Law of 1983, as amended (N.J.S.A. 55:14K-1 et seq.), the rules promulgated thereunder at
N.J.A.C. 5:80-1 et seq., and all applicable guidelines (the foregoing hereinafter referred to as the
"HMFA Requirements") within the Township of Voorhees (hereinafter referred to as the
"Township") on a site described as Block 263, Lot 11 as shown on the Official Tax Map of the
Township of Voorhees, Camden County, New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, the Project will be subject to HMFA Requirements and the mortgage and
other loan documents executed between the Sponsor and the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage
Finance Agency (hereinafter referred to as the "Agency"); and
WHEREAS, the Project will be subject to requirements of the New Jersey Department of
Community Affairs (hereinafter referred to as the "Department of Community Affairs"),
Neighborhood Preservation Balanced Housing Program in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:27D-320
and applicable rules promulgated thereunder at N.J.A.C. 5:43-1.1 et seq., and the mortgage and
other loan documents executed between the Sponsor and the Commissioner of the Department of
Community Affairs; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to HMFA Requirements, the governing body of the Township of
Voorhees hereby determines that there is a need for this housing project in Voorhees; and
WHEREAS, the Sponsor has presented to the Mayor and Township Committee a
revenue projection for the Project which sets forth the anticipated revenue to be received by the
Sponsor from the operation of the Project as estimated by the Sponsor and the Agency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of
the Township of Voorhees, in the County of Camden, and State of New Jersey, that:
1. The Mayor and Township Committee finds and determines that the proposed
Project will meet or meets an existing housing need;
2. The Mayor and Township Committee does hereby adopt the within Resolution
and makes the determination and findings herein contained by virtue of, pursuant to, and in
conformity with the provisions of HMFA Requirements with the intent and purpose that the
Agency shall rely thereon in making a mortgage loan to the Sponsor, which shall construct, own
and operate the Project;
3. The Mayor and Township Committee does hereby adopt the within Resolution
with the further intent and purpose that from the date of execution of the Agency mortgage, the
proposed Project, including both the land and improvements thereon, will be exempt from real
property taxation as provided in HMFA Requirements, provided that payments in lieu of taxes
for municipal services supplied to the Project are made to the municipality in such amounts and
manner set forth in the Agreement for Payments in Lieu of Taxes attached hereto as Exhibit "A";
4. The Mayor and Township Committee hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor of
the Township of Voorhees to execute, on behalf of the Township, an Agreement for Payments in
Lieu of Taxes in substantially the form annexed hereto as Exhibit “A”; and
5. The Mayor and Township Committee understands and agrees that the revenue
projections are estimates and that the actual payments in lieu of taxes to be paid by the Sponsor
to Voorhees shall be determined pursuant to the Agreement for Payments in Lieu of Taxes
executed between the Sponsor and Voorhees.
DATED: JUNE 24, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: ALL SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
I, Dee Ober, Clerk of the Township of Voorhees, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee at their meeting of June 24, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ.
____________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 168-19
ACCEPTANCE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTY FOR SAFETY IN GROUPS, BLOCK 207; LOT 4.18
WHEREAS, Churchill Engineers has conducted an inspection of the site of SAFETY IN
GROUPS, BLOCK 207; LOT 4.18; and
WHEREAS, in a letter dated April 10, 2019, Churchill recommends acceptance of the
performance guaranty in the amount of $5,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Township is in possession of check #1093 drawn from Morgan Stanley
in the amount of $5,000.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee
that the above referenced performance guaranty be accepted.
DATED: JUNE 24, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: ALL SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
I, Dee Ober, Clerk of the Township of Voorhees, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee at their meeting of June 24, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ.
____________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 169-19
ACCEPTING A DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT FOR SAFETY IN GROUPS, BLOCK 207; LOT 4.18
WHEREAS, Voorhees Township is in receipt of a Developer’s Agreement for SAFETY
IN GROUPS, BLOCK 207; LOT 4.18; and
WHEREAS, this Developer’s Agreement has been prepared by and approved as to form
and sufficiency by Stuart Platt, Planning and Zoning Board Solicitor;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of
the Township of Voorhees that the above-referenced developer’s agreement be accepted.
DATED: JUNE 24, 2019 MOTION: MR. RAVITZ
AYES: ALL SECONDED: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
I, Dee Ober, Clerk of the Township of Voorhees, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee at their meeting of June 24, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ.
____________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 170-19
AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF RECAPTURED SEWER CONTRIBUTION FUNDS COLLECTED BY THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES PURSUANT TO A DEVELOPER’S
AGREEMENT FOR SEWER IMPROVEMENTS WITH VIRTUA WEST JERSEY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC., AND THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES
WHEREAS, the Township of Voorhees (“Township”) entered into a Developer’s Agreement for
Sewer Improvements with Virtua West Jersey Health Systems, Inc., (‘Virtua”) for Block 233, Lots 1
through 12, 2.01, and 6.01 and Block 228, Lots 7 through 11 and 11.01, 13 through 18; and
WHEREAS, the Township has adopted certain amendments to its Zoning Ordinance creating a
Medical Campus Overlay Zoning District affecting property situated in the Township; and
WHEREAS Virtua is a provider of medical services and acquired certain lands within Voorhees
Township and has developed said lands and construct thereon a mixed-use medical campus facility in
accordance with the regulations set forth in the Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Virtua received General Development Plan (GDP) approval for the Project (“GDP
Approval”), pursuant to the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq., on October
10, 2007 and Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan Approval for Phase I-A of the Project on November
7, 2007 (“Site Plan Approval”); and
WHEREAS, the Project was constructed in a portion of the Township that was previously served
by a pumping station, which accepted sanitary sewer flow from sewer service drainage areas DA-14, DA-
15 and DA-16 (the “Sewer Service Area”) as shown on the Township’s prior “Sanitary Sewer System
Plan”, undated, prepared by Churchill Engineers; and
WHEREAS, the Township prepared a planning document for future sewer service in the area of
the Project, dated January, 1998 and revised May 21, 1999, and prepared various grant application plans
and specifications for improvements to the Township’s sewer collection system in the vicinity of the
Project, including Contract 1998-1 for a new pumping station, dated January, 1999 and Contract 1998-2
for a new force main, gravity interceptors and sewers, dated January, 1999; and
WHEREAS, development of the Project required the construction of a new pumping station and
a force main to convey sanitary wastewater from the Project to a point of connection to the Township’s
sanitary sewer system on Centennial Boulevard at the manhole to which the prior Cooper Road Force
Main discharged, identified as the Dutchtown Road Pumping Station and Force Main; and
WHEREAS, the Township’s Conceptual Study concluded that the Dutchtown Road Pumping
Station and Force Main be designed and constructed to convey the sanitary sewer flow from the Sewer
Service Area in its entirety; and
WHEREAS, in order to proceed with development of the Project, Virtua agreed to design and
construct, at its expense, a new pumping station and force main having a maximum peak flow capacity of
approximately 2,500 gallons per minute (“gpm”) which yields an estimated overall average daily flow
capacity of 1,440,000 gallons per day (“gpd”) (the Dutchtown Road Pumping Station and Force Main)
which conveys all sanitary wastewater generated from the Sewer Service Area, including all wastewater
from the Project, to a point of connection to the Township’s sanitary sewer system on Centennial
Boulevard, and Virtua also designed and constructed (at Township expense) the Dutchtown Road Gravity
Interceptor between the Cooper Road Pumping Station and the Dutchtown Road Pumping Station (all of
which collectively are referred to as the “Developer Sewer Improvements”); and
WHEREAS, Virtua agreed and actually designed and constructed at Virtua’s expense (subject to
a maximum limitation set forth in the Agreement) a gravity interceptor between the Cooper Road
Pumping Station and the Dutchtown Road Pumping Station (the “Dutchtown Road Gravity Interceptor”);
and
WHEREAS, the Developer Sewer Improvements has benefitted other development projects in
addition to the Project, so that, in accordance with the terms of the subject Agreement and pursuant to
applicable law, Virtua is contractually entitled to permissible reimbursement from the developers of such
other projects based upon a formula identified in the Developer’s Agreement for Sewer Improvements;
and
WHEREAS, the Township has collected said reimbursement which shall be transferred to Virtua
as a part of the recapture obligations set forth in the Agreement and amendments thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of the
Township of Voorhees, County of Camden, and State of New Jersey that in accordance with the above-
referenced Developer’s Agreement for Sewer Improvements and amendments thereto hereby authorize the
payment of recapture funds collected by the Township in the amount of $161,550.78.
DATED: JUNE 24, 2019 MOTION TO TABLE: MS. NOCITO
AYES: ALL SECOND: MR. RAVITZ
NAYS: NONE TABLED: ___________________________Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
I, Dee Ober, Clerk of the Township of Voorhees, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee, at their meeting of June 24, 2019, held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, New Jersey.
_________________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 171-19
TURNING OVER REMAINING COLLECTED BOND DEFAULT FUNDS TO THE WOODLAND GLEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION IN THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES
UNDER EQUITY BANK IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT NUMBER 0311753780, AND PAID BY SUSQUEHANNA BANK, SUCCESSOR IN OWNERSHIP
WHEREAS, certain improvements were required to be constructed and installed by Steliga Homes
of Voorhees, L.L.C. for residential site improvements at the Woodland Glen subdivision, as a condition of
approval of a major subdivision and certain related performance improvements and obligations at certain land
known as Block 213.04, Lots 147-161 in the Township of Voorhees; and
WHEREAS, Steliga Homes of Voorhees, L.L.C., posted with the Township of Voorhees a
Irrevocable Letter of Credit Number 0311753780, dated March 15, 2000 from the Equity Bank N.A.; and
WHEREAS, Steliga Homes of Voorhees, L.L.C. did not properly perform or complete said
performance improvements and obligations, as required as a condition of the aforesaid approval and as set
forth in reports prepared by Environmental Resolutions Inc., dated May 14, 2009, November 6, 2009, and
December 4, 2009; and
WHEREAS, certain performance improvements and obligations were never properly installed,
maintained and completed; and
WHEREAS, the Principal, Steliga Homes of Voorhees, L.L.C., failed to perform the work in
accordance with the schedule of improvements and was previously declared violation of the terms of the
subject performance guaranty.
WHEREAS, the Township of Voorhees declared a default, filed suit and ultimately collected the
sum of $71,007.30 from Susquehanna Bank and completed the above-referenced improvements; and
WHEREAS, a balance in the amount of $1,600.50 remains in an account held by the Township of
Voorhees held for the benefit of the Woodland Glen Homeowners Association to assist with any common
area maintenance issues.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of the
Township of Voorhees as follows:
1. The WHEREAS clauses set forth above shall be incorporated herein as if set forth in full and made part of this Resolution.
2. The Administrator, Chief Financial, Clerk and/or any elected official are hereby authorized to take any and all action to transfer the remaining bond proceeds in the sum of $1,600.50 to the Woodland Glen Homeowners Association.
3. Nothing herein shall require the Township of Voorhees to take any further action in connection with this matter.
DATED: JUNE 24, 2019 MOTION: MR. PLATT
AYES: ALL SECONDED: MS. NOCITO
NAYS: NONE APPROVED BY: __________________________ Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
I, Dee Ober, Clerk of the Township of Voorhees, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee at their meeting of June 24, 2019 held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ.
____________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 172-19
RENEWAL OF 2019-2020 LIQUOR LICENSES
WHEREAS, the following licensees have applied for a renewal of their Alcoholic Beverage Licenses; and
WHEREAS, the Township Clerk has not received any written objections to the renewal of the
licenses; and
WHEREAS, the licensees have complied with the law, paid the necessary fees, and all tax
clearance certificates have been received;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Township Committee of the
Township of Voorhees, County of Camden and State of New Jersey, that the following license renewals
be granted:
2019-2020 LIQUOR LICENSE HOLDERS
BRAZILIAN MEATS, INC.T/A RODIZIO GRILL13109 Voorhees Town CenterVoorhees, New Jersey 08043
License #0434-33-013-008 – Plenary Retail ConsumptionFee Paid: $2,500.00
DATED: JUNE 24, 2019 MOVED: MR. PLATT
AYES: ALL SECOND: MS. NOCITO
NAYS: NONE APPROVED: ___________________________Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
I, Dee Ober, Clerk of the Township of Voorhees, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee, at their meeting of June 24, 2019, held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, New Jersey.
_________________________________ Dee Ober, RMC
Township Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 173-19
ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF CHARLES SMITH FROM THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Charles Smith was hired by the Voorhees Township Police Department on
September 1, 2016 as a Class II Special Police Officer;
WHEREAS, Charles Smith has submitted a letter of resignation from his position as a
Class II Special Police Officer effective June 14, 2019.
RESIGNATION:
CHARLES SMITH effective June 14, 2019
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of
the Township of Voorhees, County of Camden, State of New Jersey that the aforementioned
resignation be accepted.
DATED: JUNE 24, 2019 MOVED: MS. NOCITO
AYES: ALL SECOND: MR. PLATT
NAYS: NONE APPROVED: ___________________________Michael R. Mignogna, Mayor
I, Dee Ober, Clerk of the Township of Voorhees, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee, at their meeting of June 24, 2019, held in the Municipal Building, 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, New Jersey.
_________________________________ Dee Ober, RMC Township Clerk
Dean Cim inera, CMFO, CTC, QPA Lori Rauer, QPAChief Financial Officer Purchasing Assistant
Stefanie CaponePayroll Clerk
Account Balances:General Payroll Open General Sewer Sewer Other Trust
Fund Fund(s) Space Capital Operating Capital Funds
Beginning Balance $15,671,662.51 $504,375.65 $626,922.30 $4,666,602.99 $1,187,825.00 $1,366,817.12 $3,959,683.69
+ Receipts 12,143,444.78 1,374,018.35 160,504.29 9,424.52 61,688.97 1,905.62 139,203.92
- Disbursements 15,438,886.31 1,295,346.33 127,463.37 313,550.69 120,532.31 168,726.88 120,833.50
= Ending Balance $12,376,220.98 $583,047.67 $659,963.22 $4,362,476.82 $1,128,981.66 $1,199,995.86 $3,978,054.11
Available Cash $24,288,740.32
Add Fire Department:General Payroll
Fund Fund
Beginning Balance $0.00 $1,161.10
+ Receipts 0.00 1.47
- Disbursements 0.00 0.00
= Ending Balance $0.00 $1,162.57
Subtotal - Fire Dept. Cash $1,162.57
Bank Balances:Republic Bank $21,429,460.68Republic Bank - Fire Dept. 1,162.57
Fulton Bank 973,335.29
Columbia Bank 1,221,956.44
TD Bank 663,987.91
TOTAL CASH $24,289,902.89
Respectfully submitted,
Dean CimineraDean CimineraChief Financial Officer
V O O R H E E S T O W N S H I PD E P A R T M E N T O F F I N A N C E
TREASURER'S REPORT OF CASHFor the Month ending
May 31, 2019
VOORHEES TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF JUNE 10, 2019
REGULAR MEETING 8:00 PM
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL Committeeman Friedman, Committeeman Platt, Deputy Mayor Ravitz, Deputy Mayor Nocito, Mayor Mignogna
SUNSHINE STATEMENTMr. Long stated that this meeting is being held in compliance with the “Open Public Meetings Act” and has been published as required in the Courier Post and Inquirer Newspapers.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR RESOLUTIONS ONLY
MOTION TO CLOSEPUBLIC PORTION: MR. PLATT AYES: ALLSECONDED: MR. FRIEDMAN NAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 147-19 APPROVING THE INSERTION OF AN ITEM OF REVENUE ($65,767.77 STATE OF NJ CLEAN COMMUNITIES FUND)
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MS. NOCITOAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 148-19 APPROVING THE INSERTION OF AN ITEM OF REVENUE ($10,000.00 SUSTAINABLE JERSEY GRANT COMMUNITY VISIONING)
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MS. NOCITOAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 149-19 APPROVING AN INSERTION OF AN ITEM OF REVENUE ($190,000.00 NJ DOT TRAFFIC SIGNALS)
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MS. NOCITOAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 150-19 APPROVING THE CANCELLATION OF OUTSTANDING CHECKS
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MS. NOCITOAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 151-19 RENEWING A TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN VOORHEES TOWNSHIP AND VIRTUA HEALTH SYSTEMS
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MS. NOCITOAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 152-19 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES, THE TOWNSHIP OF CHERRY HILL AND THE CHERRY HILL CARE GROUP, LLC CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 840 EVESHAM ROAD, DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 519.11, LOT 2.01, AS SET FORTH ON THE TAX MAP OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CHERRY HILL, TO CONNECT TO THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP SEWER SYSTEM
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MS. NOCITOAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 153-19 ENCOURAGING THE USE OF RECYCLABLE PAPER BAGS AND REUSABLE BAGS INSTEAD OF PLASTIC BAGS
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MS. NOCITOAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 154-19 APPROVING THE HIRING OF DOMINIQUE DECKER TO THE PART TIME POSITION OF RECORDS CLERK IN THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MS. NOCITOAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 155-19 APPROVING THE HIRING OF FIVE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS IN THE VOORHEES TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MS. NOCITOAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 156-19 APPROVING LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS FOR 2019-2020
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. RAVITZSECONDED: MS. NOCITOAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. EXECUTIVE SESSION
TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT FOR MAY 2019MINUTES FROM MAY 13, 2019MINUTES FROM MAY 28, 2019BILL LIST FOR JUNE 10, 2019
MOTION TO APPROVE: MR. PLATTSECONDED: MR. RAVITZAYES: ALLNAYS: NONEABSTAIN: MR. FRIEDMAN (Only for Whittmer check)
COMMENTS FROM COMMITTEE - NONE
PRESENTATION – MS CITY TO SHORE BIKE EVENT
Mr. Craighead and the MS City to Shore Bike Planning Team presented the Voorhees Township Committee with a plaque. They further thanked the Voorhees Township Committee and the Voorhees Township Police Department for their support and for assisting in keeping the bike riders safe. Mr. Craighead expressed how this support is critical to the program.
Mayor Mignogna stated that the Township Committee is thrilled to be a part of such a great cause. Mr. Mignogna informed Mr. Craighead that as long as there are riders, there will be support from the Voorhees Township Committee.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - NONE
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC PORTION: MR. PLATTSECONDED: MR. FRIEDMANAYES: ALLNAYS: NONE
ADJOURNMENT