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TOWNSHIP OF MOORESTOWN TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OFFICIAL ACTION MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2010 The Regular Meeting of the Moorestown Township Council was called to order by Mayor Roccato at the William Allen Middle School, Auditorium, 801 North Stanwick Road, Moorestown at 7:30 p.m. Attendance was as follows: Daniel Roccato, Mayor Christopher J. Schultz, Township Manager John Button, Deputy Mayor Thomas J. Merchel, Deputy Manager/CFO Seth Broder, Councilmember Patricia L. Hunt, Township Clerk Greg Gallo, Councilmember Thomas J. Coleman, III, Township Attorney Michael Testa, Councilmember Mayor Roccato read the Open Public Meetings Act statement in full, as printed on the agenda. The meeting commenced with a moment of silence and flag salute. Mayor Roccato welcomed everyone to the meeting. Mayor Roccato advised that discussion on the Town Hall/Library would be continued until the November 8, 2010 meeting. He advised that Council had agreed that each member of Council would meet individually with Ragan Design Group about the alternatives the Group was working on and everyone has not yet had the opportunity to do so. In addition, by the next meeting, two newly elected members would be present to participate in discussions. Mayor Roccato noted that he felt continuing discussion was the fairest way to proceed. There were no Reports from Council. Mayor Roccato noted that two members would not be able to attend the October 25, 2010 Executive Session meeting. Mr. Schultz confirmed that a meeting would not be necessary. After a brief discussion, all members agreed to cancel the October 25, 2010 Executive Session meeting. Mr. Button advised that he had the pleasure of presenting a proclamation to Joel Krott in honor of the 31 st Anniversary of the West Jersey Chamber Symphony Society on October 17, 2010, wherein Diane Allen also made a presentation on behalf of the State. He noted how nice the event was and expressed his appreciation for the Society and the fact that same is part of Moorestown. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the West Jersey Chamber Music Society, is celebrating its 31 st Anniversary Season; and WHEREAS, the Society remains the only all professional classical music ensemble in South Jersey and continues to provide cultural enrichment for the Township of Moorestown, as well as, offering alternative cultural experiences for young people. Page 2 October 18, 2010 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Moorestown, County of Burlington, State of New Jersey, that, it is with a great sense of gratitude and pride, we do hereby give recognition to: THE WEST JERSEY CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY AND THE SOCIETY’S ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, JOEL KROTT With special consideration of the Society’s Founding Trustees: James Palmer, First President William A. Angus, Jr. M. Jefferson Davis Andrew Inglis Elizabeth Klauder Cecelia Lane Robert Rorke in appreciation and congratulations on the 31 st Anniversary of the Society. Given under my hand and seal of the Township of Moorestown this 17 th day of October, Two Thousand Ten. Daniel Roccato, Mayor Mayor Roccato proclaimed November Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and asked that a proclamation be marked into the record. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, in 2010, an estimated 43,140 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the United States and 36,800 will die from the disease, approximately 1,130 deaths will occur in New Jersey; and WHEREAS, pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers and is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States; and WHEREAS, when symptoms of pancreatic cancer present themselves, it is usually too late for an optimistic prognosis, and 75 percent of pancreatic cancer patients die within the first year of their diagnosis while 94 percent of pancreatic cancer patients die within the first five years; and WHEREAS, incidence of pancreatic cancer is approximately 50 percent higher in African Americans than in other ethnic groups; and Page 3 October 18, 2010 WHEREAS, there is no cure for pancreatic cancer and there have been no significant improvements in survival rates in the last 40 years; and WHEREAS, the Federal Government invests significantly less money in pancreatic cancer research than it does in any of the other leading cancer killers; and pancreatic cancer research constitutes only two percent of the National Cancer Institute’s federal research funding, a figure far too low given the severity of the disease, its mortality rate, and how little is known about how to arrest it; and WHEREAS, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is the first and only national patient advocacy organization that serves the pancreatic cancer community in the Township of Moorestown, Burlington County, New Jersey and nationwide by focusing its efforts on public policy, research funding, patient services, and public awareness and education related to developing effective treatments and a cure for pancreatic cancer; and WHEREAS, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and its affiliates in the Township of Moorestown support those patients currently battling pancreatic cancer, as well as to those who have lost their lives to the disease, and are committed to nothing less than a cure; and WHEREAS, the good health and well-being of the residents of the Township of Moorestown are enhanced as a direct result of increased awareness about pancreatic cancer and research into early detection, causes, and effective treatments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Township Council that the month of November in the Year 2010 be designated as “Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month” in the Township of Moorestown, Burlington County, New Jersey. Given under my hand and seal of the Township of Moorestown this 18th day of October, Two Thousand Ten. Daniel Roccato, Mayor. Mr. Schultz read Ordinance 18-2010 on second reading by title. He advised that if Ordinance Nos. 18 and 19 are adopted, a public hearing on water and sewer connection fees will be held. ORDINANCE NO. 18-2010 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING PART 9 “NEW CONNECTIONS AND METER INSTALLATIONS” OF SECTION 175-21, “ESTABLISHMENT OF TARIFFS, RATES AND CHARGES” OF ARTICLE I, “WATER REGULATIONS: RATES AND CHARGES” OF CHAPTER 175, “WATER AND SEWERS” OF THE “REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY” Mayor Roccato opened the public hearing. Page 4 October 18, 2010 Mr. Begg began asking questions about protocol. Mr. Schultz responded. Due to the nature of Mr. Begg’s comments, Mr. Coleman clarified that the ordinance has to do with connection fees, not usage fees. Mr. Begg made several comments, neither in support of or against the ordinance. In closing, he hoped that Council would set up a periodic engineering study schedule for both the water and sewer systems in order to foresee needs. There were no other comments. A motion was made by Mr. Button, seconded by Mr. Gallo, to close the public hearing. The vote was unanimous and the motion carried. A motion was made by Mr. Broder, seconded by Mr. Button, to adopt Ordinance 18-2010 on second reading. Upon a roll call, the vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Button, Testa, Gallo, Broder, Roccato NAYES: None ABSENT: None Mr. Schultz read Ordinance 19-2010 on second reading by title. ORDINANCE NO. 19-2010 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING SECTION 175-44, “SANITARY SEWER CONNECTION CHARGES” OF ARTICLE III, “SEWERAGE SERVICE: RATES AND CHARGES” OF CHAPTER 175, “WATER AND SEWERS” OF THE “REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY” Mayor Roccato opened the public hearing. There were no comments. A motion was made by Mr. Testa, seconded by Mr. Gallo, to close the public hearing. The vote was unanimous and the motion carried. A motion was made by Mr. Button, seconded by Mr. Testa, to adopt Ordinance 19-2010 on second reading. Upon a roll call, the vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Button, Testa, Gallo, Broder, Roccato NAYES: None ABSENT: None Mr. Schultz read Ordinance 20-2010 on second reading by title. ORDINANCE NO. 20-2010 Page 5 October 18, 2010 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MOORESTOWN, COUNTY OF BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY APPROPRIATING $165,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $156,750 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO BE USED FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AND DESIGN EXPENSES FOR THE RESURFACING OF NEW ALBANY ROAD PHASE II PROJECT Mayor Roccato opened the public hearing. There were no comments. A motion was made by Mr. Broder, seconded by Mr. Gallo, to close the public hearing. The vote was unanimous and the motion carried. A motion was made by Mr. Button, seconded by Mr. Testa, to adopt Ordinance 20-2010 on second reading. Upon a roll call, the vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Button, Testa, Gallo, Broder, Roccato NAYES: None ABSENT: None Mr. Schultz advised that direction to proceed with the engineering work in the next few weeks will be given. Mr. Schultz read Ordinance 21-2010 on second reading by title and provided detail. He advised that same provided preplanning for 2011. ORDINANCE NO. 21-2010 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MOORESTOWN, COUNTY OF BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY APPROPRIATING $730,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $693,500 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO BE USED FOR THE 2011 ROADS RESURFACING PROGRAM Mayor Roccato opened the public hearing. There were no comments. A motion was made by Mr. Broder, seconded by Mr. Button, to close the public hearing. The vote was unanimous and the motion carried. A motion was made by Mr. Broder, seconded by Mr. Gallo, to adopt Ordinance 21-2010 on second reading. Upon a roll call, the vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Button, Testa, Gallo, Broder, Roccato NAYES: None ABSENT: None Mr. Schultz read Ordinance 22-2010 on second reading by title and in pertinent part.

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