Caucus/Regular Meetings of the Chesilhurst Borough Council

The Chesilhurst Governing Body workshop caucus and general meetings will be held April 9th via conference call commencing 6:30 p.m. following general meeting at 7:00 p.m. due to COVID -19 Global Pandemic. Please call 978-990-5000. Access Code 593945#

1. Pledge of allegiance
2. Sunshine statement
3. Roll call
4. Review minutes of March 12, 2020
5. Solicitor report(s)
6. Resolution 20-89 authorize fund of $75.00 to AM for the return of cleaning escrow fee pertaining to the rental of Community Center
7. Resolution 20-90 authorize refund of $225.00 to KS pertaining to the rental of Community Center
8. Resolution 20-91 authorize refund of $225.00 to GB pertaining to the rental of Community Center
9. Resolution 20-92 authorize refund of $225.00 to LD pertaining to the rental of Community Center
10. Resolution 20-93 authorize refund of $50.00 to HC pertaining to the rental of Community Center
11. Resolution 20-94 appoint Frank Sullivan as Chairman to serve on the PB/ZB
12. Resolution 20-95 adopting 2020 amended temporary budget
13. Resolution 20-96 authorize MOU by and between the NJ Office of Emergency and the BOC
14. New business from council
15. Review bills for payment
16. The Borough Council will act upon or discuss any other matters or resolutions necessary to carry out Borough business.
17. Adjournment

1. Pledge of allegiance
2. Sunshine statement
3. Roll call
4. Approve minutes of March 12, 2020
5. Resolution 20-89 authorize fund of $75.00 to AM for the return of cleaning escrow fee pertaining to the rental of Community Center
6. Resolution 20-90 authorize refund of $225.00 to KS pertaining to the rental of Community Center
7. Resolution 20-91 authorize refund of $225.00 to GB pertaining to the rental of Community Center
8. Resolution 20-92 authorize refund of $225.00 to LD pertaining to the rental of Community Center
9. Resolution 20-93 authorize refund of $50.00 to HC pertaining to the rental of Community Center
10. Resolution 20-94 appoint Frank Sullivan as Chairman to serve on the PB/ZB
11. Resolution 20-95 adopting 2020 amended temporary budget
12. Resolution 20-96 authorize MOU by and between the NJ Office of Emergency and the BOC
13. Approve bills for payment – The Borough Council will act upon or discuss any other matters or resolutions necessary to carry out Borough business.
14. Adjournment

If you would like to speak about an item that is listed on the agenda, please call Borough Clerk’s office at (856) 767-4153 ext. 1010

All others will be given the opportunity to speak under Public Comment

1. The regular meeting of the Chesilhurst Borough council was opened by
   Council President Marrone with the pledge of allegiance followed by the
   sunshine statement. Present were council members Alwan, Holmes, and
   Parks. Also present Michael J. Watson, Associate sitting in for the Solicitor. Absent: Mayor Odom-Garnett, Hirn, and Littles.
2. On motion by Alwan, seconded by Parks and carried (4 ayes) the rrJnutes of February 13, 2020 were approved as written
3. Council committee reports (suspended)
4. On motion by Alwan, seconded by Parks and carried (4 ayes) the meeting was opened to the public – There were no comments from the public
5. On motion by Alwan, seconded by Parks and carried (4 ayes) the meeting was closed to the public
6. Reports: the following reports were accepted and directed to be filed Borough clerk -total amount collected $1,200.00
   Tax/Sewer Depts. – (Jan) total amount collected $193,447.45
   Tax/Sewer Depts. – (Feb) total amount collected $481,490.87
   Court Adm. (Feb). total amount collected $4,921.08
   disbursed to Camden County Treasurer $1,061.00
   amount disbursed to Borough $2,357.90
   Bach Associates submitted their engineer’s status report for March 2020
7. On motion by Alwan, seconded by Parks and carried (4 ayes) the meeting was to the public on Ordinance 2020-1 – There were no comments from the public
8. On motion by Alwan, seconded by Parks and carried (4 ayes) the meeting was closed to the public on Ordinance 2020-1
9. Ordinance 2020-1 on motion by Alwan, seconded by Parks and carried
   ( 4ayes) Ordinance to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and to establish a Cap Bank is hereby approved on second and final reading on March 12, 2020
10. On motion by Alwan, seconded by Parks and carried (4 ayes) the meeting
    was opened to the public on Ordinance 2020-2 – There were no comments from the public
11. On motion by Alwan, seconded by Parks and carried (4 ayes) the meeting
    was closed to the public
12. Ordinance 2020-2 on motion Alwan, seconded by Parks and carried (4 ayes) An Ordinance fixing the compensation of Officers, and Employees of the Borough of Chesilhurst, County of Camden, State of NJ is hereby approved on second and final reading on March 12,2020
13. Resolution 20-82 on motion by Alwan, seconded by Parks, and carried (4 ayes) it is hereby approved to schedule Chesilhurst Day to be held on June 6th at the Leanna Harris Park
14. Resolution 20-83 on motion by Parks, seconded by Alwan and carried (4 ayes) it is hereby approved to authorize exercise of six month option pursuant to Bid A- 41/2019 for copy paper, computer paper and envelopes
15. Resolution 20-84 on motion by Alwan, seconded by Parks and carried (4ayes) it is hereby approved to authorize application to be filed with the Camden County Open Space/Farmland Preservation Division (challenge park)
16. Resolution 20-85 on motion by AI wan, seconded by Parks and carried ( 4 ayes) it is hereby approved to authorize professional services agreement for ma:ter of County Camden V. Borough of C, with Laurence E. Rosoff, Esq.
17. Resolution 20-86 on motion by Parks, seconded by Alwan and carried (4 ayes) it is hereby approved to schedule the rabies clinic on April 25th commencing 1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. at the Chesilhurst Fire Hall
18. Resolution 20-87 on motion by Alwan, seconded by Parks and carried (4 ayes) the change fund for the rabies clinic in the amount of $50.00 is hereby approved
19. Resolution 20-88 on motion by Alwan, seconded by Parks and carried (4 ayes) It is hereby approved to authorize refund of $75.00 to Kenneth Smith for the return of cleaning escrow fee pertaining to the rental of the Community Center
20. Council woman Alwan announced Chesilhurst Day will be held June 6th, 12 noon to 8:00 p.m. rain or shine. Food vendors must have a food certificate, if you are going to sell food. Vendor application went up to $50.00. We are going to have a car show, 3 on 3 tournament, local talent, entertainment, music, etc. Come om and support your community.
    It is very important to fill out the 2020 census for the government to appropriate State and Federal funding. Census Day is April 1st.
    The Coronavirus there are going to be a lot of changes as the authorities are learning about the virus. To keep up to date with the latest information. You can visit the official site nj.gov/health and www.cdc.gov. Primarily washing your hands, cough in your elbow, avoid touching your face, mouth, and eyes. Take care of your family.
    Council woman Parks – the Chesilhurst Drug Alliance was going to hold an
    Older Americans Health and Family luncheon to be held on March 21st. In lieu of the coronavirus it has been postpone and no further date has been set.
21. On motion by Alwan, seconded by Parks and carried (4 ayes) the bills were
    approved for payment.
    The Borough Council will act upon or discuss any other matters or resolutions necessary to carry out Borough business.
22. On motion by Parks, seconded by Alwan and carried (4 ayes) the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.