Wrap Up Meeting-December 30, 2013
TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN
Township Clerk
Barbara Freijomil
Deputy Clerk
Marie Celia
COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER
State of New Jersey
1571 Delsea Drive
FRANKLINVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08322
856-694-1234
Mayor
Marge Pfrommer
Deputy Mayor
Joseph C. Petsch
Township Committee
David Deegan
Vito Genna
Edward Leopardi
December 30, 2013
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
ANNUAL NOTICE STATEMENT
MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES
December 10, 2013 Work and Regular Session
MOTION TO APPROVE BILLS
MOTION TO APPROVE CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS: Police Department
MOTION TO APPROVE TRAILER PERMIT
MOTION TO APPROVE FOOD HANDLING LICENSES FOR 2014
MOTION TO APPROVE PROCLAMATIONS: TOWNSHIP EMPLOYEES WITH 20 YEARS OF SERVICE OR
MORE, GIRL SCOUTS, AND DICK FAMILY
R-207-13 Appointing Alexander P. Fragoso Class II Special Officer
1ST PUBLIC PORTION- ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS
SOLICITOR’S REPORT
Public Hearing on the following Ordinance:
O-14-13 Ordinance to Permit Rezoning of Certain Properties from Residential-Agriculture to Highway Commercial
and Light Manufacturing designations consistent with the Recommendations Contained within the 2013 Master Plan
Reexamination Report and Master Plan Amendment/Addendum
RESOLUTIONS:
R-208-13 Authorizing Satisfaction of Tax Arrearages by Installment Plan
R-209-13 Authorizing the Award of a Contract to Asphalt Paving Corporation for Resurfacing of Royal Avenue
R-210-13 Reducing Performance Bond for Property Known as King Court, Block 5601 Lot 5, 6, and 6.01
R-211-13 Transfer to and From Specific Accounts in the 2013 Budget
2ND SECOND PUBLIC PORTION –COMMENTS ON ABOVE RESOLUTIONS OR ORDINANCES
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE AND MAYOR'S REPORT
ADJOURN
Wrap Up Meeting – December 30, 2013
The Wrap Up Meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Franklin was called to order by
Mayor Pfrommer at 5:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The following Committee members were in
attendance: Mayor Pfrommer, Mr. Petsch, Mr. Deegan, Mr. Genna, and Mr. Leopardi were present. Mr.
Moore, Mr. Ziegler, Solicitor, and Chief Rock were also in attendance.
Mayor Pfrommer led the Salute to the Flag.
The Clerk read the following: Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, adequate notice of this meeting
has been provided by adopting a schedule of regular meetings for the year 2013, which was posted on the
Bulletin Board as well as the Township Website, forwarded to the Gloucester County Times, Camden
Courier Post, and The Sentinel of Gloucester County, and was filed with the Township Clerk on January
3, 2013. This meeting is being videotaped and will be on Channel 9.
Upon motion by Mr. Petsch seconded by Mr. Deegan and carried the minutes of December 10, 2013
Work Session and Regular Meeting were ordered approved as presented.
Leopardi-yes Genna-abstain Deegan-yes Petsch-yes Pfrommer-yes
Upon motion by Mr. Petsch seconded by Mr. Leopardi and carried all approved bills were ordered paid.
Leopardi-yes Genna-yes Deegan-yes Petsch-yes Pfrommer-yes
BILLS PAID December 30, 2013
Check #
Name
282
Comcast
419
Staples
420
Waterline Glassboro
1098
Michael Borrelli, Esq
1099
Fralinger Engineering
1100
Pennoni Assoc
1101
Alaimo Group
Voucher
177.12
180.44
54.00
900.00
4484.79
830.84
80.00
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Pennoni Assoc
Today’s Interiors
Farmrite
Triad Advisory
GCSI Security
Visual Computer Solutions
Atlantic City Electric
Stanley Dentinger
Lawson Products
South Jersey Welding
Michael B. Borelli, Esq.
Cert Speedometer
Colucci Lumber
Ken Crescitelli
E C P Business Machines
Joseph Fazzio
Garoppo Stone & Garden
Moore Medical
MGL Printing
Garden State Hwy Products
RK Chevrolet
Wheelabrator Glou
South Jersey Gas
T & F Camera
West Group
Riggins
Edmunds & Assoc
General Spring & Align
Millville Rescue
Carolyn Toy
Service Tire Truck Ctrs
Comp Solutions
Corky Linardo
South State, Inc.
Chemsearch
V E Ralph & Sons
Fralinger Engineering
R J Twitchell & Co.
Thompson West
Franklin Twp Youth Soccer
The Press of AC
Comcast
Tekk Comm
Universal Computing
Snap on Industrial
Linda Lawyer
Aramark
Northeast Mechanical
E-Z Pass
Staples
Ace Plumbing
Garoppos Feed
Hoover Trucks
DM Medical Billing
Automotive Shop Equipment
Lafayette Products
Watch Guard Video
Ward Shoemaker
Alaimo Group
Franklin Twp Little League
Intercon Truck Equip
Delaware Valley Pet Hospital
Hess Corp
Genna Electric
Print & Mail Comm
Virtua At Work
Frank stapleton
Edwin Burger & Son
460.64
5750.00
13500.00
202.50
10765.90
13073.38
6564.63
125.00
1032.57
10219.00
3800.00
578.00
151.25
592.80
463.50
1792.95
412.50
2493.99
322.00
195.00
51.78
37201.54
3431.05
305.00
720.66
19051.99
638.00
4289.44
13991.91
250.00
2785.41
4261.00
205.24
66.00
2043.75
3098.39
6238.75
6089.55
391.50
800.00
63.75
1094.33
252.00
256.20
451.62
116.00
125.84
570.50
100.00
1130.44
31.11
45.99
1213.73
1429.84
195.00
917.99
281.00
672.52
7217.10
800.00
20638.00
183.75
2204.28
1450.00
354.65
74.70
133.68
1881.00
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So New Jersey Chapter NIGP
Casa Payroll
Atlantic Tactical
Jamie Bonanno
Center for Ed & Employ
Clean Energy Fuels
Comcast
Deborah Fullerton
Kimberly Korejko
Lifesavers
Matthew Gemenden
Munidex
One Source Imaging
Philip Arsenault
G & K Services
Rodio Tractor Sales
Security Detection
The Sentinel of Glou
Thompson West
South Jersey Times
United vElectric
Waterline Glassboro
City of Wildwood
40.00
181.25
535.90
24.00
263.70
2015.68
323.37
168.00
150.00
8400.00
129.99
2975.00
2201.47
400.00
181.20
127.44
3900.00
1779.00
229.00
268.20
299.45
42.00
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Correspondence: Letter from the Planning Board Solicitor recommending the request from Tyson Stell to
vacate McCurdy Ave that is adjacent to Block 3701 lot 5 be approved in addition to Lot 4. Request from
Mr. and Mrs. William Morris to vacate portions of 15th Street and Walnut Street abutting Block 4406 Lot
3. Letter from the Planning Board Solicitor acknowledging the proposed Master Plan Ordinance that is up
for adoption tonight is consistent with the Master Plan. Letter from Fralinger Engineering recommending
awarding a contract to the low bidder, Asphalt Paving, for resurfacing of Royal Avenue. Letter from
Steven Polillo requesting that their mobile home be granted six additional months in order to start
rebuilding.
Upon motion by Mr. Petsch seconded by Mr. Leopardi and carried the reports and correspondence were
ordered received and filed:
Leopardi-yes Genna-abstain Deegan-yes Petsch-yes Pfrommer-yes
Upon motion by Mr. Petsch seconded by Mr. Leopardi and carried street vacation request from William
Morris 15th Street and Walnut Street abutting Block 4406 Lot 3 was ordered sent to Land Use.
Upon motion by Mr. Deegan seconded by Mr. Leopardi and carried 2014 Food Handling License was
approved.
Leopardi-yes Genna-yes Deegan-yes Petsch-yes Pfrommer-yes
Upon motion Mr. Petsch seconded by Mr. Deegan three proclamations for Girls Scout Helpers, the Dick
Family, and Employees who served 20 years or more was adopted.
Upon motion by Mr. Petsch seconded by Mr. Deegan and carried R-207-13 “Resolution Appointing
Alexander P. Fragoso as a Class II Special Officer for the Township of Franklin Police Department” was
adopted.
Leopardi-yes Genna-yes Deegan-yes Petsch-yes Pfrommer-yes
Mr. Petsch and Mr. Deegan swore Mr. Fragoso in to office while his father held the Bible.
Upon motion by Mr. Petsch seconded by Mr. Deegan and carried the First Public Portion of the Township
Committee Meeting was ordered opened.
Leopardi-yes Genna-yes Deegan-yes Petsch-yes Pfrommer-yes
Mrs. Joan Wokoeck, 1851 Main Road, reported that she has requested Pension Reports and has not
received them.
Upon motion by Mr. Petsch seconded by Mr. Deegan and carried the First Public Portion was ordered
closed.
Leopardi-yes Genna-yes Deegan-yes Petsch-yes Pfrommer-yes
Mr. Ziegler reported that the Polk lawsuit was dismissed without judgment. Greenways is the only
outstanding lawsuit left from Mr. Ziegler’s administration.
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Upon motion by Mr. Deegan seconded by Mr. Petsch and carried Ordinance O-14-13 entitled “Ordinance
to permit Rezoning of Certain Properties from Residential-Agriculture to Highway Commercial and Light
Manufacturing Designations Consistent with the Recommendations Contained within the 2013 Master
Plan Reexamination Report and Master Plan Amendment/Addendum” was ordered opened.
Leopardi-yes Genna-yes Deegan-yes Petsch-yes Pfrommer-yes
Mrs. Nancy Calabro and Mr. Joe Calabro, 860 East Avenue, reported on a water problem in that area of
Hall Avenue, Delsea Drive, and East Avenue. She asked for the Committee to vote No on the ordinance.
She feels the changes will impact the area more. Barbara Halpern, Harding Highway, commented on
drainage issues. Mr. Petsch said that any developing of a property will require that water does not run off
onto any other property. Barbara Halpern said that other properties on Delsea Drive and Harding
Highway have not been reclassified as Highway Commercial. She questioned why. Mr. Kevin Kelton,
Nicholas Drive, said there should be consistency with the Ordinance. He asked the Committee to vote no.
Mr. Jason Brandt, Rosemont Avenue, agreed that the state highways should be commercial.
Upon motion by Mr. Deegan seconded by Mr. Leopardi and carried Ordinance O-14-13 entitled
“Ordinance to permit Rezoning of Certain Properties from Residential-Agriculture to Highway
Commercial and Light Manufacturing Designations Consistent with the Recommendations Contained
within the 2013 Master Plan Reexamination Report and Master Plan Amendment/Addendum” was
ordered closed.
Leopardi-yes Genna-yes Deegan-yes Petsch-yes Pfrommer-yes
Upon motion by Mr. Petsch seconded by Mr. Deegan and carried Ordinance O-14-13 entitled “Ordinance
to permit Rezoning of Certain Properties from Residential-Agriculture to Highway Commercial and Light
Manufacturing Designations Consistent with the Recommendations Contained within the 2013 Master
Plan Reexamination Report and Master Plan Amendment/Addendum” was ordered adopted.
Leopardi-No Genna-Abstain Deegan-yes Petsch-yes Pfrommer-yes
Upon motion by Mr. Petsch seconded by Mr. Deegan and carried R-208-13 “Resolution Authorizing
Satisfaction of Tax Arrearages by Installment Plan” was adopted.
Leopardi-abstain Genna-yes Deegan-yes Petsch-yes Pfrommer-yes
Upon motion by Mr. Petsch seconded by Mr. Deegan and carried R-209-13 “Resolution Authorizing the
Award of a Contract to Asphalt Paving Corporation of Malaga for Resurfacing of Royal Avenue” was
adopted.
Leopardi-yes Genna-yes Deegan-yes Petsch-yes Pfrommer-yes
Upon motion by Mr. Deegan seconded by Mr. Petsch and carried R-210-13 “Resolution Reducing
Performance Bond For Property Known as King Court Being Block 5601 Lots 5, 6, And 6.01” was
adopted.
Leopardi-no Genna-yes Deegan-yes Petsch-yes Pfrommer-yes
Upon motion by Mr. Petsch seconded by Mr. Deegan and carried R-211-13 “Resolution Authorizing the
Treasurer of Franklin Township to Transfer Certain Funds From and To Specific Accounts in the 2013
Budget of the Township of Franklin” was adopted.
Leopardi-yes Genna-yes Deegan-yes Petsch-yes Pfrommer-yes
Upon motion by Mr. Deegan seconded by Mr. Petsch and carried R-212-13 “Resolution Approving a Six
Month Trailer Extension with Conditions” was adopted.
Leopardi-yes Genna-yes Deegan-yes Petsch-yes Pfrommer-yes
Upon motion by Mr. Petsch seconded by Mr. Deegan and carried the second public portion was now
opened.
Leopardi-yes Deegan-yes Petsch-yes Pfrommer-yes
Mrs. Cindy Merckx, Sentinel Newspaper, questioned Mr. Ziegler is Kiddie Kollege is still outstanding.
He said yes it is still pending in Appellate Court. Mr. William Morris, Oak Avenue, asked about tax
arrearages. He was referred to the Tax Collector. Mr. James Kelly, 2983 Dutch Mill Road, asked Mr.
Leopardi why he abstained on the tax arrearages resolution. Mr. Leopardi said he doesn’t feel it is
guaranteed they will pay. Mr. Genna said each one should be looked at individually.
Upon motion by Mr. Petsch seconded by Mr. Leopardi and carried the second Public Portion was ordered
closed.
Leopardi-yes Deegan-yes Petsch-yes Pfrommer-yes
Mr. Leopardi asked is the Township owes $800,000. Mr. Moore said three employees were bought out by
the state. Mr. Leopardi wished the Community a Happy New Year.
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Mr. Genna congratulated Mr. Fragoso. He wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Mr. Deegan congratulated Mr. Fragoso. He thanked Mr. Ziegler for his service and wished everyone a
Happy New Year.
Mr. Petsch congratulated Mr. Fragoso. He thanked Mr. Ziegler, Mr. Moore, and Mrs. Freijomil. He said
debate was good and it is best to meet somewhere in the middle. He was here to serve everyone. He felt
positive things happened during his tenure: automation of trash, contained natural gas trucks, police
staffing is up, tag readers, Meredith Farms rehabilitation and new Vehicles. He wished everyone a Happy
New Year.
Mayor Pfrommer was proud of accomplishments. She has a few to finish up, such as landscaping and
benches. She thanked her colleagues, Mr. Ziegler, Mr. Moore, Mrs. Freijomil, and the residents of
Franklin Township.
Mayor Pfrommer adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Freijomil
Township Clerk