Township manager Scott Carew tries to speed up the budget process, the township pays down its affordable housing debt, and council plans for an update on revaluation.
For those who couldn’t make it to Monday night’s council meeting, there were a few items on the agenda that didn’t make it into a full story, but were nonetheless noteworthy. Here a few leftover tidbits from the meeting:
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To avoid a tax increase, Moorestown council members will need to close a $1 million gap—a near-impossible task, according to the township manager.
As it stands now, the township needs to close a $1 million gap to avoid a tax increase in this year’s budget. Talking over the latest draft of the budget Thursday morning, the consensus among members of township council was none of them were terribly happy with the budget. In its current form, the $22.9 million budget increases the tax levy by $1,011,900 from last year, a 2.6 cent (or 7.83 percent) increase from 2011’s tax rate. Based on that increase, a taxpayer with a home assessed at the township average of $529,800 would pay $1,896.68 in municipal taxes, a $137.74 increase from last year. Because the township's budget didn't hit the state-imposed 2 percent cap last year, it was allowed (by law) to "bank" the difference and use it to …
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Money for Fullerton Park, final approval of alcohol sales, and refinancing of old bonds (for $240,000 savings) on the agenda for tonight's meeting.
Township council meets at 7:30 p.m. tonight in the media center at William Allen Middle School. A few items of interest on the agenda: To view the full agenda, visit the township website.
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9:09 pm on Monday, February 13, 2012
I understand Town Council is considering to vote to move the Board of Education election at a meeting this Thursday night. What are the pros and cons? more ›
Liquor licenses, the municipal complex, fixing "smell problems" at the library and a proclamation for a retired fire chief were all on the agenda.
Township council had a full plate Monday night, with discussions regarding the municipal complex project, liquor licenses and field improvements, along with a host of other topics. But since everything on the agenda can’t make it into a full story, here are a few tidbits from Monday’s meeting:
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The township has spent $2.5 million to date on planning expenses, with another $1.75 million likely to be spent.
Township council plans to appropriate another $1.5 million for planning expenses associated with the municipal complex project, bringing the total amount spent or to be spent on the project so far to roughly $4 million. Mayor John Button clarified this is money the township had already planned to spend on the project, money that had already been budgeted. “We appropriate as we go,” he explained Monday night, following a first reading of the $1.5 million bond appropriation. Township manager Scott Carew said the funds council had already appropriated for planning purposes are “nearly exhausted” and the latest appropriation was needed to keep the project moving. Financial officer Tom Merchel said the township has authorized $2.75 million in …
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9:05 am on Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Just have to love our Moorestown Republican Town Council. Now "there are typos". What fools you all are. The Republican Town Council has been spinning out money left and right while you all were fighting for more booze. Meanwhile a perfectly good building has been destroyed. A perfectly good library - notice the books are happy..... is scheduled to be torn down.... WHY??? Now, you hear " We are … more ›
Discussions revolving around liquor licenses, municipal complex spending and parks and recreation projects on the agenda.
Township council has a busy agenda tonight (Monday). Below is a short list previewing some of the weightier subjects up for discussion. The council meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium at William Allen Middle School.
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10:01 pm on Monday, November 14, 2011
I don't think the ABC "approval" of an ordinance means much. it approves pretty much anything as long as it's not in conflict with the ABC scheme. The ordinance can restrict sales except on Thursday mornings when a hippopotamus dances at the Mall and it would be approved by the ABC. The question of whether the ordinance is legal only comes up if dancing giraffes on the other sides of town go to … more ›
Township Council has chosen Eastampton township manager, and Moorestown resident, Scott Carew.
Township Council has ended its search for a new manager, hiring Eastampton township manager Scott Carew. Carew, a Moorestown resident, announced his departure during an Eastampton Township Council meeting Tuesday, according to the Burlington County Times. Moorestown Mayor John Button said the township made Carew an offer within the last week, which he accepted. Though some of the details of the contract have yet to be worked out. Button said the township hadn’t intended on making an announcement until those details were finalized and limited some of his comments, including Carew’s salary, until then. Carew told the Burlington County Times he will make a base salary of $112,000 annually, with a possible bonus of $10,000. Eastampton Township…
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The council is examining the benefits of building a solar field to power the sewage treatment plant.
Investing in the construction of a solar field by the sewage treatment plant could save the township nearly $2 million on energy costs over 15 years, according to the township engineer. Russell Trice, senior associate with consulting engineers the Alaimo Group, explained to members of township council Monday night what it would take to build an array of solar panels on a seven-acre parcel near the sewage treatment plant on Pine Street. The array would provide power solely to the plant. According to Trice, because of the location’s proximity to the north branch of the Pennsauken Creek, the township would need to obtain several permits from the state Department of Environmental Protection. He estimated the total cost of the permits at around…
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5:46 pm on Wednesday, September 14, 2011
As another note... don't let the picture in the original article deceive you. The solar panels being suggested will not be over the treatment pond. If I am not mistaken they would replace a wooded area - yes, much of the proposed area would require the removal of trees - acres of them! more ›
Mayor John Button said he has no problem with the debate and discussion—as long as it's about the facts.
Township council is “compelled” to pass two resolutions tonight directing County Clerk Timothy Tyler to put referendums on the ballot that—if approved by voters—would allow the sale of liquor in town for the first time in a century, according to Mayor John Button. Township Clerk Patricia Hunt certified petitions last week that called for two ballot questions: One to allow the sale of alcohol in town, the other to restrict those sales to full-service restaurants at the Moorestown Mall. Both petitions met, and exceeded, the number of signatures required by state statute in order to appear on the ballot. In light of the certifications, Button said—and Hunt and petitioner Seth Broder also confirmed—the town has no choice but to approve the …
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4:45 pm on Monday, August 22, 2011
Thanks for making that clear although sadly I hope you are still prepared for those that don't believe anything council does is right. I applaud you for your conitued service and devotion to this town. Not easy always being the face on a target.... more ›
A vote on liquor referendums, an update on the municipal complex and a solar project presentation are the highlights of an eventful council meeting tonight.
1. The standout item from what looks to be a lively meeting tonight is likely to be the council’s votes on two resolutions directing the county clerk to place questions on the November ballot about serving liquor in Moorestown, and specifically the Moorestown Mall. Township Clerk Patricia Hunt certified petitions last week intended to get the liquor referendum before voters. Mayor John Button said, because the petitions were certified, the council is “compelled” to approve the resolutions. 2. Council will provide another update on the municipal complex project. Following this latest presentation, Button said council’s hope is it will “have enough information to move forward with the library-administration side of the complex.” Demolition …
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2:32 pm on Friday, March 9, 2012
Fellows - How does this sound, Vote for me, I will raise your taxes! Can this be a winning formula for the party this Fall? No new taxes boys! more ›