Public Hearing for Skate Park to be Held Tonight

A public hearing will be held concerning the Skate Park when Galloway Township Council meets tonight, July 10, 6:30 at the municipal complex.

Proposed fines of $250, plus a $65 processing fee for those who violate the rules of the skate park were introduced at the June 26 council meeting. Initially, Township Manager Arch Liston proposed a $500 fine and a $75 processing fee, but members of council felt those prices were too steep for parents in this economy.

The proposed fines were introduced after the skate park was closed in early June because of a continued disregard for the park's rules. It reopened June 14 with some guidelines.

The full agenda for tonight's council meeting, as listed on the township's website, can be found below:

TOWNSHIP OF GALLOWAY COUNCIL AGENDA-July 10, 2012, 6:30pm
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Open Public Meeting Announcement
On January 4, 2012, notice of the meeting was mailed to the Mainland Journal, the Press & the Current & duly posted in Council Chambers
3. Moment of Silence
4. Flag Salute
5. Approval of Minutes
Regular Meeting June 26, 2012 - TC
Closed Session as to Content May 22, 2012
Closed Session as to Content June 12, 2012
Closed Session as to Content June 26, 2012
6. Discussion
None
7. Proclamation
None
8. Presentation
None
9. Council Committee Reports
10. Ordinances for Introduction (First Reading)
11. Ordinances for Public Hearing (Second Reading)
1854-12 Skate Park Rules & Regulations
12. Resolutions
195-12 Payment of Bills
196-12 Authorize Council to go into Closed Session
201-12 Execute Agreement with Rukenstein & Associates LLC Establish Market for Affordble Hsg
202-12 Reimburse Fds to Habitat for Humanity from Hsg Trust Fd for GT Affordable Hsg Units
203-12 Execute Agreement with HFH for Disbursement of Fds fr GT Affordable Hsg Trust Fd
204-12 Authorize the Twp. to Enter into a Shared Service Agreement with ACIA
Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda includes items of business which are not controversial & do not require individual discussion. A Motion approving the Consent Agenda is moved, seconded & voted upon as one item by the Township Council. If any discussion is requested on a Consent Agenda item, it is removed from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda.
Resolutions
197-12 Support Authorization of $10,000 Sustainable Jersey Grant Funded by PSEG
198-12 Support Authorization of $2,000 Sustainable Jersey Grant Funded by PSEG
199-12 Change Order #1 to Increase Contract Phase I Great Creek Rd/Barrett LLC
200-12 Renew 2012-13 Alcoholic Beverage Licenses/Oyster Creek & Community Liquors
13. Public Hearing and Discussion
Applications for Raffle Licenses/South Jersey Healthcare Foundation & Special Olympics NJ
14. Motion
None
15. Manager’s Report
16. Council Comments
17. Public Comment
The Galloway Township Council welcomes participation of interested organizations and individuals during regular, as well as, special meetings. However, in order for the Council to conduct the business of the Township
in the most productive manner possible, public comment on specific agenda items, questions comments at the end of regular meetings or during special meetings will be limited to five (5) minutes per person. If you wish to address the Council, please step up to the microphone at the appropriate time, and state your name.
18. Closed Session
19. Return to Open Session
20. Adjournment
Ordinances & Resolutions STATEMENTS
197-12 Support Authorization of $10,000 Sustainable Jersey Grant Funded by PSEG
This Resolution supports authorization of a $10,000 Sustainable Jersey Grant Funded by PSEG.
198-12 Support Authorization of $2,000 Sustainable Jersey Grant Funded by PSEG
This Resolution supports authorization of a $2,000 Sustainable Jersey Grant Funded by PSEG.
199-12 Change Order #1 to Increase Contract Phase I Great Creek Rd/Barrett LLC
This Resolution authorizes change order #1 to increase the contract in the amt of $27,543 for additional milling, roadway excavation & overlay to match the existing pavement joint on Rt 9 & is recommended by the Dir of PW & Twp Eng.
200-12 Renew 2012-13 Alcoholic Beverage Licenses/Oyster Creek & Community Liquors
This Resolution renews the 2012-13 alcoholic beverage licenses, as they are complete in all respects.
201-12Execute Agreement with Rukenstein & Associates LLC Establish Market for Affordble Hsg
This Resolution authorizes the Mayor to execute agreement with Rukenstin & Associates LLC to establish a market for Affordable Hsg Program & auth disbursement of fds from the GT Affordable Hsg Trust Fd Program.
202-12 Reimburse Fds to Habitat for Humanity from Hsg Trust Fd for GT Affordable Hsg Units
This Resolution reimburses funds to HFH permitting construction costs for Orange Tree, Tulip & Upas Aves & was included & anticipated in the Twp’s Spending & Fair Share Hsg Plans.
203-12 Execute Agreement with HFH for Disbursement of Fds fr GT Affordable Hsg Trust Fd
This Resolution authorizes the Mayor to execute agreement with Habitat for Humanity Inc for disbursement of fds to purchase 2 properties on Yam Ave & construct 2 new affordable hsg units.
204-12 Authorize the Township to enter into a Shared Services Agreement with the ACIA
This Resolution authorizes the Atlantic County Improvement Authority to administer the Township’s Affordable Housing Assistance Program utilizing funds from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.