Please see our Council Reports from the (2/22) Pitman Borough Council Meeting below. As always, please feel free to reach out at any time with questions or concerns:
Paul Blass paul.blass@pitman.org Amy Rudley amy.rudley@pitman.org Matthew Weng matthew.weng@pitman.org Vanessa E. James vanessa.james@pitman.org Adam Mazzola adam.mazzola@pitman.org Council Report February 22, 2021 Council President Paul Blass paul.blass@pitman.org Economic Development Committee The EDC met via Zoom on February 18th. Much of the discussion was directed at an examination of the group’s purpose based on Borough’s ordinance and refocusing back on those expectations. Plans are in the works to meet with representatives of other committees to help streamline efforts at making Pitman work better for its businesses. Historic Preservation Commission The HPC met via Zoom on February 11th. Three applications were reviewed – involving a roof, door, and fence. All were approved. The application involving the doors really demonstrated the type of service the members try to provide. There were a few questions involving the doors, but the applicant was not present. Chairman Madison called the applicant and held the phone up for all to hear. This way the situation could be resolved and not have to wait until the next meeting. Public Works I must once again thank our Public Works Department for their dedication and hard work more winter storms. The crews spent approximately 120 hours dealing with winter weather. Since our last meeting, the Highway Department …. Collected 11 Loads of trash (111.91 tons) Collected 12 Loads of recyclables (47.87 tons) Collected 10 Yards of brush Collected eight truckloads of bulk trash Spent five hours patching and repairing potholes and sink holes. Delivered one new trash can and one recycle can. The Water and Sewer Department… Performed 16 water and sewer mark outs requests. Plunged out five sewer stoppages. Performed routine well work, (painting, cleaning, etc.) Took Water samples. Read ten meters for settlement. Replaced one meter body. Opened water tower for AT&T. Did one data logger reports (both daily and hourly) from the flow report, ahead of billing. Checked out a water leak (broken pipe) inside a vacant house. Amy E. Rudley, Council Report February 22, 2021 Environmental Commission Environmental has not met since our last meeting, but will meet via zoom for the monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 4. Please see the Borough website for the zoom link. The recycling subcommittee will meet on Wednesday, March 3, also via zoom. Someone has been breaking off the small trees planted by the Environmental Commission around town. If you have any information regarding this destruction of public property, please contact the Pitman Police Department. Senior Outreach Committee The Senior Outreach members remain engaged in finding new ways to reach our Pitman Seniors. In the last month, they have reached out to local Senior Centers to see if anyone is offering any services that may benefit our Seniors, as well. Currently, Glassboro is offering Zumba via zoom and our Seniors are welcome to participate. We are working to compile a list of local discounts for Seniors and will make that information available, as well as the very comprehensive national list compiled by the AARP, after our March meeting. If you are aware of a local “Senior Discount,” please let me know so we can be sure that they are included on the list! Please feel free to contact me if you ever need my assistance. I can be reached on my cell phone at 609-214-6342 or via e-mail at amy.rudley@pitman.org. In the meantime, stay safe and be well. Thank you. Councilman Matthew Weng Council Report 2/22/2021 The PPD is in the process of setting up re-certification training for CPR. Special Officer/Medic Tom McEvoy will be setting up and assisting with this specialized training. Chief McAteer has been accepted into a Certificate program on Diversity & Inclusion at Cornell University. Classes will begin in the next few months. Council Report 2/22/2021 Councilman Adam Mazzola Adam.Mazzola@pitman.org I would like to extend a formal thank you to the Borough office personnel who have continued to work and support the residents of Pitman through the pandemic and now through one of our snowier winters in quite some time. These essential workers continue to keep our town running and I am thankful for their efforts and dedication. Administration: 1. The Aid to Firefighters Grant Application has been submitted to FEMA. 2. The first publication of the Notice to Bidders of the Plenary Retail Consumption License to be Sold by the Borough was advertised on February 12. The second notice was advertised on February 19. A copy of the Notice can be obtained at Borough Hall and is available on the Borough’s website. Qualification packages are due to the Borough Clerk on February 26 at 10:00 am. No Qualification packets will be accepted after that time, and submission of a packet is required from all prospective bidders. 3. The TRICO JIF has announced that for the foreseeable future, all training seminars will be held virtually. This includes: · Training for Safety and Wellness Coordinators on March 3. · The Elected Officials Training Program to be completed by Mayor Razze and all members of Council by May 1. · Anti-harassment training for non-supervisory employees should be completed by June 1. Department Supervisors will be provided with the link to the course. · The first meeting of the Borough’s Safety Committee will be held on March 3. The meeting forum will be determined as the date gets closer. 4. As the COVID guidelines for gatherings are relaxed, the Pitman Municipal Alliance looks forward to sponsoring some events for outreach to the community to promote awareness of the abuse of drugs and alcohol, as well as anti-bullying initiatives. The Alliance also sponsors events to provide alternative activities for at-risk individuals in the community. The Pitman Alliance is funded through the Gloucester County Municipal Alliance with funds granted by the New Jersey Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.
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Our Council Reports from tonight's (2/8) Pitman Borough Council Meeting are below. As always, please feel free to reach out at any time with questions or concerns:
Paul Blass paul.blass@pitman.org Amy Rudley amy.rudley@pitman.org Matthew Weng matthew.weng@pitman.org Vanessa E. James vanessa.james@pitman.org Adam Mazzola adam.mazzola@pitman.org Council Report February 8, 2021 Council President Paul Blass paul.blass@pitman.org Sustainable Pitman Sustainable Pitman met via Zoom on January 28th. The Committee once again chose Jimmy Aspras as their chairman. The Committee discussed options on maintaining its bronze certification this year. It also discussed options for grant applications. Public Works I must wholeheartedly thank the Public Works Department for their dedication during our two recent snowstorms, both of which hit on a weekend. The crews spent 146 hours getting the town back in shape after the storms, which included plowing streets, clearing Borough lots, and Borough sidewalks. It also involved putting sand and salt in troublesome areas. Solid Waste Collection for the month of January totaled 294.69 tons and cost the Borough $22,685.12. 82.93 tons of Single Stream of Recycling was collected and cost the Borough $5,833.75. We sent 2.4 tons of metal to Sims Metal and received $510.15. Public Works Since our last meeting, the Highway Department …. Collected 10 Loads of trash (89.82 tons) Collected 8 Loads of recyclables (32.21 tons) Collected 29 Yards of brush Collected three Truckloads of bulk trash Repaired or replaced street signs in town. Spent three hours patching and repairing potholes and sink holes. Spent two hours grinding leaves and brush for mulch. Delivered one new trash cans to residences and three recycle cans. The Water and Sewer Department… Performed 25 water and sewer mark outs requests. Plunged out six sewer stoppages. Performed routine well work, (painting, cleaning, etc.) Took Water samples. Read six meters for settlement. Replaced one meter bodies. Opened water tower for AT&T. Did four data logger reports (both daily and hourly) from the flow report, ahead of billing. Repaired damaged fire hydrant at Cedar and Cleveland Avenues There have been a rash of water main breaks: Montgomery-Kenton-Colonial Avenues; Hudson & Elm; Franklin-Pitman-Wayne Avenues; Wildwood Ave. Service leaks on Albert Ave and Boundary Road. Amy E. Rudley, Council Report February 8, 2021 Environmental Commission The Environmental Commission met on Thursday night, February 4, via zoom for its regularly scheduled meeting. We discussed holding an Earth Day celebration despite the cancellation of the Spring Craft Show. Usually the Earth Day events are actually held at the Craft Show. We have decided to seek approval for an educational – and fun- Earth Day event to take place on April 17, 2021, with a rain date of April 24, 2021. More details will be released once approval is obtained and plans for finalized. The first meeting of the Recycling subcommittee took place on February 3, also via zoom. This was an introductory meeting where goals were discussed. Senior Outreach Committee Senior Outreach will next meet on Thursday, February 18. Public Property As of 10:30 a.m. today, there were 506 responses to the survey regarding the Glassboro Camden Rail Line. Please share the link and ask your friends and neighbors to provide their comments. If you are aware of someone who would like to complete the survey, but is unable due to lack of technology or difficulty navigating the electronic format, please have them contact me. I want to make sure that all voices are heard. Senator Madden’s office was extremely helpful in putting me in touch with the Project Manager, Mike Venuto, for the DRPA. Mr. Venuto has agreed to to virtually attend our March 8 work session to provide an update to Council and the Mayor regarding the GCL line. The Chief Engineer, John Hansen, is also scheduled to attend. Memorabilia The Memorabilia Committee hopes to hold a celebration of the 150th year since Pitman’s first Camp Meeting in 1871 sometime over the summer. Plans are in the works, though Memorabilia is not scheduled to meet again until April. Please feel free to contact me via telephone or e-mail if I can assist you in any way. My cell phone is 609-214-6342 and my e-mail is amy.rudley@pitman.org. Finally, contact me if you would like to be included in the plans for the Earth Day celebration or the 150th Anniversary of the first Pitman camp meeting. Councilman Matthew Weng Council Report 2/8/21 Chief McAteer and I would like to applaud and thank Det. Nick Barbetta for his work along with the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office and the New Jersey State Police - Trafficking South Unit, for his assistance and participation on a long-term electronic surveillance narcotics investigation throughout South Jersey. The investigation ultimately lead to the arrest of three subjects on various narcotics and weapons related offenses and and the seizure of approximately 1.3 kilograms of heroin and fentanyl, 1.5 pounds of marijuana, one firearm and over $11,000 of US Currency. Chief McAteer and I commend and thank Detective Barbetta for his hard work and dedication on a job well done. All PPD officers who were given their first round of Covid-19 vaccination shots and subsequently received their second shot. The PPD will return to a “normal” work schedule on Monday, March 1st but will remain working under Covid-19 precautionary restrictions & guidelines outlined in the General Order issued by Chief McAteer. Council Report 2-8-21 Councilwoman Vanessa E. James Vanessa.James@Pitman.Org 2021 Liaison: Parks & Recreation, Public Events, Library Board, Chamber of Commerce, Task Force on Diversity & Inclusion Parks & Recreation The Recreation Commission met on February 4th at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. There was discussion about resident volunteers restoring a wildflower garden in Alcyon Lake Park. We also discussed plans to have a COVID-safe Youth Week at the beginning of May. The Parks & Recreation Department is hosting the Middle School Baseball Program this year. If your child is interested in participating, please contact the Recreation Department at recreation@pitman.org The Parks & Recreation Department also plans to host T-ball this spring. You can follow the Recreation page on the Borough Website for more details. Greater Pitman Chamber of Commerce The Greater Pitman Chamber of Commerce will meet again via Zoom on February 16th at 7 p.m. Love is in the air in Uptown Pitman this week, so please support our Pitman businesses by shopping and dining local for Valentine’s Day. McCowan Memorial Library During the month of January 2021, 2,338 people visited McCowan Memorial Library and there were 94 internet users. There were 19 virtual programs with a reach of 3,551. There were 80 Grab ’N Go Craft Kits distributed and four accompanying craft videos. Task Force on Diversity & Inclusion The Task Force on Diversity & Inclusion met via Zoom on January 28th. Each of the subcommittees gave reports on their progress to date. Chairperson Lauren Canna also reviewed the results of the Diversity and Inclusion Survey to date and plans were made to make sure the survey was more widely circulated over the next several months. The next meeting of the Task Force will be on Thursday, February 25th at 7 p.m. via zoom. The link to the virtual meeting can be found on the Borough website. As always, I am available to answer any questions or concerns via email at vanessa.james@pitman.org or by phone at 336-407-8604. Council Report 2/8/2021 Councilman Adam Mazzola Adam.Mazzola@pitman.org Board of Education: Superintendent McAleer will be sending a survey to Pitman families soliciting feedback on some potential changes to the hybrid instruction model. Please keep an eye out for that survey and provide any feedback you have at that time. The school lunch program is continuing with pickups on Tuesday 1pm – 4pm, Wednesday 4pm – 6pm, or Thursday 4pm – 6pm near the PHS Auditorium entrance. Meals are free for all children under the age of 18 in the district and consist of a week of breakfasts and lunches for each child. As a reminder please follow all protocols when any child or their cohabitants are ill and please communicate with your child's school nurse regarding any symptoms or illnesses. |
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