What You Need to Know From the Nov. 30 Moorestown Council Meeting

Following his surprise resignation Monday night, Greg Newcomer continued to have a positive impact on Moorestown.

Council approved a resolution to apply for funds available under the Community Development Block Grant Program to install ADA compliant curb ramps in certain areas of the township known to be used by elderly residents and those with physical disabilities.

It was legislation Township Manager Scott Carew said Newcomer pushed for while he was on council.

If the township is able to secure the funding, ramps would be placed at the following locations:

• Union Street/West Main Street;
• Union Street/West Third Street;
• Somers Avenue/Highland Avenue;
• Crescent Avenue/Highland Avenue;
• Crescent Avenue/Pembrook Avenue;
• Somers Avenue/Pembrook Avenue; and
• Highland Avenue/Shady Lane

Council also passed an ordinance on introduction to amend township ordinance to set fees to be charged by the construction code officer annually. If the township requires the services of a third-party inspection agency, fees will be imposed under state statute. The public hearing and final reading is scheduled for the Dec. 14 meeting.

Other pieces of legislation passed during Monday night’s council meeting included:

• An ordinance setting aside $1,975,000 and borrowing $1,876,250 for the 2016 Roads Resurfacing Program;
• An ordinance setting aside $505,000 and borrowing $479,750 to be used for the reconstruction of Walnut Avenue and a portion of Third Street;
• A bond ordinance setting aside $530,000 and borrowing $503,500 to purchase public works vehicles and equipment;
• A bond ordinance setting aside $70,000 and borrowing $66,500 for installation of field lighting controls at Wesley Bishop Park and Pryor Park;
• A bond ordinance setting aside $125,000 and borrowing $118,750 for various pavement repairs; and
• A bond ordinance on first reading Monday night that sets aside $1,650,000 and allows for the borrowing of $1,567,500 for for the replacement of various water mains throughout the township.

All ordinances and resolutions were passed unanimously with 4-0 votes.