Good. >> Good evening. I like to call this meeting to order. Welcome to the Voice Township Committee meeting of March 9th, 2026. Would everyone please rise and join us to the flag? I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> May we have a roll call, please? >> Here, Mr. Platt >> here. >> Mr. Rabbits >> here, >> Mr. Here. Mayor Ben
>> here. This meeting is being held in accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act. Do notice this meeting has been published by the clerk of both the courier post and inquire newspapers as well as electronic notice as required by law. Also, a copy of the annual meeting notice has been posted on the bulletin board outside the tachel clerk's office.
>> Thank you. Our first matter this evening is the second reading of an ordinance of the township of Vorhees to implement the township's fourth round housing plan element fair share plan consistent with the terms of a mediation agreement reached between the township of warhees and the fair share housing center in
accordance with requirements of the fair share housing act FHA and the uniform housing affordability controls UHAC regarding compliance with the township of affordable housing obligations. This is the second reading of an ordinance. So if anyone from the public has a
comment on this ordinance, please come forward. >> Seeing no one moves to close public portion. >> Second. >> All those in favor? I >> opposed. >> The public portion for that ordinance is closed. Is there a motion? >> Second. >> Second. >> I have a motion and a second. Is there any discussion?
>> Hearing none. May we have a roll call vote, please? >> Mr. FY. Yes. Mr. Platt. Yes. >> Mr. Rabbit. Yes. Mto. >> Yes. Mayor McDonald. >> Yes. >> So carried. Next is the first reading of an ordinance uh an amendment to the 2026 fee schedule. Do I have a motion on the first reading of that ordinance? So move
>> second. >> Motion and a second. Any discussion? Hearing none. All those in favor, please signify by saying I. >> I. Opposed. >> So carried. Next is the public portion for resolutions only. If anyone from the public has a comment on any of our
resolutions this evening, please come forward. >> Seeing no one on resolutions, move to close public portion. Second. >> Second. All those in favor? Opposed? >> Public portion for resolutions is closed. Our resolutions this evening are resolution number 104-26
memorializing an executive session from February 23, 2026. Resolution number 105-26 amending certain records of the tax collector. Cancellation resolution 106-20-26 authorizing the appointment of Triad
Associates as administrative agent for the township of Warhees. Number 107-26 authorizing the endorsement of the housing element and fair share plan for the township's master plan for the fourth round affordable housing obligation. Number 108-26 authorizing
the adoption of the rehabilitation program manual for the township of Warheis. Resolution number 109-26 authorizing the adoption of the affordability assistance manual for the township of Warheis. Resolution number 110-26 authorizing the adoption of the
affirmative marketing plan for the township of Warheis number 111-26 authorized the adoption of a spending plan component of the adopted fourth round housing element and fair share plan resolution number 112-26 authorizing designation of certain
properties within that certain study area known as block 150.02 2 lat 4 aka 2011 Laurel Road for his New Jersey be determined to be an area in need of non-condemnation redevelopment number 113-26
authorizing a resolution of need for the construction of a 60-unit affordable housing project number 114-26 authorizing the approval of a developers agreement by and between the township of Vorhees and Vorhees family apartments LLC for a proposed 60 unit affordable
housing rental development ment to be built on a portion of unit 1A, a new condominium unit designation for the site on block 198, lot 7. Resolution 115-26, determine the need for a proposed 60-unit affordable housing rental
development project to be located on block 150.01, portions of lots, 12, and three. Resolution 116-26 approving and authorizing an agreement for payment in lie of taxes for a proposed 60-unit affordable housing rental development project to be located
on block 150.01 portions of lots 1 2 and three. Resolution number 1717-26 authorizing the submission of an application for program year 2026 community development block grant for the township of Vorhees County of Camden
and state of New Jersey support senior citizens activities. Resolution 118-26 authorizing the appointment of Eddie Vargas to the position of laborer in the Morice Township Department of Public Works and resolution 119-26 authorizing the promotion of Jennifer
Gaffne to the position of technical assistant land use and the Vorhees Township zoning office. Do I have a motion for approval of those resolutions? >> So move second. >> Motion and a second. Any discussion? >> Hearing none. All those in favor please signify by saying I
>> opposed. So carry there's no need for an executive session this evening. Next is uh approval of our minutes uh from February 23rd 2026 our registars's report for January 2026 our tax collector's report for February 2026 and
our bill list for March 9th 2026. Is there a motion for approval of those? >> Motion second. >> Motion and a second. Any discussion? >> Hearing none. Those in favor please signify by saying I. >> I opposed. So Carrie, next is comments
uh from our committee. Uh I'd like to announce that Boyise Township is partnering with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to provide uh car inspections here at the town center on Monday, March 16th from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There's more information on
our website. And our police department will be hosting a coffee with a cop on Thursday, March 19th from 10 to 11:00 a.m. uh at Chick-fil-A on the White Horse Road. Any other comments from our committee this evening? Our next portion is our public portion.
If anyone from the public has a comment, please come forward. >> Good evening. Hi, my name is Dave Leve. I'm 506 Monroe Avenue at Water Park, New Jersey. You might wonder why I'm so far away from home. I'm here from the ARP
driver safety program. Um, our program's looking to expand in southern New Jersey. It used to be in this area, which they call zone five, Camden, Lost for Burlington counties, uh, but 2020 shut everything down. So, we're trying to get it back into into shape here. The
program started in 1979 with a purpose of keeping older Americans independent, safe, healthy, and confident on the road. Although the program is aimed at 50 and above drivers as ARP agent limits, it's open to any licensed driver in the state. Now, we're looking for host in
the area. Hosts can be municipalities, fire departments, police departments, banks, hospitals, houses of worship, senior centers, adult communities, corporations, libraries, community service centers, VFWs, law offices, insurance offices, and things like that. The cost to a host is nothing. Doesn't
cost anything. The only thing we require is we have equipment like these TVs here that we can plug a laptop into or a USB drive or if you're old school, we got DVDs to to play these videos we have to show. Uh the other thing we require is a room
that can hold up to well they say 35 but I l up my class 25 because it gets a little little out of hand when you get more than that. And then the events they're hosting are uh you got good community engagement, delivers an award-winning program, goodwill to your organization, your community, and
promotes your organization if you're a private enterprise. AP will provide trained instructors, course materials, and promotional materials. The course itself is six hours long that's required by the motor vehicle commission. That's six hours of classroom instruction. It
can be done in one day or two days. We can break into two three-hour sessions on weekends, evenings, and weekdays. The cost is $20 for ARP members, 25 for non-members. And for that, they get discounts on car insurance for three years, which mandated by the state. The
state mandates three specific areas of the uh uh policy to get the discount on. Um some give you just on those three areas. Others give it on the entire policy. Uh deductions of two points for their driver's license if they have them. If they don't have them, well, they don't get to bank them. They don't
get to drive like hell when they leave the class. It's also to get them an awareness of the driving skills or their lack of and we're also looking for like community expose, community days or similar events to help promote the organization, get it back industry. I have some brochures
here if anyone's interested in them. And uh >> I imagine you don't have to belong to AP to go to one of these courses. >> You don't have to be just cheaper. You can >> cheaper if you're a member. Correct. >> Yeah, it's $5 less. It's $20 for our ARP member, 25 for non-members. Mhm.
>> Yeah. If you could leave some for our administrator as well as one to our our chief of police is right here and our chief of fire is right here. >> Um and I'll also make a suggestion that you may want to contact the Lionsgate um independent living facility which is you
have done that because they have a nice room that could host you and they have a lot of places. The problem with that is, and I've found some of the other instructors, that they um usually managed by an off-site property management firm, >> and it takes forever if they even get
back to you. So, you we've sent them notices and I've called them. I've visited some of them and uh we have a few of them, but they're not really responsive. I think they don't want to do anything they don't have to do. So, >> if you hang tight afterwards, I'll give you my card as well. We'll coordinate. >> Okay. Thank you.
>> Thanks, Steve. >> Thank you. Any other comments from our public this evening? >> Seeing no one move to close public portion. >> Second. >> All those in favor? >> I oppose. >> The public portion is now closed. Um and
kind of a very special thing we're doing this evening. Um on October 20th of 2014, our township established the Vorhees Veterans Wall of Honor. And this evening with us is Janette Schelberg, who was very, very
instrumental along with her beloved husband Rick in establishing this Veterans Wall of Honor that we're very very very proud of. Um, uh, we've we have 444 heroes that we've honored on the wall
with with ties to Warheis Township that have served our country bravely. Uh, and this evening we're very proud to be adding another hero to the wall. Um, Major Pace Elliot Brown. I want to read a little bit about Major Brown. You
got a lot going on here, Major. Let me tell you. Come here. Uh, Major Brown's awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart Medal, Merritorious Service Medal, Army Commenation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Merritorious Union
Commenation, Army Superior Unit Award, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism, Expeditionary Expeditionary
Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, and the Combat Action Brad badge. Major Major Brown is a highly decorated combat tested officer with 26 years of
honorable service recognized for valor, sacrifice, and sustained excellence. His career includes key leadership roles in combat and non-combat operations, major campaign contributions in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the global war on
terrorism, as well as extensive overseas deployments and NATO joint operations reflecting resilience, dedication, and distinguished service. So, um, Major, I'm going to invite you to come forward. Um, and our committee is going to join
me down here to present you with the the plaque, the plaque that's going to go up on our veterans wall of honor. You will be the 445th uh hero to be honored, but it's our honor to have you here. Thank you for your service. >> Everybody ready?
want to say anything. >> Yes. >> Oh, you got speed. Okay. >> All right. Um, good evening everyone. Um, mayor, township officials, um, family, friends, and members of this great community. First of all, thank you
for being here today. Um, standing Township being recognized on veterans wall truly humbly. I accept this honor not just for myself but also I have the privilege of serving with for 26 years of my career. I began my military
journey as an enlisted soldier and was blessed to rise to the ranks to serve as a major. Long ago I learned that leadership is not about length but is about responsibility. It is about taking care of the people to your left and your right. It's about integrity but no one is watching. It is also about service
before self. The medals and awards listed on the plaque represent moments in time. What they truly symbolize of teamwork, sacrifice, and resilience. No accomplishment in uniform is achieved alone. Every success I experienced was built on the dedication of soldiers,
non-commission officers, officers, and families who carried the weight of service together. To my family, thank you. Military service is never an individual commitment. It is a family commitment. This made it possible for me to lead, deploy and serve with Congress.
Since retiring, I continue to believe that service does not end. It simply changes for whether through law, business, mentorship, or community involvement. The mission continues. The hope took was not temporary. It shaped who we are. I deeply grateful for township for
establishing this veterans wall. It future generations will see the names engraved there and understand that freedom has a cost and that ordinary citizens step forward to pay it. Thank you for this tremendous honor when we continue to lead serve with one another.
God bless you all. God bless Americans. I'm happy to take pictures. Incredible. Thank you. What >> story?