Cherry Hill Township Council September Meeting Recap
The meeting began with the retirement of Chief of Police Monahan and accolades from current and former dignitaries, former Mayor Susan Bass Levin spoke, Mayor Shin Angulo spoke, Council President Fleisher spoke, saying: “he’ll always be part of the Cherry Hill family” all praising Monahan and wishing him well. Monahan spoke and thanked all who he has worked with, saying it was an honor to serve. He received a standing ovation from those in the room.
Town Council approved bills of $1,775,497.30. Council never discusses what bills are being paid. Council members Fleischer and Bauerle abstain from bills to insurance firm Connor, Strong and Buckelew, which is George Norcross’ insurance firm. George-e-norcross-iii-9
Two other resolutions of note: council increases the road maintenance budget by $394,000 to finish road work started by PSEG utility work and approves a permit application to eliminate the Erlton pump station.
Public Comment:
Residents who live behind Cherry Hill Dodge spoke. Cherry Hill Dodge has been encroaching into the Locustwood neighborhood, buying properties, speeding through the neighborhood, sounding car alarms for long periods of time. The residents have met with the dealership and continue to ask for assistance from the mayor and town council. Council president Fleischer says they are aware of the issues and the mayor’s office is on top of correspondence.
A resident suggests that the Citizen Advisory Board be restarted.
Wawa gas station at Barclay Farms shopping center: a resident asks about electric stations instead of gas stations, references Cherry Hill’s sustainability plan. A resident reminds council that in 2001 there was a gas spill along Route 70 and the gas spilled into the Cooper River watershed. There are still monitoring wells because of the accident. Resident says there is not a shortage of gas stations in Cherry Hill.
Fleischer says that the 24/7 Wawa gas station is an active planning board process. Council is concerned about entrances to Barclay and Kingston and have shared their concerns with the NJ Department of Transportation. Encourages residents to come out and make their voices heard.
