TOWNSHIP COUNCIL

WORK SESSION/REGULAR MEETING

AGENDA

May 9, 2006 – 7:00 P.M.

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Invocation – Councilman Regan

4. Roll Call

5. Commendations/Proclamations:

a) National Safe Kids Week Proclamation

b) Older Americans Month Proclamation

c) Lions Club Convention Days Proclamation

d) Click It or Ticket Proclamation

6. Mayor’s Report

7. Deputy Mayor’s Report

8. Committee Reports

9. Review Prepared Agenda

10. Council Discussion Items - None

11. Approval of Minutes

a) Work Session/Regular Meetings: April 11, 2006 & April 25, 2006

b) Executive Session: April 25, 2006

c) Special Meeting: May 2, 2006

12. Approval of Warrants

13. Ordinances – Public Hearing/Further Consideration - None

14. Introduction of Ordinances

a) #3608 – Bond Ordinance – Acquisition of Various Vehicles & Equipment for the Water Utility – Appropriating $397,000.00. Further consideration and Public Hearing is scheduled for June 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

b) #3609 – Bond Ordinance – Amend Bond Ordinance No. 3364 – Acquisition of Various Utility Vehicles, Equipment & Tools & Acquisition of GIS Utility Software to Implement GIS Mapping Services for the Water Utility – Increase Appropriation by $250,000.00. Further consideration and Public Hearing is scheduled for June 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

c) #3612 – Bond Ordinance – Construction of a Steel Garage for the Water Utility – Appropriating $55,000.00. Further consideration and Public Hearing is scheduled for June 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

d) #3613 – Bond Ordinance - Provide Upgrade of the Water Utility’s Monitoring Systems – Appropriating $100,000.00. Further consideration and Public Hearing is scheduled for June 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

e) #3614 – Bond Ordinance - Provide for Various Capital Improvements for the Department of Public Works – Appropriating $107,000.00. Further consideration and Public Hearing is scheduled for June 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

f) #3615 – Amend Code Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article II, General Penalty, Subsection 1-3 – Violations and Penalties. (Increase Maximum Fines for Municipal Code Violations.) Further consideration and Public Hearing is scheduled for June 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

15. Consent Agenda

a) Resolution #06-175 – Authorize Fireworks Display – The Palace at Somerset – Bhandarkar Wedding – May 13, 2006.

b) Resolution #06-176 – Resolution Supporting the Community Development Program and Urging Congress to Restore its Funding

c) Resolution #06-177 – Authorize Tax Title Lien Redemption – Outside Buyers.

d) Resolution #06-178 – Authorize Purchase – Ingersoll Rand Security Tech – Security Access System for Public Safety Building – Not to Exceed $22,700.00.

e) Resolution #06-179 – Award Fair & Open Contract for Professional Services – FY2007 Open Space Consultant – Loos Consulting – Not to Exceed $65,000.00.

f) Resolution #06-180 – Authorize Release of Performance Guarantee – Raritan Computer Inc. – Letter of Credit #JS64144277 - $289,776.00 – Docket #PLN2004-002 – Block 517.06/Lot 15.11 – 400 Cottontail Lane – Site Improvements.

g) Resolution #06-181 – Amend Contract – South Jersey Energy – Natural Gas for Municipal Buildings – Additional $50,000.00.

h) Resolution #06-182 – Reject Bids for Tractor, Attachments & Trade-in.

i) Resolution #06-183 – Authorize Submission of Grant Application - Somerset County Youth Services Commission Annual Grant in the amount of $5,000.00.

j) Resolution #06-184 – Authorize Submission of Grant Application – Somerset County Youth Service Commission New Initiatives Grant in the amount of $5,000.00.

k) Resolution #06-185 – Award Bid – Dayton Chevrolet Inc. – Chevrolet Parts – Two-Year Contract – An Amount Not to Exceed $75,000.00

l) Resolution #06-186 – Approval of Stormwater Detention Facility Maintenance Agreement – Canal Walk Associates LLC – Phase II.

m) Resolution #06-187 – Award State Contract – Major Police Supply – Equip Police Vehicles – Not to Exceed $97,766.82.

n) Resolution #06-188 – Award Purchase/State Contract – Major Police Supply – Prisoner Van Insert – Not to Exceed $9,815.95.

o) Resolution #06-189 – Authorize Release of Planning/Building Escrows.

p) Resolution #06-190 – Authorize Insertion in FY2006 Budget – Chapter 159 – FY2006 Public Health Priority Funding Grant in the amount of $9,419.00.

q) Resolution #06-191 – Authorize Insertion in FY2006 Budget – Chapter 159 – FY2006 Clean Communities Grant in the amount of $53,366.94.

r) Resolution #06-192 – Authorize Insertion in FY2006 Budget – Chapter 159 – FY2006 Somerset County Youth Services Commission Annual Grant in the amount of $5,000.00.

s) Resolution #06-193 – Authorize Issuance of Special Event Permit – Franklin High School – Senior Class 2006 Promenade – Community/Senior Center & Grosso Grove – May 19, 2006 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

t) Resolution #06-194 – Authorize Issuance of Special Event Permit – High Road @ Somerset – Empty Bowls Project – 220 Cottontail Lane – May 17, 2006 from 12 Noon to 1:30 p.m.

u) Resolution #06-195 – Authorize Issuance of Raffles/Bingo Licenses.

16. Public Discussion

17. Defeated 2006-07 School Budget

a) Council Discussion

b) Resolution #06-196 - Certification of 2006-07 School Budget

18. Council Comments

19. Adjournment