FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE

INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 3731

 

The following Ordinance was Introduced and read for the first time at a regular meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Franklin, County of Somerset and State of New Jersey on January 8, 2008.  This Ordinance will be further considered for final passage by the said Township Council, at the Municipal Complex, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset NJ on January 22, 2008 at a meeting beginning at 7:00 pm, or at any time and place to which such meeting may be adjourned.  All persons interested will be given the opportunity to be heard concerning such Ordinance.  During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting copies of the full ordinance will be available at no cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerk’s office for the members of the general public who shall request the same.

 

ORDINANCE NO. 3731

 

AN ORDINANCE TO ACQUIRE BY PURCHASE AN AGRICULTURAL EASEMENT IN CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, SOMERSET COUNTY FOR FARM PRESERVATION PURPOSES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALE OF SAID EASEMENT TO THE STATE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

 

SUMMARY

 

An ordinance authorizing the acquisition the purchase of an agricultural easement on land known as the Suydam Farm located on Skillman Lane (Block 85, Lots 62.01 and Block 57.01, Lot 32.01 and the 3.858 acres of Lot 61 that was granted minor subdivision approval by the Franklin Township Planning Board in Docket #PLN-07-00027) and the sale of said easement to the State Agricultural Development Committee.

 

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, RMC, CMC

Township Clerk


FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE

INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 3732

 

The following Ordinance was Introduced and read for the first time at a regular meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Franklin, County of Somerset and State of New Jersey on January 8, 2008.  This Ordinance will be further considered for final passage by the said Township Council, at the Municipal Complex, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset NJ on February 12, 2008 at a meeting beginning at 7:00 pm, or at any time and place to which such meeting may be adjourned.  All persons interested will be given the opportunity to be heard concerning such Ordinance.  During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting copies of the full ordinance will be available at no cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerk’s office for the members of the general public who shall request the same.

 

ORDINANCE NO. 3732

 

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 226 - VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, SECTION 226-22, TURN PROHIBITIONS AND SECTION 226-30, HANDICAPPED PARKING.

SUMMARY

 

An ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance to add the following Turn Prohibitions:  Route 27 and Holland Drive; Easton Avenue and Frontage Road (Curb opening on western curb-line 380’ south of the south curb-line of Foxwood); Cedar Grove Lane (Driveway of #152); Easton Avenue (Exit of Driveway #1714) and Elizabeth Avenue (Exit Driveway from Shop Rite located 150 feet south of Happer Street) and to add 283 Park Street as an on-street handicapped parking space.

 

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, RMC, CMC

Township Clerk


FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE

INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 3733

 

The following Ordinance was Introduced and read for the first time at a regular meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Franklin, County of Somerset and State of New Jersey on January 8, 2008.  This Ordinance will be further considered for final passage by the said Township Council, at the Municipal Complex, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset NJ on February 12, 2008 at a meeting beginning at 7:00 pm, or at any time and place to which such meeting may be adjourned.  All persons interested will be given the opportunity to be heard concerning such Ordinance.  During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting copies of the full ordinance will be available at no cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerk’s office for the members of the general public who shall request the same.

 

ORDINANCE NO. 3733

 

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF DEED OF DRAINAGE EASEMENTS AND DEED – JACK VAN CLEEF, JR. VAN CLEEF ROAD – DOCKET #PLN2004-0065.

 

SUMMARY

 

An Ordinance authorizing acceptance of deed of drainage easements and deed from Jack Van Cleef, Jr. – Van Cleef Road – Docket #PLN2004-0065 – Block 74.01, Lots 1.01 and 2.01.

 

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, RMC, CMC

Township Clerk


FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE

INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 3734

 

The following Ordinance was Introduced and read for the first time at a regular meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Franklin, County of Somerset and State of New Jersey on January 8, 2008.  This Ordinance will be further considered for final passage by the said Township Council, at the Municipal Complex, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset NJ on February 12, 2008 at a meeting beginning at 7:00 pm, or at any time and place to which such meeting may be adjourned.  All persons interested will be given the opportunity to be heard concerning such Ordinance.  During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting copies of the full ordinance will be available at no cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerk’s office for the members of the general public who shall request the same.

 

ORDINANCE NO. 3734

 

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, CHAPTER 236, MUNICIPAL SERVICES, SECTION 236-4, SCHEDULE A – STREET LIGHTING – SOMERSET RUN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC.

 

SUMMARY

 

An ordinance amending Chapter 236, Municipal Services, Section 236-4, Schedule A by adding qualified streets, qualified street lighting poles and conditionally qualified street lighting poles for Somerset Run Condominium Association Inc.

 

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, RMC, CMC

Township Clerk

 




FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE

INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 3735

 

The following Ordinance was Introduced and read for the first time at a regular meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Franklin, County of Somerset and State of New Jersey on January 8, 2008.  This Ordinance will be further considered for final passage by the said Township Council, at the Municipal Complex, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset NJ on February 12, 2008 at a meeting beginning at 7:00 pm, or at any time and place to which such meeting may be adjourned.  All persons interested will be given the opportunity to be heard concerning such Ordinance.  During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting copies of the full ordinance will be available at no cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerk’s office for the members of the general public who shall request the same.

 

ORDINANCE NO. 3735

 

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE AMENDMENT FOR CERTAIN PREMISES OWNED BY TRAP ROCK INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED TO THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA AND TRANSMISSION LINE/RECEIVING EQUIPMENT FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2008 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008.

 

SUMMARY

 

An ordinance authorizing a lease amendment for Trap Rock Industries, Incorporated for the installation of Communications Antenna and Transmission Line Receiving Equipment for the period of January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008.

 

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, RMC, CMC

Township Clerk


FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE

INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 3736

 

The following Ordinance was Introduced and read for the first time at a regular meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Franklin, County of Somerset and State of New Jersey on January 8, 2008.  This Ordinance will be further considered for final passage by the said Township Council, at the Municipal Complex, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset NJ on February 12, 2008 at a meeting beginning at 7:00 pm, or at any time and place to which such meeting may be adjourned.  All persons interested will be given the opportunity to be heard concerning such Ordinance.  During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting copies of the full ordinance will be available at no cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerk’s office for the members of the general public who shall request the same.

 

ORDINANCE NO. 3736

 

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 62 - SALARIES & COMPENSATION – SECTION 62-4 – ANNUAL COMPENSATION FOR MANAGERIAL AND EXEMPT EMPLOYEES AND ANNUAL LONGEVITY PAYMENT FOR BLUE COLLAR SUPERVISORS.

 

SUMMARY

 

An ordinance amending Chapter 62, Salaries and Compensation, Section 62-4, Annual Compensation for Managerial and Exempt employees and annual longevity payment for blue-collar supervisors, ceasing annual longevity payment for blue-collar supervisors, effective July 1, 2008 with a longevity phase out payment for foreman hired prior to July 1, 2008.

 

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, RMC, CMC

Township Clerk


FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE

INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 3737

 

The following Ordinance was Introduced and read for the first time at a regular meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Franklin, County of Somerset and State of New Jersey on January 8, 2008.  This Ordinance will be further considered for final passage by the said Township Council, at the Municipal Complex, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset NJ on February 12, 2008 at a meeting beginning at 7:00 pm, or at any time and place to which such meeting may be adjourned.  All persons interested will be given the opportunity to be heard concerning such Ordinance.  During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting copies of the full ordinance will be available at no cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerk’s office for the members of the general public who shall request the same.

 

ORDINANCE NO. 3737

 

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 112, DEVELOPMENT, ARTICLE XXVIA, RETAIL OVERLAY DISTRICT, SECTION 112-206.2, PERMITTED USES AND STANDARDS; SCHEDULE 2, LOT AND YARD REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULE 3, HEIGHT, COVERAGE AND BUILDING REQUIREMENTS.

 

SUMMARY

 

This ordinance also amends Article XXVIA of Chapter 112, Land Development, so as to make the design standards contained therein applicable to all commercial development, whereas currently these standards are only applicable to commercial development in the Retail Overlay District.  The ordinance also amends the bulk requirements of the Retail Overlay District so as to make it consistent with the bulk requirements of the General Business District. 

 

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, RMC, CMC

Township Clerk


PUBLIC NOTICE
RESOLUTION AMENDING ANNUAL MEETING SCHEDULE 2008

 

            BE IT RESOLVED on this 8th day of January, 2008, by the Township Council of the Township of Franklin, County of Somerset and State of New Jersey, that the meeting schedule shall be amended for the period January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008 and held at the Municipal Complex, Council Chambers, 475 DeMott Lane on the following dates and times unless otherwise noted:

 

JANUARY 1, 2008 – Tuesday - 2:00 pm    REORGANIZATION MEETING

 

Combined Agenda/Regular Meeting

 

January

  8 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm

July

  8 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm

 

22 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

February

12 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm

August

12 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm

 

26 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

March

11 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm

September

  9 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm

 

25 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm

 

23 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm

 

 

 

 

April

  8 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm

October

14 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm

 

22 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm

 

28 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm

 

 

 

 

May

13 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm

November

10 (Monday) 7:00 pm

 

27 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm

 

25 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm

 

 

 

 

June

10 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm

December

  9 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm

 

24 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm

 

 

 

 

Ann Marie McCarthy

Township Clerk


FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE OF FAIR AND OPEN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

CONTRACTS AWARDED

 

The Township of Franklin, County of Somerset and State of New Jersey has AWARDED CONTRACTS without competitive bidding as FAIR AND OPEN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS pursuant to Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(A) and N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 at a meeting held on January 8, 2008.  The contracts and the resolutions authorizing same are available for public inspection in the office of the Township Clerk.

 

VENDOR NAME:                CMX

ADDRESS:                            41 South Main Street/PO Box 5054

                                                            Phillipsburg, NJ 08865

CONTRACT AMOUNT:     $15,500.00

SERVICE:                              Professional services to obtain DEP Permit for the construction of a pedestrian bridge across the Ten Mile Run Stream.

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, RMC, CMC

Township Clerk