TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN

PUBLIC NOTICE

BOND ORDINANCE NO. 3810 STATEMENTS AND SUMMARY

            The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Franklin, in the County of Somerset, State of New Jersey on January 27, 2009 and the twenty (20) day period of limitation within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be commenced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of this statement.  Copies of the full ordinance are available at no cost and during regular business hours at the Clerk’s office for members of the general public who request the same.  The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows:

 

Title:

BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN AMBULANCE GARAGE, BY AND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING $172,500 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $163,875 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF

 

Purpose(s):

The construction of an Ambulance Garage.

Appropriation:

$172,500

Bonds/Notes Authorized:

 

$163,875

Down Payment:

$8,625

Grants Appropriated:

 

None

 

Section 20 Costs:

$34,500

 

Useful Life:

 

30 years

                                                                                    ANN MARIE MCCARTHY,

                                                                                    Township Clerk


TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

BOND ORDINANCE NO. 3811 STATEMENTS AND SUMMARY

            The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Franklin, in the County of Somerset, State of New Jersey on January 27, 2009 and the twenty (20) day period of limitation within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be commenced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of this statement.  Copies of the full ordinance are available at no cost and during regular business hours at the Clerk’s office for members of the general public who request the same.  The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows:

 

Title:

BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE 2009 ROAD OVERLAY PROGRAM, IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “TOWNSHIP”); APPROPRIATING $2,100,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COSTS THEREOF

 

Purpose(s):

Overlay and resurfacing of various streets and roads throughout the Township.

 

Appropriation:

$2,100,000

 

Bonds/Notes Authorized:

 

$2,000,000

 

Down Payment:

$100,000

 

Section 20 Costs:

 

$200,000

 

Grant Appropriated:

 

None

 

Useful Life:

5 years

 

 

                                                                                    ANN MARIE MCCARTHY,

                                                                                    Township Clerk


FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE

INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 3803A

 

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 27, 2009.  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 24, 2009 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.  3803A

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS, ARTICLE II, GENERAL PENALTY, SUBSECTION 1-3, VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES; Chapter 260, Parks and Recreation, Article II, Rules and Regulations, Subsection 260-6, Prohibited Activities; Article VI, Griggstown Native Grassland Preserve (Part of Ten Mile Run Greenway), Subsection 260-32, Violations and Penalties; Article VII, Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve (Part of the Middlebush Greenway), Subsection 260-40, Violations and Penalties.

 

SUMMARY

 

An ordinance amending Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article II, General Penalty, Subsection 1-3, Violations and Penalties to include trail violations and penalties and amending Chapter 260, Parks and Recreation in connection with the Griggstown Native Grassland Preserve and the Negri-Nepote Grassland Preserve by increasing the fine for violating the motor vehicle operation from $500 up to $2000; clarify where dogs can and cannot be taken on open space and clarifies the definition of what constitutes prohibited vehicles.

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, Township Clerk


FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE

INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 3812

 

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 27, 2009.  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 24, 2009 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. 3812

 

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF CERTAIN PREMISES OWNED BY THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, TO SOUTH BOUND BROOK LITTLE LEAGUE FOR UTILIZATION AS LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL COMPLEX

 

                                                                    SUMMARY

 

An Ordinance authorizing the execution of a lease between the Township of Franklin as Lessor, and South Bound Brook Little League as Lessee, premises known as Block 546, Lots 1-44; Block 549, Lots 1-44, all on the Tax Map of the Township of Franklin, Somerset County, New Jersey for a period of five (5) years beginning January 1, 2009 and ending December 31, 2013.  The Lessee shall utilize the premises for a Little League Baseball Complex under the terms and conditions of a Lease Agreement on file with the Township Clerk and available for public inspection.  The amount of the lease shall be $1.00 per year, payable on October 1st of each year.

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, Township Clerk


FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE

INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 3813

 

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 27, 2009.  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 24, 2009 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. 3813

 

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW HERSEY, CHAPTER 294, RENT LEVELING BOARD

 

Summary

 

An ordinance amending Code Chapter 294, Rent Leveling Board by creating the position of Rent Leveling Board Administrator and establishing the duties and responsibilities of said Administrator.  The Administrator will process all paper work, inquiries, complaints and appeals and will render the initial decisions in these matters.  Any party in interest aggrieved by any decision by the Rent Leveling Administrator shall have the right to appeal that decision to the Rent Leveling Board.  The Rent Leveling Board will be noticed and then convene to hear any appeals of the decisions of the Administrator.

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, Township Clerk


FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE

INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 3814

 

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 27, 2009.  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 24, 2009 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. 3814

 

AN ORDINANCE AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 50, POLICE DEPARTMENT, SECTION 50-24, POLICE OUTSIDE WORK/SPECIAL POLICE SERVICES.

 

SUMMARY

 

An Ordinance amending Chapter 50, Police Department, Section 50-24, Police Outside Work/Special Police Services to change the administrative fee of 10% and a gasoline surcharge of $2.50 per hour for traffic services only and when gasoline equals or exceeds $2.50 per gallon.

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, Township Clerk


FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE

INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 3815

 

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 27, 2009.  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 24, 2009 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. 3815

 

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, CHAPTER 271, PEDDLING AND SOLICITING.

 

SUMMARY

 

An ordinance amending Chapter 271, Peddling and Soliciting, change term “nonprofit vendor” to “nonprofit organization or vendor”; add definition of “solicitation” and revise the definition of “solicitor”; amend the purpose of the chapter; provide additional exemption; add nonprofit organization clause and amends license requirements.

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, Township Clerk

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE

INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 3816

 

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 27, 2009.  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 24, 2009 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 3816

 

ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY, CHAPTER 13 – BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE TERM OF MEMBERS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES, IF NECESSARY, PENDING QUALIFICATION AND APPOINTMENT OF THEIR RESPECTIVE SUCCESSORS.

 

SUMMARY

 

An Ordinance Amending various sections of Chapter 13, to provide for the extension of the term of Members of Boards, Commissions and Committees, if necessary, pending qualification and appointment of their respective successors.

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, Township Clerk


FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE

INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 3817

 

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 27, 2009.  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 24, 2009 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. 3817

 

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, CHAPTER 166, DRUG-FREE ZONES, ARTICLE I, SCHOOL ZONES, SECTION 166-1, MAPS ADOPTED.

 

SUMMARY

 

An ordinance amending the Code Chapter 166, Drug-Free Zones, Article I, School Zones, Section 166-1, Maps Adopted with the addition and revision of all school zone maps in the entire Township.

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, Township Clerk


FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP

SOMERSET COUNTY

           

PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHANGE ORDERS

 

The Township of Franklin, County of Somerset and State of New Jersey has AWARDED A CHANGE ORDER IN CONNECTION WITH A CONTRACT AWARDED at a meeting held on JANUARY 6, 2009.  The contracts and the resolutions authorizing same are available for public inspection in the office of the Township Clerk.

 

Change Order #1 & Final

Vendor:                                 Kalogridis Contracting, LLC

Address:                                1315 Jackson Drive, North Brunswick, NJ 08902

Project:                                 Naaman Williams Park Bathroom

Original Contract Amount:           $155,250.00

Change Order Amount:    -            $     1,875.00  

New Contract Total:                       $153,375.00

 

Change Order #1 & Final

Vendor:                                 DeFino Contracting Company

Address:                                28 Industrial Drive, Cliffwood Beach, NJ 07735

Project:                                 Street Resurfacing

Original Contract Amount:           $709,890.05

Change Order Amount:     $  21,193.76

New Contract Total:                       $731,084.26

 

Change Order #1 & Final

Vendor:                                 DeFino Contracting Company

Address:                                28 Industrial Drive, Cliffwood Beach, NJ 07735

Project:                                 Franklin Park  Water Resurfacing

Original Contract Amount:           $271,835.22

Change Order Amount:    -            $    5,509.52

New Contract Total:                       $266,325.70

 

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, RMC, CMC

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 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-20.5 at a meeting held on January 27, 2009.  The contracts and the resolutions authorizing same are available for public inspection in the office of the Township Clerk.

 

 

VENDOR:                               Hector I. Rodriquez, Esq.

Law Offices of Hector I. Rodriguez

353 Livingston Avenue

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

CONTRACT AMOUNT:         Amount Not to Exceed $28,000.00 Regular Sessions for 2009.

Compensation for any Special Sessions as determined by Assignment Judge

CONTRACT PERIOD:           January 1, 2009 thru December 31, 2009

SERVICE:                               Township Prosecutor

 

 

VENDOR:                               Kevin Buchan, Esq.

                                                Walder, Hayden & Brogan, PA

                                                5 Becker Farm Road

                                                Roseland, NJ 07068

CONTRACT AMOUNT:         Amount Not to Exceed $28,000.00 Regular Sessions for  2009.

                                                Compensation for any Special Sessions as determined by Assignment Judge

CONTRACT PERIOD:           January 1, 2009 thru December 31, 2009

SERVICE:                               Township Associate Prosecutor

 

 

VENDOR:                               Matrix Consulting Group

                                                8115 Fenton  Street, Suite 307

                                                Silver Spring, MD 20910

CONTRACT AMOUNT:         $86.800.00

CONTRACT PERIOD:           One-Year

SERVICE:                               Operational Audit

 

VENDOR NAME:                   Dennis Auciello, Esq.

ADDRESS:                              PO Box 528/60 Paterson Street

New Brunswick, NJ 08903-0528

CONTRACT AMOUNT:         Amount Not to Exceed $17,000.00 (Year 2009)

SERVICE:                               Public Defender - 2009

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, RMC, CMC

Township Clerk