FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE

RESOLUTION TO INTRODUCE, APPROVE & SET PUBLIC HEARING

FY2010 HAMILTON STREET SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BUDGET

 

                The following is submitted as the Hamilton Street Special Improvement District Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010.

 

                BE IT RESOLVED that the following shall constitute the Hamilton Street Special Improvement District Budget for FY2010:

 

                BE IT RESOLVED that said budget be published in the Courier News in the issue of April 23, 2009.

 

                Notice is hereby given that the following budget was approved by the Township Council of the Township of Franklin, County of Somerset on April 14, 2009.  A hearing on the budget will be held at the Franklin Township Municipal Complex, Council Chambers on May 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at which time and place taxpayers and all persons having an interest therein shall be given an opportunity to present objections.

 

GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS & EXPENSES

                General Administration                                                               $  42,520.00

                Insurance                                                                                                 3,000.00

                Promotions and Public Relations                                                16,800.00

                Quality of Life                                                                                      32,000.00

                Grantsmanship                                                                                      1,340.00

                Business Recruitment                                                                         1,340.00

TOTAL BUDGET AMOUNT                                     $100,000.00

LESS SURPLUS                                                                               $  75,000.00

TOTAL TO BE RAISED BY ASSESSMENTS    $  25,000.00  

 

Recorded Vote:                Ayes:     Danile  

                                                                Eberle

                                                                Francois

                                                                Glicklich                                             

                                                                Mettler                                                 Absent:   Levine

Prasad                                  Nays: Vassanella

Sumter

 

 

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, Township Clerk

 


TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN

PUBLIC NOTICE

BOND ORDINANCE 3822 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 April 14, 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 VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, BY AND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “TOWNSHIP”); APPROPRIATING $714,500 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $679,500 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COSTS THEREOF

 

Purpose(s):

 

Providing for the acquisition and installation of various capital improvements within the Township including, but not limited to, (i) a digital sign for the municipal complex, (ii)  upgrades to the air conditioning system in the Public Safety Building, (iii) stage two vapor recovery systems in the Department of Public Works facility and the Township Municipal Building, and (iv) computers and related software and equipment.

 

Appropriation:

 

$714,500

 

Bonds/Notes Authorized:

 

$679,500

 

Down Payment:

 

$35,000

Section 20 Costs

 

$45,725

 

Useful Life:

 

8.29 years

                                               

                                                                                                                ______________________________

                                                                                                                ANN MARIE MCCARTHY,

                                                                                                                Township Clerk


FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 3824

 

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following ordinance was approved for final adoption by the Township Council of the Township of Franklin at a Regular Meeting held April 14, 2009:

 

ORDINANCE NO. 3824

 

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 236, MUNICIPAL SERVICES - SCHEDULE A (ADD WOODFIELD ESTATES)

 

SUMMARY

 

An ordinance adding Renaissance at Woodfield Estates to the Chapter 236 - Municipal Services, Schedule A for Street Lighting.

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, RMC, CMC

Township Clerk


 

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE

INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 3825

 

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 April 14, 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 May 12, 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.

 

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 226-20 – STOP INTERSECTIONS

 

SUMMARY

 

An ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance to add the following stop intersections for streets in the area of Webster Road and Hughes Road.

 

 

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, RMC, CMC

Township Clerk


FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE

INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 3826

 

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 April 14, 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 May 12, 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.

 

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 236, MUNICIPAL SERVICES

 

SUMMARY

 

                An ordinance amending Chapter 236, Municipal Services to comply with the State Municipal Services Act and to provide that reimbursement of said services starts when the Association takes ownership of the street light poles.

 

 

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, RMC, CMC

Township Clerk


FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE

INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 3827

 

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 April 14, 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 May 12, 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.

 

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 354, TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES – NEW APPENDIX ARTICLE IX, APPENDIX, A401, TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES

 

SUMMARY

 

An Ordinance amending Appendix A401, Telecommunications Services by adding new Appendix, Article IX, United Telephone Company.

 

 

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, RMC, CMC

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 April 14, 2009.  The contracts and the resolutions authorizing same are available for public inspection in the office of the Township Clerk.

 

Change Orders #1 & #2

Vendor:                                             J&A Renovation

Address:                                            156 Dayton Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873

Project:                                              Housing Rehabilitation – 96 Home Street

Original Contract Amount:                   $14,000.00

Change Order #1 Amount:                    $  2,135.00

Change Order #2 Amount:                    $  3,500.00

New Contract Total:                                  $19,635.00

 

Vendor:                                             Newman Construction

Address:                                            429 David Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879

Project:                                              Housing Rehabilitation – 20 Douglas Avenue

Original Contract Amount:                   $7,625.00

Change Order #1 Amount:                    $   875.00

Change Order #2 Amount:                    $   400.00

New Contract Total:                                  $8,900.00

 

VENDOR NAME:                            Fuscon Enterprises

                                                                414 Central Avenue

                                                                PO Box 2595

                                                                Westfield, NJ 07091-2529

SERVICE:                                           Municipal Library Addition and Renovations   

ORIGINAL CONTRACT

AMOUNT:                                          $6,397,000.00

CHANGE ORDERS #1-9                   65,509.00                          

CHANGE ORDERS #10-17             66,221.84

CHANGE ORDERS #18-23      $     19,920.00

NEW TOTAL AMOUNT:             $6, 548,650.84

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, RMC, CMC

Township Clerk

 


FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY

NON-FAIR& OPEN CONTRACTS AWARDED

 

The Township of Franklin, County of Somerset and State of New Jersey has awarded Non-Fair and Open Professional Services Contracts and Non-Fair and Open Contract without competitive bidding pursuant to Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq. and N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(A) at a meeting held on April 14, 2009.  The contracts and the resolutions authorizing same are available for public inspection in the office of the Township Clerk.

 

VENDOR NAME:                            VITAL COMMUNICATIONSINC.

ADDRESS:                                                        900 South Broad Street

                                                                                Trenton, NJ 08611

CONTRACT AMOUNT:               $40,000.00

SERVICE:                                           Tax Assessor Mailings

                                                               

 

 

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, RMC, CMC

Township Clerk

 


PUBLIC NOTICE OF

COMPETITIVE CONTRACT

 

The Township of Franklin, County of Somerset and State of New Jersey has AWARDED CONTRACT for Historic Grants through the Open Space Trust Fund without competitive bidding as COMPETITIVE CONTRACT pursuant to Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4 et. seq. at a meeting held on April 14, 2009.  The contract and the resolution authorizing same are available for public inspection in the office of the Township Clerk.

 

  1. SIX MILE RUN REFORMED CHURCH - $36,000.00 – Restoration of Doors

2.      MEADOWS FOUNDATION - $104,000.00 – Restoration of Wagon Barn, part of the Hageman Farm Restoration Project

 

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 April 14, 2009.  The contracts and the resolutions authorizing same are available for public inspection in the office of the Township Clerk.

 

 

VENDOR NAME:                            Business Governmental Insurance Agency

ADDRESS:                                                        900 Route 9 North, Suite 503

                                                                                Woodbridge, NJ 07095

SERVICE:                                           Medical Insurance Broker Services

TERM:                                                 May 1, 2009 to April 30, 2010 (one-year)

CONDITIONS:                                 Quarterly Performance Review in conjunction with quarterly written reports from Administration and Township Unions and 30-day Cancellation Clause    

 

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, RMC, CMC

Township Clerk