FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTED ORDINANCES

 

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following ordinances were approved for final adoption by the Township Council of the Township of Franklin at a Regular Meeting held on May 13, 2008:

 

ORDINANCE NO.  3751

 

AN ORDINANCE AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 13, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES, ARTICLE V, BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ADVISORY BOARD, SECTION 13-11, MEMBERSHIP (add the following to its MEMBERSHIP:  additional councilmember; school superintendent or designee; resident at-large.)

 

SUMMARY

 

An Ordinance amending Chapter 13, Boards, Commissions and Committee to change the membership of the Business and Industry Advisory Board to add an additional Councilmember (increasing number to 3); add School Superintendent or Designee Member and a Resident At-Large Member.

 

ORDINANCE NO. 3752

 

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 226-30 (ON STREET HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE (DELETE 198 PHILLIPS ROAD, APT. 159)

SUMMARY

 

An ordinance to delete on-street handicapped parking space in front of 198 Phillips Road, Apt. 159.

 

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, RMC, CMC

Township Clerk


TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE NO. 3753 AND SUMMARY

 

                The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced and passed upon first reading at a regular meeting of the governing body of the Township of Franklin, in the County of Somerset, State of New Jersey, on May 13, 2008.  It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the governing body to be held at the Township Municipal Building in said County on June 10, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.  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.  The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows:

 

Title:

BOND ORDINANCE AMENDING BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 3256 FINALLY ADOPTED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY ON DECEMBER 11, 2001 ENTITLED, “BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LANDS FOR OPEN SPACE AND FARMLAND PRESERVATION, ALL LAWFUL AND PUBLIC PURPOSES, BY AND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “TOWNSHIP”); APPROPRIATING $14,400,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $13,680,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF,” AS AMENDED BY BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 3293 FINALLY ADOPTED ON JUNE 13, 2002, AS AMENDED BY BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 3369 FINALLY ADOPTED ON APRIL 8, 2003, AS AMENDED BY BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 3401 FINALLY ADOPTED ON September 23, 2003,  AS AMENDED BY BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 3522 FINALLY ADOPTED ON FEBRUARY 8, 2005, AS AMENDED BY BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 3601 FINALLY ADOPTED ON MARCH 28, 2006, AS AMENDED BY BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 3619 FINALLY ADOPTED ON JUNE 29, 2006, AS AMENDED BY BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 3666 FINALLY ADOPTED ON MARCH 13, 2007, AS AMENDED BY BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 3693 FINALLY ADOPTED ON MAY 8, 2007, AS AMENDED BY BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 3703 FINALLY ADOPTED ON JUNE 28, 2007 TO AMEND THE DESCRIPTION THEREOF

Purpose(s):

Amending Bond Ordinance Number 3256 (which provides for the acquisition of lands for open space and farmland preservation) to amend the description to include the acquisition of the Pagano Farm property located at 193 Bennetts Lane within the Township and identified as Block 85, Lot 27, consisting of +/- 7 acres, on the official tax map of the Township

 

No additional appropriation, authorization or down payment are being authorized

Useful Life:

40 years (unchanged)

Section 20 Costs:

 

(unchanged)

                                                                                                                                                          

/s/ Ann Marie McCarthy, Township Clerk
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE

INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 3754

 

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 May 13, 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 June 10, 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.

 

AN ORDINANCE TO ACQUIRE BY PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATON CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, SOMERSET COUNTY FOR OPEN SPACE AND/OR FARMLAND PURPOSES (PAGANO PROPERTY – 193 BENNETTS LAND – BLOCK 85/LOT 27)

 

SUMMARY

 

An ordinance authorizing the acquisition by purchase or condemnation the following property for open space and/or farmland purposes – Pagano Property – 193 Bennetts Lane – Block 85, Lot 27, +/- 7 acres.      

 

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, RMC, CMC

Township Clerk

 




FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE

INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 3755

 

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 May 13, 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 June 10, 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.

 

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 226, VEHICLES & TRAFFIC – SECTION 226-17, VEHICLES OVER DESIGNATED WEIGHT EXCLUDED FROM CERTAIN STREETS (NEW BRUNSWICK ROAD – DAVIDSON AVENUE)

 

SUMMARY

 

An Ordinance amending the Vehicle & Traffic Code of the Township of Franklin, County of Somerset, New Jersey, to prohibit vehicles over the gross weight (GVW) are hereby excluded from the streets or parts of streets described except for the pick up and delivery of materials on such streets:  Four (4) Tons:  New Brunswick Road (from John F. Kennedy Blvd. to Elizabeth Avenue); Davidson Avenue (from Pierce Street to New Brunswick Road).

 

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, RMC, CMC

Township Clerk


FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE

INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 3756

 

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 May 13, 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 June 10, 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.

 

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF DEED OF WATER  EASEMENTS  - JEREMY COURT, LLC – 304 BENNETTS LANE – BLOCK 86.01, LOT 9.68– DOCKET #PLN2005-0039

 

SUMMARY

 

An Ordinance authorizing acceptance of deed of water easements – Jeremy Court, LLC – 304 Bennetts Lane – Block 86.01, Lot 9.68 – Docket #PLN2005-0039.

 

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, RMC, CMC

Township Clerk

 


FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE

INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 3757

 

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 May 13, 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 June 10, 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.

 

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF WATER LINE EASEMENTS AND STORWATER EASEMENTS – SOMERSET DOUGLAS – DOCKET #PLN2004-0064 – BLOCK 171.02, LOTS 1-4, 237.02 & 238.02.

 

SUMMARY

 

An Ordinance authorizing acceptance of water line easements and stormwater easements for Somerset Douglas – Docket #PLN2004-0064, Block 171.02, Lots 1-4, 237.02 and 238.02.

 

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, RMC, CMC

Township Clerk


FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP

SOMERSET COUNTY

           

PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHANGE ORDER #1

 

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 May 13, 2008.  The contracts and the resolutions authorizing same are available for public inspection in the office of the Township Clerk.

 

VENDOR NAME:                 Schifano Construction

                                                One Smalley Avenue/PO Box 288

                                                Middlesex, NJ 08846

SERVICE:                               Local Street Resurfacing

ORIGINAL CONTRACT

AMOUNT:                             $268,105.13

CHANGE ORDER #1                        $    9,020.52

NEW TOTAL AMOUNT:     $277,125.65

 

Ann Marie McCarthy, RMC, CMC

Township Clerk