Somerset County, New Jersey

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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 and Longevity for Managerial and Exempt employees; SECTION 62-6  - ANNUAL BASE SALARIES FOR POLICE SERGEANTS AND LIEUTENANTS; SECTION 62-8 - Annual compensation for police patrol officer AND SECTION 62-14 – HOURLY WAGE SCALE FOR CROSSING GUARDS.

ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY, CHAPTER 46, PERSONNEL POLICIES, SECTION 46-11, EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS SECTION 46-12, MEDICAL INSURANGE COVERAGE; AND SECTION 46-13, RETIREMENT BENEFITS.

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.

BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS 2008 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE WATER UTILITY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE "TOWNSHIP"); APPROPRIATING $4,929,250 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $4,929,250 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE WATER UTILITY OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE THE COSTS THEREOF

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY, CHAPTER 115, DOGS & OTHER ANIMALS, ARTICLE III, ANIMAL CONTROL, SECTION 115-25, FEES (ADD FEE FOR SPAYING/NEUTERING OF ANIMALS ADOPTED FROM SHELTER AND/OR ADOPTION EVENTS).

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 81, AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PRIVATE SALE OF TOWNSHIP OWNED LAND LOCATED IN Block 280, Lots 4, 5, 6 and 7 (Clifton Street/ Franklin Boulevard); Block 287.02, Lots 24-27 (18 Viking Avenue); Block 217, Lot 101 (Baier Avenue / Lewis Street); Block 558, Lots 6-9 (70 Garfield Avenue); Block 554, Lots 17-20 (73 Garfield Avenue); and Block 556, Lots 12-14 (575 Garfield Avenue / Equator Avenue) IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY

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

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

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)

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 LANE – BLOCK 85/LOT 27)

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

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)

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.)

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING MUNICIPAL CONSENT TO NEW JERSEY AMERICAN WATER COMPANY, INC. TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION, EXPANSION AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER FACILITIES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN IN ORDER TO FURNISH WATER SERVICE TO BLOCK 516, LOTS 7.01 AND 11.01

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY, CHAPTER 132, FIRE PREVENTION FEES, ARTICLE III, PERMITS AND FEES, SECTION 132-11, ADDITIONAL REQUIRED PERMITS, INSPECTIONS AND FEES.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 5, ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT – SECTION 5-4, MEETINGS OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL, ADDITION OF SUBSECTION (G) – MEETING DATES AND TIMES

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 VI, CABLEVISION LIGHTPATH – NJ, INC.

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 WITH THE ADDITION OF THE ETERNAL LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 384, WATER , ARTICLE XII, OTHER REGULATIONS, SECTION 384-62, WAIVER OF FEES – ADDITION OF PROVISION THAT FEES ARE WAIVED ON PROJECTS THAT ARE TOWNSHIP SUPPORTED THROUGH GRANT FUNDING.

ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 384, WATER, SECTION 284-19 – CURB CONNECTION CAPITAL FEE TO DECREASE FEES FOR FY2008.

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 (ADD 31 PARKSIDE STREET)

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 112, DEVELOPMENT, REGARDING THE INSTITUTIONAL/ PUBLIC ZONING DISTRICT.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY, CHAPTER 151, HOUSING STANDARDS, SECTION 151-7 – FEES, BY INCREASING RE-OCCUPANCY INSPECTIONS TO $75.00 AND $50.00 PER BUILDING FOR COMMON AREAS

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 226-13, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS – LAKESIDE ROAD

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT RESTRICTING PROPERTY KNOWN AS BLOCK 5.02, LOTS 26.01 & 171 (HIGGINS FARM PROPERTY) FOR AGRICULTURAL USE ONLY.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 112, DEVELOPMENT, ARTICLE 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS, SECTION 112-4, DEFINITIONS; ARTICLE V, CONDITIONAL USES, SECTION 112-37, CHURCHES AND SIMILAR PLACES OF WORSHIP & SECTION 112-41, HOME OCCUPATIONS; ARTICLE XXIII, SITE PLAN REVIEW, SECTION 112-185, SITE PLAN REVIEW REQUIRED; SIMULTANEOUS REVIEW; EXCEPTIONS; MINOR SITE PLAN APPLICATION;

AN ORDINANCE REVISING, AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, MORE SPECIFICALLY, CHAPTER 112, LAND DEVELOPMENT, ARTICLE IV, SUPPLEMENTARY ZONING REGULATIONS, SECTION 112-33, RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENTS OF MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS OR COMMERCIAL, INSTITUTIONAL, GOVERNMENT OR INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES, CHAPTER 146, CONSTRUCTION CODES UNIFORM, SECTION 146-1, FEES; AND CHAPTER 284, RECYCLING, ARTICLE I, MANDATORY RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM, SECTION 284-1, DEFINITIONS, AND ARTICLE III, MANDATORY COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, INSTITUTIONAL, GOVERNMENT AND OFFICE PARK, SECTION 284-13, DEFINITIONS.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 62 - SALARIES & COMPENSATION – SECTION 62-12, HOURLY WAGE SCALE FOR BLUE COLLAR EMPLOYEES AND SECTION 62-13, ANNUAL LONGEVITY FOR BLUE COLLAR EMPLOYEES.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF CERTAIN PREMISES OWNED BY THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, KNOWN AS BLOCK 5.01/LOT 141 TO THE YOUTH RECREATIONAL GROUP TO USE FOR THE PROMOTION OF RECREATION FOR THE YOUTH (ALSO KNOWN AS THE KINGSTON SCHOOL PROPERTY, 25 LAUREL AVENUE)

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 CHAPTER A405, AT&T.

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 CHAPTER A404,  ABOVENET COMMUNICATIONS .

ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY ACCEPTING A DEED OF DEDICATION AND A DEED OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH FRANKLIN COMMONS RETAIL, LLC (BLOCK 521.02, LOTS 5.02, 5.03, 5.04, & 5.05 – CLARKE STREET/SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD)

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 46, PERSONNEL POLICIES, SECTION 46-12, MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE AND SECTION 46-13, RETIREMENT BENEFITS.

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 SECTION 62-5 – ANNUAL COMPENSATION FOR FULL TIME WHITE COLLAR MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 333, STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, ARTICLE 1, STREET OPENINGS

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 112, DEVELOPMENT, SECTION 112-4, DEFINITIONS – AMENDING DEFINITION OF SETBACK.

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 (CEDAR BROOK DRIVE AND ROLLING ROAD AREA)

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 226-10 – NO STOPPING OR STANDING PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN HOURS”

AN ORDINANCE THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, SOMERSET COUNTY GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO PATRIOT MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS, FOR THE  PROVISION OF CERTAIN BROADBAND COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES TO BLOCK 417.01/LOT 5.04 ALSO KNOWN AS 485 DEMOTT LANE, SOMERSET.

CAPITAL ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PINE STREET PUMP STATION PROJECT, IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE "TOWNSHIP"); APPROPRIATING $538,500 THEREFOR TO PAY THE COST THEREOF

AN ORDINANCE REPEALING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 192 – FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW CHAPTER 192 – FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION AS PER NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS.

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 I, ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH, SECTION 13-1, MEMBERS APPOINTED. (ADD NON-VOTING STUDENT MEMBER

AN ORDINANCE AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 50, POLICE DEPARTMENT, SECTION 50-10, ELIGIBILITY FOR PROMOTION.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 5, ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT, ARTICLE II EXECUTIVE  AND LEGISLATIVE, SECTION 5-4, MEETINGS OF TOWNSHIP COUNCIL, SUBSECTION B – AGENDA.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 112, DEVELOPMENT, SECTION 112-6(B), OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (CHANGE ZONE DESIGNATION OF BLOCK 73.01, LOTS 25-27 AND 31-36 FROM R-10-H (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL/HISTORIC OVERLAY TO FROM R-10 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ).

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 112, DEVELOPMENT, DELETE SECTION 17D, PROHIBITING GAMES OF CHANCE; AMEND SECTION 112-105, PARKING IN HBD DISTRICT; SECTION 112-97, LOCATION OF PARKING SPACES IN RELATION TO MAIN BUILDING, SECTION 112-90, SIZE OF DRIVEWAYS; SCHEDULE 4, PARKING REQUIREMENTS; SECTION 112-257, ELIGIBLE EXACTION, INELIGIBLE EXACTION AND EXEMPTIONS.

AN ORDINANCE THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, SOMERSET COUNTY GRANTING A DEED AMD TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT TO THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET IN CONNECTION WITH THE RECONSTRUCTION OF AMWELL ROAD - BLOCK 417.01, LOT 5.03 .

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 (HENRY STREET AND KOSSUTH STREET AREA)

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 62 - SALARIES & COMPENSATION – SECTION 62-5 – ANNUAL COMPENSATION FOR FULL TIME WHITE COLLAR MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES.

BOND ORDINANCE AMENDING BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 3256 FINALLY ADOPTED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP 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 FEBRUARY 8, 2005, AS AMENDED BY BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 3601 FINALLY ADOPTED MARCH 28, 2006, AS AMENDED BY BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 3619 FINALLY ADOPTED JUNE 29, 2006, AS AMENDED BY BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 3666 FINALLY ADOPTED MARCH 13, 2007, AS AMENDED BY BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 3693 FINALLY ADOPTED MAY 8, 2007 TO AMEND THE DESCRIPTION THEREOF

AN ORDINANCE TO ACQUIRE BY PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATON CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, SOMERSET COUNTY FOR OPEN SPACE AND/OR FARM PRESERVATION PURPOSES

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 112, DEVELOPMENT, SECTION 112-6(B), OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO CHANGE THE ZONE DESIGNATION OF BLOCK 5.02, LOTS 120-122; 124-127; 129-130; 132; 134; 133.02; 135 AND PORTIONS OF LOTS 123, 131 AND 133.01 FROM ZONE DESIGNATION O-P (OFFICE PROFESSIONAL) TO R-20-H (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL); AMEND SCHEDULE 1, PERMITTED USES TO PERMIT PROFESSIONAL OFFICE USES IN THE R-20-H DISTRICT AS A CONDITIONAL USE; AND AMEND ARTICLE V, CONDITONAL USES TO PROVIDE CONDITIONAL USE STANDARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL USES IN THE R-20-H DISTRICT.

AN ORDINANCE AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 115, DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS, ARTICLE II, DOGS AND CATS, SECTION 115-8, LICENSING REQUIRED; FEES; TERM; NONTRANSFERABILITY. (Increase DOG LICENSE FEE FROM $7.00 TO $12.00, effective january 1, 2008)

Bond Ordinance for Various Capital Improvements and Appropriating $900,000.00.
Capital Ordinance Providing for the Payment for the Acquisition of Real Property located on Block 151, Lots 9-11 for the Construction by the Sewerage Authority of a Sewer Pump Station, known as the Pine Street Pump Station to Provide Additional Sewer Capacity
AN ORDINANCE THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, SOMERSET COUNTY GRANTING AN EASEMENT TOTHE FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP SEWERAGE AUTHORITY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A FORCE MAIN FOR THE PINE STREET SEWER PUMP STATION-BLOCK 150 LOT 42 

AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE ACQUISITION OF EASEMENTS ON CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, SOMERSET COUNTY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A FORCE MAIN FOR THE PINE STREET SEWER PUMP STATION-BLOCK 151 LOT 24, BLOCK 150 LOT 53(69), BLOCK 150, LOT 84(172), BLOCK 150 LOT 95(132), BLOCK 150 LOT 126(211), BLOCK 150 LOT 137(183)

Authorize Acceptance of Deed of Drainage Easement and Deed of Utility Easement – Rachel Manor Properties, LLC – Docket #PLN2005-0039. 
Authorize Conveyance of Properties from Township - Block 307, Lot 7 (141 Girard Avenue); Block 308, Lot 36.01 (130 Girard Avenue); Block308, Lot 37.01 (140 Girard Avenue); Block 309, Lot 1 (131 Girard Avenue); and Block 320, Lots 38 & 39.01 (37 Irvington Avenue) to Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity to build affordable housing. 
    Authorize Vacation of Portions of Clifton Street and Girard Avenue.
Bond Ordinance – 2007 Capital Improvements – Water Utility – Appropriate $1,848,000.00. 
Amend Code Chapter 13, Boards and Commissions, Article XXI, Trails Advisory Committee.  (Increase Membership from 7 to 9 members.)
Amend Code Chapter 222, Removal of Trees
Amend Code Chapter 180, Fees, Section 180 – 9 – Fees for Weddings and Civil Unions performed by Mayor or Deputy Mayor.
Amend Development Ordinance, Code Chapter 112, Section 112-23 – Parking of Vehicles.

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, REPEAL SECTION 226-15 – PARKING OF TRUCKS WEIGHING IN EXCESS OF 1,500 POUNDS ¾ TONS PROHIBITED AND REPLACE IT WITH A NEW SECTION 226-15 – OVERNIGHT PARKING  AND AMEND SECTION 226-31 - Control of movement and parking on public and Board of Education properties

BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE 2007 ROAD OVERLAY PROGRAM, IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “TOWNSHIP”); APPROPRIATING $1,250,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,047,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COSTS THEREOF

AN ORDINANCE TO ACQUIRE BY PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATON CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, SOMERSET COUNTY LOCATED AT BLOCK 512, LOT 4, 2381 AMWELL ROAD – FRANKLIN TO BE INCLUDED IN THE D&R CANAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN.

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 and Longevity for Managerial an
BOND ORDINANCE AMENDING BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 3602 FINALLY ADOPTED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “TOWNSHIP”) ON MARCH 28, 2006 ENTITLED, “BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE 2006 ROAD RESURFACING PROGRAM, IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “TOWNSHIP”); APPROPRIATING $1,150,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $950,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COSTS THEREOF”, TO AMEND THE DESCRIPTION THEREOF
BOND ORDINANCE AMENDING BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 3256 FINALLY ADOPTED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP 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 FEBRUARY 8, 2005, AS AMENDED BY BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 3601 FINALLY ADOPTED MARCH 28, 2006, AS AMENDED BY BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 3619 FINALLY ADOPTED JUNE 29, 2006, TO AMEND THE DESCRIPTION THEREOF

AN ORDINANCE TO ACQUIRE BY PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATON CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, SOMERSET COUNTY FOR PARKS AND CONSERVATION PURPOSES (BLOCK 10, LOTS 10.03 AND 10.05)

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 XII, HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION, SECTION 13-52, MEMBERSHIP (Increase 9 citizen members to 12 citizen members.)

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY, CHAPTER 54, POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE II, PROHIBITION OF ENTERING INTO OR AMENDING REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS WITH CERTAIN CONTRIBUTORS.

AN ORDINANCE RELEASING, EXTINGUISHING AND VACATING THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC OF A STREET KNOWN AS A PORTION OF ADAMS STREET IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY.

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY, CHAPTER 112 THEREOF, ENTITLED LAND DEVELOPMENT, DELETE SUBSECTIONS 112-280 (C) – SENIOR HOUSING; 112-280 (E) – GATEWAY COMMERCIAL; AND 112-280 (G) - COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL AND ADD SUBSECTION 112-280 – (K) CHURCHILL-MILLSTONE REVELOPMENT AREA AND SUBSECTION 112-280 (L) – LEEWOOD RENAISSANCE AT FRANKLIN REDEVELOPMENT AREA AND AMEND ATTACHMENT 20, EXHIBIT 6 – RENAISSANCE 2000 LAND USE PLAN.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 112, DEVELOPMENT, SECTION 112-6(B), OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (CHANGE ZONE DESIGNATION OF BLOCK 468.12, LOT 1.01 FROM CB WITH A SCV OVERLAY TO CB).

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 112, DEVELOPMENT, SCHEDULE 7, FEES.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 112, DEVELOPMENT, SCHEDULE 7, FEES.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 5, ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT, SECTION 5-4, MEETINGS OF TOWNSHIP COUNCIL, SUBSECTION D – MINUTES.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 62 - SALARIES & COMPENSATION – SECTION 62-3 ANNUAL BASE COMPENSATIONS FOR ELECTED ANDAPPOINTED EMPLOYEES/OFFICIALS AND SECTION 62-4 Annual Compensation and Longevity for Managerial and Exempt employees

AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING DONATION OF PROPERTY IN LIEU OF CONDEMNATION KNOWN AS LOT 1 IN BLOCK 8 AND PART OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 9 BY THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY FROM WILLIAM H. STAVOLA, AKA TRAP ROCK INDUSTRIES, INC.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO THE FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP SEWERAGE AUTHORITY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PUMP STATION AND ASSOCIATED SANITARY SEWER PIPING ON PROPERTY KNOWN AS BLOCK 189, LOTS 62-79.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS, ARTICLE II, GENERAL PENALTY, SUBSECTION 1-3, VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY BY ADDING NEW CHAPTER 207, TO BE ENTITLED GRAFFITI, WHICH CHAPTER PROVIDES FOR THE PROHIBITION OF GRAFFITI AND REQUIRES PROPERTY OWNER TO REMOVE GRAFFITI.
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 226-31 – CONTROL OF MOVEMENT AND PARKING ON PUBLIC AND BOARD OF EDUCATION PROPERTY.
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 (KUHN STREET AND HADLER
DRIVE AREA)
AN ORDINANCE RELEASING, EXTINGUISHING AND VACATING THE
RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC IN A PORTION OF STREET
KNOWN AS GREELEY STREET IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN BY DELETING AND REPEALING CHAPTER 390 THEREOF, WRECKERS, AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW CHAPTER 390, TO BE ENTITLED WRECKERS, WHICH PROVIDES A UNIFORM SET OF PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTERING THE ISSUANCE, RENEWAL, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF ALL LICENSES ISSUED UNDER THIS CHAPTER AND TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR THE OPERATION OF TOWING BUSINESSES BY LICENSEES AND TO SET RATES FOR SERVICES PERFORMED BY LICENSEES.
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN
LANDS
WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, SOMERSET
COUNTY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A SEWER PUMP
STATION – BLOCK 151/LOTS 9-11
AN ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCE AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK WHEN THE COLA IS EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN 2.5 PERCENT (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 333, STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, ARTICLE V , BANNERS, SECTION 333-55, CRITERIA FOR DISPLAY OF BANNERS ACROSS TOWNSHIP STREETS; APPLICATION REQUIRED AND SECTION 333-56, APPROVAL PROCEDURE; ALTERNATIVE LOCATION.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 201, SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL BY ADDING NEW ARTICLE V, ILLICIT CONNECTIONS TO MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM(S).
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY AMENDING CHAPTER 330, ENTITLED, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, WHICH PROVIDES STORMWATER CONTROL REGULATIONS AND PENALITIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE CHAPTER.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 112, DEVELOPMENT, SECTION 112-111(G), BANNERS AND PENANTS AND ATTACHMENT 7, FEES.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 260, PARKS AND RECREATION, SECTION 260-6, PROHIBITED ACTIVITES, SUBSECTION (C) ANIMALS AND ADDING NEW ARTICLE VI, GRIGGSTOWN NATIVE GRASSLAND PRESERVE (PART OF TEN MILE RUN GREENWAY) REGULATIONS AND ARTICLE VII, NEGRI- NEPOTE NATIVE GRASSLAND PRESERVE (PART OF THE MIDDLEBUSH GREENWAY) REGULATIONS.

ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 230, MASSAGE, BODYWORK & SOMATIC THERAPY, SECTION 230-2 - PERMIT REQUIRED. (ADDING AS EXCEPTION TO ESTABLISHMENT PERMITS "OR OTHER LICENSED PRACTITIONERS THAT ARE LICENSED BY THE NJ BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS.")

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 115, DOGS & OTHER ANIMALS, SECTION 115-25 - FEES (INCREASE ANIMAL CONTROL FEES)

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LEASES WITH THE MEADOWS FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED BY AMENDING TERM OF LEASE FROM TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS TO THIRTY (30) YEARS FOR THE HAGEMAN FARM; TULIPWOOD; VAN LIEW-SUYDAM HOUSE & WYCKOFF-GARRETSON HOUSE AND AMENDING TERM OF LEASE FROM TWENTY (20) YEARS TO THIRTY YEARS FOR THE VAN WICKLE HOUSE.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 112, LAND DEVELOPMENT - SECTION 112-42, D&R CANAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY CHAPTER 226, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, SECTION 226-31C - REGULATIONS FOR THE MOVEMENT AND THE PARKING OF TRAFFIC ON ALL OTHER PRIVATE PROPERTY - ADDING SOMERSET GLENN.

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 INTERSECTION (LEUPP LANE; SECTION 226-28 - SPEED LIMITS (SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD BETWEEN RANDOLPH ROAD AND WESTON CANAL ROAD - 40 MPH) AND SECTION 226-30 - ON-STREET HANDICAPPED PARKING (166/168 JOHN F. KENNEDY BLVD.)

BOND ORDINANCE AMENDING BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 3256 FINALLY ADOPTED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP 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 FEBRUARY 8, 2005, AS AMENDED BY BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 3601 FINALLY ADOPTED MARCH 28, 2006, TO INCREASE THE APPROPRIATION THEREIN BY $16,500,000, TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZATION OF BONDS OR NOTES THEREIN BY $15,675,000 TO FINANCE PART OF THE ADDITIONAL COSTS THEREOF AND TO AMEND THE DESCRIPTION THEREOF

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 112, DEVELOPMENT, ARTICLE VII, CONTINUUM OF CARE SENIOR LIVING FACILITIES, SUBSECTION 112-63 - DEFINITIONS AND SEBSECTION 112-64K - R-CoC FACILITIES.

AN ORDINANCE TO ACQUIRE BY PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATON CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, SOMERSET COUNTY FOR PARKS AND CONSERVATION PURPOSES (BLOCK 508.02, LOT 4)

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS, ARTICLE II, GENERAL PENALTY, SUBSECTION 1-3, VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES.

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 $107,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $101,800 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COSTS THEREOF

BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE UPGRADE OF THE WATER UTILITY'S MONITORING SYSTEMS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE "TOWNSHIP"); APPROPRIATING $100,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $100,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE WATER UTILITY OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE THE COSTS THEREOF

BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STEEL GARAGE FOR THE WATER UTILITY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE "TOWNSHIP"); APPROPRIATING $55,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $55,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE WATER UTILITY OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE THE COSTS THEREOF

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAME OF ALEXANDER AVENUE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO KEVIN APUZZIO AVENUE

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 226-10 – STOPPING OR STANDING PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON CERTAIN STREETS; SECTION 226-13 – PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS; SECTION 226-22 – TURN PROHIBITIONS; SECTION 226-30 - HANDICAPPED PARKING; AND SECTION 226-31 – CONTROL OF MOVEMENT AND PARKING ON PUBLIC AND BOARD OF EDUCATION PROPERTY.
BOND ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 3364 HERETOFORE FINALLY ADOPTED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP ON FEBRUARY 11, 2003 ENTITLED, "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF VARIOUS UTILITY VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS AND THE ACQUISITION OF GIS UTILITY SOFTWARE TO IMPLEMENT GIS MAPPING SERVICES FOR THE WATER UTILITY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE "TOWNSHIP"); APPROPRIATING $347,500 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $347,500 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE WATER UTILITY OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE THE COSTS THEREOF," AS AMENDED BY BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 3519 FINALLY ADOPTED ON FEBRUARY 17, 2005, TO INCREASE THE APPROPRIATION THEREIN BY $250,000 AND TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZATION OF BONDS OR NOTES THEREIN BY $250,000 TO FINANCE THE ADDITIONAL COSTS THEREOF
BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF VARIOUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE WATER UTILITY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE "TOWNSHIP"); APPROPRIATING $397,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $397,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE WATER UTILITY OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE THE COSTS THEREOF
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 330, TO BE ENTITLED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, WHICH CHAPTER PROVIDES STORMWATER CONTROL REGULATIONS AND PENALITIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE CHAPTER.

BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEM, BY AND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “TOWNSHIP”); APPROPRIATING $3,500,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,333,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COSTS THEREOF

BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF VARIOUS INFORMATION SERVICES EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “TOWNSHIP”); APPROPRIATING $150,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $142,800 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COSTS THEREOF

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 226, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC - SECTION 226-13, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS (BERKLEY PLACE)

3603

 

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 62 - SALARIES & COMPENSATION – SECTION 62-3 – ANNUAL BASE COMPENSATIONS FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED EMPLOYEES/OFFICIALS

- Bond - 2006 Roadway Improvement
BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE 2006 ROAD RESURFACING PROGRAM, IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “TOWNSHIP”); APPROPRIATING $1,150,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $950,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COSTS THEREOF
- Bond Ordinance amending 3256 through 3522
BOND ORDINANCE AMENDING BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 3256 FINALLY ADOPTED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP 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 FEBRUARY 8, 2005, TO AMEND THE DESCRIPTION THEREOF AND REPEALING BOND ORDINANCES NUMBERED 3557 AND 3569
- Acquire Open Space Properties
AN ORDINANCE TO ACQUIRE BY PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATON CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, SOMERSET COUNTY, STATE OF NEW JERSEY FOR PARKS AND/OR CONSERVATION PURPOSES.
- 2 additional zoning alternates
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 112, DEVELOPMENT, ARTICLE XXXVI - ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, SECTION 112-285 - ESTABLISHMENT AND COMPOSITION, SUBSECTION B - ADDING TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ALTERNATES.
- Vacate Portion of Winslow Avenue
AN ORDINANCE RELEASING, EXTINGUISHING AND VACATING THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC IN A PORTION OF STREET KNOWN AS WINSLOW AVENUE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY
- Commercial Design Standards
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 112, DEVELOPMENT, SECTION 112-6 – ZONING DISTRICTS (ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS; ZONING MAP & PURPOSES OF DISTRICT), SECTION 112-8 – GENERAL REGULATIONS (SCHEDULE 1 – PERMITTED USES; SCHEDULE 2 – LOT AND YARD REQUIREMENTS & SCHEDULE 3 – HEIGHT, COVERAGE AND BUILDING REQUIREMENTS) AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 112-32.05 - RETAIL DISTRICT OVERLAY ZONE.
- HP - Add 214 Phillips Rd
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 (ADD 214 PHILLIPS ROAD, APT. 153)
- Capital - 70 Fisher Drive
CAPITAL ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS BLOCK 34.02, LOT 16.03 C2612 LOCATED AT 70 FISHER DRIVE FRANKLIN PARK, IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE "TOWNSHIP"); APPROPRIATING $130,000 THEREFOR FROM THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST OF THE TOWNSHIP TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
- Acquire 70 Fisher Drive
AN ORDINANCE TO ACQUIRE BY PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATON CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, SOMERSET COUNTY FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PURPOSES AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF CERTAIN PREMISES IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN PURSUANT TO NJSA 40A:12-13(a) – BLOCK 34.02, LOT 16.03 C2612 – 70 FISHER DRIVE, FRANKLIN PARK.
- Hand Washing
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN IN SOMERSET COUNTY IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 208, TO BE ENTITLED HANDWASHING, WHICH CHAPTER PROVIDES FOR HANDWASHING REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC RESTROOMS.
- Amend Fee Ordinance
ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 180, FEES, ARTICLE I, PUBLIC RECORDS, SECTION 180-1 AVAILABLE FROM TOWNSHIP CLERK  (ADDING FEES FOR THE SALE OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BOOK AND ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE).
- Adopt Code Book
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A CODIFICATION AND REVISION OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY; PROVIDING FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SAID CODE; REPEALING AND SAVING FROM REPEAL CERTAIN ORDINANCES NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY FOR ALTERING OR TAMPERING WITH THE CODE; AND MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES IN PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED ORDINANCES
- Waiver of Construction Fees
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 146, CONSTRUCTION CODES, UNIFORM – SECTION 146-2 - FEES, ADDING SUBSECTION 146-2 (B) (3) – WAIVER OF FEES WHEN A GENERAL WATER EMERGENCY IS DECLARED.
- Easements - Churchill Estates1
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT FOR BLOCK 101, LOTS 90-91 AND A DRAINAGE AND WATER MAIN EASEMENT FOR BLOCK 101, LOTS 58.01, 60.01 AND 87.
- Emergency Access Easement - Jayne Ents
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF EMERGENCY ACCESS EASEMENT THAT ALLOWS EMERGENCY ACCESS TO AND FROM LOT 7.01, BLOCK 516.
- Deputy Police Chief
ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 50, POLICE DEPARTMENT BY AMENDING THE ENTIRE CHAPTER TO INCLUDE THE POSITION OF DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF
- Amend Special Event License
ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 325, SPECIAL EVENTS BY AMENDING THE ENTIRE CHAPTER
- Municipal Services - Somerset Glen Condo
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY MORE PARTICULARLY CHAPTER 236, MUNICIPAL SERVICES - SCHEDULE A (ADD SOMERSET GLEN CONDOMINIUM)