TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
WORK SESSION/REGULAR MEETING
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Invocation – Councilman Vassanella
4. Roll Call
5. Commendations/Proclamations: Black History Month
6. Mayor’s Report
7. Deputy Mayor’s Report
8. 2009 Community Development Block Grant
a) Presentation by Bonnie von Ohlen, Grants Coordinator
b) Public Hearing
9. Public Discussion (5 minutes per speaker)
10. Council Comments
11. Council Discussion Item
a) Amend Liquor License Ordinance – Location Restrictions for Licensing.
b) Renaming Certain Township Schools
c) Use of the Franklin Middle School as a Youth Center
12. Approval of Minutes
a) September 2, 2008 Executive Session
b) October 28, 2008 Executive Session
c) November 10, 2008 Executive Session
d) November 25, 2008 Work Session/Regular Meeting
e) December 9, 2009 Executive Session
13. Approval of Warrants
14. Public Hearing and Adoption of Ordinances on Second Reading - None
15. Amendment of Ordinances
§ Ordinance No. 3778 – Ordinance Deleting and Repealing Chapter 183, Property Maintenance and Replacing it with a New Chapter 183, Property Maintenance. Public Hearing and further consideration is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Municipal Complex.
16. Introduction of Ordinance on First Reading
a) Ordinance No. 3818 – Amend Chapter 13, Bonds, Commission and Committees, Article V, Business and Industrial Advisory Board, Section 13-11, Membership. Public Hearing and further consideration is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Municipal Complex.
17. Consent Agenda Resolutions
a) Resolution #09-051 – Award Non-Fair and Open Professional Services Agreement – Leslie G. London, McManimon & Scotland, LC – Township Attorney Services – 2009 – Amount Not to Exceed $315,000.00.
b) Resolution #09-052 – Award Bid – Central Station Monitoring for Municipal Buildings and Repair Services as needed – March 1, 2009 to February 28, 2011 – Amount Not to Exceed $29,000.00 for a two-year contract.
c) Resolution #09-053 – Award State Contract – Computer Server – Dell – Amount Not to Exceed $9,451.69.
d) Resolution #09-054 – Extend Contract – Telephone Services – March 1, 2009 to February 28, 2010 – MetTel – Amount Not to Exceed $60,000.00 per year.
e) Resolution #09-055 – Authorize Release of Planning and Building Escrows and Inspection Fees.
f) Resolution #09-056 – Authorize Release of Performance Guarantee – Canal Walk Associates, LLC – Block 513/Lots 1,2,4,10,11,12.01,13.01 & 15 – Weston Road/Schoolhouse Road/Weston Canal Road/Mettlers Lane – Docket #PLN2001-0022 – Site Improvements - $18,300.00.
g) Resolution #09-057 – Authorize Release of Performance Guarantee – Chestnut Avenue Associates V, L.P. – Block 528.04, Lot 130.01 – Howard Avenue – Docket #2006-0021 – Limited Site Improvements - $133,668.00.
h) Resolution #09-058 – Authorize Release of Street Opening Surety – Adamsville Maintenance Inc. – 101,103,109 & 115 Churchill Avenue - $1,200.00.
i) Resolution #09-059 – Approval of Fireworks Display – The Palace at Somerset – Zacharatos/Ziotas Wedding – Sunday, march 1, 2009 at 9 p.m.
j) Resolution #09-060 – Authorize Transfer of Bails to Township Treasurer.
k) Resolution #09-061 – Authorize Discharge of Mortgage – 16 Edward Drive, Franklin Park.
l) Resolution #09-062 – Approve Leveraging of PARIS Grant Funds to Somerset County for Shared Services Grant.
m) Resolution #09-063 – Authorize Purchase of Additional Modules for Spatial Data Logic Program in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00.
n) Resolution #09-064 – Authorize Grant Application – Somerset County Recreation Grant Program - $1,000,000.00 – Develop facilities to utilize for sports and recreational activities for youth and adults in the community.
o) Resolution #09-065 – Request Change in Title, Text or Amount of Appropriation Pursuant to NJS 40A:4-85 – ROID Grant – Include 20% matching funds.
p) Resolution #09-066 – Award State Contract – Dell – Computers, Printers and other related Equipment and Supplies for all Departments – Amount Not to Exceed $5,000.00 per order.
q) Resolution #09-067 – Authorize Tax Title Lien Redemption – Outside Buyers.
r) Resolution #09-068 – Authorize Issuance of Raffles License.
18. Council Liaison/Representative Appointments
A. Senior Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Council Member
§ Nominations for One (1) Council Member to the Senior Affordable Housing Advisory Committee for an unexpired three (3) year term ending December 31, 2009.
B. Transportation Subcommittee
§ Nominations for One (1) Council Members to the Transportation Subcommittee each for a one-year term ending December 31, 2009.
19. Board and Commission Appointments
A. Advisory Recreation Council
1. Nominations for One (1) Regular Members of the Advisory Recreation Council, for a three-year term ending December 31, 2011.
2. Nominations for One (1) Teen-Age Public School Non-Voting Male Member, for a one-year term ending December 31, 2009.
B. Business & Industry Advisory Committee
§ Nominations for One (1) Board of Adjustment Member of the Business & Industry Advisory Committee, for a one-year term ending December 31, 2009.
C. Cable Television Advisory Committee
§ Nominations for One (1) Regular Member of the Cable Television Advisory Committee, for an unexpired two-year term ending December 31, 2009.
D. Historic Preservation Commission
§ Nominations for One (1) Alternate #2 Member of the Historic Preservation Commission, for a two-year term ending December 31, 2010.
E. Rent Leveling Board
§ Nominations for One (1) Alternate #1 and One (1) Alternate #2 Members of the Rent Leveling Board, each for a one-year term ending December 31, 2009.
F. Senior Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
1. Nominations for One (1) Regular Members of the Senior Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, for a three-year term ending December 31, 2011.
2. Nominations for One (1) Alternate #2 Member of the Senior Affordable Housing Advisory Committee for a three-year term ending December 31, 2011.
G. Senior Citizen Advisory Committee
§ Nominations for One (1) Non-Senior Citizen Club Member of the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee for a one-year term ending December 31, 2009.
H. Sewerage Authority
§ Nominations for One (1) Alternate No. 2 Member of the Sewerage Authority, for an unexpired five-year term ending January 31, 2012.
I. Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Advisory Council
§ Nominations for One (1) Franklin Township Representative of the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Advisory Council for a one-year term ending December 31, 2009.
J. Trails Advisory Committee
1. Nominations for One (1) Regular Members of the Trails Advisory Committee, for a four-year term ending December 31, 2012.
20. Executive Session
a) Litigation Update
b) Personnel: Terms & Conditions of the Position of Township Manager & Township Clerk
21. Adjournment