TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
WORK SESSION / REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
March 22, 2005 - 7:00pm

This agenda is for information only and may change prior to the actual meeting. Official copies may be obtained from the Clerk's Office.

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Invocation – Councilwoman Ashley-Williams

4. Roll Call

5. Administer Oaths of Office to Police Captains and Officers

6. Proclamations: Domestic Violence Crisis Response Team

7. Recognition – Blood Donor Dedication

8. CDBG Hearing on Applications

9. Mayor’s Report

10. Deputy Mayor’s Report

11. Committee Report

12. Executive Session – Tax Appeal Settlements (32/1.02 – Rt. 27/Vliet Rd.; 467/1.01 – Davidson Ave.; 468.09/48 – Worlds Fair Dr.; 468.11/17 – Worlds Fair Dr.)

13. Review Prepared Agenda

14. Council Discussion Items:

a) Request Release of Deed Restriction – Block 428, Lots 17-19 ( 77 15th St.)
b) Set Date for Halftime Pub ABC Hearing
c) Water Service Policy

15. Approval of Minutes:

a) Work Session/Regular Meeting – March 8, 2005
b) Executive Session – March 8, 2005

16. Approval of Warrants

17. Ordinances – Public Hearing

a) #3520 – Amend Code Chapter 112, Development, Amend Renaissance 2000 Redevelopment Plan by designating certain lots as “not subject to eminent domain” (Blocks/Lots: 103/12.05-12.06; 114/1-27; 121/1-13; 167/16-19; 172/10-23; 177/27.01 & 12-26; 180/67-73, 81-97; 181/25-28, 36-38; 185/1-4).

b) #3533 – Amend Code Chapter 127, Fees – Section 127-6, Fee Schedule for Health (Delete fetal death certificates and Add Correction of a birth, death or marriage certificate - $10).

c) #3534 – Amend Code Chapter 226-13, No Parking At Any Time, Add MacAfee Road.

d) #3539 – Bond Ordinance - $58,800 – Sound Equipment for Senior Community Center and Improvements to Pool at Naaman Williams Park.

18. Public Discussion

19. Council Comments

20. Introduction of Ordinances

a) #3540 – Designation of Special Improvement District pursuant to NJSA 40:56-65 et seq.; designation of the Hamilton Street Business Improvement District Corporation to made the same; provide for the powers of said corporation and the manner of assessment for funding and operating the Special Improvement District. Further consideration and public hearing to be held on April 26, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.

b) #3541 – Acceptance of Conservation Easement in connection with Stop & Shop Super market/Site Plan with Variances – Docket #PLN2004-0019 (Block 385, Lot 2.07 – 940 Easton Avenue). Further consideration and public hearing to be held on April 26, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.

c) #3542 – Amend Code Chapter 52, Salaries & Compensation, Section 52-5 by adding the positions of Community Development Coordinator/Senior Zoning Officer and Redevelopment Administrator to the Level A salary level of $46,215.20 to $69,322.80. Further consideration and public hearing to be held on April 26, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.

21. Consent Agenda

a) Resolution #05-113 – Authorize Acceptance of Storm Water Detention Basin – Glen Eyre at Somerset - Tract D, Paddock Estates – Docket #PLN2001-0023 – Block 423.01, Lot 17.10.

b) Resolution #05-114 – Authorize Acceptance of Storm Water Detention Basins – Pizzo & Pizzo – The Woodlands – Docket #P98005SP – Block 508.02, Lots 3.01, 3.46 & 3.47.

c) Resolution #05-115 – Authorize Forfeiture of Deposit for Construction Water Meter – Eastern Hill, LLC in the amount of $150.00.

d) Resolution #05-116 – Authorize Refund of Tax Overpayments.

e) Resolution #05-117 – Rescind Janitorial Contract for Community/Senior Center and Public Works – Twice As Clean Maintenance, LLC.

f) Resolution #05-118 – Award Contract for the Cleaning of the Community/Senior Center and Public Works Building to PM Systems in an amount no to exceed $6,000.00.

g) Resolution #05-119 – Authorize Reimbursement of $50,000 from Pulte Homes to Fire Prevention Bureau for the donation by Pulte Communities for a Fire Safety Trailer.

h) Resolution #05-120 – Amend Resolution #05-093 – Submission of an Amendment to the Annual Action Plan Pursuant to the Requirements of Federal Regulation 24 CFR Part 91 – (CDBG Grant – 2003 – Earth House Bathroom Renovations).

i) Resolution #05-121 – Award State Contract to Draeger Safety Diagnostics Inc. for Breath Alcohol Testing System in an amount not to exceed $12,148.00.

j) Resolution #05-122 – Award Professional Services Agreement – Family and Community Services of Somerset County – ARISE Program and Substance Abuse Treatment Services – Grant Cycle: 10/01/03 – 05/31/05 - $11,017.00.

k) Resolution #05-123 – Award Purchase – Dialogic Communications Corporation – Upgrade Community/Emergency Notification System - $28,950.00.

l) Resolution #05-124 – Authorize Grant from Historic Trust Fund to Meadows Foundation for Hageman Farm House Porches in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00.

m) Resolution #05-125 – Authorize Settlement of Tax Appeal – Laurence M. Field Fund – Route 27 and Vliet Road – Block 32, Lot 1.02 – Years 2001, 2002 and 2003.

n) Resolution #05-126 – Authorize Settlement of Tax Appeal – Equastar Somerset – 110 Davidson Avenue – Marriot Hotel – Block 467, Lot 1.01 – Year 2004.

o) Resolution #05-127 – Authorize Settlement of Tax Appeal – HPT CWII Properties Trust – 41 Worlds Fair Drive – Candlewood Suites Hotel - Block 468.09, Lot 48 – Year 2003.

p) Resolution #05-128 – Authorize Settlement of Tax Appeal – NSG American, Inc. – 8 Worlds Fair Drive – Block 468.11, Lot 17 – Year – 2003 Omitted Assessment and 2004 Added Assessment.

q) Resolution #05-129 – Annual Compensation – Board of Fire Commissioners – Fire District #2 - $3500 for Clerk, Treasurer, Assistant Clerk/Treasurer; Chairman and Vice Chairman.

r) Resolution #05-130 – Amend Professional Service Contract – DMR Architects – Specifications and Plans for Animal Shelter – Additional $2620.86.

s) Resolution #05-131 – Authorize Release of Planning/Building Review Escrow.

t) Resolution #05-132 – Performance Guarantee Release – PLN2002-0006 – The BOC Group, Inc. – Block 528.01/Lot 130 – Howard Street - $253,962.00.

u) Resolution #05-133 – Authorize Issuance of Raffles/Bingo Licenses.

v) Resolution #05-134 – 2005-06 Junkyard License – Somerset Recycling Center, Inc.

w) Resolution #05-135 – Authorize Tax Title Redemptions – Outside Buyers.

x) Resolution #05-136 – Amend Developer’s Agreement – Canal Walk Associates (Blk 513, Lots 1, 2, 4, 10, 120.1 & 13.01) – Off-Tract Improvements.

y) Resolution #05-137 – Amend State Contract with Minolta for recreation photocopier for an additional $1200 for additional copies over 20,000 during the contract period of August 1, 2001 through July 31, 2004.

z) Resolution #05-138 – Award Competitive Contract – Spatial Data Logic – Municipal Government Automation Software - $54,550.00.

aa) Resolution #05-139 – Extend Award of Competitive Contract – DPW-GIS Based Asset Management – New Town Management Software – May 3, 2005.

22. Resolutions (To be considered separately.)

a) Resolution #05-___ - Discharge for the Second Repayment Mortgage – Affordable Housing – Patel from Shah – 70 Topaz Drive.

b) Resolution #05-___ - Discharge of Mortgage – Affordable Housing – Santorella from Alisa V. Davis-Albert – 15 Townsend Court, Franklin Park.

23. Appointments

a. Sydney Plummer – Municipal Alliance/Youth Service Commission for a one-year term ending December 31, 2005.

24. Adjournment