1.  Call to Order

2.  Pledge of Allegiance

3.  Invocation – Councilman Brian Regan

4.  Roll Call

5.  Community Development Block Grant Proposal Hearings (Bonnie vonOhlen)

6.  Swearing In of Sergeants and New Police Officers

7.  Mayor's Report

8.  Deputy Mayor's Report

9.  Review Prepared Agenda

10.  Council Discussion Items

a.  Little League Annual Report
b.  Preservation Plan (Griggs Park/Negri Nepote) Briefing
c.  OSAC Property Assessment Policy & Evaluation Form

11.  Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting – March 9, 2004

12.  Approval of Warrants

13.  Ordinances, Public Hearing

a)  Ordinance #3435 – Changing the name of a portion of Amwell Road (cul-de-sac resulted from the realignment of Amwell Road) to Old Amwell Road

b)  Ordinance #3436, Amended – Vacation of a portion of School House Road and Parcel 10B on School House Road as a result of the reconstruction of School House Road between Weston Canal Road and Mettlers Road.

c) Ordinance #3437 – Amending Development Ordinance by rezoning a portion of Parcel 10B located on Schoolhouse Road from Agricultural (A) to Senior Citizen Village (S-C-V).

d) Ordinance #3439 – Vacation of Myrtle Street to adjacent property owner(Blocks 152/153, Lots 1-16, 20-26/27-30) to be utilized as parking with the remainder of the land remaining landscaped or unimproved.

e) Ordinance #3440 – Amend Code Chapter 226, Vehicles and Traffic, Section 226-30 (On-Street Handicapped Parking Space) by deleting 11 Chester Ave. from the Code.

14.  Public Discussion

15.  Council Comments

16.  Introduction of Ordinances

a)  Ordinance #3448 – Amend Code Chapter 226, Vehicles and Traffic, Section 226-30 (On-Street Handicapped Parking Space) by deleting 178 Phillip[s Road, Apt. 167 and 174 Baier Avenue, Apt. 106.

b) Ordinance #3449 – Accept Deed/Easement with First Industrial LP (Mary Kay) for Block 468.08, Lot 2.03 – Docket #PLN 2003-0020.

c) Ordinance #3450 –Accept Deed/Easement with Vliet 27, LLC for Block 32, Lot 1.02 consisting of 10.73 acres in the NB Zone – Docket #PLN 2003-0046.

d) Ordinance #3451 – Accept Deed/Easement with Green Hill Manor for Block 20.02, Lots 16.01 and 12.05 consisting of 108 acres in the R-10B Zone – Docket #PLN 2002-0027.

17.  Consent Agenda

a)   Resolution #04-136 – Release of Construction Water Meter Escrow Monies to Royal Mechanical in the amount of $590.00.

b)   Resolution #04-137 – Authorize refund of Fire Service/Hydrant Remittals to Residential Health Care Facilities.

c)   Resolution #04-138 – Amend Professional Services Agreement with VanCleef Engineering Associates in connection with the Easton Farm Drainage Project in the amount of $13,500 for additional work required by recent legislation.

d)   Resolution #04-139 – Extend Consulting Contract with Housing and Community Services, Inc. for administration and consulting for the Community Development Block Grant Program to December 31, 2004 in the amount of $5,000.

e)   Resolution #04-140 – Amend Contract with CCMS, Radio System Consultant in connection with consulting services for the Police Radio System to include services during deployment of the system in the amount of $49,040.00.

f)   Resolution #04-141 – Authorize Professional Services Agreement with Fred Yoerg & Associates PC for services in connection with the preparation of an emergency response plan for each of the systems of the Franklin Township Water Department in the amount of $7,500.

g)   Resolution #04-142 – Authorize Raffle Licenses with the East Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Company and the New Jersey Association of Legal Professionals.

h)   Resolution #04-143 – Authorize Release of Planning/Building Review Escrow Monies.

i)   Resolution #04-144 – Approval of Special Event Permit to Second Chance for Animals Inc. for the Walk to Benefit Animal Shelter to be held on Sunday, May 2, 2004 (raindate Sunday, May 16).

j)   Resolution #04-145 – Authorize Release of Performance Guarantee to Kennedy Franklin (Walgreen's) – Docket No. PLN2002-0028 in the amount of $331,535.40.

k)   Resolution #04-146 – Authorize Release of Performance Guarantee to KF Schoolhouse LLC – Docket No. PLN2002-000 in the amount of $254,590.02.

l)  Resolution #04-147 – Amend Resolution #04-064 by omitting the line “Released upon receipt of cash payment in the amount of $60,980.00.”

m)   Resolution #04-148 – Grant Permission to US Bicycling Hall of Fame for a bicycle road race to travel through a portion of Franklin Township on Saturday, May 29, 2004.

n)   Resolution #04-149 – Authorize Contract with Tree Tech for tree trimming and removal services from April 1, 2004 through March 31, 2006 in the amount not to exceed $48,000 ($24,000 in each 12-month period).

o)   Resolution #04-150 – Authorize Refund of Water Overpayments.

p)   Resolution #04-151 – Authorize Tax Remittals.

q)   Resolution #04-152 – Authorize Tax Title Lien Redemptions – Outside Buyers.

r)   Resolution #04-153 – Authorize Issuance of Special Event Permit to Franklin Food Bank Tour de Franklin for activities at the Community Senior Center Parking Lot on Sunday, April 25, 2004.

s)   Resolution #04-154 – Authorize Grant Application with Somerset County/Municipal Open Space Partnership Reimbursement for Scott Property purchased for $300,000.

t)   Resolution #04-155 – Authorize Insertion in Budget (Chapter 159) – NJ Department of Health and Senior Services Family Planning Services Grant in the amount of $27,500.

u)   Resolution #04-156 – Authorizing Issuance of 2004-05 Junkyard License to Somerset Recycling Center, Inc.

v)   Resolution #04-157 – Request Written Consent from Department of Community Affairs – FY04 Budget Insertion – Under Dedication by Rider – Emergency Services 9-11 Memorial (Healing Fields).

w)   Resolution #04-158 – Authorize Purchase under bid threshold/over $8500 – Annual License and Maintenance for GEO-TMS Program in an amount not to exceed $10,512.50.

18.  Adjournment