Tentative: 03/31/06

Revised: 04/07/06

TOWNSHIP COUNCIL

WORK SESSION/REGULAR MEETING

AGENDA

April 11, 2006 – 7:00 P.M.

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Invocation – Mayor Levine

4. Roll Call

5. Proclamations/Commendations - None

6. Mayor’s Report

7. Deputy Mayor’s Report

8. Committee Reports

9. Review Prepared Agenda

10. Council Discussion Item - Additional Roads FY06 Road Program (Councilman Vassanella)

11. Approval of Minutes

a) Work Session/Regular Minutes: March 14, 2006

b) Executive Session Minutes: February 28, 2006

c) Executive Session Minutes: March 14, 2006

12. Approval of Warrants

13. Ordinances – Public Hearing/Further Consideration - None

14. Public Discussion

15. Council Comments

16. Introduction of Ordinances - None

17. Consent Agenda

a) Resolution #06-126 – Award Bid – Duplicating Services (June 1, 2006 – May 31, 2007) – Alphagraphics and Somerset Management Group – Amount Not to Exceed $75,000.00.

b) Resolution #06-127 – Authorize Change Order – Housing Rehabilitation through CDBG – 1730 Easton Avenue – JDA Contracting, LLC – Additional $1,104.00 – New Contract Amount: $19,034.00.

c) Resolution #06-128 – Award Bid – Tree Trimming and Removal Services (April 1, 2006 – March 31, 2008) – Miklos Tree Service, LLC – Amount Not to Exceed $18,000.00 annually.

d) Resolution #06-129 – Authorize Release of Planning/Building Escrows.

e) Resolution #06-130 – Authorize Purchase – Water Main Replacement – Rotor Clip Co., Inc. – Amount Not to Exceed $17,400.00.

f) Resolution #06-131 – Award CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grants: JDA Contracting, LLC for 237 Park Street in the amount of $23,175.00 and JDL Contracting Co., Inc. for 225 Hillcrest Avenue in the amount of $24,125.00.

g) Resolution #06-132 – Award State Contract – Installation of Above-Ground Storage Tank at Society Hill – T. Slack Environmental Services – Amount Not to Exceed $38,970.00.

h) Resolution #06-133 – Authorize FY2007 Preliminary Municipal Tax Levy.

i) Resolution #06-134 – Authorize Release of Construction Water Meter Escrow Monies

j) Resolution #06-135 – Authorize Tax Title Lien Redemption – Outside Buyer.

k) Resolution #06-136 – Authorize Release of Performance Guarantee – Centex Homes (Renaissance) – PLN2001-0034 – Block 507.02/Lot 31- 43 Daulton Drive – Tie in Roof Leader Drains by Developer - $2,500.00.

l) Resolution #06-137 – Endorse 2006 Recycling Tonnage Grant Application.

m) Resolution #06-138 – Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 5 to Green Acres Project Agreement.

n) Resolution #06-139 – Approve 2006 Tax Rate for Fire District #1.

o) Resolution #06-140 – Approve 2006 Tax Rate for Fire District #2.

p) Resolution #06-141 – Approve 2006 Tax Rate for Fire District #3.

q) Resolution #06-142 – Approve 2006 Tax Rate for Fire District #4.

r) Resolution #06-143 – Disapproving the 2006 Petitions of Appeal filed by the Franklin Township Tax Assessor with the Somerset County Board of Taxation to increase assessments on certain properties.

s) Resolution #06-144 – Approving the 2006 Petitions of Appeal filed by the Franklin Township Tax Assessor with the Somerset County Board of Taxation to decrease assessments on certain properties.

t) Resolution #06-145 – Authorize Issuance of Raffles/Bingo Licenses

18. FY2007 Hamilton Street Special Improvement District

a) Public Hearing

b) Resolution to Read Budget by Title

c) Resolution to Adopt FY07 Hamilton Street Special Improvement District Budget

19. Nominations for 2006 Appointments

· 2006 Board and Commissions

a) _____________________ as a Regular Member of the Agricultural Advisory Committee for a one-year term ending 12/31/06.

b) ______________________ as a Regular Member of the Historic Preservation Commission for a two-year term ending 12/31/07.

c) ______________________ as Alternate #2 Member of the Historic Preservation Commission for an unexpired term ending 12/31/06.

d) ______________________ as Alternate #2 Member to the Rent Leveling Board for a one-year term ending 12/31/06.

e) ______________________ as Municipal Liaison to the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Advisory Committee for a one-year term ending 12/31/06.

f) ______________________ as Board of Adjustment Alternate #3 Member for an initial term ending 12/31/06.

g) ______________________ as Board of Adjustment Alternate #4 Member for an initial term ending 12/31/07.

20. Executive Session – Acquisition of Open Space – Lemontovich

21. Adjournment