Tentative:  04/18/09

Amended:  04/25/09

JIF/MEL Elected Officials Training Session (5:45 pm to 6:45 pm)

 

TOWNSHIP COUNCIL

WORK SESSION/REGULAR MEETING

AGENDA

April 28, 2009 – 7:00 P.M.

 

1.                 Call to Order

 

2.                 Pledge of Allegiance

 

3.                 Invocation – Mayor Levine

 

4.                 Roll Call

 

5.                 Commendations/Proclamations:   None Submitted

 

6.                 Mayor’s Report

 

7.                 Deputy Mayor’s Report

 

8.                  Public Discussion (5 minutes per speaker)

 

9.         Council Comments

 

10.              Council Discussion Items

 

a)      Standing Subcommittee Guidelines

b)     Alternate Public Education Funding Council Resolution

 

11.              Approval of Minutes: None Submitted.

 

12.              Approval of Warrants         

13.              Public Hearing and Adoption of Ordinances on Second Reading

§         Ordinance No. 3823, As Amended - Bond Ordinance Providing for Various 2009 Capital Improvements for the Water Utility of the Township; Appropriating $482,000 and Authorizing the Issuance of $482,000 Bonds or Notes of the Water Utility to Finance the Costs Thereof.

 

14.              Ordinances on Introduction and First Reading

a)     Ordinance No. 3828 – Amend the Code of the Township of Franklin, Chapter 260, Parks and Recreation.  Further consideration and public hearing is scheduled for May 26, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

 

b)     Ordinance No. 3829 – Amend the Code of the Township of Franklin, Chapter 226, Vehicles and Traffic, Subtitle 1 of Title 39 – Somerset Run.  Further consideration and public hearing is scheduled for May 26, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

 

15.              Consent Agenda Resolutions

a)     Resolution #09-168 – Confirm Table Motion of Resolution #09-150 – Amending Consultant Engineering Contracts.

 

b)     Resolution #09-169 – Confirm Table Motion of Resolution #09-166 – Confirm GPS Policy for Township Vehicles.

 

c)      Resolution #09-170 – Authorize Change Order – CDBG Rehabilitation Contract – J&A Renovations – 13 Angel Place in the amount of $1,800.00.

 

d)     Resolution #09-171 – Award Bid – Metro PCS – Co-Location on the Police Cell Tower – Five Years from Date Co-Locator’s Equipment is Operational – Renewable for Four Additional Five-Year Terms – Amount:  $2,500.00 per month for initial five-years.

 

e)     Resolution #09-172 – Award Alternative Professional Services Agreement – Farewell Mills Gatsch – Franklin Inn, East Millstone – Preparation of a Historic Structure Report – Amount Not to Exceed $54,975.00.

 

f)       Resolution #09-173 – Authorize Issuance of Special Events Permit – Meadows Foundation – Hageman Farm Garden Workshop – May 30, 2009 – 1-4 pm.

 

g)     Resolution #09-174 – Authorize Issuance of Special Events Permit – Renaissance Community Development Credit Union – 2nd Annual Bike-a-thon – September 19, 2009 – 8:30-2:30 pm.

 

h)     Resolution #09-175 – Authorize Issuance of Special Events Permit – Hamilton Street Business and Community Corp. – Cruise Night Car Shows – may 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7, 2009 – 6:30-9:00 pm.

 

i)       Resolution #09-176 – Authorize Issuance of Special Events Permit – Hamilton Street Business and Community Corp. – Farmer’s Market – Subway Parking Lot – 921 Hamilton Street – Saturdays – May to November 2009 – 9 am to 3 pm.

 

j)       Resolution #09-177 – Authorize Issuance of Special Events Permit – Paws for a Cause – Dog Walk-a-thon – Colonial Park – Knob ill Parking Lot – Sunday, May 3, 2009 – 11 am to 2 pm.

 

k)     Resolution #09-178 – Authorize Issuance of Special Events Permit – Franklin Township Derasar Ground Breaking Celebration – Jain Center of New Jersey – 111 Cedar Grove Lane – May 2, 2009 – 9 am to 3:00 pm.

 

l)       Resolution #09-179 – Authorize Issuance of Special Events Permit – First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens – Blessing of Bicycles – Church Parking Lot – May 17, 2009 -

 

m)   Resolution #09-180 – Authorize Issuance of Special Events Permit – Meadows Foundation – Revolutionary War Re-Enactment – 2371 Amwell Road – June 6 & 7, 2009 – 10 am to 4 pm.

 

n)     Resolution #09-181 – Authorize Issuance of Special Events Permit – The Amy Foundation – Bicycle Ride to Promote Early Detection of Breast Cancer – Start in South Brunswick and Ends in Griggstown – May 3, 2009 – 8 am to 1 pm.

 

o)     Resolution #09-182 – Award Bid – Road Resurfacing – Matilda Avenue –Fischer Contracting – Amount Not to Exceed $144,027.00.

 

p)     Resolution #09-183 – Approve Plan Design – Road Resurfacing – Matilda Avenue.

 

q)     Resolution #09-184 – Award Bid – Appraisal Services – Appraisal Consultant Corp. and Martin Appraisal Associates, Inc. – Amount Not to Exceed $124,000.00 – May 1, 2009 to April 30, 2009.

 

r)      Resolution #09-185 – Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement between the State of New Jersey Department of Transportation in connection Police Officers utilized as Traffic Directors in connection with Rt. 287 vicinity of Stelton Road to vicinity of Main Street Resurfacing Project.

 

s)      Resolution #09-186 – Amend Bid Award – Water Works Supplies – April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2009 – The Lee Company/HD Supply Waterworks, Ltd/Raritan Supply Company/Brent Material Company – Amount Not to Exceed $228,000 for 12-month contract for all companies combines.

 

t)       Resolution #09-187 – Award Bid – Tree Trimming and Removal Services – May 1, 2009 to April 30, 2011 – Andy-Matt, Inc. – Amount Not to Exceed $60,000.00 for two-years.

 

u)     Resolution #09-188 – Authorize Release of Planning Review and Building Escrows.

 

v)           Resolution #09-189 – Authorize Refund of Tax Overpayments.

 

w)         Resolution #09-190 – Authorize Tax Remittals.

 

x)           Resolution #09-191 – Authorize Submission of Grant Applications in connection with Gunther House – Somerset County 2009 Historic Preservation Grant Program in the amount of $252,902.00 and the Historic Site Management Grants from the Garden State Preservation Trust in the amount of $50,000.00.

 

y)           Resolution #09-192– Certification of Review of Annual Report of Audit – FY2008.

 

z)           Resolution #09-193 – Authorize Corrective Action Plan in connection with FY2008 Audit Recommendations.

 

aa)       Resolution #09-194 – Authorize Insertion into FY2009 Municipal Budget – Chapter 159 – Summer Lunch Program - $11,549.03.

 

bb)      Resolution #09-195 – Authorize Interlocal Services Agreement – New Brunswick Public Schools – Purchase of Lunches for Summer Lunch Program – Amount Not to Exceed $5,437.50.

 

cc)        Resolution #09-196 – Authorize Insertion into FY2009 Municipal Budget – Chapter 159 – Recycling Tonnage Grant - $85,912.23.

 

dd)      Resolution #09-197 – Authorize Insertion into FY2009 Municipal Budget – Chapter 159 – Drunk Driving Fund - $6,109.15.

 

ee)       Resolution #09-198 – Authorize Issuance of Raffles Licenses.

 

ff)          Resolution #09-199 – Authorize Discharge of Affordable Housing Agreement and Second Repayment Mortgage – 71 Caitlin Court.

 

gg)       Resolution #09-200 – Authorize Extension of Contract – Water Meters – HD Supply Waterworks – April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010 – Amount Not to Exceed $400,000.00.

 

hh)      Resolution #09-201 – Award State Contract – Renovation to 935 Hamilton Street Multi-Purpose Building – Carpet Showcase – Amount Not to Exceed $11,497.19.

 

16.              RESOLUTIONS, VOTED ON SEPARATELY

 

a)     Resolution #09-150 – Amend Fair and Open Contract – Engineering Consultant Services – Amend Amount to $70,000.00 each vendor with a total aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000.00.

 

b)     Resolution #09-202 – Authorize Release of Performance Guarantee – Canal Walk Associates, LLC – Installation of Pump Station #1 – Weston Road-Schoolhouse Road-Weston Canal Road-Mettlers Lane – Docket No. P200001P - $6,637.86.

 

17.       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.

 

18.              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 Two (2) Regular Member of the Cable Television Advisory Committee, for an unexpired two-year term ending December 31, 2009.

 

D.       Rent Leveling Board

 

1.      Nominations for One (1) Citizen Member of the Rent Leveling Board for an unexpired three (3) year term ending December 31, 2010.

 

2.      Nominations for One (1) Alternate #2 Member of the Rent Leveling Board, each for a one-year term ending December 31, 2009.

 

E.       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.

 

F.       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.

 

G.       Sewerage Authority

 

§         Nominations for One (1) Alternate No. 2 Member of the Sewerage Authority, for an unexpired five-year term ending January 31, 2012.

 

H.       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.

 

I.        Trails Advisory Committee

 

§         Nominations for One (1) Regular Members of the Trails Advisory Committee, for a four-year term ending December 31, 2012.

 

19.              EXECUTIVE SESSION

a)     Contract Negotiations/Personnel – FY2010 Budget

b)     Litigation

·         Kings Row Homes, LLC v. Township of Franklin, et al.  Docket No.:SOM-L-1810-05 & SOM-L-313-06

·         Kings Row Homes, LLC – COAH Appeal

·         DesLauriers Municipal Solutions v. Twp. of Franklin, et al – Docket No. 3-06 cv 00919 (US District Court)

·         Louise LeGoff v. Franklin Township Planning Board & Franklin Township – Docket No. SOM-L-258-09

·         World’s Fair Drive v. Director of Taxation, Township of Franklin and Tax Assessor –State Tax Court

·         LeMieux v. Rutgers, John Van Cleef, Bonnie Van Cleef & Township of Franklin – Docket No. C-12114-08

·         Construction Code Matters – Pulte Homes Appeal

·         AFSCME Grievances

·         OAL/DEP – Water Compliance

·         JIF Matters

·         Real Property Tax Appeals

 

20.              ADJOURNMENT