Somerset County, New Jersey

TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2003


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

 

WORKSESSION/REGULAR MEETING - MAY 27, 2003 - 8:00 P.M.

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Invocation - Councilwoman Eberle

4. Roll Call

5. Commendations & Proclamations:

Commendation - John Walker
Proclamation – Designation of Memorial Forest

6. Review of Prepared Agenda

7. Council Discussion Items:

A. Vacation of Blair Avenue
B. Parking Marching Band Bus Equipment
C. Skate Park – Councilman Grippo

8. Approval of Minutes – 4/8 /03 Regular Session

9. Warrants

10. Ordinance Hearing – Amend Code – Chapter 112, Development – Article V Special Requirements - Section 112-24 Delaware and Raritan Canal Historic Sites Preservation and Design Regulations – Replace in its Entirety with Scenic Corridor Overlay
Publish notice of final adoption

11. Ordinance Hearing – Amend Code – Chapter 112, Development –Article II, Section 112-6, Zoning Districts, Subsection B, Zoning Map – Paragraph (2) Amendments – Change the Zoning Designation of Certain Property in ROL Zone South and Kingston Environs
Publish notice of final adoption

12. Public Discussion

13. Council Comments

14. Ordinance Introduction – Accept Deed of Dedication – Chang Sik Park – Minor Subdivision – Docket #PLN 2002-0069
Publish in accordance with law for public hearing June 26, 2003

15. Ordinance Introduction – Amend Bond Ordinance #3247 Library Renovation to Increase Appropriation by $450,000.00
Publish in accordance with law for public hearing June 26, 2003

16. Consent Agenda

A. Tax Title Lien Redemptions:
Headly, Pearline & B&R.- Block 206/10-12 - 44 Miller Avenue - $146.13 (1998)
Headly, Pearline & B&R.- Block 206/10-12 - 44 Miller Avenue-$3,169.46 (1999)
Headly, Pearline & B&R.- Block 206/10-12 - 44 Miller Avenue - $354.95 (2000) Headly, Pearline & B&R.- Block 206/10-12 - 44 Miller Avenue - $223.59 (2002)
Bennett, Emma – Block 224/Lot 16.01 - 753 Hamilton Street - $1,351.91
Wilson, Edward - Block 299/Lot 4 - $13,507.43 - 269 Girard Avenue
Garvin, William A. - Block 360/Lot 27 - 20 Johnson Road - $108.26 (1998)
Garvin, William A. - Block 360/Lot 27 - 20 Johnson Road - $ 82.56 (2001)

B. Budget – FY 2003 Budget Transfers
C. Budget – Amend FY 2003 Capital Budget
D. Authorize Raffle/Bingo
E. Tax Overpayments
F. Renewal Membership – Central Jersey Joint Insurance Fund – July 1, 2003 to July 1, 2006
G. Agreement - Central Jersey Joint Insurance Fund Membership- July 1, 2003 to July 1, 2006
H. Agreement - NJDOT - Traffic Signal - State Highway Route 27 & Vliet Road
I. Performance Guarantee Release - Mayo & Joan Sisler – New Millenium Bank – Docket # P2000083P - $35,856.00
J. Release – Street Opening Surety and Deposit – Kapp Construction - Permit # 5947 – 135 Warren Street - $300.00 Deposit/$300 Surety
K. Inspection Escrow Release –
Mayo & Joan Sisler LLC –Docket # P2000083P - $1,195.00
SKN Builders Inc – Docket # Z2001-001H -$50.00
L. Release Building Review Escrow:
Anthony Circelli - Docket No. BRA02-005 - $ 62.50
L & M. Yoson - Docket No. BRA02-007 - $ 62.50
Raymond Yelle - Docket No. BR01002 - $150.00
M. Release Plan Review Escrow:
Gordon Veronica Associates II, LLC - Docket No. P2000077P - $8,853.75
Noddle Development Company - Docket No. PLN2001-0010 - $3,118.50
Somerset Assembly of God - Docket No. PLN2003-0012 - $2,240/$600
N. Purchase – State Contract-Winner Ford of Cherry Hill - Eleven (11) 2003 Ford Crown Victoria Police Vehicles – 10 Marked Vehicle & 1 Unmarked Vehicle- $228,783
O. Purchase – State Contract-Winner Ford of Cherry Hill – One (1) 4X4 SUV Police Vehicle - $27,422.00
P. Purchase – State Contract -Major Police Supply - Accessories for New Police Vehicles and Conversion of Existing Vehicles from Marked to Unmarked Vehicles - $103,628.40
Q. Purchase – State Contract – Motorola – 9-1-1 Call Taking Equiptment-$179,979.00
R. Grant Application – U.S. Department of Justice Homeland Security Overtime Program - $100,000 –Township Match $25,000 or 25%
S. Grant Application – Somerset County Municipal Planning Partnership Grant – “Smart Growth Projects” – D & R Canal Redevelopment Plan - $20,000 – Township Match $10,000 or 50%
T. Grant Application – Somerset County Youth Services Grants – Youth Connection $3,000- Edgemere Enlightenment and Education Center $1,000 and $5,000 Character Asset Project
U. Developers Agreement – Raritian Valley Habitat for Humanity Inc.- Affordable Housing – Block 137 Lots 5.01, 10.01 and 12.01
V. Agreement – Stormwater Detention Maintenance Agreement – Brian Lodging Someset, LLC -Homewood Suites – Block 468.09 Lot 46 - Site Plan Docket # PLN 2002-0011
W. Professional Service Agreement - Schoor DePalma - Professional Engineering & Survey Services – Installation of Sidewalks for Kingston Village Pedestrian Access/Laurel Avenue (County Route 603) - Not to exceed $40,000.00
X. Professional Service Agreement – Ford Farewell, Mills & Gatsch- Consultant Services-Prepare Study Nomination of Middlebush Village Historic District to National Registers of Historic Places - $15,350.00
Y. Amend Professional Services Agreement – Louis N. Rainone – Legal Services – November 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003 - additional not to exceed $30,000.00
Z. Professional Services Agreement – Louis N. Rainone – Legal Services – July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004 – Not to exceed $294,000.00
AA. Resolution – Sponsorship 225th Anniversary of Road to Monmouth “Dinner in the Woods” – Kingston School – June 25, 2003
BB. Special Event Permit – Franklin Convalescent Center – Carnival – Saturday, September 13, 2003

16. Resolution: - Suspend The Annual Reassessment Program

17. Nomination for (1) Alternate member Rent Leveling Board to fill unexpired term of Annette Britton expiring December 31, 2003

18. Executive Session

1. Property Acquisition
2. Sale of Property

19. Adjourn

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