TOWNSHIP COUNCIL

WORK SESSION/REGULAR MEETING

AGENDA

June 12, 2007 – 7:00 P.M.

 

1.                 Call to Order

 

2.                 Pledge of Allegiance

 

3.                 Invocation – Councilwoman Danile

 

4.                 Roll Call

 

Appointe Kimberly Francois as Councilwoman At-Large to fill Fred McKenzie’s unexpired seat.

 

5.                 Executive Session – Personnel – Reduction in Force

 

6.                 Swearing In of Police Officers

 

7.                 Proclamations/Commendations:      

 

a)        Honoring Siddhartha Prasad – Advisory Board of Health

 

8.                 CDBG Annual Action Plan

 

a)      Public Hearing

b)      Resolution #07-279 – Approving the Fiscal Year 2007 Community Development Block Grant Program 2007 Action Plan (Third Year of the 2005-2009 Consolidated Plan)

 

9.                 Mayor’s Report

 

10.             Deputy Mayor’s Report

 

11.             Committee Reports

 

a)      Standing Committee Reports

b)      Boards/Commissions Reports

c)       Subcommittee Reports

 

12.             Review Prepared Agenda

 

 

 

13.             Council Discussion Items

 

a)      4th of July Celebration

b)      East Millstone Re-Zoning

 

14.             Approval of Minutes:  

                                                 

a)      Work Session/Regular Meetings:  05/22/07

b)      Executive Session:  05/22/07

                                                           

15.             Approval of Warrants          

16.             Ordinance – Public Hearing & Further Consideration

a)            Ordinance No. 3663 – Amend Code Chapter 54, Political Contributions by adding a new Article II, Prohibition of Entering into and Amending Redevelopment Agreements with Certain Contributors. 

 

b)            Ordinance No. 3700 – Amend Code Chapter 115, Dogs & Other Animals, Section 115-8, Licensing; Fees; Term; Non-Transferability (Increase Dog License Fee from $7.00 to $21.00, effective January 1, 2008.) (Amended to change increase from $21 to $12)

 

17.             Public Discussion

 

18.             Council Comments

 

19.             Introduction of Ordinances

 

a)             Ordinance No. 3702 – Authorize Acquisition of Terhune Farm – Block 33.01, Lots 16-17 and Block 19, Lot 17 (Canal Road – Adjacent to Ten Mile Run Greenway).  Public Hearing and further consideration is scheduled for June 28, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers, Municipal Complex.

 

b)             Ordinance No. 3703 – Amend Open Space Bond Ordinance - Terhune Farm – Block 33.01, Lots 16-17 and Block 19, Lot 17 (Canal Road – Adjacent to Ten Mile Run Greenway).  Public Hearing and further consideration is scheduled for June 28, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers, Municipal Complex.

 

c)              Ordinance No. 3704 – Amend Code Chapter 62 – Salaries – Section 62-5 – Annual Compensation for full time white collar municipal employees. Public Hearing and further consideration is scheduled for June 28, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers, Municipal Complex.

 

d)             Ordinance No. 3705 – Authorize Sale of Township Owned Land – Block 349.02, Lots 86-114; 112-113 and Block 348, Lots 14-15 (1301 Hamilton Street, 438 West Point Avenue and 463 West Point Avenue for Affordable Housing Purposes.  Public Hearing and further consideration is scheduled for June 28, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers, Municipal Complex. (Removed from Agenda and referred to LUC)

 

20.               Consent Agenda

a)       Resolution #07-280 – Authorize the Execution of Grant Application with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for Recreation Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities - $10,000 with $2,000 local share for a total contract of $12,000 in 2008 to run a Inclusive Summer Camp for regular and special education students.

 

b)       Resolution #07-281 – Authorize Request to Waive vendor fees to sell food and other products for local civic organizations that volunteer to participate in the 4th of July Celebration as well as any business that donates and gives food away for free at event.

 

c)        Resolution #07-282 – Authorize Execution of Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME 2859 – White Collar Clerical for the period of July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2010.

 

d)       Resolution #07-283 – Authorize Execution of Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME 2426 – Senior Managers for the period of July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2010.

 

e)        Resolution #07-284 – Authorize Person-to-Person Transfer of Plenary Retail Distribution Liquor License – 1808-44-040-001 from Peter Camamis to Franklin Park Liquors Inc.  (Location to be determined at a later date.)

 

f)         Resolution #07-285 – Authorize Transfer of Municipal Court Violations Bureau Overpayments to General Fund.

 

g)       Resolution #07-286 – Authorize Transfer of Municipal Court Violation Bureau Bails to General Fund.

 

h)       Resolution #07-287 – Authorize Refund of Tax title Lien Redemption – Outside Buyer.

 

i)         Resolution #07-288 – Award Non-Fair and Open Extraordinary Unspecifiable Services Agreement – Loos Consulting – FY2008 Open Space Consultant – Amount Not to Exceed $75,000.00. (Removed to a Separate Vote)

 

j)         Resolution #07-289 – Award Non-Fair and Open Professional Services Agreement – DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole & Wisler – Louis N. Rainone, Esq. – FY2008 Township Attorney – Amount Not to Exceed $500,000.00 517,000.00. (Amended to $385,000.00)

 

k)        Resolution #07-290 – Award Non-Fair and Open Professional Services Agreement - Hodulik & Morrison Associates – Andrew Hodulik –FY2008 -Township Auditor Services – Amount Not to Exceed $84,550.00.

 

l)         Resolution #07-291 – Authorize Issuance of 2007-2012 Quarry License to Trap Rock Industries, Inc.

 

m)     Resolution #07-292 – Authorize Performance Guarantee Release – Parkside Realty Associates, LP – Block 57, Lots 30.03 & 34 – Route 27 – Site Improvements - Bond #S02796 - $130,395.00.

 

n)       Resolution #07-293 – Authorize Purchase – Bio-Key International Inc. – Licensing and Maintenance for Police Mobile Computers – Amount Not to Exceed $14,089.20.

 

o)       Resolution #07-294 – Authorize Extension of Contract – Good Morning Care, Inc. – July 1, 2007 to September 30, 2007 – Amount Not to Exceed $25,000.00.

 

p)       Resolution #07-295 – Authorize Issuance of Special Event Permit – St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church Festival – June 22-24, 2007 – Church Grounds, 526 Easton Avenue.  (Amended and adopted after Council Comments)

 

q)       Resolution #07-296 – Authorize Developers Agreement with West Point, LLC for Purposes of Affordable Housing on West Point Avenue.  (Removed from agenda)

 

r)        Resolution #07-297 – Request to Change in Title, Text of Appropriation Pursuant to NJS 40A:4-85 – Jersey Fresh Grant – Local Match Amount of $450.00 not included in Chapter 159 Resolution.

 

s)        Resolution #07-298 – Authorize Agreement with County of Somerset to Provide Participation in a Cooperative Means of Conducting HOME Investment Partnership Program Activities.

 

t)         Resolution #07-299 - Authorize Stormwater Detention Facility Maintenance Agreement – Canal Walk Plaza. (Removed for a Separate Vote)

 

u)       Resolution #07-300 – Support Congressional Authorization of the FDA to Regulate Tobacco Products.

 

v)       Resolution #07-301 – Authorize Non-Partisan Election Information on Township Media.

 

w)     Resolution #07-302 – Endorse a Peace and Non-Violent Memorial on Jug handle at Easton Avenue and Foxwood Drive and Request Permission from Somerset County for Placement of Monument on their Property.  (Removed for a Separate Vote)

 

x)       Resolution #07-303 – Authorize Issuance of Raffles Licenses.

 

y)       Resolution #07-304 – Authorize Issuance of Special Event Permit – Community Volunteer Fire Company #1 – Motorcade – Dedication of New Rescue Truck – June 30, 2007 – 11 am to 5 pm – Hamilton Street and John’s Parking Lot.

 

z)       Resolution #07-305 – Authorize Grant Application – NJ Historic Trust – To develop Historic Structure Report for the Franklin Inn.

 

aa)   Resolution #07-306 – Authorize funds from the Township’s Historic Trust Fund for the Township’s match in the grant application to the NJ Historic Trust for a Historic Structure Report of the Franklin Inn.

 

bb)   Resolution #07-307 – Authorize Grant Application – NJDOT Bike Path on Cedar Grove Lane behind the curb from Bob Franks Way to New Brunswick Road.

 

cc)    Resolution #07-308 – Authorize Grant Application – NJ Department of Health and Human Services for a wellness program for community residents involving fitness and educational activities.

 

dd)  Resolution #07-309 – Authorize Issuance of 2007-08 Alcoholic Beverage Plenary Consumption, Distribution and Club Licenses.

 

ee)    Resolution #07-310 – Authorize Refund of Tax Overpayments.

 

ff)      Resolution #07-311 – Authorize Fire Works Display – Patel Wedding – Ukrainian Hall – 135 Davidson Avenue – July 6, 2007 – 8:30 p.m.

 

gg)   Resolution #07-312 – Authorize Release of Planning/Building Review Escrows.

 

hh)  Resolution #07-313 – Authorize Issuance of Special Event Permit – First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens – Family Fun Day – June 30, 2007 – 8:00 am to 4:00 p.m. – 771 Somerset Street.

 

ii)       Resolution #07-314 – Award State Contract to Paper Mart & Somerset County Cooperative Bid to Central Lewmar for the Purchase of Copy Paper for all Departments in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00.

 

jj)       Resolution #07-315 – Award Competitive Contract – Garrison Printing Company – Design and Printing of Township Newsletter – Four Issues:  Fall 2007 to Summer 2008 – Amount Not to Exceed $30,000.00.

 

kk)   Resolution #07-316 – Authorize Rejection of Bid – Dump Bodies – Flaw in Bid.

 

ll)       Resolution #07-317 – Award State Contract – Dell Marketing LP – Dell Computer for Mobile Computer System – Amount Not to Exceed $10,000.00.

 

mm)        Resolution #07-318 – Award Non-Fair and Open Professional Services Agreements – Valerie Sparendero (Amount Not to Exceed $27,560.00) and Susan Gaccione (Amount Not to Exceed $7,950.00) – Nursing Services – July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2007 .

 

nn)            Resolution #07-319 – Amend Contract – Summit Ad Group – Design and Printing of Newsletter – July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007 – Additional Amount of Contract Not to Exceed $2,085.85.  (Removed for a Separate Vote)

 

oo)             Resolution #07-320 – Award CDBG Rehabilitation Contracts – Stormbringer Construction for 91 Stanwick Court in an amount not to exceed $11,640 – Creative Bathrooms, LLC for 15 Oakbrook Place in an amount not to exceed $10,720 – A. Rossi & Sons, Inc. for 1 Shevchenko Avenue in an amount not to exceed $7,215 – Bianchi Renovations for 1 Shevchenko Avenue in an amount not to exceed $4,000.

 

pp)             Resolution #07-322 – Authorize Issuance of Special Event Permit – Hamilton Street Business & Community Corp. – Hamilton Street Cruise – Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – June 6, 2007 through September 26, 2007 – 621 Hamilton Street (Nora’s Shopping).

 

21.              FY2008 Hamilton Street Special Improvement District

a.          Resolution #07-321 - Introduce, Approve & Set Public Hearing for FY2008 Hamilton Street Special Improvement District

 

22.               2007 Appointments

a)      Nominations for One (1) Councilmember to the Administration Standing Committee for an unexpired one-year term ending December 31, 2007.  Kimberly Francois

 

b)      Nominations for One (1) Councilmember to the Public Relations & Cable TV Standing Committee for an unexpired one-year term ending December 31, 2007.  Kimberly Francois

 

c)      Nominations for One (1) Councilmember to the Traffic Subcommittee for an unexpired one-year term ending December 31, 2007.  Kimberly Francois

 

d)     Nominations for One (1) Councilmember to the Board of Education Joint Subcommittee for an unexpired one-year term ending December 31, 2007.  Kimberly Francois

 

e)      Nominations for One (1) Councilmember to the Senior Affordable Housing Advisory Committee for an unexpired three-year term ending December 31, 2009.

 

f)       Nominations for One (1) Teen-Age Private School Non-Voting Male Member of the Advisory Recreation Council, for a one-year term ending December 31, 2007.

 

g)      Nominations for One (1) Planning Board Member of the Business & Industry Advisory Committee, for an unexpired one-year term ending December 31, 2007.

 

h)     Nominations for One (1) Regular Members of the Human Relations Commission, for an unexpired three-year term ending December 31, 2007.

 

i)        Nominations for Two (2) New Regular Members of the Human Relations Commission, each for an initial term ending December 31, 2007.

 

j)        Nominations for One (1) Planning Member of the Municipal Cross-Acceptance Committee, for an unexpired one-year term ending December 31, 2007.

 

k)      Nominations for One (1) Citizen Member of the Redevelopment Agency, for an unexpired five-year term ending December 31, 2008.

 

l)        Nominations for One (1) Tenant Member of the Rent Leveling Board for an unexpired three-year term ending December 31, 2007.

 

m)   Nominations for One (1) Non-Senior Citizen Resident Member of the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee for a one-year term ending December 31, 2007.

 

n)     Nominations for One (1) Open Space Advisory Committee Member of the Trails Advisory Committee for an unexpired four-year term ending December 31, 2007.

 

o)      Nominations for One (1) Trails Advisory Committee for an initial four-year term ending December 31, 2010.

 

23.               Adjournment