TOWNSHIP COUNCIL

WORK SESSION/REGULAR MEETING

AGENDA

June 29, 2006 – 9:00 A.M.

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Invocation – Councilman Vassanella

4. Roll Call

5. Commendations/Proclamations: University of the Philippines Concert Chorus Day

6. Mayor’s Report

7. Deputy Mayor’s Report

8. Committee Reports

9. Review Prepared Agenda

10. Council Discussion Items:

a) Sign Ordinance Issues (Banners, Fees, etc.) [Councilwoman Danile]

b) Comparison of Open Space Consultant vs. Full-Time Open Space Employee [Councilwoman Ritchie]

11. Approval of Minutes – None Submitted.

12. Approval of Warrants

13. Ordinances – Public Hearing/Further Consideration:

a) #3618 – Amend Development Ordinance Chapter 112, Continuum of Care Senior Living Facilities, Subsection 112-63 – Definitions and Subsection 112-64K – R-CoC Facilities. (Decrease Age from 62 to 55 years of age).

b) #3619 – Bond Ordinance Amending Open Space Bond Ordinances by Adding Lake Farms Property identified as Block 508.02, Lot 4 and Increasing Appropriation by $16,500,000.

c) #3620 – Amend Code Chapter 226, Vehicles & Traffic, Section 226-20 – Stop Intersections (Leupp Lane); Section 226-28 – Speed Limits (Schoolhouse Road between Randolph Road & Weston Canal Road – 40mph) and Section 226-30 – On-Street Handicapped Parking Space (Add 166/168 John F. Kennedy Blvd.)

d) #3621 – Amend Code Chapter 226, Vehicles & Traffic, Section 226-31C – Regulations for the Movement and the Parking of Traffic on all other Private Property (Subtitle One of Title 39 – Somerset Glenn).

e) #3623 - Amend Ordinance No. 3433 – Meadows Foundation, Inc. Leases for the Utilization of Historic Houses and Parks – Increase Term of Lease from 25 years to 30 years.

14. Public Discussion

15. Council Comments

16. Introduction of Ordinances

a) #3624 – Amend Development Ordinance, Chapter 112, Article 112-6, Zoning Districts and ZoningMap, Paragraph (B) Official Zoning Map (Change Designation of Block 73.01, Lots 25-27, 28.01, 28.01, 28.01, 29 and 31-36 from zone designation A- Agricultural to R-10 – Single Family Residential. Public Hearing and further consideration scheduled for August 8, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

b) #3625 – Amend Code Chapter 115, Dogs & Other Animals, Section 115-25 – Fees (Increase Animal Control Fees). Public Hearing and further consideration scheduled for August 8, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

c) #3626 – Amend Code Chapter 230, Massage. Bodywork and Somatic Therapy, Sections 230-2 – Permits required. (Add as Exemption to Establishment Permits: Other practitioners that are licensed by the NJ State Board of Medical Examiners). Public Hearing and further consideration scheduled for August 8, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

17. Consent Agenda

a) Resolution #06-257– Authorize Tax Title Lien Redemption – Outside Buyers.

b) Resolution #06-258 – Authorize Refund of Tax Overpayments.

c) Resolution #06-259 – Authorize Release of Planning/Building Escrows.

d) Resolution #06-260 – Authorize Release of Performance Guarantee – Rotor Clip – PLN2004-0023 – Block 502.02/Lot 33.02 – Davidson Avenue - Site Improvements – Irrevocable Letter of Credit #68006100 - $242,771.00.

e) Resolution #06-261 – Authorize Release of Performance Guarantee – Cedar Grove Investments (Tutor Time) – PLN2001-0066 – Block 424.02/Lot 23.01 – Cedar Grove Lane - Site Improvements – Performance Bond #B21848327 - $234,940.20.

f) Resolution #06-262 – Authorize Release of Performance Guarantee – Westminster Development, LLC – PLN2002-0088 – Block 152/Lots 1-16, 20-26 & Block 153/Lots 27-30 – Rte. 27, Alexander & Myrtle Avenues – Site Improvements – Irrevocable Letter of Credit #874 - $237,932.10.

g) Resolution #06-263 – Authorize Release of Performance Guarantee – Henderson 27, LLC (Somerset Plaza) – PLN2003-0044 – Block 34.05/Lot 43 – 3151 Route 27 – Site Improvements – Performance Bond #PAIFSU0387450 - $110,100.54.

h) Resolution #06-264 – Authorize Issuance of Raffle/Bingo Licenses.

i) Resolution #06-265 – Authorize Issuance of Special Event Permit – Second Chance for Animals, Inc. – Walkathon – September 10, 2006 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

j) Resolution #06-266 – Authorize Budget Insertion – Chapter 159 - $2500 Health Community Development Grant – NJ Department of Health and Senior Services Grant.

k) Resolution #06-267 – Authorize Budget Insertion – Chapter 159 - $5000 Annual Grant – Somerset County Youth Service Commission.

l) Resolution #06-268 – Authorize Budget Insertion – Chapter 159 - $5000 – New Initiatives Grant – Somerset County Youth Service Commission.

m) Resolution #06-269 – Reject Bids – Duplicating Services for all Departments.

n) Resolution #06-270 – Rescind Contract – Warnock Ford – 2006 Ford Explorer for Health Department.

o) Resolution #06-271 – Authorize Change Order #2 – Renovation to Municipal Building – GE Modular Space – Change Order Amount: $5,326.00 – New Contract Total: $633,078.00.

p) Resolution #06-272 – Award Professional Service Agreements – Land Surveying Services for Open Space Properties – July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007 – DeMuro Associates and Maser Consulting, PA – Not to Exceed $45,000 each vendor.

q) Resolution #06-273 – Award Professional Service Agreement – Van Cleef Engineering Associates – Easton Farms Resurfacing Project Plans and Specifications – Not to Exceed $12,500.00.

r) Resolution #06-274 – Authorize Interlocal Services Agreement – Board of Education – Maintenance of Board of Education Vehicles.

s) Resolution #06-275 – Authorize Contract with Somerset County Coalition on Affordable Housing – Administration of Affordable Housing - $7,083.33 per month.

t) Resolution #06-276 – Authorize FY2006 Budget Transfers.

u) Resolution #06-277 – Approval of FY2007 Temporary Budget.

v) Resolution #06-278 – Authorize Payment of Capital Connection by Installments – Lawton – 150 Delmonico Avenue – Block 96/Lot 9.

w) Resolution #06-279 – Award Non-Fair and Open Professional Services Contract – Louis N. Rainone, Esq., DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole and Wisler – Municipal Attorney – July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007 – Not to Exceed $320,000.00.

x) Resolution #06-280 – Award Bid – Road Overlay 2006 – Schifano Construction – Not to Exceed $461,465.00.

y) Resolution #06-281 – Authorize Interlocal Services Agreement – Somerset County Transportation – Senior Transportation.

z) Resolution #06-282 – Authorize Settlement of Tax Court Appeal – Madison Hospitality – Block 468.09/Lot 30 – 11 Cedar Grove Lane – Years 2004 & 2005.

aa) Resolution #06-283 – Authorize Refund of Water Overpayments.

bb) Resolution #06-284 – Authorize Release of Special Event Escrow – Franklin Township Food Bank – Tour de Franklin – April 30, 2006.

cc) Resolution #06-285 – Award State Contract – Bascom Park Picnic Shelter – Marturano/Game Time – Not to Exceed $8,470.00.

dd) Resolution #06-286 – Award Contract – Installation of Bascom Park Picnic Shelter and Concrete Pad – Silagy Landscaping – Not to Exceed $13,330.00.

ee) Resolution #06-287 – Award Fair and Open Professional Services Agreement – Middlebush Park Conceptual Plan – Schoor DePalma – Not to Exceed $23,580.00.

ff) Resolution #06-288 – Award Fair and Open Professional Services Agreement – Southern Park Conceptual Plan – Schoor DePalma – Not to Exceed $28,650.00.

gg) Resolution #06-289 – Award Contract – Credit Cards for Municipal Court – Commerce Bank and Heartland Payment Systems – Two year contract (renewable up to 5 years).

hh) Resolution #06-290 – Award Bid – Curb Inlet Heads – Brent Material Company – July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007 – Not to Exceed $162 per inlet head (as needed) – Maximum 50 for FY2007.

ii) Resolution #06-291 – Award Bid – Tractor, Accessories & Trade-in - Cammps Hardware & Lawn Products – Not to Exceed $1,670.00.

jj) Resolution #06-292 – Authorize Release of Inspection Fee Escrows – Tim Conway – 556 Elizabeth Avenue – Block 511/Lot 13.02 - $25.00.

kk) Resolution #06-293 – Award CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Contract – Stormbringer Construction – 99 Dunbar Street - $16,435.00.

ll) Resolution #06-294 – Amend FY2006 Contract – Oxford Health – From $2,900,000 to $3,041,000.

mm) Resolution #06-295 – Authorize FY2007 Health Premiums – Oxford: $3,500,000 – Benecard: $1,955,000 – Blue Cross/Blue Shield Dental: $345,000 – Cigna Dental: $9,000.

nn) Resolution #06-296 – Authorize – Insurance Policies – Suydam Insurance Agency – Not to Exceed $21,892.00.

oo) Resolution #06-297 – Award State Contract – Leica Geostems – Purchase of GIS Surveying Equipment – Not to Exceed $22,845.00.

pp) Resolution #06-298 – Authorize Purchase – Rubbercycle – Mulch – Not to Exceed $13,037.00.

qq) Resolution #06-299 – Award State Contract – Game Time – Middlebush Park Playground Equipment – Not to Exceed $53,961.00.

rr) Resolution #06-300 – Authorize Purchase – Central Jersey Trailer and Hitch – Storage Chests – Not to Exceed $11,064.00.

ss) Resolution #06-301 – Award State Contract – Ben Shaffer – Storage Chests – Not to Exceed $12,082.60.

tt) Resolution #06-302 – Authorize Purchase – Most Dependable Fountains – Replacement Fountains – Not to Exceed $11,865.00.

uu) Resolution #06-303 – Award Contract – Traffic Lines, Inc. - Hamilton Street Pavement Markings – Not to Exceed $24,800.00.

vv) Resolution #06-304 – Authorize Purchase – Silagy Landscaping, Inc. – Middlebush Park Equipment Installation – Not to Exceed $13,000.00.

ww) Resolution #06-305 – Reject Bid. – 2007 Ford Explorer XLT for the Health Department.

xx) Resolution #06-306 – Award Bid – Republic Services of New Jersey (d/b/a Midco Waste Systems) – Trash Removal from Municipal Buildings – July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2008 – Not to Exceed $30,000.00.

18. Appointment

· Jeffrey C. Green, Esq. – Municipal Court Judge – Three-year term beginning July 1, 2006 and ending June 30, 2009.

19. Adjournment