July 11, 2006 – 7:00 P.M.

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Invocation – Deputy Mayor Ashley-Williams

4. Roll Call

5. Commendations: Annual Art Exhibition Winners

6. Mayor’s Report

7. Deputy Mayor’s Report

8. Committee Reports

9. Review Prepared Agenda

10. Council Discussion Items:

a) Canal Walk Petition/Annual Assessment Moratorium [Councilwoman Danile]

11. Approval of Minutes:

a) Work Session/Regular Meetings: 05/23/06

b) Executive Session: 05/23/06

12. Approval of Warrants (No Warrant List in July)

13. Ordinances – Public Hearing/Further Consideration - None

14. Public Discussion

15. Council Comments

16. Introduction of Ordinances

a) #3627 – Authorize Easement for the Installation of Pump Station and Associated Sanitary Sewer Piping – Franklin Township Sewerage Authority – Block 189/Lots 62-79 (Oakbrook Place). Public Hearing and further consideration scheduled for August 8, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

17. Consent Agenda

a) Resolution #06-309– Authorize Tax Title Lien Redemption – Outside Buyers.

b) Resolution #06-310 – Authorize Issuance of Raffle/Bingo License.

c) Resolution #06-311 – Authorize Township to Submit a Grant Application to the Somerset County Planning Board for the Municipal Planning Partnership Program.

d) Resolution #06-312 – Accept Resignation from Alfred Ceaser from the Zoning Board of Adjustment effective immediately.

e) Resolution #06-313 – Award Professional Services Contract – Rohini Jobanputra, MD – Clinic Physician, July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007 – Amount Not to Exceed $12,480.00.

f) Resolution #06-314 – Award Contract – General Office Environments – File Cabinets for Community Development Office – Not to Exceed $24,779.66.

g) Resolution #06-315 – Extend Contract – Fred Johnston III, Inc. – Mowing and herbicide application of Township Open Space (Negri-Nepote and Griggs Park) – August 1, 2006 to July 31, 2007 – Not to Exceed $19,170.00.

h) Resolution #06-316 – Authorize Change Order No. 1 – Construction of Animal Shelter Facility – Apex Enterprises of Union, Inc. - $9,243.50 – New Contract Total: $826,253.50.

i) Resolution #06-317 – Extend Competitive Contract – Summit Ad Group – Design and Print Township Newsletter – 4^th Year – August 1, 2006 to July 30, 2007 – Not to Exceed $34,000.00.

j) Resolution #06-318 – Award Historic Preservation Grant – The Meadows Foundation – Restoration Work at Tulipwood House – Hamilton Street – Grant Amount: $114,800.00.

k) Resolution #06-319 – Discharge of Mortgage – Chhabria to Carressa Nelson – 23 Fisher Drive, Franklin Park.

l) Resolution #06-320 – Award Somerset County Cooperative Bid – Allied Oil, LLC – Diesel Fuel for Township Vehicles & Board of Education Buses & Gas for Township Vehicles – July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007 – Not to Exceed $440,000.00.

m) Resolution #06-321 – Reject Bids – Pole Building – Exceeded Budgeted Amount.

n) Resolution #06-322 – Authorize Written Charges for Removal of Board of Adjustment Member & Schedule a Public Hearing.

18. Resolutions To Be Voted On Separately.

a) Resolution #06-___ - Authorize Release of Planning/Building Review Escrows.

19. Adjournment