TOWNSHIP COUNCIL

WORK SESSION/REGULAR MEETING

AGENDA

July 14, 2009 – 7:00 P.M.

 

 

1.                 Call to Order

 

2.                 Pledge of Allegiance

 

3.                 Invocation – Councilman Vassanella

 

4.                 Roll Call

 

4.1       Executive Session – Personnel/Health Department

 

5.                 Proclamations/Commendations:  Honoring Dispatcher & Police Officers

 

6.                 Mayor’s Report

 

7.                 Deputy Mayor’s Report

 

8.                  Public Discussion (5 minutes per speaker)

 

9.         Council Comments

 

10.              Council Discussion Items - None

 

11.              Approval of Minutes

 

a)     April 14, 2009 Executive Session

b)     April 28, 2009 Work Session/Regular Meeting

c)      April 28, 2009 Executive Session

d)     May 11, 2009 Special Meeting

e)      May 11, 2009  Executive Session

f)       May 12, 2009 Work Session/Regular Meeting

g)     May 12, 2009 Executive Session

h)     May 26, 2009 Work Session/Regular Meeting

i)       May 27, 2009 Special Meeting

j)       May 27, 2009 Executive Session

 

12.              Approval of Warrants – None

13.              Public Hearing and Adoption of Ordinances on Second Reading

a)     Ordinance No. 3830 – Amend Chapter 13, Boards and Commissions, Article VII, Emergency Life Support Delivery Committee.

b)     Ordinance No. 3834 – Authorize Acceptance of Storm Sewer Easement – Juan Cerda – Block 94, Lots 27.01, 28.01, 29.01 & 31.01.

 

c)      Ordinance No. 3835 – Amend Chapter 226, Traffic & Vehicles, Section 226-17, Vehicles Over Designated Weight Excluded from Certain Streets – Davidson Avenue, New Brunswick Road, Old New Brunswick Road.

 

d)     Ordinance No. 3836 – Amend Chapter 13, Boards and Commissions, Article VI, Cable Television Advisory Committee.

 

e)     Ordinance No. 3837 – Amend Chapter 260, Parks & Recreation, Section 260-11, Exclusive-Use Permits for Park Facilities.

 

f)       Ordinance No. 3838 – Authorize Purchase and Sale of Block 34.10, Lot 59.01 C1219, also known as 73 Amethyst Way, Unit G-1, Franklin Park for Affordable Housing Purposes.

 

14.              Ordinances on Introduction and First Reading

a)     Ordinance No. 3839 – Amend Code Chapter 5, Administration and Government, Article II, Executive and Legislative, Section 5-4, Meetings of Township Council, Subsection B – Agenda and Subsection F – Standing Committees.  Further consideration and public hearing is scheduled for August 11, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

 

b)     Ordinance No. 3840 – Amend Chapter 226, Traffic & Vehicles, Section 226-20, Stop Intersections (Area of Hillcrest, Girard & Irvington Avenues & Area of Baier Avenue, Hamilton Street and North Lawrence Avenue); Section 226-31C – Regulations for the Movement and the Parking of Traffic on all other Private Property (Add Subtitle 1 Society Hill I Regulations).  Further consideration and public hearing is scheduled for August 11, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

 

c)      Ordinance No. 3841 – Authorize Amendment to Lease Agreement with East Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department. Further consideration and public hearing is scheduled for August 11, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

 

d)     Ordinance No. 3842 – Amend Chapter 226, Traffic 7 Vehicles, Section Section 226-31C – Regulations for the Movement and the Parking of Traffic on all other Private Property (Delete Subtitle 1 Somerset Glen Regulations).  Further consideration and public hearing is scheduled for August 11, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

 

15.              Consent Agenda Resolutions

a)           Resolution #09-330 – Authorize Issuance of Raffles Licenses.

 

b)          Resolution #09-331 – Authorize Tax Title Lien Redemptions – Outside Buyer.

c)           Resolution #09-332 – Amend FY2010 Temporary Budget.

 

d)          Resolution #09-333 – Amend Contract Amount to $63,870.00 and Authorize Change Order – Energy Management System for Public Safety Building – Automated Building Controls, Inc. – Amount Not to Exceed $9,809.00.

 

e)           Resolution #09-334 – Award Bid – Repaving of the Municipal Parking Lot – Stilo Excavation – Amount Not to Exceed $279,069.69..

 

f)            Resolution #09-335 – Approve Plan and Design – Repaving of the Municipal Parking Lot.

 

g)           Resolution #09-336 – Award Bid – Resurfacing of Dahmer Road Area- A. Montone, Inc. – Amount Not to Exceed $407,110.12.

 

h)          Resolution #09-337 – Approve Plan and Design – Resurfacing of Dahmer Road Area.

 

i)             Resolution #09-338 – Award Bids – Housing Rehabilitation Projects – Neighborhood Preservation Program and CDBG – Ark Building and Remodeling, LLC for 83 Fuller Street in an amount not to exceed $11,161.71 and 38 Douglas Avenue in an amount not to exceed $18,795.00. – Neumann Construction for 113 Drake Road in an amount not to exceed $18,450.00; 79 Meadow Avenue in an amount not to exceed $14,050.00 and 20 Oliver Street in an amount not to exceed $8,425.00.

 

j)             Resolution #09-339 – Award Professional Services Contract – Preparation of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant – Energy Solve Demand Response, LLC – Amount Not to Exceed $16,550.00.

 

k)           Resolution #09-340 – Award State Contract – Dell Marketing, LP – Servers for IT – Amount Not to Exceed $13,713.00.

 

l)             Resolution #09-341 – Award Professional Services Agreement – Land Preservation Consultant – Loos Consulting – Amount Not to Exceed $70,000.00.

 

m)        Resolution #09-342 – Award Bid – Hamilton Street Streetscape Project – Caro Corporation – Amount Not to Exceed $194,434.21.

 

n)          Resolution #09-343 – Authorize Submission of Grant Application – Somerset County Youth Athletic Field Grant - $15,000.00,

 

o)          Resolution #09-344 – Authorize Release of Planning and Inspection Fees Escrows.

 

p)          Resolution #09-345 – Authorize Release of Performance Guarantee – Worlds Fair Drive, LLC – Docket No. ZBA-07-00007 – 34 World’s Fair Drive – Remainder of Site Improvements - $10,000.00.

 

q)          Resolution #09-346 – Authorize Release of Road Opening Permit – Cedar Manor, LLC – Permit #08-00016 – 102 Pierce Street - $6,300.00.

 

r)           Resolution #09-347 – Approval of Stormwater Infiltration/Detention Facility Maintenance Agreement – Somerset Elizabeth II, LLC – Docket #PLN07-00020.

 

s)           Resolution #09-348 – Authorize Consent of the North Brunswick Water NJDEP Treatment Works Permit Application for a proposed clear well overflow dechlorination chamber for their water treatment plant located on Canal Road.

 

t)            Resolution #09-349 – Confirm Appointment of Tax Assessor.

 

u)          Resolution #09-350 – Authorize Discharge of Affordable Housing Agreement and Repayment Mortgage – 239 Rachel Court, Franklin Park.

 

v)           Resolution #09-351 – Award Bid – HVAC – Maintenance for All Buildings - Carrier Corporation – Amount Not to Exceed $15,850.00.

 

w)         Resolution #09-352 – Reject Bids – HVAC Minor Repairs.

 

x)           Resolution #09-353 – Authorize Mortgage Subordination – 54 DeWald Avenue.

 

y)           Resolution #09-354 – Authorize Use of Township Equipment and Facilities for Council Candidate Debates.

 

z)           Resolution #09-355 – Authorize Agreement between Second Chance for Animals, Inc. and the Township – Funding for (2) Additional Part-Time Workers for Animal Shelter.

 

aa)       Resolution #09-356 – Authorize Designation of Representatives to negotiate on Township’s behalf and to execute any written agreement reached during mediation on the Township’s behalf in connection with objections to the Township’s petition of Substantive Certification with the Council on Affordable Housing.

 

bb)      Resolution #09-357 – Authorize Membership in the New Jersey Sustainable Energy Management Joint Meeting.

 

cc)        Resolution #09-358 – Authorize Interlocal Services Agreement – Franklin Township & Franklin Township Sewerage Authority – Installation of Water and Sewerage Facilities.

 

dd)      Resolution #09-359 – Authorize Display of Fireworks – The Palace at Somerset Park – Dall/Harlan Wedding on July 24, 2009 and Inumerable/Nucum Wedding on July 26, 2009.

 

ee)       Resolution #09-360 – Award State Contract – Maintenance of Police Department Trunked Radio System – FY2010 – Motorola – Amount Not to Exceed $139,019.04.

 

ff)          Resolution #09-361 – Award Contract – Support/Maintenance of Police Mobile Computers  - FY2010 – Bio-Key International Inc. – Amount Not to Exceed $14,066.78.

 

gg)       Resolution #09-362 – Award State Contract – Police Software Maintenance Agreement – FY2010 – Queues Enforth Development, Inc. – Amount Not to Exceed $22,974.00.

 

hh)      Resolution #09-363 – Award Contract – Alignment and Spring Work on Township Vehicles as Needed – Two-Year Contract – Perth Amboy Spring Works – Amount Not to Exceed $24,000.00.

 

ii)           Resolution #09-364 – Authorize Refund of Deposits for Construction Water Meters.

 

jj)           Resolution #09-365 – Award Bid – Fire Hydrants.

 

 

16.  Resolution to be Voted on Separately

 

a)     Resolution #09-366 – Authorize Release of Winter Bonds – Canal Walk Assoc-iation,  LLC - $500.00 – 11 Mayflower Court.

 

 

17.              Board And Commission Appointments

 

A.               Advisory Recreation Council

 

§         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 One (1) 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.

 

18.           Executive Session

 

·         Litigation - DesLauriers Municipal Solutions v. Township of Franklin, et al. – Docket No. 3-06 cv 00919 (U.S. District Court).

 

19.              Adjournment