Somerset County, New Jersey

Tenrative: 09/02/05
Final: 09/09/05

TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
WORK SESSION/REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
September 13, 2005 - 7:00 P.M.

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

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Invocation - Councilman Vassanella

4. Roll Call

5. Commendations\Proclamations

6. Mayor's Report

7. Deputy Mayor's Report

8. Committee Reports

9. Review Prepared Agenda

10. Discussion Items:

a) Halftime Pub Liquor License
b) Tax Assessment (Burnham Hobbs, Tax Assessor)

11. Approval of 2005 Minutes:

a) Work Session/Regular Meetings: 08/09/05
b) Special Meetings/Budget Hearings: 08/16/05

12. Approval of Warrants

13. Ordinance - Public Hearing/Consideration


a) #3564 - Ordinance to Exceed the Municipal Budget Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) and to Establish a cap Bank when the COLA is equal to or less than 2.5 percent (NJSA 40A:4-45.14).

b) #3565 - Ordinance Amending Traffic Ordinance, Chapter 226, Section 226-17 - Vehicles Over Designated Weight Excluded (Beekman Lane/Stewart Avenue/Society Hill Blvd.)

14. Public Discussion

15. Council Comments

16. Introduction of Ordinances

a) #3566 - Bond Ordinance Amending Bond Ordinance 3524 - Providing for the Extension of Water Mains along Various Roads by Increasing Appropriation by $1,560,000. Public Hearing and further consideration is scheduled for October 11, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Municipal Complex.

b) #3567 - Amend Code Chapter 226, Traffic & Vehicles, Section 226-30, On-Street Handicap Parking - Add 226 Phillips Road. Public Hearing and further consideration is scheduled for October 11, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Municipal Complex.

c) #3568 - Authorize Acquisition of Block 5.02, Lots 119.01 & 119.02 (4451 Route 27 - Higgins Property) consisting of 4 acres for parks and/or conservation purposes. Public Hearing and further consideration is scheduled for October 11, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Municipal Complex.

d) #3569 - Amend Bond Ordinance #3256 - Provide for Payment for Acquisition of Open Space Properties by adding of Block 5.02, Lots 119.01 & 119.02 (4451 Route 27 - Higgins Property) consisting of 4 acres for parks and/or conservation purposes. Public Hearing and further consideration is scheduled for October 11, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Municipal Complex.

e) #3570 - Amend Code Chapter 175, Parks & Recreation, Add New Section, Rules & Procedures for the Operation of Skateparks. Public Hearing and further consideration is scheduled for October 11, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Municipal Complex.

17. Consent Agenda

a) Resolution #05-381 - Authorize Issuance of Raffle/Bingo Licenses.

b) Resolution #05-382 - Award CDBG Grant Rehabilitation - JDL Contracting Co., Inc. - 277 Park Street - Block 240/Lot 17 - Not to Exceed $23,090.00.

c) Resolution #05-383 - Award CDBG Grant Rehabilitation - Ronald Patrick's Plumbing - 38 West Matilda Street - Not to Exceed $11,475.00.

d) Resolution #05-384 - Authorize Tax Title Lien Redemption - Outside Buyers.

e) Resolution #05-385 - Authorize Release of Planning/Building Escrow.

f) Resolution #05-386 - Authorize Release of Maintenance Bond - The Church in Franklin - P96052P - $5,256.00 - Improvements to Evelyn Avenue - Block 50/Lot 1.

g) Resolution #05-387 - Authorize Release of Maintenance Bond upon Replacement of 3 Shade Trees by 10/1/05 - 128-129-132 Charles Street - Eastern Hills LLC (Glen Eyre Tract A) - $89,730.76.

h) Resolution #05-388 - Authorize Refund of Tax Overpayments.

i) Resolution #05-389 - Designate Assistant Township Manager as Administrator of the Volunteer Tuition Credit Program.

j) Resolution #05-390 - Authorize FY2006 Emergency Temporary Budget.

k) Resolution #05-391 - Authorize Interlocal Services Agreement with Borough of Milltown - Animal Shelter Services - October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2006.

l) Resolution #05-392 - Authorize Interlocal Services Agreement with Township of North Brunswick - Animal Shelter Services - October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2006.

m) Resolution #05-393 - Authorize Interlocal Services Agreement with Franklin Township Board of Education - Employment of Police Officers in Franklin High School and Sampson G. Smith Middle School.

n) Resolution #05-394 - Authorize Grant Application - Somerset County United Way - $1,000.00 Youth Mini Grant - Support the P.L.A.Y. Program.

o) Resolution #05-395 - Accept Resignation of Gary A. Randolph from Environmental Commission, effective immediately.

p) Resolution #05-396 - Authorize Purchase - Gramco Businss Communication - Community/Senior Center Sound System - Not to Exceed $14,777.00.

q) Resolution #05-397 - Authorize Reduction of Performance Guarantee - The Palace at Somerset Park Holding Co., LLC - Block 502.01/Lots 5 & 53.01 - Davidson Avenue - Site Improvements - PLN2002-0075 - Reduce from $3,053,433.18 to $916,029.95.

r) Resolution #05-398 - Authorize Interlocal Service Agreement - Somerset County - NJDCA Share Grant - Stormwater Outfall Assessment Program (SOAP).

s) Resolution #05-399 - Amend FY05 Contract Amount - Gasoline & Diesel Fuel - Allied Oil Company - Not to Exceed $243,156.17 (Actual Total).

t) Resolution #05-400 - Authorize Refund of Water Overpayments.

u) Resolution #05-401 - Approval of Final Design, Equipment Layout and Construction of Skatepark Facility in Middlebush Park.

v) Resolution #05-402 - Award State Contract - Spohn Ranch - Installation of Skate Park Equipment at Middlebush Park - An Amount Not to Exceed $24,148.44.

w) Resolution #05-403 - Award State Contract to Hertrich Fleet Service for two (2) Pickup Trucks in an amount not to exceed $33,620.24 and to Warnock Automotive Inc. for three (3) F-350 Trucks in an amount not to exceed $92,150.22.

x) Resolution #05-404 - Authorize Purchase - Country View, Inc. - Installation of Access Driveway and Parking Lot for Open Space Area on Canal Road - Amount not to exceed $24,989.00.

18. Appointments

a) _______________ as a Member of the Public Safety Standing Committee for an unexpired one-year term ending December 31, 2005.

b) _______________ as a Member of the Public Relations & Cable TV Standing Committee for an unexpired one-year term ending December 31, 2005.

c) _______________ as a Member of the Community Foundation Inc. for a two-year unexpired term ending December 31, 2005.

d) _______________ as a Class II Member (Township Council Representative) of the Emergency Life Support Committee for an unexpired one-year term ending December 31, 2005.

e) _______________ as a Member of the Route 287 Task Force for an unexpired one-year term ending December 31, 2005.

f) _______________ as a Member of the Senior Affordable Housing Advisory Committee for an unexpired one-year term ending December 31, 2005.

g) _______________ as a Member of the Veterans Memorial Committee.

19. Adjournment