Somerset County, New Jersey

TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
COUNCIL AGENDA
September 23, 2003

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

 

WORKSESSION/REGULAR MEETING – SEPTEMBER 23, 2003 – 7:00 P.M.

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Invocation Mr. Chivukula

4. Roll Call

5. Commendations & Proclamations

Oath of Office – Franklin Township Police Officers
Officer Frank Mahon, Jr. Officer Rocco Marswillo Jr.
Officer Drewrey Lea Officer Trevor Wilson
Officer Juan Morales
Canine Officers
Officer Jack
Officer Peace
Franklin Township Police Car Design
Betty Burke – 35 Years of Service - Crossing Guard
Paula Grodkiewicz - 30 Years of Service – Crossing Guard
Good Neighbor Day

6. Review Prepared Agenda

7. Council Discussion Items:

A. Presentation - Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
B. Vacation of Drainage Easement & Dedication of New Easement – Princeton Highlands
C. Request For Use of Municipal Building and Phones – Library Phonathon
D. Request to Accept Easement Jiffy Road
E. Meeting - D & R Canal Parks on October 14, 2003

8. Approval of Minutes

Worksession – 6/05/03

9. Approval of Warrants

10. Ordinance Hearing No. 3401 - Bond Ordinance - Amend Ordinance No. 3256 and 3293, Acquisition of Lands for Open Space and Farmland - $14,400,000.00 – Amend description to add Block 58 Lot 10.05 & 9.01; Block 85 Lot 22; Block 86.01 Lot 9.41; Block 10 Lot 2 & 6.04; Block 508.02 Lot 10; Block 37.02 Lot1.01; Block 57.01 Lot 56; Block 5.02 Lots 42,43 & 45.02; Block 36.01 Lot 6.03; Block 349.02 Lot 105-108; Block 59.01 Lot 3.01; Lot 85 Lots 62.01 & 62.03

11. Public Discussion

12. Council Comments

13. Ordinance Introduction – Amend Code – Chapter 3 – Section 13 Procurement of Goods and Services – Add 5 Prohibit Awarding Contracts to Certain Contributors
Publish in accordance with law public hearing October 28, 2003

14. Ordinance Introduction – Authorizing the Lease of Certain Premises to the Meadows Foundation for Maintenance of the Tulipwood Property – Block 347/Lot 8 – December 1, 2003 – November 30, 2023
Published in accordance with law public hearing October 28, 2003

15. Ordinance Introduction – Authorize Land Swap Transaction (Franklin Township Pistol Range)
Published in accordance with law public hearing October 28, 2003

16. Ordinance Introduction – Amend Code - Chapter 226 – Vehicle and Traffic, Section 226-30F Violation and Penalties – Increase Penalties from $100.00 to $250.00
Published in accordance with law public hearing October 28, 2003

17. Consent Agenda:

A. Tax Title Lien Redemptions:

Bell – Block 59.01/Lot 79 - 32 Bering Way - $ 331.26
Loichle – Block 155/Lot 30 - 20 Wendham Place - $3,041.44
Shiau – Block 183/Lot 87 – 113 Home Street - $2,735.77(1999);
$704.68(2000)
Secretary of Veteran Affairs – Block 241.01/Lot 24 – 11 Robert C. Keri
Court - $348.30
Taylor – Block 241.01/27 – 5 Robert C. Keri Court - $667.28
Crews – Block 344/Lot 26 – 2357 West Point Avenue - $7,393.72
Cullen – Block 424.04/Lot 338 – 338 Smithwold Road - $361.43

B. Tax Overpayments – Various

C. Tax Remittal – Block 485/ Lot 13 – 514 Nassau Street - $2,088.61

D. FY 2004 – Temporary Emergency Budget

E. FY 2003 – Budget Transfers

F. Inspection Escrow Release-Eternal Life Christian Center – Docket # Z200008UP - $1,8945.41

G. Plan Review Release:

Cedar Grove Investments LLC – Docket # 2001-0066 - $1,958.25
Omnipoint Communications – Docket # PLN2002-0050 - $687.50
Northern Nurseries, Incorporated –Docket # PLN2001-0070 - $7,193.75

H. Building Review Release – Victor Algeria – Docket #02-003 - $112.50

I. Performance Guarantee Reduction – Eternal Life Christian Center – Docket # Z200008UP - $131, 816.40 to $39,544.92

J. Performance Guarantee Reduction –Ten Mile Run Developers, LLC – Docket # PLN2002 – 0025 - $511,500.00 to $153, 450.00

K. Refund Water Construction Escrow – Schifano Construction Corporation - $1,880.50

L. Purchase – Exception to Bid Threshold – Elizabeth Water Company – Municipal Fire Hydrant Service Fees –Amount Not to Exceed $18,440.16

M. Award Bid – Road Materials – Various Vendors – October 1, 2003 to September 30, 2005- Not to Exceed $110,000 per year

N. Award Bid – Communication Specialists – Service and Maintenance Public Works Radios – December 1, 2003 to November 30, 2004 - $2,363.60 for maintenance/$7,000.00 for service

O. Purchase -State Contract – Motorola – Dispatch Console for Police - $60,724.66

P. Purchase – State Contract – Expanets – Maintenance Police Phone System – July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004 – Not to Exceed $10,761.72

Q. Amend Professional Services Contract – Dennis Kowal- Architectural Services Franklin Township Library – increase contract $370,538.84

R. Interlocal Agreement- North Brunswick Township – Emergency Back up Animal Control Services

S. Grant Application and Agreement - New Jersey Department of Transportation – Handicapped Access Ramps – Winston Road Area - $75,000.00

T. Request For Grant Extension – New Jersey Department of Transportation

U. Grant Agreement – Statewide Local ADA Compliance Grant – Municipal Building Entrance Doors - $16,324.00

18. Adjournment

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