Somerset County, New Jersey

Tenrative: 09/16/05
Final: 09/23/05

TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
WORK SESSION/REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
September 27, 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 - Councilwoman Ashley-Williams

4. Roll Call

5. Commendations\Proclamations: "Walk to Remember"

6. Mayor's Report

7. Deputy Mayor's Report

8. Committee Reports

9. Review Prepared Agenda

10. Discussion Items:

a) FTTV-25 Candidate Debates

11. Approval of 2005 Minutes:

a) Special Meetings/Budget Hearings: 07/26/05
b) Executive Session: 08/09/05

12. Approval of Warrants

13. Ordinance - Public Hearing/Consideration

14. Public Discussion

15. Council Comments

16. Introduction of Ordinances

a) Ordinance #3571 - Extend Lease Agreement between Lawrence Terhune and the Township of Franklin from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2008 for agricultural/horticultural use of the following properties: Block 19/Lot 31; Block 19/Lot 34; Block 33.01/Lot 1.01; Block 33.01/Lot 1.02; Block 33.01/Lot 14.17; Block 33.01/Lot 15.01; Block 36.01/Lot 2; Block 36.01/Lot 4.01; Block 36.01/Lot 20.01.

17. Consent Agenda

a) Resolution #05-405 - Amend Contract for Final Bill Payment- PM Systems - Public Safety Building; Community/Senior Center and Public Works Building - Janitorial Services completed in FY05 in an amount not to exceed $4,754.52.

b) Resolution #05-406 - Extend Contract - Outdoor Expressions - Snowplowing Services through 2005-06 Winter Season in an amount not to exceed $16,000.00.

c) Resolution #05-407 - Authorize Release of Planning/Building Escrows.

d) Resolution #05-408 - Authorize Grant Application - Public Safety Answering Point Grant- Office of Emergency Telecommunications Service - Upgrade the call-taking software to map specific locations in connection with the Township's Enhanced 9-1-1 System.

e) Resolution #05-409 - Authorize Grant Agreement - FY2005 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant - US Department of Justice - Grant Amount: $13,635.00 - Equipment Acquisition.

f) Resolution #05-410 - Authorize Fireworks Display at The Palace at Somerset Park on Saturday, October 8, 2005 for the Ronca Wedding. (Fireworks will end at 10:00 p.m.)

g) Resolution #05-411 - Authorize Refund of Tax Overpayments.

h) Resolution #05-412 - Authorize Refund of Water Overpayments.

i) Resolution #05-413 - Authorize Tax Title Lien Redemption - Outside Buyers.

j) Resolution #05-414 - Award Purchase - Jesco Inc. - BOMAG Roller - Not to Exceed $13,200.00.

k) Resolution #05-415 - Award Purchase - Princeton Nassau Conover - 2006 Ford E250 Police Prisoner Van - Not to Exceed $16,699.00.

l) Resolution #05-416 - Award State Contract - Winner Ford of Cherry Hill - Eight (8) Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors - Not to Exceed $188,761.04.

m) Resolution #05-417 - Authorize Change Order #1 - JDL Electrical - CDBG Work for 277 Park Avenue - Additional Amount Not to Exceed $1,650.00.

n) Resolution #05-418 - Award State Contract - Consolidated Steel & Aluminum Fence Company - Middlebush Park Fencing - Not to Exceed $13,488.00.

o) Resolution #05-419 - Award Bid - Apex Enterprises of Union Inc. - Construction of Animal Shelter Facility - Not to Exceed $817,000.00.

p) Resolution #05-420 - Rescind Contract Awarded on September 13, 2005 to Warnock Automotive Inc. for three (3) Ford Trucks.

q) Resolution #05-421 - Award Competitive Contract - Procomm - Telephone Inventory/Consulting Services - Not to Exceed $18,125.00.

r) Resolution #05-422 - Authorize Release of Street Opening Escrow Deposit.

18. Executive Session - Labor Negotiations & Personnel

 

19. Adjournment