TOWNSHIP COUNCIL

AGENDA

WORK SESSION/REGULAR MEETING

OCTOBER 14, 2008 – 7:00 P.M.

 

1.                 Call to Order

 

2.                 Pledge of Allegiance

 

3.                 Invocation – Councilwoman Shirley Eberle

 

4.                 Roll Call

 

5.                 Proclamation:  Domestic Violence Awareness Month

 

6.                 Mayor’s Report

 

7.                 Deputy Mayor’s Report

 

8.                 Public Discussion (5 minutes per speaker)

 

9.         Council Comments

 

10.       Council Discussion Items:  Fair Share Plan (Mark Healey & Jim Bell)

 

11.       Approval of Minutes:  None Submitted.

 

12.               Approval of Warrants           

13.               Public Hearing and Adoption of Ordinance on Second Reading

a)      Ordinance No. 3771 – Amend Code Chapter 180, Fees, Article III, Vital Statistics Records, Section 180-6, Fee Schedule (Increase Birth, marriage, civil union or domestic partnership certificates to $20 per copy; change death certificates to $20 for the 1st copy and $5.00 for each add’l copy; increase burial permits to $15 and amendments or corrections to vital records to $20.

 

b)      Ordinance No. 3785 – Amend Code Chapter 112, Land Development, Section 112-6(B), Official Zoning Map – Change Zoning Designation of Block 468.07, Lots 45, 46, 47, 48.01, 49.02 and 49.03 from R-40 Single-Family Residential to R-15 Single-Family Residential.

 

c)       Ordinance No. 3786 – Amend Code Chapter 226, Vehicles and Traffic, Section 226-13C – Regulations for the Movement and the Parking of Traffic on all Other Private Property – Add Somerset Run.

 

d)      Ordinance No. 3787 – Amend Code Chapter 226, Vehicles and Traffic, Section 226-20, Stop Intersections (Old Georgetown Road & Carroll Place; Castleton Avenue & Grandview Avenue; Beverly Avenue & Grandview Avenue; and Austin Avenue & Grandview Avenue.

 

14.       Introduction of Ordinances on First Reading

 

a)       Ordinance No. 3792 – Authorize conveyance of certain township-owned lands located on a portion of Block 285, Lot 11 to the owners of 49 Belmar Street, Block 285, Lot 12, Fortunato & Eleonora Bentivoglio in exchange for their conveyance and dedication to the Township of a five (5) foot strip of right-of-way in connection with their property located at 49 Belmar Street, Block 285, Lot 12.  Public Hearing and further consideration is scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Complex, Council Chambers.

 

b)       Ordinance No. 3793 – Amend Code Chapter 112, Land Development, Subsection 112-280(L) – Leewood Renaissance at Franklin Redevelopment Area.  Public Hearing and further consideration is scheduled for Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Complex, Council Chambers.

 

c)        Ordinance No. 3794 – Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Land for Open Space and Farmland Preservation Purposes – Feibel Property located at Block 11.01, Lot 24.01 (Georgetown Road); Kurzawski Property located at Block 85, Lot 1.03 (Skillman Lane); Randolph Property located at Block 59.01, Lot 9 (Grouser Road); and Skikus Property located at Block 59.01, Lot 10.02 (Grouser Road).  Public Hearing and further consideration is scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Complex, Council Chambers.

 

d)       Ordinance No. 3795 – Amend Open Space/Farmland Preservation Bond Ordinance to include the following properties:  Feibel Property located at Block 11.01, Lot 24.01 (Georgetown Road); Kurzawski Property located at Block 85, Lot 1.03 (Skillman Lane); Randolph Property located at Block 59.01, Lot 9 (Grouser Road); and Skikus Property located at Block 59.01, Lot 10.02 (Grouser Road).  Public Hearing and further consideration is scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Complex, Council Chambers.

 

e)        Ordinance No. 3796 – Amend Code Chapter 183, Property Maintenance, Section 183-4, Modifications and Amendments, Subsection F, Chapter 3, Section PM-303.0, Exterior Property Areas – Add New Section PM303.15, Parking.  Public Hearing and further consideration is scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Complex, Council Chambers.

 

15.       Consent Agenda Resolutions

a)                  Resolution #08-546 – Authorize Grant Agreement – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant – 2008 Program Year - $323,526.00.

 

b)                 Resolution #08-547 – Authorize Sub-Grantee Agreement – 2008 CDBG – Wilenz Senior Residence – Shower Stalls in the amount of $45,000.00 and Senior Games in the amount of $3,000.00.

 

c)                  Resolution #08-548 – Authorize Sub-Grantee Agreement – 2008 CDBG – ARC of Somerset County – Handicapped Ramps in the amount of $6,000.00.

 

d)                 Resolution #08-549 – Authorize Sub-Grantee Agreement – 2008 CDBG – Family & Community Services – Counseling in the amount of $13,953.00.

 

e)                  Resolution #08-550 – Authorize Sub-Grantee Agreement – 2008 CDBG – Somerset County Coalition for Affordable Housing – Housing Counseling in the amount of $13,070.00.

 

f)                   Resolution #08-551 – Authorize Sub-Grantee Agreement – 2008 CDBG – Major Group Foundation – Youth Counseling in the amount of $10,000.00.

 

g)                 Resolution #08-552 – Authorize Sub-Grantee Agreement – 2008 CDBG – Homesharing, Inc. – Homesharing Program in the amount of $8.075.00.

 

h)                 Resolution #08-553 – Authorize Interlocal Agreement – Somerset County – Hamilton Street Faηade/Streetscape Improvements - $20,000.00.

 

i)                   Resolution #08-554 – Supporting the Millstone Valley Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan.

 

j)                   Resolution #08-555 – Accept Resignation of Efren Dato as Alternate #1 of the Sewerage Authority.

 

k)                 Resolution #08-556 – Authorize Tax Remittals.

 

l)                   Resolution #08-557 – Authorize Refund of Tax Overpayments.

 

m)              Resolution #08-558 – Authorize Tax Title Lien Redemption – Outside Buyers.

 

n)                 Resolution #08-559 – Authorize Release of Planning Review and Building Escrows.

 

o)                 Resolution #08-560 – Authorize Release of Performance Guarantee – Central Jersey College Prep Charter School – Block 517.05, Lot 35.11 – 17 Schoolhouse Road – Site Improvements - $13,854.60.

 

p)                 Resolution #08-561 – Authorize Reduction of Performance Guarantee – Princeton Highlands Developers  - Block 11.01 – Supra Court – Site Improvements – From $55,782.24 to $16,734.67.

 

q)                 Resolution #08-562 – Authorize Reduction of Performance Guarantee – Princeton Highlands Developments – Block 11.01, Lots 13.01, 13.19-13.28 – Site Improvements – From $502,040.16 to $150,612.16.

 

r)                  Resolution #08-563 – Authorize Release of Performance Guarantee – Woodfield Estates – Block 11.01, Lot 10.01 – Bunker Hill Road & Route 27 – Landscaping - $56,665.00.

 

s)                  Resolution #08-564 – Authorize Forfeiture of Deposit for Construction Water Meters – Rezkom Enterprises.

 

t)                   Resolution #08-565 – Authorize Release of Street Open Surety – House Foods America Corp.

 

u)                 Resolution #08-566 – Award CDBG Rehabilitation Contracts – ANPE Corp. for 155 Churchill Avenue in an amount not to exceed $11,750.00 – The Cridan Company, Inc. for 13 Angel Place in an amount not to exceed $2,600.00.

 

v)                 Resolution #08-567 – Rescind CDBG Rehabilitation Contract – Stormbringer Construction for 11 Iris Court.

 

w)               Resolution #08-568 - Authorize Change Order – CDBG Rehabilitation Contract – ANPE Corp. – 39 Arden Street – Additional 500.00 – New Contract Amount Not to Exceed $7,500.00.

 

x)                 Resolution #08-569 – Extend Competitive Contract – Credit Cards for Municipal Court – Extension of Contract – December 1, 2008 to November 30, 2009 Commerce Bank and Heartland Payment Systems.

 

y)                 Resolution #08-570 – Authorize Additional Purchase – Biodegradable Leaf Bags – Dano Enterprises Inc. – Additional 20,000 bags – Amount Not to Exceed $5,720.00.

 

z)                  Resolution #08-571 – Award Contract – Location of ATM Machine in Police Building – Instacash ATM, Inc.

 

aa)              Resolution #08-572 – Award State Contract – Health Copier – November 1, 2008 to October 31, 2011 – Ikon Office Solutions – Amount Not to Exceed $3,000.00 for three-year period.

 

bb)            Resolution #08-573 – Award Professional Services Agreement – Consultant to Water Department – October 15, 2008 to October 14, 2009 – Edward P. O’Rourke – Amount Not to Exceed $14,400.00.

 

cc)              Resolution #08-574 – Award Professional Services Agreement – Construction Inspection and Engineering Services for the Rt. 518 Water Main Improvement Project – T&M Associates – Amount Not to Exceed $16,000.00.

 

dd)            Resolution #08-575 – Authorize Issuance of Raffles Licenses.

 

ee)              Resolution #08-576 – Authorize Issuance of Special Event Permit – Hamilton Street Business & Community Corporation – Costume Parade for Children – October 25, 2008 – 2:00-4:00 p.m. – 675 Franklin Blvd. (PNC Bank).

 

ff)                Resolution #08-577 – Authorize Issuance of Special Event Permit – Meadows Foundation – Sinterklaas – December 7, 2008 – 1:00-4:00 p.m. – Van Wickle House, 1289 Easton Avenue.

 

gg)             Resolution #08-578 – Authorize Issuance of Special Event Permit – Franklin Park Fire Company – Fire Prevention Week – Open House – October 18, 2008 – 12 Noon to 3:00 p.m. – Franklin Park Fire House, 2 Claremont Road.

 

hh)            Resolution #08-579 – Award Fair and Open Contract – Risk Manager – January 1, 2009 to June 30, 2011 – North American Insurance Management Corporation.

 

ii)                 Resolution #08-580 – Award Bid – Duplicating Services for all Departments – November 1, 2008 to October 31, 2010 – Somerset Management Group, LCC (Categories 1 and 4) – PostNet (Categories 2,3 and 5) – Amount Not to Exceed $40,000.00 per year for both companies.

 

jj)                 Resolution #08-581 – Award Somerset County Cooperative Bid – Natural Gas for Township Buildings – November 1, 2008 to October 30, 2010 – Woodruff Energy – Amount Not to Exceed $310,000.00 for two-years.

 

kk)            Resolution #08-582 – Amend Contract – Police Software Maintenance Agreement – July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 – Queues Enforth Development, Inc. – Additional Amount Not to Exceed $17,150.00.

 

ll)                 Resolution #08-583 – Authorize Emergency Temporary Budget Resolution.

 

mm)       Resolution #08-584 - Award State Contract – Health Copier – November 1, 2008 to October 31, 2011 – Ikon Office Solutions – Amount Not to Exceed $5,500.00 for three-year period.

 

16.       Board and Commission Appointments

 

a)        Business & Industry Advisory Board

 

§         Nominations for One (1) Business Owner with More than 50 Employees to the Business & Industry Advisory Board, for a four-year term ending December 31, 2011.

 

§         Nominations for One (1) Business Owner with 10 or Less Employees to the Business & Industry Advisory Board, for an unexpired four-year term ending December 31, 2011.

 

b)         Cable Television Advisory Committee

 

§         Nominations for Two (2) Regular Members of the Cable Television Advisory Committee, each for a two-year term ending December 31, 2009.

 

c)         Joint Advisory Committee/Kingston Village

 

§         Nominations for One (1) Regular Members of the Joint Advisory Committee/Kingston Village, for a three-year term ending December 31, 2010.

 

d)        Open Space Advisory Committee

 

§         Nominations for One (1) Regular Member of the Open Space Advisory Committee, for an unexpired three-year term ending December 31, 2009. 

 

 

 

e)         Senior Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

 

§         Nominations for One (1) Council Member of the Senior Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, for an unexpired three-year term ending December 31, 2009.

 

f)         Sewerage Authority

 

§         Nominations for One (1) Regular Member of the Sewerage Authority, for an unexpired term ending January 31, 2010.

 

§         Nominations for One (1) Alternate No. 1 Member of the Sewerage Authority, for an unexpired term ending January 31, 2011.

 

17.       Adjournment