Somerset County, New Jersey

Tenrative: 11/04/05
Revised: 11/04/05

TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
WORK SESSION/REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
November 10, 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 Eberle

4. Roll Call

5. Commendations\Proclamations:

a) Freetown Mayor Johnson
b) Scott Neal
c) Jane Snukis

6. Execution Session - Attorney-Client Privilege/Potential Litigation - Half Time Pub Liquor License/Labor Negotiations & Personnel

7. Mayor's Report

8. Deputy Mayor's Report

9. Committee Reports

10. Review Prepared Agenda

11. Discussion Items:

a) Block 85, Lot 39 - Corner of Sinclair Blvd./Rt. 27 - Request to Vacate Portion of ROW

12. Approval of 2005 Minutes

13. Approval of Warrants

14. Ordinance - Public Hearing/Consideration

a) #3572 - Authorize Sale of Township Property - Block 180/Lot 38 - 74 Ambrose Street.

b) #3573 - Amend Ordinance Accepting Deed-Easement - Block 37.02/Lot 2 - The Adams.

15. Public Discussion

16. Council Comments

17. Introduction of Ordinances

a) 3577 - Amend Code Chapter 52, Salaries and Compensation - Section 52-3 - Compensations for Elected and Appointed Employees/Officials and Section 52-4 - Compensation & Longevity for Managerial & Exempt Employees. Further consideration and public hearing is scheduled for December 13, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

b) 3578 - Name a portion of New Brunswick Road that resulted from the realignment of New Brunswick Road to Old Brunswick Road. Further consideration and public hearing is scheduled for December 13, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

c) 3579 - Amend Code Chapter 132, Fire Prevention - Article IV, Certificate of Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Alarm and Portable Fire Extinguisher Compliance. Further consideration and public hearing is scheduled for December 13, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

d) 3580 - Authorize a Lease Agreement for certain premises owned by Trap Rock Industries to Franklin Township for the installation of communications antenna and transmission line/receiving equipment. Further consideration and public hearing is scheduled for December 13, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

e) 3581 - Authorize a Lease Agreement between the Township of Franklin and the Board of Education for the use of the Bunker Hill Environmental Center and the Caretaker's House effective September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2010. Further consideration and public hearing is scheduled for December 13, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

f) 3582 - Amend Traffic Code Section 226-9, Temporary Parking Prohibition for Snow Plowing and Removal by adding Somerset Street. Further consideration and public hearing is scheduled for December 13, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

g) 3583 - Amending Development Code Chapter 112, Section 112-32.02, Development Fees for Affordable Housing as per COAH recommendations. Further consideration and public hearing is scheduled for December 13, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

18. Consent Agenda

a) Resolution #05-470 - Authorizing Change Order No. 1 - Marino Paving Company - Amwell Road Bikeway - Additional Amount Not to Exceed $2,913.05.

b) Resolution #05-471 - Approve Annual Compensation of Board of Fire Commissioners - Fire District #3 - $7,002.00 each.

c) Resolution #05-472 - Award Extraordinary, Unspecifiable Services Agreement - New Jersey Audubon Society - Implementation of Habitat and Passive Recreation Plan - $25,000.00.

d) Resolution #05-473 - Award CDBG Project to Ronald Patrick's Plumbing for 61 Girard Avenue in an amount not to exceed $28,325.00.

e) Resolution #05-474 - Award CDBG Project to JDL Contracting Co., Inc. for 404 Girard Avenue in an amount not to exceed $24,250.00.

f) Resolution #05-475 - Award CDBG Project to JDA Contracting LLC for 357 West Point Avenue in an amount not to exceed $36,850.00.

g) Resolution #05-476 - Authorize Reduction of Performance Bond (Cash Portion) - The Sterling Properties Group - #PLN2003-0008 - Block 507/Lot 27 - Weston Road/Cedar Grove Lane - Site Improvements - From $587,595.01 to $176,278.50.

h) Resolution #05-477 - Authorize Reduction of Performance Bond - The Sterling Properties Group - #PLN2003-0008 - Block 507/Lot 27 - Weston Road/Cedar Grove Lane - Site Improvements - From $5,288,355.11 to $1,586,506.53.

i) Resolution #05-478 - Authorize Release of Planning/Building Review Escrows.

j) Resolution #05-479 - Authorize Tax Title Lien Redemptions - Outside Buyers.

k) Resolution #05-480 - Award Somerset County Cooperative Bid - Atlantic Salt Inc. - Ice Control Salt - Amount Not to Exceed $70,000.00.

l) Resolution #05-481 - Award Purchase - Jesco, Inc. - Repair of Backhoe - Amount Not to Exceed $34,357.44.

m) Resolution #05-482 - Authorize Water Remittals.

n) Resolution #05-483 - Authorize Issuance of Raffle/Bingo Licenses.

o) Resolution #05-484 - Authorize Grant Application - HUD Grant - Purchase of Historic Franklin Inn - $120,280.00.

p) Resolution #05-485 - Award Somerset County Cooperative Bid - Diesel Fuel for Township Vehicles & Board of Education Buses - Allied Oil Company - October 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006 - Not to Exceed $70,000.00.

q) Resolution #05-486 - Award Bid - Beyer Brothers Corp. - F-450 Truck - Not to Exceed $43,891.00.

r) Resolution #05-487 - Authorize Approval of Submission of Public Archives & Records Infrastructure Support (PARIS) Grant Application in the amount of $40,000.00 to conduct an archives and records management needs assessment and strategic plan.

19. FY2006 Municipal Budget - Introduction & Set Public Hearing Date

a) Resolution - Introduction of FY2006 Current, Capital and Water Capital Budget

20. Appointment:

a) _________________________ as a Member of the Advisory Board of Health for an unexpired three-year term ending December 31, 2007.

21. Adjournment