FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
COUNCIL AGENDA
NOVEMBER 13, 2001

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Invocation - Mayor Clyde

4. Roll Call

5. Commendations & Proclamations:
New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs - November 11-17, 2001 - Franklin Woman's Club
Second Chance for Animals Commendation
Franklin Track Club Commendation

6. Minutes -

Worksession - 10/23/01
Regular Meeting - 10/23/01
Executive Session - 10/23/01

7. Warrants

8. Ordinance Hearing - Amend Code - Chapter 52, Salaries & Compensation - Chapter 52-3, Annual Base Compensation for Elected and Appointed Employees/Officials (Associate Judge and Associate Prosecutor)
Publish notice of final adoption

9. Ordinance Hearing - Amend Code - Chapter 112, Development - Section 112-6, Zoning Districts (Block 259/Lot 74 - GB (General Business) to CP (Canal Preservation)
Publish notice of final adoption

10. Public Discussion

11. Ordinance Introduction - Amend Ordinance No. 3244 - Accept Deeds of Dedication/ one additional deed - Canal Walk Associates
Publish November 22, 2001 for public hearing December 11, 2001 - 6:30 p.m.

12. Ordinance Introduction - Bond Ordinance - Acquisition of Land for Open Space/ Farmland Preservation (Kingston School/Block 5/Lot 141; Riddering/Block 5.02/Lot 61; Brener/Block 5.02/Lots 30, 35, 44, 58 & 59; Scott/Block 74.01/Lot 7; Lemontovich/Block 74.01/Lot 8.01; Galdi/Block 74.01/Lot 9; Miles/Block 83/Lot 83; Puskas/Block 85/Lot 14.04; Negri-Nepote/Block /85/Lots 11.01, 20, 65 and 67; Cichowski/Block 85/Lot 32; Central Jersey Jewish Home/Block 386.07/Lot 54.05 - $14,400,000.00
Publish November 22, 2001 for public hearing December 11, 2001- 6:30 p.m.

13. Ordinance Introduction - Authorize Acquisition - Land for Open Space/Farmland Preservation (Kingston School/Block 5/Lot 141; Riddering/Block 5.02/Lot 61; Brener/Block 5.02/Lots 30, 35, 44, 58 & 59; Scott/Block 74.01/Lot 7; Lemontovich/ Block 74.01/Lot 8.01; Galdi/Block 74.01/Lot 9; Miles/Block 83/Lot 83; Puskas/Block 85/Lot 14.04; Negri-Nepote/Block /85/Lots 11.01, 20, 65 and 67; Cichowski/Block 85/Lot 32; Central Jersey Jewish Home/Block 386.07/Lot 54.05
Publish November 22, 2001 for public hearing December 11, 2001- 6:30 p.m.

14. Ordinance Introduction - Bond Ordinance - Purchase of Water Utility Vehicles and Equipment - $300,000
Publish November 22, 2001 for public hearing December 11, 2001- 6:30 p.m.

15. Ordinance Introduction - Bond Ordinance - Improvement of Middlebush Park - $250,000
Publish November 22, 2001 for public hearing December 11, 2001- 6:30 p.m.

16. Ordinance Introduction - Bond Ordinance - Improvement of Municipal Property (Municipal Buildings) - $101,850.00
Publish November 22, 2001 for public hearing December 11, 2001- 6:30 p.m.

17. Ordinance Introduction - Bond Ordinance - Purchase of Computer System - $101,000
Publish November 22, 2001 for public hearing December 11, 2001- 6:30 p.m.

18. Ordinance Introduction - Bond Ordinance - Amend Ordinance No. 3181 - Pierce Street/Davidson Avenue Traffic Signal - additional $125,000
Publish November 22, 2001 for public hearing December 11, 2001- 6:30 p.m.

19. Ordinance Introduction - Bond Ordinance - Amend Bond Ordinance No.3097 - Acquisition of Toto/Gierlich Farms - Amend Purpose of Acquisition
Publish November 22, 2001 for public hearing December 11, 2001- 6:30 p.m.

20. Ordinance Introduction - Acquisition - Amend Ordinance No.3098 - Acquisition of Toto/Gierlich Farms - Amend Purpose of Acquisition
Publish November 22, 2001 for public hearing December 11, 2001- 6:30 p.m.

21. Ordinance Introduction - Bond Ordinance - Amend Bond Ordinance No. 3074 - Acquisition of Mindel/Voorhees Tract - Amend Purpose of Acquisition
Publish November 22, 2001 for public hearing December 11, 2001- 6:30 p.m.

22. Ordinance Introduction - Acquisition - Amend Ordinance No. 3075 - Acquisition of Mindel/Voorhees Tract - Amend Purpose of Acquisition
Publish November 22, 2001 for public hearing December 11, 2001- 6:30 p.m.

23. Consent Agenda:

A. Tax Title Lien Redemption:

 

Blakemore - Block 34.02/Lot 16.03 - $91.28 - 36 Daniel Drive
Hague - Block 63/Lot 1 - $125.80 - Market Street
Ziella - Block 85/Lot 56.03 C0233 - $214.68 - 233 Kingsberry Drive (1995)
Ziella - Block 85/Lot 56.03 C0233 - $452.82 - 233 Kingsberry Drive (1998)
Ziella - Block 85/Lot 56.03 C0233 - $331.13 - 233 Kingsberry Drive (1999)
Ziella - Block 85/Lot 56.03 C0233 - $449.97 - 233 Kingsberry Drive (2000)
Ziella - Block 85/Lot 56.03 C0233 - $251.34 - 233 Kingsberry Drive (2001)
McLarnon - Block 105/Lots 8-12 - $14,285.28 - 108 Berry Street (1996)
McLarnon - Block 105/Lots 8-12 - $4,130.03 - 108 Berry Street (1997)
McLarnon - Block 105/Lots 8-12 - $3,628.21 - 108 Berry Street (1998)
McLarnon - Block 105/Lots 8-12 - $4,597.22 - 108 Berry Street (1999)
McLarnon - Block 105/Lots 8-12 - $298.24 - 108 Berry Street (2000)
McLarnon - Block 105/Lots 8-12 - $251.16 - 108 Berry Street (2001)
Jones - Block 147/Lot 29 - $647.77 - 127 Victor Street (1999)
Jones - Block 147/Lot 29 - $639.66 - 127 Victor Street (2000)
Hancock - Block 157/Lot 28 - $1,230.47 - 93 So. Dover Avenue
Utria - Block 171.02/Lot 70 - $122.72 - 110 Prospect Street
Yager - Block 171.01/Lot 100.01 - $149.99 - 93 Sydney Place (1997)
Yager - Block 171.01/Lot 100.01 - $302.69 - 93 Sydney Place (2000)
Yager - Block 171.01/Lot 100.01 - $1,025.75 - 93 Sydney Place (2001)
Murphy - Block 184/Lot 13 - $221.37 - 9 Home Street (1988)
Murphy - Block 184/Lot 13 - $502.46 - 9 Home Street (1989)
Murphy - Block 184/Lot 13 - $1,094.70 - 9 Home Street (1990)
Murphy - Block 184/Lot 13 - $155.01 - 9 Home Street (1991)
Murphy - Block 184/Lot 13 - $574.56 - 9 Home Street (1993)
Murphy - Block 184/Lot 13 - $914.42 - 9 Home Street (1995)
Murphy - Block 184/Lot 13 - $425.11 - 9 Home Street (1997)
Murphy - Block 184/Lot 13 - $917.05 - 9 Home Street (1998)
Murphy - Block 184/Lot 13 - $2,404.76 - 9 Home Street (1999)
Bain - Block 207/Lot 9.19 - $186.78 - 32 Kee Avenue
WFIP Realty Co. - Block 237/Lot 27 - $627.69 - 51 Roberts Road
DaSilva - Block 386.18/Lot 52 - $853.44 - 52 Croyden Court

B. Tax Remittals - Various

C. Tax Overpayments - Various

D. Water Overpayments - Various

E. Adjust Water Charges - Byron - 56 Arthur Glick Boulevard - $1,602.18

F. FY2002 Budget - Insertion in Budget - Somerset County Municipal Alliance Grant - $6,757.00 Grant/$1,689.00 Township Match

G. FY2002 Budget - Insertion in Budget - NJDCA Recreation Opportunities Grant - $10,000 Grant/$2,000 Township Match

H. FY2002 Budget - Change in Text/Title - Somerset County Municipal Alliance Grant - $1,689.00

I. FY2002 Budget - Change in Text/Title - NJDCA Recreation Opportunities Grant - $2,000.00

J. Bid Award - U.S. Filter Distribution Group - Purchase of Water Meters - 11/1/01 to 10/31/03 - $30,000 per year

K. Bid Award - Water Works Supplies - Kennedy Culvert & Griffin Pipe - $60,000.00

L. Bid Award - Cellular Tower Replacement and Construction Equipment - AT&T - $18,000 per year payment to Township

M. Purchase - Edmunds & Associates, Inc. - $10,092.75 - Maintenance of Software - 4/1/02 to 12/31/02

N. Purchase - Insurance Restoration Specialist - Clean up/10 Taylor Drive - $9,800.00 - Section 3-13

O. Purchase - ET Software, Inc. - Maintenance of Police CAD System - $17,005.00 - Section 3-13

P. Agreement - Somerset Medical Center - Employee Assistance Program - $6,437.75

Q. Contract - A.D. Marble & Company - Architectural Resources Survey - Canal Road Homes - $14,668.00 - Section 3-13

R. Agreement - Millstone Borough - Interlocal Services/Municipal Court Services

S. Escrow Release - Inspection Fees - Franklin Soccer Club - $1,924.00

T. Escrow Release - Special Event Permit - Franklin Care Center - $300.00

U. Performance Guarantee Reduction - Shree Swamminarayan Satsang Mandel USA - Docket No. P96064P - Block 386.04/Lot 34 - Amwell Road/DeMott Lane - $657,384.00, minus $406,890.00, balance $250,494.00

V. Performance Guarantee Release - Franklin Soccer Club - Memorial Drive - $353,671.20

W. Discharge of Affordable Housing Mortgage - Gorostiza to Friedman - Block 20.02/Lot 11.02 C3607 - 55 DeLeone Circle

X. Professional Service Agreement - Omni Environmental Corporation - Limited Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (Open Space Parcels - Lincoln Equities/Bennetts Lane) - $4,900.00

Y. Authorize Raffle/Bingo Licenses

Z. Request to Planning Board - Study of Zoning/Area bounded by New Brunswick Road, Cedar Grove Road, Weston Road, Elizabeth Avenue

AA. Amend Professional Service Agreement - Civil Solutions - Review of RFP and recommend bid awards - Township's Geographic Information System - $17,550.00

BB. Appointment - Murray Rothblatt - Constable - 11/25/01 to 11/24/04

CC. Bid Award - Brent Material Company - Fire Hydrants and Repair Parts - $5,000.00 Annually

DD. Grant Application - New Jersey Regional Efficiency Development Incentive (REDI) - $100,000.00 Grant

EE. Amend 2001 Meeting Calendar - Add Public Hearing for CDBG entitlement - December 4, 2001, 8:00 p.m.

24. Budget - FY2002 Budget - Amend Capital Budget to add Fire Hydrant Flags - $18,000

25. Council Comments

23. Executive Session:

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