Somerset County, New Jersey

TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
COUNCIL AGENDA
WORK SESSION / REGULAR MEETING
November 23, 2004 - 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 Danile

4. Roll Call

5. Mayor’s Report

6. Deputy Mayor’s Report

7. Review Prepared Agenda

8. Council Discussion Items

a) "No Peddlers" Ordinance
b) Removal of Traffic Light - World's Fair Drive
c) Request to Release Deed Restriction - Block 287.02/Lot 17.01 (Northwest corner of Viking & Rogers Avenues)
d) 2005 Township Council Meeting Schedule
e) Request of Waiver of Interest & Penalties on 4th Qtr. Tax Bill - Cozzoli Enterprises (50 Schoolhouse Rd.)

9. Approval of Minutes

a) Work Sessions - 09/07/04 (Amended)
b) Regular Meeting - 10/12/04 (Amended)

10. Approval of Warrants

11. Ordinances, Public Hearing

a) Ordinance No. 3503 - Amend Code Chapter 169, Nuisances, Section 169-6, Nuisances Defined and Prohibited - Repeal 169-6 (A). (Section 169-6 (A) - "Any matter, thing, condition or act is or may become detrimental or a menace to health of the inhabitants of this municipality." has been deemed unconstitutional by the New Jersey Supreme Court and is required to be repealed.)

b) Ordinance #3504 - Accept Deed Dedication from Eugene Rurka (Block 507.37/Lot 6 - New Brunswick Road) in connection with the realignment of New Brunswick Road.

12. Public Discussion

13. Council Comments

14. Introduction of Ordinances

a) Ordinance #3512 - Amend Code Chapter 175 Parks & Recreation, more particularly, Section 175-1, Definitions; 175-4, Prohibited Activities; 175-8, Violations & Penalties; 175-9, Exclusive-Use Permits and Fees; 175-14, Review by Director; 175-16, Administrative Policies and Procedures. Further consideration and public hearing of this ordinance is scheduled for December 14, 2004 at 8 p.m.

b) Ordinance #3513 - Adopt New Chapter 60 of the Township Code to Establish a Franklin Township Trails Advisory Committee, its Responsibilities and Membership. Further consideration and public hearing of this ordinance is scheduled for December 14, 2004 at 8 p.m.

15. Consent Agenda

a) Resolution #04-500 - Accept Resignation of Fred A. McKenzie as Planning Board Class 3 Member, effective November 15, 2004.

b) Appointment of Ellen Ritchie as Planning Board Class 3 Member for an unexpired one-year term ending December 31, 2004.

c) Appointment of Alex Mansaray as Planning Board Class 4 Member for an unexpired four-year term ending December 31, 2007.

d) Appointment of Rozalyn Sherman as Planning Board Class 4 Member for an unexpired four-year term ending December 31, 2004.

e) Resolution #04-501 - Authorize Application and Grant Agreement with New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Neighborhood Preservation Balanced Housing Program.

f) Resolution #04-502 - Approval of Liquor License Transfer from Good Time Charley's South, Inc. to Charlie Brown's of Franklin, LLC (4591 Route 27).

g) Resolution #04-503 - Request to Council on Affordable Housing for Extension of Second Round Substantive Certification as per N.J.A.C. 5:91-14.3.

h) Resolution #04-504 - Authorize Tax Title Lien Redemptions - Outside Buyers.

i) Resolution #04-505 - Authorize Performance Guarantee Reduction to Gordon Veronica Avenue III Assoc., LLC, Docket #PLN-2002-0053, Block 88.02/Lot 73 (49 Veronica Avenue) from $295,003.09 to $88,500.93.

j) Resolution #04-506 - Authorize Release of Planning/Bldg. Review Escrows.

k) Resolution #04-507 - Authorize Release of Monument Escrows.

l) Resolution #04-508 - Authorize Application to NJDEP Environmental Services Grant Program which provides matching funds up to $2500 to Environmental Commissions for local environmental projects. The Environmental Commission would like to continue their investigation of stream runoff. A cash match of $2500 is required.

m) Resolution #04-509 - Authorize Application to NJDEP Division of Parks and Forestry Recreational Trail Grant Program for up to $25,000 in federal funds from the Federal Highway Administration to develop trails and trailside facilities at the Negri/Nepote site.

n) Resolution #04-510 - Authorize Application to NJ State Police Office of Emergency Management Emergency Preparedness Grant Exercise Support Program for matching grants (60/40) up to $10,000 for jurisdictions to effect position change in their operational systems and organizational capacities. The Township is applying for$10,000 for equipment acquisition.

o) Resolution #04-511 - Authorize Raffle/Bingo License.

p) Resolution #04-512 - Authorize Execution of Interlocal Services Agreement with Franklin Township Board of Education for Vehicle Maintenance Services from July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

q) Resolution #04-513 - Approval of Liquor License Person-to-Person and Place-to-Place Transfer from Jerome E. Decker to The Palace @ Somerset Park, LLC located at 345 Davidson Avenue, Somerset.

16. Adjournment