Township of Franklin - Council Agenda

TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
December 14, 2004 - 8:00 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 Shirley Eberle

4. Roll Call

5. Proclamations/Commendations:

a) Communities of Light
b) Girl Scout Gold Award: Cassandra Barbor
c) Girl Scout Gold Award: Sara Polefka
d) Girl Scout Gold Award: Katharine Amanda Nadzak

6. Approval of Minutes:

a) 10/12/04 – Regular (Amended)
b) 10/26/04 – Combination Agenda/Regular
c) 10/26/04 – Executive Session
d) 11/04/04 – Work Session
e) 11/04/04 – Executive Session
f) 11/09/04 – Regular
g) 11/22/04 – Special
h) 11/23/04 – Combination Agenda/Regular
i) 12/07/04 – Work Session

7. Warrants

8. FY2005 Current, Capital, Open Space and Water Utility Budget

a. Public Hearing
b. Resolution #04-515 – Read Budget by Title
c. Resolution #04-516 – Adopt FY05 Current, capital, Open Space & Water Utility Budget

9. Ordinances – Public Hearing and Further Consideration

a. Ordinance #3505 - Acceptance of Deeds of Dedication and Declaration of Cross Easement as a result of Somerset Jam, LLC/Minor Subdivision with Variances – Docket #PLN 2003-0041 – Somerset Valley Business Campus, Campus Drive.

b. Ordinance #3506 - Amend Code Chapter 127, Fees, Establishing Fees to be charged for fees for copies of Documents requested through the Municipal Prosecutor for Municipal Court Discovery.

c. Ordinance #3507 – Authorizing a Lease Amendment for Certain Premises owned by Trap Rock Industries, Inc. to the Township for the Installation of Communications Antenna and Transmission Line/Receiving Equipment for the period of January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2005.

d. Ordinance #3508 – Ordinance to Acquire Certain Lands within the Township for Parks and Conservation Purposes – Block 507.14, Lots 63.01 & 64 – 477-479 Elizabeth Avenue.

e. Ordinance #3509 – Amend Bond Ordinance No. 3256 to include property known as Block 507.14, Lots 63.01 & 64 – 477-479 Elizabeth Avenue.

f. Ordinance #3510 – Authorize Acquisition and Sale of Property known as Block 34.01, Lot 16.02 C0347 – 42 Taylor Drive, Franklin Park for Affordable Housing Purposes.

g. Ordinance #3511 – Capital Ordinance Providing for the Acquisition of Property known as Block 34.01, Lot 16.02 C0347 – 42 Taylor Drive, Franklin Park for Affordable Housing Purposes.

h. 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.

i. Ordinance #3513 – Adopt New Chapter 60 of the Township Code to Establish a Franklin Township Trails Advisory Committee, its Responsibilities and Membership.

10. Public Discussion

11. Council Comments

12. Ordinances – Introduction:

a. Deleted.

b. Ordinance #3514 – Authorize Acceptance of Emergency Access Easement – Cal-Sterling Franklin, LLC – Docket #PLN 2004-0013 – Block 507, Lot 27 (Weston Road/Cedar Grove Lane). Public Hearing and further consideration of this ordinance is scheduled for January 11, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.

c. Deleted.

d. Ordinance #3516 – Designating Buffa Street between South Middlebush Road & 50’ east of the easterly curbline of Joan Road as a Through Street. Public Hearing and further consideration of this ordinance is scheduled for January 11, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.

13. Consent Agenda:

a. Resolution #04-517 – Appointing Harshida Pathak as Registrar for a three-year term from January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2007.

b. Resolution #04-518 – Authorizing Stormwater Detention Agreement in connection with Cal-Sterling Franklin, LLC subdivision – Docket # PLN 2004-0013 – Block 507, Lot 27 (Weston Road/Cedar Grove Lane).

c. Resolution #04-519 – Authorizing Performance Guarantee Release to Somerset-Henry – Docket No. PLN 2001-0057 - $213,106.80 and Replacement with Letter of Credit in the amount of $126,400.00.

d. Resolution #04-520 – Authorize Master Public Works Interlocal Shared Services Agreement for 2005-2006 between Somerset County Municipalities, Somerset County and each other.

e. Resolution #04-521 – Authorize Interlocal Agreement between the Somerset County and Franklin Township for the design and construction of a water main extension on Cedar Grove Lane.

f. Resolution #04-522 – Authorize Refund of Tax Overpayments

g. Resolution #04-523 – Authorize Tax Title Redemption – Outside Buyer

h. Resolution #04-524 – Authorize Performance Guarantee Reduction – Praise Presbyterian Church – Docket #PLN 2002-0015 – from $587,395.58 to $287,018.10.

i. Resolution #04-525 – Authorize Release of Plan/Building Review Escrow.

j. Resolution #04-526 – Authorize Release of Irrevocable Letter of Credit – Real Estate Investors, LLC (Roosevelt Avenue – Block 88.02/Lot 36.02) – Docket #PLN2002-0029 in the amount of $647,086.80.

k. Resolution #04-527 – Authorize Award of State Contract to Dell Marketing for various computers in the amount of $11,888.95.

l. Resolution #04-528 – Authorize Release of Certain Executive Session Minutes.

m. Resolution #04-529 – Authorize Release of Performance Guarantee – Baumley Nursery, LLC (Route 27) – Docket #PLN 2001-0043 in the amount of $26,783.92.

n. Resolution #04-530 – Authorize Release of Performance Guarantee – US Home/Hampton Ridge – Docket #P98029SF in the amount of $254,122.05.

o. Resolution #04-531 – Reimburse Somerset County, as per interlocal services agreement, for costs incurred in connection with construction of bikeway as part of the County’s realignment of Amwell Road.

p. Resolution #04-532 – Authorize Release of Performance Guarantee – T.A.T. Partnership (KF Schoolhouse) (80 Schoolhouse Road) – Docket #PLN2003-0022 in the amount of $610,110.00.

q. Resolution #04-533 – Authorize Transfer of Funds (Unexpended Snow Removal funds from FY2004 to the Reserve for Snow Removal - $124,824.06.

r. Resolution #04-534 – Award Professional Services Agreement with Adams, Rehman & Heggan Associates for Stormwater Build Out Analysis in an amount not to exceed $12,960.00.

s. Resolution #04-535 – Adopt Channel 25 Policies and Guidelines.

t. Resolution #04-536 – Rescind Contract for CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program Administration for non-services.

u. Resolution #04-537 – Authorize Release of Performance Guarantee – Rutgers Preparatory School – 1345 Easton Avenue – Bond #A10520200 – Docket No. P99036PD in the amount of $166,161.85.

14 . Executive Session – Acquisition of Open Space Property

15. Adjournment