June 5, 2019 Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS A PRELIMINARY AGENDA AND THERE MAY BE CHANGES MADE TO THE AGENDA BEFORE OR AT THE MEETING, AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
COMBINED AGENDA AND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE MONROE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
JUNE 5, 2019
AGENDA
- Agenda Meeting Called to Order.(6:30 p.m.)
- Salute to the Flag.
- ROLL CALL:
Councilman Leonard Baskin
Councilwoman Miriam Cohen
Councilman Charles Dipierro
Council Vice-President Elizabeth Schneider
Council President Stephen Dalina
- Council President Dalina to request the following SUNSHINE LAWbe read into the record:
In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, it is hereby announced and shall be entered into the Minutes of this meeting that adequate notice has been provided by the following:
- Posted on the Bulletin Boards within the Municipal Building on January 2, 2019 and remains posted at that location for public inspection;
- Printed in the HOME NEWS TRIBUNE and CRANBURY PRESS on January 4, 2019;
- Posted on the Monroe Township website; and
- Sent to those individuals who have requested personal notice.
In accordance with Chapter 3, Section 17 of the Monroe Township Code, Public Comment shall be limited to five (5) minutes unless further time is granted by the Council President.
- ORDINANCE(S)forSECOND READING at the Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Regular Meeting:
O-5-2019-015 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PEDESTRIAN AND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS TO SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD, BY AND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING $820,000 THEREFOR (INCLUDING A GRANT RECEIVED OR EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $557,200) AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $262,800 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF.
O-5-2019-016 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 39 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “FEES”.
(MTUD annually required developer connection fee adjustment)
- ORDINANCE(S)forINTRODUCTION at the Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Regular Meeting:
O-6-2019-017 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 122 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, MIDDLESEX COUNTY, ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”. (Adding Bus Stops on Applegarth Road/Gateway Blvd.)
O-6-2019-018 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING DEED OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT FROM JAMES AND MARIA NETO, BLOCK 68, LOT 41.28. (49 Lower Matchaponix Avenue)
O-6-2019-019 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING DEED OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT FROM S & G PAVING, INC., BLOCK 78, LOT 20.02
O-6-2019-020 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING DEED OF WATER AND SEWER EASEMENTS FROM MICHAEL SEIXEIRO AND RONALD & JOANNE COOK, BLOCK 78, LOTS 20.02 AND 3.
O-6-2019-021 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS 2019 WATER AND SEWER UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS BY AND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING $1,130,000 THEREFOR FROM THE WATER AND SEWER UTILITY OF THE TOWNSHIP AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,130,000 BONDS OR NOTES TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF.
O-6-2019-022 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS 2019 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, ALL LAWFUL AND PUBLIC PURPOSES, BY AND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “TOWNSHIP”); APPROPRIATING $1,040,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $990,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COSTS THEREOF.
- RESOLUTIONSfor CONSIDERATION underCONSENT AGENDA at the Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Regular Meeting: (R-6-2019-149– R-6-2019-168)
R-6-2019-149 REMOVED
R-6-2019-150 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEES. ($95.00)
R-6-2019-151 RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMISSION TO MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION TO CONDUCT A DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS. Gala - June 13, 2019)
R-6-2019-152 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948). (2019 Click It or Ticket Mobilization Grant - $5,500)
R-6-2019-153 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE FROM THE TREE ESCROW FUND. ($9,398.25)
R-6-2019-154 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TAX COLLECTOR TO CANCEL INTEREST ON BLOCK 35.10 LOT 18 DUE TO A CLERICAL ERROR. ($150.18)
R-6-2019-155 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TAX COLLECTOR TO REFUND INTEREST PAID FOR BLOCK 26 LOT 129 Q636B DUE TO A CLERICAL ERROR. ($31.00)
R-6-2019-156 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING COMPLIANCE WITH THE UNITED STATES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION “ENFORCEMENT GUIDANCE ON THE CONSIDERATION OF ARREST AND CONVICTION RECORDS IN EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS UNDER TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964”
R-6-2019-157 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CENTER STATE ENGINEERING FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2019 NJDOT LOCAL AID – SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD PROJECT. ($95,000)
R-6-2019-158 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX OVERPAYMENTS.
R-6-2019-159 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF THIRD PARTY TAX LIEN PREMIUM PAYMENTS.
R-6-2019-160 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO MECO, INC. FOR 2019 ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS – PHASE 2. ($537,111.80)
R-6-2019-161 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AND THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH BRUNSWICK
FOR THE LEASE OF POLICE MOBILE DATA COMPUTER EQUIPMENT. (Amendment to lease 22 units instead of 20)
R-6-2019-162 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT TO TIMOTHY HOFFMAN, LLC. FOR AN OPEN SPACE APPRAISAL ON BLOCK 36, LOT 32 – ENGLISHTOWN ROAD – CASALE PROPERTY. ($2200)
R-6-2019-163 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF RHODE HALL ROAD FOR DRAINAGE INSTALLATION.
R-6-2019-164 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NORTH AMERICAN PIPELINE SERVICES, LLC. FOR EMERGENCY DRAINAGE PIPE REPAIR LOCATED AT 49 LOWER MATCHAPONIX AVENUE. ($23,941)
R-6-2019-165 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC AUCTION OF A 2004 MOTORCYCLE IMPOUNDED BY THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT.
R-6-2019-166 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PUMP STATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN JSM AT MONROE, LLC. AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE.
R-6-2019-167 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A WATER AND SEWER DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN 251 DOCKS CORNER LLC. AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR WATER AND SEWER SERVICES FROM THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).
R-6-2019-168 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CENTER STATE ENGINEERING FOR PROPERTY SURVEY, RIGHT OF WAY SUBDIVISION AND PHASE 1 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS FOR BLOCK 36, LOT 32 – ENGLISHTOWN ROAD. ($17,500.)
- Public.(5 Minutes per Speaker)
- Agenda Meeting Adjournment.Time:
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays
JUNE 5, 2019 REGULAR MEETING TO FOLLOW
THE FOLLOWING IS A PRELIMINARY AGENDA AND THERE MAY BE CHANGES MADE TO THE AGENDA BEFORE OR AT THE MEETING, AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE MONROE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
JUNE 5, 2019
AGENDA
1. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: Time:
2.PROCLAMATIONS andPRESENTATIONS –
Proclamations: Flag Day – June 14, 2019
Presentations: Monroe Township Library – 30thAnniversary
Retirement of Irene Goldberg – Library
Retirement of Harold Dower – Construction Dept.
Lou Buonocore – “NJDCA 2019 Plumbing Inspector of the Year”
Susan Schwartz – Social Worker Award
- MOTIONto approve the payment of CLAIMSper run date 05/29/2019.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTION to approve the MINUTESof the following Meeting as written and presented
May 6, 2019 - Regular Meeting
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays
- ORDINANCE(S)forSECOND READING:
O-5-2019-015 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PEDESTRIAN AND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS TO SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD, BY AND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING $820,000 THEREFOR (INCLUDING A GRANT RECEIVED OR EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $557,200) AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $262,800 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF.
MOTION:
SECOND:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays
O-5-2019-016 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 39 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “FEES”. (MTUD annually required developer connection fee adjustment)
MOTION:
SECOND:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays
- ORDINANCE(S)forINTRODUCTION:
O-6-2019-017 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 122 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, MIDDLESEX COUNTY, ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”. (Adding Bus Stops on Applegarth Road/Gateway Blvd.)
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays
O-6-2019-018 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING DEED OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT FROM JAMES AND MARIA NETO, BLOCK 68, LOT 41.28. (49 Lower Matchaponix Avenue)
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays
O-6-2019-019 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING DEED OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT FROM S & G PAVING, INC., BLOCK 78, LOT 20.02
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays
O-6-2019-020 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING DEED OF WATER AND SEWER EASEMENTS FROM MICHAEL SEIXEIRO AND RONALD & JOANNE COOK, BLOCK 78, LOTS 20.02 AND 3.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays
O-6-2019-021 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS 2019 WATER AND SEWER UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS BY AND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING $1,130,000 THEREFOR FROM THE WATER AND SEWER UTILITY OF THE TOWNSHIP AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,130,000 BONDS OR NOTES TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays
O-6-2019-022 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS 2019
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, ALL LAWFUL AND PUBLIC PURPOSES, BY AND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “TOWNSHIP”); APPROPRIATING $1,040,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $990,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COSTS THEREOF.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays
- RESOLUTIONS for CONSIDERATION under the CONSENT AGENDA: (R-6-2019-149 – R-6-2019-168)
R-6-2019-149 REMOVED
R-6-2019-150 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEES. ($95.00)
R-6-2019-151 RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMISSION TO MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION TO CONDUCT A DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS. (Gala - June 13, 2019)
R-6-2019-152 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948). (2019 Click It or Ticket Mobilization Grant - $5,500)
R-6-2019-153 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE FROM THE TREE ESCROW FUND. ($9,398.25)
R-6-2019-154 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TAX COLLECTOR TO CANCEL INTEREST ON BLOCK 35.10 LOT 18 DUE TO A CLERICAL ERROR. ($150.18)
R-6-2019-155 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TAX COLLECTOR TO REFUND INTEREST PAID FOR BLOCK 26 LOT 129 Q636B DUE TO A CLERICAL ERROR. ($31.00)
R-6-2019-156 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING COMPLIANCE WITH THE UNITED STATES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION “ENFORCEMENT GUIDANCE ON THE CONSIDERATION OF ARREST AND CONVICTION RECORDS IN EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS UNDER TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964”
R-6-2019-157 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CENTER STATE ENGINEERING FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2019 NJDOT LOCAL AID – SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD PROJECT. ($95,000)
R-6-2019-158 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX OVERPAYMENTS.
R-6-2019-159 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF THIRD PARTY TAX LIEN PREMIUM PAYMENTS.
R-6-2019-160 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO MECO, INC. FOR 2019 ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS – PHASE 2. ($537,111.80)
R-6-2019-161 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AND THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH BRUNSWICK FOR THE LEASE OF POLICE MOBILE DATA COMPUTER EQUIPMENT. (Amendment to lease 22 units instead of 20)
R-6-2019-162 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT TO TIMOTHY HOFFMAN, LLC. FOR AN OPEN SPACE APPRAISAL ON BLOCK 36, LOT 32 – ENGLISHTOWN ROAD – CASALE PROPERTY. ($2200)
R-6-2019-163 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF RHODE HALL ROAD FOR DRAINAGE INSTALLATION.
R-6-2019-164 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NORTH AMERICAN PIPELINE SERVICES, LLC. FOR EMERGENCY DRAINAGE PIPE REPAIR LOCATED AT 49 LOWER MATCHAPONIX AVENUE. ($23,941)
R-6-2019-165 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC AUCTION OF A 2004 MOTORCYCLE IMPOUNDED BY THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT.
R-6-2019-166 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PUMP STATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN JSM AT MONROE, LLC. AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE.
R-6-2019-167 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A WATER AND SEWER DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN 251 DOCKS CORNER LLC. AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR WATER AND SEWER SERVICES FROM THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).
R-6-2019-168 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CENTER STATE ENGINEERING FOR PROPERTY SURVEY, RIGHT OF WAY SUBDIVISION AND PHASE 1 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS FOR BLOCK 36, LOT 32 – ENGLISHTOWN ROAD. ($17,500.)
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays
- Mayor’s Report.
- Administrator’s Report.
- Engineer’s Report.
- Council’s Reports.
- Public. (5 Minutes per Speaker)
- Adjournment.Time:
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING –
COMBINED AGENDA & REGULAR MEETING - MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2019 @ 6:30 P.M.