Monroe Council Agenda | 9/9/2015

THE FOLLOWING IS A PRELIMINARY AGENDA AND THERE MAY BE CHANGES MADE TO THE AGENDA BEFORE OR AT THE MEETING, AS PROVIDED BY LAW.

AGENDA MEETING OF THE MONROE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL | SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

AGENDA

1. Call to Order.(7:00 p.m.)
2. Salute to the Flag.
3. ROLL CALL:

            Councilman Stephen Dalina

            Councilman Michael Leibowitz

            Councilwoman Elizabeth Schneider

            Council Vice-President Leslie Koppel

            Council President Gerald W. Tamburro

4. Council President Tamburro to request the following SUNSHINE LAWread 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 of this meeting has been provided by the following:

1. Posted on January 2, 2015 on the Bulletin Board of the Office of the Township Clerk in the Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Plaza and remains posted at that location for public inspection;

2. Printed in the HOME NEWS TRIBUNE and CRANBURY PRESS on January 2, 2015; 

3. Posted on the Bulletin Boards within the Municipal Complex;

4. Posted on the Monroe Township website; and

5. 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.

5. PROCLAMATIONof Mayor Pucci proclaiming:

SEPTEMBER | CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

6. MOTIONto approve the payment of CLAIMSper run date of 08/28/2015.

MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL:Ayes:­               Nays:          

7. MOTIONto approve the MINUTESof the following meetings as written and presented:

July 6, 2015             -           Regular Meeting

July 27, 2015           -           Agenda Meeting

MOTION:                                                      

SECOND:                                                     

ROLL CALL:Ayes:­               Nays:          

8. Introduction of an Ordinanceentitled: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, MIDDLESEX COUNTY, SPECIFICALLY CHAPTER 122 THEREOF ENTITLED, “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”.   (No Parking – Applegarth, Federal, Halsey Reed, Englishtown and Possum Hollow Roads)

                                                                                    MOTION:                                                      

                                                                                    SECOND:                                                     

                                                                                    ROLL CALL: Ayes                Nays:           

9. Introduction of an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND FOR OPEN SPACE LOCATED AT 146 AND 148 PROSPECT PLAINS ROAD, AND APPEARING ON THE OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL TAX MAPS AS BLOCK 27.02, LOT 18.05 AND BLOCK 27.02, LOT 18.04.

                                                                                    MOTION:                                                      

                                                                                    SECOND:                                                     

                                                                                    ROLL CALL: Ayes                Nays:           

10. RESOLUTIONSfor CONSIDERATION under Consent Agenda:

684. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”) UPON THE POSTING OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES FOR W&S 684.7A & 684.7E – REGENCY SECTION 7 A&E (BLK. 35 LOTS 2.02 &17) - PB#1061-08.

109. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”) FOR W&S 1001R – EMILY ESTATES (BLOCK 109.15, LOTS 17-22), PB #1143-13.

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 7 SUBMITTED BY ALLIED CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. FOR M.T.U.D. CONTRACT NO. 389 – “WELLS 20 & 23 IRON REMOVAL SYSTEM”.

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 SUBMITTED BY EAGLE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. FOR M.T.U.D. CONTRACT NO. 393– “WELL NO. 22 ADDITIONAL TREATMENT”.

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) UTILITY BODY PICK-UP TRUCKS USING THE NEW JERSEY STATE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (M.T.U.D.).

818. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”) UPON THE POSTING OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES FOR W&S 818.5 - STONEBRIDGE @ MONROE, SECTION 5.

818. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”) UPON THE POSTING OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES FOR W&S 818.7a & 7b, STONEBRIDGE @ MONROE, SECTIONS 7a & 7b - PB #1060-08.

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO H2M ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO R3M ENGINEERING, INC. FOR GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO SUBURBAN CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. FOR GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) FORD TRANSIT CONNECT VAN USING THE NEW JERSEY STATE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (M.T.U.D.).

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF A MUNICIPAL APPLICATION FOR A 2015 RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSING OF A PORTION OF MONMOUTH ROAD FOR OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION. (Sunday, 10/18/2015 from 10AM – 6PM)

1. RESOLUTION REFUNDING TAX OVERPAYMENTS.

1. RESOLUTION REFUNDING THIRD PARTY TAX LIEN PREMIUM PAYMENTS.

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FEES FOR ELECTRONIC TAX SALE NOTICES.

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF UPGRADED RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT UNDER THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM.

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED FOR REGENCY AT MONROE, PHASE 8A.
2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED FOR REGENCY AT MONROE, PHASE 8B.

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SHAIN, SCHAFFER & RAFANELLO, P.C. TO HANDLE THE MATTER OF HARRY SCHEELER v. TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, ET AL. AS EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION.

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NORCIA CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) SNOW PLOWS FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE 2015-2016 LICENSE TERM.

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CENTER STATE ENGINEERING FOR TITLE SURVEY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ANALYSIS FOR OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION.

784. RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159) U.S. Dept of Justice – Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program - $4,784.91

1. RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159) ANJEC Grant – Butterfly Park at Monroe Community Garden Park Project - $1,000.00

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF OVERPAYMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FEES.

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BY        AND BETWEEN THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR THE PROVISION OF YARD WASTE             RECYCLING AND MARKETING SERVICES.

27. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND FOR OPEN SPACE LOCATED AT 146 AND 148 PROSPECT PLAINS ROAD, AND APPEARING ON THE OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL TAX MAPS AS BLOCK 27.02, LOT 18.05 AND BLOCK 27.02, LOT 18.04.

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF CASH PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES AND ESTABLISHING MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES POSTED FOR REGENCY AT MONROE – PHASE 7, SECTIONS A & E (PB-1061-08)

2. dd. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES            RELATED TO VETERANS PARK – PHASE 2.

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED FOR MONROE CHASE (AKA SOUTHFIELD GRAND).

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED FOR REGENCY AT MONROE - PHASE 8H & 8I.

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF CASH PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES AND ESTABLISHING MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES POSTED FOR REGENCY AT MONROE – PHASE 8, RECREATION FACILITY (PB-1090-08).

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS TOWNSHIP-WIDE.

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR 2015 ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - VARIOUS BITUMINOUS MATERIALS.

1. jj. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR 2015 ROAD           IMPROVEMENTS – MILLING AND PAVING OPERATIONS.

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL 90-DAYS OF EXTENDED SICK    LEAVE.

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX AND TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO PROSPECT PLAINS SOCCER FIELDS AND LIGHTING

1. mm. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP BUSINESS        ADMINISTRATOR TO PREPARE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISE        FOR    RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR VARIOUS GOODS AND SERVICES.

2016. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP BUSINESS         ADMINISTRATOR/QPA TO PREPARE AND ADVERTISE REQUESTS         FOR   QUALIFICATIONS (“RFQ’s”) FOR VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES     FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2016.

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS AND MATERIALS FROM BAKER & TAYLOR, INC. FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY.

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP ENGINEER TO PREPARE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR PROSPECT PLAINS ROAD SOCCER FIELD FENCING.

MOTION:                                                      

SECOND:                                                     

 ROLL CALL:Ayes:­               Nays:          

11. Mayor’s Report.

12. Administrator’s Report.

13. Engineer’s Report.

14. Council’s Reports.

15. Public.(5 Minutes per Speaker)

16. Adjournment.(                  P.M.)

MOTION:                                                      

 SECOND:                                                     

ROLL CALL:Ayes                Nays             

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2015