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Monroe Council Agenda | 10/26/2015

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 | OCTOBER 26, 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

  1. Council President Tamburro to request the following SUNSHINE LAW 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 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;
  1. Printed in the HOME NEWS TRIBUNE and CRANBURY PRESS on January 2, 2015; 
  1. Posted on the Bulletin Boards within the Municipal Complex;
  1. Posted on the Monroe Township website; and
  1. 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.

  1. Mayor’s PROCLAMATION to be presented honoring Rafael Breitowich, Grand Chancellor, Knights of Pythias, in the Township of Monroe.
  1. ORDINANCES for SECOND READING at the November 4, 2015 Regular Meeting:
  1. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 33 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED, “DOGS, CATS AND OTHER ANIMALS”.
  1. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 39 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED, “FEES”. (Construction Fees)
  1. BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SOCCER COMPLEX AND TENNIS COURTS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP, ALL LAWFUL AND PUBLIC PURPOSES, BY AND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (“THE TOWNSHIP”); APPROPRIATING $2,500,000 THEREFOR (INCLUDING A GRANT RECEIVED OR EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED FROM THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000) AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,427,700 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COSTS THEREOF.
  1. ORDINANCEfor INTRODUCTIONat the November 4, 2015 Regular Meeting:
  1. ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE CONVEYANCE OF DEED IN LIEU OF CONDEMNATION AND A UTILITIES EASEMENT FROM WHITING SHOPPING CENTER ASSOCIATES, LLP, FOR THE PURPOSES OF ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF PERRINEVILLE ROAD AND PROSPECT PLAINS ROAD a/k/a COUNTY ROUTE 614.
  1. RESOLUTIONSfor CONSIDERATION at the November 4, 2015 Regular Meeting:
  1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF CASH MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR W&S 1097, LUCILLE DiPASQUALE, AVENUE J – BLOCK 119, LOT 11-13 PB#1112-12 WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).
  1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF CASH PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”) FOR W&S 1132, ANNE WILCZEK – AVENUE “E”, BLOCK 138, LOT 8.
  1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX AND TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2016 FUNDING OF THE MONROE TOWNSHIP CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
  1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH AETNA INSURANCE FOR HEALTHCARE INSURANCE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2016.
  1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR TO PREPARE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR A STREET SWEEPER FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
  1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) VEHICLES FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION UNDER THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM.
  1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SHAIN, SCHAFFER & RAFANELLO, P.C. TO HANDLE THE MATTER OF WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. v. WILLIAM STERN,II, ET ALAS EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION.
  1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF A GARRETT PD-6500i METAL DETECTOR WITH A MAGNA DOLLY TO THE TOWNSHIP OF EAST BRUNSWICK.
  1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PERSON-TO-PERSON TRANSFER OF LIQUOR LICENSE ISSUED TO NCGG, LLC.
  1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SHAIN, SCHAFFER & RAFANELLO, P.C. TO HANDLE THE MATTER OF TOWNSHIP OF MONROE v. SAFECO INSURANCE OF AMERICA AS EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION.
  1. RESOLUTION REFUNDING THIRD PARTY TAX LIEN PREMIUM PAYMENTS.
  1. RESOLUTION REFUNDING TAX OVERPAYMENTS.
  1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR INSTALLATION AND LEASE FOR A SMALL CELL TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER.
  1. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. R-10-2015-255 REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) VEHICLES FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS UNDER THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM.
  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, P.L. 1948).  (Body Armour Replacement Fund Program - $5,046.48)

  1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND TOWNSHIP CLERK TO EXECUTE A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AND MONROE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR THE RESTORATION OF TENNIS COURTS.
  1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED FOR CHABAD HOUSE OF MONROE.

 

  1. Mayor’s Report.
  1. Administrator’s Report.
  1. Engineer’s Report.
  1. Council’s Reports.
  1. Public.(5 Minutes per Speaker)
  1. Adjournment.(                 P.M.)

 

 

                                                                        MOTION:                                                       

 

                                                                        SECOND:                                                      

 

                                                                        ROLL CALL:   Ayes                 Nays              

  

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