Monroe Council Agenda | 2/5/2018
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 | FEBRUARY 5, 2018
AGENDA
- Call to Order.(7:00 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, 2018 and remains posted at that location for public inspection;
- Printed in the HOME NEWS TRIBUNE and CRANBURY PRESS on January 5, 2018;
- 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.
- Administer Oath of Office - 6Police Officers
- Officer Taylor Deickman #125
- Officer Matthew Mangarella #126
- Officer Patrick McCann #127
- Officer Sean Meagher #128
- Officer Douglas Perrone #129
- Officer Marc Tyson II #130
- MOTIONto approve the payment of CLAIMSper run date 01/24/2018.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTIONto approve the MINUTESof the following Meeting as written and presented
- December 27, 2017 Special and Agenda Meeting
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
MOTIONto approve the MINUTESof the following Meeting as written and presented
- January 3, 2018 Re-Organization Meeting
- January 8, 2018 Regular Meeting
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- ORDINANCE(S)forINTRODUCTION:
O-2-2018-001 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A CABLE TELEVISION ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
O-2-2018-002 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING INCOME LIMITS, RESALE PRICES AND RENT LEVELS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
O-2-2018-003 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT”, SPECIFICALLY SECTION 50 ENTITLED “DIVISION OF POLICE”.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
O-2-2018-004 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 122 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”, SPECIFICALLY SECTION 44.1 ENTITLED “SCHEDULE XVA: SPEED LIMITS”. (Spotswood-Englishtown Rd., and Englishtown Rd.)
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
O-2-2018-005 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A DEED OF DEDICATION OF RIGHT OF WAY ON BLOCK 13, LOT 5.03 AND ACCEPTANCE OF A DEED OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT ON BLOCK 13, LOT 5.02.
(Shri Ram Chandra Mission – Wycoff/Halsey Reed Road)
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
O-2-2018-006 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A DEED OF ROADWAY DEDICATION ON BLOCK 20 LOTS 25.02 AND 25.03 (NEW LOTS 25.04, 25.05 AND 25.06).
(Gregory Jolley – Federal Road)
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- REAPPOINTMENT OF ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEMBERS:
Vincent LaFata Regular Member 4 yr. term 1/1/18 – 12/31/21
Dhaval Patel Regular Member 4 yr. term 1/1/18 – 12/31/21
Jennifer Hluchy Alternate 2 2 yr. term 1/1/18 – 12/31/19
Louis Masters Alternate 3 2 yr. term 1/1/18 – 12/31/19
R-2-2018-054 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE MONROE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- REAPPOINTMENT OF SOUTH CENTRAL MIDDLESEX COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL COMMISSION MEMBER:
Wayne Horbatt First Alternate 1 yr. term 1/1/18 – 12/31/18
R-2-2018-055 RESOLUTION APPOINTING FIRST ALTERNATE
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SOUTH CENTRAL MIDDLESEX COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL COMMISSION.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- 8. RESOLUTIONS for CONSIDERATION:
R-2-2018-061 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO FIRST CHOICE VENDING FOR VENDING MACHINES WITHIN THE MONROE TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS.
(2-year contract – commission based)
R-2-2018-063 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- RESOLUTIONSfor CONSIDERATION under the CONSENT AGENDA:
R-2-2018-056 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) KUBOTA EXCAVATOR USING THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION ON NEW JERSEY (ESCNJ) COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (M.T.U.D.) ($99,178.75)
R-2-2018-057 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ASCERTAINMENT PHASE IN CONNECTION WITH RENEWAL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE’S CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH COMCAST.
R-2-2018-058 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR MONROE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC. / A-OK AUTO BA-5051-11. (806 Route 33)
R-2-2018-059 RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD.
R-2-2018-060 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF MUNICIPAL RECYCLING TONNAGE GRANT APPLICATION FOR YEAR 2017.
R-2-2018-062 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF THIRD PARTY TAX LIEN PREMIUM PAYMENTS.
R-2-2018-064 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT OF TOWNSHIP TAX LIEN NO. 16-00098 (BLOCK 103, LOT 45) TO LUCILLE DIPASQUALE.
R-2-2018-065 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT OF TOWNSHIP TAX LIEN NO. 17-00026 (BLOCK 41, LOT 20) TO LUCILLE DIPASQUALE.
R-2-2018-066 RESOLUTION PROVIDING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE OPEN SPACE AND FARMLAND PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
R-2-2018-067 RESOLUTION PROVIDING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE PUBLIC OFFICERS BOARD.
R-2-2018-068 RESOLUTION GRANTING THE QUALIFIED PURCHASING AGENT AUTHORITY TO APPROVE PURCHASES MADE THROUGH STATE CONTRACT OR COOPERATIVE PURCHASING WHICH FALL UNDER THE BID THRESHOLD.
R-2-2018-069 RESOLUTION PROVIDING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE MUNICIPAL PROSECUTORS.
R-2-2018-070 RESOLUTION APPOINTING ALAN WEINBERG AS QUALIFIED PURCHASING AGENT AND SETTING THE BID THRESHOLD.
R-2-2018-071 RESOLUTION PROVIDING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION.
R-2-2018-072 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH TOWNSHIP ENGINEER MARK RASIMOWICZ. ($27,000)
R-2-2018-073 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE UPON THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR JSM AT MONROE, LLC. TEMPORARY STOCKPILE (PB-1167-15). (Mounts Mills Road)
R-2-2018-074 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE UPON THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR PRIMROSE ACRES EAST (PB-820-02). (Hannah Court)
R-2-2018-075 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED FOR MONROE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC./A-OK AUTO (BA-5047-11).
(816 Route 33)
R-2-2018-076 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED FOR FOUR SEASONS AT MONROE – NORTH VILLAGE (PB-1089-10).
(Prospect Plains Road)
R-2-2018-077 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF (5) VEHICLES AND ACCESSORIESFOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT. ($204,521.79)
R-2-2018-078 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EMERGENCY INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN NEW JERSEY AMERICAN WATER COMPANY AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE.
R-2-2018-079 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL FEES TO JEROME CONVERY ESQ., RELATED TO THE REPRESENTATION OF THE TOWNSHIP IN CONNECTION WITH A DECLARATORY JUDGEMENT ACTION REGARDING THE TOWNSHIP’S COAH COMPLIANCE. ($916.89)
R-2-2018-080 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY 2018 TEMPORARY BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS.
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 – MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018 – AGENDA MEETING