Monroe Council Agenda | 12/26/2018

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

SPECIAL & AGENDA MEETING OF THE MONROE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL | DECEMBER 26, 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.

Council President Dalina to announce the Special Meeting is being called to order for the purpose of addressing the payment of year-end claims, conducting Public Hearings on various Second Reading Ordinance for final adoption, consideration of various Resolutions and any other business that may come before the Council. The regularly scheduled Agenda Meeting will immediately follow

PRESENTATION – Honoring Retiree Patricia Ryan

MOTIONto approve the payment of CLAIMSper run date 12/19/2018.

MOTION:

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ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays

MOTIONto approve the MINUTESof the following Meetings as written and presented:

November 7, 2018 regular meeting

MOTION:

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ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING:

O-12-2018-044 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING LANDS TO BE DEDICATED TO THE TOWNSHIP FOR PURPOSES OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT IN THE “DYNASTY ESTATES” RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION.

MOTION:

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PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION

ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays

O-12-2018-045 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF LAND LOCATED AT 10 OLD CHURCH ROAD AND APPEARING ON THE OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL TAX MAP AS BLOCK 15, LOT 3/3Q FOR OPEN SPACE.

MOTION:

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PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION

ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays

O-12-2018-046 ORDINANCE FIXING POLICE PBA SALARIES AND WAGES FOR 2019-2022.

MOTION:

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PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION

ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays

O-12-2018-047 ORDINANCE FIXING POLICE SUPERVISORY SALARIES AND WAGES FOR 2019-2022.

MOTION:

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PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION

ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays

O-12-2018-048 ORDINANCE FIXING SALARIES AND WAGES FOR 2019-2022 PRIVATE PARTY BILLING OF POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL.

MOTION:

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PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION

ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays

O-12-2018-049 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 78 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES”.

MOTION:

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PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION

ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays

O-12-2018-050 ORDINANCE FIXING SUPERVISORY SALARIES AND WAGES FOR 2019.

MOTION:

SECOND:

PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION

ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays

PUBLIC PORTIONlimited to RESOLUTIONS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. ONLY

(R-12-2018-336 through R-12-2018-385 with the exception of R-12-2018-354, R-12-2018-355 and R-12-2018-377) (5 Minutes per Speaker)

RESOLUTIONSfor CONSIDERATION under the CONSENT AGENDA:

R-12-2018-336 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE TO PASS LEGISLATION PERMITTING MUNICIPALITIES TO IMPOSE IMPACT FEES FOR INCREASED SCHOOL COSTS ON DEVELOPERS OF NEW RESIDENTIAL UNITS.

R-12-2018-337 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF TAX REFUNDS AND/OR DELINQUENCIES OF LESS THAN THREE ($3.00) DOLLARS.

R-12-2018-338 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF THIRD PARTY TAX LIEN PREMIUMS.

R-12-2018-339 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS.

R-12-2018-340 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. R-12-2018-326“AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS”.

R-12-2018-341 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A VEHICLE FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT UNDER THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION OF N.J. COOPERATIVE. ($25,565.53)

R-12-2018-342 RESOLUTION CONCERNING HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS FOR RETIRED NON-UNION EMPLOYEES.

R-12-2018-343 RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE CONTRIBUTIONS TO HEALTH BENEFITS FOR RETIRED EMPLOYEES.

R-12-2018-344 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CME ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE DANIEL ROAD AND 10^THSTREET PEDESTRIAN AND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. ($74,872.00)

R-12-2018-345 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL FEES TO SHAIN SCHAFFER P.C. TO REPRESENT THE TOWNSHIP IN ACQUIRING REAL PROPERTY DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 25, LOTS 14.1 AND 16. ($9,000.00)

R-12-2018-346 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL FEES TO SHAIN SCHAFFER, P.C. TO HANDLE THE MATTER OF EL AT MONROE, LLC. v. THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AS EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION.

(Additional $20,000)

R-12-2018-347 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CENTER STATE ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR 2018 MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES. (Additional $18,000)

R-12-2018-348 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FLASHBACK HD CAMERA SYSTEMS FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT. ($79,308.)

R-12-2018-349 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO STALKER RADAR, APPLIED CONCEPTS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF STALKER RADIO UNITS FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT. ($37,793.)

R-12-2018-350 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF BID TO K & A EXCAVATING CO. INC., FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP OUTSIDE SNOW & ICE REMOVAL. (as needed basis – per fee schedule)

R-12-2018-351 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF BID TO T.L.P. CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC. FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP HVAC & ATC MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS.

(Per unit pricing)

R-12-2018-352 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR TO PREPARE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR VARIOUS GOODS AND SERVICES. (Ambulance, 32 passenger bus)

R-12-2018-353 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF HOMESTEAD REBATES.

R-12-2018-356 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF VEHICLES FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS UNDER N.J. STATE CONTRACT.

($159,540)

R-12-2018-357 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET TRANSFERS.

R-12-2018-358 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO KLENDZOID INC. FOR CONTRACT 484 “LIQUID ZINC PYROPHOSPHATE” BY THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”). ($38,000)

R-12-2018-359 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”) TO PREPARE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR VARIOUS GOODS AND SERVICES FOR 2019.

R-12-2018-360 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF TOWING CONTRACTORS AND PLACEMENT ON A ROTATING LIST TO BE UTILIZED BY THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR 2019.

R-12-2018-361 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NORTHSTAR VETS FOR MEDICAL CARE OF STRAY ANIMALS FOUND WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. (as needed basis – per fee schedule)

R-12-2018-362 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BULK PURCHASE OF ROCK SALT UNDER THE SOMERSET COUNTY COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. ($57.57/Ton)

R-12-2018-363 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR DEER CARCASS REMOVAL WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE UNDER THE SOMERSET COUNTY COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. ($31.50 per carcass)

R-12-2018-364 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH DELTA DENTAL OF NEW JERSEY, INC. FOR DENTAL INSURANCE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.

R-12-2018-365 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MARGUERITE M. SCHAFFER, ESQ. WITH THE FIRM SHAIN SCHAFFER, P.C. FOR GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.

(General Legal not to exceed $286,560 annually; Township Attorney not to exceed $27,347 annually)

R-12-2018-366 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SHAIN SCHAFFER, P.C. FOR TOWNSHIP TAX APPEAL LEGAL SERVICES WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.

(Not to exceed $195,000)

R-12-2018-367 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO WILENTZ, GOLDMAN & SPITZER, P.A. AS BOND COUNSEL FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. (as needed basis – per fee schedule)

R-12-2018-368 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO HODULIK AND MORRISON, P.A. AS MUNICIPAL AUDITORS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE TO PERFORM AUDITING SERVICES IN CALENDAR YEAR 2019.

(Not to exceed $69,000)

R-12-2018-369 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SELECTION OF QUALIFIED FIRMS FOR CONFLICT OR ALTERNATE ENGINEER FOR 2019 MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AND AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACTS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS.

R-12-2018-370 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ARCARI & IOVINO ARCHITECTS, P.C. AS ARCHITECT FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.

(Not to exceed $20,000)

R-12-2018-371 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SELECTION OF QUALIFIED FIRMS TO PERFORM REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.

R-12-2018-372 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PHOENIX ADVISORS, LLC. AS FINANCIAL ADVISORS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. (as needed basis – per fee schedule)

R-12-2018-373 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NORTH AMERICAN INSURANCE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION FOR INSURANCE CONSULTING AND PRODUCER SERVICES FOR COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RISK MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INSURANCE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.

(Not to exceed $144,000)

R-12-2018-374 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH TOWNSHIP ENGINEER MARK RASIMOWICZ FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.

(Not to exceed $27,000)

R-12-2018-375 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CHESTNUT ARBORICULTURAL & FORESTRY SERVICES, LLC. AS LICENSED TREE EXPERTS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. (Not to exceed $35,000)

R-12-2018-376 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO JAFFE COMMUNICATIONS FOR TOWNSHIP WEB DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING & COMMUNICATION SERVICES FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. (Not to exceed $45,000)

R-12-2018-378 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO LOU RAINONE WITH THE FRIM OF RAINONE, COUGHLIN, MINCHELLO AS LABOR ATTORNEY FOR GENERAL EMPLOYMENT LAW WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.

(Not to exceed $45,000)

R-12-2018-379 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO R3M ENGINEERING INC. AS ENGINEER FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”) FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.

(Not to exceed $120,000)

R-12-2018-380 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT SELECTION OF QUALIFIED FIRMS TO PERFORM VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019, FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).

R-12-2018-381 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO THE FIRM OF CENTER STATE ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR MAINTENANCE OF TAX MAPS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. ($63,000)

R-12-2018-382 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO THE FIRM OF CENTER STATE ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. ($235,000)

R-12-2018-383 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MY INSTADOC URGENT CARE FOR OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES FOR TOWNSHIP EMPLOYEES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.

R-12-2018-384 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO AMBASSADOR MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. FOR MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOWNSHIP’S SUBSTANCE AND ALCOHOL MISUSE POLICY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.

R-12-2018-385 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PENN MEDICINE FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SERVICES (EAP) FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.

MOTION:

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ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

RESOLUTIONS removed from consent agenda forCONSIDERATION:

R-12-2018-354 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MONROE TOWNSHIP AND MONROE FIRE DISTRICT #3 PROVIDING FOR USE OF A PORTION OF THEIR NEW FACILITY FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY SERVICES.

($65,000)

R-12-2018-355 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND TOWNSHIP CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER AN UNDERGROUND WATER TANK TO FIRE DISTRICT NO.1.

R-12-2018-377 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT

TO LOU RAINONE, WITH THE FIRM OF RAINONE, COUGHLIN, MINCHELLO AS SPECIAL COUNSEL / ALTERNATE /CONFLICT ATTORNEY WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AND THE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.

(Not to exceed Township - $20,000 and MTUD - $20,000)

MOTION:

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ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

12. MOTIONto ADJOURNthe SPECIAL MEETINGand Call to Order the regularly scheduled AGENDA MEETING: TIME:

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ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays

RESOLUTIONSfor CONSIDERATION at the WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2019

REORGANIZATION MEETING: (R-1-2019-001 – R-1-2019-014)

R-1-2019-001 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR 2019.

R-1-2019-002 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL TOWNSHIP NEWSPAPERS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.

R-1-2019-003 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2019 CASH MANAGEMENT PLAN.

R-1-2019-004 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2019 TEMPORARY BUDGET

APPROPRIATIONS.

R-1-2019-005 RESOLUTION FIXING THE INTEREST TO BE CHARGED ON DELINQUENT TAXES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.

R-1-2019-006 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS MATERIALS AND SERVICES THROUGH THE NEW JERSEY STATE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR THE YEAR 2019 WITH EXTENSIONS & ADDENDUMS.

R-1-2019-007 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A PUBLIC AGENCY COMPLIANCE OFFICER.

R-1-2019-008 RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

R-1-2019-009 RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CABLE TELEVISION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CTAC).

R-1-2019-010 RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JENNIFER A. BURGESS, ESQ. AS MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE.

R-1-2019-011 RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF HAROLD A. PARRA, ESQ. AND BENJAMIN H. ZILBERGELD, ESQ. AS ALTERNATE MUNICIPAL PROSECUTORS.

R-1-2019-012 RESOLUTION GRANTING THE ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF THOMAS P. ABODE, ESQ. AS MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDER FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE.

R-1-2019-013 RESOLUTION PROVIDING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE PUBLIC OFFICERS BOARD.

R-1-2019-014 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A FIRST ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SOUTH CENTRAL MIDDLESEX COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL COMMISSION.

R-1-2019-015 RESOLUTION APPOINTING CLASS III COUNCIL MEMBER

TO THE MONROE TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. (Nomination process)

R-1-2019-016 RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCIL MEMBER TO THE

MIDDLESEX COUNTY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.

(Nomination process)

R-1-2019-017 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE ZONING

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. (Nomination process)

Mayor’s Report.

Administrator’s Report.

Engineer’s Report.

Council’s Reports.

Public.(5 Minutes per Speaker)

Adjournment.Time:

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NEXT COUNCIL MEETING – MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 2019

REORGANIZATION MEETING