Monroe Council Agendas | 7/2/2018
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
JULY 2, 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.
- PRESENTATIONS –
George Selah – State of New Jersey Inspector of the Year Recognition
Bonnie Leibowitz – Recognition of Retirement
Leah Wagner – President of New Jersey Library Association Recognition
- MOTIONto approve the payment of CLAIMSper run date 6/21/2018.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTIONto approve the MINUTESof the following Meetings as written and presented:
- June 6, 2018 Regular Meeting
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- ORDINANCE(S) forSECOND READING:
O-6-2018-018 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 108 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “LAND DEVELOPMENT”. (Fee amendment)
MOTION:
SECOND:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
O-6-2018-019 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 39 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “FEES.
(Construction & MTUD fee changes and other minor amendments)
MOTION:
SECOND:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
O-6-2018-020 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO THE 2015 – 2018 SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL SALARY AND WAGE ORDINANCE. (Adding Recycling Coordinator)
MOTION:
SECOND:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
O-6-2018-021 BOND ORDINANCE AMENDING BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER O-8-2000-026 FINALLY ADOPTED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY ON AUGUST 28, 2000 (WHICH PROVIDES FOR VARIOUS 2000 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS), AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO AMEND THE DESCRIPTION SET FORTH THEREIN TO INCLUDE NEW OPEN SPACE PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS. (Block 15 Lot 3; Block 52.1, Lot 1)
MOTION:
SECOND:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
O-6-2018-022 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF LAND LOCATED AT 201 MOUNTS MILLS ROAD AND APPEARING ON THE OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL TAX MAP AS BLOCK 52.1, LOT 1 FOR OPEN SPACE.
MOTION:
SECOND:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
O-6-2018-023 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, IN THE
COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF COUNTY-GUARANTEED CAPITAL EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2018 OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY. ($1,233,000.)
MOTION:
SECOND:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
O-6-2018-024 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS 2018
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 $3,500,000 THEREFOR (INCLUDING A GRANT RECEIVED OR EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $475,000) AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,888,600 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COSTS THEREOF.
MOTION:
SECOND:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- ORDINANCE(S)forINTRODUCTION:
O-7-2018-025 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 33 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “DOGS, CATS AND OTHER ANIMALS” AND AMENDING CHAPTER 79 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “POLICE DEPARTMENT”. (Animal Humane Officer)
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- Nominationsare in order for the position of Alternate 1member on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
NOMINATION OF: NOMINATION OF:
NOMINATED BY: NOMINATED BY:
SECONDED BY: SECONDED BY:
If no further Nominations, request for a Motion to Close the Nominations for position of Alternate No. 1 member.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
Request for a ROLL CALL on the Nomination of Alternate No. 1 member on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. (ONLY NEEDED IF MORE THAN ONE NOMINATION)
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
Nominations are in order for the position of Alternate 4member on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
NOMINATION OF: NOMINATION OF:
NOMINATED BY: NOMINATED BY:
SECONDED BY: SECONDED BY:
If no further Nominations, request for a Motion to Close the Nominations for position of Alternate No. 4 member.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
Request for a ROLL CALL on the Nomination of Alternate No. 4 member on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. (ONLY NEEDED IF MORE THAN ONE NOMINATION)
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
R-6-2018-175 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- RESOLUTIONSfor CONSIDERATION under theCONSENT AGENDA:
R-7-2018-176 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REDUCTION OF
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES FOR W&S 623.6,
STRATFORD @ MONROE, SECTION 6 (104 UNITS) PB#
977-06 POSTED WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP
UTILITY DEPARTMENT (M.T.U.D.) (Halsey Reed Road)
R-7-2018-177 RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. R-5-2018-
135 AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. 480
“PATCH PAVING AND CONCRETE REPAIR” TO S&G
PAVING CONSTRUCTION INC. AND AUTHORIZING
THE REBIDDING OF BID NO. 480.
R-7-2018-178 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REPLACEMENT OF CASH
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR W&S 1182, JONKAT
CONSTRUCTION, BLOCK 178, LOTS 29-32, FERNHEAD
AVENUE (1 UNIT) POSTED WITH THE MONROE
TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (M.T.U.D.).
R-7-2018-179 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)
(Clean Communities Grant $85,474.25)
R-7-2018-180 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND FINAL SUBMITTED BY TRI-
STATE LIGHT & ENERGY, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH
THE 70/30 DIRECT INSTALL PROGRAM
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP
MUNICIPAL BUILDING. (Additional $647.95)
R-7-2018-181 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF
MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES POSTED FOR ALOVATS
NORTH LLC. & ALOVATS NORTH LLC. (BANKED
PARKING) PB-1137-13 (Costco Drive)
R-7-2018-182 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF A
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR ARBORS AT
MONROE – TOWNHOMES BA-5108-15.
(Applegarth Rd./Route 33)
R-7-2018-183 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF A
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR
APPLEGARTH PROFESSIONAL CENTER PB-965-05. (Applegarth Rd./Half Acre Rd.)
R-7-2018-184 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF A
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR ARBORS AT
MONROE – BOULEVARD (K-HOV. SECTION) BA-5108-15.
(Applegarth Rd./Route 33)
R-7-2018-185 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED BY MONROE 33
DEVELOPERS, LLC. AND REPLACEMENT OF
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES BY TOLL BROTHERS
INC. FOR THE PROSPERITY FARMS – TOWNHOMES
PROJECT PB-1188-16. (Butcher Road)
R-7-2018-186 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEE. ($405.00)
R-7-2018-187 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A
VEHICLE FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS UNDER THE EDUCATIONAL
SERVICES COMMISSION OF N.J. COOPERATIVE.
($35,688.75)
R-7-2018-188 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A
VEHICLE FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP PARKS
DEPARTMENT UNDER THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY
COOPERATIVE PROGRAM. ($34,068.50)
R-7-2018-189 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF THIRD
PARTY TAX LIEN PREMIUM PAYMENTS.
R-7-2018-190 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR TO PREPARE
SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS FOR VARIOUS GOODS AND SERVICES.
(Ambulance, Shade Tree Planting, Ash Tree Removal, Twp. Wide Paving)
R-7-2018-191 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX
OVERPAYMENTS.
R-7-2018-192 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL BUDGET
AMENDMENT.
R-7-2018-193 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY
CLOSURE OF SOUTH MIDDLESEX AVENUE FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF RAILROAD CROSSING
IMPROVEMENTS.
R-7-2018-194 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT
TO JEN ELECTRIC, INC. FOR EMERGENCY TRAFFIC
SIGNAL AND BEACON MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS.
(Not to exceed $40,000)
R-7-2018-195 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
REVISION TO THE ROUTE NJ 33 & APPLEGARTH
ROAD/BUTCHER ROAD (CR619) TRAFFIC SIGNAL
IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT. ($43,845.)
R-7-2018-196 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION TO A CONTRACT AWARDED TO AQUATIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP WET BASIN MAINTENANCE. (Additional $1,900.)
R-7-2018-197 RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT
TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JOE STROIN JR. AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT.
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, JULY 30, 2018 – AGENDA MEETING