Monroe Council Agenda | 3/5/2018
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
MARCH 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.
- PRESENTATIONS:
PROCLAMATIONpresented to Zachary Biennas:
“MARCH - BECKER MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY AWARENESS MONTH”
PRESENTATION recognizing Monroe Township receivingSustainable JerseySilver Certificationstatus presented to Renee Hader and members of the Green Team.
- MOTIONto approve the payment of CLAIMSper run date 02/22/2018.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTIONto approve the MINUTESof the following Meeting as written and presented:
(Council President Dalina was absent)
- January 29, 2018 Special and Agenda Meeting
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
MOTIONto approve the MINUTESof the following Meeting as written and presented
(Councilwoman Cohen was absent)
- February 5, 2018 Regular Meeting
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING:
O-2-2018-001 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CHAPTER A132 OF THE MONROE TOWNSHIP CODE ENTITLED “CABLE TELEVISION ADVISORY COMMITTEE”..
MOTION:
SECOND:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
O-2-2018-002 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING INCOME LIMITS, RESALE PRICES AND RENT LEVELS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
MOTION:
SECOND:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
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:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
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:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
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:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
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:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- ORDINANCE(S) for INTRODUCTION:
O-3-2018-007 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF LAND APPEARING ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AS BLOCK 57, LOT 3.12.
(Forsgate Drive)
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
O-3-2018-008 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 68A OF THE MONROE TOWNSHIP CODE ENTITLED, “THE MAYOR’S N.J. TRAINING SCHOOL OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION TASK FORCE”
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
O-3-2018-009 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2015-2018 SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL SALARY AND WAGE ORDINANCE.
(Adding – Electrician, per diem)
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
O-3-2018-010 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 122 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”.
(No turn on red Perrineville Rd/Union Valley Rd.)
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
O-3-2018-011 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 108 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE SPECIFICALLY ARTICLE XIII ENTITLED “GUARANTIES AND IMPROVEMENT PROCEDURES” TO COMPORT WITH RECENT AMENDMENTS TO STATE LAW CONCERNING PERFORMANCE AND OTHER GUARANTEES MUNICIPALITIES MAY REQUIRE FROM DEVELOPERS.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- RESOLUTIONSfor CONSIDERATION under the CONSENT AGENDA:
R-3-2018-082 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TITLE VI PROGRAM FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION ON AGING & DISABLED SERVICES, SENIOR BUS PROGRAM.
R-3-2018-083 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEES.
(various refunds totaling $3,503.00)
R-3-2018-084 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ITS ACCEPTANCE OF THE COST-SHARE ALLOCATED TO THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE BY THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR THE PURCHASE OF A DEVELOPMENT EASEMENT ON BLOCK 20, LOTS 12.3 AND 14.3 “ESTATE OF ANTHONY ZIMBICKI SR.”. (Gravel Hill Road/Federal Road - 36.8 acres- Monroe Township’s 20% portion totals $198,720.00)
R-3-2018-085 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ANNUAL SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH QUEUES ENFORTH DEVELOPMENT, INC. (Q.E.D.) ($38,328.00)
R-3-2018-086 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF TAX SALE CERTIFICATE.
R-3-2018-087 RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE 2018 PROJECT PROPOSALS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (Prospect Plains Soccer Complex ADA Improvements)
R-3-2018-088 RESOLUTION PROVIDING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
R-3-2018-089 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SHAIN SCHAFFER, P.C. TO HANDLE VARIOUS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS IN YEAR 2018 AS EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION. ($15,000)
R-3-2018-090 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS.
R-3-2018-091 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SHAIN SCHAFFER, P.C. TO HANDLE VARIOUS TAX COURT APPEALS IN YEAR 2018 AS EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION. ($100,000)
R-3-2018-093 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT AWARDED TO JAFFE COMMUNICATIONS INC. FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP PUBLICATION. ($1,400)
R-3-2018-094 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR TO PREPARE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS OF VARIOUS TOWNSHIP PROJECTS. 1) Remediation (glass removal) and Restoration of Veteran Park Fields 2) Purchase of a Low Boy Trailer for DPW.
R-3-2018-095 RESOLUTION PROVIDING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBERS TO THE CABLE TELEVISION ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
R-3-2018-096 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY 2018 TEMPORARY BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS.
R-3-2018-097 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET APPROPRIATION RESERVE TRANSFER.
R-3-2018-098 RESOLUTION OF THE MONROE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE REJECTION OF BID RECEIVED FOR DANIEL P. RYAN MEMORIAL FIELD ADA RESTROOM IMPROVEMENTS AND RE-ADVERTISING FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
R-3-2018-099 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT
TO AQUATIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR WET BASIN MAINTENANCE. ($17,999.04)
R-3-2018-100 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT
TO J. FLETCHER CREAMER & SON FOR GUARDRAIL REPLACEMENT ON WYCOFF MILLS ROAD. ($23,320)
R-3-2018-101 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SPOTSWOOD-ENGLISHTOWN ROAD
BETWEEN LEGENDS AND MOUNTS MILLS ROADS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A SANITARY SEWER FORCE MAIN AND PSE&G’s INSTALLATION OF A GAS MAIN WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY.
R-3-2018-102 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO TJM CONTROLS, INC. FOR CONTRACT 470 “INSTRUMENTATION CALIBRATION AND SERVICE” BY THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”). (Per unit pricing)
R-3-2018-103 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO LONGO ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL, INC. FOR CONTRACT 475 – “MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SERVICES” BY THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (M.T.U.D.). (Per unit pricing)
R-3-2018-104 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO LONGO ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL, INC. FOR CONTRACT 474 – “ELECTRICAL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES” BY THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (M.T.U.D.).
(Per unit pricing)
R-3-2018-105 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO R3M ENGINEERING, INC. FOR GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN RELATION TO GEORGETOWN ESTATES PUMP STATION CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”) ($20,900)
R-3-2018-106 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO R3M ENGINEERING, INC. FOR GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN RELATION TO VALUE ADDED ENGINEERING REVIEW, SAMPLE COLLECTION COORDINATION FORSGATE SEWER REVIEW & MISC. ENG. SERVICES FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”). ($41,500)
R-3-2018-107 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO H2M & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN RELATION TO A SEQUESTRATION AND CORROSION CONTROL STUDY FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”) ($23,100)
R-3-2018-108 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO H2M & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN RELATION TO REHABILITATION AND ELEVATING OF THE ROUTE 522 WATER TANK FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”) ($78,100)
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Consent Agenda Resolutions: MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- RESOLUTIONS removed from consent agenda for CONSIDERATION:
R-3-2018-081 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE UPON THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR SUNRISE ACRES (PB-924-04/PB-840-03)
(Gravel Hill Spotswood Road)
R-3-2018-092 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL FEES TO SHAIN SCHAFFER, P.C. TO HANDLE MATTERS RELATED TO THE CASE OF TOWNSHIP OF MONROE v. BLACK ROCK ENTERPRISES, LLC et al. AND DR HORTON et al v. MONROE TOWNSHIPAS EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION. ($7500 and $651.03)
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, MARCH 26, 2018 – AGENDA MEETING