Monroe Council Agenda | 6/6/2018
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
JUNE 6, 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 AND PROCLAMATIONS –
Proclamation
Flag Day – June 14, 2018
Proclamation presented to Rhea Alathur
“Township of Monroe Honors Special Olympic Athlete Rhea Alathur”
Proclamation presented to The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Commission
“Mental Health Illness Stigma Free Town”
Presentation to Austin Aitken - United States Coast Guard Academy Appointment
Presentation to Monroe Township High School Boys Hockey Team
“Greater Middlesex Conference Champions in Ice Hockey”
Jacob Bailey, Michael Benedetti, Charles Burkshot, Michael Conover, Matthew DeLuca,
Samuel Fishteyn, Vincent Foresta, Kenneth Helmold, Anthony Lane, Kyle Lange, Marino Lupo, Dominic Micalizzi, Jonathan Petrow, James Petrie, Austen Poye, Michael Russo, James Siravo, Matthew Skobelev, Bryant Skurbe, Max Tucker, Gleb Veremyev, Anthony Zito
- Swearing in of Police Captain Michael Biennas
- MOTIONto approve the payment of CLAIMSper run date 5/24/2018.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTIONto approve the MINUTESof the following Meetings as written and presented:
- April 30, 2018 Agenda Meeting
- May 7, 2018 Regular Meeting
- May 30, 2018 Agenda Meeting
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- ORDINANCE(S) forSECOND READING:
O-5-2018-016 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO THE 2015 – 2018 SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL SALARY AND WAGE ORDINANCE.
MOTION:
SECOND:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
O-5-2018-017 ORDINANCE ACKNOWLEDGING MONROE TOWNSHIP’S ACCEPTANCE OF THE TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF PERRINEVILLE ROAD (CR625) AND FEDERAL ROAD.
MOTION:
SECOND:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- ORDINANCE(S)forINTRODUCTION:
O-6-2018-018 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 108 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “LAND DEVELOPMENT”. (Fee amendment)
MOTION:
SECOND:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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 AND 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:
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:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- RESOLUTIONSfor CONSIDERATION under theCONSENT AGENDA:
R-6-2018-159 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION #3 OF A CONTRACT WITH O’BRIEN & GERE ENGINEERING, INC. FOR PUMP STATION NO. 4, 9 & 10 UPGRADES FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”). ($54,400.)
R-6-2018-160 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO SHI INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION USING THE NEW JERSEY STATE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM (NJCP1) FOR VEHICLE GPS TRACKING SYSTEMS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE (INCLUDING M.T.U.D.). ($37,834.81)
R-6-2018-161 RESOLUTION REQUESTING RE-ALLOCATION OF UNEXPENDED FUNDS FROM THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. ($31,543.50)
R-6-2018-162 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF RAFFLE APPLICATION FEE. ($100.00)
R-6-2018-163 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVING OF APPLICATION FEES PERMITTED BY LAW IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GURU NANAK SIKH HERITAGE, INC. SIKH TEMPLE.
($575.00)
R-6-2018-164 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH “TYCO” FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP SECURITY, FIRE, CAMERAS & ACCESS SYSTEMS. ($60,000)
R-6-2018-165 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF THIRD PARTY TAX LIEN PREMIUM PAYMENTS.
R-6-2018-166 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SEACOAST CONSTRUCTION FOR THE SPOTSWOOD & ELLINGHAM AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. ($733,855.95)
R-6-2018-167 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS.
R-6-2018-168 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). (Municipal Court Alcohol Education & Rehabilitation Grant $1,318.18)
R-6-2018-169 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). (2018 Click It or Ticket Mobilization Grant $5,500)
R-6-2018-170 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH TRI-STATE LIGHT AND ENERGY INC. FOR AN AUDIT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT UNDER THE 70/30 DIRECT INSTALL PROGRAM SPONSORED BY THE NEW JERSEY BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES.
R-6-2018-171 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION TO A CONTRACT AWARDED TO GREENLEAF LANDSCAPE SYSTEMS & SERVICES FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP 2018 LANDSCAPING SERVICES. (Additional $1,400.)
R-6-2018-172 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE FULL FUNDING OF THE HOMESTEAD REBATE PROGRAM.
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, JUNE 25, 2018 – SPECIAL & AGENDA MEETING