Monroe Council Agenda | 11/7/2018
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 | NOVEMBER 7, 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.
- PROCLAMATIONS andPRESENTATIONS –
Presentation(s) – Center for Public Safety Excellence - Chief Training Officer Award – Presented to Lt. Mike Daley
2018 Dispatcher of the Year Award Special Transportation Recognition – Presented to Kim Molarz
- MOTIONto approve the payment of CLAIMSper run date 10/25/2018.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTIONto approve the MINUTESof the following Meetings as written and presented:
- October 1, 2018 Regular Meeting
- October 29, 2018 Agenda Meeting
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- ORDINANCE(S) forSECOND READING:
O-10-2018-030 ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 96,OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “SHADE TREES AND SHRUBBERY; LANDSCAPING”.
(Tabled at the 9/5/18 meeting prior to Introduction)
MOTION:
SECOND:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
O-10-2018-034 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 87 OF THE MONROE TOWNSHIP CODE ENTITLED “SECURITY CAMERA VOLUNTARY REGISTRY”.
MOTION:
SECOND:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
O-10-2018-035 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 122 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”.
(Trucks over 4 tons excluded on Halsey Reed Road from Cranbury Station Road to cul-de-sac)
MOTION:
SECOND:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
O-10-2018-036 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING DEEDS OF DEDICATION FROM SOUTHFIELD ESTATES.
MOTION:
SECOND:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
O-10-2018-037 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 105 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “STREETS AND SIDEWALKS”. (Mailbox Damage Replacement Policy)
MOTION:
SECOND:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- ORDINANCE(S) forINTRODUCTION:
O-11-2018-038 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 38A OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “FACILITIES POLICIES AND PROCEDURES”.
(Bulletin Board Policy)
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
O-11-2018-039 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE GRANTING OF AN EASEMENT TO JERSEY CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT ON PROPERTY DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 48 LOT 3.
(3 Municipal Plaza)
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
O-11-2018-040 ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER 22A OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “VACANT AND ABANDONED PROPERTIES”.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
O-11-2018-041 ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 61 ENTITLED “LICENSES” AND CREATING CHAPTER 51 ENTITLED “GOLD, SILVER AND OTHER PRECIOUS METALS” OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE.
(Electronic Precious Metal Tracking System for Police Dept.)
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
O-11-2018-042 ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. O-5-2018-017 ENTITLED “ACKNOWLEDGING MONROE TOWNSHIP’S ACCEPTANCE OF THE TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF PERRINEVILLE ROAD (CR625) AND FEDERAL ROAD”.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
O-11-2018-043 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 122 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”, SPECIFICALLY SECTION 44.1 ENTITLED “SCHEDULE XVA: SPEED LIMITS”
(Cranbury Station, Union Valley Rd, Union Valley Half Acre Rd, Jamesburg-Half Acre Road (CR 615) speed limit decrease from
50 to 40 mph)
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- RESOLUTION for CONSIDERATION: (Tabled at the October 1, 2018 Meeting)
R-10-2018-261 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT WITH JSM AT MONROE, LLC.
FOR THE MOUNT’S MILLS PUMP STATION.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- RESOLUTIONSfor CONSIDERATION underCONSENT AGENDA:
(R-11-2018-276 – R-11-2018-309 – with the exception of items removed from consent agenda)
R-11-2018-276 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO WATER WORKS SUPPLY CO. INC. FOR SECTION A, B, C, D, G, K, L AND M OF CONTRACT 483 “WATER & SEWER SYSTEM APPURTENANCES” FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”). (Per Unit Pricing)
R-11-2018-277 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO CORE AND MAIN, LP FOR SECTION E, F, H, I, AND J OF CONTRACT 483 “WATER AND SEWER APPURTENANCES” FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”). (Per Unit Pricing)
R-11-2018-278 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR TO PREPARE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR VARIOUS GOODS AND SERVICES. (HVAC Maintenance and Repair, Landscaping, Outside Snow & Ice Removal and Adult Mini Bus)
R-11-2018-279 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH TRI-STATE LIGHT AND ENERGY INC. FOR AN AUDIT FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, PARKS DEPARTMENT AND CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT BUILDINGS UNDER THE 70/30 DIRECT INSTALL PROGRAM SPONSORED BY THE NEW JERSEY BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES.
R-11-2018-280 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR TO PREPARE AND ADVERTISE FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (“RFQs”) FOR THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING VETERANS HOUSING PROJECT.
(Cranbury-Half Acre Rd, Block 41, Lot 14)
R-11-2018-281 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH GROUNDS KEEPER INC. FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP SHADE TREE PLANTING.
R-11-2018-282 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND TOWNSHIP CLERK TO ENTER INTO A SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH MIDDLESEX COUNTY FOR HAZMAT RESPONSE SERVICES COST RECOVERY.
R-11-2018-283 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR SERVICES AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, OFFICE ON AGING FOR OUTREACH SERVICES.
R-11-2018-285 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE 2019 RECYCLING ENHANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION TO THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY DIVISION OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT. ($4,750)
R-11-2018-286 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE FROM THE TREE ESCROW FUND. ($5,600)
R-11-2018-287 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CENTER STATE ENGINEERING FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2018-2019 GIS SERVICES FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP. ($30,000)
R-11-2018-288 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED BY THE LANDTEK GROUP, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROSPECT PLAINS ROAD SOCCER COMPLEX ARTIFICIAL TURF A ND LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UPON THE POSTING OF A MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE.
R-11-2018-289 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO EAGLE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. FOR THE DANIEL P. RYAN MEMORIAL FIELD ADA RESTROOM, CONCESSION STAND AND PUMP STATION PROJECT. ($650,514)
R-11-2018-290 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF THIRD PARTY TAX LIEN PREMIUM PAYMENTS.
R-11-2018-291 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS.
R-11-2018-292 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH W.B. MASON FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES.
R-11-2018-294 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF VEHICLES AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT.
(6 vehicles with accessories totaling $240,567.45)
R-11-2018-296 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND FINAL SUBMITTED BY Z BROTHERS CONCRETE CONTRACTORS, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2017 TOWNSHIP WIDE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS.
(Decrease of $17,630.31)
R-11-2018-297 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED BY Z BROTHERS CONCRETE CONTRACTORS, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2017 TOWNSHIP WIDE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS – MILLING AND PAVING UPON THE POSTING OF A MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE.
R-11-2018-298 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF GAS MASKS AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. ($32,137.08)
R-11-2018-299 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT WITH CENTER STATE ENGINEERING FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO THE DANIEL P. RYAN MEMORIAL FIELD ADA RESTROOM IMPROVEMENTS.
(Additional $20,000)
R-11-2018-300 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED BY LEWIS-GRAHAM, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE ADA SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT DEY FARMSTEAD UPON THE POSTING OF A MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE.
R-11-2018-301 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING OF E-TICKETING SOFTWARE LICENSING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
($39,600)
R-11-2018-302 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED BY MARY HEFFRON/HOMETECH HOMES. (PB-1127-13)
(12THStreet)
R-11-2018-304 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR VEGAN THYME INC. (PB-1083-10).
(12 South Middlesex Ave.- Block 58, Lot 30)
R-11-2018-306 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PHYSICAL FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. ($27,892.86)
R-11-2018-307 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET TRANSFERS.
R-11-2018-308 RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTS BETWEEN POLICE PBA LOCAL 255 AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AND SUPERIOR OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION AND TOWNSHIP OF MONROE.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- RESOLUTIONSremoved from consent agenda forCONSIDERATION:
R-11-2018-284 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES AND ESTABLISHING MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE FOR STONEBRIDGE, SECTION 3 (PB-959-05).
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- RESOLUTIONSremoved from consent agenda forCONSIDERATION:
R-11-2018-293 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT TO NEW JERSEY REALTY ADVISORY GROUP, LLC. FOR APPRAISALS ON PORTIONS OF BLOCK 108, 148, 75 AND 76 TO PREPARE FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT SPOTSWOOD GRAVEL HILL ROAD, MATCHAPONIX AVENUE AND PERGOLA AVENUE. ($10,000)
R-11-2018-295 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL FEES TO SHAIN SCHAFFER, P.C. TO HANDLE VARIOUS MATTERS AS EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION. (2018 Workers Comp. $10,000, 2018 Tax Appeals $35,000 and Love’s Litigation $5,000 Total $50,000)
R-11-2018-303 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR CHARLES DIPIERRO ROP #06-55 (AVENUE I).
R-11-2018-305 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR GREEK’S CORP. (BA-5077-13).
(608 Spotswood-Englishtown Rd. - Block 53, Lot 21.05)
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- Public Portion Limited to Resolution No. R-11-2018-309 (5 Minutes per Speaker)
- RESOLUTIONfor CONSIDERATION:
R-11-2018-309 RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMISSION TOCHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF MONROETO CONDUCT A DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS.
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, DECEMBER 3, 2018
COMBINED AGENDA AND REGULAR MEETING