Monroe Council Agenda | 10/1/2018

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

OCTOBER 1, 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 –

Proclamation(s)– Breast Cancer Awareness Month – October 2018

Hadassah at Stonebridge – 10^thAnniversary

Proclamation& Presentation – Monroe Volunteer week October 7-13, 2018

Recognition of our Food Bank Volunteers

Presentation(s)– Outstanding CitizenCertificate of Recognition –

Presented to Kyle & Jamie Tepe for their heroic efforts in assisting their neighbor extinguish a kitchen fire.

Mayor’s Cup Awards – Rick Siemon, Program Supervisor of the Monroe Township Recreation Department to present the Awards.

MOTIONto approve the payment of CLAIMSper run date 9/19/2018.

MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

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

(Councilwoman Miriam Cohen absent)

September 5, 2018 Regular Meeting
September 24, 2018 Agenda Meeting

MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

ORDINANCE(S) forSECOND READING:

O-9-2018-029 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 108-12.6, 108-15.1 AND REPEALING CHAPTER 108-17 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED, “LAND DEVELOPMENT”.

MOTION:

SECOND:

PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION

ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

O-9-2018-031 ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER

97, OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “TREE PRESERVATION”.

MOTION:

SECOND:

PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION

ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

O-9-2018-032 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 39 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED, “FEES”

(MTUD, Health Services Training and Towing application fee)

MOTION:

SECOND:

PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION

ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

O-9-2018-033 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 116 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “TOWING & STORING OF VEHICLES”

MOTION:

SECOND:

PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION

ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

ORDINANCE(S) forINTRODUCTION:

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:

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ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

O-10-2018-034 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 87 OF THE MONROE TOWNSHIP CODE ENTITLED “SECURITY CAMERA VOLUNTARY REGISTRY”.

MOTION:

SECOND:

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:

ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

O-10-2018-036 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING DEEDS OF DEDICATION FROM SOUTHFIELD ESTATES.

MOTION:

SECOND:

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:

ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

RESOLUTIONSfor CONSIDERATION underCONSENT AGENDA:

(R-10-2018-254 – R-10-2018-275 – with the exception of items removed from consent agenda)

R-10-2018-254 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES UPON THE POSTING AND ACCEPTANCE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES FOR BLOCK 14, LOTS 12.01 & 13 – W&S 1093 (MONROE CHASE) BA#5041-11 POSTED WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).

R-10-2018-257 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF CONTRACT NO. 466 “WATER METERS”, SECTION “A” AND “D-2” WITH RIO SUPPLY, INC. FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”). (1 yr. extension - estimated contract value $215,000)

R-10-2018-258 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF CONTRACT NO. 466 “WATER METERS” SECTION B, C AND D-1 WITH WATER WORKS SUPPLY CO., INC. FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”). (1 yr. extension - estimated contract value $130,000)

R-10-2018-259 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”) TO PREPARE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR WATER & WASTEWATER LABORATORY ANALYSIS SERVICES.

R-10-2018-260 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION TO CONTRACT WITH 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.”).

(Scope modification - no change in original contract amount)

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.

R-10-2018-262 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT NO. 325R PERTAINING TO T-MOBILE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS.

(Location: Applegarth Water Tank)

R-10-2018-263 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATOR TO PREPARE AND ADVERTISE REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS (“RFQs) FOR VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.

R-10-2018-266 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION AND APPROVING EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD PEDESTRIAN & ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS.

R-10-2018-267 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION AND APPROVING EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CAMELOT NEIGHBORHOOD PEDESTRIAN & ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS.

R-10-2018-268 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF THIRD- PARTY TAX LIEN PREMIUM PAYMENTS.

R-10-2018-269 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND FINAL SUBMITTED BY THE LANDTEK GROUP, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROSPECT PLAINS ROAD SOCCER COMPLEX ARTIFICIAL TURF AND LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS. (Decrease of $54,925.88)

R-10-2018-270 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AND THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX PROVIDING FOR EMERGENCY PRE-EMPTION EQUIPMENT AT THE INTERSECTION OF CR522 AND SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD.

R-10-2018-271 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR FOUR SEASONS AT MONROE – NORTH VILLAGE (PB-1089-10).

R-10-2018-272 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES FOR MARY JO CAPUTO-GIANCOLA (PB-1172-15).

R-10-2018-273 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS.

R-10-2018-274 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ENERGY GENERATION SERVICES FOR PUBLIC USE THROUGH USE OF ONLINE BID FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AND MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT.

R-10-2018-275 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP FOR ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES.

MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

RESOLUTIONSremoved from consent agenda forCONSIDERATION:

R-10-2018-249 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES UPON THE POSTING AND ACCEPTANCE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES FOR LENNAR (U.S. HOMES) W&S 818M (STONEBRIDGE MODELS) PB#959-05 POSTED WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).

R-10-2018-250 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES UPON THE POSTING AND ACCEPTANCE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES FOR LENNAR (U.S. HOMES) W&S 818.8a (STONEBRIDGE SECTION 8A) PB#1061-08 POSTED WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).

R-10-2018-251 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES UPON THE POSTING AND ACCEPTANCE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES FOR LENNAR (U.S. HOMES) W&S 818.8b (STONEBRIDGE SECTION 8B) PB#1094-11 POSTED WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).

R-10-2018-252 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES UPON THE POSTING AND ACCEPTANCE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES FOR LENNAR (U.S. HOMES) W&S 818.9 (STONEBRIDGE SECTION 9) PB#1108-11 POSTED WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).

R-10-2018-253 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES UPON THE POSTING AND ACCEPTANCE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES FOR LENNAR (U.S. HOMES) W&S 818.10 (STONEBRIDGE SECTION 10) PB#1125-12 POSTED WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).

MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

RESOLUTIONSremoved from consent agenda forCONSIDERATION:

R-10-2018-255 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES UPON THE POSTING AND ACCEPTANCE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES FOR S&G PAVING – BLOCK 78, LOT 20.02 – DOCKS CORNER ROAD – W&S 1181 POSTED WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).

R-10-2018-256 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF CASH MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE FOR W&S 1126, HOMETECH HOMES, LLC. – BLOCK 18, LOT 8.04 POSTED WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).

R-10-2018-264 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CENTER STATE ENGINEERING FOR PROPERTY SURVEY, RIGHT OF WAY SUBDIVISION AND PHASE 1 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS FOR BLOCK 148, LOT 44 – 458 SPOTSWOOD – ENGLISHTOWN ROAD. ($8,500)

R-10-2018-265 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT TO TIMOTHY HOFFMAN, LLC FOR AN OPEN SPACE APPRAISAL ON BLOCK 148; LOT 44 – 458 SPOTSWOOD-ENGLISHTOWN ROAD. ($2,450)

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:

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ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING – MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2018 – AGENDA MEETING