Monroe Council Agenda | 9/5/2018
THE FOLLOWING IS A PRELIMINARY AGENDA AND THERE MAY BE CHANGES MADE TO THE AGENDA BEFORE OR AT THE MEETING, AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
AGENDA MEETING OF THE MONROE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 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.
- PROCLAMATIONS andPRESENTATIONS –
Proclamation- Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Proclamation- Childhood Cancer Awareness Month– honoring Avery Moskowitz
Certificate of Recognition-“Middlesex County Farmer of Year” presented to Shawn Hluchy
- Swearing in of Lieutenant Griffin Banos and Sergeant Ronald Breuer
- MOTIONto approve the payment of CLAIMSper run date 8/23/2018.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTIONto approve the MINUTESof the following Meetings as written and presented:
- July 30, 2018 Agenda Meeting
- August 6, 2018 Regular Meeting
- August 27, 2018 Agenda Meeting
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- ORDINANCE(S) forSECOND READING:
O-8-2018-026 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 39 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED, “FEES”
(Animal Pick-up Fee)
MOTION:
SECOND:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
O-8-2018-027 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 122 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED, “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”
MOTION:
SECOND:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
O-8-2018-028 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, ARTICLE II PUBLIC CONTRACTING, TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN N.J.S.A.19:44A-1, et. seq.
MOTION:
SECOND:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- ORDINANCE(S) forINTRODUCTION:
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:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
O-9-2018-030 ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 96, OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED“SHADE TREES AND SHRUBBERY; LANDSCAPING”.
MOTION:
SECOND:
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:
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:
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:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- RESOLUTION for CONSIDERATION: (Tabled at the August 6, 2018 Meeting)
R-8-2018-221 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AMENDMENT TO A DEVELOPER’S REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN MONROE MANOR,
INC. AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE.
(Sewer Agreement)
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- RESOLUTIONSfor CONSIDERATION under the CONSENT AGENDA:
(R-9-2018-223 – R-9-2018-248)
R-9-2018-223 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES FOR W&S 1160, THE ARBORS (SEWER ONLY) BLK. 9, LOTS 9, 13.08-13.10 POSTED TO THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).
R-9-2018-224 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES FOR W&S 1160, THE ARBORS (WATER ONLY) BLK. 9, LOTS 9, 13.08-13.10 POSTED TO THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).
R-9-2018-225 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION OF A CONTRACT TO WESTON & SAMPSON ENGINEERS, PC FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN RELATION TO PHASE 10A – PS#1 REDIRECT UPGRADES FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”). (change in scope; no change in contract amount)
R-9-2018-226 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSING OF A PORTION OF MONMOUTH ROAD FOR THE OCTOBERFEST CELEBRATION.
R-9-2018-227 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF THE REHABILITATED AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT AND LIEN ON 17 JURGELSKY ROAD.
R-9-2018-228 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS AND MATERIALS FROM BAKER AND TAYLOR, INC. FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY. ($80,000)
R-9-2018-230 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR THE PROVISION OF YARD WASTE RECYCLING AND MARKETING SERVICES.
R-9-2018-232 RESOLUTION PROVIDING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF KAREN ZURAWIECKI TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
R-9-2018-233 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A SERVICE CONTRACT TO GABEL ASSOCIATES, INC., AN ENERGY CONSULTANT, TO ADMINISTER THE PROCUREMENT OF POWER SUPPLY FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC ACCOUNTS.
R-9-2018-234 RESOLUTION TO JOIN NEW JERSEY SUSTAINABLE ENERGY JOINT MEETING.
R-9-2018-235 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CENTER STATE ENGINEERING FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO THE SPOTSWOOD AVENUE AND ELLINGHAM AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. ($40,000)
R-9-2018-236 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF AN ANIMAL CONTROL VEHICLE FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT.
($39,834.31 – complete with accessories and van conversion)
R-9-2018-237 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF THIRD PARTY TAX LIEN PREMIUM PAYMENTS.
R-9-2018-238 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) (Middlesex County Office on Aging – Senior Outreach $10,000)
R-9-2018-239 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A VEHICLE FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP EMS DEPARTMENT UNDER THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PROGRAM. (First Responder vehicle - $30,570.58)
R-9-2018-240 RESOLUTION DEMONSTRATING COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS OF THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY REGARDING THE 2017 ANNUAL AUDIT.
R-9-2018-241 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ELY DRIVE FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS.
R-9-2018-242 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO BAYHEAD INVESTMENTS INC. D/B/A VCI FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP AMBULANCE PURCHASE.
($266,880.00)
R-9-2018-243 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REJECTION OF BIDS RECEIVED FOR SPECIALIZED TREE REMOVAL AND AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISING FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
R-9-2018-244 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF MOUNTS MILLS ROAD BETWEEN SPOTSWOOD-ENGLISHTOWN ROAD AND OLD BRIDGE-ENGLISHTOWN ROAD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A SANITARY SEWER FORCE MAIN. (with conditions)
R-9-2018-246 RESOLUTION REFUNDING TAX OVERPAYMENTS
TAX OVERPAYMENTS.
R-9-2018-247 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO
Z BROTHERS FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS (MILLING AND PAVING) – TOWNSHIP WIDE. ($1,080,353.50)
R-9-2018-248 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST THE MAINTENANCE BOND POSTED BY DUMOR CONTRACTING INC. FOR VETERANS PARK PHASE 2.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- RESOLUTIONS removed from consent agenda forCONSIDERATION:
R-9-2018-229 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE FROM THE TREE ESCROW FUND. ($6,050.00)
R-9-2018-231 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CENTER STATE ENGINEERING FOR PROPERTY SURVEY, RIGHT OF WAY SUBDIVISION AND PHASE 1 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS FOR BLOCK 52, LOT 5.04 – 433 SCHOOL HOUSE ROAD AND QFARM ($8,500)
R-9-2018-245 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT TO TIMOTHY HOFFMAN, LLC FOR AN OPEN SPACE APPRAISAL ON BLOCK 52, LOT 5.04 – 433 SCHOOL HOUSE ROAD AND
QFARM.
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, SEPTEMBER 24, 2018 – AGENDA MEETING