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April 1, 2019 Agenda

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 | APRIL 1, 2019

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order.(7:00 p.m.)
  2. Salute to the Flag.
  3. ROLL CALL:

Councilman Leonard Baskin

Councilwoman Miriam Cohen

Councilman Charles Dipierro

Council Vice-President Elizabeth Schneider

Council President Stephen Dalina 

  1. 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:

  1. Posted on the Bulletin Boards within the Municipal Building on January 2, 2019 and remains posted at that location for public inspection;
  2. Printed in the HOME NEWS TRIBUNE and CRANBURY PRESS on January 4, 2019; 
  3. Posted on the Monroe Township website; and
  4. 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.

  1. PROCLAMATION AND PRESENTATIONS:

            Gabby Miller -NJSIAA Girls State Wrestling Champion

            Boys Bowling – Central Jersey Group 4 Sectional State Championship

            Unified High School Basketball Team – NJSIAA Group B Unified Basketball State         Championship

            High School Cheerleaders –Division and Group 4 State Champions

       Presentation honoring our local heroes who assisted and responded to the fire at       Robert Hode’s Family home:

            David Rodriquez

            Deputy Chief Lonnie Pipierro and Members of the Monroe Township Fire Department

            EMS: Lisa Hodi-Genovese, Olga Russel, Andrew Slain

            Police Department: Sgt. Robert Bell, Ofc. Mark Salemi, Ofc. Douglas Perrone

  1. MOTIONto approve the payment of CLAIMSper run date 3/25/2019.

                                                                                    MOTION:                                                                                                                   

                                                                                    SECOND:                                                       

 

                                                                                    ROLL CALL:   Ayes                  Nays               

           

  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

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

            (Councilman Baskin was absent)

  • February 25, 2019 Agenda Meeting  (Council President Dalina absent)

MOTION:                                                                                                      

SECOND:                                                      

ROLL CALL:Ayes                 Nays              

  • March 4, 2019 Regular Meeting
  • March 18, 2019 Special Meeting for FD#1 Defeated Budget
  • March 25, 2019 Agenda Meeting

                                                                                    MOTION:                                                                                                                  

                                                                                    SECOND:                                                      

 

                                                                                    ROLL CALL:Ayes                 Nays              

  1. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING:

O-3-2019-010               ORDINANCE OF THE MONROE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL

                                                AMENDING CHAPTER 97 ENTITLED “TREE PRESERVATION”

                                                OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE.

                                                (Amending to require tree removal permits)                                                           

                                                                                    MOTION:                                                                                                                   

                                                                                    SECOND:                                                       

PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION

                                                                                    ROLL CALL:   Ayes                  Nays               

 

O-3-2019-011               ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE TO ESTABLISH A GOVERNMENT ENERGY AGGREGATION PROGRAM FOR ELECTRICITY PURSUANT TO P.L. 2003, c.24 AND N.J.A.C. 14:4-6.

MOTION:                                                                                                                   

SECOND:                                                       

PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION

ROLL CALL:   Ayes                  Nays                 

9          ORDINANCE(S) for INTRODUCTION:       

 

O-4-2019-012               ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IDENTIFIED ON THE TAX MAP OF MONROE TOWNSHIP AS BLOCK 75, LOTS 11,13 AND 14.01; BLOCK 76, LOTS 8.03 AND 8.04; BLOCK 108, LOTS 5,6,7 AND 31; AND BLOCK 148, LOT 34.02 FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AND TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION.

                                    (Matchaponix/Pergola/Spotswood-Gravel Hill Road)

MOTION:                                                       

SECOND:                                                       

ROLL CALL:   Ayes                  Nays               

O-4-2019-013               ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK.

MOTION:                                                       

SECOND:                                                       

ROLL CALL:   Ayes                  Nays               

 

O-4-2019-014               ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A DEED OF DEDICATION FROM K. HOVNANIAN AT MONROE NJ, LLC. FOR BLOCK 41, LOT 14.

 

MOTION:                                                       

SECOND:                                                       

ROLL CALL:   Ayes                  Nays               

 

  1. RESOLUTIONSfor CONSIDERATION under the CONSENT AGENDA:

            (R-4-2019-085 – R-4-2019-110 with the exception of R-4-2019-097 which will be voted on separately)  

            R-4-2019-085               RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION.

            R-4-2019-086               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED FOR OM SRI SAI BALAJI TEMPLE AND CULTURAL CENTER PB-1174-15.   (Rhode Hall Rd.)

            R-4-2019-087               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF DOCKS CORNER ROAD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A SANITARY SEWER FORCE MAIN WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY.  

            R-4-2019-088               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PERRINEVILLE ROAD AND PROSPECT PLAINS ROAD INTERSECTION FOR MILLING AND PAVING.                            

            R-4-2019-089               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO AQUATIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR 2019 WET BASIN MAINTENANCE.   ($17,999)

            R-4-2019-090               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CME ASSOCIATES TO PREPARE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR THE DANIEL ROAD AND 10THSTREET PEDESTRIAN AND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.

            R-4-2019-091               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE FROM THE TREE ESCROW FUND.     ($15,000)

            R-4-2019-092               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR TO PREPARE AND ADVERTISE FOR REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS/REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (“RFQ/RFP”) FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

            R-4-2019-093               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CENTER STATE ENGINEERING FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2019 OPEN SPACE & RECREATION REPORT.  ($20,000)

            R-4-2019-094               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, 251 DOCKS CORNER LLC., THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH BRUNSWICK AND U.S. HOME CORPORATION D/B/A LENNAR FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO AND TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF CRANBURY-SOUTH RIVER ROAD (CR 535) AND DOCKS CORNER ROAD.

            R-4-2019-095               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF THIRD PARTY TAX LIEN PREMIUM PAYMENTS.

            R-4-2019-096               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS.

            R-4-2019-098               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019 FUNDING OF THE MONROE TOWNSHIP CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.

            R-4-2019-099               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND FINAL SUBMITTED BY Z BROTHERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FEDERAL ROAD AND PERRINEVILLE ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS. (Decrease $80,275.85)

            R-4-2019-100               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED BY Z BROTHERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FEDERAL ROAD AND PERRINEVILLE ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS UPON THE POSTING OF A MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE.

            R-4-2019-101               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING BOARD ATTORNEY AND TOWNSHIP PLANNER TO REPRESENT THE TOWNSHIP WITH REGARD TO THE POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN CRANBURY ADJACENT TO MONROE TOWNSHIP AS EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION.   ($10,000)

            R-4-2019-102               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEVELOPERS AGREEMENT FOR TRAFFIC STUDIES & IMPROVEMENTS WITH XXXIII ASSOCIATES/RIVERSIDE CENTER, LLC. AND RIVERSIDE CENTER PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION.

            R-4-2019-103               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MODIFICATION TO A CONTRACT WITH JAMES H. LASKEY, ESQ. FOR LEGAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE CATV TELEVISION REFRANCHISE NEGOTIATIONS.   ($5,000)

            R-4-2019-104               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SHAIN SCHAFFER PC TO HANDLE THE MATTER THE BANK OF PRINCETON v. JAMESBURG HOSPITALITY LLC. ET AL.AS EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION.

                                                ($3500)

            R-4-2019-105               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF VEHICLES FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS DEPARTMENT UNDER NEW JERSEY STATE CONTRACT.  (2 Mason Dump Trucks totaling $89,735)

 

R-4-2019-106               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO H2M & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN RELATION TO HYDRAULIC MODELING SERVICES FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”)

R-4-2019-107               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES UPON THE ACCEPTANCE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES FOR THE ORCHARDS @ MONROE – W&S 866.1, 866.2 (WATER-SEWER-IRRIGATION) PB#1089-10 POSTED WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).

R-4-2019-108               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN GARY FLEISCHHAUER AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR WATER AND SEWER SERVICES FROM THE MONROE TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY(“M.T.U.D.”).          

R-4-2019-109               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY 2019 TEMPORARY BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS.

R-4-2019-110               RESOLUTION INTRODUCING THE 2019 MUNICIPAL BUDGET.

 

Consent Agenda Resolutions:                          MOTION:                                                                                                                   

                                                                                    SECOND:                                                       

 

                                                                                    ROLL CALL:   Ayes                  Nays               

  1. RESOLUTIONS removed from consent agenda for CONSIDERATION:

            R-4-2019-097               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF THE REHABILITATED AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT AND LIEN ON BLOCK 160.19, LOT 41.

                                                                                    MOTION:                                                                                                                   

                                                                                    SECOND:                                                       

 

                                                                                    ROLL CALL:   Ayes                  Nays               

  1. Mayor’s Report.
  2. Administrator’s Report. 
  1. Engineer’s Report.

 

  1. Council’s Reports.
  2. Public.(5 Minutes per Speaker)
  3. Adjournment.Time:                                                                                     

MOTION:                                                       

 

                                                                        SECOND:                                                       

 

                                                                        ROLL CALL:   Ayes                  Nays               

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING –

AGENDA MEETING - MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2019 @ 7:00 P.M.