May 6, 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 | MAY 6, 2019

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, 2019 and remains posted at that location for public inspection

Printed in the HOME NEWS TRIBUNE and CRANBURY PRESS on January 4, 2019;

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:

Human Relations Commission Annual Ceremony honoring and presenting Awards to those students who exemplify the 6 pillars of Character: Caring, Responsibility, Respect, Fairness, Citizenship and Trustworthiness.

Barclay Brook: Applegarth:

Pre-K: Zahra Bawa 4^thGrade: Timi Soremekun

Kindergarten: Jacey Chao 5^thGrade: Nitish Kellio Ramakrishanan

1^stGrade: Molly Losey

2^ndGrade: William Hluchy Woodland:

4^thGrade: Molly Reinhart

Oak Tree: 5^thGrade: Rachel Fedak

Pre-K: Nicolina Latilla

Kindergarten: Alexa Katransky MT Middle School:

1^stGrade: Leah Lago 6^thGrade: Sarayu Vejju

2^ndGrade: Sanjana Subramanian 7^thGrade: Julia Giaquinto

3^rdGrade: Veera Babaria 8^thGrade: Jesi Goldstein

Mill Lake MT High School:

Pre-K: Violet Shonk Freshman: John Rutsky

Kindergarten: Lucia Jangols Sophomore: Vinisha Patel

1^stGrade: Emma Donohue Junior: Nikhil Parab

2^ndGrade: Emily Crincoli Senior: Julia Guerin

3^rdGrade: Alyssa Puglia

Brookside:

3^rdGrade: Chandani Cunningham

4^thGrade: Mia Marabuto

5^thGrade: Luke Lonczak

Presentation of Appreciation to Monroe Township EMS Employees and Proclamation

Proclaiming May 22, 2019 “EMS Appreciation Day” and May 19 – 25^th“EMS Appreciation Week”

MOTIONto approve the payment of CLAIMSper run date 4/29/2019.

MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

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

April 1, 2019 Regular Meeting
April 29, 2019 Agenda Meeting

MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays

ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING:

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:

PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION

ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays

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

MOTION:

SECOND:

PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION

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:

PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION

ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays

9 ORDINANCE(S) for INTRODUCTION:

O-5-2019-015 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PEDESTRIAN AND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS TO SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD, BY AND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING $820,000 THEREFOR (INCLUDING A GRANT RECEIVED OR EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $557,200) AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $262,800 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF.

MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays

O-5-2019-016 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 39 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “FEES”.

(MTUD annually required developer connection fee adjustment)

MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays

2019 MUNICIPAL BUDGET

R-5-2019-111 RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE 2019 MUNICIPAL BUDGET BE READ BY TITLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.

MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays

R-5-2019-112 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SELF EXAMINATION OF THE 2019 MUNICIPAL BUDGET.

MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays

PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2019 MUNICIPAL BUDGET INTRODUCED ON APRIL 1, 2019

OPEN: MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays

CLOSE: MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays

R-5-2019-113 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2019 MUNICIPAL BUDGET.

MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays

RESOLUTIONSfor CONSIDERATION under the CONSENT AGENDA:

(R-5-2019-114 – R-5-2019-147 with the exception of R-5-2019-117, R-5-2019-133, R-5-2019-134, and R-5-2019-144 which will be voted on separately)

R-5-2019-114 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CORRECTION TO RESOLUTION NO. R-4-2019-087, ENTITLED “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF

DOCKS CORNER ROAD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A SANITARY FORCE MAIN WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY”, CORRECTING THE ERROR MADE IN THE LANGUAGE “SANITARY FORCE MAIN” TO READ SANITARY SEWER LINE.

R-5-2019-115 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEE. (Sunpower Corp. Systems $236.00)

R-5-2019-116 RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

R-5-2019-118 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF BID TO ROHRER ENTERPRISES INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MEDIUM DUTY 32 AMBULATORY PASSENGER BUS.

($121,300)

R-5-2019-119 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF BID TO ROHRER ENTERPRISES INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ADULT MINI BUS. (16 w/2 wheelchairs - $62,740)

R-5-2019-120 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES AND ESTABLISHING MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE FOR THE ORCHARDS AT MONROE – CENTER VILLAGE – PB-1089-15.

R-5-2019-121 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CENTER STATE ENGINEERING TO PREPARE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR THE SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD PEDESTRIAN & ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.

R-5-2019-122 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX OVERPAYMENTS.

R-5-2019-123 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF THIRD PARTY TAX LIEN PREMIUM PAYMENTS.

R-5-2019-124 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT & SCOPE OF WORK ATTACHMENT WITH TRI-STATE LIGHT & ENERGY, INC. UNDER THE 70/30 DIRECT INSTALL PROGRAM SPONSORED BY THE NEW JERSEY BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES.

(Dept. of Public Works, Construction Dept. and Parks Trailer –

BPU portion $28,914.70 Monroe Twp. portion $12,392.01)

R-5-2019-125 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED BY SEACOAST CONSTRUCTION IN CONNECTION WITH THE SPOTSWOOD & ELLINGHAM AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT UPON THE POSTING OF A MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE.

R-5-2019-126 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT. ($34,765.73)

R-5-2019-127 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE UPON THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR MAJESTIC WOODS (PB-975-05).

R-5-2019-128 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT

TO HALASZ ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.

FOR AN EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL SERVICE UPGRADE

FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT. ($37,500)

R-5-2019-129 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND TOWNSHIP CLERK TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS MANUFACTURING COMPANY. ($17,200)

R-5-2019-130 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SHAIN, SCHAFFER, P.C.

TO HANDLE THE MATTER CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC v. EDDUIL A. CAMACHO, ET. AL., AS EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION.

($3,000 – Monroe Twp. Affordable Housing Rehabilitation Lien)

R-5-2019-131 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR ROP #14-31, 8 RUES LANE.

R-5-2019-132 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO MECO, INC. FOR 2019 ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE 1. ($549,323)

R-5-2019-135 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO JEN ELECTRIC, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SOLAR POWERED RADAR SPEED SIGNS ON AVENUE K. ($16,435)

R-5-2019-136 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED FOR ARBORS AT MONROE – BOULEVARD K-HOV SECTION (BA-5108-15).

R-5-2019-137 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED FOR ARBORS AT MONROE – TOWNHOMES (BA-5108-15).

R-5-2019-138 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF CONTRACT NO. 477 “SYSTEMS REPAIR SERVICE” WITH B&W CONSTRUCTION CO. OF NJ, INC. FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).

(12 month extension – unit pricing)

R-5-2019-139 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”) TO PREPARE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR VARIOUS 2019 GOODS AND SERVICES.

R-5-2019-140 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES UPON THE POSTING AND ACCEPTANCE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES FOR BLOCK 60, LOT 5.06 - W&S 1136 POSTED WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT ("M.T.U.D.").

(8 Rues Lane)

R-5-2019-141 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE UPON THE POSTING AND ACCEPTANCE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES FOR

BLOCK 87, LOTS 1.01 & 1.02 - W&S 1185 POSTED WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT ("M.T.U.D.").

(136 McKnight Ave)

R-5-2019-142 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT #1 OF A CONTRACT TO WESTON & SAMPSON ENGINEERS, PC FOR PHASE C “CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN DEVELOPMENT” FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”). (Additional $30,000)

R-5-2019-143 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT #3 AND FINAL CLOSEOUT OF CONTRACT WITH WESTON & SAMPSON ENGINEERS, PC (WSE) FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO PUMP STATION #2 UPGRADES FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”). (Decrease of $28,460)

R-5-2019-145 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF WATER AND SEWER DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENTS AND A PUMP STATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN COUNTRYSIDE DEVELOPERS, INC. AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR WATER AND SEWER SERVICES FROM THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).

R-5-2019-146 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF BID TO BAYHEAD INVESTMENTS INC. D/B/A VCI FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN AMBULANCE. ($278,056)

R-5-2019-147 RESOLUTION (A) PROVIDING FOR THE COMBINATION OF CERTAIN BOND ORDINANCES AND DETERMINING THE FORM AND OTHER DETAILS OF THE OFFERING OF $25,832,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2019 CONSISTING OF $17,904,000 GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2019 AND $7,928,000 WATER-SEWER UTILITY BONDS, SERIES 2019 OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “TOWNSHIP”) AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR SALE AND (B) AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF $6,000,000 BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2019 CONSISTING OF $5,000,000 GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2019 AND $1,000,000 WATER-SEWER UTILITY BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2019 OF THE TOWNSHIP AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS AND ACTIONS RELATED THERETO .

Consent Agenda Resolutions: MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays

RESOLUTIONS removed from consent agenda for CONSIDERATION:

R-5-2019-117 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL FEES TO SHAIN SCHAFFER, P.C. RELATED TO THE CASE OF TOWNSHIP OF MONROE v. LOVE’S TREE REMOVAL, INC., ET AL.AS EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION.

(Additional $10,000)

R-5-2019-133 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND TOWNSHIP CLERK TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AND R. E. ETSCH, INC. FOR THE LEASE OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS BLOCK 52.01, LOT 1 AND 1-QFARM. (Buckelew Ave./Mounts Mills Rd.)

R-5-2019-134 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SHAIN SCHAFFER PC TO HANDLE THE MATTER KINGS ROW PROPERTIES, LLC. v. THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ET AL. AS EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION. ($5000)

R-5-2019-144 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE UPON THE POSTING AND ACCEPTANCE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES FOR

BLOCK 53 LOT 28.10 - W&S 1150 POSTED WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT ("M.T.U.D.").

(265 Mounts Mills Rd)

MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays

PUBLIC PORTION – limited to Resolution No. R-5-2019-148 only

RESOLUTIONfor CONSIDERATION:

R-5-2019-148 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION BETWEEN EL AT MONROE, LLC., JSM AT CELEBRATIONS MONROE SECTION 1, LLC. / B & A AT MONROE I, LLC. AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE REGARDING THE OBLIGATION TO CONTRIBUTE TO CERTAIN OFF-TRACK IMPROVEMENTS.

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 –

COMBINED AGENDA & REGULAR MEETING - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2019 @ 6:30 P.M.