June 24, 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.
COMBINED AGENDA AND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE MONROE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
JUNE 24, 2019
AGENDA
1. Agenda Meeting Called to Order. (6:30 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
4. Council President Dalina to request the following SUNSHINE LAW be 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.
5. ORDINANCE(S) for SECOND READING at the Monday, June 24, 2019 Regular Meeting:
O-6-2019-017 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 122 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, MIDDLESEX COUNTY, ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”. (Adding Bus Stops on Applegarth Road/Gateway Blvd.)
O-6-2019-018 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING DEED OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT FROM JAMES AND MARIA NETO, BLOCK 68, LOT 41.28. (49 Lower Matchaponix Avenue)
O-6-2019-019 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING DEED OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT FROM S & G PAVING, INC., BLOCK 78, LOT 20.02
O-6-2019-020 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING DEED OF WATER AND SEWER EASEMENTS FROM MICHAEL SEIXEIRO AND RONALD & JOANNE COOK, BLOCK 78, LOTS 20.02 AND 3.
O-6-2019-021 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS 2019 WATER AND SEWER UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS BY AND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING $1,130,000 THEREFOR FROM THE WATER AND SEWER UTILITY OF THE TOWNSHIP AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,130,000 BONDS OR NOTES TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF.
O-6-2019-022 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS 2019 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, ALL LAWFUL AND PUBLIC PURPOSES, BY AND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING $1,040,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $990,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COSTS THEREOF.
O-6-2019-023 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE AND AGREEMENT WITH THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF COUNTY-GUARANTEED CAPITAL EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2019 OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY.
6. RESOLUTIONS for CONSIDERATION under CONSENT AGENDA at the Monday, June 24, 2019 Regular Meeting: (R-6-2019-169 – R-6-2019-196)
R-6-2019-169 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSES FOR THE 2019– 2020 LICENSE TERM.
R-6-2019-170 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) (2019 Clean Communities Grant - $94,380.34)
R-6-2019-171 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) (2019 Municipal Court Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation and Enforcement Fund - $562.62)
R-6-2019-172 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT TO BETTINA DURMASKIN SHOLK REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL AND CONSULTANT FOR AN OPEN SPACE APPRAISAL ON BLOCK 18. LOT 17 – PERRINEVILLE ROAD. (75.80+ acres – between Union Valley Rd and Federal Road) ($3000)
R-6-2019-173 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL FEES TO SHAIN SCHAFFER, P.C. RELATED TO OPEN SPACE AS EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION. (Additional $15,000)
R-6-2019-174 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION TO A CONTRACT AWARDED TO AQUATIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP WET BASIN MAINTENANCE. (Adding Cranbury Station Rd. - $1993.00)
R-6-2019-175 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION TO A CONTRACT AWARDED TO GREENLEAF LANDSCAPE SYSTEMS & SERVICES FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP 2019 LANDSCAPING SERVICES. (Adding Ely Rd. and Cranbury Station Rd. basins - $2250.00)
R-6-2019-176 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE FROM THE TREE ESCROW FUND.
R-6-2019-177 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CENTRE STATE ENGINEERING FOR PROPERTY SURVEY, RIGHT OF WAY SUBDIVISION, DESCRIPTIONS AND PHASE 1 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS ON BLOCK 18, LOT 17 – PERRINEVILLE ROAD. (75.80+ acres – between Union Valley Rd and Federal Road) ($22,500)
R-6-2019-178 RESOLUTION APPOINTING FUND COMMISSIONER AND ALTERNATE FUND COMMISSIONER FOR THE GARDEN STATE MUNICIPAL JOINT INSURANCE FUND.
R-6-2019-179 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX OVERPAYMENTS.
R-6-2019-180 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SHAIN SCHAFFER PC TO HANDLE THE MATTER OF CT07 SPII LLC. AND DT07 SPII LLC v. THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ET AL. AS EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION. ($7500)
R-6-2019-181 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEE. ($42.00)
R-6-2019-182 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND TOWNSHIP CLERK TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AND POPS FARM MARKET AND GARDEN CENTER, LLC. FOR THE LEASE OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS BLOCK 15.21, LOTS 1, 13 AND 25.3.
R-6-2019-183 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH W.B. MASON FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES.
R-6-2019-184 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTE A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CAMELOT NEIGHBORHOOD PEDESTRIAN AND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
R-6-2019-185 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTE A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE COSTCO DRIVE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
R-6-2019-186 RESOLUTION PROVIDING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE.
R-6-2019-187 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH DOT DESIGNING LLC. FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP SHIRTS AND HATS.
R-6-2019-188 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH JAMESBURG PRESS FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP PRINTING SERVICES (GROUPS A & B).
R-6-2019-189 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO MECO, INC. FOR THE DANIEL ROAD & 10TH STREET PEDESTRIAN & ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. ($531,353.00)
R-6-2019-190 RESOLUTION OF AUTHORIZING THE REJECTION OF BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE EMS ROOF PROJECT AND RE-ADVERTISING FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
R-6-2019-191 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AND MICHAEL J. BIENNAS WHO SHALL SERVE AS CHIEF OF POLICE.
R-6-2019-192 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO Z BROTHERS CONCRETE CONTRACTORS FOR THE SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
($455,841.19)
R-6-2019-193 RESOLUTION DECLARING CONTRACTOR DEFAULT AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST THE PERFORMANCE BOND POSTED BY LENNAR/LORI GARDENS ASSOCIATES II, LLC. FOR THE CLUBHOUSE OF THE GREENBRIAR AT STONEBRIDGE DEVELOPMENT.
R-6-2019-194 RESOLUTION DECLARING CONTRACTOR DEFAULT AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST THE PERFORMANCE BOND POSTED BY LENNAR/LORI GARDENS ASSOCIATES II, LLC. FOR THE PHASE 1, SECTION 1 SITEWORK OF THE GREENBRIAR AT STONEBRIDGE DEVELOPMENT.
R-6-2019-195 RESOLUTION DECLARING CONTRACTOR DEFAULT AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST THE PERFORMANCE BOND POSTED BY LENNAR/LORI GARDENS ASSOCIATES II, LLC. FOR THE PHASE 1, SECTION 6 OF THE GREENBRIAR AT STONEBRIDGE DEVELOPMENT.
R-6-2019-196 RESOLUTION DECLARING CONTRACTOR DEFAULT AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST THE PERFORMANCE BOND POSTED BY LENNAR/LORI GARDENS ASSOCIATES II, LLC. FOR THE PHASE 2, SECTION 8A OF THE GREENBRIAR AT STONEBRIDGE DEVELOPMENT.
7. Public. (5 Minutes per Speaker)
8. Agenda Meeting Adjournment. Time:
JUNE 24, 2019 REGULAR MEETING TO FOLLOW
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
JUNE 24, 2019
AGENDA
1. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: Time:
2. PRESENTATIONS –
Honoring Sergeant Robert Bell of the Monroe Twp. Police Department, on his Retirement – 25 years
3. MOTION to approve the payment of CLAIMS per run date 06/20/2019.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTION to approve the MINUTES of the following Meeting as written and presented
- June 5, 2019 - Combined Regular and Agenda Meeting
5. ORDINANCE(S) for SECOND READING:
O-6-2019-017 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 122 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, MIDDLESEX COUNTY, ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”.
(Adding Bus Stops on Applegarth Road/Gateway Blvd.)
O-6-2019-018 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING DEED OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT FROM JAMES AND MARIA NETO, BLOCK 68, LOT 41.28.
(49 Lower Matchaponix Avenue)
O-6-2019-019 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING DEED OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT FROM S & G PAVING, INC., BLOCK 78, LOT 20.02
O-6-2019-020 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING DEED OF WATER AND SEWER EASEMENTS FROM MICHAEL SEIXEIRO AND RONALD & JOANNE COOK, BLOCK 78, LOTS 20.02 AND 3.
O-6-2019-021 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS 2019 WATER AND SEWER UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS BY AND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING $1,130,000 THEREFOR FROM THE WATER AND SEWER UTILITY OF THE TOWNSHIP AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,130,000 BONDS OR NOTES TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF.
O-6-2019-022 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS 2019
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, ALL LAWFUL AND PUBLIC PURPOSES, BY AND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “TOWNSHIP”); APPROPRIATING $1,040,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $990,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COSTS THEREOF.
O-6-2019-023 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE AND AGREEMENT WITH THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF COUNTY-GUARANTEED CAPITAL EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2019 OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY..
6. RESOLUTIONS for CONSIDERATION under the CONSENT AGENDA:
(R-6-2019-169 – R-6-2019-196)
R-6-2019-169 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSES FOR THE 2019– 2020 LICENSE TERM.
R-6-2019-170 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)
(2019 Clean Communities Grant - $94,380.34)
R-6-2019-171 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)
(2019 Municipal Court Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation and Enforcement Fund - $562.62)
R-6-2019-172 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT TO BETTINA DURMASKIN SHOLK REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL AND CONSULTANT FOR AN OPEN SPACE APPRAISAL ON BLOCK 18. LOT 17 – PERRINEVILLE ROAD. (75.80+ acres – between Union Valley Rd and Federal Road) ($3000)
R-6-2019-173 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL FEES TO SHAIN SCHAFFER, P.C. RELATED TO OPEN SPACE AS EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION.
(Additional $15,000)
R-6-2019-174 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION TO A CONTRACT AWARDED TO AQUATIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP WET BASIN MAINTENANCE.
(Adding Cranbury Station Rd. - $1993.00)
R-6-2019-175 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION TO A CONTRACT AWARDED TO GREENLEAF LANDSCAPE SYSTEMS & SERVICES FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP 2019 LANDSCAPING SERVICES. (Adding Ely Rd. and Cranbury Station Rd. basins - $2250.00)
R-6-2019-176 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE FROM THE TREE ESCROW FUND. ($993.97)
R-6-2019-177 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CENTRE STATE ENGINEERING FOR PROPERTY SURVEY, RIGHT OF WAY SUBDIVISION, DESCRIPTIONS AND PHASE 1 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS ON BLOCK 18, LOT 17 – PERRINEVILLE ROAD. (75.80+ acres – between Union Valley Rd and Federal Road) ($22,500)
R-6-2019-178 RESOLUTION APPOINTING FUND COMMISSIONER AND ALTERNATE FUND COMMISSIONER FOR THE GARDEN STATE MUNICIPAL JOINT INSURANCE FUND.
R-6-2019-179 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX OVERPAYMENTS.
R-6-2019-180 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SHAIN SCHAFFER PC TO HANDLE THE MATTER OF CT07 SPII LLC. AND DT07 SPII LLC v. THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ET AL. AS EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION. ($7500)
R-6-2019-181 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEE. ($42.00)
R-6-2019-182 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND TOWNSHIP CLERK TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AND POPS FARM MARKET AND GARDEN CENTER, LLC. FOR THE LEASE OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS BLOCK 15.21, LOTS 1, 13 AND 25.3.
R-6-2019-183 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH W.B. MASON FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES.
R-6-2019-184 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTE A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CAMELOT NEIGHBORHOOD PEDESTRIAN AND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
R-6-2019-185 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTE A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE COSTCO DRIVE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
R-6-2019-186 RESOLUTION PROVIDING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE.
R-6-2019-187 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH DOT DESIGNING LLC. FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP SHIRTS AND HATS.
R-6-2019-188 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH JAMESBURG PRESS FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP PRINTING SERVICES (GROUPS A & B).
R-6-2019-189 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO MECO, INC. FOR THE DANIEL ROAD & 10TH STREET PEDESTRIAN & ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. ($531,353.00)
R-6-2019-190 RESOLUTION OF AUTHORIZING THE REJECTION OF BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE EMS ROOF PROJECT AND RE-ADVERTISING FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
R-6-2019-191 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AND MICHAEL J. BIENNAS WHO SHALL SERVE AS CHIEF OF POLICE.
R-6-2019-192 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO Z BROTHERS CONCRETE CONTRACTORS FOR THE SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
($455,841.19)
R-6-2019-193 RESOLUTION DECLARING CONTRACTOR DEFAULT AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST THE PERFORMANCE BOND POSTED BY LENNAR/LORI GARDENS ASSOCIATES II, LLC. FOR THE CLUBHOUSE OF THE GREENBRIAR AT STONEBRIDGE DEVELOPMENT.
R-6-2019-194 RESOLUTION DECLARING CONTRACTOR DEFAULT AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST THE PERFORMANCE BOND POSTED BY LENNAR/LORI GARDENS ASSOCIATES II, LLC. FOR THE PHASE 1, SECTION 1 SITEWORK OF THE GREENBRIAR AT STONEBRIDGE DEVELOPMENT.
R-6-2019-195 RESOLUTION DECLARING CONTRACTOR DEFAULT AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST THE PERFORMANCE BOND POSTED BY LENNAR/LORI GARDENS ASSOCIATES II, LLC. FOR THE PHASE 1, SECTION 6 OF THE GREENBRIAR AT STONEBRIDGE DEVELOPMENT.
R-6-2019-196 RESOLUTION DECLARING CONTRACTOR DEFAULT AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST THE PERFORMANCE BOND POSTED BY LENNAR/LORI GARDENS ASSOCIATES II, LLC. FOR THE PHASE 2, SECTION 8A OF THE GREENBRIAR AT STONEBRIDGE DEVELOPMENT.
7. Mayor’s Report.
8. Administrator’s Report.
9. Engineer’s Report.
10. Council’s Reports.
11. Public. (5 Minutes per Speaker)
12. Adjournment. Time:
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING –
AGENDA MEETING - MONDAY, JULY 29, 2019 @ 7:00 P.M.