Monroe Council Minutes | 12/26/2018
THE FOLLOWING IS A PRELIMINARY AGENDA AND THERE MAY BE CHANGES MADE TO THE AGENDA BEFORE OR AT THE MEETING, AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
SPECIAL & AGENDA MEETING OF THE MONROE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL | DECEMBER 26, 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.
Council President Dalina to announce the Special Meeting is being called to order for the purpose of addressing the payment of year-end claims, conducting Public Hearings on various Second Reading Ordinance for final adoption, consideration of various Resolutions and any other business that may come before the Council. The regularly scheduled Agenda Meeting will immediately follow
- PRESENTATION – Honoring Retiree Patricia Ryan
- MOTIONto approve the payment of CLAIMSper run date 12/19/2018.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays
- MOTIONto approve the MINUTESof the following Meetings as written and presented:
- November 7, 2018 regular meeting
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING:
O-12-2018-044 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING LANDS TO BE DEDICATED TO THE TOWNSHIP FOR PURPOSES OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT IN THE “DYNASTY ESTATES” RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION.
MOTION:
SECOND:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays
O-12-2018-045 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF LAND LOCATED AT 10 OLD CHURCH ROAD AND APPEARING ON THE OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL TAX MAP AS BLOCK 15, LOT 3/3Q FOR OPEN SPACE.
MOTION:
SECOND:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays
O-12-2018-046 ORDINANCE FIXING POLICE PBA SALARIES AND WAGES FOR 2019-2022.
MOTION:
SECOND:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays
O-12-2018-047 ORDINANCE FIXING POLICE SUPERVISORY SALARIES AND WAGES FOR 2019-2022.
MOTION:
SECOND:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays
O-12-2018-048 ORDINANCE FIXING SALARIES AND WAGES FOR 2019-2022 PRIVATE PARTY BILLING OF POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL.
MOTION:
SECOND:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays
O-12-2018-049 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 78 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES”.
MOTION:
SECOND:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays
O-12-2018-050 ORDINANCE FIXING SUPERVISORY SALARIES AND WAGES FOR 2019.
MOTION:
SECOND:
PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION
ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays
- PUBLIC PORTIONlimited to RESOLUTIONS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. ONLY
(R-12-2018-336 through R-12-2018-385 with the exception of R-12-2018-354, R-12-2018-355 and R-12-2018-377) (5 Minutes per Speaker)
- RESOLUTIONSfor CONSIDERATION under the CONSENT AGENDA:
R-12-2018-336 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE TO PASS LEGISLATION PERMITTING MUNICIPALITIES TO IMPOSE IMPACT FEES FOR INCREASED SCHOOL COSTS ON DEVELOPERS OF NEW RESIDENTIAL UNITS.
R-12-2018-337 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF TAX REFUNDS AND/OR DELINQUENCIES OF LESS THAN THREE ($3.00) DOLLARS.
R-12-2018-338 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF THIRD PARTY TAX LIEN PREMIUMS.
R-12-2018-339 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS.
R-12-2018-340 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. R-12-2018-326“AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS”.
R-12-2018-341 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A VEHICLE FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT UNDER THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION OF N.J. COOPERATIVE. ($25,565.53)
R-12-2018-342 RESOLUTION CONCERNING HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS FOR RETIRED NON-UNION EMPLOYEES.
R-12-2018-343 RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE CONTRIBUTIONS TO HEALTH BENEFITS FOR RETIRED EMPLOYEES.
R-12-2018-344 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CME ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE DANIEL ROAD AND 10THSTREET PEDESTRIAN AND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. ($74,872.00)
R-12-2018-345 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL FEES TO SHAIN SCHAFFER P.C. TO REPRESENT THE TOWNSHIP IN ACQUIRING REAL PROPERTY DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 25, LOTS 14.1 AND 16. ($9,000.00)
R-12-2018-346 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL FEES TO SHAIN SCHAFFER, P.C. TO HANDLE THE MATTER OF EL AT MONROE, LLC. v. THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AS EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION.
(Additional $20,000)
R-12-2018-347 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CENTER STATE ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR 2018 MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES. (Additional $18,000)
R-12-2018-348 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FLASHBACK HD CAMERA SYSTEMS FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT. ($79,308.)
R-12-2018-349 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO STALKER RADAR, APPLIED CONCEPTS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF STALKER RADIO UNITS FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT. ($37,793.)
R-12-2018-350 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF BID TO K & A EXCAVATING CO. INC., FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP OUTSIDE SNOW & ICE REMOVAL. (as needed basis – per fee schedule)
R-12-2018-351 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF BID TO T.L.P. CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC. FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP HVAC & ATC MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS.
(Per unit pricing)
R-12-2018-352 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR TO PREPARE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR VARIOUS GOODS AND SERVICES. (Ambulance, 32 passenger bus)
R-12-2018-353 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF HOMESTEAD REBATES.
R-12-2018-356 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF VEHICLES FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS UNDER N.J. STATE CONTRACT.
($159,540)
R-12-2018-357 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET TRANSFERS.
R-12-2018-358 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO KLENDZOID INC. FOR CONTRACT 484 “LIQUID ZINC PYROPHOSPHATE” BY THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”). ($38,000)
R-12-2018-359 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”) TO PREPARE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR VARIOUS GOODS AND SERVICES FOR 2019.
R-12-2018-360 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF TOWING CONTRACTORS AND PLACEMENT ON A ROTATING LIST TO BE UTILIZED BY THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR 2019.
R-12-2018-361 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NORTHSTAR VETS FOR MEDICAL CARE OF STRAY ANIMALS FOUND WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. (as needed basis – per fee schedule)
R-12-2018-362 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BULK PURCHASE OF ROCK SALT UNDER THE SOMERSET COUNTY COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. ($57.57/Ton)
R-12-2018-363 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR DEER CARCASS REMOVAL WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE UNDER THE SOMERSET COUNTY COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. ($31.50 per carcass)
R-12-2018-364 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH DELTA DENTAL OF NEW JERSEY, INC. FOR DENTAL INSURANCE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
R-12-2018-365 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MARGUERITE M. SCHAFFER, ESQ. WITH THE FIRM SHAIN SCHAFFER, P.C. FOR GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
(General Legal not to exceed $286,560 annually; Township Attorney not to exceed $27,347 annually)
R-12-2018-366 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SHAIN SCHAFFER, P.C. FOR TOWNSHIP TAX APPEAL LEGAL SERVICES WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
(Not to exceed $195,000)
R-12-2018-367 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO WILENTZ, GOLDMAN & SPITZER, P.A. AS BOND COUNSEL FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. (as needed basis – per fee schedule)
R-12-2018-368 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO HODULIK AND MORRISON, P.A. AS MUNICIPAL AUDITORS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE TO PERFORM AUDITING SERVICES IN CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
(Not to exceed $69,000)
R-12-2018-369 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SELECTION OF QUALIFIED FIRMS FOR CONFLICT OR ALTERNATE ENGINEER FOR 2019 MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AND AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACTS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS.
R-12-2018-370 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ARCARI & IOVINO ARCHITECTS, P.C. AS ARCHITECT FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
(Not to exceed $20,000)
R-12-2018-371 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SELECTION OF QUALIFIED FIRMS TO PERFORM REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
R-12-2018-372 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PHOENIX ADVISORS, LLC. AS FINANCIAL ADVISORS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. (as needed basis – per fee schedule)
R-12-2018-373 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NORTH AMERICAN INSURANCE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION FOR INSURANCE CONSULTING AND PRODUCER SERVICES FOR COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RISK MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INSURANCE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
(Not to exceed $144,000)
R-12-2018-374 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH TOWNSHIP ENGINEER MARK RASIMOWICZ FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
(Not to exceed $27,000)
R-12-2018-375 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CHESTNUT ARBORICULTURAL & FORESTRY SERVICES, LLC. AS LICENSED TREE EXPERTS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. (Not to exceed $35,000)
R-12-2018-376 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO JAFFE COMMUNICATIONS FOR TOWNSHIP WEB DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING & COMMUNICATION SERVICES FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. (Not to exceed $45,000)
R-12-2018-378 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO LOU RAINONE WITH THE FRIM OF RAINONE, COUGHLIN, MINCHELLO AS LABOR ATTORNEY FOR GENERAL EMPLOYMENT LAW WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
(Not to exceed $45,000)
R-12-2018-379 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO R3M ENGINEERING INC. AS ENGINEER FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”) FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
(Not to exceed $120,000)
R-12-2018-380 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT SELECTION OF QUALIFIED FIRMS TO PERFORM VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019, FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).
R-12-2018-381 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO THE FIRM OF CENTER STATE ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR MAINTENANCE OF TAX MAPS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. ($63,000)
R-12-2018-382 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO THE FIRM OF CENTER STATE ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. ($235,000)
R-12-2018-383 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MY INSTADOC URGENT CARE FOR OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES FOR TOWNSHIP EMPLOYEES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
R-12-2018-384 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO AMBASSADOR MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. FOR MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOWNSHIP’S SUBSTANCE AND ALCOHOL MISUSE POLICY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
R-12-2018-385 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PENN MEDICINE FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SERVICES (EAP) FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- RESOLUTIONS removed from consent agenda forCONSIDERATION:
R-12-2018-354 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MONROE TOWNSHIP AND MONROE FIRE DISTRICT #3 PROVIDING FOR USE OF A PORTION OF THEIR NEW FACILITY FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY SERVICES.
($65,000)
R-12-2018-355 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND TOWNSHIP CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER AN UNDERGROUND WATER TANK TO FIRE DISTRICT NO.1.
R-12-2018-377 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT
TO LOU RAINONE, WITH THE FIRM OF RAINONE, COUGHLIN, MINCHELLO AS SPECIAL COUNSEL / ALTERNATE /CONFLICT ATTORNEY WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AND THE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
(Not to exceed Township - $20,000 and MTUD - $20,000)
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays
- 12. MOTIONto ADJOURNthe SPECIAL MEETINGand Call to Order the regularly scheduled AGENDA MEETING: TIME:
MOTION:
SECOND:
ROLL CALL: Ayes Nays
- RESOLUTIONSfor CONSIDERATION at the WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2019
REORGANIZATION MEETING: (R-1-2019-001 – R-1-2019-017)
R-1-2019-001 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR 2019.
R-1-2019-002 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL TOWNSHIP NEWSPAPERS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
R-1-2019-003 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2019 CASH MANAGEMENT PLAN.
R-1-2019-004 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2019 TEMPORARY BUDGET
APPROPRIATIONS.
R-1-2019-005 RESOLUTION FIXING THE INTEREST TO BE CHARGED ON DELINQUENT TAXES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
R-1-2019-006 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS MATERIALS AND SERVICES THROUGH THE NEW JERSEY STATE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR THE YEAR 2019 WITH EXTENSIONS & ADDENDUMS.
R-1-2019-007 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A PUBLIC AGENCY COMPLIANCE OFFICER.
R-1-2019-008 RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
R-1-2019-009 RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CABLE TELEVISION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CTAC).
R-1-2019-010 RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JENNIFER A. BURGESS, ESQ. AS MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE.
R-1-2019-011 RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF HAROLD A. PARRA, ESQ. AND BENJAMIN H. ZILBERGELD, ESQ. AS ALTERNATE MUNICIPAL PROSECUTORS.
R-1-2019-012 RESOLUTION GRANTING THE ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF THOMAS P. ABODE, ESQ. AS MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDER FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE.
R-1-2019-013 RESOLUTION PROVIDING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE PUBLIC OFFICERS BOARD.
R-1-2019-014 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A FIRST ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SOUTH CENTRAL MIDDLESEX COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL COMMISSION.
- R-1-2019-015 RESOLUTION APPOINTING CLASS III COUNCIL MEMBER
TO THE MONROE TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. (Nomination process)
- R-1-2019-016 RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCIL MEMBER TO THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
(Nomination process)
- R-1-2019-017 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE ZONING
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. (Nomination process)
- 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, JANUARY 2, 2019
REORGANIZATION MEETING
TOWNSHIP OF MONROE
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
COMBINED SPECIAL/AGENDA MEETING – DECEMBER 26, 2018
The Council of the Township of Monroe met at the Monroe Township Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Plaza, for a Combined Agenda/Regular Meeting.
The Combined Agenda/Regular Meeting was Called to Order at 7:00 p.m. by Council President Stephen Dalina with a Salute to the Flag.
UPON ROLL CALLby the Township Clerk, Patricia Reid, the following members of Council were present: Councilman Leonard Baskin, Councilwoman Miriam Cohen, Councilman Charles Dipierro, Council Vice-President Elizabeth Schneider and Council President Stephen Dalina.
ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Gerald W. Tamburro, Business Administrator Alan M. Weinberg, Township Attorney Greg Pasquale, Engineer Mark Rasimowicz and Deputy Township Clerk Tanya Pannucci.
There were approximately twenty (20) members of the Public present in the audience.
Council President Dalina requested the Township Clerk to read the following SUNSHINE LAWinto 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 the CRANBURY PRESS on January 5, 2018;
- Posted on the Monroe Township website; and
- Sent to those individuals who have requested personal notice.
- Change of location was communicated to the Home News Tribune and Cranbury Press; posted on the Monroe Township Website, Township Social Media Page and Bulletin Boards within the Municipal Complex.
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.
Council President Dalina announced that the Special Meeting is being called to order for the purpose of
addressing the payment of year-end claims, conducting Public Hearings on various Second Reading
Ordinance for final adoption, consideration of various Resolutions and any other business that may come
before the Council. The regularly scheduled Agenda Meeting will immediately follow
Mayor Tamburro called upon Patricia Ryan to come up to honor her for her 31 years of service working for
the Township. He commented that she made sure everyone in the Finance Department did the right thing and was a leader for many years, who not only is loved by her peers and union members but will be sorely missed. He presented her with a plaque and congratulated her in her retirement.Council President Dalina commented that her retiring is a tough loss for the Township but wished her well in all of her future endeavors.
A brief recess was taken with the meeting reconvening at 7:15pm.
UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Council Vice-President Schneider, the CLAIMSper run date of 12/19/2018 were approved for payment as presented.
ROLL CALL: Councilman Leonard Baskin Aye
Councilwoman Miriam Cohen Aye
Councilman Charles Dipierro Nay
Council Vice-President Elizabeth Schneider Aye
Council President Stephen Dalina Aye
UPON MOTIONmade by Council Vice-President and seconded by Councilwoman Cohen, the MINUTESof the November 7, 2018 Regular Meeting were approved as written and presented.
ROLL CALL: Councilman Leonard Baskin Aye
Councilwoman Miriam Cohen Aye
Councilman Charles Dipierro Aye
Council Vice-President Elizabeth Schneider Aye
Council President Stephen Dalina Aye
UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Councilman Baskin, an Ordinance of
which the following is the title was moved on second reading for final passage:
O-12-2018-044 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING LANDS TO BE DEDICATED TO THE TOWNSHIP
FOR THE PURPOSES OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT IN THE “DYNASTY ESTATES”
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION.
ORDINANCEas follows: (O-12-2018-044)
WHEREAS, Monroe Township Code Chapter 108, Section 13.8 entitled, "Stormwater management facility (ies) dedications", requires, interalia, that all stormwater management facilities located within or as part of a single-family residential use development be dedicated to the Township; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said provision, Dynasty Associates, LLC, a/k/a Dynasty Estates, proposes to dedicate one (1) detention basin lot to the Township as part of the single-family residential subdivision known as Dynasty Estates; and
WHEREAS, Dynasty Associates received Final Subdivision approval for the Dynasty Estates development on or about May 22, 2003, memorialized on June 26, 1999 (PB-826-03), amended on April 28, 2005, memorialized on May 26, 2005 (PB-929-04), which approved plans included the dedication of Block 109.21, Lot 7.75 as a detention basin lot; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Monroe believes it to be in the public interest to accept the dedication of said lot in accordance with the resolution of amended subdivision approval adopted by the Monroe Township Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, the Township Engineer has reviewed the attached metes and bounds description for said lot and has found same to be in conformity with the Planning Board approval and recommends acceptance of the Deed of Dedication; and
WHEREAS, the Township Attorney has reviewed and approved the proposed Deed of Dedication.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINEDby the Mayor and Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey as follows:
Section 1. The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to accept the Deed of Dedication transferring Block 109.21, Lot 7.75, the one (1) lot proposed to be dedicated as part of the Dynasty Estates, conditioned upon the compliance of Dynasty Associates, LLC with Chapter 108, Section 13.8 of the Code of the Township of Monroe, provided said deed is in form satisfactory to the Township Attorney, and subject to the restrictions contained in Chapter 108 Section 12.16 of the Township Code;
Section 2. The Grantor shall be Dynasty Associates, LLC, the owner of the property, who shall convey the premises free and clear of encumbrances and restrictions.
Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 4. Any and all accumulated taxes due on the referenced Lot and Block shall be paid by Dynasty Associates, LLC through December 31, 2018.
Section 5. If any section, subdivision, sentence, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be adjudged invalid, such adjudication shall apply only to the section, paragraph, subdivision, clause or provision so adjudged and the remainder of the Ordinance shall be deemed valid and effective.
Section 6. This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication as provided by law.
SO ORDAINED as aforesaid.
No Public Comment.
UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Councilman Baskin, an Ordinance of
which the following is the title was passed on Second Reading and Final Adoption:
O-12-2018-044 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING LANDS TO BE DEDICATED TO THE TOWNSHIP
FOR THE PURPOSES OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT IN THE “DYNASTY ESTATES”
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION.
ROLL CALL: Councilman Leonard Baskin Aye
Councilwoman Miriam Cohen Aye
Councilman Charles Dipierro Nay
Council Vice-President Elizabeth Schneider Aye
Council President Stephen Dalina Aye
Copy of Ordinance Duly Filed.
O-12-2018-044
UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Council Vice-President Schneider, an
Ordinance of which the following is the title was moved on second reading for final passage:
O-12-2018-045ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF LAND LOCATED AT 10
OLD CHURCH ROAD AND APPEARING ON THE OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL TAX MAP AS
BLOCK 15, LOT 3/3Q FOR OPEN SPACE.
ORDINANCEas follows: (O-12-2018-045)
WHEREAS, Ronald Longo, Bruce P. Longo, David J. Longo and Chad A. Longo are the owners of real property in Monroe commonly known as 10 Old Church Road (“Owners”), identified on the official Tax Map of the Township of Monroe as Lot 3/3Q in Block 15 in the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, and State of New Jersey (the “Property”); and
WHEREAS, the Property consists of 15.5 +acres, of which all but one (1) acre are currently assessed as farmland and actively being farmed; and
WHEREAS, the Owners propose to subdivide the Property into two (2) lots, retaining 5.99 +acres and selling the remaining 9.51 +acres to the Township as open space; and
WHEREAS, the Property is located in the R3A Residential Zone, which permits a minimum lot size of 3 acres and could potentially be developed with numerous single family residential dwellings; and
WHEREAS, one of the express goals of the open space acquisition program approved by the citizens of Monroe Township in 2002 is farmland preservation; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution Nos.: R-11-2017-286 and R-11-2017-288, the Township Council authorized an appraisal and an environmental assessment of the Property; and
WHEREAS, the Owners have agreed to a deed restriction on the 5.99 +retained acres prohibiting subdivision thereof; and
WHEREAS, by appraisal dated November 15, 2017, the value of the entire parcel was estimated to be Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($700,000.00); and
WHEREAS, by appraisal dated January 29, 2018, the value of the portion of the Property to be acquired by the Township was Five Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($525,000.00); and
WHEREAS, the Township engaged in arms-length negotiations with the owners for purchase of the Property, and the parties reached an agreed-upon sale price of Five Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($525,000.00); and
WHEREAS, the Township’s purchase of the Property will preserve it as open space and farmland for the citizens of Monroe for generations to come; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of the Township has verified that there are sufficient funds remaining from the issuance of bonds pursuant to the Open Space Acquisition Bond Ordinance O-2-2012-001, to pay for the aforesaid acquisition;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINEDby the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey as follows:
Section 1. The Mayor, Township Clerk and Township Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents as are reasonably necessary to acquire fee simple title to the Property, including all improvements erected on, over and beneath aforesaid lands to be acquired, and all easements, rights-of-way or uses, privileges, licenses, hereditaments, appurtenances, interests and other rights belonging to or inuring to the benefit of the lands to be acquired and all right, title and interest of the owners in and to any land lying in the bed of any highway, street, road or avenue, opened or proposed, in front or abutting or adjoining aforesaid lands to be acquired.
Section 2. The purchase price for the Property to be acquired for open space shall be Five Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($525,000.00).
Section 3. The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to accept the Deed transferring the Property to the Township as open space, provided the Deed is in a form satisfactory to the Township Attorney.
Section 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.
No Public Comment.
UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Council Vice-President Schneider, an
Ordinance of which the following is the title was passed on Second Reading and Final Adoption:
O-12-2018-045ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF LAND LOCATED AT 10
OLD CHURCH ROAD AND APPEARING ON THE OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL TAX MAP AS
BLOCK 15, LOT 3/3Q FOR OPEN SPACE.
ROLL CALL: Councilman Leonard Baskin Aye
Councilwoman Miriam Cohen Aye
Councilman Charles Dipierro Nay
Council Vice-President Elizabeth Schneider Aye
Council President Stephen Dalina Aye
Copy of Ordinance Duly Filed.
O-12-2018-045
UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Council Vice-President Schneider, an
Ordinance of which the following is the title was moved on second reading for final passage:
O-12-2018-046ORDINANCE FIXING POLICE PBA SALARIES AND WAGES FOR 2019-2022.
ORDINANCEas follows: (O-12-2018-046)
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, New Jersey, as follows:
SECTION 1. The following annual salaries, wages and fees shall be paid to the various members of the Police Department of the Township of Monroe as referenced in Exhibit A hereto attached.
SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with or in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
SECTION 3. If any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause or provision of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid, such adjudication shall apply only to the section, paragraph, subdivision, clause or provision so adjudged and the remainder of this ordinance shall be deemed valid and effective.
SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall take effect twenty days after final passage, adoption and publication according to law.
SO ORDAINEDas aforesaid.
No Public Comment.
UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Council Vice-President Schneider, an
Ordinance of which the following is the title was passed on Second Reading and Final Adoption:
O-12-2018-046ORDINANCE FIXING POLICE PBA SALARIES AND WAGES FOR 2019-2022.
ROLL CALL: Councilman Leonard Baskin Aye
Councilwoman Miriam Cohen Aye
Councilman Charles Dipierro Aye
Council Vice-President Elizabeth Schneider Aye
Council President Stephen Dalina Aye
Copy of Ordinance Duly Filed.
O-12-2018-046
UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Council Vice-President Schneider, an
Ordinance of which the following is the title was moved on second reading for final passage:
O-12-2018-047ORDINANCE FIXING POLICE SUPERVISORY SALARIES AND WAGES FOR
2019-2022.
ORDINANCEas follows: (O-12-2018-047)
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, New Jersey, as follows:
SECTION 1. The following annual salaries, wages and fees shall be paid to the various members of the Police Department of the Township of Monroe has hereinafter specified:
POSITION 2019 2020 2021 2022
Sergeants $125,985 $129,837 $133,754 $137,748
Lieutenants $140,984 $144,837 $148,754 $152,748
SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with or in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
SECTION 3. If any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause or provision of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid, such adjudication shall apply only to the section, paragraph, subdivision, clause or provision so adjudged and the remainder of this ordinance shall be deemed valid and effective.
SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall take effect twenty days after final passage, adoption and publication according to law.
SO ORDAINEDas aforesaid.
No Public Comment.
UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Council Vice-President Schneider, an
Ordinance of which the following is the title was passed on Second Reading and Final Adoption:
O-12-2018-047ORDINANCE FIXING POLICE SUPERVISORY SALARIES AND WAGES FOR
2019-2022.
ROLL CALL: Councilman Leonard Baskin Aye
Councilwoman Miriam Cohen Aye
Councilman Charles Dipierro Aye
Council Vice-President Elizabeth Schneider Aye
Council President Stephen Dalina Aye
Copy of Ordinance Duly Filed.
O-12-2018-047
UPON MOTIONmade by Council Vice-President Schneider and seconded by Councilwoman Cohen, an
Ordinance of which the following is the title was moved on second reading for final passage:
O-12-2018-048ORDINANCE FIXING SALARIES AND WAGES FOR 2019-2022 PRIVATE
PARTY BILLING OF POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL.
ORDINANCEas follows: (O-12-2018-048)
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, New Jersey, as follows:
SECTION 1. The Police Department Salary and Wage Ordinance is hereby amended as follows:
Each private party receiving police services shall be charged a fee as follows per officer utilized for the service. The following hourly fees shall be paid to police department personnel of the Township of Monroe as hereinafter specified effective January 1, 2019.
2019 2020 2021 2022
$107.00 $110.00 $113.00 $116.00
In the event the police services are provided on a holiday acknowledged in the PBA/SOA contract, the fee for such service shall be as follows:
2019 2020 2021 2022
$145.00 $149.00 $153.00 $157.00
SECTION 2. If any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause or provision of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid, such adjudication shall apply only to the section, paragraph, subdivision, clause or provision so adjudged and the remainder of this ordinance shall be deemed valid and effective.
SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with or in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall take effect twenty days after final passage, adoption and publication according to law.
SO ORDAINEDas aforesaid.
No Public Comment.
UPON MOTIONmade by Council Vice-President Schneider and seconded by Councilwoman Cohen, an
Ordinance of which the following is the title was passed on Second Reading and Final Adoption:
O-12-2018-048ORDINANCE FIXING SALARIES AND WAGES FOR 2019-2022 PRIVATE
PARTY BILLING OF POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL.
ROLL CALL: Councilman Leonard Baskin Aye
Councilwoman Miriam Cohen Aye
Councilman Charles Dipierro Aye
Council Vice-President Elizabeth Schneider Aye
Council President Stephen Dalina Aye
Copy of Ordinance Duly Filed.
O-12-2018-048
UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Councilman Baskin, an
Ordinance of which the following is the title was moved on second reading for final passage:
O-12-2018-049ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 78 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP
OF MONROE ENTITLED “PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES”.
ORDINANCEas follows: (O-12-2018-049)
BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, New Jersey as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 78 - of the Code of the Township of Monroe, which chapter establishes personnel policies and procedures within the Township of Monroe shall be amended as follows: (new text in redandunderlined, text to be deleted is struck)
§ 78-32.1. Extended sick leave. [Amended 7-2-12 by Ord. No. O-7-2012-018]
Paragraph 1 and 2 to be amended and 4 to be removed as follows:
In the event that any employee, with four (4) or more years of continuous service commencing with the date on which status as a permanent employee was obtained, suffers a debilitating sickness or injury during the course of employment, the township may provide his or her gross pay for a period of ninety (90) calendar days, limited to one (1) leavein a twelve (12) month period. At the start of an employee's ninth (9th) year of employment, there will be no limit on the number of leaves in a twelve (12) month period. Extendedsickleavemay not be utilized until an employee has used all previously accumulated paid time off (i.e sick, vacation and personal time) before he/she is eligible to use extended sick leave time, including any leaveawarded during the period of absence.Such requests shall be made in writing, with medical substantiation, to the Business Administrator. The decision whether to grant extendedsickleaveshall be at the discretion of the Business Administrator after consultation with the Clinical CoordinatorDirector of Health and Human Resources.
After ninety (90) consecutive days of administrative sick leave, an employee may make arequest thatthe Business Administratorobtain authorization from the Township Councilfor an additional extended sick leave of up to ninety (90) days which must be approved by the Business Administrator.
During any period of extendedsickleave, an employee will accumulate sickdays in accordance with any union contract formula or at the rate of one (1) day per month.Extendedsickleavemay not be utilized until an employee has used all previously accumulatedsick leave awarded during the period of absence.
§ 78-34. Maternity leavefor employees hired prior to May 1, 2011.
Paragraph 1 to be amended as follows:
To be eligible for Maternity leave employees must have 2 years of continuous full-time service with the Township as of the date of birth of the child. Maternityleaveshall be granted to full-time employees with two (2) years or more of full-time service. Paid leaveshall consist of twelve (12) weeks in any twenty-four (24) month period regardless of whether those days are before or after delivery. The 60-day leave must be consecutive calendar days and shall run concurrently with the FMLA/FLA.
- 78-34.1. Maternity leave for employees hired after May 1, 2011.
Paragraph 1 to be amended as follows:
To be eligible for Maternity leave employees must have 2 years of continuous full-time service with the Township as of the date of birth of the child. Maternity leaveshall be granted to full-time employees with two (2) years or more of full-time service. Paid leavefor full-time employees hired after May 1, 2011 shall consist of sixty (60) calendar days in any twenty-four (24) month period regardless of whether those days are before or after delivery. The 60-day leave must be consecutive calendar days and shall run concurrently with the FMLA/FLA.
- 78-45. Paydays.
Employees are paid weekly on Fridays. Each paycheck includes earnings for all work performed by the employee through the end of the previous payroll period, as certified by the employee's supervisor to the PayrollFinanceDepartment.
AnIt shall be mandatory allemployees may choose to have hischecksdistributed to him personally by his department head or have itwill be deposited directly into histheirbank account. The Treasurer's OfficeFinance Departmentcomputes all deductions and adjustments for all checks. Questions concerning deductions and net pay should be directed to the Treasurer's Office Finance Department. In the event that there are any verified discrepancies in an employee's pay, they will be corrected and adjusted in the next pay period after verification.
Effective January 1, 2020 all employees will be paid on a semi-monthly basis, which is 24 pay periods per year. Paydays will be on the 15thand 30thof every month, if that happens to be a holiday or weekend the payday will be the previous workday.
Special items such as a clothing allowance, if applicable, may be included in an employee's regular paycheck, in the township's discretion or as set forth in a collective bargaining agreement.
§ 78-55. Use of equipment and vehicles.
Paragraph to be added to end of section as follows:
The Township may install a global positioning system (GPS) in Township-owned vehicles. In implementing these GPS systems, the Township will ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws governing such usage. The intent of the GPS is to provide an effective deploying resource, improved operational efficiency and customer service. Department Heads will oversee the implementation and operation of the program in their department.
- 78-58. Smoking.
In accordance with state law and the township's goal of providing a healthy work environment, smoking is not permitted inside any public building or any municipal owned vehicle.
Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
Section 3. If any section, paragraph, subsection, clause or provisions of this Ordinance shall be adjudged invalid, such adjudication shall apply only to the section, paragraph, subsection, clause or provision so adjudged, and the remainder of the Ordinance shall be deemed valid and effective.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication as provided by law.
SO ORDAINEDas aforesaid.
No Public Comment.
UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Councilman Baskin, an
Ordinance of which the following is the title was passed on Second Reading and Final Adoption:
O-12-2018-049ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 78 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP
OF MONROE ENTITLED “PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES”.
ROLL CALL: Councilman Leonard Baskin Aye
Councilwoman Miriam Cohen Aye
Councilman Charles Dipierro Aye
Council Vice-President Elizabeth Schneider Aye
Council President Stephen Dalina Aye
Copy of Ordinance Duly Filed.
O-12-2018-049
UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Council Vice-President Schneider, an
Ordinance of which the following is the title was moved on second reading for final passage:
O-12-2018-050ORDINANCE FIXING SUPERVISORY SALARIES AND WAGES FOR 2019.
ORDINANCEas follows: (O-12-2018-050)
BE IT ORDAINEDby the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey as follows:
SECTION 1. The annual salaries, wages and fees as attached hereto and made a part hereof, shall be paid to the various members of the Supervisory Personnel of the Township of Monroe effective January 1, 2019, as hereinafter specified.
SECTION 2. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance shall be and the same are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. If any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be adjudged invalid, such adjudication shall apply only to the section, paragraph, subdivision, clause or provision so adjudged and the remainder of the Ordinance shall be deemed valid and effective.
SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication as provided by law.
SO ORDAINED, as aforesaid.
No Public Comment.
UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Council Vice-President Schneider, an
Ordinance of which the following is the title was passed on Second Reading and Final Adoption:
O-12-2018-050ORDINANCE FIXING SUPERVISORY SALARIES AND WAGES FOR 2019.
ROLL CALL: Councilman Leonard Baskin Aye
Councilwoman Miriam Cohen Aye
Councilman Charles Dipierro Aye
Council Vice-President Elizabeth Schneider Aye
Council President Stephen Dalina Aye
Copy of Ordinance Duly Filed.
O-12-2018-050
No members of the public wished to speak on Resolutions R-12-2018-336 through R-12-2018-385, with
the exception of R-12-2018-354, R-12-2018-355 and R-12-2018-377.
Councilman Dipierro requested that Resolutions R-12-2018-344, R-12-2018-369 and R-12-2018-378 also be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately.
UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Council Vice-President Schneider, the following Resolutions were moved for Adoption under the CONSENT AGENDA
(R-12-2018-344, R-12-2018-354, R-12-2018-355, R-12-2018-369, R-12-2018-377 and R-12-2018-378.):
R-12-2018-336 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE TO PASS LEGISLATION PERMITTING MUNICIPALITIES TO IMPOSE IMPACT FEES FOR INCREASED SCHOOL COSTS ON DEVELOPERS OF NEW RESIDENTIAL UNITS.
WHEREAS, New Jersey law prohibits municipalities from charging impact fees to offset the costs associated with increased demands on schools, leaving the financial burden to be borne by local taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, over the last several decades the Township of Monroe, like many municipalities has experienced residential development, due in large part to the excellent quality of life, geographic location, and superior public school system; and
WHEREAS, Monroe Township is required by the State to accommodate 850 new affordable units and several thousand market units as part of a Fair Share Settlement; and
WHEREAS, this experience is occurring in municipalities across the state and demand for new school services increases; and
WHEREAS, it is fair and reasonable to shift some of the financial effects of residential development on local public schools from the taxpayers to the developers whose projects clearly and directly create the need for additional funding;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDthat the Mayor and Council of the Township of Monroe urge the New Jersey Legislature to pass legislation permitting municipalities to enact ordinances imposing impact fees for necessary public school improvements and expansion on the developers who build the new housing in their communities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEDthat copies of this Resolution be mailed to Senate President Stephen Sweeney, Senate Minority Leader Thomas Kean, Speaker Craig Coughlin, and Assembly Minority Leader John Bramnick.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-337 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF TAX REFUNDS
AND/OR DELINQUENCIES OF LESS THAN THREE ($3.00) DOLLARS.
WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, finds and declares that N.J.S.A. 40:5-17-1 empowers authorized municipal employees to process the cancellation of tax refunds and/or delinquencies of less than Three ($3.00) Dollars; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe Township Council further finds and declares that the Municipal Tax Collector is qualified to process the cancellation of tax refunds and/or delinquencies of less than Three ($3.00) Dollars; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe Township Council further finds and declares that it is in the best interests of the citizens of the Township of Monroe for the Municipal Tax Collector to be authorized to process the cancellation of tax credits and/or delinquencies of less than Three ($3.00) Dollars in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17-1.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVEDby the Township Council of the Township of Monroe that the Municipal Tax Collector is hereby authorized to process the cancellation of tax refunds or delinquencies of less than Three ($3.00) Dollars during the Calendar Year 2018 in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17-1.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-338 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF THIRD PARTY TAX LIEN PREMIUMS.
WHEREAS, Premiums have been paid for various properties for the purchase of Tax Lien Certificates for properties listed on the Tax Map of the Township of Monroe, in the amount of Seventy-nine thousand seven hundred dollars and no cents ($79,700.00),
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54: 5-33 said premiums must be returned to the purchasers upon redemption:
WHEREAS,The Tax Lien Certificates as outlined on Schedule A have been redeemed:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the Township of Monroe in the County of Middlesex in the State of New Jersey that the Township’s Certified Municipal Financial Officer is hereby authorized and directed to draw a check from the Township’s Trust Account in the amount listed on Schedule A and forward same to the Tax Collector for distribution to the purchasers.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-339 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS.
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector for the Township of Monroe has recommended this Council’s approval to make refunds for tax overpayments in the amount of Twenty-six thousand eight hundred ninety-seven dollars and seventy one cents ($26,647.71) for the amounts described on Schedule A and attached hereto;
WHEREAS,good cause has been shown
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the Township Council of the Township of Monroe in the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey that the Township’s Certified Municipal Finance Officer be and is hereby directed to draw a check from the General Account refunding the Tax overpayments described above to be distributed as set forth on the attached Schedule A:
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-340 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. R-12-2018-326 “AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS”.
WHEREAS, Resolution No. R-12-2018-326 adopted by the Monroe Township Council at the December 3, 2018 regular meeting authorized the Tax Collector for the Township of Monroe to make refunds for tax overpayments in the amount of One hundred thirteen thousand four hundred eighty-three dollars and eight cents ($113,483.08) for the amounts described on Schedule A and attached hereto;
WHEREAS,the Tax Collector was previously authorized in Resolution No. R-11-2018-291 to refund El @ Monroe $70,308.00 for Block 54, Lot 4 QFarm; and
WHEREAS, due to this duplication, Resolution No. R-12-2018-326 must be amended to authorize the Tax Collector of the Township of Monroe to make refunds for tax overpayments in the amount of Forty three thousand one hundred seventy five dollars and eight cents ($43,175.08).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the Township Council of the Township of Monroe in the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey Resolution No. R-12-2018-326 is hereby amended to authorize refunds of tax overpayments in the amount of Forty three thousand one hundred seventy five dollars and eight cents ($43,175.08).
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-341 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A VEHICLE FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT UNDER THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION OF N.J. COOPERATIVE. ($25,565.53)
WHEREAS, the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, wishes to purchase one (1) Vehicle from Beyer of Morristown under the Educational Services Commission of NJ Cooperative#65MCESCCPS-ECSNJ 17/18-21for the Monroe Township Construction Department as hereinbelow set forth:
(1) 2019 Dodge Durango (WDEL75) SXT AWD Base Price incl. options and delivery: $25,565.53
; and
WHEREAS, Beyer Morristown is an authorized vendor under the Educational Services Commission of NJ Cooperative Program; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services by local contracting units is authorized by Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A.40A:11-12; and
WHEREAS,Beyer Morristown, 200 Ridgedale Road, Morristown, NJ 07960has been awarded Contract No. ESCNJ 17/18-21in connection with the above referenced vehicle; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has determined that sufficient funds are available, as set forth in Certificate No.C-1800074, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the Township Council of the Township of Monroe that Beyer Morristownis hereby awarded a contract for the purchase of one (1) 2019 (1) 2019 Dodge Durango (WDEL75) SXT AWD for a total contract price of $25,565.53for the Monroe Township Construction Department.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-342 RESOLUTION CONCERNING HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS FOR RETIRED NON-UNION EMPLOYEES.
WHEREAS,the Township of Monroe, after a comprehensive reexamination, has made certain changes in Medical and Prescription coverages for non- union employees, and,
WHEREAS,the Township Council desires to clarify the benefits available for non-union employees who are at or near their retirement date.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe that any non-union employee who retires on or before July 1, 2019, and qualifies for retiree health benefits, shall receive Medical and Prescription benefits in accordance with those plans in effect on December 31, 2018
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-343 RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE CONTRIBUTIONS TO HEALTH BENEFITS FOR RETIRED EMPLOYEES.
WHEREAS,P.L. 2011, Chapter 78 provided for the contribution to health benefits by all public employees and certain retired employees; and,
WHEREAS, in order to provide parity amongst employees, the Township of Monroe desires to establish the effective date for Chapter 78 contribution by retired non-union employees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe that any non-union employee who does not have 20 years of Pension Service Credits in the Pubic Employee Retirement System (PERS) as of December 31. 2014 shall make, in retirement, contributions to retiree health benefits as set forth in P.L.2011, Chapter 78.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-345 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL FEES TO SHAIN SCHAFFER P.C. TO REPRESENT THE TOWNSHIP IN ACQUIRING REAL PROPERTY DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 25, LOTS 14.1 AND 16. ($9,000.00)
WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Monroe (“Township”) has determined that it is in the public interest to acquire real property designated as Block 25, Lots 14.1 and 16, on the official tax map of the Township of Monroe, also known as 254 Applegarth Road (the “Property”); and
WHEREAS, Shain Schaffer PC possesses the expertise necessary to represent the Township in its efforts to acquire the Property by purchase or, if necessary, through condemnation proceedings; and
WHEREAS, the Township Council has determined that it would be appropriate to authorize Shain Schaffer PC to take any and all legal action reasonable and necessary to acquire the Property; and
WHEREAS,the Township Council, by Resolution No. R-1-2018-041 acknowledged the status of “extraordinary litigation” and provided its advice and consent to the legal services of Shain Schaffer, P.C. pending further authorization from the Township Council; and
WHEREAS, Shain Schaffer, P.C. has incurred legal fees in excess of the budgeted amount and has requested authorization for an additional $9,000.; and
WHEREAS,the council has reviewed the request and believes that an additional authorization in the amount of $9,000. to acquire Block 25, Lot 14.1 and 16, 254 Applegarth Road, is reasonable at this time.
WHEREAS,the Township’s Certified Municipal Finance Officer has determined that sufficient funds are available in the Township budget, as evidenced by Certificate No. C-1800011,
a copy of which is annexed hereto as Exhibit “A”; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey, it has hereby rendered its advice and authorizes Shain Schaffer be paid additional fees for legal services rendered in connection with the acquisition of 254 Applegarth Road in the amount of $9,000.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-346 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL FEES TO SHAIN SCHAFFER, P.C. TO HANDLE THE MATTER OF EL AT MONROE, LLC. v. THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AS EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION. (Additional $20,000)
WHEREAS,a lawsuit has been filed against the Township of Monroe in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County, Docket No. MID-L-001406-18, entitled EL at Monroe, LLC v. The Township of Monroe,disputing certain Monroe Township Utility Department fees and costs associated with Plaintiff’s development;
WHEREAS, Shain Schaffer PC, possesses the expertise necessary to handle this litigation for the Township; and
WHEREAS, this case is extraordinary in complexity and scope; and
WHEREAS, acknowledgment of the status of “extraordinary litigation” requires the advice and consent of the Township Council; and
WHEREAS,the Township Council, by Resolution No. R-5-2018-152 acknowledged the status of “extraordinary litigation” and provided its advice and consent to the legal services of Shain Schaffer, P.C. pending further authorization from the Township Council; and
WHEREAS, Shain Schaffer, P.C. has incurred legal fees in excess of the budgeted amount and has requested authorization for an additional $20,000.; and
WHEREAS,the council has reviewed the request and believes that an additional authorization in the amount of $20,000. to handle the matter El at Monroe LLC. v. The Township of Monroe, is reasonable at this time.
WHEREAS, theTownship’sCertified Municipal Finance Officer has certified the availability of funds in Certificate NoM-180029, copyof which is annexed hereto as Exhibit “A”;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey, it has hereby rendered its advice and authorizes Shain Schaffer be paid additional fees for legal services rendered in connection with the matter El at Monroe LLC. v. The Township of Monroe in the amount of $20,000.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-347 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CENTER STATE ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR 2018 MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES. (Additional $18,000)
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. R-1-2018-037, adopted by the Monroe Township Council at its meeting held on January 8, 2018, authorizing a Professional Service Contract with Center State Engineering Associates, Inc. for Municipal Engineering Services within the Township of Monroe for calendar year 2018; and
WHEREAS,the Professional Engineering Services contract was in the original amount of $226,000.00; and
WHEREAS, Center State Engineering Associates, Inc. has incurred engineering fees in excess of the budgeted amount and has requested authorization for an additional $18,000.; and
WHEREAS, the Township Council has reviewed the request and has found same to be reasonable; and
WHEREAS, the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has certified the availability of funds in Certificate No. C-1800005, a copy of which is attached hereto;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey authorization is hereby given to modify said contract in the amount of Eighteen Thousand Dollars ($18,000.00);
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-348 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FLASHBACK HD CAMERA SYSTEMS FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT.($79,308.)
WHEREAS, the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, has the need to purchase Flashback HD Camera Systems under New Jersey State Contract No. 81311from L3 Communications Mobile Vision, Inc., an authorized vendor under the New Jersey State Contract; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services by local contracting units is authorized by the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12; and
WHEREAS, the details are as follows:
Quantity Items Price
14 Flashback HD Camera Systems $67,977.00
14 Crash Sensor Kit/Battery $2,494.80
1 Back Office Server Upgrade $5,011.20
2 On-Site Professional Services (Back Office) $3,825.00
____________
TOTAL COST: $79,308.00;and
WHEREAS, the Flashback HD Camera Systems and accessory details are attached and hereto and made a part of; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has determined that sufficient funds are available, as set forth in Certificate No. C-1800076copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibit "A";
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDthat the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, hereby authorizes a contract be entered into with L3 Communications Mobile Viosion, Inc., P.O. Box 5580, New York, NY 10087 for the purchase of Flashback HD Camera Systems and accessories at a total contract price in the amount of $79,308.00;
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-349 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO STALKER RADAR, APPLIED CONCEPTS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF STALKER RADIO UNITS FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT. ($37,793.)
WHEREAS, on October 17, 2018, the Monroe Township Police Department solicited proposals for (12) Stalker DSR 2X Radar Units with front and rear antennas; and
WHEREAS, the three (3) competitive quotes received are as herein below set forth:
Stalker Radar, Advanced Concepts Inc. – Richardson, TX - $37,793.00
TMDE Calibration Labs, Inc. –Richmond, ME - $42,580.00
R&R Radar, Inc.– Atco, NJ - $44,580.00
WHEREAS,the Township QPA has reviewed the three (3) proposals received and, by copy of letter dated December 10, 2018, recommends the award of contract to Stalker Radar, Applied Concepts Inc., 855 E. Collins Boulevard, Richardson, TX 75081, in the amount of $37,793.00; and
WHEREAS, the award of contract is subject to the compliance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C.17:27 et seq.; any contractor, subcontractor of business firm agree and guarantee to comply with Affirmative Action Regulations and to afford equal opportunity in the performance of the contract in accordance with the affirmative action plan approved under the terms established in the above-cited regulations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex that it has rendered its advice and hereby consents to the award of contract, to Stalker Radar, Applied Concepts Inc.for (12) twelve Stalker DSR 2X Radar Units with front and rear antennas for a total contract price of $37,793.00; and
WHEREAS, the Township’s Certified Municipal Finance Officer has determined that sufficient funds are available, as evidenced by Certificate No. C-1800077, a copy of which is attached hereto; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Certified Municipal Finance Officer is hereby authorized and directed to pay Stalker Radar, Applied Concepts Inc.in accordance with the contract entered into between the parties; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the contract is awarded with the stipulation that Stalker Radar, Applied Concepts Inc. shall comply with Affirmative Action Regulations, including revising their contracts as necessary to add mandatory affirmative action language, and submitting either a letter of federal approval or a certificate of employee information report, or a completed form AA302 at the time the signed contracts are returned to the Township of Monroe, or seven (7) days thereafter, or risk being declared non-responsive and forfeiting the award.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-350 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF BID TO K & A EXCAVATING CO. INC., FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP OUTSIDE SNOW & ICE REMOVAL. (as needed basis – per fee schedule)
WHEREAS, on December 13, 2018 one (1) sealed bid was received by Monroe Township for the Monroe Township Outside Snow & Ice Removal; and
WHEREAS, the Township Business Administrator recommends in a letter dated December 17, 2018, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", that a one (1) year contract with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year contracts, be awarded to K & A Excavating Co. Inc., at the unit pricing provided on the attached Proposal Form and Price Schedule; and
WHEREAS, the Township Council has reviewed and hereby consents to the recommendations made by the Township Business Administrator; and
WHEREAS, the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has determined that sufficient funds are available, as set forth in Certificate No. C-1800078, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "B"; and
WHEREAS,no contract that is subject to the requirements of Article 3 of the Affirmative Action Regulations pursuant to Public Law 1975, Chapter 127 (N.J.A.C.17:27-1 et seq.) shall be awarded by the Township of Monroe, nor shall any monies be paid thereunder, to any contractor, subcontractor of business firm that has not agreed and guaranteed to comply with Affirmative Action Regulations and to afford equal opportunity in the performance of the contract in accordance with the affirmative action plan approved under the terms established in the above-cited regulations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, that it has rendered its advice and hereby consents to the award of a one (1) year contract with the option to extend for an additional year for Monroe Township Outside Snow & Ice Removal; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute a one (1) year contract with K & A Excavating Co. Inc., for Monroe Township for Outside Snow & Ice Removal, with said contract becoming effective January 1, 2019 and expiring December 31, 2019; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Certified Municipal Finance Officer is hereby authorized and directed to pay K & A Excavating Co. Inc., 198 Major Road, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852,in accordance with the contract entered into between the parties; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract is awarded with the stipulation that K & A Excavating Co. Inc. shall comply with Affirmative Action Regulations, including revising their contracts as necessary to add mandatory affirmative action language, and submitting a Certificate of Employee Information Report or a completed Form AA302 at the time the signed contracts are returned to the Township of Monroe, or seven (7) days thereafter, or risk being declared non-responsive and forfeiting the award.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-351 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF BID TO T.L.P. CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC. FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP HVAC & ATC MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS. (Per unit pricing)
WHEREAS, on December 13, 2018 three (3) sealed bids were received by Monroe Township for Monroe Township HVAC & ATC Maintenance and Repairs; and
WHEREAS, the Township Business Administrator recommends in a letter dated December 17, 2018, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", that a two (2) year contract with the option to renew for one (1) additional one (1) year contract, be awarded to T.L.P. Climate Control Systems, Inc., at the unit pricing provided on the attached Proposal Form and Price Schedule; and
WHEREAS, the Township Council has reviewed and hereby consents to the recommendations made by the Township Business Administrator, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has determined that sufficient funds are available, as set forth in Certificate No. C-1800080, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "B"; and
WHEREAS, the Utility Finance Officer has determined that sufficient funds are available, as set forth in Certificate No. __________, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "C"; and
WHEREAS,no contract that is subject to the requirements of Article 3 of the Affirmative Action Regulations pursuant to Public Law 1975, Chapter 127 (N.J.A.C.17:27-1 et seq.) shall be awarded by the Township of Monroe, nor shall any monies be paid thereunder, to any contractor, subcontractor of business firm that has not agreed and guaranteed to comply with Affirmative Action Regulations and to afford equal opportunity in the performance of the contract in accordance with the affirmative action plan approved under the terms established in the above-cited regulations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, that it has rendered its advice and hereby consents to the award of a one (1) year contract with the option to extend for an additional year for Monroe Township Outside Snow & Ice Removal; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute a one (1) year contract with T.L.P. Climate Control Systems, Inc., for Monroe Township for HVAC & ATC Maintenance and Repairs, with said contract becoming effective January 1, 2019 and expiring December 31, 2020; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Certified Municipal Finance Officer is hereby authorized and directed to pay T.L.P. Climate Control Systems, Inc. 400 Rike Drive, Suite A, Millstone, NJ 08535in accordance with the contract entered into between the parties; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract is awarded with the stipulation that T.L.P. Climate Control Systems, Inc.shall comply with Affirmative Action Regulations, including revising their contracts as necessary to add mandatory affirmative action language, and submitting a Certificate of Employee Information Report or a completed Form AA302 at the time the signed contracts are returned to the Township of Monroe, or seven (7) days thereafter, or risk being declared non-responsive and forfeiting the award.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-352 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR TO PREPARE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR VARIOUS GOODS AND SERVICES.
(Ambulance, 32 passenger bus)
WHEREAS, in the interest of the citizens of the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, the Township has a need for the following goods and services:
- Ambulance
- 32 Passenger Bus
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-4, every contract or agreement for the performance of any work or the furnishing of any materials or supplies, the cost of the contract price wherefore is to be paid with or out of public funds, subject to certain exceptions, shall be made or awarded only by the governing body after public advertising for bids and bidding therefor;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the Monroe Township Engineer is hereby authorized to enter into the bidding process for the aforementioned goods and services and may take any action necessary and consistent therewith.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-353 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF HOMESTEAD REBATES.
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector for the Township of Monroe has recommended Council approval to make refunds for homestead rebates in the amount of Sixty-nine thousand three hundred eight dollars and fifty-nine cents ($69,308.59) for the amounts described on Schedule A and attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, good cause has been shown.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the Township of Monroe in the County of Middlesex in the State of New Jersey that the Township’s Certified Municipal Finance Officer is hereby authorized and directed to draw a check from the Township’s General Account to refund the tax overpayments described above, to be distributed as set forth on the attached Schedule A.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-356 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF VEHICLES FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS UNDER N.J. STATE CONTRACT. ($159,540)
WHEREAS, the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, wishes to purchase two (2) Vehicles from Bucks County International, Inc. under New Jersey State Contract #79123for the Monroe Township Department of Public Works as hereinbelow set forth:
(2)2020 International HV507 4X2 Cab and Chassis,
Class 8 Dump Truck per vehicle $79,770.00
TOTAL COST $159,540.00; and
WHEREAS,Bucks County International, Inc. is an authorized vendor under New Jersey State Contract; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services by local contracting units is authorized by Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A.40A:11-12; and
WHEREAS,Bucks County International, Inc., 134 Old Oxford Valley Road, Langehorne, PA 19047has been awarded Contract No. 79123in connection with the above referenced vehicle; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has determined that sufficient funds are available, as set forth in Certificate No. C-1800079, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the Township Council of the Township of Monroe that Bucks County International, Inc., 134 Old Oxford Valley Road, Langehorne, PA 19047 is hereby awarded a contract for the purchase of two (2) 2020 International HV507 4X2 Cab and Chassis, Class 8 Dump Truck for a total contract price of $159,540.00;
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-357 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET TRANSFERS.
WHEREAS,there are certain 2018 budget appropriations of the Township of Monroe which may be insufficient to meet the requirements of the Township’s affairs; and
WHEREAS,there are certain other budget appropriations where there are unexpended balances which will not be used for such purposes; and
WHEREAS,Revised Statutes 40A:4-58 provides for the transfer from such accounts that have unexpended balances to those accounts which have deficiencies;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe that the transfers itemized below are hereby authorized among the following 2018 accounts:
CURRENT FUND TRANSFER
TRANSFER FROM AMOUNT
DIVISION OF AMBULANCE
Salary & Wages $131,300.00
TOTAL CURRENT FUND $131,300.00
TRANSFER TO: AMOUNT
SHADE TREE
Other Expenses $ 6,000.00
TOWNSHIP ENGINEER
Other Expenses $ 18,000.00
LANDFILL
Other Expenses $ 7,300.00
STREETS & ROADS
Other Expenses $100,000.00
TOTAL CURRENT FUND $131,300.00
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-358 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO KLENDZOID INC. FOR CONTRACT 484 “LIQUID ZINC PYROPHOSPHATE” BY THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”). ($38,000)
WHEREAS, on December 4, 2018 two (2) sealed bid were received, and publicly opened and read aloud, by the Monroe Township Utility Department Purchasing Agent for Contract 484, “Liquid Zinc Pyrophosphate”, required by the M.T.U.D.
WHEREAS, the low bidder Klenzoid Inc. located at 912 Spring Mill Ave, Conshohocken PA 19428, submitted a bid that meets all requirements of the bid; and
WHEREAS, the M.T.U.D. Purchasing Agent, after consultation with the M.T.U.D. Director has recommended in a letter dated December 5, 2018, a three (3) year contract be awarded to low bidder Klenzoid, Inc. based upon the unit pricing and estimated quantities contained within their bid documents estimated at $38,000 annually, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “B”; and
WHEREAS,the Township Council has reviewed the recommendations made by the M.T.U.D. Purchasing Agent regarding said bid; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.4, the Chief Financial Officer has certified availability of funds in Certificate No. M-180038 copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5(d)(l)(ii), multi-year contracts entered into for periods in excess of twelve (12) months shall be certified and charged to the respective budgets in accordance with the time(s) at which the respective work or services are performed or liability for payment is otherwise incurred. Accordingly, commitments and payments required in excess of the initial twelve (12) months are contingent upon necessary funds being appropriated in future budgets by a subsequent governing body; and
WHEREAS,Klenzoid, Inc. has submitted all the required documents with their bid; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey as follows:
(1) The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a one year contract Klenzoid Inc. in accordance with their submitted bid;
(2) The Township Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized and directed to pay invoices for material delivered by Klenzoid Inc. in accordance with their bid;
(3) The contracts are awarded through the competitive bidding process as a fair and open contract in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law;
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-359 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”) TO PREPARE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR VARIOUS GOODS AND SERVICES FOR 2019.
WHEREAS, in the interests of the citizens of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, the Monroe Township Utility Department (“M.T.U.D.”) has a need for the following goods and services:
- Sodium Hypochlorite
- Electrical Maintenance and Repair
- Mechanical Maintenance and Repair
- Water & Sewer Appurtenances
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Water Meters
; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A.40a:11-4, every contract or agreement for the performance of any work or furnishing of any materials or supplies, the cost of the contract price wherefore is to be paid with or out of public funds, subject to certain exceptions, shall be made or awarded only by the governing body after public advertising for bids and bidding therefore;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the M.T.U.D. Purchasing Manager is hereby authorized to enter into the bidding process for the aforementioned goods and services and may take any action necessary and consistent therewith.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-360 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF TOWING CONTRACTORS AND PLACEMENT ON A ROTATING LIST TO BE UTILIZED BY THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR 2019.
WHEREAS,pursuant to Chapter 116 of the Monroe Township Code entitled, “Towing and Storing of Vehicles”, towing contractors are required to be licensed through the Office of the Township Clerk; and
WHEREAS,the aforementioned Ordinance mandates that towing contractors must file for renewal of their licenses on or before November 1stof each year; and
WHEREAS,all towing contractors have filed for renewal of their licenses for the 2019 license term; and
WHEREAS,the aforesaid licensees have filed the appropriate application materials and paid the appropriate license fees to the Office of the Township Clerk;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, that it hereby renews the towing contractor’s licenses for the 2019 license term with no change in type and/or extent of operation for the following licensees and authorizes placement on a rotating list to be utilized by the Monroe Township Police Department:
Gabriella Giancola
t/a Monroe Auto Body Towing, LLC
31 Bordentown Tpk.
Monroe Twp., NJ 08831
Gerard Noonan
t/a Jerry Noonan’s Auto Center, Inc.
251 Applegarth Rd.
Monroe Twp., NJ 08831
George Logan
t/a George Logan Towing Inc.
371 Old Georges Rd.
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
George Tarantino
t/a Tarantino Bros., Inc.
134 Helmetta Rd.
Monroe Twp., NJ 08831
Joseph Sensale
t/a First Due Towing & Recovery
253 Spotswood-Englishtown Rd.
Monroe Twp., NJ 08831
Harry Stasinos
t/a Cranbury Service Center
44 Hightstown-Cranbury Station Rd.
Cranbury, NJ 08512
Dennis Boyce Dennis Boyce
t/a Dennis Boyce Towing, LLC & t/a Dennis Boyce Towing, LLC
806 Route 33 East 568 Englishtown Rd.
Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 Monroe Twp., NJ 08831
Thomas DeFalco Thomas DeFalco
t/a DeFalco Automotive Services t/a DeFalco Heavy Duty Towing
843 Route 33 West 289 Route 33 East Bldg C
Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 Manalapan, NJ 07726
SO RESOLVED,as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-361 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NORTHSTAR VETS FOR MEDICAL CARE OF STRAY ANIMALS FOUND WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. (as needed basis – per fee schedule)
WHEREAS, the Township of Monroe has a need to acquire services related to the Medical Care of stray animals found within the Township of Monroe for Calendar Year 2019, as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and
WHEREAS, the Township Business Administrator and QPA have determined and certified in writing that the Contract will be open-ended and based on unit pricing as outlined in the Contract, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is one (1) year, effective January 1, 2019 and expiring December 31, 2019; and
WHEREAS, NorthStar VETS, 315 Robbinsville-Allentown Rd., Robbinsville, NJ 08691 has submitted a Contract indicating they will provide the referenced services; and
WHEREAS, NorthStar VETS has completed and submitted a certification pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.8; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.4, the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has certified the availability of funds in Certificate No.C-1800082, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “B”;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey as follows:
(1) The Mayor and Township Clerk be and are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with NorthStar VETS, 315 Robbinsville-Allentown Rd., Robbinsville, NJ 08691 in accordance with the contract attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, effective January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019;
(2) The Certified Municipal Finance Officer is hereby authorized and directed to pay invoices for services rendered by NorthStar VETS, as outlined within the Contract during the 2019 contractual year;
(3) This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a professional service in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because the contract is for a service performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession that is regulated by law;
(4) This contract is awarded with the stipulation that the NorthStar VETS contract shall include mandatory Affirmative Action language, and Veterinary Surgical and Diagnostic Specialists shall submit to the Township of Monroe any appropriate Affirmative Action documents within the time period prescribed by law.
(5) A notice of this action shall be printed once in the Home News Tribune.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-362 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BULK PURCHASE OF ROCK SALT UNDER THE SOMERSET COUNTY COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. ($57.57/Ton)
WHEREAS, the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, is a member of the Somerset County Cooperative Pricing System #2SOCCP; and
WHEREAS, the Township wishes to purchase bulk rock salt from Atlantic Salt Inc., 134 Middle Street, Suite 210, Lowell, MA 01852, an authorized vendor under the Somerset County Cooperative Pricing System #2SOCCP:
Bid No. Bid/Contract Title Pricing Info.
CC-0054-18 Rock Salt (Bulk) $57.57 /ton
; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services by local contracting units without public bidding is authorized by the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11; and
WHEREAS, the Certified Municipal Financial Officer has determined that sufficient funds are available, as set forth in Certificate No. C-1800083, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the Township Council of the Township of Monroe that the Mayor and Municipal Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Atlantic Salt, Inc. for the bulk purchase of rock salt for the Township of Monroe for calendar year 2019.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-363 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR DEER CARCASS REMOVAL WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE UNDER THE SOMERSET COUNTY COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. ($31.50 per carcass)
WHEREAS, the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, is a member of the Somerset County Cooperative Pricing System #2SOCCP; and
WHEREAS, wishes to enter into an agreement for Deer Carcass Removal for the Township of Monroe, with Deer Carcass Removal Service, LLC 140 Meirs Road, Cream Ridge, N.J. 08514, an authorized vendor under the Somerset County Cooperative Pricing System #2SOCCP:
Bid No. Bid/Contract Title Pricing Info.
CC-0058-18 Deer Carcass Removal $31.50 per deer carcass
; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services by local contracting units without public bidding is authorized by the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the Township Council of the Township of Monroe that the Mayor and Municipal Clerk are hereby authorized to utilize Deer Carcass Removal Service, LLC for deer carcass removal within the Township of Monroe, under the Somerset County Cooperative Pricing System.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-364 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH DELTA DENTAL OF NEW JERSEY, INC. FOR DENTAL INSURANCE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 that Monroe Township and the Monroe Township Utility Department (“M.T.U.D.”) may procure a professional service without the necessity of advertising for bids pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, Delta Dental of New Jersey, Inc., 1639 Route 10, Parsippany, NJ 07054 has prepared a proposal and schedule of rates and services which shall be the basis for payment for Dental Insurance; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law Regulations N.J.A.C. 5:34-1 et seq. the Township desires to retain Delta Dental of New Jersey, Inc. as the Dental provider, this Contract will be for a period of one year effective January 1, 2019 until December 31, 2019; and
WHEREAS, said services provided by Delta Dental of New Jersey, Inc. would be subject to contracting requirements for Extraordinary Unspecified Services pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:34-2.1 et seq. only if they exceed the threshold amount established by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3; and
WHEREAS, the Township’s Certified Municipal Finance Officer has determined that sufficient funds are available in the Township budget in the amount of $307,000.00, as evidenced by Certificate No. C-1800084, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit ”A”; and
WHEREAS, the Township’s Certified Municipal Finance Officer has further determined that sufficient funds are available in the Township Utility budget in the amount of $52,000.00, as evidenced by Certificate No. , copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit ”B”;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, in the County Middlesex, State of New Jersey, that the Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract with Delta Dental of New Jersey, Inc. for Dental Insurance for Calendar Year 2019.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-365 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MARGUERITE M. SCHAFFER, ESQ. WITH THE FIRM SHAIN SCHAFFER, P.C. FOR GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
(General Legal not to exceed $286,560 annually; Township Attorney not to exceed $27,347 annually)
WHEREAS,on November 24, 2018, in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-1 et seq., the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, has solicited resumes’ setting forth qualifications for ID # 19-1 – TOWNSHIP ATTORNEY, for various legal professional services required by the Township for Calendar Year 2019; and
WHEREAS,Marguerite M. Schaffer, Esq. and Shain Schaffer P.C. and other attorneys within the firm, satisfy the established criteria for said professional legal services; and
WHEREAS, the Township Business Administrator, by copy of letter dated December 11, 2018, has recommended Council approval and award of a professional service contract to Marguerite M. Schaffer, Esq. and Shain Schaffer, P.C. in accordance with the hourly rates and fees outlined within the attached Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Law, Township Attorney shall be paid $27,347.00 annually; and
WHEREAS,the General legal fees shall not exceed $23,880.00 per month;and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.4, the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has certified the availability of funds in Certificate No.C-1800101, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A";
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:
(1) The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a one (1) year professional service contract with Marguerite M. Schaffer, Esq., with the firm of Shain Schaffer, P.C. in accordance with the proposal attached hereto as Exhibit “B” commencing January 1, 2019;
(2) The Certified Municipal Finance Officer is hereby authorized and directed to pay invoices for services rendered by Marguerite M. Schaffer, Esq., with the firm of Shain Schaffer, P.C., in accordance with the attached Agreement;
(3) The contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “professional service” in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because the contract is for a service performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession that is regulated by law;
(4) This contract is awarded with the stipulation that Marguerite M. Schaffer, Esq., with the firm of Shain Schaffer, P.C., shall include mandatory Affirmative Action language pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 and shall submit to the Township of Monroe any appropriate Affirmative Action documents within the time period prescribed by law.
(5) A notice of this action shall be printed once in the Home News Tribune.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-366 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SHAIN SCHAFFER, P.C. FOR TOWNSHIP TAX APPEAL LEGAL SERVICES WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
(Not to exceed $195,000)
WHEREAS,on November 24, 2018, in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-1 et seq., the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, has solicited resumes’ setting forth qualifications for ID # 19-3 – TAX APPEAL ATTORNEY, for various tax appeal legal professional services required by the Township for Calendar Year 2019; and
WHEREAS,Shain Schaffer P.C. satisfies the established criteria for said professional legal services; and
WHEREAS, the Township Business Administrator, by copy of letter dated December 11, 2018, has recommended Council approval and award of a professional service contract to Shain Schaffer, P.C. in accordance with the hourly rates and fees outlined within the attached Agreement; and
WHEREAS,legal services shall be billed at the rate of $199.00 per hour not to exceed $195,000.00and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.4, the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has certified the availability of funds in Certificate No.C-1800085, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A";
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:
(1) The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a one (1) year professional service contract with Shain Schaffer, P.C. in accordance with the proposal attached hereto as Exhibit “B” commencing January 1, 2019;
(2) The Certified Municipal Finance Officer is hereby authorized and directed to pay invoices for services rendered by Shain Schaffer, P.C., in accordance with the attached Agreement;
(3) The contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “professional service” in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because the contract is for a service performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession that is regulated by law;
(4) This contract is awarded with the stipulation that Shain Schaffer, P.C., shall include mandatory Affirmative Action language pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 and shall submit to the Township of Monroe any appropriate Affirmative Action documents within the time period prescribed by law.
(5) A notice of this action shall be printed once in the Home News Tribune.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-367 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO WILENTZ, GOLDMAN & SPITZER, P.A. AS BOND COUNSEL FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. (as needed basis – per fee schedule)
WHEREAS,on November 24, 2017, in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-1 et seq., the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, has solicited resumes’ setting forth qualifications for ID # 19-4 – MUNICIPAL BOND COUNSEL, for various bond services required by the Township for Calendar Year 2019; and
WHEREAS,the Firm Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. satisfy the established criteria for said professional services; and
WHEREAS, the Township Business Administrator, by copy of letter dated December 11, 2018, has recommended Council approval and award of a professional service contract to Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.4, the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has certified the availability of funds in Certificate No. C-1800086, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:
(1) The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a professional service contract with Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., 90 Woodbridge Center, Woodbridge, NJ 07095-0958, in accordance with the Agreement attached hereto, subject to P.L. 2005, Chapter 271, as approved and signed into law on January 3, 2007; and
(2) The Certified Municipal Finance Officer is hereby authorized and directed to pay invoices for services rendered by Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.,in accordance with the fee scheduled contained within the attached proposal;
(3) The contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “professional service” in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because the contract is for a service performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession that is regulated by law;
(4) This contract is awarded with the stipulation that Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. shall include mandatory Affirmative Action language pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 and shall submit to the Township of Monroe any appropriate Affirmative Action documents within the time period prescribed by law.
(5) A notice of this action shall be printed once in the Home News Tribune.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-368 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO HODULIK AND MORRISON, P.A. AS MUNICIPAL AUDITORS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE TO PERFORM AUDITING SERVICES IN CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
(Not to exceed $69,000)
WHEREAS, the Local Fiscal Affairs Law, N.J.S.A.40A:5-1,et seq., requires the Township Council to cause an annual audit of its books, accounts and financial transactions to be made and completed within six (6) months after the close of its fiscal year, and for that purpose to employ a registered municipal accountant of New Jersey; and
WHEREAS,on November 24, 2018, in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-1 et seq., the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, has solicited resumes’ setting forth qualifications for ID # 19-16 – MUNICIPAL AUDITOR SERVICESfor auditing services required by the Township for Calendar Year 2019; and
WHEREAS,Hodulik & Morrison, P.A., satisfy the established criteria for said professional auditing services; and
WHEREAS,the Township Business Administrator, by copy of letter dated December 11, 2018, recommends the Council approve and award this contract toHodulik & Morrison, P.A., 1102 Raritan Avenue, P.O. Box 1450, Highland Park, NJ 08904 in accordance with the hourly rates and fees outlined within the attached Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the annual fee shall not exceed $69,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has determined that sufficient funds are available, as evidenced by Certificate No. C-1800087 , a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has determined that sufficient funds are available for the Utility Department, as set forth in Certificate No. M- , a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “B”; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey as follows:
(1) The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a one (1) one year professional service contract with Hodulik & Morrison, P.A., commencing January 1, 2019;
(2) The Certified Municipal Finance Officer is authorized and directed to pay invoices for services rendered by Hodulik & Morrison, P.A. in an amount not to exceed $69,000.00; and
(3) The contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “professional service” in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because the contract is for a service performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession that is regulated by law;
(4) This contract is awarded with the stipulation that Hodulik & Morrison, P.A., shall include mandatory Affirmative Action language pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31, and shall submit to the Township of Monroe any appropriate Affirmative Action documents within the time period prescribed by law.
(5) A notice of this action shall be printed once in the Home News Tribune.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-370 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ARCARI & IOVINO ARCHITECTS, P.C. AS ARCHITECT FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
(Not to exceed $20,000)
WHEREAS,on November 24, 2017, in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-1 et seq., the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, has solicited resumes’ setting forth qualifications for ID # 19-21 – TOWNSHIP ARCHITECT, for various architectural and construction services required by the Township for Calendar Year 2019; and
WHEREAS,the Firm ARCARI & IOVINO ARCHITECTS, P.C.satisfy the established criteria for said professional services; and
WHEREAS, the Township Business Administrator, by copy of letter dated December 11, 2018, has recommended Council approval and award of a professional service contract to Arcari & Iovino Architects, P.C.; and
WHEREAS, the annual fee shall not exceed $20,000.00; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.4, the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has certified the availability of funds in Certificate No. C-1800088, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:
(1) The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a professional service contract with Arcari & Iovino Architects, P.C.; One Katherine Street Little Ferry, N.J. 07643,, in accordance with the Agreement attached hereto, subject to P.L. 2005, Chapter 271, as approved and signed into law on January 3, 2007; and
(2) The Certified Municipal Finance Officer is hereby authorized and directed to pay invoices for services rendered by Arcari & Iovino Architects, P.C.;,in accordance with the fee scheduled contained within the attached proposal;
(3) The contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “professional service” in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because the contract is for a service performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession that is regulated by law;
(4) This contract is awarded with the stipulation that Arcari & Iovino Architects, P.C.;. shall include mandatory Affirmative Action language pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 and shall submit to the Township of Monroe any appropriate Affirmative Action documents within the time period prescribed by law.
(5) A notice of this action shall be printed once in the Home News Tribune.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-371 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SELECTION OF QUALIFIED FIRMS TO PERFORM REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
WHEREAS,on November 24, 2017, in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-1 et seq., the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, has solicited resumes’ setting forth qualifications for ID # 19-9 – APPRAISAL SERVICES, for various real estate appraisal services required by the Township for Calendar Year 2019; and
WHEREAS, the review committee has, based on the judging criteria, thoroughly reviewed each proposal and made its selections for each solicitation; and
WHEREAS, the Township Business Administrator, by copy of letter dated December 11, 2018, recommends the Council approve and qualify the following firms:
Sterling DiSanto & Associates–145 West End Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876
Bettina Durmaskin Sholk Real Estate Appraisal - 5 Rosemary Road, East Brunswick, N.J. 08816
N.J. Realty Advisory Group, LLC. - 178 Main Street, Woodbridge, N.J. 07095
Timothy Hoffman, Inc. - P.O. Box 3030, Westfield, N.J. 07091
Pyramid Consulting Group, LLC. - 9 Claire Court, East Hanover, N.J. 07936
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Monroe Township is hereby authorized to solicit proposals as necessary for various real estate appraisal services required by the Township from the above selected firms for Calendar Year 2019.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-372 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PHOENIX ADVISORS, LLC. AS FINANCIAL ADVISORS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. (as needed basis – per fee schedule)
WHEREAS,on November 24, 2018, in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-1 et seq., the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, has solicited resumes’ setting forth qualifications for ID # 19-15 -
FINANCIAL ADVISOR SERVICESfor various financial advisory services required by the Township for Calendar Year 2019; and
WHEREAS,Phoenix Advisors, LLC.satisfy the established criteria for said professional financial advisory services; and
WHEREAS,the Township Business Administrator, by copy of letter dated December 11, 2018, has recommended Council approval and award of a professional service contract to Phoenix Advisors, LLC, in accordance with the fee schedule contained within the Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.4, the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has certified the availability of funds in Certificate No.C-1800089, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A";
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:
(1) The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a one (1) one year professional service contract with Phoenix Advisors, LLC, 4 West Park St., Bordentown, NJ, 08505 commencing January 1, 2019;
(2) The Certified Municipal Finance Officer is hereby authorized and directed to pay invoices for services rendered by Phoenix Advisors, LLC, on an as needed basis in accordance with the attached Agreement;
(3) The contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “professional service” in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because the contract is for a service performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession that is regulated by law;
(4) This contract is awarded with the stipulation that Phoenix Advisors, LLC shall include mandatory Affirmative Action language pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31, and shall submit to the Township of Monroe any appropriate Affirmative Action documents within the time period prescribed by law.
(5) A notice of this action shall be printed once in the Home News Tribune.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-373 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NORTH AMERICAN INSURANCE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION FOR INSURANCE CONSULTING AND PRODUCER SERVICES FOR COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RISK MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INSURANCE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
(Not to exceed $144,000)
WHEREAS,on November 24, 2018, in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-1 et seq., the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, has solicited resumes’ setting forth qualifications for ID # 19-14
INSURANCE CONSULTING SERVICES/INSURANCE PRODUCER SERVICESfor various general employment law and collective negotiation services required by the Township for Calendar Year 2019; and
WHEREAS, North American Insurance Management Corporation (hereinafter NAIMC), 1460 US Route 9 North, Suite 210, Woodbridge, NJ 07095possesses the technical expertise required for such an engagement; and
WHEREAS, the Township Business Administrator, by copy of a letter dated December 11, 2018, recommends the Council approve and award the contract to NAIMC; and
WHEREAS,North American Insurance Management Corporation has indicated that the flat fee for their service will be $144,000. payable in equal monthly installments; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.4, the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has certified the availability of funds in Certificate No.C-1800090, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”;
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.4, the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has certified the availability of funds, for the Utility Department, in Certificate No. , a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “B”;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey as follows:
(1) The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a (1) one year contract with NAIMC for Insurance Consulting & Producer Services, in accordance with the proposal attached hereto as Exhibit C, commencing January 1, 2018, nunc pro tunc;
(2) The Certified Municipal Finance Officer is hereby authorized and directed to pay invoices for services rendered by NAIMCfor the Township at a cost not to exceed $116,975. and not to exceed $27,025.for MTUD – Totaling $144,000.payable in equal monthly installments; and
(3) The contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a professional service in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because the contract is for a service performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession that is regulated by law;
(4) This contract is awarded with the stipulation that North American Insurance Management Corporation shall include mandatory Affirmative Action language pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31, and shall submit to the Township of Monroe any appropriate Affirmative Action documents within the time period prescribed by law.
(5) A notice of this action shall be printed once in the Home News Tribune.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-374 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH TOWNSHIP ENGINEER MARK RASIMOWICZ FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
(Not to exceed $27,000)
WHEREAS,on January 4, 2016, Resolution No. R-1-2016-042 was adopted by the Monroe Township Council in accordance with Chapter 3 section 75 of the Monroe Township Code, entitled “Department of Engineering,” naming Mark Rasimowicz as the Director of the Department of Engineering and the Township Engineer; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have determined to enter into a contract with Township Engineer Mark Rasimowicz, P.E., for a twelve-month period commencing January 1, 2019, in substantially the form annexed hereto as Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Township Code, the amount of the contract shall not exceed $27,000.00 for the twelve-month period commencing January 1, 2019 expiring December 31, 2019; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C.5:30-5.4, the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has certified the availability of funds in Certificate No.C-1800092, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "B"; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:
(1) The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a one (1) year professional service contract with Mark Rasimowicz, P.E., 14 Cottonwood Court Monroe Twp., N.J. 08831, in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit “A,” commencing January 1, 2019.
(2) The Certified Municipal Finance Officer is hereby authorized and directed to pay invoices for services rendered by Mark Rasimowicz, P.E. in accordance with the executed contract.
(3) The contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “professional service” in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because the contract is for a service performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession that is regulated by law.
(4) This contract is awarded with the stipulation that Mark Rasimowicz, P.E. shall include mandatory affirmative action language pursuant to N.J.S.A.10:5-31, and shall submit to the Township of Monroe any appropriate affirmative action documents within the time period prescribed by law.
(5) Resolution No. R-1-2016-042 is hereby amended to the extent it is inconsistent with this Resolution.
(6) A notice of this action shall be printed once in the Home News Tribune.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-375 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CHESTNUT ARBORICULTURAL & FORESTRY SERVICES, LLC. AS LICENSED TREE EXPERTS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. (Not to exceed $35,000)
WHEREAS,for calendar year 2019, the Township and the Monroe Township Shade Tree Commission seek professional consultant services in connection with the survey and evaluation of dead trees and the selection, identification, and planting of new stock, the inspection of proposed new development sites, the examination of citizen requests for planting and removal of trees, for general advice at Commission meetings, and advice regarding the planting of trees on municipal property and in connection with the administration and enforcement of Chapter 97 of the Monroe Township Code governing the preservation, protection and removal of trees; and.
WHEREAS,on November 24 2018, in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-1 et seq., the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, has solicited resumes’ setting forth qualifications for
ID # 19-13 – LICENSED TREE EXPERT, for various professional forestry/arboricultural advice and services required by the Township for Calendar Year 2019; and
WHEREAS,Gary Lovallo, of Chestnut Arboricultural & Forestry Services, LLC, possesses professional expertise as a certified tree expert, holding State Certificate #273 and otherwise meets the established criteria; and
WHEREAS, the Township Business Administrator, by copy of letter dated December 11, 2018, recommends that Council approve and award a professional service contract to Gary Lovallo, of Chestnut Arboricultural & Forestry Services, LLC; and
WHEREAS,the annual fee shall not exceed $35,000; and
WHEREAS,the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has determined that sufficient funds are available, as set forth in Certificate No.C-1800091, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, and State of New Jersey as follows:
(1) The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a one (1) one-year professional service contract with Gary Lovallo, of Chestnut Arboricultural & Forestry Services, LLC, 151 Route 516 (P.O. Box 564), Old Bridge, NJ 08857, in accordance with the proposal attached hereto as Exhibit “B” commencing January 1, 2019;
(2) The Certified Municipal Finance Officer is hereby authorized and directed to pay invoices for services rendered by Gary Lovallo, of Chestnut Arboricultural & Forestry Services, LLC in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00;
(3) The contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “professional service” in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because the contract is for a service performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession that is regulated by law;
(4) This contract is awarded with the stipulation that Gary Lovallo, of Chestnut Arboricultural & Forestry Services, LLC shall include mandatory Affirmative Action language pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31, and shall submit to the Township of Monroe any appropriate Affirmative Action documents within the time period prescribed by law.
(5) A notice of this action shall be printed once in the Home News Tribune.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-376 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO JAFFE COMMUNICATIONS FOR TOWNSHIP WEB DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING & COMMUNICATION SERVICES FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. (Not to exceed $45,000)
WHEREAS,on November 24, 2018, in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-1 et seq., the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, has solicited resumes’ setting forth qualifications for ID # 19-24 – TOWNSHIP WEB DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING AND COMMUNICATION SERVICESrequired by the Township for Calendar Year 2019; and
WHEREAS,Jaffe Communicationssatisfiies the established criteria for said professional services; and
WHEREAS,the Township Business Administrator, by copy of letter dated December 11, 2018, recommends the Council approve and award this contract toJaffe Communications, Inc. 312 North Ave. E, Suite 5, Cranford, N.J. 07016 in accordance with the attached Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the annual fee shall not exceed $45,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has determined that sufficient funds are available, as evidenced by Certificate No.C-1800093, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey as follows:
(1) The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a one (1) one year professional service contract with Jaffe Communications Inc., commencing January 1, 2019;
(2) The Certified Municipal Finance Officer is authorized and directed to pay invoices for services rendered by Jaffe Communications Inc. in an amount not to exceed $45,000.00; and
(3) The contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “professional service” in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because the contract is for a service performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession that is regulated by law;
(4) This contract is awarded with the stipulation that Jaffe Communications Inc. shall include mandatory Affirmative Action language pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31, and shall submit to the Township of Monroe any appropriate Affirmative Action documents within the time period prescribed by law.
(5) A notice of this action shall be printed once in the Home News Tribune.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-378 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO LOU RAINONE WITH THE FRIM OF RAINONE, COUGHLIN, MINCHELLO AS LABOR ATTORNEY FOR GENERAL EMPLOYMENT LAW WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
(Not to exceed $45,000)
WHEREAS,on November 24, 2018, in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-1 et seq., the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, has solicited resumes’ setting forth qualifications for ID # 19-8 - LABOR ATTORNEYfor various general employment law services required by the Township for Calendar Year 2019; and
WHEREAS,Lou Rainone and Rainone, Coughlin, Minchello P.C. and other attorneys within the firm, satisfy the established criteria for said professional legal services; and
WHEREAS, the Township Business Administrator, by copy of letter dated December 11, 2018, has recommended Council approval and award of a professional service contract to Lou Rainone and Rainone, Coughlin, Minchello P.C. in accordance with the hourly rates and fees outlined within the attached Agreement; and
WHEREAS,the hourly rate shall be $199.00/hour; not to exceed $45,000.; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.4, the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has certified the availability of funds in Certificate No.C-1800095, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A";
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:
(1) The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a one (1) one year professional service contract with Lou Rainone from the firm Rainone, Coughlin, Minchello P.C.., 1 Woodbridge Center, Suite 515, Woodbridge Twp., N.J. 07095, commencing January 1, 2019;
(2) The Certified Municipal Finance Officer is hereby authorized and directed to pay invoices for services rendered by Lou Rainone with the firm Rainone, Coughlin, Minchello P.C, in accordance with the attached Agreement;
(3) The contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “professional service” in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because the contract is for a service performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession that is regulated by law;
(4) This contract is awarded with the stipulation that Lou Rainone with the firm Rainone, Coughlin, Minchello P.C, shall include mandatory Affirmative Action language pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31, and shall submit to the Township of Monroe any appropriate Affirmative Action documents within the time period prescribed by law.
(5) A notice of this action shall be printed once in the Home News Tribune.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-379 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO R3M ENGINEERING INC. AS ENGINEER FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”) FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
(Not to exceed $120,000)
WHEREAS,on November 24, 2018, in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-1 et seq., the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, has solicited resumes’ setting forth qualifications for
ID # 19-22 – TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT ENGINEER, for various professional engineering services required by the Township Utility Department (“M.T.U.D”) for Calendar Year 2019; and
WHEREAS,R3M Engineering, Inc. satisfy the established criteria for said professional legal services; and
WHEREAS, the M.T.U.D. Purchasing Agent, by copy of letter dated December 13, 2018, has recommended Council approval and award of a professional service contract to R3M Engineering, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the annual fee shall not exceed $120,000.00; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.4, the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has certified the availability of funds, for the Utility Department, in Certificate No. M-190001, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “B”;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:
(1) The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a one (1) one year professional service contract with R3M Engineering, Inc., 1405 Route 18 South, Suite 208, Old Bridge, N.J. 08857, commencing January 1, 2019;
(2) The Certified Municipal Finance Officer is hereby authorized and directed to pay invoices for services rendered by R3M Engineering, Inc., in accordance with the attached Agreement;
(3) The contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “professional service” in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because the contract is for a service performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession that is regulated by law;
(4) This contract is awarded with the stipulation that R3M Engineering, Inc., shall include mandatory Affirmative Action language pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31, and shall submit to the Township of Monroe any appropriate Affirmative Action documents within the time period prescribed by law.
(5) A notice of this action shall be printed once in the Home News Tribune.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-380 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT SELECTION OF QUALIFIED FIRMS TO PERFORM VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019, FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).
WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.5, the Township of Monroe Utility Department, in the County of Middlesex, has solicited resumes setting forth qualifications for various professional services; and
WHEREAS, the review committee has, based on the judging criteria, thoroughly reviewed each proposal and made its selections for each solicitation; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the Monroe Township Utility Department has selected the following firms for professional services as listed below:
- Water & Sewer General Engineering Services
- R3M Engineering
- Weston & Sampson
- H2M Associates, Inc.
- Van Note-Harvey Associates
- Arcadis
- Mott Macdonald
- Suburban Consulting Engineers
- O'Brien & Gere
- Jacobs
- Hydrogeologist
- WSP USA
- Jacobs
- Suburban Consulting Engineers
- H2M Associates, Inc.
- Weston & Sampson
- O'Brien & Gere
- Engineering – Water Tank Inspection & Consulting
- Mumford Bjorkman Associates (MBA)
- H2M Associates, Inc.
- Weston & Sampson
- Suburban Consulting Engineers
; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the Monroe Township Utility Department is hereby authorized to solicit proposals for required professional services from the selected firms, as necessary, during the 2019 calendar.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-381 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO THE FIRM OF CENTER STATE ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR MAINTENANCE OF TAX MAPS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. ($63,000)
WHEREAS,on November 24, 2018, in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-1 et seq., the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, has solicited resumes’ setting forth qualifications for
ID # 19-20 – TAX MAP MAINTENANCE, for professional updating of the Township’s tax maps required by the Township for Calendar Year 2019; and
WHEREAS, The Firm of Center State Engineering Associates, Inc. possesses the technical expertise required for such an engagement; and
WHEREAS, the Township Business Administrator, by copy of letter dated December 11, 2018, has recommended Council approval and award of a professional service contract to Center State Engineering Associates, Inc. in accordance with the hourly rates and fees outlined within the attached Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the fee for such services shall not exceed $63,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has determined that sufficient funds are available, as evidenced by Certificate No.C-1800096, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “B”; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:
(1) The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a one (1) one year professional service contract with the Firm of Center State Engineering Associates, Inc.,481 Spotswood-Englishtown Road, Monroe Township, New Jersey 08831 in accordance with the agreement annexed hereto, commencing January 1, 2019;
(2) The Certified Municipal Finance Officer is hereby authorized and directed to pay invoices for services rendered by the Firm of Center State Engineering Associates in an amount not to exceed $61,000.
(3) The contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “professional service” in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because the contract is for a service performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession that is regulated by law;
(4) This contract is awarded with the stipulation that Center State Engineering Associates’ shall include mandatory Affirmative Action language pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31, and shall submit to the Township of Monroe any appropriate Affirmative Action documents within the time period prescribed by law.
(5) A notice of this action shall be printed once in the Home News Tribune.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-382 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO THE FIRM OF CENTER STATE ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. ($235,000)
WHEREAS,on November 24, 2018, in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-1 et seq., the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, has solicited resumes’ setting forth qualifications for ID # 18-17 – MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, for various professional engineering services required by the Township for Calendar Year 2019; and
WHEREAS,the Firm of Center State Engineering Associates, Inc. satisfy the established criteria for said professional services; and
WHEREAS, the Township Business Administrator, by copy of letter dated December 11, 2018, has recommended Council approval and award of a professional service contract to Center State Engineering Associates, Inc; and
WHEREAS, the amount of the contract shall not exceed $235,000.00for the twelve-month period commencing January 1, 2018, and in accordance with the hourly rates as per the attached contract; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.4, the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has certified the availability of funds in Certificate No.C-1800097, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 etseq.) authorizes the award of contracts for “professional services” without competitive bids and further provides that the contract itself must be available for public inspection; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:
(1) The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a one (1) year professional service contract with Center State Engineering Associates, Inc. in accordance with the proposal attached hereto as Exhibit “B” commencing January 1, 2019;
(2) The Certified Municipal Finance Officer is hereby authorized and directed to pay invoices for services rendered by Center State Engineering Associates, Inc. accordance with the attached proposal;
(3) The contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “professional service” in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because the contract is for a service performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession that is regulated by law;
(4) This contract is awarded with the stipulation that Center State Engineering Associates, Inc. shall include mandatory Affirmative Action language pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 and shall submit to the Township of Monroe any appropriate Affirmative Action documents within the time period prescribed by law.
(5) A notice of this action shall be printed once in the Home News Tribune.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-383 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MY INSTADOC URGENT CARE FOR OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES FOR TOWNSHIP EMPLOYEES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
WHEREAS,the Township of Monroe has a need to acquire Occupational Medical Services for its Employees under the provisions ofN.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and
WHEREAS, the term of this contract shall be one (1) year; and
WHEREAS, My Instadoc Urgent Care has submitted a proposal indicating the fees for such services which shall be in accordance with the attached fee schedule and payment for such services shall be made on an “as needed” basis; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.4, the Township’s Certified Municipal Finance Officer has certified the availability of funds in Certificate No. C-1800098
, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.4, the Township’s Certified Municipal Finance Officer has certified the availability of funds for the Township Utility Dept. in Certificate No. copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “B”;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey as follows:
(1) The Mayor and Township Clerk be and are hereby authorized to enter into a contract for occupational medical services with My Instadoc Urgent Care, 298 Applegarth Road, Monroe Twp., N.J. 08831in accordance with the proposal annexed hereto as Exhibit “B”, effective January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019;
(2) The Certified Municipal Finance Officer is hereby authorized and directed to pay invoices for as-needed services rendered by My Instadoc Urgent Care on a unit price, open-ended contract basis;
(3) This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a "professional service" in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a)(I) of the Local Public Contracts Law because the contract is for a service performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession that is regulated by law;
(4) This contract is awarded with the stipulation that the My Instadoc Urgent Care contract shall include mandatory Affirmative Action language, New Jersey Business Registration Certificate and shall submit to the Township all appropriate documentation within the time period prescribed by law;
(5) A notice of this action shall be printed once in the Home News Tribune.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-384 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO AMBASSADOR MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. FOR MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOWNSHIP’S SUBSTANCE AND ALCOHOL MISUSE POLICY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
WHEREAS, the Township of Monroe has a need to acquire medical, educational and administrative services related to the Township's compliance with Federal laws and regulations in the development of its Substance and Alcohol Misuse policy and testing, under the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and
WHEREAS, Ambassador Medical Services, Inc.has submitted a proposal indicating the fees for such services shall be in accordance with the attached fee schedule and payment for such services shall be made on an “as needed” basis; and
WHEREAS, the fee for drug collection as-needed services shall be $65.00 per collection; and
WHEREAS, the term of this contract is one (1) year; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.4, the Township’s Certified Municipal Finance Officer has certified the availability of funds in Certificate No.C-1800099,a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.4, the Utility Finance Officer has certified the availability of funds in Certificate No. , a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “B”; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey as follows:
(1) The Mayor and Township Clerk be and are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Ambassador Medical Services, Inc. 651 Route 73 North, Suite 308, Marlton, N.J. 08053in accordance with the proposal annexed hereto as Exhibit “C”, effective January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019;
(2) The Certified Municipal Finance Officer is hereby authorized and directed to pay invoices for as-needed services rendered by Ambassador Medical Services, Inc. on a unit price, open-ended contract basis;
(3) This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a "professional service" in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a)(I) of the Local Public Contracts Law because the contract is for a service performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession that is regulated by law;
(4) This contract is awarded with the stipulation that the Ambassador Medical Services, Inc. contract shall include mandatory Affirmative Action language, New Jersey Business Registration Certificate and shall submit to the Township of Monroe all appropriate documentation within the time period prescribed by law;
(5) A notice of this action shall be printed once in the Home News Tribune.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-385 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PENN MEDICINE FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SERVICES (EAP) FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
WHEREAS,the Township of Monroe has a need to acquire Employee Assistance Services for its Employees under the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and
WHEREAS, the term of this contract shall be one (1) year; and
WHEREAS, Penn Medicine Princeton EAP has submitted a proposal indicating the fees for such services which shall be in accordance with the attached fee schedule; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.4, the Township’s Certified Municipal Finance Officer has certified the availability of funds in Certificate No. C-1800100, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.4, the Township’s Certified Municipal Finance Officer has certified the availability of funds for the Township Utility Dept. in Certificate No. copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “B”;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey as follows:
(1) The Mayor and Township Clerk be and are hereby authorized to enter into a contract for occupational medical services with Penn Medicine Princeton EAP, 1000 Herrontown Road Princeton, N.J. 08540in accordance with the proposal annexed hereto as Exhibit “B”, effective January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019;
(2) The Certified Municipal Finance Officer is hereby authorized and directed to pay invoices for as-needed services rendered by Penn Medicine Princeton EAP on a unit price, open-ended contract basis;
(3) This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a "professional service" in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a)(I) of the Local Public Contracts Law because the contract is for a service performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession that is regulated by law;
(4) This contract is awarded with the stipulation that the Penn Medicine Princeton EAP contract shall include mandatory Affirmative Action language, New Jersey Business Registration Certificate and shall submit to the Township all appropriate documentation within the time period prescribed by law;
(5) A notice of this action shall be printed once in the Home News Tribune.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
ROLL CALL: Councilman Leonard Baskin Aye
Councilwoman Miriam Cohen Aye
Councilman Charles Dipierro Aye
Council Vice-President Elizabeth Schneider Aye
Council President Stephen Dalina Aye
Copy of Resolutions Duly Filed.
UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Councilman Baskin, the following Resolutions were moved for Adoption and considered separately:
R-12-2018-344 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CME ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE DANIEL ROADAND 10THSTREET PEDESTRIAN AND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. ($74,872.00)
WHEREAS, the Township of Monroe seeks professional engineering services in connection with the preparation of a project design, preparation of plans and specifications, contract preparation, contract administration and construction inspection for the following Capital Project:
2018-2019 Daniel Road and 10thStreet Pedestrian and Roadway Improvements
WHEREAS, CME Associatespossesses the technical expertise required to perform professional engineering, surveying and planning services regarding this project; and
WHEREAS, the fees for such services will not exceed Seventy Four thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Two dollars ($74,872.00); and
WHEREAS, the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has certified the availability of funds for such an engagement in Certificate No.C-1800075, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, no agreement that is subject to the requirements of Article III of the Affirmative Action Regulations pursuant to P.L. 1975, Chapter 127 (N.J.S.A.17:27-1 etseq.) shall be awarded by the Township of Monroe, nor shall any monies be paid thereunder, to any contractor, subcontractor or business firm that has not agreed and guaranteed to comply with Affirmative Action Regulations and to afford equal opportunity in the performance of the contract in accordance with the Affirmative Action approved under the terms established in the above-cited regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey as follows:
(1) The Mayor and Township Clerk be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached contract with CME Associates, 3141 Bordentown Avenue, Parlin, N.J. 08859, in accordance with the Agreement annexed hereto;
(2) The Department of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to pay Invoices for services rendered by CME Associates in an amount not to exceed Seventy Four thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Two dollars ($74,872.00);
(3) The Contract is awarded with the stipulation that CME Associatesshall include within the Contract Mandatory Affirmative Action language and shall submit to the Township of Monroe any appropriate Affirmative Action document within the time period prescribed by law;
(4) A notice of this action shall be printed once in the Home News Tribune.
SO RESOLVED,as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-354 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MONROE TOWNSHIP AND MONROE FIRE DISTRICT #3 PROVIDING FOR USE OF A PORTION OF THEIR NEW FACILITY FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY SERVICES. ($65,000)
WHEREAS, the Township of Monroe and Monroe Fire District #3 wish to enter into a shared service agreement to permit the exclusive use of approximately 2,000 square feet of space in the new proposed fire house for emergency services personnel and equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Township agrees to pay an annual sum of Sixty-five thousand dollars ($65,000.), payable in equal monthly installments, with a 2% increase at the conclusion of the 5th and 7thyears and at the commencement of the 9thyear of this agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Township’s Certified Municipal Finance Officer has determined that sufficient funds are available in the Township budget, as evidenced by Certificate No. C-1800081,
a copy of which is annexed hereto as Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, the initial term of this agreement shall be ten (10) years and shall commence on the date the Township occupies the space; and
WHEREAS,the Township shall have the option to renew this agreement for an additional ten-year term, upon terms to be agreed to by the Parties; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Agreement has been reviewed by the law firm of Shain Schaffer, P.C., on behalf of the Township, which has advised that said Agreement is acceptable;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, and State of New Jersey, that the Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Shared Service Agreement with Monroe Fire District #3, copies of which are attached hereto and made a part hereof.
SO RESOLVED,as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-355 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND TOWNSHIP CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER AN UNDERGROUND WATER TANK TO FIRE DISTRICT NO.1.
WHEREAS, The Township of Monroe (“Township”) recently removed an underground Water Tank located at Well #8a (“Water Tank”), that is no longer used or useful to the Monroe Township Utilities Department (“MTUD”); and,
WHEREAS, Fire District #1 has requested that the Township transfer ownership of the Water Tank to it for its own purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Township wishes to honor the request to transfer ownership of the Water Tank to Fire District #1 for nominal consideration, pursuant to a transfer agreement; and
WHEREAS, Fire District #1 will take the Water Tank AS IS, and agrees to conduct any environmental testing of the Water Tank at its own cost and expense; and
WHEREAS, Fire District #1 agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the Township, its employees, managers, elected officials, and agents harmless from any and all liability on account of any loss, damage, injury to person or property or loss of life and from all liens, claims, and demands of any kind or nature relating to or arising out of the transfer, transport and use of the Water Tank, and for any and all costs, fees, expenses, including counsel fees, incurred as a result of any such loss or claim; and
WHEREAS, the transfer is valued at $1.00 (One Dollar) as good and valuable consideration; and
WHEREAS, immediately upon execution of the transfer agreement, Fire District #1 shall have the right to take possession of the Water Tank and to remove the Water Tank from MTUD premises to its own premises at its own risk and cost; and
WHEREAS, upon taking possession of the Water Tank, Fire district #1 shall bear all risk of loss regarding its possession, transport and use;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, as follows:
- The Township Council hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor and Township Clerk to execute the transfer agreement in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-369 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SELECTION OF QUALIFIED FIRMS FOR CONFLICT OR ALTERNATE ENGINEER FOR 2019 MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AND AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACTS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS.
WHEREAS,the Township of Monroe desires to create a pool of qualified professionals to serve as Township Conflict or Alternate Engineer for the Township as the need arises, using a fair and open process pursuant to the provisions of P.L. 2004, c19 (N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq; and
WHEREAS,the Township of Monroe (the “Township”) received and reviewed statements of qualifications from engineering firms determined to pre-qualify those firms that possess the professional and administrative capabilities to provide such services and that they offer the terms and conditions determined by the Township to provide the greatest benefit to the taxpayers of the Township, so that the Township may engage any one or more of the Qualified Firms when the need for such services arises; and
WHEREAS,such services are to be performed and rendered by a person or persons licensed and authorized to practice in the State of New Jersey and accordingly constitute professional series exempt from public bidding pursuant to the Local Public Contracts law, specifically N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a); and
WHEREAS, certification of available funds shall be made by the Chief Financial Officer at the time that services, if any, are requested from the qualified professional; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, that the following qualified firms are hereby approved to provide Conflict or Alternate Engineering Services:
CME Associates Delaware-Raritan Engineering
3141 Bordentown Avenue 200 Daniels Way
Parlin, N.J. 08859 Suite 230
Freehold Twp., N.J. 07728
;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey that:
- The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute contracts by and between the Township and the Qualified Firms, which contracts shall set forth the terms and conditions of, among other things, payment for Services at such time as the Firms are called upon by the Township to render services; and
- That the Contracts shall be awarded without competitive bidding as professional services in accordance with Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a); and
- That a copy of this resolution and the Contracts upon the execution shall be placed on file with the Municipal Clerk; and
- That a notice in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law shall be published in a local newspaper within (10) days of passage of this resolution.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-377 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT
TOLOU RAINONE, WITH THE FIRM OF RAINONE, COUGHLIN, MINCHELLO AS SPECIAL COUNSEL / ALTERNATE /CONFLICT ATTORNEY WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AND THE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
(Not to exceed Township - $20,000 and MTUD - $20,000)
WHEREAS,on November 24, 2018, in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-1 et seq., the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, has solicited resumes’ setting forth qualifications for
ID # 19-2 – TOWNSHIP SPECIAL COUNSEL/CONFLICT/ALTERNATE ATTORNEY, for various legal professional services required by the Township and the Township Utility Department (“M.T.U.D”) for Calendar Year 2019; and
WHEREAS,Lou Rainone and Rainone, Coughlin, Minchello P.C. and other attorneys within the firm, satisfy the established criteria for said professional legal services; and
WHEREAS, the Township Business Administrator, by copy of letter dated December 11, 2018, has recommended Council approval and award of a professional service contract to Lou Rainone and Rainone, Coughlin, Minchello P.C. in accordance with the hourly rates and fees outlined within the attached Agreement; and
WHEREAS,the hourly rate shall be $199.00/hour; not to exceed $20,000.for special conflict counsel as may be assigned by the Township; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.4, the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has certified the availability of funds in Certificate No.C-1800094, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A";
WHEREAS,the hourly rate shall be $199.00/hour; not to exceed $20,000.for special counsel for the utility department as assigned; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.4, the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has certified the availability of funds, for the Utility Department, in Certificate No. M-190002, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “B”;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:
(1) The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a one (1) one year professional service contract with Lou Rainone from the firm Rainone, Coughlin, Minchello P.C.., 1 Woodbridge Center, Suite 515, Woodbridge Twp., N.J. 07095, commencing January 1, 2019;
(2) The Certified Municipal Finance Officer is hereby authorized and directed to pay invoices for services rendered by Lou Rainone with the firm Rainone, Coughlin, Minchello P.C, in accordance with the attached Agreement;
(3) The contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “professional service” in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because the contract is for a service performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession that is regulated by law;
(4) This contract is awarded with the stipulation that Lou Rainone with the firm Rainone, Coughlin, Minchello P.C, shall include mandatory Affirmative Action language pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31, and shall submit to the Township of Monroe any appropriate Affirmative Action documents within the time period prescribed by law.
(5) A notice of this action shall be printed once in the Home News Tribune.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
R-12-2018-378 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO LOU RAINONE WITH THE FRIM OF RAINONE, COUGHLIN, MINCHELLO AS LABOR ATTORNEY FOR GENERAL EMPLOYMENT LAW WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
(Not to exceed $45,000)
WHEREAS,on November 24, 2018, in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-1 et seq., the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, has solicited resumes’ setting forth qualifications for ID # 19-8 - LABOR ATTORNEYfor various general employment law services required by the Township for Calendar Year 2019; and
WHEREAS,Lou Rainone and Rainone, Coughlin, Minchello P.C. and other attorneys within the firm, satisfy the established criteria for said professional legal services; and
WHEREAS, the Township Business Administrator, by copy of letter dated December 11, 2018, has recommended Council approval and award of a professional service contract to Lou Rainone and Rainone, Coughlin, Minchello P.C. in accordance with the hourly rates and fees outlined within the attached Agreement; and
WHEREAS,the hourly rate shall be $199.00/hour; not to exceed $45,000.; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.4, the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has certified the availability of funds in Certificate No.C-1800095, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A";
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:
(1) The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a one (1) one year professional service contract with Lou Rainone from the firm Rainone, Coughlin, Minchello P.C.., 1 Woodbridge Center, Suite 515, Woodbridge Twp., N.J. 07095, commencing January 1, 2019;
(2) The Certified Municipal Finance Officer is hereby authorized and directed to pay invoices for services rendered by Lou Rainone with the firm Rainone, Coughlin, Minchello P.C, in accordance with the attached Agreement;
(3) The contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “professional service” in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because the contract is for a service performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession that is regulated by law;
(4) This contract is awarded with the stipulation that Lou Rainone with the firm Rainone, Coughlin, Minchello P.C, shall include mandatory Affirmative Action language pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31, and shall submit to the Township of Monroe any appropriate Affirmative Action documents within the time period prescribed by law.
(5) A notice of this action shall be printed once in the Home News Tribune.
SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.
ROLL CALL: Councilman Leonard Baskin Aye
Councilwoman Miriam Cohen Aye
Councilman Charles Dipierro Abstain
Council Vice-President Elizabeth Schneider Aye
Council President Stephen Dalina Aye
Copy of Resolutions Duly Filed.
UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Council Vice-President Schneider, the Special Meeting was Adjourned at 7:25pm and the regularly scheduled Agenda Meeting was Called to Order.
ROLL CALL: Councilman Leonard Baskin Aye
Councilwoman Miriam Cohen Aye
Councilman Charles Dipierro Aye
Council Vice-President Elizabeth Schneider Aye
Council President Stephen Dalina Aye
Council President Dalina requested the following entitled RESOLUTIONS for CONSIDERATION UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA at the WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2019 Reorganization Meeting be reviewed and any questions will be addressed: (R-1-2019-001 through R-1-2019-017)
R-1-2019-001 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR 2019.
R-1-2019-002 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL TOWNSHIP NEWSPAPERS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
R-1-2019-003 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2019 CASH MANAGEMENT PLAN.
R-1-2019-004 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2019 TEMPORARY BUDGET
APPROPRIATIONS.
R-1-2019-005 RESOLUTION FIXING THE INTEREST TO BE CHARGED ON DELINQUENT TAXES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
R-1-2019-006 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS MATERIALS AND SERVICES THROUGH THE NEW JERSEY STATE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR THE YEAR 2019 WITH EXTENSIONS & ADDENDUMS.
R-1-2019-007 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A PUBLIC AGENCY COMPLIANCE OFFICER.
R-1-2019-008 RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
R-1-2019-009 RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CABLE TELEVISION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CTAC).
R-1-2019-010 RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JENNIFER A. BURGESS, ESQ. AS MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE.
R-1-2019-011 RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF HAROLD A. PARRA, ESQ. AND BENJAMIN H. ZILBERGELD, ESQ. AS ALTERNATE MUNICIPAL PROSECUTORS.
R-1-2019-012 RESOLUTION GRANTING THE ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF THOMAS P. ABODE, ESQ. AS MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDER FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE.
R-1-2019-013 RESOLUTION PROVIDING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE PUBLIC OFFICERS BOARD.
R-1-2019-014 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A FIRST ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SOUTH CENTRAL MIDDLESEX COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL COMMISSION.
R-1-2019-015 RESOLUTION APPOINTING CLASS III COUNCIL MEMBER
TO THE MONROE TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. (Nomination process)
R-1-2019-016 RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCIL MEMBER TO THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019.
(Nomination process)
R-1-2019-017 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE ZONING
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. (Nomination process)
PUBLIC:
Prakash Parab, 33 Dayna Dr. – Mr. Parab thanked the Mayor and Council for approving R-12-2018-
336 as he had written letters to the Assemblymen and Senator asking that a bill be drafted to impose
impact fees to developers. He asked that we lobby the Governor as well. Mr. Parab added that
affordable housing is important, especially for those who have been on waiting lists for years but it
should be debated at not solely the taxpayer’s responsibility. Council President Dalina commented
that this is a good way of keeping the process moving along and stated that we will continue the fight.
REPORTS:
Mayor’s Report– Reminded everyone that tomorrow is Grandparent’s Day which has been a great
program for the children and grandparents.
Wished everyone a very Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Administrator’s Report – Wished everyone a Happy Holiday and Happy New Year.
Engineer’s Report– Will report at the next meeting; wished everyone a Happy New Year.
COUNCIL REPORTS:
Councilman Baskin –
- Encouraged all residents to write to the Governor regarding the impact fees.
Councilman Dipierro – No Report
Councilwoman Cohen – No Report
Council Vice-President Schneider – No Report
.
Council President Dalina – Wished everyone a very Happy New Year.
UPON MOTIONmade by Council Vice-President Schneider and seconded by Councilwoman Cohen, the Combined Special/Agenda Meeting was Adjourned at 7:30pm.
ROLL CALL: Councilman Leonard Baskin Aye
Councilwoman Miriam Cohen Aye
Councilman Charles Dipierro Aye
Council Vice-President Elizabeth Schneider Aye
Council President Stephen Dalina Aye
Patricia Reid
PATRICIA REID, Township Clerk
Stephen Dalina
STEPHEN DALINA, Council President
Minutes were adopted on: January 14, 2019.