Monroe Council Minutes | 11/7/2018

THE FOLLOWING IS A PRELIMINARY AGENDA AND THERE MAY BE CHANGES MADE TO THE AGENDA BEFORE OR AT THE MEETING, AS PROVIDED BY LAW.

REGULAR MEETING OF THE MONROE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL | NOVEMBER 7, 2018

AGENDA

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

Councilman Leonard Baskin

Councilwoman Miriam Cohen

Councilman Charles Dipierro

Council Vice-President Elizabeth Schneider

Council President Stephen Dalina

Council President Dalina to request the following SUNSHINE LAWbe read into the record:

In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, it is hereby announced and shall be entered into the Minutes of this meeting that adequate notice has been provided by the following:

Posted on the Bulletin Boards within the Municipal Building on January 2, 2018 and remains posted at that location for public inspection;

Printed in the HOME NEWS TRIBUNE and CRANBURY PRESS on January 5, 2018;

Posted on the Monroe Township website; and

Sent to those individuals who have requested personal notice.

In accordance with Chapter 3, Section 17 of the Monroe Township Code, Public Comment shall be limited to five (5) minutes unless further time is granted by the Council President.

PROCLAMATIONS andPRESENTATIONS –

Presentation(s) – Center for Public Safety Excellence - Chief Training Officer Award – Presented to Lt. Mike Daley

2018 Dispatcher of the Year Award Special Transportation Recognition – Presented to Kim Molarz

MOTIONto approve the payment of CLAIMSper run date 10/25/2018.

MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

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

October 1, 2018 Regular Meeting
October 29, 2018 Agenda Meeting

MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

ORDINANCE(S) forSECOND READING:

O-10-2018-030 ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 96,OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “SHADE TREES AND SHRUBBERY; LANDSCAPING”.

(Tabled at the 9/5/18 meeting prior to Introduction)

MOTION:

SECOND:

PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION

ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

O-10-2018-034 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 87 OF THE MONROE TOWNSHIP CODE ENTITLED “SECURITY CAMERA VOLUNTARY REGISTRY”.

MOTION:

SECOND:

PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION

ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

O-10-2018-035 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 122 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”.

(Trucks over 4 tons excluded on Halsey Reed Road from Cranbury Station Road to cul-de-sac)

MOTION:

SECOND:

PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION

ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

O-10-2018-036 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING DEEDS OF DEDICATION FROM SOUTHFIELD ESTATES.

MOTION:

SECOND:

PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION

ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

O-10-2018-037 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 105 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “STREETS AND SIDEWALKS”. (Mailbox Damage Replacement Policy)

MOTION:

SECOND:

PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION

ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

ORDINANCE(S) forINTRODUCTION:

O-11-2018-038 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 38A OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “FACILITIES POLICIES AND PROCEDURES”.

(Bulletin Board Policy)

MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

O-11-2018-039 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE GRANTING OF AN EASEMENT TO JERSEY CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT ON PROPERTY DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 48 LOT 3.

(3 Municipal Plaza)

MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

O-11-2018-040 ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER 22A OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “VACANT AND ABANDONED PROPERTIES”.

MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

O-11-2018-041 ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 61 ENTITLED “LICENSES” AND CREATING CHAPTER 51 ENTITLED “GOLD, SILVER AND OTHER PRECIOUS METALS” OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE.

(Electronic Precious Metal Tracking System for Police Dept.)

MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

O-11-2018-042 ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. O-5-2018-017 ENTITLED “ACKNOWLEDGING MONROE TOWNSHIP’S ACCEPTANCE OF THE TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF PERRINEVILLE ROAD (CR625) AND FEDERAL ROAD”.

MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

O-11-2018-043 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 122 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”, SPECIFICALLY SECTION 44.1 ENTITLED “SCHEDULE XVA: SPEED LIMITS”

(Cranbury Station, Union Valley Rd, Union Valley Half Acre Rd, Jamesburg-Half Acre Road (CR 615) speed limit decrease from

50 to 40 mph)

MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

RESOLUTION for CONSIDERATION: (Tabled at the October 1, 2018 Meeting)

R-10-2018-261 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A

DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT WITH JSM AT MONROE, LLC.

FOR THE MOUNT’S MILLS PUMP STATION.

MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

RESOLUTIONSfor CONSIDERATION underCONSENT AGENDA:

(R-11-2018-276 – R-11-2018-309 – with the exception of items removed from consent agenda)

R-11-2018-276 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO WATER WORKS SUPPLY CO. INC. FOR SECTION A, B, C, D, G, K, L AND M OF CONTRACT 483 “WATER & SEWER SYSTEM APPURTENANCES” FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”). (Per Unit Pricing)

R-11-2018-277 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO CORE AND MAIN, LP FOR SECTION E, F, H, I, AND J OF CONTRACT 483 “WATER AND SEWER APPURTENANCES” FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”). (Per Unit Pricing)

R-11-2018-278 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR TO PREPARE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR VARIOUS GOODS AND SERVICES. (HVAC Maintenance and Repair, Landscaping, Outside Snow & Ice Removal and Adult Mini Bus)

R-11-2018-279 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH TRI-STATE LIGHT AND ENERGY INC. FOR AN AUDIT FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, PARKS DEPARTMENT AND CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT BUILDINGS UNDER THE 70/30 DIRECT INSTALL PROGRAM SPONSORED BY THE NEW JERSEY BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES.

R-11-2018-280 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR TO PREPARE AND ADVERTISE FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (“RFQs”) FOR THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING VETERANS HOUSING PROJECT.

(Cranbury-Half Acre Rd, Block 41, Lot 14)

R-11-2018-281 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH GROUNDS KEEPER INC. FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP SHADE TREE PLANTING.

R-11-2018-282 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND TOWNSHIP CLERK TO ENTER INTO A SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH MIDDLESEX COUNTY FOR HAZMAT RESPONSE SERVICES COST RECOVERY.

R-11-2018-283 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR SERVICES AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, OFFICE ON AGING FOR OUTREACH SERVICES.

R-11-2018-285 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE 2019 RECYCLING ENHANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION TO THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY DIVISION OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT. ($4,750)

R-11-2018-286 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE FROM THE TREE ESCROW FUND. ($5,600)

R-11-2018-287 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CENTER STATE ENGINEERING FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2018-2019 GIS SERVICES FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP. ($30,000)

R-11-2018-288 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED BY THE LANDTEK GROUP, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROSPECT PLAINS ROAD SOCCER COMPLEX ARTIFICIAL TURF A ND LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UPON THE POSTING OF A MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE.

R-11-2018-289 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO EAGLE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. FOR THE DANIEL P. RYAN MEMORIAL FIELD ADA RESTROOM, CONCESSION STAND AND PUMP STATION PROJECT. ($650,514)

R-11-2018-290 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF THIRD PARTY TAX LIEN PREMIUM PAYMENTS.

R-11-2018-291 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS.

R-11-2018-292 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH W.B. MASON FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES.

R-11-2018-294 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF VEHICLES AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT.

(6 vehicles with accessories totaling $240,567.45)

R-11-2018-296 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND FINAL SUBMITTED BY Z BROTHERS CONCRETE CONTRACTORS, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2017 TOWNSHIP WIDE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS.

(Decrease of $17,630.31)

R-11-2018-297 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED BY Z BROTHERS CONCRETE CONTRACTORS, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2017 TOWNSHIP WIDE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS – MILLING AND PAVING UPON THE POSTING OF A MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE.

R-11-2018-298 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF GAS MASKS AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. ($32,137.08)

R-11-2018-299 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT WITH CENTER STATE ENGINEERING FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO THE DANIEL P. RYAN MEMORIAL FIELD ADA RESTROOM IMPROVEMENTS.

(Additional $20,000)

R-11-2018-300 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED BY LEWIS-GRAHAM, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE ADA SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT DEY FARMSTEAD UPON THE POSTING OF A MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE.

R-11-2018-301 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING OF E-TICKETING SOFTWARE LICENSING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.

($39,600)

R-11-2018-302 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED BY MARY HEFFRON/HOMETECH HOMES. (PB-1127-13)

(12^THStreet)

R-11-2018-304 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR VEGAN THYME INC. (PB-1083-10).

(12 South Middlesex Ave.- Block 58, Lot 30)

R-11-2018-306 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PHYSICAL FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. ($27,892.86)

R-11-2018-307 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET TRANSFERS.

R-11-2018-308 RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTS BETWEEN POLICE PBA LOCAL 255 AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AND SUPERIOR OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION AND TOWNSHIP OF MONROE.

MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

RESOLUTIONSremoved from consent agenda forCONSIDERATION:

R-11-2018-284 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES AND ESTABLISHING MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE FOR STONEBRIDGE, SECTION 3 (PB-959-05).

MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

RESOLUTIONSremoved from consent agenda forCONSIDERATION:

R-11-2018-293 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT TO NEW JERSEY REALTY ADVISORY GROUP, LLC. FOR APPRAISALS ON PORTIONS OF BLOCK 108, 148, 75 AND 76 TO PREPARE FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT SPOTSWOOD GRAVEL HILL ROAD, MATCHAPONIX AVENUE AND PERGOLA AVENUE. ($10,000)

R-11-2018-295 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL FEES TO SHAIN SCHAFFER, P.C. TO HANDLE VARIOUS MATTERS AS EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION. (2018 Workers Comp. $10,000, 2018 Tax Appeals $35,000 and Love’s Litigation $5,000 Total $50,000)

R-11-2018-303 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR CHARLES DIPIERRO ROP #06-55 (AVENUE I).

R-11-2018-305 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR GREEK’S CORP. (BA-5077-13).

(608 Spotswood-Englishtown Rd. - Block 53, Lot 21.05)

MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

Public Portion Limited to Resolution No. R-11-2018-309 (5 Minutes per Speaker)

RESOLUTIONfor CONSIDERATION:

R-11-2018-309 RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMISSION TOCHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF MONROETO CONDUCT A DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS.

MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

Mayor’s Report.

Administrator’s Report.

Engineer’s Report.

Council’s Reports.

Public.(5 Minutes per Speaker)

Adjournment.Time:

MOTION:

SECOND:

ROLL CALL:Ayes Nays

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING – MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2018

COMBINED AGENDA AND REGULAR MEETING

TOWNSHIP OF MONROE

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING – NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The Council of the Township of Monroe met in the Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Plaza, for the Regular Meeting.

The 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, 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 Joel Shain, Engineer Mark Rasimowicz and Deputy Township Clerk Christine Robbins.

There were approximately twenty-five (25) 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 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 introduced Mayor Tamburro who presented Lieutenant Mike Daley from Fire

District #3 with a certificate recognizing his achievement in obtaining the Chief Training Officer Award

from the Center of Public Safety & Excellence. He is also one out of one hundred and fourteen Chief

Training Officers in the world. Lieutenant Daley thanked the Mayor and Council for recognizing his

achievements and stated that you only need to have compassion to help people in this world.

Mayor Tamburro then introduced Kim Molarz, Senior Center Transportation Dispatcher, who was

nominated by her boss Amy Rutherford for 2018 Dispatcher of the Year. Ms. Molarz thanked everyone for

the recognition.

UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Council Vice-President Schneider, the CLAIMSper run date of 10/25/2018 were approved for payment as 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, the MINUTESof the October 1, 2018 Regular Meeting & October 29, 2018 Agenda 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 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-10-2018-030ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 96, OF THE CODE OF

THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “SHADE TREES AND SHRUBBERY;

LANDSCAPING”. (Tabled at the 9/5/18 meeting prior to Introduction)

ORDINANCEas follows: (O-10-2018-030)

WHEREAS,the Monroe Shade Tree Commission was created by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe by section 3-84 of the Code of the Township of Monroe (“Code”); and

WHEREAS,the powers and duties vested in the Shade Tree Commission, as set forth in Chapter 96 of the Code, overlap with and/or conflict with the responsibilities of other municipal officials under the Code and New Jersey statutes in certain instances, including as pertaining to the regulation of tree removal on private land being developed within the Township; and

WHEREAS,this overlap and/or conflict has created confusion and inconsistency in the manner in which tree regulations are applied and enforced in the Township; and

WHEREAS,the Township Council has determined that it would be in the best interests of the Township to repeal and replace Chapter 96 of the Code to provide that the Monroe Township Shade Tree Commission’s responsibilities encompass the planting, care and maintenance of trees in public spaces within the Township, as well as the other powers vested in the Shade Tree Commission set forth in Chapter 96-1; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council has further determined that the regulations regarding proper planting procedures and recommended plantings should be moved out of Chapter 96 and set forth in a separate reference document due to the detailed nature of the requirements and for ease of future modification as need be;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED,by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, Middlesex County, that Chapter 96, “Shade Trees and Shrubbery; Landscaping,” is hereby repealed and replaced to read as follows:

Section 1.

Chapter 96 SHADE TREES AND SHRUBBERY

96-1. Powers of Shade Tree Commission.
96-2. Prohibited acts.
96-3. Enforcement.
96-4. Violations and penalties.

96-1. Powers of Shade Tree Commission.

The Shade Tree Commission, as created under § 3-84 of this Code, shall serve without compensation and have the following powers:

To exercise full and exclusive control over the regulation, planting and care of shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery now located or which may hereafter be planted in any public highway, park or parkway of the Township or public right of way, exclusive of state or county highways, unless the proper authority gives assent thereto.
To regulate and control the use of the ground surrounding same as far as may be necessary for their proper growth, care and protection.
To move or require the removal of any tree or part thereof dangerous to public safety.
To care for and control parks and parkways and to encourage arboriculture.
To administer treatment to or remove any tree situate upon private property which is believed to harbor a disease or insects readily communicable to neighboring healthy trees in the care of the municipality and enter upon private property for that purpose, with the consent of the owner thereof, provided that the suspected condition is first confirmed by a certificate issued by or on behalf of the Department of Agriculture.
To receive an oral report from the Township’s Licensed Tree Expert with regard to street trees proposed in the landscape plans associated with the development applications before the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment, and to provide comments and/or recommendations through the Licensed Tree Expert to such Board on an advisory basis.

96-2. Prohibited acts.

No person shall do or cause to be done any of the following acts affecting the trees, plants, shrubbery or other ornamental flora planted or growing naturally within the highway or public places under the jurisdiction of the Township, unless permission is first obtained from the Shade Tree Commission.

Cut, trim, break, disturb the roots of or spray with chemicals any living tree or shrub; or injure, misuse or remove any structure or device to support or protect any tree or shrub.
Plant or remove any living tree or shrub, or climb with spikes any living tree or shrub on Township land.
Fasten any rope, wire, electric attachments, sign or other device to a tree or shrub, or to any guard about such tree or shrub.
Close or obstruct any open space provided about the base of a tree or shrub or add fertilizer to the roots of such tree or shrub.
Pile any building material, or make any mortar or cement within six (6) feet of a tree or shrub.
Change the grade of the soil within the limits of the lateral spread of the branches of any such tree.
Place or maintain or cause to be placed or maintained upon the ground on any street, or place any stone, cement or other substance, which shall impede the tree access of air and water to the roots of any tree or shrub in any street or place.
Lay any sidewalk along, or open, construct, curb or pave any street or do any like act so as to interfere with or do injury to any highway shade tree.

Place salt, brine, oil, gas, sewage water or other substances injurious to plant growth in any public highway or place in such a manner as to injure any tree or shrub growing thereon.
Build any fire or station any tar kettle, road roller or other engine in any public highway in such a manner that the heat vapors or fumes therefrom may injure any tree or shrub.
Do any excavating within six (6) feet of any tree or shrub in any public highway or place.
Cut roots when necessary of more than one (1) inch in diameter without first protecting such roots.

96-3. Enforcement.

The provisions of this Chapter shall be administered and enforced by the Shade Tree Commission through the Township Conservation Officer. Upon ascertaining a violation of this Chapter, the Conservation Officer shall refer charges to municipal court. If any person shall continue to violate any of the provisions of this Chapter after being duly notified of such violation, or shall neglect or refuse to comply with any lawful order of the Conservation Officer, the failure to comply with a second or each of any subsequent notifications or orders shall be construed as an additional violation of this Chapter, and each additional offense shall subject the offending party upon conviction to the same penalty as provided for the first offense.

96-4. Violations and penalties.

Any person, firm, partnership, association or other legal entity violating or causing to be violated any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be subject to a fine of not less than Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) and not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) and shall replace each tree destroyed or removed in violation of this Chapter with nursery grown tree(s) of the same species having a caliper of not less than two (2) inches. Each tree destroyed or removed in violation of this Chapter shall be considered a separate offense.

Section 2. If any section, paragraph, subsection, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be adjudged by the Courts to be invalid, such adjudication shall only apply to the section, paragraph, subsection, clause or provision so adjudicated, and the remainder of the Ordinance shall be deemed valid and effective.

Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith shall be and the same are hereby repealed.

Section 4.This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication in accordance with applicable law.

SO ORDAINED as 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-10-2018-030ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 96, OF THE CODE OF

THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “SHADE TREES AND SHRUBBERY;

LANDSCAPING”. (Tabled at the 9/5/18 meeting prior to Introduction)

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-10-2018-030

UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Councilman Dipierro, an Ordinance of

which the following is the title was moved on second reading for final passage:

O-10-2018-034 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 87 OF THE MONROE TOWNSHIP

CODE ENTITLED “SECURITY CAMERA VOLUNTARY REGISTRY”.

ORDINANCEas follows: (O-10-2018-034)

BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, New Jersey, that the Municipal Code of the Township of Monroe, Middlesex County, New Jersey is hereby amended to create Chapter 87, “Security Camera Voluntary Registry”as follows:

CHAPTER 87

SECURITY CAMERA VOLUNTARY REGISTRY

87.1 Definitions.
87.2 Voluntary Registry and Regulations.
87.3 Registration Procedure.
87.4 Access to Information.
87.5 Termination from Registry.

87.1 Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE CAMERA or CAMERA– A device installed outside a residence or business which, for security purposes, captures footage of an area outside of the residence or business.

REGISTRY– The list of individuals or businesses who, pursuant to and in accordance with this Chapter, registers their private video surveillance camera(s) or camera(s) on their property in the municipality with the Monroe Township Police Department.

REGISTRANT– An individual or business that voluntarily registers video surveillance camera(s) or camera(s) with the Monroe Township Police Department.

87.2 Voluntary Registry and Regulations.

Pursuant to N.J.S.A.40:48-1.6, N.J.S.A.40:48-1.7 and N.J.S.A.40A:48-2, the Township authorizes and creates a Registry, which shall permit any person who owns private video surveillance camera(s) or camera(s) at a residence or business in Monroe Township to voluntarily register same with the Monroe Township Police Department for the sole purpose of assisting law enforcement investigations of criminal activity occurring within the vicinity of the camera(s) locations.

The registration of a camera does not and shall not constitute a waiver of any rights granted under the Constitution of the United States or the State of New Jersey or any other law.

87.3 Registration Procedure.

In order to be on the Registry, an individual or business, shall fill out an application form available at the Monroe Township Police Department or through the website of the Police Department, and provide the following information in order for the video surveillance camera(s) or camera(s) on their property to be placed on the Registry:

Name of Registrant;
Address of residence or business;
Contact information; i.e., telephone number, e-mail address;
Type of property; i.e., residential or commercial;
Recording period; i.e., motion sensor, constant, business hours only;
If images and/or video are saved to a digital video recorder (DVR) style device;
Duration of data storage;
Description of area(s) recorded;
Third party monitoring;
If the registrant will grant access to Police Department if needed; and
If the registrant is proficient in memorializing / downloading data.

87.4 Access to Information.

The Registry shall be available for the exclusive use by the Monroe Township Police Department and other law enforcement officials investigating criminal activity within the vicinity of the video surveillance camera(s) or camera(s). When appropriate for criminal investigative purposes, the Monroe Township Police Department may request camera footage from the Registrant. Granting access to the footage is entirely voluntary on the part of the Registrant. Registering video surveillance camera(s) or camera(s) does not convey any rights to the Monroe Township Police Department or other law enforcement officials with regard to such camera(s) or footage.

The location of video surveillance camera(s) or camera(s) voluntarily provided by the public for the Registry shall be confidential and not disclosed to the general public. The Registry shall be used solely as a tool to assist law enforcement in investigating criminal activity that occurred in the vicinity of the video surveillance camera(s) or camera(s). and shall not be considered a public record pursuant toN.J.S.A.47:1A-1 et seq.

87.5 Termination from Registry.

Video surveillance camera(s) or camera(s) placed on the Registry will be removed at the request of the Registrant at any time upon written request to the Monroe Township Police Department.

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 Councilman Dipierro, an Ordinance of

which the following is the title was passed on Second Reading and Final Adoption:

O-10-2018-034 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 87 OF THE MONROE TOWNSHIP

CODE ENTITLED “SECURITY CAMERA VOLUNTARY REGISTRY”.

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-10-2018-034

UPON MOTIONmade by Councilman Baskin 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-10-2018-035 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 122 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”.

(Trucks over 4 tons excluded on Halsey Reed Road from Cranbury Station Road to cul-de-sac)

ORDINANCEas follows: (O-10-2018-035)

BE IT ORDAINEDby the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, New Jersey as follows:

SECTION 1. Chapter 122-35 of the Code of the Township of Monroe, entitled “Schedule VI; Trucks Over Four Tons Excluded” shall be amended as follows:

In accordance with the provisions of § 122.11, trucks over four (4) tons gross weight are hereby excluded from the following described streets or parts of streets except for the pickup and delivery of materials on such streets or the transport of individuals to and from locations on such streets:

NAME OF STREET LOCATION

ADD

Halsey Reed Road Cranbury Station Road to cul-de-sac

SECTION 2. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance be and the same 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.

No Public Comment.

UPON MOTIONmade by Councilman Baskin 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-10-2018-035 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 122 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”.

(Trucks over 4 tons excluded on Halsey Reed Road from Cranbury Station Road to cul-de-sac)

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-10-2018-035

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-10-2018-036 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING DEEDS OF DEDICATION FROM SOUTHFIELD

ESTATES.

ORDINANCEas follows: (O-10-2018-036)

WHEREAS,Southfield Estates (a/k/a Matchaponix Associates, LLC) received Amended Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision Approval for property identified as Block 15, Lots 12, 25.01, 26.03 and 27; Block 4, Lot 2.02; Block 6, Lot 4.02; and Block 13, Lot 9, located on Old Church Road in the Township of Monroe, from the Monroe Township Planning Board under application PB-910-04 on September 23, 2004, memorialized on October 28, 2004; and

WHEREAS,pursuant to the Planning Board’s approval, Southfield Estates is required to dedicate to the Township of Monroe certain land, more particularly described as Block 15, Lots 12.01 and 12.26, Block 15.21, Lot 1 and Block 15.22, Lot 5; and

WHEREAS,the Monroe Township Engineer has reviewed the metes and bounds descriptions in the deeds and has found them to be in conformity with the approved development; and

WHEREAS, the Township Attorney has reviewed the deeds and found them to be legally sufficient; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council has determined that accepting the deeds is in the public interest;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and 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 take all steps and execute any documents which are reasonably necessary to accept the deeds from Southfield Estates.

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 provision 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 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-10-2018-036 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING DEEDS OF DEDICATION FROM SOUTHFIELD

ESTATES.

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-10-2018-036

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-10-2018-037 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 105 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP

OF MONROE ENTITLED “STREETS AND SIDEWALKS”. (Mailbox Damage Replacement Policy)

ORDINANCEas follows: (O-10-2018-037)

BE IT ORDAINEDby the Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Chapter 105 of the Code of the Township of Monroe is hereby amended as follows:

SECTION 1.

ARTICLE VII “Reimbursement for Damages”

105-42. Mail Box Damage Replacement Policy.

In the event that the Township Department of Public Works (DPW) damages or destroys residential mail boxes located in the public right of way on a Township street as a result of snowplowing operations, the Township will reimburse the resident a maximum of $100.00 in accordance with the following terms and conditions:
Any resident seeking damage reimbursement shall file a claim using the Mail Box Service Request Form available at the DPW, 76 Gravel Hill-Spotswood Road and shall provide a photograph of the damage.
A DPW representative shall inspect the mail box and, if feasible, the Township shall repair the mail box. If the mail box is damaged beyond repair, the Township will reimburse the resident for the cost of a replacement with a maximum reimbursement of $100.00, which shall include the post and cost of installation. The property owner shall be required to provide a receipt for the purchase and installation of the new mail box.
In all cases, mail boxes must be securely fastened to a sturdy post in the ground, and must meet the legal requirements of the United States Postal Service.
No mail box shall be considered for reimbursement for damages if the mail box shows dry rot, is unstable, or the DPW determines that it is located too close to the travel way.
Damage claims caused by the weight of the snow shall not be considered for reimbursement by the Township.
All mail box replacements shall be the responsibility of the property owner.

105-42.§ 105-43.Severability.

SECTION 2. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance shall be and the same are hereby repealed.

SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication as provided by law.

SO ORDAINED, as aforesaid.

Hy Grossman, 15 Doral Dr. – Mr. Grossman asked if this Ordinance would apply since he lives in a community that has a homeowner’s association that contracts with a private contractor for snow removal; Council President Dalina answered that it would not apply as this is just for any damage done by the Township when removing snow.

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-10-2018-037 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 105 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP

OF MONROE ENTITLED “STREETS AND SIDEWALKS”. (Mailbox Damage Replacement Policy)

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-10-2018-037

UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Council Vice-President Schneider, an

Ordinance of which the following is the title was introduced on first reading for Final Passage:

O-11-2018-038 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 38A OF THE CODE OF THE

TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “FACILITIES POLICIES AND PROCEDURES”.

(Bulletin Board Policy)

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-11-2018-038

UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Councilman Baskin, an

Ordinance of which the following is the title was introduced on first reading for Final Passage:

O-11-2018-039 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE GRANTING OF AN EASEMENT TO

JERSEY CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT ON PROPERTY DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 48 LOT 3.

(3 Municipal Plaza)

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-11-2018-039

UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Councilman Dipierro, an Ordinance of

which the following is the title was introduced on first reading for Final Passage:

O-11-2018-040ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER 22A OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP

OF MONROE ENTITLED “VACANT AND ABANDONED PROPERTIES”.

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-11-2018-040

UPON MOTIONmade by Council Vice-President Schneider and seconded by Councilman Dipierro, an

Ordinance of which the following is the title was introduced on first reading for Final Passage:

O-11-2018-041ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 61 ENTITLED “LICENSES” AND

CREATING CHAPTER 51 ENTITLED “GOLD, SILVER AND OTHER PRECIOUS METALS”

OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE.

(Electronic Precious Metal Tracking System for Police Dept.)

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-11-2018-041

UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Councilman Baskin, an Ordinance of

which the following is the title was introduced on first reading for Final Passage:

O-11-2018-042ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. O-5-2018-017 ENTITLED

“ACKNOWLEDGING MONROE TOWNSHIP’S ACCEPTANCE OF THE TRAFFIC CONTROL

SIGNAL LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF PERRINEVILLE ROAD (CR625) AND

FEDERAL ROAD”.

(Electronic Precious Metal Tracking System for Police Dept.)

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-11-2018-042

UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Council Vice-President Schneider, an

Ordinance of which the following is the title was introduced on first reading for Final Passage:

O-11-2018-043ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 122 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP

OF MONROE ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”, SPECIFICALLY SECTION 44.1

ENTITLED “SCHEDULE XVA: SPEED LIMITS”

(Cranbury Station, Union Valley Rd, Union Valley Half Acre Rd, Jamesburg-Half Acre Road (CR 615)

speed limit decrease from 50 to 40 mph)

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-11-2018-043

RESOLUTION for CONSIDERATION: (Tabled at the October 1, 2018 Meeting)

Council President Dalina requested that Resolution R-10-2018-261be withdrawn from consideration.

UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Council Vice-President Schneider,

a Resolution of which the following is the title was withdrawnfrom consideration:

R-10-2018-261 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A

DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT WITH JSM AT MONROE, LLC.

FOR THE MOUNT’S MILLS PUMP STATION.

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

Resolution R-10-2018-261 is hereby removed.

UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Councilman Baskin, the following Resolutions were moved for Adoption under the CONSENT AGENDA

(R-11-2018-276 through R-11-2018-308 – with the exception of items removed from consent agenda:

WHEREAS, on September 18, 2018 at 11:00 AM, three (3) sealed bids were received, publicly opened, and read aloud, by the Monroe Township Utility Department Purchasing Agent for Contract 483, “Water & Sewer System Appurtenances”, required by the M.T.U.D.; and

WHEREAS, Water Works Supply Co., Inc. has submitted the lowest responsible and responsive bids for Sections A, B, C, D, G, K, L AND M; and

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent of the M.T.U.D. by copy of a letter dated October 12, 2018, has recommended that, subject to a positive review from the township attorney, a contract be awarded to Water Works Supply Co., Inc. of Pompton Plains, NJ, based in unit pricing and estimated quantities,for the sections listed above, a copy of which is attached as exhibit B; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.4, the Township Chief Finance Officer has certified availability of funds in Certificate No. M-180034acopy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and

WHEREAS, Water Works Supply Co., Inc. has submitted all the required documents with their bid; 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 are hereby authorized to enter into a contract Water Works Supply Co., Inc. in accordance with their submitted bid;

(2) The Township Chief Finance Officer is hereby authorized and directed to pay invoices for material delivered by Water Works Supply Co., 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;

(4) This contract is awarded with the stipulation that Water Works Supply Co., Inc. shall provide a properly executed certificate of insurance as required by the specifications.

SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.

WHEREAS, on August 17, 2015 at 11:00 AM, three (3) sealed bids were received, publicly opened, and read aloud, by the Monroe Township Utility Department Purchasing Agent for Contract 483, “Water & Sewer System Appurtenances”, required by the M.T.U.D.; and

WHEREAS, Core and Main, LP has submitted the lowest responsible and responsive bids for Sections E, F, H, I and J; and

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent of the M.T.U.D. by copy of a letter dated August 18, 2017, has recommended that, subject to a positive review from the township attorney, a contract should be awarded to Core and Main, LP of Edison, NJ, based in unit pricing and estimated quantities,for the sections listed above, a copy of which is attached as exhibit B; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.4, the Township Chief Finance Officer has certified availability of funds in Certificate No. M-180035acopy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and

WHEREAS, Core and Main, LP has submitted all the required documents with their bid; 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 are hereby authorized to enter into a contract Core and Main, LP in accordance with their submitted bid;

(2) The Township Chief Finance Officer is hereby authorized and directed to pay invoices for material delivered by Core and Main, LP 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;

(4) This contract is awarded with the stipulation that Core and Main, LP shall provide a properly executed certificate of insurance as required by the specifications.

SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.

R-11-2018-278 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR TO PREPARE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR VARIOUS GOODS AND SERVICES. (HVAC Maintenance and Repair, Landscaping, Outside Snow & Ice Removal and Adult Mini 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:

HVAC Maintenance and Repair
Landscaping
Outside Snow and Ice Removal
Adult Mini 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.

WHEREAS,the Township is aware that the Board of Public Utilities in its final energy audit report issued November 19, 2015 has established the Direct Install Program (hereinafter called “the Program”) which provides energy efficiency grants which target small facilities with a peak demand of less than 250kw and provides up to 70% for the cost of eligible upgrades including HVAC, lighting, etc. with a cap of $125,000.00 for each project; and

WHEREAS, the Program operates through participating contractors designated by the BPU who perform program services including the initial energy assessment to identify equipment to be replaced, arranging for program approval of the chosen improvements, and performing the actual equipment replacement pursuant to established and set pricing for all participating contractors; and

WHEREAS, the Division of Local Government Services, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, approved the bidding and contractor selection process used by the BPU to select Program participating contractors met the requirements of the Local Public Contracts Law; and

WHEREAS,pursuant to BPU guidelines, only contractors certified to perform services under the Program are allowed to perform said work;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVEDby the Township Council of the Township of Monroe that the Mayor and Township Clerk are authorized to execute a contract with the BPU approved vendor for Middlesex County, Tri-State Light & Energy, 855 Sussex Boulevard, Broomall, Pennsylvania 19008 to conduct a study of the Department of Public Works Building energy use and install energy efficient improvements under the 70/30 Direct Install Program subject to the approval of the Township Council by resolution and appropriation of funds for said project.

SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.

R-11-2018-280 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR TO PREPARE AND ADVERTISE FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (“RFQs”) FOR THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING VETERANS HOUSING PROJECT.

(Cranbury-Half Acre Rd, Block 41, Lot 14)

WHEREAS, on October 10, 2018 the Monroe Township Affordable Housing Board passed a resolution “Endorsement of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Veterans Housing” and has referred this request to the Monroe Township Council for further action; and

WHEREAS, the Monroe Township Council has reviewed the request and recommendation by the Monroe Township Affordable Housing Board and agrees with the need to prepare and advertise Requests for Qualifications (“RFQs”) for the Affordable Housing Veterans Housing Project; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.5, the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, has a need to solicit resumes setting forth qualifications for various services;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the Monroe Township Business Administrator is hereby authorized to prepare qualifications and advertise RFQs for various professional services for the Affordable Housing Veterans Housing Project and may take any action necessary and consistent therewith.

SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.

R-11-2018-281 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH GROUNDS KEEPER INC. FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP SHADE TREE PLANTING.

WHEREAS,on October 5, 2016 per Resolution No. R-10-2016-366, Grounds Keeper, Inc.was awarded the Shade Tree Planting contract; and

WHEREAS,the current contract renewal expires on September 30, 2018 and the Township has an option to extend for one additional year; and

WHEREAS, the Township Qualified Purchasing Agent inquired as to the willingness of Grounds Keeper, Inc. to extend their current contract; and

WHEREAS,the attached letter dated September 24, 2018 indicates the willingness of Grounds Keeper, Inc.to extend the current contract from October 1, 2018 thru September 30, 2019, nunc pro tunc,under the same terms, conditions and pricing contained within their original bid specification and contract; and

WHEREAS,the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has determined that sufficient funds are available in the Tree Escrow Fund, as set forth in Certificate No C-160066, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and

WHEREAS,the contract for Monroe Township Landscaping Services is being extended one year to September 30, 2019 in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-15 of the Local Public Contracts Law;

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 one-year extension of contract with Grounds Keeper, Inc. under the same terms, conditions and pricing within their original bid specification submitted for Shade Tree Planting; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEDthat the Finance Department is hereby authorized and directed to pay Invoices for the above referenced vendor in accordance with the original terms, conditions and pricing contained within their original 2016 contract entered into between the parties;

SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.

R-11-2018-282 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND TOWNSHIP CLERK TO ENTER INTO A SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH MIDDLESEX COUNTY FOR HAZMAT RESPONSE SERVICES COST RECOVERY.

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 et seq., a local governmental unit may enter into an agreement with another local governmental unit to provide or receive within their several jurisdictions any service that each local unit participating in the agreement is empowered to provide or receive within its own jurisdiction; and

WHEREAS, under the Spill Compensation and Control Act, N.J.S.A.58:10-23.11 et seq., persons responsible for the discharge of hazardous substances are liable, jointly and severally, for the costs of emergency response, cleanup and removal; and

WHEREAS, the County of Middlesex adopted an Emergency Response Cost Recovery Ordinance, No. 97-1143, on May 15, 1997 (“Ordinance”), to establish procedures and provisions for the recovery from the responsible party or parties of the costs to local governmental units incurred in responding to hazardous materials (“HAZMAT”) incidents that occur throughout the County of Middlesex; and

WHEREAS,said Ordinance was approved by the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection on July 10, 1997; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Monroe incurs costs from time to time in responding to HAZMAT incidents within its jurisdiction; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Monroe has determined that it is in the best interests of the Township to enter into a shared services agreement with the County of Middlesex for the furnishing of HAZMAT response cost recovery services;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, that the Mayor and Township Clerk be and are hereby authorized to execute a shared services agreement (“Agreement”) with County of Middlesex for provision by the County of HAZMAT response cost recovery services to the Township; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEDthat said Agreement shall be for a term of three (3) years, effective January 1, 2019; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEDthat, prior to execution of said Agreement, the Township Attorney is authorized to review said Agreement as to form and substance, and to make any changes deemed to be necessary and/or appropriate.

SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.

R-11-2018-283 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR SERVICES AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, OFFICE ON AGING FOR OUTREACH SERVICES.

WHEREAS,the County of Middlesex entered into a contract with the State of New Jersey, Department of Health and Senior Services, for the purpose of providing services primarily for older adults under the County Department of Senior Services Area Plan contract; and

WHEREAS, under Rules and Regulations for County Offices on Aging, N.J.A.C. 5:71-1.2(c) and the County Department of Senior Services Area Plan Contract, the County Department of Senior Services has been provided authority and responsibility to administer these Programs; and

WHEREAS, the Area Plan Contract with the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services stipulates the County of Middlesex, Office on Senior Services will provide funding for Outreachservices through an Agreement with the Township of Monroe - Office on Aging; and

WHEREAS, the contract between Monroe Townshipand County of Middlesex Department of Senior Services calls for a minimum of 600unduplicated senior clients to be provided with the above stated services at a cost not to exceed $8,000.00of Older Americans Act grant funds with matching funds (as appropriate) per the approved program budget; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDthat the Mayor, Certified Municipal Finance Officer and Township Clerk be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached Grant Agreement for the project entitled, “Monroe Office on Aging - Outreach”, Grant No. OAA-19507, for the period of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019.

R-11-2018-285 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE 2019 RECYCLING ENHANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION TO THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY DIVISION OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT. ($4,750)

WHEREAS,The County of Middlesex in continuing to recognize the importance of recycling and the role that the individual municipalities play in conjunction with the County towards achieving an exemplary recycling rate has proposed to provide grant monies to municipalities through the Recycling Enhancement Grant (REG) Program; and

WHEREAS,the intent of the REG Program is to provide funds to qualifying municipalities to be used for recycling compliance and enforcement to enhance a municipality’s recycling program; and

WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best interest of the Township of Monroe and its citizens to apply for this grant;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, that the Public Works Director and Recycling Coordinator are hereby authorized to submit the attached application for consideration of a grant to the Middles County Division of Solid Waste Management.

SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.

R-11-2018-286 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE FROM THE TREE ESCROW FUND. ($5,600)

WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 96 of the Monroe Township Code entitled “Shade Trees and Shrubbery; Landscaping”, a Tree Escrow Fund has been created to hold and disburse fees paid in lieu of tree replanting by developers or property owners removing trees; and

WHEREAS, the Fund is to be used to maintain, preserve and protect the municipal tree cover; and

WHEREAS, the overall health and vitality of Monroe Township’s tree cover is at risk due to the Emerald Ash Borer infestation, which has spread to ash trees throughout the Township; and

WHEREAS, the Council believes that purposes of the Tree Escrow Fund are served by funding the removal of dead or diseased ash trees within the Township, which pose a danger to healthy trees and to the public; and

WHEREAS, the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has certified the availability of funds within the Tree Escrow Fund in Certificate No. C-1800061, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDthat the Township Council of the Township of Monroe authorizes the expenditure of not more than $5,600.00 for the removal of approximately 19 Ash trees if, as, and when invoices are tendered by RKD, from the Tree Escrow Fund;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Finance Department is hereby authorized and directed to pay Power Saws of America, Inc. t/a RKD Tree Service from the Tree Escrow Fund, for the services provided.

SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.

WHEREAS, the Township of Monroe seeks professional engineering, surveying and planning services to host, maintain and update the Monroe Township multi-platform GIS Application; and

WHEREAS, Center StateEngineering possesses the technical expertise required to perform professional engineering, surveying and planning services in connection with the 2018-2019 GIS Services for the Township of Monroe; and

WHEREAS, the fees for such services will not exceed thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00); and

WHEREAS, the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has certified the availability of funds for such an engagement in Certificate No.C-1800062, 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 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 Center State Engineering, 481Spotswood-Englishtown Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831, in accordance with the Agreement annexed hereto;

(2) The Department of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to pay Invoices for services rendered by Center State Engineering for the 2018-2019 GIS Services in an amount not to exceed Thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00);

(3) The Contract is awarded with the stipulation that Center State Engineeringshall 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.

WHEREAS, TheLandtek Group, Inc. has posted Performance Guarantees for the Prospect Plains Road Soccer Complex Artificial Turf and Lighting Improvements project; and

WHEREAS,The Landtek Group, Inc. has requested a release of the Performance Guarantees posted for this project; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 108-13.1 F and G of the Code of the Township of Monroe, the Township Engineer, by copy of letter dated October 16, 2018, has recommended, release of the Performance Guarantees; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council has reviewed and hereby approves the recommendations of the Township Engineer;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the Performance Guarantees posted for the Prospect Plains Road Soccer Complex Artificial Turf and Lighting Improvements project, be released as reflected in the Township Engineer’s letter dated October 16, 2018, attached hereto. This approval for release of the Performance Guarantees is conditioned upon the posting of a maintenance guarantee in the amount of $186,425.61. Such maintenance guarantee shall run for a period of not less than two years from the date of final acceptance by the Township Engineer.

SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.

R-11-2018-289 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO EAGLE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. FOR THE DANIEL P. RYAN MEMORIAL FIELD ADA RESTROOM, CONCESSION STAND AND PUMP STATION PROJECT. ($650,514)

WHEREAS, on October 18, 2018, six (6) sealed bids were received by Monroe Township regarding the Daniel P. Ryan Memorial Field ADA Restroom, Concession Stand and Pump Station Project; and

WHEREAS, the Township Engineer, by copy of letter dated October 22, 2018, has recommended Eagle Construction Services, Inc.be awarded the base and alternate number 1 bid based upon their bid submission in the amount of $650,514.00; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council has reviewed the recommendations made by the Township Engineer regarding said bid; and

WHEREAS, the Township’s Certified Municipal Finance Officer has determined that sufficient funds are available, as set forth in Certificate No.C-1800072, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A”; and

WHEREAS, no contract that is subject to the requirements of the Affirmative Action Regulations pursuant to N.J.S.A.10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C.17:27 et seq. shall be awarded by the Township of Monroe, nor shall any monies be paid there under, 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, in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that it has rendered its advice and hereby consents to the award of bid to Eagle Construction Services, Inc., 1624 Jacksonville Rd Burlington, N.J. 08016 for the Daniel P. Ryan Memorial Field ADA Restroom, Concession Stand and Pump Station Projectat a total contract price of $650,514.00; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Eagle Construction Services, Inc.; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township’s Certified Municipal Finance Officer is hereby authorized and directed to pay Eagle Construction Services, 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

Eagle Construction Services, Inc. shall comply with Affirmative Action Regulations, including revising their contracts as necessary to add mandatory affirmative action language, and submitting a completed AA-201, within seven (7) days of notification of award of the contract or risk being declared non-responsive and forfeiting the award.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, thereafter, a completed AA-202, monthly project workforce report, must be submitted once a month for the duration of the contract to the Department of Labor and to the Monroe Township Public Agency Compliance Officer.

SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.

R-11-2018-290 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF THIRD PARTY TAX LIEN PREMIUM PAYMENTS.

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 Twenty-nine thousand dollars and no cents ($29,000.00).

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-11-2018-291 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 One hundred ten thousand five hundred fifty-one dollars and forty-six cents ($110,551.46) 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-11-2018-292 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH W.B. MASON FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES.

WHEREAS,on July 5, 2017 per Resolution No. R-7-2017-196, W.B. Masonwas awarded the Custodial Supplies contract; and

WHEREAS,the current contract renewal expired on June 30, 2018 and the Township has an option to extend for two additional one-year periods; and

WHEREAS, the Township Qualified Purchasing Agent inquired as to the willingness of W.B. Mason to extend their current contract; and

WHEREAS,the attached letter dated October 23, 2018 indicates the willingness of W.B. Mason to extend the current contract from July 1, 2018 thru June 30, 2019, nunc pro tunc,under the same terms, conditions and pricing contained within their original bid specification and contract; and

WHEREAS,the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has determined that sufficient funds are available in the Tree Escrow Fund, as set forth in Certificate No C-1700032, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and

WHEREAS,the contract for Monroe Township Custodial Supplies is being extended one year to June 30, 2019 in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-15 of the Local Public Contracts Law;

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 one-year extension of contract with W.B. Mason under the same terms, conditions and pricing within their original bid specification submitted for Custodial Supplies; and

SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.

R-11-2018-294 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF VEHICLES AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT. (6 vehicles with accessories totaling $240,567.45)

WHEREAS, the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, has the need to purchase two (2)police vehicles under the ESC Co-op No. 65MCESCCPS, Agreement No. ESCNJ 17/18-44from Beyer of Morristown, an authorized vendor under the ESC Cooperative Program; and

WHEREAS,the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, has the need to purchase four (4) police vehicles under the New Jersey State Contract No. 89938, from Day Chevrolet, 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,Beyer of Morristown, 200 Ridgedale Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960has been appointed as an authorized dealer for Vehicles under the ESC Cooperative Pricing Program; and

WHEREAS, the details are as follows:

Quantity Vehicle Price

1 2019 Dodge Charger, AWD Sedan, Ghost $24,521.70

1 2019 Dodge Charger, AWD, Two-Tone Black/White $25,329.20

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TOTAL COST: $49,850.90;and

WHEREAS, the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has determined that sufficient funds are available, as set forth in Certificate No.C-1800069, a copy of which are attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and

WHEREAS,Day Chevrolet, 1600 Golden Mile Highway, Monroeville, PA 15146has been appointed as an authorized dealer for Vehicles under the New Jersey State Contract; and

WHEREAS, the details are as follows:

Quantity Vehicle Price

3 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe, AWD, PPV, Two-Tone Black/White $37,760.94

$37,760.94

1 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe, AWD, PPV, Ghost $35,904.04

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TOTAL COST: $149,186.86;and

WHEREAS, the Certified Municipal Finance Officer has determined that sufficient funds are available, as set forth in Certificate No.C-1800070,a copy of which are attached hereto as Exhibit "B"; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, wishes to purchase emergency lightsto outfit five (5) of the new vehicles from East Coast Emergency Lighting under NJ State Contract No. A81338, and the equipment contract as an authorized Dealer/Distributor for Whelan under NJ State Contract No. A81336for the Monroe Township Police Department as hereinbelow set forth:

1 2019 Dodge Charger, AWD, Two-Tone Black/White $9,779.32

3 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe, AWD, PPV, Two-Tone Black/White $8,024.40

$8,024.40

1 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe, AWD, PPV, Ghost $7,677.17

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TOTAL COST: $41,529.69;and

WHEREAS, the detailed accessories for the vehicles are attached and hereto and made a part of; 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, the Chief Financial Officer has determined that sufficient funds are available, as set forth in Certificate No. C-1800071copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibit "C";

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 Beyer of Morristown, 200 Ridgedale Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960 for the purchase of one (1) 2019 Dodge Charger, AWD Sedan, Ghost and one (1) 2019 Dodge Charger, AWD, Two-Tone Black/White at a total contract price in the amount of $49,850.90;

BE IT FURTHER 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 Day Chevrolet, 1600 Golden Mile Highway, Monroeville, PA 15146 for the purchase of three (3) 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe, AWD, PPV, Two-Tone Black/White and one (1) 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe, AWD, PPV, Ghost ata total contract price in the amount of $149,186.86;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe that East Coast Emergency Lighting, 200 Meco Drive, Millstone Township, NJ 08535is hereby awarded a contract for the purchase of emergency lightsto outfit five (5) new Police vehicles at a total contract price of $41,529.69;

SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.

R-11-2018-296 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND FINAL SUBMITTED BY Z BROTHERS CONCRETE CONTRACTORS, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2017 TOWNSHIP WIDE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS.(Decrease of $17,630.31)

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. R-9-2017-246, adopted by the Monroe Township Council at its meeting held on September 6, 2017, a contract was awarded to Z Brothers Concrete Contractors, Inc. in connection with the 2017 Township Wide Roadway Improvements Project (Milling and Paving);and

WHEREAS,the original total contract amount was $712,856.05; and

WHEREAS, the Township Engineer, in a letter dated October 22, 2018, requested approval of Change Order No. 1 and final payment for the 2017 Township Wide Roadway Improvements Project, reflecting a decrease in the original contract amount of $17,630.31as reflected in thechange order attached, marked as Exhibit A; and

WHEREAS, the current contract price including this change order is now $695,225.74; 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 in Certificate No.

C-1700042, a copy of which is attached hereto, that sufficient funds are available.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to execute Change Order No. 1 and final, attached hereto and made a part hereof, in the decreased amount of Seventeen thousand, six hundred thirty dollars and thirty-one cents ($17,630.31).

SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.

WHEREAS, Z Brothers Concrete Contractors, Inc. has posted Performance Guarantees for the 2017 Township Wide Roadway Milling and Paving Improvement Project; and

WHEREAS,Z Brothers Concrete Contractors, Inc. has requested a release of the Performance Guarantees posted for this project; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 108-13.1 F and G of the Code of the Township of Monroe, the Township Engineer, by copy of letter dated October 22, 2018, has recommended, release of the Performance Guarantees; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council has reviewed and hereby approves the recommendations of the Township Engineer;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the Performance Guarantees posted for the 2017 Township Wide Roadway Milling and Paving Improvement Project be released as reflected in the Township Engineer’s letter dated October 22, 2018, attached hereto. This approval for release of the Performance Guarantees is conditioned upon the posting of a maintenance guarantee in the amount of $69,522.57. Such maintenance guarantee shall run for a period of not less than two years from the date of final acceptance by the Township Engineer.

SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.

R-11-2018-298 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF GAS MASKS AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. ($32,137.08)

WHEREAS, the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, has the need to purchase gas masks and accessories under New Jersey State Contract No. 81295, State Term Contract No. T-0106from Lawmen Supply Company, 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

62 C50 APR Assembly LGE CBRN-NIOSH $21,192.84

124 CBRNCF50 $6,377.32

62 Clear Outsert Assembly $2,561.22

62 Universal Carrier $2,005.70

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TOTAL COST: $32,137.08;and

WHEREAS, the gas masks and accessories 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-1800065copies 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 Lawmen Supply Company, 7150 Airport Highway, Pennsauken, NJ 08109 for the purchase of gas masks and accessories at a total contract price in the amount of $32,137.08;

SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.

(Additional $20,000)

WHEREAS,pursuant to Resolution No. R-12-2016-414, adopted by the Monroe Township Council at its meeting held on December 5, 2016, Center State Engineering was awarded a Professional Service Contract for Professional Engineering Services related to the Daniel P. Ryan Memorial Field ADA Restroom Improvements; and

WHEREAS,said contract for engineering services for the Daniel P. Ryan Memorial Field ADA Restroom Improvements was in the original amount of $50,000.00; and

WHEREAS, due to three failed public bid attempts, Center State Engineering has requested approval of a modification to the original contract in the amount of $20,000.00 in connection with the engineering, architectural services, surveying, permitting and contract administration in connection with the fourth public bid attempt, as indicated in a letter dated September 18, 2018 as attached hereto and made a part of; 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-160076, 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 Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00);

SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.

WHEREAS,Lewis-Graham, Inc. has posted Performance Guarantees for ADA Site Improvements at Dey Farmstead; and

WHEREAS,Lewis-Graham, Inc. has requested a release of the Performance Guarantees posted for this project; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council has reviewed and hereby approves the recommendations of the Township Engineer;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the Performance Guarantees posted for the ADA Site Improvements at Dey Farmstead, be released as reflected in the Township Engineer’s letter dated October 22, 2018, attached hereto. This approval for release of the Performance Guarantees is conditioned upon the posting of a maintenance guarantee in the amount of $24,527.50. Such maintenance guarantee shall run for a period of not less than two years from the date of final acceptance by the Township Engineer.

SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.

R-11-2018-301 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING OF E-TICKETING SOFTWARE LICENSING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.

($39,600)

WHEREAS, the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, has the need to purchase E-Ticketing Software, Licensing, Equipment and Maintenance under New Jersey State Contract No. 89980, State Term Contract No. M-0483 16-r-24098 from GTBM Info-Cop, an authorized vendor under the New Jersey State Contract; and

WHEREAS,the cost for all of the necessary E-Ticketing Software, Licensing, Equipment and Maintenance, which provides the capability of doing E-Ticketing for twenty two (22) vehicles over a five year contract period, of which cost will not to exceed $34,000.00; 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 E-Ticketing Software, Licensing, Equipment and Maintenance details are attached 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-1800066copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibit "A";

WHEREAS, the Info-Cop System requires interfacing and applications to be used with the current equipment, therefore the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, wishes to purchase Acuity Info-Cop E-Ticketing Interface and Application in the amount of $5,600.00from Q.E.D., Inc.; and

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has determined that sufficient funds are available, as set forth in Certificate No.C-1800067copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibit "B";

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 GTBM Info-Cop, 351 Paterson Avenue, East Rutherford, NJ 07803 for the purchase E-Ticketing Software, Licensing, Equipment and Maintenanceat a total contract price in the amount of $34,000.00and a contract entered into with Q.E.D., Inc., 92 Montvale Avenue, Suite 4350, Stoneham, MA 02180for the Acuity Info-Cop E-Ticketing Interface and Application at a total contract price in the amount of $5,600.00;

SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.

R-11-2018-302 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED BY MARY HEFFRON/HOMETECH HOMES. (PB-1127-13)

(12^THStreet)

WHEREAS,Section 108-13.9 of the Code of the Township of Monroe requires the Developer to furnish a two (2) year maintenance guarantee in an amount equal to fifteen percent (15%) of the original performance guarantee upon release of the performance guarantees by the Township Council upon the Township Engineer’s written recommendation; and

WHEREAS, Mary Heffron.has posted Performance Guarantees in the amount of $5,806.50; and

WHEREAS, a request has been made to release the performance guarantees; and

WHEREAS,the Township Engineer’s office, by copy of letter dated October 22, 2018, recommends release of the projects Performance Guarantees;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that release of the project performance guarantees shall be conditioned upon resolution of all outstanding escrow balances associated with the administration of this project by Township officials, as well as the posting of maintenance guarantees for 15% of the project total ($4,838.75), or $725.81. Such maintenance guarantee shall run for a period of not less than two years from the date of memorialization of such action by the Council;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in accordance with the Monroe Township Code, the developer shall maintain funds in the engineering inspection escrow account in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the original deposit” however in lieu of this, the Township Engineer’s office recommends the developer post five hundred dollars ($500.00) at this time, into the existing engineering inspection escrow account, which is more reasonable.

SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.

R-11-2018-304 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR VEGAN THYME INC. (PB-1083-10).

(12 South Middlesex Ave.- Block 58, Lot 30)

WHEREAS, Vegan Thyme has posted Maintenance Guarantees with Monroe Township for Block 58, Lot 30 project PB-1083-10; and

WHEREAS, the maintenance guarantee has expired on February 26, 2017; and

WHEREAS,as defined in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53 et seq., the Township Engineer has inspected the installed site improvements and has recommended that the Township Council approve the request for release of maintenance guarantees and escrow accounts, as detailed in a letter dated September 18, 2018, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council has reviewed and hereby approves the recommendations of the Township Engineer;

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 Maintenance Guarantees posted for Block 58, Lot 30 project PB-1083-10 in the amount of $5,267.59 be released as reflected above and in the Engineers letter annexed hereto.

SO RESOLVED,as aforesaid.

R-11-2018-306 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PHYSICAL FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. ($27,892.86)

WHEREAS, on October 15, 2018, the Monroe Township Police Department solicited proposals for exercise equipment; and

WHEREAS, the three (3) competitive quotes received are as herein below set forth:

Heartline Fitness Systems- Rockville, MD - $27,892.86

(includes removal, replacement and slipcovers for all benches)

Fitness Lifestyles –Asbury Park, N.J. - $31,865.13

(includes removal and replacement)

Design Fitness– Lewis Center, OH - $43,541.67

(includes removal and replacement)

WHEREAS, the Township QPA has reviewed the three (3) proposals received and, by copy of letter dated October 26, 2018, recommends the award of contract to Heartline Fitness Systems, 7520 Standish Place, Suite 250, Rockville, MD 20855, in the amount of $27,892.86; 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 Heartline Fitness Systemsfor physical fitness equipment for a total contract price of $27,892.86; and

WHEREAS, the Township’s Certified Municipal Finance Officer has determined that sufficient funds are available, as evidenced by Certificate No. C-1800068, 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 Heartline Fitness Systemsin accordance with the contract entered into between the parties; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the contract is awarded with the stipulation that Heartline Fitness Systems 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-11-2018-307 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

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Salary & Wage $152,500.00

TOTAL TRANSFER FROM: $152,500.00

TRANSFER TO: AMOUNT

ADMINISTRATION

Salary & Wage $22,000.00

HUMAN RESOURCES

Salary & Wage $500.00

HEALTH INSURANCE WAIVER

Other Expense $30,000.00

SOCIAL SECURITY

Other Expense $50,000.00

UTILITIES

GASOLINE

Other Expense $50,000.00

TOTAL CURRENT FUND $152,500.00

SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.

R-11-2018-308 RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTS BETWEEN POLICE PBA LOCAL 255 AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AND SUPERIOR OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION AND TOWNSHIP OF MONROE.

WHEREAS, the Township of Monroe has negotiated a new contract with Police PBA Local 255of the Township of Monroe; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Monroe has negotiated a new contract with Superior Officers’ Associationof the Township of Monroe; and

WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Monroe Township Council that said new contract is proper and acceptable and will be subject to and incorporated in the “2019 - 2022 Police PBA Salary and Wage Ordinance” and the “2019 - 2022 Superior Officers’ Association Salary and Wage Ordinance” of the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, that Alan M. Weinberg, Business Administrator of the Township of Monroe, is hereby authorized to execute a contract with Police PBA Local 255 and theSuperior Officers’ Associationof the Township of Monroe, including the changes which have been negotiated and agreed upon for the years 2019 through 2022 as set forth in the attached Memorandum of Agreements; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEDthat the Township Clerk be and is hereby authorized to attest to the execution of said agreement by Alan M. Weinberg, Business Administrator, Township of Monroe. A copy of this Resolution and contract are available for public inspection in the Office of the Township Clerk.

SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.

UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Councilman Baskin, the following Resolutions were moved for Adoption under the CONSENT AGENDA

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.

RESOLUTIONfor CONSIDERATION removed from theCONSENT AGENDA (Resolution R-11-2018-284):

UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Council Vice-President Schneider, the following Resolution was removed from the CONSENT AGENDAand considered separately:

(Resolutions R-11-2018-284):

R-11-2018-284 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES AND ESTABLISHING MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE FOR STONEBRIDGE, SECTION 3 (PB-959-05).

WHEREAS,Section 108-13.1A(4) of the Code of the Township of Monroe requires the Developer to furnish a two (2) year maintenance guarantee in an amount equal to fifteen percent (15%) of the original performance guarantee upon release of the performance guarantees by the Township Council upon the Township Engineer’s written recommendation; and

WHEREAS, Stonebridgehas posted Performance Guarantees in the amount of $298,425.53; and

WHEREAS, a request has been made to release the performance guarantees for Stonebridge.; and

WHEREAS,the Township Engineer’s office, by copy of letter dated October 3, 2018, recommends release of the projects Performance Guarantees;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDby the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that release of the project performance guarantees shall be conditioned upon resolution of all outstanding escrow balances associated with the administration of this project by Township officials, as well as the posting of maintenance guarantees for 15% of the project total ($248,687.94), or $37,303.19. Such maintenance guarantee shall run for a period of not less than two years from the date of memorialization of such action by the Council;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in accordance with the Monroe Township Code, “the developer shall maintain funds in the engineering inspection escrow account in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the original deposit”, however the Township Engineer’s office feels the funds currently being held in escrow are sufficient.

SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.

ROLL CALL: Councilman Leonard Baskin Abstain

Councilwoman Miriam Cohen Aye

Councilman Charles Dipierro Aye

Council Vice-President Elizabeth Schneider Aye

Council President Stephen Dalina Aye

Copy of Resolution Duly Filed.

RESOLUTIONSfor CONSIDERATION removed from theCONSENT AGENDA (Resolutions R-11-2018-293, R-11-2018-295, R-11-2018-303 and R-11-2018-305):

UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Councilman Baskin, the following Resolutions were removed from the CONSENT AGENDAand considered separately:

(Resolutions R-11-2018-293, R-11-2018-295, R-11-2018-303 and R-11-2018-305):

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Monroe in conjunction with Middlesex County, has a need for intersection improvements at the intersection of Spotswood Gravel Hill Road, Matchaponix Avenue and Pergola Avenue and wishes to acquire professional services in the field of market value appraisals for the portions of Block 108, 148, 75 and 76, which are the parcels needed for the right of way for this project; and

WHEREAS, New Jersey Realty Advisory Group, LLC, possesses the technical expertise required for such a service; and

WHEREAS, New Jersey Realty Advisory Group, LLC, 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 Township’s Certified Municipal Finance Officer has certified the availability of funds in Certificate No.C-1800064,a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”;

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 be and are hereby authorized to enter into an contract with New Jersey Realty Advisory Group, 178 Main Street Woodbridge, N.J. 07095, in accordance with the proposal attached hereto as Exhibit “B”;

(2) The Certified Municipal Finance Officer is hereby authorized and directed to pay invoices for services rendered by New Jersey Realty Advisory Group, LLC in accordance with attached proposal, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00;

(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 contract shall include mandatory Affirmative Action language, and New Jersey Realty Advisory Group, LLC 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-11-2018-295 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL FEES TO SHAIN SCHAFFER, P.C. TO HANDLE VARIOUS MATTERS AS EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION. (2018 Workers Comp. $10,000, 2018 Tax Appeals $35,000 and Love’s Litigation $5,000 Total $50,000)

WHEREAS, the Township of Monroe,has the need for legal representation in connection with the matter of Township of Monroe vs. Love’s Tree Removal, Inc., et al litigation, 2018 Workers Compensation Claims and 2018 Tax Appeals; and

WHEREAS, Shain Schaffer, P.C. possesses the expertise necessary to represent the Township in these matters; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor of the Township of Monroe has requested that Shain Schaffer, P.C. defend the interests of the Township and these matters be treated as extraordinary litigation; and

WHEREAS,acknowledgement of the status of “extraordinary litigation” requires the advice and consent of the Township Council; and

WHEREAS,the Township Council, by Resolution No. R-4-2017-122, R-3-2018-089, and

R-3-2018-091 acknowledged the status of “extraordinary litigation” and provided its advice and consent to the legal services of Shain Schaffer, P.C. pending further authorization of the Township Council; and

WHEREAS, Shain Schaffer, P.C. has incurred legal fees in excess of the budgeted amounts and has requested authorization for the following:

Township of Monroe vs. Love’s Tree Removal, Inc., et allitigation – additional $5,000 2018 Workers Compensation Claims – additional $10,000

2018 Tax Appeals – additional $35,000

WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed the request and believes that an additional authorization in the amount of $50,000.00for the above three (3) referenced litigations is reasonable at this time; and

WHEREAS, theTownship’sCertified Municipal Finance Officer has certified the availability of funds in Certificate Noand C-1700024, C-180024and C-1800025,copiesof which areannexed hereto as Exhibit “A”;

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 authorizes Shain, Schaffer P.C.be paidfor legal services rendered in connection with the matters of Township of Monroe vs. Love’s Tree Removal, Inc., et al litigation, 2018 Workers Compensation Claims and 2018 Tax Appeals in the amount of $50,000.00.

SO RESOLVED, as aforesaid.

R-11-2018-303 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR CHARLES DIPIERRO ROP #06-55 (AVENUE I).

WHEREAS, Lacina Homes has posted Maintenance Guarantees with Monroe Township for Charles Dipierro Avenue I Road Opening project ROP#06-55; and

WHEREAS, the maintenance guarantee has expired on October 3, 2013; and

WHEREAS,as defined in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53 et seq., CME Associates has inspected the installed site improvements and has recommended that the Township Council approve the request for release of maintenance guarantees and escrow accounts, as detailed in a letter dated October 18, 2018, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council has reviewed and hereby approves the recommendations of the Township Engineer;

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 Maintenance Guarantees posted for Charles Dipierro Avenue I Road Opening project ROP#06-55 in the amount of $2,391.23 be released as reflected above and in the Engineers letter annexed hereto.

SO RESOLVED,as aforesaid.

R-11-2018-305 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR GREEK’S CORP. (BA-5077-13)

(608 Spotswood-Englishtown Rd. - Block 53, Lot 21.05)

WHEREAS, Greek’s Corp. has posted Maintenance Guarantees with Monroe Township for Block 53, Lot 21.05 project BA-5077-13; and

WHEREAS, the maintenance guarantee has expired on July 7, 2016; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council has reviewed and hereby approves the recommendations of the Township Engineer;

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 Maintenance Guarantees posted for Block 53, Lot 21.05 project BA-5077-13in the amount of $1,126.07 be released as reflected above and in the Engineers letter annexed hereto.

SO RESOLVED,as aforesaid.

UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Councilman Baskin, the following Resolutions were removed from the CONSENT AGENDAand considered separately

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.

Public Portion Limited to Resolution No. R-11-2018-309: (5 Minutes per Speaker)

No Public Comment.

RESOLUTIONfor CONSIDERATION:

UPON MOTIONmade by Council Vice-President Schneider and seconded by Councilwoman Cohen, the following Resolution was moved for Adoption under the CONSENT AGENDA:

R-11-2018-309 RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMISSION TOCHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF MONROETO CONDUCT A DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS.

WHEREAS,the Chabad Jewish Center of Monroehas requested permission to conduct a display of fireworks on Sunday, December 2, 2018, which activity will occur on the corner of Perrineville Road and Prospect Plains Road (Block 28, Lot 1), in Monroe Township; and

WHEREAS,the Chabad Jewish Center of Monroehas satisfied to this Council as to the handling of the fireworks and has provided this Council with a satisfactory sketch of the site at which the fireworks are to be displayed and the Contractor, Patrick Cyrana, d/b/a Advanced Pyrotechnics, has provided the following required documentation:

Certificate of Insurance in an amount not less than $2,000,000.00;
Indemnity Agreement;
Purchase Invoice of products being used for the show; and
Copy of the Federal ATF Type 54 Explosives License;
Fire District No. 2 approval;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,contingent upon approval being granted from the State of New Jersey Parks Department, as well as, the Department of Community Affairs, the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey has granted conditional approval for the Chabad Jewish Center of Monroeto conduct a fireworks display on the corner of Perrineville Road and Prospect Plains Road (Block 28, Lot 1) provided that the necessary approval letters are received by the State of New Jersey Parks Department and the Department of Community Affairs prior to the event.

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.

REPORTS:

Mayor’s Report– Mayor Tamburro spoke of the horrific events that happened in Pittsburgh, PA; he stated

that a memorial service was put together and held at the Senior Center with over 700 people in attendance.

It was moving to see all religions and ethnicities come together. He added that when the piano player came

and played the first song was the “Hebrew Peace Song” and without anyone saying anything everyone

started to sing. He then played “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and I don’t think there was a dry eye in the

house. He thanked all the people that came and all of the religious figures that came out. Mayor Tamburro

added that he belongs to an Anti-Semitism Mayor’s Congregation and will not stand for such acts of

violence.

The volunteer security registration program was approved tonight which allows property owners who have

cameras on their property can register to help the police in any investigations.

Tonight, we awarded a contract for the ADA bathrooms at Daniel Ryan Field and are eager to break ground

and have the new facility ready for the next season.

The Police Department will be receiving new equipment including vehicles, gas masks and training

Equipment as we want our department to have the best equipment to better protect us.

Octoberfest was fantastic, although it was windy no tents blew away.

The Township is always happy to welcome new businesses; Molino’s opened on 522 and the Mayor

attended the ribbon cutting ceremony. Also attended the Ponds Community Center where they have solar

now running their clubhouse. The tennis facility across from Make A Wish had an event where people were

dancing for hours. The celebration of Diwali is today as well.

Each year we honor the senior center volunteers and this week we will be honoring our Veteran’s. Sunday

we are having services at the monuments outside of the municipal building and 9:30am at Veteran’s Park.

There will be transportation to the park for those that need it. Tomorrow there will be a luncheon for the

Veteran’s at the Senior Center at 1:30pm given by the Friends of the Senior Center and Friday the Township

will recognize the Veteran’s and have hot dogs for lunch at the Senior Center at 11:30am.

Lastly, Mayor Tamburro added that he wants everyone to know how hard the Clerk’s Office works on

Election Day. The voter turnout was unbelievable as we averaged more than 50% of voters coming out.

Congratulated the three new Board of Education winners and hopefully they will take the necessary steps

to keep our school district top notch.

Administrator’s Report – On this agenda we authorized a contract with Tri-State Light and Energy Inc.

for an audit for our Public Works Department, Parks Department and Construction Department buildings

under the 70/30 direct install program sponsored by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. We

anticipate that our energy program for the Municipal Buildings will save over $90,000.

We held a meeting regarding private bus services to the City to improve service and efficiency. It was a

spirited and healthy exchange by the bus companies and our residents. The next meeting will be held on

December 5^th at 7:00pm here at the Municipal Building.

We have approved a shared services agreement with Middlesex County for Hazmat services.

The soccer complex is moving to maintenance bond; thanked the Engineer for a great job with that

project.

Veteran’s Park has been repaired by the contractor, with the new sod being installed and the grass

growing in.

The Daniel Ryan Field project will be good for all who use the field.

Approved a resolution for a GIS program; on our website there is a GIS map which is an effective tool to

find some valuable information. Our engineering firm maintains that website and residents should take

advantage of it.

Engineer’s Report – Reported that the Ellingham-Spotswood Avenue road reconstruction project is

complete.

The 2018 Roadway Improvement Project has been moving forward with Federal Road, Texas Road,

Mounts Mills Road, Ave E, Stevens Avenue, Springwood Drive and Fernhead Avenue all completed thus

far. State Street, as well as, Municipal Plaza are planned to be milled and paved next week. Schoolhouse

Road has been milled this afternoon and will be repaved this week weather permitting as well.

The contractor has been taking advantage of moving forward getting as much done while school is closed.

New Jersey Natural Gas on Saturday, November 10^thwill complete the gas line on Spotswood Englishtown

Road, again weather permitting.

Perrineville Road and Prospect Plains Road is a county project and all ADA sidewalks have been installed

per requirements. There has been no talk of a development plan for that corner. The sidewalks are installed

as part of the State and County requirements for the project and should be completed in a month.

PSE&G should be complete with the Spotswood Englishtown Road project in 2-3 weeks and in a month

we should see paving upon completion.

The timing of the traffic signal at the intersection of 522 and Schoolhouse Road will be completed after the

paving project is finished.

The railroad crossings at South Middlesex Avenue and Applegarth Road Avenue has been completed by

NJDOT as well. It is anticipated that the NJDOT will send a detour plan for the railroad crossing on Federal

Road for 2019 within the next month for consideration by Council.

Tonight, there was a resolution to award appraisals for Matchaponix/Gravel Hill Road intersection project

which was approved. Once the appraisals are complete, we will move forward with that project.

The pavement replacement for Ely Drive was completed last month and the County paving on Applegarth

Road between Prospect Plains Road and Cranbury Half Acre Road has been completed as well.

The Perrineville Road bridge replacement project is still on target to be completed with that road reopening

in December.

COUNCIL REPORTS:

Council Vice-President Schneider –

Baker’s American Bar & Grill will be holding a fundraiser on November 20^thfor the Police Unity Tour. 15% of the proceeds made that day will be donated to our officers.
The Police Department’s 5^thAnnual Toy Drive is happening now through December 3^rd. Donations of unwrapped toys are greatly appreciated. Please no stuffed animals.
Attended the Indian Culture Association’s Diwali ceremony. There were amazing costumes and dancing that told the story of good over evil, it was a pleasure to see.
As liaison for the Commission on Aging there were 52 people who received their flu shots.
Thanksgiving celebration will be a luncheon at the Senior Center held on Tuesday, November 20^that 12:00pm. The cost is $5.00. Next year we hope to hold it again on Thanksgiving Day. Transportation will be provided if needed.
Very proud of our Open Space accomplishments and would really like to see more signs.

Councilman Dipierro–

Echo the Mayor - Attended the Memorial Service last Monday; it was very nice seeing our community come together. It was a class act service and very nicely done.
Thanks to the Clerk’s Office for all of their hard work on the election.
In regards to the trees that were removed from Concordia Shopping Center along Perrineville Road, Councilman Dipierro asked if they were removed because of the sidewalk project being done, as they were beautiful trees put in by the developer. He asked if there were plans to replace them; Engineer Rasimowicz answered that he will look into this.
Asked when the paving on Spring Street will take place; Engineer Rasimowicz answered that the paving will take place this year. He is not aware of any encroachments on Township property.
Was at Veteran’s Park this past weekend and thanked Mark and his staff for working hard on that project and making sure it was completed. He added that he would like to see some benches.
Glad to see the Daniel Ryan ADA restroom project finally take off. Hope that we can do the soccer field or Veteran’s Park next year.
Had a request from residents asking if we could stream line our town meetings; Planning, Zoning, Council, etc.
Thanks to Mark for the great job on the paving projects he spoke of.
Attended Octoberfest which was very nice and great to see the community come together. It is a well-run event by our Recreation Department who did a great job.
Leaf pickup has begun with leaf bags being picked up Monday through Friday from 7:30-3:30 or Saturday from 7:30-11:30. Leaves will be picked up until December 3^rd.

Councilman Baskin–

Thanked resident Roger Meaney for alerting the police of a suspicious vehicle which was later found by the police.
Sunday, November 18^that the Marasco Center will be a performance entitled the “Bright Side of Life”.
Reminder that the municipal offices will be closed on Monday, November 12^thfor Veteran’s Day.

Councilwoman Cohen–

Very moving vigil held at the Senior Center. Heard an interesting comment to share, “It was nice that everyone stood together and we did not feel alone”.
As the Mayor’s Representative for the Youth Advisory Council there is nothing they cannot do. They are talking about three to four projects they would like to do. They are such bright children and cannot wait to see what they come up with.
“Artrageous” is sponsored by the Cultural Arts Commission which is a one of a kind experience featuring art, dance and poetry.
We’ve had a very successful food collection with over 13,000 pounds of nonperishable food items being donated to our food pantry.
There are electric charging stations for cars at the library and we are one of not many municipalities that have these.

Council President Dalina–

Usually the Council President thanks the Clerk’s Office for the elections but the Mayor and fellow councilmembers have beat him to it. Council President Dalina stated that many Monroe citizens thank the Clerk’s Office and he would like to thank the Clerk’s Office, as well as, give a round of applause; Township Clerk Patricia Reid commented that is truly a team effort.
Burbio app - Burbio puts everything going on in your community in one place and makes it quick and easy to keep track of all local events.
The spams and scams event will be held at the library on November 16^that 10:00am. For those interested you can register to attend at the library.
Grandparent’s Day Out will be held on December 27^thbeginning at the Recreation Center. A movie and lunch are provided. If interested please reach out to the Recreation Center to sign up.
In regards to O-11-2018-040, worked with Councilman Dipierro and Administration and we are very happy to provide this to our citizens. We are in a time where there are a lot of foreclosures and this helps with the time, effort and money needed to keep these properties in good condition.
Due to the Annual League of Municipalities seminar being held the week of November 12^thour next meeting will be a combined meeting on December 3^rd.

PUBLIC:

Hy Grossman, 15 Doral Dr.– Kudos to the library, as his wife had knee surgery a few weeks ago and a

neighbor told the library who then delivered four books to her. Salute to the library.

In regards to the energy aggregation program, there was $0 charge from South Energy and in contacting

them they said the charges will appear on the next bill. Administrator Weinberg stated that we have spoken

to them about this issue with JCP&L and will follow up.

Mr. Grossman brought up a few safety issues, one regarding the speed limit on Mounts Mills Road and

527; the sign regarding the speed limit reduction is in the wrong place. Next, the need to reinforce the State

Law that requires you to put your lights on when it is raining. Lastly, people still wear dark colored clothing

when walking on the roads. When it gets dark out especially now that is does earlier, reflective clothing

needs to be worn. Mayor Tamburro commented

Maurice Mimms, Safety Manager at Geodis, Costco Dr.– Thanked the Mayor and Council for everything they do for our Veterans. Mentioned that the Mayor stated he is happy to welcome new businesses in the Township, but 1 Costco Drive is not happy with Monroe Township or the Police. Coming before the Mayor and Council regarding parking issues as on both sides of the road trucks are lined up and leaving garbage and feces on both sides of the road. Police are afraid to stop the truck drivers for fear of their own life. We have spent thousands of dollars for cones and cleaning the outside of our buildings. We are upset that the Township Engineer never completed the striping project and hoping to have another meeting with the Costco Manager, Police and Administration. We continue to call, monitor and hope that the Mayor and Council can help with this endeavor. Council President Dalina commented that he is hoping to see that we come up with a remedy for this problem. Administrator Weinberg stated that the Police do enforce the laws but they cannot be everywhere. We are looking into having the striping done. Engineer Rasimowicz stated that we are looking at striping within the next month. Councilman Baskin asked if we had an ordinance against littering; Administrator Weinberg commented that the Police have been writing tickets but Costco is a 24/7 operation and they cannot be there all day and night, the truckers are transient and it makes it hard for them to be caught. Councilman Baskin asked if there are security cameras at the facility; Mr. Mimms answered yes, by the buildings but not on the entrance road.

Elizabeth Fagen, 21 Woodcrest Cir.– Ms. Fagen stated that she noticed in O-10-2018-035 it excludes

truck traffic. She stated that she lives on 522 leading to the Jamesburg overpass and asked if that section

has the same restrictions; Engineer Rasimowicz answered that there is no truck restriction on 522. Ms.

Fagen added that trucks are constantly getting stuck under the overpass in Jamesburg and currently there is

an application for a warehouse to be built that is going before the Zoning Board. It was explained to her

that just because a company goes before the Board does not mean they get approved. Ms. Fagen stated that

they want to put a warehouse 300’ from our development and a few of her neighbors are here because they

do not want that. She is hoping that we can get some help. Council President Dalina stated that Ms. Fagen

needs to be heard at the Zoning Board meetings and the professionals of the Board need to hear the concerns.

Ms. Fagen commented that if the Zoning Board is going to continue to bend the rules then what is the point

of having rules.

Chris Parker, 175 Disbrow Hill Rd.– Mr. Parker stated that he is happy to see the new paving done on

Disbrow Hill Road but after the paving was done it has made the flooding worse. He stated that because

of it only being partially paved it is better but still not what it should be for a road with all of that traffic.

He added that the storm drains were not placed properly and in recent news, the Rocky Brook Park will be

opening and he wanted to point out there are some challenges with that park such as mulch and

illegal dumping happening. He suggested that there needs to be signs posted regarding illegal dumping. Mr.

Parker asked if Monroe Manor residents will have direct access into the park and stated that he wishes the

Township would put information about the dumping services the Township provides on the website.

Council President Dalina asked Administrator Weinberg if better information can be posted regarding the

DPW recycling center services. Engineer Rasimowicz stated that he was out to Disbrow Hill Road today

and did note the paving issues that Mr. Parker brings up. He said that the paving was done by Rocky Brook

and the items are on a punch list of which the developer will have to repair. He added that there is also a

cost sharing agreement with Millstone which will be on the agenda soon. The builder is still on performance

bond and punch list items still need to be completed. He further explained that these items will be completed

before the Township agrees to release their performance bond. He added that there are no plans to get

sidewalks into the park as the park does not connect to Monroe Manor. Administrator Weinberg commented

that this is going to be a passive park with walking trails. Engineer Rasimowicz added that there are

significant wetlands on the Township’s piece of property and does not see any areas to add fields at this

point.

Alice Sikorski, 251 Rhode Hall Rd.- Ms. Sikorski spoke in regards to the proposed warehouse and stated

that she has lived in the same house for 57 years and the 24/7 warehouse will be 300’ from her house. She

asked if anyone would want to live there with all of the diesel fumes coming into the backyard. She noted

that this will decrease her property value and she takes great pride in upkeeping her property. She added

that she does not understand why this is even being considered. She asked if the economic gain is worth it

as the warehouse is not a good fit. The invitation for more tractor trailers on 522 going into Jamesburg to

get stuck under the bridge is not a good idea. She invited the Mayor and Council to come over and have

coffee with her to see how many tractor trailers there are now. She stated that she is begging and pleading

for someone to help. Council President Dalina commented that he strongly urges her to speak with the

Zoning Board. Ms. Sikorski stated that the last meeting ran until 11:30pm and not everyone had a chance

to speak. What Mr. Mimms stated earlier regarding the issues on Costco Drive with garbage and feces is

what we have to look forward to if this goes through.

UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Councilman Dipierro, the Regular Meeting was Adjourned at 8:28pm.

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: December 26, 2018.