Monroe Council Minutes | 8/27/2018
THE FOLLOWING IS A PRELIMINARY AGENDA AND THERE MAY BE CHANGES MADE TO THE AGENDA BEFORE OR AT THE MEETING, AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
AGENDA MEETING OF THE MONROE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL | AUGUST 27, 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.
- ORDINANCE(S) forSECOND READING at the Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Meeting:
O-8-2018-026 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 39 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED, “FEES”
(Animal Pick-up Fee)
O-8-2018-027 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 122 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED, “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”
O-8-2018-028 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, ARTICLE II PUBLIC CONTRACTING, TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN N.J.S.A.19:44A-1, et. seq.
- ORDINANCE(S) forINTRODUCTION at the Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Meeting:
O-9-2018-029 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 108-15.1 AND REPEALING CHAPTER 108-17 “TREE REMOVAL” OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED, “LAND DEVELOPMENT”
O-9-2018-030 ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 96,OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “SHADE TREES AND SHRUBBERY; LANDSCAPING”.
O-9-2018-031 ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER
97, OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “TREE PRESERVATION”.
O-9-2018-032 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 39 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED, “FEES”
(MTUD, Health Services Training and Towing application fee)
O-9-2018-033 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 116 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED ‘TOWING & STORING OF VEHICLES”
- RESOLUTION for CONSIDERATIONat the Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Meeting:
(Tabled at the August 6, 2018 Meeting)
R-8-2018-221 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AMENDMENT TO A DEVELOPER’S REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN MONROE MANOR,
INC. AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE.
(Sewer Agreement)
- RESOLUTIONSfor CONSIDERATION under the CONSENT AGENDA at the Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Meeting: (R-9-2018-223 – R-9-2018-246)
R-9-2018-223 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES FOR W&S 1160, THE ARBORS (SEWER ONLY) BLK. 9, LOTS 9, 13.08-13.10 POSTED TO THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).
R-9-2018-224 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES FOR W&S 1160, THE ARBORS (WATER ONLY) BLK. 9, LOTS 9, 13.08-13.10 POSTED TO THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).
R-9-2018-225 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION OF A CONTRACT TO WESTON & SAMPSON ENGINEERS, PC FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN RELATION TO PHASE 10A – PS#1 REDIRECT UPGRADES FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”). (change in scope; no change in contract amount)
R-9-2018-226 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSING OF A PORTION OF MONMOUTH ROAD FOR THE OCTOBERFEST CELEBRATION.
R-9-2018-227 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF THE REHABILITATED AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT AND LIEN ON 17 JURGELSKY ROAD.
R-9-2018-228 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS AND MATERIALS FROM BAKER AND TAYLOR, INC. FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY. ($80,000)
R-9-2018-229 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE FROM THE TREE ESCROW FUND. ($6,050.00)
R-9-2018-230 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR THE PROVISION OF YARD WASTE RECYCLING AND MARKETING SERVICES.
R-9-2018-231 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CENTER STATE ENGINEERING FOR PROPERTY SURVEY, RIGHT OF WAY SUBDIVISION AND PHASE 1 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS FOR BLOCK 52, LOT 5.04 – 433 SCHOOL HOUSE ROAD AND QFARM ($8,500)
R-9-2018-232 RESOLUTION PROVIDING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF KAREN ZURAWIECKI TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
R-9-2018-233 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A SERVICE CONTRACT TO GABEL ASSOCIATES, INC., AN ENERGY CONSULTANT, TO ADMINISTER THE PROCUREMENT OF POWER SUPPLY FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC ACCOUNTS.
R-9-2018-234 RESOLUTION TO JOIN NEW JERSEY SUSTAINABLE ENERGY JOINT MEETING.
R-9-2018-235 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CENTER STATE ENGINEERING FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO THE SPOTSWOOD AVENUE AND ELLINGHAM AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. ($40,000)
R-9-2018-236 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF AN ANIMAL CONTROL VEHICLE FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT. ($39,834.31 – complete with accessories and van conversion)
R-9-2018-237 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF THIRD PARTY TAX LIEN PREMIUM PAYMENTS.
R-9-2018-238 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) (Middlesex County Office on Aging – Senior Outreach $10,000)
R-9-2018-239 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A VEHICLE FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP EMS DEPARTMENT UNDER THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PROGRAM. (First Responder vehicle - $30,570.58)
R-9-2018-240 RESOLUTION DEMONSTRATING COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS OF THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY REGARDING THE 2017 ANNUAL AUDIT.
R-9-2018-241 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ELY DRIVE FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS.
R-9-2018-242 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO BAYHEAD INVESTMENTS INC. D/B/A VCI FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP AMBULANCE PURCHASE. ($266,880.00)
R-9-2018-243 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REJECTION OF BIDS RECEIVED FOR SPECIALIZED TREE REMOVAL AND AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISING FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
R-9-2018-244 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF MOUNTS MILLS ROAD BETWEEN SPOTSWOOD-ENGLISHTOWN ROAD AND OLD BRIDGE-ENGLISHTOWN ROAD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A SANITARY SEWER FORCE MAIN. (with conditions)
R-9-2018-245 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT TO TIMOTHY HOFFMAN, LLC FOR AN OPEN SPACE APPRAISAL ON BLOCK 52, LOT 5.04 – 433 SCHOOL HOUSE ROAD AND QFARM.
R-9-2018-246 RESOLUTION REFUNDING TAX OVERPAYMENTS
TAX OVERPAYMENTS.
TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS (MILLING AND PAVING) – TOWNSHIP WIDE.
(Bid Opening 8/30/18)
TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST DUMOR CONTRACTING INC. MAINTENANCE
BOND IN CONNECTION WITH VETERANS PARK PHASE 2.
- 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 – WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 – REGULAR MEETING
TOWNSHIP OF MONROE
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
AGENDA MEETING – AUGUST 27, 2018
The Council of the Township of Monroe met in the Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Plaza, for an Agenda Meeting.
The Agenda Meeting was Called to Order at 7:00 p.m. by Council President Stephen Dalina with a Salute to the Flag.
UPON ROLL CALLby the Township Clerk, Patricia Reid, the following members of Council were present: Councilman Leonard Baskin, Councilwoman Miriam Cohen, Councilman Charles Dipierro, Council Vice-President Elizabeth Schneider and Council President Stephen Dalina.
ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Gerald W. Tamburro, Business Administrator Alan M. Weinberg, Township Attorney Greg Pasquale, Engineer Mark Rasimowicz and Deputy Township Clerk Christine Robbins.
There were approximately eleven (11) 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 read the following entitled ORDINANCES forSECOND READINGat the WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 Regular Council Meeting:
O-8-2018-026 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 39 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED, “FEES”
(Animal Pick-up Fee)
O-8-2018-027 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 122 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED, “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”
O-8-2018-028 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, ARTICLE II PUBLIC CONTRACTING, TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN N.J.S.A.19:44A-1, et. seq.
Council President Dalina read the following entitled ORDINANCES for INTRODUCTIONat the WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 Regular Council Meeting:
O-9-2018-029 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 108-15.1 AND REPEALING CHAPTER 108-17 “TREE REMOVAL” OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED, “LAND DEVELOPMENT”
O-9-2018-030 ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 96,OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “SHADE TREES AND SHRUBBERY; LANDSCAPING”.
O-9-2018-031 ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER
97, OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “TREE PRESERVATION”.
O-9-2018-032 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 39 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED, “FEES”
(MTUD, Health Services Training and Towing application fee)
O-9-2018-033 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 116 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED ‘TOWING & STORING OF VEHICLES”
Council President Dalina requested the following entitled RESOLUTION for CONSIDERATIONat the WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 Regular Council meeting be reviewed and any questions will be addressed(tabled at the August 6, 2018 Meeting):
R-8-2018-221 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AMENDMENT TO A DEVELOPER’S REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN MONROE MANOR,
INC. AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE.
(Sewer Agreement)
Council President Dalina requested the following entitled RESOLUTIONS for CONSIDERATION
UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA at the WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 Regular Council
meeting be reviewed and any questions will be addressed: (R-9-2018-223 – R-9-2018-246)
R-9-2018-223 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES FOR W&S 1160, THE ARBORS (SEWER ONLY) BLK. 9, LOTS 9, 13.08-13.10 POSTED TO THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).
R-9-2018-224 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES FOR W&S 1160, THE ARBORS (WATER ONLY) BLK. 9, LOTS 9, 13.08-13.10 POSTED TO THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).
R-9-2018-225 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION OF A CONTRACT TO WESTON & SAMPSON ENGINEERS, PC FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN RELATION TO PHASE 10A – PS#1 REDIRECT UPGRADES FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”). (change in scope; no change in contract amount)
R-9-2018-226 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSING OF A PORTION OF MONMOUTH ROAD FOR THE OCTOBERFEST CELEBRATION.
R-9-2018-227 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF THE REHABILITATED AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT AND LIEN ON 17 JURGELSKY ROAD.
R-9-2018-228 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS AND MATERIALS FROM BAKER AND TAYLOR, INC. FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY. ($80,000)
R-9-2018-229 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE FROM THE TREE ESCROW FUND. ($6,050.00)
R-9-2018-230 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR THE PROVISION OF YARD WASTE RECYCLING AND MARKETING SERVICES.
R-9-2018-231 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CENTER STATE ENGINEERING FOR PROPERTY SURVEY, RIGHT OF WAY SUBDIVISION AND PHASE 1 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS FOR BLOCK 52, LOT 5.04 – 433 SCHOOL HOUSE ROAD AND QFARM ($8,500)
R-9-2018-232 RESOLUTION PROVIDING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF KAREN ZURAWIECKI TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
R-9-2018-233 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A SERVICE CONTRACT TO GABEL ASSOCIATES, INC., AN ENERGY CONSULTANT, TO ADMINISTER THE PROCUREMENT OF POWER SUPPLY FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC ACCOUNTS.
R-9-2018-234 RESOLUTION TO JOIN NEW JERSEY SUSTAINABLE ENERGY JOINT MEETING.
R-9-2018-235 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CENTER STATE ENGINEERING FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO THE SPOTSWOOD AVENUE AND ELLINGHAM AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. ($40,000)
R-9-2018-236 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF AN ANIMAL CONTROL VEHICLE FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT. ($39,834.31 – complete with accessories and van conversion)
R-9-2018-237 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF THIRD PARTY TAX LIEN PREMIUM PAYMENTS.
R-9-2018-238 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) (Middlesex County Office on Aging – Senior Outreach $10,000)
R-9-2018-239 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A VEHICLE FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP EMS DEPARTMENT UNDER THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PROGRAM. (First Responder vehicle - $30,570.58)
R-9-2018-240 RESOLUTION DEMONSTRATING COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS OF THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY REGARDING THE 2017 ANNUAL AUDIT.
R-9-2018-241 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ELY DRIVE FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS.
R-9-2018-242 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO BAYHEAD INVESTMENTS INC. D/B/A VCI FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP AMBULANCE PURCHASE.
($266,880.00)
R-9-2018-243 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REJECTION OF BIDS RECEIVED FOR SPECIALIZED TREE REMOVAL AND AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISING FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
R-9-2018-244 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF MOUNTS MILLS ROAD BETWEEN SPOTSWOOD-ENGLISHTOWN ROAD AND OLD BRIDGE-ENGLISHTOWN ROAD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A SANITARY SEWER FORCE MAIN. (with conditions)
R-9-2018-245 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT TO TIMOTHY HOFFMAN, LLC FOR AN OPEN SPACE APPRAISAL ON BLOCK 52, LOT 5.04 – 433 SCHOOL HOUSE ROAD AND QFARM.
R-9-2018-246 RESOLUTION REFUNDING TAX OVERPAYMENTS
TAX OVERPAYMENTS.
TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS (MILLING AND PAVING) – TOWNSHIP WIDE.
(Bid Opening 8/30/18)
TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST DUMOR CONTRACTING INC. MAINTENANCE
BOND IN CONNECTION WITH VETERANS PARK PHASE 2.
Councilman Dipierro requested that R-9-2018-229, R-9-2018-231 and R-9-2018-245 be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately at the Regular Meeting.
Councilman Baskin commented that he believed that R-8-2018-221 was removed from consideration and asked for clarification; Council President Dalina stated that this was not an action meeting as this meeting sets up everything to be acted on at the Regular Meeting and being that this resolution was tabled at our last meeting it will be addressed at the Regular Meeting on Wednesday.
Mayor’s Report –No Report; wished everyone a Happy Labor Day weekend.
Administrator’s Report – No Report, will have full report at the Regular Meeting.
Engineer’s Report – No Report, will have full report at the Regular Meeting.
Council’s Reports:
Council Vice-President Schneider – No Report.
Councilman Baskin –
- The Green Team is doing a fantastic job getting ready for the Green Fair on September 29, 2018 at the High School.
Councilman Dipierro– No Report.
Councilwoman Cohen – No Report.
Council President Dalina –No Report.
PUBLIC:
Prakash Parab, 33 Dayna Dr.– Mr. Parab commented that in some of the senior communities, such as,
Rossmoor, Concordia and Clearbrook, installation of solar panels is prohibited. In asking the
Homeowner’s Association’s for the reason why, no clear answer is given other than being referred to
reading the bylaws. The Governor is encouraging homeowners to put solar panels on their roofs but the
residents of these communities cannot participate because their Association’s do not allow it. Council Vice-
President Schneider explained that as a former Board Member for Rossmoor, the maintenance fee includes
the roof for any repairs needing to be done but the roof is actually owned by the Association. Councilman
Baskin added that he spoke with Roslyn Brodsky who explained that in order to have solar panels installed
in Concordia, all of the roofs would need to be replaced. Mr. Parab explained further that the advantages of
using solar should be made available to our senior residents in these communities as the Governor is
extending great incentives to those who participate. Council Vice-President Schneider added that she has
not seen any stats that prove that solar is providing a true cost savings. Mr. Parab asked that the Mayor and
Council communicate with the Association’s to work together on changing the laws that in place in those
communities. Councilwoman Cohen stated that in her community they have fee simple homes where this
is allowed. She added that the Homeowner Associations are not only governed by the Board but by the
residents as well. If the residents have this need and want solar they should lobby the Board. Lastly, she
stated that there is a real fiscal cost to some of those communities if they absorb the cost of the solar panels
on the roofs. Adding that there would have to be some really good data that shows how this would benefit
the communities without causing them to go broke in undertaking this option.
Govinda Rajan, 13A Sussex Way– Mr. Rajan read a portion of a resolution adopted by the Board of
Governors of Rossmoor Inc. that amends Article IX of the bylaws to allow homeowners who disagree with
any of the stated bylaws to appeal to a third party who can then address the issues with the Association to
work out an agreement which is why some of the residents have requested Mr. Parab appeal to the
Administration on our behalf. He stated that the homeowners would just like an answer from the Board as
to whether solar is a feasible option and if it is not then why.
George Gunkelman, 5 Kelly Ct. – Mr. Gunkelman asked for clarification on R-9-2018-233 and what the
costs would be; Administrator Weinberg answered that this is different from our Community Energy
Aggregation Program, which provides energy at a low-cost rate for residents, as this is for the Township
itself to get the most cost-effective rates as well. We have general services energy, street lighting energy
and GP energy for our utility department. The Township looks every two years on how to acquire this
energy with one of the ways being the New Jersey Sustainable Energy Joint Meeting which is a group of
over 100 municipalities who purchase power together making the rates fairly effective. The other would be
Gabel & Associates, which is also part of NJSEM, but they can also help us where we cannot take advantage
of NJSEM in terms of bidding out the amount of energy we would need. Mr. Gunkelman stated that if we
could not aggregate the Township’s purchasing with the homeowner’s purchasing we might get a better
rate for homeowners. I could see joining other big users but why would we give up our one big user and
negotiate as a smaller entity when we can combine them and maybe get closer to that large rate unit. We
gave up leverage by not including the Township when we negotiated for the rest of us; Mayor Tamburro
interjected and stated that the aggregation is only for the homeowners and not for businesses. The Township
is entering this to save money for our taxpayers. Administrator Weinberg added that the State law does not
allow them to be combined.
Mr. Gunkelman asked about R-9-2018-229 in regards to tree fund expenditures and asked what it is for;
Administrator Weinberg answered that this was for removing dead street trees that were in the right-of-
way’s.
Mr. Gunkelman asked for clarification on R-9-2018-231 as it appears to overlap with R-9-2018-245;
Council President Dalina explained that there is some property that we would like to purchase and one is
the appraisal which is R-9-2018-245 and R-9-2018-231 is for the engineering survey. Mr. Gunkelman asked
if this is something that went through the Farmland Preservation/Open Space process; Administrator
Weinberg answered that this is something that we just learned about this opportunity and time is of the
essence and it has not gone through that process.
Mr. Gunkelman asked in regards to R-9-2018-236 why it was necessary to purchase a new Animal Control
vehicle as the one on the road looks good and fairly new. Administrator Weinberg answered that the Chief
requested this and believes that it is not functioning properly. He added that we have two Animal Control
officers and not just one.
Gary Busman, 7 Monarch Rd.– Mr. Busman asked in regards to R-9-2018-227 where Jurgelsky Road
was located; Council President Dalina answered that it is located in the south eastern part of the Township
going towards James Monroe Park. Mr. Busman stated that affordable housing to him is a defined as
someone who cannot afford a market rate home. He added that these homes are million-dollar homes with
over three acres. Council President Dalina asked Engineer Rasimowicz what the specifics of the home are;
Engineer Rasimowicz answered the he did not know the specifics but he does not believe this is a new
home it was one of the existing ones. Administrator Weinberg added that this was a home that participated
in the Affordable Housing Rehabilitation Program which fixes homes that qualify which are not in good
repair.
Ruhi Lulla, 329A Nantucket Ln.– Mrs. Lulla commented in regards to the solar panel issue stating that
she moved to Rossmoor because her husband has cancer and the location was ideal for the proximity of
doctors and affordable living. She shared that the electric bills range anywhere from $500 to $700 monthly
and it is unfair for most people living there. The request for solar panels was turned down with no
explanation as to why and the Association does not seem to want to compromise or give an explanation as
to why it is not feasible. She added that being a reasonable person she would understand. She implored the
Council to look into this issue further.
UPON MOTIONmade by Councilman Baskin and seconded by Councilman Dipierro, the Agenda Meeting of August 27, 2018 Adjourned at 7:30 PM.
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: September 5, 2018.