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Monroe Council Minutes | 7/30/2018

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 | JULY 30, 2018

AGENDA

 

  1. Call to Order.(7:00 p.m.)

 

  1. Salute to the Flag.

 

  1. ROLL CALL:

           

            Councilman Leonard Baskin

Councilwoman Miriam Cohen

Councilman Charles Dipierro

            Council Vice-President Elizabeth Schneider

            Council President Stephen Dalina

 

  1. 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:

 

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

 

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

 

  1. Posted on the Monroe Township website; and

 

  1. 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.

 

 

  1. ORDINANCE(S)forSECOND READING at the Monday, August 6, 2018 Meeting:

 

O-7-2018-025             ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 33 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “DOGS, CATS AND OTHER ANIMALS” AND AMENDING CHAPTER 79 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “POLICE DEPARTMENT”.    (Humane Enforcement Officer)

 

                       

  1. ORDINANCE(S)forINTRODUCTION at the Monday, August 6, 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 THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, MIDDLESEX COUNTY, SPECIFICALLY CHAPTER 122 THEREOF ENTITLED, “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”

                                   

            O-8-2018-028             ORDINANCE ADOPTING N.J.S.A 19:44A-1 ET SEQ.

TITLE ONLY

 

  1. RESOLUTIONSfor CONSIDERATION under the CONSENT AGENDA at the Monday, August 6, 2018 Meeting:

 

            R-8-2018-198             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF

                                                PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES UPON THE POSTING

                                                AND ACCEPTANCE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES

                                                FOR W&S 1033, MOUNTS MILLS ESTATES, BLOCK 52.05,

                                                LOTS 34-40, PB# 1068-09 POSTED WITH THE MONROE

                                                TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).(Carlton                                   Drive)

           

            R-8-2018-199             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF

                                                PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES UPON THE POSTING

                                                AND ACCEPTANCE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES

                                                FOR W&S 897, MONARCH WOODS BLOCK 68, LOT 48.01,

                                                PB# 967-05 POSTED WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP

                                                UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”). (Grace Hill Road)

 

R-8-2018-200             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF CASH

                                    PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR W&S 1067, ROCLENE

                                    MANOR, BLOCK 60, LOT 15.01, BUCKELEW AVENUE

                                    POSTED WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY

                                    DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).

 

R-8-2018-201             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT

                                    TO JAK CONSTRUCTION CORP, D.B.A.  DIAMOND

                                    CONSTRUCTION FOR CONTRACT NO. 480-R, “PATCH

                                    PAVING AND CONCRETE REPAIR REBID” BY THE

                                    MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT

                                    (“M.T.U.D.”).(Unit Pricing)

 

R-8-2018-202             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT

                                    TO WATER WORKS SUPPLY CO., INC. FOR CONTRACT

                                    482 “TRAILER MOUNTED VALVE MAINTENANCE

                                    APPARATUS” BY THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY

                                    DEPARTMENT (M.T.U.D.) ($78,316.14)

 

R-8-2018-203             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN

                                    AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT

                                    OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF

                                    PROPERTY KNOWN AS BLOCK 3, LOT 1.05 ON THE

                                    MONROE TOWNSHIP OFFICIAL TAX MAP. ($1.00)

 

R-8-2018-204             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE

                                    RENEWAL OF POCKET LIQUOR LICENSE FOR JSM

                                    INVESTMENTS AT MONROE, LLC. FOR THE 2018-2019

                                    LICENSE TERM.

 

R-8-2018-205             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF A

                                    PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR S & G

                                    PAVING, INC. (BA-5130-16). (Docks Corner Road)

 

R-8-2018-206             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ELECTRONIC TAX

                                    SALE.

 

R-8-2018-207             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FEES FOR ELECTRONIC

                                    TAX SALE NOTICES.

 

R-8-2018-208             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JEROME CONVERY, ESQ.

                                    TO HANDLE THE MATTERS OF MARY JO GIANCOLA

                                    and ALFRED CAPUTO v. MONROE TOWNSHIP

                                    PLANNING BOARD, ET AL. AND PONDWATER PATH

                                    LLC. v. MONROE TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD, ET AL.

                                    AS EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION.  ($10,000)

 

 

 

R-8-2018-209             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND

                                    TOWNSHIP CLERK TO EXECUTE AN ANNUAL

                                    MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH MOTOROLA

                                    SOLUTIONS, INC. UNDER THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY

                                    COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM.  (Monroe Police                                    Dept.  $75,721.42)

 

R-8-2018-210             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF

                                    CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND FINAL SUBMITTED BY

                                    ROAD SAFETY SYSTEMS, LLC. IN CONNECTION WITH

                                    GUARDRAIL REPLACEMENT ON WYCKOFF MILLS

                                    ROAD.   (Additional $875.00)

 

R-8-2018-211             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF

                                    CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND FINAL SUBMITTED BY J.C.

                                    CONTRACTING, INC. IN CONNNECTION WITH

                                    MONROE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY LED LIGHTING

                                    AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS. (Additional $822.09)

 

R-8-2018-212             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF

                                    PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED BY J.C.

                                    CONTRACTING INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE

                                    MONROE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY LED LIGHTING

                                    AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS UPON THE POSTING OF A

                                    MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE.

 

R-8-2018-213             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF

                                    PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES AND ESTABLISHING

                                    MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE FOR FRANCIS E. PARKER

                                    MEMORIAL HOME, INC. (PB-1106-11)  (Schoolhouse Rd.)

 

R-8-2018-214             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF

                                    ADDITIONAL FEES TO SHAIN, SCHAFFER, P.C.

                                    RELATED TO TAX APPEALSAS EXTRAORDINARY

                                    LITIGATION. (Additional $50,000)

 

R-8-2018-215             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SHAIN SCHAFFER, P.C.

                                    TO HANDLE THE MATTERS OF MARY JO GIANCOLA

                                    and ALFRED CAPUTO v. TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AND

                                    MONROE TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD, ET AL. AS

                                    EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION. ($5,600)

 

R-8-2018-216             RESOLUTION REFUNDING TAX OVERPAYMENTS.

 

R-8-2018-217             RESOLUTION REFUNDING THIRD PARTY TAX LIEN

                                    PREMIUM PAYMENTS.

 

R-8-2018-218             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF A ONE

                                    TIME GRACE PERIOD FOR THE PAYMENT OF THIRD

                                    QUARTER TAXES, 2018. (Extended to August 21, 2018)

 

R-8-2018-219             RESOLUTION PROVIDING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO

                                    THE APPOINTMENT OF HUMANE ENFORCEMENT

                                    OFFICER. (Officer Daniel Mosakowski)

 

R-8-2018-220             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MODIFICATION TO A

                                    PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT & SCOPE OF WORK

                                    ATTACHMENT WITH TRI-STATE LIGHT & ENERGY,

                                    INC. UNDER THE 70/30 DIRECT INSTALL PROGRAM

                                    SPONSORED BY THE NEW JERSEY BOARD OF PUBLIC

                                    UTILITIES. (Total: $76,818.88; Twp. Portion: $24,412.07, BPU                                      Portion: $52,406.81)

 

 

 

 

 

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)

 

R-8-2018-222             RESOLUTION OF THE MONROE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL

            TITLE ONLY            AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR DANIEL P. RYAN                                                     MEMORIAL FIELD CONCESSION STAND AND ADA                                                          RESTROOM IMPROVEMENTS.

                                                (Bid Opening 8/1/18 @ 10:00am)

                                                                       

                                                                             

 

  1. Mayor’s Report.

 

 

 

 

  1. Administrator’s Report.

 

 

 

 

  1. Engineer’s Report.

 

 

 

 

  1. Council’s Reports.

 

 

 

 

  1. Public.(5 Minutes per Speaker)

 

 

 

 

  1. Adjournment.Time:                         

 

 

MOTION:                                                      

 

                                                                        SECOND:                                                      

 

                                                                        ROLL CALL:Ayes                 Nays              

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING – MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2018 – REGULAR MEETING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOWNSHIP OF MONROE

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

AGENDA MEETING – JULY 30, 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 seven (7) 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:

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

 

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

 

  1. Posted on the Monroe Township website; and

 

  1. 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 MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2018 Regular Council Meeting:

 

O-7-2018-025               ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 33 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “DOGS, CATS AND OTHER ANIMALS” AND AMENDING CHAPTER 79 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “POLICE DEPARTMENT”.    (Humane Enforcement Officer)

 

                       

Council President Dalina read the following entitled ORDINANCES for INTRODUCTIONat the MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 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 THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, MIDDLESEX COUNTY, SPECIFICALLY CHAPTER 122 THEREOF ENTITLED, “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”

                                   

            O-8-2018-028               ORDINANCE ADOPTING N.J.S.A 19:44A-1 ET SEQ.

TITLE ONLY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Council President Dalina requested the following entitled RESOLUTIONS for CONSIDERATION UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA at the MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2018 Regular Council meeting be reviewed and any questions will be addressed:

 

 

            R-8-2018-198               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF

                                                PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES UPON THE POSTING

                                                AND ACCEPTANCE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES

                                                FOR W&S 1033, MOUNTS MILLS ESTATES, BLOCK 52.05,

                                                LOTS 34-40, PB# 1068-09 POSTED WITH THE MONROE

                                                TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).

                                                (Carlton Drive)

           

            R-8-2018-199               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF

                                                PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES UPON THE POSTING

                                                AND ACCEPTANCE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES

                                                FOR W&S 897, MONARCH WOODS BLOCK 68, LOT 48.01,

                                                PB# 967-05 POSTED WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP

                                                UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”). (Grace Hill Road)

 

R-8-2018-200               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF CASH

                                    PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR W&S 1067, ROCLENE

                                    MANOR, BLOCK 60, LOT 15.01, BUCKELEW AVENUE

                                    POSTED WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY

                                    DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).

 

R-8-2018-201               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT

                                    TO JAK CONSTRUCTION CORP, D.B.A.  DIAMOND

                                    CONSTRUCTION FOR CONTRACT NO. 480-R, “PATCH

                                    PAVING AND CONCRETE REPAIR REBID” BY THE

                                    MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT

                                    (“M.T.U.D.”).(Unit Pricing)

 

R-8-2018-202               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT

                                    TO WATER WORKS SUPPLY CO., INC. FOR CONTRACT

                                    482 “TRAILER MOUNTED VALVE MAINTENANCE

                                    APPARATUS” BY THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY

                                    DEPARTMENT (M.T.U.D.) ($78,316.14)

 

R-8-2018-203               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN

                                    AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT

                                    OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF

                                    PROPERTY KNOWN AS BLOCK 3, LOT 1.05 ON THE

                                    MONROE TOWNSHIP OFFICIAL TAX MAP. ($1.00)

 

R-8-2018-204               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE

                                    RENEWAL OF POCKET LIQUOR LICENSE FOR JSM

                                    INVESTMENTS AT MONROE, LLC. FOR THE 2018-2019

                                    LICENSE TERM.

 

R-8-2018-205               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF A

                                    PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR S & G

                                    PAVING, INC. (BA-5130-16). (Docks Corner Road)

 

R-8-2018-206               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ELECTRONIC TAX

                                    SALE.

 

R-8-2018-207               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FEES FOR ELECTRONIC

                                    TAX SALE NOTICES.

 

R-8-2018-208               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JEROME CONVERY, ESQ.

                                    TO HANDLE THE MATTERS OF MARY JO GIANCOLA

                                    and ALFRED CAPUTO v. MONROE TOWNSHIP

                                    PLANNING BOARD, ET AL. AND PONDWATER PATH

                                    LLC. v. MONROE TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD, ET AL.

                                    AS EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION.  ($10,000)

 

R-8-2018-209               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND

                                    TOWNSHIP CLERK TO EXECUTE AN ANNUAL

                                    MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH MOTOROLA

                                    SOLUTIONS, INC. UNDER THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY

                                    COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM. 

                                    (Monroe Police Dept.  $75,721.42)

R-8-2018-210               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF

                                    CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND FINAL SUBMITTED BY

                                    ROAD SAFETY SYSTEMS, LLC. IN CONNECTION WITH

                                    GUARDRAIL REPLACEMENT ON WYCKOFF MILLS

                                    ROAD.    (Additional $875.00)

 

R-8-2018-211               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF

                                    CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND FINAL SUBMITTED BY J.C.

                                    CONTRACTING, INC. IN CONNNECTION WITH

                                    MONROE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY LED LIGHTING

                                    AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS. (Additional $822.09)

 

R-8-2018-212               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF

                                    PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED BY J.C.

                                    CONTRACTING INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE

                                    MONROE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY LED LIGHTING

                                    AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS UPON THE POSTING OF A

                                    MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE.

 

R-8-2018-213               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF

                                    PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES AND ESTABLISHING

                                    MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE FOR FRANCIS E. PARKER

                                    MEMORIAL HOME, INC. (PB-1106-11)  (Schoolhouse Rd.)

 

R-8-2018-214               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF

                                    ADDITIONAL FEES TO SHAIN, SCHAFFER, P.C.

                                    RELATED TO TAX APPEALSAS EXTRAORDINARY

                                    LITIGATION. (Additional $50,000)

 

R-8-2018-215               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SHAIN SCHAFFER, P.C.

                                    TO HANDLE THE MATTERS OF MARY JO GIANCOLA

                                    and ALFRED CAPUTO v. TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AND

                                    MONROE TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD, ET AL. AS

                                    EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION. ($5,600)

 

R-8-2018-216               RESOLUTION REFUNDING TAX OVERPAYMENTS.

 

R-8-2018-217               RESOLUTION REFUNDING THIRD PARTY TAX LIEN

                                    PREMIUM PAYMENTS.

 

R-8-2018-218               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF A ONE

                                    TIME GRACE PERIOD FOR THE PAYMENT OF THIRD

                                    QUARTER TAXES, 2018. (Extended to August 21, 2018)

 

R-8-2018-219               RESOLUTION PROVIDING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO

                                    THE APPOINTMENT OF HUMANE ENFORCEMENT

                                    OFFICER. (Officer Daniel Mosakowski)

 

R-8-2018-220               RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MODIFICATION TO A

                                    PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT & SCOPE OF WORK

                                    ATTACHMENT WITH TRI-STATE LIGHT & ENERGY,

                                    INC. UNDER THE 70/30 DIRECT INSTALL PROGRAM

                                    SPONSORED BY THE NEW JERSEY BOARD OF PUBLIC

                                    UTILITIES. (Total: $76,818.88; Twp. Portion: $24,412.07, BPU                                               Portion: $52,406.81)

 

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)

 

R-8-2018-222                RESOLUTION OF THE MONROE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL

            TITLE ONLY             AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR DANIEL P. RYAN                                                             MEMORIAL FIELD CONCESSION STAND AND ADA                                                                 RESTROOM IMPROVEMENTS.

                                                (Bid Opening 8/1/18 @ 10:00am)

                                                                       

                                                                             

 

 

 

Mayor’s Report – Attended the Grand Opening of the Meridian Hospital urgent care facility which will be open 7 days a week. Two of the doctors are Township residents. Will save on First Aid calls.

 

 

Administrator’s Report – No Report, will have full report at the Regular Meeting. 

 

 

Engineer’s Report – Reported that Resolution R-8-2018-222 was on by title only because the bid

opening for the Daniel Ryan Concession Stand & ADA Restroom Improvements was not going to be held

until August 1stat 10:00am.

 

 

Council’s Reports:

 

Councilman Dipierro–  

  • Thanked the Mayor, Council and employees for their support during the death of his father-in-law. It meant a lot to have everyone there and support his family.
  • In regards to the soil moving ordinance that was discussed at a past meeting, he hopes it can be reviewed and updated as it is 18 years old and needs to be updated.
  • Spotswood-Englishtown Road, he stated that he hopes to see construction cleaned up soon with school opening soon.

 

 

Council Vice-President Schneider

  • Also attended the Grand Opening of Hackensack Meridian Health Urgent Care facility; very impressive and they are certified.

 

Councilwoman Cohen

  • Stated that Hackensack Meridian Health Urgent Care new facility is only for urgent care needs not primary care. They will have a list of primary care providers to give to those people interested. Their goal is to not only provide urgent care but continuity in primary care as well.

 

 

Councilman Baskin

  • Attended Hackensack Meridian Health Urgent CareGrand Opening as well, but felt a little out of place in his summer attire as everyone was in a suit and tie. Enjoyed seeing the facility as it is very modern.

 

 

Council President Dalina No Report.

 

 

PUBLIC:

 

Prakash Parab, 33 Dayna Dr.Mr. Parab stated that the Township has purchased land for the

middle school on Applegarth Road and asked if the fair pricing has been settled; Council President

Dalina answered that we are still waiting on the appraisal.

 

In regards to the Training School for Boys, some of the buildings should be preserved as historical and

asked what are the plans; Council President Dalina answered that any type of action is still quite some time

away and when the timing is correct the Task Force that the Mayor put together will put Monroe’s needs

first and foremost. Administrator Weinberg added that when the Juvenile Justice Commission came forward

4-5 months ago, they did state that it would be quite some time before they deed the property. They have

still not finalized the new location for the new facility as they are not even close to moving out of that

facility yet. There are still about 125 residents presently there. Mr. Parab thanked him for the information.

 

 

Michelle Arminio, 9 Nathaniel St. – Mrs. Arminio asked if O-7-2018-025 is a part of the Police

Department; Council President Dalina answered that there is a state law that came out that stated that

The position of Humane Officer must be held by someone who can carry; Mrs. Arminio asked if they will

get special training; Administrator Weinberg answered that R-8-2018-219 names the officer who will

receive special training to be the humane officer.

 

In regards to R-8-2018-200, releasing the funds to Roclene Manor, Mrs. Arminio stated that it should be

held until someone comes out to look at that facility as it looks rundown and the people residing there do

not look like they are well cared for.

 

Asked for clarification on R-8-2018-203; Engineer Rasimowicz answered that this is a property on Route

33 near the intersection by Butcher Road at the jug handle. Administrator Weinberg answered that the

NJDOT was going to sell the property as a surplus and it was offered to the Township for $1. We thought

it was prudent to acquire it so if improvements were needed to the jug handle we would have the land. It is

2.2 acres. Mrs. Arminio asked if we could get the developer to pay for any needed improvements on the

road; Mayor Tamburro clarified.

Regarding R-8-2018-214, Mrs. Arminio asked how much we have spent on tax appeals to date;

Administrator Weinberg answered that we previously authorized $100,000 and are now authorizing an

additional $50,000. In past years we have spent $335,000 so we are spending less.

 

 

Thomas Bartley, 559 Spotswood-Englishtown Rd. – Mr. Bartley stated that the water drainage that

came off of Toll Brothers hill during the May 26thrainstorm has caused actual white caps on the road. He

added that it is becoming dangerous with all of the construction going on as the water is so deep that even

having a big truck makes it hard to go through. He is concerned with what the Greek is bringing in

and disposing of on his property. Mr. Bartley presented pictures to the Council to show them. Council

President Dalina stated that someone will check it out.  

 

 

UPON MOTIONmade by Council Vice-President Schneider and seconded by Councilwoman Cohen, the Agenda Meeting of July 30, 2018 Adjourned at 7:20 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.