Monroe Council Minutes | 10/29/2018

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 | OCTOBER 29, 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;

Sent to those individuals who have requested personal notice; and

Change of location was communicated to the Home News Tribune and Cranbury Press; posted on the Monroe Township Website, Township Social Media Page and Bulletin Boards within the Municipal Complex.

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

ORDINANCE(S) forSECOND READING at the Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Meeting:

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)

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

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)

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

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

ORDINANCE(S) forINTRODUCTION at the Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Meeting:

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

(Bulletin Board Policy)

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)

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

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.)

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”.

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)

RESOLUTIONfor 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.

RESOLUTIONSfor CONSIDERATION underCONSENT AGENDA at the Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Meeting:

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. (Half Acre Rd)

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

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-11-2018-293 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-11-2018-294 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF VEHICLES AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT.

(6 vehicles with accessories totaling $240,567.45)

R-11-2018-295 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-11-2018-296 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-11-2018-303 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR CHARLES DIPIERRO ROP#06-55 (AVENUE I).

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

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

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

TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET TRANSFERS.

TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN POLICE PBA LOCAL 255 AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE.

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, NOVEMBER 7, 2018 – REGULAR MEETING

TOWNSHIP OF MONROE

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

AGENDA MEETING – OCTOBER 29, 2018

The Council of the Township of Monroe met at the Monroe Township Senior Center, 12 Halsey Reed Road, 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: Business Administrator Alan M. Weinberg, Township Attorney Joel Shain, Engineer Mark Rasimowicz and Deputy Township Clerk Tanya Pannucci.

There were approximately twenty (20) members of the Public present in the audience.

Council President Dalina requested the Township Clerk to read the following SUNSHINE LAWinto the record:

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

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

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

Posted on the Monroe Township website;

Sent to those individuals who have requested personal notice; and

Change of location was communicated to the Home News Tribune and Cranbury Press; posted on the Monroe Township Website, Township Social Media Page and Bulletin Boards within the Municipal Complex.

In accordance with Chapter 3, Section 17 of the Monroe Township Code, Public Comment shall

be limited to five (5) minutes unless further time is granted by the Council President.

Council President Dalina read the following entitled ORDINANCES forSECOND READINGat the WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018 Regular Council Meeting:

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)

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

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)

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

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

Council President Dalina read the following entitled ORDINANCES for INTRODUCTIONat the WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018 Regular Council Meeting:

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

(Bulletin Board Policy)

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)

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

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.)

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)

Council President Dalina requested the following entitled RESOLUTION for CONSIDERATION

UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA at the WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018 Regular Council

meeting be reviewed and any questions will be addressed: (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.

Council President Dalina requested the following entitled RESOLUTIONS for CONSIDERATION

UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA at the WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018 Regular Council

meeting be reviewed and any questions will be addressed: (R-11-2018-276 – R-11-2018-306)

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

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-11-2018-289 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-11-2018-298 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF GAS MASKS AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. ($32,137.08)

(Additional $20,000)

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

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

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

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

TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET TRANSFERS.

TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN POLICE PBA LOCAL 255 AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE.

Councilman Baskin requested that R-11-2018-284 be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately at the Regular Meeting.

Councilman Dipierro requested that R-11-2018-303 be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately at the Regular Meeting.

Mayor’s Report –No Report.

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:

Councilman Dipierro–

Councilman Dipierro asked for an update on the 2018 Township Road Paving Project; Engineer Rasimowicz stated that the project is not complete and the contractor is still on Performance Bond and the required punch list items will have to be deemed complete before it is released and they are put on Maintenance Bond.

Council Vice-President Schneider – No Report.

Councilwoman Cohen – No Report.

Councilman Baskin –

Commended resident Roger Meaney on his alertness in reporting a crime that was happening at a Chinese restaurant in the Township.

Council President Dalina –

Amazed at how many came together for the vigil; gives a bigger picture as to what Monroe Township is about.

PUBLIC:

David Rothman, 33 Evergreen Terrace– Mr. Rothman thanked the Administration for having the vigil

and commented that seeing everyone come together has brought a sense of unity to the Township.

Roger Meaney, 22 Harrigan Avenue– Mr. Meaney asked if there were any plans to put curbs around the

Harrigan Avenue area; Engineer Rasimowicz responded that there is no project under design for curbing in

that specific area.

Daria Ludas, Council President of the Borough of Jamesburg– Mrs. Ludas commended the Mayor and

Council for putting together the vigil and also thanked them for included the Jamesburg Council; Mayor Tamburro added that the vigil came together late Saturday night with numerous parties involved putting it together. He commented that there was an overwhelming turnout and it was a marvelous show of solidarity to those who unfortunately lost their lives.

UPON MOTIONmade by Councilwoman Cohen and seconded by Councilman Baskin, the Agenda Meeting of October 29, 2018 Adjourned at 7:22 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: November 7, 2018.