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Monroe Council Minutes | 8/28/2017

TOWNSHIP OF MONROE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

AGENDA MEETING – AUGUST 28, 2017

The Council of the Township of Monroe met in the Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Plaza, for a 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, Councilwoman Miriam Cohen, Councilman Michael Leibowitz, Council Vice-President Elizabeth Schneider and Council President Stephen Dalina.

ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Gerald W. Tamburro, Township Attorney Greg Pasquale, Engineer Mark Rasimowicz and Deputy Township Clerk Tanya Pannucci.

ABSENT:Township Administrator Alan Weinberg

There were approximately fifteen (15) 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 December 30, 2016 and remains posted at that location for public inspection;
  2. Printed in the HOME NEWS TRIBUNE and CRANBURY PRESS on January 6, 2017; 
  3. Posted on the Monroe Township website; and
  4. 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. 

The following PROCLAMATIONof Mayor Gerald W. Tamburro was read into the record:

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over 2017 Statewide Crackdown

                                                August 18, 2017 – September 4, 2017

          Council President Dalina read the following entitled ORDINANCES for SECOND READINGat the WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 Regular Council Meeting:

O-7-2017-020             BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION

OF REAL PROPERTY BEING DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 25, LOTS 14.1 AND 16 ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, BY AND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING $2,500,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,375,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF.  (254 Applegarth Rd – Block 25 Lots 14.1 and 16)

Ordinance tabled at the August 7, 2017 Meeting.

O-8-2017-021             ORDINANCE ACCEPTING DEED OF DEDICATION FROM THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE AUTHORITY FOR THE BROOKLAND WETLANDS MITIGATION SITE.

O-8-2017-022             CAPITAL ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A ROAD PAVER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FROM THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, BY, IN AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING $25,000 TO PAY FOR THE COST THEREOF WHICH AMOUNT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL FUND BALANCE.

Council President Dalina read the following entitled ORDINANCES for INTRODUCTIONat

the WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 Regular Council Meeting:

O-9-2017-023             ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A CONSERVATION EASEMENT DEED FROM PUSHTEL CONSTRUCTION, INC. ON LOTS 7.01, 7.02, 7.03 AND 7.04 IN BLOCK 169. (River Road)

O-9-2017-024             ORDINANCE ACCEPTING DEEDS OF DEDICATION FOR A RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT FROM COSTCO ON BLOCK 71.01, LOT 8 IN THE BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG AND FEE SIMPLE OWNERSHIP OF PORTIONS OF BLOCK 79, LOT 20 IN MONROE TOWNSHIP. (New Street)

O-9-2017-025             ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 108 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “LAND DEVELOPMENT”.  (Locational preferences for new towers)

Council President Dalina requested the following entitled RESOLUTIONSfor CONSIDERATION UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA at the WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 Regular Council meeting be reviewed and any questions will be addressed:            

R-9-2017-223             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO WATER REMEDIATION TECHNOLOGY FOR PROPRIETARY BID NO. 431 “WRT Z-88® FILTER MEDIA REPLACEMENT FOR WELL 17 & 19 BY THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).

(Contract Amount: $779,922.00)

R-9-2017-224             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR W&S 1172, 374 SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD, MONROE TWP., N.J. POSTED TO THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).

R-9-2017-225             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES UPON THE POSTING AND ACCEPTANCE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES FOR W&S 1157 – GARIBALDI AVENUE, PB#1175-15 POSTED WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT, (“M.T.U.D.”).

R-9-2017-226             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO WATER WORKS SUPPLY CO., INC. FOR SECTIONS A, B, C, D, F, I, J AND K OF CONTRACT 465 “WATER & SEWER SYSTEM APPURTENANCES” BY THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”). 

R-9-2017-227             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO RARITAN GROUP, INC. FOR SECTION H OF CONTRACT 465 “WATER & SEWER SYSTEM APPURTENANCES” BY THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).

R-9-2017-228             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO KENNEDY CULVERT SUPPLY CO. FOR SECTIONS E, G AND L OF CONTRACT 465, “WATER & SEWER SYSTEM APPURTENANCES” BY THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).

R-9-2017-229             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REVISEDDEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT’S PUMP STATION NO. 2.

R-9-2017-230             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDEDDEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN MONROE 33 DEVELOPERS, LLC. AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT’S PUMP STATION NO. 2.

R-9-2017-231             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SEWER REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN MONROE MANOR AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE.

R-9-2017-232             RESOLUTION DEMONSTRATING COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS OF THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY REGARDING THE 2016 ANNUAL AUDIT.

R-9-2017-233             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT WITH WILENTZ, GOLDMAN & SPITZER, P.A. FOR LEGAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH OPEN PUBIC RECORDS REQUESTS (OPRA) CONCERNING PERSONNEL MATTERS.  

(not to exceed $2,500.00)

 

R-9-2017-234             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSING OF A PORTION OF MONMOUTH ROAD FOR OCTOBERFEST CELEBRATION TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 22, 2017 FROM 10AM – 6PM.

 

R-9-2017-235             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)  (Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over – Awarded $5,500.00)

 

R-9-2017-236             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEES.

 

R-9-2017-237             RESOLUTION REFUNDING TAX OVERPAYMENTS.

 

R-9-2017-238             RESOLUTION REFUNDING THIRD PARTY TAX LIEN PREMIUM PAYMENTS.

 

R-9-2017-239             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR SEAGIS-ENGLEHARD PB-939-05.

 

R-9-2017-240             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND FINAL SUBMITTED BY MECO, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE SPOTSWOOD-GRAVEL HILL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.     (Decrease of $66,873.03)

 

 

R-9-2017-241             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED BY MECO, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE SPOTSWOOD-GRAVEL HILL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UPON THE POSTING OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES.

 

R-9-2017-242             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.

(Contract Amount: $71,476.05)

 

R-9-2017-243             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RESCINDING OF RESOLUTION NO. R-7-2017-208 “AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO FIRST CHOICE VENDING FOR VENDING MACHINES WITHIN THE MONROE TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS” AND AUTHORIZING THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR TO RE-ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE CONTRACT PROPOSALS.

 

R-9-2017-244             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO JAFFE COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP PUBLICATION.  

 

R-9-2017-245             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO J.C. CONTRACTING INC. FOR LED LIGHTING & SITE IMPROVEMENTS – TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY.    (Contract Amount: $265,135.00)

 

R-9-2017-246             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO Z BROTHERS CONCRETE CONTRACTORS FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS (MILLING & PAVING)  TOWNSHIP WIDE.      (Contract Amount: $712,856.05)

 

R-9-2017-247             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 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 project cost is $94,892.73 with the BPU providing $66,424.91 and the Township providing $28,467.82)

 

R-9-2017-248             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REDUCTION OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR THE GABLES AT APPLEGARTH VILLAGE –COMMERCIAL BA-5099-14.

 

R-9-2017-249             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE UPON THE ACCEPTANCE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE FOR SOUTHFIELD ESTATES PB-910-04.

 

R-9-2017-250             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO LEWIS-GRAHAM FOR ADA SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT DEY FARMSTEAD.      (Contract Amount: $245,275.00)

 

R-9-2017-251             RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT.

 

 

Mayor’s Report – Mayor Tamburro reported that he attended the ribbon cutting for the new Quick

Check located on the corner of Applegarth Road and Route 33. The store features the newest

design layout with a brand-new menu. For the first month of opening, they will donate $.25 from

every sandwich and wrap sold to the Monroe Township Wolverines. Additionally, they have

created 45 new jobs and overall tax wise will exceed $1,000,000.

 

Administrator’s Report – Absent.

 

Engineer’s Report – Engineer Rasimowicz reported that Middlesex County will begin milling

and paving Prospect Plains Road to Union Valley Road which will start this week and then follow

up with the milling and paving of Butcher Road to North Disbrow Hill Road.

 

The traffic signal on Union Valley Road and Perrineville Road is now operational.

 

 

Council’s Reports:

 

Councilman Leibowitz– No report.

 

 

Council Vice-President Schneider–No report.  

 

 

Councilwoman Cohen – No report.

 

 

Councilman Baskin–

  • The Monroe Township Community Garden held its heaviest tomato contest. Ron Lee was the winner with his tomato weighing in at 1.8lbs. Councilman Baskin passed around a picture of the winner with his tomato.
  • Attended the Solar Eclipse viewing party held at the Monroe Township Library where solar eclipse glasses were handed out to those who were in attendance to view the eclipse. A fantastic job was done by all in putting this event together.

 

 

Council President Dalina –No report.

 

 

PUBLIC:  No members of the public wished to speak. 

 

 

UPON MOTIONmade by Council Vice-President Schneider and seconded by Councilwoman Cohen, the Agenda Meeting of August 28, 2017 Adjourned at 7:06 PM.

 

ROLL CALL: Councilman Leonard Baskin                                                  Aye

                        Councilwoman Miriam Cohen                                               Aye

                        Councilman Michael Leibowitz                                             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 6, 2017.