Monroe Council Minutes | 1/30/2017
TOWNSHIP OF MONROE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
AGENDA MEETING – JANUARY 30, 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 Vice-President Stephen Dalina with a Salute to the Flag.
UPON ROLL CALL by the Township Clerk, Patricia Reid, the following members of Council were present: Councilman Blaise Dipierro, Councilman Michael Leibowitz, Councilwoman Elizabeth Schneider and Council Vice-President Stephen Dalina.
ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Gerald W. Tamburro, Township Attorney Joel L. Shain, Engineer Mark Rasimowicz and Deputy Township Clerk Christine Robbins.
ABSENT: Council President Leslie Koppel
There were approximately seven (7) members of the Public present in the audience.
Council Vice-President Dalina requested the Township Clerk to read the following SUNSHINE LAW 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 of this meeting has been provided by the following:
1.Posted on January 5, 2017 on the Bulletin Board of the Office of the Township Clerk in the Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Plaza and remains posted at that location for public inspection;
2.Printed in the HOME NEWS TRIBUNE and STAR LEDGER on January 6, 2017;
3.Posted on the Bulletin Boards within the Municipal Complex;
4.Posted on the Monroe Township website; and
5.Sent to those individuals who have requested personal notice.
Council Vice-President Dalina read the following entitled ORDINANCE for SECOND READING at the MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2017 Regular Council Meeting:
O-1-2017-001ORDINANCE ACCEPTING DEEDS OF DEDICATION FROM LUCILLE AND ANTHONY DIPASQUALE FOR BLOCK 106.95, LOT 20; BLOCK 106.46, LOTS 5,6,7,8,9,10 AND 11; BLOCK 106.89, LOT 31; AND BLOCK 110. LOT 1.05.
Council Vice-President Dalina read the following entitled ORDINANCES for INTRODUCTION at the MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2017 Regular Council Meeting:
O-2-2017-002ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, SPECIFICALLY CHAPTER 122 ENTITLED, “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC” MAKING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF SUBTITLE 1 OF TITLE 39 OF THE REVISED STATUTES OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY APPLICABLE TO NATIVITY OF OUR LORD CHURCH AND REGULATING THE USE OF DRIVEWAYS AND PARKING LOTS BY MOTOR VEHICLES.
O-2-2017-003ORDINANCE ACCEPTING DEEDS OF DEDICATION FOR BLOCK 106.91, LOTS 10.2 AND 17.2; AND BLOCK 106.95, LOT 1.2.
Council Vice-President Dalina requested the following entitled RESOLUTION for CONSIDERATION at the MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2017 Regular Council meeting be reviewed and any questions will be addressed:
R-1-2017-017RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE AND ESTABLISHING
MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR CLEARVIEW
ESTATES (PB-1029-06). Tabled at the 1/4/17 Meeting
Council Vice-President Dalina requested the following entitled RESOLUTIONS for CONSIDERATION at the MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2017 Regular Council meeting be reviewed and any questions will be addressed:
R-2-2017-021RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF CASH PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR W&S 1082, GUMP INDUSTRIES – BLOCK 102, LOT 14 PB# 1096-11 POSTED WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D”).
R-2-2017-022RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF CONTRACT NO. 434 “GENERATOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR” WITH EMR POWER SYSTEMS INC. FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AND THE UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).
R-2-2017-023RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF CONTRACT NO. 438 “LIQUID ZINC PYROPHOSPHATE” WITH KLENZOID, INC. FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).
R-2-2017-024RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF CONTRACT NO. 436A “BIOXIDE” WITH EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES LLC. FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).
R-2-2017-025RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF CONTRACT NO. 441 “ION EXCHANGE SYSTEM REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE” WITH LAYNE FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).
R-2-2017-026RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF CONTRACT NO. 444 “MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR” WITH LONGO ELECTRICAL-MECHANICAL, INC. FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).
R-2-2017-027RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF CONTRACT NO. 446 “ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR” WITH LONGO ELECTRICAL-MECHANICAL, INC. FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).
R-2-2017-028RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF COMPUTER SECURITY HARDWARE, SOFTWARE & SERVICES USING THE NEW JERSEY STATE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).
R-2-2017-029RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 SUBMITTED BY ALLIED CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. FOR CONTRACT 454, “WELL NO. 16A IMPROVEMENTS” FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).
R-2-2017-030RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF CONTRACT 436B “SODIUM HYDROXIDE” WITH UNIVAR USA, INC. FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).
R-2-2017-031RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”) TO PREPARE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR VARIOUS GOODS AND SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017.
R-2-2017-032RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NEW YORK SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS FOR CONTRACT 459 “LEASE FOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT & ANTENNA ARRAY AT THE ABEEL ROAD MONOPOLE SITE” FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).
R-2-2017-033RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF CONTRACT NO. 437 “SODIUM CHLORIDE” WITH UNIVAR USA, INC. FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).
R-2-2017-034RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT ALLOWING THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH BRUNSWICK TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY SEWER SERVICES TO OM SRI SAI BALAJI TEMPLE AND CULTURAL CENTER, INC.
R-2-2017-035RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 SUBMITTED BY J FLETCHER CREAMER & SON IN CONNECTION WITH GUARDRAIL REPAIRS AT TRACY STATION AND FEDERAL ROAD.
R-2-2017-036RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP 2017 LANDSCAPING SERVICES.
R-2-2017-037RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO AND EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (“MOU”) BY AND BETWEEN THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY PROSECUTORS OFFICE AND THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR USE OF THE SPECIALIZED INVESTIGATIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT.
R-2-2017-038RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF MUNICIPAL RECYCLING TONNAGE GRANT APPLICATION FOR YEAR 2016.
R-2-2017-039RESOLUTION REFUNDING TAX OVERPAYMENTS.
R-2-2017-040RESOLUTION REFUNDING THIRD PARTY TAX LIEN PREMIUM PAYMENTS.
R-2-2017-041RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RETURN OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING HOMEOWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE LOAN.
R-2-2017-042RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR THE GABLES AT APPLEGARTH VILLAGE, RESIDENTIAL (BA-5099-14).
R-2-2017-043RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR THE GABLES AT APPLEGARTH VILLAGE, COMMERCIAL (BA-5099-14).
R-2-2017-044RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GREEN COMMUNITIES GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MONROE TOWNSHIP-MIDDLESEX COUNTY AND THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE TOWNSHIP’S COMMUNITY FORESTRY MANAGEMENT PLAN - GRANT IDENTIFIER: FS17-055.
R-2-2017-045RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH ECOVANTA, LLC FOR 2017 ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING SERVICES.
R-2-2017-046RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CENTER STATE ENGINEERING TO PREPARE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL PROJECTS.
R-2-2017-047RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR DEER CARCASS REMOVAL WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE UNDER THE SOMERSET COUNTY COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017.
R-2-2017-048RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BULK PURCHASE OF ROCK SALT UNDER THE SOMERSET COUNTY COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017.
R-2-2017-049RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR MONROE PINES/CORNELL DEVELOPERS (PB-1101-11).
R-2-2017-050RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXTENSION OF THE INTRODUCTION AND APPROVAL OF THE MONROE TOWNSHIP 2017 ANNUAL BUDGET TO MARCH 6, 2017.
R-2-2017-051RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF GASOLINE AND DIESEL FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AND MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”) UNDER THE MIDDLESEX REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM.
R-2-2017-052RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL FEES TO SHAIN, SCHAFFER & RAFANELLO, P.C. RELATED TO THE REPRESENTATION OF THE TOWNSHIP IN CONNECTION WITH A DECLARATORY JUDGEMENT ACTION REGARDING THE TOWNSHIP’S COAH COMPLIANCE.
R-2-2017-053RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF CONSTRUCTION FEES.
R-2-2017-054RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ANNUAL SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH QUEUES ENFORTH DEVELOPMENT, INC. (“Q.E.D”) AN AUTHORIZED VENDOR UNDER THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM.
R-2-2017-055RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF VEHICLES AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT.
R-2-2017-056RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF VEHICLES AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT.
R-2-2017-057RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF VEHICLES AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT.
R-2-2017-058RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE MONMOUTH ROAD, PEDESTRIAN AND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
R-2-2017-059RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF VEHICLES FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS UNDER THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM.
R-2-2017-060RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A REFUSE PACKER TRUCK FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS UNDER THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM.
R-2-2017-061RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET APPROPRIATION RESERVE TRANSFER.
R-2-2017-062RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY 2017 TEMPORARY BUDGET AMENDMENT.
R-2-2017-063RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SHAIN, SCHAFFER & RAFANELLO P.C. TO HANDLE THE APPEAL OF THE ARBITRATION DECISION BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AND UNITED SERVICE WORKERS IUJAT LOCAL 255 AS EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION.
R-2-2017-064RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AN 80 FT ARTICULATED BOOM LIFT FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
R-2-2017-065RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO THE GOLDSTEIN PARTNERSHIP FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE/EMS BUILDING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN.
R-2-2017-066RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND TOWNSHIP CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN INTER-LOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH, DIVISION OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR THE COOKING OIL RECYCLING PROGRAM.
Mayor’s Report – No Report
Administrator’s Report – Administrator Hamilton noted that there may be additional resolutions added to the meeting, such as, a renewal agreement with IDA, Right-of-Way, extraordinary litigation for the Township Attorney to defend our Township Clerk, Patricia Reid, regarding litigation received in office today.
Engineer’s Report – No Report
Council’s Reports:
Councilwoman Schneider – Attended a Chinese New Year celebration at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, which was amazing.
The Senior Focus mentioned that AARP will start helping with taxes beginning on February 1st through April 12th. An appointment must be made.
The Senior Center will be celebrating the Chinese New Year, which is the year of the rooster, on February 2nd.
Councilman Leibowitz – No Report
Councilman Dipierro – No Report
Council Vice-President Dalina – No Report
Council President Koppel – Absent
PUBLIC:
Dr. Prakash, (address in audible)- Commented that New Jersey has the highest property taxes and asked how we can share services with our neighbors to help save costs; Administrator Hamilton responded that we are always looking into sharing services but because of our size it is hard because we have enough to take care of within our Township alone. The shared services we had with East Brunswick for radio communication services saved us $500,000.00 last year. We are always looking for ways to help save money.
UPON MOTION made by Councilwoman Schneider and seconded by Councilman Leibowitz, the Agenda Meeting of January 30, 2017 Adjourned at 7:14PM.
ROLL CALL: Councilman Blaise DipierroAye
Councilman Michael Leibowitz Aye
Councilwoman Elizabeth SchneiderAye
Council Vice-President Stephen DalinaAye
Council President Leslie Koppel Absent
Patricia Reid
PATRICIA REID, Township Clerk
Stephen Dalina
STEPHEN DALINA, Council Vice-President
Minutes were adopted on March 6, 2017.