Monroe Council Minutes | 12/28/2016

TOWNSHIP OF MONROE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 

SPECIAL & AGENDA MEETING – DECEMBER 28, 2016 

 

The Council of the Township of Monroe met in the Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Plaza, for a Special & Agenda Meeting.  

The Special & Agenda Meeting was Called to Order at 7:00 p.m. by Council President Leslie Koppel 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 President Leslie Koppel.  

ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Gerald W. Tamburro, Business Administrator Wayne R. Hamilton, Township Attorney Joel Shain, Engineer Mark Rasimowicz and Deputy Township Clerk Christine Robbins. 

ABSENT:. Council Vice-President Stephen Dalina  

There were approximately five (5) members of the Public present in the audience. 

 

Council President Koppel 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 December 22, 2016 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 on December 26, 2016 and Noticed to the CRANBURY PRESS on December 22, 2016;   

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. 

 

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 Koppel announced that the Special Meeting is being called to order for the  

purpose of addressing the payment of year-end claims, conducting a Public Hearing on a Second  

Reading Ordinance for final adoption, consideration of various Resolutions and any other 

business that may come before the Council. The regularly scheduled Agenda Meeting will 

immediately follow. 

 

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

 

“CHANUKAH” 

December 24, 2016 – January 1, 2017 

 

 

UPON MOTION made by Councilman Dipierro and seconded by Councilwoman Schneider, the CLAIMS per run date of 12/22/2016 were approved for payment as presented. 

ROLL CALL:Councilman Blaise DipierroAye 

Councilman Michael LeibowitzAye 

Councilwoman Elizabeth SchneiderAye 

Council Vice-President Stephen DalinaAbsent 

Council President Leslie KoppelAye 

 

 

UPON MOTION made by Councilman Dipierro and seconded by Councilman Leibowitz, the MINUTES of the November 28, 2016 Agenda Meeting was approved as written and presented. 

ROLL CALL:Councilman Blaise DipierroAye 

Councilman Michael LeibowitzAye 

Councilwoman Elizabeth SchneiderAye 

Council Vice-President Stephen DalinaAbsent 

Council President Leslie KoppelAye 

 

 

UPON MOTION made by Councilman Leibowitz and seconded by Councilwoman Schneider, the MINUTES of the December 5, 2016 Regular Meeting was approved as written and presented. 

ROLL CALL:Councilman Blaise DipierroAbstain 

Councilman Michael LeibowitzAye 

Councilwoman Elizabeth SchneiderAye 

Council Vice-President Stephen DalinaAbsent 

Council President Leslie KoppelAye 

 

 

UPON MOTION made by Councilwoman Schneider and seconded by Councilman  

Leibowitz, an Ordinance of which the following is the title was moved on second reading 

for final passage:  O-12-2016-039ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A 

DEED OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND A DRAINAGE EASEMENT TO THE COUNTY OF 

MIDDLESEX FOR ROAD WIDENING ALONG APPLEGARTH ROAD.  

 

ORDINANCE as follows: (O-12-2016-039) 

 

WHEREAS, the Township of Monroe Board of Adjustment has approved a certain development by Shared Properties LLC (BA 5093); and 

 

WHEREAS, the County of Middlesex has required Shared Properties LLC to make certain road improvements to Applegarth Road; and  

 

WHEREAS, the Township of Monroe owns a parcel of land shown on the Tax Map of Monroe as Lots 6.01 and 6.02, in Block 4 (“Monroe’s Land”), which was previously dedicated to the Township; and  

 

WHEREAS, the County of Middlesex has required improvements to Applegarth Road, which include the widening of Applegarth Road where it abuts Monroe’s Land, as part of its approval of Shared Properties, LLC’s development; and  

 

WHEREAS, the County of Middlesex has required a drainage easement across Monroe’s Land, where it abuts Applegarth Road, as part of its approval of the Shared Properties, LLC’s development; 

 

WHEREAS, the Township Council has determined that the granting of a of a Deed Of Right-Of-Way and a Drainage Easement to the County of Middlesex is in the Public interest; and  

 

WHEREAS, the forms of the proposed Deed Of Right-Of-Way and Drainage Easement, are attached hereto as Exhibits “A” and “B” respectively; and 

 

WHEREAS, the forms of the proposed Deed Of Right-Of-Way and Drainage Easement have been reviewed and approved by the Township Engineer; and  

 

WHEREAS, forms of the proposed Deed Of Right-Of-Way and Drainage Easement have been reviewed and approved by the Township Attorney;  

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey as follows: 

 

Section 1.  The Mayor, Township Clerk and Township Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents as are reasonably necessary to grant to the County of Middlesex, New Jersey:  

 

1.  A Deed of Right-of-Way to a portion of the parcel of land abutting Applegarth Road, which is owned by the Township of Monroe and shown on the Tax Map of Monroe as Lots 6.01 and 6.02, in Block 4, as more particularly described on Exhibit “A.”  

 

1. A Drainage Easement across Lots 6.01 and 6.02, in Block 4, on the official Tax Maps of the Township of Monroe, as more particularly described on Exhibit “B.” 

 

Section 2.  All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. 

 

Section 3.If any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be adjudged invalid, such adjudication shall apply only to the section, paragraph, subdivision, clause or provision so adjudged and the remainder of the Ordinance shall be deemed valid and effective. 

 

Section 4.This Ordinance shall take effect twenty (20) days after passage, adoption and publication according to law. 

 

 

 

SO ORDAINED, as aforesaid. 

 

 

There was no Public or Council discussion. 

 

 

As Councilwoman Schneider and Councilman Leibowitz moved and seconded the adoption, an Ordinance of which the following is the title was passed on Second Reading and Final Adoption: O-12-2016-039 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A DEED OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND A DRAINAGE EASEMENT TO THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX FOR ROAD WIDENING ALONG APPLEGARTH ROAD.   

ROLL CALL:   Councilman Blaise DipierroAye 

                       Councilman Michael Leibowitz  Aye 

                       Councilwoman Elizabeth SchneiderAye 

                       Council Vice-President Stephen DalinaAbsent 

                       Council President Leslie Koppel                               Aye 

 

 

Copy of Ordinance Duly Filed. 

O-12-2016-039 

 

 

UPON MOTION made by Councilman Dipierro and seconded by Councilwoman Schneider, the following Resolutions were moved for Adoption under the CONSENT AGENDA as herein below set forth: 

ROLL CALL:Councilman Blaise DipierroAye 

                       Councilman Michael Leibowitz  Aye 

                       Councilwoman Elizabeth SchneiderAye 

                       Council Vice-President Stephen DalinaAbsent 

                       Council President Leslie Koppel                               Aye 

 

RESOLUTIONS for CONSIDERATION under CONSENT AGENDA:  

 

R-12-2016-419RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION #1 OF A CONTRACT TO WESTON & SAMPSON ENGINEERS, PC FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN RELATION TO PUMP STATION #2 UPGRADES FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”). 

 

R-12-2016-420RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT SELECTION OF QUALIFIED FIRMS TO PERFORM VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017, FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”). 

 

 

 

R-12-2016-421RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SEWER AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN MONROE 33 DEVELOPERS, LLC. AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT’S (“M.T.U.D.”) PUMP STATION NO. 2. 

 

R-12-2016-422RESOLUTION CANCELING GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION BALANCES.  

 

R-12-2016-423RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING HOMEOWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE LOAN REPAYMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNER OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT LOCATED AT BLOCK 14 LOT 12.51, MONROE TOWNSHIP. 

 

R-12-2016-424RESOLUTION REFUNDING THIRD PARTY TAX LIEN PREMIUM PAYMENTS. 

 

R-12-2016-425RESOLUTION REQUESTING A RE-ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FROM THE 2016 HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. 

 

R-12-2016-426RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL AMBULANCE THIRD PARTY BILLING SERVICES.  

 

R-12-2016-427RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF CONSTRUCTION FEE. 

 

R-12-2016-428RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A TORO GROUNDSMASTER MOWER FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP PARKS DEPARTMENT UNDER THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM. 

 

R-12-2016-429RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DISCHARGE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING LIEN GIVEN FOR BLOCK 1, LOT 10.2 C1119. 

 

R-12-2016-430RESOLUTION REFUNDING TAX OVERPAYMENTS. 

 

R-12-2016-431RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF TOWING CONTRACTORS AND PLACEMENT ON A ROTATING LIST TO BE UTILIZED BY THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT. 

 

R-12-2016-432RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF DOG KENNEL LICENSES FOR THE 2017 LICENSE TERM. 

 

R-12-2016-433RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF AUTO WRECKING/JUNKYARD PERMITS FOR THE 2017 LICENSE TERM. 

 

R-12-2016-434RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VOICE MAIL SYSTEM FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT UNDER THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM. 

 

R-12-2016-435RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF PURCHASE TO WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF SAFETY GEAR AND UNIFORMS FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL AMBULANCE SERVICE. 

 

R-12-2016-436RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT OF TOWNSHIP TAX LIEN NO.16-00089 (BLOCK 84, LOT 24) TO LUCILLE DIPASQUALE. 

 

R-12-2016-437RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP CHARTER BUS SERVICE. 

 

R-12-2016-438RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF PATRICK J. BRADSHAW, ESQ. AS MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE. 

 

R-12-2016-439RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF BENJAMIN H. ZILBERGELD, ESQ. AS ALTERNATE MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE. 

 

R-12-2016-440RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF THOMAS P. ABODE, ESQ. AS MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDER FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE. 

 

R-12-2016-441RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE OPEN SPACE AND FARMLAND PRESERVATION COMMISSION. 

 

R-12-2016-442RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE PUBLIC OFFICERS BOARD. 

 

R-12-2016-443RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES. 

 

R-12-2016-444RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT HUDAK AS DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. 

 

R-12-2016-445RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JOEL L. SHAIN, ESQ. AS DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND WHO SHALL SERVE AS TOWNSHIP ATTORNEY WITH THE LAW FIRM SHAIN, SCHAFFER & RAFANELLO, P.C. 

 

R-12-2016-446RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MARGUERITE M. SCHAFFER, ESQ. AS ASSISTANT TOWNSHIP ATTORNEY. 

 

R-12-2016-447RESOLUTION APPOINTING PUBLIC AGENCY COMPLIANCE OFFICER. 

 

R-12-2016-448RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO JOEL L. SHAIN, ESQ. WITH THE FIRM OF SHAIN, SCHAFFER & RAFANELLO, P.C. FOR GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017. 

 

R-12-2016-449RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MARGUERITE M. SCHAFFER, WITH THE FIRM OF SHAIN, SCHAFFER & RAFANELLO, P.C. AS ASSISTANT TOWNSHIP ATTORNEY WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017. 

 

R-12-2016-450RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NORTH AMERICAN INSURANCE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION FOR INSURANCE CONSULTING AND PRODUCER SERVICES FOR COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RISK MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INSURANCE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017. 

 

 

 

R-12-2016-451RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CHESTNUT ARBORICULTURAL & FORESTRY SERVICES, LLC AS TREE EXPERTS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017. 

 

R-12-2016-452RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO HODULIK AND MORRISON, P.A. AS MUNICIPAL AUDITORS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE TO PERFORM AUDITING SERVICES IN CALENDAR YEAR 2017. YEAR. 

 

R-12-2016-453RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO THE FIRM OF CENTER STATE ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR MAINTENANCE OF TAX MAPS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR THE 2017 CALENDAR YEAR. 

 

R-12-2016-454RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CENTER STATE ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017. 

 

R-12-2016-455RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO DYNAMIC TESTING SERVICE FOR MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOWNSHIP’S SUBSTANCE AND ALCOHOL MISUSE POLICY AND TESTING SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017 

 

R-12-2016-456RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PRINCETON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM FOR OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017 

 

R-12-2016-457RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MUNICIPAL HOUSING LIAISON 

 

R-12-2016-458RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO WILENTZ, GOLDMAN & SPITZER, P.A., AS BOND COUNSEL FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017. 

 

R-12-2016-459RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PHOENIX ADVISORS, LLC. AS FINANCIAL ADVISORS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017. 

 

R-12-2016-460RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MCR APPRAISERS FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017. 

 

R-12-2016-461RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO GAGLIANO APPRAISAL, LLC FOR COMMERICAL PROPERTY REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017. 

 

R-12-2016-462RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO STERLING DISANTO & ASSOCIATES FOR COMMERICAL PROPERTY REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017. 

 

R-12-2016-463RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PYRAMID CONSULTING GROUP, LLC. FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERICAL AND OPEN SPACE PROPERTY REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017. 

 

R-12-2016-464RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO VALUE RESEARCH GROUP, LLC. FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERICAL AND OPEN SPACE PROPERTY REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017. 

 

 

R-12-2016-465RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO N.J. REALTY ADVISORY GROUP FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERICAL AND OPEN SPACE PROPERTY REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017. 

 

R-12-2016-466RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO TIMOTHY HOFFMAN, INC. FOR COMMERICAL AND OPEN SPACE PROPERTY REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017. 

 

R-12-2016-467RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO BETTINA DURMASKIN SHOLK FOR FARMLAND AND OPEN SPACE PROPERTY REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017. 

 

R-12-2016-468RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND TOWNSHIP CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT MADE BY AND BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND PIAZZA AND ASSOCIATES. 

 

R-12-2016-469RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH NORTHSTAR VETS FOR MEDICAL CARE OF STRAY ANIMALS FOUND WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017. 

 

R-12-2016-470RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO BLUMIG KENNELS FOR THE HOUSING AND FEEDING OF STRAY ANIMALS FOUND WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017. 

 

R-12-2016-471RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT EXECUTED WITH SHAIN, SCHAFFER & RAFANELLO, P.C. TO HANDLE VARIOUS WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIMS IN THE YEAR 2016 AS EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION. 

 

 

Copies of Resolutions Duly Filed. 

 

 

UPON MOTION made by Councilman Leibowitz and seconded by Councilwoman Schneider, the Special Meeting was Adjourned at 7:08pm and the regularly scheduled Agenda Meeting was Called to Order. 

 

 

Council President Koppel read the following entitled ORDINANCE for INTRODUCTION at the WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 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   President   Koppel   requested   the   following entitled RESOLUTIONS for CONSIDERATION at the WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2017 Regular Council Meeting be reviewed and any questions will be addressed: 

 

R-1-2017-001RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR 2017. 

 

R-1-2017-002RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL TOWNSHIP NEWSPAPERS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017. 

 

R-1-2017-003RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX COLLECTOR TO HOLD TAX SALES DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2017. 

 

R-1-2017-004RESOLUTION FIXING THE RATE OF INTEREST TO BE CHARGED ON DELINQUENT TAXES FOR YEAR 2017. 

 

R-1-2017-005RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS MATERIALS AND SERVICES THROUGH THE NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR THE YEAR 2017 WITH EXTENSIONS & ADDENDUMS. 

 

R-1-2017-006RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2017 CASH MANAGEMENT PLAN. 

 

R-1-2017-007RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2017 TEMPORARY BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS.     

 

R-1-2017-008RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES UPON THE POSTING AND ACCEPTANCE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES FOR W&S 932 (PB 885-03 & W&S 948 (PB 960-05), MAJESTIC WOODS, POSTED WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT ("M.T.U.D"). 

 

R-1-2017-009RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO H2M ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WELL NO. 25  FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”) 

 

R-1-2017-010RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SHAIN, SCHAFFER & RAFANELLO, P.C. TO HANDLE VARIOUS STATE TAX COURT APPEALS IN YEAR 2017 AS EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION. 

 

R-1-2017-011RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SHAIN, SCHAFFER & RAFANELLO, P.C. TO HANDLE VARIOUS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS IN YEAR 2017 AS EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION. 

 

R-1-2017-012RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES AND ESTABLISHING MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE FOR STRATFORD AT MONROE – SECTION 2 (PB-717-00). 

 

R-1-2017-013RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR ROAD OPENING PERMIT NO. 16-07. 

 

R-1-2017-014RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR ROAD OPENING PERMIT NO. 16-04. 

R-1-2017-015RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR MONROE PROPERTY INVESTMENT LLC/A-OK AUTO. 

 

R-1-2017-016RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF MONROE BOULEVARD FOR THE CULVERT REPLACEMENT 5-C-81. 

 

R-1-2017-017RESOLUTION AUTHORING THE RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE AND ESTABLISHING MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE POSTED FOR CLEARVIEW ESTATES (PB-1029-06). 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mayor’s Report –  

• Mayor Tamburro reported that today was Grandparent’s Day at the Senior Center; over 600 grandparents and grandchildren attended. There was plenty of free food and a movie making for a very fun day for all. The Gardens at Monroe is a very big contributor to this program giving away passes to everyone for Jenkinson’s.  
• He wished everyone who a merry belated Christmas and a very happy and healthy New Year.  

 

 

Administrator’s Report –  

• Wished everyone a Happy New Year.  

 

 

Engineer’s Report – 

• Wished everyone a Happy New Year.  

 

 

Council’s Reports - 

 

Councilman Dipierro – Attended the menorah lighting on Christmas Day which was a beautiful day. Wished everyone a happy and healthy New Year.  

 

Councilwoman Schneider – Also attended Grandparents Day and it was a huge success. Shared that the food pantry bagged over 200 bags of food for families for the holidays. Wished everyone a happy and healthy New Year.  

 

Councilman Leibowitz – Wished everyone a happy New Year and happy 2017.  

 

 

Council Vice-President Dalina – Absent.  

 

 

Council President Koppel – Wished a happy and healthy New Year to all. Reminded everyone that at the January 4th,  2017 meeting we will be swearing in Councilman Dipierro.  

 

 

Public: 

Gary Busman, 7 Monarch Rd. – Mr. Busman wished everyone a happy and healthy New Year.  

 

He asked where the location of properties was that Lucille DiPasquale had donated to the township; Engineer, Mark Rasimowicz, answered that the parcels are located on Old Forge Road with some being on the west side and some being on the east side. There is one parcel that is located across from the park on Avenue K.  

 

 

UPON MOTION made by Councilman Leibowitz and seconded by Councilwoman Schneider, the Regular Council Meeting of December 28, 2016 was Adjourned at 7:13PM. 

ROLL CALL:  Councilman Blaise DipierroAye 

                       Councilman Michael Leibowitz  Aye 

                       Councilwoman Elizabeth SchneiderAye 

                       Council Vice-President Stephen DalinaAbsent 

                       Council President Leslie Koppel                               Aye 

 

 

 

Patricia Reid 

PATRICIA REID, Township Clerk 

 

Leslie Koppel 

LESLIE KOPPEL, Council President 

 

 

Minutes were adopted on February 6, 2017.