Monroe Council Minutes | 7/28/2014
COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE MINUTES
AGENDA MEETING - JULY 28, 2014
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 Gerald W. Tamburro with a Salute to the Flag.
UPON ROLL CALL by Township Clerk, Sharon Doerfler, the following members of Council were present: Councilman Stephen Dalina, Councilman Michael Leibowitz, Councilwoman Elizabeth Schneider, Council Vice-President Leslie Koppel and Council President Gerald W. Tamburro.
ALSO PRESENT for Council: Attorney Kevin Boris, sitting in for Township Attorney Joel L. Shain, and Engineer Mark Rasimowicz.
ABSENT: Mayor Richard Pucci, Business Administrator Wayne R. Hamilton and Township Attorney Joel L. Shain.
There were approximately ten (10) members of the Public present in the audience.
Council President Tamburro 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 3, 2014 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 CRANBURY PRESS on January 3, 2014;
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 Tamburro read the following entitled ORDINANCE for SECOND READING at the MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 Regular Council Meeting:
a.BOND ORDINANCE AMENDING BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER O-8-2000-026 FINALLY ADOPTED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY ON AUGUST 28, 2000 (WHICH PROVIDES FOR VARIOUS 2000 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS), AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO AMEND THE DESCRIPTION SET FORTH THEREIN TO INCLUDE NEW OPEN SPACE PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS, TO INCREASE THE TOTAL APPROPRIATION THEREIN FROM $7,350,000 TO $12,850,000, TO INCREASE THE TOTAL DEBT AUTHORIZATION THEREIN FROM $6,999,784 TO $12,237,784 AND TO INCREASE THE TOTAL DOWN PAYMENT THEREIN FROM $350,216 TO $612,216.
b.ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE CONVEYANCE OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND DEED OF DEDICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM KEITH AND GINA KURCZESKI. (Block 1.01, Lot 31.21)
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Council President Tamburro read the following entitled ORDINANCES for INTRODUCTION at the MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 Regular Council Meeting:
a.A LOAN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE UNDERTAKING OF VARIOUS 2014 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION, AS APPLICABLE, OF VARIOUS EQUIPMENT WITH AN ESTIMATED COST OF $823,100, THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT TO BE FINANCED THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF COUNTY-GUARANTEED CAPITAL EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2014 OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY.
b.,AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX STATE OF NEW JERSEY, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE AND AGREEMENT WITH THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF COUNTY-GUARANTEED CAPITAL EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2014 OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY.
c.ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 116 ENTITLED “TOWING AND STORING OF VEHICLES”.
d.ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 122 ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”. (No Parking along the easterly side of Buckelew Ave)
e.ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PLANNING BOARD AND FURTHER AMENDING CHAPTER 108 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED, “LAND DEVELOPMENT”.
Council President Tamburro requested the following entitled RESOLUTIONS for CONSIDERATION at the MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 Regular Council Meeting be reviewed and any questions will be addressed:
a.RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND TOWNSHIP CLERK TO EXECUTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS WITH FEIST ENGINEERING, INC. FOR VARIOUS ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO 2014 CAPITAL PROJECTS.
b.RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO PURCHASE A ROLL – OFF TRUCK.
c.RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ADDENDUM TO THE INTER-LOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AND SOUTH BRUNSWICK FOR THE LEASE OF MOBILE DATA COMPUTER SYSTEM (MDC) UNITS.
d.RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP SHIRTS AND HATS.
e.RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RETURN OF CONNECTION FEES PAID TO THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”) FOR W&S 1095, PASQUALE MARTONE, BLOCK 37, LOT 7 – PB#5043-11.
f.RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF CASH PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”) FOR W&S 1021, RIVER ROAD ESTATES, BLOCK 169.22, LOTS 2.01 THRU 2.04 (IRRIGATION WELLS) PB#1053-08.
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g.RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. 423 – “REMOTE WATER AND SEWER PLC AND WIRELESS SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND UPGRADE OF EXISTING SCADA SYSTEM” TO INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).
h.RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. 393 -“WELL 22 ADDITIONAL TREATMENT” TO EAGLE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).
i.RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF A ONE-TIME GRACE PERIOD FOR THE PAYMENT OF THIRD QUARTER TAXES FOR 2014.
(Extended to August 15, 2014)
j.RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING HOMEOWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE LOAN REPAYMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNER OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT.
k.RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL FEES TO SHAIN, SCHAFFER & RAFANELLO, P.C. FOR REPRESENTATION OF THE TOWNSHIP IN VARIOUS MATTERS OF EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION.
l.RESOLUTION REFUNDING THIRD PARTY TAX LIEN PREMIUM PAYMENT.
m.RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL 90-DAYS OF EXTENDED SICK LEAVE.
Council President Tamburro mentioned that in Resolution #7.i. we are extending the grace period for 3rd Quarter Taxes for 2014 to August 15, 2014.
Councilman Dalina asked for an explanation of item #7.e. - Michael Barnes, Director of the M.T.U.D. explained the situation.
REPORTS:
Mayor Pucci – Absent
Administrator Hamilton – Absent
Engineer Rasimowicz – No Report
Council Reports:
Councilman Leibowitz – mentioned that Joe Harvey’s father is having surgery this week with recovery up to 6 months.
Councilman Dalina – No Report
Councilwoman Schneider – received a nice note from a 3rd grade Human Relations Award recipient. Called upon Mike Barnes, M.T.U.D. Director to elaborate on a thank-you letter received from the Clearbrook Community.
Mike Barnes stated he received a letter of appreciation from the Clearbrook Community for offering Township Guidance on a repair problem.
Council Vice-President Koppel – No Report
Council President Tamburro - No Report
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Public:
No Comments from the Public
UPON MOTION made by Councilman Dalina and seconded by Councilman Leibowitz the Agenda Meeting was Adjourned at 7:10pm.
ROLL CALL:Councilman Stephen DalinaAye
Councilman Michael LeibowitzAye
Councilwoman Elizabeth SchneiderAye
Councilwoman Leslie KoppelAye
Council President Gerald TamburroAye
Sharon Doerfler
SHARON DOERFLER, Township Clerk
Gerald W. Tamburro
GERALD W. TAMBURRO, Council President
Minutes were adopted on 09/03/2014