Monroe Council Minutes | 6/4/2014
COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROEMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING -JUNE 4, 2014
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 Gerald W. Tamburro. He asked everyone to join Tara Pietrulewicz and Ari Nair as they lead everyone in the Salute to the Flag.
UPON ROLL CALL by the Township Clerk, Sharon Doerfler, the following members of Council were present: Councilman Stephen Dalina, Councilman Michael Leibowitz, Councilwoman Elizabeth Schneider, Council Vice-President Koppel and Council President Gerald W. Tamburro.
ALSO PRESENT for Council: Mayor Richard Pucci, Business Administrator Wayne R. Hamilton, Township Attorney Joel L. Shain and Engineer Mark Rasimowicz.
There were approximately one hundred forty (140) 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 opened the Annual Human Relations Commission Ceremony honoring and presenting Awards to those students who have been selected by their teachers as exemplifying the 6 Pillars of Character: caring, responsibility, respect, fairness, citizenship and trustworthiness.
Council President Tamburro then turned the Program over to Councilwoman Elizabeth Schneider who introduced Sergeant Lisa Robinson, Chair of the Human Relations Commission.
Sergeant Robinson thanked everyone for coming out tonight, parents, relatives and friends who have come out to support these outstanding students who have shown and exemplified the six pillars of character. She also thanked the Mayor and Council for being given the opportunity to have this Program with the Human Relations Commission members. She thanked Principals, Teachers and Parents for the continued dedication for empowering our students to become honest, respectful, responsible and caring citizens. She asked that the Award recipients continue to work on developing their good character, to become outstanding citizens and our future leaders.
Mayor Pucci thanked the Human Relations Commission for their outstanding efforts throughout the year. He also added that to the winners, this is a very special Award and one they will not forget.
Councilwoman Schneider and Council Vice-President Koppel helped Sergeant Robinson with handing out the Awards.
Oak Tree
Pre-K
Aashi Makadia
Kindergarten
Giovannina Beltra
First Grade
Safwan Sain
Second Grade
Zoey Kondas
Third Grade
Anthony Dickinson
Applegarth
Grade 4
William Peters
Grade 5
Alison Ranieri
Woodland
Grade 3:
Christian Updale
Grade 4:
Nico Beninda
Grade 5:
Eric Maldonado
Mill Lake
Preschool
Christopher Tighe
Kindergarten
Douglas Jorgensen
First Grade
Charles Yatsko
Second Grade
Isabella Steinke
Brookside
Grade 3:
Dino Palella
Grade 4
Ari Nair
Grade 5
Dani Goldstein
Barclay Brook
Grade Kdg
Cameron Miller
Grade 1
Wren Olma
Grade 2
Aiden Jerscheid
Middle SchoolMonroe Township High School
6th Grade (Team Venture)Grade 9
Miss Taylor SpaldingJordan Eisenbeg
7th Grade (Team Inspire)Grade 10
Miss Tara PietrulewiczAnthony Tagliaferro
8th Grade (Team Spectrum)Grade 11
Miss Simone GirgisBrent Starling
Grade 12
Jonathan Boccardi
Each Council Member offered their congratulations to the Award winners.
Pictures of the Award recipients were taken with Sergeant Robinson, Council Vice-President Koppel and Councilwoman Schneider.
A 10 minute recess was taken and the Regular Meeting of Council was Recalled to Order at 7:40 p.m.
UPON MOTION made by Councilman Leibowitz and seconded by Councilman Dalina, the CLAIMS per run date of5/22/2014 were approved for payment as presented.
ROLL CALL:Councilman Stephen DalinaAye
Councilwoman Leslie KoppelAye
Councilman Michael LeibowitzAye
Council Vice-President Henry L. MillerAye
Council President Gerald W. TamburroAye
UPON MOTION made by Councilman Dalina and seconded Council Vice President Koppel, the Minutes of the April 28, 2014Agenda Meeting were approved as written and presented.
ROLL CALL:Councilman Stephen DalinaAye
Councilwoman Leslie KoppelAye
Councilman Michael LeibowitzAbstain
Council Vice-President Henry L. MillerAye
Council President Gerald W. TamburroAye
UPON MOTION made by Council Vice-President Koppel and seconded Councilwoman Schneider, the Minutes of the May 5, 2014 Regular Meeting were approved as written and presented.
ROLL CALL:Councilman Stephen DalinaAye
Councilwoman Leslie KoppelAye
Councilman Michael LeibowitzAye
Council Vice-President Henry L. MillerAye
Council President Gerald W. TamburroAye
UPON MOTION made by Councilman Dalina and seconded by Councilman Leibowitz, an Ordinance of which the following is the title was moved on second read for final passage: ORDINANCE RELEASING, VACATING AND EXTINGUISHING ANY AND ALL PUBLIC RIGHTS IN AND TO PORTIONS OF FULTON STREET AND LIBERTY STREET.
ORDINANCE as follows: (O-6-2014-008)
WHEREAS, application has been made By Gary Hipko, on behalf of Renaissance Properties, Inc., t/a Old Forge Land Holdings, LLC for the passage of an Ordinance vacating, releasing and extinguishing the public rights in and to certain portions of Fulton Street and Liberty Street, as shown on Tax Map Sheet No. 83.02 and as more particularly described in the Metes and Bounds Descriptions prepared by FWA Associates, P.A.., a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, the Township Engineer has reviewed said application and per his letter dated April 2, 2014, attached hereto as Exhibit “B”, recommends the Township move forward with the request provided it is in conformance with the plans submitted for Minor Subdivision Application PB-1144-13 and subject to the creation of an easement protecting the existing drainage improvements at the intersection of Cottonwood Court and Liberty Street; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe Township Utilities Department (“M.T.U.D.”) has reviewed said application for street vacation and per letter dated January 23, 2014, attached hereto as Exhibit “C”, has no objections to the granting of this vacation; and
WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Monroe is of the opinion that the public interest will best be served by vacating and releasing the public rights in said portions of Fulton Street and Liberty Street;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:
1.The public rights and interests in the portions of Fulton and Liberty Streets, as described in attached Exhibit "A", are hereby released, vacated and extinguished.
- Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:67-1, the following described rights of public utilities and cable television companies are hereby expressly reserved and accepted from this vacation. All rights and privileges possessed at the time of the adoption of this Ordinance by public utilities, as defined in R.S. 48:2-13, and by any cable television company, as defined in the “Cable Television Act”, P.L. 1972, c. 186 (C.48:5A-1, etseq) to maintain, repair and replace their existing facilities in, adjacent to, over or under the street, highway, lane, alley, square, place or park, or any part thereof, to be vacated.
3.The Township’s Certified Municipal Finance Officer is hereby authorized to draw a check in the sum of $11.00 payable to the Middlesex County Clerk, and upon receipt of same, the Township Clerk shall thereupon file a certified copy of this Ordinance in the Office of the Middlesex County Clerk.
4.This Ordinance shall become effective twenty days after final passage and publication according to law.
Council President Tamburro opened the Public Hearing to Council and Public discussion of this Ordinance.
There was no Council or Public discussion of this Ordinance.
Regular Meeting
June 4, 2014
Page 5
As Councilman Dalina and Councilman Leibowitz regularly moved and seconded the adoption, an Ordinance of which the following is the title, was passed on Second Reading and Final Adoption:ORDINANCE RELEASING, VACATING AND EXTINGUISHING ANY AND ALL PUBLIC RIGHTS IN AND TO PORTIONS OF FULTON STREET AND LIBERTY STREET.
ROLL CALL:Councilman Stephen DalinaAye
Councilman Michael LeibowitzAye
Councilwoman Elizabeth SchneiderAye
Council Vice-President Leslie KoppelAye
Council President Gerald W. TamburroAye
Copy of the Ordinance Duly Filed.
O-6-2014-008
UPON MOTION made by Councilman Leibowitz and seconded by Councilman Dalina, an Ordinance of which the following is the title was introduced on first reading for final passage: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2011-2014 SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL SALARY AND WAGE ORDINANCE
ROLL CALL:Councilman Stephen DalinaAye
Councilman Michael LeibowitzAye
Councilwoman Elizabeth SchneiderAye
Council Vice-President Leslie KoppelAye
Council President Gerald W. TamburroAye
Copy of the Ordinance Duly Filed.
UPON MOTION made by Councilman Leibowitz and seconded by Council Vice-President Koppel, an Ordinance of which the following is the title was introduced on first reading for final passage: ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 108 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED “LAND DEVELOPMENT”. (Re-zoning of Block 81, Lots 3, 4, 5.03, 7.01, 7.03 & 8 from R-30 Residential to PRC-2 Planned Retirement Community)
ROLL CALL:Councilman Stephen DalinaAye
Councilman Michael LeibowitzAye
Councilwoman Elizabeth SchneiderAye
Council Vice-President Leslie KoppelAye
Council President Gerald W. TamburroAye
Copy of the Ordinance Duly Filed.
UPON MOTION made by Councilwoman Schneider and seconded by Council Vice-President Koppel, an Ordinance of which the following is the title was introduced on first reading for final passage: BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS 2014 WATER AND SEWER UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS, BY AND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING $3,455,000 THEREFOR FROM THE WATER AND SEWER UTILITY OF THE TOWNSHIP AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,455,000 BONDS OR NOTES TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF.
ROLL CALL:Councilman Stephen DalinaAye
Councilman Michael LeibowitzAye
Councilwoman Elizabeth SchneiderAye
Council Vice-President Leslie KoppelAye
Council President Gerald W. TamburroAye
Copy of the Ordinance Duly Filed.
Regular Meeting
June 4, 2014
Page 6
UPON MOTION made by Councilman Leibowitz and seconded by Councilman Dalina, an Ordinance of which the following is the title was introduced on first reading for final passage: BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS 2014 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, ALL LAWFUL AND PUBLIC PURPOSES, BY AND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “TOWNSHIP”); APPROPRIATING $2,450,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,332,400 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COSTS THEREOF.
ROLL CALL:Councilman Stephen DalinaAye
Councilman Michael LeibowitzAye
Councilwoman Elizabeth SchneiderAye
Council Vice-President Leslie KoppelAye
Council President Gerald W. TamburroAye
Copy of the Ordinance Duly Filed.
UPON MOTION made by Council Vice-President Koppel and seconded by Councilwoman Schneider, an Ordinance of which the following is the title was introduced on first reading for final passage: BOND ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER O-5-2002-017 FINALLY ADOPTED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL ON MAY 6, 2002 ENTITLED, “BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS 2002 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, ALL LAWFUL AND PUBLIC PURPOSES, BY AND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “TOWNSHIP”); APPROPRIATING $1,435,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,080,500 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COSTS THEREOF”, AS AMENDED BY BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER O-5-2003-015 FINALLY ADOPTED ON MAY 5, 2003, BY BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 0-5-2004-022 FINALLY ADOPTED ON MAY 24, 2004, AND BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER O-7-2008-013 FINALLY ADOPTED ON JUNE 4, 2008, TO INCREASE THE TOTAL APPROPRIATION THEREIN BY $380,000 TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED SECTION 2:20 COSTS THEREIN BY $75,000 AND TO APPROPRIATE $380,000 IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY GRANT MONEYS TO FINANCE THE INCREASED APPROPRIATION THEREIN.
ROLL CALL:Councilman Stephen DalinaAye
Councilman Michael LeibowitzAye
Councilwoman Elizabeth SchneiderAye
Council Vice-President Leslie KoppelAye
Council President Gerald W. TamburroAye
Copy of the Ordinance Duly Filed.
Councilman Leibowitz requested that Item#15.s. be removed from the Consent Agenda to be voted on separately.
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 2108 AND SENATE BILL NO. 1041 PROHIBITING THE TREATMENT, DISCHARGE, DISPOSAL OR STORAGE OF ANY WASTEWATER, WASTEWATER SOLIDS, SLUDGE, DRILL CUTTINGS OR OTHER BY-PRODUCTS RESULTING FROM HYDRAULIC FRACTURING FOR THE PURPOSE OF NATURAL GAS EXPLORATION OR PRODUCTION AND FURTHER AMENDED TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF SUCH WASTE ON ROADWAYS OR ITS RELEASE INTO THE ENVIRONMENT.
UPON MOTION made by Councilman Dalina and seconded by Councilman Leibowitz, the following entitled Resolutions, omitting Item#15.s., were moved for adoption under the CONSENT AGENDA, as hereinbelow set forth:
ROLL CALL:Councilman Stephen DalinaAye
Councilman Michael LeibowitzAye
Councilwoman Elizabeth SchneiderAye
Council Vice-President Leslie KoppelAye
Council President Gerald W. TamburroAye
Regular Meeting
June 4, 2014
Page 7
RESOLUTIONS adopted under CONSENT AGENDA are as follows:
R-6-2014-140RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT TO PREPARE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR ADDITIONAL TREATMENT TO WELL NO. 22.
R-6-2014-141RESOLUTION CANCELLING TAX CREDITS AND/OR DELINQUENCIES OF LESS THAN TEN DOLLARS.
R-6-2014-142RESOLUTION REFUNDING TAX OVERPAYMENTS.
R-6-2014-143RESOLUTION REFUNDING THIRD PARTY TAX LIEN PREMIUM PAYMENT.
R-6-2014-144RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF RAFFLE LICENSE FEES.
R-6-2014-145RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. R-4-2014-096 REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF UPGRADED RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP EMS UNDER THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM.
R-6-2014-146RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT AWARDED TO BETTINA DURMASKIN SHOLK IN CONNECTION WITH OPEN SPACE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR BLOCK 22, LOTS 1 AND 3.
R-6-2014-147RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL 90-DAYS OF EXTENDED SICK LEAVE.
R-6-2014-148RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. R-4-2014-109 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) VEHICLES FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT UNDER THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM.
R-6-2014-149RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENTS TO THE SUSTAINABLE JERSEY GREEN TEAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE (“GTAC”).
R-6-2014-150RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING HOMEOWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE LOAN REPAYMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNER OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT LOCATED AT BLOCK 14.13 LOT 59 QUALIFIER C072D.
R-6-2014-151RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING HOMEOWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE LOAN REPAYMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNER OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT LOCATED AT BLOCK 14.10 LOT 1 QUALIFIER C062D.
R-6-2014-152RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE POSTED BY LUCILLE DI PASQUALE FOR BLOCK 119, LOTS 11, 12 & 13.
R-6-2014-153RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF AN APPRAISER TO ESTABLISH VALUE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT LOT 2.09, BLOCK 25 APPLEGARTH ROAD AND HALF ACRE ROAD AND TO FURTHER AUTHORIZE SAID EXPENDITURES BY THE TOWNSHIP FROM A TRUST FUND ESTABLISHED BY JSM AT APPLEGARTH, LLC.
Regular Meeting
June 4, 2014
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R-6-2014-154RESOLUTION MAKING APPLICATION TO NJ TRANSIT CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT BUS SHELTERS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND TOWNSHIP CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN NEW JERSEY TRANSIT CORPORATION AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE BUS SHELTERS.
R-6-2014-155RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH A STATE APPROVED CONTRACT VENDOR FOR 2014 MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR THE CISCO TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT AT THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT.
R-6-2014-156RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/QPA TO PREPARE AND ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS FOR INDEPENDENT SUPERVISED LIVING FACILITIES.
R-6-2014-157RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO UTILITY SERVICE AFFILIATES, INC. FOR UTILITY MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).
R-6-2014-158RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. R-12-2012-367 CONFIRMING IT’S ACCEPTANCE OF THE COST-SHARE ALLOCATED TO THE TOWNSHIP BY THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR THE PURCHASE OF A DEVELOPMENT EASEMENT ON “INDYK’S” FARM.
R-6-2014-159RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL FEES TO SHAIN, SCHAFFER & RAFANELLO, P.C. RELATED TO REPRESENTATION OF THE TOWNSHIP IN VARIOUS MATTERS OF EXTRAORDINARY LITIGATION.
R-6-2014-160RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSES FOR THE 2014 – 2015 LICENSE TERM.
R-6-2014-161RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) Click It or Ticket Grant - $4,000
R-6-2014-162RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) Clean Communities Grant - $75,548.84
R-6-2014-163RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES POSTED WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”) UPON THE POSTING OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES FOR W & S 775 – RENAISSANCE @ MONROE, BLOCK 1, LOTS 4.02 & 4.04 (PB#773-02)
R-6-2014-164RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) U.S. Dept. of Justice – Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Grant - $6,897.60
R-6-2014-165RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP 2014 - 2015 LANDSCAPING SERVICES. (Pleasant View Landscaping & Lawn Services, Inc.)
Regular Meeting
June 4, 2014
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R-6-2014-166RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 SUBMITTED BY ALLIED CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. TO THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”) FOR CONTRACT NO. 389, WELLS 20 & 23 IRON REMOVAL SYSTEM.
R-6-2014-167RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT.
Copies of Resolutions Duly File.
Councilman Leibowitz explained his reason for having this Resolution pulled from the Consent Agenda and voted on separately.
UPON MOTION made by Council Vice President Koppel and seconded by Councilman Dalina, the following entitled Resolution was moved for adoption: RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 2108 AND SENATE BILL NO. 1041 PROHIBITING THE TREATMENT, DISCHARGE, DISPOSAL OR STORAGE OF ANY WASTEWATER, WASTEWATER SOLIDS, SLUDGE, DRILL CUTTINGS OR OTHER BY-PRODUCTS RESULTING FROM HYDRAULIC FRACTURING FOR THE PURPOSE OF NATURAL GAS EXPLORATION OR PRODUCTION AND FURTHER AMENDED TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF SUCH WASTE ON ROADWAYS OR ITS RELEASE INTO THE ENVIRONMENT.
ROLL CALL:Councilman Stephen DalinaAye
Councilman Michael LeibowitzAbstained
Councilwoman Elizabeth SchneiderAye
Council Vice-President Leslie KoppelAye
Council President Gerald W. TamburroAye
Copy of resolution duly filed.
R-6-2014-168RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 2108 AND SENATE BILL NO. 1041 PROHIBITING THE TREATMENT, DISCHARGE, DISPOSAL OR STORAGE OF ANY WASTEWATER, WASTEWATER SOLIDS, SLUDGE, DRILL CUTTINGS OR OTHER BY-PRODUCTS RESULTING FROM HYDRAULIC FRACTURING FOR THE PURPOSE OF NATURAL GAS EXPLORATION OR PRODUCTION AND FURTHER AMENDED TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF SUCH WASTE ON ROADWAYS OR ITS RELEASE INTO THE ENVIRONMENT.
REPORTS
Mayor Pucci – No Report
Administrator Hamilton – No Report
Engineer Rasimowicz – No Report
COUNCIL:
Councilman Leibowitz – No Report
Regular Meeting
June 4, 2014
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Councilman Dalina – announced that Mikey Nichols was unable to come home today as originally planned. He possibly will be coming home tomorrow.
He gave an update on the re-construction being done on Mikey’s home.
He also thanked Mike Barnes and the Utility Department for working with Boy Scout Troop# 50. They went out on Saturday and painted some of the neighborhood fire hydrants.
Councilwoman Schneider – No Report
Council Vice-President Koppel – No Report
Council President Tamburro- complimented the Clerk’s Office on all their work for the Primary Election.
Public:
Charles Petretti, Concordia – asked for an update on the Traffic Light on Union Valley-Half Acre Rd.
Engineer Rasimowicz explained that it is presently at the County. The County is doing a design of that intersection. There are environmental Issues on the corners which they are discussing with the DEP as well as the property takings.
Next, Mr. Petretti questioned Item#15.e. Raffle License Refund which Council President Tamburro explained was a refund of an overpayment.
He then asked about the barren trees at the Senior Center – Administrator Hamilton explained that we are presently in arbitration with the general contractor. There are many punch-list items that are still remaining. We expect to have the mediation process finished by the end of July. At that point, if settlement is reached, we can have the punch-list items addressed, which includes the tree plantings.
Mr. Petretti also mentioned that some of the trees on Centre Drive, in which the Township planted, are dead.
He next asked if there was a water increase being considered and Council President Tamburro explained that annually the rates need to be adjusted. Mike Barnes, MTUD Director, further explained that only the connection fees went up. The fees went up for everything, but, by law, we have to adjust the rates based on value and number of connections annually.
Mr. Petretti then asked about Well#22 and MTUD Director, Mike Barnes, explained that it was taken out of service and they are now putting treatment on it and it will deliver 1.7 million gallons of additional water supply.
He next questioned Item#15.q. - Receipt of proposals for independent supervised living facilities and Council President Tamburro explained that in order to preserve our Affordable Housing money, the Dept. of Community Affairs require that we place three (3) Group Homes in the Township. These homes would be for people with special needs. One home has been completed and we are now soliciting bids for two additional homes.
Hy Grossman, 15 Doral Drive –finds himself in agreement with Councilman Leibowitz on the fracking issue.
He then asked about this year’s Capital Improvement Program, asking if items #12 & 13 on the Agenda will take care of this year's requirements. Administrator Hamilton confirmed that Ordinances#12 & 13 are the roll-out and funding of all capital improvements listed as part of the Capital Budget for both the Utility and the General Budget.
Regular Meeting
June 4, 2014
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Mr. Grossman next questioned Item#15.h. – Extended Sick Leave which Administrator Hamilton explained.
He next questioned Item#15.r. – Professional Service Contract awarded to Utility Service Affiliates, Inc. and Administrator Hamilton explained this is the company that employs Mr. Barnes. It’s a Management Contract with proper licensing and Ancillary Services that have assisted us in the running of the Utility Department.
Mr. Grossman asked the status of the cautionary signs he recommended on Spotswood-Englishtown Rd. and Route 522. Engineer Rasimowicz stated they are still pursuing this with Middlesex County and the Road Dept. They are looking to put up the advance warning signs to the driveways.
Audrey Cornish, Schoolhouse Rd. – stated that after she received the notice that Parker House was going to proceed with information from the DEP about the property next door, she requested from the DEP a copy of their findings, asking if the township is proceeding with them regarding the buffer zones before they receive their money. Engineer Rasimowicz explained that there is still a Performance Bond in place. They must meet all requirements on their site plan approval.
She then mentioned the water run-off from Heritage Chase directly onto Parker House and advised that she allowed the previous owner to put in underground drains to drain the water run-off onto her property but that she will not allow Parker House to do the same.
Engineer Rasimowicz reminded everyone that the adjacent property has no application before the Township Planning or Zoning Boards. They just have an application into the State. All the testing done on the site and the surveys are not things under review by the Township. If something comesbefore one of the Boards, then certainly it will be taken into account and noted.
UPON MOTION made by Councilman Dalina and seconded by Councilman Leibowitz, the Regular Meeting was Adjourned at 8:05pm.
ROLL CALL:Councilman Stephen DalinaAye
Councilman Michael LeibowitzAye
Councilwoman Elizabeth SchneiderAye
Council Vice-President Leslie KoppelAye
Council President Gerald W. TamburroAye
Sharon Doerfler
SHARON DOERFLER, Township Clerk
Gerald W. Tamburro
GERALD W. TAMBURRO, Council President
Minutes were adopted on 7/07/2014