Monroe Council Minutes | 12/29/2014
COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE MINUTES
SPECIAL & AGENDA MEETING – DECEMBER 29, 2014
The Council of the Township of Monroe met in the Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Plaza, for Special and Agenda Meetings.
The Special Meeting was Called to Order at 7:00 p.m. by Council President Gerald W. Tamburro with a Salute to the Flag lead by grandson Grant and grand-daughter Caroline Kinsey.
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: Business Administrator Wayne R. Hamilton, Township Attorney Joel L. Shain, and Township Engineer Mark Rasimowicz.
ABSENT:Mayor Richard Pucci
There were approximately ten (10) members of the Public present in the audience.
Council President Tamburro requested the following SUNSHINE LAW be read 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.Communicated to the HOME NEWS TRIBUNE and CRANBURY PRESS January 3, 2013;
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 announced the Special Meeting is being Called to Order for the purpose of addressing the payment of year-end Claims, conducting Public Hearings on four (4) Second Reading Ordinances 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.
UPON MOTION made by Council Vice-President Koppel and seconded by Councilwoman Schneider, the CLAIMS per run date of 12/18/2014 were approved for payment as presented.
ROLL CALL:Councilman Stephen DalinaAye
Councilman Michael LeibowitzAye
Councilwoman Elizabeth SchneiderAye
Council Vice-President Leslie KoppelAye
Council President Gerald W. TamburroAye
UPON MOTION made by Councilman Dalina and seconded by Councilman Leibowitz the MINUTES of the October 27, Agenda Meeting, November 5, 2014 Regular Meeting and the November 24, 2014 Agenda Meeting were approved as written and presented.
ROLL CALL:Councilman Stephen DalinaAye
Councilman Michael LeibowitzAye
Councilwoman Elizabeth SchneiderAye
Council Vice-President Leslie KoppelAye
Council President Gerald W. TamburroAye
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UPON MOTION made by Council Vice-President Koppel and seconded by Councilman Leibowitz, an Ordinance of which the following is the title was moved on Second Reading for final passage: ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A DEED OF DEDICATION FROM LUCILLE AND ANTHONY DiPASQUALE FOR LOTS 13, 20, 23 AND 24 IN BLOCK 106.50 AND LOT 54 IN BLOCK 106.91.
ORDINANCE as follows: (O-12-2014-033)
WHEREAS, Lucille and Anthony DiPasquale received Final Major Subdivision Approval, Application PB-1143-13, on January 23, 2014, and memorialized on February 27, 2014 for property identified as Block 109.15, Lots 17-22; Block 106.50, Lots 13, 20, 23 and 24 and Block 106.91, Lot 54 located on Duchess Drive, McKinley Street, Rossini Street, Umberto Avenue, Columbus Avenue and Manalapan Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Final Major Subdivision Approval was granted conditioned upon the dedication to the township of the non-contiguous tracts of land known as Lots 13, 20, 23 and 24 in Block 106.50 and Lot 54 in Block 106.91 (the “Dedication Lots”); and
WHEREAS, the Dedication Lots are owned by Lucille DiPasquale; and
WHEREAS, Lucille and Anthony DiPasquale have agreed to dedicate the aforementioned parcels of land to the Township of Monroe; and
WHEREAS, the Township Engineer has reviewed the attached metes and bounds description in the Deed of Dedication and has found same to be in conformity with the Planning Board approval and hereby recommends acceptance of the Deed of Dedication; and
WHEREAS, the Township Council has, after consultation with its legal and engineering professionals, determined that it is in the public interest to accept the Deed of Dedication from Lucille and Anthony DiPasquale; and
WHEREAS, Township Counsel has reviewed the Deed of Dedication and has found same to be legally sufficient;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey as follows:
SECTION 1.The Mayor, Township Clerk and Township Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to take all steps and execute any documents which are reasonably necessary to accept the Deed of Dedication from Lucille DiPasquale.
SECTION 2.All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
SECTION 3.If any section, paragraph, subsection, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be adjudged invalid, such adjudication shall apply only to the section, paragraph, subsection, clause or provision so adjudged and the remainder of the Ordinance shall be deemed valid and effective.
SECTION 4.This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication as provided by law.
SO ORDAINED, as aforesaid.
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.
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As Council Vice-President Koppel 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: ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A DEED OF DEDICATION FROM LUCILLE AND ANTHONY DiPASQUALE FOR LOTS 13, 20, 23 AND 24 IN BLOCK 106.50 AND LOT 54 IN BLOCK 106.91.
ROLL CALL:Councilman Stephen DalinaAye
Councilman Michael LeibowitzAye
Councilwoman Elizabeth SchneiderAye
Council Vice-President Leslie KoppelAye
Council President Gerald W. TamburroAye
Copy of Ordinance Duly Filed.
O-12-2014-033
UPON MOTION made by Councilman Dalina and seconded by Councilwoman Schneider, an Ordinance of which the following is the title was moved on Second Reading for final passage: ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 39 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED, “FEES”.
ORDINANCE as follows: (O-12-2014-034)
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Chapter 39 of the Code of the Township of Monroe is hereby amended and supplemented as follows:
SECTION 1.
Section 39-3.Fees enumerated.
The following fees shall be charged by the township for services rendered or licenses or permits issued. All license fees shall be annual unless otherwise noted.
A.General Fees.
(5)Division of Ambulance Service.
(b)Ambulance Third-Party Billing Fees.
TransportMileage
$750.00$15.00/mile
SECTION 2. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance shall be and the same 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 sections, 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 adoption and publication according to law.
SO ORDAINED, as aforesaid.
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.
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As Councilman Dalina and Councilwoman Schneider moved and seconded the adoption, an Ordinance of which the following is the title was passed on Second Reading and Final Adoption:
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 39 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE ENTITLED, “FEES”.
ROLL CALL:Councilman Stephen DalinaAye
Councilman Michael LeibowitzAye
Councilwoman Elizabeth SchneiderAye
Council Vice-President Leslie KoppelAye
Council President Gerald W. TamburroAye
Copy of Ordinance Duly Filed.
O-12-2014-034
UPON MOTION made by Councilman Leibowitz and seconded by Councilman Dalina, an Ordinance of which the following is the title was moved on Second Reading for final passage: ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 122 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, ENTITLED, “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”. (Speed Limits – Schoolhouse Road)
ORDINANCE as follows: (O-12-2014-035)
BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe, in the County of Middlesex, New Jersey as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 122-44.1. entitled “Schedule XVA: Speed Limits” shall be amended as follows:
Speed Limit
Name of Street (mph) Location
Schoolhouse Road40Between Buckelew Avenue (CR 522)
and Spotswood-Gravel Hill Road
Schoolhouse Road25 Between Spotswood-Gravel Hill Road
and Mounts Mills Road
SECTION 2. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
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 days after final passage, adoption 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.
As Councilman Leibowitz and Councilman Dalina moved and seconded the adoption, an Ordinance of which the following is the title was passed on Second Reading and Final Adoption:
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 122 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, ENTITLED, “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”. (Speed Limits – Schoolhouse Road)
ROLL CALL:Councilman Stephen DalinaAye
Councilman Michael LeibowitzAye
Councilwoman Elizabeth SchneiderAye
Council Vice-President Leslie KoppelAye
Council President Gerald W. TamburroAye
Copy of Ordinance Duly Filed.
O-12-2014-035
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UPON MOTION made by Councilwoman Schneider and seconded by Councilman Dalina, an Ordinance of which the following is the title was moved on Second Reading for final passage: ORDINANCE GRANTING AUTHORITY TO THE MONROE TOWNSHIP BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO LIMITED INSTALLMENT AGREEMENTS FOR THE PAYMENT OF WATER AND SANITARY SEWER CONNECTION FEES.
ORDINANCE as follows: (O-12-2014-036)
WHEREAS, Residents of the Township of Monroe are required to connect to the Township’s water and sanitary sewer systems when those services become available; and
WHEREAS, Residents are required to pay to the Township connection fees for those services; and
WHEREAS, the lump sum payment of connection fees may cause some Residents of the Township an undue economic hardship; and
WHEREAS, the Township desires to reduce the economic burden of its Residents by granting the Township’s Utility Department the authority to enter into installment payment plans not to exceed sixty (60) months with Township residents who owe less than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in sanitary sewer and water connection fees; and
WHEREAS, the Township Council has determined that the Business Administrator for the Township of Monroe shall be authorized by the Township to review and approve installment payment plans;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY AS FOLLOWS:
- The Monroe Township Business Administrator is hereby authorized to enter into an installment agreement with any owner of real property in the Township of Monroe to pay sanitary sewer and water service connection fees in installments for a period not to exceed sixty (60) months where those fees, in aggregate, are less than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), .
- All agreements entered into by the Monroe Township Utility Department, pursuant to this Ordinance, shall set forth in the agreement an interest rate accruing on the outstanding balance in an amount not more than the annual interest rate, or less than one percent (1%) below the annual interest rate, charged by the MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT for delinquent accounts.
- Where the MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT has entered into an installment agreement, pursuant to this Ordinance, but owner has failed to make timely payments pursuant to the agreement, the unpaid balance and accrued interest shall be a lien on the owner’s real property.
- The Business Administrator for the Township of Monroe is authorized to execute, on behalf of the Township of Monroe, installment agreements complying with this Ordinance.
- Amounts in excess of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) shall require approval of the Monroe Township Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any section, subdivision, sentence, 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; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, this Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication, as provided by law.
SO ORDAINED, as aforesaid.
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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.
As Councilman Leibowitz and Councilman Dalina moved and seconded the adoption, an Ordinance of which the following is the title was passed on Second Reading and Final Adoption:
ORDINANCE GRANTING AUTHORITY TO THE MONROE TOWNSHIP BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO LIMITED INSTALLMENT AGREEMENTS FOR THE PAYMENT OF WATER AND SANITARY SEWER CONNECTION FEES.
ROLL CALL:Councilman Stephen DalinaAye
Councilman Michael LeibowitzAye
Councilwoman Elizabeth SchneiderAye
Council Vice-President Leslie KoppelAye
Council President Gerald W. TamburroAye
Copy of Ordinance Duly Filed.
O-12-2014-036
Council President Tamburro asked the Business Administrator Hamilton to update everyone on the Resolutions.
Administrator Hamilton explained that the majority of the Resolutions are Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) – annual professional service contracts that the Township enters into after an advertised RFQ process. Proposals are received and qualifications are reviewed and a selection is based on a certain criteria. This is the end of that process.
Council President Tamburro asked if anyone on the Council or Public had any questions on the resolutions.
There were no questions from Council or the Public.
UPON MOTION made by Councilman Dalina and seconded by Councilwoman Schneider, the following Resolutions 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
RESOLUTIONS adopted under CONSENT AGENDA are as follows:
R-12-2014-329RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL TOWNSHIP NEWSPAPERS
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015.
R-12-2014-330RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL FOR YEAR 2015.
R-12-2014-331RESOLUTION APPOINTING REGISTRAR, DEPUTY REGISTRAR AND ALTERNATE DEPUTY REGISTRARS OF VITAL STATISTICS.
R-12-2014-332RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO BLUMIG KENNELS FOR THE HOUSING AND FEEDING OF STRAY ANIMALS FOUND WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015.
R-12-2014-333RESOLUTION 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 2015.
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R-12-2014-334RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MARGUERITE M. SCHAFFER, ESQ., WITH THE FIRM OF SHAIN, SCHAFFER & RAFANELLO, P.C., AS ASSISTANT TOWNSHIP ATTORNEY WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015.
R-12-2014-335RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CHESTNUT ARBORICULTURAL & FORESTRY SERVICES, LLC AS TREE EXPERTS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015.
R-12-2014-336RESOLUTION 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 2015 FOR PRIOR YEAR 2014.
R-12-2014-337RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO WILENTZ, GOLDMAN & SPITZER, P.A. AS BOND COUNSEL FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015.
R-12-2014-338RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PRINCETON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM FOR OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015.
R-12-2014-339RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO TIMOTHY HOFFMAN REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS, INC. FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015.
R-12-2014-340RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO STERLING DI SANTO & ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015.
R-12-2014-341RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MCR APPRAISALS FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015.
R-12-2014-342RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO BETTINA DURMASKIN SHOLK REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL FOR FARMLAND PROPERTY REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015.
R-12-2014-343RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO GAGLIANO APPRAISAL, LLC FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015.
R-12-2014-344RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PYRAMID CONSULTING GROUP, LLC FOR COMMERCIAL TAX APPEAL DEFENSE SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015.
R-12-2014-345RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF LOUIS BUONOCORE AS DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE.
R-12-2014-346RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PHOENIX ADVISORS, LLC AS FINANCIAL ADVISORS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015.
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R-12-2014-347RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MARGUERITE M. SCHAFFER, ESQ. AS ASSISTANT TOWNSHIP ATTORNEY.
R-12-2014-348RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF PATRICK BRADSHAW, ESQ. AS MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE.
R-12-2014-349RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF RICHARD RAFANELLO, ESQ. AS ALTERNATE MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE.
R-12-2014-350RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF THOMAS P. ABODE, ESQ. AS MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDER FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE.
R-12-2014-351RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE PUBLIC OFFICER BOARD.
R-12-2014-352RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
R-12-2014-353RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD.
R-12-2014-354RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION.
R-12-2014-355RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION.
R-12-2014-356RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO DYNAMIC TESTING SERVICES 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 2015.
R-12-2014-357RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. R-11-2014-304 AWARDING BID FOR SODIUM CHLORIDE (ROCK SALT) TO CARGILL INC. AND AUTHORIZING REBID.
R-12-2014-358RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NORTH AMERICAN INSURANCE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION FOR INSURANCE CONSULTING AND PRODUCER SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015.
R-12-2014-359RESOLUTION REFUNDING TAX OVERPAYMENTS.
R-12-2014-360RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENTS SELECTION OF QUALIFIED FIRMS TO PERFORM VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015.
R-12-2014-361RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACTS WITH SKYLINE ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING SERVICES FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AND THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”) FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015.
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R-12-2014-362RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH RJE ELECTRIC, LLC FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP 2015 ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE.
R-12-2014-363RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE POSTED WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”) FOR W&S – 1138 LUCILLE DiPASQUALE, BLOCK 109.10, LOT 4 – (BA #5091-14).
R-12-2014-364RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES POSTED WITH THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”) FOR W&S – 1063 SHRI RAM CHANDRA MISSION, BLOCK 13, LOT 5.03 – (BA #5009-09).
R-12-2014-365RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A COMMERCIAL TORO GROUNDSMASTER MOWER FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP PARKS DEPARTMENT UNDER THE MIDDLESEX REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM.
R-12-2014-366RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A COMPACT UTILITY TRACTOR AND LOADER FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP PARKS DEPARTMENT.
R-12-2014-367RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CENTER STATE ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015.
R-12-2014-368RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CENTER STATE ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR MAINTENANCE OF TAX MAPS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015.
R-12-2014-369RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 SUBMITTED BY EAGLE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH WELL NO. 22 ADDITIONAL TREATMENT FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT (“M.T.U.D.”).
R-12-2014-370RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT TO PREPARE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISE FO RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR INSTRUMENTATION CALIBRATION AND SERVICE.
R-12-2014-371RESOLUTION CANCELING GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION BALANCES.
R-12-2014-372RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET TRANSFERS.
R-12-2014-373RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF AN INVOICE FROM TYCO INTEGRATED SECURITY, FORMERLY KNOWN AS ADT SECURITY SERVICES, INC. RELATED TO THE SECURITY, FIRE, CAMERAS & ACCESS SYSTEMS.
Copies of Resolutions Duly Filed.
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UPON MOTION made by Councilman Dalina and seconded by Councilwoman Schneider the following entitled Resolution was moved for adoption: RESOLUTION CANCELING SPECIAL EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION BALANCE.
ROLL CALL:Councilman Stephen DalinaAye
Councilman Michael LeibowitzAye
Councilwoman Elizabeth SchneiderAye
Council Vice-President Leslie KoppelAye
Council President Gerald W. TamburroAye
R-12-2014-374RESOLUTION CANCELING SPECIAL EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION BALANCE.
Copy of Resolution Duly Filed.
UPON MOTION made by Council Vice-President Koppel and seconded by Councilman Dalina the Special Meeting was Adjourned and the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting was Called to Orderat 7:05 pm.
ROLL CALL:Councilman Stephen DalinaAye
Councilman Michael LeibowitzAye
Councilwoman Elizabeth SchneiderAye
Council Vice-President Leslie KoppelAye
Council President Gerald W. TamburroAye
Council President Tamburro read the following entitled ORDINANCES for INTRODUCTION at the MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2015 Regular Council Meeting:
a.ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DEED OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT UPON A PORTION OF LAND IDENTIFIED ON THE TAX MAP OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AS LOT 1.03 IN BLOCK 110.
b.ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DEED OF DEDICATION FROM BLOCK 6, LOT 37 INC. SHOWN ON THE TAX MAP OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE AS LOT 6.01 AND 6.02 IN BLOCK 4.
Council President Tamburro requested the following entitled RESOLUTIONS for CONSIDERATION at the MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2015 Regular Council Meeting be reviewed and will be glad to answer any questions:
a.RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX COLLECTOR TO HOLD TAX SALES DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2015.
b.RESOLUTION FIXING THE RATE OF INTEREST TO BE CHARGED ON DELINQUENT TAXES FOR YEAR 2015.
c.RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS MATERIALS AND SERVICES THROUGH THE NEW JERSEY STATE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR YEAR 2015 WITH EXTENSIONS & ADDENDUMS.
d.RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 5/7 CUBIC YARD DUMP TRUCK USING THE NEW JERSEY STATE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR THE MONROE TOWNSHIP UTILITY DEPARTMENT.
e.RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF (3) THREE 5/7 CUBIC YARD DUMP TRUCKS USING THE NEW JERSEY STATE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE.
f.RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER AND FIRST ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SOUTH CENTRAL MIDDLESEX COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL COMMISSION.
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- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2015 TEMPORARY BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS.
h.RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2015 CASH MANAGEMENT PLAN.
i.RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE OPEN SPACE AND FARMLAND PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
j.RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MARK REMSA AS PLANNING CONSULTANT TO THE OPEN SPACE AND FARMLAND PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
k.RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A PERSON-TO-PERSON TRANSFER OF A LIQUOR LICENSE CURRENTLY ISSUED TO JPRO VENTURES, LLC.
REPORTS:
Mayor Pucci – Absent
Administrator Hamilton – Regarding Item #11.tt. on the Agenda – Resolution Canceling Emergency Appropriation Balance – he explained that before the revaluation was done we appropriated approximately $2 million dollars. This Resolution will cancel $632,000.00 of that $2 million and will decrease the last 2 yrs. of payments which will have a positive impact in the budget.
He further advised that we are in the process of finishing labor contracts for white and blue collar unions which will result in putting together Salary Ordinance Introductions for those two unions and a Memorandum of Understanding Ratification at the end of the month.
He wished everyone a Happy & Healthy New Year.
Engineer Rasimowicz: No Report
COUNCIL REPORTS:
Council President Tamburro – Introduced his grandchildren, Grant and Carolina Kinsey, in attendance at the meeting this evening. He stated that his grandson Grant is involved with the San Juan Capistrano Mayors Advisory Board.
Grant & Caroline attended Grandparents Day today along with 600 other Grandparents & Grandchildren. It was the largest Grandparents Day to date.
He commended those involved for a great job in organizing the event.
Councilman Leibowitz – Hoped everyone had a wonderful Chanukah and Christmas and wished everyone a Safe and Happy New Year.
Councilman Dalina – Wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Councilwoman Schneider – Attended her first Grandparents Day and was very impressed. She thanked the High School Key Club for all their help throughout the day.
Council President Tamburro mentioned that The Gardens at Monroe pays for all the food, gifts and prizes and the town provides the movie tickets and buses.
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Council Vice-President Koppel – Advised that on Jan. 12th the Chamber Music series starts at the Library in the afternoons and wished everyone a Happy New Year.
UPON MOTION made to Councilman Dalina and seconded to Councilwoman Schneider the meeting was Adjourned at 7:15 pm.
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
Leslie Koppel
LESLIE KOPPEL, Council Vice-President
Minutes were adopted on January 26, 2015