Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey
Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us
NOTE: This may not be the order of business. There may be additions or deletions.
Regular Session - 7:30 p.m. (2 & 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7:30 p.m.)
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations & Announcements
3. Discussion Items
a. Notice: This meeting is being held in accordance with the Public Laws of 1975, Chapter 231
and adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by a Notice sent to The Star Ledger,
The Local Source and posted in the Main Lobby of the Municipal Building and on the Township
website.
b. Pledge of Allegiance
c. Moment of Silence
d. Roll Call
a. Women’s Health Screening, Wed., Nov. 5th
Madison, Appointments Necessary. 973-593-3079, ext. 1.
b. Deputy Mayor Barnett – Presentation of 2014 Kids Recreation Trust Grant Award
a. Robert Michaels, Planner – Ord. amending Chapter XXXV “Land Use” – to
Definitions for “Massage” and “Massage Establishment” (See Ordinance 2014-15)
b. Marvin Charyn – G&G Video and Brian Smith – Hometown TV (See Resolution 2014-267)
c. Dr. Rhona Magaril, Dr. Jennifer Lublin and Dr. Mary Hunt - Parking on a portion of Lewis Drive
In front of commercial properties only (See diagram)
d. Anthony Cancro and Adam Lieb – Staff Reorganization (See Adam Lieb’s Memo of October 20)
and Hiring (See Adam Lieb’s Memo and Resolutions 2014-265 and 266)
4. Public Comment (Agenda Items Only)
a. Finance
1. Treasurer
a. Payroll & Invoices
i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Barnett
ii.Second: Committeewoman Bandrowski
iii. Roll Call Vote
6. Minutes & Reports
7. New Business
a. Ordinances
i. Second Reading
ii.First Reading
1. Ordinance 2014-15– This ordinance amends Chapter XXV, “Land Use”
Of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township, by amending Article III,
“Definitions”, Section 35-7, Definitions and Descriptions”, to add definitions for
“Massage” and “Massage Establishment”, and by amending Article V, “District
Regulations”, Section 35-14, “Schedule of Zoning Limitations”, to provide that
Massage Establishments be allowed only in the HC Commercial Zone, and only
as a Conditional Use, and by adding subsection j to Article VII, Exceptions and
Modifications”, Section 35-41, Conditional Uses”, Subsection 35-41.2, “Specific
Requirements”, setting forth specific requirements for Massage Establishments.
a. Adoption
ii.Second: Committeeeman Fernandez
iii.Publication: The Local Source, November 6, 2014, with
final hearing on November 25, 2014
b.Discussion
c. Roll Call Vote
2. Ordinance 2014-16 –This ordinance codified Promotion Policy and Procedures
for the Springfield Police Department.
a.Adoption
i.Motion: Commtteewoman Bandrowski
ii.Second: Deputy Mayor Barnett
iii.Publication: The Local Source, November 6, 2014, with
final hearing on November 25, 2014
c.Roll Call Vote
b. Resolutions
i. Resolution 2014-260 - This resolution approves the appointment of Erwin Heinrich, Victor
Kostin and Aldo Pagnotta as Probationary Fire Captains
b.Discussion
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman Bandrowski
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Barnett
c. Roll Call Vote
ii.Resolution 2014-261 – This resolution authorizes the refund of fees collected from Pool
Utility or Recreation Department
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Committeeman Shehady
c. Roll Call Vote
iii. Resolution 2014-262– This resolution is requesting COAH Review and Approval of
Amended
Development Fee Ordinance.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Shehady
b. Second: Committeeman Fernandez
c. All in Favor
iv. Resolution 2014-263– This resolution is to terminate participation under the NJ State
Health Benefits Program Act of the State of NJ for Prescription Drug Coverage only.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Barnett
b. Second: Committeewoman Bandrowski
c. Roll Call Vote
v.Resolution 2014-264 - This resolution authorizes refund of Redemption Monies.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Barnett
b. Second: Committeewoman Bandrowski
c. Roll Call Vote
vi. Resolution 2014-265 – This resolution ratifies and confirms the appointment of
Heather Re as Assistant Recreation Director.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Committeeman Shehady
c. Roll Call Vote
vii. Resolution 2014-266 – This resolution ratifies and confirms the appointment of Danielle
McLeer as Program Coordinator for the Springfield Recreation Department.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Committeeman Shehady
c. Roll Call Vote
viii. Resolution 2014-267 – This resolution awards a contract to G&G Technologies, Inc., of
Saddle Brook, NJ, to purchase television and related recording equipment (COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Barnett
b. Second: Committeewoman Bandrowski
c. Roll Call Vote
ix. Resolution 2014-268 - This resolution accepts the retirement of Lieutenant Michael
McNany from the Township’s Police Department.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman Bandrowski
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Barnett
c. All in Favor
x.Resolution 2014-269 – This resolution is approving retiree medical insurance coverage to
full-time employee Michael McNany upon his November 1, 2014 retirement in accordance
with Police SOA.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Barnett
b. Second: Committeewoman Bandrowski
c. Roll Call Vote
xi. Resolution 2014-270 – This resolution authorizes the release of Lettrer of Credit in
amount of
$37,020 to Springfield Hill, LLC, in connection with 3 lot subdivision approved by the
Planning Board on April 3, 2013, and memorialized pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-10(g) on
May 1, 2013, Application No. 12-2012-S.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Shehady
b. Second: Committeeman Fernandez
c. Roll Call Vote
c. Discussion & Action Items
d. Correspondence
i. Cranford – Ord. 2014-25 – amending and Supplementing “Land Development Ordinance”
Final Hearing December 16th
ii.Westfield – Planning Bd. Mtg, November 3rd
Land Use Plan Element and Third Round Obligation from 2014 to 2024
8. Old Business
a. Discussion & Action Items
9. Public Comment (Any Governmental Issue)
10. Executive Session
11. Adjournment
