Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey
Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us

AGENDA
December 9, 2014

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
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 and 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

2. Proclamations & Announcements

3. Public Comment (Agenda Items Only)
a. Proclamation – Gloria Simpson – NJSFAC Lifetime Achievement Award and
introduction of Howie Meyer, President of the New Jersey State First Aid Council, and
his wife, Sue Meyer, Membership Secretary of the Council.
b. Proclamation – Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
c. Swearing in of Probationary Police Officer Matthew E. Dougherty

d. Township’s Holiday Celebration 2014 – Wednesday, December 10th, 5 – 8 p.m.
Town Hall Lawn & North/South Trivett Aves. (Rain/Snow date Thursday, the 11th.)
e. The Jewish Learning Center will sponsor a Chanukah Party & Public Menorah Lighting, Tuesday, December 16th, 5:30 p.m. at Veterans Park. All are invited.
4. Reports
a. Finance
1. Treasurer
a. Payroll & Invoices
i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Barnett
ii. Second: Committeewoman Bandrowski
iii. Roll Call Vote
b.Approve Part-Time Winter Recreation Personnel – Basketball
i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Barnett
ii. Second: Committeeman Fernandez
iii.Roll Call Vote

5. Minutes & Reports
a. Township Committee
i. Regular Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2014, as emailed
1. Adoption
a.Motion: Committeewoman Bandrowski
b.Second: Committeeman Fernandez
c.All in Favor

b. Accept Minutes of Flood Mitigation Committee for November 6, 2014
c. Accept Minutes of Rent Leveling Board for October 30, 2014

6. New Business

a. Ordinances

i. Second Reading

ii. First Reading

b. Resolutions
i. Resolution 2014-291 - This resolution is for award of contract to Commercial
Interiors Direct, Inc., of Riverdale, NJ, for floor covering and installation in the Recreation
Department at Chisholm Community Center (COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Barnett
c. Roll Call Vote

ii. Resolution 2014-292– This resolution is for award of contract to Lark Security Systems of Union, NJ, for an exterior door security access system at Chisholm Community Center
(COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Barnett
c. Roll Call Vote

iii. Resolution 2014-293– This resolution ratifies and confirms the promotion of Ercan
Sidar to the rank of Fifth Class Patrol Officer.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman Bandrowski
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Barnett
c. Roll Call Vote

iv. Resolution 2014-294– This resolution ratifies and confirms the promotions of Joseph
Leniart, Melissa Esteves, Ryan Westover and Daniel Zieser to the rank of Third Class
Patrol Officers.
a. Motion: Committeewoman Bandrowski
b. Second: Committeeman Shehady
c. Roll Call Vote

v. Resolution 2014-295– This resolution ratifies and confirms the promotion of Jose
Agrelo to the rank of Fourth Class Patrol Officer.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman Bandrowski
b. Second: Committeeman Fernandez
c. Roll Call Vote

vi. Resolution 2014-296– This resolution authorizes towing licenses for four towing
Operators for January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman Bandrowski
b. Second: Committeeman Shehady
c. Roll Call Vote

vii. Resolution 2014-297 – This resolution requires volunteer youth sports coaches to attend
The Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Clinic prior to serving as a coach in order to meet minimum
State standards for partial civil immunity and to provide a basic and uniform level of
education for Township coaches.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Committeeman Shehady
c. Roll Call Vote

viii. Resolution 2014-298 – This resolution ratifies and confirms the appointment of
Donald Wilkenfeld as jitney/bus driver.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman Bandrowski
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Barnett
c. Roll Call Vote

ix. Resolution 2014-299 – This resolution authorizes compensation for additional work duties and responsibilities as a result of an employee retirement.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman Bandrowski
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Barnett
c. Roll Call Vote

x. Resolution 2014-300 – This resolution authorizes release of $500.00 bond to
Accurate Sewer & Drain.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Shehady
b. Second: Committee Fernandez
c. Roll Call Vote

xi. Resolution 2014-301 – This resolution awards a Professional Services Contract to
M. Disko Associates of Kenilworth, NJ 07033, to perform the Design, Engineering Services and Preparation of Bidding Documents for the proposed Traffic Signal Maintenance/Repairs at various locations within the Township (COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Shehady
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Barnett
c.Roll Call Vote

xii. Resolution 2014-302 – This resolution authorizes the hiring of Lewis Giordino as
Part-Time Fire Prevention Inspector.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman Bandrowski
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Barnett
c. Roll Call Vote

xiii. Resolution 2014-303 – This resolution authorizes refund of $100 to the cadet of the
Junior Police Academy who was unable to attend the program.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Barnett
b. Second: Committeewoman Bandrowski
c. Roll Call Vote

xiv. Resolution 2014-304 – This resolution authorizes the transfer of the amount of such
appropriations as may be deemed in excess to such appropriations as may be
deemed insufficient.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Barnett
b. Second: Committeewoman Bandrowski
c. Roll Call Vote

xv. Resolution 2014-305 – This resolution approves the appointment of Jamie
Firsichbaum to the Department of Public Works.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman Bandrowski
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Barnett
c. Roll Call Vote

c. Discussion & Action Items
i. Approve “On Premise” 50/50 Raffle License #1181 and “On Premise” Merchandise
Raffle License #1182 to Walton PTA, drawings to be held on January 30, 2015, at
601 Mountain Avenue
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Shehady
b. Second: Committeewoman Bandrowski
c. All In Favor

ii. Approve Casino Night Raffle License #1183 to St. Teresa’s Church, to be held on
February 28, 2015, at Knights of Columbus, Shunpike Road.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Committeeman Shehady
c. All in Favor

iii. Approve Calendar Raffle License #1184 to St. James School, drawings to be held on
January 31, February 28 and March 31, 2015, at 41 So. Springfield Avenue
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Shehady
b. Second: Committeeman Fernandez
c. All in Favor

iv. Lewis Drive Parking Survey Update

d. Correspondence
i. Union County – re Sign at Turf Field
ii. Union County – Ord. 761-2014

7. Old Business
a. Discussion & Action Items

8. Public Comment (Any Governmental Issue)

9. Closed Session Resolution 12.9.14 – Contract Negotiations – Redevelopment - Gomes

10. Adjournment