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

AGENDA
February 10, 2015

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, The Local 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
a. Natalie Margolin – American Cancer Society
b. Joseph Baumann, Esq. – Redevelopment Plan- Res. 2015-69
c. Youth Art Month 2015 Endorsement
d. Proclamation Supporting, Recognizing and Honoring the Service of Law
Enforcement Officers

3. Public Comment (Agenda Items Only)

4. Reports
a. Finance
1. Treasurer
a. Payroll & Invoices
i. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
ii. Second: Deputy Mayor Bandrowski
iii. Roll Call Vote

5. Minutes & Reports
a. Township Committee
i. Regular Meeting Minutes of December 23, 2015, as emailed
1. Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Bandrowski
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
c.All in Favor

b. Accept Flood Mitigation Committee Minutes of January 8, 2015, as submitted

6. New Business

a. Ordinances

i. Second Reading
1. Ordinance 2015-01 – This ordinance repeals and replaces Ordinance No. 2012-15 establishing minimum and maximum salary ranges and compensation for
certain non-union positions, officers and clerical employees within the
Township of Springfield
a.Adoption
i.Motion: Deputy Mayor Bandrowski
ii.Second: Committeeman Huber
iii.Publication: The Local Source, February 19, 2015
b.Public Comments
c. Discussion
d. Roll Call Vote

ii. First Reading

1. Ordinance 2015-04 – This bond ordinance authorizes the undertaking
Of various improvements to the Springfield Municipal Community
Pool in, by and for the Swimming Pool Utility of the Township of
Springfield, in the County of Union, State of New Jersey to appropriate the
sum of $242,000 to pay the cost thereof, to make a down payment, to
authorize the issuance of bonds to finance such appropriation and to provide for the issuance of bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance of
such bonds.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
ii. Second: Committeeman Shehady
iii. Publication: The Local Source, February 19, 2015, with
final hearing on March 10, 2014
b.Discussion
c. Roll Call Vote

2. Ordinance 2015-05 – This ordinance supplements The General Ordinances of
the Township of Springfield by adding a Chapter, designated “Chapter IX”, and
entitled “Smoking”, which regulates smoking in the Township of Springfield.
a.Adoption
i.Motion: Deputy Mayor Bandrowski
ii.Second: Committeeman Huber
iii.Publication: The Local Source, February 19, 2015, with
final hearing on March 10, 2014
b.Discussion
c. Roll Call Vote

b. Resolutions
i. Resolution 2015-64– This resolution authorizes return of escrow fees totaling
$1,334.32 to Springfield Hill LLC.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Committeeman Shehady
c. Roll Call Vote

ii. Resolution 2015-65 – This resolution authorizes return of jitney fees totaling
$100.00 to Michael McBride.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Bandrowski
b. Second: Committeeman Fernandez
c. Roll Call Vote

iii. Resolution 2015-66 – This resolution approves execution of a contract with First
Community Development Corporation of NJ for janitorial services at the
Chisholm Community Center.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Committeeman Shehady
c. Roll Call Vote

iv. Resolution 2015-67 – This resolution introduces and approves the proposed 2015
Budget for the Springfield Community Partnership and provides for public hearing and
final adoption.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Shehady
b. Second: Committeeman Fernandez
c. Roll Call Vote

v. Resolution 2015-68 – This resolution authorizes the Township to enter into interlocal
Shared services agreement with the Bergen County Technical Schools for
Information Technology Services.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
c. Roll Call Vote

vi. Resolution 2015-69 – This resolution of the Township Committee of the Township
of Springfield refers to the proposed Redevelopment Plan for Block 706, Lots 10
thru and including 17 to the Township of Springfield Planning Board.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Bandrowski
b. Second: Committeeman Fernandez
c. Roll Call Vote

vii. Resolution 2015-70 – This resolution ratifies and confirms the appointments of Ben Scotti
and Martin Feeney as Substitute Plumbing Sub-Code Officials.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Shehady
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Bandrowski
c. Roll Call Vote

viii. Resolution 2015-71 - This resolution ratifies and confirms the appointment of Marc
Rubin as a Substitute Electrical Sub-Code Official.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Bandrowski
b. Second: Committeeman Shehady
c. Roll Call Vote

ix. Resolution 2015-72 – This resolution authorizes the Township to enter into an agreement with AvidXchange,Inc. (in Joint Venture with Energysolve, LLC of Somerset, NJ) State
Contract #88207 to provide energy bill analysis and tracking.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Bandrowski
b. Second: Committeeman Fernandez
c. Roll Call Vote

x. Resolution 2015-73 – This resolution ratifies and confirms the establishment of The Green
Team by the Township Committee.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Bandrowski
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
c. All in Favor

xi. Resolution 2015-74 – This resolution appoints the 2015 members of the Green Team
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeeman Fernandez
c. All in Favor

xii. Resolution 2015-75 – This resolution establishes a “Green Purchasing Policy” for the
Township of Springfield, County of Union.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Shehady
b. Second: Committeeman Fernandez
c. All in Favor

xiii. Resolution 2015-76 – This resolution provides a pledge that the Township of
Springfield supports a responsible pet ownership in the Township.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Bandrowski
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
c. All in Favor

xiv. Resolution 2015-77 – This resolution provides a pledge that the Township will take
necessary steps with regard to our Municipal Land Use decisions with the intent of
making the Township a truly sustainable community.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Committeeman Shehady
c. All in Favor

xv. Resolution 2015-78 This resolution provides a pledge that the Township supports New
Jersey’s Wildlife Action Plan.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeeman Shehady
c. All in Favor

xvi. Resolution 2015-79 - This resolution is for award of professional services contract to
Keller & Kirkpatrick, Inc., for professional services to perform the necessary work to
apply for a Major Diversion of Parkland as required by the NJDEP Green Acres
Program.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Bandrowski
c. Roll Call Vote

xvii. Resolution 2015-80 – this resolution is for award of professional services contract to
William S. Kowalski, for providing monthly sanitary sewer collection system operator –
C-3 License for the period of one year, January 2015 to December 2015, as required
by the DEP.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Shehady
b. Second: Committeeman Fernandez
c. Roll Call Vote

xviii. Resolution 2015-81 – This resolution authorizes the Mayor and Township Clerk to execute
and Interlocal Cost Sharing Agreement which would continue Springfield’s participation
in The Mayor’s Council for Rahway River Watershed Flood Control, a joint effort among
the municipalities of Millburn, Maplewod, Union, Cranford, Kenilworth, Rahway and Springfield, for services in connection with a Rahway River Basin flood control project.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeeman Fernandez
c. Roll Call Vote

xix. Resolution 2015-82 – This resolution is to approve execution of an agreement for use of
The Springfield Municipal Pool by the Wizards of the Mind.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Bandrowski
b. Second: Committeeman Fernandez
c. Roll Call Vote

c. Discussion & Action Items
i. Approve “On Premise” Merchandise Raffle License #1191 to Morristown Beard School
drawing to be held on April 18th, at 201 Shunpike Road
March 17, 2015 at Balustrol Golf Club.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Shehady
b. Second: Committeeman Fernandez
c. All in Favor

ii. Approve “Off Premise” 50/50 Raffle License #1192, to Springfield Lions Club
drawing to be held on May 26, 2015, 80 Springfield Avenue
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Bandrowski
c. All in Favor

iii. Approve “On Premise” 50/50 Raffle License #1193 and “On Premise” Merchandise
Raffle #1194 to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, drawings to be held on May 15th, at
639 Mountain Avenue
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Bandrowski
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
c. All in Favor

iv. Review for approval Agreement between JCC Camp and Township for use of pool
June 29 thru August 21, 2015.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Committeeman Shehady
c. Roll Call Vote

v. Review for approval request from Scarlet Aquatics for use of pool during dates and times
stated in letter.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Committeeman Shehady
c. Roll Call Vote

d. Correspondence
i. Kenilworth – Resolution – Supporting Law Enforcement Officers
ii. Tinton Falls – Resolution – Supporting Law Enforcement Officers
iii. Union – Resolution – Urging NJ Transit to terminate parking agreement with Kean
Re parking spaces within Union Train Station
iv. Millburn – Ord. 2437-15 Amend and Supplement Development Regulations and Zoning,
final hearing February 17th, 8 p.m. Millburn Municipal Bldg.
v. Union County – Meisel Park Diversion – Public Scoping Hearing Notice –
March 10th, 6 p.m., Springfield Municipal Building
vi. Superior Court of NJ – Directive Regarding Limitations on Judges re Events
vii. State of NJ – DOT – re Main Street Bridge over Rt. 78

7. Old Business
a. Discussion & Action Items

8. Public Comment (Any Governmental Issue)

9. Executive Session - Res. 2.10.15 – Personnel: Police

10. Adjournment