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

AGENDA
December 8, 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 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
a. Holiday Celebration 2015 - Sponsored by the Recreation Department – Wednesday,
December 9th, 5 to 8 p.m., Town Hall, Tree Lighting, Petting Zoo, Horse & Carriage Rides and
other Festivities! Rain Date Thursday, December 10th.

b. Springfield Rabies Clinic, Saturday, January 16, 2016, 8:30 a.m. to Noon, Chisholm Center

c. Commercial Vehicle Hearing – Jonathan Trenk

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 & Executive Meeting Minutes of September 8, 2015, as emailed
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Bandrowski
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
c. All in Favor

ii. Regular & Executive Minutes of September 21, 2105, as emailed
1. Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Bandrowski
c.All In Favor

iii. Regular & Executive Minutes of October 13, 2015, as emailed
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Bandrowski
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
c. All in Favor

b. Accept Recreation Council Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2015, as submitted

6. New Business

a. Ordinances

i. Second Reading
1. Ordinance 2015-20 – This ordinance amends Chapter IV, General
Licensing, of Revised General Ordinances of the Township, by
amending Section 4-5 entitled “Commercial Vehicles”, by amending
various portions of said section, including revising the procedure for
an applicant to apply for an application, repealing the appeal process
and revising the application fee.
a. Adoption
i.Motion: Committeeman Shehady
ii.Second: Committeeman Fernandec
iii.Publication: The Local Source, December 17, 2015
b.Public Comment
c. Discussion
d. Roll Call Vote

2. Ordinance 2015-21 – This ordinance amends Zone Map and Zoning
Ordinance of the Township to Change the Development Criteria for
the Ah-7/RCA Zone.
a. Adoption
i.Motion: Committeeman Shehady
ii.Second: Committeeman Huber
iii.Publication: The Local Source, December 17, 2105
b. Public Comment
c. Discussion
d. Roll Call Vote

ii. First Reading
1. Ordinance 2015-25 – This ordinance amends the Property Maintenance Code
of the Township by additional definitions of terms and penalties and a new
section (Section 15-6) entitled “Vacant and Abandoned Properties”, providing
for Registration of Vacant and Abandoned Properties and Creditor Responsibilities.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Shehady
ii.Second: Committeeman Fernandez
iii.Publication: The Local Source, December 10, 2015, with
final hearing on December 22, 2015.
b.Discussion
c.Roll Call Vote

b. Resolutions

i. Resolution 2015-350 – This resolution authorizes refund of Redemption Monies.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Bandrowski
b. Second: Committeeman Fernandez
c. Roll Call Vote
ii. Resolution 2015-351 – This resolution authorizes the refund of property taxes from Tax Court Judgment.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Bandrowski
c. Roll Call Vote

iii. Resolution 2015-352 – This resolution approves an employment agreement with
Edward J. Fanning, as Township Administrator for a term from July 1, 2015
through June 30, 2016.
1. Adoption
a..Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Bandrowski
c. Roll Call Vote
iv. Resolution 2015-353 – This resolution authorizes refund of fees collected from Pool
Utility or Recreation Department.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Committeeman Shehady
c. Roll Call Vote
v. Resolution 2015-354 – This resolution accepts the resignation of Matthew Dougherty as Police Officer for the Township of Springfield.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Bandrowski
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
c. Roll Call Vote
vi. Resolution 2015-355 – This resolution ratifies and confirms the hiring of Matthew F.
Schmidt as Probationary Police Officer.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Bandrowski
c. Roll Call Vote
vii. Resolution 2015-356 – This resolution approves the appointment of Bridgette Cline
and Zoila Beltran as jitney drivers.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Committeeman Shehady
c. Roll Call Vote
viii. Resolution 2015-357 – This resolution authorizes a salary increase for the Tax
Collector, Tax Assessor and Municipal Clerk.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Bandrowski
c. Roll Call Vote
ix. Resolution 2015-358 – This resolution is to appoint a Clerk to the Tax Collector’s Office.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Bandrowski
c. Roll Call Vote
x. Resolution 2015-359 – This resolution authorizes an hourly rate increase for Fire
Department Administrative Assistant and Fire Prevention Bureau Coordinator.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
c. Roll Call Vote
xi. Resolution 2015-360 - This resolution provides for transfer of appropriation reserves as per
R.S. 40A:4-58.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Bandrowski
c. Roll Call Vote
xii. Resolution 2015-361 – This resolution authorizes the Mayor and Township Clerk to sign an
Agreement for specialized legal services in connection with certain redevelopment
activities. (COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Committeeman Shehady
c. Roll Call Vote
xiii. Resolution 2015-362 – this resolution authorizes continued participation in the Benecard
Prescription Plan fo4 2016.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Committeeman Shehady
c. Roll Call Vote

xiv. Resolution 2015-363 – This resolution authorizes continued participation in Lincoln
Financial Group for 2016.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
c. Roll Call Vote
xv. Resolution 2015-364 – This resolution authorizes continued participation in Delta
Dental of New Jersey for 2016.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Committeeman Shehady
c. Roll Call Vote
xvi. Resolution 2015-365 – This resolution authorizes a promotion of Agata Del Mauro to
Assistant Treasurer.
1. Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
c. Roll Call Vote
xvii. Resolution 2015-366 – This resolution authorizes a salary increase for the Chief
Financial Officer.
1. Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
c. Roll Call Vote

xviii. Resolution 2015-367 – This resolution allows an ncrease in the actual complement of
the Police Department pursuant to recommendation of the Chief of Police.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b.Second: Committeeman Fernandez
c. Roll Call Vote
xix. Resolution 2015-368 – This resolution allows an increase in the complement of the
Fire Department pursuant to recommendation of the Fire Chief.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Bandrowski
b. Second: Committeeman Fernandez
c. Roll Call Vote
xx. Resolution 2015-369 – Hold for Redevelopment

xxi. Resolution 2015-370 – This resolution is for award of professional services contract
Keller & Kirkpatrick, Inc., for design plans, specifications and construction documents
for Tree Top Drive Pump Station Upgrade (COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Shehady
b.Second: Committeeman Fernandez
c. Roll Call Vote

c. Discussion & Action Items

i. Approve “On Premise” 50/50 Raffle License to PTA Thelma Sandmeier School, drawing
to be held on January 15, 2016 (rain date January 22, 2016), at 666 So. Springfield Avenue
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Shehady
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Bandrowski
c. All in Favor

ii. Discuss use of Sarah Bailey as Senior Citizen Housing
iii. Approve Hold Harmless Agreements for privately owned property at 521 Mountain
Avenue for purposes of Fire Department training prior to building being demolished.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Bandrowski
c. All in Favor

d. Correspondence

7. Unfinished Business
a. Discussion & Action Items

8. Public Comment (Any Governmental Issue)

9. Closed Session Res. 12.8.15 – Personnel – DPW
Contract – Redevelopment Agreement

10. Adjournment