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

AGENDA
February 9, 2016

NOTE: This may not be the order of business. There may be additions or deletions.
Regular Session - 7p.m. (2 & 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7p.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. Proclamation – Youth Art Month 2016 Endorsement
b. The Township mourns the loss of Ethel Smith, age 93, who passed away on Feb. 1st.
Mrs. Smith, a registered nurse, enlisted in the Army Nurse Corps in 1944 and was stationed in
the South Pacific where she met her late husband, Bill. After her service, Ethel resumes her
nursing career at Children’s Specialized Hospital in Mountainside. Ethel and Bill were active
in the First Presbyterian Church and the American Legion Post. Both were instrumental in
organizing the Memorial Day Parade and served as Grand Marshals. ​

3. Public Comment (Agenda Items Only)

4. Reports
a. Finance
1. Treasurer
a. Payroll & Invoices
i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Shehady
ii. Second: Committeewoman Stampoulos
iii. Roll Call Vote

b. Police Department – Chief Cook
c. Fire Department – Chief Palumbo
i. Approval for Resolution Request for FY 2016 Safer Grant Application
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5. Minutes & Reports
a. Township Committee
​i. Regular Minutes of November 10, 2015, as emailed; Regular and Executive
​ Minutes of November 24, 2015, as emailed; Regular and Executive Minutes
of December 8, 2015, as emailed; Regular and Executive Minutes of
​ December 22, 2015, as emailed.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Shehady
c. All in Favor

6. New Business

a. Ordinances

i. Second Reading
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ii. First Reading
1. Ordinance 2016-02 – This ordinance amends the Code of the Township
of Springfield, Chapter XII, Building, Housing and Hotels, to amend the
Schedule of Fees.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeewoman Stampoulos
ii. Second: Deputy Mayor Shehady
iii. Publication: The Local Source, February 18, 2016, with
​ final hearing on March 8, 2016
b.Discussion
​ c. Roll Call Vote

2. Ordinance 2016-03 – This ordinance adopts a Uniform Fee Schedule as
required by the Department of Community Affairs for the Shared Services
of a Construction Official between the Borough of Kenilworth and the
Township of Springfield.
​a. Adoption
​ i. Motion: Committeewoman Stampoulos
​ ii.Second: Deputy Mayor Shehady
​ iii.Publication: The Local Source, February 18, 2016, with
​ final hearing on Mach 8, 2016
​b. Discussion
​c. Roll Call Vote

3. Ordinance 2016-04 – This ordinance amends the Revised General|
Ordinances of the Township by modification of certain terms within
Section 2-41 entitled Police Department
​a. Adoption
​ i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Shehady
​ ii. Second: Committeeman Huber
iii.Publication: The Local Source, February 18, 2016, with
​ final hearing on March 8, 2016
b.Discussion
` c. Roll Call Vote

4. Ordinance 2016-05 – This ordinance amends Chapter XXXV,”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
​ i.Motion: Committeewoman Stampoulos
​ ii.Second: Committeewoman Vassallo
​ iii.Publication: The Local Source, February 18, 2016, with
final hearing on March 8, 2016
b.Discussion
c.Roll Call Vote

5. Ordinance 2016-06 –This ordinance adds fees for use of the Springfield
Community Pool by private camp groups.
​a. Adoption
​i. Motion: Committeeman Huber
​ii.Second: Committeewoman Vassallo
​iii.Publication: The Local Source, February 18, 2016,
with final hearing on March 8, 2016
​b. Discussion
​c. Roll Call Vote

b. Resolutions​
i. Resolution 2016-55– This resolution ratifies and confirms the promotion of Antonio DeCampos from Sixth Class Firefighter to Fifth Class Fire fighter
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Shehady
b. Second: Committeewoman Vassallo
c. Roll Call Vote

ii. Resolution 2016-56– This resolution authorizes the Mayor and Township Clerk to
execute and submit documents relating to the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and
Drug Abuse for the Fiscal Grant Cycle July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman Vassallo
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Shehady
c. Roll Call Vote

iii. Resolution 2016-57– This resolution approves the street closing application by Saint
James Church on various dates for the purposes of holding a Church Festival.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman Stampoulos
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Shehady
c. All in Favor

iiii. Resolution 2016-58– This resolution awards a contract pursuant to public bidding to
On The Side Ventures d/b/a Catering 101 for the 2016 Springfield Community Pool
Concession.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeeman Vassallo
c. Roll Call Vote

v. Resolution 2016-59– This resolution accepts the resignation of Christopher Tutela as
Firefighter for the Township of Springfield.
1. Adoption:
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Shehady
b. Second: Committeewoman Vassallo
c. All in Favor

vi. Resolution 2016-60 – This resolution accepts the resignation of Cindy Reiss as
Communications Specialist for the Township of Springfield.
1. Adoption:
a. Motion: Committeewoman Stampoulos
b. Second: Committeewoman Vassallo
c. All in Favor

vii. Resolution 2016-61 – This resolution authorizes the refund of fees collected from
Pool Utility or Recreation Department.
​1. Adoption
​a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
​b. Second: Committeewoman Vassallo
​c. Roll Call Vote

viii. Resolution 2016-62 – This resolution ratifies and confirms the appointment of
Joseph R. Cowper as a Probationary Firefighter.
​1. Adoption
​a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Shehady
​b.Second: Committeewoman Vassallo
​c. Roll Call Vote

ix. Resolution 2016-63 – This resolution accepts the retirement of Sergeant Stephen
Studlack from the Township’s Police Department.
​1. Adoption
​a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Shehady
​b.Second: Committeewoman Vassallo
​c. All in Favor

x. Resolution 2016-64 – This resolution authorizes return of permit fees in amount
of $345.00 to SolarCity.
​1. Adoption
​a. Motion: Committeewoman Stampoulos
​b. Second: Deputy Mayor Shehady
​c. Roll Call Vote

xi. Resolution 2016-65 – This resolution authorizes the Township to purchase an
automatic chemical control system and pumps for the Springfield Community
Pool from Leslie’s Swimming Pool Supplies.
​1. Adoption
​a. Motion: Committeewoman Vassallo
​b. Second: Deputy Mayor Shehady
​c. Roll Call Vote

xii. Resolution 2016-66 – This resolution is for award of contract to A&A Painting and
Contracting Company of Highland Park, NJ for painting the main and baby pools at
the Springfield Community Pool complex (COAF) .
​1. Adoption
​a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
​b. Second: Deputy Mayor Shehady
​c. Roll Call Vote

xiii. Resolution 2016-67 – This resolution awards a professional service contract to
Joseph T. Cappa, Esq., for services of Rent Leveling Board Attorney.
​1. Adoption
​a. Motion: Committeewoman Vassallo
​b.Second: Committeeman Huber
​c. All in Favor

xiiii. Resolution 2016-68 – This resolution confirms the hiring of Carl M. Cabanas as a Probationary Police Officer.
​1. Adoption
​a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Shehady
​b. Second: Committeewoman Vassallo
​c. Roll Call Vote

c. Discussion & Action Item
i. Approve “On Premise” 50/50 Raffle License #1225 and “On Premise” Merchandise Raffle
License #1226 to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, drawings to be held on April 29, 2016, at 639 Mountain Avenue
​1. Adoption
​a. Motion: Committeewoman Vassallo
​b. Second: Committeeman Huber
​c. All in Favor

ii. Approve request from Chief Cook for Out of State Travel, February 22 thru 26, 2016, for Sgts. Joseph Cieri and Jon Rachel, College Station, Texas – Crisis Incident Management!
Training – No cost to Township.
​1. Adoption
​a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Shehady
​b. Second: Committeewoman Vassallo
​c. All in Favor

d. Correspondence
​i. Union County – Info re Home Improvement Loan and Senior Home
​ Improvement Grant programs.
​ii. Maser Consulting, - Freshwater Wetlands & Flood Hazard Area App. -
​ Meisel Park Pond
​iii. JCP&L – Verified Petition

7. Unfinished Business
a. Discussion & Action Items
​i. Discuss Community Pool Board of Trustees

8. Public Comment (Any Governmental Issue)

9. Closed Session – Res. 2.9.16 – Litigation, Real Property & Contract Neg.
10. Adjournment​

Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey
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