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

AGENDA
April 12, 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. Springfield Environmental Commission & Department of Public Works: Clean Communities
Day Reusable Bag Contest – Open to All Children who live or attend school in Springfield.
Deadline: Thursday, April 14th, 9 a.m. and Clean Community Day is Sunday, April 24th at 1 p.m.,
Rain or Shine – Meet at DPW on Mountain Avenue – Wear Long Pants and Long Sleeved Shirts -
Gloves and Tools Supplied

b. Springfield Environmental Commission & Green Team: Arbor Day Events – Friday, April 29th,
10 a.m, Veterans’ Park and Saturday, April 30th, from 1 to 4 p.m. at DPW on Mountain Avenue -
5 tree saplings will be given away to Springfield residents.

c. Congratulations to Robert Brennan of the Department of Public Works who has earned the
designation of Certified Public Works Manager (CPWM) from the Department of Community
Affairs, Division of Local government Services

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.Approve 2016 Summer Employees for Recreation as submitted
i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Shehady
ii. Second: Committeewoman Vassallo
iii. Roll Call Vote

b. Police – Chief Cook
c. Fire – Chief Palumbo

5. Minutes & Reports
a. Township Committee
i. Regular Minutes of March 8, 2016, and Executive Minutes of March 8, 2016,
as emailed,
1. Adoption
a.Motion: Committeewoman Vassallo
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Shehady
c. All in Favor

b.Accept Environmental Commission Minutes of January 18, 2016 as submitted

6. New Business

a. Ordinances

i. Second Reading

ii. First Reading
1. Ordinance 2016-08 – This ordinance amends portions of Chapter 23 of the
Revised General Ordinances.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeewoman Vassallo
ii. Second: Committeewoman Stampoulos
iii. Publication: The Local Source, April 21, 2016, with final hearing
on May 10, 2016
b. Discussion
c. Roll Call Vote

2. Ordinance 2016-09 – This ordinance adopts certain regulations of drone
technology and unmanned aircraft for the Township of Springfield.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeewoman Stampoulos
ii. Second: Committeewoman Vassallo
iii. Publication: The Local Source, April 21, 2016, with final hearing
on May 10, 2016
b. Discussion
c. Roll Call Vote

3. Ordinance 2016-10 – This ordinance requires the retrofitting of existing storm
drain inlets which are in direct contact with repaving, repairing, reconstruction or
resurfacing or alterations of facilities on private property, to prevent the discharge
of solids and floatables (such as plastic bottles, cans, food wrappers and other
litter) to the municipal separate storm sewer system(s) operated by the
Township so as to protect public health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe
penalties for the failure to comply.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeewoman Stampoulos
ii. Second: Deputy Mayor Shehady
iii. Publication: The Local Source, April 21, 2016, with final hearing
on May 10, 2016
b. Discussion
c. Roll Call Vote

4. Ordinance 2016-11 – This ordinance repeals and replaces Ordinance No. 2015-01
establishing minimum and maximum salary ranges and compensation for certain
non-union positions, officers and clerical employees within the Township. It
eliminates any reference to the positions of Municipal Prosecutor and Public
Defender.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Shehady
ii. Second: Committeewoman Vassallo
iii. Publication: The Local Source, April 21, 2016, with final hearing on
May 10, 2016
b. Discussion
c. Roll Call Vote

b. Resolutions
i. Resolution 2016-122– This resolution authorizes refund of Redemption Monies.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Shehady
b. Second: Committeewoman Stampoulos
c. Roll Call Vote

ii. Resolution 2016-123 – This resolution authorizes the adoption of the Union
County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan as submitted to the NJ
Office of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management
Agency on November 6, 2015.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Shehady
b. Second: Committeewoman Vassallo
c. All in Favor

iii. Resolution 2016-124 – this resolution authorizes the Township to make
application for 2015 tonnage grant.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman Stampoulos
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Shehady
c. Roll Call Vote

iv. Resolution 2016-125 – This resolution authorizes the Township to enter
into a contract with Garden State Fireworks, Inc., for the Township’s Fourth
of July fireworks display.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Shehady
b. Second: Committeewoman Vassallo
c. Roll Call Vote

v. Resolution 2016-126 – This resolution ratifies the execution of Agreements
between the Township of Springfield and PGA Tournament Championship, Inc.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Shehady
b. Second: Committeewoman Stampoulos
c. Roll Call Vote

vi. Resolution 2016-127 – This resolution awards a Professional Services!
Contract to Pennoni Associates Inc., for Design Plans, Specifications and
Construction Documents and Inspection/Administration for Laurel Drive
Improvements (COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman Stampoulos
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Shehady
c. Roll Call Vote

c. Discussion & Action Item
i. Approve request from Market Manager to waive fees of $25 for application and
$125 for participation for 2016 season to increase interest in our market.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman Vassallo
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Shehady
c. Roll Call Vote

ii. Accept resignation of David Lachs as Alternate 2 Member of the Planning Board and appoint
Michael Dzikowski to fill that term expiring December 31, 2017.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Shehady
b. Second: Committeewoman Stampoulos
c. All in Favor

d. Correspondence
i.County of Union – 2016 Infrastructure and Municipal Grant – The Township has
received $64,000.00.

7. Unfinished Business
a. Discussion & Action Items

8. Public Comment (Any Governmental Issue)

9. Executive Session – Res. 4.12.16 – Litigation: COAH; Redevelopment; Baltusrol Tax Appeal
Real Property: Battle Hill Paper Street; Rica Property

10. Adjournment