Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey
Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us
AGENDA
April 13, 2021
NOTE: This may not be the order of business. There may be additions or deletions.
Regular Session - 7p.m. (2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7p.m.)
- Call to Order
- 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.
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Moment of Silence
- Roll Call
- Proclamations & Announcements
a. Proclamation – Arbor Day – April 30, 2021.
b. Summer Time Fund – Springfield Community Pool – Register Now for Early Bird Savings
through April 30. www.THESAY.ORG/SCP
c. Springfield Food Truck Festival, sponsored by The Rotary Club and Dayton PTSO, Sunday,
April 25, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. JDHS back parking lot. $5 per person, children under 10 free,
*Cash Only*, 15+ food trucks, entertainment, tricky tray.
d.. Springfield Community Partnership
i. Presentation of Budget – Michael Scalera and Beth Lippman
ii. Public Hearing on 2021 Budget for Springfield Community Partnership
1. Motion to open public hearing: Deputy Mayor Keiser
2. Second: Committeeman Capodice
All in Favor
3. Public Discussion/Comments
4. Motion to close public comments: Deputy Mayor Keiser
5. Second:
iii. Resolution 2021-100 – This resolution adopts the 2021 Budget for the Springfield
Community Partnership
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
- Public Comment (Agenda Items Only).
- Reports
a. Administrator’s Report – John Bussiculo
b. BID Update – Michael Scalera
c. Finance
1. Treasurer
a. Payroll & Invoices for the period March 24 through April 13, 2021,
in the amount of 8,771,918.23
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
- Minutes & Reports
None.
- New Business
- Ordinances
i. Second Reading
1. Ordinance 2021-06 – This ordinance amends the Township Code at Chapter VII to
supplement the Township’s traffic regulations governing Stop Intersections.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
ii. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
iii. Publication: The Local Source, April 15, 2021
b. Public Comment
c. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
2.. Ordinance 2021-08 – This ordinance amends Chapter 35 (Land Use) to amend
regulations pertaining to accessory structures in nonresidential zones,
generators and equipment installations in single-family districts, and height and
locations of fences.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeewoman DuBois
ii. Second: Committeeman Huber
iii. Publication: The Local Source, April 15, 2021
b. Public Comment
c. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
3. Ordinance 2021-09 – This ordinance amends the Township Code at Chapter 7
to modify and supplement the Township’s traffic regulations governing parking
time limits.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
ii. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
iii. Publication: The Local Source, April 15, 2021
b. Public Comment
c. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
4. Ordinance 2021-10 – This ordinance extends the effective period of Ordinance
2020-14, which authorizes restaurants to establish and operate approved
Dining areas during the COVID-19 pandemic.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
ii. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
iii. Publication: The Local Source, April 15, 2021, with final hearing on
April 27, 201
b. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
ii. First Reading
1. Ordinance 2021-11 – This ordinance is to establish a Cap Bank for the year 2021
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
ii. Second: Committeeman Capodice
iii. Publication: The Local Source, April 15, 2021, with final hearing on
April 27, 2021.
b. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
2. Ordinance 2021-12 – This ordinance makes changes to the fees for Chisholm
Playground Camp.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Huber
ii. Second: Committeewoman DuBois
iii. Publication: The Local Source, April 15, 2021, with final hearing on
April 27, 2021.
b. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
3. Ordinance 2021-13 – This ordinance temporarily suspends certain provisions of
Chapter 27 of the Township Code during the 2021 summer pool season.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Huber
ii. Second: Committeewoman DuBois
iii. Publication: The Local Source, April 15, 2021, with final hearing on
April 27, 2021.
b. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
4. Ordinance 2021-14 – This ordinance amends components of the Police
Department’s promotional policies and procedures for the ranks of
Sergeant and Lieutenant.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
ii. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
iii. Publication: The Local Source, April 22, 2021, with final hearing on
May 11, 2021
b. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
- Resolutions
i. Resolution 2021-101 – This resolution designates Investors Bank as a depository for
Township of Springfield funds.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
ii. Resolution 2021-102 – This resolution is Supporting the 2021 UDrive. UText. UPay.
Distracted Driving Crackdown April 1-30, 2021.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
All in Favor
iii. Resolution 2021-103 – This resolution provides a pledge that the Township of
Springfield supports a responsible pet ownership in the Township.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman DuBois
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
All in Favor
iv. Resolution 2021-104– This resolution provides a pledge that the Township of
Springfield 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: Committeewoman DuBois
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
All in Favor
v. Resolution 2021-105 – This resolution provides a pledge that the Township of
Springfield Supports New Jersey’s Wildlife Action Plan.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman DuBois
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
All in Favor
vi. Resolution 2021-106 – This resolution authorizes the self-examination of the 2021 Budget.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
vii. Resolution 2021-107 – This resolution introduces and approves the proposed 2021 Budget
for the Township of Springfield and provides for public hearing and final adoption thereof.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
viii.Resolution 2021-108 – This resolution appoints Erin McNany as Chisholm Playground
Camp Director in the Springfield Recreation Department.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeewoman DuBois
Roll Call Vote
ix. Resolution 2021-109 – This resolution ratifies and confirms the appointment of
seasonal staff members at Chisholm Playground Camp.
1. Adoption
a. Motion; Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeewoman DuBois
Roll Call Vote
x. Resolution 2021-110– This resolution awards a contract pursuant to public bidding to
Miele’s Concessions LLC for the Springfield Community Pool concession in the
2021 summer season.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeewoman DuBois
Roll Call Vote
xi. Resolution 2021-111 – This resolution authorizes the purchase of a 2021 Chevrolet
Tahoe from Gentillini Chevrolet LLC through the State of NJ Cooperative Purchasing
Program Contract #19-FLEET-00842 (COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
xii. Resolution 2021-112 – This resolution ratifies and authorizes the execution of a collective
negotiations agreement between the Township and the Firefighters Mutual Benevolent
Association Local No. 57, for the time period covering January 1, 2020 through
December 31, 2027.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
xiii. Resolution 2021-113 – This resolution authorizes an agreement for the lease of
four copiers from Atlantic Business Products pursuant to the State of NJ
Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract #40467 (COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
xiv. Resolution 2021-114 – This resolution authorizes a License Agreement with Capital
Motor Care LLC to utilize certain Township parking facilities on a temporary basis.
1. Adoption
a. Motion; Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
xv. Resolution 2021-115 – This resolution authorizes the payment of a stipend to Fire
Chief Carlo Palumbo.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
xvi. Resolution 2021-116 – This resolution authorizes the hiring of one seasonal
laborer for the Township’s Department of Public Works.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman DuBois
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
xvii. Resolution 2021-117 – This resolution authorizes the Township to enter into a
contract with Duke’s Root Control, Inc., to provide sewer system inflow and
infiltration monitoring services to the Township during the 2021 calendar year (COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman DuBois
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
- Discussion & Action Item
7. Correspondence
i. NJ American Water – Petition – Rate Change – Public Hearings – April 27, 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
for further info please visit the Company’s website
ii. Millburn – Introduction of Ord. 2571-21Prohibiting Operation of Cannabis Business within its
Geographical Boundaries, Public Hearing on April 20, 2021, 7 p.m. at Millburn Municipal Bldg.
8. Public Comment (Any Governmental Issue)
- End!