Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey
Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us
AGENDA
MAY 11, 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
- The Annual Memorial Day Ceremony will take place on May 31st at Veterans Park at 10:00 am followed by the parade.
- The Town Wide Garage Sale will be held on June 12th & 13th. Participants can register on the township website for inclusion in a garage sale map and advertising. The Garage Sale Permit fee is waived for this event.
- Bulk pick up will be on June 16th.
- Springfield Community Pool opens May 29th. Register online www.thesay.org/SCP
- Proclamation - Emergency Medical Services Week
- Proclamation - Emergency Medical Services for Children Day
3. Public Comment on Agenda Items Only
4. Reports
a. Administrator’s Report
b. BID Update – Mike Scalera
c. Finance
1. Treasurer
a. Payroll & Invoices-for the period April 28, 2021 through May 11, 2021
in the amount of $$4,745,923.68
i. Motion: Committeeman Keiser
ii. Second: Deputy Mayor Weber
iii. Roll Call Vote
|
FUND TOTALS |
|
|
CURRENT |
$4,658,830.74 |
|
GRANT |
$6,296.28 |
|
POOL |
$819.00 |
|
CAPITAL |
$47,505.00 |
|
TRUST |
$14,278.37 |
|
ANIMAL |
$297.79 |
|
POLICE OUTSIDE SERVICE |
$14,467.50 |
|
FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT |
$1,384.00 |
|
ESCROW |
$1,270.00 |
|
TRUST ESCROW |
$775.00 |
|
TOTAL ALL FUNDS |
$4,745,923.68
|
5. Minutes & Reports - None
6. New Business
a. 2021 Municipal Budget
i. Presentation of Budget – Deputy Mayor Keiser & Mayor Weber
ii. Public Hearing
1. Motion to open Public Hearing: Deputy Mayor Keiser
2. Second: Committeeman Capodice
All in Favor
3. Discussion & Public Comment
4. Motion to close Public Hearing: Deputy Mayor Keiser
5. Second: Committeeman Capodice
All in Favor
iii. Resolution 2021-134 – This resolution adopts the 2021 Current Budget for the Township of
Springfield.
1. Adoption
a. Motion; Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
b. Ordinances
i. Second Reading
1. 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 Huber
ii. Second: Committeeman Keiser
iii. Publication: The Local Source, May 13, 2021
b. Public Comment
c. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
ii. First Reading
- Ordinance 2021-15 - 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: Committeewoman Dubois
iii. Publication in The Local Source, May 13, 2021, with final hearing on May 25, 2021
b. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
c. Resolutions
i. Resolution 2021-135 - This Resolution authorizes a renewal agreement for membership in the
Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council (MCCPC) (COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committee Capodice
Roll Call Vote
ii. Resolution 2021-136 – This Resolution authorizes the refund of a Zoning Permit Fee in the
amount of $35.00.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman Dubois
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
iii. Resolution 2021-137 – This Resolution authorizes the Township to enter into a Participation
Agreement with PSE&G for energy improvements and installation of one (1) HVAC unit and
boiler/furnace with lighting at the Annex Building. (COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
iv. Resolution 2021-138 - This Resolution awards a professional service contract to Greenman
Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) for design plans, construction documents and construction inspections
for the improvements of Mount View Road, a NJ DOT State Aid Project. (COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeewoman Dubois
Roll Call Vote
v. Resolution 2021-139 - This Resolution authorizes the Tax Collector to prepare and mail
estimated tax bills in accordance with P.L. 1994, c.72.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
vi. Resolution 2021-140 – This Resolution is for approval to submit a Transportation Trust Fund
Grant application and execute a grant contract with the NJ Department of Transportation for the
resurfacing of Fadem Road and a section of Diamond Road.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeeman Keiser
Roll Call Vote
vii. Resolution 2021-141 – This Resolution authorizes the sale of a front end loader, no longer
needed for public use by the Township of Springfield, to the Township of Millburn.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
viii. Resolution 2021-142 - 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
ix. Resolution 2021-143 - This Resolution authorizes the Chief Financial Officer to pay July 4th
celebration vendors deposits prior to the event and pay certain vendors on the date of the event.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
x. Resolution 2021-144 - This Resolution authorizes the refund of fees collected from the
Recreation Department.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeewoman Dubois
Roll Call Vote
xi. Resolution 2021-145 - This Resolution authorizes the return of escrow fee to certain Zoning
Board Applicants. All work has been completed.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Committeewoman Dubois
Roll Call Vote
xii. Resolution 2021-146 - This Resolution authorizes the return of escrow fees to certain Planning
Board Applicants. All work has been completed.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman Dubois
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
xiii. Resolution 2021-147 - This Resolution appoints Brandon Pugliese and Nyden Kinch-Sousa as
part-time Recreation Assistants in the Springfield Recreation Department.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeewoman Dubois
Roll Call Vote
xiv. Resolution 2021-148 - This Resolution ratifies and authorizes the execution of a modified
collective negotiations agreement between the Township of Springfield 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: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
xv. Resolution 2021-149 - This Resolution ratifies and authorizes the execution of a collective
negotiations agreement between the Township of Springfield and the Springfield Superior Officers
Association PBA Local No. 76A, for the time period covering January 1, 2020 through December
31, 2027.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Committeewoman Dubois
Roll Call Vote
xvi. Resolution 2021-150 - This Resolution ratifies and authorizes the execution of a collective
negotiations agreement between the Township of Springfield and the Springfield Superior Officers
Association FMBA Local No. 57A, for the time period covering January 1, 2020 through December
31, 2027.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
xvii. Resolution 2021-151 - This Resolution authorizes a modified form of license agreement with
Capital Motor Cars LLC to utilize certain Township parking facilities on a temporary basis.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeewoman Dubois
Roll Call Vote
d. Discussion/Action Items
i. Discuss to approve the use of Chisholm Park by James Caldwell School PTA and Thelma
Sandmeier School PTA for an outdoor movie on May 21, 2021 (rain date May 27, 2021).
a. Motion: Committeewoman DuBois
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
All in Favor
ii. Discuss to approve the use of Henshaw Park (Grass) by the Springfield Unity Project for a
Zumba Fitness Event on Saturday, May
22, 2021.
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeewoman DuBois
All in Favor
iii. Discuss to approve the use of Chisholm by New Jersey Blood Services for a blood drive on
Tuesday, June 1, 2021.
a. Motion: Committeewoman DuBois
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
All in Favor
7. Correspondence - None
8. Public Comment - Resident Questions
9. Executive Session - Resolution 5.11.2021 – Attorney Client Privilege & Personnel: Recreation
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
10. Adjournment