Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey
Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us
AGENDA
June 9, 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 – “Juneteenth”
b. Pride Month Flag Raising – Chisholm Community Center, Monday, June 14, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
c. Twice a week garbage pick-up has started as follows Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and
and Friday.
d. The Town-wide Garage Sale is Saturday, June 12, and Sunday, June 13, followed by
bulk pick-up on Wednesday, June 16. Please register for the garage sale on the Township
website.
e. Springfield Farmer’s Market starts Monday, July 12, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mountain
Avenue in front of the Library.
f. Congratulations to the Players and Coaches of the Girls Springfield Storm Soccer Team who
who finished their season undefeated with a 10-0 record and 3 straight wins in the Under 11
Suburban Youth Soccer League Cup Tournament.
g. The Township extends condolences to the family of Retired Detective Lieutenant Peter
Hammer who passed away on Sunday, May 30.
h. Police Officer Awards – Chief John Cook and Mayor Chris Weber
.
- Public Comment (Agenda Items Only).
- Reports
a. Administrator’s Report – John Bussiculo
b. BID Update – Michael Scalera and Scott Seidel
c. Finance
1. Treasurer
a. Payroll & Invoices for the period May 25 through June 9, 2021,
in the amount of $4,751,483.83.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
- Minutes & Reports
- New Business
- Ordinances
i. Second Reading
ii. First Reading
1.. Ordinance 2021-16 –This ordinance amends the Police Department’s
services fees in Chapter 2 of the Township Code.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
ii. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
iii. Publication: The Local Source, June 17, 2021, with final hearing on
July 13, 2021
b. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
2. Ordinance 2021-17 – This ordinance amends the provisions of the Township
Code pertaining to the Police Department’s promotional procedures.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
ii. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
iii. Publication: The Local Source, June 17, 2021, with final hearing on
July 13, 2021.
b. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
3. Ordinancee 2021-18 – This ordinance amends and supplements the curbside
Collection provisions of Chapter 22 (Colid Waste Management) of the
Township Code.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
ii. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
iii. Publication: The Local Source, June 17, 2021, with final hearing on
July 13, 2021
b. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
- Resolutions
i. Resolution 2021-162– This resolution approves Change Order No. 1 to T.R.Weinger Inc.
for Vapor Mitigation at Springfield Fire Department – Contract No. SP 2019-06 (COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeewoman DuBois
Roll Call Vote
ii. Resolution 2021-163 – 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
iii. Resolution 2021-164 – This resolution approves the renewal of Plenary Retail
Consumption Licenses, Plenary Retail Distribution Licenses, Club Licenses and
Hotel/Motel License.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
iv. Resolution 2021-165 – This resolution supports the NJDOT’s replacement of the
I-78 Westbound Bridge over Quarry Road.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
All in Favor
v. Resolution 2021-166 – This resolution amends the 2021 Budget.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
vi. Resolution 2021-167 – 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
- Discussion & Action Item
7. Correspondence
i. Westfield Ord. 2217 – Amending Land Use to address the requirements of Fair Housing Act (intro)
ii Westfield Ord. 2218 – Prohibiting operation of any class of cannabis business within geographical
boundaries of Town (intro)
8. Public Comment (Any Governmental Issue)
TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2021, AT 7 P.M.
Please take notice that the Township Committee of the Township of Springfield will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 7 P.M., in person at Town Hall (100 Mountain Avenue, Springfield, New Jersey 07081). All attendees will be required to comply with COVID-19 protocol, including face covering and social distancing requirements.
The meeting will be broadcast live on local cable access Comcast Channel 35 and Verizon/FIOS Channel 46. The meeting can also be viewed via Springfield Township’s:
YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1O0fwzfi1N2iwCWJZU37Vw/videos;
Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/springfieldtownshipnj.
Members of the public who are unable to attend the meeting in person may participate by submitting comments in writing, either via email to: [email protected], or via letter to: Township Administrator, 100 Mountain Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081. All written comments must be received by the Township Administrator by 1 P.M. on June 9, 2021, and must include the commenter’s full name and address in order to be read aloud during the public comment portion of the meeting. The reading of written comments will be subject to the same restrictions as verbal comments made during the meeting. In addition, members of the public may provide verbal comments during the public comment portions of the meeting via telephone, by calling 973-232-4442 during the public comment portions of the meeting. Further information on meetings is available on the Township’s website.