Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey
Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us
AGENDA
July 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. Springfield Farmer’s Market every Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Mountain Avenue
in front of Library.
b Springfield BID presents “Summer Celebration”, Wednesday, July 21, 6-8 p.m., Town Hall
Lawn, with Live Music by TreeOh! And Free Ice Cream by Scream Truck, plus giveaways for
the kids! (You’re welcome to bring your dinner to the show and don’t forget a blanket or a
chair.)
c, Next Township Committee Meeting is Wednesday, August 18, at 7 p.m.
d. Springfield Recreation presents Movie in Chisholm Park! The Lion King, Thursday,
August 26 (rain date Friday, August 27) 7:30 p.m. – DJ Music by Summit Soundz;
8 – 10 p.m. Movie. To pre-register and for more information go to:
https://register.communitypass.net/springfield
e. Proclamation – Bill Levidow – 100th Birthday!!!
- 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 June 23 through July 13, 2021,
in the amount of $6,909,483.79
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
b. June Budget Report – Pool
c. June Revenue Report - Pool
d. June Revenue Report
e. June Budget Report
- Minutes & Reports
- New Business
- Ordinances
i. Second 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, July 15, 2021
b. Public Comment
c. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
2. Ordinance 2021-17 – This ordinance amends the provisions of the Township Code
pertaining to the Police Department’s promotional procedure.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
ii. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
iii. Publication: The Local Source, July 15, 2021
b. Public Comment
c. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
3. Ordinance 2021-18 – This ordinance amends and supplements the curbside
collection provisions of Chapter 22 (Solid Waste Management) of the
Township Code.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
ii. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
iii. Publication: The Local Source, July 15, 2021, with final hearing on
August 18, 2021
ii. First Reading
1. Ordinance 2021-19 – This ordinance adds rules and regulations to the
Township Code regarding recreational and medical cannabis within the
Township.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
ii. Second: Committeewoman DuBois
iii. Publication: The Local Source, July 22, 2021, with final hearing on
August 18, 2021
b. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
- Resolutions
i. Resolution 2021-189– This resolution approves the promotion of Probationary Patrol
Officer Francis Lombardi to the rank of Ninth Class Patrol Officer.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
ii.Resolution 2021-190 – This resolution authorizes the refund of fees collected from the
Township Clerk’s Office.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
iii. Resolution 2021-191 – This resolution accepts and amends the adopted budget for
additional items of revenue and offsetting appropriation (Chapter 159) for the Body-
Worn Camera Grant Program.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
iv. Resolution 2021-192 – 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
v. Resolution 2021-193 – 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
vi. Resolution 2021-194 – This resolution appoints Ilene Wilkenfeld as part-time Program
Coordinator in the Springfield Recreation Department.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeewoman DuBois
Roll Call Vote
vii.Resolution 2021-195 – This resolution approves salary increases for Department Heads,
Supervisors and certain Non-union Employees.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
viii. Resolution 2021-196 – This resolution authorizes the hiring of a new seasonal
laborer for the Township’s Department of Public Works.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman DuBois
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
ix.Resolution 2021-197 – This resolution awards a contract pursuant to public bidding law to
AJM Contractors, Inc., for the 2021 Road Improvement Project – Contract SP-2021-02
(COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman DuBois
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
x.Resolution 2021-198 – This resolution authorizes the refund of duplicate alarm
registration fees collected by the Police Department.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
xi.Resolution 2021-199 – This resolution authorizes a License Agreement with the
Rotary Club of Springfield to utilize certain Township property for a food truck event.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
xii.Resolution 2021-200 – 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
xiii.Resolution 2021-201 – This resolution authorizes the disposal of Township of
Springfield’s Surplus Personal Property.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeewoman DuBois
Roll Call Vote
xiv. Resolution 2021-202 – This resolution authorizes the Person-to-Person Transfer
of Plenary Retail Distribution License #2017-44-012-009, from Vineyards of
Springfield, LLC to Bethellen Friedman.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
xv. Resolution 2021-203 – This resolution accepts the retirement of Lieutenant Damon
Quirk and approves the coverage of medical benefits for him and his qualifying
Members in accordance with the applicable collective negotiations agreement,
the Township Code, State and Federal law.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
c. Discussion & Action Items
i. Discuss/Approve Blood Drive at Chisholm Community Center on Tuesday,
August 24, from Noon to 10 p.m. (Hold Harmless and Certificate of Insurance
provided.)
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman DuBois
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
ii. Discuss/approve request from Attorney Harelik on behalf of Congregation Israel to
waive fees for Zoning ($35) and Fire ($55) Permits associated with a tent to be
placed at Synagogue.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman DuBois
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
7. Correspondence
i. Westfield Ord. 2219 – Adopting the Handler Building Redevelopment Plan (introduction)
ii. County of Union – Public Hearing Notice, Tuesday, August 10, 2021, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
regarding service and issues on Union County Paratransit System
Zoom ling: https://zoom.us/j/92896018232
8. Public Comment (Any Governmental Issue)
9. Executive Session Resolution 7.13.21 – Attorney Client Privilege/Potential Contract
Negotiations – Redevelopment of Academy Green
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
All in Favor
10. .Adjournment
TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY, June 22 2021, AT 7 P.M.
Please take notice that the Township Committee of the Township of Springfield will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 22, 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 May 25, 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.