Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey
Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us
AGENDA
September 28, 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. Last day for Market is Monday, October 25.
b. The Jitney resumed as of Monday, August 16. Masks are required and the drivers will
not accept monthly payments. They are to be sent to Maryellen Brennan at Town Hall. For
further info, please email [email protected] or call 973-912-2202.
c. Save the Date!! The Halloween Spooktacular will take place on Saturday, October 30,
outside at Chisholm Park from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Join us for a children’s costume contest,
photo ring roamer, Red Ribbon Week give-aways, Monster Mash Concert and more!
Stay tuned for details!!!
c. The Township extends its condolences to the family of Firefighter Altay Vigilante and DPW
Employee Steven Pocaro on the loss of their Mother and Mother-in-Law Ates Vigilante who
passed away on September 17.
e. Springfield Night – Red Bulls! Saturday, October 9 at 6 p.m. with post-match fireworks!
A portion of each ticket purchased will be donated to The Springfield First Aid Squad and
Springfield Hope. To purchase tickets:
https://offer.fevo.com/new-york-red-bulls-vs-inter-miami-cf-dvxdh8q-56d10ea
f. Fall Festival & Car Show – Free Admission– Saturday, October 16, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at
Jonathan Dayton High School and Mountain Avenue
g. William Wood, BISDigital – Camera Presentation
h. Tamara Vega, Public Information Officer – Website Presentation
- 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 September 15 through September 28, 2021
in the amount of $2,208,652.84.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
(FYI – Finance reports are prior to Tropical Storm Ida)
b.August Budget
c.August Revenue
d.August Pool Budget
e.August Pool Revenue
- Minutes & Reports
a. Regular and Executive Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2021; Regular Meeting Minutes of
May 25, 2021; Regular Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2021 and Special Meeting Minutes of
June 15, 2021, as emailed.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
All in Favor
- New Business
- Ordinances
i. Second Reading
ii. First Reading
1. Ordinance 2021-25 – This bond ordinance authorizes the Acquisition of a new
Pumper Fire Engine, including Original Apparatus and Equipment, in, by and for
the Township of Springfield, in the County of Union, State of NJ, to Appropriate the
sum of $800,000 to pay the cost thereof, to make a down payment, to authorize the
Issuance of Bonds to finance such appropriation and to provide for the Issuance of
Bond Anticipation Notes in anticipation of the Issuance of such Bonds.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
ii.Second: Committeeman Capodice
iii.Publication: The Local Source, October 7, 2021, with final hearing on
October 26, 2021
b. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
2. Ordinance 2021-26 – This ordinance amends the provisions of the Township Code
regarding tree removal permit applications.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeewoman DuBois
ii. Second: Committeeman Huber
iii. Publication: The Local Source, October 7, 2021, with final hearing on
October 26, 2021
b. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
- Resolutions
i. Resolution 2021-241– This resolution promotes Austin Bucossi from Ninth Class
Firefighter to Eighth Class Firefighter.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
ii.Resolution 2021-242 – This resolution promotes Ronald Werner from Ninth Class
Firefighter to Eighth Class Firefighter.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
iii. Resolution 2021-243 – This resolution approves the hiring of Frank Miceli as a full-time
Laborer.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman DuBois
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
iv. Resolution 2021-244 – 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 2021-245 – This resolution certifies the review of the 2020 annual audit report
with required group affidavit.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
vi. Resolution 2021-246 – This resolution permits a limited deer hunt at Baltusrol Golf Club
pursuant to Springfield Ordinance 3-6.1.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
All in Favor
vii. Resolution 2021-247 – This resolution amends the adopted budget for additional items
of revenue and offsetting appropriation (Chapter 159) for AAA Pedestrian Grant.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
c. Discussion & Action Items
i. Discuss/approve request from Renaissance Church to waive all inspection permit fees
associated with renovations and up-grades (Permit #21-0422-A at 639 Mountain Avenue
in amount of $100.00)
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
7. Correspondence
i. NJ Transit Informational Public Hearing Notice, Thursday, October 28, 2021 – For further
info contact: [email protected] or call 973-491-7772 by October 11.
8. Public Comment (Any Governmental Issue)
9. Adjournment