Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey
Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us
AGENDA
October 12, 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. The last day for the Springfield Farmer’s Market Monday,,October 25, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on
in front of Library.
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!!!
d. Fall Festival & Car Show – Free Admission– Saturday, October 16, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at
Jonathan Dayton High School and Mountain Avenue
e. The Township extends its condolences to Jennifer Law, Planning Board/Board of Adjustment
Administrator, and her Family on the passing of Jenn’s Mother, Betty Amend, on
September 30, 2021.
f. Proclamation – Breast Cancer
g. Ceremonial Swearing in of Probationary Police Officer Stephen Bratsch
- 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 29 through October 12, 2021
in the amount of $4,549,235.11.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
- Minutes & Reports
a. Regular and Executive Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2021; Regular and Executive
Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2021; Special Meeting and Executive Meeting Minutes
of August 4, 2021 and Regular Meeting Minutes of August 18, 2021, as emailed.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
All in Favor
- New Business
- Ordinances
i. Second Reading
1.Ordinance 2021-23 – This ordinance amends provisions of the Township Code
governing recreational and medical cannabis within the Township.
a.Adoption
i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
ii. Second: Committeewoman DuBois
iii. Publication: The Local Source, October 21, 2021
b. Public Comment
c. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
2.Ordinance 2021-24 – This ordinance amends the Township Code to waive
fees for dumpster and storage container permits issued in connection with
a natural disaster or other state of emergency.
a.Adoption
i.Motion: Committeeman Capodice
ii.Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
iii.Publication: The Local Source, October 21, 2021
b.;Public Comment
c. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
ii. First Reading
1. Ordinance 2021-27 – This ordinance authorizes the termination of the 1994
Settlement Agreement between the Township of Clark and the Rahway Valley
Sewerage Authority, the Boroughs of Garwood, Kenilworth and Roselle Park, the
City of Rahway, the Town of Westfield and the Townships of Cranford, Springfield
and Woodbridge.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
ii.Second: Committeewoman DuBois
iii.Publication: The Local Source, October 21, 2021, with final hearing on
November 9, 2021
b. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
2. Ordinance 2021-28 – This ordinance approves revisions to the 1995 Agreement
between the Member Municipalities of the Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
ii. Second: Committeewoman DuBois
iii. Publication: The Local Source, October 21, 2021, with final hearing on
November 9, 2021
b. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
3. Ordinance 2021-29 – This ordinance further extends the effective period of
Ordinance 2020-14, which authorizes restaurants to establish and operate
Approved temporary dining areas during the COVID-19 pandemic.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
i. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
iii.Publication: The Local Source, October 21, 2021, with final hearing
on November 9, 2021.
b. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
- Resolutions
i. Resolution 2021-248– This resolution requests permission for the dedication by rider for
Veterans War Memorial Donations required by the Township of Springfield.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
ii.Resolution 2021-249 – This resolution approves the Corrective Action Plan for the
recommendations listed in the 2020 Annual Audit Report
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
iii. Resolution 2021-250– This resolution authorizes the cancellation of certain Grant
balances.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
iv. Resolution 2021-251 – This resolution is for approval to submit a Grant Application and
execute a Grant Contract with the NJ Department of Transportation for the Resurfacing
of Diamond Road Project.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman DuBois
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
v. Resolution 2021-252 – This resolution authorizes settlement of Tax Appeal entitled,
Township of Springfield v. 21 Fadem Road RDR Investment Company, pending in
the Tax Court of New Jersey, for the property located at Block 3802, Lot 1, commonly
known as 21 Fadem Road.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
vi.Resolution 2021-253 – This resolution authorizes the Township’s participation in the
SYY21 Body-Worn Camera Grant Program administered by NJ Department of Law
and Public Safety, as well as the Township’s acceptance of State funds pursuant
to same.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
vii.Resolution 2021-254 – This resolution authorizes extension of contract with
Regional Industries, LLC, for solid waste collection and disposal services to
December 31, 2022.
1,Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
viii.Resolution-2021-255 – This resolution authorizes the extension of the Township’s
agreement with Giordano Company, Inc., for recycling collection services to
December 31, 2022.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
c. Discussion & Action Items
i. Discuss/approve request from Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance of UC to hold
meetings at Chisholm in 2021-2022 (hold harmless & certificate of insurance provided).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman DuBois
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
7. Correspondence
a. Mott MacDonald – Notification Letter – Application by NJ American Water for Project
of Installation of Temporary, Containerized PFAS Treatment Units at Short Hills
Pump Station, 99 Donna Road, Springfield
b. Millburn – Ord. 2585-21 – Amending and supplementing the Township of Millburn
Development Regulations and Zoning Ordinance and Ord.2587-21 – Amending and
Supplementing the Township of Millburn Development Regulations and Zoning
Ordinance with final hearing on November 9, 2021 at 7 p.m.
: c. JCP&L – Public Hearings – to Establish a New Rate Component of for Costs Incurred to
Mandated Community Solar Program
8. Public Comment (Any Governmental Issue)
9. Executive Session Res. 10.12.21
i. Library Facility – Attorney Client Privilege & Potential Contract Negotiations
ii.Gomes – Attorney Client Privilere