TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
AGENDA
Organization Meeting January 4, 2022 7 p.m.
1. Meeting called to Order by the Township Clerk.
2. Posting of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Union County Vice Commander
David Penna of American Legion Post #228.
3. Township Clerk announces that the Meeting is being held in accordance with the Public Laws of 1975, Chapter 231 and proper notification has been given in The Local Source and Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board in Town Hall and on the Township’s website.
4. Invocation by Father David Santos, Administrator, Saint James the Apostle Church
5. Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi presents Certificates of Election to Township Committee Members Elect Chris Weber and Alexander Keiser.
6. Union County Commissioner Board Chair, Al Mirabella, administers the Oath of Office to Township Committee Member Elect Chris Weber.
7. Honorable Assemblyman John “Jack” McKeon administers the Oath of Office to
Township Member Elect Alexander Keiser.
8. Township Clerk calls for nominations for the position of Chair of the Township Committee for the year 2022:
a. Christopher Capodice seconded by Richard Huber nominates Alexander R.
Keiser.
A) Voice Vote
9. Honorable Assemblyman John “Jack” McKeon administers the Oath of Office to
Mayor Select Alexander R. Keiser.
10. The Mayor calls for nominations for Vice-Chair of the Township Committee for the year
2022:
a. Erica DuBois seconded by Christoper Capodice nominates Chris Weber.
A) Voice Vote
11. Remarks by Mayor Alexander R. Keiser and Deputy Mayor Chris Weber.
12. Inspirational Message for 2022 by Reverend Milton Hobbs, Pastor, The Antioch Baptist
Church.
13. The Mayor announces the Members of the Working Committees for the year 2022:
a. Department of Revenue and Finance, Includes Township Real Estate, Insurance, Budget Control, Treasurer, Tax Collector, Pension Fund, Purchasing and Assessment of Taxes
1. Alexander Keiser, Chair
2. Chris Weber
b. Department of Public Safety, Includes Police Department, Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management, Local Assistance Board, Building Department and Construction Code Official
1. Chris Weber, Chair
2. Christopher Capodice
c. Department of Administration, Includes Office of the Township Clerk, Licenses, Personnel, Sanitation as pertains to Collection of Refuse, Township Attorney and Administrator
1. Christopher Capodice, Chair
2. Alexander Keiser
d. Department of Public Affairs, Includes Parks and Public Property, Animal Welfare, Local Assessment Commission and Recreation
1. Richard Huber, Chair
2. Erica DuBois
e. Department of Public Works, Includes Engineering Department and Road Department
1. Erica DuBois, Chair
2. Richard Huber
14. Township Attorney for the year 2022:
a. Resolution 2022-01 – This resolution appoints the Township Attorney and authorizes award of Professional Service Contract with Kraig Dowd, Esq., of the Firm Weber Dowd Law, LLC, for Legal Services for the period ending December 31, 2022, at a fee set by contract.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Weber
Roll Call Vote
15. Bond Counsel for the year 2022:
a. Resolution 2022-02 – This resolution appoints Bond Counsel and authorizes award of Professional Service Contract with Steven Rogut, Esq., of the firm of Rogut McCarthy, LLC, for the year ending December 31, 2022 at a fee set by
Contract.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Weber
b.Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
16..Labor Counsel for the year 2022:
a. Resolution 2022-03 – This resolution appoints Labor Counsel and authorizes
award of Professional Service Contract with Nicholas Grieco, Esq., of the firm
Inglesino, Webster, Wyciskala & Taylor LLC, for the year ending December
31, 2022, at a fee set by contract.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Weber
Roll Call Vote
17. Township Auditor for the year 2022:
a.Resolution 2022-04 – This resolution appoints an Auditor and authorizes award of
Professional Service Contract with Warren M. Korecky, of the firm Suplee,
Clooney & Company, for the year ending December 31, 2022, at a fee set by
contract.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Weber
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
18. Township Engineer for the year 2022:
a.Resolution 2022-05 – This resolution appoints Consulting Township Engineer and
authorizes award of Professional Service Contract with Andrew Cangiano, P.E.,
of Greenman Perersen, Inc (GPI) for the year ending December 31, 2022, at a
. fee set by contract.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman DuBois
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
19. Township Planner for the year 2022:
a. Resolution 2022-06 – This resolution appoints Township Planner and authorizes
award of Professional Service Contract with Victor Vinegra of Harbor
Consultants for the year ending December 31, 2022, at a fee set by contract.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman DuBois
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
20. Special Counsel – Tax Appeals (Appeal Defense) – for the year 2022:
a.Resolution 2022-07 – This resolution appoints Special Counsel for Tax Appeals
(Appeal Defense) and authorizes award of Professional Service Contract with
Robert Renaud, Esq., of the firm Renaud DeAppolonio LLC, for the year ending December 31, 2022, at a fee set by contract.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Weber
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
21. Special Counsel – Tax Appeals (“Reverse” Appeals) – for the year 2022:
a.Resolution 2022-08 – This resolution appoints Special Counsel for Tax Appeals
(“Reverse” Appeals) and authorizes award of Professional Service Contract with
Charles Blau, Esq., of the firm Blau & Blau, Esqs., for the year ending
December 31, 2022.
- Adoption
- Motion: Deputy Mayor Weber
- Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call
22. Redevelopment Counsel Services for the year 2022:
a. Resolution 2022-09 – This resolution appoints Redevelopment Counsel Services
and authorizes award of Professional Service Contract with Matthew D. Jessup,
Esq., of McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC, for the year ending
December 31, 2022, at a fee set by contract.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman DuBois
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
23. Real Estate Appraisal Services for the year 2022:
a. Resolution 2022-10 – This resolution appoints Real Estate Appraisal Services
and authorizes award of Professional Service Contract with Sterling, DiSanto &
Associates, for the year ending December 31, 2022, at a fee set by contract.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Weber
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
24. Prosecutor of the Municipal Court for the year 2022:
a.Resolution 2022-11 – This resolution appoints Howard Egenberg, Esq., as
Prosecutor of the Municipal Court for a one year term, expiring December 31,
2022, at a salary set by ordinance.
1. Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Weber
Roll Call Vote
25. Alternate Prosecutor of the Municipal Court for the year 2022:
a. Resolution 2022-12– This resolution appoints Michael Wittenberg, Esq., as
Alternate Prosecutor of the Municipal Court for a one year term, expiring
December 31, 2022 at a salary set by ordinance.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Weber
Roll Call Vote
26. Public Defender of the Municipal Court for the year 2022:
a.Resolution 2022-13 –This resolution appoints Steven Goldstein, Esq., as a
Public Defender of the Municipal Court for a one year term, expiring
December 31, 2022, at a salary set by ordinance.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Weber
Roll Call Vote
27. Alternate Public Defender of the Municipal Court for the year 2022:
a.Resolution 2022-14 – This resolution appoints Jared Weiss, Esq., Alternate
Public Defender of the Municipal Court for a one year term, expiring December 31,
2022, at a salary set by ordinance.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Mayor
Roll Call Vote
28. Deputy Court Administrator and Violations Clerk for the year 2022:
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice, seconded by Deputy Mayor Weber,
nominates Rebecca McCarthy as Deputy Court Administrator and Violations
Clerk of the Municipal Court for a one year term, expiring December 31, 2022,
at a salary set by ordinance.
a. Roll Call Vote
29. Planning Board:
a.Motion: Committeewoman DuBois, seconded by Committeeman Capodice
nominates Richard Huber as Class III Member to the Planning Board
for the year ending 2022.
a. Voice Vote
b. The Mayor announces the appointment of Alexander Keiser as the Mayor’s
Representative to the Planning Board for the year 2022.
c. The Mayor announces the appointment of Sharon Kessel as a Class IV Member
of the Planning Board for a four year term, expiring December 31, 2025.
d.The Mayor announces the appointment of Aron Laufer as a Class II Member of
the Planning Board, for a one year term, expiring December 31, 2022.
e. The Mayor announces the appointment of Scott Wishna as an Alternate II Member of the Planning Board for a two year term expiring December 31, 2023.
30. Board of Adjustment:
a. Motion: Committeewoman DuBois seconded by Committeeman Huber,
reappoints Mark Cunningham as a Member of the Board of Adjustment for a
three year term, expiring December 31, 2024.
a. Voice Vote
b. Motion: Committeewoman DuBois, seconded by Committeeman Huber,
reappoints Steven Hockstein as a Member of the Board of Adjustment for a
three year term, expiring December 31, 2024.
a. Voice Vote
c. Motion: Committeewoman DuBois, seconded by Committeeman Huber
nominates Rajeh Saadeh as an Member of the Board of Adjustment to fill a term expiring, December 31, 2022.
a. Voice Vote
nominates Michael Weckstein as an Alternate II Member of the Board of
Adjustment for a two year term, expiring December 31, 2023.
a. Voice Vote
31. Board of Health:
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice, seconded by Deputy Mayor Weber,
nominates David Pilmenstein, Harris Laufer as Members of the Board of Health, for three year terms, expiring December 31, 2024.
a. Voice Vote
b. Motion:Committeeman Capodice, seconded by Deputy Mayor Weber,
nominates Saleena Ghanny as a Member of the Board of Health, to fill a term
expiring December 31, 2022.
c. The Mayor announces that the Erica DuBois will serve as the Liaison to the
Board of Health for a one year term, expiring December 31, 2022.
32. Library Board of Trustees:
a. The Mayor announces the appointment of Erin Cook as a member of the
the Library Board of Trustees of the Springfield Free Public Library, for a five ear term, expiring December 31, 2026. Motion: Committeeman Weber seconded by Committeeman Capodice approve this appointment.
a. Voice Vote
b.The Mayor announces that Christopher Capodice will serve as the
Mayor’s Representative to the Springfield Free Public Library, for a one year term,
expiring December 31, 2022.
33. Environmental Commission:
a. The Mayor announces the reappointment of Maura Blau to the Environmental
Commission, for a three year term, expiring December 31, 2024.
b.The Mayor announces the appointment of Denise DeVone as an Alternate II
Member to the Environmental Commission for a one year term, expiring
December 31, 2022.
c. The Mayor announces the appointment of Margaret Don as an Alternate I
Member of the Environmental Commission for a two year term, expiring
December 31, 2023.
d. The Mayor announces the appointment of Hortense Dias as a Member of the
Environmental Commission to fill a term expiring on December 31, 2022.
e. The Mayor announces the designation of Alyson Miller as the Chair and
Presiding Officer for the Environmental Commission for a one year term,
expiring December 31, 2022.
34. Tax Map Official:
a. Motion: Committeewoamn DuBois, seconded by Committeeman Huber,
nominate Kevin Bogerman, PLS, as Tax Map Official for a one year term,
expiring December 31, 2023.
a. Voice Vote
33. Rent Leveling Board:
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice, seconded by Deputy Mayor Weber,
nominates Scott Horowitz as a Members of the Rent Leveling Board for three year
term, expiring December 31, 2024.
a. Voice Vote
b.Resolution 2022-15 – This resolution appoints Agata DelMauro as Secretary
to the Rent Leveling Board, for a one year term, expiring December 31, 2022,
at a salary set by ordinance.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Weber
Roll Call Vote
c. Resolution 2022-16– This resolution appoints Roosevelt Donat Esq., of the firm Murphy Partners LLP, Rent Leveling Board Attorney for a one year
term expiring December 31, 2022, at a salary set by ordinance.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Capodice
b. Second: Committeeman Keiser
Roll Call Vote
34.Municipal Alliance Committee:
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor, seconded by Committeeman Keiser,
the following people are appointed to the Municipal Alliance Committee, for a
one year term, expiring December 31, 2022:
1. Board of Education TBD
2. Superintendent of Schools Rachel Goldberg
3. High School Principal Dr. Norman Francis
4. Police Department Chief John Cook
5. Recreation Department Director Adam Lieb
6. Board of Health Michael Fitzpatrick
7. Chamber of Commerce Dr. Gary Hecht & Michael Scalera
8. Administrator John Bussiculo
9. Mayor’s Representative Alexander. Keiser
10. Public Representative David Pilmenstein
a. Voice Vote
35. Safety Officer:
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Weber, seconded by Committeeman Capodice,
nominates Scott Seidel as Safety Officer for the year 2022.
a.Voice Vote
36. Emergency Management Council
a. The Mayor announces the appointment of the following to the Local Emergency
Management Council for the year ending December 31, 2022.
1. Coordinator Scott Seidel
2. Deputy Coordinators Apu Mullick, Frank Applegate &
Ryan Westover
3. Police Department John Cook
4. Fire Department Carlo Palumbo
5. Hazmat Officer Marc Corea
6. 1st Aid Squad Apu Mullick
7. Township Engineer Michael Disko
8. Health Officer Michael Fitzpatrick
9. Mayor Alexander Keiser
10. Administrator John Bussiculo
11. Township Clerk Linda Donnelly
12. School Superintendent Rachel Goldberg
13. Business & Industry Michael Scalera & John Sommers
14. Media Tamara Vega
37. Union County Committee on Revenue Sharing:
a.The Mayor announces the appointments of Harris Laufer and John
Bussiculo to the Union County Committee on Revenue Sharing for a one year
term, expiring December 31, 2022.
38. Union County Transportation Advisory Board
a. The Mayor announces the appointment of Robert Boettcher and Michael
Rella to the Union County Transportation Advisory Board for a one year
term, expiring December 31, 2022.
39. Union County Solid Waste Advisory Commission
a. The Mayor announces the appointment of Alexander Keiser to the Union
County Solid Waste Advisory Commission for a one year term,
expiring December 31, 2022.
40. Business Improvement District:
a. The Mayor announces that appointment of Chris Weber to serve as the
Township Committee Liaison to the Business Improvement District for a
one year term, expiring December 31, 2022.
b. The Mayor announces the appointments of Paula Kaiser and Kevin Vitale
to the Business Improvement District for three year terms, expiring
December 31, 2024.
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41. CONSENT ORGANIZATION RESOLUTIONS:
a.Resolution 2022-17 – establishes a cash management plan for 2022
b.Resolution 2022-18 – authorizes CFO to pay certain claims
c.Resolution 2022-19 – establishes a fund balance policy
d.Resolution 2022-20 – establishes petty cash funds
e.Resolution 2022-21 – authorizes the adoption of Current Fund and Pool Utility
Fund Temporary Budget Appropriations prior to the Adoption of the CY2022
f.Resolution 2022-22 – for Public Entity – Investors Bank
g.Resolution 2022-23 – authorizes cancellation of tax overpayments or delinquent
amounts less than $10.00
h.Resolution 2022-24 – authorizes Tax Collector to hold tax sale for unpaid taxes,
municipal liens or charges pursuant to provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:5-29 et seq
i.Resolution 2022-25 – authorizes Tax Collector to hold an Electronic Tax Sale for
unpaid taxes, municipal liens or charges pursuant to provisions of N.J.S.A.54:5-19.1,
as amended
j.Resolution 2022-26 – authorizes the Township Committee to fix the rate of interest and
penalty to be charged for non-payment of taxes or assessments when some become
delinquent
k.Resolution 2022-27 –authorizes reappointment of Lauren Cacioppo as Certified Tax
Collector for the Township of Springfield
l.Resolution 2022-28 – provides that certain over-time provisions are applicable to law
enforcement personnel as per Federal Fair Labor Standards Act
m.Resolution 2022-29 – provides that certain over-time provisions are applicable to
fire-fighting personnel, as per the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act
n.Resolution 2022-30 – designate official newspapers of the Township and sets calendar
for 2022 Township Committee meetings
o.Resolution 2022-31 – permits the deferral of local district school taxes
p.Resolution 2022-32 – appoints Flood Mitigation Committee for 2022
q.Resolution 2022-33 – appoints Recreation Council for 2022
r.Resolution 2022-34 – appoints Risk Management Consultant
s.Resolution 2022-35 – appoints Health/Medical Insurance Broker of Record
t.Resolution 2022-36 – appoints Crossing Guards for 2022
u.Resolution 2022-37 – re-appoints Deputy Coordinators in OEM
v.Resolution 2022-38 – appoints un-armed and armed Auxiliary Police Officers
w.Resolution 2022-39 – professional service contract to Phoenix Advisors LLC, as
financial advisors
x.Resolution 2022-40 – ratifies and confirms establishment of Green Team
y.Resolution 2022-41 – participation in Mayors Council for Rahway River Watershed
Flood Control
z.Resolution 2022-42 – professional service contract to M. Disko Associates for
engineering consulting services
aa.Resolution 2022-43 – appointing Michael Disko, consulting engineer, as the Public
Agency Compliance Officer for the Township
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Weber
Roll Call Vote
42. Township Clerk administers Oath of Office to all appointees present.
43. Public Comment (Any Governmental Issue).
44. Benediction by Rabbi Mendy Blesofsky, Chabad Jewish Learning Center of
Springfield
45. Motion to adjourn: Committeeman Capodice seconded by Deputy Mayor Weber.
46. Mayor declares the Organizational Meeting of the Springfield Township Committee for the 2022 is now closed.
TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE REORGANIZATION MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2022, AT 7 P.M.
Please take notice that the Township Committee of the Township of Springfield will hold its Reorganization Meeting on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 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 wearing a mask and social distancing.
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 January 4, 2022, 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.