Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey
Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us
AGENDA
February 22, 2022
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 – Union County Vice Commander David Penna, American Legion
Post #228
- Moment of Silence
- Roll Call
- Proclamations & Announcements
a. Proclamation – Black History Month
b. Proclamation – Arbor Day
c. Summer Fun in the Sun! Springfield Community Pool – Early Bird Pricing thru 2/28.
Promo code: SCP2022 – www.thesay.org/scp
d. Chisholm Playground Camp – Register online: https://register.communitypass.net/springfield
- 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 February 9 through February 22, 2022
in the amount of $$4,581,099.53.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Weber
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
b. January Temporary Budget
c. January Revenue
d. January Pool Temporary Budget
e. January Pool Revenue
- Minutes & Reports
None.
- New Business
- Ordinances
i. Second Reading
1. Ordinance 2022-03 – This ordinance updates the fee payable to the Township for a
returned check.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Weber
ii. Second: Committeeman Capodice
iii. Publication: The Local Source, March 3, 2022
b. Public Hearing
c. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
2. Ordinance 2022-04 – This ordinance amends provisions of the Township Code
with respect to the positions of Purchasing Agent and Chief Financial Officer.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Weber
ii Second: Committeeman Capodice
iii. Publication: The Local Source, February 17, 2022
b. Public Hearing
c. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
3. Ordinance 2022-05 – This ordinance amends provisions of the Township Code
with respect to the position of Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Weber
ii. Second: Committeeman Capodice
iii. Publication: The Local Source, February 17, 2022
b. Public Hearing
c. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
4. Ordinance 2022-06 – This ordinance amends the Township Code at
Chapter 7 to supplement the Township’s traffic regulations governing
stop signs.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Weber
ii. Second: Committeeman Capodice
iii. Publication: The Local Source, February 17, 2022
b. Public Hearing
c. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
ii. First Reading
- Resolutions
i. Resolution 2022-75– This resolution authorizes the return of escrow fees to Planning Board
& Zoning Board Applicants. All work has been completed.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman DuBois
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
ii.Resolution 2022-76 – This resolution introduces and approves the proposed 2022 Budget
for the Springfield Community Partnership and provides for public hearing and final
adoption.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Weber
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
iii.Resolution 2022-77 – This resolution promotes Joseph R. Cowper from Fifth Class
Firefighter to Fourth Class Firefighter.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Weber
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
iv.Resolution 2022-78 – This resolution promotes Andrew Sonnet from Sixth Class
Firefighter to Fifth Class Firefighter.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Weber
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
v.Resolution 2022-79 – This resolution authorizes the Township of Springfield to enter
into a contract with Garden State Fireworks, Inc., for the Township’s Fourth of July
fireworks display (COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Weber
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
vi. Resolution 2022-80– 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
vii.Resolution 2022-81– This resolution appoints a Fund Commissioner.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Weber
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
All in Favor
viii..Resolution 2022-82 – This resolution authorizes the Township’s Business Administrator
to execute certain agreements in connection with proposed Springfield Fire Department
training activities..
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Weber
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
ix. Resolution 2022-83 – This resolution authorizes the purchase of two new 2022 Dodge
Durango Pursuit SUVs for the Police Department (COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Weber
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
x. Resolution 2022-84 – This resolution authorizes the appointment of the Township’s
Chief Financial Officer to the position of Purchasing Agent.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Weber
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
xi.Resolution 2022-85 – This resolution designates Maureen Connell to serve as the
Coordinator for the Township’s Municipal Alliance Committee.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeewoman DuBois
Roll Call Vote
c. Discussion & Action Items
i. Approve request by Edward Walton School PTA for a $50 program credit from the
Recreation Department for their annual basked auction on April 29, 2022. (Similar
requests have been approved in the past.)
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeewoman DuBois
Roll Call Vote
7. Correspondence
a. NJ American Water – Petition for Approval to Change Levels of its Purchased Water Adjustment
Clause and Purchase Wasterwater Treatment Clause – March 3 at 4:30 and 5:30 p.m.
Visit their website for further details.
b. Westfield – Ord. 2022-06 re “Fees, deposits, guarantees & other payments” – Land
Use (introduction)
c. JCP&L – re Meter reading practices to minimize in-person contact during pandemic
8. Public Comment (Any Governmental Issue)
9. Adjournment