Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey
Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us
AGENDA
November 9, 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 led by Union County Vice Commander David Penna, American Legion
Post #228
- Moment of Silence
- Roll Call
- Proclamations & Announcements
a. There will be a Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, November 11, at 11 a.m. at Veterans
Park. Please join in honoring all our Servicemen and Servicewomen. All
b. Leaf pick up started Monday, October 31. Residents on Township Roads may start placing the
leaves in the street now. No branches will be picked up. Please make sure not to place
leaves closer than 10 feet from any storm drain or catch basin. Collection ends on
December 31.
c. Save the Date: Tree Lighting on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 (rain/snow date on
Thursday, December 1) Details to be announced.
d. November Calendar for Springfield residents ages 55+
e. Public Hearing on the application of Comcast of New Jersey ll, LLC, to renew its municipal
consent to own, operate, extend and maintain a cable television and cable communications
system in the Township of Springfield
1. Motion to Open Public Hearing – Committeeman Capodice
Second – Deputy Mayor Weber
All in Favor
2. Presentation by Comcast
3. Public Comment
4. Discussion
5. Motion to Close Public Hearing – Committeeman Capodice
Second – Deputy Mayor Weber
All in Favor
3. Public Comment (Agenda Items Only)
4. Reports
a. Administrator’s Report – John Bussiculo
5. Minutes & Reports
a.Workshop Meeting Minutes of September 7 and Regular Meeting Minutes of September 13,
2022, as emailed
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Weber
All in Favor
6. New Business
a. Ordinances
i. Second Reading
ii. First Reading
b. Resolutions
i.Resolution 2022-268 – This resolution accepts the retirement of Lawrence LaFragola and
approves the coverage of medical benefits for him and his qualifying family members in
accordance with the applicable collective negotiations agreement, the Township Code, State
and Federal Law.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b.Second: Committeewoman DuBois
Roll Call Vote
ii.Resolution 2022-269 – This resolution accepts the retirement of Steven tullo and approves
the coverage of medical benefits for him and his qualifying family members in accordance
with the applicable collective negotiations agreement, the Township Code, State and
Federal Law.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b.Second: Committeewoman DuBois
Roll Call Vote
iii.Resolution 2022-270 – This resolution permits a limited deer hunt at Baltusrol Golf Club
pursuant to Springfield Ordinance 3-6.1.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Weber
b.Second: Committeeman Capodice
All in Favor
iv.Resolution 2022-271 – This resolution is authorizing the Township of Springfield to accept
a Subfrant Award of the Federal Fiscal Year 2022 of Emergency Management Performance
Grant and Emergency Management Agency Assistance.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Weber
b.Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
v.Resolution 2022-272 – This resolution authorizes the return of escrow fees to the
Planning Board & Zoning Board Applicants listed. All work has been completed.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeewoman DuBois
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
vi.Resolution 2022-273 – This resolution authorizes budget transfers for calendar year 2022.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Weber
b.Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
vii.Resolution 2022-274 – This resolution authorizes an increase in cap amount for the
Township’s Professional Services Contract with the firm Weber Dowd Law, LLC, to
Provide legal services as Township Counsel (COAF).
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b,Second: Deputy Mayor Weber
Roll Call Vote
c. Discussion & Action Items
i.Approve request from First Congregation of the Presbyterian Church to waive fee of $250.00
for Certificate of Occupancy for tenant, the Orthodox Coptic Church of the Resurrection,
located in Parish House at 37 Church Mall.
1.Adoption
s.Motion: Deputy Mayor Weber
b.Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
ii.Discuss/Approve the Medi Station use of Chisholm Community Center for weekly COVID-19
testing (Hold Harmless Agreement& Certificate of Insurance provided.)
1. Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Huber
b.Second: Committeewoman DuBois
Roll Call Vote
iii. Review Best Practice Inventory
7. Finance
a. Treasurer
i. Payroll & Invoices for the period October 26 through November 9, 2022 in the amount of
$4,729,322.50
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Weber
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
8. Correspondence
a.Springfield Planning Board, Virtual Public Hearing, November 14, 6:30 p.m. – Variance First
Presbyterian Church
b.Springfield Planning Board, Virtual Public Hearing, November 14, 6:30 p.m. – Amended Final
Site Plan Approval – Floor and Decor
c.Twp of Union – State Route 82 – Adoptive Signal Nework – Request for Review and
Consideration to NJDOT
9. Public Comment on any Governmental Issue
10. Adjournment