Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey
Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us
AGENDA
November 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 led by Union County Vice Commander David Penna, American Legion
Post #228
- Moment of Silence
- Roll Call
- Proclamations & Announcements
a. Tree Lighting & Concert, Wednesday, November 30, 6 to 8 p.m., Town Hall Lawn.
Live Performances by Taye McQueen, Dayton Jazz Ensemble and Front and Center
Performing Arts,, Photos with Santa & Snow Globe Photo Booth, Springfield FMBA &
BID give-aways, Springfield HOPE gift card collection; Troop #73 grave blanket & wreath pre-
orders; Springfield Unity Project food drive and Wreaths Across America children’s activities.
Questions – call 973-912-2227
b. Free Rabies Clinic, Saturday, December 3, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Chisholm Community
Center. If you plan to register your dog or cat, please bring exact change - $10 if spayed or
Neutered, $15 if not.
c. Senior 55+ December 2022 Calendar
d.The Township extends condolences to Lisa and Committeeman Christopher Capodice and
their family on the passing of his brother-in-law, Timothy Litka.
e.The Township extends condolences to the family and friends of Retired Army Major Shirley
Paulson on her passing on November 21 at the age of 100 years.
f. Public Hearing – Community Block Development Grant – Brendan O’Reilly & John Bussiculo
Motion to Open Hearing: Deputy Mayor Weber
Second: Committeeman Huber
All in Favor
Public Hearing and Discussion
Motion to Close Hearing: Deputy Mayor Weber
Second: Committeeman Huber
All in Favor
3. Public Comment (Agenda Items Only)
4. Reports
a. Administrator’s Report – John Bussiculo
5. Minutes & Reports - None
6. New Business
a. Ordinances
i. Second Reading
ii. First Reading
b. Resolutions
i.Resolution 2022-275 – This resolution authorizes the refund of property tax overpayments.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Weber
b.Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
ii.Resolution 2022-276– This resolution authorizes ther efund of carbon monoxide inspection
fee collected by the Fire Department.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Weber
Roll Call Vote
iii.Resolution 2022-277 – This resolution appoints Joani Lico as per diem seasonal Basketball
Clinic Lead Instructor in the Springfield Recreation Department.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Huber
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Weber
Roll Call Vote
iv.Resolution 2022-278 – This resolution appoints Donald Wilkenfeld as a per diem seasonal
Basketball Official in the Springfield Recreation Department.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Huber
b.Second: Deputy Weber Mayor
Roll Call Vote
v.Resolution 2022-279 – This resolution authorizes settlement of Tax Appeal entitled, Township
of Springfield vs. HJSE Realty LLC pending in the Tax Court of NJ, for the property located at
Block 3703, Lot 3, commonly known as 10 Fadem Road, Springfield, NJ.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Weber
b.Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
vi.Resolution 2022-280 – This resolution approves the promotion of Matthew Nolan to the rank of
Fifth Class Patrol Officer.
1. Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Weber
b.Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
vii.Resolution 2022-281 – This resolution awards a contract to Denbar Construction, for
Rehabilitation of Various Sanitary Sewer Manhole Project – Contract SP-2022-09 (COAF).
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeewoman DuBois
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Weber
Roll Call Vote
viii.Resolution 2022-282 – This resolution accepts the resignation of Maryellen Brennan as
Deputy Clerk and Assistant Administrator for the Township of Springfield.
1.Adoption
a.Motion; Deputy Mayor Weber
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
ix.Resolution 2022-283 – This resolution accepts the retirement of Robert Hydock from the
employment with the Township of Springfield.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeewoman DuBois
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
c. Discussion & Action Items
i. Planning Board Resignation – The Township accepts the resignation of Thomas Lopes as an
Alternate 1 Member of the Planning Board with a term expiring on December 31, 2022.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeewoman DuBois
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Weber
All in Favor
7. Finance
a. Treasurer
i. Payroll & Invoices for the period November 10 through November 22, 2022 in the amount of
$5,838,410.08.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Weber
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
ii.October 2022 Budget Report
iii.October 2022 Pool Budget Report
iv.October 2022 Revenue Report
v.October 2022 Pool Revenue Report
8. Correspondence
None
Payroll & Invoices
9. Public Comment on any Governmental Issue
10. Adjournment