Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey
Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us
AGENDA
January 24, 2023
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. The Township extends condolences to Assistant DPW Foreman Bob Brennan and his family on
the passing of Bob’s Father, Robert Brennan, 86 years, on January 16, 2023..
b. Senior citizens Club February Calendar
c. Summit Area YMCA – “Summer Fun in The Sun” at Springfield Community Pool – Early Bird
Pricing thru February 28 – www.thesay.org/scp - Use Code EBP23
3. Public Comment (Agenda Items Only)
4. Reports
a. Administrator’s Report – John Bussiculo
5. Minutes & Reports
a. Regular Meeting Minutes of October 25, 2022, as emailed.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Weber
All in Favor
b. Receipt of Department Reports: Collector, Assessor, OEM, Police, Fire,
DPW, Engineering & Zoning, Building, Recreation and Court
6. New Business
a. Ordinances
i. Second Reading
ii. First Reading
1. Ordinance 2023-02- This ordinance amends the Shade Trees provisions of the
Township Code.
a.Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Huber
ii. Second: Committeewoman DuBois
iii. Publication: The Local Source, February 1, 2023, with final hearing on
February 14, 2023
Roll Call Vote
2. Ordinance 2023-03 – This ordinance amends provisions of the Township Code to
create certain employment positions within the Township.
a.Adoption
i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
ii. Second: Committeeman Weber
iii. Publication The Local Source, February 1, 2023, with final hearing on
February 14, 2023
Roll Call Vote
3. Ordinance 2023-04 – This ordinance amends and supplements the existing ordinances
governing certain employment positions and establishes compensation ranges for the
referenced positions within the Township of Springfield.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
ii. Second: Committeeman Huber
iii. Publication: The Local Source, February 1, 2023, with final hearing on
February 14, 2023
Roll Call Vote
b. Resolutions
i.Resolution 2023-51 - This resolution authorizes the return of escrow fees to the Planning Board &
Zoning Board Applicants listed (Joanne Trenk).
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
ii.Resolution 2023 -52 -This resolution authorizes the return of escrow fees to the Planning Board &
Zoning Board Applicants listed (Schmalz European Provisions).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
iii.Resolution 2023-53 – This resolution authorizes the return of escrow fees to the Planning &
Zoning Board Applicant listed (NJ Table Tennis).
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
iv.Resolution 2023-54 – This resolution is to transfer Appropriation Reserves.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
v.Resolution 2023-55 – This resolution authorizes the termination of the Township’s
Interlocal Agreement with the Township of Bloomfield for local public health services.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeewoman DuBois
Roll Call Vote
c. Discussion & Action Items
i.Approve request from NY Blood Center-NJ Blood Services for use of Chisholm Community Center
gym on Tuesday, February 21 and Monday, May 8, Noon to 10 p..m. for blood drives. (Hold
Harmless & Certificate of Insurance provided.)
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeewoman DuBois
ii. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
ii.Discuss/Approve request from First Presbyterian Church of Springfield to waive fees for
Certificates of Occupancy in amount of $250 for each of their tenants, Holy Trinity Lutheran
Church and Good Shepherd Church located in Parish House at 37 Church Mall.
a.Adoption
i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
ii. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
7. Finance
a. Treasurer
i. Payroll & Invoices for the period January 11,through January 24, 2023, in the amount of
$989,102.11.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Huber.
Roll Call Vote
ii. December 2022 Budget Report
iii. December 2022 Pool Budget Report
iv. December 2022 Revenue Report
v. December 2022 Pool Revenue Report
8. Correspondence
a. NJ American Water –Filing for approval of Proposed Cost Recovery of Lead Service Lind
Replacement – Public Hearings: February 2 at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. See Company
Website for further details.
b. D’Arcy Johnson Day – Union Zoning Board Public Notice for February 1, 7 p.m., re “Enterprise
Rent-A-Car” site plan and use variance.
9. Public Comment on any Governmental Issue
10. Executive Session Res. 1.24.23 – Potential Contract Negotiations – Recreation Facilities
11. Adjournment
Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey