Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey
Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us

AGENDA
April 11, 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.)
1. Call to Order
a. 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.
b. Pledge of Allegiance led by Union County Vice Commander David Penna, American Legion
Post #228
c. Moment of Silence
d. Roll Call
2. Proclamations & Announcements
a. During the entire month of April, DPW crews will canvass the Township in the garbage
packer truck for vegetative waste. Branches 4 inches in diameter and smaller, leaves and
grass will be collected. Please note material must be placed in recyclable bags or cans.
Loose debris in roadway will not be picked up!

b. Springfield Community Cleanup, Hosted by Springfield Environmental Commission and
Department of Public Works, Sunday, April 23, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community service
hours offered.
c. Senior Citizens Health Day, Sponsored by Springfield First Aid Squad’s Cadets,
Sunday, April 23, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Chisholm Community Center. Refreshments
will be served and Giveaways while supplies last. Please email RSVP to
[email protected] and provide your Name and Phone Number or please
call 973-908-8EMS ext.2.
d. Springfield Residents Ages 55+ Calendar for April
e. Proclamation – Arbor Day – April 28
f. Proclamation – April 2023 – CASA Child Advocate Month – presented to Tori Cappo on
behalf of CASE of Union County
g. The Township extends its condolences to the family of Leo Eckmann, 93, who passed
away on April 7. Leo was Township Engineer for many years retiring in 1989.
3. Public Comment (Agenda Items Only)
4. Reports
a. Administration – John Bussiculo
5. Minutes & Reports
None
6. New Business
a. Ordinances

i. Second Reading
1. Bond ordinance to authorize the making of various public improvements and the
acquisition of new, additional or replacement and machinery in, by and for the
Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of NJ, to appropriate the sum of
$1,185,000.00 to pay the cost thereof, to make a down payment or fully fund
appropriations from the Capital Improvement Fund, to authorize the issuance of
bonds to finance such appropriation and to provide for the issuance of Bond
Anticipation Notes in anticipation of the issuance of such bonds.
a.Adoption
i.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
ii.Second: Committeeman Huber
iii.Publication: The Local Source, April 20, 2023
b. Public Hearing
c. Discussion
Roll Call Vote

ii.First Reading
None
b. Resolutions
i.Resolution 2023-114- This resolution approves the promotion of Emmett Badai to the
rank of Fourth Class Patrol Officer.

1.Adoption

a.Motion: Committeeman Weber
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
ii.Resolution 2023-115– This resolution authorizes the Mayor and Township Clerk to execute
and submit documents relating to the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
for the Fiscal Grant Cycle July 2020-June 2025.
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Weber
Roll Call Vote
iii.Resolution 2023-116 This resolution authorizes the Mayor and Township Clerk to execute
and submit documents relating to the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
for the DMHAS Grant Term Two (09/01/2023-08/30/2025).

1.Adoption

a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Weber
Roll Call Vote
iv. Resolution 2023-117 – This resolution authorizes refund of tree removal permit application
fee in amount of $50.00.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Huber
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
v.Resolution 2023-118 – This resolution ratifies and confirms the appointment of seasonal
staff members at Chisholm Playground Camp.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Weber
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote

vi.Resolution 2023-119 – This resolution authorizes the refund of property tax overpayments
due to 100% Disable Veteran Exemption..
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
vii.Resolution 2023-120– This resolution authorizes settlement of Tax Appeal entitled,
Township of Springfield v. Columbia Ct at Springfield, LLC, pending in the Tax Court
of NJ, for property located at Block 402, Lot 26, commonly known as 50-64 Maple Ave.,
Springfield, NJ.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
viii.Resolution 2023-121 – This resolution authorizes a modification to the previously approved
License Agreement with Student Transportation of America to utilize certain Township
parking facilities on a temporary basis.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
ix.Resolution 2023-122 – This resolution is to authorize the Township to Increase the Bid
Threshold for Awarding Contracts Pursuant to the Local Public Contract Law.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
x.Resolution 2023-123 – This resolution authorizes the purchase of a trailer from
Diederick’s RV Mart, LLC, for use by the Township’s Office of Emergency Management.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Weber
Roll Call Vote
xi.Resolution 2023-124 – This resolution is to approve the purchase of one (1) new 2024
Ford E-Series Cutaway (ESF) E-450 DRW 158” WB w/Glaval Universal 20 Passenger or
18+2 Wheelchair Positions from National Auto Fleet Group for use as the Township Jitney.

1.Adoption

a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
xii.Resolution 2023-125 – This resolution appoints Erica DuBois as part-time Program
Coordinator in the Springfield Recreation Department.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Weber
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote

xiii.Resolution 2023-126 – This resolution authorizes the award of a contract to Barts
Construction, Inc., to furnish and install a Water Supply Brass Progress Strainer and
Ball Valves for Air Conditioning System in the Springfield Town Hall building (COAF).

1,Adoption

a.Motion: Committeeman Huber
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
xiv.Resolution 2023-127 – This resolution authorizes the appointment of an Interim
Township Committee member to temporarily fill a vacancy on the Township Committee.

1.Adoption

a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Weber
Roll Call Vote
xv.Resolution 2023-128 – This resolution authorizes the appointment of Marissa Horowitz
to fill a vacant position on the Township’s Zoning Board of Adjustment as an Alternate #2
Member.
1.Adoption:

a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
All in Favor
c. Discussion & Action Items
i.Discuss/Vote to waive vendor fees associated with Farmer’s Market.

1.Adoption

a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
7. Finance
a. Treasurer
i. Payroll & Invoices for the period March 29 through April 11, 2023 in the amount of
$6,190,806.96.
1. Adoption

a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
8. Correspondence
a.Union County – Dept. of Engineering & Public Works – Bureau of Mosquito Control –
Annual Notification Packet re Spraying
9. Public Comment on any Governmental Issue
10. Executive Session Resolution - Attorney Client Privilege and Potential Litigation: Land Use Matter
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Huber
b.Second: Committeeman Weber
All in Favor
11. Adjournment